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__NEW1° OSs -Nas LHE oO TP KT ER_ _ VOLUME CVII, Issug 17 PUBLISHED SINCE 1896 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE JOHNS HopkINs UNIVERSITY Fespuary 20, 2003 NYC mayor to speak at Commencement security against mencementaddress. Bloomberg’spress office was unavailable to comment. Bloomberg is a Hopkins alumnus and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1996 until May 2002. terrorism The University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health is named in his honor. He started his own company in 1982, Bloomberg L.P., a financial in- BY LINDSAY SAXE formation service that collected and THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LETTER analyzed securities data instanta- neously. He entered the media busi- University President William R. ness in 1990, launching a news ser- | Brody has outlined recent increases vice, then radio, television, Internet | in campus security as well as parking and publishing operations. restrictions, improvements in build- “We haven’t had one of our alums | | ing air-handling systems, emergency come here in a long time to give a response teams and information Commencement speech. It will be | hotlines in an e-mail to the student COURTESY OF HTTP:/ both personal...and he’ll be able to | body. WWW.COLU. MBIA.EDU impart his wisdom,” said Kavasery, Brody detailed security measures New York City mayor and Hopkins referring to Bloomberg’s success in | thatincluded the installation of denser alum Michael Bloomberg will speak business and politics. | air filters in most campus buildings, to this year’s graduating seniors. The senior class began their pur- communication plans in case of an suit ofaC ommencement speaker last emergency and organized response BY MIKE SPECTOR July, working closely with President | teams for both Hopkins students and THE JOHNS Hopkins News-Letter William R. Brody’s office. | members of the Baltimore commu- Theclassseriously pursuedformer | nity. New York City Mayor Michael president Bill Clinton, who was very NATHAN BATES/NEWS-LETTER “We've hardened the filters to the Bloomberg has accepted the senior interested in accepting an invitation With Baltimore blanketed under snow, students and area residents walked in the middle of St. Paul St. amidst maximum extent that we can,” said class’ invitation to be the keynote to speak, said Kavasery. However, Ccaris putshiyng thhrouigh tth e brecoyrd-d ewep osnorw. st storm in history | Brody, “ [however] the whole situa- speaker at this year’s Johns Hopkins Kavasery said, the class was unable to tion is difficult because we don’t know University Commencementceremony, land Clinton because he wanted | what exactly to protect against.” Class of 2003 President Ravi Kavasery $100,000 and Hopkins doesn’t offer | University spokesman O’Shea said. Bloomberg will also receive an honorariums to graduation speakers. added that the increased filtering effi- honorary degree from Hopkins, ac- The class’ main goal in seeking a BY CLAIRE KOEHLER visor for Garrett County. “It looks Airport, 18 inches fell, according to ciency would afford some protection, cordingto University spokesman Den- speaker, Kavasery said, was to find THE JOHNS Hopkins NEws-LETTER more like Siberia than Maryland.” NWS. and that air-handling systems in nis O’Shea. The senior class plans to someone who would give a meaning- States of emergency were in effect New York City was also hard hit; | newer campus buildings, such as the officiallyannounce Bloombergas Com- ful speech to graduating seniors. This past weekend, the Northeast Sunday and Mondayi n Washington, Mayor Michael Bloomberg estimated | Newton H. White Athletic Center mencement speaker tonight. Class officers decided early on not | region of the United States experi- D.C., Maryland and Virginia, allow- the storm had cost his city around | (AC) and Hodson Hall, had been the “I’m very excited,” Kavasery to pursue any politicians that might enced the largest snowstorm in de- ing the states to seek federal aid in $20 million, according to MSNBC easiest to upgrade. said. “We [the senior class] think use the event as an opportunity for a cades, referred to as “the storm of paying for costly snow-removal ef- staff and wire reports. Central Park Moreover, O’Shea said that the in- the message he gives on Commence- stump speech — something Senator 0502 forts and the aid of National Guard recorded 19.8 inches of snow, its creased filtering protection against ment Day will be one of the best John McCain did when he spoke here Some areas of Western Maryland, units to help clear roads. fourth heaviest on record. anthrax and other biological threats speeches given byakeynote speaker in 1999, according to Kavasery. |suc h as Garrett County, received Maryland Governor Robert According to Barbara Watson, a in the AC is important since the AC is at a Hopkins graduation.” In keeping with this policy, senior more than 40 inches of snow. Ehrlich issued a driving ban on most National Weather Service (NWS) a potential “first point of evacuation” Kavasery had no specifics about class officers were wary of pursuing “Tt?sno man’s land out there,” said civilian traffic on Sunday, which was meteorologist, this was a well-pre- in the case ofa chemical or biological whatthe mayor will discuss in his Com- CONTINUED ON Pace A2 Paul McIntyre, state highway super- lifted Monday morning. dicted storm. weapons attack. Ehrlich said the storm cost be- “Warnings were issued 48 hours The University has also requested tween $20 and $30 million, and the in advance and on Friday we were restricted parking on 34"St .b etween Storm depletes JHU food supply state was already $14 million over calling for over a foot of snow, possi- the Wolman and McCoy dormito- budget for road cleanup this season, bly 18 inches,” said Watson. ries, and in front of the Homewood according to MSNBC staff and wire According to the official site for | Apts. | reports. Baltimore City (http:// | “The fact that the Director of the | At Baltimore Washington Inter- www.ci.baltimore.md.us), this storm | FBI singled [universities] out made Depot. The employees consisted of national (BWI) airport, 23.4 inches surpassed the blizzard of ’96 in snow | us think about additional precau- three staff members anda manager at of snowfall were recorded; at Dulles CONTINUED ON PaGE A3 CONTINUED ON PAGE3 the Depot, and three managers, a su- | pervisor and seven staff members at Tickets now required for lacrosse Terrace. Emergency planning for the snowstorm allowed for the booking of | roomsat the Inn at the Colonnade for food service employees to stay near campus forthe duration of the storm. BY JEREMIAH CRIM dents will also be able to pick up tick- should “expedite the ticketing pro- All rooms were rented and paid for | THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LeTTER ets on the front steps of the AC begin- cess at the gate,” because people col- by Sodexho after a request was made ning 90 minutes before the start of lecting tickets would no longer have Se wy for employees to volunteer to stay as | Johns Hopkins University stu- each game. to spend time checking students’ long as needed. | dents will be required to have tickets By having students pick up tickets JCards. The food service employees in order to attend Lacrosse games at for games, the University hopes to get Healso said that the change should worked as a crew for three days and Homewood Field this season. “a more accurate estimate of how prevent alumni who still have their were compensated for the hours that Last season, students simply many students attend games,” said JCards from entering games without they worked, including overtime, ac- | showed their JCards to get into Larossa. paying. cording to Roldan. home games, as they do to enter the In the past, the University had no According to Larossa, students Carol Mohr, senior director of Milton S. Eisenhower Libraryor the wayt o determine how many students “two to five years out” have been tak- VADIM GRETCHOUCHKIN/NEWS- LETTER Housing and Dining Services, com- Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Cen- came to home lacrosse games since ing advantage of the fact that they had With shipments unable to arrive during the snowstorm, Terrace Court mented on the situation. ter. they weren’t required to pick up tick- to do nothing more than showaJCard Café encountered dwindling food supplies. “Tt is our expectation that food The tickets, which will be available ets. to get into games, whether or not the service be provided at times when the to all current Hopkins students free Though Larossa said that the typi- card was still active. BY DIANA ISKELOV Station and MegaBytes were shut University is not open,” she said. of charge, can be picked up at the cal attendance for weekend lacrosse Other policies for how students THE Jonns Hopkins News-Letter down completelyo n Sunday evening, Adding that food service employ- main office of the Newton H. White games has been a little more than five could pick up Lacrosse tickets were with Terrace Court Café and the De- ees are “...required attendance em- Athletic Center (AC) during the week thousand, he could not estimate how considered before the change was The dining facilities of the pot in Wolman Hall becoming the ployees;” Mohr explained that the of each game, said Sports Informa- many students normally attend. made, said Larossa. Since staff and . Homewood campus experienced only facilities available to feed stu- extraordinary conditions produced tion Coordinator Ernie Larossa. Stu- Larossa added that the new policy CONTINUED ON Pace A4 food and staff shortages in the wake dents. On Tuesday evening, the De- by this snowstorm made the problem ofthis week’s snowstorm, which blan- pot was also shut down after all its more one of having enough staff to Hopkins closes down 34th Street keted the state oMfa rylanwdit h more food resources ran out. prepare sufficient food for students than two feet of snow. According to Richard Roldan, rather than one of a food shortage. With 1880 students currently on General Manager of Sodexho at The However, students were plagued the meal plan, providing adequate Johns Hopkins University, 15 food by the long lines in Terrace, the clos- service to all became a serious diffi- service employees were able to work ing of the dining facility in Wolman culty during the snowstorm. Wolman the facilities at Terrace and at the CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 BY JESSICA VALDEZ THE JoHNS Hopkins News-LetTer INSABE THIS SS: UE Johns Hopkins University has closed 34th St. and restricted parking SNUG AS A BUGINA RUG © ConrTENTS along the Homewood Apartments on You too can be this placid with the Charles St.u ntil March 14 in response Acta UR byes hase BO help of alcohol, everybody’s favorite to a FBI warning about possible ter- — social lubricant. This week, Focus Calendar ; rorist attacks against colleges. takes a look atall the aspects of drink- SU GartoOns!.jarahene Sate “We closed 34th St. between Exposure ing. Page B1 Wolman and McCoy Halls to traffic Features et and parking dnd, for the same reasons, are restricting parking around the Homewood Apartments as these LOOKING FOR SEX? three locations are our most visible and obvious dormitories offcampus,” Sarah Gibson has plenty of experi- said Ronald Mullen, director of Secu- ence in the erotic arts and she can tell rity and Transportation Services. you all you need to know in her new According to Mullen, the column. This week’s advice doesn’t THE JOHNS HOPKINS. University’s move came after FBI even require a partner to try out, so /S-LETTER Director Robert S$. Mueller warned even you engineers should read it. about possible terrorist attacks Page B3 against colleges when he testified before a U.S. Senate committee. DENISE TERRY/NEWS-LETTER Due to their off-campus location, After the FBI Director's warning of possible terrorist attacks against col- Wolman, McCoy and Homewood leges, Hopkins Security obtained Baltimore City permission to close 34th ConrINUED ON PaGe A3 Street and restrict parking on Charles Street near the Homewood Apts, '‘/www.jhunewsletter.com fal na wes Penn A2 FEBRUARY 20, 2003 THE JOHNS Hopkins NEWS-LETTER NEWS Students join NYC anti-war protest HERU responds to snow-related injuries Justice, JHU for Peace and Hopkins Students for a Free Palestine. The sftruodme natnsy dpiadr tincout lagro garso uap .c ontingent BY JULIANNA FINELLI neck and back injuries. 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A security officer had responded ing and protesting in cities around “It was a busy weekend,” said to the scene and stopped the activity, the world.” Adler. “Luckily, the injuries were not but nonofet h e students involved had Jafri said she went because she had | life-threatening.” been identified. the desire to be one of the millions The injured non-affiliate com- No injuries resulting from the ac- Jpurnoitoers tiZnagi nawba r aCghaeienmsat aInrda q.s enior Jeremy Tully ride the New York City subway on theiCrO UwRaTyE StYo tOhFe EpMolIiLtYi cKalU MrPaElLly wYohrok mtao rocphpeods e oni njtuhset iscter.e ets of New || pafltaeirn ebde ionfsge vpeurseh ebda cdk owannd bknye ea n paaic-n ftiicvei tyo fw eRrees irdeepnotiratle d Ltiof ee iotrh erH otphke iOnfs- “J do not mean to say that public quaintance during horseplayi n front Security, and Adler reported that BY CLAIRE KOEHLER and stretched north from 49th St. the largest day of coordinated protest marches and demonstrations are the of the Homewood apartments Sun- HERU did not respond to any such THE JOHNS Hopkins News-Letrer More than 500,000 people partici- in history, according to the rally’s only way to protest, butI do believe you day night. injuries. pated, despite frigid weather condi- sponsor, United for Peace. The haveto dosomething— call yourCon- | HERU responded to the scene, “Tf we did have identification, we Twenty-four Hopkins students, tions. United for Peace organization also gress people, wear a pin, organize on providing emergency mylar blan- would confront [the students] as a including both undergraduates and February 15 was a global day of reported that the city of London saw camandpin ucommsuniteies sand yes, kets to keep the victim warm until judicial matter,” said Fickau. gradujoainetd aep oslit,ic al rally pro- action to preempt President George its largest protest ever. march in the streets,” said Jafri. she could safely be transported in- According to Fickau, the security testing war against Iraq in New York W. Bush’s planned attack on Iraq. In Hopkins students represented Jafri added, “To lose sight of one’s | side. officer did not actually observe the City on Saturday. 600 cities world-wide 10 million many groups, such as the Student La- civic duty is to lose sight of one’s A Homewood security officer students jumping from the window The rally was held on First Ave., people protested, making Saturday bor Action Committee (SLAC), JHU humanity.” | contacted emergency rescue ser- but rather prevented them from do- | vices, and the Baltimore City Fire ing so. “It sounds exactly like something Departmenwtas the first to respond Wolman, MegaBYTES closed for snow students would do,” said Fickau. “But | to the scene. A folding table was used as a make- my staff did not see or confront any- | shift stretcher to transport the victim one.” | inside. When asked about the incident, According to Adler, HERU crew Sylvester Residential Advisor Cathy CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Sodexho could take to preventa simi- what measures Sodexho would take hit the Baltimore region since record members “have a better chance than Boyd declined to comment. Hall and the food shortage. lar situation from recurring. in the event of a terrorist attack. keeping began in the year 1871, it is any to get there fast,” since they can Adler stated that HERU “will do Freshman Preet Khangura com- She said, “It would be nice if the Mohr said, “We [Housing and Din- clear to many that a new emergency respond on-foot and use Hopkins [their] best if anything comes up, mented that while he tried to use the meal plan could be changed for a ing Services] are always looking at plan needs to be enacted. security vehicles. [but] would absolutely advise Depot as much as he could, the few days to permit the transfer of what we do and how we can im- Roldan stated that the dining fa- The Baltimore City ambulance against” such risky behavior. amount of food was inadequate. meal equivalency dollars to J- prove in the future,” and she cited cilities nearly depleted all of the food was unable to respond to the scene Adler stated that HERU’s biggest “Yogurt is not going to cut it,” CASH,” a measure she felt would the need for feedback from students available on campus, even though until 30 minutes after the incident, concern at the moment is students’ Khangura said, while mentioning allow students to obtain more food and staff in order to implement new resources were pooled from Levering a “response not bad for the road walking on roads to avoid unplowed his displeasure that the facility ran of greater quality at local restau- measures for similar situations. as well. | conditions,” according to Sgt. Ri- sidewalks. out of beverages, snack foods and rants and shops during times of Trucks are being stopped at the Menttihed oiffniculitytnhatgwor k- |c hard Lebrun of Hopkins Security. Adler warned students to be ex- fruit completely on Tuesday emergency. gates to the Homewood campus to ers faced in coming to work due to the | As the victim was a non-affiliate, tra vigilant when walking on roads, evening. Other students voiced differing determine if they havel egitimate rea- snow, Roldan also commented that it | her status was not tracked after she and to watch for “black ice,” the Freshman April Anderson of opinions, such as Irene Dokko of sons to enter. was difficult to get food service work- | was transported to Union Memorial hard-to-see ice that forms on black McCoy Hall expressed similar dis- the AMRs, who commented that A vendor has been identified to ers, many of whom have families, to Hospital. asphalt. satisfaction with the amount and the “the food was ok, there just wasn’t obtain food products from, and commit to stay in the vicinity of the A student head injury occurred Adler advised students engaging quality of food offered by Sodexho, too much variety.” With the sever- Sodexho is maintaining a safe supply Homewood campus during the storm. | Monday afternoon outside the AMR in snow-related activities to “be and mentioned that she needed to ity of the snowstorm, Dokko said oft hree to four days worth off ood at Various measures are being con- II building. knowledgeable of their surround- dine at local restaurants several times that the situation was not too sur- all times. sidered, such as plans to ask stu- According to Adler, the student ings,” and to “know where the near- due to the dining situation. prising. However, with the recent storm dents to volunteer to work for pay | was playing in the snow and jumped est wall or tree is” when sledding. Anderson added her suggestion The shortage of food during a being described officially by the Na- in the dining halls in the event of an over a snowdrift, not realizing that Accordingt o Adler, HERU didnot for measures the University and snowstorm led to questions about tional Weather Service as the worst to emergency. the area just beyond it had been respond to any snow-related injuries cleared of snow. The student landed as students returned to classes on NYC mayor agrees to speak at Commencement onthe brick path, and sustainheeadd , Wednesday morning. CONTINUED FROM Pace Al Bloomberg was also on the class’ mentwith the Office of Special Events “The most compelling reason [stu- any politicians who might havean eye initial list, according to Kavasery. and the Office of News and Informa- dents might be unenthusiastic is that toward elections in 2004. “We have a level of personal rela- tion, Kavasery said. they] perceive the University admin- Kavasery said a student ap- tion with him where we can avoid [a Senior class officers are also an- istration treats Michael Bloomberg | proached class officers with a pos- stump speech],” the senior class presi- ticipating some mixed reaction from more importantly than students at sible contact for former vice-president said. “He’s not your average poli- the senior class, Kavasery said. Hopkins,” Kavasery said. “While dent Al Gore, but the class didn’t tician. He’s refreshing.” Bloomberg has a close-knit rela- that’s valid, that highlights the fact pursue that contact because of Gore’s Bloomberg has made headlines re- tionship with the University admin- that this campus needs more school presidential aspirations at the time. cently for releasing a report card cri- istration and contributed signifi- spirit. We want them to knowit wasn't Kavasery would not reveal the tiquing his performance as mayorand cantly to the recent beautification of the administration that invited Mike names of others the class pursued, challenging other politicians to fol- the Homewood campus. Bloomberg. It was the senior class but said the class made a list last July low suit. Kavaseraynd the other class officers officers and we were inviting him as of several prominent figures in arts The New York City mayor ac- want students “to separate him from an alumnus of Hopkins who has now and entertainment to consider. cepted the class’ invitation over two Hopkins. We didn’t just invite him be- been elected the mayor of the greatest The class worked with Acting and weeks ago, but the senior class de- cause he was the former Chairman of city in the world.” Directing Professor John Astin, who layed informing the class until nowin the Board of Trustees or because he’s “It’s hard for me to fathom how Kavasery saidwasa“phenomenalhelp.” order to coordinate the announce- given so much” to the University. anyone would be anything other than appreciative” of Bloomberg’s contri- butions to Hopkins, said Jerry Hop kins bands battle at E-level Schnydman, Executive Assistant to President William R. Brody. “He will be an exciting speaker. I think this is ES : A acoup that Mike is coming to speak.” According to Kavasery, senior class officers consulted with 50-60 seniors about the possibility of Bloomberg coming to speak. These students included leaders of various student groups, acquaintances of the class officers and strangers Kayasery introduced himself to in order to gauge reaction, Kavasery said. Kavasery said many students were excited about Bloomberg. A significant number of students were initially adverse to the idea, he said, but told the senior class president to go ahead and pursue Bloomberg after Kavasery explained his reasons for wanting to invite him. COURTESY OF JOHN CRAMP vBolloOvofem mbesetnrutgd enwntiestg ha ttihcavatem lpywu osdu uledb etapou ethriicfsei ciiavn-e- Aot shteursd enlto ojk uomnp.s Noou ti nojfurai etsh iwred.- rfel oroerp oSrytlveeds taesr a wriensudlotw o fo nt hMe oanctdiaviyt y.w hile tion, Schnydman said, “I would say that the inconvenience that students had for the sake of improvements to the campus that will last for the next 100 years is well worth it. Frankly, it’s almost like being a cry baby. I have a hard time understanding it all.” “No matter who you get, you can’t There werwet n: o 2r epoertded : please everybody,” Kavasery said. “If | News-Letter, — ts ee the reasons are convincing enough to ~~ NATHAN BATES/NEWS-LETTER promise a great speaker, we’d rather The AndyJ oineJraz z Quartet, composed of pianist John Krach t, bassist Jake Hibel, drummer Greg Druck spend the next few months getting and saxophoAnndyi Jsoitner , perform at Saturday’s Battle of the Bands, whichwas sponsored by Habitat [those who are unenthusiastic] ex- for Humanity and the Residen tial Advisory Board. The winning band was Escape Plan. cited about it.” (= FEBRUARY 20, 2003 A3 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-Letter NEWS timore area hithardbysnowstorm Hopkins heightens security presence no choice [but to close]. The city was remain open whenever possible. Ac- essentially closed. On campus, there cording to O’Shea, this is because was two feet of snow on the parking “many of our faculty, staff, and stu- lots and sidewalks, and it clearly was dents are involved in patient care ... going to take a lot of work to open up secondly, it’s obviously important CONTINUED FROM PAGE Al However, with the recent increase the lots and make things passable.” from an educational point of view to -tions,” said O’Shea. in the national terrorist threat level, The decision to close the Univer- have our scheduled classes. Third, as The city of Baltimore granted a Hopkins Security has established sity“i sm ade by the provostof’fsic e in a research institution, we have many 30-day parking restriction on the ar- fixed checkpoints and has increased consuwilth tthae detansi ofoalln eig ht research projects that need regular eas which will most likely remain in the number of contract security schools or their representatives,” ac- and frequent monitoring, so it’s im- effect, despite a potential drop in the guards on campus. cording to O’Shea. portant from that perspective to be terrorism warning level. “Ryen with this heightened se- “We also consult the facilities de open.” One issue that has not been ad- curity presence we are committed partments, security and a lot of oth- O’Shea further added, “So many dressed, according to Brody, is how to maintaining one of our long ers who would be affected or who people did such an amazing job dur- students will be able to get in touch standing goal — not compromise have information that would help in ing this storm. The plant operations with friends or family in case of an any freedom our students or indeed the decision making,” said O’Shea. and custodial staffs worked incred- emergency. ourentire campus community, now There are two factors that are ibly long hours doing really, really “Students should have a plan [on enjoy at Hopkins,” said Mullen. weighed in the decision: safety and hard work clearing Baltimorehe’avsi - how] to contact a third party or their “However, we are prepared to in- “whether it’s even logistically pos- est snowfall in 81 years.” parents,” said Brody, “(but that] is crease our vigilance further in re- sible to open, given the job of clearing “Security officers stayed on for something each student has to do on sponse to any credible information snow from parking lots, sidewalkasn d extra shifts when their replacements an individual basis.” we may receive that would indicate Z STEINBERG/N EWS-LETTER Students dig out cars parked on Charles Street after the snowstorm. stairways,” he added. couldn’t get in,” continued O’Shea. Hopkins Securithyas also received the need to do so.” “Tn this case it clearly was just not “These folks and everyone else who a boost in its forces since Sept. 11, Brody also detailed established CONTINUED FROM Pace Al At least 37 deaths, including four possible [to remain open]” said worked so hard while the rest of the after the University hired a contract lines of communication, including fall accumulation. in Maryland, have been blamed on O’Shea. city was paralyzed really deserve alot security agency, Silver Star Security, two emergency information lines This storm was caused by the the storm system sinceit charged out However, it is University policy to of credit and a lot of thanks.” to increase the visible presence ofo f- (410-516-7781 and 1-800-548-9004) combination of two weather sys- of the Plains during the weekend; and ficers on campus. and the University Web site. tems: “a low pressure system from more than 250,000 homes and busi- The augmentation in the campus When asked about alternative the south, caused by our El Nifio nesses lost power. security force has allowed Hopkins lines of communication — should winter which has pumped moisture In Baltimore, part of a 119-year- Security officers to respond more telecom sources be inoperable into the atmosphere, and a North- old roundhouse at the BkO Museum quickly to calls and to cover more Brody and O’Shea both described a ern Jet stream, which is a huge arc- collapsed under the weight of the ground, so-called “word-of-mouth” system, tic high pressure center to our snow, according to MSNBC staff and According to O’Shea, Hopkins in which security forces would be north,” said Watson. wire reports. No one was in the mu- Securityi sa lso “in constant commu- dispatched to residence halls, and “This resulted in temperatures in seum at the time. nication with locallawenforcement,” then information would be circu- the teens while the snow was falling. Across Maryland, about 2,000 so they are up-to-date on the latest lated by the building’s resident ad- These two patterns connecting to- plows and other pieces of snow-re- | information. visors. gether are very critical; it is the cause moval equipment were put to use on Hopkins Security forces include O’Shea said that this “human com- of large snowfall,” he said. 16,600 lane-misalide Vasle,ri e Edgar, veterans ofb oth the Baltimore Police munication chain” includes the use Peter Manousos, forecaster for the a state Department of Transporta- Department and the Secret Service, of radios and a trickle-down system Winter Weather desk at the NOAA tion spokeswoman. said O’Shea, so they know how to of communication. National Weather Service, agreed. Johns Hopkins was also affected | workwith the other departments’ sys- Brody also mentioned two crisis “This is a noteworthy system be- by the storm. The University was tems. response teams, which have been in cause the storm will involve a lot of closed for three days, opening on “Telephone and e-mail are our existence since the Sept. 11 attacks. moisture from the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday with aliberal leave policy means ofr apid sharing topical infor- One oft he teams is external, led by and the Atlantic Ocean and is low in effect for staff. mation,” said Ronald J. Mullen, Di- Dr. Gabor D. Kelen, Head of Emer- moving, prolonging the time one According to Dennis O’Shea, ex- rector of Security and Transporta- gency Medicine at the JHU Hospi- experiences the event,” said ecutive director of communications “NINA LOPATINA/NEWS-LETTER | tion Services. tal. Manousos. and public affairs, “There really was A student tries out his skis in front of the Homewood House. Hopkins Security officers are also The Office of Critical Event Pre- working in collaboration with some paredness and Response (CEPAR) is Security concerns cause parking restrictions private, professional organizations, comprised of professionals from the | thus adding to their information- Bloomberg School of Health, the sharing network. schools of Nursing, Public Healthand These associations include the Medicine, Maryland Association of Chiefs of “Dr. Kelen is working with the city CONTINUED FROM Pace Al tial to heighten campus security mea- and McCoy on St. Paul Street and road from the other side. Police, the Maryland Association of and the state on developianp lgan for could be considered “soft” targets by sures, particularly in view of the that a lane is behind Wolman, but “You always have people who are College Law Enforcement Adminis- the Baltimore region, in the case of terrorists, said Mullen, and the new University’s international name and he said: these are less-central loca- naysayers,” said Mullen of the vehicles trators and Maryland Association of mass casualties,” said Brody. traffic restrictions will reduce their its close proximity to Washington, tions. disregarding the newrestrictions. “Our Industrial Security, among others. Internally, the University has a vulnerability to dirty bomb attacks. D:G: He also added that security has first concern is we want to know some- “The nature of Homewood cam- Critical Response Team, led by Asso- “We have taken certain measures “We are heightened in our sensi- requested that the housing office use thing about that car,” whether it is a pus is fairly open,” said O'Shea, “and ciate Provost James Zeller. to make sure we are nota soft target,” tivity to alerts due to our proximity to its trucks to block the lane behind local vehicle or completely alien. | that is something we want to main- Brody was quick to stress, how- he said. “If a truck bomb [detonated D.C.,” he said. “And Hopkins is a Wolman at nighttime. Cars parked on 34th Street or on | tain, but we have to look at doing ever, that a campus such as Hopkins while] parked between Wolman and world-renowned institution.” While the entrance to 34th Street any of the prohibited parking spots what’s prudentin response to height- or any university for that matter McCoy, it could be devastating.” He said an attack on campus has been blocked by a security van, on Charles Street will be towed by the ened threats.” would be tough to secure in a time of The move was a group decision by would cause widespread terror several cars have straggled onto the City, he said. Hopkins Security officers have also crisis. the top administrators at the Univer- among colleges nationwide, includ- been instructed to pay closer atten- Accordingt o Brody, the probabil- sity, according to Mullen. ing prospective students and par- tion to trucks entering the ity of an attack on Hopkins campus is The closure of 34th Street and ents, and cited a statement by TASA celebrates Chinese New Year Homewood campus, according to extraordinarily low, yet “it is a chal- parking restrictions on Charles Street Mueller as justification. Muller. lenge to balance public fear of terror- will only last until March 14, at which “While Al Qaeda recognizes the “Truck drivers are being asked to ist attacks [and] it’s not clear that the time the University can request an value of massive attacks that kill thou- stop at a gate guard post just inside measures we're taking are going to extension. sands of people to shock its adversar- our entrances and identify them- have an effect.” “The city issues closure permits in ies and recruit potential members, it | selves, their business and destina- O’Shea added further that, “any 30-day increments,” said Mullen. also values smaller operations with | tion,” said Mullen, adding that this additional precautions [in the future] “We can pull back sooner or we can greater chances of success,” Mueller |pr actice has been in effect since Sept. will be commensurate with the threat renew.” told the Chronicle of Higher Educa- i at the time.” But he said it is too premature to tion. say whether the University will pur- “Multiple small-scale attacks sue an extension of the restrictions. against soft targets, including colleges CANCUN # ACAPULCO % JAMAICA BAHAMAS 4 FLORIDA The restrictions have stripped and universities, would be easier to Charles Street and 34th Street of execute and would minimize the need popular parking locations for both to communicate with central leader- students and patrons of area busi- ship, lowering the risk of detection,” nesses. he said. 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Colemanand McCann both stated wool cap and blue jeans, showed the family friends were reporting the girl USA Today annually puts together that Garland Field will not be used as clerkanoteannouncingahold-up,and was still in declining health and get- anallacocllaeged teeamm. Situdcen ts much this year since the fair has then “openedhiscoat todisplayahand- ting more swolwlhilee ndoc,tor s have are recognized in different levels moved back onto the quads. guninashohlstoeru,” lacdcoredinrg to told them her kidneys have stopped ranked: Team One, Team Two, Team “It’s not going to be heavily used the Johns Hopkins Security report. operating. Three and Honorable Recognition. because it is black top now, [but] we The suspect took cash from the “In our efforts to identify organs Senior Manish Gala, a Biomedical are planning an antique car show on store and fled. 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Ct.th oelyd Trheea chHeedr altdh-e ossnpt uedatekhnset ssv tohuleduremen.et”s baobdoyu ti n tghee neqruaall it.y.. oift || wtheer eWqnh'ueta nds h aalpsapsktye dy ewaiwrth.h”e thite rn ot orb eniontg tohne wCthhoaeltre emh aanvale.ln ’t“thL ea sbfteo eoynde arhv,ee rnwede o brhesaf do rwete,hr”ee rso[aaoidnd cqBuooasmdwmsei,lt lt Deeesastna t ewdoi,fl lS “tTturhdyee n tto S pLrmiifienn gi SmuiFszaaeinr “tragic error” Monday in transplant- (Du—k e BUyn iMviekrsei tMyi)l ler, The Chronicle — By Jenna O’Steen cwoi-tchh aoibrtsa inhianvge evnecnoduonrtse rfeodr thpirso byleearm’ss wGearrel anhda pFpiye.l d],W ea ndi navlli ttehdo seb avcekn dojrusst wainlylt hmiankge thsautr ew iltlh abte tdhaem acgaimnpgu sa ndis Crime report for Feb. 10-17 Spring Fair, co-chair Megan about everybody from last year.” inviting.” _ Students required to have lax tickets Monday, February 10 Wednesday, February 12 of N. Charles St. 1 p.m. - Unknown persons took | 10:35 a.m. — Suspect was observed 2:21 a.m. — Suspect stole money complainant’s car without permis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE Al pointed out that faculty and staffmust they received them all at the begin- placing bars ofs oap in various pock- from the cash drawer of a night club sion on the 3000 block of Frisby St. faculty already must pick up tickets get their season tickets before a cer- ning of the season. Hopkins would ets on his jacket at a grocery store on on the 3200 block of Greenmount 3 p.m. — Suspect assaulted victim | for the entire semester at the begin- tain date, after which they cannot get prefer not to rgissue tickets, he said. the 2800 block of Greenmount Av- Ave. by smothering with a pillow at an ning oft he season, instituting a simi- free tickets. But the new policy allows The Men’s Lacrosse team currently enue. 2:45 a.m. - A group of males apartmenton the 3400b loocf Mkary - | lar policy for students was also a pos- students to pick up tickets the day of has seven home games scheduled for 4:45 p.m.-—Unknownsuspectused robbed victim’s residence on the 3000 land Ave. sibility. each game. this season. The first game at an unknown tool to break side win- block of Mathews Street. 9 p.m. - Unknown persons en- | However, Larossa said there are a This difference makes the policy Homewood Field features opponent dow of victim’s vehicle on the 3900 7:10 a.m. — Two unknown sus- tered car and stole property on the | number of advantages to having stu- “a better system for students,” said Albany on March 4 at 5 p.m. Two block of Falls Road. pects robbed victim at gunpoint while 2400 block of Maryland Ave. dents pick up tickets for each game, Larossa. months later, on May 3, Hopkins will 10 p.m.- Unknown suspect forced he sat in his truck on the 3500 block 9:50 p.m. — Suspect stole property | rather than giving them out in ad- Also, Larossa said that he feared a host Loyola at 3 p.m. for its final open rear basement door and stole Chestnut Avenue. from a store on the 1000 block of W. vance for the entire season. He lot of students might lose tickets if match-up of the season. property from a rowhouse on the 200 3 p.m. — Suspect stole property Alst St. block of E. University Parkway. from shed on the 3800 block of N. 11:15 p.m. - Unknown suspects 11:30 p.m. - Unknown suspect Charles St. took two Ford factory tires from a stole property from a vehicle parked 11 p.m. - Unknown suspect stole vehicle on the 400 block of Ilchester in an alley on the 4000 block of victim’s boots from a rowhouse on Avenue. 107132 Linkwood Road. the 500 block of W. 28th St. Saturday, February 15 Tuesday, February 11 Thursday, February 13 12:29 a.m. - Two suspects robbed 5a.m.-Unknownsuspectentered 10:37 a.m. — Suspect took prop- two victims at gunpoint on the 2800 the rear of victim’s home through erty from grocery store on the 2400 block of Greenmount Ave. e” ONE ROLL unlocked first floor window and stole block of N. Charles St. without pay- 12 p.m. - Suspect robbed victim at property at a rowhouse on the 2900 ing. gunpoint on the 2700 block of PER BAG block of Keswick Road. 11:20 a.m. - Suspect stole prop- Greenmount Ave. 11 a.m.- Unknown suspect broke erty from liquor store on the 3300 passenger side window of victim’s block of Greenmount Avenue. Sunday, February 16 vehicle and stole property from same 12:28 p.m. - Suspect took prop- STORE NO on the 3200 block of N. 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ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey’s “If by the end of this week they government is facing a diplomatic don’t do it, we are talking about a e= e standoff with the United States, re- massive crisis with Washington, mas- fusing to commit to let in U.S. sol- sive damage to the relationship,” said =a ) diers for an Iraq operation as Bulent Aliriza, director of the Turkey 3 Washington’s patience is running Proatjt hee Cecntetr f or Strategic and C= ases thin. International Studies in Washington. ¥ Parliament had been expected to Relations between the two NATO vote Tuesday on allowing U.S. troops allies was warm before the dispute to come for a possible invasion of over Iraq, with the United States lob- neighboring Iraq. But the prime min- bying for this predominanMtulslyi m ister said Monday that a vote was out nation to be accepted in the Euro- of the question as details of a troop pean Union. Washington’s support deployment still had to be worked also was considered key in helping out. Turkey to obtain billions in loans Diplomats in Ankara were sur- from international lenders as it prised, and pointed out that U.S. struggled to recover from a crippling President George W. Bush met with recession. Turkish Foreign Minister Yasar Yakis But Iraq is a different issue. in Washington last week and stressed The government, which was | that a Turkish decision was urgently elected in November, has been care- needed. ful to emphasize that it will seek a | The standoff, widely perceived as peaceful solution until the end. an attempt by Turkey’s government The government’s decision to to put off any war, comes with high postpontehe vote came after millions stakes for both NATO allies. participated in demonstrations YONHAP, SUNG YEON- JAE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS For the United States, Turkey’s throughout Europe over the week- Police stand guard in front of a burnt-out train in Daegu city, 200 miles southeast of Seoul, yesterday. Fire raced through two packed subway trains stance has raised the possibility that end to protest a U.S.-led war in Iraq. | in Daegu on Tuesday after a man lit a carton filled with an unidentified material that burst into flames, killing an estimated 120 people. U.S. troops might not be able to use Some analysts say Turkey hoped to Arson attack kills 124 in South Korea Turkey to open a northern front avoid the appearance thaittw a s push- against Iraq, a strategy that would ing forward with a war despite the divide the Iraq army and could make protests. a war shorter and less bloody. “The Turkish government would Turkey, on the other hand, risks be more relieved to put it off as long | BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS dozens of forensic experts combed ently could not warn the second train this have to happen to her?” Chung alienating its closest ally, on which it as possible,” said Sami Kohen, a col- | through ashes, melted steelbeamsand of the fire. cried. “What am I going to do if her depends for political and economic umnist for Milliyet newspaper. | DAEGU, South Korea — Foren- other debris of the country’s worst Many bodies were burned beyond bodyisall burnedou t ofrecognition?” support. Not backing Washington But “itis either this weeko r never,” | sic experts began the grim task of tragedy in years. Families of the miss- recognition. Officials said it would Officials said that the fire was put could also leave Turkey without a say he said. gathering scorched bodies and black- ing thronged the site. take weeks to use DNA tests to iden- out by 1 p.m., about three hours after in the future ofI raq if there is a war. Ships carrying the tanks and ar- ened bones for identification Cho said the provisional death toll tify the remains. it started. Toxic gas from the fire de- But backing the United States mored vehicles that would be used in Wednesday in an arson attack that — the 52 confirmed dead and an esti- Firefighters said many bodies were layed rescue efforts. would pit Turkey’s new government a thrust from Turkey into Iraq are | killed 124 people and raised ques- mated 72 bodies found on one of the found on the subway stairs, where ’ Police were interrogatinKigm Dae- againstits electorate, which polls show already reportedly on the way to Tur- tions about the country’s emergency destroyed trains — was 124. Another people apparently suffocated as they han, 56, who witnesses said used a is more than 80 percent against a war. key and U.S. officials have said that response system. 145 people were injured, 54 of them tried to escape. On the platform and cigarette lighter to light a container “Weare not going to the parliament Turkish hesitation risks undermin- Teams made a final look for vic- seriously, and officials worried the in the trains were the ashen bones of filled with gasoline or other flammable tomorrow (Tuesday),” Prime Minister ing U.S. war plans. tims in the subway station where on death toll could rise further. those trapped in the flames. One liquid. Some passengers tried in vain Abdullah Gul told reporters in Brussels A Turkish newspaper on Monday Tuesday a man who police say has a Authorities said 305 people were man said his missing daughter called to stop him. on Monday, backtracking on earlier quoted U.S. Deputy Defense Secre- | history of mental illness lit a con- reported missing, but they said the by mobile phone to say there was a The suspect was in hospital with pledges by officials for a Feb. 18 vote. tary Paul Wolfowitz as saying that if tainer filled with an unidentified number was greatly inflated by double fire and the subway door wasn’t light burns. Police said the man re- “We have some concerns on economic parliament did not shortly approve flalmiquimd, asparbkingl af eire t hat reports and confusion over the iden- opening. fused to answer questions and spoke and political issues.” the troop deployment, U.S. warships | incinerated two trains. tities of the dead. Only 27 of the dead Kim Ho-keun, a 68-year-old incoherently. He worked as truck Gul did not say when parliament heading toward Turkey might change “Because people could have hid- have been positively identified. grandfather, said he was about to get driver and had once threatened to would take up the vote. Some reports their route southward toward the den to escape the smoke, last night “We have a lot of people reported off the subway when an explosion burn down the hospital where he have said that a vote could come on Gulf. we did a final search but we have missing, but that doesn’t mean thatall knocked him to the floor. He awoke had received unsatisfactory treat- Thursday. However, Dengir Mir “The Americans are more than found nothing,” Daegu Mayor Cho of them were killed yesterday. People in darkness minutes later, gasping for ment, local media reported, quot- Mehmet Firat, a top official in Gul’s disappointed andangry,” Kohensaid. Hae-nyoung told reporters early just report their family members who breath. He soon heard a rescue ing relatives. party, said Monday it would be “dif- “Tfitis notsettled this week the United Wednesday. ; did not return home,” said Koo Bon- worker’s voice. President Kim Dae-jung ordered ficult” for the proposal to come to States will go forward with its ‘B’ plan Two gutted subway trains were kun, an official at the Central Disaster “T couldn’t see him, but I saw his the government to consider designat- parliament this week, the Anatolia ... and go forward without Turkey.” towed toa maintenance station where Center. flashlight, soI grabbedhis hand,” Kim ing the accident site as a special disas- The fire began in one train at a said from his hospital bed, tubes sup- ter zone, which would give it priority station, igniting seats and the plastic plying him with oxygen. “It was then inreceiving governmentaid and other Balt. schools reevaluate “gifted” floor and spreading to another train that I thought to myself: I’m going to assistance. that pulled in minutes after the fire live.” Daegu, one of the ten World Cup started. Chung Sook-jae, 54, rushed to the soccer venues last year, has a popula- Police were investigating subway scene after her daughter, 26-year-old tion of 2.5 million. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS There are a lot of minority chil- programs for gifted students, encour- officials. One officer, who spoke on Min Shim-eun, telephoned her hus- Tragedy has hit the city before. A BALTIMORE — Maryland school dren who risk falling through the ages these programs to enroll tradi- condition of anonymity, said the fire band to say she was choking. Then subway gas explosion in 1995 killed districts and nonprofit groupsaretry- cracks in public schools. Nationally, tionally underrepresented children crippled the subway communication the line went dead. 101 in the city, South Korea’s third- ing to address the under-representa- blacks and Hispanics are less than and give them scholarships. system, and subway officials appar- “She was a good kid. Why does largest. tion of minority children in gifted halfas likely as their white classmates Some Baltimore area school sys- | programs. to be enrolled in gifted programs, ac- tems are also altering their gifted and Officials want to correct biases in cording to a report last year by the talented programs. Britain, U.S. seek to disarm Hussein the ways children are determined to National Research Council, a Wash- Anne Arundel County school of- be gifted. They’re trying to make sure ington nonprofit group that advises ficials are revamping the gifted cur- precocious pupils from poor families the federal government. riculum and stressing the identifica- don’tlose out on gifted programssim- But experts say new programs to tion of minority students. Howard BY DAFNA LINZER Blix’s upcoming assessment will said while arriving in Brussels, Bel- ply because their parents don’t know reverse minority students’ tradition- County school officials are shifting THE ASSOCIATED PRESS be delivered as a written report to gium, for a crucial European Union about them. ally lagging school performance can teachers of gifted students to lower- Secretary-General Kofi Annan and summit dominated by the Iraq crisis. “Becauyosue r ep oor doesnotmean change that. The goal is to place more performing schools, which tend to UNITED NATIONS — Britain and the Security Council. The report then France, Russia and China — all you renotgifted,” said Christine Johns, minority children on a path of rigor- be in poorer neighborhoods. the United States, bracing for a heated will becomean official U.N. document opposed to war now — could veto deputy superintendent of Baltimore ous class work that will steer them Baltimore County’s school system debate on Iraq at the United Nations, and be made public, but without the any resolution. The three council Countyschools. Thecounty’spilotpro- into college and successful careers. started its pilot program this school will push ahead this week with a new fanfare ofa televised appearance before powers are pushing to prevent a war gram identifies gifted minority students “If these things are well done, (the year, after a consultant reported that resolution seeking authority to disarm acouncil chamber stacked with foreign and continue weapons inspections and then gives them enriched instruc- children) quickly escalate to very high minorities “continue to be Saddam Hussein forcefully, diplomats ministers, as happened last week. even as the United States insists that tion that lets them thrive. levels. You see kids showing up in underrepresented in the district’s from the two allies said Monday. Blix’s counterpart, Mohamed time has run out for Saddam to dis- The program expanded the list of state science fair contests and Web gifted programs” despite years ofini- Despite fresh threats by France and ElBaradei, in charge of investigating arm peacefully. factors used to identify children as design competitions,” said Joseph tiatives. This school year, only eight others to oppose the measure, the reso- Iraq’s nuclear program, is not sched- Blix’s Friday report was a boon for gifted beyond standardized test Renzulli, director of the National Re- percent of the school system’s 17,103 lution likely will be circulated Wednes- uledto issueanother report until April the French position and ab low to the scores. It also sent “gifted and tal- search Center on the Gifted and Tal- gifted students are African-Ameri- day after two days of open debate de- 11, long after Washington and Lon- administration, which had hoped for ented resource teachers” to 20 schools ented, in Storrs, Conn. can, far fewer than the 34 percent signed mostlyt ov oice oppositiont ot he don hope to secure Security Council a stinging rebuke of Baghdad’s coop- inlow-incomeneighborhoodsto help In Maryland, the state Department share of black students in the district Bush administration’s Iraq policy. support for a new resolution. eration. find these children. of Education, which funds summer as a whole. RS: Ambassador John Officials in both capitals spent the Blix offered tempered criticism Negroponte and British Ambassador weekend reworking what was sup- and some praise for recent Iraqi Jeremy Greenstock met Monday af- posed to bea very tough, punchy reso- moves, including the passing oflegis- COLLEGEBRIEFS ternoon to discuss next steps, includ- lution. Diplomats said the final text will lation outlawing weapons of mass ing the content and timing of a sec- place Iraq in material breach ofits obli- destruction and approval for inspec- Harvard hit by series The Harvard University Police death over an unwanted sexual ad- ond resolution, a British diplomat gations and reiterate that Saddam now tors to use reconnaissance aircraft. Department did not e-mail an advi- vance is scheduled to go on trial on said. faces serious consequences. Inspectors also have recently inter- f stabbings on quad sory to the community — its stan- March 6, South Korean officials said On Monday, acompromise reached But it likely will not make an ex- viewed a handful of Iraqi scientists dard safety procedure — to warn of Monday. among the 15 members of the Euro- plicit call to arms. believed to have knowledge of the robberies until Friday afternoon Kenzi Snider, 21, of St. Cloud, pean Union, bitterly divided over Iraq, The other options include issuing Baghdad’s weapons programs. — Y JENIFER L. STEINHARDT and many students have yet to re- Minn., is accused of fatally beating could influence negotiations overanew Saddam an ultimatum to relinquish However, it remains unclear how VARD CRIMSON (Harvarp U.) ceive the forwarded notice from their and kicking Jamie Lynn Penich in a resolution inside the council. power ormeetasetofconditionswithin Blix will handle findings by an expert respective House masters, senior tu- Seoul motel room in March 2001. Ata meeting in Brussels, Belgium, atight deadline, council diplomats said. panel that a new Iraqi missile system (U-WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - tors or proctors. Penich, a student at Pittsburgh, the European leaders agreed to a joint National Security Adviser exceeds range limits set by the Secu- series of violent crimes, punctu- Pasquarello said CPD sent an ad- and Snider were American exchange’ statement for more time for U.N. Condoleeza Rice said Sunday that the rity Council. According to their man- ted by two stabbings, hitthe Harvard _ visory to HUPD on Wednesday students in South Korea. U.S. pros- weapons inspectors while warning wording of a new draft was not fin- date, inspectors are to “destroy, re- niversity’s Quadarea earllasyt we ek evening, but HUPD spokesperson ecutors contend that Snider killed Baghdad it faced one “last chance” to ished. But in her talk show appear- move or render harmless” any ut miscommunication between lo- Steven G. Catalano said he never re- Penich ina rage triggered by a sexual disarm peacefully. ances, Rice repeatedly said Saddam weaponry violating U.N. resolutions. and Harvard police delayed a ceived it. advance from Penich. Both Washington and London be- _has weeks, not months, to disarm or U.S. officials, speaking on condi- ing to students until six days af- “There was some delay in getting Snider’s trial is set to begin on lieve previous U.N. resolutions give face a military strike. tion ofanonymity, said they expected r the initial incident. information from Cambridge Police,” Marc6hi n Seoul District Court, Eom them the authorization they need to Still, the weak support for war in- inspectors to destroy Iraq’s new al- According to the Cambridge Po- Catalano said. “We are instituting Sang-ik, Snider’s lawyer said. An of- launch a military strike. But others dis- side the council was even shakier af- Samoud rockets. Blix made no com- ice Department, on two separate eve- procedures so that doesn’t occur ficial at the court also confirmed the agree, arguing that acting without the ter last week’s reports from inspec- mitments in his report other than to ings — Feb8.a n d 12 — an uniden- again.” ; date. authority of a new resolution would tors and a weekend of anti-war share the findings with officials in ified suspect stabbed an adult victim Snider was indicted on homicide mean waging war without the support demonstrations around the globe. Baghdad. n streets near the Quad. A third, Woman who beat U. charges in South Korea last month of the international community. French President Jacques Chirac Tuesday’s open debate in the Se- elated incident occurred Feb. 9 after being extradited from the Diplomats at the United Nations, said Monday his country would op- curity Council on Iraq was scheduled hen a different suspect stole a of Pitt. student on trial United States in December. who spoke on condition of anonym- pose any effort to draft a new U.N. at the request of South Africa, which oman’s k around mid- In October, a U.S. magistrate in ity, said they expected Security Coun- resolution to explicitly authorize war representsa large group of nonaligned t. Huntington, W.Va., ruled there was cil negotiations on the draft resolu- against Iraq at this time. andv irulently anti-war nations that CPD spokesperson Frank D. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) —An enough evidence to allow the extra- tion to be wrapped up by the time “There is no need for a second want a chance to publicly air Opposi- asquarello said police have made no American woman accused of beating dition. South Korea had demanded chief weapons inspector Hans Blix resolution today, which France would tion to the Bush administration’s ests in the the incidents. a University of Pittsburgh student to that she be tried in South Korea. delivers his next report March 1. have no choice butto oppose,” Chirac policy on Iraq. A6 - FEBRUARY ZU, 2UU5 LHE JOHNS HOrKINS NEWS-LETTER ereN EWJ Sou-HNL S EHTOPT EKI R “THANKS JHY 1) YOvR ODUVTT STANDING SNow REMOVAL PUBLISHED SINCE 1896 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE JoHNs Hopkins UNIVERSITY wae ere VS wTiO fCOeNT INVE ovR STUDIES! EDITORIAL An uninspired choice We understand that there are many reasons a emony in order to receive an honorary degree university — especially Johns Hopkins — might from the University. Given this fact, it would be consider asking New York City mayor Michael easy for seniors to feel that the choice of Bloomberg to speak at graduation. He is, after Bloomberg resulted from the class officers’ in- all, the leader of one of the most important cities ability to secure another speaker. After all, se- in the worid, and he successfully founded and for niors had up to this point received no informa- many ye’rs headed a major media empire. tion about people being considered as speakers, Bloomber: 3 served as chairman of the Hopkins and nobody can dispute the fact that having Board of ‘rustees from 1996 to 2002, and the Bloomberg speak is awfully convenient. School of Public Health was renamed in his honor Senior class officers, of course, were not blind twoyearsago. Healsowasresponsible for oneofthe to these potential problems. In fact, we believe largest single donations in the University’s history. that they withheld information about inviting Forall ofthese reasons, takinga serious lookat Bloomberg from the senior class because they Bloomberg as a graduation speaker makes sense doubted their choice. Though Kavasery now ac- — in fact, he hasbeen invited to speak not onlyat knowledges that Bloomberg accepted the invita- CBISADLYVAPNAE AERDVINRT IM BDAOE NOR N Johns Hopkins but also at Wake Forest tion nearly two weeks ago, as late as last Wednes- University’s Commencement. However, while dayh e told News-Letter reporters that Bloomberg we feel that Bloomberg will be an exemplary had not confirmed that he would appear. LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR speaker for Wake Forest — and could be a good Kavasery claims that class officers wanted to hold person for Hopkins to consider in years to come that information in order to coordinate their Rollins article reveals Levering critique not ness is a two-way street, and it’s more — inviting him to speak at JHU this year is notan announcement with the Office of Special Events than just adding “please” and “thank appropriate choice. and the Office of News and Information. Yet, error in reporting constructive you’’ to each request. Stop complain- Many students in this year’s graduating class though Bloomberg had already confirmed his ing about the people at Levering. Be constructive and complain about associate Bloomberg with unpleasant memories appearance, these different offices — along with Sodexho’s menu choices or operat- of changes made during their stay at Hopkins. the office of the Mayor of New York — were I was a bit disappointed to dis- With regards to last week’s “Le- ing hours or something else. While They hav- watched as treasured campus activi- coordinated enough that they all knew to refuse cover an error in your Feb. 14 article, vering employees need attitude youre at it, encourage them to bring “Henry Rollins Delivers... ” There, change,” ABC’s John Stossel says it back those chicken wraps that they ties, including Spring Fair and even Commence- to respond to News-Letter questions. Mr. Quinones incorrectly states that best: “Give me a break!” The folks at used to have under the dome. They mentitseli, have been displaced from their tradi- More likely, the senior class was trying to fig- “Black Flag enjoyed great popularity Levering prepare our food each day were yummy. tional locations on the campus quads due to ure out how to address potential student com- in the middle of the ’90s after ac- for low wages. If you don’t like Lever- claimed performances in 1991’s ing, then don’t go there. Go to Michael Hilsdale poorly planned brickwork. The fields in front of plaints about Bloomberg’s selection. Even when Lollapaloozaand Woodstock ’94, ac- Wolman, go to Terrace, go to Silk the Alumni Memorial Residences were torn up floating the idea of Bloomberg to 50-60 seniors cording to The Rolling Stone Encyclo- Road or go somewhere off campus News-Letter: get new for much of the time that this year’s seniors have — hardly the sample that should have been con- pedia of Rock & Roll.” I guess since he and explore the community. Stop cites a source, it looks authoritative complaining about the people at Le- name, keep coverage spent at Hopkins, and past student amenities sulted — Kavasery said class officers found that enough, but any fan of (1) Black Flag, vering. They have bad days, too. Doés such asa beach volleyball court on the Freshman a large number of students were initially op- (2) Henry Rollins himself or (3) mu- that justify poor attitudes? Of course Quad have disappeared seemingly without rea- posed to the choice. And now, Kavasery foresees sic in general would know that Black not, but brush it off in stride. This Flag broke up in 1986 and that it was isn’t kindergarten. Iam an alumnus (70) and enjoy son as a result of campus renovations. “spend[ing] the next few months” trying to con- Rollins’ next serious project, simply You mention, “Frankly, I’m sick very much reading the News-Letter. Though the person or people responsible for vince the senior class that Bloomberg is a good titled Rollins Band, which played at of it. [leave Levering Market ina bad I would enjoy reading more opin- the Master Plan remain conveniently anony- speaker. Must we remind class representatives that both Lollapalooza and Woodstock mood everyday ...” You leave Lever- ions and more developed “feature” 94. ing feeling that way because you want articles. Some satire would also be mous, mea seniors attribute the donation that their duty is to act on the opinions of students, not I don’t mean to imply that Mr. to! No one can make you feel bad - welcome. Have you considered ignited the process to Mike Bloomberg. Even to convince the senior class that its opinions should Quinones didn’t do his research except for yourself, and if you go changing the name of your publica- senior cla?s 3 pre sidentR avi Kavasery echoed stu- change in order to match the officers’ decisions? (quite frankly, ’'m embarrassed around expecting the world.to make tion from the News-Letter to some- enough to still be reading the News- you happy, then you’re in for a big thing with more punch and person- dent senti nent that Bloomberg was responsible If Kavasery and other officers were so worried Letter from time to time since I disappointment. When was the last ality? for the changes. “I'd say it’s safe to say he was a about the senior class’s reaction to Bloomberg as graduated last year) but, all the time you asked someone at Levering pretty ins’rumental part of [the Master Plan],” a speaker, we cannot understand why they se- same, a simple Google search for a if they had a good weekend or if they Keep up the good work. said Kavacery. Thus, whether or not Bloomberg lected him. Though Bloomberg is a very success- biography on Rollins refutes what- were managing well in the sweltering ever this Rolling Stone Encyclope- heat behind the counters? Friendli- Pascale Israel was actuaily the infamous donor, class officers ful, well-known individual who could poten- dia portends to assert as music his- acknowledge that seniors believe he was. For tially have something interesting to say, the list of tory. It’s not so much that Mr. future students, possibly even current freshmen people who boast these credentials is by no means Quinones made the slipup that gets LETTERS POLICY to me, but, rather, it’s the fact that or sophomores, “anonymous donor” may be a short one. Much rarer is someone who class his slipup is indicative of the fact The Johns Hopkins News-Letter welcomes letters to the editor. Letters associated with beautiful pathways, but formany officers know that a large percentage of seniors that he himself is neither a fan of should not exceed 250 words. Letters must be delivered to the Gatehouse seniors “Bloomberg” still equals an unwanted have reservations about, an attribute that unfor- Black Flag nor Rollins Band which - by Tuesday at 7 p.m. or emailed to News. [email protected] for inclusion in interruption to campus life. tunately also describes Bloomberg. makes it so sad. What do you col- that Thursday’s issue. All letters received become property of the News- This is sot the only reason we worry that cur- Obviously, Mike Bloomberg is not the worst lege kids listen to these days? |foLert t sepra caen,d gcraannmomta rb e arnedt ucrlnaerdi.t y.T hLeet tNeerwss -mLuesttt eirn crleusdeer vtesh et hnea mrei,g hta dtdor eesdsi t _ rent seniors will feel slighted by the choice of possible choice for a graduation speaker. For Totally “punker” than you all, and telephone number of the author. Letters credited only to organiza- - Bloomberg as graduation speaker. Even before students at Wake Forest University, and possibly tions will not be printed. The Neiys-leier Eeserv es oe ie toi osedt he Steve Porter number of letters printed. Bloomberg was invited to speak at graduation, even for future Hopkins students, he could even be _ he was already scheduled to appear at the cer- a good choice. But not for this year’s senior class. THE JOHN S H OPK I _NEWS-LETTER | eee Safer? The Johns Hopkins News-Letter PUBLISHED SINCE 1896 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE JOHNS Hopkins UNIVERSITY The Gatehouse HTTP://WWW.JHUNEWSLETTER.COM (corner of N. Charles St. The University ‘eccllod, incomprehensible ers, it sends the message that the administration EDITORIALBOARD and Art Museum Dr.) and patchwork response to the increased threat is worried. This might worry parents who were Editors-in-Chief — Jeremiah Crim, Mike Spector The Johns Hopkins Nan is of terrorism on American soil, as prompted by not already panicky over their children’s secu- published every Thursday during the the nationwide “Orange Alert,” is best exempli- rity. Business Manager James Lieu academic year by the students of The _ fiebyd th ee mpty van blocking off 34th Street. Even ift he paranoia was therét o beginw ith, Managing Editors Charles Donefer, Jason Gordon Johns Hopkins University with the exception of holidays, exam periods, Although passers-by not in the know might the current program ofineffectual half-measures Advertising Managers Chun Ye, Sam Yi and vacations. 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In that famous Marbury, a staunch Federalist, the protect our rights against the govern- tury is that it produces results that of- the most gaping of which was illus- - Supreme Court case, ChiefJustice John judicial commission that was at issue ment. fend everybody some of the time. trated by the recent blizzard. | Marshall first articulated the principle in this case, Marshall invalidated the Why, then, a “cerebration” of the A doctrinaire libertarian would say NEFER | of judicial review — a power that the act of Congress which purported to 200th anniversary of Marbury? Be- Patrick Peel is a senior graduate stu- that snow removal should be a fee- | framers were familiar with, but which give the Court sucha power. Thus, in cause even while debating the limits dent in Political Science. for-service affair. Much like their appears nowhere in the Constitution. views on education (privatize it) and WE RELEFT, Whywasthat principle important? Middle East needs a dialogue public utilities and infrastructure Political philosophers as far back (privatize it and charge tolls instead THEYR EW RONG | as Plato had thought justice was the of broad-based taxes), a libertarian only legitimate foundation for soci- approach to snowremoval would dic- | ety. Conquest, slavery and tate that nobody should be forced to authoritarianism, of course, were the PATRICKLOY For example, a significant major- ofpa st rhetoric lies the stark reality payt op lowsnowif they don’t need it. asis the case with governmenttaxation, | rule in human history. But by asking ity on both sides (well over 70 per- that Palestinians and Israelis have For someone like me, that would willeverybody contribute to the greater whethera society was just, people here cent according to data collected by very little contact. The only Israelis workout fairly well. Schoolwasn’topen good, lowering costs forall and making | and there were challenging the as- My Turn Tel Aviv and Bir Zeit Universities) that most Palestinians ever see are on Monor Tduesdaayanyd h ad plenty basic services within the reach of the sumption that might made right. want a negotiated peace that gives soldiers and settlers, and few Israe- offood, as wellascableTV. My comfort poor, who also need to get to work in In Marbury, Marshall put this recently spent two weeks in the other side a viable, secure state lis regularly encounter any Pales- level athome was approaching that ofa the morning. philosopher’s idea into political prac- | Israel, the West Bankand Gaza. and yetas ignifmaijorcitay nonbtot h tiniansatall. Consequently, it is dif- bug in a rug, so if were a libertarian, I In Canton, I saw a new form of tice. There were, he said, constitutional I traveled with 13 other sides believes that the other side does ficult for both sides to appreciate would see no need to pay taxes for a squatting take place with parking limits on the power of the majority. The faculty members from around not want such a peace. Israelis be- the true attitude of the other. This service that I wouldn’t use. spots. People were blocking off their Supreme Court had a duty to declare the United States ona fact-find- lieve Palestinians are terrorists; Pal- encourages each side to assume that A better use for my tax dollars, painstakingly excavated spots with unconstitutional acts of Congress that ing mission sponsored by Faculty for estinians believe Israelis will never the extreme views oft he other side instead of on some inefficient public ropes so that others would not be- were “repugnant to the constitution.” Israeli-Palestinian Peace. We visited willingly give up the settlements (66 represent the majority of that side, service, would be on something of come free riders. Since libertarians Otherwise the justices would them- several kibbutzim, three refugee percent say that they would). when they don’t. my choice, like some boots to trudge believe that private individuals and selves, byenforcingan unconstitutional camps, a Bedouin town, eight univer- What is to account for this harm- But there are also concrete issues through the unplowed streets. If businesses should own property, not law, be violating their own constitu- sities and an Arab-Israeli village. We ful symmetry of misunderstanding? of power, land and economics that people want streets plowed, they can government, privatized parking tional oath and undermining the prin- | talked with Knesset members, gov- We were often told that “the past” are at the root of the conflict and invest their own labor and doit them- should be a dream come true. ciple that the government was one of ernment officials, university presi- continues to determine the attitudes ultimately must be resolved. Ending selves, or they can use their own The problem comes when the enumerated and thus limited powers. dents and faculty, settlers, peace ac- about the other side. Thus, while the military occupation of Palestine money to hire a private contractor to squatting driver parks somewhere Thatpoliticalsovereigntyrestedin “We | tivists, army generals, businessmen most Palestinians now say they real- is certainly the first step, the brutal do the job. See, everybody gets what else. Then, he is taking up two very the People,” as the first line of the Pre- andordinary people. We experienced ize they cannot push Israel into the nature ofw hich we witnessed on nu- he or she wants withbeiong uchatrg ed precious parking spaces and some- ambletothe U.S. Constitution declares, numerous checkpoints, and got sea and take back the land their fam- merous occasions. Beyond that, the for something they don’t need. That one who comes in from another and not in a king or an aristocracy, caught in an Israel Defense Force- ily lived on before 1948 (and instead issues are well known, have been thor- would be paradise, right? neighborhood has nowhere to park. I didn’tmean thata democratic majority imposed curfew in Bethlehem. now just want to live normal lives in oughly hashed out and must be nego- The seeds for that kind of paradise was in Canton for lunch, but I wasn’t could pass any laws it wanted. Rather, During the trip I was repeatedly peace), their past rhetoric still domi- tiated in good faith by representa- were planted on the streets of Balti- able to find a parking spot because the framers, who greatly feared major- struck by the fact that as we went back nates in the minds of Israelis. Simi- tives on both sides who truly want a more early this week. The city didn’t the spots were blocked offo ri mpass- ity tyranny, wrote a constitution that | and forth over the Green Line there larly, the dream of creating Greater viable peace. A more realistic under- plowmanysidestreets, leaving people ablesoI had to go home. It seems that placed constraints on the will of the was a strange symmetry that existed. Israel by pushing the Arabs across standing of each side by the other will who parked there to choose whether public parking open to all comers, is majority. And it was the Supreme What people thought the “other side” the Jordan River is not shared by aid this process. to dig out of the snow. An absolutist oné of the things that makes a city Court’s duty, ifitwasanyonMear’ssha,l l believed seemed very different from most Israelis, but Palestinians believe libertarian might say that deciding work. Without governmentinterven- argued, to say whether a law passed by what that “other side” had just told us iisheys Patrick Loy is a lecturer in Computer not to plow the side streets saved tax- tion to build roads and enforce park- Congress accorded with the constitu- _ the day before. ; However, beyond the influence Science. es payers millions of dollars and allowed ing regulations, the compact city as consumers to exercise a degree of we know it would be impossible. choice on their consumption of pub- I’m not saying that the city should The real ANSWERs in anti-war rhetoric lic services. dig out everybody’s car. Baltimore Unfortunately, this paradise didn’t have the money or capacity to breaks down rather quickly. Individu- doa really good job on snow removal als who dug out their cars did so by since it would be idiotic to adequately heaping the snow on the cars of the prepare for such a rare event when n an op-ed piece printed in last lar, well known, and forthright anti- JONATHANSNOW The groups at the center of the cur- peoplein frontoforbehind them. Since more immediate and predictable week’s Wall Street Journal, war activist be banned from a rally rent “peace movement” have not just they don’t incur the costs they are cre- problems demandattention. [believe Rabbi Michael Lerner exposed that supposedly seeks to showcase the DECONSTRUCTING appeared outofnowhere. Manyofthem ating for the other car owners, they see that there should be a private sector the often hidden forces behind same anti-war ideals? The answer is arelegitimate groups withlongandsto- no reason to mitigate it. for most activities, but unlike liber- the current “anti-war” move- simple: Rabbi Lerner refused to ig- ried histories fighting for civil liberties ipnacyeI nfst otihmveee owwnhoeou lledt o asptnlryeo ewitn dtgihoveti dbtuloaoglce kt,hh aevwreh atttoo taeacnrttiieavrnipstr,yi sIteso eewk eeltelhpe- onitleheee dd w hafenoerd l gsfor evoee for pfnrsminevoanwtt.e tmlihebneetr .pal r oRlpaeofbstbe iad ndwL eararnn ie nro Iurtiassq p,a olykeeeatndh eer c rwiaotsfi c n tohotef nmisoe rhneet l ptahigena gir natsomt p dawrnaitrve iatnnh teIi r-caSqu.er rmeintti smmo vteha-t TERROR hginia vvteeh e alUiptnptileet aeriden dfS otmartomeraste i aonrnde c eaanbtbrlooyau dta. n dwO thohofe tresni s chip in when they can leave the paying allowed to speakatlast weekend’s “anti- Rabbi Lerner was blacklisted from War & End Racism), one of the orga- funding theiractivitiesand crafting their tpoe loltehedrtso?c oOnntlriyb uwtheetno tpheeogprleea taerre gcooomd-, CChDaornleefse r@Djohnuenfeewrs lceatnt erbe. corme.ac hed at war”W hdye,m oynosut rmaatiyo nass k,i nw Soaunl dF raan cpiospcuo-. ctihes ms poefa kAeNrsS WliEstR b ec(aAucst e Noofw hitso cSrtitoip- nAiNzeSrsW EoRf theh aevveen t.f oHciuss ecdr itioqnu es thoef | aavgaeinldaabsl.e , Puhbolwiecv erin,f orsmhaotwiso n matshsait vei s group’s constant anti-Semitic decla- funding for many of these new “anti- rations, and their attempts to blame war” groups comes from the Saudis Giving N. Koreans what they want: diplomacy “International Zionism” for all of the and from Iraqis with ties to Saddam. It problems in our world. is no surprise that donors to these Rabbi Lerner’s predicament is rep- groups often have connections with resentative of a larger problem in the other types of “resistance movements” ] needs more than a million nuclear perate. Kim Jung-I] knows the dan- current “peace movement.” Lerner is as well, including terrorist groups he Bush Administration weapons — food, oil and other sup- gers of keeping a standing army at struggling with the fact that his pacifist around the world. may have serendipitously plies foranation thatis literally starv- attention for too long and would not tendencies are drawing him towards a It is of vital importance that mem- stumbled into the right ing to death. Korea knows what hesitate to use its one million person movement that is being led by people bers of a democratic society express policy toward North Ko- America wants, an end to prolifera- strength to launch chemical attacks with undemrotilvesy thaitofntegnco n- their desires and opinions to their : rea. It seems more likely tion, and nowthat we know what they that would poison the entire penin- flict with their stated peaceful goals. elected officials. If, after carefully that their desire to pursue diplomatic want, to bribe us for supplies, a new sulaand dispossess and terrorize mil- At anti-war rallies and events studying and understanding the situ- bpoislsiitbyiolfi tpiuers sustienmgs a nfyr odmi ftfheer einmtpmoesasnis- udnipdleormsattaincd isnugc cecsasn. pave the way to lionIst boef cpoemoeplse .c lear that if the North laersos unsdtr etahme woofr lsdl,o gaa nss eeims icnognlsyt aenntdl-y afeteilosn tihna tI rwaaqr ains werdouncga,t edt hepye rhsaovne sntoiltl than a well planned policy. Abreakthrough on this front could Koreans do not get what they want being thrown about. 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This begs the ques-— he U.S. acre perman ently stationed not nearly as long as the real Axis of tions: Why does a group that is itself et5 K oraelags ),e wdeDa wMoZu ldd ihvaivdei nnog cthhaen cet wtoo demonstrations in recent weeks are Etvaislt’ess —th atI raNno,r tIhr aqK oarneda’ sS yrlieaa.d eIrf tfhae- eolsopgoyu scilnagi ma troa bcies t“/aacnttiin-gS etmoi teincd iradce-- s of ism?” The answer is that the leaders a war poses. of ANSWER understand that the vast ; ake due with what Bush majority of the American public de-_ spise racism and are hopeful that — ‘someday racism will no longer be presentoiurn society. ANSWERuses _ by todrawallies _theloatedrem d “racist nsre- outlets toc auses that they would not oth wises upport, like tl 7 Ls LY Salen cir &, A8 FeBRuary 20, 2003 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LetTTerR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Greenhouse gases slowly increase Will Bush's new fuel plan succeed? BY ROBERT DAVIS of the bloom is used to determine the | THE Jouns Hopkins News-LetTTer totalamountodfiocxiader bthoatn ha s been removed. } New research conducted by the It is believed that this method will UR’s Department for Environment, result in a massive ecological disas- Food and Rural Affairs shows green- ter. The iron-seeded plankton is a house gases are at an all time high. foreign organism being introduced Despite massive steps taken in the into an environment that is ill- past ten years to cut greenhouse gases, equipped to handle it. The affects of | emission rates are still above interna- farmed plankton on other species tional targets in the UK. have not been full investigated. British Environment Minister, And while it is possible to remove Michael Meacher, said in recent inter- some carbon dioxide from the envi- view with BBC news, “this report does ronment, seeded plankton also pro- also show that the UK more than met duces its own toxic gas emissions; our target under the United Nations methyl bromide, an ozone depleting Framework Convention on Climate gas and isoprene, which actually am- Change(UNFCCC)toreturnemissions plifies the greenhouse effect. to 1990 levels by 2000. And we are on The two major competitors in this track to exceed our Kyoto Protocol tar- newbusiness planare Planktos, which get of a 12.5 percent cut in emissions is endorsed by Neil Young, and below 1990 levels by 2008-12.” GreenSea Venture. There goal is to COURTESY OF HTTP://WWW. JE.ILSTU.EDU/JABRA UN/ The reports also found that revers- This photo shows smoke stacks emitting a common gas: water vapor. charge a government $10 per ton of ing the warming trend would continue gas removed. This will allow a gov- to get harder because of the chain reac- cent below 1990 levels by 2010 and that iron seeding to reduce the total volume ernment to buy their way to lower tion of the positive carbon cycle feed- the ozone layer should recover by mid of greenhouse gasses in the environ- total gas emissions by removing some back. Current warming trends create 21st century. According to BBC News, ment. The procedure involves pump- of what it creates in industry. an environmental condition that actu- however, many more steps are needed ing a soluble iron compound, usually “Tt is perfectly legal,” said Dr. Lee ally creates its own warning trend. to fully reverse the effects of global iron sulfate, into the oceans. The added Rice, of GreenSea Venture, in a re- Ona positive note, the report found warming and ozone depletion. iron triggers plankton blooms that ab- cent interview with BBC News. COURTESY OF HTTP://WWW. 1STCLASSAUTOS.COM/ that the UK would be able to reduce Several private companies have be- sorb carbon dioxide and carry it to the This comment marks the attitude Hydrogen fueled cars may replace gas powered cars in the future. greenhouse gas emission over 23 per- gun touting a new procedure called seabed when the plankton dies. Thesize that angers many marine biologists. If companies like Planktos and | BY NICK SZUFLITA other Democratic lawmakers have GreenSea Ventures are permitted to THE JoHNs Hopkins News-LeETTER referred to the President’s plan as a JHU recieves $30 million in grants || continue, the US will be able to keep smokescreen to divert attention from greenhouse gas emissions at their In his State of the Union address, his short-term energy priorities. current astronomically high rate, President Bush called for a $1.5 bil- Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Connecti- while still signing the Kyoto agree- lion hydrogen development plan, cut) said that, though the President’s ment on global warming. which he later said would be a legacy plan was laudable asa long term goal, The Global Alliance for Vaccine tain market demand and regulatory cine. An editorial in last week’s issue of to future generations anda key to the it fell short of what the U.S. needed to and Immunization (GAVI) and its processes is the major focus of the “The work we do now with Nature stated that “politicians seem nation’s energy security. be more energy independent. Ac- financing arm, the Vaccine Fund, project. rotavirus and pneumococcal vaccines to have been deaf to warnings, leav- “I don’t knowif you or J are going cording to the New York Times, he announced that the Johns Hopkins It will also ensure that a specific will help pave the way for the AIDS, ing organizations like Planktos and to be driving one oft hese cars, but or said it was a “pipe dream” if it was Bloomberg School of Public Health number of doses of vaccine is delivered malariaand tuberculosis vaccines that GreenSea to pursue their experiments grandkids will. And we can say we did supposed to address the nation’s would receive $30 million to boost to the countries by a specific date by are so desperately needed,” says Dr. in climate engineering,.” our duty [and] ... proposed some heavy reliance on oil. the development of lifesaving pneu- carefully setting out the key steps, Tore Godal, executive secretary of It is feared by several organiza- initiatives,” Bush told leaders of the Another Democrathoping to cha]- mococcal vaccines for children in the timelines, players and budgets needed. GAVI, in a recent press release. tions that since no government has hydrogen and auto industries, who lenge President Bush for the White developing countries. According to a recent press re- The focus of the GAV1 alliance lies chosen to slow the rapid growth of were in Washington at the request of House in 2004, Sen. John Kerry (D- The collaborators plan to ensure lease, pneumococcal infections are on making vaccines available to all these iron seeding companies, their the White House, according to the Massachusetts) said “It’s just the lat- that the newly licensed vaccines are fatal to children in the developing children today. With their support, growth will go unfettered. Washington Post. est installment of the president’s drill readily available in the world’s poor- world, claiming as many lives as ma- many countries are improving their With many different companies Bush’s plan would double federal today, drill tomorrow” agenda. est countries, in an attempt to pre- laria does every year. Some familiar basic vaccine coverage rates. For ex- flocking to the iron-seeding goldrush, research money to develop hydrogen Sens. Kerryand Liebermanarealso vent the deaths of nearly one million forms oft he infections include men- ample, since the establishment of the there would belittle control as to how fuel cell systems, and would help auto opposed to the President’s desire to childrena year from pneumococcus- ingitis and pneumonia. GAVI alliance in 2000, ten million much iron was actually dumped into companies overcome some oft he re- drill for oil in Alaska’s Arctic Na- related diseases. The GAVI and its financing arm children throughout the world have the oceans. The massive plankton | maining barriers to making afford- tional Wildlife Refuge, and his reluc- The $30-million project hopes to also announced that additional $30 newly been vaccinated against hepa- blooms that follow would be a drag able cars powered by such technol- tance to impose tough new fuel tackle any obstacles that could delay million would be awarded to the Pro- titis B, a vaccine that was first licensed on the environment and the toxins ogy instead of the internal economy requirements on cars. the vaccine immunization of the chil- gram for Appropriate Technology in 20 years ago. released by the plankton would do combustion enginein use today. Auto North Dakota Democratic Sena- dren. Addressing the lack ofd isease Health (PATH) to develop and in- more harm than the good of remoy- executives hope to have such cars in tor, Byron Dorgan commended Bush burden data, vaccine efficacy, uncer- troduce an effective rotavirus vac- — By Tristen Chun ing carbon dioxide. showrooms in less than a decade, a for giving more attention to the issue timetable more optimistic than the of hydrogen fuels, but agreed that his one outlined in the President’s plan. plan fell short. UPcoMING Events AT JHMI AnD HoMEwoop Hydrogen fuel technology is a “We need to be bold, and there clean, nonpolluting energy source, needs to be and Apollo type project, the only by-products of which are where we set goals and dates,” said water and heat. Though hydrogen is Dorgan, referring to America’s early Thursday, Feb. 20 the lightest and most plentiful ele- space program, in a recent interview 7:45 a.m. Pathology Grand Rounds: Bioterrorism and the Autopsy Saturday, Feb. 22 ment in the universe, it must be ex- with the New York Times. He called Mary Ann Sens, M.D. 8:30 a.m. Surgical Grand Rounds: Prognostic Markers for tracted from either water or fossil fu- for a $6.5 billion program for hydro- Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology, Esophageal Cancer; Type A Aortic Dissection — An Update els, such as oil. The nuclear industry gen development over the next de- University of North Dakota Sunjay Kaushal, M.D., and Malcolm Brock, M.D.; also claims that nuclear power can be cade, which would be comparable to West Lecture Hall, WBSB John Doty, M.D., and David Yuh, M.D. used to extract hydrogen. the more than $6 billion in govern- Sponsored by: Department of Pathology Hurd Hall Many environmentalists favor us- ment subsidies for the fossil fuel and Sponsored by: Department of Surgery ing renewable sources of energy, such nuclear industries in the fiscal year 12:45 p.m. Neuroscience Research Seminar Series: Genetic Analysis of as wind and photovoltaic, geother- 2002 alone. early Neural Patterning in the Mouse Embryo Monday, Feb. 24 mal and biomass energy, to produce About hydrogen fuel technology, KDaetpharrytnm eAnntd eorfs oDne,v elPoh.pDm.e ntal Biology, Sloan-Kettering Institute P1r2:o0t0e aspe.sm . anCldi nMicMaPl sN euirn otshcei eCnNcSe Seminar: Signaling by Serine teulercnt,r ibcei tyu.s edTh itso eelleeccttrroilcyiztye wwoatuelrd,, rei-n Jofa mTeosy otPrae sMs,o tothre SEaxleecs utUiSvAe IDnicr. escatiodr, West Lecture Hall, Ground Floor, WBSB Katherine Conant, M.D. leasing the hydrogen. “It’s a technology which is not here Sponsored by: Department of Neuroscience Assistant Professor of Neurology If the sun is not shining, or if it is yet, but we can see it.” Meyer auditorium 1-191 not windy, or ifa drought cuts down Toyota has two hydrogen powered 3:00 p.m. Patterning the Drosophila Egg and Its Organelles Sponsored by: Neurology and Neuroscience on the amount of water flowing, the cars being tested in everyday traffic in AAldljaunn cCt. SPprrofaedslsionrg,, MPehd.iDc.i ne, Molecular Biology and Genetics 4:00 p.m. Dynamic Interplay Between Nucleocytoplasmic iannidti aelx terlaeccttirnigc ithyy dprroogdeunc tfiroonm swtaotpesr, bCayl iftohren iea,n da nodf htohpise s yetaor .h avLea ssti x yteoatra,l Phosphorylation and Glycosylation: A New Paradigm for Metabolic JHU School of Medicine becomes impossible. In such circum- DiamlerChrysler built the first car to Suite 2-200, 1830 Bldg. Control of Signaling and Transcription stances, no power is produced, anda drive coast to coast in the U.S. General Sponsored by: Division of Nephrology Gerald Hart, Ph.D. hydrogen based economy would Motors, Ford, Nissan and Honda are Professor and Director of Biological Chemistry grind to ahalt. Thus, fossil and nuclear also testing fuel cell cars, but difficult 3:30 p.m. Post-Transcriptional Control of Sexual Development in C. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine energy are still the most reliable problems remain. Most notably, auto Elegans Room W2030, BSPH sources of energy for harnessing hy- executive acknowledge that costs must Sponsored by: Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Elizabeth Goodwin, Ph.D. drogen from water. come down, a hydrogen distribution University of Wisconsin According to the Washington Post, system has not even begun to be devel- | 517, PCTB 4:00.p.m. Publicizing Genetic Discoveries: Bush’s plan has also met consider- oped, and that thelong-term durability Sponsored by: Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics The Role and Impact of the Media able skepticism and resistance. Some of fuel cells in cars has yet to be proven. Gail Geller, Sc.D. Democratic presidential hopefulsand . 4:00 p.m. Center for Hearing and Balance Seminar Series: Basic Neural Associate Professor, Pediatrics and the Institute of Genetic Medicine Mechanisms for Binaural Processing JHU School of Medicine Meyer 1-191 Alan R. 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Wang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at 1:00 p.m. CAM Center Research Conference: Lycium Babarum for Treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration The Pennsylvania State University Mark O. M. Tso, M.D., D.sc. Meyer B-105 Sponsored by: Health Sciences, Pathology Informatics Professor of Opthalmology and Pathology Endocrine Conference Room, 1830 E. Monument St., Suite 322. 12:45 p.m. Neuroscience Thesis Seminar: Mechanisms of Protection by Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins Alternative Medicine (CAM) Center Heme Oxygenase Wednesday, Feb. 23 David Baranano, Ph.D. 4:00 p.m. Chemical Tools For Proteomics Research ,T homas Kodadek VW Sa Department of Neuroscience, JHU 811 WBSB (Neuroscience Library) Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Molecular Biology COURTESY OF HTTP://WWW.USOFFICEPRISTINA. USIA.CO,AT/ Sponsorebdy : Department of Neuroscience 303 WBSB. President George W. Bush, pictured above, seeks to double federal] research money to develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for automobiles, we N) “FEBRUARY 20, 2003 THE JOHNS Hopkins News-Letter A9 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCIENCEBRIEFS NASA reveals cosmic backgrounds Cuban scientist able AIDS memorial takes to obtain nationality a huge budget cut BY FAREED RIYAZ areas of the field of astronomy. 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Charles Bennett and his team at percent of an unknown type of dark Microwave Background Explorer centurianeds t,hu s provides astrono- la oSwps apneioaprlde uonfadlelr agae sn etow seleakw Stphaant isalh- finTanhcee d mewmiotrhi aplu blwiocu ldm onbeey ,l arwgietlhy tNeAr SAus’esd Gtohed diamradg e Stpoa cdee tFelrimgihtn eC etnh-e mcaotmtperr.i seTdh e ofr edmaarikn iennge rg7y3, pewrhciecnht iiss l(eCaOrBnEi)n.g nCeOwB Ei nfmoardmea tgiroena t asbtoruitde s thien mHeorwse vewri,t h tha e unsiuqpueer noovpap orits ubnyit yn.o nationality if at least one parent was $400,000 coming from the state of age of the universe, as well as other the driving force behind the expan- universe. means easy to study, requiring the born in the motherland. California and another $75,000 from related information, at a completely sion oft he universe. MAP, the successor to COBE, was abilities of the most advanced tele- “Now people want to be Spanish the city of Los Angeles. Private do- | new level of accuracy. However, the most surprising re- based 1.5 million kilometers from the scopes in order to be studied. by all means,” he said. nors have contributed $30,000. Previously, the age of the universe sult is how early the first stars shone. surface of the earth, and thus was able Astronomers hope that the com- Under the new law, many Cubans The Los Angeles Recreation and could only be estimated between 12 Apparently, the first stars were born to measure the CMB across the en- binofa pret-hoti spootimnage s, along are eligible for Spanish nationality. Parks Commission next month will and 15 billion years. Now, the image only about 200 million years after the tirety of the sky, with greater preci- with continuing images oft he evolu- ‘Before the law took effect Jan. 9, only consider final plans for the memo- produced by MAP has helped to pin- Big Bang, much earlier than many sion. MAP was able to elaborate on tion of the hot spots, will allow them people under age 20 could apply if at rial. point that age to between 13.5 and astronomers suspected. many oft he key findings of COBE. to infer greater details about the tran- least one parent was born in Spain. 13.9 billion years. The developers of MAP were able Progress has not only been limited sition of the whole supernova system —The Associated Press MAP also helped to determine the to achieve these new levels of accu- to large-scale developments, but has to remnant that are too small to be “~The Associated Press relative amounts of the different types racy by taking the measuring capa- also occurred in the more specific seen. Pot dispensaries to be Ten foot long rocket Scientists implant built in mid-California — launched by Texas memory in human HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) Hayward RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) has three medical marijuana dispen- Even nearby grain elevators dwarfed saries within a couple of blocks of ~“Japulga” (the flea), asounding rocket eachother, andtwo moreare planned launched Monday before a swarm of for the downtown area. BY JOSEPH B. VERRENGIA Loftus.is one of America’s most media in rural Willacy County. Some business owners are con- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS controversial memory researchers. Nevertheless, state and county cerned about the effect on the area. She frequently draws harsh criticism leaders along with U.S. Rep. Solomon “It would not attract shoppers DENVER: (AP) Remember that from victims’ advocates, attorneys Ortiz touted the six seconds the 10- downtown,” said Steve Rubiolo, who wonderful day when Bugs Bunny and other scientists. “foot-long rocket was in the air as a has a photography studio below one hugged you at Disneyland? A new Over 25 years, she has examined ‘significant step on the path to the first dispensary. “It would encourage study shows just how easy it can be to more than 20,000 subjects and writ- ‘commercial “spaceport” in the con- questionable activity at all hours of induce false memories in the minds ten 19 books. She appears frequently ned -tinental United States. the day and night.” of some people. in court as an expert witness. Envisioned is a three-mile square Others said they thought the new More than a third of subjects in While some recovered memories on hub of flat remoteness that can ac- businesses did not mesh with the the study recalled that theme-park turn out to be true, Loftus says her ‘commodate private sector launches planned upgrade to one of the streets & moment impossible because Bugs is experiments repeatedly show that “of everything from cell phone satel- that is slated for a $3 million face-lift. A not a Disney character after a re- memories are fragile possessions that ‘lites to express mail missiles to tour- Police Capt. Raul Valdivia said the searcher planted the false memory. are easily manipulated. But she does ‘fists wanting to experience upper at- department does not get many com- COURTESY OF HTTP://WWW.FLORIDATODA Y.COM/SPACE/ Other research, of people who be- not condemn her subjects for being “mospheres. plaints about the establishments. The space shuttle Columbia in its hangar before its recent crash. lieved they were abducted by space gullible. ’ Startup space ventures across the “We feel it’s probably better to aliens, shows that even false memo- Of adopting false memories, she nation need a place to test their tech- deploy our energy and our resources New technology able ries can be as intensely felt as those of said: “This behavior is entirely nor- ‘nology, Rio Grande Valley Partner- in other directions,” he said. real-life victims of war and other vio- mal.” ship President Bill Summers said. He The owners of the operations said lence. A key, researchers said, is to add “said they are spending money rent- they were not worried about compe- to show shuttle’s path The research demonstrates that po- elements of touch, taste, sound and “ing space in foreign fields, suchas one tition because the market will likely lice interrogators and people investi- smell to the story. ; the European Union co-sponsored support all the dispensaries. gating sexual-abuse allegations must In the Bugs Bunny study, Loftus fh Guyana. While there is a facility in be careful not to plant suggestions into talked with subjects about their child- “Alaska, it’s advantageous for space —The Associated Press their subjects, said University of Cali- hoods and asked not only whether “facilities to be launched near the equa- fornia-Irvine psychologist Elizabeth they saw someone dressed up as the ~tor. Low temperatures BY ANDREW BRIDGES hit the wing shortly after liftoff Jan. Loftus. She presented preliminary re- character, but also whether they Tue AssociaTED PREss 16. sults of recent false memory experi- hugged his furry body and stroked T5 he Associated Press7 cause water problems SPACE CENTER, Houston (AP) pectI nvtehsatt igdaattoar s mehaanv e Csoalidu mtbhieay swuass- omfe ntthse SAumnedraiyc aant tAhes snoactiiaotniaoln mefoert itnhge hviise wvse,l v3e6t yp eearrcse.n tI n osfu bthsee qsuuebnjte ctisn terre-- ler Recordings made byi nstruments sen- already dropping debris over the Advancement of Science. called the cartoon rabbit. ‘Abandoned refuse for BADGER, Newfoundland (AP) It shiutimvae nt o hseoaurnidn gb emlaowy thheel pt hriensvhesotlidg ao-f Wofe smti,l ess ev(ekriallo mmeitneurtse)s baefnodr eh uintd brreodkes: suggLeosfttiubsl es aitdh asto mteh eyp eocpoluel d mbae ybc oen s-o frogI-nkainsostihneg r insctiuddeyn,t sL ofthtauts 1s5u gpgeerscteendt could be months before residents tors builda timeline ofanyu ncharac- apart high over Texas. All seven crew vinced they were responsible for of the group later recalled. coal washes out road driven from their homes by flood teristicmovements made by the space members were killed. crimes they didn’t commit. In inter- Researchers tape-recorded the sub- waters will be able to return to this shuttle Columbia minutes before it One array of the sound-sensitive rogations, “much of what goes on jects talking about their memories. ice-encrusted town in central New- broke apart, scientists say. instruments, located near Big Bend unwittingly is contamination,” she When the recordings were played back GILBERT, W.Va. (AP) Residents foundland. The instruments also captured an National Park in southwest Texas, said. later, the purported abductees per- living in the Ned’s Branch area of Temperatures hovering around explosion high over Texas that one recorded sound waves from Colum- The news media’s power of sug- spired and their heart rates jumped. “Mingo County were trapped Mon- -68 F for the past several days have scientist said could have been bia as it was over West Texas indicat- gestion also can leave a false impres- McNallysaid threeo ft he 10 subjects ‘‘dpaoyn dw hoevne rafnl oawbeadn daonnde d wacsoahle dr efouuste ctaurrsn, eds notwhme obwaitleers taon di cem,u cehn caosfi tnhge ColAusm bipaar’tss coafb iCn olruupmtbuirain g.b egan to pinogu nadn s exp(lkoislioognr amesq)u ivaolfe nTtN Tt,o a sfaeiwd sion“,D uLrofitnugs stahied . Washington sniper sgrheoawte” d asp hpyesoicpalle rseuafcfteiroinnsg “paots tl eatsrta ua-s town. break off as the shuttle streaked Eugene Herrin, a geophysicist at attacks, everyone reported seeing a matic stress disorder from war, crime, their road. The spill occurred Sunday when a “The water is up to and over the across the West, the flight behavior Southern Methodist University. white van,” she said. “Where did it rape and other violent incidents. sdiversion ditch became blocked and roofs of cars, up to window ledges,” of the normally streamlined space- “Our guess is that it could have come from? 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That data also was sent to NASA. ernment not to help. The sensors indicated increasing Such seismic data was used to Grimes said it could be months heat as well as increased drag on study the bombing of the U.S. em- before the residents of Badger can shuttle’s left wing, suggesting it was bassy in Nairobi, the sinking of the return to start cleaning up. — somehow damaged, perhaps from the Russian submarine Kursk and the | impact of a chunk of hard foam that collapse of the World Trade Center 1e Associated Press —The Associated Press broke off the external fuel tank and towers. i & @ dé Alo Fesruary 20, 2003 THE JOHNS Hopkins NeEws-LETTER SPORTS Title IX: womens ‘sports savior or men’s nuisance? mes Title IX has worked for 30 years, what does Bush have against it? ouldn’t it be great port markintgh e 25th anniversary of abolished in the interest of promot- if there were a law the passing Title IX. The report gave ing a fairer environment for every- that gave men and a resounding endorsement, bragging body. There’s no question men hada women equal ac- that “it seems fitting to suggest that monopoly on sports teams until the cess to university America is a more equal, more edu- ’70s when Title IX was passed and the education and college sports? Fortu- cated and more prosperous nation loss of men’s teams is just a correc- nately, this is not the 1970s anymore because of the far-reaching effects of tion of at rend that was misguided, and legislation mandating just that this legislation.” Title IX has done great things for | | has been on the books for the last 30 Thwaas ftive years ago. What hap- college athletics. It took us out of years. It’s called Title IX and it has pened since then? the backwards early 20th century been a galvanizing force not just for Well, the GAO published another mentality that women should be | higher education, but for women’s glowing report, this one saying that subservient to men. It required rights too. since Title IX was passed in 1972, the schools to match the proportion of But now, inexplicably, some poli- number of women playing college female athletes to the number of "| | ticians want to change the spirit of sports has gone from 32,000 to women attending school. It led to | the law that has equalized the way 163,000. change in society’s acceptance of that universities handle women’sath- That hardseelmsy li ke evidencei n women’s sports and has galvanized letics. About two weeks ago, a group favor of chanTigtlei IXn, ugnle ss you women’s athletics not just in col- | appointed by Education Secretary lege but in high school and profes- ene Rod Paige approved three propos- sional sports as well. The numbero f als: all aimed at weakening Title IX. girls playing high school sports has In one example, the commission skyrocketed from 294,000 to more suggested that schools assume that than 2.7 million since Title IX’s in- We ai women comprise 50 percent of the ception. Junior Katie Stevenson and the Women’s Lacrosse team have been aided by Title IX, MbIuKtE aFtI SwChHaEtR /FcIoLsEt ? PHOTO ustpu de5n6t pbeordcye,n etv eno ft huonudgehr gtrheayd umaatkee realOlny tthhien kp rothfaets sitohen alW NlBevAel dwoo uylodu Hopkins coaches reflect on Title IX and how it affects the school populations. ever have been created without Title Now that sounds like fuzzy math IX? to me. Clearly, advancementis falling vic- BY JON ZIMMER ping men’s teams, Tucker was quick to Many Title IX supporters have Making such changes would tim to partisan politics. The Bush ad- THE JOHNS Hopkins News-LetTer point out that there is no specific aspect pointed to the large sums of money eliminate Title IX’s element of pro- ministration wants to. abolish any- of the legislation that forces schools to being spent on major college football | portionality which mandates that the thing that even looks like a quota. It has been just over 30 years since cut any teams for that reason. programs, which isa major reason why percentage of male and female ath- (Do you think it has occurred to Mr. the groundbreaking Title IX law “If they choose to cut teams rather so many NCAA programs are strug- | letes must be equal to the school’s Bush that he probably got into Yale passed, but gender equity in sports is than raise money to support the gling to stay within their budgets with- | ratio of men to women. ERIC because ofa quota aimed at accepting still a hot-button issue in contempo- women’s teams, then that is their de- out cutting other men’s teams. On the whole, changing Title IX legacies?) rary America. And since many col- cision,” Tucker said. “The question “If you see pro [football] teams amounts to fixing a system that is not As a result, they commissioned legeshave droppedanumberofmen’s these schools need to be asking them- with 53-man rosters, then why are broken. By many accounts, the legis- In THE GAME the Department of Education panel, sports teams of late — allegedly to selves is ‘Why in God’s name would there 85 full scholarships for some | lation has been a shining success. In and there exists a good chance that meet Title IX requirements — this we take away from young men? Let’s college football programs?” asked fact, the General Accounting Office the Bush Administration will ap- already incendiary issue has caught put a plan into action and make it Tucker. “Those are the type oft hings don’t like policy that works. prove the amendments to weaken fire once again. work.’ Itisaschool’s decision whether I can’t understand, the dollars being But the commission seems intent Title IX. A Federal commission created to or not to cut men’s sports. It’s easier spent on college football.” on doing just that. It is falling under But, to understand the issue reevaluate Title IX has recommended said than done, and I recognize that, Critics claim the commission’s On the whole, pressure from men’s sports teamsand though, politics shouldn’t bea factor. the famed piece oflegislation must be but there is always a choice.” recommendation is too broadly coaches who feel the squeeze from As a result of Title IX, more women “updated” from its 1972 format to Avastnumber of other Title IX pro- worded and contradictory in some changing Title IX their female counterparts. Ofc ourse, are in high school, college and pro- preserve opportunities for men and ponents have viewed this as colleges cases, leaving the Bush administra- there have been growing pains as a fessional sports. A few men’s teams boys, according to a draft report. taking an easy way out of a daunting, tion to massage the nuances of Title amounts to fixing a result of Title IX. Some small men’s have been abolished but a lot more Thefirstfinding says, “After3 0y ears but solvable, problem. The most viable IX as they originally planned. The teams have bared the brunt of it; women have been helped then men of Title IX, great progress has been solutions is increasing fund-raising to administration has openly criticized system that is not sports like wresting have been hit par- have been hurt. That soundslike good made, but more needs to be done to support women’s teams rather than the proportionality mandate. ticularly hard. Itmakes sense, though, policy to me. create opportunities for women and arbitrarily cutting men’s programs. “These recommendations give the broken. as thenumber ofwomen’steamsrises, But then again, we shouldn’t be girls and retain opportunities for boys “I can’t speak for each school, but Bush administration carte blanche to some men’s teams have to be ad- too surprised that the Republicans and men.” Part of the explanation un- itis the ‘easier’ way for some places to change anything thatit is so inclined to versely affected. Schools can only want to send us back to the Stone der that finding says: “Enforcement of be in compliance rather than to look change,” said Jocelyn Samuels, a vice spend so much onathletics. Already, Age. Now, just a few months after Title IX needs to be strengthened to- at other options or ways to not dropa presidentofthe National Women’sLaw and the U.S. Department of Educa- many universities spend ‘way too Trent Lott seemed to suggest sending ward the goal of ending discrimination men’s sport,” Calder said. Center in a USA Today interview. tion have been some of Title IX’s much. us back to segregation, George W. against girls and women in athletics, But for supporters of a sport like Conversely, advocates oft he law- biggest advocates. In 1997, the Dept. But, there shouldn’t be anything Bush might be trying to take away and updated so that athletic opportu- wrestling — already hit hard by sup- suit don’t think the commission rec- of Education published a glowing re- wrong with a few men’s teams being women’s rights. nities for boys and menare preserved.” posed Title IX cuts — the simple so- ommended enough changes. They Although Hopkins is primarily a lution of more fund-raising and cre- stressed the importance of eliminat- Division III program, according to ative financing is just not enough. ing proportionality altogether. Hopkins Director of Athletics Tom “It comes down to limited re- “It didn’t seem like they recom- Calder, the law has “everything” to sources,” said Salvo, who wasastandout mendedanything,” saidSalvo, whowas do with how the department operates wrestler at Brown University. “If the assertive in his belief that the commis- Ni PAA on a day-to-day basis. resources just aren’t there, it comes sion did not seek out the necessary “Tt has an influence on how we downto ‘cutandcomply and that’s not changes. “Butatleastthey raised aware- budget our funds for our teams, how what we need to be doing.” ness. That is probably as important as many male or female teams we spon- “Universities have been a little anything else. Awareness is an impor- sor,” said Calder. “It basically drives skewed in their application [of Title tantprecursor forchangeto take place.” ee } the way we do business.” IX],” said Tucker, reiterating her While Title IX has spawned many Few can argue how many posi- point about the lack of fund-raising different viewpoints on the concept Sushi e Teriyaki « Udon « Needles tives have resulted from this legisla- to preserve women’s teams instead of of gender equity, one point every- tion. Popularity of women’s sports in cutting men’s teams. “They do not body seems to agree on is the poten- And Korean Dishes high school and college has skyrock- want to hear, ‘why didn’t you work tial benefit of reevaluating the law to eted since Title IX’s inception, creat- harder to provide for the women?’ see if improvements can be made. IN A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE FOR LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES ing innumerable opportunities for That is the big problem.” “Change isn’t necessarily horrible,” k «x *& 3 STAR RATING FROM BALTIMORE SUN = ~.= young women to excel in athletics. Another reason athletic programs said Tucker, who recognized that it Daily Lunch Specials starting at $5.95 . “The facilities, field space and ben- have cited to justify the cuts has been could not hurt to take another look at Call 410-366-4115 or Fax 410-366-1334 for Carry-out = efits I am able to provide my girls the time-sensitive nature involved the legislation, as long as the basic te- NEW HOURS LOCATED ON right now is tremendous,” said with meeting Title IX’s three-pronged nets of the law are preserved. “Title IX MON.-SAT. 11:30 -10:30PM 3 EA33S*° TSTRE ET Hopkins women’s lacrosse coach criteria. This is an area where Tucker hasbeen in existence for 30 years. What SUNDAY 3 :00- 9:30PM BALTIMORE MD.21218 Jeanine Tucker, a former All-Ameri- sees a possible need for a change. is good 30 years ago maybeisn’tas good __ACROSS FROM HOPKINS can lacrosse player at Loyola. “It’s “I don’t think anyone would expect now. I don’t think we need to panic yet. just such a breath of fresh air to see that sweeping changes be made inside But they leaned towards scaling back _-LUNCH SPECIAL- 2 these women reap the rewards of Title of six months. As long as they are ona on Title IX provisions to make things IX. It would be extremely unfortu- path towards equity, that should be fair on men’s side. It may not bea hor- served from 11:30 AM ~ 3:00 PM. Mon - Sat : nate for women in general if we were enough. 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