Technique (January 29, 2010)

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BUDGET REDUCTIONS

University system budget announced Tech may see 8.2 percent state budget cut according to USG 12.3%

By Matt Schrichte Staf Writer

Community Health $2,233,088,087

5.4%

In response to Governor Sonny Perdue’s proposed iscal year (FY) 2011 budget, Chancellor of the Board of Regents Erroll B. Davis, Jr. presented the University System of Georgia’s (USG) budget requests to the Joint Appropriations Committee. he presentation was part of the budget briefings located at the state capitol last week.

As a member of the USG, Tech relies heavily on formula funds for the majority of its state funding. he USG uses formula funds to get funding from the state legislature, which it then distributes and allocates those funds to member institutions.

“Typically you can take the state funding total and we [USG] get about 11%, but it doesn’t always work out that way,” said Jim Kirk, Director of Budget and Planning at Tech. he Institute receives 30 percent of its $850 million budget for Resident Instruction funding from the USG. he remainder costs are covered through tuition, technology fees and other revenue.

Resident Instruction funding determines the base budget of the university used for teaching, research, facility costs and the President’s salary.

Based on the Governor’s Amended FY 2010 Budget Proposal, Tech’s Residential Instruction state funding will be reduced by roughly $19 million or about 8.2 percent. hat reduction would be closer to $25 million if not for the $6 million of federal stimulus funding Tech received. hroughout FY 2009 and FY 2010, Tech has eliminated a total of 250 positions, including laying of 96 people due to budget constraints.

“We’ve frozen new faculty hires. And if we were hiring, we have very little money available for start-up,” Kirk said. he lack of funds, complemented by Tech’s growing student enrollment and stagnating faculty hires has contributed to bringing the student to faculty ratio to 23 to 1, the highest rate in school history.

In response, Tech has placed an emphasis on instruction as one of its most likely re-investment strategies if it was to receive additional state funds for FY 2011. he Institute has listed hiring additional faculty and teaching assistants to reduce the record high student to faculty ratio.

“We need faculty. Of course you can’t

Corrections $987,940,698

33.3% Other State Allocations $6,039,982,228

Photo by Kelvin Kuo/Student Publications

Gov. candidate Oxendine visits campus

By Zimu Yang Staf Writer

12.3%

38.3% K-12 Education $6,956,500,473

University System $1,938,924,334

Governor’s FY 2011 BudGet recommendations

tech student to FacultY ratio

do your job without administrative support and all of that, but this is our main focus—working on that student to faculty ratio,” Kirk said.

Also adding to Tech’s elevated student to faculty ratio is the reduced number of ofered course sections. Caused by the budget reductions, the reduction has re-

Illustration by Jarrett Skov/Student Publications Source: (Above) GCR, Oice of Planning & Budget (Below) Planning and Budget

Governor Sonny Perdue and the USG Board of Regents presented their budget recommendations which could include $19 million worth of cuts in the 2011 iscal year.

See Budget, page 3

John Oxendine, the current Georgia Insurance Commissioner and one of the seven candidates vying for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, visited Tech on Tuesday, Jan. 26th. he College Republicans at Tech hosted Oxendine in the Student Center’s Piedmont Room. he event lasted close to an hour and featured Oxendine speaking to approximately three dozen people on various topics in his platform. He began his speech on the current political race and his competitors, comparing the current nominees to the educational pedigree of past governors.

“Up till now, every governor of Georgia has at least taken some classes from the University of Georgia, either as an undergraduate or graduate. If you look at the major Republican candidates, none of them has ever as a student stepped foot on the university campus of Athens,” Oxendine said.

He proceeded to discuss his oicial political stances such as phasing out the state income tax, improving Georgia’s transportation system, revising public education funding policy by funding individual children to go to their choice of schools through the use of vouchers, enforcement of immigration laws and the improvement of water consumption and waste. One idea Oxendine proposed for the last issue, which had come to the forefront following therecent two-year drought, was a renegotiation with Tennessee to allow Georgia access to the Tennessee River and revisiting the issue’s previously failed case at the Supreme Court.

Students afterwards had a chance to participate in a question and answer session with Oxendine. Questions asked by various members of the audience included how Oxendine planned to eliminate the income tax and how he would recuperate losses and how See Oxendine, page 5

Days of Engagement, Town Hall continue strategic planning

By Vivian Fan News Editor

Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson and the Strategic Planning Committee continued their initiative to chart the course of Tech’s growth over the next 25 years this week with a series of events geared towards students, faculty and other members of the community over the last week. he goal of the strategic planning, according to its website, is to “deine the technological university for the 21st century” and establish the goals for Tech to get there through a series of focus groups,

meetings and discussions. As of late, committee events included Days of Engagement, which was a series of student discussions within classes from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22.

“I think they really identiied what Georgia Tech needs to focus on, but I really wish they would address more on issues about faculty and students. For example, [in] any science class or math class there is a lot of faculty and students [concerns they should address, and] how they can change that or stuf that’s maybe a little more related to [students],” said Yutong Dong, irst year IE major.

In addition, a town hall meet-

ing, featuring keynote speaker Joseph Bankof, President and CEO of the Woodruf Arts Center and Peterson was held on Jan. 22.

“I want to assure you that we haven’t made any decisions at all. he thing that is very exciting about the reports that we’ve received is how they kind of come together. And I think the really hard part for us is the strategic planning process; the really hard part is the part that lies ahead of us,” Peterson said. “It’s relatively easy and exciting and energizing and enjoyable to think very See Planning, page 5

Photo by Kelvin Kuo/Student Publications

Guest speaker Joe Bankof speaks to faculty, students and community members at the strategic planning town hall meeting.

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From the iles of the GTPD...

Campus Crime

By Vijai Narayanan Assistant News Editor What TV?

On Jan. 22, GTPD received a report of a theft of property at the Student Center. A lat screen television was stolen from one of the rooms. he complainant stated that when he left the room at 11:30 p.m. the night before, the TV was still there. Records showed that the room had been entered at 2:30 a.m. he estimated value of the television set was approximately $500.

Lost Gun

GTPD received an anonymous

tip on the afternoon of Jan. 22 from a student about a gun lying on the ground at Means Street, behind Marietta Street. he oicer found a Smith and Wesson 38 caliber Airlite hand gun at that location. Upon inspection it turned out that the gun had been stolen, and was brought from Carrollton, Georgia. he Carrollton police department advised that they would retrieve the property from GTPD. Drunken Artist

An oicer was dispatched to the Ferst Center of the Arts to

investigate a report about an intoxicated person damaging a restroom.

After arriving on the scene the oicer located a male subject, who stated that he was intoxicated after drinking with friends at his residence hall. he subject’s father was contacted, who came to pick him up. he subject was then released into his father’s custody.

Stadium Alarm

At approximately 6:18 p.m. on Jan. 24, an oicer responded to a ire alarm at Bobby Dodd Stadium. he oicer determined that the system was set of due to a fault in the system, and there was no real alert in the building.

Atlanta Fire Department arrived on the scene at 6:30 p.m., and was informed that there was no smoke or ire. he Facilities department was notiied of the problem.

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Council Clippings

Breaking

This week in Student Government

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ach Tuesday, elected members of the two houses of the Student Government Association, the Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), convene to consider allocation bills and discuss issues facing campus. Here is a summary of those two meetings.

By Vijai Narayanan, Assistant News Editor

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lot of things went on outside the bubble of Tech in the past week. Here are a few important events taking place throughout the nation and the world.

Apple announces new tablet computer

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SGA hosted students on Tuesday at the weekly UHR meeting as a part of SGA Week’s Open Forum. his edition of Council Clippings covers the UHR and GSS meetings from Jan. 25, 2010.

Table Tennis

he Table Tennis Association requested funding for equipment and competition fees to attend the North American Table Tennis Tournament. Both the men’s and women’s teams are currently ranked 1st in the state of Georgia and ranked 16th and 8th respectively, in the nation. he bill totaled $2438 but was amended to $1758 in order to conform to JFC policy. he bill passed UHR 390-0 and GSS 23-3-0.

Trailblazers

Trailblazers organization to fund two presentations of Disney’s Earth ilm. he amount requested was to cover the licensing fee to show the ilm, totaling $550.

GSS passed the bill 20-3-0, as did UHR with a vote of 38-1-0.

UHR reconsidered a bill passed

last week to fund the Blueprint for $20,000. he bill was originally voted on Nov. 17 and sent to conference committee. he committee came out with a version of the bill that stipulated that the organization would receive $20,000, if it charged $5.00 for the yearbook.

Executive Vice-President Parker Hancock ruled that provision out of order, and struck it from the conference committee version, citing that the stipulation had not been included in either the GSS or UHR version of the bill. Upon review, the bylaws did not prohibit the conference committee from adding the provision. herefore, UHR revoted to pass the bill 372-1, meeting the enactment ratio.

$18 million worse,” Kirk said.

However, Tech intends to expand its “Stimulus Backill Reserve” to equal the anticipated stimulus funding loss by FY 2012.

“We’re trying to build up a reserve. We put a little money in each year. his year we put in $3 million. We’re not going to use

that three million to hire faculty or hire staf. But it could be used for faculty start-up or equipment—one-time things,” Kirk said.

Even in this economic recession, Tech has and is seeing a number of institutional triumphs and accolades. Its six-year gradua-

Paintball Club

Paintball club requested funding from SGA to attend a home tournament and compete with rivals from other southeastern schools. he organization requested money to fund paint costs and entry fees for the competition. he bill totaled $518 and passed UHR with a vote of 38-3-0 and GSS passed the bill 17-8-1.

Blueprint

A bill was put forth by the

Budget

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sulted in larger class sizes.

“What we’re worried about now is we have $18 million for Georgia Tech coming from the stimulus pot. In 2012, that money won’t be available. So whatever cuts you’re looking at, it could be

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Following months of speculation, Apple announced the release of a new tablet computer, called the “iPad.” he device will cost between $499 and $829. he iPad is Wi-Fi capable and can also use AT&T’s 3G network. However, users will not be required to sign a contract with AT&T for the service, unlike the iPhone. Devices that run on the network start at an additional $130 or more. he device is fully touch-screen, has a 9.7 inch display and has a battery life of 10 hours. It utilizes the iPhone OS, and runs on a 1 GHz processor. In addition, Apple introduced a new application for e-books, called “iBook.” he iBook application operates as a storefront for titles from several major publishers, and prices vary between $8 and $15. he device will ship within 60 to 90 days. tion rate is at 79 percent, a university record. Over the past decade, overall research expenditures at Tech have almost doubled, making Tech the nation’s top public university in engineering research expenditures. he FY 2011 Budget will not be inalized or approved until this

Obama delivers State of the Union address President Barack Obama addressed the nation in the State of the Union address on Wednesday. He spoke on topics including job creation, healthcare and the national deicit. he major focus of his address was on the economy and job creation. He highlighted several proposals, including using $30 billion in funds recovered from banks to spur small business lending and ofering tax credits for small businesses. He also discussed a plan calling for a freeze in discretionary spending (spending not related to national security or entitlement projects) for three years. he President promised to veto any discretionary spending that added to the federal deicit.

He renewed his pledge to end the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in the military, requesting that legislation be put forward in Congress by the end of the year to end the controversial policy. He also discussed healthcare reform.

He called on both parties to set aside diferences and pass a reform bill soon. the end of this year’s 40-day legislative session. he iscal year includes all of the dates from July 1 of the previous calendar year to June 30 of the current calendar year. For instance, FY 2010 began July 1, 2009 and will end on June 30, 2010.

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NEWS

GTRI director appointed to Defense Department

By Coby Lu Contributing Writer

he Department of Defense (DoD) has appointed vice president and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) director Stephen E. Cross to the Defense Science Board (DSB). Cross was nominated by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates for the position. “he Defense Science Board is an advisory board to the Secretary of Defense and the Under-Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics to do studies on the impact of science and technology and policy on needs of the Department,” Cross said. “he Department of Defense is embarked on eforts to transform the nation’s armed forces to meet the demands being placed on them by a changing world order,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Dr. Ashton B. Carter. “he Board has ably served the nation in numerous ways by providing innovative solutions to myriad technological, operational and managerial problems,” Carter said. he DSB assists and advises the by conducting studies each year. hese studies range from a major study, conducted each year during the summer, to faster shorter studies, conducted throughout the year per request of the Secretary of Defense or Congressional leaders.

“Any large organization is slow to change. So sometimes these studies are to try to help show that there is a better way to do things,” Cross said. he DSB meets every other month for two days. “here is a concentrated period of time in August for two weeks when we will all get together at an

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GTRI director and Institute vice president Stephen Cross was appointed to the 50-member national Defense Science Board. of-site location and that is where most of the work in a study is done,” Cross said.

Cross has worked with the DSB on several studies in the past, although not as a board member.

In 2000, he participated in a study called “Defense Software.” he purpose of the study was to look at all of the techniques used in the commercial world to develop software quickly used by internet companies and telecom companies, and to see if there were prac-

tices that could be better used by the large contractors that support the defense systems.

Another more recent study that he participated in looked at the system needs of container ships and a way to take commercial systems and then modify them with the required military capabilities to fulill military needs. he plan was to develop systems faster and less expensive using best commercial practices rather than build it from scratch.

“A lot of times, any large organization is slow to change. So sometimes these studies are to try to help show that there is a better way to do things,” Cross said.

“I will be a technical expert on software and architecture of systems and systems engineering and application of systems engineering principles more than likely,” Cross said. he entire board consists of about 50 people, who the DoD consider leaders and experts in their ields of engineering, science and technology, respectively, and their ield’s application to defense and military. Members serve three-year terms, which also may be renewed at the end of each term.

“We are all volunteers. And it is a diverse group. here are people from everywhere from very high-level people in the Department of Defense to one person who used to be the CIA director,” Cross said.

“Secretary of Defense Gates believes the [DSB] needs to be a professional board representing the best scientiic and expert advice available to the Department of Defense,” Carter said. “We are grateful to these superb individuals for their willingness to serve.”

At Tech, Cross is an Institute vice president and the director of GTRI. In addition, he also holds faculty appointments as a professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, as an adjunct professor in the College of Computing and as a part of numerous advisory boards throughout the institute.

Within the Tech administration, he serves on the President’s cabinet.

“It is a real honor to work on the Board. You don’t apply for it, you are asked and it was quite an honor to be asked,” Cross said.

NEWS BRIEFS Tech student selected for Imagine Cup inal Shayok Mukhopadhyay, an ECE grad at GT Savannah, was chosen to compete in the 2010 US inal for Microsoft’s Imagine Cup. he competition brings together technology enthusiasts from around the world to solve challanges in a wide range of ields, from healthcare, environment, education and others. Mukhopadhyay and fellow team members will take part in the inals in April at Washington, D.C.

GEDC receives $40 million EDA software he Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) and the School of ECE at Tech have received $40 million in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software from Agilent Technologies Inc. he gift is a multi-year commitment, starting this year and continuing through 2012. As part of the deal, qualiied start-up companies can gain access to tools at GEDC for their irst year and at a reduced rate for the following three years.

Tech wins award for international education he Institute of International Education (IIE), has chosen Tech to receive the 2010 Andrew Heiskell Award for leading the nation in using international elements in the study of engineering. he Institute developed a global curriculum ive years ago that is now known as the International Plan, involving 25 out of 35 undergraduate majors. he award will be presented on March 19.

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Oxendine

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his educational plan would afect home schooled students.

“What we want to do is restructure the tax code. By altering the income tax, I’m not actually suggesting that the overall tax be lowered. It’s how you tax. Our tax code is outdated and from the end of World War II,” Oxendine said.

“We probably won’t pay [parents] to home school kids. What we plan to do is to issue vouchers to reimburse them for things like books and other expenses,” Oxendine said, following a question concerning the cost of higher education for the state.

After the formal question and answer section ended, Oxendine took further questions from students outside of the venue.

In addition to hosting Oxendine, the College Republicans will also be hosting his opponent, Secretary of State Karen Handel at their next meeting, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the location inside the Student Center, to be announced.

Old CE Building receives gold LEED rating

By Zimu Yang Staf Writer

he Old Civil Engineering (CE) Building has earned a certiication in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), following its renovation’s completion in Nov. 2008. he US Green Building Counsel (USGB) developed the LEED to provide standards for environmentally sustainable construction. LEED awards are tiered into several categories: certiied, silver, gold and platinum. Construction designs are awarded points based on categories such as resource usage eiciency, water consumption levels, carbon dioxide levels and monitoring, amount of material recycled and landscape irrigation eiciency. he building totaled 43 points to achieve its gold rating. he design phase of renovations for the CE building began in 2006 with the original goal of expanding space for the Ivan Allen College (IAC). Halfway through the project, the administration decided to change its goals to pursue the LEED. he inal budget which was procured from the state legislature ended totaled to $9 million.

“We’ve always required sus-

Planning

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Gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine speaks to students.

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broadly and expansively about what Georgia Tech might be, but trying to bring that together… will be a challenge for us.”

While the events comprised mostly of discussions and idea generation, Peterson and Bankof did introduce new ideas and even hypothetical portraits of what Tech’s future could be like. In his speech, Bankof described the Institute’s potential to be not only a center of innovation, but also an intersection for music and tech-

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The Old Civil Engineering building received a gold LEED certiication for its environmentally friendly features and design. tainable design and required our architects to practice designs that are sustainable especially from an energy point of view. here was a change in the goals of the administration to pursue the certiication so that we can document in a way that is recognizable to others that we are doing what we say we’re going to do,” said Gary Petherick, project manager of the renovations. “he standards for the facility

of design were designed as though the building was always going to be LEED certiied but not necessarily to pursue the certiication,” Petherick said. “It was more a matter of making sure that the requirements in the design were solid enough so that all the special requirements… were fulilled.”

Costs incurred from the changes were minimal, as they were acquired fees from hiring additional consultants and designs

nology in addition to a number of diferent colleges and institutes. “[Tech] had become a center for respected research in a number of important ields and had beneited greatly from the Georgia Research Alliance to develop areas of eminent scholarship and research.

It had broadened its range of offerings and expertise with additions including Colleges of Public Policy, Architecture, Humanities and Computing,” Bankof said in his speech.

In addition to Bankof’s predictions, Peterson described new

ideas being discussed. hese ideas include lexible degree programs, guaranteed education (the ability to continue educations after graduation free of charge) and a center for immigration at Tech.

Despite the high number of potentially large goals and projects, the issue of cost was not directly addressed by Bankof or Peterson.

When asked about the cost to students in the form of rising tuition and fees along with the potential changes and growth of the Institute, Peterson responded, “It’s going to be a necessary condition.

and documentations to ensure goals.

“We weren’t looking to spend money in a way that was going to seek points. We were trying to focus on the core goals of renovating the building to meet the program needs and make the building as eicient as we could and see where that landed us points wise,” Petherick said.

Certiication itself does bring beneits to the Institute from a marketing standpoint. It has also encouraged Tech on implementing LEED guidelines on all future construction.

“I think it is an internationally recognized way to demonstrate that you’ve achieved certain levels of sustainable design and construction for your projects.”

Petherick said. “[he certiication] is good PR, certainly, but it’s just one piece of a larger puzzle in sustainability. It’s a requirement for new Tech buildings to pursue LEED Gold certiication or higher. here are several out there: GT Women’s Softball Complex is under review right now for certiication, there’s the new dining facility in North Avenue that’s going to be LEED certiied. he new Aerospace Combustion lab is anticipated to be LEED platinum.”

We’re not going to be able to price ourselves out of the work. We are people who don’t like to think of it, but we are a business.”

“Tuition is going up rapidly because the state contribution is going down so quickly. I think that is a self correcting process.

We will remain afordable because the public will not allow us to get very far outside of the parameter,” Peterson said.

According to their website, the committee hopes to release a inal draft of their plan by this May.

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Friday, January 29, 2010

OUR VIEWS CONSENSUS OPINION

YOUR VIEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Budget cuts into faculty

Transportation service change serves all

Worsening student-faculty ratio raises questions Of all the consequences that the budget cuts have had on Tech, the increase in the student-to-faculty ratio is by far the most troubling. Increased class sizes and reduced interaction with the faculty hurts students’ ability to learn and damages the learning community at large.

While the importance of making sure Tech will continue grow and prosper is unquestionable, it would be irresponsible to let this current problem go unresolved. here are vast human resources at GTRI that could be harnessed to alleviate the situation at hand. Many, if not all, of these researchers have invaluable amounts knowledge that they could translate into classroom instruction. Such a shift could also open up the opportunities for new and innovative teaching methods. he opportunity to partner with industry could also help remedy the problem. By shifting classroom projects into real world challenges, industry would reap the beneits of novel ideas from a

new generation of minds. his model could also allow a new avenue for revenue for the Institute as a irm which has at its disposal a large reservoir of young and inspired workers. Such a model should be adapted into senior design classes, giving students a true real world experience. here are also ways to exacerbate the problem that also must be avoided. hese budget issues should not be dumped on the students. Continuing to increase tuition and fees will put higher education out of reach for more people. In similar fashion, the futility of claiming to leverage technology instead of inding capable faculty hinders the learning community.

While Tech’s inancial health and the health of the Institute as a whole, are heavily intertwined, Tech must realize that it has a greater responsibility than simply being an education-providing business. Tech, its students and the faculty are all partners in the pursuit of higher education.

he Consensus Opinion relects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors.

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EDITORIAL CARTOON BY MAGGIE SMITH

People are too focused on the fact that the recently-dismissed bus drivers were unionized, overlooking the fact that the drivers routinely exhibited unsatisfactory performance. he drivers were rude and dismissive to students and grossly unprofessional in their on-duty conduct. From my own irst-hand experience, I’ve had instances with drivers driving the wrong route, driving with the doors open for several stops, and on four occasions, while on crutches for a knee injury, I had a door shut on my braced leg as I was exiting the vehicle, and the drivers didn’t have the decency to inquire on my welfare, let alone apologize. he Groome drivers, however, have consistently surprised me in their outstanding customer service. hey are warm, courteous, considerate and generally come across as people who enjoy what they do. Every driver I have ridden with has greeted and echoed well wishes to students entering and exiting the bus. he “Rally” article from the Jan. 15 Technique where Groome reported that only 17 of the First Transit employees bothered to apply for rehiring, and of the 12 applicants Groome contacted, expressing interest, only seven even bothered to show up for an interview. Obviously, the need to reapply was voiced an some sense because almost half of the old drivers submitted hiring applications. What does that kind of behavior convey? hat the old drivers just expected to magically have a job ofer when they expressed no interest in employment? In the real world, no one is going to walk around with a platter of job hors d’ourves to pick of at one’s leisure.

Students here don’t expect a job to fall into their laps at graduation, so why should we see First Transit drivers as deserving of that kind of solicitation and entitlement?

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Allowing employees to assemble to create bargaining power for better beneits is a right we should honor and respect, but it is also the responsibility of each individual worker to submit to the duties his or her position necessitates, responsibilities clearly outlined in an employment contract. If an administrating body does not address when an employee does not meet the requirements of his or her job, it sets a precedent that unacceptable conduct and failure to properly and professionally execute one’s appointment is acceptable. Lowering the bar only serves to exacerbate the problem as the cyclical return to a more and more compromised sense of “satisfactory” collapses the quality of service.

I consider myself to fall very heavily on the liberal side of policy, but even I know you have to draw a line between “deprivation” of labor rights and a collective of people, having grown accustomed to poor managerial supervision and hardly fulilling the requirements of their jobs, failing to take action to the changing situation.

In a recession, you do your job, or someone else will. It’s as simple as that.

Jenny Rainwater Fifth-year STAC

Sports world ruled by acronyms

By Matt Watson University of Arkansas

(Arkansas Traveler)—Half of talking about sports is numbers. he other half is interpretation, and the whole of it involves a lot of acronyms and abbreviations.

Like what good is an MVP on the DL? A WR without YAC, or a 1B with no OPS? Don’t confuse the NBA with the NRA (talking to you Gilbert Arenas) or the IRL with the IRS (Indy Racing League star Hélio Castroneves was recently acquitted of tax evasion). If you’re going to get into trouble with an SEC, I’d take my chances with the Southeastern Conference instead of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If you could watch an NFL game with KG or OJ, who would you pick? KG may not have the

football IQ, but OJ isn’t exactly in jail for a DUI. All the P.R. in the world isn’t going to make me LOL at a Naked Gun movie ever again.

I’m not really a fan of the NHL either, but I don’t side with PETA over the tossing of octopuses on the court (the real question is where those come from).

On the playing ield, basketball players make FGs and avoid TOs, while football coaches call TOs to keep kickers from making FGs, when all football players want is TDs anyway. Just ask T.O. here are more stats in sports than anyone can keep track of, especially when there are plenty of acronyms for schools, conferences and organizations to keep track of.

So for every LT or AI or ACC or C-USA or NCAA-MBB on ESPN or CBS, just remember that sometimes acronyms are pretty necessary.

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OPINIONS

Charity comes in diferent forms, sizes Many of us as students are not often afected by events that occur outside of our little “Tech Bubble.” But the recent earthquake in Haiti has hit close to home for many students and faculty.

Especially after being assigned in ethics last semester to read the novel Mountains Beyond Mountains—a nonictional work about Paul Farmer’s contributions to Haiti’s medical needs and the immense sufering that the people of Haiti endure—the increased sufering as of late has really had an impact.

And although it saddens me that it has taken such a catastrophic event to raise funds for a country that has been in such great need for so many years, it is so wonderful to see how people all over the world are gathering together for such a worthwhile cause. I sincerely hope that Haiti is not simply a passing fad that will fade as the media coverage dies; the people of this country are in such great need of help from others that I am hopeful for continued donations.

Working in Customer Service at Publix, where we are currently taking donations from customers for the Red Cross for Haiti relief, I have come across people who seem oblivious, entirely unwilling to donate—many of whom live in comfortable homes, have regularly full stomachs and drive gas-guzzling automo-

“I sincerely hope that Haiti is not simply a passing fad that will fade as the media coverage dies.”

Jennifer Aldoretta Entertainment Editor biles.

It is extremely disheartening that there are people out there who either feel either as though their money is not worth donating or they cannot possibly make a diference with a small donation.

And then there are those who feel as though they do not have the funds or means to donate but would really love to contribute. I can say that I was one of those people until I was given several opportunities to make a diference. here are somewhere around 300 million people who live in the United States.

If every person donated just $5, the price of a cheap pack of cigarettes or a venti cup of coffee from Starbucks, the U.S. alone would raise $1.5 billion toward relief eforts.

We have a chance to help rebuild a nation and reignite hope in millions of lives. People who have been living below the absolute poverty line for years, who still manage to have faith in humanity, who have recently endured a horriic natural disaster in which many of

them lost family members and who can still manage to ind something to smile about are people worth helping.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, and considering the average annual per capita income of a Haitian is around $500, $5 can have a huge impact on any one family or sick individual in Haiti. It is those $5 donations from millions of people that will add up quickly for the Haitian people and make a diference.

Something like $380 million has thus far been raised to help, but CNN has already reported that donations are beginning to slow and are already down by 50%. And while $380 million is a substantial amount of money that will initially make an unbelievable impact, it will not be enough to do much beyond initial relief eforts.

Who knows how long Haitians will have an adequate supply of food, clean water and clothing unless people remain interested and continue to give any way they can. I sincerely

hope the media coverage does not move on to another story prematurely. he media coverage, sadly, is the means by which the public stays interested and willing to help.

For those who feel as though you do not have the money to spare, there are still other ways you can help. Organizations like the Salvation Army are taking clothing donations to ship to Haiti. So instead of spending $5 or $10, spend a few minutes of your day going through old clothing to ind articles that you may not wear.

Many Tech organizations are also currently participating in relief eforts. here have even been Facebook groups dedicated to raising funds and awareness to help out.

For more information on ways in which you can help, visit www.gatech.edu/haiti.

Keep in mind that natural disasters can strike any place at any time. he earthquake could have been here. So instead of wishing you could do something and simply feeling apathetic toward those who have lost so much, ind a way to help.

As Tech students, many of us will no doubt go on to do many great things and contribute great innovations to society. But we have an opportunity now to contribute something greater: hope. I encourage everyone to do so in any way you can.

Groh’s scheme ofers new opportunities Just seven days after Defensive Coordinator Dave Wommack was let go, former Virginia Head Coach Al Groh had signed on to take his place.

Groh isn’t the young, highproile coordinator that many schools seem to be looking for these days, but he’s exactly what this team and this defense needs—an experienced, knowledgeable coach who will work closely with the defense to help the unit take better advantage of its potential.

No other potential defensive coordinator could match Groh’s 39 years of experience on the sideline, which include two ACC Coach of the Year awards and two Super Bowl appearances. here’s a blatant reason, though, that not everyone is happy with the hire. Groh brings with him a 3-4 defensive scheme, and this, according to many detractors, means the Jackets will take a step back before they adjust to the new system.

Will they really, though? here are two general concerns here: that Tech’s players are unfamiliar with the scheme and will need time to adapt to the new system, and that Tech doesn’t have the proper defensive players to ill out a 3-4 defensive front. he irst concern should not be considered a problem. Step back for a minute and think about what Tech’s defensive scheme was last year.

common, but far from universal, when 4-3 teams switch to a 3-4.

Each outside linebacker needs to be versatile enough to play in a two-point or threepoint stance and be able to Nishant Prasadh generate pressure from either one. Converted linemen could Sports Editor be good its here, but Tech has a solid crop of linebackers that will also get opportunities at and pressure the quarterback, the edge positions. they inished as the No. 2 team Finding inside linebackers in the league in total yards al- should be less of an issue. Brad lowed and tied for No. 11 in Jeferson and Julian Burnett sacks. typically played the middle he conversion is indeed when Tech tried the 3-4 last more diicult for college play- season. Jeferson should be an ers, but there’s no guarantee ideal it at one of the middle that the Jackets will struggle spots. he return of former to make the change, and from starter Kyle Jackson should an athletic standpoint the per- add another option in the linesonnel should be able to it the backing corps. scheme.

Having the 3-4 defense will Filling in the defensive line make Tech a complete nightspots should not be an issue. mare in terms of opponents’ Tech already has two players gameplans. Johnson’s ofense with the size to play nose tack- already gives opponents its on le in T.J. Barnes and J.C. La- a week’s notice, and adding a nier. As for the end positions, defensive scheme rarely ensmaller 4-3 defensive tackles countered in the college game are typically of ideal size to will make lives far more diiplay 3-4 end and could shift cult for opponents than for the outside to man those spots. players in the scheme.

Bigger 4-3 ends who are I’m not guaranteeing that geared toward stopping the the new-look defense will be run can also continue as down successful in year one—just linemen. But Tech’s stock of optimistic that the players and defensive ends is richer in tall, coaches will reduce the learnathletic pass rushers who may ing curve greatly. Tech underbe best employed as outside went a drastic overhaul on the linebackers in the new scheme. ofensive end just two seasons Converting athletic defensive ago and that unit seems to be ends to outside linebackers is doing just ine.

BUZZ Around Campus

What did you discuss during the Days of Engagement?

Ryan Iandoli Fourth-year AE

“Tech shouldn’t change too much; Tech is good the way it is.”

Melody Baeza Fourth-year PTFE

“Tech needs more research opportunities.”

“Having the 3-4 defense will make Tech a complete nightmare in terms of opponent’s gameplans”

It was the 4-2-5 for three games. hat was ditched in favor of an inverted 4-3, which stuck for a while but had declining success as the year went on. Toward the end of the year, even some 3-4 plays entered the mix for a defense that seemed to show a new look on every drive. he point here isn’t that the defense had signiicant experience with the 3-4; it’s that the unit lacked any sort of identity last season.

Groh’s 3-4 gives Tech’s defense an identity from day one, and a fairly unique one at that.

With regard to the second concern—how players will it into the scheme—Groh has mentioned that he has already spent plenty of time analyzing Tech’s defensive players and how they might be adapted to the new scheme.

It’s not a new problem to have to deal with adapting 4-3 players into a 3-4 scheme. he NFL’s Green Bay Packers made the switch this past season, and despite concerns that they would struggle to adjust

Samatha Walsch Fourth-year IE

“Tech should have more professors and smaller classes”

Joe Adams Second-year ME

“We didn’t participate.”

Photos by Chris Cassidy

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OPINIONS

International education gives HOT– or –NOT students unique experiences OUR VIEWS HOT OR NOT

Crossing over

Batteries needed

Director of GTRI Steve Cross’s appointment by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to be a member of the Defense Science Board strengths Tech’s national reputation as a leader in science and technology.

As Tech continues to grow, it must be a priority for the Institute that students and faculty continue to excel on a national and international level; Cross’s appointment airms this goal.

Apparently a functional ire alarm system has not been included on Athletic Associations list of improvements to Bobby Dodd Stadium, as the current faulty system has been going of like Paul Johnson on a referee for calling a chop block. While $8 million video boards are nice, making sure the rest of the stadium does not go up lames should take priority in the future.

Golden oldies

Chan strikes back

he Old Civil Engineering Building’s LEED Gold Certiication is a culmination of over four years of innovation and design and construction. he Institute placing priority on developing and redeveloping building in environmentally friendly fashions shows Tech’s commitment to being a conscientious and responsible member of the larger community.

Just as Tech fans thought they had inally put Chan Gaily behind them, he has returned to shark the Jackets Recruiting Coordinator/ Defensive Line Coach Gif Smith for his staf at the Bufalo Bills. Smith has been a valuable member of the Tech staf since 2004, and since then he has helped to shepherd in some of the best recruiting classes in Tech history.

As a world-class institution, Tech strives to make sure that we are globally competitive. Part of that process is preparing you —our students—for a world economy that is becoming more interconnected as technology continues to break down barriers.

With this goal in mind, we have a number of programs designed to equip you with the knowledge and perspectives needed to compete in our global environment.

Whether it’s a semester abroad in France or studying in the United Arab Emirates, Tech provides opportunities for cultural enrichment and education that will poise our graduates to be international leaders and global citizens.

I am proud that approximately 40 percent of our undergraduates participate in an international program by the time they graduate. While part of our discussion of the strategic plan, our nearterm goal is to increase this number to 50 percent.

Traveling beyond the borders of the U.S. gives you a unique opportunity to view your discipline and your world from a diferent vantage point and develop an appreciation for diferent cultures.

Experiencing new viewpoints can serve as a catalyst for creativity and innovation and help you identify new problems and challenges. he inspiration and level of irsthand engagement provided by these international experiences can also enlighten you to new entrepreneurial opportunities. hose who have participated in our global outreach programs glean beneits that may not readily come to mind. For example, nothing can quite take the place of the experience you garner studying

“Those who have participated in our global outreach program glean beneits that many not readily come to mind” G.P. “Bud” Peterson Institute President

and training in another language, more vital than ever in a growing international economy.

Working abroad also afords you opportunities to interact in the global workplace, sharpening your technical writing, speaking and presentation skills as well as learning the cultural dynamics unique to diferent places in the world. In addition, understanding and being able to discuss your cross-cultural experiences will increase your employability Tech was recently recognized by the Institute of International Education with the 2010 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education, awarded to Tech for its International Plan and excellence in making science, technology, engineering and mathematics ields more global.

In its ifth year, the International Plan is a challenging four-year program that works in tandem with your undergraduate academic curriculum, utilizing existing study, work and research abroad opportunities. It encompasses 25 out of 35 undergraduate majors at Tech, including eight of the eleven engineering majors.

Since its inception, 661 students have participated in the program, with half of the participants coming from the CoE or the CoC. Upon completion of the program,

students receive a special “International Plan” designation on their diploma and transcript.

Tech is working to assist you in developing a global perspective through more than 80 exchange programs and 20 facultyled group programs that send 1,000-plus students abroad each year. Many of these international programs are ofered at the same price as a semester of tuition in Atlanta. And with many of these programs, you are also able to stay on pace for graduation.

While the diverse nature of our campus certainly enriches your academic experience—our student body is now close to 20 percent international—it is not a substitute for traveling abroad and experiencing cultures irsthand.

In the current economic climate, your challenge is to ind ways to set yourself apart from other graduates entering the workforce. I believe the beneits of multinational environments and cultures will not only enrich your college experience and help you become good global citizens, but will also improve your job prospects upon graduation. I encourage you to explore Tech’s global opportunities by contacting our oice of International Education.

More information is available at www.oie.gatech.edu.

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Students contribute to Haitian relief e orts

By Julia Turner Contributing Writer

Tuesday, Jan. 12, was a horriic day in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Late that afternoon, an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit the city and left it in complete devastation. he physical damage was immense and the death toll is still being determined as families wait in dread for workers to sort through the rubble.

All around the world, people’s eyes turned to the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, and the response has been incredible. Even on Tech’s own campus, students have organized a way to send the country relief.

Gaelle Belhseine, irst-year IAML, is a irst generation Haitian-American

student here at Tech. For Belhseine, the earthquake was and is really personal as some of her family still live in Haiti.

After the quake hit, she immediately “wanted to help in any way possible,” Belhseine said, and she started talking to some of her friends about ways to do so.

Reginald Liger, fourth-year EE, is also a Haitian student that still has family in Haiti. Before the earthquake, he was already a member of the Caribbean Students Association (CaribSA) and turned to them for support and ideas. “hey wanted to do a relief efort also so they gladly spearheaded this effort with me,” Liger said. hrough mutual friends, Belhseine and Liger met to discuss ways to get a

relief efort started. Together, the two have started Angels for Haiti group as a branch within CaribSA. hey, along with a group of other interested students, made a plan for collecting monetary and itemized aid for Haiti on campus. hey have put boxes in all residence hall oices, held a candle lit vigil on Jan. 14 for the incident and are collecting money at all home basketball games as well as on Skiles Walkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. everyday.

Many students and faculty attended the vigil that featured students sharing thoughts, songs and reciting poetry about the incident. President Peterson was also on hand to say a few words about the tragedy.

According to Belhseine, they have

been met with an overwhelming response with over 200 volunteers as a part of Angels for Haiti now.

“It’s exciting to see so many people coming out to help,” Belhseine said. “he Georgia Tech community wanted to help Haiti, so their support came in droves,” Liger said. he response from administration and other services has been tremendous as well. “hank you to all students and faculty for all your help and donations,” Belhseine said. She explained how both the Housing and Athletic departments have been extremely accommodating for the organization as well as the many of-campus and on-campus See Haiti, page 11

Students participate in a candle light vigil for Haiti on Jan. 14. The vigil was organized by the Angels for Haiti, a newly-formed subset of the Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA). The Angels for Haiti are taking money donations throughout the week at various locations on campus including Skiles Walkway and basketball games.

Photos by Jarrett Skov/ Student Publications

CareerEco gives students, employers more options

By Becca Belka Contributing Writer

Georgia Tech Career Services will be partnering with CareerEco to hold a virtual career fair on Feb. 2-4.

CareerEco provides a green alternative to traditional career fairs by cutting down on the resources that are used by students and employers to meet. he program hopes to reduce the inancial, time and carbon waste that can be associated with employers inding quality candidates.

Since CareerEco’s founding, it has been successfully connecting job seekers with employers through not only its signature virtual career fairs, but through standard job postings.

After CareerEco’s launch at Tech, virtual career fairs (VCF) are becoming more popular on campuses due to their win-win advantages for both job seekers and employers. “hey ofer lexibility in terms of the hours when a student can connect to employers without ‘dressing up’ for the job search until there is serious interest in the jobseeker by a prospective employer. Also VCF’s prevent un-

necessary travel by recruiters and an overall reduction in waste of paper/trinkets/shipping by employers which makes it a more sustainable way to recruit,” said CareerEco President and CEO, Gayle Oliver-Plath. hese advantages are attracting top employers such as Google, Sprint and JP MorganChase, in addition to entrepreneurial companies, and more companies are registering each day. Being virtual allows employers to participate from their oice, connecting more recruiters to Tech than ever before. he VCF is open to all majors and years ofering full-time positions, internships and co-ops.

From there, students are able to research prospective employers, submit their resume and even participate in live chat rooms with various companies of their choice.

Companies also have the option to use a live face-to-face video chat option to interview more serious candidates through CareerEco. With trends moving more and more toward virtual hirings, the VCF looks to be a sure way to get ahead of the competition. Attending a VCF allows job seekers

to research the company while corresponding with them making you appear as a more informed and prepared contender.

CareerEco is also a great resource for those students looking for sustainable jobs as many green employers utilize the service.

Just as CareerEco can help employers maximize their resources utilized Photo by Eric Mansield/ Student Publications in inding emGayle OliverPlath, the founder and CEO of CareerEco, created an online platform ployees, students also greatly ben- which allows Tech students and employers to participate in virtual career fairs eit from the fact that they do not have to waste the When asked to give advice for think you are going to be a good time walking around career fairs job seekers, Oliver-Plath said, “Be candidate for the positions that talking to employers that may not proactive and research the com- interest you. Be prepared to sell be interested in them. With the panies that interest you, and then yourself because this is how you VCF there is more of a direct line formulate some good questions will stand out.” of communication. about the company besides, ‘Are For students to attend, they As Oliver-Plath said, “Recruit- you hiring?’ or, ‘What are you hir- need to register at www.gatechers are never impressed with an ing for?’ Also, have a few good careereco.com and upload their uninformed job seeker.” lines written out about why you resume.

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Campus MovieFest brings student creations to big screen

By Nancy Thanki Contributing Writer

From Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, Tech students were frantically creating, shooting and editing movies across the campus and city. No, they were not just feeling the urge to produce movies. hey were participating in Campus MovieFest, a student movie competition, which can lead to some amazing resources, networking with Hollywood bigwigs and some great prizes.

Campus MovieFest was created in 2001 by four students at Emory University. It has grown to include over 50 schools in the U.S. and St. Andrews University in Scotland. It is now the world’s largest student ilm festival. he international inale was held in Hollywood last year. here is a possibility of the event being held in Las Vegas this year. his year’s message is, “his Could Be You” basing the message on, “connecting students with industry le a der s t h at

can help students achieve their dreams, ” said Dan Costas, one of the four founders of Campus MovieFest. he festival is held over Photos by Andrew Saulters/ Student Publications the course of a week and is Students participated in the annual Campus MovieFest this year by making movies from Jan.14-20. The generally scheduled around exams or other big school competition was started by four Emory students and now 50 schools around the country compete in it. events. Tech students have been lucky in the past few manpower required to put on al level and, if they win there, later contention for a winner’s berth, weeks because Dr. Martin Luther Campus MovieFest. Consequent- the international level. but that is not why we made this King Day has fallen in the middle ly, few students ever express interhere are several prizes that movie, so I will be happy no matof competition week thus, partici- est in getting involved with the can entice Tech students to create ter what happens,” said Akilesh pants are able to spend more time organization,” Liu said. a ive minute movie on their own Natarajan, second-year CS. on their ilm.

Meanwhile, there is a lot of time. Prizes include iPods, TVs But their reasoning for makhere were a record number logistical and behind-the-scenes and copies of Final Cut software. ing this move was not to win the of entries this year according to work that goes into making Cam- he winners from the regional competition, just to have fun with Qiyu Liu, the president of Cam- pus MovieFest work smoothly. competition are also taken to the the movie making process. pus MovieFest at Tech, with 144 he Student Govermnent As- Tribeca Film Festival later in the Joey Slater, irst-year AE; Rob teams that signed up. sociation (SGA) and the Resi- spring.

Agocs, irst-year ME; Devi Bhusa“For such a young event, Cam- dence Hall Association (RHA) But the most important aspect ri, irst-year BIO and Hana Kim, pus MovieFest has a strong and help with the funding and reserva- and the one that the founders of an Emory student, created a movrich history,” Liu said. tion of the Ferst Center and event Campus MovieFest want to em- ie, Transcience, that is intended to Liu has been a part of Cam- fees. Judges have to be found, bills phasize the most is that the festi- shock the audience. hey acted in, pus MovieFest since 2002. He have to be written and recruiting val is all about fun. he students edited, and even created an origihas seen almost every hiccup that has to be done for a team that can are able to spend time with one nal soundtrack for their ilm. can happen. But he will soon be organize the festival in the com- another and make a video that can he inal product is a complete graduating with his Ph. D and ing years. also show their fun and creative storyline that is conveyed in under now the search for a replacement he judges consist of an anon- sides as well as be able to compete ive minutes. hough there were will begin. ymous group of students, faculty at an international level. small issues including weather, a “I think most students and staf from Tech. he judges here Was A Shark: he Ul- favorite moment included sneakaren’t aware of the will base their decisions on con- timate Showdown, was created ing around in department stores immense planning tent, overall quality, emotional by the Humor and Innovation to get the needed shots. a n d impact and technical excellence. hinkBig community on cam“Campus MovieFest is a means he awards include Best Pic- pus. hough the students were of escaping the structured, rigid ture, Best Drama and Best Com- not very knowledgeable about the drudgery that the Georgia Tech edy. he winners will then movie making process, their aim curriculum tends to be. Almost move onto the region- was to have a good time creating like a beacon of creativity in a sea something. of monotony. It helped me stay “All we wanted was to make sane for a few weeks,” Agocs said. the people who watch our movie he teams that I talked with have a good time and enjoy our were excited about the grand ijokes and so that we can look back nale on Feb. 19 at the Ferst Center at the movie and remember what a of the Arts. Even if they don’t win, fun experience it was to make the they are planning on competing movie,” said Arjun Kumar third- again next year. year ME. he event is free and open to heir movie was based on com- all students, faculty, staf, and edy and improvisation, inspired Atlantans of all ages. It will beby their hinkBig community’s gin at 7 p.m. on Friday Feb. 19 in comedic focus. the main auditorium of the Ferst Photos by Andrew Saulters/ Student Publications “I do not expect us to be in Center.

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Biggest Loser Competition inspires healthy changes

By Chris Russell Contributing Writer

Sometimes being a loser is a good thing. In some cases, it might actually win you a competition and a healthier lifestyle to boot. he Campus Recreation Center (CRC) just began this year’s installment of its annual Biggest Loser Contest. he program is modeled after the hit TV show, he Biggest Loser in which contestants ight

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through 12 to 16 weeks of daily grueling workouts. While the contestants in the CRC competition don’t have to endure quite the same level of intensity as the television contestants, they do still beneit from the comradery and accountability that comes with getting healthy not only with trainers, but with your peers.

Competition participants are given counseling, training and guidelines and attempt to lose as much weight as possible by the end of the program—in

this case, Apr. 16. he competition oicially started Jan. 25 and has a duration of 12 weeks. hough the program is described as a contest, Morgann Wagner, the program’s coordinator, says it’s as much about the journey as it is the end.

“We try to make it more of a program that educates the participants on a healthy lifestyle, healthy habits and knowledge, so that they can be successful and stick with these things after the program is done. Each year we do the program, there is a ‘Biggest Loser’ winner, but for most of the participants, that is not the number one reason they take part in the program,” said Wagner. he competition, as well as the chance to get in shape with ac-

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countability is a big draw to both Tech students and its faculty and staf. Last year the program drew 20 faculty and staf and seven students. his year, the program has grown, as the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) has received 34 applications, split about evenly between students and faculty and staf members. he program’s success record has been quite high. Wagner said, “Last spring’s program was very successful and we are hoping to build on those successes for this semester’s program. All participants made it until the end of the program and I think every one of them would tell you that they enjoyed the program,” said Wagner.

Patrick Chang, Graduate ME, took part in the Spring 2008 Biggest Loser Challenge and lost a total of 25 pounds during the program.

“I reached my heaviest [weight] during my senior year of college.

At around that time, my father was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and hypertension, due in large part to his poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. I realized then that I needed to change the way I lived,” said Chang.

“At the beginning of 2008, I made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and began to go to the CRC. On the very irst day I went to the CRC, I was drinking at the water fountain and I stumbled upon the ad for the Biggest Loser Competition roughly one day before the applications for the program was due. I took the ad as a sign and decided to enroll right away,” said Chang.

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Chang lost another 30 pounds, bringing his weight down to its all-time low of 168. He says that though he gained a bit of the weight back transitioning from college to grad school but, he plans on getting his weight down to 165, then building his weight up again with muscle mass. hough Chang won’t be involved in this year’s program, he still keeps in touch with his personal trainer and is planning on participating in a half-marathon with him and some of last year’s participants. he program itself is not a commitment to take lightly. Participants are expected to want to lose 20 pounds, commit 8 hours a week to the program (including three group workouts each week) and maintain food journals and activity logs. heir progress will also be regularly monitored via

bi-weekly weigh-ins.

Participants must also be beginner exercisers and provide proof that they have had at least one physical from a physician in the last year and are physically it enough to participate in the program. “he Biggest Loser program tries to put [fun, motivation, exercise, challenges and healthy dietary habits] together for the participants. All these play a role in becoming healthier and sticking

49 with it,” said Wagner. he programs coordinators arm its participants well for the challenge, though.

After signing on, participants are given physical assessments, personal training, nutrition education, a group itness membership at the CRC and motivational coaching.

Also included in the $175 student fee and $200 faculty fee are seminars on nutrition with a registered dietitian and a seminar presented by doctors from Stamps Health Services.

Photos by Kelvin Kuo/ Student Publications

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organizations that have contacted them wanting to donate.

As the poorest nation in this hemisphere, Haiti was in need of help even before the earthquake. he members of Angels for Haiti are trying to make the program a permanent organization in hopes of providing continuous support.

Once the destruction is cleaned up, it is hypothesized that the country will still require large amounts of support to raise the quality of life for its citizens.

Due to its poverty and under-developed infrastructure, getting the

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nation put back together is only the irst step in this diicult mission which could include comples long-tern care solutions and development plans. he monetary donations they are receiving will be going to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to send to Haiti, while the itemized donations will go via Food for the Poor. hey will be accepting the donations until Jan. 29. hey are in the process of organizing a party to collect donations. “he members of Angels for Haiti in conjunction with CaribSA simply felt we had to be angels.

We wanted to be a part of Haiti’s answered prayer,” Liger said.

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Angels for Haiti member collect donations for the Haitian relief eforts as students pass by the Student Center on Skiles Walkway

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By Julia Turner Contributing Writer

From Freshmen Leadership Organizations to large-scale class socials, those irst weeks of freshman year are chock full of class bonding and opportunity. Tech has even created special programs, like the Freshman Experience Program, to help create a supportive environment for incoming freshmen.

Until recently there were not any opportunities for sophomores to participate in programs similar to Freshmen Experience. However, the scenario is beginning to change.

Success @ Tech, the provider of the Freshman Experience program, has just begun a parallel program for sophomores: the Sophomore Success Program. he program, which is really a compilation of programs and resources now being combined in one location, is a new initiative and just started this past fall.

A couple of components led to the creation of the Sophomore Success Program. First, in 2008 the student population voiced its desire for some sort of resource for second- year students. Additionally, the Sophomore Summit was revived in 2008 and brought sophomores together to discuss issues that sophomores face, like the “sophomore slump.”

At the same time, Dr. Anderson Smith, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Afairs, set up a task force to design a way to continue

the support system extended to irst year students on into their second year. he results of the task force are the hinkBig living communities now available to all students who want a chance to interact with faculty outside the classroom and a concerted effort to bring together programs already in place for sophomores across the campus as well as bring in more large scale events and programs. his latter efort resulted in Eric Tack’s position, Coordinator of Sophomore and Transition Programs, within the Oice of Success Programs.

“Tech does a great job retaining students in their freshman year—other universities look to our Freshman Experience program when creating their own— but there is a gap between that experience and the one students have when they return for their second year,” said Tack.

Some of the goals of the programs are restoring the sophomore class identity, providing academic support for major selection and changing and inding leadership outlets for sophomores. he measures Tack and others have adopted thus far for achieving these goals include a monthly sophomore newsletter titled Year 2 @ Tech and this year’s Sophomore Summit. Additionally, the end of this semester is recruitment for a sophomore class council, which will brainstorm new programs and be a voice of advocacy for the class.

Brenda Morales, third-year BCHEM, serves as liaison between the Student Government Association and Sophomore Programs and as the student representative on the Sophomore Year Programs Advisory Board. She has also helped plan this year’s summit event and is a proponent for second years’ involvement.

“Sophomores should apply for Sophomore Summit,” said Morales, “because it is a program that has traditionally been—and remains—by sophomores, for sophomores,” Morales said.

Both Morales and Tack agree that the success programs will be invaluable assets to students’ second-year experiences. “hese goals will help sophomores by assisting them in rebuilding the sense of community that is lost in the move from Freshman Experience housing to upperclassmen or of-campus housing, and will additionally provide sophomores with resources that will aid them in developing leadership skill and in creating long-term goals,” said Morales.

Because Tech is one of the irst schools developing a program for second year students, “there’s no cookie cutter mold for this,” said Tack.

He remains open for input from current students, saying he is “more than happy to meet with anyone about their sophomore experience.”

For further information visit the sophomore website at sophomores.gatech.edu.

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By Roshan Kalghatgi Contributing Writer

Todd Glass rolls into Laughing Skull Lounge Are you interested in a good laugh and some good eats? he Laughing Skull Lounge is proud to present the comedy of Todd Glass all this weekend. Glass is an original and innovative comic whose material stretches the limits of conventional stand-up comedy. A polished performer with a wide variety of stand-up experiences, Glass is famed for his performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Comedy Central Presents: Todd Glass. Ticket prices for the show range from $15 - $23. In addition, be sure to check out the Vortex Bar and Grill which is directly connected to the Laughing Skull Lounge. Known for its amazing food, motorcycle bar atmosphere and a no-nonsense approach to customer service, the Vortex Bar and Grill is a great complement to a night of stand-up comedy.

For more information about the Vortex Bar and Grill or the Laughing Skull Lounge please visit www.vortexcomedy.com.

Yonder Mountain String Band brings bluegrass to Tabernacle Yonder Mountain String Band (YMSB), one of today’s leading progressive bluegrass bands, will be performing at the Tabernacle this Friday night. Originating from Nederland, Colorado, YMSB is an experienced touring group that is known for their various live performances in venues, including the historic Fillmore, across the nation.

Deined by their musical improvisations and the frameworks set up by lead guitar Adam Aijala’s performances, YMSB brings a modern lavor to the American roots music. If plays or musicals fall outside the range your artistic taste and stand-up simply does not fulill your rhythmatic desire, YMSB’s performance at the Tabernacle is the perfect choice to spend your $25 this weekend.

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Legion GENRE: Action, Thriller STARRING: Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Dennis Quaid DIRECTOR: Scott Stewart RATING: R RELEASED: Jan. 22, 2010

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Legion revolves around a group of people who ind themselves to be maybe the last survivors of the human race.

Cut of from everything, they are stranded in the middle of the desert. he ilm stars Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson and Dennis Quaid, among others.

Initially, the ilm seems to be quite serious by its exploration on the themes of unrequited love and the purpose of life. hat tone, however, is almost immediately forgotten

by the caricatures subsequently introduced to the audience.

Starting in a scene where a sweet elderly woman curses like a sailor and inlicts some not-as-grandmotherly injuries, the tone of the movie quickly turns deliciously facetious.

What starts out as a character drama has oicially became campy farce.

However, the newly founded tone again does not last and the seriousness found earlier in the ilm eventually returns, more or less for good. he movie works best as a tonguein-cheek iteration of an apocalypse movie while making jokes about the end of the world and zombies. his generally does not make the audience feel for the characters.

Unfortunately, the movie strives to be something “better” and errs toward uninspired, one-dimensional dramatics and cheap scares, never quite being able to keep the comedy from leaking through the serious veneer.

Although the director,

Scott Stewart, worked for many years as a special efects artist, the visual efects in Legion would have never reveal it. he cheap special efects makes the ilm look like a SyFy Original Movie, which furthers the campy atmosphere and takes the audience out of the surreal story.

Not that the movie can draw them very far in anyway. he worst part of it all is that the movie really has to rely on its poorly executed special effects to convey the vast masses of attacking forces. he movie is advertised as a religious, apocalyptic horror movie, but there the theme of religion is scarcely found.

Paul Bettany’s character is the archangel, Michael, but that is about the extent of the religious aspect of the ilm. he ilm in reality is actually a zombie movie; people become possessed and attack other people. Humans are pitted against each other in a See Legion, page 15

Ansley Park Playhouse hosts Peachtree Battle Come see Atlanta’s longest running play at the Ansley Park Playhouse. In production since 2001, the Peachtree Battle is a hilarious look at what happens when a Buckhead socialite decides to marry a Hooter’s waitress. No one is spared in this comedy. Concepts of racism, ignorance and homophobia are explored in the mockery and parodies of everyone from Georgia politicians to the Atlanta social set. For a night of theater fun, head down to the Ansley Park Playhouse and catch the Peachtree Battle. General admission is priced at around $26 - $35 per ticket which is expensive, but well worth it for Atlanta’s favorite play. For more information, please visit www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com.

Young Frankenstein stomps to the Fox heatre If you liked the original smash hit movie, then you will love the stage musical version of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. When the famous brain surgeon Frederick Frankenstein inherits his disturbed grandfather’s castle and laboratory, he is faced with the choice of continuing his conventional scientiic pursuits or inishing his grandfather’s experiments of reanimating the dead. Just like the motion picture, this show is both hilarious and entertaining while featuring lyrics and music written by Mel Brooks himself. Young Frankenstein will be showing at the Fox heatre from now until January 31. General admission prices are high and range from $30-$60, but if you’re a Young Frankenstein or theater fan it might be worth it for a chance to see a great movie through a diferent medium. For more information, please visit www.foxtheatre.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Spoon’s Transference pleases fans of indie genre

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Harsh, bare sounds and nonprofessional vocals deine the sound of indie band Spoon. heir latest album, Transference, is another example of their indie garage-brand of music. he album begins with “Before Destruction” which, true to form, begins the song with very bare vocals and a lack of sound comple-

mentary harmonies. For the most part, one hears the bare rhythm and guitar melodies, as well as the singer’s voice, but nothing else. he latter half of the song, however, does feature a nice choral element that adds to the song’s diversity.

Following this up is “Is Love Forever,” a rather unorthodox love song that features a thick, slightly head-rocking beat that is supplemented with reiterative vocals.

he next song, “he Mystery Zone,” shifts the tone slightly.

Featuring a much more laid-back guitar portion with a still repetitive backbeat, this song blends its guitar sounds with the synthesizer and piano elements. Overall, while the lyrics are nothing special, this song is great for easy listening and the music is deinitely relaxing.

Next up is “Who Makes Your Money,” a song that completely changes the atmosphere of the album. Using a guitar to create the backing rhythm, the song contains slightly eerie, occasionally otherworldly vocals. Mixing that with shakers and the band has created a song great for a light, grooving feel that still manages to stay indie and new.

“Written in Reverse”, the album’s irst single, comes with a much more active energetic vocal. he beat is well intermixed between a percussive piano rhythm and a rollicking, almost rebellious, tone. It owns up to its title of “irst single” well and carries a mildly manic energy not found in many of the other songs.

Bringing down the energy to a more stable level is “I Saw the Light.” Unlike previous songs, the background space where harmonies often lie is well illed with grungy guitars and basses. he grungier solos are worth listening to and complement the singer’s harsh vocals throughout the song.

Its piano solo near the end is well worth the buildup. he garage sound and roots of the band are reairmed in “Trouble Comes Running” with a faster drumbeat that lacks the repetitiveness of previous songs. he vocals remind one of Red Hot Chili Peppers for certain portions of the song due to their frenetic, “rap-esque” delivery. he array of

drumbeats, crashes and loud noises in general makes this song for garage band aicionados. he next song, “Goodnight Laura,” seems to be trying something totally new. In a soft, sweet ballad where lush piano vocals abound, this song is a complete standout. he sweetness of this quick ballad is a huge contrast to the harsh, maverick sound of this album and indie bands in general.

Sweet, but still staying indie is “Out Go he Lights.” Maintaining a harmonious, occasionally choral vocal segment with a repeating drumbeat, the song is interlaced with a variety of instruments like synthesizers and electronic instruments. It seems to almost be a compliment to “Goodnight Laura” and a transition back into the beginning of an indie inale.

“Got Nuin” kicks the album back up to critical energy, presumably for a high-powered inale. A fast drumbeat and bass line that never feels old, but fast-paced and urgent, the song’s music matches the lyrics, which speak of urgency and pursuing goals. However, this is oddly followed by “Nobody Gets Me But You,” which reiterates a heavy beat and lower key lyrics. he song is extremely bare, bringing it to full circle with the earlier songs. Ultimately, this ends up as a low-key end to the album.

Overall, the album gives what it promises; an indie beat that appeal to fans of the genre. Mainstream audiences might instead enjoy the more relaxing songs or the energy of the more frantic ones. With this album, what you see is what you get. If you’re an indie fan, you’ll deinitely be pleased. If not, then the few standouts will make this album worthwhile for listening but not purchasing.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Book of Eli creates enjoyable sci-i ilm

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The Book of Eli GENRE: Action, Adventure STARRING: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman DIRECTORS: Albert and Allen Hughes RATING: R RELEASED: Jan. 15, 2010

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By Patricia Uceda Contributing Writer

A growing trend among Hollywood today seems to be apocalyptic movies, and he Book of Eli is no exception. What sets this ilm apart from all the other apocalyptic thrillers is how it is able to ind a deeper meaning through the

use of religion, a prevalent theme throughout the whole movie.

Directed by Albert and Allen Hughes, he Book of Eli takes place in a near future that is almost a direct warning of what would happen if a major atomic war had taken place. Denzel Washington plays Eli, a man who has been traveling west for thirty years since the big “lash.” Mentioned by several characters, this “lash” was probably a rip in the ozone layer caused by the atomic warfare.

In this future world, there is no civilization or law left. he roads are ruled by ruthless gangs who will murder people for as little as a pair of shoes or some water.

People have resorted to eating cats and even accounts of cannibalism were sighted. he bleak highways are littered with rusted, deserted cars, and where grass and trees

once grew there is now dust and desolation.

Eli’s mission is unclear at irst, although we do learn that he is carrying the last single copy of the Bible on earth. his is because after the world was destroyed in the big war, people started to blame religion as being the root of all problems. As a result, every single Bible was burned. God helped Eli ind the last remaining Bible and tells him he must deliver it west, where it will be safe.

Eli is determined to not let anything deter him from his holy mission. He does not seek violence, but when attacked, he ights back in a horriic way by killing anyone in his path. he scenes of violence are very graphic and deinitely not appropriate for young children. Denzel Washington does a good job of playing this stoic character, although it should be said that the range of emotions Eli possesses is not very expansive and could probably be played by anyone.

While the movie certainly looks very depressing, don’t be discouraged. he ilm is not all about gloomy scenes and random acts of violence. Utilizing Gary Oldman as Carnegie, the manipulating and intimidating villain, the Hughes brothers are able to create an interesting story about the core of humanity and the battle between good and evil.

Eli irst encounters Carnegie when he comes upon the rundown town ruled by him. Carnegie has built a small kingdom by selling precious water to his followers, using his knowledge of two underwater lakes to his advantage. He is obsessed with power and longs to ind a Bible because he remembers how religion was able to move and control people in the old world.

Using a Bible, Carnegie wants to

recreate that same following with him at the helm. Gary Oldman does a wonderful job portraying this evil dictator.

Mila Kunis plays Solara, a young girl under Carnegie’s power who unknowingly informs Carnegie that Eli has a Bible in his possession and sets of the manhunt.

Not only is Eli able to hold his own against Carnegie’s cronies, Solara eventually joins him on his journey west because her mother believes Solara will be safer with him than under Carnegie’s evil watch. Kunis does a good job of further breaking out from the comedic actress mold and establishing herself as a serious actress.

However, it is quite unbelievable that her character seems to always be able to maintain perfect hair in this future world, where showers are a luxury of the past, and other female characters are running around with dreadlocks.

Another unrealistic feature of this movie is the fact that thirty years has supposedly past, yet Eli has still not reached the West coast. Eli attributes this over exaggeration of North America’s continental size to the fact that he doesn’t really know how to get there; he is letting faith guide him. Similarly unrealistic is that by the looks of the ictional world created in he Book of Eli, one would guess that the big war had happened a few months ago and not thirty years. You would think someone would have igured something out in thirty years so that people did not have to be terrorized at every turn.

Overall, this movie is very enjoyable and a good take on the apocalyptic sci-i thriller. he ending involves a surprising twist and the themes of religion and human nature will deinitely make you think through out.

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ight to the death until humanity is gone. here is a brief lashback to Michael and Gabriel in Heaven, with angels lying about and clouds abundant. his is the kind of movie Legion should have been: religious esoterica, ideological good and evil and precariously balanced souls.

Interestingly, the Devil is conspicuously absent from the ilm.

As a result, when in the mood for a modern religious thriller, see Constantine instead. he story revolves around Michael, who shuns God and comes to Earth to save an unborn child that will supposedly save humanity.

How and why are never explained. his one child seems to be special for no particular reason.

Although being the main goal of the characters in the movie, the very reason why this child has to be saved is never explained. he movie is acted well enough, but aside from the two main characters, the rest are not very engrossing. It is almost like these two people are in a movie solely because, even though they seem quite normal, everything around them and everything that happens to them is ridiculous and fantastical.

Legion is best when taken not too seriously. While it may take itself a little too sincerely, it works almost exclusively for a campy, fun time.

It does not have a preaching, pretentious tone, which could have easily been made possible. he special efects fall way short of expectations, further enforcing the campy feel of the movie. he main characters are engaging, but the others are borderline silly. Legion is actually quite humorous, if it is approached with the right attitude.

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Pirates of Penzance, most loved for its comedic libretto and strong musical score, is the ifth collaborative work between Sir William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan.

Verily, I found myself ecstatic to have the opportunity to see a touring production on campus. Although I was prepared for the comedic silliness, the tale of this opera was alien to me.

Frederic, a young man and slave to duty, celebrates his inal birthday as an apprentice.

No longer tied to his master he Pirate King, Frederic follows his unfailing sense of duty to exterminating the pirates. Upon leaving, Frederic stumbles onto the beach party of beautiful maidens and meets Mabel. However, the tryst is cut all too short when the pirates arrive and claim the girls.

Although a pretty sober sounding afair, it soon progresses to the realm of ridiculous as Major-General Stanley bounds in with his introduction, “I am the very model of a modern Major-General.” he harassment of the pirates quashed, Frederic, happily betrothed to Mabel, thinks himself free. hen, in the beginning of Act II, he Pirate King returns to impress upon Frederic the true situation at hand.

Although by years Frederic’s indenture should be void, the wording of his apprenticeship stipulates his 21 birthday is when he shall be loosed.

Forever still the slave of duty, Frederic returns to the life of piracy. While the inale may not precisely stop (in the name of Queen Victoria) the show, the heartwarming conclusion does provide a lovers’ reunion.

I believe it would make my point to pontiicate on this performance of he Pirates of Penzance. Gilbert and Sullivan have created the skeleton of an immortal beast, but it requires the lesh of talented musicians, singers and actors to animate it. his performance has such talent. Having the talent of he New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players was a wonderful perk for the stage of the

Ferst Center. A few of the notable voices and character from the opera deserve individual recognition.

Foremost of these would be the baritone of Stephen Quint as Major-General Stanley. His performance may have been most ludicrous of any, but I was enthralled by each of his comedic solos. he bizarre bits were perfectly in theme with the character, whereas I perceived he Pirate King’s behavior was humorously deicient despite his perseverance.

In short, David Wannen’s portrayal as he Pirate King was not to my liking. Perhaps Wannen’s he Mikado would suit him better.

Colm Fitzmaurice, as Frederic, did not afect me much, but his tenor voice was strong enough to compensate. he ranges of all vocalists were quite large as necessary for the libretto from Sir Gilbert.

I believe Mabel and the nursemaid Ruth were the most requiring in shear potency.

Both Michele McConnell’s Mabel and Angela Smith’s Ruth wowed the audience with booming notes of power.

I suppose this is due to Sir Gilbert’s ironic twist to the usual feminine voices.

However, in the category of musical entertainment I would have to champion the night’s

orchestra. heir musical performance was spectacular. I was quite pleased with the overture and the rising orchestra pit allowed the musicians to take the stage with great ease.

Upon seeing the entire pit, I was most astonished a Gilbert and Sullivan opera could actually be completed with so few musicians.

Each one gave exceptional work and some were even called upon to play a secondary instrument. Fortunately, all performers and players received a standing ovation from a very appreciative audience.

Overall, I found Pirates of the Penzance an interesting tale deserving of its century of circulation and accolades. Its music was stirring and the moments humorous, if a bit oldhat. Fall-gags may be timeless, but I was hoping there would be a certain reinement in 19th century English comedy. hen again, I would cite myself as overly cynical or sober when it comes to rudimentary humor on many occasions.

I still ind myself glad to have spent that evening at the Ferst Center and hopeful for the many more groups to set up stage on Tech’s campus.

Also, I leave a recommendation for any new productions with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players.

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THEME CROSSWORD: AVIATION THEOREM

By Robert Zimmerman United Features Syndicate ACROSS 1. Burn 5. “- - Is Born” 10. Drinks in cans 15. Secondary rail line 19. Comfort 20. Percentage 21. Cat- - -tails 22. To boot 23. Winged deity 24. Firth or Farrell 25. Famed religious statue 26. Head 27. Start of a quip by anonymous: 6 wds.

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14. Googled 15. Drawing room 16. Great abundance 17. Serv. branch 18. Pole 28. Outer covering 29. Notched, said of leaves 30. Diner sign 34. Microscope’s eyepiece 35. Revolutionaries 36. Sleazy papers 37. Daytime TV name 38. Pan fry

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SPORTS

Defensive line coach Smith to follow Gailey

By Alex Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor

On Wednesday, defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Gif Smith announced that he will be leaving Tech’s program. Smith will accept an assistant coach job for the Bufalo Bills.

Smith will join new Bufalo Bills coach and ex-Tech football coach Chan Gailey, who originally hired Smith as an assistant with the Jackets.

Smith worked at Tulane from 1999-2003 as a defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator before coming to Tech. Upon his arrival at Tech, Smith worked as a defensive line coach for two seasons and took over as the recruiting coordinator in 2006.

Before that, Smith worked under head coach Paul Johnson as a wide receivers and secondary coach while Johnson was at Georgia Southern.

While at Tech, Smith coached one of the ACC’s top defensive line units in 2007. hat group started All-ACC defensive tackle Vance Walker and third-round NFL draft pick Michael Johnson at defensive end. he line also ranked No. 1 nationally in sacks and No. 2 in tackles-for-loss.

Of the ield, Smith led the way in recruiting Tech’s highly touted 2007 class. he class included many key players for the Jackets such as quarterback Josh Nesbitt, B-back Jonathan Dwyer, defensive end Derrick Morgan and safety Morgan Burnett.

Smith’s decision comes just days before National Signing Day on Feb. 3. However, Tech’s commitments said that the move does not afect their decision to enroll at Tech. Smith may stay for another week to help Johnson in preparation for signing day. he decision should not affect Tech’s recruiting for the rest of the season. he Jackets already have 16 commitments and they only have a couple more available scholarships.

Smith’s departure may afect the 2011 recruiting class, though, as Tech’s annual Junior Day is held later this week. he move will be signiicant for Smith. He will move from Atlanta, where he grew up and raised his two children, to Bufalo, N.Y. Smith will also be coaching an entirely new position—outside linebackers—but Smith said this move is necessary if he wants to accomplish his goal of becoming a head coach.

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Tech pulled ahead behind several three-pointers from Montgomery. She went 0-for-10 in the irst half but recovered in the second, knocking down four threes and inishing with 17 points.

Senior forward Brigitte Ardossi led the charge for the Jackets, inishing the game with 29 points and a career-high 17 boards.

“I thought Brigitte was outstanding,” Joseph said. “29 points and 17 rebounds is huge.”

Including Ardossi, three of Tech’s players inished with dou-

ble-doubles. Sophomore center Sasha Goodlett had 14 points and 13 rebounds and Foster posted 11 points and 11 rebounds. It was the irst time since 2002 that three Tech players recorded doubledoubles in the same game.

“I don’t remember ever coaching a team that had three players get double-doubles the same night,” Joseph said.

In the overtime period, the Jackets got the edge early and held on to seal the 80-73 overtime win.

Tech’s victory puts them at 3-3 in the ACC and 17-5 overall. heir next match-up comes against Virginia Tech at home on Sunday.

shorts Softball earns preseason No. 13 ranking Tech softball was No. 13 in the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association preseason poll. It is the highest preseason ranking ever for the Jackets, who are also the highest ACC team in the poll. he Jackets are expected to be the top team in the ACC in 2010 after last season’s run to the NCAA Super Regional round.

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Lauren Sauer, MGT ‘05 and a star for Tech volleyball from 2001-04, was named the head volleyball coach at James Madison University on Monday.

Sauer, a former outside hitter, ranks No. 2 in Tech history with 99 career solo blocks and No. 5 in career kills with 1,706. She was an assistant for three years at Kentucky before taking the JMU job.

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three-pointers.

Another prominent freshman for Tech is shooting guard Glen Rice Jr. he 6-foot-5 native of Marietta, Ga. is the son of former NBA great Glen Rice Sr. he younger Rice has shown that he has great potential with his ability to drive to the rim. Because of his good size, Rice also gives Hewitt the option to play him at either wing position as necessary. hat versatility has allowed Rice to make an impact on both ends of the loor.

Rice showcased his range of talents against Clemson on Jan. 19. In that game, Rice scored nine points but also had four rebounds, four assists and two blocks of the bench. One assist occurred when Rice lobbed the ball to Favors for a reverse alley-oop dunk.

Hewitt received two more high proile commitments last season from power forward Kammeon Holsey and canter Daniel Miller.

However, neither has played this season. Holsey sufered an ACL tear on Aug. 1 and will miss the entire season, and Miller elected to be redshirted.

Both likely would have had a tough time inding quality minutes this season behind Lawal, Favors, Peacock and perhaps redshirt senior center Brad Sheehan on the frontcourt depth chart.

Tech will need all of its freshmen to keep improving this season if they want a shot to win the ACC and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

niors Guillermo Gomez and Ryan Smith, lost a very close match to South Carolina’s Diego Cubas and Ivan Machado, the No. 27 doubles pair in the nation. Cubas and Machado won 9-8.

Gomez and Cubas continued their duel on the singles court, but this time the No. 4-ranked Gomez earned a point for the Jackets, winning 7-6, 2-6, 6-4.

Playing in Tech’s number two slot, Potvin continued the string of tight matches, but he came out on top as well and defeated his opponent 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

O’Brien continued his strong play this season by defeating Johannes Pulsfort 6-1, 6-3 to give Tech a commanding 4-0 lead and clinch the victory for the Jackets.

South Carolina got their irst and only point when Machado defeated Muguruza 7-5, 6-4.

Tech’s ifth and sixth slot players inished of the Gamecocks to seal Tech’s win. Sophomore Dusan Miljevic handily beat Alexander Kostanov 6-2, 6-4, and freshman Magin Ortiga took care of Ivan Cressoni 6-2, 6-1.

Tech looks to keep their ivegame winning streak alive this weekend in Gainesville, Fla. as part of ITA Kick-Of Weekend. he Jackets are the No. 2 seed in the Florida regional and will take on Penn State on Saturday. If they win, they will face the winner of Florida versus Furman on Sunday.

If Tech were to win both matches, they would receive a spot in the Championship next month.

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Dean O’Brien returns a ball at the Bill Moore Tennis Center. O’Brien cruised past South Carolina’s Johannes Pulsfort in singles play.

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he No. 43 men’s tennis team hosted No. 36 South Carolina on Sunday at the Bill Moore Tennis Center. he match against South Carolina was the irst real test for the Jackets this season, and they proved to be up for the challenge, winning the contest 6-1. he lower-ranked Jackets used their momentum from their previ-

ous four matches to take down the Gamecocks and improve to 5-0 on the spring season. he Gamecocks fell to 1-1 with the loss.

Tech’s doubles teams gained the Jackets an early point. he Jackets got one win from the team of juniors Eliot Potvin and Dean O’Brien, who won their match 8-3, and another from the team of junior Miguel Muguruza and freshman Juan Spir, 8-6.

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one diver place in each event. Senior Hannah Krimm’s score of 276.10 was good for third place in the women’s one-meter dive, while freshman Brandon Makinson notched a 319.40 to take ifth in the men’s event.

In the irst men’s event after the one-meter dives, Plummer inished second in the 100-free with a time of 46.13 seconds.

Nevo and Vaughan inished second and third, respectively, in the 200-breast. he divers then concluded their afternoon with the threemeter dive, and Krimm (325.65) and Makinson (389.60) both took second place in their respective events.

Nevo took irst place in the 200-medley shortly afterward, beating FSU’s Rob Holderness by nearly two full seconds with a time of 1:50.46. he women’s A-team of freshman Kate Riley, freshman Lexi Weber, sophomore Sarah Broadley and the senior Kwasnik placed third in the 400-free relay, inishing the event in 3:26.33. he dual meet marked the inal ACC event for the Jackets until the conference championships from Feb. 17-20.

“We’ll come back, try to ix the problems we’ve had and get geared up for the [ACC Championships] in a couple of weeks,” Head Coach Courtney Hart said. he Jackets will close out the regular season at home on Saturday against Emory.

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Women’s Tennis rolls past Auburn Swim & Dive drops dual meet vs. FSU, Va. Tech

By Nishant Prasadh Sports Editor

he women’s tennis team, ranked No. 10 in the nation, made its irst road trip of the spring season last weekend and emerged with another victory. he Jackets traveled west for a Sunday battle against the No. 35 Auburn Tigers and had a stellar performance, sweeping the contest 7-0. With the win, Tech improved to 2-0 so far this spring with shutouts in both of their contests to date.

Doubles play saw the Jackets’ top two tandems cruise to victories. Sophomores Hillary Davis and Viet Ha Ngo, playing the second light, took down Auburn’s pair of Myrthe Molenveld and Daniela Vukodinovic 8-1 in the irst match to inish. Shortly afterward, the irst-light tandem of sophomore Irina Falconi and junior Sasha Krupina won their match by an identical 8-1 score over the Tigers’ Fani Chifchieva and Caroline hornton. he wins clinched the doubles point for the Jackets even though freshman Elizabeth Kilborn and sophomore Lynn Blau were defeated in their doubles match.

Kilborn and Blau put up a ight but fell 8-7 against Paulina Schippers and Plamena Kurteva. he victory by Schippers and Kurteva was Auburn’s only one of the day, as the Jackets swept singles play on the afternoon. Senior Amanda McDowell was the irst to inish; playing in the No. 4 position, the experienced McDowell rolled past Vukadinovic with a 6-0, 6-1 victory. he irst-light match between ranked opponents Falconi and Chifchieva was the next to end, with Falconi—the No. 1 player nationally in the ITA women’s rankings—taking down No. 71

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Amanda McDowell lines up for a forehand at the Bill Moore Tennis Center. McDowell won her singles match against Auburn 6-0, 6-1.

Chifchieva 6-1, 6-1. Ngo, playing in the third position for Tech, took down hornton by an identical 6-1, 6-1 score to clinch the victory for the Jackets. he other three singles matches eventually ended in Tech’s favor.

Krupina, ranked No. 66 in the nation, faced a challenge from Molenveld in their second-light match, but Krupina was eventually able to put away the senior Molenveld 6-2, 7-5. Blau defeated Schippers 6-4, 6-3 on court ive, and Kilborn knocked of Jil Hastenrath 6-2, 6-4 in the inal spot.

Sunday’s performance meant that Tech still has not lost a set in singles play so far this spring. he Jackets won all six matches in straight sets in the spring opener

against Chattanooga, and that trend continued against Auburn. he Jackets continue on Saturday as the hosts of one of 15 regional tournaments on ITA KickOf Weekend. Tech will serve as the top seed in a ield that includes No. 34 Kentucky, No. 24 Alabama and No. 29 Arizona State.

Tech will face Arizona State on Saturday afternoon following a morning contest between Kentucky and Alabama. he losers will play for third place on Sunday morning, while the winners will face of on Sunday afternoon for an invitation to the ITA Indoor National Championships from Feb. 12-15. All matches will be played at the Bill Moore Tennis Center.

he ACC season for Tech’s swimming and diving teams came to an end last weekend, with the Jackets falling in contests against ranked conference foes Florida State and Virginia Tech in a threeteam dual meet on Saturday. he men’s squad lost to No. 15 FSU 212-86 and to No. 24 Virginia Tech 187-111, while the women’s team dropped a 222-76 contest against the No. 25 Seminoles and fell 220-78 to the No. 20 Hokies. he women’s team caught an early break when in the irst event, the 400-medley relay, the A-teams for both the Seminoles and Hokies were disqualiied for early starts. Tech’s team of sophomore Heidi Hatteberg, senior Lisa Pucci, junior Christine Chuang and senior Agatha Kwasnik took second place in the event with a time of 3:51.45.

In the men’s 400-medley relay, Tech’s highest inish was fourth

place behind the team of senior Johnny Hagaman, senior Gal Nevo, junior Travis Wagner and sophomore Nigel Plummer.

Success was hard to come by for the Jackets as they faced two seasoned opponents, and Tech did not register a inish of higher than fourth place again until the tenth event of the day. here, sophomore Matthew Vaughan took third in the men’s 100-breast. Vaughan’s time of 56.26 seconds was just .01 behind second-place inisher Scott hacker of FSU. he Jackets broke through with a victory when Nevo, the senior and former Olympian, inished irst in the men’s 200-butterly with a time of 1:50.37. he men’s squad followed up with another irst-place inish as Plummer won the 50-yard free event, inishing in 20.53 seconds. he action shifted to the diving board, where the Jackets had See Swimming, page 21

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A Tech swimmer competes in a butterly event during Saturday’s dual meet. The Jackets went 0-2 against a pair of ranked teams.

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Basketball freshmen playing well to power talented squad

By Alex Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor

Last season, the Tech men’s basketball team sufered through one of their worst seasons in recent history. hey went 12-19 overall and managed to win just two games in the ACC while losing 14 conference games.

Head Coach Paul Hewitt worked last season on the court coaching the 2008-2009 squad through the diicult season.

However, some of his best work last season was of of the court.

Following the 2008 recruiting season, in which Tech had

just one recruit, now-sophomore guard Iman Shumpert, Hewitt assembled one of the nation’s highest-rated recruiting classes from both inside and outside the state of Georgia.

So far, Hewitt’s work on the recruiting trail last season has paid of. Tech has already won more ACC games than last season (three) and is ranked No. 22 in the nation.

When talking about Georgia Tech freshmen this season, it is impossible not to mention forward Derrick Favors. Favors was Tech’s most prized recruit this season, and was rated the No. 1

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overall prospect in the nation by scout.com. he 6-foot-10 freshman posted stellar numbers in high school and used his skills on the post to lead South Atlanta High School to a state title,. He was expected to thrive in the college game from day one.

At Tech, Favors has not exactly dominated, but he has been successful. He is averaging 11.7 points per game, which ranks him second among ACC freshmen. Favors also averages nine rebounds per game and two blocks.

Favors has started every game this season for the Jackets, but he has struggled with his consistency.

Favors has shown glimpses of his great abilities with his numerous alley-oop dunks and strong rebounding ability, but he has had trouble staying on the court at times, being pulled back to the bench during some of Tech’s closer games.

Favors is averaging just over 26 minutes played per game. his is partly because of turnovers and foul trouble, but the strong play of junior forward Gani Lawal and senior forward Zach Peacock has caused Hewitt to favor his more experienced hands in many spots.

Favors struggled this season in the three games the team played between Jan. 2-9. In Tech’s game against Charlotte, Favors played 23 minutes and scored a careerlow six points. Against Georgia, Favors played just 21 minutes and had ive turnovers.

His performance against Duke was overshadowed by Tech’s win over the Blue Devils, but he had only seven points and had four turnovers.

Lately, however, Favors has been a force for the Jackets on the post. In his past two games (Clemson and at Florida State), Favors has scored a total of 27 points and grabbed 24 rebounds.

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Brian Oliver brings the ball up the loor. Oliver has been Tech’s best outside shooter, hitting 39.3 percent from three-point range.

He also added ive blocks and only two turnovers in those games.

Freshman point guard Mfon Udoia has also been a big contributor in his irst year. Even as a freshman, Udoia has shared point guard duties with Shumpert for the Jackets thanks in large part to his athleticism and scoring ability. Udoia possess the rare ability to both drive and shoot at a high percentage. He averages 9.6 points per game and is shooting 31 percent from the three-point line.

Udoia has been a consistent scoring threat. For instance, he has scored over 15 points four times this season and like Favors, he has had great performances on occasion. Against Siena on Dec. 2, Udoia posted a season-high 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Like most guards, Udoia’s ball-handling and distribution

skills will likely improve the more minutes he plays.

A third key contributor for Tech this season has been freshman small forward Brian Oliver.

Despite being Tech’s lowest-rated recruit in the ofseason, Oliver has played well and has emerged as Tech’s best outside threat.

At 6-foot-6, Oliver is of ideal size for a wing forward and uses that size to shoot over defenders at a very high percentage; so far this season he is shooting 39 percent from three-point range.

Like most freshmen, Oliver has gotten better with every game he has played so far this season. On Sunday, Oliver entered the game of the bench with Tech down 10-2 and hit three straight treys to give Tech the lead. In all, he scored 20 points and made six See Freshmen, page 21

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Men’s Basketball falls at FSU, now 3-3 in ACC

By Kyle Conarro Staf Writer

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Zachery Peacock and Brad Sheehan try to block FSU’s Terrance Shannon during Sunday’s game. Tech allowed 45 points to FSU’s starting frontcourt.

Tech traveled to Tallahassee this past Sunday to face Florida State (FSU) for the second time this season. he Seminoles, who shut down Tech’s frontcourt in their overtime victory in Atlanta last month, held senior forward Gani Lawal to just ive points on their way to a 68-66 victory.

FSU jumped out to an early lead, scoring eight unanswered points to open the game.

Tech responded with a 13-2 run over the next two and a half minutes, putting them in front 13-10 with 14:07 to play.

Freshman guard Brian Oliver led the charge for the Jackets, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc to account for nine points during the run. Oliver, who led the Jackets in the scoring department, went 6-for-13 from three-point range on his way to a career-high 20 points.

Over the next ive minutes, Tech extended their advantage to 23-16, but the Seminoles hit four straight ield goals to retake the lead at 2423. Sophomore forward Chris Singleton, who inished the game with a team-high 23 points, initiated the run with a layup followed by a dunk of of a fast break. he teams swapped leads six times in the remaining ive minutes, inishing the half tied at 34-34 following a dunk by Lawal.

In the second half, Tech jumped ahead on two free throws from sophomore guard Iman Shumpert, but FSU countered with a layup from Singleton and a pair of foul shots from sophomore center Solomon Alabi to take a 4744 lead with 13:39 to play. As it turns out, Alabi’s free throw shooting would play a major role for the Seminoles down the stretch.

After several more lead changes, FSU’s Singleton hit the irst of two free throws to tie the game at 65 with just 2:40 remaining. Just over a minute later a Seminole foul put Shumpert at the line with a chance to give the Jackets a two point advantage, but he only hit the second of his two shots, putting Tech up by one with 1:27 remaining.

FSU missed a shot on their possession, but a missed Tech three-pointer gave them the ball right back with a chance to retake the lead.

Seminole senior forward Ryan Reid tried to

take the ball down the lane, but Tech senior forward Zachery Peacock stepped up and took a charge. he Jackets were already in the bonus, so the ofensive foul call put Peacock at the line shooting one-and-one.

With just 24 seconds remaining, Peacock missed the front-end of the one-and-one. Several players jockeyed for position in the paint, but Alabi came down with the defensive board.

In the midst of the struggle for the rebound, Tech freshman guard Glen Rice Jr. got called for a foul. Since the Seminoles had reached the double bonus, Alabi, who has shot 83 percent on free throws, went to the line for two shots.

His irst shot bounced up above the rim, but came straight down through the basket to tie the score at 66-66. Alabi then hit the second to give Florida State the edge with 22 seconds left.

Tech inbounded the ball and pushed it past half-court, passing it to Oliver for a three-pointer to give them the lead. Oliver missed, but Bell recovered the rebound and Tech head coach Paul Hewitt quickly called a time-out.

Coming out of the break, the Jackets got the ball to Lawal, who missed a mid-range jump shot with ive seconds left. A Seminole rebound and a Tech foul allowed Florida State to add another free throw, efectively ending the game and giving the Seminoles a 68-66 victory.

“Florida State played well,” Hewitt said in a Monday teleconference. “We gave ourselves a chance to win at the end, but were unable to pull it out.”

Tech outrebounded the Seminoles 34-31 and held Florida State to just 21.1 percent from behind the arc, but the Jackets had 20 turnovers and 24 fouls and hit just half of their free throws in the game. Favors had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, but the Seminoles won most of the battles inside. Singleton had a game-high 23 points and seven rebounds, while Alabi posted 14 points and seven rebounds while going six-for-six on free throws.

Following last night’s game against Wake Forest, which ended too late for press, the Jackets will remain at home to face a Kentucky State team coached by former Tech basketball player Clarence Moore on Saturday. Tech will then have four days of before a rematch with No. 8 Duke at Cameroon Indoor Stadium on hursday.

Women’s Basketball wins two, improves to 17-5 overall

By Nishant Prasadh and Kyle Conarro Sports Editor / Staf Writer

he No. 25 Tech women’s basketball team played three more games over the past week. Tech irst hosted Savannah State last hursday in an out-of-conference matchup, defeating the Tigers 80-51. he Jackets returned to ACC play at Virginia (UVA) on Sunday and lost to the then-No. 25 Cavaliers 57-55, then returned home and held of Miami 80-73 in overtime on Wednesday. Tech improved to 17-5 overall and 3-3 against the ACC. Tech rode a balanced attack to victory against Savannah State, as six players scored eight or more points on the day. Senior forward Brigitte Ardossi led the Jackets with 12 points and eight rebounds. Junior guard Deja Foster and sophomore forward Chelsea Regins also had double-digit points.

Runs deined the start of the game. Tech pulled ahead with eight straight points, but Savannah State put together an 11-1 run to pull ahead 23-20, but the Jackets scored the last eight points of the half to take a 30-26 lead into the break.

After halftime, the Jackets were a much-improved team. hey forced turnovers on the Tigers’ irst three possessions, and ive minutes into the second half Tech led by 13.

Tech rolled from there, forcing a season-high 19 steals and drew 26 fouls that led to 44 free throws.

Tech ultimately scored 50 points in the second half en route to the 8051 win, continuing their undefeated run at home this season. he next game for the Jackets posed a much greater challenge, as then-No. 22 Tech went on the road to face then-No. 25 Virginia.

Joseph shuled the lineup, moving Montgomery into the starting lineup and employing sophomore guard Mo Bennett of the bench. his time, the Jackets got of to a fast start as they opened up a 13-point lead early on. Virginia battled back with a 14-0 run to pull ahead, and the game remained close in the inal minutes of the irst half, and Tech led 26-25 at the break.

UVA guard Monica Wright carried her team in the second half.

Wright scored 15 points as the Cavaliers pulled ahead late in the game.

With just seconds remaining, the Jackets were down 57-54 but had

the ball with a chance to tie. Ardossi launched a three-point attempt that missed, and the Cavaliers fouled freshman guard Sharena Taylor to prevent another three-point attempt.

Taylor hit her irst free throw to cut Virginia’s lead to 57-55. She intentionally missed the second, but the Cavaliers got the ball and held on for the victory.

UVA won despite a strong efort from Ardossi, who had 18 points and seven rebounds while hitting all eight of her free throw attempts.

Foster added 11 points and seven rebounds.

Tech was victimized by turnovers, as four starters had at least four turnovers apiece. On the other side, Virginia’s Wright had 23 points on eight-of-18 shooting.

Wednesday’s game saw Miami jump out to an early 13-0 lead, but Tech battled back to within two before the half, putting the score at 2826 in favor of Miami. “hey jumped on us early and got us down and we were able to recover and come back,” Head Coach MaChelle Joseph said.

At the start of the second half, See Women’s, page 20

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Metra Walthour looks ahead while dribbling up the court.

Three Jackets had double-doubles in the win over Miami.