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Volume Twenty-five, Number Twenty

Tuesday,; November 4, 1997

Campus Center update

WPI scares up some halloween fun First Tech or Treat a renowned success

by Adam Young Photography Editor

One artist’s rendering of the proposed Campus Center, looking from the Higgins House lawn.

Alumni Gymnasium is on the left, while Harrington is to the right, with the main body of the center in between.

by Sarah Walkowiak Assistant News Editor The possibility of a campus center has been .a recurrent topic of discussion at WPI since 1969. Over the last few years, many hours of hard work have been put into this idea to make it a reality. The reality draws closer as the plans for the Campus Center become finalized. Initial planning for the cam­ pus center began in 1993-1994 with the for­ mation of The Campus and Recreation Cen­ ter Committee. Their initial tasks were to re­ search a suitable site and to determine what the WPI community needed from a campus center. The committee conducted surveys and focus groups to find out what facilities and services would be needed. Campus meet­ ings were held to get feedback from the com­

munity. One of the goals of the committee was to create a shared vision of the campus center. The committee felt that the center would strengthen the sense of community at WPI. The campus center would bring to­ gether students (both undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff and student organi­ zations. * As the project has progressed, som e changes have been necessary. The initial plan was to construct a joint campus and recre­ ation center. The recreation center would be connected to the existing Alumni Gymna­ sium. However, due to time and budget con­ straints, the recreation element of the cam­ pus center has been postponed to a later phase. The Campus Center itself is the prior­ ity and will be constructed first. Connection See Center, continued to page 2

Students commended for community involvement

by Alison Keach Features Editor Five students/student groups were rec­ ognized for their dedication to community service at this year’s Homecoming half time.

They all received the Coughlin Award, an aw ard given in m em ory of E dw in B. Coughlin ‘23 who distinguished him self through his tireless involvement with or­ ganizations in the W orcester area. The award winners were The Society of His­ panic Engineers, Lambda Chi Alpha, Timo­ thy Adams, David Smiley, and Michael Sh­ annon.

SHPE was nominated for its involvement in Worcester Schools and for promoting higher education to Worcester Students.

Lambda Chi Alpha was nominated for the excellent example they set for the WPI com­ munity with their involvement with the Tee-

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ter-Totter-A-Thon, the LCA canned food drive, the Shelter for Homeless Veterans and the Worcester County Food Bank.

Tim Adams was nominated for being ac­ tive in a variety of programs including Habi­ tat for Humanity, the Special Olympics, canned food drives and snow shoveling.

David Smiley, the service coordinator of Zeta Psi Fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega, was nominated for challenging the groups he is involved in to serve the community trough food drives, dances, blood drives and clean-ups.

Michael Shannon, a 1997 graduate, was nominated for his efforts in bringing “Hoop Dreams II”, a program which uses the attrac­ tion of sports to encourage city youth to talk about college, to WPI last year.

Each recipient was presented with a con­ tribution of $250 to be donated in their name to a cause or organization of their choice.

C o ntents Letters to the Editor........................... 11 Announcements................................ 12 Writing Center.................................. 13 Computing........................................ 13 Student Government Association . 14,15 Club Corner...................................... 16

In it’s fledgling year. Tech or Treat was a renowned suc­ cess. Thanks to organized trick or treat groups and po­ lice support, children from lo­ cal elementary schools and WPI stu d e n ts v isite d the dorms for a taste o f Hallow­ een. Every dormitory spon­ sored a trick or treat station, from Morgan 4Ih to 28 Trow­ bridge to Institue Hall stu­ dents and RA’s p ro v id ed candy for ev e ry b o d y . A dance right a fte r Tech or Treat provided food and en­ tertainm ent for those that didn't want the night to end.

Alpha Psi O m ega’s annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday night was once again a wild success. The fun and danc­ ing were punctuated with theatrical performances from N E W SPEA K STAFF P H O T O / ADAM Y O UN G some o f the theatre honor Beauty and the Beast.

Could that be the Allen dancing with society’s prime actors. They acted out bits of plays that one of WPI's lovely angels? ranged from the witches in These and other events made it hard Macbeth to Ophelia in Hamlet. Annika Nilsen wore a colonial dress and Simon to not find something to do this week­ Nance was in an Alien costume, both of end. I would like to wish Tech or Treat which they made for themselves. The luck in its future years and I hope ev­ Ball also include a Theatre trivia contest erybody had as much fun this weekend and some wonderful food and music. as I did. D ouble, d o u b le, toil and Everybody joined in to dance to the cult tro u b le , fire burn an d c a u ld ro n bubble...” classic Time Warp.

Celebrating India’s 50th Anniversary by the Indian Student Organization As a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of India’s Freedom and on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, the Indian Stu­ dents Organization presents India Week where a salutation is given to Gandhiji, the Father of our Nation. We will be showing Attenbourough’s 11 Oscar winning movie “Gandhi" starring Ben Kinsley, today at 8pm in Perreault Hajl.

Upon searching the web for details of Gandhi’s biography, I was extremely sur­ prised to find him as an inspiration to so many across the world. Probably more is written on Gandhi than anyone in the modem his­ tory, and a com prehensive bibliography would estimate several thousands of titles and more than 400 biographies. They say if you want to find out more about him, it is somehow like a gigantic jigsaw. He lived

through the most turbulent decades in this century, at the threshold between colonial­ ism and industrial society - a fact that had an impact on all o f his thoughts and actions.

Bapuji’s (meaning father in a regional lan­ guage) dream was to make Nonviolence (Ahimsa) become the very integral part of Human life, a could be panacea to all evil in human history. Gandhi could have very well learned about Nonviolence from the prin­ ciples of Jainism and Buddhism which are rooted back to 3000 BC. In Buddhism, the principle of nonviolence projects an ideal of universal peace, which can be expanded to include the notion of a peaceful mind.

When Gandhi started his commitment back in South Africa, the English press referred to the struggle as a method of “passive resis­ tance”, a term responsible for that deeprooted misinterpretation of nonviolence as a form of passivity. Actions of nonviolence is See India, continued to page 2

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Stanford students spread the word about condom recall

by Tomoeh Murakami The Stanford Daily (Stanford V.) (U-WIRE) STANFORD, Calif. — A ma­ jo r recall of condoms issued by a manufac­ turer two weeks ago prompted an urgent campus-wide warning to students, raising student concerns and creating information chaos.

Five brands of condoms were recalled, among them products distributed to the student body free of charge by the Stu­ dent Health Peer Resource Center. The cen­ ter is an independent student-run organi­ zation that deals with issues of sexual

health.

The products reported to be defective were also among the condoms some of the peer health educators had in their posses­ sion for their residents.

“It was kind of scary,” said sophomore Melora Krebs-Carter, a counselor at the center who is also the peer health educator in Junipero. “Obviously, they’ve been out there fora long time.”

The ordeal started Thursday when vari­ ous media organizations reported that Ansell Personal Products of Eatontown, N.J., had announced that fears of product breakage had led them to conduct a na-

Center: Completion by 2001 ?

Continued from page 1 to and renovation of Alumni Gymnasium will be completed at a later date. The Board of Trustees held their last meeting on Fri­ day October 17, 1997. At this meeting, the time frame, program and groundbreaking were discussed.

The campus center will integrate exist­ ing facilities, such as the mailroom, book­ store, club and student organization of­ fices, vending, dining, conference rooms, meeting rooms, lounges, and other areas.

Student org an ization offices will be placed closer together to increase com­ munication and visibility. Storage space and a common office area will be allo­

cated for organizations that do not re­ quire a full office. Copying and desktop publishing services will also be provided for these organizations. M eeting and conference rooms will allow for events to be scheduled when other venues are full. The design phase of the project will last approximately 12 months, followed by a construction phase of 15-16 months.

The first phase should be completed by February of 2001. Groundbreaking will occur on or before October 31, 1999. A new a rtis ts ’ rendering including the changes will be created by December of this year and an open community m eet­ ing will be held during B-term.

tionwide recall of more than 57 million condoms.

The condom company said its LifeStyles, Prime, and Contempo condoms with sper­ micidal lubricant “have been found to de­ teriorate before the end of their shelf life and may not adequately protect against pregnancy or sexually transm itted d is­ ease,” according to a Reuters report on Thursday.

Carol Carrozza, director o f marketing for Ansell, said, according to Reuters, that af­ ter eight customer complaints on product breakage, the company “tested our own retained lots of these samples, fandj they did not meet American Society for Testing Methods standards.”

Numerous e-mail messages were sent out to inform students of the situation and to halt the spread of misleading rumors.

The members o f the center got to ­ gether immediately following the incident and sent back the defective brands they had in stock at their offices in the Cowell S tudent H ealth C enter, according to Krebs-Carter.

As a peer health educator, Krebs-Carter also got rid of some condoms she had stored in her room for her residents.

“I had two kinds that were [among] the five brands,” she said. “I just cut them and threw them out so no one would use them by mistake.”

Krebs-Carter added that so far, none of her residents have come to her with spe­

cific concerns.

Hammerskjold resident assistant Vivi Alyeshmemi, a senior, said she received numerous e-mails warning her about the issue, first from the RA lists, followed by her friends from out o f state.

“What was amazing was how I received several e-mails within five minutes,” she said. “It was interesting because I sud­ denly had to take inventory o f who was having sex in the house and whether it was my role [as RA] to see if they were sexually safe.”

Alyeshmerni said she distributed the warnings to the house e-mail list.

“I want my residents to be aware of this, especially before the weekend,” she said on Friday.

S p ecific affected b ran d s include: LifeStyles Ultra Sensitive with spermicide, LifeStyles Assorted Colors with spermi­ cide, LifeStyles Spermicidally Lubricated, LifeStyles Vibra-Ribbed with spermicide, LifeStyles Extra Strength with spermicide and Contempo Intensity Assorted Colors with spermicide.

According to Ansell, the condoms in question make up about 3 percent o f the total U.S. market. About 82 percent of those condoms, whose defect cause is yet un­ known, have already passed through the marketplace.

Consumers can call 1-800-883-3434 for more information, or visit Ansell’s World Wide Web site at www.lifestyles.com.

India: 50 years of freedom Continued from page 1 on the contrary exactly what is says - actions which are nonvio­ lent. Gandhi coined a new word for this. Satyagraha. It’s made up of two sanskrit words, satya and graha. Satya means “that which is”, which is undestroyable, or truth, and graha means holding on to som ething. So satyagraha litterally means holding on to the truth, and offer nonviolent resis­ tance, even at the cost of your own life.

ISO F IL E P H O T O As I searched the web, more and Gandhi, right, is shown above with his wife, Kasturbaa. more people pages kept coming up from all comers of the world where strategic thinking and courage as armed Gandhi Center’s had been set up and many conflict does. But instead of weapons, dif­ others that have been and always will be ferent social, political, psychological and inspired by Bapuji’s nonviolence method. economical means are used to defend the It was not surprising to find Gandhi nation.

Center’s in Sweden which has always stood Gandhi was a practical visionary. His phi­ for peace and non-violence, but the Gandhi losophy was bom out of practice, that is movement is setting up center’s all around what worked for him later became his phi­ Europe and US such as in Amersfoort, Neth­ losophy. His experiments with truth have erlands, Bruxelles, Belfast, Berlin, Muncih, revealed that one ounce of practice is worth London, Norway, Memphis, Tennessee, more than tons of theory. On one particu­ Hawaii, Melbourne, Verona, and Italy, to lar page, I read “In 1991 the nonprofit, non­ name only a few. sectarian M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non­ An International campaign inspiration violence was founded in Memphis, Ten­

by Bapuji, for legitimate nonviolent de­ nessee by the grandson of M ahatm a fense, was launched on August 6th, 1995 G andhi, Arun G andhi, and his w ife the 50th Anniversary of Hiroshima Day. A Sunanda. Their vision is to foster the un­ number of working committees have been derstanding, application, and practice of established in different countries. It is not nonviolence.” obvious that the national security of a Gandhi’s dream of a world with Nonvio­ country demands a conventional armed lence can actually come true. defense. Nonviolence requires the same

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Weekly sports update

by Geoff Hassard Sports Information Director Many of our teams are winding down their fall seasons. Winter teams are already practicing with the women’s swim team having their first competition next week­ end. Time flies when you’re having fun.

Men’s Soccer (10-4) The men’s soccer team had a 1-1 week with a win over Norwich and a tough over­ time loss to Babson. They are still in great position for a postseason invitation.

In the win over Norwich on the 25th three different Engineers scored in their 3-1 victory. Shaun McDonough (W hit­ man, MA) continued his scoring pace while also adding an assist. Freshman Keith Shrayer (Woodstock Valley, CT) scored his second of the year and Terry Demaris (Brookline, NH) scored his first goal of the year. Mike Dellisanti (Mt. Vernon, NH) contributed an assist on McDonough’s goal. Ryan Fournier (Char­ lton City, MA) picked up his eighth win of the season in goal.

Last Tuesday WPI welcomed Babson to Alumni Field to play for the confer­ en ce ch a m p io n sh ip fo r the sec o n d straight year. Both teams were undfeated in the CAC, and with no tournament, the team with the best record after in-season round robin play is the conference cham­ pion. Babson scored first just over 13 minutes into the game to take the early 10 lead. WPI would battle back, and off a direct kick, McDonough redirected the Dellisanti kick to tie the game at 1-1. The first half would end tied.

In the second half Babson would regain the lead with just under 16 minutes remain­ ing. Seven m inutes later M cDonough would score his second goal of the game from his side as he blasted the ball past the Babson keeper. Chris Prueher (Ellington, CT) had the assist and the score was dead­ locked at 2-2. The score would be the same at the end of regulation to force overtime.

The game would end when the Beavers put one past an outstretched Fournier three minutes into the first overtime for the 3-2 win.

Football (2-5) Last Saturday WPI traveled west hop­ ing to change their fortunes against Springfield College. WPI was coming into the game looking to snap a four game losing steak while the Pride were coming off a convincing win over Western Con­ necticut.

The game got off to a great start for WPI as they emerged from the first quar­ ter leading 21-7. A recovered fumble at the S p ringfield 45 by defensive end Darren Levack (S. Windsor. C T) led to the first Engineer score. WPI took the ball and drove 45 yards in six plays capptd by a Mike Godfrey (Holliston, MA) 11 -yard run. The second score came with 3:54 rem aining when freshm an tailback Nick Fluet (Leominster, MA) plunged across from 1 yard out ending a 9-play, 55-yard drive to make the score

14-0. Springfield came right back on the next kickoff when they returned it 96 yards for the touchdown. Quarterback Rich Boardman (Merrimack, N.H.) would then connect with Matt Surette (Spen­ cer, MA) on a 51-yard touchdown pass to put the lead back at 14 points.

In the second quarter WPI lengthened their lead to 28-7 on a 17-yard strike from Boardman to Surette. Springfield came right back on their next drive and punched it in from the 1-yard line to cut the lead to 2814. Springfield cut the lead to eight when they scored on an 8-yard run with 5:22 left in the half. With less than a minute to go Boardman and Surette connected for a third time on an 8-yard touchdown pass to in­ crease the lead back to 15 points at 35-20.

The half would end with WPI leading.

At the start of the third quarter the mo­ mentum would shift a bit as Springfield would score twice to tie the game at 35-35.

The first of the two scores would be an 18yard interception return and the second

would be a 36-yard run by the Pride’s quar­ terback. Boardman and Surette would hook up for a fourth time on an 85-yard pass and run to put WPI back up 42-35. The third quarter would end with WPI leading and Springfield in possession of the ball.

Twelve seconds into the fourth Spring­ field would knot the game again after a 5yard run for a score. The Pride’s defense would intercept another pass to give them back the ball. Springfield would take their first lead of the game at 48-42 when they would run for a 12-yard touchdown. WPI would take the ball and drive 89 yards on six plays to regain the lead 49-48. Spring­ field then put together an over six minute drive to forge back ahead 56-49 with 2:25 remaining in the game. One final intercep­ tion by the Springfield defense would ice the game as they would run out the final 1:52 for the win.

Surette and Boardman both had career days for WPI. Surette set two NCAA Divi­ sion III records for tight ends with 17 re-

ceptions and 362 yards receiv in g .

Boardman set a new WPI passing yards record with 442 yards and tied another WPI record with four touchdown records.

Field Hockey (7-11) The field hockey team ended their regu­ lar season on the road at MIT on the 25th.

They needed a win to earn themselves a home game for the first round of the NEW 8 tournament. Two MIT goals within four minutes of each other in the first half proved to be all that was needed as WPI dropped the game 3-0.

Last Thursday the Engineers traveled to Wheaton for their first-round game in the NEW 8 tournament. The Engineers got on the board first when Brooke Clark (Jefferson, M A) scored and unassisted goal. Then with 2:44 remaining in the half Wheaton tied the score as both teams went into the break at 1-1. The second half would go scoreless to force an overSee Update, continued to page 5

Worcester IceCats win three in a row at home

by Edward J. Cameron, Jr. Co-Editor-in-Chief The Worcester IceCats have sharpened their claws and shredded opponents dur­ ing their last three home games at the Cen­ trum Centre. October 17, saw the Hershey Bears defeated 5-4, on October 29, the ‘Cats plundered the Portland Pirates 6-2, and on November 1, the IceCats trounced the Hart­ ford Wolf Pack 6-3.

IceCat Terry Virtue scored the winning goal with 1:42 left in regulation against the Bears and snapped the Bears three game winning streak. Worcester lit the lamp first with a goal from Justin Hocking in the middle of the first period. Hershey tied the game with a power play goal from Steve Lingren. The second period saw the ‘Cats take a 4-3 lead with goals from M ike Prokopec, Tyler Willis, and Jamal Mayers.

The Bears tied the game with 4:47 left, but their defense wasn’t able to stop Virtue.

The Portland Pirates ran around after the first period, unable to muster more than two goals. The IceCats on the other hand were able to split the posts a total of six times, with three of the goals coming from

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C hris K enady who scored a hat trick in the third. The other ‘Cats who did some lamp lighting were S tephane Roy who scored twice, and Rory Fitzpatrick.

The battle with the Wolf Pack saw the ‘Cats make just 23 shots on goal v e r s u s

H artford’s 38.

H ow ever, the NEW SPEAK STA FF PH O TO / ED CA M ERO N W olf P a c k ’s The IceCats celebrate after Jamal Mayers’ second period goal against the Hershey Bears. netminder, Robb S tauber made just 17 saves while IceCat goalie Frederic The IceCats now hold a record of 5-2-1Cassivi blocked 35 shots. The ‘Cats Rob­ 2 and are tied for second place in the New ert Petrovicky scored two goals while England Division with New Haven. The Shayne Toporowski, Stephane Roy, Rory IceCats return to home ice on November Fitzpatrick, and Chris Kenady each added 10 to play Springfield after a four game road trip. single goals.

Army to take on Air Force ROTC cadets battle in football game fey Heather Mazzaccaro Sports Editor This Saturday at 9 a.m. the Army ROTC cadets and cadre will take on the cadets and cadre of the Air Force ROTC in a noholds-barred game o f flag football. This will be the first match up between these two groups. Last year the Army ROTC challenged the Navy ROTC in a game of football, starting the rivalry competition between those two military services. How­ ever, both Army and Air Force ROTCs are stationed right here at WPI, so this will

establish the bragging rights for the cam­ pus.

Inter-service rivalry between the Army and the Air Force has been present ever since the day the Air Force was established. The two ROTC camps have been going at it strongly these last two weeks. It will all come down to this one game. There will be a lot of emotions, a lot of talking, and a strong will on both sides to come out on top.

So come down to Alumni Field Saturday morning to watch a guaranteed highly en­ tertaining game of football and to cheer on your favorite service.

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Update: Fall season results Continued from page 4 time period. In the first overtime both teams had their chances, but it would be W heaton that would score to end the game 2-1.

Women’s Soccer (3-13-2, Final) The women’s soccer season came to an end last week with losses to MIT at home to end their regular season and then a loss to Babson in the first round of the confer­ ence tournament last Wednesday.

In the recap o f the MIT game on the 25th, the visiting Engineers scored late in the first half to take a 1-0 lead into the break.

Midway through the second half WPI

evened the score at 1-1 when Beth Gilbert (Dayville, CT) fed Jen Patoulidis (Saugus, MA) who put it past the MIT keeper. Five minutes later MIT took the lead for good as they held on to win 2-1.

Last Wednesday WPI was on the road at Babson for the first round of the confer­ ence tournament. Even though the Beavers had the advantage in shots the game was only 2-0 in the second half until Babson added a third late for the 3-0 win. Freshman goalkeeper Brooke LeClair made 18 saves and kept WPI in the game.

Volleyball (11-10) The volleyball team got back over the

.500 mark on the season with two more wins last week over W orcester State and F itchburg State. In the 3-0 win o f Worcester State Em m a Palmacci (Wal­ pole, MA) led the w ay with 9 kills, 11 assists and 7 aces. M elin d a Darw ay (Nipomo, CA) was solid with 8 kills, 17 assists and 5 digs. Jennifer M arinello

(Mashpee, MA) contributed defensively with 11 digs.

Two nights later WPI defeated Fitchburg State 3-0. Palmacci played another strong all-around match with 9 kills, 12 assists and 5 digs. Kristin Blitsch (Princeton, IL) had 8 aces and 8 digs while classmate Amy Mat­ ter (Kettle Falls, WA) had 7 kills.

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Top Athlete of A Term: Matt Surette

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by Heather Mazzaccaro Sports Editor Newspeak has decided to recognize the top WPI athlete at the end of each term in order to highlight the top athletes on campus. We could think of no one better to award the A term title to than Matt Surette.

Surette is a junior, industrial engineering major from Spencer, MA. When his mind is not in his books, it is on football. On October 28, football was what he was all about.

He broke two NCAA Division III records for tight ends while also breaking three WPI school records on that day. He caught 17 passes for 362 yards to break the old NCAA Division III record of 16 receptions (set in 1982) and 267 yards (set in 1978). His receptions and yardage broke the WPI records in those categories for a single game and his four touchdown receptions in that game broke yet another WPI record.

Not only was Surette spectacular in that one game, he has been on the Freedom Football Conference’s Honor Roll every week. He was selected as the recipient of the Gold Helmet Award for Division II/III by the New England Football Writers Associa­ tion given weekly to the most outstanding player. While maintaining his hold on the offensive player of the week in the FFC, he also captured offensive player of the week in New England Division III by the Eastern College Athletic Conference and co-national offensive player of the week in Division III by Don Hansen Weekly Football Gazette.

When Newspeak went to press. Matt Surette should have captured at least one more school record, as he only needed one catch to break the record for total recep­ tions in a season. He also only needs 92 yards to break the WPI record for total yardage in a season. His total for the season, not including last Saturday’s game, is 57 receptions for 1,128 yards and 15 touchdowns. Congratulations to Matt Surette, sure to be an All American candidate.

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A treasure among the books: Kathleen Spivack’s poetry reading

by C.J. ( j j Duprey [)Uprey by Class o f ’00 O n Tuesday, O ctober 6, K athleen Spivack gave a reading of her poetry at the Shrewsbury Public Library as part of the Elizabeth Bishop conference running from October 6 to October 12. It was a small, intimate gathering of scholars and students alike, with everyone awaiting the moment that Spivack would stand up and begin.

I had expected this to be a dull, uninspired crowd but I realized that I was wrong the moment I sat down. The air seemed charged with a sense o f good feelings and humor and Spivack did nothing to lessen these feelings.

Spivack read a total of 10 poems from several of her books, starting with “The Unmention­ able Subject.” I felt that this poem was a good choice to start off with because it dealt with happiness. It got me into the mood be­ cause this poem has a touch of humor in it

also. It wasn’t that depressing type of stuff a*80that we might associate with poetry. It dealt with Spivack and the happiness that she has in her life. I found it most interesting that she wrote this poem after entertaining the “house guests from hell” that had visited her that night. For the most part, the selection of poems that Spivack chose to read were hu­ morous and inspiring.

One of the funniest poems of the night would have to have been “Ping-Pong Sestina.” This was a poem about the times Elizabeth Bishop and Spivack spent play­ ing ping-pong. Spivack revealed to the au­ dience how she had often let Bishop win because she had too much respect for her as a writer. In the poem Spivack recalls the elation that Bishop showed when she won.

Though Bishop was old and frail and the game often exhausted her, she seemed to be rejuvenated when she “won.” The most memorable line o f this poem is where

“Guitar god” to perform in Riley Commons Friday

by Alison Reach Features Editor This Friday night WPI students have the opportunity to see one o f the greatest shows rock Riley Commons. Dinosaur Jr. will be making one of their first stops after their European tour right here on our cam­ pus! This native Massachusetts band is well known for their original sound, true to life lyrics and amazing guitar playing. They have been around for a little over a decade and those who have sampled their music have become instant fans. J. Mascis the lead singer and guitar player has been la­ beled a guitar god by his fellow musicians, fans and the press. His raspy voice and lyrics will linger in your head like a drug, only making you crave more. Although they are trying to promote their new album “Hand it Over” their shows sample older

albums with favorites like Repulsion and Thumb along with their newest hits such as Never Bought It and Feel the Pain.

For, everyone that has ever complained about WPI's social atmosphere, or lack there of, will bile his or her tongue after seeing Dino Jr. Advance tickets go on sale Monday and Tuesday (November 3-4) for WPI student's only. You must have a WPI ID to receive these tickets and may only purchase 2. The ticket prices are $4 for WPI students and $6 for general admis­ sion. There aren’t many chances to see a band of this caliber for such a low price, in a private club they sellout crowds that pay $15-20 per ticket. This is definitely a bar­ gain for the show you will get. Earplugs are a great investment for this show be­ cause if it is anything like their past shows, the ringing in your ears will remind you for weeks about the best concert you ever saw.

MEDEA/media premieres modern production of classic tragedy Masque, in association with the Depart­ ment of Humanities and Arts, announces the premiere of a new interpretation of Euripides’ classic Greek tragedy, Medea. The play was first performed in Athens in 431 BC, and has been revived and re-interpreted ever since.

Euripides’ plot centers on Medea, a barbar­ ian princess, who sacrificed everything to help her lover, Jason, steal the Golden Fleece from her father. At the start of the play, al­ though Medea has been his wife for many years, Jason has arranged to marry Creusa, daughter of Crcon, King of Corinth. Fearing M edea’s revenge, Creon banishes her.

Medea does take her revenge, which pro­ vides the action of the play.

The production has been re-written and is staged by Professor Susan Vick to include a contemporary interpretation of the classic Greek chorus. Designed by Dean O’Donnell, MEDEA/media brings in the cutting edge

technology which Vick and O’Donnell have developed with students studying theatre technology. Elements of the production will feature virtual reality in the theatre employ­ ing two computer projectors, as well as other high-tech components including projections, videography, advanced audio, video, and scenographic techniques. The production leaves intact the classic story of Jason and Medea while exploring the choral elements within the play through modem technology.

Twenty-five student performers and nearly a hundred student designers, technologists, staff and crew members are participating in the production.

MEDEA/media performs November 20-22, 1997,8:00 p.m. in Alden Hall.

For further information or for reservations, telephone 831 -5946.

Visit us on the web at www.wpi ,edu/~theatre.

Spivack stated that she didn’t throw the match, “Bishop won on her poetry.’

Another poem with a humorous back­ ground was “The Frost Farm in Derry, New Hampshire.” Spivack wrote this poem shortly after she spent some time at Robert Frost’s farm. She told us of the horrible time she had up there and why this was so. The poem itself, though, has nothing to do with the time she spent at the farm. It was more or less a poem honoring the character of Rob­ ert Frost. The poem mentions how Frost and his wife were “lousy farmers” and how bad the land itself was. It also mentions how he lived through the loss of his children and wife, and he was finally able to leave the farm once his grandfather died and his will released Frost from it. Yet, through it all, Frost contin­ ued to write and survive. This was one of my favorite poems of the night because, even

with all of this turmoil, we seen an ordinary man struggle to deal with situations out of control and yet he somehow still winds up the victor.

I thoroughly enjoyed this reading by Kathleen Spivack. It was the First time I have ever attended a poetry reading and I now realize it will not be the last. It is simply something that everyone must do at least once in their lifetime. Spivack certainly knew how to keep it lively, throwing in humor with most o f her po­ ems to keep the group interested and loose. The reading itself took about an hour and I certainly think it was worth it.

I seriously recommend that people take this week as an opportunity to enrich their minds as well as their souls, and it will cost nothing more than an hour or two o f their time.

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Library Open House Nov. 12th Happy 30th birthday!

The Foothills Theatre: Culture at the Mall?

by Kim Farrell Class of ’98 What’s all this moaning I hear about noth­ ing to do in Worcester? If you’re willing to leave the shelter of your computer lab or dorm room, let me tell you about the Foothills The­ atre Company. In its 24th season in Worces­ ter, the Foothills Theatre Company is putting on a barrage of wonderful productions throughout the year. Comedies, musicals, mysteries and fun are on hand at the Foot­ hills Theatre, located adjacent to the Worces­ ter Common Fashion Outlets, which is down­ town about a mile or so from WPI. The wonderful lineup of productions this season started with the bold and once-scandalous “Mrs. Warren’s Profession”. It was written over 100 years ago by George Ber­ nard Shaw, and was actually banned from

the stage by British cen­ sors. With no-nonsense female characters that would prefer “a cigar, whiskey, and a good

by Kathy Schaffert novel with a detective Gordon Library story in it” to love and Come one and all to the Gordon Library romance, this play deals Open House, November 12th from Noon with family relationships to 3:00pm. We are celebrating the Library’s and the world’s oldest 30th birthday complete with cake, card, and profession. some Happy Birthday music courtesy of The rest of the season PH O T O BY D A N V A ILLA N C O U R T Simple Harmonic Motion! Enter our Trivia holds a lot in store for the contest on our Web page. Students can theatre-goer. From Oc­ John Davin and Matthew Amory in Mrs. Warren’s Profession, by come and get a terrific give-a-way (it’s our tober 30th until Novem­ George Bernard Shaw, at Worcester Foothills Theatre, birthday but we’re giving a gift to you!) ber 23rd the com pany An added attraction will be our Photog­ will present “A Tuna Christmas”, a hilari­ Neil Simon’s best, “The O dd Couple” will raphy Exhibit. WPI staff, faculty, students ous comedy about small-town Texas. No­ be presented from January 8th until Febru­ and “friends” are invited to participate. vember 29th until January 4th will be the ary 1st. Don’t forget, you can get student Three submissions per person, framed and musical “Lucky S tiff’, a mystery with flair. rush tickets on the day o f the show, for suitable for hanging may be brought to the only $8.50, if you go 15 minutes before show Library Archives room 306, on November time. The shows are Wednesdays, 8pm, 6th and 7th between the hours of 8am and Thursday, 2 and 8pm, Fridays, 8pm, Satur­ 2pm. See either Lora Brueck or Dorothy Electrical Engineering. While at WPI, days 5 and 9pm, and Sundays, 2 and 7pm.

McCarthy. Voting for the favorite photo in M att com pleted his Humanities Suffi­ Call before you go, to make sure. The num­ the exhibit will take place during the Open ciency in choral/orchestral conducting. ber there is 754-4018.

House and a prize awaits the winner!

He was also quite active in the Glee Club So head over to the Foothills Theatre Please join us in celebrating 30 years of during his collegiate career having held and check out what’s going on. You’ll be service and commitment to WPI! several offices within the organization, glad you did! including President (1994-95). In addi­ tion, he was the first student director of An Unbelievably Powerful F ilm !” , Simple Harmonic Motion. After gradua­ % AM ER IC AN URBAN RAD IO NETWORKS. R on B re w m g lo n tion, he went on to be the Assistant Di­ § HARRISON FORD rector of the Glee Club for the 1995-96 academic year. In the Fall of 96, Matt took the position o f Director of the Bos­ ton University Choral Society. M ore re­ cently, he has been accepted into the New l/T Z I COLUMBIA • England Conservatory Camerata, a cho­ U t e [R L~ P IC T U R E S -!

S unday • $2.00 6:30 AND 9:30pm ral group under the direction of Lorna P e r r e a u lt L e c tu re H a ll S p o n s o r e d by S o cC o m m Cooke de Varon. Professionally, he has been a Field Applications Engineer in Teradyne’s Advanced Mixed-Signal Test Assistance Group in Waltham, MA since 1995.

This rich background in m usic,'com ­ bined with the recent success of the cho­ Wed like to put a stop to the rumor right now. All corporations are not the same. There is one place ral groups of WPI. will deliver a wonder­ where you can be a true team player, and still set ful concert filled with exceptional musiyourself apart from the crowd...Allegro. We cality, high energy and professionalism. design, manufacture and market advanced mixed-signal analog and digital integrated circuits Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church (at and semiconductor devices for a worldwide the corner of Salisbury and Lancaster market, and our constant growth has kept us on our toes. How do we sum up our success? Two little streets) for the Fall Choral Concert. The words...technology and teamwork. Add to that an concert starts al 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, No­ environment conducive to brilliance and a bold plan vember 9th. Show your support for mu­ for the future and you've got a combination that simply kicks...well...you know. Don't just make a sic at W PI and attend an aftern o o n move, make a statement. Make it Allegro. graced by the fine arts.

Singing groups flourish at WPI

by Jeffrey Alderson Glee Club Public Relations Over fifty men and forty-two women!!!

Plus a few extras thrown in to heighten the experience. Who would have thought that I’d see the day when almost 100 people would be singing at WPI?!?! The WPI Glee Club, Alden Voices and Chamber Choir are on their way to a very exciting year - sing­ ing together a n d separately - for everyone’s benefit.

The Glee Club has performed five con­ certs in seven weeks, with half the singers being new members. Alden Voices is the largest women’s chorale the college has ever seen. Interstate 8 and Simple Harmonic M otion are proving them selves to be among the best o f the Massachusetts Col­ lege Acapella groups. At the first Home­ coming Concert, the groups met the criti­ cal eyes and ears o f the alumni who were “satisfied” that the tradition of sound and esprit de corps’ were being maintained and advanced at this early point in the year.

At 4:00 p.m. on November 9th, the Glee Club and Alden Voices will lake part in an­ other afternoon of exceptional music. This time, however, they will be joined by the Boston University Chorale under the di­ rection of Matteo Ettore, WPI Class of ’95.

Matt, as many undergraduates from the Glee Club know him, graduated with distinction from WPI with a degree in

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Helping students prepare to start their own business entrepreneurship class taught by visiting professor Robert Harvey, was designed to help prepare WPI students do the later. The class taught students how to develop a business plan from start to finish. The course concluded with each business group giving an oral presentation of their plan to hypothetical investors. A compe­

by Heather Mazzaccaro Sports Editor Many WPI students will graduate and head to industry. Others will go off to gradu­ ate school. However, some students may decide to start their own business as an alternative. “My Green Turned Gold”, an

tition was held for the group with the best overall business plan. Finalists were cho­ sen from their written business plan and their oral presentations to the class.

The first finalist group consisted of Kate B urgess, K ara G ibbs, and Becky Kupcinskas. Their proposed business was “Gibb’s Extreme Sports and Travel” . While

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they struggled with some technical diffi­ culties with their slides during their pre­ sentation to the panel o f judges, they main­ tained their pose and professional bearing.

A highlight o f their business was their MidLife Crisis Package which offered white water rafting, a visit to a spa, and bungee cord jumping. They projected a 3 year gross of 2 million dollars with a profit o f just over 1 million dollars.

The second group that presented con­ sisted of Christine Viscotti, Terry Faye, and Alfred Andrade. Their business was called “Brew Pub Incorporated” which planned to serve micro brewed beer at competitive prices in an entertaining setting. Their pre­ sentation was highlighted with the use o f moving computer slides. They projected net profits o f $ 130,000 a year with most of the profits coming from the sales o f their micro brewed beer and fruit drinks.

“Befriend Technology,” spearheaded by the trium virate of Sarah W alkow iak, Kathrine Shore and Jennifer Cooper, was the third group to present. Their proposed business was formed to help people un­ derstand technology through the use of friendly interactions with the public. They would do so through meeting with busi­ nesses, one-on-one consultations and soft­ ware training classes.

The final business was proposed by Jamie Murdock, Akiko Arita, Jeff Kibler, and Jan-Eric Ahlfors. They restructured and re b u ilt an old bu sin ess ca lle d “Greenway”. Its purpose was to manufac­ ture cleaning products that were environ­ mentally friendly. Their presentation in­ cluded computer generated slides which contained sound effects. Their 4 year pro­ jection showed a net income of 8 million dollars.

The winner of the competition was “Be­ friend Technology”. Their unique triumvi­ rate system of running the business and their careful planning on how to make money while providing a useful service to society made their business plan stand above the rest. In a way, it mirrored the purpose o f W PI’s IQP in that it built a bridge between technology and society.

The winners received a $75 gift certificate to the Sole Proprietor. WPI will be keeping the plans o f the four finalists for the entrepreneur’s collaborative.

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WPI student attends Tau Beta Pi National Convention

by John Markow Class o f ‘98

Recently, WPI’s Tau Beta Pi chapter presi­ dent, John Markow, attended the Tau Beta Pi National Convention held October 2-4 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The National Convention is the governing body o f Tau Beta Pi (TBP), the largest engineering honor society in the nation, consisting of

217 chapters. As a delegate from the Massa­ chusetts Alpha chapter at WPI, John served on the Petitions Committee, which was re­ sponsible for evaluating the application sub­ mitted by Morgan State University to form a new TBP chapter. Other committees made recom m endations to the convention to amend Tau Beta Pi’s constitution and by­ laws, granted chapter awards, and discussed the possibility of allowing international chap­

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ters to join the society. In addition to the several lengthy business meetings, delegates attended meetings which focused on improv­ ing their local chapters.

The WPI Tau Beta Pi chapter also was awarded a Secretary’s Commendation for the perfection of its reports in 1996-7. In­ formation about Tau Beta Pi and WPI’s ch ap ter can be found at h ttp :// www.wpi.edu/~taubeta.

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Ca r e e r D e v e l o p m e n t

So how did you get a job?: Dressing for success Courtesy of The Career Development Center You’ve sent in your resume and now they’ve selected you for an in­ terview. Great! but what are you going to wear? As you glance over your wardrobe, you select a shirt from here, a jacket from there, and some pants or skirt from the bottom o f who knows where. While you check yourself out in the mirror do you ever think: “Am I dressing for success?”

The interview is only 30 minutes.

In these 30 minutes you must not only explain why you are THE can­ didate to hire, you must also look as impressive as you sound. During this time, the interviewer is noting everything about you.

They are aware of your qualifica­ tions, because your resume notes your achievements, grades, projects, activities, etc.. And now they want to see how you would “fit” into their company, and satisfy their needs and goals. The interviewer is attentively listening to the descriptions of your projects and activities, your thoughts on the company, and your interests. But they are also looking at you! And it’s pretty hard to sound impressive if you don’t look impres-

sive.

As much as we may hate to admit it, appearance plays an important part in our perception of people and their capabilities. The person that is well groomed and dressed appropri­ ately, is much more likely to take home an offer simply because they appear to be more “together”. The care you lake with your dress, is also a signal to the interviewer about the amount of time you spent preparing for the interview. If you look like you don’t care, the interviewer may as­ sume that you don’t.

The business world is rapidly changing, and dress standards have changed also. Companies now have business casual days, and more re­ laxed dress codes than ten years ago, but do not assume that this attire is appropriate for the interview.

So what is appropriate attire for the interview? Although the options for men and women vary, the prin­ ciples remain the same: • A navy blue, black or other dark colored suit (please, don’t mix and match) • A white, off-white or creme shirt • Dark colored shoes, usually navy blue or black.

• Wear jewelry sparingly, no more that two rings per hand, one pair

of earrings, one watch or brace­ let, or necklace • Dark colored socks or neutral colored pantyhose • Three quick notes to women. If you choose to wear make-up make sure you select something appropriate for your skin type and complexion. Secondly, if you choose to wear skirts, if it doesn’t come to your knees it’s too short. Finally, if you arc selecting a colored suit be aware of the psychological importance of color (For example, red is as­ sociated with being aggressive.

While pink is associated with being passive).

• Quick note to men: button down shirts and ties are a necessity Unfortunately, you may feel like you have just been cloned from some yuppie 80’s movie like Wall Street, but there are still ways to personal­ ize the wardrobe. Your selection of shoes (heels, wing-tips, lace up) and suit type (pin stripe, double breasted, skirt, pants) helps. Also, your se­ lection of accessories, cufflinks, sus­ penders. ties, scarves, and pins, al­ low you to show some of your own style. The most important part is finding something that complements your size, build and complexion.

Also, if you are attending com­ pany presentations the usual dress is business casual, unless otherwise stated. So what is business casual?

• Men: Khaki slacks. Collared shirts (dark colors or white); Coats and ties are appropriate but not always necessary, d e­ pending on the weather and shirt; dark socks and loafers • Women: Skirts (length rule ap­ plies) or slacks, white, off-white or creme shirt (or something that matches the bottom), dark socks or neutral pantyhose, loafers or flats, heels may also be ap­ propriate depending on skirt or pants cut.

• Rule o f Thumb: NO Jeans, Sweats or T-Shirts!

While sweats and jeans may be appropriate for daily activities, please do not overlook the importance of dressing appropriately for interviews and corporate presentations. You are not only representing yourself, but are also a representative of the WPI student btxly.

Remember, it should not be your clothes that make you stick out from the crowd. Your personality, qualifi­ cations and drive will set you apart from the rest of the interviewees, and ultimately land you the job.

I n t e r n a t io n a l H o u s e

Freedom at fifty best represents a nation that has struggled to estab­ lish itself over the past century. A nation so diverse and populate, it is almost unimaginable that its influ­ ence would not be spread through­ out the world. From the rolling hills of Kashmir to the dry, fiat plains of the Western Ghats, India possesses a colorful uniqueness that can be seen in her people, her languages, her cuisine, and her culture.

In commemoration of the SO*1year of India’s Independence, the stu­ dents of WPI will be celebrating IN­ DIA WEEK. The week will consist of several events designed as fun and informative ways to learn about a land which many of our students so proudly call Bharat Ma. On Sun­ day, the ISO (Indian Students Orga­ nization) will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, followed by the presentation of the film Gandhi on Tuesday, Mehndi (an ancient form o f body art using henna) in the Wedge on Wednesday, a coffee hour featuring Professor Bland Addison on Thursday as well as an art dis­ play, and a lively Cricket match on Friday to end the week in good sportmanship and fun.

Diwali is the festiveal of lights, and the Hindu New Year. It celebrates

the end of the Hindu epic, The Ramayan, where Ram and Sita, the King and Queen of Ayodhya, re­ turned to their city after their 7 year exile. The exile was mandated in a rage of jealousy by one of the four wives of Dashrat, Ram’s father and King of Ayodhya. Kei Kai, the mother of Ram’s younger brother Bharat, wanted her son to be king, so evil led her to send Ram, the eldest son and heir to the throne of Ayodhya, away into the forest. Upon his return, the townspeople were ecstatic and celebrated with songs, dancing, prayers to the gods, as well as the lighting of diyas, which are oil lamps with a clay base. These diyas were spread around the city, illumi­ nating it to light the way for Ram’s return as well as to beautify it. Thus Diwali became the festival of lights.

The ISO kicked off events with a full dinner catered by the India Cafe, as well as a wonderful array of performances from Indian songs and dances to a fashion show and skit to celebrate Diwali. Diya '97 took place at Alden Hall on Sun­ day, November 2,1997.

Tuesday’s film, Gandhi, directed

by Richard Attenborough, is excel­ lent, with an award winning per­ formance by Ben Kingsley. It re­ ceived eleven oscars in 1982 and it spotlights the struggle for inde­ pendence in the 1940’s leading up

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Celebrating India: A tribute to fifty years of freedom

by Sonali A. Maheshwary Class o f '99

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to the final victory on August 14, 1947. The man responsible for India’s victory is Mohandas K. Gandhi, also known as Mahatma (the great one) Gandhi. Reghuram describes India as “ ...a nation basking all the while in the non vio­ lent glory of a saintly old man at the spinning w heel...” This saintly old man is Mahatma Gandhi, who introduced the idea of non violence or passive resistance, and whose innovative ideas such as spinning their own cotton and making salt preserved the patriotism o f the In­ dians and led them to indepen­ dence from the British.

On Wednesday students will be displaying as well as performing the ancient body art called mehndi.

Mehndi is made out of ground up henna and mustard oil and formed into a paste. There are many designs drawn mainly on the hands and feet, an intricate and difficult task. These designs, once the paste has dried and has been removed, last for sev­ eral weeks.

Thursday, the ISO in conjunction with the ISC (International Student Council) will be presenting the monthly coffee hour, featuring a talk

by Professor Bland Addison. Pro­ fessor Addison will speak of his ex­ periences traveling throughout In­ dia. Indian coffee and pastries will be served along with the opportu-

nity to browse through the Indian Art Exhibition in the International House.

Finally to conclude this tribute to India in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of its Independence, a Cricket match will be held on Fri­ day on Alumni Field. Cricket is a sport well known in India, England, South Africa Pakistan, etc. It is simi­ lar to baseball and enjoyable to watch and play. All are welcome to either watch or join in the games.

This is a chance for the students of WPI to embrace a culture which has so much to offer. To know and to love India is to understand her struggles, and the significance of the customs and practices of her people.

The Indian Students Organization welcomes all and hopes to see you at all of the events this week.

Recap of Events T uesday — Film S creening: Gandhi, starring Ben Kingsley Perrault Hall 8:00pm. Admis­ sion only $1 Wednesday - Mehndi: a tatoolike form of Indian body art. In the Wedge Thursday - ISC Coffee Hour “The Indian Experience” by Prof. Bland Addison. International House 6:30pm: Indian Art Exhibit Friday - Cricket Match, Alumni Field, 3:00 pm

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EDITORIAL

Communication problems abound on campus Last week, I noticed a slightly disturbing scene. A pro­ fessor was standing by the fountain handing out flyers with an announcement regarding a waitlisted course be­ cause “nobody reads events anymore”. This situation has led me to wonder about the lack of communication on this campus. Although the events postings may have been annoying or inappropriate at times, at least people read them. I really don’t see why we got rid of them in the first place. Sure, there are other means of communication on this campus, but they aren’t as effective. Take this news­

paper for example, do any students actually read it? The faculty and administration get Newspeak delivered to them personally or through their departments, but you practically have to shove a copy under a student’s nose to get them to read it. The WPI television station is reasonably effective, but postings may only be made a day in advance, so last minute or urgent announcements may not be made. Flyers and side­ walk chalk, the more traditional forms of campus communica­ tion, are effective at first, but people eventually learn to ignore them. The concept of the Bboard is useful, but most people I

know don’t read it very often, if at all, and the only news group that a significant number of people read is wpi.flame.

I don’t see why we can’t just bring the events postings back. With a few improvements, it would retain its effective­ ness with minimal problems. To avoid inappropriate posts the messages could be moderated by a system administrator or someone with a similar position. The number of messages could be limited to eliminate overflow. Messages could even be posted telling people how to turn the system off if they didn’t want to read events.

Dropping the ball at Boston University Staff Editorial Brown Daily Herald (Brown U.) (U-WIRE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Still in their pads after a 28-7 Homecoming Day loss, the Boston University (BU) foot­ ball team received a piece of news from their coach that was even more disappointing than the game’s outcome — the BU football program would be scrapped at the end of the season.

While surprising in light of promises made by the BU ad­ ministration that the football team would continue to be sup­ ported, the decision can hardly be completely unexpected in an era when Title IX requirements and funding difficulties are double-teaming football programs throughout the nation.

According to figures in the Boston Globe, BU was losing close to $3 million annually on its football team. Dropping the program is part of a financial restructuring which will result in an increase in spending on women’s teams of about $500,000

per year and the addition of 23 scholarships for women in the next academic year, the Globe reported yesterday.

Football is a convenient target for cost-cutting because teams have many more players than those of other sports and requires significant equipment, insurance and travel expendi­ tures. The large number of players on an average football team’s roster also skews the gender proportions of athletes in favor of men, since no women’s sport has a comparable roster size. Brown has had to grapple with this problem throughout its Title IX court odyssey and which other schools — if they have been lucky enough to have avoided the issue thus far — will soon have to address.

In the end, BU made a decision for the health of the school.

While it represents an unfortunate disavowal of a game which has traditionally been at the heart of the collegiate experience, no one could argue that the women of BU don’t have a right to teams and funding of their own. If the only way the school

can finance such additional women’s opportunities is to cut the football team, such a move may be a regretable necessity, but better than excising academic programs. It is truly lamen­ table however, that the current BU football players are only now being told that the program will be discontinued, espe­ cially after BU officials had offered public votes of confidence in the team. Now many of the athletes are publicly grumbling that the rug has been pulled out from under them and are eyeing transferring to other schools. While BU is not a foot­ ball factory, the game is a valuable part of the collegiate expe­ rience for its athletes. To have that opportunity rescinded without warning in the middle of their time in college is akin to eliminating the history department for history concentrators.

Only BU truly knows whether cutting the football team was necessary, but, out of respect for the educational and athletic goals of its students, it should maintain the team at least until all the current players have graduated.

L e t t e r s t o th e E d i t o r

Monkey held captive by thugs. Ransom wanted: Freeze pops To Jon Barlow and fellow mon­ key sympathizers, We have your monkey. Due to your blatant disregard of our ransom demands, Casey is now undergoing supervised captivity. We know you alerted the media. This now only

makes the recovery of your monkey more difficult. We have taken the liberty of disguising the monkey to prevent any intervention by outside involvement. Casey is incognito.

(We would like to assure all monkey owners that this was a random act,

an isolated incident, in fact. YOUR monkeys are safe...maybe.) As a result of your decisions to inform the public and ignoring our request, Barlow, we have decided to increase the demands. We are now asking for 35 lA unmarked Freeze Pops in a

paper bag delivered to the fountain by midnight Thursday evening.

Bring no one and the monkey lives.

Don’t try any monkey buisiness’. If this letter is disregarded, further ac­ tion will be taken. In response to the uncertainty in your article, the letter

was signed “The Bad GUYS.” Duh, like any other standard ransom note.

muffled threats or unintelligible screams.

Sub-Zero moves like molasses.

Unlike Mortal Kombat, it cannot al­ ways be assumed he will be facing the opponent, so backstabbing will occur often as players try to turn around to meet the foe. His jumps are difficult to place and time, often causing fatal errors.

Sub-Zero cams experience from fighting the various opponents, which translates into newer and better moves to add to his reper­ toire. The commands for these moves are often left unexplained, though. Since experience is cumu­ lative, players that die often and fight the same enemies repeatedly will earn much experience, but not enough lives to use it well; those gamers who know what they are doing will get far but with little fire­ power with which to continue.

It will take awhile to overcome the vast number of obstacles in this game, and it’s not just because they present a fair challenge. Poor control leaves gamers falling off

cliffs often, especially since much of the game takes place on precari­ ous perches. Timing must be prac­ ticed and perfected to be able to jump from pendulum to pendulum.

Obscure graphics hide lethal sur­ prises, while boss enemies use cheap last-stand techniques to win even after they have been defeated. For­ tunately, the difficulty setting is ad­ justable, as is the number of lives and co n tin u e c re d its. G am e progress can be saved to memory card, but there is no apparent method for changing the button configuration on saved games.

One o f the few good things about Mortal Kombat M ytholo­ gies is the brief commercial-type demo of the Mortal Kombat 4 ar­ cade game. The rest is a labori­ ous experim ent in fittin g one genre into another; the product is a failure. Although some faith­ ful fans may enjoy this unique continuation of a popular, but dying, series, most players will find this mythology best left for­ gotten.

The Monkeynappers (The Bad Guys) 'We apologize fo r the bad pun!

A r t s & E n t e r t a in m e n t

Adventure of Sub-Zero leaves gamers cold

by Ken Gagne Class o f ‘01 Title: Mortal Kombat Mythologies Platform : Sony Playstation & Nintendo 64 Publisher: Midway Rating: 4.8 A pitiful attempt by Midway to expand their fighting series franchise has resulted in Mortal Kombat My­

thologies, for Sony Playstation and Nintendo 64. Starring Sub-Zero, the assassin with the elemental power of ice, this game precedes the first Mortal Kombat and ex­ plains some of the background, while introducing new characters from Mortal Kombat 4. Gameplay is similar to extremely old games such as Karateka or Kung-Fu. Sub-Zero scrolls side-wise, fight­ ing off monks, ninja, and various demi-gods in a quest to find an ancient magical amulet. Sub-Zero

performs much like he does in his fig h tin g o rig in , w ith sim ila r moves and control. Why this old genre has been revived is a mys­ tery, as it is basically the original Mortal Kombat with fewer, easier foes, and more jumping.

The graphics are best d e­ scribed as dark. Much o f the game occurs at night or in build­ ings, with only the occasional flash of lightning. It can be ardu­ ous to spot moving sprites or hidden items. This shadowy na­ ture also works well to conceal traps, which are not revealed un­ til their work has been done.

Sub-Zero lacks sufficient anim a­ tion frames to appear a realistic character. The full-motion video which explains plot components looks good, but hokey acting lowers it to barely tolerable.

The music is negligible. Some meager drums and flutes fit the Japanese setting, but are rarely audible and certainly don’t com­ prise any songs. A few opponents attempt to taunt the player with

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Announcem ents

LEAP welcomes fifty new members

How to Research Journal Collections and Retrieve Articles

Inductees construct paper bridge

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 1997,10:30 AM -11:45 AM Place: Gordon Library Training Room (114)— Down one flight from the main floor inside the PC Room (116) Level: Intermediate — Familiarity with W WW basics and Netscape assumed.

Info: Carmen Brown (cbrown@ wpi), Don Richardson (drichard@wpi.edu), or Joanne Williams (williams@wpi.edu) in the Reference Department.

Please note: Seminar is limited to 8 WPI faculty, staff, and students.

by Michael Gorse Class o f ‘01

Amendment to an article In my review of the Homecoming Alumni concert on Saturday, October 4, I made some mistakes that have been brought to my attention. The members of the Glee Club sing in four ranges—Tenor I and II, baritone and bass. There were two solo­

On Monday the 6th of October, the stu­ dent organization LEAP (Leadership Expe­ rience and Practice) welcomed in fifty new members. Tom Balistrieri gave the first year LEAP students a brief introduction about LEAP. After Tom’s introduction, the first year LEAP students were broken into smaller groups and had group interviews.

Second year LEAP students, Jeff Ouel­ le tte , C h risto p h e r S tank, Jen n ifer Shemowat, Natalia Carvajal, and Mervyn Fat conducted the interviewing. The night ended up with the first year students con­ structing a bridge out of paper that would support the weight of a brick. There were many creative ideas and the groups worked well together. The first year students have many years ahead of them and we wish them the best of luck.

Want to volunteer?

Advance registration on the sign up list at the Reference Desk is required. Sorry, no email or phone sign ups for this session.

by Stacey Anne Leisenfelder Newspeak Staff

by Christopher B. Stank Circulation Manager Newspeak

ists, and I only mentioned one. The other, Brian Steiner, was a great singer in his own right and I apologize for skipping over him in my review. Interstate 8 is a Nofella acapella group, and they did an excellent job if I may repeat myself. I apologize for any detrimental mistakes, and I advise that you go and see the next concert in order to make up your own mind.

WPI will be hosting three Leggo compe­ titions for middle school students. For each competition, 15 volunteers are needed to help the students work together and judge the final projects. The first, for all Worces­ ter school students, will be on November 12 from 2:30 to 5:15. The second, for Worcester East students, will be on No­ vember 19 from 1:45 to 4:30. The third, for Sullivan Middle School students, will be

held on December 10 from 2:15 to 5:30 p.m.

Volunteers are also needed to ring the bells for the Salvation Army at shopping centers around Worcester on a Friday or Saturday. Money raised will help to feed the homeless, provide toys for needy chil­ dren at Christmas, and counsel those in need. You may volunteer as an individual or a group.

If you are interested in volunteering, con­ tact the Community Service Staff in the Stu­ dent Activities Office. The extention at the Student Activities Office is 5291.

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big CUStOmCrS. W hile we can't possibly name them all, w e help today's leading electronics com panies deliver their products to a fastevolving market W hether it’s automotive electronics, cellular phones.

PCs, o r com puter networks. Teradyne is the pow er behind the p ro d u cts We're a worldwide presence w orking in partnership with all the big names. b i g p o s s i b i l i t i e s . To an engineering o r business grad, Teradyne represents the opportunity to gain real involvement on real projects from day o ne As soon as you jo in us, you will benefit from an informal culture where creativity and team w ork prevail. W hether your specialty is Software, Hardware, Mechanical, o r Application H ngineenngor Business, Teradyne perfectly suits yo u r background. We have exciting opportunities in all o u r locations from California to Boston, and even intemaiionally.

n o t-s o -b ig n am e To find out more about Teradyne, see us on campus or send your resume to: Teradyne, Inc., Attn: University Relations, 321 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. O r e-mail: joan oday@teradyne.com An equal opportunity employer.

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The WPI Writing Center: An end to pain and suffering

by John Brosnan Class o f ‘00 Does the first paper you got back ap­ pear to be bleeding? Maybe the assign­ ment due next week leaves you further from a beginning every time you read through it? Are you still wondering if you organized that huge paper so that others will under­ stand? If any of the questions plague you,

the friendly, goal-oriented environment of the Writing Center may just be the place to address those concerns and any others you may have. Whether you just received your first assignment, and are wary of how to begin, whether you need someone to read over an IQP paper, or suggestions for a resume, a helping hand can be found at the Writing Center.

The Writing Center is staffed daily with

trained peer tutors, who will be more than happy to help you get past writer’s block, polish off the paper due in a few days, or make sure the assignment you finished at 3 in the morning still uses complete sen­ tences at the end. And they do not yell or scream or tear your paper to pieces. They work with you, and can help with anything from grammar to organization, format to thought development. Since the tutors are

Have you seen Sue Harvey?

by Eric Perkins Writing Center tutor Between tutoring in the Writing Center and helping out with the Introduction to Religion and Philosophy classes, volun­ teer Sue Harvey made the most of her time at WPI. Harvey came to WPI with her alumna husband Bob, and Entrepreneurin-Residence who taught “My Goal Turned Green” during A term.

Harvey has plenty o f teaching experience behind her. She taught freshmen English at Stanford for nineteen years and actually lived in a freshman dorm for ten of those years. She describes living with freshmen as “the best experience Bob and [she] ever had.” When asked to contrast WPI and Stanford, Harvey explained that of course WPI is smaller, and the school focuses much more on the undergraduates than Stanford does.

Stanford’s writing curriculum and facili­ ties are also somewhat different from WPI’s.

Stanford has a specific writing requirement instead of a sufficiency that focuses on a particular Humanities subject. Stanford also has an equivalent to the Writing Cen­ ter called the Center for Teaching and Learning. Harvey notes that since WPI does not have a traditional writing require­ ment, the presence of the Writing Center becomes doubly important.

Harvey notes that the Writing Center is especially important for freshmen. She says there is a large difference between high school writing - which is often very formu­ laic - and college writing. Since high school class sizes are getting increasingly large, many high school teachers are giving fewer writing assignments, so incoming freshmen are less prepared for college writing than ever before. She also notes that while most WPI students seem well aware that they need

good written communication skills, there is a small minority of students who feel that writ­ ing isn’t necessarily important when attend­ ing an engineering school When asked how she feels about WPI’s Writing Center, she simply replied, “It’s great!” She does feel it could be expanded, however. The facilities are rather small (a single room in Salisbury Labs) and there are only two (IBM 386) computers. Harvey notes that if there were more computers, tutors could help before and during the writing pro­ cess as well as after a paper is done.

On behalf of the Writing Center, I’d like to say that we’ve appreciated Sue Harvey’s expertise and energy throughout A term.

We can always use the help tutoring, and we have enjoyed getting a fresh perspec­ tive on what a Writing Center should do and be. We wish you the best of luck, Sue, and hope you can come back and visit some time.

students at WPI, they understand the de­ mands of being a student, which is impor­ tant when you are trying to figure out how to complete an assignment efficiently and well. While the tutors are ready to help, do not expect them to do work for you; the tutors bring a dynamic style to the Writing Center. That is, do not expect to sit by while they write on your paper; the assignment is yours, and you are going to be highly involved in the process. From the first ar­ ticle to the last period, the tutors will keep you caught up in writing the paper.

After a session at the Writing Center, you will leave with a clearer idea of where to begin, or where to go with your paper, and hopefully a sense that you were as much a participant as the tutor. While the tutors at the Writing Center do not guarantee any particular grade, they do guarantee an at­ mosphere where you will feel comfortable discussing your writing and your ideas.

So even if you ca not seem to escape writing, you might be surprised by how easy it can be to seek help. Just stop by the Writing Center in Salisbury Labs, Room 134. Sign up for an appointment or just saunter on in; walk-ins are welcome too.

The Writing Center’s hours are 9-12,12:303:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 12:30-3:30 on Wednesday. Also take a look at the Writing Center’s web page at http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/ HUA/WC/ or email the Writing Center at wrc@wpi for more information.

Com puting

We’ve made some changes ...

by Debbie Dexter CCC Computer Trainer CCC has made some changes while stu­ dents were away on break. For a full de­ scription of the changes, please view the CCC InfoPages on the web at http:// w w w .w p i.e d u /~ tr a in in g /N e w s / newsletter.html Labs: The guest account was eliminated on October 19th. By doing so we can now provide a more secure Novell Network. We have the labs configured so that you must provide a valid user name and password in order to gain full access to the pc.

This change will ONLY affect CCC Public Computer Lab PC’s. Faculty, Staff, and Student pc’s will NOT be affected by this change. CCC is implementing this change as part o f our plans to even­ tually bring IP to our Novell Network. We are attempting to secure some of the pub­ lic areas where problems have occurred in the past. H opefully, these policy changes will allow the public pc to be in a more stable state serving the commu­ nities educational needs longer before a re-download is necessary.

Updates: Additions/Removals o f Novell Network Software

C hanges have been m ade to the Winlnstall script for new software avail­ able on Novell. Also, provisions have been made to remove old/obsolete software from the servers. WPI users have the next few weeks to manually update their systems before software is removed. Please see the message from Chris Mangiarelli on CCC InfoPages.

Microsoft Network PC Names Due to recent problems with “namestealing” on the Microsoft Network, CCC strongly suggests setting your Microsoft Name to be roughly equivalent to your Unix Hostname. While this will not solve all problems, it may solve some. CCC is cur­ rently discussing formal procedures for the control of the Microsoft Network. In the meantime, “stealing” the name of a server or public access pc will be considered an infracture against the AUP and violators will be handled according to our formal procedures.

CCC UNIX Systems Security In order to increase security, the CCC UNIX machines have adopted ssh (Secure Shell) as the preferred connection method, ssh provides secure encrypted communi­ cations between two untrusted hosts over an insecure network as well as other ben­ efits.

Please read CCC Infopages and the ssh

man page for more information about its abilities.

WPI Account Cracking Apparently, the WPI UNIX password file has been circulated on the Internet and crackers are using password cracking pro­

grams to figure out users’ poorly chosen passwords. The crackers then break into the users’ account and delete all o f the users’ files.

We recommend you change your pass­ word and use something secure (preferably completely random).

Library information sessions Topic: Researching Projects and Sufficiencies: Hands-on Sessions Using Library Research Tools When: November 10-11,13,1997 11 A.M. -12 Noon November 12,1997 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Where: Sessions are held in the ‘Training Room” (GL114) located inside the PC Room on the first floor of Gordon Library.

How: Please sign up in advance at the Reference Desk. Space is limited.

These sessions concentrate on research tools available on the ‘library’ program on WPI UNIX Systems: Gordon Library Catalog and C/W MARS System; UnCover Periodical Article Database; and FirstSearch Database System. Printed sources are discussed as well. Students receive a detailed handout summarizing electronic re­ sources covered in the session and important printed sources, such as major index­ ing and abstracting tools.

Students currently engaged in project or sufficiency work, or those who will be soon, should attend. Questions? Please come to the Reference Desk on the main floor of the library, or send email to library-questions@wpi.

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Student Government Association elections: Electorial candidates /. President Jennifer Reese Hello, my name is Jennifer Reese and I ain announcing my candidacy for SGA President.

I am a Junior Chemical Engineering major, originally from Duanesburg, NY. This is my third session on SGA. During the first two senate sessions I was the Chair of the Com­ mittee on Elections and currently 1 hold the position of Secretary. Outside of SGA, I am the Treasurer of Phi Sigma Sigma, Vice Presi­ dent of the Pre-Law Society and a member of AIChE. Through my involvement in various organizations and sports I have seen and heard many of the concerns that face our campus.

Campus unity, something that is very quiet at WPI, is an important part of the college experience. Because it is quiet now does not mean it needs to be in the future. Campus unity is a visible vision. I would like to see all organizations, clubs, faculty, students, ad­ ministrators and trustees join together to break the barriers of communication, to spon­ sor campus-wide events, to create an oncampus social life and, most importantly, to unify the student body. Through actions 1 have already implemented within the senate,

SGA is slowly spreading this vision and mak­ ing progress toward improving the relation­ ships between SGA and clubs/organizations and others on campus.

I would like the opportunity to push this vision of campus unity further as President.

1 have the experience, leadership skills and enthusiasm needed to direct the senate in acting on issues that face the student body.

I ask for your support and vote in this elec­ tion

Casey Richardson As a candidate for Student Government President, I would like to take this opportu­ nity to tell you a little about myself and what I would accomplish as president.

I will start with the information about my­ self. My name is Casey Richardson. I was bom in New Jersey, but I have lived in Vir­ ginia for the past eight years. I am 19 years old, and I am here at WPI to study Physics and Electrical Engineering.

I love WPI, and so I jump on every oppor­ tunity to make it better. This means that I am an active member of the campus, particularly its leadership. I have been a senator in the Student Government and the chairman of the Public Relations committee since B term of

my freshman year. My fellow senators and I worked long hours to make last year’s Cam­ pus Center referendum a success. Currently, I am a member of the Planning Implementa­ tion Committee, the Right Design Commit­ tee, and the Campus Center Committee. I also serve as an alternate Justice on the Cam­ pus Hearing Board. Rounding out my day is my job as a MASH leader for Physics.

If the students choose me as their presi­ dent, I have many clear objectives for my term. Some of these objectives are projects that the current SGA have started, and that I would like to finish. I will further simplify the budget process and increase club represen­ tation in SGA. I will increase our efforts to strengthen attendance at WPI sporting events. I will intensify our drive to construct a campus center.

I also have new ideas and projects. In order to make the Student Government more effective, I will create new positions in the SGA and strengthen the senatorial require­ ments. I will fight for stricter, yet more con­ sistent, honor code. I will raise money from outside sources, so that SGA can allocate more money to clubs without having to con­ stantly raise the social fee.

When you vote, you should select me be­ cause of my involvement in the campus and

my vision for the future. A president should be a determined, proven leader with an in depth knowledge of campus concerns, both present troubles and future roadblocks. And, most important, a president must possess the courage to overcome those obstacles. My past record and present campus involvement show that I posses these qualities.

//. Vice President Stu Clemons

y My name is Stu Clemons and I am running for Vice President. I am currently an SGA senator, a brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and was an orientation leader. As Vice Presi­ dent I would work with the President and senators to help SGA take on an active role in campus life. This includes support o f the Campus Center and other necessities of WPI.

Brett E. Fricke Hello, my name is Brett E. Fricke, and I am running for Vice President of the Student Government Association. I am a Junior and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. I have been an active member of the senate See Elections page 15

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Elections: Student Government Association Electorial Candidates Continued from page 14 for quite some time now.

My main goals as Vice President are rela­ tively simple. I seek to increase communica­ tion between the SG A and other campus or­ ganizations in the hope that more interesting campus-wide events would occur and bring some life to this campus. I believe that this campus has a great deal of potential, and as Vice President, I will make strides toward re­ alizing that potential.

Tamara Samuels I, Tamara Samuels, am perusing the role of Secretary on the Executive Board of the Stu­ dent Government Association. I am currently a junior, majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in management. Many people have told me that I am straightforward, friendly, and sincere. The goals that I set for myself are ambitious, but never have I been

daunted to pursue them. My belief system has led me to not only talk the talk but walk the walk. I am not afraid of hard work; I would rather be challenged than have something handed to me. With this mindset, I hope to strive for a new frontier in SGA. I am qualified for the role of Secretary!

Throughout my years here at WPI, I have attained various leadership roles, where I have been exposed to the various facets of

SperosVenios Fellow WPI Undergraduates: My name is Speros Venios and I am a can­ didate for the position of Student Govern­ ment Association Vice President. I am a sophomore management major and a mem­ ber of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, in which I serve as its representative to the IFC Judiciary Board. Since September, I have held an appointed SGA Senatorial position and have learned a lot about its structure and purposes. Now, I feel that 1can accom­ plish great things for the undergraduates of WPI by being elected a member o f the SGA executive board.

Once elected, I have several goals and objectives that I’d like to meet for the benefit of SGA, the undergraduate body and WPI as a whole. These goals include: • Providing an adequate voice to the school administration about student concerns.

• Providing a link between the student groups and administration.

• Ensuring that students are aware of all issues that are of importance to their WPI careers.

• Continuing the effort initiated by the cur­ rent SGA to unify the campus by bring­ ing all of the student groups together.

• Promoting school spirit.

By carrying out and implementing these goals and ideas, I believe that the under­ graduates of WPI will benefit both educa­ tionally and socially to make WPI the best college experience possible.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 791 -9857. Please vote for me, number 4 on the ballot, on Friday, November 7.

III. Secretary Anne-Marie Chouinard I, Anne-Marie Chouinard, hereby an­ nounce my intent to run for secretary of the Student Government Associate. Stu­ dent government has become an impor­ tant part of my life at WPI. I was ap­ pointed to a senatorial position second semester of last year. I have served on the Appropriations Committee and SCLI. During B-lerm I will serve as interim sec­ retary as current secretary Reese com­ pletes her IQP in Washington D.C. I rep­ resent several organizations on campus.

These include the women’s crew team, and SAS. Also, I am the Public Rela­ tions Chair for the Phi Sigma Sigma So­ rority. The movement towards campus unity at WPI is one of the goals that I share with current SGA senators and ex­ ecutives. As secretary I will strive to meet this goal

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being a leader. Specifically, as secretary of the Black Student Union (BSU) in my sopho­ more year, I have had experience in produc­ ing well-organized minutes. My role as the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) President, has prepared me in being able to compose correspondences to corporations, faculty, and other supporters. Another im­ portant aspect I have developed through Continued to page 16

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Club C o rn er Alpine Ski Team The WPI Alpine Ski Team will begin dry ground practices to prepare for the upcom­ ing season beginning Monday, Novem­ ber 3rd at 4:30pm. All practices will meet outside Harrington Auditorium and be conducted outside as long as weather per­ mits so please dress accordingly. Dry ground workouts are a great way for all skiers to get in shape for the ski season and anyone is welcome to attend. Think Snow!!!

Christian Bible Fellowship Welcome back to B-term everyone. Hope­ fully you got a chance over break to go out and enjoy the beautiful colors on the trees that God has given to us.

This week you will have another chance to spend time with God at Tuesday Night Prayer (TNP), 9:30 down in Founders. We have also already resumed FNF for B-term, and will be meeting in the Lower Wedge at 7:00 as we have before. Get ready for a spirit-lifting B-term as we begin Bible stud­ ies.

“Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.’ And it was so.” (Genesis 1:11 NIV) It was God who created all of the trees and plants on this planet as well as all life.

Every day we live and work with the beauty of creation surrounding us, usually taking it for granted. So this week, before the last

colorful leaves of autumn drift down to the ground, take some time to stop everything, sit back and enjoy God’s creation. Whether it be the color on the trees, the wildlife in Elm Park or the company of a good friend, just relax and enjoy His creation as you begin your new term.

Glee Club As another hugely successful WPI-Wells joint concert came to a close (18th and 19th of October), the Glee Club looks forward to our first joint concert with the BU Cho­ rale Society, under the Directorship of Matteo Ettore ‘95. They will be joining us on November 9th to perform two of Flor Peters’ works at Trinity Lutheran Church (comer of Lancaster and Salisbury St.) at 4:00 PM. This is an open, no admission concert and we invite everyone to attend and experience these monumental works.

Halloween was swell... Gabe’s chicken was tasty... but what was Moose doing in the Bass section???

Lens and Lights Another week, another couple dances.

Just kidding. This week the first Pub Show of the year. You don’t want to miss it, gonna be wicked cool. Remember all the good stuff you learned at the training event? Consider this the midterm. Denny’s if strike doesn’t kill us. Tom is collecting suggestions for top 10 creative applications of gaff. Greg is still looking for a Cam-Lok to XLR adapter.

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Don’t miss it! ‘Til next time....

Mu Sigina Delta The last meeting of the term had a pretty good attendance. However, it’s not too late to get involved in the Pre-Health Soci­ ety. Our proposed fundraiser for the term is the sale of syringe pens and we are plan­ ning several speakers and trips. Hope to see you there!!

Fun Animal Fact for the Week: A polar bear, trying to blend in with the ice, will sometimes cover up its black nose with its white paws.

Muslim Student Association As-Salamu Alaikum. Welcome back undergraduates to another successful term, Insha’Allah. Your MSA has been perspiring early, attending last weekend’s MSA Northeast Regional Conference in Amherst. The conference brought to­ gether Muslim students from across the North East, and revolved around the theme “Muslims USA - Uniting for the sake of Allah.” The theme o f unity is of direct relevance to our MSA. As Mus­ lims we must “hold fast to the Rope of

A llah”, as instructed in the following Ayah: “...hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah, and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allah’s Favor on you, for you were enemies one to another, but He joined your hearts to­ gether, so that by His Grace, you became brethren...” Quran 3:103. Our President m et with P resid en t P arrish M onday evening at the President’s home. The meeting, organized by the Office o f In­ ternational Students and Scholars, pro­ vided a forum for open discussion, and we thank both the Office and President Parrish for the opportunity. Daily Dhuhr’ and ‘Asr prayers are organized at the Collegiate Religious Center at 12:00pm (noon) and 3:30pm respectively. The CarPool for Friday prayers departs the CRC at 12:15pm. For more information, or to jo in o u r m a ilin g list c o n ta c t msa@ wpi.edu.

Newman Club Welcome back everyone. It is good to see you around especially those who were away Term A including Ryan. We know his presence at our meetings will bring a state of more liveliness to our group.

Tonight our Executive Board is meeting at the Religious Center at 6:30 pm. They will be setting up our calendar for Term C and making sure we are all set for our Term B activities which began this past Sunday with our cookout at the Religious Center.

Also this month we are having a video and pasta night on Friday, Nov. 21st. During the month Father S. is planning on several supper nights with groups of our new mem­ bers. Watch your mailboxes for the invita­ tions.

Beginning this Sunday, Nov. 9th we be­ gin our nursing homes visiting starting at Salisbury Nursing Home. In a few weeks, Chris Welch, our president, will be posting names for our Giving Tree for the kids at Youville House.

This past Sunday’s Mass, Chris read a letter from Stephanie Torrey, our Peace Corp representative in Africa. She wrote to our club via Fr. Scanlon. Stephanie was a member and officer o f our Newman Club during her days here at WPI. If you wish a copy o f her letter, be in touch with Fr. S.

Simple Harmonic Motion Alright guys, it’s time to get back down Continued to page 17

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Electoral candidates Continued from page 15 NSBE is my ability to effectively communi­ cate. I also have developed my organiza­ tional skills by my involvement in other or­ ganizations such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Through SHPE I have organized various community service activities such as mentoring and tu­ toring for fifth grade students and high school students. My involvement on cam­ pus on committees such as the Task Force on learning Environment and Campus Cul­

ture signifies my deep concern for the voice of students being heard by the administration.

I realize that the position of secretary not only involves taking minutes and making correspondence. It is a role that involves being able to work with various people and I pride myself in being a team player. As sec­ retary, it is important to emulate qualities such as responsibility, being organized, and articu­ late. I possess these qualities!! I am moti­ vated and ready to make a positive contribu­ tion to the student hotly.

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My tech tale part II: Synergy of Covey in class at WPI

by Gregory Snow ____________ Class of ‘98____________ In his book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey writes, “I have come to believe that many truly great classes teeter on the very edge of chaos.” When, “teachers and students are really open to the principle of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts,” he continues, the entire class is trans­ formed with the excitement of a new thrust, a new idea, a new direction that’s hard to define, yet it’s almost palpable to the people involved.”

As I continue reflecting on my years at WPI, I’m drawn to writing about one particu­ lar class I participated in during D-term of my junior year. The class was titled the “Senior Seminar in International Studies,” and facili­ tated (not taught) by Professor John Zeugner of the Humanities and Arts Department.

When I registered for the course, I was

expecting a chance to discuss my own in­ ternational experience of the previous sum­ mer in London, and evaluate it in the con­ text of literature on the subject. Instead what we quickly found was an environment which was open to listening to and learn­ ing from others’ ideas. Together we will­ ingly embarked on an intensive quest of great literature to uncover ideas on life and education, on politics and philosophy. Our readings would springboard us into pro­ found discussions, which would often ex­ tend well past class time, of our own views on life and experiences. We were not con­ strained to a rigid syllabus or fixed evalua­ tions; we freely added more reading mate­ rial throughout the term, and discussed how we wanted to be evaluated.

What happened in that classroom over seven weeks was something which could only be experienced. Covey would call what we experienced “Synergy,” the 6th Habit of Highly Successful People. For those of you

who have experienced a synergistic event — when the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts — you are well aware of the power such an event can have on your life.

You continue to search for more such events.

Many would consider what we did highly unorthodox. Some would even call it repre­ hensible. But, to those of us who partici­ pated, it was magical, an experience we will look back upon fondly.

The amount of learning that took place was unbelievable. We learned not just from text­ books or from some pompous professor, but from each other. We all learned, both faculty and students! But, the experience of that single course should not be unique. While it is obvious that every course cannot dupli­ cate the same level of involvement and syn­ ergy, I encourage you all — both faculty and student — to seek out and to create where possible those courses, those synergistic experiences. I assure you, you will not regret it.

Continued from page 16 to business since we have a couple o f big gigs coming up here in November.

Sure, it was fun to sing for those women at Wells, but back to wonderful Worces­ ter....

STUDENTS!!! If you have yet to hear SHM, we invite you to go to the library on the 12th of November, when the Gor­ don Library will be having an Open House. This is a chance to see all o f us s tra p p in g young men (o o p s, so rry Alderson) in vocal action. Be in the li­ brary at 12:00 to hear some sweet tunes.

And if you like that enough, then you’ll definitely want to be in Riley Commons on November 21st, when SHM hosts Five O ’Clock Shadow in a concert to benefit the Mustard Seed, a local soup kitchen in Worcester. Keep an eye out on cam ­ pus for fliers in the coming days. Come and have an evening of incredible audio entertainment while supporting a great cause at the same time!!! See you all there....

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