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Rain, rain, go away Rain forced organizers to cancel the NCAA Women’s Golf Fall Preview, scheduled to finish Wednesday. See page 11

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Economics

department looks ahead The biggest planned change so far requires students to take core introductory and intermediate courses in a specific order. By KEVIN LEES The Chronicle

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A MUSEUM FUNDED in large part by Dallas philanthropist Raymond Masher’s $7.5 million gift to the University has been planned for three years. Duke will likely begin construction after the December meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Final museum plans head to Trustees Project moves slower than expected, costs more than initially planned By JAMES HERRIOTT The Chronicle

Nearly three years after Dallas philanthropist Raymond Nasher donated $7.5 million to construct a new facility for the Duke University Museum ofArt, the project may finally move from the abstract to the concrete. Ron Djuren, Duke’s project manager, said he will present final designs for the museum at the Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 5 and 6, and if all goes well, the Board will give final approval in December, with groundbreaking to follow that month or in early 2002.

The project has not always run on schedule, and the budget has expanded slightly over time. Original plans called for construction to break ground in late 2000 or early 2001. But difficulties in securing institutional support for the project, delays in choosing an architect and a gradual increase in the scale of the facility—and with it the budget—caused the project to be waylaid. “In a sense, the stars had to align between the resources available, the vision of the architect and the ability to balance the two as you realize the

costs are higher than originally envisioned,” said John Burness, senior vice president for public affairs and government relations. Djuren said he had hoped the project would move faster. “We had hoped that we would be further along at this point in time, but we are weighing in on some important decisions,” he said, adding that he is satisfied with the final construction date. Before the building can be constructed, he must determine the materials to be used for the shell of the See MUSEUM on page 7 P-

To accommodate an increasing number of majors, the Department of Economics is beginning to implement significant changes to its undergraduate curriculum. The department is streamlining introductory courses—the lectures are already larger—and next year, it will begin to plan courses to avoid repetition of information. “It’s part of a large effort to rework a lot of the aspects of the major,” said Thomas Nechyba, director of undergraduate studies. “It’s the kind of thing that happens in a department every 10 or 15 years.” Most notably, the department will require students to take Economics 51, 52, 149 and 154—the core introductory and intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics courses—in that order. In addition, the department will no longer accept transfer credits for introductory courses and advanced placement credits for introductory macroeconomics. See

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Students meet, prepare to establish gay fraternity at Duke By MATT BRADLEY The Chronicle

Delta Lambda Phi, a nationally recognized social fraternity for gay, bisexual and gay-allied men, hopes to establish itself at the University by the end of the year. Forming a colony is the first step in what founders hope will become a nationally recognized chapter in

the gay and greek communities as political polar opposites.

“There’s an impression, whether it’s real not, that you can’t be gay and be in a fraternity or sorority,” Poynter said. “There are a lot of stereotypes about LGBT people, and there are a lot of stereotypes about people who are in fraternities, and there is a notion the future. that the two communities don’t fit together. After a meeting Sept. 22, the club—cur- This is not correct.” rently designated as an interest group—had Although Holley participated in rush last six members and hopes to begin rush in the year, he decided not to join a fraternity. He spring along with the rest of the University’s said he has friends in fraternities but felt that fraternities. joining the greek system would compromise “Right now, we’re in the interest group his identity. “There was a negative perception of frat stage, and we still have to write our colony petition,” said sophomore Nathanael Holley, brothers from independents. Frat guys are exDelta Lambda Phi president. “Everything’s pected to do certain things, to have certain friends, to look a certain way... all the cliche going smoothly; we haven’t hit any snags.” things, and at Duke, they’re also expected to Holley said the colony is a precursor to establishing a residential fraternity, but that be straight,” Holley said. But Dave Rak, a gay senior and member of securing housing on Duke’s campus is far down the road. Theta Chi fraternity, said his experience has Kerry Poynter, programming director at the provided a strong sense of support. Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans“It’s great, because to me, it should be a gender Life, said the concept of a gay social non-issue. It’s part of who I am, but it’s not everything about me. My fraternity brothers A POSTER in the Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Life advertises fraternity may surprise many at Duke beSee FRATERNITY on page 8 5s a gay fraternity some students hope to bring to Duke. cause it challenges traditional perceptions of or

Learning-disabled students face a unique challenge at a top-notch university, but they get the help they need from the Academic Resource Center. See page 4

Perkins Library placed security cameras in the hallway outside the first floor computer cluster following the theft of a photograph last summer. See page 5

Duke Student Government heard about the new tenting policy from Head Line Monitor Greg Skidmore at its Wednesday night meeting. See page 6

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NEWS BRIEFS U.S. and Pakistan agree on military plans

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U.S. and Pakistani officials ended two days of talks Wednesday in “complete unanimity” on military preparations for combating Osama bin Laden’s terrorist network in Afghanistan, a Pakistani general said.

•Authorities hold terrorist suspects without bail The government increased its pressure Wednesday on a former airline food worker whose name and phone number were found in a car registered to one of the terrorist hijackers, persuading a federal court to detain him without bail. Another suspect was also held without bail. •

Delta Airlines announces major layoffs

Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it will eliminate up to 13,000 jobs over the next few months and cut its schedule by 15 percent.

Giuliani says he wants to stay on as mayor

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Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Wednesday confirmed the rumor that he wants to stay on as mayor, at least for a little while, after his term runs out this January.

U.S. says it will not focus on combat

The Bush administration told NATO it will use other means in its war campaign

Taliban march turns violent at Embassy

Spitzer proposes a charity-recipient list

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By JAMES DAO with “PATRICK TYLER New York Times News Service Facing BRUSSELS, Belgium some skepticism from NATO allies over going to war to eradicate terrorism, the Bush administration said for the first time Wednesday that military operations will not be the “primary piece” of its campaign. At a meeting of NATO defense ministers that offered the administration a first opportunity to convey detailed plans to the alliance, some European states pressed for, but did not get, a detailed showing of evidence that would justify any attack on Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda network in Afghanistan.

confiscated. An opposition commander, Abdul Rashid Dostum, confirmed the report. The Taliban’s leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, appealed to Afghans who have fled the capital, Kabul, to come home. Even if the city is attacked, they will be safe, he said in a statement faxed to news organizations in neighboring Pakistan. The demonstration at the U.S. Embassy, organized by students at Kabul University, was the largest anti-American protest in Kabul since the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The United States suspects Saudi exile Osama bin Laden orchestrated the attacks and has ordered the Taliban—who have been sheltering him for five years—to turn him over or face punishment. The old embassy compound was guarded by a few Afghan security guards who were no match for the crowd.

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Shouting “Long Live Osama!” KABUL, Afghanistan and “Death to America!” thousands of protesters burned an effigy of President George W. Bush Wednesday, then stormed the abandoned U.S. Embassy in the Afghan capital, torching old cars and a guardhouse and tearing down the U.S. seal above the entrance. In northern Afghanistan, where an opposition alliance is fighting troops of the hard-line Taliban government,

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Radio Kabul quoted unidentified government officials

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Restaurants Students face stiff prices for textbooks request hour expansion � Some Merchants-on-Points vendors say they hope to increase revenue by delivering food earlier in the day. By KIM ROLLER The Chronicle

In the future, students may be able to order food on points earlier in the day, and in the case of Domino’s Pizza, all day long. Despite declining a University offer to expand Merchants on Points hours this summer, many restaurants have changed their minds. Wild Bull’s Pizza, George’s Garage, Subs Etc., La Fonte Restaurant and others said they hope to begin delivery on food points as early as 5 or 6 p.m.; Domino’s hopes to make its services available 24 hours per day. Papa John’s manager Jeff Easterbrook said he may extend his hours because of the revenue extra food points could bring to his business. He said that although the University retains 18 percent of all funds charged on points, the rest is kept by the company itself. He said food points bring his store about $lO,OOO per week. “Duke students just don’t buy food

unless it’s on points,” Easterbrook said. Now, restaurants begin delivering on the weekends and after 7 p.m. on weeknights. Director of Dining Services Jim See DELIVERY HOURS on page 8

CORRECTION In a page 1 caption of the Sept. 24 edition, The Chronicle incorrectly reported that Durham voters will decide on $51.8 billion in construction for schools. They will vote on $51.8 million.

By KENNETH REINKER The Chronicle As each new year rolls around, students must make a biannual pilgrimage to that most special of places—the bookstore. But they are rarely happy when they check-out with their books and see the cost—a cost estimated at over $B2O per year by Duke’s financial aid office. Even Duke professors who use their own textbooks admit prices are high. Owen Astrachan, professor of the practice in computer science, uses a book he wrote in his Computer Science 5 and 100 class. Other professors, however, also use the text. Astrachan called his book “exorbitantly priced,” and has turned to the Internet, where students

can download the entire text. However, Duke’s textbook store says it has little control over the prices. “[The price] is determined by forces external to us,” said Brian Buttram, Duke Stores business manager. He added that the store often makes a small profit, but that it goes back to the University.

However, Nath Schultz, marketing manager for Jones and Barlett Publishers, said development costs drive up book prices. “[Books] have to look good and work pedagogically.” Schultz cited the large size, the use of four-color printing, and also the costs to design the book and supplements as major factors contributing to book prices. Authors’ royalties also affect the price. “With authors, a lot ofthem want a lot of money” he said, noting that some authors get six-figure signing bonuses for putting their name on a book they did not write. Schultz also said that there are professors who go to conferences and leave with 30 or 40 free books. Professors will then sell back some of these books, he said. “It drives up costs like you can’t even imagine.” The textbook store generally prices new books 25 percent higher than their own purchase price. The store charges 75 percent of the new price for a used book, and buys used books back from students at 50 percent of the new value.

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BOOKS AT THE TEXTBOOK STORE in the Bryan Center range in price, but most students find them to be quite expensive. Book publishers, who have an automatic market in college students, counter the used-book market primarily by releasing new editions of their texts. “[The] used book market forces us to drop our prices,” Schultz said. “Used textbooks kill publishers... [but] I can’t say it’s a bad thing, because competition is good.” Schultz said. Astrachan is in the process of writing a third edition of his book, which sells between 5,000 and 10,000 copies annually. “After using the book, you want to make changes,” he said, adding that his publisher pushes him to write new editions. “They want to get rid of the used books.” The practice of using one’s own book in class, however, has long raised ethical

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questions. “I felt incredibly conflicted about making people buy a book I would benefit from,” Astrachan said. His solution is to spend money on the class approximately equal to the amount of royalties he received from the class, which varies from $lOO to $5OO. Mike McElroy, professor of economics, also uses his own textbook in Economics 154, “I wrote it specifically because I had been teaching for 25 years and didn’t like any of the texts, so I wrote one I would use and didn’t actually plan on publishing it,” McElroy said. “I think there is an ethical issue in big sections, but it hasn’t been a financial issue with me.”

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Perkins steps up security in hallway outside cluster By COURTNEY CHARITY The Chronicle

A theft last summer at Perkins Library has led to the installation of two 24-hour security cameras and forced library officials to seek more secure ways to set up the library5s numerous exhibits. During the incident, someone stole a 16-by-20 inch photograph from the hallway outside Perkins 5 first floor computer cluster. Robert Byrd, director of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Special Collections, said that as a result of the theft, library officials have “changed the method of attaching works to the wall and installed 24-hour surveillance of the area.” Although this area is one of the only ones equipped with such strong security measures, Byrd hopes it will be enough to deter others from attempting similar crimes. He declined to discuss details about potential security concerns in other areas of the library.

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SECURITY CAMERAS monitor people walking in the hallway outside the first floor computer cluster in Perkins Library.

“[The new system] was a response to a particular security problem,” Byrd explained. The theft of the 1989 photograph by Lynn Saville appears to be the first such incident at Perkins. “From time to time, things are stolen such as backpacks or laptops, but to my knowledge, nothing like this has occurred before,” said Maj. Robert Dean, a spokesperson for the Duke University Police Department. Dean noted that police have not yet arrested anyone in connection with the theft.

However, this does not mean that the library has

given up hope. Byrd says he is currently “working to supply the Duke police department with a copy of Saville5s photograph.” He hopes the copy will open up some new leads for the police department. Until then, Byrd and other library officials look to the new security measures to keep events such as this one from happening again in

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Skidmore presents, defends new tenting policy By ALEX GARINGER The Chronicle

Head Line Monitor Greg Skidmore presented and defended his tent policy for Krzyzewskiville at Wednesday’s meeting of the Duke Student Government. Responding to criticism in The Chronicle’s Wednesday editorial, Skidmore discussed his two major changes to last year’s policy—the creation of walkup line guidelines and the reduction of the Blue tenting cap from 50 to 30 tents. DSG legislators were allowed to ask questions regarding the policy, but will neither debate nor vote on the plan until DSG’s Oct. 3 meeting. “The self-regulated walk-up line was pretty much a disaster last year,"' Skidmore said. “In this year’s policy, each person can only save a spot in line for one other person.” Skidmore said that in the past, peo-

pie could save spots for 10 to 15 oftheir tion ofBlue tents from 50 to 30, pointing friends, allowing them to cut into line both to statistics from last season and shortly before tip-off. In the new policy, the early timing ofthe Jan. 17 game versus the University ofMaryland as justiline monitors will distribute colorfication for the change. coded wristbands to walk-up line mem“There was a three to four day break bers at a random, unannounced time between the 31st and 37th tent last or the two during the day of day before year,” Skidmore said of Blue tenting for tenting games. the 2001 Carolina game. “And most of At the time of distribution, each perthe line monitors the tents between 40 and 50 registered son in line may give the day before White tenting began. the name of one other person who is currently not in line. Wristbands will be They were not hard-core tenters.” Skidmore said he did not want to redistributed two hours later to those on peat what happened in 1999, when he the absentee list. The head line monitor said that aland his co-tenters arrived the day before dorms opened after Christmas break students wait line 50 in to for lowing percent of the time will let them attend and 56 tents were already registered. With 30 blue tents, the 360 early tenclasses, eat meals or go to the bathters would constitute 5 percent of the room—activities that members of previentire student body and 25 percent of ous self-regulated walk-up lines have do. the number of students who would be had the freedom to Skidmore also addressed the reduc- allowed into the games, Skidmore said.

Executive Vice President Drew Ensign said that the policy can still be changed before next week’s meeting when it will be debated and voted upon without the option of amendment, and that DSG members or Duke students may still offer their input on the plan t)lxis

week IN OTHER BUSINESS; The Student Organizations Finance Committee elected five new members—freshmen Philip Kurian, Karan Maheshwari and Christopher Scoville; sophomore Eric Nicola and junior Kevin Williams. Two Duke community organizations—Korean Undergraduate Student Association and Raleigh Chinese Christian Church College Group—were officially recognized by DSG. Two other groups—Where’s Gus? Theater and Pakistani Student Association —were granted charters by the legislature.

University offers many resources for learning-disabled LEARNING DISABILITY from page 4 Not only does the office offer resources for the student to use in the classroom, but it also has a learning skills specialist and an attention deficit hyperactive disorder coach to help students learn how to manage their lives on the whole. “ADHD coaching is... a dynamic process which is designed to support the student in achieving what he or she

wants to achieve here,” said Russell Colver, the University’s ADHD coach. “The difference between coaching and teaching is that in coaching, it’s what the student wants to do that determines

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what we work on,” Colver said. For students with learning disabilities, an important part of college is adjusting to the transition from a structured high school life to a less rigid college atmosphere. “College can be a real minefield for students with [attention deficit disorder] because it’s filled with distractions, assignments can be long term and there are lots of chances for procrastination,” Colver said. She explained that OSSD can help learning-disabled students set up a more structured lifestyle. According to specific documentation and a voluntary disclosure form, Swain

determines what services students are

eligible to receive. The student then fills out the appropriate paperwork and meets with the disability services liaison. The process has strict rules and usually requires students to speak in advance with professors about the accommodations they will need. “An important part of the service is to provide for eligible students the resources they are legally eligible for,” said Donna Hall, learning skills specialist and assistant director of the Academic Resource Center. “We have procedures and policies that are in line with national and other post-secondary institutions’ [standards].”

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Swain said the department has grown slowly here and has recently become more formalized —especially with its handbook, which went online this summer. She also said the classroom accommodation used most often by learning disabled students is extended time for exams. McManmon said many of these students have overcome a great deal to get here, and OSSD serves to help them continue their accomplishments. “The

biggest hurdle of the school was getting in,” she said. “They offer you a lot of resources if you get here—it’s just getting here that’s so hard.”

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Bush administration readies for humanitarian disaster

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A COMPUTER-GENERATED MODEL of the interior of the new museum shows the proposed great hall, which will be surrounded by five pavilions.

Cost of Nasher museum increases by $5 million I*- MUSEUM from page 1

building as well as the type of glass for the lobby’s roof. The project has long been in the works. Nasher approached the University years ago offering to partially fund the museum, but the University was unable to publicly accept the offer until December 1999. Burness explained that Duke wanted to ensure it could construct the building in away that would meet its architectural and

academic needs. The project budget is now $5 million higher than originally expected. “The budget for the project has gone from 15 million to 20 million officially,” said Djuren. He attributed these jumps to an increase in the size of the facility and the desire for more costly detailing. “For example, it is desirable for us to have a stone floor in the great hall and wood floors in the galleries. Before we had planned on using colored concrete.” The project’s chief architect, Brandan Guerin of Rafael Vinoly Architects, said the budget has always been troublesome. “It was always a concern; you design to the budget,” he said. “It is what it is—l knew the budget when we

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started. We had a target budget, and numbers have been moving slightly, but we are very happy where we are at.” University Architect John Pearce said the Board of Trustees would likely find the budget acceptable. “As always on big projects, there are alternatives to the scope which permit us to control the final product and cost. I expect to see these evolve as the final design is completed,” he wrote in an e-mail. Burness said the University has been able to find new sources to cover the extra costs. Guerin said he has been able to reduce the costs some by working with local fabricators to find cheaper, but still acceptable, materials. The latest plans for the museum, which will be built on the corner of Duke University Road and Anderson Drive, call for five pavilions linked by a glass-covered lobby or great hall. The pavilions will include a 20th century international art gallery, a special exhibitions gallery and a permanent collections gallery. The other two pavilions will house an auditorium and a large three-story office facility, which will include classroom space.

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NATO from page 2 expressed private frustration Wednesday about the unattractive array of military options in war-tom Afghanistan, where destitute refugees were reported to be in flight toward the sealed borders of Iran and Pakistan. As a result, the Bush administration was being forced to expand the scope of its planning for a possible humanitarian disaster while also lowering expectations for a major military campaign, officials said. These expectations have been raised by a steady build-up of U.S. troops and aircraft in the gulf and elsewhere. “The people of Afghanistan are already beginning to suffer the humanitarian consequences from this—just in anticipation of events,” a senior Pentagon

official said, referring to possible military strikes against bin Laden’s network. Russia has helped decisively in preparations for any military action in Afghanistan and Wednesday it was rewarded. The United States, in a clear shift, stated for the first time that the alQaeda network played a role in inciting the bloody rebellion in the Russian territory of Chechnya, where the Russian army has been accused of using indiscriminate force against civilians and committing numerous human rights abuses in putting down the revolt. Wolfowitz, sitting in for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at the NATO meeting, provided an overview of the Bush administration’s case against bin Laden, but did not go into detail, officials said. .

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Student questions fraternity’s impact FRATERNITY from page 1

have really showed that it could be like that,” Rak said. “They’ve been so supportive and even more involved in my personal life than I ever thought they could be.”

LA FONTE RESTAURANT, a participant in the Merchants on Points program, may expand its delivery hours in the future. Other restaurants are also considering adjusted hours.

Vendors could face labor trouble � DELIVERY HOURS from page 3

Wulforst plans to meet with interested vendors soon to discuss possible contract negotiations. He said it is important to assess the effects the program would have on the on-campus dining eateries. “We must consider whatthis move will do for both the Duke community vendors on and offcampus, as well as

the students,” Wulforst said.

Most agree that students would appreciate the change. Bull City manager Gus Casabianca said he believes the food point program is still catching on, especially among freshmen, but that changing

delivery to 6 p.m. will benefit both the restaurant and students. Students agreed that earlier hours might be convenient. Junior John Njoku said he orders delivery food about three times per week, usually on points, and many of his friends do the same. “College students stay up later and wake up later than most peo-

Wulforst said most restaurants that accept food points employ a large number of Duke students. Making delivery hours earlier would be difficult since students are in class until later in the afternoon. The only companies capable of earlier delivery would be those that hire independent delivery services, such

ple,” Njoku said. “It’s really convenient to have food delivery services that conform to our schedules.” Last June, many vendors declined to explore expanding their hours, citing primarily a lack of drivers.

“My schedule’s packed,” said lan Berman, a junior and food merchant for Bull City. “I don’t think day delivery is really necessary since there are so

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many on campus vendors during that time.”

Rak said the new fraternity might further marginalize Duke’s gay community by self-segregating an already small openly gay population. “At some point in my Duke career, I have known sometimes more than three gay members of practically every single fraternity here, and the majority of those fraternities never knew they had gay members in them,” Rak said. “I don’t think that the ‘out’ population at Duke tries to make it easier for people in the closet to come out.” Rak added that he hopes the new fraternity does not preclude other fraternities from accepting gay rushees. However, a gay member of another fraternity, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, felt differently about his experience. This senior said that while he is involved in a relationship off-campus, he has not been openly gay within his fraternity. “I think it has to do with the traditional convention of a bunch of guys living closely together, and some people are just uncomfortable with homosexu-

ality,” he said. “You put those two things together, and that

makes for some uncomfortable situations.” The student also strongly believed that a gay social fraternity would face prejudice and harassment, both from other fraternities and the general student body.

Vice President for Institutional Equity Sally

Dickson said she hopes a gay fraternity will increase the comfort level of gay students on campus by making the population more visible. “Sometimes people feel more comfortable with social interactions where people share a background or sexual orientation,” Dickson said.

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Nechyba said the department must still resolve some details, as the new policy could have implications for public policy and environmental sciences majors, who are,all required to take Economics 52. In the past three years, Nechyba has used his own introductory macroeconomics course as a test model for what he hopes the course will look like in the next few years. Junior Jessica Doerr, an economics major, said that as Nechyba’s teaching assistant, she heard from students that his class is harder and based less

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Curtis Taylor, professor and instructor of two intermediate microeconomics courses, said his students who had taken Nechyba’s course were much better prepared. More broadly, Nechyba and the undergraduate staff for the entire department recently moved into the new EcoTeach center, formerly the Center for Teaching and Writing, on the first floor of the Social Sciences Building. For upperclassmen, Nechyba wants to revise the curriculum to prepare students for different tracks, from investment banking to consulting to graduate school, linking advising and learning. He also wants to increase the number of independent studies for economic majors. Nechyba also said he will place a greater emphasis on the use of technology. The changes will affect not only undergraduates, but also graduate students and visiting professors and in-

SOPHOMORE NORA KANTOR (LEFT), sophomore Roddy Knight and freshman Matt Tolnick study economics. Kantor and Knight, both economics majors, could soon encounter curricular changes. structors, many of whom teach basic over the next three years. Currently, courses. economics has only 27 faculty memUnder Nechyba’s plan, graduate bers for over 1,000 majors. students would teach for two semes“That’s part of the problem really,” ters and have departmental support Taylor said. for an additional semester simply for “We have gigantic demands on faculty right now, the way courses are research. “This is away of training graduate structured. Our student-teacher ratio students to be better teachers themhas got to be the highest in the college. We’re throwing all our manpower at selves,” said Maijorie McElroy, department chair. teaching those courses in small “We have some incentives to attract groups.” really good graduate students. That’s a Taylor, who arrived a year ago, huge plus too.” added that he hopes he can soon begin The department also hopes to hire to teach more advanced courses on five to six additional faculty members game theory and other topics.

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Smoke billowed into the sky after about five vehicles were set afire in the embassy compound, and several men used hammers to remove the large circular U.S. seal above the front entrance. Taliban authorities eventually dispersed the protesters and extinguished the fires. “It’s just another sign of the fact that this is serious,” White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said of the attack on the embassy. “It doesn’t change anything about what the president has said or what the mission of the United States will be.” State Department spokesperson Richard Boucher said the Bush administration holds the Taliban responsible for the safety of U.S. facilities in areas under their control, noting that much of the damage occurred before Taliban security units arrived. “I don’t think we think that coming after the fire is started is good enough,” Boucher said. In Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, Pakistani Gen. Rashid Qureshi said the United States and Pakistan had reached “complete unanimity” on military preparations for combating bin Laden’s terrorist network.

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The ERA’S initiative is designed to monitor the conditions and the health of the stream’s macroinvertebrates. Fifth grade teacher John Wazak (top right) talks about a leech, which was passed around to each student (top left). Other creatures, such as crayfish (middle left), were plentiful in the river, where the group (middle) spent about two hours. Kathy Lee (bottom left), the ERA’S project coordinator, demonstrates how to use a kick-net (bottom middle). The day was a time for old and young (bottom right) alike.

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Rain ruins Fall Preview, Blue Devils’ poor showing By SHAWN NICHOLLS

Freshman Niloufar Aazam-Zanganeh of Switzerland and junior Maria GarciaFor the second straight day, heavy rain peltEstrada both shot team best 75s for the seced the Washington National Golf Club in ond round. Aazam-Zanganeh finished tied for Auburn, Wash., forcing play of the NCAA 62nd, and Garcia-Estrada, who rebounded Women’s GolfFall Preview to be called at 12:05 from a disastrous first round 83, finished in a p.m. local time. The results from the second tie for 82nd. round were made final, leaving the women’s “I can’t say enough about Maria’s play in the team tied for 11th place at a two day total of 30- second round,” Brooks said. “It was an extremeover par. ly impressive 75 with the conditions we were “I feel good about-the effort of our team,” in. It was good to see Maria playing the type of coach Dan Brooks said. “This squad is motivatgolf she is capable to play.” ed to do well, and I know they are not satisfied Sophomore Leigh Anne Hardin shot a 77 in where we finished in this tournament.” the second round, and finished tied for 32nd at When play was suspended Tuesday evening, seven-over par. Meanwhile, Kristina midway through the second round, the Blue Engstrom finished tied for 82nd after an 81 on Devils were tied for 6th, only seven strokes out the final day. of the lead. But they struggled yesterday mornThe Blue Devils, who are without senior ing and were never given a chance at a final Candy Hannemann the entire fall season due round comeback. to ankle surgery, will next compete in the Tar Auburn and Texas finished in a tie atop Heel Invitational, Oct. 5-7, where they will the team standings at 15-over par, one shot look to build on their disappointing finish in a clear of Tulsa. Ohio State, the leader when tournament they have won each of the past play was halted Tuesday, finished three two years. strokes back. “This tournament was an eye-opener,” In individual competition, sophomore Virada Brooks said. “We played a really tough golf Nirapathpongpom was tied for second going into course with extremely tough conditions. Now, Wednesday’s play and shot six-over par in the we have a year to work on what we did wrong CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO morning to fall into a tie for 17th, nine strokes and come back next spring to win a national behind champion Lorena Ochoa of Arizona. championship.” VIRADA NIRAPATHPONGPORN and the women’s golf team finished 11th Wednesday. The Chronicle

Louisville coach Pitino loses brother-in-law in attacks By CHRIS DUNCAN The Associated Press

As he watched replays of LOUISVILLE, Ky. the second hijacked plane crashing into the World Trade Center, Louisville coach Rick Pitino began counting floors, hoping that his best friend was still alive.

Bill Minardi, the brother of Pitino’s wife, was one of 670 employees of the bond brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald who died in the Sept, 11 terrorist attacks. Minardi worked on the 105th floor of the north tower, the first one hit and the second one to collapse. “It was so painful watching those planes, over and over. I knew Billy was high,” Pitino said at a news conference Wednesday. Returning to work this week has given Pitino the diversion he’s needed. “I’m emotionally spent,” he said. “The only solace I get is when I’m on that court for four hours a day. It’s an escape from it all. ‘What I have to do is to immerse myself in it, day and night, so I don’t think as much. The only thing you have to do is go overboard and immerse yourself in your work and your family and just pass out at night.” Pitino, who was hired in March, said his new team sent him a touching sympathy card last week. He reciprocated by returning them to their usual exhausting workouts. “Fortunately, for the players, there is a [2O-

rule,” he said.

RICK RHINO spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about the tragedy.

Pitino said the death of Minardi, his best friend since high school, won’t change his perspective on basketball. He said that happened in 1987, when his six-month-old son, Daniel, died from congenital heart failure.

Bye, bye George

Mulder extended

After two weeks of sub-par play, the Washington Redskins cut starting quarterback Jeff George. Former Ravens’ quarterback Tony Banks will probably take over the job.

Mark Mulder, who won his 20th game for the Oakland Athletics earlier in the week, was given a tour-year, $14.2 million dollar contract extension. The contract lasts through 2005.

“I had a perspective a long time ago,” Pitino said. “When you’re between the lines, you give it everything you can. But everything that surrounds you away from the game is the game of life and that is so much bigger. “[Basketball] is my passion, it’s my professional life, but it’s entertainment. It’s always been entertainment to me since 1987. I know what sports is about—it’s about making us laugh, it’s about good times together.” Pitino said he and his wife, Joanne, only recently had recovered from another family tragedy. In March, Don Vogt, the husband of Joanne’s sister, was struck and killed by a New York City taxi. Pitino said last week was a blur. “A week ago, I didn’t know where my life was going,” Pitino said. ‘You didn’t know what to do, where to go.” Pitino and his wife had waited for word from Minardi on the day of the attacks, but none came. The next day, the Pitinos drove to New York to check on Minardi. They got false hope when Minardi’s name turned up on a computer database that listed people working in the towers at the time of the attacks. Minardi was listed in critical condition, but Pitino found out through Cantor Fitzgerald’s emergency hotline that the report was wrong. Soon after, Pitino learned that every employee who showed up for work on the day of the attacks had died. Pitino, who grew up in New York City, attended a memorial service for Minardi last Thursday. “The swing of emotions, thinking you had a hope and a prayer, waiting for one Cantor Fitzgerald person to make it down,” Pitino said. “It’s just been unbelievable.”

Rickey nears record

Duce down and out

While the rest of the baseball world focuses on Barry chasing Mark, Rickey Henderson needs only two more runs to break Ty Cobb’s all-time runs scored record.

Philadelphia Eagles allstar running back Duce Staley, who suffered a cartilage tear in his right shoulder Sunday, is listed as probable for this week’s games.

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four ran into the line, simulating a run, but released and ran downfield. Maroon and gold-clad defenders did not notice him until he caught the ball on a deep fade toward the sideline. He was even with defenders, but he won the race to the endzone; Number four wins races. Duke led Florida State 6-0. It was at this point that the top-five Seminoles learned in the first quarter of their game with Duke that sophomore Chris Douglas is a player to watch. Last year’s national leader among freshmen in all-purpose yards has returned, but now with an added ten pounds ofmuscle, another year of experience and more practice receiving passes. Already, he has emerged as the Blue Devils’ most potent offensive weapon. “He’s the guy who can take it the distance for us right now,” Duke coach Carl Franks said. “He’s got the speed to be able to do it. He’s gotten in the weight room and gotten a lot stronger—that allows him to play a lot of plays. He’s the kind of back who gets better the more he runs the football.” This year, after inheriting the starting tailback spot from recent graduate Duane Epperson, he leads Duke with 63 carries for 218 yards and a touchdown. He has also become more of a force on passing plays; he is second on the team in receiving yards with 110 and third in receptions with seven. In addition, he has 339 yards on 14 kick returns. The combined 648 yards, or 216 per game, place him second in the country in all-purpose yards. Franks is cognizant of Douglas’ contributions to the team.

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ball in his hands,” the third-y'_ With the impressive numbers he is putting up, observers are reminded how highly sought Douglas was out of high school. He ran for 2,108 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior at Bandys High School in Sherril’s Ford, NC. He was a top-25 player in the state of North Carolina and an All-America honorable mention. Duke was the first school to offer him a scholarship—during his junior year—and that early loyalty made a big difference with Douglas as other schools joined the Douglas bandwagon. “I had [my decision] down to Duke and another school, Notre Dame, and Notre Dame was just too far away” he said. “I didn’t really want to go to a big school, anyway. I’m from a small town. “[Duke] was also a program that’s rebuilding and I wanted to be a part of something where I could go in and contribute immediately.” After redshirting his first year, Douglas emerged as Duke’s best back last year. Playing in

all 11 games, he rushed for 533 yards and six touchdowns. While Douglas has excelled personally, the team has floundered. During his redshirt year, the team went 3-8, followed by 0-11 in his freshman campaign. After losing only three times during his highschool career, Duke’s frequent losing came as a shock to Douglas. “We lost three games my entire high school career and then I come here and we went 3-8 my freshman year,” he said. “That was kind ofrough, having the 0-3 start. “College is so much different from high

would undefeated. But everybody can’t win. It’s one of those things you learn. I think by being down, by being as low as you can go, it resets your perspective on things, it makes you work harder and makes you know what to strive for.” Douglas spent the summer working hard in Durham with many of his teammates doing voluntary conditioning. “I personally worked on speed, endurance—because I knew I’d be playing a lot more with a different role on the team—and upper-body strength, so I could take more hits and pass block better,” he said. eve;

His improved physical condition is improving his play on the field. He carried 30 times against Rice this year, a feat he would not have been capable of last year. Despite his own personal progress and impressive statistics this year, Douglas is far from satisfied. “If the team’s not doing well—if we’re not winning games—then I don’t really care about personal this, personal that,” he said. “Because I would rather—well, I wouldn’t say sit the bench, but—I would rather not have those things and us be winning than have those things and us lose. Football is definitely a team effort.” Even though Duke has not fared as well as he would have hoped, Douglas does not dream of playing under the golden dome or anywhere else. “I don’t regret [coming to Duke] at all. Things aren’t exactly going like we hoped they would right now, but I think it will change,” he said. “People may not look at it that way, but we are a

lot better than last year.”

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ACC STANDINGS Maryland Virginia Florida State North Carolina Georgia Tech N.C. State Clemson Wake Forest Duke

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This week’s schedule Saturday, Sept. 29 Duke @ Virginia, 1 p.m. W. Virginia @ Maryland, noon UNC @ N.C. State, noon No. 25 Clemson @ No. 11 Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest @ No. 15 FSU, 7 p.m

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Duke’s Sept. 15 game against No. 25 Clemson has been rescheduled for Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. This means not only that Duke will have two weeks off before its final game, but also that Duke and Clemson will square off twice in two days. Clemson’s men’s basketball team comes to play at Cameron Indoor Stadium Dec, 2.

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UNC dominated ACC player of the week voting, taking three of the six categories. Those honored were; Rookie- Darian Durant, QB, UNC; SpecialistJames MacPherson, QB/P, Wake Forest; Offensive Back- Bruce Perry, 18, Maryland: Defensive BackTony Jackson, SS, Maryland; Offensive LinemanAdam Metis, C, UNC; Defensive Lineman- Julius Peppers, DE, UNC.

Decimated in Death Valley

The Clemson Tigers suffered multiple injuries, including seven would-be starters, in their loss to UVa. last Saturday. The long list of players that may be unavailable against Georgia Tech includes tailback Travis Zachery, wide receivers Roscoe Crosby, Matt Bailey and J.J. McKelvey and defensive tackles Jovon Bush and Nick Eason.

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Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen ON GETTING AWAY FROM THE TORNADO THAT CAME THROUGH COLLEGE Park Monday night.

“Any player who can get eight rebounds in the ACC championship game and is a wide receiver

makes him a dangerous player for us. A 6-foot-4, 226 [pound] wide receiver is an interesting match up. I wish we had

one of those.”

Virginia coach Al Groh on Duke’s Reggie Love,

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SCORING LEADERS Pos. Pts. B. Perry, Maryland 30 RB B. McMullen, UVa 30 WR X. Beitia, FSU 25 K J. Bums, Ga Tech RB 24 J. Dixon, Ga Tech RB 24

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“I’m not planning on having any Arabs in [Virginia’s] traveling party.”

Al Groh when asked if he was afraid to fly. He later apologized for this remark, Virginia coach

“Yeah, but I wouldn't want to tell them. Sorry... I could give you kind of a b.s. answer..,.”

Duke coach Carl Franks when ASKED IF he HAD LEARNED ANYTHING NEW AFTER PLAYING NORTHWESTERN, WHAT THAT WAS, AND WHAT HE WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY AGAINST Virginia.

Student Validation and Sale set for October 3rd!

Duke students should come to have their ID validated for the October 27th men's basketball Blue-White game beginning Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 am at the Cameron Indoor Stadium ticket office. Tickets will be available on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE basis until they are gone on October 3rd. Students may also purchase with cash or check a maximum of two additional tickets for his or her parents to the Blue-White game for $20.00 each in the student section. A limited number of seats are available, and once they are gone, there will be no other tickets available for sale. We will not guarantee anyone a ticket to the event, whether that be a student or a parent, once the lower level seats in Cameron Indoor Stadium are gone! Contact the Duke Ticket Office at 681 -BLUE for questions or ticket availability.

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Home run chase, pennant race inseparable for Giants By THOMAS STINSON Cox News Service

Before the visitor LOS ANGELES reaches the clubhouse door, one can almost hear the San Francisco Giants’ chorus down the hallway. This isn’t about home runs, they say. This isn’t about Barry Bonds, they say. It’s about making the playoffs and winning the NL West and finding away into October. What they don’t say is, at the current rate, the two issues are becoming inseparable and as the days winnow down, this is not good. Bonds went into Wednesday’s game with 67 homers, three shy of matching Mark McGwire’s record total of 1998. The leftfielder has been dutifully adamant that what he has done is secondary to the Giants, who entered the night 1 1/2 games behind Arizona. San Francisco hasn’t seen first place since May 15. But what has become clearer the past two months is that when Bonds does not hit a home run, the Giants have suffered more than they should. While the team went 34-22 in games when Bonds hit his first 67, including a remarkable 16-6 since July 1, the Giants went a mere 12-15 when he failed. Entering Wednesday’s game, San Francisco had lost six of its last eight

when he did not homer.

“I think our main concern is winning

the division and making the playoffs,” first baseman J.T. Snow said. “When guys come to the ball park, that’s what they’re thinking about. It just so hap-

pens Barry’s making a run at an histor-

ical record and maybe that’s good. “Maybe if we were 10 or 15 games back right now, maybe he wouldn’t be hitting all the home runs he’s hit. It’s almost like he’s got two things going on.” He also has those two things going on against clubs in contention, with 12 of San Francisco’s last 18 games coming against the Dodgers and Houston. That has led to more careful pitching, more walks and lessened home run possibility. “He’s only going to get maybe one or two pitches to hit per at-bat,” said manager Dusty Baker, who may be overestimating. This hardly bodes well for a team that relies so heavily on its No. 3 hitter. Bonds’ timeliness this season almost exceeds his productivity. Of the first 67 homers, 45 either gave his team the lead (22 times), tied a game (7), extended a one-run lead (10) or brought the club

back to within one run of the lead (6). As well, his numbers dwarf the rest of the roster. His nearest homer competition—Rich Aurilia with 35 —is more than 30 homers behind Bonds’ total. Bonds has 36 more RBIs than anyone on the team. Yet the team maintains the homers are consequential to the pennant race. “I think the guys are more focused

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Barry’s doing and I think that’s a let-up

for Barry as well that he uses to his advantage,” said second baseman Jeff Kent, Bonds’ chief critic on the club. “It’s more of a pressure situation for him, but I think it works in reverse.

BARRY BONDS did not hit a home run during last night’s 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers He was 1-for-2 with a single and a run. He was also walked three times.

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Avoiding chaperones Students have the opportunity to prove that they can monitor their own parties

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year, University administrators decided to hire an outside company to help monitor on-campus parties. Fortunately for students, Duke has been unable to find a company with the resources and willingness to tame Duke’s wild social jungle. One aspect of the University’s plan that has worked are the new student monitors, who attended an instructional session and now monitor parties on campus. Their responsibilities include regulating the entrances, helping sick students and maintaining an overall sense of order. Student monitoring is a much better system than outside pro-

fessional monitoring would have been. Almost all Duke undergraduates are 18 years old—responsible enough to make sure their social events do not get out of hand. Professional chaperones would doubtlessly alter the party scene and outrage students. With luck, the use of students will reverse the current trend of parties moving off-campus. For all the controversy surrounding on-campus parties, they are much safer for students than those that they have to drive to. This new policy has other significant benefits for the University. Student monitors may be the solution to the administrators’ struggle to create an alcohol policy that creates a safe social environment while acknowledging that underage students are going to drink alcohol. Student monitors strike the delicate balance between a liberal alcohol policy and the liability that looms for the University should problems occur. In order for this system to successfully strike that balance, student monitors have to take their responsibilities seriously. The orange-shirted overseers cannot do their job if they are drunker than the students whom they are monitoring. To keep the system honest, the University still needs to check up on student monitors, as they have been doingrecently. Although deans do not have to stay to chaperone festivities themselves, they should continue to pay random visits to parties to keep tabs on the monitors. One must remember that student monitoring is still in its infancy. The first semester is barely a month old; more time is needed to see if this policy actually works for an extended period. If this system is going to work for years to come, it cannot degrade into a joke as monitors and party-goers get more comfortable seeing their friends wearing orange shirts and watching the door. For this reason, there should be a punishment system for monitors who shirk their responsibilities. Of course, one possible severe punishment for all students would be the University hiring professionals, so student monitors need to realize that the fate of on-campus parties lies partly in their hands. The student monitoring system is an important opportunity for Duke students to prove sense ofresponsibility and maturity. Students always complain about being treated like children; now is their time to prove that they are, in fact, adults.

Letters to the editor

must be served for those killed in attack Justice let that home. those believe

For who now is the time for so-called political correctness, this may be for you. It’s not a “sobstory”—l personally don’t need sympathy, but there are millions who do. Like most New Yorkers, I am swallowed up in a sea of mourning. On my left and right are friends who have been denied families. They come to work stoically, 13 days after that Tuesday, and trudge through the traffic with the smell of burning death lingering in the morning air. They look at you with eyes that say “I’m okay—it’s Monday,” but you know that tomorrow is Tuesday. For those who think

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ment to my friend Steve. Steve’s childhood playmate and lifelong best friend was pulverized on a Tuesday. For those who find this level of patriotism scary, tough. New Yorkers need support and patriotism to make it through Tuesdays. For those who think that waiting in line or having your bags searched at the airport is the most horrible inconvenience, trust my neighbor Tracy of the New York Police Department—it’s not. The most horrible inconvenience is that thousands of beautiful people went to work one fine Tuesday morning to pursue their dreams and did not come

and

me. Life—denied. Liberty—denied. The pursuit of happiness—denied. How do New Yorkers keep going? We do not cower or hide in fear. Nor do we strike back blindly. We know that this is America, and in America we investigate, gather evidence, pursue the guilty and mete out justice. Millions of New Yorkers bravely march through their

days with hope. Hope for a safe world for our children. Hope for an end to terrorism. Hope that justice will soon be served. Preferably, on a Tuesday.

Darla Henderson Ph.D., Chemistry ’99

Students should know better than to adopt pacifism I was sent Alexandra Wolfe’s Sept. 19 column by a fellow alum, outraged, but somehow not surprised, that these were the sorts of comments being expressed openly on Duke’s campus.

William Saletan of n’t have said it better. But Slate.com, expressed it: “The Wolfe did. Thank you for consequentialists present writing it, and rest assured, there are more behind you themselves as humanitarians.... They purport to speak than you might guess from up for the plights, principles, the current campus converand aspirations of people sation. To those of you conwho are driven to commit tributing to that fashionable acts of terror. But their but irresponsible dialogue—you’re getting one ofthe best mechanistic analysis dehumanizes people. educations in the world—these Terrorists aren’t animals. you should know better. No law of nature compels Tiffany Hamburger them to blow up buildings when they’re angry.” I couldTrinity ’99

First, let me send my condolences to Wolfe for her losses. Also, let me praise her for her bold, clear voice and her fearlessness in rightly expressing her moral indignation at these selfloathing milquetoasts. Or as for referenced column, http:! www.chronicle.duke.edu!story.php?article_id=234B9 /

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University needs to limit sprinkler I would just like to applaud the University for the discretion they use in hydration techniques for the quad. After

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of our lush landscaping had to be doused once again by the sprinkler system If I could borrow the wise words of Mos Def: “Tell your crew use the [water] in wise amounts since it’s the New World Water; and every drop counts. You can laugh and

use during rain

take it as a joke if you wanna. But it don’t rain for four weeks some summers. And it’s about to get real wild in

Markham, HI. By participating in the WAVE program, we can all do our part to promote the efficient use of water in the the half...” commercial and institutional I would like to recommend sectors. If we reduce consumpthat the University join the tion, then we’ll have enough Enviornmental Protection water saved up for a rainy day. Agency’s Water Alliances for Seriously, we need to improve Voluntary Efficiency program our landscaping efficiency. Use and follow the ranks of a little less water and a little Columbia University, The more common sense. Johns Hopkins University and Prairie-Hills Elementary Mark Pike School District 144 in Trinity ’O4

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Correction The Sept. 26 editorial incorrectly stated the date that Duke Student Government would vote on the tenting policy. The vote will be held Oct. 3

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 �PAGE 15

Summer storm: Experiencing racial profiling In recent weeks, many have fallen victim to a growing quest for a return to invulnerability. The need for a renewed sense of security, espedally given the current climate of emergency, Up*#?* subsequently requires jpL that a few may sufferfor the greater good of sociIBp ety. To many Americans, Abdullah this means understandi Arian ably subjecting a few unfortunate souls of the wrong ethnic or religious makeup to random searches, surveillance and expulsions from schools, malls and airplanes, or in my case, the White House. Having recently had an experience that corresponds to much of that which will take place in coming months, I can easily assert that such a trying encounter does take its toll. However, the true measure ofindividuals comes in their ability to handle adversity and maintain their core principles regardless of the circumstances. *

Before the storm I began this past summer as any other Washington intern—ambitious, anxious and eager to get a sense for what would await me, “learn the ins and outs of the democratic process,” as I would later put it. As one of many students contemplating a future in public service, this experience would help me come to some of my own conclusions and make necessary longterm decisions. To this effort, I obtained an internship with the leadership office of Rep. David Bonior, the Democratic Whip from Michigan. Aside from performing the usual intern tasks, I was allowed to work on a bill introduced by Bonior to ban the unconstitutional use of secret evidence to deny immigrants due process, an issue with which I am all too familiar.

Midway into my first week I received an invitation to join a delegation ofAmerican Muslim leaders attending a White House briefing to discuss President George W. Bush’s new faith-based initiative. The leaders would decide whether to endorse the plan or oppose it, based on the response they receive to concerns raised at the meeting. Interestingly enough, Bush received considerable Arab and Muslim support during the 2000 election, to which many experts now attribute his hairline victory. When it rains... We—four other interns along with twenty leaders of various national organizations—met outside the White House annex and proceeded inside the building. Having submitted my information in advance, I was allowed entrance after passing through security. We then went up to the fourth floor. With the assistant director of the faith-based Initiative present, the briefing began. It was about twenty minutes later that the Secret Service agent came to get me. In the hallway, I asked him what was happening. “I’m under orders to have you escorted out,” he told me. In response to my next question he said, “I can’t tell you why.” The look on his face said it all, he was more confused than I was. Overweight and bald as he was, he looked more like a mall security guard than a Secret Service agent. Unable to find reason with him, I obliged, only to find that the entire delegation had presently found out. Incensed at my mistreatment, they walked out of the meeting in protest. What followed from this fateful meeting with the Bush administration was beyond anything I couldhave imagined. The words ofanother well-known figure from out West come

to mind. Before filling his victims with lead, Billy the Kid would utter the words, “I’ll make ya famous.”

processing” were solely to blame. Why these mistakes occurred thirty minutes after my entrance into the building was never explained. Sadly enough, this only confirmed my suspicions as to the nature ofthis incident and its implications.

In the eye No gboner did we reach outside than the media frenzy began. I could not understand at first what had deserved The calm thereafter so much attention. People face this sort This bitter taste of reality was not of thing everyday. Profiling was nothing without its positive aspects. Not only did new. My own uncle, a victim of secret it highlight a growing problem in evidence, suffered so much more than I American society, but it placed a previwill ever know, simply because of his ously marginalized community in posibackground. He was detained for nearly tion to address and combat it, before it four years, yet never charged with anywould become as serious of an issue as it thing, in a gross violation of due process is with our current situation. However thatreceived limited attention. unfortunate the circumstances, I did But so it was to be, interview to intergain an opportunity to speak on these view, CNN to Fox and NPR to matters, not only to the media, but poliNewsweek, I told my story, along with cy-makers as well, including a meeting the recent history of such abuses. I had with Sen. Joe Lieberman who in my platform and I would use it to speak expressing his deep concern regarding out, although at times perhaps it would the issue also joked, “well I can underhave been better to say nothing at all. stand why, you certainly look scary.” Later that day, I was walking down the In sharing this, my intention is not to hall to my office, speaking to a co-workhave people walk in my shoes, for that er about what had just transpired. achieves nothing save prompting sheer “What is it about Washington and these sympathy. Nor do I wish simply to exhibintern controversies swirling around?!” I it the various flaws in “The System” asked in frustration. Who should hapwhich can just as easily be done imperpen to be walking beside us just at that sonally. Rather, in sharing this experimoment? None other than Rep. Gary ence, I hope to expose others to a search Condit, who imaginably was not too for a deeper sense of purpose on which I have since embarked. My idealism, to pleased with my comments. The attention would not subside, as my surprise, was not shattered, but news outlets from around the country refined to'fit the jagged contours of our and the world would want to hear of a social condition. Only upon realization of new development; the personal apology such exigencies as they persist among us of the President of the United States, my in the form of events deemed life-chang“vindication” as it were. A subsequent ing (or more accurately, life-affirming) meeting with Secret Service officials can that deeper purpose be unearthed. included extreme regret for the incident, Some philosophers wouldrefer to that as although the explanation was all but a “categorical imperative.” I would call it —a sumconvincing. Apparently the nervous mall security guard along with “an error in mer to remember.

What was once unthinkable... tion with his fiery, patriotic and near-logical rhetoric that appeals to a public increasingly afraid of rampant resistance terrorism and newly powerful foreign enemies. 2008—This person is elected president and, after a suspicious fire ravages the Senate building, invokes an obscure emergency clause that allows him full power over the military. Congress and the media are silenced, at first by threats and then by public executions. 2010 —The president dissolves the federal governJerusalem on the eve of the New Year. ment, merging the military together with the enigmat2002 Osama bin Laden is rumored to be dead, but ic, all-powerful transnational conglomerate firm that more than 50 terrorist organizations worldwide are was contracted for military and surveillance technolorevealed to be involved in these attacks. Millions of gy in November 2001. The new military-industrial Americans enlist. The government, now fully hellbent monolith assumes an absolute authority and complete on striking back but without any clear direction to surveillance over all persons still living in what used aim, tries to pull the country out of the depression to be America and Europe. Commentary It could be the backstory for any cheesy futuristic through military spending on a scale unprecedented ahead to 2077 or some other impossibly distant year since World War 11. Military presence is installed in blockbuster, and yet I’m sure that most of you aren’t that, until Sept. 11 blew open the windows of time onto every major city. American forces are sent to most entertained. In fact, some of you may be outright offended, finding this doomsday scenario to be in poor Middle East countries as a “police action.” the dark space of the future, would remain contemplat2003 Civil disorder breaks out across the nation taste. I had intended to split this column between able only through fantasy. We don’t have the luxury of worst- and best- case scenarios, only to find that it was fantasy anymore. And so I urge you not to consider this as hate crimes and the brutality of the occupying miliEast, violent the Middle terclearer and more effective to imagine the worst —and In reactions. provoke fear-mongerfiction tary experiment in sketched apocalyptic for the best. And I don’t think any of this is parhope rorism gives way to outright combat between Israeli ing, but as a worst-case scenario proposal. Its implicaticularly likely; I give it only slightly better odds than the inhabitants, American and troops regional tions should be taken seriously even as its fiction is not. and given on Sept. 10 if someone bet me the would have I antagonism. forceful by united alienation and shaky newly 2001— the economy October-November With as World Trade Center would collapse. people 2005 Cities have been largely evacuated and the population returning to normalcy, the administhis fiction is just as much influenced But note that on guards post. communities with armed tration maintains its hardline image as troops in the flee to gated it is 1984. by history by is no as And while I truly don’t want longer Laden is a and terrorism memory a dim idle on Widespread support greenlights Bin region standby. fear-fire, to the the period for dazed mournobscure radicals but to add fuel foreign anymissile shield, and other military and surveillance associated only with has now we must get up, dust off our and passed A significant portion ing the government. who resists expenditures are contracted out to a large multinational one of our generation’s the enormity is now clothes and realize including immigrants, all of the population, East cease-fire breaks down. conglomerate. The Middle defining Militia one that calls for solidarpotentially groups moment, Civilian.” Dec. 5, 2001 —Having planned the first attack for classified under “Restricted restraint when ity, judgement, necessary. on their bancareful and Timothy McVeigh image the of wearing years and knowing full well the extent of U.S. vulneraworld history now determine the of path buildings. on Federal Our actions attacks repeated ners make make a second strike crucially-timed bility, terrorists 2006 The New Economy has slowed to a halt, with for years to come—let us bear that responsibility with right when the economy is beginning to stabilize. The wisdom and honor. As we lean out the window and look Internet commerce all but suspended. Complex triangutarget is again simultaneously symbolic and crucial to the dark future, we must try not to fall. of into the economy—a theme park is beseiged with an lation between the Middle East, China and remnants East between and Union make nuclear war unknown biological agent. Intelligence is quick, but once the Soviet Greg Bloom, Trinity ’O3, is managing editor of Recess. again not quick enough and the area is quarantined off West a threat once more. A person rises to national atten-

So we have passed a notch in the timeline, one of those rare moments where history pivots on a dime. This nauseous, electric sense of expectant immediacy was there too when the first shots were fired at Lexington, and when the Reichstag was burned to the ashes from which the Nazi phoenix would rise. Nobody wants to think about where we might be headed, choosing instead to tiptoe around discussion of consequence, spouting vague rhetoric of war or peace. But I was raised on Mad Max and Blade Runner and countless pulpy social dystopia fictions of the sort. My paranoiac narrative-prone mind reflexively races right

to prevent the deadly spread. Missile shields and beefy airport security guards fail to prevent the disaster. Dec. 6-31, 2001 —The tourism industry collapses and the markets, right in the middle of Christmas shopping season, panic. Deep recession hits worldwide. Congressional warmongers call for a reinstatement ofthe draft and lobby to grant the president full power of war. Tensions in the Middle East escalate, provoking a massive terrorist strike on Tel Aviv and —

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