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Vol. 58 No. 4 Published in the interest of the personnel at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York February 2, 2001
The Pointer View, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, and USMA to include: cadets, active-duty and reserve component personnel, civilian employees, family members and retirees.  The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or the United States Military Academy of the firms, products or services advertised.  The Pointer View is an unofficial publication authorized by Army Regulation 360-1.  Editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of USMA.  The Pointer View is printed by Computer Graphics, Military  Publications, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive contract with USMA.  The views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the U.S. Military Academy or the Department of the Army.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use,  or  patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron.  A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source.

Staff:

LTC William Harkey,
Director, Public Affairs

Joseph V. Tombrello,
Chief, Command Information

Irene Brown,
Editor

Valerie VanKleeck,
Assistant Editor

Jim Fox,
Photojournalist

Kimberly Lamey,
Photojournalist

SGT Christopher Land,
Photojournalist

Pvt. 2 Nate Jastrzemski,
Photojournalist

 
Hiring chill
The U.S. Military Academy will not be filling any vacancies -- at least not right now.

Kimsey construction to begin
Construction on the gift-funded Kimsey Athletic Center will begin the week of February 12 and that could cause an impact on travel around Michie Stadium.

Academy officials prepare curriculum changes
The United States Military Academy's Office of the Dean announced recently that it is currently preparing changes to the curriculum designed to keep USMA at the forefront of the world's academic military schools and meet Army needs.

Local and Regional News
West Point cadets to participate in 'PaintFest'
'Sergeant's Time' gives info on black beret
Former boxer faces charges of murdering son
Briefs
Nininger Chest refinished
Finance counselors help soldiers in debt

Academy Point of View
Over and outsourcing
A hiring freeze by any other name....
CA What?
Answers to workforce members' concerns about the ongoing and upcoming commercial activity studies at West Point

Academy Perspectives
Crafty
Hidden behind West Point's Post Office is building 648 - home of the West Point Auto/Crafts shop for more than 30 years, and the place to fulfill your every crafty desire.
Tax-time tips to help ease filing
Free tax assistance from SJA can save you money.
Maximizing deductions. Who should itemize?
Before you file your 2000 taxes.....

On and Off the Installation
Celebrate Washington's birthday with Continental Army at Cantonment
Jazz Knights perform Valentine's concert
Museum of Hudson Highlands program highlights
Making travel plans for spring break?
Here are some tips to help make your travelling easier
Exhibition opens at West Point Museum
The West Point Museum has unveiled a special exhibition scheduled to run through June 3 entitled "Come Join Us, Brothers -- African-American in the United States Army."

Community Notes

Academy Sports
Sacred Heart ices Army 5-2
Sacred Heart received goals from five players and goalie Eddy Ferhi stopped 35 shots in the Pioneers' 5-2 victory over Army at sold-out Tate Rink Saturday night.
Finnegan cited by MAAC
RMC weekend rivalry nears
Holy Cross hands Army fifth Patriot League loss 87-75
Fencing finesse
Team members credit coach, teambuilding for success
Black Knights down Binghamton 6-1, fall to Seton Hall in nightcap
Diko sets new academy pole vault record
Worthy keeps winning for Army 
Army wins in overtime 104-103
Men's tennis ready to defend PL title
Robella, Pazcoguin place for Army gymnastics
Patriot League recognizes Spatolas for hoops efforts


Sports
Will the 76ers get Brown his ring?
Commentary by Jim Fox