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Hamlett Appointed New Men’s Soccer Coach

By Allan Coates The news of Hamlett’s appointment will likely former Chicago Fire coach has been impressed aim of the season and we will move forward

TECHNEWS WRITER send shockwaves through the CCAC and the with the work of the players, he sees the scrim- from there. As with anything though, when

NAIA, and will make the Hawks one of the mage match on August 21 as the first opportu- you get involved with a good group of guys,

Former Chicago Fire Head coach Denis most feared teams going into the 2010 sea- nity to see what potential the 2010 squad truly you want to win, you want to be champions.

Hamlett has been named new coach of Illinois son. Sophomore Defender John Connor is one possesses. “We haven’t had a game yet and We just need to understand that it is a day by

Tech Men’s Soccer Team. With the start of the player excited by the arrival of the new coach. that’s obviously one of the biggest tests. Once day process, where we have to work hard ev-

2010 Men’s Soccer season now only days away, “It’s exciting for the team and for the college in we’ve had a game we’ll be able to have more of ery day, both in practice and in the games, and

the expectations of what the team can achieve general,” said Connor. “For someone of Coach a feel for where we are,” said Hamlett. “As far as hopefully this will yield the results we are all

this year have never been higher. The returning Hamlett’s experience to be named as our new the team as a whole goes, with regards to the hoping for.”

squad, made up of players from a total of 11 head coach is beyond anything any of the players eagerness and willingness to work hard The Illinois Tech Men’s Soccer team will

countries, features three former CCAC Fresh- players could have hoped for. With the play- and compete, I think the bar, in terms of the start their season with two scrimmage

man of the Year award winners and one CCAC ers we have available this upcoming season, players expectations of their fellow teammates, games on the road before the

Player of the Year winner. The strong belief the appointment will hopefully see this squad has been set pretty high.” home opener at 5:00 p.m.,

prevalent within the camp has only been in- achieve what it has the potential to achieve. It is Hamlett’s experience in the professional Friday August 27 at Stu-

creased in recent weeks with the appointment We had a disappointing season last year, los- game, both as a player and as a coach, that the art Field. Come along and

of the new head coach. ing some games we shouldn’t have and I know Hawks are hoping will help elevate the squad show your support for the

Hamlett, a former professional soccer player everyone involved will be looking forward to to a new level, and potentially to a first ever team as they hope to make

with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Colo- working hard to put that right this year. Hope- appearance at the NAIA National Tournament a winning start to what

rado Rapids, takes control of the program after fully the professional experience that Coach in November. However, Coach Hamlett recog- promises to be an exciting

parting ways with the Fire in November 2009; Hamlett will bring to the program will see us nizes that the role of a student-athlete is some- 2010 season.

having lead the franchise to the 2009 MLS move up to that next level and make an impact what different to that of the professional player

Eastern Conference Final, losing on penalties on the national scene.” that he has been so accustomed to working

to the eventual champions Real Salt Lake. Prior The Hawks squad welcomes back three red with in the past. “I think my professional

to becoming head coach of the Fire, Hamlett shirt players from the 2009 season this year experience is going to help me chal-

was an assistant at the franchise for nine years. –midfielders Thiago Jardim (Belo Horizante, lenge the guys to play the game at

Hamlett has coached some of the top names in Brazil) and Graeme Port (Kinross, Scotland), a higher level, but at the same time,

soccer, including Mexico international Cuauht and striker Diego Dias (Campinas, Brazil).In understand that in the university en-

moc Blanco and former Fulham FC forward addition, five new players have been added to vironment, athletes are students first

Brian McBride. the squad–freshmen Dave Clarke (Inverness, and foremost. We have to make sure

The appointment of Hamlett is a major coup Scotland), Robert Rixer (Perth, Australia), and we have the right balance in terms of

for the Scarlet Hawks who will be hoping that Rex Meier (Honolulu, HI), sophomore Sebas- teaching on and off the field, in order

his experience will help guide the team to their tien Morales (Quaretaro, Mexico) , and junior for my players to become better indi-

first ever appearance at the NAIA National transfer Gui Nunes (Sao Paulo, Brazil). vidually and collectively as a team.”

Tournament in November, hosted this year Coach Hamlett has had the squad in train- While the expectations of the play-

in Orange Beach, Alabama. The Men’s Soccer ing camp since August 1 in preparation for ers are very high for the upcoming

program has made a significant impact on the the upcoming season and he has been pleased season, the new head coach is trying

CCAC conference, since the teams formation so far with the effort of his players. “I think to stay grounded. “I think it’s going to

10 years ago, and in 2008 became regular sea- camp’s been going pretty well,” stated the new- take a few games to see where we really

son conference champions; winning the con- ly a pointed head coach. “The group has been are,” said Hamlett. “Obviously I want

ference with a 9-0 record before eventually working hard and the players have responded to improve on last year, when we fin-

losing to the Judson University Eagles in the well to the training sessions on the field, off ished with a record below .500. So New head coach of Men’s Soccer Team, Denis Hamleett. Photo

Playoff final. the field, and in the weight room.” While the as a starting point, that is the first courtesy of http://www.life.com/image/82260235









Center Court unveils late-night dining

By Karl Rybaltowski Students will now be able to use their

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF bonus points and TechCash at Center Court

Sunday through Wednesday from 7PM to

To new students, it’s another reason 11PM. This is in addition to Center Court’s

to unwind in the MTCC during evenings. regular operating hours, with the same

To upperclassmen, it’s the return of an old selection of food and drink.

favorite. To the Food Advisory Committee, Sunday evening, as part of the Welcome

it’s the culmination of a journey that started Week festivities, Sodexo inaugurated the new

as far back as October of last year. But for dining option with free food and drink in

the entire IIT community, late-night dining Center Court. Amidst a favorable turnout,

at Center Court is a symbol of how much Sodexo staff made clear acknowledgment

impact student demand can have. of student determination for greater dining

Last October, the Students Speak options on campus. “We didn’t have the

Committee was formed by the Office of option last year, and the students missed it,”

the President to conduct a comprehensive said Center Court’s late-night supervisor

survey. Its goal was simply to identify problem Yahn Vandewalle. “We followed demand.”

areas in the university and its administrative The new hours have other benefits for

system. A lack of flexible dining options students on campus. “This is a great addition

was one such issue found in the survey to the night life here on campus, as it gives

results. Less than half of those surveyed everyone the chance to meet and eat in a very Students gather for a late night meal at Center Court. (Photo by Piyush Sinha)

reported dining hours as adequate, and the social and active place,” says Ethan Baughey

Food Advisory Board seized upon the issue. (CHBE, ‘12), who heads the Food Advisory administration and Sodexo stands in contrast Board point out just how important student

Together with Sodexo, the Board worked to Board. Vandewalle concurs. “It [the MTCC] to the perceived administrative indifference involvement is. Baughey puts it best: “This is

implement a solution by this academic year. has got TVs, ping-pong and pool tables, and from the survey. In fact, the attentiveness of more than just a dining option - it is a symbol

The result was the re-institution of late-night the food really supplements that. the administration to basic campus issues of student determination. So go eat, drink

dining hours at the MTCC’s Center Court. The rapid response undertaken by the and the hard work of the Food Advisory and be merry.”

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Meet the Press : The New Faces of TechNews

Karl Rybaltowski Sand Ip

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSISTANT EDITOR

I came to IIT as an undergraduate in Civil Hi friends! My name is Sand and I’m a

Engineering and Political Science in Fall 2005, third year majoring in electrical engineering.

and began pursuing my MPA in Fall 2010. I’m the new assistant editor for TechNews

My favorite thing about IIT is the commu- and in short, I an in charge of reviewing con-

nity. Just outside of one’s dorm room waits an tent, the layout, and the graphic designs of

engaged, passionate group of people constant- the paper.

ly working to better the whole student experi- Coming in as a freshman, I always felt

ence for everyone, with a level of civic pride somewhat detached from the IIT commu-

not every school can boast of. nity because people kept to themselves and

The level of control students have at every it didn’t seem like we had much in common.

step of the process has to be my favorite thing Through TechNews, I hope to not only keep

about TechNews. Seeing the many changes students informed about student life on and

that have taken place over the years has given off of campus, but I would also like to bring

me an appreciation for just how much free- the IIT community closer together. At the

dom students have to chart the newspaper’s end of the day, we all have lot more in com-

course. mon than we think.

As far as favorite activities, it has to be a tie I love the TechNews staff because we have

between biking and reading, two things I love a lot of fun in all the meetings. When you’ve

to do but rarely get to partake of. been stuck in a room with these people for

Fun fact: I’m always looking to recruit peo- hours, you either grow to love them or go

ple for the Chiditarod, a team shopping cart insane. Maybe both, but it sure feels like a

race through the streets of Chicago held ev- family to me.

ery March. It’s a unique experience for a good Besides TechNews, I volunteer every

cause (the Chicago Anti-Hunger Foundation). week and I also work in a really cool lab with

Aside from TechNews, which I’ve been in- an awesome Ph.D student in transcranial

volved in one way or another since 2008, I’ve magnetic stimulation research.

been a part of Amnesty International, Femi- When I’m stressed out, I like to unwind

nists United, and WIIT. by doing some yoga and rocking out to my

music.









Piyush Sinha

Antoinette Smith IT MANAGER

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city to live in and there is so much to do. My

favorite thing about TechNews is the people

I’m Antoinette, a fifth-year under- that run this paper. They are some of the

graduate pursuing a bachelor’s of Profes- most involved students on campus and are re-

sional and Technical Communication. I ally passionate about taking the newspaper to

started with TechNews as a campus editor greater heights. I love to try out new things.

in spring 2010. Next, I became content I also talk too much at times. I’ve been quite

manager in fall 2010. involved on campus and have been involved

My favorite thing about IIT is the with the Student Government Association,

diversity. I’ve never been out of North Residence Halls Association, the Food Com-

America and I enjoy being able to interact mittee, ChangeIIT, WikiiT and of course

with students/faculty from other cultures TechNews! I was one of the 8 members on the

without having to shell out money I don’t Students Speak Survey committee. I’m also

have for a plane ticket. the founder of Scarlet Hawk Central, an on-

My favorite thing about TechNews is line student guide for IIT students.

the possibility. I hope to be a part of mak- I was one of three layout editors involved

ing TechNews an integral part of the Il- in the redesign of the TechNews layout in

linois Tech experience. Spring 2010. As the IT Manager, I have done

My favorite activity is eating sweets a much-needed upgrade to the TechNews

followed by running long distances in website, especially since all the freshmen will

cool weather. The summer of 2010 has now have an iPad and the TechNews website

been brutal! needs to be compatible with it. I’ve also

A random fact about me is that I run implemented Facebook integration on the

marathons and plan to run one in all 50 of site, so students can now comment and share

these United States. articles with friends.

In addition to TechNews, I intern at Hey! My name is Piyush Sinha. I’m the IT I hope to make the website a more visited

the Knapp Entrepreneurship Center. Manager. I also do the layout for TechNews, source for campus news, and also hope to

I’ve been doing that for about a year now. I have online exclusives and other articles that

came to IIT in 2007. What I really like about may not make it onto the print edition due to

IIT is that it is located in Chicago; it’s a great paper constraints.









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Hey, I’m a Grad student majoring in Electrical Engineer- HI THERE! My name’s Adin Goings and I’m your I’m neither an MBA guy nor a business guy, but YES, I

ing, one that’s expecting to graduate in 2011. I’m the friendly neighborhood cartoonist. I’m also the art editor take care of finance at TechNews. I’m none other than Karthik

Layout Editor, which means I make things look nice and here for TechNews. If it looks pretty you can thank me and (DK is what my friends call me). I’m associated with IIT since

shiny. I still show withdrawal symptoms from Lost, and our wonderful staff and photographers here at Technews. I 2007. Came here as a transfer student, finished my undergrad

will continue to support Liverpool till I die (Go Reds!). also play the very important role of Illinois Tech Robotics and currently continuing at the IIT grad school (I’m not kid-

Also, if you ever feel the need for South Indian breakfast Minion. In terms of school, I’m in the mechanical engineer- ding). I majoring in ECE and this department is the best thing

recipes, I’m the guy. Enough about me, go read the rest of ing program here at IIT and expect to graduate in 2013. I like at IIT. I like TechNews since the people work hard and

TechNews! And keep reading! Read TechNews and support Illinois Tech Robotics! party harder. I think I blew my own horn a little and that’s

enough. Go Technews, Go IIT!

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Best Campus Editor: Fact or Truth ?

By Timothy Lee nological advancements in social media have lacked a coherent opinion.

CAMPUS EDITOR created networks for airing these grievances. As the new Campus editor, I hope to encour-

It’s now possible to strengthen our opinions age writers to write with conviction, to write

Entering my sixth year at IIT studying Ar- through unification and to force an address to for the interests of IIT students, and to write

chitecture and Psychology, I’ve had the plea- anything related to school and general happi- with an increased standard of readability and

sure of seeing the tremendous growth of the ness on campus. enthusiasm. There will be sincere efforts to

school and student body. When I was a first- In the past, the Campus section has been producing a publication that informs and edu-

year, there were so many complaints that went lackluster. Covered events did not portray our cates its readers with material that reflects the

unnoticed, especially in the realm of distaste school well to the public and failed to grasp the accomplishments of the students here at IIT.

towards specific school policies. Today’s tech- reader’s attention. In addition, many stories Let’s have a great semester together!









TechNews History Mystery

By Piyush Sinha In the yearbooks, there was no mention of the

IT MANAGER

existence of a student newspaper of any kind

until 1928 when the Armour News was first

A recently discovered 2008 email from Keegan published. After the first issue was published,

Springfield, set off an inquiry into the history Armour Names was renamed to Armour Tech



SexTech always = 2

of TechNews. “I was wondering why in your News.

current issues on the front page you claim Thus, it appears that TechNews didn’t exist in

‘Student newspaper of Illinois Institute of any form until 1928, and that the newspaper has because 1+1 doesn’t

Technology since 1897.’ I have read nearly every been publishing an incorrect statement on the

article ever published in TechNews (going back Questions answered by “Sweet Pseudonym”

front page since 2007. It might be time to update

to ‘28) and never heard of the school having a the name plate to reflect this newly discovered I really like this girl, but I know she only sees me as a friend. How do I get her to

newspaper before 1928 when it was called The and historically correct information. see me as more than that?

Armour News,” said Springfield. By being brave! It sounds so lame, but I’m totally serious. You’ll never know how she

The Phi Kappa Sigma, Delta Tau Delta, and actually feels about you unless you bring it up; for all you know, she could be thinking

Galvin libraries provided insight into the the same thing! Don’t get me wrong, it might take some liquid courage (for those 21

history of IIT student newspapers. In fall and over, of course), but just tell her how you feel. Hopefully you’ll know where to go

1940, TechNews was renamed from Armour from there if she feels the same.

Now, if she does just see you as a friend, it’s honestly probably a lost cause. You simply

Tech News to just TechNews in following the

can’t force a girl to see you as a romantic interest–try, and you will probably hurt your

merger of Armour Institute of Technology and









?

cause more than help it. Try and explore other options instead. That’s your best bet for

the Lewis Institute. In the process, the staffs getting her to see you as someone she might want to have sex with. All that I ask is that

of Armour Tech News and Lewis News were you don’t hurt another girl just to make your friend jealous. Be upfront with anyone

merged. you date about your intentions from the beginning!

In addition, the yearbooks– Integral, Cycle,

Polygon, Unified, as they were known during My boyfriend and I have been having sex for over a month, and I still haven’t been

different years–were a portal into life at IIT able to orgasm. It sucks! I feel like I’m letting him down, and I know he feels the

or Armour Institute of Technology as it was same. Help!

previously known. In 1897, there was a student Well, I know this isn’t what you wanted to hear, but there isn’t any cure-all, magic,

run publication known as the Fulcrum (1897– special fix- it answer to this question. Don’t be disheartened, though: there are definitely

1915). However, it was more of a magazine different things that you can try!

than a student newspaper. The Fulcrum was Honestly, the best piece of advice is to work on achieving a solo orgasm before you

move onto one with a partner. It’s so much easier because there’s no pressure to look

published monthly and was devoted to scientific

sexy and no fear that something awkward is going to happen (and trust me, this worry

and technical subjects of interest to engineers has kept many a woman from orgasming the first time). Ask your friends for advice

and architects. There was some coverage of on which vibrator they use (because I’m sure they do). I personally love the Magic

major campus events, especially in later years. Bullet because it’s super cheap and efficient, but it’s definitely not quiet, so be aware!

Other publications existed. The Armour After you’ve achieved a solo orgasm, the next big step is to stop focusing on the orgasm

Engineer (1909–1941) which was published with your partner, either during foreplay or sex. Not to sound cliché, but the moment

quarterly by students, but included articles by you stop enjoying the ride, any hope for a happy ending is going to fly out the door.

faculty and technical subjects not covered by Just realize that you need to be as in the moment as possible for an orgasm to occur.

the Fulcrum. After the Fulcrum ceased to be Other than that, one technique that might help is making sure that your partner is

published, Armour Engineer covered campus focusing on more parts of your body than your vagina and boobs. The more points of

news and alumni activities. contact that he can make, the better off you will be.

But honestly, just relax and stop focusing on the orgasm; I promise it will come!



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nance Board, Judicial Board, and Executive

Welcome students! My name is Brian Kibbe Board. Every part of SGA is designed to make

and I am the current President of the Student your life better. We approve new student or-

Government Association (SGA). SGA is a ganizations, give organizations money for

group of motivated student leaders that pro- campus events, and change the way the school

vide feedback and solutions to the university works based on students’ demand. We draw

administration from the student body. On be- students from every academic college and

half of all members of SGA I want to introduce residence facility to ensure that every student

you to the SGA content portion of TechNews. on campus is represented. Each brings the

This area of our campus paper is the place to concerns and perspectives of their constitu-

find out what is happening with the future of encies to the projects we tackle. The students

Illinois Tech. Every week SGA will be publish- that come into SGA are a unique group. While

ing information and updates on all the changes college is one of the most influential times in

our school is undergoing to improve the stu- our lives, these students seek to make as much

dent experience. impact on Illinois Tech as Illinois Tech makes

All over campus you can see the impact of on them.

SGA’s work. When students wanted to stay in If you have ever had an idea to make the lives

Galvin Library longer, we helped extend the of other students better, or even wanted to be

hours to 24 hours a day, five days a week. To in- surrounded by people who see life as full of op-

crease the student participation in sustainabil- portunity, then SGA may be the group for you.

ity, SGA helped implement the IIT Hawk Re- Come say hello to some of our members on

cycling program. Several years back students Wednesday, August 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00

decided to reopen the Bog from disrepair, and p.m. in the MTCC at the Student Involvement

Student Government led the way. Each of these Fair. Visit us online at sga.iit.edu or email us at

projects has required help from academic and sga@iit.edu for more information.

administrative departments around campus, From Top Left: Elnaz Moshfeghian, Brad Strandquist,

but it is the passion of student leaders that Brian Kibbe, Kevin O’Leary, Carolyn Kos, and Paola

drives these ideas to completion. Arce. (Photo courtesy of Brian Kibbe)

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CSL holds first-ever convocation to welcome students

By Antoinette Smith

CONTENT MANAGER gether,” said Nippert-Eng. the world as an artist.

Two members of the CSL Board of Overseers Keenan Gottschall, fifth-year Po-

IIT’s College of Science and Letters (CSL) presented. John Tracy, Chief Technology Of- litical Science major, provided a

held its first convocation on Friday, August 20 ficer and senior vice president of Boeing, and student’s perspective. His advice to

in the Hermann Hall Ballroom (HUB). “The Gary Johnson, president of the Chicago Histo- incoming first-years was to try ev-

idea [for the convocation] came from Com- ry Museum, both emphasized the importance erything. . “Get involved in student

mencement. I was taken by how it allowed en- of multiple disciplines and teamwork. “Build life. Join clubs. Wander around.

gagement with students, parents, and faculty. relationships…Learn from everyone…Don’t Talk to people,” said Gottschall.

We should do this at the beginning and not get stuck, get help,” said Tracy. “Cross disci- During his first-year, he and his

[just] the end,” said Dean Russell Betts. pline effort can work. [This combination] helps roommate found a way to prompt

The ballroom of students, parents, and fac- the rest of us learn [even] more,” said Johnson. interaction with fellow students.

ulty listened to speeches from a variety of CSL- IIT alumnus Roger Marz (PS ’52) began his They would leave a cardboard

related parties. academic career as an engineering major. “You cutout of Jack Sparrow, the pirate

Christina Nippert-Eng, acting chair of Social have to do what you love and many of you captain from Pirates of the Carib-

Science and associate professor of Sociology, don’t know what you love yet. Be open to the bean, in front of the peepholes of

spoke of the experience of being a sociologist possibility of change. IIT gives every possibil- student’s rooms

at a technical university. “Science holds us to- ity for change,” said Marz who currently travels









82 Years Later :The New TechNews

By Karl Rybaltowski, concise, and relevant. solicited articles. Thus, writers should contact WEBSITE

Antoinette Smith and Articles of poor quality will not be printed the appropriate section editors about any The new website is the result of an entire

Piyush Sinha for any reason. An article of poor quality may articles they plan to write well in advance of summers worth of work put in by our new IT

TECHNEWS MANAGEMENT be all or one of the following: incoherent, the deadline. Manager, Piyush Sinha. The new TechNews

irrelevant, inappropriate, malicious, poorly Slipstick now includes an original comic website is a major upgrade from the previous

Introducing the new TechNews researched, or plagiarized. created by Art Editor Adin Goings. The A&E version of the website, and implements a lot of

What you now hold in your hands is the Each issue has a theme as dictated by the section now includes a list of upcoming Chicago new features.

result of half a year’s worth of work. TechNews TechNews Editorial Calendar. These themes events compiled by A&E Editor Rebecca Features of the new website include:

has had a lot of work done under its hood, help writers and editors plan content. For the Waterloo. International Corner articles now · More modern look and feel reminiscent of

and all of this is possible thanks to the valiant fall 2010 semester, the themes are welcome come with English translations. Also, be on the professional news websites

efforts of our staff. At first glance, you may (back) students, clubs, homecoming, careers, lookout for polls that put a face on the issues · iPad compatible

notice two things: a more orderly layout and relationships, stress, health/fitness, spring most important to IIT students. · RSS Feed

more advertisements. Aside from this, you registration, politics, food, innovation, and LAYOUT · Polls

may have heard that we now have a new final exams. At the beginning of 2010, TechNews’s print · Improved search

website, technewsiit.com, and a new system for Article submissions are categorized as edition got a fresh new look. The new layout was · Articles now support commenting and login

submitting articles. But that’s just the start of it. solicited and unsolicited. the result of months of hard work put in by the through Facebook Connect

We’ve streamlined the production process, Solicited articles have been pre-approved 2009–2010 layout team of Robert LaRue, Sand · Public Safety reports

developed an editorial calendar to give potential by section editors or the content manager. Ip, and Piyush Sinha. There are a number of · An upgraded archives section

writers more guidance, overhauled our budget Pre-approval can occur at writer’s meetings changes in the redesigned print edition: · Contributor profiles

and payroll, aggressively pursued advertising, or through e-mail exchanges with responsible · An aesthetic and modern look · Recent comments and popular topics block

and worked toward making TechNews more parties. · Standardized four-column layout · Newsroom resource for interested writers

responsive to the students. So read the paper, Unsolicited articles are any articles that · Improved readability · G o og le Apps p ower a l l Te chNe ws

give us your feedback, and get involved. After section editors or the content manager have not · Tabs that allow for a cleaner look communication and collaboration

all, TechNews is here for you. approved prior to the Friday article submission · An increase in available area for content

CONTENT deadline. Unsolicited articles may or may not · A new colorful calendar

Content in the new TechNews will be clear, be published and are a lower priority than · New nameplate and TechNews logo









Scarlet Hawk Central aims to be the Web destination for IIT students









By Antoinette Smith dialogue includes each academic and admin- Local Info includes popular local destina- president put Sinha in touch with the Office of

CONTENT MANAGER istrative department located in the building. tions. Student opinion dictated the destina- Communications and the Office of Technology

Contact information is also included. tions–from restaurants to theaters–in this sec- Services (OTS). The Office of Communications

Scarlet Hawk Central, a website created by Student Guide breaks down the student ex- tion. provided graphics and proofed content. OTS

students for students, is billed as “Your IIT On- perience into eight categories. Each category Scarlet Hawk Central also has a quick links provided the server and technical support.

line Student Guide.” Launched this fall, Scarlet has a brief explanation. Clicking on a category menu that provides one-click access to the fre- Scarlett Hawk Central is currently being tran-

Hawk Central wants to make navigating the header leads to a listing of relevant depart- quently used student services MyIIT, Hawk- sitioned to a three-group unit. The Office of

various administrative offices easier and less ments or organizations, short descriptions, and card management, and NACE-Link. Communications, Student Affairs, and SGA

frustrating for IIT’s student body. a direct link to the appropriate resource. The Sinha initiated the Scarlet Hawk Central proj- will all be responsible for the future of Scarlet

“It only takes two to three clicks to get to fast rate of change at the University ultimately ect after taking part in the Students Speak Sur- Hawk Central.

[any information a student might need],” said led to the decision to link directly to existing vey committee. “A common theme was lack of Sinha is currently the IT Manager for Tech-

Piyush Sinha, founder of Scarlet Hawk Central. departmental websites said Sinha. communication,” said Sinha. As a solution, he News. Previously, Sinha has held the roles of

“Students should bookmark the website.” Scar- IIT Info will “highlight the brilliant alumni approached President John Anderson about a SGA senator, vice president of the Residence

let Hawk Central’s main menu is divided into and cool facts about the University that many project he worked on previously, Wikiit. Wikiit Halls Association, member of the Food Com-

four categories: Campus Map, Student Guide, don’t know about,” said Sinha. He added that was a wiki of IIT information that died off due mittee, and student ambassador for the Veloc-

IIT Info, and Local Info. he hopes this section will “give students a sense to lack of funding, quality up-to-date content, ity Initiative.

Campus Map features a Google map with of pride by knowing about all the cool stuff and user adoption. Scarlet Hawk Central can be accessed at

color-coded Main Campus buildings. Clicking that happens here.” Sinha is still completing Wikiit also lacked something Scarlet Hawk http://shc.iit.edu.

on a building launches a pop-up dialogue. This research for this section. Central had: administrative support. The

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | TIMOTHY LEE campus@technewsiit.com CAMPUS 7



Hospitality for those in need:

Graduates help new international

students settle into Chicago

By Sand Ip

ASSISTANT EDITOR



In efforts to help new international students One of the first things Geng and Wang in-

adjust and settle into the city of Chicago, grad- formed the students about is how to navigate

uate student Qing Geng (Computer Science, the city. Since the two live around Navy Pier,

‘13) and roommate Kai Wang, (Law, ‘10) has instead of right off of campus, helping the new-

turned their large studio apartment into tem- comers understand Chicago’s public transpor-

porary housing for those still in search of a tation system was key to the whole process of

place to stay. settling into the city.

Earlier in the summer, when Geng was surf- “If they wanted to go to IIT, Bus 29 would

ing around the Chinese Student Association take them right to campus,. If by train, they can

forum, she came across several posts from new take the red line” said Wang.

students worrying about not only adjusting to For other destinations besides IIT, they would

a new place and culture but also about find- help guide the students in using the best com-

ing a safe, affordable apartment to move into bination of public transportation. A full view of Wang and Geng’s large studio apartment where new international students can stay for one to

before the start of the school semester. Many “You can even take the water taxi for $2.00 two nights while they search for a home. (Photo courtesy of Kai Wang)

did not know where to begin their search and and get a mini-tour of the city,” stated Wang.

since some students were not flying into Chi- While Geng and Wang provided shelter, new

cago until shortly before school began, time students did have to provide food for them-

was limited. selves. However, because of the prime location

“For these students, staying at a hotel can be of the studio apartment, it was very easy for

really expensive and so I decided to ask him them to find good eats.

(Wang) about letting them stay at our place for “If they wanted to eat out, there are many

one to two nights,” explained Geng. restuarants around the area. If not, there is a

Not before long, the two posted the offer on Dominic’s just downstairs,” stated Geng.

the forum and during the week of August 15, Geng and Wang also gave tips on how to ad-

their place become temporary housing for four just to IIT campus life.

different students. “Talk to classmates and break down the lan-

“I really wanted to help because when I first guage barrier” was the strongest piece of ad-

came here last year, I had a tough time tran- vice.

sitioning to life in Chicago. I had nothing but “They’ll realize that everyone is actually really

one contact in the States. Fortunately, he was friendly and willing to help,” explained Wang.

really kind to me and gave me a place to stay Although both Wang and Geng are not sure if

while I settled in. I’m really thankful and I they will continue this offer next summer, they

would like to give back,” stated Wang. will try their best to help other if they can.

Geng and Wang’s studio apartment consists

of one bedroom, one kitchen, and one bath-

room. It is a large enough place to house five Right: A friendly Wang poses with his pet turtle in

people comfortably. After moving in, the two his studio apartment. (Photo courtesy of Kai Wang)

wasted no time in helping the new students

find a place to stay.









Office of Student Life’s new

By Antoinette Smith Prior to joining IIT, Garrett was at Western

CONTENT MANAGER Michigan University. She completed Mas-

ters of Art Educational Leadership with an

Alex Garrett is the newest edition to the emphasis on Higher Education and Student

Office of Student Life (OSL). According to Affairs Leadership. In addition, she was the

their IIT Website, OSL is the place to go if graduate assistant for the College of Aviation.

you’re “Interested in joining an organization, “There were no surprises [when I started

having some fun, or just meeting new people.” by position at IIT],” said Garrett. During her

Since August 1, Garrett has been handling all interview with IIT, the administration was

student organization finances. This change in “straightforward” about the duties of her

duties from her predecessor seemed a natural position. Garrett also said that her time in

fit because she is the primary OLS contact for Michigan has prepared her for the Chicago

Finance Board said Garrett. weather. However, as a Washington state na-

In the weekend before the fall semester, tive, she has had to adjust for the time zones

Garrett has assisted with or attended Welcome when making calls to her family.

Weekend 2010 activities such as Playfair, Garrett wants student organizations to know

Bog Night, and Pancakes with the President. that communication is “a big deal.” When she’s

On Sunday, she shadowed and coordinated not in meetings or taking a phone call, Garrett

Classroom Tours–one of her major weekend can be found in MTCC 207. “When the door

responsibilities as primary coordinator for is open, come on in!”

Student Government Association (SGA).









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Wednesday 8/25

Student Involvement Fair

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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm MTCC

Learn about the variety of student organizations you

can participate in. All in one convenient location!



Intro to Coop & Internship Workshop

CMC/International Center

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Galvin Library, CMC

Pt. 1: Learn how to qualify/enroll/renew a Co-op.

Pt. 2: International students learn about off-campus

employment rules.

FA L L S E M E S T E R B O G E V E N T S 8.20.10 Welcome Weekend/Bottomless Bog

Baby Wants Candy

U-Pass pickup 8.26.10 Las Vegas Night

8:30 am - 6:00 pm Hermann Hall 8.27.10 Karaoke/ Trivia Night

9.2.10 Jason LeVasseur/New Egg Campus Tour/SF Meet and Greet

9.3.10 Video Game Tourney/Open Mic Night

9.9.10 Latin Dance Night

9.10.10 Doubles Tournament (Strike Force Anniversary)



Thursday 8/26 9.16.10

Open Mic

Prescott Tolk/Strike Force Leagues Begin

9.17.10 Dancing for Dummies

IIT Blood Drive 9.23.10 Hypnotist-Frederick Winters

9.24.10 Homecoming after Party Karaoke and Bottomless Bog

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 9.30.10 AIChE Comedian

MTCC Ballroom 10.1.10 Latin Dance Night

By appointment. 10.7.10 IIT’s Got Talent

10.8.10 Karaoke

10.14.10 Magician/Guitar Hero Tournament



Friday 8/27 10.15.10

10.21.10

Karaoke

BSU Blacklight Party

10.22.10 Rocky Horror Picture Show

10.28.10 Fall Fest

Getting a Job: Creating a Quality Resume 10.29.10 Bottomless Bog

CMC 11.4.10 Battle of the Bands

10:00 am - 11:00 am 11.5.10 80’s Theme Karaoke

Galvin Library, CMC 11.11.10 Latin Dance Night

11.12.10 Live Band Karaoke

Learn the fundamentals of creating a quality resume. 11.18.10 Harry Potter Night/Thursday Night Throwdown

11.19.10 Game Night



Saturday 8/28

12.2.10 Winter Event

12.3.10 Final Karaoke





IACS Job Fair at Rice Campus

Indo-American Community Service (IACS) & Illinois

Institute of Technology

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rice Campus

201 East Loop Road

Wheaton, IL Bog Committee Meeting

Several leading Illinois companies are participating Mondays @ 1 p.m. in the

LaSalle Executive Conference Room

in the job fair and will be recruiting candidates for Everyone is welcome!

hundreds of positions, including, Alcatel-Lucent, IBM,

ITW, Goodman Network and many more.



Sunday 8/29

Worship and Praise in the Chapel Free Ad Space

IIT Bible Club

Introducing TechNews’ biweekly drawing for free ad space. With this offer,

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any IIT organization, administrative office, student group, or individual may

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A&E 9



Welcome to A&E



How to Chicago

By Rebecca Waterloo

A&E EDITOR



Hey everyone! My name is Becca Waterloo happening around us. Let IIT know what new

and I’ll be your new A&E section editor this restaurant you’ve discovered, what movies

year. I am a fifth-year architecture student and

I’m looking forward to finishing my last year

made you jump in your seat and what latest

gadgets are a must have. We want to hear about

The key to unlocking City Life

at IIT with a bang. I was born and raised in a it! I’ll be more than happy to provide you with

town just west of Chicago called River Forest. ideas to write about as we’re being fed so much

I’ll be involved in many activities around culture these days. I hope to see articles from

campus this year: I will be your A&E editor everyone. If you have any questions, please Tuesday, August 24, 2010

for TechNews, encouraging you to get your contact me at ae@technewsiit.com. If you see Fantasy Football Draft Party

culture on and get off campus, into the city. I me around campus, feel free to wave and say Sports Corner, 956 W Addison St

will also be helping the Service Learning clan hello!

plan some excellent opportunities for you to Free admission @ Museum of Contemporary Art (every Tuesday)

volunteer throughout the year. One of my big

projects this year is organizing the annual Al- 220 E Chicago Ave

ternative Spring Break trip. You can also find

me working in the Bog every week, and hang- Poetry Open Mic Night

ing out with IIT Hillel. It’s going to be a very Trace, 3714 N Clark St @ 10:00 p.m.

busy but fun year.

I love to play guitar, sing, volunteer (es-

pecially through Habitat for Humanity), take Greg Fishman/Eric Schneider Quintet

photos, and travel the world. I take pride in the Andy’s Jazz Club, 11 E Hubbard St @ 9:00 p.m.

places I’ve traveled, especially my study abroad

semester in Paris last fall. I’ve recently become

addicted to documentaries and TV shows on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Netflix. When the weather is good, I try to “The Goonies” (Movies in the Park)

hop on my bike and ride along the lake front. River Park, 5100 N Francisco Ave

When I get free time, you will find me cuddled

up with a book and listening to ambient music, Green City Market

one of my relaxation techniques to cope with a

tough school like IIT. 1750 N Clark St @ 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My goal for the A&E section is to educate

students, faculty, and staff around campus The In One Ear Poetry Open Mic

about the culture happening around Chicago Heartland Cafe, 7000 N Glenwood Ave @ 9:30 p.m. (sign-up, starts @ 10:00 p.m.)

and the world. I want A&E writers to write

about books, movies, music, and much more

Thursday, August 26, 2010

“Astro Boy” (Movies in the Park)

Riis Park, 6100 W Fullerton Ave @ 8:00 p.m.









GreenIIT

Chicago Summer Dance Festival: Argentine Tango

Grant Park @ 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.



White Sox vs. Baltimore

US Cellular Field @ 7:10 p.m.



Friday, August 27, 2010

“The Blind Side” (Movies in the Park)



“Setting your computer to Smith Playlot Park, 9912 S Princeton Ave @ 8:00 p.m.





sleep mode takes only a few White Sox vs. NYY

US Cellular Field @ 6:10 p.m.



seconds, but can reduce elec- “Around a Small Mountain” (French Film)



tricity use by 87% compared Gene Siskel Theatre @ 6:15 p.m.





to leaving it on (desktop com- Saturday, August 28, 2010

Chicago Summer Dance Festival: Salsa and Meringue

puter).” Grant Park @ 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.



Green City Market

Lincoln Park, 1750 N Clark St @ 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.



Bucktown Arts Festival

Senior Citizens Memorial Park, 2238 N Oakley Ave @ 11:00 a.m.



“Don’t leave the tap running. Lake View Music Fest

3600 N Sheffield Ave

Turn off the water faucet when Workouts in the Park

brushing your teeth, wash- Millenium Park @ 6:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.



ing your face, or shaving. The Sunday, August 29, 2010

Chicago Summer Dance Festival: East Coast Swing and Jitterbug

average faucet uses between Grant Park @ 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.



2 and 3 gallons per minute! Bucktown Arts Festival

Senior Citizens Memorial Park , 2238 N Oakley Ave @ 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Leaving the water running

Andy’s Jam Session

for just 2 minutes every day Andy’s Jazz Club, 11 E. Hubbard St. @ 9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.



would waste up to 2190 gal- Boulevard Lakefront Bike Tour

Morgan and Taylor Streets @ 7:00 a.m.

lons of water each year.”

Monday, August 30, 2010

Free days at the Art Institute (every 2nd Monday)

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.



Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh

US Cellular Field @ 7:05 p.m.

Facts brought to you by IIT Office of Cam- 21+ Open Mic Night

pus Energy and Sustainability (OCES) 1555 N Dayton @ 10:00 p.m. until closing



“Weeds” on Showtime @ 9:00 p.m.

10 A&E BECCA WATERLOO ae@technewsiit.com | Tuesday, August 24, 2010





Editor’s Pick:

What’s playing on THE iPod









Calder to Warhol

Introducing the Fisher Collection

By Rebecca Waterloo

A&E EDITOR

Elsworth Kelly, installations by Richard Serra

Calder, Warhol, and Close, Oh my. These which consisted of large pieces of steel balanc-

are three of the 1,100 names Doug and Doris ing and supporting each other (surprisingly

Fisher have collected over their 20 years of stationary in the earth quake city), and large

collecting paintings. You may not know the pieces by Auselim Kiefer made of oil, acrylic,

names Doug and Doris Fisher until you look straw and cardboard. A couple of works are ac-

at the tag on your shirt and jeans. The married tually images projected onto a wall, in which

couple founded the Gap clothing stores (Ba- the plans of the drawings are owned only by

nana Republic and Old Navy are also included the Fishers. No other person owns the rights

with the Gap foundation.) The San Francisco to project the art onto a wall, canvas, anything.

Museum of Modern Art announced their ex- These illustrations are usually geometric pieces

traordinary partnership to house and display by artist Sol Lewitt.

the 160 paintings from their collection of over The exhibition is so moving; I was in awe

1,200 works. one piece after the other, wondering what con-

Starting from no experience at all, Doug temporary art phenomenon I would find on

and Doris collected an extravagant amount the next wall. Even seeing works by Warhol and

of paintings from names Anselm Kiefer, Roy Lichtenstein was an experience in itself. I had

Lichtenstein, Agnes Martin, Gerhard Richter, to say jealousy was growing in me throughout

Cy Twombly, and many more. The exhibi- the exhibit; the Fishers definitely had an eye

tion takes up the two uppermost floors in the for collecting great art, starting from knowing

SF MOMA housing paintings, installations, nothing about it. The rest of the 1,100 pieces

sculptures, some of which spill into the roof- are proudly hanging all throughout the Gap

top garden. The elevators drop you off on the headquarters in the country. It is amazing how

fifth floor where Calder mobiles hang over this exhibition shows only a small percentage

your head. The spaces of the museum keep of their collection. It was a moving exhibition

you moving through the continuous turns and that made me appreciate art even more and

curved walls. The pieces of art are not your the Fisher’s great taste for it. If you’re heading

standard Mona Lisa sized frames. Each piece out to San Francisco before September 19th,

hung on the wall with stature and power, the be sure to catch the last couple weeks of this

average size being at least 4x6 feet. The types show. You can check out more information on

of work vary from contemporary paintings by their website, http://www.sfmoma.org/exhibi-

tions/412.









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SLIPSTICK 11



Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Across Down

by Myles Mellor 1. 60s rock group, with Corner 1. Cells in the sea?

5. Slight 2. Improvised

9. Partition 3. Captivate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. Lion’s beard? 4. At no point in time, contraction

15. Type of insurance for owners 5. Native American people

14 15 16 16. Pointed arch 6. Scottish water areas

17. Nose out 7. Mosque V.I.P.

18. Tapi endings 8. City in Arizona

17 18 19 19. Rich tapestry 9. Drenches

20. Place for pessimists 10. Wading bird

20 21 22 23. Virgo mo. 11. Great musicians

24. Cries at a circus 12. “Desperate Housewives” actress, first name

23 24 25 26 27 25. Keen 13. Court matter

28. Swimmer’s gear 21. A chemical salt

30. Banned pesticide, for short 22. Deserter

28 29 30 31 32 32. “Star-Spangled Banner” preposition 26. Romeo or Juliet

33. Tongue 27. Blunder

33 34 35 36 35. Conundrum 29. Distinctive flair

37. Invest in a risky fashion 30. Beach sights

40. Witch 31. Angry outburst

37 38 39

41. Bean 34. Investor’s alternative

42. Greyhound, e.g. 35. Inquisitive people

40 41 43. Magazine revenue source 36. Look at flirtatiously

44. Come back again 37. Constant

42 43 44 45 46 47 48. Go up and down 38. Flower starts

51. Supporting 39. Belladonna poison

52. Grassy area 40. ABC’s rival

48 49 50 51 52 53. Investing term that came from poker 43. Amazement

57. Salad oil holder 45. Plant

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The First Day of the Rest of My Life

By Adin Goings

ART EDITOR

12 SPORTS GRAEME PORT sports@technewsiit.com | Tuesday, August 24, 2010







The Best of Keating Advisory Board

the Best By Jason Neal

TECHNEWS WRITER

for intramural basketball, soccer, volleyball,

and special events.

The Keating Advisory Board meets the first

Intramurals and Recreation.

The Keating Advisory Board has, in its first

year, contributed to the success of last fall’s

The purpose of the Keating Advisory Board

is two-fold: first, to provide guidance for the Thursday of each month. The group meets Tackle the Tower event and was instrumental

athletic department, including input on pro- twice, once at 12 noon and once at 6pm. The in the development of the Keating Anti-Theft

grams and policies, recreational activities and idea is to give as many people as possible an Campaign. This fall, the advisory board will

intramural events, and feedback on customer opportunity to get involved. Chaired by the tackle issues that include the new guest policy,

service, facility and safety issues, and commu- Director of Intramurals and Recreation, the the new customer service initiative, and fitness

nity initiatives. The second purpose is to pro- advisory board is open to all students, staff, facility improvements.

vide volunteer leadership to assist in the plan- faculty, and alumni. Sports club officers are Intramural and recreational program partici-

ning and coordination of intramural activities especially encouraged to attend, to promote pants, varsity athletes, general fitness enthusi-

and special events, and in the campus-wide their club’s activities and to share ideas on how asts, and other facility users are invited to share

promotion of all athletic, intramural, and rec- to promote their club within the greater uni- their opinions and suggestions to help build a

reational events, activities, programs, and poli- versity community. Clubs or individuals with better and safer experience for all who come to

cies. There are committee chairs or co-chairs specific issues of concern can also schedule Keating Sports Center.

individual meeting times with the Director of









Hi all, I’m Graeme Port and welcome

to the sports section. Here, we keep IIT

students and faculty up to date with how

the schools 8 varsity sportsteams are do-

ing in their respective seasons. In addi-

tion to this, we also inform everyone at

IIT about thenumerous intramurals and

recreation classes/clubs that are on offer

at Keating Sports Center.

A little bit about myself - I’m majoring

in Humanities and minoring in Journal-

ism and Middle Eastern Studies, and I

plan to graduate in December of 2011. I

enjoy playing soccer, watching ice hock-

ey and traveling.









An interview with Coach Neal

Last year, we posted polls on www.illinoisath-

By Ashlie Ingold letics.com to find out what sports and recre- Will any special events

TECHNEWS WRITER ational activities interested people here at IIT. be offered through the

When it comes to deciding which activities to office of Intramurals

Last year marked the beginning of structured offer, I use the rule of ten. If I hear from ten and Recreation?

activities offered through the Office of Intra- people or more that something is of interest Last year, we had a blast

murals and Recreation at Illinois Institute of or of value, I look into it. If it is something I with Tackle the Tower,

Technology. Last week, I sat down with direc- can help them do, I will. If it isn’t, I will find and we are looking for-

tor Jason A. Neal, to find out what we can ex- out and point them in the right direction. This ward to doing that again

pect this year. applies to intramurals, club sports, and recre- in November. We are

ational activities. also planning a Pump

What is the Office of Intramurals and Recre- & Run for the spring,

ation responsible for? How do club sports fit into your office? along with an indoor

My office has four primary areas of respon- Club sports are student organizations that have triathlon and a power-

sibility: intramural sports, recreation (fitness physical activity at their core. Activities like lifting contest.

and fun), club sports, and community affairs. cycling, men’s volleyball, tennis, cricket, rugby,

sky diving, rock climbing and even dance have What part of your job

What is your approach to intramurals pro- clubs on campus. Bowling has a whole league, involves community

gramming? which is structured as a club. Part of my job affairs?

My approach to intramurals is simple: I want is to offer support to club sports. For some, I represent the athletic

to give people what they ask for. Lat year, we I am the advisor. For others, I am more of a department as the com-

did tournaments in the fall and leagues in the co-sponsor. For groups that would like to be- munity affairs liaison.

spring. That format worked, so we’re doing come clubs, I can provide guidance through- I am also in charge of

it again this year. When I first came here, we out the process of organization, and help find facility rentals that in-

posted polls to find out what sports and ac- an appropriate advisor. I work with staff in clude Keating’s basket-

tivities the students would be interested in. We the student affairs division to make sure that ball gyms and racquet-

will do that again too. club sports are well-managed and properly su- ball courts, Ecko pool,

pervised, and I help to create leadership and Keating Recreational

How do you communicate with students? teambuilding opportunities for students who Field, and the tennis

One of the problems I discovered last year was need them. courts. I have a history

that students communicate differently from of working with com-

staff and faculty. I believed, at first, that every- What kinds of recreation activities will you munity organizations,

one logged into their my.iit.edu account, and offer this fall? and that can be helpful

that they all read IIT Today. Not true. I also Yoga is returning, along with Pilates, Tango, in building bridgesMy

thought that everyone read Tech News, but Tai Chi, and Plyometrics. We did not get a office works with the

was shocked to discover that even some of the great semester for Zumba, so I will offer it less office of Vice President

most involved student leaders don’t read it. frequently, along with Belly Dance. We are Leroy Kennedy to find

Not true. In a perfect world they would read adding Salsa in September, and if it catches ways for the Athletic co-chairs, and they help organize the leagues

both, but I have to deal with the reality. on, we’ll keep it. Whatever else we offer will be Department to be involved in the life of the and tournaments for sports like soccer, vol-

Social media is playing a bigger role in what based on student interest. community. Our community involvement leyball, basketball, and racquetball. They are

passes for news in society today. To keep up falls in line with the Many Voices, One Vision the eyes and ears of the athletic department all

with mass communication trends, we are now What do you offer for staff and faculty? strategic plan. over campus, and they actively work to help us

using Facebook to keep people informed about Staff and faculty are welcome to participate in make the department and the facility a place

upcoming activities, and we post pictures after all of our events. For fitness classes, the cost is What is the role of the Keating Advisory that everyone can come to for enjoyment.

each event. That page also hosts forums to dis- only $5 per session. I don’t know of any gym or Board?

cuss potential clubs or recreational programs, park district that can beat that! But we will also The Keating Advisory Board consists of stu- So how can interested people get involved

and gives us another way to broadcast an- offer an even better deal this year: Semester dents, staff, faculty, and alumni who are in- with your office?

nouncements, such as building closures, pol- Fit Passes for one recreational activity for $50 terested in helping the Athletic Department. Aside from joining the Keating Advisory

icy changes, personnel updates, etc. Another or unlimited activities for $100 per semester. They offer us input for program development Board, people can stop by my office or send me

innovation is that several offices and organiza- We also include faculty and staff in intramu- and evaluation, and provide us with feedback an email with their ideas. I am always walking

tions on campus are using Google Docs as a rals. The computer science department had a regarding customer service, official policies, around campus, and enjoy talking to people. If

work tool. I’m just learning how to do that, but volleyball team last year, and there are faculty and any other issues within the department. we don’t have what you want, we can work on

I plan to use more things like this too. members who play in the basketball league. Some members service as intramural chairs or that together.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | GRAEME PORT sports@technewsiit.com SPORTS 13



Intramurals and Recreation Summer 2010 Wrap Up

By Ashlie Ingold

TECHNEWS WRITER play a best of three game instead of a single

match. The two teams enjoyed the event and Bike to Work Week Summer Classes

World Cup of Soccer are excited for future tournaments. More will Come rain or shine, faculty, staff, and students This summer recreational classes were pro-

In June, Intramurals and Recreation co-spon-

take place this fall. rode their bikes to work, or school, the week of vided to those that stayed in the area. Those

sored IIT’s World Cup of Soccer with the In-

ternational Center and the Office of Student

Cricket Club June 12–18 (which was Bike to Work/School that stayed had the benefit of participating in

The Cricket Club was very active this summer, week at IIT and the City of Chicago’s Bike to classes such as yoga, palates, tai chi, fitness

Life. Teams competed for the chance to par-

practicing and playing against several other Work week). Participants received a reflective boot camp plyometrics, and zumba. As an ex-

ticipate in the Chicago World Cup, held later

outstanding teams in the Chicagoland area. safety belt as a reward for biking to school with tra bonus, Intramurals and Recreation offered

that month. The competition was intense but

One memorable game from the season was a helmet. There will be another Bike to School two opportunities to learn how to use that disc

all the teams performed to their best and put

when the IIT Jaguars defeated the University week during the fall semester in conjunction golf course that we all spend so much of our

up a strong fight. Chicago’s World Cup of Socer

of Wisconsin Madison by a large deficit. Romit with events planned by the Office of Sustain- time dodging year round. Pictures from all of

took place on a rainy Saturday afternoon on

Girdhar, president of the Cricket Club, said ability. these events, plus many more, are posted on

June 26 at Montrose Harbor Park, with teams

that “over the summer, the club played a total Faculty and Staff Picnic Facebook under the Intramurals and Recre-

from all over the Chicagoland area participat-

of 12 forty-overs a side games and managed to In late July, food and fun were on the menu at ation group. This year, we expect to offer twice

ing in the event. Representing IIT at the event

get 7 wins, 4 loses, and 1 no result due to rain. the IIT faculty and staff picnic. The grills were as many classes as last year, and have already

was the Iranian Student Associ tion, the cham-

Currently, we are lying in 4th position with two on, and faculty and staff were entertained by made several purchases towards equipment,

pions from the IIT tournament. They gave the

more games remaining in the regular season. volleyball games, yoga, and tai chi. Morton for student recreational use, and towards hir-

Cup their all and worked well as a team to ob-

Being a member of this new-formed team, and Park was filled with a variety of classes and ing the best teachers for the classes. St dents,

tain results. staff, and faculty of IIT, Shimer, and Vander-

playing in the conference for the first time, I summer games that students regularly partici-

Floor Hockey must say that it has been a wonderful experi- cook interested in intramurals and recreation

pate in. This gave the faculty and staff a feel for

On June 14 at Keating Athletic Center, Intra- ence, and it wouldn’t have been possible with- are always encouraged to join the Keating Adv

what type of classes they might want to join

murals and Recreation arranged an indoor out the help of Coach Neal and the Office of sory Board, which holds meetings on the first

this upcoming semester.

floor hockey tournament. Only two teams Intramurals and Recreation.” Thursday of every month. Contact Coach Neal

showed up to compete, with both agreeing to for more information.









TOP LEFT: Fitness Bootcamp Plyometrics. BOTTOM LEFT: Iranian Student Association soccer team

TOP RIGHT: Students gather for an invigorating yoga work out. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cricket Club of Summer 2010.



(Photos courtesy of Graeme Port)

14 SPORTS GRAEME PORT sports@technewsiit.com | Tuesday, August 24, 2010







Rob Bond Resigns from IIT

By Melanie Koto here at IIT, where he studied civil engineer- success that has come to this program without

STAFF WRITER

ing until he transferred to NIU. As an athlete, the hard work of those athletes and all of the

Bond was named NAIA all American, and left assistant coaches I have been fortunate enough

The official resignation of head Swimming and

holding the men’s 100 yard freestyle school re- to work alongside. My time at IIT has been

Diving coach, Rob Bond, was announced a

cord. In addition to coaching at IIT, Bond has great, and I will always appreciate the opportu-

few weeks ago, leaving many student athletes

also coached in Glenbrook, which is where he nities that were presented to me in my 9 years

a little blue. Bond has coached the Scarlet

will now be taking over the role of head coach. here. I want nothing but the best for the cur-

Hawks Swimming and Diving team for the

“Resigning from Illinois Tech is a bitter sweet rent team and I trust the future of the program







UPDATE

past 9 years, and has been a great asset to the

moment in my life.” confessed the outgoing will continue to shine bright and strive towards

team. Throughout his career at IIT, Bond has

coach. “I am finding it very difficult to leave bigger and better things.”

coached 7 NAIA National Cha pions and 46 all

behind the current athletes and alumni that The search for a new head coach is now on,

Americans. During his time leading the Scarlet

have come to swim at IIT during my time here. but the swimming and diving team will con-

Hawks swimmers and divers, he has seen 41 of

There are hundreds of young women and men tinue into their 2010-2011 season, hoping for

42 school records broken at least once and was

that have helped me make this program stron- the best outcome in finding someone to fill the

named the 2004 NAIA Men’s National Coach

ger than ever. I want to thank each and every shoes of Bond; and also to continue the trend

of the year and the 2009 Liberal Arts Confer-

one of them for believing in me and choosing of success that he has led the Scarlet Hawks to

ence Men’s coach of the year.

to swim for me. I couldn’t have had any of the over the past 9 years.

Bond himself was a student and swimmer

Friday, August 27

Men’s Soccer

VS. Grand View University

Cross Country Team Ready to Run 5:00 p.m., Stuart Field



Joining the Scarlet Hawks this season are third in the conference, and maybe even get Women’s Soccer

By Melanie Koto incoming freshman Jordan Kelch and Erin over that hurdle to take the first place position.

STAFF WRITER VS. Aquinas College

Chapman, on the women’s side, and Andrew The Hawks will run in their first meet on

7:00 p.m., Stuart Field

Montague, Phil Cano, and John Pasowicz for September 3 in Elmhurst, which will fea-

While most students were moving in this past

the men’s team. Kopinski believes that the ture a 6k instead of the usual 8k for the

weekend, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Coun-

additional athletes for the women’s team will men and a 4k instead of the usual 5k

try teams were already a week into training

for the upcoming fall season. Head coach Phil

have a positive impact for the squad. The new for the women. The event will serve Saturday, August 28

Kopinski is looking forward to the new sea-

members on the men’s side will add to the con- as a shorter warmup meet before Men’s Soccer

tinued depth that has been building over the the Hawks proceed into the full VS. Missouri Baptist College

son. He anticipates that the team should be as

past few years. In addition to the new added swing of the season. The team 4:00 p.m., Stuart Field

solid as they have been for the past two years.

talent, Kopinski looks forward to the contin- will compete in five regular

Looking ahead to the coming season, Kopin-

ued improvement of all the returning athletes. season meets throughout the fall,

ski knows that the key to a successful year is

“Everyone gets better every year as they un- followed by the CCAC champion-

for the women and men on the team to stay

derstand the workouts and learn to trust in the ships and then the NAIA Nation-

healthy. As long as they can do this, he believes

system” said Kopinski. The head coach hopes al championships in November.

that great things can happen for both teams.

that the team can continue to place second or









Women’s Volleyball Aiming for Conference Title

By Kayla Heller

TECHNEWS WRITER





The 2010 Women’s Volleyball season began

long before the start of classes on Monday

morning. The sixteen young women on the

team, along with head Coach Kelly Fitzgerald,

began training for the season in the spring.

When summer started, practices did not light-

en up. In fact, the team trained even harder

in preparation for the upcoming season. The

summer break ended early with the team

starting their preseason training on August 9.

Much of the training is dedicated to condition-

ing and playing, with specific focus on learning

the plays and getting used to playing together

as a team. Coach Fitzgerald emphasizes that

the main goal for preseason is to “get the fresh-

man used to running the plays and working

out who is playing in what position; we have

sixteen girls so it takes a while to decide who

works best in what position.”

The Women’s Volleyball Team ended the

2009 season with a 18-19 overall record and a

7-3 conference record in the CCAC. The team

graduated three influential players at the end of

the season–Aubrey Vanderheyden (Rockford,

IL), Kiyomi Pyle (Tucson, AZ) and Melissa

Cheviron (Fort Wayne, IN)–but welcomes five

incoming freshman for the new season–Kate

Kendall (Naperville, IL), Brittany Mead (Hin-

sdale, IL), Samantha Richmond (Bolingbrook,

IL), Roma Mirutenko (Hawthorn, IL) and Re- to nationals. Along with that goal, we also want first home conference game against Trin- be the Illinois Tech Tournament on September

becca Wilson (Macomb, MI). to maintain our sportsmanship, our academic ity International University (September 7). “If 3 and 4. The first home conference game of the

The new players join a squad of six seniors, standards, and, just have fun during the sea- we have to maneuver our home tournament will be on September 7 at 7:00 p.m. The Illinois

one junior and four sophomores. All are hop- son.” schedule to accommodate floor repairs. I will Tech athletics website will have all the matches

ing the team can book a trip to the national With Keating Sports Center’s gym floor cur- defiantly do that,” said Coach Fitzgerald. “We and results listed throughout the year. Be sure

tournament this year in Sioux City, IA. “Our rently being repaired, after leakage from the certainly don’t want to give up home advantage to come out and support your Scarlet Hawks

goal for this season is to win conference,” stat- roof destroyed several areas of the court, it is for our first conference match.” Women’s Volleyball team this season.

ed Coach Fitzgerald. “I see no reason why we hard to say when the first home game will be The Lady Hawks have a scheduled scrim-

can’t make it to the national tournament, be- this year. The anticipated date for the comple- mage game against Kankakee College at Keat-

cause both the first and second place teams at tion of the repairs is before the sides first home ing Sports Center on Wednesday, August 25.

the conference tournament will make the trip tournament (September 3–4) and the teams The first official home game of the season will





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Colwell Expects his Team to Compete with Conference’s Best

By Graeme Port Alex Colvin. The two former IIT players were

TECHNEWS WRITER appointed on extremely short notice before the

start of the 2009 season, after the teams former

In his first year at the helm of the Women’s head coach, Kevin Peacock, resigned for fam-

Soccer program, head coach Marc Colwell is ily reasons.

excited to see if his team can continue to build Colwell is optimistic about what his team

on their previous seasons’ successes. can achieve in 2010. “Since I started in March,

In early March, after a lengthy recruitment the impression I get is that it’s a group that’s

search, the schools athletics department fi- willing to work hard”, stated Colwell at the

nally moved to appoint Marc Colwell to the start of August. “I think they’ve been waiting

vacant Women’s Soccer head coaching posi- for someone to come in and push them to the

tion. Colwell–who has previously coached at level that they expect to be pushed. It’s been a

Bethel College, Earlham College, Lakeland tough transition for them, but I think they’ve

College, Saint Mary’s College, Transylvania really embraced the change with me coming in

College, and the Junior Irish Soccer Club in as the new head coach. My overall impression

South Bend, IN–takes over the reigns of the thus far has been that the players are willing to

Women’s Soccer program from last seasons do the things that they need do to get better

interim coaching duo of Amy Bourquard and as a team.” (Photo by Marrilisa del Ninno)



With that goal in mind, Colwell welcomes of players since the beginning of March, and

four new players into his squad for the 2010 with the knowledge of the quality of the four

season–freshmen Mariah Kuitse (Notre Dame, additions that he’s bringing into the team, Col-

IN) and Polina Batchkarova (Chicago, IL), well is confident that his side will be a strong

sophomore transfer Lauren Capuano (St. test for any team that they’ll face this coming

Charles, MO), and junior transfer Sanj Jaspal season. “I think for us we’d love to get to the

(Coventry, England). point where those top four teams don’t see us

“The four players that we have coming in are as being an easy game,” said Colwell. “I can’t

really going to add a lot of talent to our team”, say that we’re going to be at the top of the table,

said Colwell. “Mariah (Kuitse) is a strong, cen- but I’d like to think that we’d be able to com-

tral, player who can play either in the back or pete with the teams that are up there. Our goal

in the midfield. She’s a defensive minded, tac- for the season is obviously to make it into the

tical player, who has a great presence on the conference tournament and then move on be-

field and she’s very good on the ball. Sanj (Jas- yond the first round. I think we definitely have

pal) is technical player who’ll play either in the the team here with the ability to do that, it just

center of midfield, or as a withdrawn striker. depends on whether everything gels together,

Lauren (Capuano) is a transfer student from and if things fall right for us.”

Loyola University who is an attacking central The Women’s Soccer team get their season

midfield player, and the final incoming athlete underway on the 21st of August at Grace Col-

that we have, Polina Batchkarova, is an athlete lege before they play their first home game of

who can play on either side of the midfield or the season the following day, at 1:00 p.m. kick

as a forward.” off on Saturday against Viterbo University at

(Photo by Marrilisa del Ninno) Having now worked with his current squad Stuart Field.









Women’s Soccer Win First Three Games of the Season

By Heather Bickerton

TECHNEWS WRITER



IIT 3-0 Indiana Tech

To conclude their preparations for the new

season, the Lady Hawks played their only

scrimmage game on Tuesday evening, and

got off to a great start defeating Indiana Tech

Warrior’s 1-0. In the first half there were few

scoring opportunities. However, the Lady

Hawks maintained possession well despite a

constant stop-start, and scrambled, half. The

game was incredibly physical, but the Scarlet

Hawks pressed forwards well as a team, cre-

ating a couple of good chances, which unfor-

tunately narrowly missed the goal.

The home side kept the intensity strong

and continued to work hard in all aspects of

the game, with many players being tried in

different positions throughout. The defense

kept their cool, despite some strong attacks

from Indiana Tech, and with 16 minutes left

in the game sophomore Emily Tilton coolly

found the top corner of the Indiana goal

from 25 yards out to make the score 1-0. The

final ten minutes were incredibly fast paced,

and end-to-end. However, the Hawks con-

tinued to play well until the final whistle to

record a confidence building win.

Grace College 0-2 IIT

On Saturday evening, the Scarlet Hawks

kicked off their out-of-conference season and placed the ball past the keeper to wrap up both teams creating plenty of chances. In the Diana Otero (Photo by Melanie Koto)

at Grace University, with the side turning in the game. It was a solid all-round performance 75th minute the visiting team found space and

a great performance to defeat the Lancers from the Lady Hawks who were very pleased shot the ball over the keeper to make the score ( SO, Missouri).

0-2. In the early stages both teams had plenty to grab a season opening win. a worrying 0-2. However, with the home team The first half of overtime was incredibly

of opportunities, but neither could find the IIT 3-2 Viterbo University seemingly down and out, the Scarlet Hawks tense, with neither team having any opportu-

back of the net. Eventually however, following The following day, the Scarlet Hawks wel- suddenly picked up the pace and sparked a nities on goal. With just ten minutes left on the

steady possession from the Lady Hawks, space comed Viterbo University to Stuart Field for marvelous comeback, to push the game into clock, the Scarlet Hawks came out strong in

opened up on the right for Diana Otero (SO, their home opener. The game got off to an overtime. In the 82nd minute Jaimie Ward the second overtime period, and one minute

Indiana) to whip in a menacing cross towards incredibly slow start, with both teams suffer- (SO, Kansas) found a loose ball in the oppo- into the final half, Capuano found herself some

the back post, where Heather Bickerton (SO, ing from tired legs. The first half overall was sition area, which she lashed past the Viterbo space on the edge of the box, before she slotted

England) was on hand to slot the ball into the very physically demanding and scrappy, with goalkeeper to make the score 1-2. IIT went all the ball home to earn the Hawks a great win.

bottom corner to give the Hawks a 0-1 lead. very few opportunities created by either team. guns blazing in the final ten minutes and with After an amazing start to the season, the team

The second half was incredibly tense as Grace However, the Viterbo Hawks found a gap in just a minute left in regulation, a corner ball is looking to maintain their winning ways this

applied a lot of pressure. However, the Hawks the Illinois Tech defense and utilized it well to was beautifully guided towards the front post Friday, when the team faces Aquinas College

defense remained calm throughout. With 12 open the scoring in the 18th minute. The sec- by Noel Dies (JR, New Mexico), where Lauren at 7pm. So be sure to come along to cheer the

minutes to go, Lauren Capuano (SO, Mis- ond half was definitely more entertaining, with Capuano was on hand to level the game at 2-2 girls on.

souri) created space in the middle of the field

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