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Vol. 58, No.21 Published in the interest of the personnel at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York June 8, 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 James E. Whaley,
Director, Public Affairs

Joseph V. Tombrello,
Chief, Command Information

Irene Brown,
Editor

Valerie VanKleeck,
Assistant Editor

Jim Fox,
Staff Writer

Sgt. Christopher Land,
Staff Writer

Pfc. Nate Jastrzemski,
Staff Writer

It's finally over

Emotions run high at graduation

'Til Duty is Done
USMA Class of 2001 graduates

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Local and Regional News
Cadet named Whitfield Award recipient

Software problems affect some service members' pay

Jeffords switch puts Dems in charge of government reform

DoD running two-year spouse job-preference pilot


Academy Point of View
Murphy’s LAW
An informal column about issues affecting the West Point Community

That damp class


Academy Perspectives
Learning beyond the classroom: SOSH's Domestic Affairs Forum

Christman has left the building
Departing superintendent leaves colorful legacy behind

The 'line' gets longer
More than 900 celebrate the end of their four-year West Point experience

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On and off the Installation
Magazine seeks articles about military members
Pet Pointers
Allergy season
Community Notes
AAFES Movie Schedule


Sports
Athletes are real people, too
Army volleyball star enjoys grad week activities with family, friends
Clay Schwabe earns All-American honors

Nicki Robbins named to first team All-ECAC as outfielder
It's a chest bump, stupid
Commentary by Jim Fox
Sports Briefs

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