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Sixfirefighters presumed dead in warehousefire WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) _ The first two firefighters headed into the burning warehouse to search for hom eless people believed to be trapped inside. M inutes later, a voice crackled over the radio: “May­ day, Mayday, we’re running out of air.”

Four other firefighters disap­ peared into the smoke in an attempt to rescue their colleagues.

None returned.

The six Worcester firefighters are believed to have perished in the five-story conflagration that con­ tinued to bum Saturday morning.

“It’s three weeks before Christ­ mas. There’s roughly 15 kids out there without fathers,” said District Fire Chief Michael McNamee.

Investigators said the cause of the fire was not immediately known.

But Worcester Deputy Fire Chief Gerard Dio called it suspicious, say­ ing firefighters initially were fight­

ing two fires that appeared to have started separately.

Witnesses told firefighters that homeless people often built fires in the windowless rooms of the old abandoned cold storage w are­ house to keep warm.

For the firefighters who entered it Friday night, the 80-year-old building became a confusing maze of dark, smoky rooms with no win­ dows, which impeded their ability to find their way and trapped the heat inside.

Ten Catholic priests were among those who rushed to the ware­ house, to comfort the firefighter’s families and pray for the missing.

“It was probably one of the worst nights in our priesthood,” said the Rev. Peter S canlon, the fire department’s Catholic chaplain.

Although the firefighters’ names had not been released, Scanlon said two had served as altar boys. One was a lieutenant who had done read­ ings at a firefighters’ memorial Mass.

As the warehouse continued to

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Courtesy o f The Associated Press HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) _ Stu­ d en ts, facu lty and alum ni at Bradford College held a demonstra­ tion to protest the trustees’ deci­ sion last week to close the 196-yearold institution.

And they may get what they want: the Massachusetts School of Law is co n sid erin g buying Bradford and continuing to run it as a four-year liberal arts school, and other possible buyers are lin­ ing up.

Several hundred school support­ ers crowded into Academy Hall on Thursday to express their resolve to prevent Bradford’s shutdown next spring.

Some carried signs saying “Take Your Bradford Back,” and “We Rise to Serve Bradford College,” which reflects the school’s motto, “We Rise to Serve.”

“The students are here, and we are going to examine every option into saving Bradford College,” said Carina Valvo, a Bradford sopho­ more who helped organize the rally.

Students have asked rich alumni to help bail out the school, and even contacted Microsoft founder Bill Gates in the hopes he’ll give the school a grant to continue.

Bradford may get help from other quarters. Several institutions have expressed interest in buying the 600-student school, which has been operating at a seven-figure deficit for several years.

“There have been a number of people who have called who are

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smoldered Saturday, family and friends of the six were escorted to the warehouse. As firefighters con­ tinued to douse the hulking frame with water, they dropped off flow­ ers before being bused to a nearby church.

Worcester F ire C hief Dennis Budd said firefighters never found any sign that homeless people had been trapped in the building, al­ though investigators were check­ ing with homeless shelters to see if anyone had been reported missing.

Around midday, two firefighters and a structural engineer entered the building for the first time since the firefighters were lost. A wreck­ ing ball knocked a hole in one wall to give investigators better access to the building’s interior. No bod­ ies had been removed.

‘This is not a typical day in our city,” Mayor Ray Mariano said Sat­ urday. “This m orning, the sun didn’t rise. It didn’t rise because last night we lost six members of our family.”

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interested,” said Steve Crawford, a Bradford spokesman.

Crawford could not disclose the potential suitors, but the dean of the Massachusetts College of Law in Andover is open about his interest in exploring the possibility of buying Bradford and continuing to run it as a four-year liberal arts school.

“We have been thinking for a while about opening a college ourselves,” said Dean Lawrence Velvel, who called Bradford President Jean Scott last week.

The school’s efforts to start an undergraduate program got side­ tracked by its plans to open a branch in Worcester, he said.

“This Bradford thing came up and we thought we ought to make inquir­ ies,” Velvel said.

The Massachusetts College of Law has been controversial because of its battles with the American Bar Association, which refused to ac­ credit the school, preventing its graduates from taking the bar exam in many states. The college has since gained the right for its graduates to take the bar from all New England states but Rhode Island.

Velvel said the school knows how to offer an affordable, high-quality education and would like to trans­ fer its methods to an undergradu­ ate institution. The Massachusetts College of Law costs about $ 10,000 a year, about half that of Suffolk University.

Area lawmakers and officials are also talking to the University of M assachusetts about potential uses for the campus.

Mayor James Rurak, who for­

merly taught at Boston College, said he went to the rally to listen and came away impressed by the students’ dedication to and love of their school.

“They’ve brought cultural diver­ sity to the city, an international pres­ ence. It’s one of the most internation­ ally diverse and humanities-driven in­ stitutions I’ve ever s e e n R urak said.

“I promised I’d help them make their love count.”

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o f M a n u f a c tu rin g E n g in e e rs a t W P I Courtesy o f WPI Communications Group W O R C E ST ER , M ass. Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosted the 1999 Student Awards Night for the Worcester chap­ ter o f the Society of Manufac­ turing Engineers (SME) Nov. 22.

The following three students have won Chapter 25 SME Outstan d in g S tu d en t A w ards, which included a $50 stipend.

• Eugene Campbell, a junior manufacturing engineering ma­ jor at WPI and the son o f Mr. and M rs. N eal Cam pbell o f Bethel, Vt. • Rebecca K. Dowd, a sopho­ more mechanical engineering ma­ jor at WPI and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dowd of Dunstable, Mass.

• Serif Serefli, a senior manu­ facturing engineering major at WPI and the son o f Mr. and Mrs. Selcuk Serefli of Istanbul, Turkey.

WPI Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Chris­ topher A. Brown served as the guest speaker, presenting a pro­ gram titled “Manufacturing En­ gineering Education at WPI, Past, Present and Future.” In addition, a team of two WPI students, Michael Bruno, a se­

nior manufacturing engineering major from Bristol, N.H., and Luis Velasquez, a senior me­ chanical engineering major from Haverhill, Mass., made a presen­ tation of their Major Qualifying Project, “Redesign of the Ro­ botic Arm.” WPI, founded in 1985, origi­ nally prepared manufacturing en g in eers to w ork in its Washburn Shops. However, as a degree program, manufactur­ ing engineering is a relatively recent developm ent. Brown noted that WPI had one of the first accredited manufacturing degree programs in the country and aw ard ed som e o f the United States’ first doctoral de­ grees in manufacturing engi­ neering.

WPI offers four manufactur­ ing en g in ee rin g d eg rees: bachelor’s, master of science, master o f engineering and doc­ tor of philosophy. Brown, who has taught at WPI for more than 10 years, gave an overview of the WPI program, courses and degree requirements. WPI is renowned for its project-based curriculum. Under the WPI Plan, students integrate classroom studies with research projects conducted on cam pus and around the world.

Massachusetts to lower students’ taxes

by Andrew S. Holbrook Harvard Crimson (Harvard U.) (U-WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

— The new Massachusetts state budget contains a new tax cut for college students and their parents.

The budget signed this month by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci allows stu­ dents and parents to deduct a per­ centage of the interest on under­ graduate student loans from their state income tax. The cut exists for the entire length of the debt as long as the debtor lives in the Common­ wealth.

For years, the state has copied the Federal government’s model.

The tax deduction was capped at $1,000 in cumulative savings over the first five years of repayment.

In 2001, when the change takes effect, a student leaving college with $30,000 in loans at 8 percent interest—the rate for Harvard’s stu­ dent loan program— would owe $2,400 in interest the first year and would save $142 on state income taxes. The interest and savings would both decrease as the princi­

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Generally, students don’t have to pay interest on their loans while they’re in school because most loan programs defer payments until af­ ter graduation.

Offering a full deduction on stu­ dent loans will keep more collegeeducated in the state after they graduate, said the sponsor o f the budget provision, state senator Cheryl A. Jacques (D -N orfolk, Bristol and Middlesex). “[It will be] a magnificent recruit­ ing tool,” she said.

Harvard student Eric S. Olney ’98, who, as an undergraduate tes­ tified before the Senate Ways and Means committee in support o f the deduction, said he agrees it will in­ fluence students to stay in Massa­ chusetts.

Both Jacques and Olney said they believe Massachusetts’s mea­ sure is part of a trend towards mak­ ing college more accessible.

“We’re starting to look at college like high school, not as a privilege but as a right,” Olney said.

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ents who take out loans to pay for their children’s college tuition.

S tate R ep re sen tativ e. B rian K n u u ttila (D -W orcester and M iddlesex), who sponsored the measure in the state House of Rep­ resentatives, said the deduction is important for families who have more than two children and take out loans.

“There’s a concern that people with more than two children will have to choose,” Knuuttila said.

Though it eventually garnered widespread support, the measure initially faced opposition in the House.

The idea o f a full tax deduction had been proposed in the state leg­ islature three times before but met objections to its $14 to $16 million cost, Jacques said.

She said others also objected that “anything we do to subsidize education will just encourage insti­ tutions to raise the price tag.”

Originally, the program was to offer an additional deduction on

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College graduates will see hiring expansions this year, study says E n g in e e rs wide, focusing be higher than in years past, he said, with ‘Employers are lookingfor students who and b u siness on m anufactur­ employers hoping to keep increases as have lave higher le levels of ~ complex, critical» majors will lead ing, finance and close to the inflation rate as possible.

Pnil Gardner thinking skills the pack in professional ser­ LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ College gradu­ ‘T h is is definitely a labor market for ev­ --------------------------------- terms of hiring, vices. In every ------------------------------ates with public speaking skills and a high eryone,” he said.

Gardner said. The strongest sectors doing region of the country, more than half re­ level of computer proficiency will be among Larger companies are expected to lead that hiring include manufacturing, con­ ported that labor markets were “excellent” the hiring boom, with companies over 4,625 the most highly sought job candidates this struction, financial services and technical year, according to a study released Friday. or “very good.” employees saying they plan to expand hir­ services. The agricultural sector appeared As in the past, employers said they are And there promises to be a lot of seek­ ing by 21 percent this academic year. Com­ to be the weakest nationally. seeking solid communication abilities, com­ ing. Those with college degrees will find panies under 750 employees say they plan Computer science majors still lead in puter aptitude and leadership and team­ the labor market expanding 10 to 15 per­ to expand hiring between 2 and 26 percent, term s of expected starting salaries, at work skills. This year, employers also put cent during the 1999-2000 academic year, while companies with between 750 and 4,625 $42,500. Engineering graduates can expect more emphasis on public speaking and pre­ according to the 29th annual Recruiting employees expect a decline of 2 percent. a $41,700 starting salary; communications sentation ability.

Trends survey from the Collegiate Employ­ Gardner said positive factors affecting majors are at the low end, with expected ment Institute at Michigan State Univer­ “Employers are looking for students who this year’s job market include new product starting salaries of $25,600. have higher levels of complex, critical think­ sity. development, a strong national economy, Gardner urged those with lesser starting ing skills,” Gardner said.

“Not only is the labor market poised to the recovery o f Asian economies and a salaries not to despair. Salary increases will Graduates who understand Internet com­ expand, but all academic majors will ben­ shortage o f qualified workers. efit from the increase in hiring levels,” said merce and know computer graphics pro­ grams or programming languages such as Phil Gardner, the study’s author.

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by Jessica Morgan graduates. If they are qualified, they should computer science majors will not be as in­ die? What was the cause of his death? The Graphics Editor tense as in the past two years, Gardner pre­ find a job.” answer: After all the speculation and the Gardner surveyed 320 employers nation­ dicted.

Midnight Dreary: The Mysterious Death numerous theories the author presents in his o f Edgar Allen Poe, was a definitive history text, at the end of the book the reader can be of opinions of Poe’s death. It went into great sure to find the death still a mystery. How­ detail about what could have happened to ever on a good note we do know a few par­ the great Edgar Allen Poe. This book was ticular facts: Poe died, Poe died in Baltimore. marvelously put together by the author, John John Evangelist Walsh does have very good Evangelist Walsh. A great deal of effort was writing techniques. I believe him to be a very indeed put into the writing, but a claim in the good historian, but I was rather disappointed introduction of having the answer to the by his claim that he would tell the reader ex­ mystery of Poe’s death left much to be de­ actly what happed to Poe. r * sired in the pages.

If you are the kind of person though who The book at first was rather interesting. likes to solve mysteries, maybe you can com­ The first three chapters went by like nothing. prehend Walsh’s text better than I can. To be Not knowing a lot about Poe, a reader would perfectly honest I am more intrigued by Poe’s -'3 • certainly find him a very interesting man in literature than I am by his life story, but that the first few pages. Unfortunately as the didn’t stop me from picking up this book and reading wore on, the writing became rather reading it from cover to cover. It did have dull. The author repeats himself on so many some nice pictures that were rather interest­ w e 'l l p u s h y o u t o occasions, twenty pages seemed to blend ing. If you would like to make your own opin­ into one, which the editor of the book could ion of this book this is the purchasing infor­ t h e have very plainly pointed out the author. The mation: Midnight Dreary: The Mysterious ending was also extremely interesting, more Death o f Edgar Allen Poe (Publication date: because after reading a hundred odd pages November 23, 1998; 180pp. 17b&w illus.; t h e n t e l l y o u t o ju m p . the reader is trying to figure out what the end Cloth, $23.00,0-8135-2605-1) by John Evan­ to the mystery will be. gelist Walsh.

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■ T a x e s continued from page state income tax to make up for the interest that was not deductible from federal income taxes.

However, recent changes in federal policy on student loan interest more than halved the Massachusetts program’s cost and made a change in state policy easier to sell.

By 2001 the federal government will have more than doubled the maximum deduction for student loan interest.

Through 1998, only $ 1,000 was deductible from federal income tax. This year, the maxi­ mum deduction is $1,500 and by 2001 it will

1 be $2,500, about the amount of interest on a $30,000 loan that charges 8 percent interest.

The deductions only apply during the first five years of repaying the loan.

The measure started in the Senate, where it was passed as part of the budget package.

When House and Senate leaders met to reconcile their separate budgets, the interest deduction plan was worked into the final leg­ islative budget without any changes.

The state estimates that the tax deduction will cost the Massachusetts government about $6 million per year.

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A Christmas Carol brought tolifebylocal theatrecompany

By Lisa Lebduska Director o f Writing Workshop

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Shaelyn Olivia Rae as Tiny Tim and Fred Sullivan, Jr. as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Trinity Repertory's 23rd annual production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".

It’s not the wheel, but it has been reinvented just as often. Nevertheless, Charles Dickens’ 1843 masterpiece A Christmas Carol, produced globally and in every medium from cartoon to hypertext, emerges light but fresh in Trin­ ity Repertory’s 23"1annual performance of the Adrian Hall and Richard Gumming interpretation.

Performed by two adult casts (designated “Ivy” and “Holly”) and four casts of children, A Carol is Trinity’s most popular offering, with 53,000 tickets expected to be sold this year.

Tom Buckland’s Victorian proscenium theater heroically transforms a 20-foot deep, 50-foot wide stage into a seem­ ingly traditional setting through which director Mark Lerman, Perishable Theater’s Artistic Director, presents a postmodern Carol—a moment that is distant enough to laugh at, but close enough to be fully recognizable.

In this “Ivy” version, Scrooge, played by a mirthful Fred Sullivan, Jr. can barely contain his joy— whether he is pre­ paring to scoop up a deathbed coin or chasing beggar children from his door. The production’s lightning pace suits his good-natured rush to glee, making his redemp­ tion more of an unveiling than a transformation. This Scrooge wants to party.

As Marley, Peter Husovsky delivers the play’s stron­ gest rendering of tormenting regret and serves as a per­

haps unintentional foil to Scrooge and both Christmas Ghosts. (There is no Ghost o f Christmas Future.) While the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Mauro Hantman) and Christmas Present (Stephen Berenson) are more entertaining and en­ tertained than frightful, they nevertheless invoke spiritual estrangement.

A toe to tophat white Hantman takes Scrooge on a bi­ cycle ride through his past, where an artful use of cloth magically invokes the bustle of a textile mill. But the snow that falls on the past is beyond Scrooge’s grasp.

The fur-collared Present presides over a dance scene that is a cross between the Los Angeles Olympics and mall holiday displays. Populated with grinning, gyrating Christ­ mas ornaments, this garish Christmas Present frightens through its absurd resemblance to our own false bright materialism. Maintaining their simple dignity against the assaults of miserliness and materialism are Jim Barton’s respectable Bob Cratchit and Cynthia Strickland’s won­ derfully somber wife.

The celebration of Scrooge’s redemption arrives on a giddy wave o f anticipation: finally Sullivan can laugh at loud, secure in the self that has been released.

And we can laugh with him.

A Christmas Carol at the Trinity Repertory Company, Providence, through December 26. There will be a com­ pletely different cast at some performances. Tickets $27$42.

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‘The Sounds of Science’an eclectic mix celebrating Beastie Boys' ambition

By Jon Fassnacht Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State U.) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It’s hard to believe the Beastie Boys have been together for almost 20 years.

This fact is celebrated in the boys’ new 42-track anthology The Sounds of Science, spanning the group’s career from its 1981 debut as a New York hardcore punk band into its present incarnation.

No one in the business can claim to be more am bitious and eclectic than the Beastie Boys. Proof positive was the backto-back release of an 8-song, 11-minute hardcore punk EP (1995’s Aglio E Olio) with an album full o f jazz -fu n k fusion instrumentals (1996’s The In Sound From Way Out).

This eclecticism is strongly felt in The

Sounds of Science. There is no attempt to sequence the songs chronologically or sty­ listically; the contents are one big b-boy bouillabaisse.

Being a “greatest hits” album of sorts, Science contains most of the Beastie Boys’ biggest hits — “Paul Revere” and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” are two glaring omis­ sions — along with key album tracks and 14 songs previously unavailable on the band’s CDs, including three newly re­ corded songs for the collection.

If anything, the unreleased songs are even more far reaching in their influences.

“Country Mike’s Theme” and “Railroad Blues” are quasi-country songs. “Twenty Questions” is a bossa nova and “Netty’s Girl” is a tongue-in-cheek take on early ’60s doo-wop.

Another noteworthy track is “Benny and

the Jets,” a remake of the Elton John clas­ sic featuring the one and only Biz Markie bumbling his way through the lyrics. To say the final result is hilarious would be an understatement.

Also giving the collection a personal feel is an 80-page booklet featuring photos and track-by-track commentary by the members of the band. The essays help the listener better understand the music by offering insights on how and why the songs were recorded, along with humorous stories.

They also show ju st how m uch the Beastie Boys have matured from the snotty, beer-guzzling brats o f “Fight For Your Right” fame into the mature brats of today, writing songs about religious devotion (“Bodhisattva Vow”) and the disrespect of women by men (“Song for the Man”). Aim­ ing blows at other less worthy bands is

still one o f its fortes, though. The line “goatee metal rap please say goodnight” in “Alive” proves this.

Due to the extreme range o f material on The Sounds of Science, every song won’t appeal to every listener, but the combina­ tion of hits and rarities makes the collec­ tion a worthy purchase for listeners just gettin g into the group and b-boy completists.

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They killed everything: GWAR plays the Palladium

by Debbie Shea Newspeak Staff The tension o f anticipation in the Palla­ dium on November 5lh was thick enough to cut with a huge styrofoam sword. A mass of kids awaited one of the most entertain­ ing and well performed shows that I have ever seen.

We were waiting for the opening band, M urphy’s Law, to take the stage. We were waiting to see GWAR do their stuff, and after them the Misfits. After some time, M urphy’s Law took the stage, performing with immense power and stage presence.

Their punk/hardcore blend of wonderful noise was not disappointing, as many opening bands tend to be.

The lead singer went from one song to the next with wonderful transitions, most of which included tributes to beer and/or women. Their ability to interact with the au­ dience without being corny was amazing.

At the beginning of each song Jimmy, the lead singer, would make a dedication to one person/thing or another, and at one point had several girls (including a “sparkle punk rock girl” that he made references to often) got up on stage to provide visuals.

To close out their set, Jimmy made one fi­ nal dedication: “T his one goes out to Techno Destructo from GWAR,” he said, “ ‘cause he sucks.” Techno Destructo, one of the many members of GWAR, inciden­ tally wielding a huge styrofoam wrench on his arm, then proceeded to come on stage and beat Jimmy up.

The feeling o f tension, now mixed with the smell o f many bodies in an enclosed area and the chants of “GWAR!,” filled the air once more. After quite a long wait (the next band had quite a few props to set up) GWAR exploded onto the scene through

pieces of brown paper and proceeded to present th eir show in grand fashion.

GWAR, as you may know, put on shows that have plots and characters.

Besides the members of the band, there are many people that move the show along until it becomes one huge professional wrestling-esque brawl. And yes, there is blood. And other bodily fluids.

The show that GWAR puts on is not, shall we say, for the easily disgusted.

Throughout this show, promoting their newest album, “We Kill Everything,” the main plot is to reassemble an ancient arti­ fact that will help GWAR, being aliens sent to Earth by their cosmic master eons ago, escape Earth once and for all.

However, many large enemies stand in their way. After defeating various crea­ tures, including a huge toilet and a few quite large monster-type things, with the help of their new found friend Scroda Moon, Oderus Urungus (lead singer) and his crew decide to stay on Earth, and spray their fans with more goo.

The audience indeed, especially those members in the middle of the action on the floor, was covered in fake blood. Faces and clothes were discolored to a very strange red/pink/purple color. However, it was great. As said before, this show is not for everyone, but if you feel the need to laugh immensely at a bunch of guys dressed in rubber costumes playing some great metal music and making a general mess of every­ thing they come across, definitely make it a point to see GWAR. Last up to play were the Misfits, a band that I myself have waited a long time to see. Besides some technical difficulties in­ volving the lead singer and his electrical tape clothing and some feedback, the Mis­ fits put on a show that matched, if not

Ani Difranco : To The Teeth

by Catherine Raposa Newspeak Staff A cool, slow sound - blues, folk, and a touch o f rock. Meaningful lyrics contain­ ing current events and a dark outlook on the future. Ani Difranco is the ultimate in female realism. On this, her third album of 1999, Ani delivers a powerful collection in which each song runs smoothly into the next.

Ani has started moving away from her two previous CD’s, Fellow Workers and Up Up Up Up Up Up, while still providing what her fans enjoy. Ani’s ability to pro­ duce so much fine music is coupled with the fact that she owns the record label, Righteous Babe Records, an independent company in Buffalo, New York.

Through the power of her music, Ani was able to grab some of the industry’s most talented to join her: instrumentalist Maceo Parker, rapper Corey Parker, tuba player Brian Wolf and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

On several tracks, it’s Ani all alone. Her voice is united with a barrage of musical

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The title track, ‘To the Teeth’, gets the album off to a great start with a realistic look at modem life and commercialism in the public eye. ‘Freakshow’ provides a circus atmosphere, in which masks and clown make-up are dissected to reveal in­ ner desires and dreams. 'Providence,' a duet with The Artist, provides a slow, mel­ low tempo while keeping you awake with sudden jolts in volume and lyrics.

Ani’s relentless touring has produced 13 solo albums, large audiences in larger and larger venues, along with a proliferation of magazine and newspaper articles and re­ views. This woman is the up-and-coming; at 29 years old she has the magic to sur­ vive for many more years and she is cer­ tainly worth the industry’s notice. High recommendations for Ani Di franco and her recent album, To The Teeth; almost all WPI students would do well having her in their music collections.

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Their very popular song “Last Caress” was an amazing thing to see live. The Gui­ tarist and bassist, each wearing no shirts over their massively built upper bodies and sporting their signature “devil locks” ripped through each song with awesome power. The lead singer, Michale Graves (who replaced Danzig), also had an im­ mense amount of energy and power. At the end of the show, I was immensely tired just thinking about moving that much.

Walking home from the Palladium, I walked by Tortilla Sam’s and saw some people eating by the window. They were covered in red GWAR blood. I smiled.

Shows with a lineup that good are hard to come by. Each band separately would have been awesome anyway, but together it was breathtaking.

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by Debbie Shea Newspeak Staff Crunchy guitar riffs, funky bass, a grav­ elly voiced lead singer, and a whole lot of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Sound clich6?

Yes. However, in the case o f Boston-based rock band THERE, these boys have two things going for them. One, the band seems to have a great sense o f humor about mostly any aspect o f life, and Two, their music is so eclectic that almost anyone could listen to them and not be disgusted in the least.

THERE’s influences are mostly classic, but their adaptability to any genre is amaz­ ing. Taking roots in music such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and The Who, their most recent album, THERE II, has a hint of more recent acts to it, such as Van Halen (there are striking similarities between the logos of the two bands as well), Metallica, Alice in Chains, and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their unique meld of metal, blues, rock and funk gives a universality to their music and is a refreshing step away from the mainstream fabricated music that is all too present on the airwaves.

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Other high points of the album included the catchy opening track “All Over For You,” a sexually charged ballad to THERE’s ladies. The main theme of most o f the band’s songs is one o f the good old sex drugs and rock and roll vein, and their atti­ tude is summed up in the final track of the album, “The Rat,” which pays tribute to a once great Boston concert venue, now defunct. All in all, their style and attitude are reflected in 10 tracks of powerful vo­ cals and guitar solos that are skillful, if not edgy.

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A killer read: The Last Victim

by Debbie Shea Newspeak Staff An ambitious college freshman discov­ ers and eventually falls into an obsession with the lives of some of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In The Last Victim, Jason Moss recounts the dangerous ven­ tures he undertook in order to satisfy his need for the answer to the question that ended up being the topic for his honors thesis. What he didn’t know was that this curiosity would lead him deep into the lives of these mad­ men, never to escape the effects of the rela­ tionships he formed with them.

Jason Moss was no ordinary college stu­ dent. Highly motivated and determined, he tells his readers in this autobiographical jour­ ney through his college career how he was intrigued by, researched, and contacted mur­ derers like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Richard Ramirez. First introduced to the world of se­ rial killers by his mother, who read true crime books in her spare time, Jason's natural curi­ osity led him to wonder what kinds of things went through the minds of such individuals.

He began writing letters to John Wayne Gacy,

and eventually corresponded with numerous inmates and had weekly phone conversa­ tions with John Wayne Gacy.

This novel holds its power in the fact that this college student had enough power over the most feared men in America to convince them of his being someone he wasn’t. Jason posed as each murderer’s ideal victim or friend while corresponding with him in order to ef­ fectively get inside his mind. However, in doing this Jason found himself losing con­ trol of his own reality. The climax of Jason’s story occurs when he is allowed to go to visit John Wayne Gacy in his prison cell. It is at that point that Jason realizes the gravity of his situation and the people he is dealing with.

Jason’s firsthand experience o f the kind of thing that the victims of these murderers went through gave him enough insight into the subject that he transformed the psychology of serial killers into the basis of his master’s thesis. Although he essentially became a victim himself, Jason managed to pull through and tell his unique experience through this book. Many people are intrigued by these celebrity serial killers; The Last Victim shows the ghasdy consequences in a society where killing is a part of pop culture.

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Swinging to the music: The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Avalon Ballroom

by Natalie Chin Business Manager The night ended with me being in absolute euphoria. That is the only word that pops into my mind when trying to explain the amount of fun that I had being at this concert. First and foremost, if you don’t know the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, here’s some background you might like to know.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a “neo­ swing little big band” that plays “for­ ties music with a nineties twist.”

Scotty Morris, lead vocals & guitar­ ist, formed the group in 1989 includ­ ing Kurt Sodergren, percussion, Dirk Shumaker, string bass, and Andy Rowley, saxophone. In 1992, Morris was inspired by an autograph from Albert Collins to name the band “Big Bad Voodoo Daddy”. By 1995, Glen “The Kid” Marhevka, trumpet, was picked up along with Jeff Harris, trombone, Karl Hunter, saxophone & clarinet, and Josh Levy, piano.

In that same year they were of­ fered a part in an independent film named “Swingers”, where they per­ formed several of their hit songs that captured the audience’s attention.

Quickly after the release of that movie, the band’s popularity rose and they released their self-tided first al­ bum with a major recording label.

From then on they have been tour­ ing around the continent gathering more and more fans. They recently released their second album, “This Beautiful Life”.

Now with that information, here’s a little bit of history of my encoun­ ters with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

The absolute first time I saw Big Bad

Voodoo Daddy, they were perform­ ing a couple of their toe-tapping songs in “Swingers.” If you haven’t seen this movie ... go rent it, it is worth the money and trip to the video store.

The second time I saw Big Bad Voodoo Daddy play, I was at the hatch shell (a.k.a. the Esplanade or the dome thing by the Charles River).

I was home for the summer and they were promoting their self-titled CD in one of WFNX’s free concerts at the hatch. That show was spectacu­ lar! The band played their hearts out in mid 80-degrees weather.

People of all ages showed up, some were dressed in Forties clothing and swinging away to the music. After that outdoor performance I became hooked to their music. I started to appreciate the revival of swing mu­ sic with a little kick to it.

My latest encounter with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy topped all other pre­ vious encounters, for I was able to go backstage and meet the band.

Truthfully I was scared out of my pants, I had absolute no idea that I was going to get backstage passes.

The only information I received was that I got two passes to the concert with a chance to take photos—that’s it! It was held at the Avalon Ball­ room on Lansdowne Street, Boston during Thanksgiving break.

The show got underway with The Princes of Babylon opening the event. Their style of music didn’t quite fit the whole atmosphere, but it did give the audience a little spunk in the toe-tapping departm ent.

When Big Bad Voodoo Daddy started to play, the whole joint was

up and swinging. Like before, people of all ages showed up. Most came to the concert decked out in forties outfits, from the top of their fedora hats, down to the spectator shoes.

The floor was covered from front to back and on both sides with couples swinging to the music. With the kind of music that Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was playing, there was not a soul in the club that wasn’t moving in some form or fashion to the music. The sound was that powerful, it just lifts up your spirits, make you smile and chuckle and just carries your body to the beat of the drums and the rhythm of the horns.

Once the show was complete, I was about to leave when there was an announcement that the passes in my possession would able me to meet the band. I followed the line that went upstairs to their personal back­ stage lounge area and was over­ whelmed at the fact that the band members were standing around min­ gling with the lucky few who got to see them in person. I hesitated for about 5 min. until I got the courage to ask Kurt, the drummer and auto­ graph and photo with him. It was fun, once I got into the motion, I just started going around and asking for signatures and pictures of whoever was available. However the great­ est honor that was imposed on me that evening was the fact that one of the band members was gracious enough to offer an interview.

At first when I approached Dirk for an autograph and picture, I thought I was going to say hi, get the signature and picture with him and leave him alone, but he was very

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kind in talking to me for a longer pe­ riod of time. When I told him that I received the pass through WPI, he immediately asked if I would like an interview with Scotty Morris, but I was totally content talking with him, and quite frankly felt more comfort­

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Loss not easy to deal with, can be managed through sharing feelings

by Charles Morse, M.A. Student Development & Counseling Center Loss is a condition of existence. There is no “standard” way of reacting to rela­ tionship loss. Each of us has a unique way of making meaning of the world, and this influences the way we respond. Some of the more typical feelings experienced are anger, guilt, and depression. A loss may bring about physical reactions such as in­ somnia, headaches, appetite changes, and digestive disturbances. Individuals may be confused, numb, have difficulty with concentration, become persistently fo­ cused on the loss, or want to isolate them­ selves from others. Each of us reacts in his or her own way; there is no right or wrong way to feel or think after losing a close relationship. Successful coping is not so much what we feel and think as it is how we manage those thoughts and feelings.

Managing a loss is not only challeng­ ing, it is painful and confusing. A natural tendency for someone dealing with a loss is to attempt to avoid the feelings and

thoughts. Although this may provide tem­ porary relief, in the long run it makes mat­ ters worse by inhibiting the ability to grow and learn from experience. The successful path through loss involves recognizing and experiencing our reactions and working at coping with them. Time does heal all wounds, but only when we tend to those wounds do they heal properly.

A Chinese proverb states, “You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.” How? First, accept that loss is an integral part of liv­ ing, then find someone who is willing to listen and understand what your loss means to you.

1.) Talk about the loss— share your thoughts and feelings as openly and honestly as you can.

2.) Find time to cry—crying “cleanses” the body, relieving the pain.

3.) Search for solid ground and comfort in your religious/philosophical beliefs.

4.) Express yourself through writing, draw­ ing, playing a musical instrument, exer­ cising—whatever means of expression

are helpful to you.

While “working through” the intense thoughts and feelings associated with re­ lationship loss you will need to take a break now and then. Many find the following helpful: 1.) Increase structure in your schedule; having particular routines may increase your feeling of stability.

2.) Continue to participate in activities you have enjoyed; add new activities if you have time.

3.) Focus your attention on some of the positive elements in your life.

4.) Spend more time on your homework or other projects.

It is through a balance of moving to­ ward and moving away from our feelings that we are able to learn from and grow through our loss. Grief is a healing force that will run its course but only when we have the courage to accept our feelings as they emerge.

If you have a friend who has experienced the loss of an important relationship, what can you do to help?

1.) Reach out—approach your friend; ask, “How are you feeling; what can I do to

help?” Recognize that there is no stan­ dard time limit to the grieving process.

2.) Listen— avoid giving suggestions and advice; be a sounding board; provide quiet comfort.

3.) Encourage expression of feelings as they emerge; help your friend discover, understand, and accept his own unique reactions.

4.) Allow your friend to set the pace; some­ times it’s just too difficult to talk.

5.) Affirm your friend’s strengths— indicate that you have confidence she’ll “make it through.”

6.) Remember you can’t take away pain; by being in touch you can help your friend feel less alone with it.

This Friday, Decem ber 10lh, Charlie Morse and Kelly Boyle from the Student Development and Counseling Center will be hosting a discussion on “Relationship Loss” at West Street House, 157 West Street from noon to 1:00 p.m. We welcome you to come by, bring your lunch, and use this as an opportunity to hear other stu­ dents’ thoughts and feelings about rela­ tionship loss and to express your opinions as well.

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Indonesia’s New Leader: Presidential election a special moment in history

by Kreisna Dewantara Gozali ____________ Class o f '02____________ More than a month ago on the 20th of October 1999, the people of Indonesia were all very busy watching television, hoping to witness a special moment in history. The election of the new president of Indonesia was being broadcast live from Jakarta, the capital.

There were three candidates at the be­ ginning of the campaign for the presidency.

They were Megawati Soekamoputri, who is the daughter of Indonesia’s first presi­ dent, Sukarno; then B.J. Habibie, the then president of Indonesia at that time, and fi­ nally Abdurrahman Wahid, who recently led a coalition o f seven Islamic parties.

For a while, opinion polls had Megawati S o ek am o p u tri w inning the race for Indonesia’s presidency as her party, the Indonesia Democratic Party, had won the highest percentage of the popular vote in the June election. Everybody was so cer­ tain that when legislators voted for a presi­ dent on Oct 20, Megawati would walk away with the crown. However, reality bites, and Habibie was trying to stage a comeback.

The system that they were using was called the “closed voting system”, which means that only the People’s Consultative Assembly members were allowed to vote for the president. This also meant that the party that won with the majority of the people’s voices in the June elections is not always the one to get to elect the presi­ dent. With most of the People’s Consulta­ tive Assembly members coming from the Soeharto-era, Habibie was gaining ground as he was also from the Soeharto-era. If

Habibie had won, the consequences could have been explosive. Habibie, who took over after Soeharto stepped down in May 1998, is opposed by thousands of pro-de­ mocracy students on campuses around Java.

Due to this reason, the blind man Cleric, Abdurrahman Wahid, or better known as Gus Dur, who is on Megawati side, has decided to be a candidate himself in the election in order to help Megawati. By doing this, Gus Dur was hoping to take on some of the voices that were on Habibie side so that they would be divided, thus this making Megawati the only winner.

However, one day before the election day, Habibie resigned himself from the election.

This was due to the fact that his justification about the banking scandal (Bali Bank Scan-

dal) and the disaster in East Timor was being rejected by the People’s Consultative As­ sembly.

Hence, this left Megawati Soekamoputri and Gus Dur as the only candidates for the president. Once again, the betting was on Megawati side, and everybody was so cer­ tain that she would be the next president of Indonesia as Gus Dur health conditions were not very promising.

Yet, surprisingly, Gus Dur won the elec­ tion for the president. With 373 voices on his side, Gus Dur beat Megawati, who only get 313 voices. Thus, this makes Gus Dur the fourth president of Indonesia. Many people believe that the reason for Megawati’s de­ feat was caused by herself. She and her Demo­ cratic Indonesia Party were too arrogant; they were too convinced that their party would

become the winner as they had already won the highest percentage of the popular vote in the June elections out of the 55 parties in Indonesia.

Fortunately, after the Democratic Indone­ sia Party had won nothing in the election of the People’s Representative Assembly, the People’s Consultative Assembly, and the president, Megawati Soekamoputri still got to be the vice president of Indonsia after beat­ ing her only rival, Hamzah Haz, who comes from the Islamic Party.

To date, both Gus Dur and Megawati Soekamoputri have done a very good job in bringing out Indonesia’s economy from the crisis that Indonesia has had for the past 3 years, and let’s just hope that they will also bring peace and prosperity for the people of Indonesia.

Feast for the body and mind: International Dinner 1999

by Hajira Begum ____________ Class o f ‘02____________ What could be better than to spend an evening with friends, engaging in an insight­ ful and meaningful conversation about the world within and outside WPI and indulging in a unique and delightful multicuisine din­ ner? That’s what the International Dinner is all about. Scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 11th, 1999 in Alden Hall beginning at 6:30pm, the International Dinner presents a small sample of the world culture to the WPI community, hosted by the International Student Council and International House.

This year over 200 guests are expected to attend: the maximum number permitted in Alden Hall!

The International Dinner has evolved into a big event over the years as the WPI com­ munity acknowledges and reaches out to the whole world. WPI’s global emphasis has in­ creased exponentially over the years, and this seems to have had a direct correlation with the popularity and demand for the Interna­ tional Dinner. The beginnings of this event are very humble, the first one being a small potluck for international students at the Provost’s residence over fifteen years ago!

Over the last few years, the International Din­ ner has outgrown Higgins House and Founder’s Hall, where it was first held, and has been shifted to the more accommodat­ ing Alden Hall.

The International Dinner also has a Food Drive associated with it. This year the ISC

Food Drive will benefit the Henry Lee Willis Neighborhood Center, a refuge for anybody needing food and temporary shelter. The donation of one non-perishable food item at the door will automatically permit entry into the ISC raffle.

What to expect in all this: a sumptuous multi-cuisine dinner with food from China, Iran, Korea, Japan, India, Germany, Vietnam, Turkey, Egypt and the US performances por­ traying the intricacies of different cultures: some selected elements from the Columbia, Lebanon, Japan, India, China, Korea...all put together for an intriguing, entertainment-filled evening. Tickets are available for $6 for ISC members and $9 for non-members at the In­ ternational House, 28 Trowbridge Road or call at X6030 for more information.

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WPI should be on leading edge of solar powered car design again

by Eric Kenney, Nathan Starbard, and Steph Castellani ____________ Class o f ‘03____________ When you think of a car, an image can appear of a metal shell with doors and win­ dows, that allows one to travel from place to place, and has a comfy interior and that special color painted on the outside. You think of filling the gas tank once a week, and checking the oil. And what happens if the car ever happens to break down?

There are so many different parts that it is often hard to pinpoint the exact problem.

But have you ever thought of a car, and pictured one run entirely with solar power, one with a roof covered by solar cells, and one which never requires gasoline? Now

is the time to investigate the new advances in solar powered cars.

WPI is one of the nation’s top schools in science and technology, but for the most part it neglects one of the most promising fields of the future, solar power. However, this was not always so. WPI once em­ braced this rapidly advancing field. In fact, in 1990, several WPI students chose to do their MQP on this topic. They did not sim­ ply do research in this field, but instead chose to build a racecar fueled entirely by the sun. This car was entered in that year’s Sunrayce, a com petition open to the nation’s top technical colleges and univer­ sities to see who could master this new technology. Competing against such uni­ versities as MIT, RIT, and the University

of Michigan, WPI’s car, the Starduster, placed a respectable 14 out o f 32. This journey took the Starduster from Orlando, Florida to Detroit, Michigan and took over 106 hours to complete. During this trip the car managed to attain 36 mph solely under the sun’s rays and 65 mph under both the sun’s direct rays and energy stored in bat­ teries, recharged by unused sunlight.

Solar powered cars have many unique features that allow them to function as ef­ ficiently as possible. The bodies are made from a fiberglass composite in which the absence of the heavier metals found in conventional cars allows for a lighter and more efficient car. Due the extremely light construction of these cars, they are vul­ nerable to the drafts caused by larger ve­

hicles and are often pushed around. To combat this, cars use a series of fins to keep them on the road and are tested in wind tunnels before being allowed on the racecourse. Solar powered cars are basi­ cally driven using the solar energy they gain from photovoltaic cells, cells that con­ vert the energy into electricity which is stored in the battery. These cells are only effective when the sun is shining so the car must also have another source of en­ ergy. With the energy stored in the batter­ ies by the solar cells, the cars are able to function during the night. These batteries are some of the heaviest parts of the car, with the possible exception of the driver.

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■ S o l a r P o w e r the design, are arranged in any number of ways. Some of the cars coat the entire sur­ face with cells, while others incorporate a series of fins to maximize the exposure to the solar rays. Since even the newest solar cells are capable of only about 20% efficiency, a larger surface area of solar cells is required.

This increases the energy intake and allows the car to not only move faster, but also run longer.

When considering the possibility of solar power cars, the impact on the environment must also be investigated. Because these cars run solely off the sun’s rays and the energy converted from them, there are very few environmental hazards. In fact, the only toxins that are produced come during the

Continued from page 6 manufacturing of the solar cells, but these small amounts of chemicals are rather insig­ nificant in relation to the poisons released by conventional vehicles. The solar cells allow for a virtually limidess source of clean, non-toxic energy.

So next time someone asks you what kind of car you would like own, do not just simply think of the one car you always dreamed of riding in, but think of the possibilities that solar powered cars can have. Not only are they the newest form of transportation and a jump for technology, but they have so many advantages over the cars o f the present.

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Legal and Social Issues Group On Tuesday Nov. 30, Det. Richard Lauria from the Massachusetts Police Dept, spoke on his 18 year experience with crime scenes, especially his expertise in forensics. The group was taught basic investigation tech­ niques like fingerprinting, blood spatter, foot­ wear identifications, and tool mark cases. He also spoke on the latest technology in iden­ tification and responsive attitudes in offic­ ers. It was a great discussion for those of you who caught it. Our next meeting is De­ cember 7th. Be there

any questions about Christian Bible Fellow­ ship, please feel free to e-mail cbf@wpi.edu for more information. We would love to see you there. “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.”

Proverbs 10:19 (NTV) When you are not care­ ful of what you are saying, you begin saying things that you do not mean to say. If you allow your tongue to run wild, it will manifest your every thought into words. We all struggle with sinful thoughts, but we do have the power to contain those thoughts and keep them from harming others, just consider every word that comes out of your mouth, and if it will help or harm others.!

Christian Bible Fellowship This week we will be holding Tuesday Night Prayer in Founders Hall at 9:30, and we will also be holding Friday Night Fellow­ ship in the lower wedge at 7:00. If you are interested in either of these activities, or have

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mailed to newman@. Caroling at St. Francis will be December 14; meet in the wedge at 6:00pm. The gifts for Christmas giving tree are due either Friday the 10th at the religious center between 4:00 and 6:30pm or at Christ­ mas Mass. Christmas mass will be on Sun­ day 12th at 9:00 pm with caroling at 8:30pm.

All are invited to Christmas mass. Continue to pray for Father Scanlon, Father Roberge and all that are in need of prayers.

NT Users The NT Users group met this past Thurs­ day. Among the topics discussed were more formalized plans for upcoming events and information on the status of various organi­ zation projects. The upcoming events that were discussed included a Windows CE pre­ sentation during C term and the possibility of holding Visual Studio tutorial. The vari­ ous club projects that were discussed in­ cluded the upcoming arrival of the new lab machines, and the arrival of all o f the books for the lab’s library.

All members are reminded to pay their dues and to feel free to present any ideas pertain­

ing to the lab, development projects, or events to the officers or bring them up at the next meeting. Also anyone interested in member­ ship or who has any questions can direct them to: ntofficers@wpi.edu. Also keep an eye out for the NT users group web page at www.wpi.edu/~NT.

SGA SGA has been working hard lately in clos­ ing up this year and preparing for the next.

Two special funding requests were approved at the last meeting, and preparations for the Holiday Extravaganza were dealt with as well.

Planning for the new Senate session has be­ gun. There is a new SGA web page, which everyone is encouraged to check out: http:/ /www. wpi.edu/~sga. Remember that the SGA Suggestion Box in the SGA office is avail­ able for anyone that has suggestions for how the school can be made a better place. If you are interested in becoming involved with SGA, come to our next meeting: Tuesday night, December 7th. Good luck with finals, and SGA wishes everyone a good holiday season.

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WPI’s SGA formed a new adhoc committee this year. The committee’s focus is start­ ing a leadership conference for the Worcester Consortium. We have been hard at work since the beginning of the year getting everything organized. The conference date is Feb 5th, 2000. It will run from approximately 9AM -11 PM. It will be geared towards all different types of student leaders with 2 keynote speakers, a hypnotist and several workshops ranging in topics. A few weeks ago, we added to our committee by inviting other schools to join us. There are now several schools in the Consortium involved. We would also like to welcome all student leaders at WPI to help us make this a successful event. P lease co n tac t Rachel B ow ers ( ra ra@ w p i.ed u ) or E rnie D im icco (sparhawk@wpi.edu) if you are interested. Our next meeting with all of the committee members will be Dec. 9 @ 6PM. We will be meeting in the wedge. Come check it out and be a part of the 1st Consortium Leadership Conference of the Century!

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Fasting is also beneficial to the health and provides a break in the cycle of rigid habits or overindulgence. Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory on those who can do it. Sick people and some travelers in certain conditions are exempted from the fast but must make it up as they are able. The daily period of fasting starts at the breaking of dawn and ends at the setting of the sun. During these daylight hours, Muslims totally abstain from food, drink, smoking, and sex. The usual practice is to have a pre-fast meal called suhoor before dawn and a post-fast meal called iftar after sunset. The last ten days of Ramadan are a time of special spiritual power as everyone tries to please God and gain his blessings and bounty through devotion and good deeds.

The night on which the Q ur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed, known as the Night of Power (Lailat ui-Qadr), is generally taken to be the 27th night of the month. The Qur’an states that this night is better than a thousand months. Therefore many Muslims spend the entire night in prayer. Since Ramadan is a special time, Muslims in many parts o f the world prepare certain favorite foods during this month. Ramadan emphasizes community aspects and since everyone eats dinner at the same time, Muslims often invite one another to share in the Ramadan evening meal. Muslims use many phrases in various languages to congratulate one another for the completion of the obligation of fasting and the ‘Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which is a celebration marking the end of the fasting period. The most universal is Ramadan Mubarak, which translates to a blessed Ramadan.

The Muslim Students Association at WPI will mark this holy period with a special dinner on December 10lh, 1999. If anyone is interested in Islam, MSA, or attending the .dinnerplease email msa@wpi.edu. .

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Friday 26, December 1999

SAS Food Drive 12:00pm - Lecture. “Interactions Between Aromatic Molecules: From Liquid Crystals to Landmin§ Detection,” Vance WJlliams, MIT, Goddard Hall 217. Re­ freshments.

7:00pm - Wrestling yi 7:30pm - Poetry ReadingtJefft minar Room 8:00pm - ISC Language Cafe

11:00am - Check on the Welfare: Student lives at Sigma Phi, family has not hear from him in a week and a half, family has left messages to call none were returned, dispatch placed a call to frat: only one student still there, he saw student on Wednesday, returned call to mother and explained that he was seen on Wednesday. Nothing open unable to check other sources for family. E-Mail was sent also.

10:44pm - Lockout: Stoddard C. 11:21pm - Lockout assist: Hackfcld Road.

Saturday 27, Decem ber 1999

12:06am - Suspicious persons: Officer reports spoke with group of 6 subjects outside of Boynton Hall, check OK. 7:58am-Lockout: Riley 4th.

2:23pm - Trespassing: Approximately 15 non-students removed from Alumni Gym, per Basketball Coach who needed to close it.

5:54pm - Lockout: Fuller Apartments.

9:00am - Lockout: Founders 3rd.

10:50pm - Rounds: RA from Stoddard was assigned Morgan Hall during break but was not given any keys, so Officer assisted him on his rounds of the building.

11:54pm - Lockout assist: Daniels

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SAS Food Drive 7:00pm - APO Service Auc 7:00pm - Women’s Basketl

Sunday 28, Decem ber 1999

12:01 am - Noise complaint: Complaint regarding disorderly persons in vehicle on Boynton Street due to Armenian Church function.

3: Mam - Noise complaint: Disorderly persons from Armenian Church function., in vehicles on Boynton Street; referred to WPD. 12:36pm-Lockout: Founders3rd.

3:38pm - Lockout: Morgan 2nd

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4 :19am - Intrusion alarms: Trowbridge Road, likely due to power shutdown.

4:37am - Trouble alarm: Report of fire trouble alarm sounding at Elbridge Street due to power shutdown.

10:00am - Assist: Hackfeld with Worcester PD and Fire for 1st floor resident.

10:52am - Medical: Goddard Hall, female age 52, chest pain.

11:09am - Transport to Memorial 1:23pm - Medical: Library second floor male student having seizure.

2:27pm - Jump Start: Officer assists.

5 :16pm-Lockout: Institute3rd.

8:18pm - Emergency Hangup: Stoddard B. 11:05pm - Medical response: Daniels intoxicated student.

11:25pm - Noise complaint: Report of loud music.

Wednesday 1, December 1999

12:35am - Notification: Light on in vehicle parked in West Street.

9:42am - Jump Start: Elbridge 10:13am - Car Blocking: Student car in rear of Founders.

10:30am - Found Property: Becker PD, found a large black pocketbook in one of their dumpsters, student graduated in 1996, phone number was called and message was left to either call or come in to pick up bag.

3:50pm - Disorderly: Group of skateboarders disturbing by the fountain.

356pm - Group of non-students advised and left the area 4:00pm - Assist: Staff in Salisbury Labs requests officer for advice on possible damaged property in one of the labs 8:46pm - Medical: Daniels 2nd, student has flu like symptoms.

SAS Food Drive 7:00pm - Wrestling @ Norwich * llfh eatre 7:00pm -Film . “The Wood fof the Angels Church -1222 7:30pm - Decemberfest Choral Main Street Webster Squafe 8:00pm - Assumption College Band Christmas Concert, Assumption, Hagan Cam­ pus Center Campus Center Hall.

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5:41 am - Welfare Check: Student asleep in Daniels Hall bathroom 10: Mam - Medical: Daniels 4th floor, has a broken ankle, ankle swelling and breaking cast.

11:29am - Suspicious Van: White van on Salisbury selling stereo’s out of van 1:52pm - Medical: Washburn Machine shop, male student cut the palm of his hand may require stitches.

4:54pm - Report: Plugged garbage disposal in Morgan Kitchen, called in by employee.

9:20pm - Lockout: Institute 3rd.

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