NEWS- N H N S§S EH ToO T‘a> EFg‘ dai]R 7. Ocroser 17, 2002 VoLume CVII, Issur 7 PUBLISHED SINCE 1896 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE JOHNS Hopkins UNIVERSITY Thompson to be Chocolate Festival satisfies the sweet tooth ST 4p remembered Sat. BY JEREMIAH CRIM Apartments, where she lived. She had AND MIKE SPECTOR recently completed her sophomore THE JoHNSs Hopkins News-Letter year at The Johns Hopkins Univer- sity. A memorial service for Lauren R. Thompson was a neuroscience Thompson will be held this Saturday major in the Krieger School of Arts at 4 p.m. in the Interfaith Center. Th- and Sciences and a member of the ompson, 20, died this summer after women’s varsity swimming team. falling from the roof of the Northway Originally from Flushing, N.Y., she | was in Baltimore over the summer to take part in an internship at the Balti- more Zoo and take classes at the Uni- | versity. Saturday's memorial service will give students who were unable to at- tend Thompson’s summer funeral a chance to “come togetinha heearlin g wayand celebrate [Thompson’s] life,” said University Chaplain Sharon Kugler, who organized the service with the help of varsity Swimming | § Coach George Kennedy and some of A Thompson’s friends. “We wanted some sort of gather- COURTESY OF SIMONE CHEN ing for people who weren’t able to Lauren Thompson will be remem- make it over the summer,” Kugler bered at a memorial Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE A4 Pulitzer-winning : | JEREMIAH CRIM/N EWS-LETTER Musicians entertain chocolate lovers at Lexington Market's annual Chocolate Festival, held last weekend. Local bakeries offered a fine selection alumnus honored of chocolates, cookies and cakes to visitors. See story, page B1. Admin to reinstate Levering meal equiv BY SHRUTI MATHUR sional achievement,” was bestowed THE JoHNS Hopkins News-LeTTER upon Pulitzer Prize-winning journal- ist and author Richard Ben Cramer Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist (A&S’71). Cramer, who was also the BY JESSICA VALDEZ oped by a consulting firm hired by oped, the University has returned Asof Wednesday, Boswell planned Canrda meHro pkwianss thger akdeuyanteo teR icshpaeradk erB eant ksteayrntoetde hsipse akielrl usotfr iotuhse, acfatreerenro on,at THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LeETTER tdheer gUon iivnesrpseicttyi onla sbt yy esatru deanntds wainlld uand-- mleiamli naerqyu ivstaelpe.n cy to Levering asa pre- tdoe nstesn,d afna cuel-tmya ila nodn Tshtaufrfs dianyf otrom istnug- the University’s annual Alumni Lead- Homewood as reporter and editor of The University will reinstate meal ministrators in the coming months, “Levering meal equivalency] is a them of the new meal equivalency ewrhsihcihp mWoereek etnhda,n F1r5i0d aJyo,h nOsc tH. op11k,i nfosr wTehee klJyo hnpusb lHiocpaktiinons tNheawts -bLeectatmeer, a tbhie- edaqyu,i vOaclte.n c2y1 , ini n Lreevseproinnsge Htaol ls tMuodenn-t hsaoiuds iCnagr oal ndM odhirn,in gs.e nior director of wshtoepr e gawpe mweanats urtoe bet o nehxetl py euasr ,”g etsa itdo leoqcuaitvi oant. LeSvteurdienngt s frwiolml b1e1 aab.lme. ttoo m2e:a3l0 alumni gathered together on weekly journal under his guidance dissatisfaction with the current din- The new plan could potentially Boswell. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Homewood Campus. and leadership. ing options, said Dean of Student Life mean the abandonment of the meal Anawardsluncheon of deans, fac- He went on to work for The Balti- Susan Boswell. equivalency system. ulty, staff and students honored the more Sun and later The Philadelphia The move is the first step in the “What we have nowisavery tradi- Brock attacks media contributions of three outstanding Inquirer, where a two week reporting development of anew dining services tional plan that doesn’t meet the stu- Johns Hopkins alumni in the Glass stint in Egypt turned into a year-long plan scheduled for implementation dent needs,” said Boswell. Instead, Pavilion. trip racing back and forth across the September 2003, according to she hopes to institute a plan that of- Simeon Margolis, (A&S’53, Medi- front lines in the Middle East peace Boswell. fers students greater diversity in food cal 57, 64), who currently serves on talks and Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Ina struggle to revamp the entire options. the faculty for endocrinology andbio- CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 dining system, the plan was devel- But until this plan is fully devel- logical chemistry at the School of Medicine, and Robert S. 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The students reported the crime DENISE TERRY/NEWS-LETTER at 4:12 a.m., at which time officers Journalist and former conservative David Brock undermined the myth of from both Hopkins Security and the the liberal press during a speech for the MSE Symposium. 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Symposium event, held Oct. 10 and media is liberally biased. On the con- NYTimes reporter discusses career osfp owkheant ’tso sthaatpe,p elnocianlg a n.d.. fe[daenrdal] ahgaevn-e ConTINUED ON PAGE Ai4 e co-sponsored by the Diverse Sexual- CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 INSIDE ES oe cies,” said Ossmus. In response to a meeting held with the Student Council on Oct. 3, Hopkins Security has placed two ad- DAMN, WE’RE GOOD ~ CONTENTS ditional patrols at “strategic loca- If you thought that the best start tions” on campus, said Ossmus; one since 1932 was impressive, be pre- is positioned on top of the Mattin pared to be blown away. The football Center, with a view of both 33rd and team won yet another game, bringing N. Charles Streets, and one is posi- their record to 5-0. Page Al2 ~ Exposure Features tioned at the Stony Run Parking Lot, wherean armed robbery occurred last TED TURNER’S INSPIRATION? week. While these changes were not A new exhibition at the Baltimore specifically in response to the sniper Museum of Art, Painted Prints: The attacks, Ossmus feels that they in- Revalation of Color, showcases the crease the overall security around use of color in classic prints. Zainab Cheema has a review. Page B1 campus. According to Ossmus, Security Director Ronald Mullen “remains THIS CULKIN ISN’T. MESSED UP THE JOHNS HOPKINS - fully appraised of all that is happen- ... but just give him time. Kieran, NEWS-L ing, is communicating with all the the younger brother of child-star agencies ... [and] is prepared to make burnout Macauly, stars in Igby Goes a decision” if need be. Down, a dark comedy about growing - Inaddition to increasing alertness up rich and alienated. Page B6 JESSICA KAJFASZ/NEWS-LETTER at Homewood campus, Hopkins Se- ‘Joel Brinkley Ulstusted his career in foreign correspondence at the curity is remaining in close touch with http://www.jhunewsletter.com | Media Forum on Oct. 16. See story, page A3. CONTINUED ON Pace A3 ae i ll i ieee eee i ply ie Sy So Se Sea ob Gee ee A2 OcToBER 17, 2002 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LeETTER = NEWS Brock accuses media of right-wing bias N-L questions Brock on bias in the media CONTINUED FROM Pace Al Lady Hillary Clinton entitled, The trary, the author of Blinded by the Seduction of Hillary Rodham. The RSeirgvhatt:i vTeh, e whCoon sacnineoncuen ceodf Atnh aEtxh-eC owna-s btiovoek accocnutseantdieodn s thaatg aithnes tc onHsielrlvaar-y BY BRENDAN COSTIGAN enough depth in its coverage. Do you graeyn oawtn ,t hec ohnetiegnhtd edo f thhiast ctohnes eorpvpaotsiivtee CWlhiintteonw atfeorr helra nidn vodlevael mewnetr e in utnh-e THE Jouns Hopkins News-LeTTER tahnidn ku steh aotf ttheec hinnoclroegays edto egmetp hnaeswiss wiolnl Is true. He said that the American founded and untrue. Brock pointed News-Letter: How has your ca- eliminate the notion of the in-depth mmesaatins.ni psAutslr aeata wemrd i tmeebrd yi waic tohni ss eedrxotvmeaintnsiiavvtee e die nxtapenerd-- tapotr etstehsni’tssi obnpo eonakcs’ hsaa nnrotet chefeoirrv icncogrvi tesircciainnsgtm smoeefnd stiaha-e ygreioevure nav sit ehaaw t j oytuhoreun ’avAlemi sebtre ieacnfa fneo cnt embdeo tdthih ase i wdaeansyd, csteorrDytB?a: inIl htyah si hnak d tthhaet ’esf fehcatp poefn sihnorgt.e n-I t rieinb nothc leefta nd right-wing jour- tionalism and scandal. what would your take be on the com- ing people’s attention spans. Even nalistic circles, Brock providedabevy “There was very little interest in mon perception that there isa liberal major stories now are at best one-day stories. The attention paid to them is of examples in an attempt to prove either the conservative or the main- | bias to the media? this assertion. stream press for what tried to be an David Brock: I think that there fleeting. And it’s definitely contribut- Brock opened his spebey cgihvin g accurate view ofH illary Clinton, be- was probably truth in the idea that ing to an atmosphere where issues are several firsthand accounts ofhow the cause I didn’t take the reader into the the media had a liberal bias going just treated glancingly. It doesn’t nec- conservative power establishment gutter,” said Mr. Brock. back 15 or 20 years ago. But whatI’ve essarily mean that the stories aren’t “developed [a] communications in- After giving these firsthand ac- seen in the time I’ve been involved in being written. Part ofit has to do with frastructure, corrupted the main- counts of his experience with conser- journalism and in politics in Wash- what resonates. You could have good stream media and ultimately framed vative influence in the American me- ington is a very successful effort by reporting stillb eing doneandin-depth the country’s political reality in the dia, Mr. Brock gave several more conservatives to challenge the media pieces still being written, butifthey’re way that moved [it] to the right.” general examples to further prove his in two ways. One has been by devel- not valued then theyr’e really not hay- Brock pointed to three of his own claim. As evidence of the profound oping their own media outlets. Back ing all that much ofan effect. Part ofit published writings as examples ofhow conservative presence in the Ameri- 20 years ago, you had a few predomi- has to do with not so much a discour- conservathaivve ebese n ablet od omi- can news media, he listed a number of nant, influential newspapers, and you aging of in-depth reporting but rather nate the American news media for major news programs and networks had the nightly network newscasts, a highlighting of the shallow, the su- tmhaei npsatstr efaemw pyreeasrss’. s Bayve risnidoinc attion bg eitnhge onewnnte d,c onospeerrvaattedi,v e or vhooiscetse,d ibnyc plruodmiin-g Brock discussed the media’s portrayal of Al GoDrEeN ISiEn tThEeR R2Y0/0N0E WeSl-ecLtEiToTnE. R athnedr etihsaatr ewaals vaprreitetyt iym nut hceh waity. Tpoeodpalye perfNi-cLi:a l Danod ytohue stchainndakl .t hat’s symp- labeled liberally biased as well as its the Fox News Channel (owned by Bush was able to triumph over then didates fairly, Gore would have won get their news, and asa result of that, tomatic of what the people themselves inclination toward sensational re- Rupert Murdoch), the most listened Vice-President Gore in the race for bya mile,” Brock asserted. conservatives have been able to make want to hear? porting, Brock illuminated the ways to talk-radio show in the country the White House. MSE co-chair Meera Popat was incursions into the media. I think DB:That’sacomplicated question. the right wing has been able to “hi- (hosted by Rush Limbaugh), and the “Every political contest is a struggle enthusiastic about both Brock’s treat- that the idea that the media is liberal The answer to that has to do withwho’s jack” the American media. newspaper with the highest circula- between contending sides for control ment of the topic of the American and liberally biased is flatly wrong consuming this news and who’s watch- He began with The Real Anita Hill: tion in the country, The Wall Street ofthenarrative, orstoryline, which plays media and the audience’s participa- today. However, the conservatives ing the political talk shows and listen- The Untold Story, a book he wrote Journal. out over several months,” said Brock. tion. still find it useful to claim the media ing to the radio. Do I think it’s repre- questioning the credibility of the “What we have in America today Brock explained that the Bush nar- “The influence of the news media isliberal. Ithas an intimidating effect sentative of what most people in the woman who in 1991 hadaccused con- is a very vocal, often heavily subsi- rative of “the straight shooting truth on American identity is an extremely on the press corps. To be called lib- aggregate are interested in? I would sneormvianteieve ClSaurpenrceem eT hoCmoausrt ofsJ eusxtuiacle dtiioznesd nroitg hrte-awlliyn ga s mienddieap,e ntdheantt ,f unbcu-t tiemlmleerd iveartseu s trtahcet idona nwgheirloeu sth el iGaor rgeanianre-d iBrmopcokr’tsa nstp eteocphic ,d”i sscauisds iPnogp att.h e “bDiaavs iodf etrhailn ga ntdh atto bmeo scta llperd ofbeisassieodn ails sjoomuer-- smaoys tn o.p oBluittiitciaslal y reefnlgeacgteiodn pofe owphlaet tahree harassment. As evidence of the pro- as an adjunct to andan echo chamber rative of the competent candidate ver- the news media and its consequences nalists resist and so it has the effect of interested in, because part of what found influence wielded by conser- for the Republican National Com- sus the inexperienced bumbler with a was excellent, and I thought that the creating an opening for conservative sustains that political dialogue is rat- vatives in the American news media, mittee,” Brock said. terrible record never broke through.” audience asked intriguing and rel- views and voices. It causes the main- ings. Brock pointed to the positive feed- Brock contended that America’s Saying that the press often acts evant questions.” stream press to pay more attention N-L: Where do you think the back for such an obviously partisan mainstream media, whose supposed with the mentality ofa pack, he also Given Brock’s open homosexual- disproportionately to what conser- American media is going? Whatwillit book that he had received from lib- role is to provide objective analysis of condemned the media for its intense ity and DSAGA’s co-sponsorship of vatives are saying in order to avoid become? You mentioned that the at- eral news sources, such as The Wash- politics and current events, is moved coverage of Gore’s repeated verbal the event, DSAGA co-director being labeled as liberal. And if that tention span is shortening. What are ington Post and The New York Times. to the right, “often withoutthem even missteps, which were exploited by the Amanda Corby was nevertheless not doesn’t work, theystill can claim that these changes going to amount to? Brock asserted that after claiming knowing it.” Republican Party strategists in a suc- surprised that Brock’s sexuality was a the reason they’re not being paid at- DB: I basically would see more of “that my politically incorrect views Brock next pointed to the 2000 cessful attempt to portray the oppos- subject not brought up by either him tention to is because there is al iberal the same, particularly because stories would never get a hearing in the lib- presidential election as an example of ing candidate as untrustworthy. By or the audience. bias against them. Sotheyreally can’t can be posted on the Internet. The eral press, [they] were whipsawed into the power and influence held by con- the same token, Brock took issue with “He was invited to discuss media lose. news cycles are much shorter, so now giving mea fair hearing for what was, servatives over the American media. the press’s apparent disinterest in fo- integrity and that’s whathe did,” said N-L: Over the past 10 years, what there’s not even a full day. The ques- after all, political propaganda.” Inemphasthie izmpiorntagnce of the cusing on what some believed were the DSAGA representative. “I don’t would you say have been the Ameri- tion is whether more information is Brock’s next example was his ar- news media in determining the win- Bush’s frequent false statements think his sexuality necessarily was an can media’s high points and low leading to more quality, and I think ticle in the conservative publication, ner of political elections, Mr. Brock about his recordas governor of Texas. important issue to be discussed in points? the answer to that is probably no. I The American Spectator, that first ex- explained how he thought President “Tf the media had covered the can- that forum.” DB: The bias in the press against expect the Internet to be a presence. posed the “Troopergate” scandal, in Clinton is obviously a low point. ... The question on that score is whether which former U.S. President and And the best example of that I think there is a certain point at which there Governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton Students resist robbery attempts would be the impeachment, where it is an information overload. There are was alleged to have had Arkansas State was clear that about two thirds of the good aspects to the Internet, which country believed that the impeach- are that there are ways that you can get Troopers arrange meetings between himself and various women for illicit ment was a partisan witch hunt and more diversitoy fv iews. But the flipside purposes. It was this story that initi- | wanted it to be over. And so I think of that is if everyone has their own ated the investigation into several | that in a lot of ways, what the regular Web lock, they’re canceling out one ° other alleged misdoings and abuses BY ALEX QUINONES Two days later, another incident ing or not complying with the de- press did to Clinton was unfair and anothersoIdon’tknowifthey re mak- of power that culminated in Presi- Tue JoHNs Hopkins News-Letter occurred where a Johns Hopkins un- mands of an assailant. in some instances disgraceful. And ing that big of a dent. dent Clinton’s subsequent impeach- dergraduate refused to comply to Especially when dealing witha po- so I’d have to say that that was a low N-L: What obligation does the ment. : Two juveniles attempted to rob a demands. tentially armed suspect, when the as- point. Another low point was the American media have to its listeners Brock remembered being aston- Hopkins student andhis three friends Tuesday morning at 3:58 a.m. a sailant claims to have a weapon, Of- 2000 campaign, where the Republi- and readers and viewers? ished after seeing such immediate and Sunday, Oct. 13, at 10:40 p.m. while man approached a female freshmen ficer Rosemary tries to instill into cans were able to convince the press DB: Supposedly, it has a big one. intensive coverage of the scandal onthe out in front of the 7-Eleven at the 400 from behind while she was walking in students the possible consequences .corps that Al Gore was unreliable, Because almost all of our politics is purportedly liberal news station, CNN. blocokf E .3 3rd St., near Greenmount front of the Charles Apartments on in not complying with the suspects’ that he was a liar, an exaggerator, filtered through the media, it’s a pub- “Why was the so-called liberal Ave. 3300 block of N. Charles Street and demands, consequences which could and that there was something wrong lic trust, and with that comes a re- media suckered again,” heasked, “this The suspects, both about 16 or 17 demanded money. The man then be fatal. But he is not convinced that with [his] character. They were also sponsibility to be fair, to root out time into reporting sensational, un- years old, approached the victims grabbed hold of her arm in an at- there was an actual weapon in either able to convince the press not to cover wrongdoing and to point out places corroborated allegations about the while they were getting into their car. tempt to take her cell phone, but the case. Bush in the ways in which the press where the government is doing things personallife ofa sitting president from One of the suspects had his hand in student resisted and ran to the AMRs. “Tf they have a gun they are going normally covers candidates, which that are either questionable or exceed- a transparently Republican source?” his pocket, as though holding a No property or money was taken. to show you it, whether it’s the barrel is normally quite critical. So there ing its authority. So it still has a watch- As reasons for sucha turn of events, weapon, and demanded money. He . Officer Dennis Rosemary of or the handle,” he said. was a lack of investigation of Bush’s dog role. I just think that there’s a lot Brock pointed to two motivating fac- repeated his demand, but the four Hopkins Security does notbelieve the The Baltimore City Police Depart- background, and [he] was able to less interest on the part of a lot of tors in the “competitive pressures to men refused to comply, climbed into two incidents are related but cautions ment has not been able to find any of make a lot of assertions during the people in the media [in] playing that shoot first and ask questions later on a their car and drove away. students in their choices of comply- the assailants. campaign that were just false. ... And role, because that’s not necessarily juicy sex scandal” and the viewer rat- yet Gore’s missteps were covered what’s rewarded. Television has dis- ings that such coverage would guaran- widely, and oftentimes they were torted it to a large extent, because I tee. Brock also again brought up the Meal equiv to extend to Levering embellished by the press. I think that think a significant number of report- intimidation of the liberal press as a was a triumph of the spin [of] the ers aspire to be talking heads and to major reason for the scandal coverage. Republican side. The Democrats get more television exposure, which “Could it be that because most re- were simply overwhelmed by that. helps them sell their books and get porters are so afraid of being accused Those were two examples of low lecture fees. It rewards things that are of being liberal and going soft on CONTINUED FROM PAGE Al scoring the need for students to have said, referring specifically to the sat- points, and I don’t think I can think on the surface and more personality Democratic politicians by conserva- p-m., according to the e-mail. a dining option closer to the south isfaction surveys filled outby students ofahigh point. Nothing really jumps driven than in-depth coverage. Re- tive critics that they held this Demo- The e-mail credits the change in end of campus,” said Boswell in the in Terrace Court Café and Wolman out at me. porters did not use to aspire to be- cratic president up to public ridicule the pattern of student traffic to the e-mail. cafeteria. She added that the lack of N-L: How would you character- come famous or to have their names as an example of their own objectiv- south end of campus near Hodson But student dissatisfaction served “meal equivalency in Levering ize the American media’s presence be household words, and it was never ity and professionalism?” he asked. Hall as the primary impetus for the as the primary impetus for change, seemed to bea move that contributed in our lives and in the lives of those a profession anyone went in to make o“pYeesr,a tiI ntgh.i”n k something like that was taidodni.t ional meal equivalency loca- said“ TMhoeh r.d ecision [to return meal to dTihsesa tUinsfiavcetrisoint.”y originally elimi- whoD Br:e ceIinv et emremds iao f aptotleinttiicos,n ? I think mcohnaenyg.e d SoaIn dt htihnatk’ sa lla ftfheocstee dt hwihnagts htahveey Brock’s next example was the book “With the opening of Hodson equivalency to Levering] was based nated meal equivalency from Le- the media is really the crucial factor choose to cover. that led to his break with the right- Hall, the pattern of student traffic on the feedback the deans had re- vering two years ago in order to in that it is the way in which pretty __N-L: Why should someone work wing, a sympathetic portrayal of First has changed dramatically, under- ceived on studentsatisfaction,” Mohr improve food quality of other din- much all the messages of the differ- in the media? ing locations. ent campaigns are filtered. That’s DB:1see more ofa reason not to. If “The real reason is we wanted to how we come to view the candidates, you're independent minded, it can be put an emphasis on improving Ter- their positions and ultimately the very frustrating. The irony is that race and Wolman,” said Boswell. race. So I think the mediais really the there’s a profusion of media, and yet Meal equivalency funds are di- decisive thing. A lot of politics now the control and ownership of the me- rected to the location at which stu- comes down to public relations and dia is increasingly concentrated in dents swipe their cards, said Mohr, communications. The odd thing is fewer hands. So one would have to be and with more students dining at Le- that even though there are so many a pretty strong person with the moti- vering, fewer funds were funneled to outlets and a proliferation of voices, vation to inform people of things they Terrace and Wolman. Bye liminating things are still quite homogenized in need to know and to overcome all the meal equivalency from Levering, terms of the actual result. So I think market pressures and the political funds were forcibly allocated to Ter- in that sense, [the media] can be de- pressures to produce something that’s race and Wolman, she said. cisive and distorting. less interesting and less informative. | “J think it did improve the qual- N-L: The American media has re- think that’sa problem that peoplewho ity” of Wolman and Terrace, Mohr ceivedalotof criticism lately for pro- ny thinking of going into the media said and indicated that the additional viding too much breadth and not ey, would have to consider. fundsallowed for new programs, such as the “Crossroads program.” In this program, food is prepared in indi- vidual portions to provide a wider range of food options. The decision to resume meal equivalency will mean a decrease in cash revenue for Levering, said Mohr, but the administration hopes the new dining option will increase student _ satisfaction. Boswell said the new availability ‘of meal equivalency in Levering is “a DENISE TERRY/NEWS-LETTER Nat Duca (left) and other members of the Diverse Sie xuality and Gender Alliance promote National ar ebceotgtneirt ijoonb itnh afto owde. ”r eally want to do Coming Out Day on the Breezeway. Ocroser 17, 2002 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-Letrer A3 NEWS Pulitzer winner NY Times reporter reflects on his career honored by alum BY GISELA VARGAS on his earlier experiences in Israel. THE JoHNS Hopkins News-LetTTeR He described the first time he saw a suicide bomber outside a local mar- Pulitzer Prize recipient and The ket “along broken melons and fruit.” CONTINUED FROM Pace Al latest book, A Hero’s Life, to the cur- New York Times reporter Joel He said how suicide bombers tend to This tenacity won him not only the rent President George W. Bush. Brinkley helda lecture about the con- target places such as bus stops, mar- Pulitzer Prizein 1979 for international “T will never forget the first time I flict in Israel on Wednesday, Oct. 16 kets and any other public location reporting but also a six-year job with saw [Bush]. ... It was during his night at 8 p.m. in the Schafler Audito- where there are not anyg uards block- The Inquirer as its Middle Eastern, father’s election campaign [when] I rium in Bloomberg. ing doors. He stated that the poor are African and European correspon- was trying to get access to an inter- Brinkley, reporter and foreign cor- the largest group of victims, because dent. Cramer attributes a great deal view and was directed to Junior (back respondent for The New York Times, those in the higher social class can of his success to the skills and lessons then everyone called him Junior). He is also well-known for his novels. He afford to avoid those locations, while he learned while an undergraduate at was sitting in an office with his cow- wrote about television technologyand the poor have no other options. Hopkins. boy boots on the desk, spitting to- politics in Defining Vision: The Battle He posed the question, “How do “One of the best qualities this bacco. He turned out to be a good for the Future of Television. He also [the families] classify the death ofsu i- school teaches youis self-reliance, and friend; we would play golf together.” co-wrote with Steve Lohr U.S. V. cide bombers?” Should they be de- that will take you far,” he said. The Friday luncheon was part ofa Microsoft: The Inside Story of the fined as heroes oras meaningless ran- Entertaining the audience with an- four-day Alumni Leadership Week- Landmark Case. dom acts? Iraq sends money to the ecdotes ofhis years at Hopkins andasa end, which attracted over 150 attend- Wednesday night’s lecture, en- families of the suicide bombers; it is foreign correspondent, Cramer admit- ees representing 27 different states as titled “Israel: Crisis Without End?” easy for them to gain national sup- ted that when he first came to the Uni- well as Europe. According to the Ex- | | 3 was the third lecture in the “New port, he said. versity he was unaware that it was pri- ecutive Director of the Alumni Asso- World Disorder” series, the Odyssey However, “There is no excuse that marily seen as a “doctor school.” ciation Fritz Schroeder, there are more 2002 Media Forum. can explain suicide bombings,” he Claiming that he had “too much than 3,300 alumni in Europe and over | i Ghita Levine, who teaches a course said. respect for humanity to pursue that 2,400 in Asia, and an overall alumni on media studies at Johns Hopkins, After working for so many years in line of profession,” he recalled how estimate reaches well over 106,000. introduced Brinkley to a heavily Israel and speaking with both Israelis his dean at the time, Carl Swanson, “In the past year we have been populated auditorium. She began by and Palestinians, Brinkley discovered persuaded him to write all the Uni- more attentive to the overseas popu- | describinagl lo fhis achievements and that eventually both sides have the versity brochures for credit. lation to guide us in alumni relations past pursuits. same solution for solving the current “He had me signed up for 300- as well,” said Schroeder. Brinkley began his 45 minute lec- crisis: American involvement. “Some level independent study ... in biol- Event coordinator and Senior As- | ture by describing his journalism ca- great external force or shock ... from ogy! I could have gone to any medical sociate Director of the Alumni Office reer and his trip to Cambodia, his America is needed.” school I wanted,” said Cramer. India Lowres agreed, “The demo- | first big break 22 years ago. The trip He mentioned the shock of the When talking about journalism graphics of this organization have was his first time as a foreign corre- Gulf War and how American in- and what it meant to him, Cramer said, changed so much over the years; what JESSICA KAJFASZ/NEWS-LETTER spondent, and he reflected on his ex- volvement actually helped the state “Thereisasortofconfidencethatcomes is so wonderful about this group is New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner Joel Brinkley remi- perience lightheartedly. years ago. However, Brinkley did with carrying that pad of paper—the the camaraderie and diversity. We | nisces on his career in journalism during a speech Wednesday, Oct. 16. The reporter then began to reflect recognize Clinton’s unsuccessful license to ask, to question. I see any and now have alumni from all eight divi- | attempt to propel American in- everything as a story. The most power- sions—young old, male female.” Sniper causes increased security volvement abroad while in office, ful is one that holds fact, makes sense Josh Reiter, a 1983 A&S student but claims, that at that time, not -and has a humane feel.” turned adjunct business professor [at every party was ready for such a In 1988 he wrote a 1,000-page po- Homewood] said the biggest differ- drastic change. ditical novel, What it Takes, detailing ence he felt in the school was a more | Brinkley believes that both sides the sentiments of six presidential can- student focus. A successful entrepre- CONTINUED FROM Pace Al asked Head Coach Steve Perry not to According to Director of Com- are now desperate for a solution. The ‘didates. The novel not only won him neur with his own online college ap- ‘the administration at Johns Hopkins’ participate, and Perry wentalong with munity Relations and Volunteer Ser- only thing holding America back is critical acclaim but also personal re- plication company, his advice to Rockville campus, located only about his request. vices Bill Tiefenwerth, all programs the Bush administration, he said. Even “spect for those pursuing a public office. graduating students in this economy seven miles from the closest shoot- Sten Tullberg, captain ofthe Men’s involving elementary schools follow though the senate voted 100 to 0 onit, . “Youjustcan’tgetupat5a.m.and is to not worry about the first job. ing. Varsity Crew Team, was “severely the Baltimore City Public School Sys- it is too big of a risk for a first-term go all day talking and meeting people Dr. Steven Knapp, the University’s While Ossmus believes the sniper disappointed” with the decision. tem regarding both weather and president. in the cold unless you wanted to do provost anda former UC Berkley pro- incidents to be somewhat isolated, Since the Men’s Varsity team has only emergency closings. When after- “A first term president is too con- some good out of it,” he said. fessor, added, “Don’t focus too much with no effect locally, he advises stu- four racesin the fall,andthe Women’s school activities were cancelled for cerned about re-election to take huge In respect to Kathleen Kennedy on grades: you must be well rounded dents to “be mindful of [their] sur- Varsity only three, missing one race Baltimore City Public Schools, Vol- risks,” he said. Townsend, Democratic candidate for and have a little fun too.” roundings ... [and] to take added was “pretty big,” according to unteer Services followed suit by can- | However, if the United States were the Maryland governorship, Cramer By far the most senior alumnus caution.” Tullberg. celing tutoring programs. to be involved, it would never send said, “Shejustisn’t telling usher story, attendee, Chicago chapter secretary While most studentactivities have Another aspect of campus life af- Although Tiefenwerth said that the more than the usual forces in. the not-so-private drama of her fam- Ross Jones graduated from Hopkins | not been affected by the situation, the fected by the sniper attacks was vol- programs would be on a heightened | In regard to the general mood in ily, that she is a Kennedy and she in 1937 with a degree in psychology. JHU Crew Team was asked not to unteer tutoring with Baltimore City sense ofalert,h ee xpressed confidence America, Brinkley believes that there happened to pick Maryland.” “Iam justsoamazedat the increased | attend the Occoquan Chase, held in elementary school children, in which in the children’s safety. isn’t a popular opinion. He stated, Cramer has metall sorts offamous size of everything now,” he said. “Al- Lorton, Va., due to the recent attacks students are bused to the Homewood “The Hopkins campus is one of “The general public doesn’t have a figures, ranging from the late Joe though it was a no-nonsense school, I in Virginia. campus to work with undergraduate the more secure places to hold after- strong opinion on which side they DiMaggio, who was the subject of his really enjoyed the student life.” Athletic Director Tom Calder * volunteers. school activities,” said Tiefenwerth. stand.” ——_ 4 On the Road with the Deans a This fall the Deans are going “on the road” to a location near you! Come to one of the sessions listed below to hang out. Each site will have a specific theme, but isn’t limited to just that topic. So, if you have some time between 3:30-5:00 p.m. on any of the dates listed below, come on! Kick back and chat! Fall 2002 dates: October 24 - Thursday - AMR I Reading Room — The Freshmen Year Experience November 21 - Thursday - McCoy Multi-Purpose Room - Colltown December 3 - Tuesday - Recreation Center - Taking a Pulse on Student Life Sponsored by: Dean Susan Boswell, Student Life Dean William T. Conley, Enrollment and Academic Services Dean Ilene Busch-Vishniac, Whiting School ofE ngineering Dean Daniel H. Weiss, Krieger School ofA rts and Sciences For more pa call the OnE oft heD ean of Student Lifes 410-516-8208 A4 OcToser 17, 2002 THE JO HNS Hopkins News -LETTER NEWS Service to honor deceased student Power goes out in Wolman, McCoy CONTINUED FROM Pace Al money for charity.” Boswell said that the decision to broad range of resources to address explained. She added that the service “[Lauren] had a great impact on send the e-mail was based on student any concern they have [...] They was not held in September at the re- all of her friends, always response to how the death of a stu- should never feel that there isn’tsome- quest of Thompson’s family. complimenting us and encourag- dent, Jamie Wiest, in July 2000 was body they can talk to.” Kugler said that remembering the ing us to do our best, no matter how handled by the University. 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The total value stolen, including the announcesarobbery, giveitup,” said hours. Greenway, however, are very well- of the companies that employ “The memorial service [over the male victim’s $20 as wellas the female Rosemary. Many students expressed dismay equipped to handle student power Thompson’s relatives have pro- summer] was overwhelming in that victim’s purse, wallet, cash and cell This was the fifth armed robbery upon seeing the signs posted on the usage,” said Dean of Student Life Su- vided matching grants for their do- there were so many people that knew phone, was estimated to be approxi- reported since Sept. 1, 2002. exterior doors to McCoy, which in- san Boswell. “We have had some nations. [Thomspon],” Smedick said. “There mately $205. Also reported in the month of | formed students of the power out- trouble with older buildings, but The Johns Hopkins swim team wasn’t any room in the church — The female victim was advised to September were three unarmed rob- age. Wolman and McCoy are renovated will hold a “Swim a Long” this Fri- [the people] spilled out into the cancel her credit cards, which were beries, two of which were attempts. Meanwhile, Meyer began check- and can easily handle the volume.” day to help raise money for the streets.” also stolen along with her purse. One off-campus assault involving a ing out flashlights to security officers Boswell was notified by housing scholarship fund. Kugler said that The serivtseilf cwase “s ad andstir- Accordingt o Officer Dennis Rose- pellet gun was also reported. All but and students. Residential life reported and residential life about the power the event, which is scheduled for 2 ring,” he added. mary of Hopkins Security, victims in one armed robbery occurred off- approximately five or six calls from outage after Wolman’s power was p-m. to 6 p.m. in the Athletic Cen- After attending the memorial such situations are always advised to campus. students asking what happened. restored. ter, will “help a lot” in reaching the service, students and administra- call either the van escort service or $20,000 goal. tors headed for Long Island to at- the security service for transporta- Crime Report for Oct. 10 - Oct. 14 Friends remembered Thompson tend Thompson’s burial. After the tion in the future. as energetic, generous and charis- memorial service, Smedick de- Rosemary emphasized the fact that matic. scribed the bus ride to the Pinelawn, Hopkins Security officers are always “Lauren made a statement wher- N.Y. cemetery as long and contem- available to transport students if the ever she went through her actions, plative. | van escorts are no longer running, or | October 10, 2002 3:30 p.m.- Unknown suspect took tered store, ordered sandwich and her energy [and] her style,” said jun- “You could hear a pin drop [on if the students are farther thana mile | car without permission on the 3800 then took moneyo n the 3100 block of, ior Simone Chen. “She was always the bus],” he said. from campus. 5:15a.m. - Suspect snatched purse block of Canterbury Rd. St. Paul St. %, the first person on the dance floor — After the burial, one of “Even if they’re a long distance from victim on the 3700 block of 6:00 p.m. - Suspect stole victim’s 6:00 p.m.- Unknown person took: [she] dragged youout thereand made Thompson’s aunts bought dinner for away ... if they miss the last bus Ellerslie Ave. auto on the 200 block of Chancery Rd. car keys and then the car on the 400: you have a good time because her the Hopkins’ attendees and the mo- from Fell’s Point ... we'll get a cab | 8:00 a.m. - Victim placed purse in 6:30 p.m. - Larceny by unknown block ofE 33” St. eae energy was contagious.” tor coach returned students and ad- for them... [and] worry about pay- | un-secure area on W. 40th St; suspect suspect reaching into the victim’s car Said Cara Drum, a former room- ministrators to Baltimore. ment later,” said Rosemary. “Don’t took two credit cards. on the 4000 block of Keswick Rd. by October 13, 2002 mate and teammate: “Lauren was An impromptu memorial service | get stranded somewhere - always 12:00 p.m. - Unknown suspect breaking the passenger side front win- charming. She had this magnificent wasalso heldin Baltimore on June 25. | call. We'll get you back one way or stole victim’s vehicle by unkind dow. 3:30a.m.- Unknown persons took smile that I could see from across the On that day, Dean ofS tudent Life | another.” means on the3100block of Crittenton 6:30 p.m. - Larceny by unknown car without permission on the 3000 room. Lauren also had a tremendous Susan Boswell sent a campus-wide e- In regards to the two attempted and fled. suspect damaging victim’s driver side block of Frisby St. aoa need to give back to society. I ad- mail to inform students about | robberies that occurred over the 3:30 p.m. - Unknown suspect cut rear door window on the 2700 block 4:05 a.m. - Both victims walking mired the way she strove to raise Thompson’s death. weekend, Rosemary feels there was a offlock on victim’s garage on the 600 . of N. Charles St. _ when approached from the back by recent “spike” in crime, but he does block of W. 36th St. and fled with 9:30 p.m. - Larcenybysuspectwho | _suspectand robbed on the 3200 block, not think any of the incidents were DVD player. entered lab area witha key to the door of N. Calvert St. NEWS related, as the descriptions of the sus; 8:45 p.m. — Suspect took fooditems on N. Charles St. 4:00 p.m. - Arrested person took. pects were very different. and put them in his pocket ata conve- objects from store and put them in: According to Rosemary, time is of | nience store on the 1000 block of W. October 12, 2002 hisright coat pocket on the 2400 block: the essence inapprehending suspects. | 36th St. of N. Charles St. JHMI unveils new proach will be used; anyone and He advises victims of crimes to con- | 2:55 a.m. - Victim’s girlfriend be- 8:15 p.m. - Purse-snatching by anybody will be able to get the vac- tact Hopkins Security or the BCPDas | Oct. 11, 2002 came angry when victim went inside suspect who came up to victim’s door grading system cine.” soon as possible. ofher home on the 37 blocokf E.3 7th on the 400 block of E 31st St. Currently, any studenwtho wishes Hopkins Security’s procedure is 6:10 a.m. - Suspect grabbed, St., suspect then assaulted victim. 10:40 p.m. - Suspects told victim to get vaccinated should call the to respond to the scene and contact kicked and then threw victim down 2:52a.m. - Suspect stole vehicle on to hand over his money on the 400 The Johns Hopkins School of Health Center at 410-516-8270 and BCPD witha suspect description and on the 2700 block of 7 Miles Ave. 300 block of E. University PW. block of E. 33rd St. Medicine recently announced its set up an appointment. That proce- all other relevant information. 6:40a.m. - Unknown suspect took 12:43 p.m.- Unknown suspect abandonmentofthe traditional letter dure will continue throughout the A gridsearchis then conducted, in victim’s vehicles by unkind means on took vehicle by unkind means on the October 14, 2002 grade system in favor of a modified month of October. which officers first canvass the main the 3900 block of Keswick Rd. 2900 block of N. Charles St. pass-fail grading system starting April During November there will be streets, then search the alleys and side- 6:40 a.m. - Unknown suspect 2:00 p.m. - Suspect stole purse 6:50 p.m. — Suspect assaulted vic- 1, 2003. several opportunities for “walk-in” streets, of the area surrounding the opened the door of victim’s vehicle after victim placed it behind a counter tim on the 3700 block of Greenmount Vice-dean of Education Dr. vaccinations at the Health Center. E- crime scene. BCPD patrol cars in the onthe 500 block of W. University PW at the 3100 block of St. Paul St. Ave., produced knife and threatened David Nichols, in an interview with mails will be sent from the Health areaarealso informed ofthe suspect’s and damaged it before fleeing. 2:45 p.m. - Suspect took money to kill the victim. Change, the School of Medicine’s Center to all students, giving specific description. | 11:05 a.m. - Suspect pushed vic- from victim, who was sitting at a bar 10:49 a.m. - Suspect entered store _ faculty newsletter, indicated that information once it becomes avail- A quick response increases the tim across the room on the 700 block with $20 in his hand on the 3100 block and took two thermometers on the this change has been a long time in able. likelihood of results, especially if the of E. 34th St. when arguing over a bill. of Greenmount Ave. 3200 block of Greenmount Ave: coming. suspect is on foot. 12:00 p.m. - Unknown suspect 3:30 p.m. - Suspect ran inside of 9:10 p.m.— Victim was approached Not only have there.been con- — By Stephanie Hausner Rosemary also advises students to broke victim’s kitchen window to business and took plastic container from the rear by two unknown sus- tinuing complaints from students, always relinquish property, rather reach in and unlock the door and with money on the 3600 block of Elm pects on the 3600 block of Greenway. but every other school in the 13 Students discuss race, than risk injury at the hands ofa gun- burglarize the house on the 2600 block Ave. The suspects pushed him down and school consortium, which includes wielding suspect. of N. Calvert St. 4:00 p.m. - Unknown suspect en- robbed him. culture at Hopkins Duke, Yale and Stanford, have con- verted to some sort of tailored pass- “PRETTY DA MN TERRIFIC!” Eabbujetom Celebs fail system. Under the new system, students “When the Boxes Don't Fit,” a dis- PROFESSION will receive honors, high pass, pass or cussion about multi-cultural and Lia Schwarrhaum ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY fsatirlu Tciotn osrtasec acdw iolmolfp b aae n lyfeot trectreh deg sreta od egw.rr aidtee s,m orine- Wcmuealdmtnpiu-erssa dcaiaaynl,d cwooOncrctle:d r-nw1si6 d oein,n twthahees H ohApeMlkdRi n osn I aAmm a=)= nPedeat iRyan Bilt se oeeg GSuesan oC PASSION detailed evaluations of their students’ Multipurpose Room. Master’s Degree Programs and work, which may prove more valu- This event was put on by Stu- 9 e more from Johns Hopkins able when applyinfgo r residency than dents Educating and Empowering for Diversity (SEED), Organizacion grade transcripts. Latina Estudiantil (OLE), and the — By Kim Phelan tmhuel tiH-arawcaiiaila ni ntenraemste grfooru p “mHiAxPeAd,- “AT,h eC rOemRaRrkOabSlIy VaEssLurYed dSirAecRtoCviAalS TanId Cs creCerOveMriEtiDngY .de but of ‘Biotechngfogy CommuEniceat ion Health center offers peoTplwee.n”t y-four Hopkins students _ Burr Steers. It packs an emotional wallop wmilar to that of another iSno cCioentyt emporary cultural golden oldie as beloved im its ways as ‘The Catcher in the free flu vaccine vaatrtieentdye do fa insds usesp otkhea tt hseitre mmmiendds fornoam Rye’: ‘The Graduate” Not a false rv te is sounded” Stephen Holden | THE MEW YORK TIMES the broad topic. The Student Health and Wellness Some of the matters discussed in- The Johns Hopkins Zanvyl Krieger Cfreenet efrlu vwailclc ionnactei onasg aifnor baell ipnrtoevriedsitnegd celmubdriancgi tnhge footlhleorw,i ngo uqtuseisdtei oncsu:l tDuoreess “DARKLY HILARIOUS! Syocuh otool taiolfo rA rytosu r aancda dSecmiiec nceexsp erailelnocwes students. lead to us denying our own heritage?; Like Holden Caulfield in |D . Salinger’ to meet your personal or professional It was announced this week that Where does American culture begin?; in the Rye! leby is adolescent rebel needs, Pursue your master's degree the Health & Wellness Center would Should immigrants try to “live as thing with chis movie: It keeps spring! i Sur pr 1Se@5 from the Advanced Academic Programs bsetu odfefnetrsi nagt fhriege hf lrui svka cfcoirn aitnifolnuesn zfao.r Anmoerrmi cpaenosp llei vse?h”o;u lAdn db ei fa ssos iimsi tlhaetrien ga Peter Travers | ROLLING STONE in/our accelerated or part-time graduate Students at high risk include those too?; Is the U.S.a “melting pot?”; and programs. To earn undergraduate : with asthma, chronic lung diseases, many more. credits during the summer choose from heart disease, diabetes, sickle cell Related to campus, they addressed IGBY<o-s down over 100 courses offered by the Johns disease, those on immunosuppres- how some students can reject their Hopkins Summer Programs. If you want sive therapy, or those taking aspirin culture and how some students close INSANITY 1S RELATIVE, to attend medical schoo} but need the for treatment of rheumatologic dis- themselves off from anyone not in requisite science courses, apply to the their own cultural group. The forum etaosre Hso.o wfe vtehre, SDtr.u dAelnati n HJeofaflet, hD iraenc-d aprlelsosw eadn y fvoir eawlsl oirn eamtotteinodnasn cteh eyto w eerxe- APlols tp-rBoagcrcaamlsau raeraet ea ccPerpetmiendgi caaplp lPicraotgiroanms.. Wellness Center, said the vaccine is feeling. Heyyv agsccance wee PLSPLEL available for all students, not just at- “(The goal of the discussion was] Te Me mi risk students. to give the students of Hopkins an “The Center for Disease Control outlet to express their views on multi- OUND OU dINs has set up a two-tiered approach,” and bi-racialism and feel comfort- said Joffe. “During the month of able with these issues,” said Gerald Zanvyl Krieger October, high risk people will get Rasheed, a member of SEED who School of Arts thbpardi.oer igItonyty. t NhToehv feelsmueb, wa eorreu, l pde aaoh p aBlvere oiwath droe a,al pliayf p .h —e l8pe d epnutn ao nO ’tShtee eevne nt. Bxcivenvs HBnOenWonmI N’ ) G} 371—1. CTHa—E iC HmARiLE S2 7-1 p WashSsi. ngton, mDerC! | Baltimore, MD= |. R o, and Sciences ; S 4. pa ‘ GS “a OCTOBER 17, 2002 . 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Flawed beyond repair As an initiation into the University’s system candidates, none of whom are expected to gar- | of student government, the freshman class elec- ner a majority. tions last week gave the Class of 2006 a poor In last week’s election, Garlick, the top vote- impression of college democracy. getter, was disqualified after the vote transfers, This was the first Hopkins election held en- meaning that the people who voted for Garlick | tirely online and without the familiar voting asa first choice were effectively disenfranchised stations around campus. The lack of publicity because their second-place votes were not trans- We’re talking about a man beyond a banner in the Breezeway and a few ferred to other candidates, a privilege afforded | flyers, along with the absence off amiliar voting to other voters. This is not nit-picking; Garlick who used chemical weapons machines, gave the election a very low profile received more than twice as many first-place on his own people and is on campus. Residential Life regulations forbid- votes as any other candidate, which means that developing nuclear weapons! ding campaigning in the dorms made it impos- had his votes been properly transferred, the sible for candidates to drum up excitement. The election could have easily been won by any | CARTOON BY CHARLES DONEFER stealth-like nature of elections had a predict- other candidate. able result: turnout was the lowest for any fresh- By removing all Garlick voters, who violated LETTERSTOTHEE man election witnessed by current undergradu- no election laws themselves, 125 voters were ates. This year’s turnout, 38 percent of eligible denied any say in who their class president is. If Botox’s real reason for Many in our Congress are still Most notably, the headline and sub- freshmen, compares poorly with the 57 percent you remove Garlick voters, the participation pushing to make flag burning as a sequent statement that “Student in 2000 and 52.4 percent in 1999. The Board of rate for the presidential race was 26.8 percent, being developed form ofp rotest illegal. groups have fallen behind in mak- Press Secretary Ari Fleischer calls ing their paperwork available...” Elections (BoE) has nobody toblamebutthem- an embarrassingllyo wsum, which reflects BoE’s dissenters:“ a few lonely voices on the followed by discussion of photo- selves for this dismal showing. sparse promotion and mass disenfranchise- left.” copies of groups’ ledgers to be Also marring this election were the mass- ment. Crystal Ng, the “winning” candidate, re- With regards to the recent media President Bush assures us that turned in to the SAC Liaisons, is attention given to Botox, I feel it is ' America “speaks with one misleading. Requiring copies ofled- disqualifications in the race for president. Two ceived 60 first-place votes, or 14 percent of important to tell people the real rea- voice”...(Dissenters beware?). gers is a new SAC policy only insti- candidates were disqualified for failing to sub- voters and 5.3 percent of freshmen — scarcely son Botox was originally developed. Recently at a Midwestern college tuted at Oct. 7’s GA, making it im- Botox’s original intent was to relive where President Bush was about to possible for groups to be “behind.” mit spending reports. In addition, the candi- a mandate. the symptoms ofa ravaging disease, speak, a flyer was sent to students Inaccurate reporting such as this date who would have won with a wide majority, What's worse is that this debacle was so easily Dystonia. Over 500,000 people in (and the dean warned verbally) that leads to confusion and concerns Saul Garlick, was disqualified for not handing avoidable. The votes are tabulated on computer North America suffer from Dysto- anyp rotestors would be expelled and among students that they have been nia, a neurological disorder that is arrested. remiss in filling out paperwork that in the spending report and illegal chalking on and can be re-tallied in a matter of seconds. By characterized by involuntary The First Amendmenoturt Coon - in reality does not exist. the freshman quad. eliminating Garlick first, the 125 people who muscle contractions, which force stitution may soon be history if the Additionally, the article men- We do not contest the disqualifications — voted for him would still have a say on the certain parts of the body into ab- American people do not act to pro- tions that elections were held fora normal, often painful, movements tect it. Be warned. new Political Action Liaison and rules are rules and they should be enforced makeup of their class leadership. or positions. Judicial Committee members, but equally. Nevertheless, there seems to be some- The BoE’s excuse — essentially that the dis- Everyday, Botox is used to relieve Gerald Ben Shargel nowhere does the article state who thing amiss here. Why were three candidates qualifications were made after they started the terrible pain and strain in these won, nevermind who the candidates people’s lives. It seems to me that were. For the record, David Katz is disqualified? We suspect that the BoE was less counting votes — rings hollow and smacks of some of this media attention should SAC article leaves out the new Political Action Liaison, than clear about when a report was necessary. an attitude that favors finishing on schedule have been put into those peoples sto- and Amanda Johnsonand Dave Kim ries not into that of people trying to important facts are the representatives to the Judi- Apparently, every candidate must hand in a over getting an accurate reading on the wishes look like they are twenty again. For cial Committee. report, whether or not they spent any money. of the Class of 2006. more information about Dystonia I hope that in the future the stu- Whether this makes any sense at all is up for This begs the question of what is to be done | and its treatment options visit the dent body can expect more ‘accu- Dystonia Medical Research Founda- On behaolff th e Student Activi- rate reporting of campus events. debate, but the important thing is that everyone with such a manifestly unfair result. We see the tion website, www.dystonia- ties Commission Executive Board, knows about the regulations and has a chance only solution for this badly mangled election is foundation.org. I would like to express our displea- Sincerely, sure with the article, “SAC groups to comply. to start again. Hold a new election with ample Sincerely, behind on paperwork” which: ran Elise Roecker Still, our main qualm with the freshman elec- promotion and voting stations at heavily traf- Oct. 10. Not only is the article in- Class of 2003 tion was the way the disqualifications affected ficked thoroughfares on campus. If a candidate Jenna Lipson complete in its recounting of the Student Council Treasurer the tabulation of votes. As veteran Hopkins is disqualified for whatever reason, transfer his WBaelstti mVoirreg/i nJioa hnSst udHeonptk ins Oicnta.c cu7r SatAeC Gine nesreavelr aAl sskeemyb lyp,oi nitts .is ; SCthuadiern t Activities Commission voters are aware, student elections are conducted or her votes before tabulation, so as to allow for Dystonia Support Group using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) sys- maximum participation in the selection of stu- |L ETTERS PPOOLLIICCYY| : tem. Under STV, voters rank candidates by pref- dent leaders. First amendment at erence. The candidate with the fewest first- We owe the Class of 2006 a clear choice be- The Johns Hopkins News-Letter welcomes letters to the editor. Letters risk in Congress choice votes is eliminated and the second choice tween viable candidates. This is not a proce- should not exceed 250 words. Letters must be delivered to the Gatehouse by Tuesday at 7 p.m. or emailed to News. [email protected] for inclusion in votes of voters who put him or her first become dural mistake that can be fixed next year with that Thursday’s issue. All letters received become property of the News- first-choice votes for those candidates. This goes an amendment to the BoE’s by-laws — a rem- Letter and cannot be returned. The News-Letter reserves the right to edit Recently, Senator Trent Lott said in iterative rounds until only one candidate edy is needed immediately, lest we tarnish the of Representative David Bonior who for space, grammar, and clarity. Letters must include the name, address and telephone number of the author. Letters credited only to organiza-_ ‘ remains. The main benefit of this system is that Class of 2006’s leadership permanently. Given opposes unilateral war on Iraq: “He tions will not be printed. The News-Letter reserves the right to limit the needs to keep his mouth shut.” it eliminates the concept of the“wastedvo”t e for the power of incumbency (last year, nobody number of letters printed. a long-shot candidate, since voters can rank who ran for their previous position lost), estab- multiple candidates. STV is ideal in elections lishing strong, legitimate leadership is of para- such as the freshman class presidential race in mount importance and can only be accom- -TNHEE WJSOH-NL S EHTOTPKEI NS The Johns Hopkins which there is a wide field of evenly-matched plished with new elections. News-Letter The Gatehouse Getting street smart (corner of N. Charles St. PUBLISHED SINCE 1896 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE JOHNS Hopkins UNIVERSITY and Art Museum Dr.) HTTP://WWW.JHUNEWSLETTER.COM EDITORIALBOARD The Johns Hopkins News-Letter is published every Thursday during the academic year by the students of The This past Sunday, two robbery attempts oc- to be smart and take shuttles home. Editors-in-Chief Jeremiah Crim, Mike Spector Johns Hopkins University with the curred; one was successful. The first incident In the case that students are confronted with Business Manager James Lieu exception of holidays, exam periods, seems almost laughable in hindsight: two men, a threatening individual, they must not take a Managing Editors Charles Donefer, Jason Gordon haenrde ivna cdatoi onnost. nTehcee ssvaireiwlsy erxepprreessseentd one of whom had his hand in his pocket to look defiant stance. Though we may laugh at the those of the editorial board. All sub- Advertising Managers Chun Ye, Sam Yi like he had a gun, tried to hold up a group of failed robbery on Oct. 13, it could have ended missions become property of the four people, including one Hopkins student. with four dead people had the assailants been Photography Editors Raphael Schweber-Koren, Liz Steinberg News-Letter. Business hours are Mondays The group called the would-be robbers’ bluff, armed. As Hopkins Security reminds students Copy Editors Evan Elias, Grace H. Hong through Fridays, 1-5 p.m. The dead- getting into a car and driving off. The second in bulletins: “When confronted by an armed Special Editions/Focus Editors Jeff Katzenstein, Emily Mayer line for advertisements is 5 p.m. on incident lacks any humor: A ski-masked man robber itis better to relinquish property than to News Editors Julianna Finelli, Jessica Valdez tphueb liTcuaetsidoan.y Sbuebfsocrer iptthieo nTsh uarrsed aavya ilo-f displayed a silver gun and robbed the two un- risk seriousinjury. You can get newcredit cards. Opinions Editor David Leiman able to our readers for $30 per semes- dergraduates of a purse and money. If a chance exists of a weapon being involved, ter, $50 for the full academic year. Other robberies reinforce the urgency of the realize what’s important, and give up the wallet. Features Editors Ishai Mooreville, Maany Peyvan . The total circulation to the local cam- puses of Johns Hopkins (Homewood, issue. An unidentified man demanded a fresh- Or follow Hopkins Security Director Ronald Sports Editors Ron Demeter, Eric Ridge Medical School and Hospital, man girl relinquish her cell phone on Oct. 15. ‘Mullen’s advice and carry your cash in your Arts Editors Martin Marks, Courtney Rice Peabody, Downtown Center), area colleges, and the greater Baltimore Another unidentified man invaded a house pocket, so you can give robbers what they want Science Editor Jonathan Grover region is 6,200. kpnairftey aonnd Seespcta.p i2n8g, wtihtrhe attheeniirn gc asghu.e sItns fawcitt,h s ixa witThhoouut glho sSitnugd eynotu rC owuanllceitl. (StuCo) is currently Events Editor Michelle Fiks ter. ©N2o00 2m atTehrei aJlo, hnins tHhoipsk iinsssu eN emwas-yL et- robberies have occurred since Sept. 1, five of working with Security to increase safety off- Electronic Editions Editor Andrew Pinzler wrreiptrteond upceerdm iswsiitohno uto f tthhee Eedxiptroersss-eidn,- them armed. These events should remind us campus, students must practice common sense Graphics Editor Emily Nalven Chief, that the area around Hopkins just isn’t safe. on their own. Even with better lighting and In light of these incidents, students need to increased patrols — security measures that STAFFWRITERS STAFFPHOTOGRAPHERS Mailing Address: i htaokmee thaeilro noew nla tes aafte tnyi gmhotr ei s sneorti oussalfye.. WWaallkkiinngg - bSrtiunCgo ambeomutb e—r s tharee fwacotr krienmga inwsi tht hMualtal se ns tut-o CL”h aeMrTeaeetmarhuae,u,s ra , AM nBinrMnuaadn ryoyL, e iGAsiGtnli,,nn eaBJ uanmCMaaeals dl eLaiHhhreeaagen,i,, , SRZAh.arRdui.atn ima’b GasEirlcgae ,ktK Barrjaif aaCnsa zr,Lr eaNes,i, En VuaSag hedaLnionepmaa tYDGiuornrmae,ft mcDhaeonnu,ic shNeka itnTa,es rhrJaye s- _ The __ 3J4o0Lh0en vseN roHirontpghk iSCunhisat rel1Ue0n2si. v eStr.s ity home late at night with a friend is not safe. Not dents,w e dwell in a crime-ridden city. Not Mohaptra, Andy Moskowitz, Supria EDITORIALASSISTANT two friends, or three or four: Guns even the losing sight of that fact and taking appropri- VRialnlaisdaen,t e,D eJvaas oRno bSehrathsi,n faKra,r inRae beSccchau maShciheelrds-, Jessica Kajfasz score. Two attackers, such as those this week- ate precautions, especially when traveling at — _ Jamie SpaCnOglPeYr,S TAnAiFtaE Vhansali WEBSTAFF _ wend,i cant hohld riuospk tauo wt hheotmlsee lmvgerso.uu pS tcoufd esnhttusd en netesd vniiolgenhti tsc,tr ih mee b.e st weapon students havtea atgea inst . Jed Borod, Albert Lee, Julia Schiesel AsheSeisnhg hL,a rJooisah, TA.lDb,e rWt aiLenee,r Sandeep ¥ ‘a/Pig, 4 * : > OcTOBER 17, 2002 A7 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LetTTER OPINIONS With the exception ofe ditorials, the opinions expressed here are those of the contributors. They are not necessarily those of The Johns Hopkins News-Letter. 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If the INS says no, I want unions have helped to put the brakes Further, security force members be- | politics never thought that hair care proves that some politicians are in- was looking for a way out of an someone trained in intelligence and on day-to-day operations happening gin “going along to get along.” Ac- issues would take such a central role capable of laughing at themselves. unwinnable race that allowed him security to evaluate the evidence objec- politically. Imagine having your cording to The Washington Post, this in a Senate election. Taylor claimed that the ad the greatest amount ofr ighteous in- tively and stop the squabbling. driver’s license denied or revoked has already happened on various “ob- Last week, State Senator Mike Tay- caused him to leave the race because dignation. The Department is also a really because you voted Republican. Havoc” jective” scientific panels. Bush pro- | lor dropped out of Montana’s Senate it damaged his reputation across the Here’s the lesson from this de- dangerous idea. Collaboration and results. Government cannot provide duces politically favorable outcomes race after the Democratic Senatorial state. More cynical types would add bacle that you can use: ifyou want to secrecy combine in a security appa- modern-day functionality without a by stacking these group’s composi- Campaign Committee ran an ad on that Taylor’s campaign was out of be a politician two decades from ratus whose vague mission is to de- semi-independent civil service. tion or dissolving those that don’t go | behalf of incumbent Senator Max money and 20-plus points behind in now, it may not be a great idea to fend the homeland againstall threats. The same civil service laws should along. Objective decisions in security Baucus about shady dealings at a the polls before the ad ran. host a public-access show wearing Who decides what isa threat? Calling protect new Homeland Security De- often involve who to target. For | beauty school ran by Taylor. (Full As for the charge that Baucus hit baggy raver pants and yellow-tinted Al Qaeda a threat is easy. Are IMF partment workers. The Bush admin- Homeland Security employees, who disclosure: last semester, I interned at below the belt by making Taylor look wrap-around sunglasses. One day, protestors a threat? What about _ istration proposes what they call a depend on their jobs for a living, the the Senate Finance Committee, which “gay,” I ask this: do you believe that they might not be as “fly” as you Baltomoreans outside designated “freedom to manage,” which effec- choice couldbebetween pursuing the | Baucus chairs.) The brunt of Taylor’s being a male hairdresser means that think they are now. “free speech zones,” intending to dis- tively strips members of the depart- president’s political enemies and put- | rage was not directed at the charges | rupt our daily lives? Are they a threat ment of their worker protections. He ting food on the family table for chil- | he defrauded taxpayers out of thou- too? How about people questioning also proposes stripping the depart- dren and loved ones. | sands of student loan dollars, but at A sickening health the government onits terrorism poli- ment of whistle-blower protections. So it all goes back to the very sub- an old video clip used in the ad that : cies? They could be aiding and abet- This gives the Secretary of Homeland . jective definition ofa terrorist. “Ter- | supposedly insinuates that Taylor is ting our enemies, as John Ashcroft Security the power to hire, fire, pro- rorist” carries implications into | gay. said. Political manipulation of sub- mote and demote any employee for people’s hearts. No one wants to sup- | The ad’s visuals consisted of a and wellness mess jective words such as “threat” and no reason — just like Jackson per- port “terrorists.” Defining enemies clip ofa l ocal television show called “enemy” leads to governmental abuse fected under the spoils system. as terrorists gives power; it evokes “Beauty Corner,” which Taylor and the destruction of freedom. President Bush’s insistence on powerful memories of those who died hosted in the early 1980s. Taylor, Early in U.S. history, government stripping civil service protections on Sept. 11 and the madmen who who is pictured bearded and wear- confronted the same problems of from the new department could be carried out those heinous attacks. ing a very open-collared shirt with | cal attention, it took the nurse prac- political abuse of government func- explained with some theories: Those madmen are terrorists. By al- gold chains draped across his chest, titioner over 40 minutes of staring tionaries. Under the “spoils system,” It’s a good election issue: The lowing the Bush Administration to is seen applying some sort of balm at the burn, carefully measuring the which began under Andrew Jackson, Democrats apparently just killed the strip civil service protections from | or lotion to the face ofa man seated | GUEST COLUMN ever-increasing scar to the nearest all government employees served at Homeland Security Departmentover Homeland Security employees, we ata chair. It’s hilarious as an image, micromillimeter and calling in a - the discretion of the president. Using worker rights/ “freedom to manage.” risk letting the sitting administration especially considering that Taylor | consult, before she finally realized this enormous power of patronage to While they profess their good faith, (Democrat or Republican). define now has a mustache and round "hat type of reac- what | type of medicine my friend reward friends and punish enemies, Bush feels he can take the obstruc- who isa terrorist, spy on them, inves- glasses, which make him look like tion did you get ~ needed. the president could completely con- tionism to the country as an election tigate them for being outspoken Theodore Roosevelt. when you told The irony of the situation is that trol the decisions and actions of the issue, and that the worker’s rights is- Americans or just having opinions For added effect, the ad includes your friends and while the nurse practitioner was lei- infant bureaucracy. sue won't resonate with most voters. that are “different.” Let’s not let our a “disco-style” font and instrumen- family that you surely calling ina consult, my friend . This lack of stability and integrity Bush wants to break the govern- own government be the real terror- tal disco music in the background. were going to Johns Hopkins? phoned her father, who happens to in the government’s decision-mak- ment unions: Reagan also did this ists, frightening Americans into si- The ad, which is available at http:// Ifit was anything like what I got, be a doctor. No sooner than she re- ing process lead to reform. Starting with the air traffic controllers. Re- lence and conformity. Let’s not build www.talkingpointsmemo.com/ is you probably heard a resounding counted to him that she was burned with the Pendleton Act of 1870, the publicans generally are not union our own Ministry of Love. laugh-out-loud funny. Although it chorus of, “that’s a great place to go by sulfuric acid did he immediately if you ever get sick.” Hopkins does, reply with the correct name of the wre after all, rest on the laurels of its medication to put on her burn. The Military action against Iraq an injustice almighty medical school and hos- nurse practitioner was still be- pital, and for good reason. The fuddled as to what course of action Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medi- to take. ‘cal School have some of the most The horror doesn’t stop there. I brilliant minds in the world teach- know of a case last year where the ing, research and patient care. But Health and Wellness center kept on rr eorge Bush is packag- ism should not be | country as well as gua, for example) in retaliation not that’s the East Baltimore campus. losing blood samples and misdiag- ing the imminent inva- addressed, but the CHRISTINANIELSON various. other for a potential act of terrorism, but in What happens at Homewood? nosing the same person for an entire sion of Iraq as part of way in which it is countries.” response to actual terrorism, by the Undergraduates who are sickneed semester. Her illness remained mys- the War on Terror. Isa addressedis ofthe My TURN a Deere: has United States. not travel all the way downtown to tery until she went home, where, un- military attack of Iraq utmost impor- : e United States As wellas setting a dangerous pre- the Hospital; we have our own Health der the care of her doctor, she was the solution for fighting terror in the tance. 3 harbored terror- cedent, a military attack in Iraq will and Wellness Center, located right finally diagnosed. vooa a Middle East? In a speech last week in The justification for a pre- ists, the current President Bush has also undoubtedly bring about more next to Terrace Court Café at a cen- Many undergraduates flock to Cincinnati, President Bush argued emptive strike by the United States also appointed figures associated with anti-American sentiment in the tral, on-campus location. Johns Hopkins because ‘they know his case for the necessity of a pre- is Iraq’s finance of terror and the terrorist activity to positions within Middle East. Osama bin Laden rec- Those who have ever visited the that this university will successfully emptive military strike against Iraq. use of terrorism to undermine - his own administration. Elliott ognized this potential in a video re- Health and Wellness Center (and prepare them to enter medical school, Presenting his case in plain lan- Middle East peace; yet America’s Abrams, who has two convictions for leased to the media on Oct. 7, 2001, who among us haven’t?) know thatit and, later on, the medical profession. guage, Bush offered no new infor- own ambivalent relationship with misleading Congress on the Iran- the day the U.S. bombing of Afghani- is not the place you want to be when In essence, our university, especially mation to substantiate the tenuous terrorism echoes the very justifica- Contra affair, has been appointed stan began. David Hirst, journalist you are sick. due to its close ties with the medical threat of Iraq’s military power; 1n- tion it is proposing for its attack on head of the office of democracy and for The Guardian, noted in New For starters, show me the M.D.’s! school and hospital, represents high _, stead, he situated Iraq’s capabili- Iraq. Although President Bush pre- human rights; John Negroponte, Politics (Stephen R. Shalom, “Con- I feel much more comfortable being standards of health care. Why not _. ties within the broader framework sents Saddam Hussein as a “mur- former ambassador to Honduras ac- fronting Terrorism and War,” no. seen bya medical doctor, as opposed’ apply these standards to the ailing __ of the potential for acts of terror- derous tyrant,” in the past the cused by his predecessor of ignoring 32 p. 2), “what appealed to his Arab to a nurse practitioner. During this undergraduates who need it? What _ ism against the United States. If United States had funded acts of atrocities committed there against and Muslim audience was not his past summer, a friend of mine got accounts for the substandard treat- . America does succeed in bringing terror by the Iraqi leader. In 1988, socialists, now enjoys the position of catechism ... but his enumeration burned with acid while in Orgo lab. I ment we get on the Homewood cam- _ about a regime change in Iraq, will Saddam Hussein used chemical U.S. ambassadort o the U.N.;and Otto of the injustices which all Muslims, rushed her over to Health and pus? _ this end the threat? weapons and machine guns in an Reich, whose behavior in the Reagan be they secular or devout, feel they Wellness, hoping that they could ease What our campus needs is a bet- In an effort to explain why the act of genocide which killed thou- administration is notorious (he have been subjected [to] at western her pain and prevent any serious ter-equipped Health and Wellness United States is singling out sands of Kurdish people; a year later, headed the office of public diplomacy hands in modern times.” Acknowl- damage to her arm. Center. This includes more knowl- Saddam Hussein’s regime for spe- the U.S. government provided the which wrote andhad published phony edging the real danger of terrorism, Although I stated with clear ur- edgeable doctors. and perhaps even MToeheyes q¥e - -.- , o m“cnoitaeshlet aptthlstraeeecrnaeitt.oi ”uof snr T,od hmai nBsIg uresatrhqhs .r .ec.ao ltfa g oiatutmarhek edear sgs te tth hahiente btIeirroaiqlRaioel gfsli eecrfaarodlire nrpgw rewoatidpot ouhnch isits.nh e gs pneceehcceehms siactrao yl Cmoaann--d gNoedoviivecteraortrrinhaamrgleou nwapt ni) ea,cC eodswne atmsruo ancsrdre eacrtie inn cttaalhnlyel a ytmn taaemdemleepes tc At seto-dof wiomnfhij izWuceseh ts iatccesetr tse nem xosfpp eotrwieeinr rerspnoa,crr eitdds omae atst b lutnethoa tset i thl eafdgnroidoteisms- shguusael vnftecuo yr itactan hk aeata c paimp dsy)oe,i a ntf,trt himbeee enndcrt ae.wuc asespeE t xibwaouecnr tinlsdeytid d wtn(hoolbotdy popanuhp sae)ror nma-aatsrciieyot enl i(mptiohhtfaee rd,mUc anlcoaitsyo e.nbs et s TtMo.he neemW ohhrtaooitu ar clsas ’imsc-ok f “ cay __ fonurcml eaorf w cehaepmoincsa l,ii nn btihoel ohgaincadls oa nfda gBruesshs ngoivteend mino rCei nctihnanna tai ytehaart bheef ohraed, sHiesmtainstp hSeecrree taAfrfya iorfs. S tBautes hf’osr wWoersdtse rnin ‘wfhorecree veusr tiot iss teaxmerpc isoeudt (tienrcrlourdiisnmg ptouxtisc itc ihne mtiheciarl daoinl yt pheliarn naerrm ?t o Wshpiilllea _ pwearys otno tfheeel sR outpu ntdo as’csh l2e4p-phionugr aloln teh?e a eee abies tyrant.” Yet, as the - said “thatthose who harbor terrorists his Cincinnati speech rangalittle false state sponsored terrorism by the we “patiently” waited until all of the Taking care ofits sick undergradu- =’ e vteernrtosri somf dSoeepts. no1t1 hdaevmeo ntso torpaetreadt,e aserlveeas .s” guHilety awse ntth e otenr rotroi stssa yt htehma-t wthoernl dw hweanr haen dc laCiomledd , W“atrhi sh naast inoenv eirn aUrntiitcleed iSnt aNteesw aPborloitaidc)s., SInt eap hreenc enRt. wcaesrees osfe ehne, adm yc olfdrsi eanndd wsaosre stihlreonattlsy Hatoeps ksihnosu ldU nibvee ra stiotpy .p riBoyr idtyo ifnogr Jsouhcnhs, ___, within theboouunn daries of traditional “Saddam Hussein is harboring ter- permitted the brutal and the lawless Shalom quoted Pope Paul IV: “If writhing in pain as the acid demol- Hopkins will improve the quality of |BeF s ee5f o"rpoiwsert osro npSh eypsti.c a1l1s turseengdt hn:o Tahee tesr- -rroorri,s”t sj usatnidf yitnhge ai npsrter-uemmepnttisv e osft rtiekre- to set history’s course.” anydou Swhaanlto mp eawceen,t foing htto fsoary jtuhsatti c“en;o” _i sheWdh ehenr wskei nf.i nally got some medi- lriefpeu otna ticoanm,p us, as well as live up to its - weapons and did not wield tradi- on Iraq. Yet the United States, too, injustice legitimizes the horror we Ip wer. It wouldap - has the instruments of terror and it _ have experienced, But a more just INNEO)INI@)\ rae harbors figures associated with ter- _ world is a more peaceful world.” 1en, that Saddam rorist activity. In 1990, Orlando _ Bush concluded his speech in Bdoosnbace cyoGhn edvoi,rct gee d tBeursrho rsiesnti,o rw.a sB opsacrh- Cincinnati with the following words directed to the American public: | the had been jailedi n Venezuianl1 9a7 6 “We will meet the responsibility of ~ for thei ed3 of aC uban airplane which 73 people on board and convicted heehcdiig lexraet attacko fa Polish merchant ship, inf ar the wae fF ofM iami, a a and day” pays stak goto e- _ America, BET tA Be evs A8 OctToBER 17, 2002 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LetTTer SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCIENCEBRIEFS New Horizons mission a go: Pluto JONATHAN GROVER and Charon to be studied in depth —a piegs “<« - © <— Translation f mm, ae BY SUPRIA RANADE the moat into Pluto’s realm. The far- reach Earth. Johns Hopkins University Applied Transcription Tue Jouns Hopkins News-Le1 thest known planet in the solar sys- Scientists believe solid, thick wa- Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL) as well tem, Pluto’s distance from Earth is 30 ter ice is one of the major ingredi- as several NASA scientists. Accord- SubLcaostm mWiteteden eon sVdOectate.ry a8n,,s t, heH Hoouuss-e tthiem essu nt.h e distance between Earth and epnotsss iboifli atyK BOof. a Tfhreorzeefno rew,a tetrh erree seirs- a isinogn tos htohuel dW asbhe inlagutnocnh ePdo sta,s tehaer lmyi sa-s < ? { 4 ing and Urban Development ap- Although Pluto and Charon were voir existing on Charon. Though possible to beat the likely freezeout of | > Protein proved a $105 million addition to both formed in the outer solar sys- water is hard to predict from the Pluto’s thin but astronomically im- NASA’s fiscal year 2003 budget for tem, they are very different. Charon Hubble Telescope spectrum pho- portant atmosphere. x the “New Horizons” fly-by mission is much more uniform, its surface tographs, these photographs con- Since 1989, Pluto was discovered | DNA DNA RNA aton dP lustuor,r oiutnsdoinneg knKouwipne r moBeolntC Ohbajrecotns. smpahienrley fvreorzye n thwiant ero r annodn eixtis sattemnot-. fmiertmh atnhee, praensde ncoet heorf hoyrdgraonciac rbmoantse,- tior rehgauvlea r boerebni t maowvaiyn gf roimn at heh igshunl,y | The key coCnOcUeRpTtEsS Yi n OtFh eH TcTePn:t/r/aWlW Wd.oNgBImFa. oOfR Gb/iEoDlUoCgyA TaIrOeN /iClOlMusPt-rBaItOe/d IhMeArGeE.S This mission, scheduled to be Still, studies of Jovian satellites rial on the KBOs. getting less heat every year. More- launched in January 2006, will mark Europa and Ganymede confirm that In a recent interview with CNN over, scientists believe the thin at- Hopkins proteomics versity; Medical College of Wiscon- the last planet in the solar system ex- icy moons can have plaee geo- News, Louis Friedman, the director mosphere, with a surface pressure sin in Milwaukee; Medical Univer- plored by a spacecraft. logic records. of the Planetary Society, stated, “a just a few millionths that of the research center in Md. sity of South Carolina at Charles- Pluto was first observed in 1930 The Kuiper Belt Objects (KBO) will mission to the Kuiper Belt, including Earth’s, may freeze out by about ton; HenryM . Jackson Foundation from Flagstaff, Ariz. by Clyde also be examined by the New Pluto-Charon, will provide the first 2020. If the atmosphere freezes out gets Federal funding for the Advancement of Military Tombaugh. Charon was discovered Horizon’s mission. Composed of a exploration oft his newly discovered before a spacecraft can study it, sci- Medicine in Rockville, Md.; Uni- by James Christy in 1978 at the U.S. collection of icy objects, the Kuiper domain in our system and [New Ho- entists would have to wait more than Research funding is always an is- versity of Texas Southwestern Naval Observatory. According to Belt resides beyond Neptune’s orbit. rizons| holds the most promise for 200 years until Pluto returned close sue at academic institutions. A new Medical Center in Dallas; the Uni- Greek mythology, Pluto was the god Sunlight takes more than four hours understanding the biological poten- enough to the Sun for the atmo- federal grant will ensure that Johns versity of Texas Medical Branch at of the underworld, and Charon was to reach a typical KBO. By compari- tial ofi cy satellites.” sphere to reappear. Thus the opti- Hopkins Medical Institute will get a Galveston. The names oft he respec- the ferryman across the river Styx, son, sunlight takes eight minutes to Leading the mission will be The mal departure date for the space- little bit more funding. tive facilities being setup are: craft was scheduled for January | The National Heart, Lung and Proteomics of Adaptation to Is- 2006. ‘Blood Institute (NHLBI) has pledged chemia/Hypoxia in the Heart, Lung In addition to its limiting atmo- $157 million over the next seven years and Blood; the NHLBI Proteomics spheric conditions, rapid exploration in an effort to create proteomic cen- Center; the NHLBI Proteomics Cen- of Pluto is advocated by the JHUAPL ters at 10 institutions, one of which is ter; the Proteomic Analysis of Blood because of the assertion made by Johns Hopkins. Components in Autoimmune Dis- NASA in February that the planet was A great deal of attention has been ease; the Oxidative Protein Modifi- so small and far out from the sun that given to proteomics research in the cations in Cardiovascular Disease; it could be a mere iceball and not a wake of the recent biotech discover- the Development of Novel Mass planet. Since the discoveroyf o rganic ies. Not too long ago, Celera Spectrometry Tools for Individual material in the KOBs and in Pluto’s Genomics announced that it had suc- Cell Proteome Analysis; the Car- atmosphere, however, Pluto research cessfully completed the sequencing diovascular Proteomics Center; the has been revived. ofthe human genome. Its annotation Three-D Proteomics and Challenging in its scope and ex- (wide-scale genetic mapping) found Aptomeric Arrays for Cystic Fibro- tent, the New Horizon’s mission is of that the genome had drastically fewer sis; the Southwestern Center for paramountinterest to the astronomi- genes that expected. While Human Proteomics Research; the cal community. According to the Genome Project projections esti- Proteomic Technologies to Study JHUAPL news journal, the revolu- mated that the genome contained Airway Inflammation. tionary New Horizons mission will between 80,000 and 120,000, Celera The NHLBI has given $22 million study the global geology and geomor- found less than 40,000. They pre- for first year research funding. The phology of Pluto and Charon, map dicted that the discrepancy could be Proteomics of Adaptation to Is- their surface compositions (includ- explained by the following: either chemia/Hypoxia in the Heart, Lung ing those of the KBOs) and tempera- genes encode for more than one pro- and Blood at Johns Hopkins has been tures, and study Pluto’s complex at- tein or proteins have more functions awarded $18 million to be spread out mosphere in detail. i than expected. over the seven years of the contract. It “This a great opportunity to im- The institutions receiving fund- is expected that the center will work prove our scientific return while re- ing as part of this program are: Johns closely with the Johns Hopkins Medi- ducing mission risks and costs,” said Hopkins University School of Medi- cal Institute’s Institute for Cell Engi- New Horizons Principal Investigator cine; The Institute for Systems Bi- neering to develop practical applica- NASA.GOV/IMAGE/SPACECRAFT Alan Stern, ofthe Southwest Research ology in Seattle; Yale University; tions for the proteomics research COURTESY OF HTTP://NSSDC.GSFC. An artist’s rendition shows what the New Horizon’s probe will look like. The probe will explore KBOs in detail. CONTINUED ON PAGE A9 | Stanford University; Boston Uni- being done. UpcomING LECTURES AT HOMEWOOD AND JH MI Thursday, October 17 Friday, October 18 Wednesday, October 23 “Pathology Grand Rounds: The Pathology Residency On-“line” “Endothelial Heparan Sulfates Mediate Cationic Peptide-Induced “Regulation of Muscle Growth by Myostatin” Edward McCarthy, M.D. Barrier Dysfunction: A New Role for the Glycocalyx” Dr. Se-Jin Lee Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Randal O. Dull, M.D. Ph.D. Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, ° Johns Hopkins University Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Critical JHU School of Medicine West Lecture Hall, WBSB, 7:45 a.m. Care Medicine, JHH Marburg 1 Conference Room, 4:00 p.m. Room 707, Traylor Bldg., 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17 Wednesday, October 23 “Town Meeting” Monday, October 21 “Inference for Environmental Effects Based on Family Data Edward D. Miller, M.D., Dean and CEO Johns Hopkins Medicine “Regulation of Angiogenesis by Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1” Taking Into Account Ascertainment and Random Genetic Effects” Ronald Peterson, President, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Gregg Semenza, M.D., Ph.D. Ruth Pfeiffer, Ph.D. Johns Hopkins Health System Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics, Biostatistics Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, Hurd Hall, 12:00 p.m. JHU School of Medicine National Cancer Institute Meyer 1-191, 4:00 p.m. W2030, BSPH, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17 “Foundations: They Have The Money, You Want the Money, Monday, October 21 Wednesday, October 23 How to.Get the Money” “Fifth Annual Lecture Series in Palliative Care: Promoting “Longrifles Session- Inflammation, Oxidative Damage and Panel Discussion Quality of Life in Chronic and Terminal Illness — Planning for Prostate Cancer” Hampton House Lecture Hall, 12:05 p.m. Death But Not Serious Future Illness: A Qualitative Study of William Nelson, M.D. , Ph.D. Donal Coffey, Ph.D. Housebound Elderly Patients” Angelo DeMarzo, M.D. Ph.D.., Elizabeth Platz, Sc. Thursday, October 17 Joseph A. Carrese, M.D., M.P.H. School of Public Health “Neuroscience Research Seminar Series: Molecular Mechanisms of Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine Anna Baetjer Room, Bloomberg School of Public Health, 5:00 p.m. Synapse Development and REMC UNE Hurd Hall, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24 Graeme Davis, Ph.D. Department of Biochemistry, UCSF ¢ Tuesday, October 22 “Gyn/Ob Grand Rounds: Advances in Diagnosis and 811 WBSB (Neuroscience Library), 12:45 p.m, : “Feeds and Feeding Laboratory Animals” Management of Preterm Labor” James Owiny, B.V.M., Ph.D. David Acker, M.D. Thursday, October 17 Training and Compliance Administrator Chief Obstetrics, Brighman and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. “Adaptation or Selection? Old Issues & New Stakes in the Ross 403, 12:00 p.m. Phipps 240, 7:30 a.m. Postwar Debates about Microbial Drug Resistance” Angela Creager Tuesday, October 22 Thursday, October 24 Princeton University “TRP Channels, the Rhodopsin Cycle and Retinal “Rodent Surgery” Seminar Room 3rd Floor, Welch Library, 3:00 p.m. Degeneration: A Genetic and Genomics Approach” James Owiny, B.V.M., Ph.D. Dr. Craig Montell Training and Compliance Administrator Thursday, October 17 Department of Biological Chemistry, JHU Ross 403, a.m. “Nephrology Seminar: PKD X-Rated” The M. Daniel Lane Conference Center, 612 Physiology Bldg., Terry Watnick, M.D. 12:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24 “Transportation and Health” Assistant Professor of Medicine, JHU School of Medicine 903 Ross Research Building, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 Dan Sturges “Proteolytic Cleavage of Peri-synaptic Brevican in Former Car Designer for General Motors and now of Thursday, October 17 Neurodegeneration” Mobility Lab of Boulder Colorado “Parts-based Shape Representation in Visual Cortex” Paul Gottschall Hampton House Lecture Hall, 12:05 p.m. Associate Professor, University of South Florida Ed Connor, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine Thursday, October 24 JHU School of Medicine Meyer 1-191, 10:00 a.m. “Small Non-coding RNAs in Development” Dr. Victor Ambros Mudd 100, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 Dartmouth Medical School — “Molecular Pathology Seminar Series: Papillomavirus-like 517 PCTB, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 7 “pifth Annual Lecture Series in Palliative Care: Promoting Particle Vaccines for Cervical Cancer and Auto-Antibody Quality of Life in Chronic and Terminal Illness — Palliative Therapies” Thursday, October 24 Care in the Hospital Setting” John T. Schiller, Ph.D. “Genetic Dissection of Branching Morphogenesis” - J. Andrew Billlings, M.D. Deputy Laboratory Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, Mark Krasnow, Ph.D., M.D. ‘Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School National Cancer Institute, NIH Professor of Biochemistry, Stanford University ees at 5:00 p.m. Darner Site Visit Room, 12:00 p.m. Mudd 100, 4:00 p.m. “"pridayO ctober 18. Wednesday, October 23 Thursday, October 24 “Recent Studies of Personal Exposure to Particles" ‘ “Analysis of Factors that Control Transcription and “Nephrology Seminar: Do Immune Rewpouues Against Heat ra ~ Lance Wallace, Ph.D.» Chromatin in Yeast” Shock Proteins Play a Role in Allograft Rejection?” _ Environmental Scientist USEPA— Fred Winston, Ph.D. Millie Samaniego, M.D. here Professor, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Medicine and sg JHU School of Medcine Lat kaa ae1 1D a.mf,"i s a ik Wid aes West Lecture Hall,W BSB, 3:00p .m. 903 Ross Research Building, 4:00 p.m. ihe : i, 7 ; Mehis' " ay ye Ls % re a J a , * ‘ ised wid ioe NEey . ’ if . / ol . ga ’ ee — _* ‘ Nahas oma * 4 } . | ‘ aAse i" iv y i. at4: OCTOBER 17, 2002 A9 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LeETTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Opioids may help soothe post-herpetic neuralgia | BY JAMES HEGI The study rotated 76 patients with cent felt a reduction in pain using THe Jouns Hopkins News-Letter varying degrees of skin hypersensi- opioids, 32 percent felta reduction in tivity, caused by PHN, through three pain using antidepressants and 11 A recent study doneat Johns Hop- eight-week sessions of opioids, tricy- percent felt a reduction in pain using kins Medical Institution indicates that clic antidepressants (a commonly the placebo, while instances of side opioids may help soothe medical pa- prescribed medication for patients effects such as stomach irritations . tients with post-herpetic neuralgia with PHN), ora placebo as their only were reported. (PHN), a painful skin condition that treatments, with one week between The researchers also tested the can develop after an adult has each session. cognitive function of patients on the NThe neew prowbe wi l: l bpe abrle too genberatee be tterw imiagesl ——t hlCaOnUS Ri aTiteEh Sis:gY NeHa lu> boOFbi hliec yHT,TTP :e dl/e/NsScSoeDpCe. GeiSmFaC.gpNeA SoAf.e GPOlVu/trIoM’sG C AsTu/rHfaIcReE.S . | acshcaitunisPgvelHadetN si .ob ny o scohcifun rgtslh ees ,w vhiceraunuss edtt hhaebt y rctahaesu hseeress- tomypolirioTnpihehd ei ontrer pi aadltoseri, es mniatepnstdr hamawwidoonuouelnl ded dudusuurersi iennn ggo retittrthhiheepeii-rrr atvrianeerddniu tocsfu tosiuu onsnidm n egado if soc lpaciiatgpohiatio bdnirssle idtouirac entsdti hoeni fn opiultnnah ecdt e hboposna,eo- chicken pox, heals and results in hy- antidepressant trials, depending on oft he patients using antidepressants. persensitive skin in the area of the effectiveness and side-effect rates. These results are important, as into space than ever before || hceoalledd, o rrac sohn.t aTchte ofp tahine cpaauinsfeudl bayr ehaesa ti,s prefOeverrraeldl , t5h4e poepricoeindt oasft hter epaattmieenntt,s cmuarlrleyn tplrye,s crainbteiddaesp rtersesaatnmtesn t,a ret honuorg-h normally treated with lidocaine whereas 30 percent preferred the an- it only relieves pain in about half of | patches, anti-epileptic medications, tidepressants. But of the 44 patients patients while causing serious side and tricyclic antidepressants. that tried all three sessions, 38 per- effects. CONTINUED From Pace A8 ing for NASA’s proposed $11.2 mil- the Washington Post. Possible planet discovered Institute in Boulder, Colo. lion new start of the “Generations” If Congress does ratify other space “We'll get a better look at Pluto space biology program. This pro- programs suchas “Generations,” over itself, since more of the surface will be gram would examine the effects of the expressed objections of the White sunlit and the atmosphere will be an- weightlessness and space radiation House, it will be mostly due to the other year away from freezing onto on the genetic development of Earth overwhelming approval the missions the planet’s surface.” organisms, using both Space Sta- receive from America’s own planetary | BY JAMES HEGI time. Manyq uestiifoP lnut o is noth- planets than does Pluto. Scientists Also of interest to the New tion experiments and a series of scientists. THE JOHNS Hopkins News-Letter ing more than the largest Kuiper believe there may be objects even Horizon’s mission team is the fact smaller satellites carrying human In July’s “Decadal Survey” plan- | Belt Object currently known. larger than Pluto present in the belt. that the spacecraft launched in 2006 tissue samples, microorganisms and etary science community assess- A systematic search of the outer The mass has been calculated to Though they are further away from wil! inevitably pass Jupiter, and the insects into Earth’s radiation belts, ment of the priorities for the U.S. | areoafs ou r solar system haso bserved have an orbit that repeats every 288 our sun and so are more difficult to planet will consequently be photo- and farther into space. planetary research programs for the | a large solid mass about one half the years and has a plane ofo rbit angled find, scientists will continue search- _graphedin more depth. According to The fate of the New Horizon’s next 10 years, New Horizons and size of Pluto, in an area known as the more closelyt o that oft he eight inner ing. the JHUAPL, the giant planet’s grav- mission, however, is not in question. other such programs met with en- Kuiper Belt, just beyond Neptune’s _ity helps slingshot a spacecraft into By adding $105 million to NASA’s thusiastic approval, and was in fact | orbital radius. The mass of ice and = ——— = ——— eee the outer solar system, propelling it fiscal year 2003 budget, the White the highest-ranked proposed new rock, found simply as a result of a OVUM DONORS NEEDED faster towards Pluto than any man- House accepted the program. Ac- mission. detailed analysis of the area, has a made accelerator. The spacecraft will cording to Space Daily, NASA is Those scientists and activists who radius of about 400 miles and was therefore pass through the Jupiter scheduled to submit its first “An- supported New Horizons considered discovered by two astronomers from $10,000 (PLUS ALL EXPENSES) system at 50,000 mph, ending upona nouncement of Opportunity” (AO) Wednesday’s announcement a vic- the California Institute of Technol- path that will arrive at Pluto and for New Horizon’s program later this tory. ogy. _ Weare seeking women who are attrac- Charon as early as 2015. year, which will give competitive “We are gratified that [Congress] | The two astronomers, Dr. Michael ' tive, intelligent, between the ages of 18- _ Although the early launch date is teams ofsc ientists and aerospace cor- is trying to restore the Pluto mission Brown and Dr. Chadwick Trujillo, imperative to the study of the planet, porations the chance to submit de- toitslaunchschedule,” Friedman said work at the Palomar Observatory 29, physically fit and maintaining a the Bush administration has ex- signs for two or three oft he top five to CNN News. | outside of San Diego. They detected pressed several qualms regarding the New Horizon flights. “Public interest in exploring the the mass as a faint light back in June healthy lifestyle. If you have a desire to large $105 million initial cost of the Additionally, the programs — as only unvisited planet of our solar sys- and used the Hubble Space Telescope _operation. well as other space exploration pro- tem is high, much higher than [Con- | to obtain clear images with which they help an infertile family and would like According to Space Daily, the posals — have been strongly pushed gress] may have realized. So, too, is could perform calculations as to its more information please contact us. _White House claims the mission is from the start by Barbara Mikulski the scientific interest — Pluto and the size. difficult and expensive, and prelimi- (D-Md.), chairman of the Senate Kuiper Belt hold key clues to the ori- The discovery, along with others Must be college student or college graduate. nary work had not begun until this VA-HUD Appropriations Subcom- gin oft he solar system.” affirming the presence of orbiting _year, because NASA estimated the mittee. In the recent months, there has objects as large as Pluto, leads some 1-800-264-8828 or 1-619-464-1424 cost to be about a billion dollars over “{Congress] needed to find a way been so much debate over sending a to doubt the planetary nature of Pluto E-mail: [email protected] the course of 13 years. to fund this important mission, but probe to the outer reaches of the solar itself. The Bush Administration also fa- not at the expense of other equally system that these recent develop- Scientists have been debating www.aperfectmatch.com vors cutting general expenditures important planetary missions,” said ments come as a relief for many in- whether or not Pluto meets the defi- for NASA research, including fund- Mikulski, in a recent interview with volved in this research. nition of a planet for quite some Drug co-payment effective at reducing costs, study says % Robert Shiller wonders why ‘Economist BY JONATHAN GROVER approaches commonly used. The the co-payment from $5 to $10 or lave such faith inthe utter rationality of markets when we carselves can be THE JoHNs Hopkins News-LeTTER two-tiered approach requires con- from $10 to $20 caused drug spend- Kinda, you know, irrational, Bad jucgment, housy information, half-baked sumers to pay higher co-payments ing to be cut from $678 to $455, a By now, Americans are familiar for branded drugs and lesser co-pay- nearly 33 percent decrease. stategics {here are times when money brings out the with the practice ofcost-shariwnhge n ments for lower-cost generic drugs. If consumers were forced to buy , worst in people. That's why Prof, Shiller's retirement dollars it comes to healthcare. 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Dickinson’s goalie, Marissa made 16 savesi n regulation time. Just “One of the things I looked into | Giorgio made seven saves in regula- asin their previous game, though, the when I was looking at schools to play tion time to hold the Jays Blue Jays stepped up their play in for was the team unity,” Roose ex- | scoreless. Missi Schafhauser silenced overtime, and Kelly Hewitt scored a plained. “This team has been great in | the Dickinson Red Devils’ offense by goal from 10 yards out ofoff a pass that respect. We all support each ©, | makitwno sgave s. Howevethre B,lu e from Jenny Farrelly. other, push each other, and get along | | Jayscame outaggressiinv thee lovyer - Blue Jays players analyzed reasons well.” | time period and Meighan Roose why they have seen such a marked The Blue Jays’ next game will be | scored the winning goal within five improvement in recent contests. Saturday at 5 p.m. on Homewood minutes to secure a 1-0 victory. Some attested their success to the Field against conference rival Bryn Players were happy with the win prevalence of assisted goals in these Mawr. but disappointed that they needed past four games. Although historically Bryn Mawr overtime to earn the victory. “I think that we have found our has been the weakest team in the Cen- “Tt was a little too close for com- stride in the past four games. I think tennial Conference, the Jays know | fort,” remarked Jenn Parker. everyone is starting to feel comfort- they must ensure that they do not The Blue Jays final game of this able in their positions,” Missi take them lightly. busy week was Monday night, when Schafhauser stated. “For the first time The Blue Jays will then travel to they took on Catholic University at this season, our offense and our de- Chestertown next Tuesday to play Homewood Field. The Blue Jays fense are dominating within the same Washington College. Washington | scored the first goal of the game when game.” College is always the Blue Jays’ tough- Jenny Farrelly deflected Meighan Although the entire field hockey est opponent in the Centennial Con- | Roose’s shot into the goal with seven team has come together during this ference and as testament to that, minutes left in the first half. How- four-game winning streak, Meighan Washington won the conference ever, the Catholic Cardinals knotted Roose has been particularly instru- championslahsti ypea r. Howevert,h e the game at one early in the second mental in the team’s success. Roose Blue Jays will head into that game half. Once again, the goalkeepers for recorded two goals and two assists with a new sense of confidence and | both teams gave stellar performances the week of October 7, earning her momentum and willlook to continue that forced the game into overtime. Centennial Player of theW eek Hon- gathering momentum as they head The Blue Jays held an 18-5 lead in ors. This freshman midfielder has toward the playoffs. SHA} AD MAN/FILE PHOTO Junior Samantha Raggi prepares to return the ball set by sophomore Betsy Baydala (No. 8) ina home game. W. Soccer outlasts Swarthmore BY RON DEMETER The team was led in assists by game Gallaudet narrowly escaped THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LeTTER sophomore Betsy Baydala who gar- with a 17-15 victory to claim the nered 13, Senior Courtney Cromwell match. After a slow start in non-confer- finished second in assists with nine. In the second game of the day, CONTINUED FROM Pace A12 what proved to be the game win- proven to be pretty successful for our ence play, the Johns Hopkins Vol- Freshman Monica McDonough Hopkins defeated Mount Aloysius in their record, overall and in their con- ning shot. team. The players in different posi- leyball team has excelled in Centen- earned eight assists to go along with four games for the easy win. ference, this past Saturday, October Junior Laura Bauer noted, “The tions have really stepped up andarea nial Conference play, winning their her team-high nine digs. On Saturday the Jays began the 12th, on Homewood field against team has really been coming together nice addition to the team on the field. first four games en route to secur- On Friday and Saturday the team day against Catholic, a team that had Swarthmore College with a 1-0 vic- as we near the end of season. I think Most especially, freshmen Laura ing their best conference start in topped the Jays in two earlier meet- tory. things are coming together nicely for Elgort, who has moved to the stopper school history. ings. The Jays fellin straight games to They are now 8-5-1 overall and 4- us. We havea really good shot at win- position, has made some wonderful Last Wednesday, the Jays ex- drop to 0-3 on the season against 1 in the Centennial Conference. ning our conference championship if contributions for the team.” Gallaudet was a good tended their conference winning Catholic. Hopkins has rebounded in their Cen- we keep on playing like we have been The Jays will travel to rival steak with a decisive victory over In the final game of the tourna- in the past few games. Our bigt est will Gettysberg College, this Wednesday, tournament for us to Bryn Mawr. ment, the Blue Jays defeated be against Gettysberg, though, be- Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. As noted, this is an The following weekend the Blue Marymount in straight sets to finish | cause they are the strongest team in important game for the Lady Jays. Jays traveled to Washington D.C to get some playing the tournament with a 2-2 record. We have a really good our conference right now.” The winner of this match will prove compeitne th e Gallaudettournament Young was given All-Tournament Senior Liz Brudnicki weighed in to be a major contender in the Cen- where theteam finished in third place experience without honors for her 39 kills and 12 kills in shot at winning our by adding, “The new line up has tennial Conference Tournament. with a2-2 record boosting their over- the tournament. all record to 15-16. the pressure of “Its really exciting to be part of a conference “We have come a long way from team thatis experiencing thebeststart ‘Football ranked No. 26 the beginning of the season. We’ve Centennial in school history,” said Young championship if we bonded off the court and became a Senior Elisabeth Breese led the | more cohesive unit on the court. Conference play. team with 45 kills in the tournament. keep on playing like We're becoming accustomed to play- O'Callaghan was second with 37 and CONTINUED FROM PaGE A12 Campbell contributed as well. ing with each other and our record —SKYE YOUNG a team-best 43 digs. Raggi earned 32 we have been in the | 352 total yards on the day, with fresh- “Even though a lot of defensive shows this,” said sophomore Skye kills and led the team with 13 blocks. | man TJ Lyons and senior Kevin starters were injured and not play- Young. “Gallaudet was a good tourna- Johnson adding 57 and 52 yards on ing, our defense still played well and past few games. The Lady Jays easily dismantled trekked to Washington D.C to com- ment for us to get some playing ex- the ground, respectively. got the job done,” said Lamour, “The Bryn Mawr, winning in three straight pete in the Gallaudet tournament. perience without the pressure of —JUNIOR LAURA BAUER The Hopkins defense had another offense did a great job too, they took games, thanks to the team’s balanced They defeated Mount Aloysius and Centennial Conference play.” Said outstanding performance, especially a lot of pressure of the defense, be- offense. Hopkins dominated, win- Marymount but fell to Gallaudet and Young, “We had some great com- inthe running game. UrsinusR B Gary tween two strong teams promises to ning the first game 30-11. Catholic. petition that will help us prepare Sheffield came into the game leading be an exciting game. Leading the team in kills were The Jays began the tournament for our tougher Centennial Confer- tennial competition by winning the the conference with 131 yards per The team’s terrific start was not junior Samantha Raggi and fresh- Friday against Gallaudet in an ex- ence matches that we have at the past four conference games, after get- game, but was limited to only 59 by ignored by their opponents. The man Kate O’Callaghan, with both tremely close five games. end of this month.” ting off to a bumpy start with two the Jays defense. team was ranked No. 26 in the players earning eight apiece. The Jays dropped the first two This Wednesday, the team trav- losses. The Bears were only able to con- American Football Coaches Asso- Freshman Jen Hajj chipped in games with identical scores of 25- eled to Chestertown, Maryland to take This was another competition in vert 1 of 9 third down attempts, and ciation NCAA Division III poll. This with seven kills and junior 30, but fought back to win the third on Washington College in a match to which the Blue Jays dominated. They the Jays forced a lot of Ursinus punts is the highest ranking the team has Stephanie Kaliades contributed six and fourth games with scores of 30- be covered in the Oct. 24 edition of outshot Swarthmore 19-2, and actu- which contributed to Hopkins 10 earned since the poll was established kills in the victory. 26 and 30-16. However, in the fifth the News-Letter. ally had several chances to score be- minute advantage in time of posses- in 1999. The team will play next at a tri- fore Freshman Brenda Bzdak finally sion. The Blue Jays will take to the field match athome against Dickinsonand found the net, scoring her second goal Little and junior CB Rich Lamour next in a home game against the Ursinus colleges. The following of the season. led the defense with 7 tackles each. Muhlenberg Mules this Saturday af- CALENDAR OF UPCOMING Sports EVENTS Wednesday the team will travel to Junior Erinn Sosa found Bzdak Little also recovered a fumble and the ternoon at 1:00 p.m. at Homewood Gettysburg College. in front of the goal and fed her for interceptions by Donohue and Field. 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