Details of New Housing Lottery Revealed by Jeff Frankel Some Rooms on Campus According to When They Entered Have Been Identified As Standard Rider

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6 The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 78, Issue XVII - Friday, March 7, 2008

h a mfirst place with p Siena with s a con- C By Paul Szaniawski ference record of 13-5. With high Forget about getting on the spirits after three straight victories men’s basketball team’s band- and a championship in its sights, wagon. Now that the Broncs the team is headed to Albany, N.Y. have won the MAAC regu- for the conference tournament, lar season championship, which begin today. Buses will be it’s time to get on the provided to shuttle students to bus — the bus to the the Times-Union Center starting conference champion- tomorrow for Rider’s first game, ship finals. slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. Led by the pos- With a win at home to close sibly NBA-bound out the season over Fairfield, forward Jason 87-59, on Sunday the Broncs will Thompson, the be the No. 2 seed in the tourna- bucking Broncs ment because of some compli- have won a piece cated tiebreaker circumstances. of the season title “We want to get out on after tying for the court and do what we set out to do this season: Win the MAAC Champion- ships,” senior Photo by Bryan Wentz See Albany, p. 3 Members of the co-regular season MAAC championship basketball squad, clockwise from top left, Jason Thompson, Kevin Hickman, Harris Mansell, Lamar Johnson, Kevin Vosilla and Kamron Warner, address their fans at the Rider Rally on Tuesday, in the Student Recreation Center. The team will lace up on Saturday in Albany. Details of new housing lottery revealed By Jeff Frankel Some rooms on campus according to when they entered have been identified as standard Rider. Residents will select their Only a “low” number of triples, Polak said. Students who housing assignment based on students have paid the $200 choose to live there will receive their number, the room selec- housing deposit for next year, a 15-percent discount on the tion brochure says. before a deadline that is fast room for the fall semester. The $200 room deposit is approaching, said a school Some double rooms have non-refundable for those who administrator. also been selected as temporary voluntarily break the agreement, Of the 1,500 students the triple rooms and students who the brochure says. Students may Office of Residence Life expects live there will receive a 25- request a refund at any time to house next fall, 874 had paid percent discount for the first before Residence Life is able to the deposit as of Wednesday semester. New this year, rooms offer a standard room, but once afternoon, said Stephanie Polak, tripled in Lincoln will be priced the room is offered, the deposit associate director of residence as standard doubles. will no longer be refundable. life. “We are offering incentives In the coming years, hous- But the deposits may pick for triple rooms,” Polak said. ing will be guaranteed only up as the deadline date, March The number of students for freshmen and sophomores, 14, approaches, she said. who would will be forced to Polak said. Juniors and seniors Photo by Stephanie Nardi “That’s kind of low,” Polak triple up is still unknown, Polak will have to try for any open Three female students were housed last year in a triple room in said. “We think people are wait- said. It depends on how many spots or live off campus. Hill Hall. Their room was bigger than a standard double. ing until next week.” pay the fee on time and register This is in contrast to what After hearing students for classes. students were told. All students she said. “We will still house students can learn what to objections, the University is “We won’t know that until who entered Rider before and upperclassmen, but when do when living on their own. again guaranteeing on-campus the deposit date comes and including Fall 2007 were prom- there is a cut off, they will be The first installment was held housing next year to return- goes,” she said. ised housing for all four years denied.” Wednesday, while future dates ing resident students as well as By paying the room depos- in an admissions booklet they Those interested in living have not been posted yet. incoming freshmen, but some it on time, students will be received. off campus can attend the Off A random number will be new restrictions will apply. assigned a random number “That is a clear message,” Campus Living Series where See Housing, p. 4 Visit The Rider News online at www.theridernews.com 2 Friday, March 7, 2008

Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Senior class looks for pulse of Last Call By Annmarie Mercieri Public intoxication

Two male visitors were Four years of hard work, cited for underage drinking in fond memories and difficult Kroner Hall at 3:13 a.m. on times eventually all lead up to Saturday, March 1. The visi- the final week as an under- tors smelled of alcohol, had graduate at Rider University. difficulty maintaining bal- Traditionally, seniors celebrate ance and were slurring their their final days before com- speech. They were found in mencement by participating in a men’s bathroom and had activities together off campus vandalized one of the soap through a Univesity-organized dispensers. One of the visi- event. In 2007, Senior Week tors was transported to a hos- was dubbed Last Call. pital for further observation However, the idea of Last and treatment while the oth- Call 2008 seems to be on the er was taken into the custody fence. With rumors of this year’s of the Lawrence Township final senior celebrations possibly Police Department on being canceled swirling around, charges for of underage drink- the Senior Class officers sent Seniors can vote for various activities in the Last Call survey sent this week. ing and admitting to smok- out an e-mail Wednesday to let ing marijuana. Both visitors the graduating students decide were PNG’d. the fate of this year’s senior ‘The senior leaders have decided to send out a survey. week. It includes different options as to Last Call, which is Exit “The senior leaders have normally the Wednesday and Thursday nights before decided to send out a survey,” commencement.’ said Senior Class Secretary An exit sign was destroyed - Theresa Androvett, and part of a sink was miss- Theresa Androvett. “It includes Senior Class Secretary ing in a men’s bathroom in different options as to Last Ziegler Hall on Saturday, Call, which is normally the March 1. A female staff Wednesday and Thursday member reported the dam- nights before commencement.” Senior Week might be canceled feared interest would also fall choosing what they would like age and facilities is expected The class of 2008 will have because of a lack of communi- this year because of a lack of to do during Last Call 2008 to make repairs. Anyone with until Wednesday to complete cation with students. communication about Last Call and how much they’re willing information should contact and submit the survey. “A major problem is that 2008. The survey was partially to pay. Public Safety at x. 5029. “We don’t want seniors to a lot of the seniors aren’t aware designed to see if seniors would Last year’s class had dinner think we’re canceling it; we just of what exactly Senior Week attend this year’s festivities. at a restaurant, went to a bar Hole want to get the consensus of all is,” senior Stacey Hagenbush “I think the survey is going in Belmar and had a barbeque the seniors before a decision is said. “However, I’ve waited four to help because everyone is outside of Poyda for $100 a made,” Androvett said. “Based years for it and would be disap- assuming that there will be a person. Public Safety found a on the number of survey replies pointed if we weren’t given the Senior Week,” senior Kenny Seniors can rate their inter- hole in the tile wall of one we will be capable of deciding opportunity.” Carlton said. “Not having the ests in a list of possible events of the men’s bathrooms on whether or not we’re holding a Interest in Senior Week survey, or not informing us, will and activities to partake in, Monday, March 3, at 1:20 Last Call 2008.” fell last year when only 120 only upset the senior class.” such as a barbecue with admin- a.m. while doing a routine Less than a month ago students attended the activi- This week’s survey will let walk through Poyda Hall. rumors began spreading that ties. The senior class officers seniors voice their opinions by See Last Call, p. 3 Anyone with information should contact Public Safety at x. 5029. Co m i n g Reminder

The Department of Up ... Public Safety reminds all stu- Friday, March 7 Tuesday, March 11 dents to take home all valu- Bronc Bingo, 10 p.m., Daly’s Al Burian Reading and Q & A, ables and lock their doors 5 p.m., SWG Auditorium when leaving for spring Rider Dances for Africa, 7:30 break. The department also p.m., $5 for students, Yvonne “Darfur Diaries: Message from Home,” 7 p.m., BLC Theater encourages anyone going on Theater a trip to use a buddy sys- Saturday, March 8 Wednesday, March 12 tem to avoid any dangerous 5th Annual University Ball, Equestrian Team presents situations. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Cavalla Room “Hidalgo,” 7:30 p.m., BLC - Compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn Theater Starbucks Live Music Series: Information provided by Director Alex Winston, 8:30 p.m., SRC InterVarsity Christian Rider’s Department of Public Safety Lobby Fellowship Meeting, 8 p.m., Vickie Weaver. Sunday, March 9 SRC Seminar Room Bus Trip to the MAAC Tournament departing from Thursday, March 13 BLC at 4 p.m., $5 “My Choice, My WaWa” Get the scoop on Speech with Rider Alum and BSU Gospel Fest 2008, 4:30 WaWa CEO Howard Stoeckel, p.m., BLC Theater 5 - 6:30 p.m., SWG Auditorium Monday, March 10 3rd Annual Westminster Drag Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Ball, 8 p.m., WCC Playhouse SRC

“Movies in America” Guest Compiled by Julia Ernst in Speaker Series, 4:30 p.m., To list your event, e-mail SWG Auditorium [email protected]. Friday, March 7, 2008 3 Rolling in fake dough was easy, professor says By Laura Mortkowitz absurd amounts, such as $7, nothing to you unless you can $11 and even $1 3/4. convince someone else it’s worth ‘Counterfeit money means nothing At that time in U.S. his- something,” Mihm said. “You Counterfeiting was made to you unless you can convince tory there was no strong federal had to take it to a store and easy and understandable for bank, which made counterfeit- pass it off to someone else in someone else it’s worth something. students on Monday, when the ing bank notes easy and, almost exchange for money or goods.” You had to take it to a store and History Department hosted the acceptable. Since there were so many 16th annual Emanuel Levine pass it off to someone else in “The federal government charter banks going bankrupt Lecture. exchange for money or goods.’ didn’t issue paper currency and and some that never intended The lecture series began there wasn’t enough gold and to cash in the bank notes, busi- - Dr. Stephen Mihm, in 1991 in recognition of Dr. silver to go around,” Mihm nessmen were suspicious of bank professor at the University of Georgia Emanuel Levine, a history pro- said. “Someone needed to pick notes in general. According to fessor at Rider for 40 years, by up the lack [of money].” Mihm, some businessmen had his wife, Harriet. This year’s He added that if a per- admitted in court that they speaker, Dr. Stephen Mihm Counterfeiters were so son was caught counterfeiting would rather “receive a coun- of the University of Georgia, devious that they even printed Laws were passed that pro- money today, he or she would terfeit bank note from a good spoke on his book A Nation of counterfeits of the Counterfeit hibited people from making face significant jail time. Back bank than a real bank note Counterfeiters: Capitalists, Con Detector. anything remotely resembling then that same person wouldn’t from a bad bank.” They knew Men and the Making of the It wasn’t until the Civil money. be “punished with the same it would be easier for them to United States. War that counterfeiting came While the cover to Mihm’s ferocity.” pass the counterfeit to someone “We don’t think about to a “crashing, resounding halt” book looks intriguing with its The problem with counter- else. what’s on our money, because Mihm said. The government copy of a bank note, the paper- feiting was that it didn’t usually The next step in the coun- we don’t look at our money,” printed money for the soldiers back will probably have a differ- come from within the country. try’s effort to try and put a stop Mihm said. “But there was a using a green back because it ent cover, he said. There was a famous spot just to counterfeiting was a printed time when money was the sub- was hard to counterfeit. Charter A friend told Mihm that above the Vermont border in paper called the Counterfeit ject of intense scrutiny.” banks were given the option of the bill on the front of his book Canada where the fake money Detector. When counterfeits Before the Civil War, coun- giving up their state charter was too close to the actual size came into the country. The spot were found, descriptions of terfeiting was a common and for a federal charter and issu- and “technically your book is in in question was popular because them were printed for people barely punishable offense, he ing notes that looked the same violation of federal law.” it was the area that Canada and to be aware. said. Almost any group could across the country with differ- During all his research, America argued over where the This did not stop the coun- go to the state government and ent bank names or losing their he came across some unique border between the countries terfeiters. For instance, once become a charter bank. They charter completely. designs on bank notes, ranging lay. they printed a dozen notes with chose how the money looked The United States Secret from scantily clad women to Of course, the counterfeit a horse with three legs. When and even the denominations Service was created, not to pro- one of his favorites, a polar bear money had to go through a few the Counterfeit Detector pub- used. As a result, there were tect the president, but to pro- devouring a man on a raft. hands before it was in circula- lished that, the counterfeiters bills ranging from the typical tect the currency. As a result, With those designs, no tion. printed thousands with the $5 to the rare $2 and even counterfeiters fell one by one at wonder people looked at their “Counterfeit money means fourth leg added. the end of the 19th century. money more. being put where it belongs: in the hands “I think that the senior class has results will be lowered,” said Bianca of the seniors. the responsibility to deliver what the Jerez. La s t Ca ll “I truly think the survey will benefit expectations are,” she said. “If the survey Medori said the class officers are Continued from p. 2 us because I would be upset if we weren’t says that the seniors don’t really have an trying to gauge a pulse from seniors in given the chance to decide,” senior Russ interest in it, then I suppose that’s the other ways too. She started a Facebook. istration and faculty, a Broadway show, Mareno said. “It’s an important moment way it is.” com group, 2008 Seniors!, in order to a dinner cruise, white water rafting and in our lives, those last days, and it’s our Some seniors think an e-mailed keep the students updated on events and others. last hoorah. It’s our last time to celebrate survey may not yield the most accurate give feedback to the officers. “No final decision will be made after those four years together.” results, as not every graduating student “Obviously not every senior at Rider this survey,” said senior class President Many seniors concur with the deci- will complete it. is a part of this group, but we’re taking Gina Medori. “We might send out a sions of the Senior Class Council. Kim “I feel that students disregard their small steps to get a vibe from the whole,” follow-up survey with narrowed choices Fleming believes that a lack of survey e-mails and many will disregard the Medori said. based on the responses.” results can only point blame back onto survey, leaving those who would like — Additional reporting by Paul Szaniawski Many agree that the decision is the senior class itself. a senior week at a disadvantage since

then again at the Rider Rally on would like to wish good luck games and possibly to Monday’s game to start, and then after Al b a n y Tuesday. to Thompson as well, who local championship game. the game it’s another three-hour Continued from p. 1 Held in the Student media analysts believe will be “It’s a rare chance to cheer trip back,” Catanese said. Recreation Center, the pep rally picked up by an NBA team in for a team who has played that The junior feels there guard Kevin Hickman said. saw colorful balloons, cookies, June’s upcoming draft. well and is on the verge of being should be options where stu- The team captain and autographs and cheering fans “Not many people know in the national tournament.” dents can buy a hotel room three other seniors, Thompson, send off the men’s and women’s this, but if you get drafted in the Students can buy tickets through the University instead Kamron Warner and Joel Green, basketball teams before their first round you’re guaranteed for all three days and get their of taking the same bus multiple were honored for their years of trips to Albany. money for at least three years,” money back if Rider’s teams get days in a row. shooting, swishing, and picking Senior Jeff Barron was one Barron said. “If you get drafted knocked out of the tournament “Being in a vehicle for six and rolling for the basketball of the fans who wanted to wish in the second round, you’re not and have to go home early. hours is not fun, especially Broncs at Sunday’s game, and the teams good luck. But he guaranteed anything and could “Hopefully we’ll be play- when you’re doing it everyday,” get cut by the team.” ing after the weekend,” Barron Catanese said. “You’re going to Barron will travel to the said. be exhausted when you get back Summer Day tournament for the games, After the buzzer sounds to to class. You can get more stuff because of his job with Rider signal the end of each men’s done, like homework, in a hotel Camp Counselors Athletics’ Sports Information. game, students will be ushered room than a moving bus.” The University will be sup- back on the bus and driven Rider could also supply a No nights/weekends. Group counselors, plying tickets to the games, back to campus. shuttle to local malls, Catanese lifeguards/WSI, instructors for soccer, which come with a round-trip Junior Jake Catanese, a self- added. baseball,tennis, rollerblading, ceramic, bus ride to the Times-Union proclaimed fan of the Athletics’ “I think more people would woodworking, lanyards, crafts, karate, Center and back, for only $5. Department who can be seen go to it if it wasn’t like a day Tickets for each day trip are still donning face paint, a sixth man trip,” he said. “It would make cooking and canoeing. available and can be purchased shirt and carrying a Rider flag more sense if it was a weekend. Teachers and college students welcome. at the BLC ticket booth today at home games, thinks there “We’re going to play Siena from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. should be another way to see on almost their home court [if Warren Township (Somerset County), NJ Saturday’s bus will leave at the games besides the daily both teams make it to Monday’s (908)647-0664, [email protected] 3 p.m., from the BLC’s front round-trips. final game]. We need all the Apply at: www.campriverbend.com steps. If the teams are victori- “It’s a three-hour trip there, people we can get up there.” ous they move on to Sunday’s then you wait two hours for the 4 Friday, March 7, 2008 Rider students have the ticket to span globe By Julia Ernst ‘These courses, and study For some Rider students, studying abroad is a part abroad in general, are of the college experience that they cannot envision their four years here without. For others, the com- increasingly important and mitment of a whole semester away may seem like too in fact indispensable.’ much. This summer’s Study Abroad Tours may be a - Dr. Linda Materna, way to satisfy everyone. Foreign Languages and Literature chair Dr. Linda Materna, chairperson of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature and professor of dents to choose from this summer. Students do not Spanish, says that study abroad trips over the summer have to be language majors to participate in these trips, months are relatively new for Rider. and faculty from many different departments lead “Two- to three-week summer faculty-led programs tours over the summer. abroad for credit have not been a common paradigm “Marine sciences, for example, has a summer until perhaps the last five years,” she said. “This para- course typically somewhere in the Caribbean, Mexico Image courtesy of www.intmail.com digm of four-week summer abroad sessions has become or Central America,” she said. “Dr. Minmin Wang is This summer students have the opportunity to study increasingly popular as a way to do study abroad either leading her third three-week, service-learning course in around the globe on three continents. in addition to semester or year-long programs, or as a Fuzhou, China, this summer.” substitute for these longer options.” increasingly important and in fact indispensable,” she Materna said that in the past, some students Destinations this summer include Spain, London, said. “Given the imperatives of globalization and the attended the programs simply to travel. This is an Sweden, Norway, Honduras and China. Additional moral obligation of universities to prepare students option for anyone who wishes to visit other countries trips to Florence, Italy are planned for vocal and choral linguistically and cross-culturally to succeed in the 21st as a part of his or her summer vacation. seminars. century in an increasingly multi-cultural America and In addition to the numerous unique oppor- Professors will also be taking students on a five-city an increasingly complex and interwoven world.” tunities studying in another country can offer, tour of India for two College of Business Administration Students who are interested in the summer pro- the Materna emphasized an increasingly neces- trips in January. grams can visit rider.edu/studyabroad for more sary experience for students in today’s world. Materna said there are plenty of options for stu- information. “These courses, and study abroad in general, are

coded lottery card and their roommate who is currently in Ho u s i n g Rider ID. the junior year study abroad Those who miss the March program as long as both have Continued from p. 1 14 housing deposit will be auto- paid the housing deposit by Financial given to each student and will matically placed on a waitlist deadline and submitted the Representative be grouped by his or her start- and are doubtful to get a room, housing agreement to Residence ing term and numbers will cor- Polak said. Residence Life still Life, the brochure says. relate to that start term, the has to come up with waitlist Roommates can be from Required / Book Keeper brochure says. priorities. different grades but next year’s Students who started in the Double singles will not be seniors will pick first, followed Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 will available next fall because the by next year’s juniors and soph- be assigned a lottery number anticipated demand for Rider omores. between 2500 and 2999. Those housing. Students no longer have For more information: who started in Fall 2006 and “We will accept applica- the option of retaining their Spring 2007 will be assigned tions but it is highly unlikely room for the next school year. Craftalliant @ yahoo .co.uk between 1300 and 1999. they will be approved,” the bro- “In order to give every- Students who were entered chure says. “We will keep appli- one an equal chance to get Rider in Fall 2007 and Spring cations on file and if any are a standard room assignment, 2008 will be assigned a number approved, it will be based on squatter’s rights have been between 0000 and 0999. accumulated credits and date of eliminated,” the brochure says. The highest numbers will application.” “Every eligible student must go Payment options: be picked first to room select in Students may submit the through the process and choose the lottery. housing application and lottery from the rooms that are avail- Lottery numbers cannot be card to Residence Life before able at their time slot.” sold or traded, and Residence March 30, or have another stu- The new housing policies Life will maintain a database dent be a proxy at the designat- were announced by Residence with all residents’ names and ed time. Students do not need Life on Feb. 26, a day later than assigned lottery numbers. This a roommate in order to secure expected, because of inclem- will be closely monitored, the a room; the next single student ent weather on Feb. 22, which brochure also says. will be matched once his or her closed the school, Polak said. Students must bring the number is called. “The snow day messed us housing application, the color- A student may select a up,” she said. Room Selection Schedule March 14: $200 room deposit is due to Cashier’s Office. March 15-23: Spring Break March 23: Residence Hall students get housing agreements and lottery numbers, 2-11 p.m., residence hall offices March 25: Returning Greek students get housing agreements and lottery numbers at returning Greek room selection, 10 p.m., BLC Theater March 25: Premium Room Selection is held, 10 p.m., Cavalla Room March 26: New Greek students get housing agreements and lottery numbers at New Greek Room Selection, 10 p.m., basement floor of House 5 March 30: Standard room selection is held,1-6:30 p.m., Alumni Gym April 21: Room assignments are canceled for students who have not selected courses

Standard Room Selection Times Sunday, March 30 1-1:45 p.m. - Students volunteering to live in a double room as a triple or standard triple 2-2:45 p.m. - Lottery numbers 2500-2999 3-3:45 p.m. - Lottery numbers 1300-1999 4:15-6 p.m. - Lottery numbers 0000-0999 5 Friday, March 7, 2008 Cabs to aid students By Danielle Flood Peer Health On Campus Unites Students and other student Rider may soon have a taxi- involvement. cab service to pick up students “This isn’t confirmed yet from an environment that may but I think it’s going to be Yellow make them feel unsafe. Cab Company,” Vendetta said. Charges will be billed, so “We’re still in the process of no cash is necessary. working it out and presenting “Our goal is to try to get the proposal. And then we’ll the program instituted before work on a contract.” the end of this semester so we Rider would be able to use can have a trial period before their student ID to the driver next fall,” said Mark Fisher, sub- and then be billed through the stance abuse coordinator. “Safe Bursar’s office. Rides is still in the early stages. It is undecided if the full or It’s not totally done yet.” partial amount of the cab ride Early last semester, the will be billed to the student’s Lawrenceville Student Senate account. Funding from SGA expressed concern about stu- and other areas may be available Photo by Carly Totten dents driving to and from off- to help out with billing. campus parties where alcohol The taxi service will be A student looks at artist Nancy Hagin’s work, who will speak Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m., may be served. available for students seven days in the Bart Luedeke Center Art Gallery. The exhibit of Hagin’s artwork opened yesterday. “A lot of the drinking has a week and for different types been moved off campus,” Fisher of functions, not just for parties SEC Reveal Party, said. that involve drinking. March 13, 10 p.m., Safe Rides will hopefully be “Students may need a safe a way to get students safely to ride back from anywhere, not Hollywood Tans Introduces The Pub, Spring concert announced. and from campus. always in an emergency situa- New Membership Programs As a result, a commit- tion,” noted Fisher. and Lower Prices on tee was formed that includes — Additional reporting by Paul Szaniawski All Tanning Packages Fisher, SGA President Laura Vendetta and Vice President HOLLYWOODHOLLYWOOD TANS FREE TAN Brian Pawelko, students from OfferOfferFREE valid valid forfor one one FreeFree TanTAN Tan in in HT60 HT60 TanningTanning BoothBooth. FirstFirst time time customerscustomers only with ID. OfferOffer validvalid atat Salon Salon ListedListed OnlyOnly.

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Ar t s i n Ac t i o n Students team up with Princeton ARB in second benefit concert for Africa By Jess Decina several months. Scott’s experiences have affected everyone, according to Van de For junior Jordan Van de Sande, Sande. dancing has always been about perfor- “Kristin has added a deeper dimen- mance. The Fine Arts major has per- sion to Rider Dances; she has been able formed in numerous dance concerts at to share with us her sentiments and how Rider, whether it’s through the depart- working in Africa changed her,” she ment or student organizations. said. This time around, her dancing is Junior Katie Patikowski agrees. To for a cause. Van de Sande and other stu- her, Dances For Africa has expanded “the dents will join members of the Princeton relationship between dance and social American Repertoire Ballet (ARB) in activism.” Rider Dances for Africa, which opens this Patikowski will be performing in weekend. three of the numbers this year. Two are “Dancing has always been about choreographed by Scott and fellow ARB performance, but now, it’s so much member Lacey Englehart; the other is more than that,” Van de Sande said. led by alumna Jen Gladney. Dances for Africa follows An Apple’s “All the dances are very, very physi- Corps, the dance concert that took cal, which I love,” Patikowski said. “I’m place last October. Both performances pretty sure in every dance I’m either have the same mission: to help a strug- lifting someone, getting stepped on or gling village located outside of Nairobi, actually stepping on someone else.” Africa. Dances for Africa is the main Rehearsals for Dances For Africa event for the year, according to Dr. Kim have only been taking place for about six Chandler-Vaccaro, the show’s director. weeks, according to Chandler-Vaccaro. “We’re always excited about Rider “It seems very frenzied and you’re Dances; we’ve had the most incred- working very fast; it never feels you have ible people working with us,” she said. enough time,” she said. “The difference “Company members from ARB who is there’s no script, it’s all original work. are working with and dancing with It’s pretty amazing to create the piece. our students. It’s really exciting for our It’s a little bit different from theater or students, but to be using this talent to band.” benefit someone less fortunate [is] really Additionally, Scott has choreo- exciting.” graphed a piece to the song “Don’t Give An Apple’s Corps raised enough mon- Up (Africa)” by Alicia Keys and Bono, ey to increase staff at an African orphan- which is one of the most moving num- age in Oncata Rongai. Proceeds from bers, Van de Sande said. Photo by Matt MacFarlane this event will go to building a well in “During the dance, images from Alumna Jen Gladney rehearses a number for Dances for Africa, which opens the village, Chandler-Vaccaro said. Africa are projected onto the back wall, tonight. The dance performance aims to raise money toward building a well in “Water is probably the biggest deter- and those pictures alone are enough to the African village of Oncata Rongai. mining factor in people’s life expec- touch an audience member,” she said. “totally changed” everyone involved, dancers grew up a lot and opened their tancy,” she said. “It will not only benefit Not all of the pieces relate directly Chandler-Vaccaro said. hearts a lot. It’s been really great for us.” the orphanage, but it will really benefit to Africa. One dance focuses on loss and “There was a sense of community Dances for Africa will be performed the area.” another is a tap piece, Chandler-Vaccaro that was heightened,” she said. “There’s tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 and The dancers have been working said. nothing that makes you feel better than Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 with with Kristin Scott of the Princeton Overall, the experience of both An when you see you’ve done something for a Rider I.D. and $10 for the general ARB, who worked at the orphanage for Apple’s Corps and Dances for Africa has somebody else that’s positive. I think the public. Lucia sits down with famed filmmaker By Jess Maiuro story about desiring status and how far the ability to tap into contradictions like Susan Sarandon, are over-inter- you will go in order to achieve it. Two very well.” viewed so it takes longer to get away Lazy? Not exactly the word that brothers, Terry (Colin Farrell) and Ian Even though Lucia doesn’t think from their generic answers,” said Lucia. comes to mind, but it was how film- (Ewan McGregor), live average lives and Cassandra’s Dream is Allen’s best film “Woody Allen didn’t give off that type of maker Woody Allen described his idolize their uncle (Tom Wilkinson), a (her favorite is Manhattan), she said that feeling.” filming techniques on his latest movie successful plastic surgeon. When they interviewers should find a nice way to She added that Allen is “very well- Cassandra’s Dream. Cinema studies pro- ask the uncle for some money, he in address personal issues they see in the read, clever and witty.” He showed off fessor Dr. Cynthia Lucia got a chance to return asks them for a favor: to “get given work. his knowledge of Greek Mythology with interview Allen over the phone the day rid of” one of his business partners in Lucia found out that the storyline Cassandra, a prophet doomed to make before the film’s release in New York. order for their American Dream to come for the movie was originally from a play accurate premonitions no one believed. The interview was for Cineaste mag- true. written by Allen, but it was less com- He also had a movie that was part of a azine, a publication that’s devoid of “Allen is very thoughtful with all of plicated than the film. In the play, the three-story piece cleverly titled Oedipus tabloid-ish backgrounds of the actors or his movies and most of them are dark uncle doesn’t ask for a favor in return, so Wrecks, which Martin Scorsese directed. filmmakers and primarily focuses on the and cynical,” Lucia said. “For example, Allen took it a step further. Lucia went on to say that not only art itself. Lucia has been writing for the Annie Hall is a melancholy story about “He focuses very well on the dynam- does she learn about the person she is magazine since she completed an intern- whether true love can actually exist. He ic of the family and about what a family interviewing, but over the years she has ship there in the early 1990s. is very tuned into the darkness of human contributes in a larger way,” she said. learned more about herself as well. “When I was saying lazy, I meant nature and at the same time maybe that’s Lucia has interviewed many oth- “I find interviewing to be very it,” Allen said, displaying his unique why he’s so funny. er famous filmmakers and actors for inspiring,” Lucia said. “Listening to the humor during the interview that has “He makes the dark things so that Cineaste, including filmmakers Lizzie rhythm and cadence of a person’s voice already appeared in Cineaste online and they can be looked at both ways, and Borden, Patrice Le Conte and Sally can be mesmerizing. Despite who they the print edition. that is what makes him a good film- Potter, and actresses Joan Allen and are it’s so interesting to really get a But don’t let Allen’s self-deprecating maker. The subject of the conscience is Susan Sarandon. glimpse of what [their] character is truly humor fool you. Cassandra’s Dream is a bred into him and his film, and he has “A lot of times very famous people, like.” Friday, March 7, 2008 7 A voice for aspiring writers By Allie Ward circumstances.” “The important thing is to feel Burian’s original zine, Burn as though you have an outlet.” Al Burian is on fire. Well, Collector, has been circulating Although either route is figuratively at least. since the early ’90s. As a self- fine, students may find it reas- The established musician published author, his zine is suring to know that they can and author of zines (short for referred to as “underground.” write and circulate their prod- magazine or fanzine), such as Junior Andrew Kaspereen, uct on their own. Burn Collector, is going to be president of Writer’s Block, “He’s out there doing it all featured in an ongoing series explained Burian’s process. himself and making a career that brings different authors to “He would go to copy plac- out of it,” Kaspereen said. “He Rider though Writer’s Block. es and mass produce these inde- inspires people not only to Writer’s Block is yet anoth- pendent magazines,” Kaspereen write, but to think.” er avenue students can take if said. “Eventually a publishing Burian has established a they want to get involved with company decided to bind the huge fan base and has escaped writing. Dr. Mickey Hess, pro- first nine issues as a book and the stigma associated with self- fessor of English and adviser sell it.” publishing, Hess said. to Writer’s Block, describes the Burian’s story contradicts The stories he writes are club as an outlet for writers on the conventional route most mainly anecdotes of traveling or campus. authors take: first, finding an autobiographical sketches with “We’re dedicated to enhanc- agent and then signing with a a focus on music. ing Rider’s literary life by host- publishing house. Some would “Burn Collector documents ing readings and workshops and consider it far more precarious rough situations or things that bringing authors to campus,” to do what he did. might make an impression on Hess said. “In some ways it is taking you; I try to find that silver Although he is also a suc- a risk when you self-publish,” lining,” Burian said. “Natural cessful musician, Burian is most Burian said. “I was touring with Disasters has a reoccurring well-known for his zines Burn some bands at the time and just theme of circumstances beyond Photo copyright Stickfigure Collector and Natural Disasters. distributed my zine at shows.” your control holding you up.” Zines, usually self-pub- Which way is better? Burian will be performing Al Burian, self-published zine writer and musician, will speak in lished and not for profit, are Should a young writer opt for excerpts from his zines and dis- Sweigart Auditorium on Tuesday, March 11, from 5-5:30 p.m. normally about personal inter- self-publishing or try to get cussing the trials and tribula- “As a musician and natural What does Burian think of ests or passions. an agent? According to Burian, tions of the writing world. showman, Al really knows how his extreme performances? “I do an autobiographical there isn’t a “better” way. A big part of Burian’s writ- to turn reading into a perfor- “I definitely have a back- zine,” Burian said. “It’s like a “I think that either way is ing is performance. He travels mance,” Hess said. “The last ground as a performer,” he said. narrative of my life; I try to put fine; nothing is more legitimate nationally to read passages from time I saw him read, he dressed “You’ve just got to be interest- an engaging slant on certain than anything else,” he said. his zines. up in a wizard’s costume.” ing.” SEC planning big reveal Q&A with a Mythbuster By Jeff Frankel for concert headliner By Jess Decina event. Tory Belleci of The Discovery “We wanted to stick to acts on the Channel’s popular program, So what’s it like to be keeping one of survey and not do a switcheroo like last Mythbusters, spoke at the Bart Luedeke the University’s biggest secrets? year with Mraz, and the opportunity of Center Theater last Saturday. Before Not as easy as you’d think, accord- a Saturday show came up,” Purcell said. going on, he had the chance to talk ing to senior Bill Purcell, special events The concert will take place on about his most daring stunts on the chair for the Student Entertainment Saturday, April 12. That’s a big step for popular show. Council (SEC). SEC to take, considering the University Purcell and other members of SEC has become somewhat infamous for hav- Q: You said you would want to go over aren’t telling anyone who will be heading students who take off on weekends, the Niagara Falls in a barrel. It seems lining the Spring Concert — not for Purcell said. pretty dangerous; ever think you should another week, that is. “We look at it the same way the let Buster handle that one? SEC is going all out for the big administration does,” he said. “We don’t unveiling by hosting an event in the want students leaving every weekend. A: We would try and rig Buster up so Rider Pub next Thursday starting at We don’t want to be afraid of leaving an that we can tell, when he hits the water, 10:30 p.m., Purcell said. opportunity for a show just because it’s how much [of an impact] he took. By Photo by Matt Freedman “The idea was thrown out to make on a weekend. Plus, it can leave a bigger that information, we can find out if he Mythbuster Tory Belleci spoke last it a big deal, since many people look for- opportunity for guests to come, and no survived the fall. Saturday in the BLC Theater. ward to it and constantly ask who it is all one has to worry about getting work many people that do the same thing. I Q: What’s it like working at M5 the time,” he said. “We’ll make [it] into done or going to night class.” just happen to be that guy to try it. a bit of a race between the acts [featured Purcell hopes to have a big turnout Industries? on] the survey throughout the night and for the concert, noting that last week- Q: Do you have any plans for more A: It’s great. We have such a close-knit have a big covered cutout of the actual end’s event, A Night of Mythbusting on-camera work; let’s say if and when group of people that we work with. act, which we will reveal at midnight.” with Tory Belleci, “had a good crowd in Mythbusters ends? And there’s our first hint: The head- the BLC, even for a Saturday night.” It’s tough because you’re working long hours doing a stressful job. It’s amazing liner selected was, in fact, featured on “We hope to get a good response A: I’ve got some ideas that I have been that everyone works together so well. the student survey that SEC members from people, and if things don’t work pitching around. I never wanted to be sent out last semester. out, it’s always something to learn from,” a host [or] be in front of the camera. Q: In the show, you are the go-to guy Here’s the second hint: Among some he said. That’s why I got into the film indus- when it comes to performing the more of the choices featured on that survey In the meantime, SEC just wants to try, because I wanted to be behind the dangerous stunts. Why’s that? were the bands Gym Class Heroes, generate some anticipation — even if it scenes. But now, it’s fun, it pays better Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like means dealing with frustrated students than being behind the scenes. I’m try- A: I’ve always been a daredevil. When Girls, hip-hop artist T-Pain and pop for another week. ing to come up with some ideas with I was a kid I used to ride motorcycles; singer Colbie Caillat. “I do sense some frustration, espe- TV shows I can host, but if Mythbusters I was very stupid in a sense. I used to Last year, SEC gave students the cially when people know I have a part of gets canceled, I’m really going to push jump off my parents house onto a mat- choice of three artists: Chris Carabba, putting the show on and they ask me,” to go make a feature [film]. That’s what tress. There is a big group of people Ben Folds and Chamillionaire, Purcell said. “It’s hard not to just blurt it I’ve always wanted to do. but at the last second, selected out. But after the party, we are going to who have done that. That’s why Jackass singer-songwriter Jason Mraz for the spread the word like wildfire.” is so successful because there are so 8 Friday, March 7, 2008 9 Business major dips into music By Jess Royko there doing the same thing as Br o n c Me e t s Wo r l d DIP, Severino says this one is No matter how impracti- unique. Philadelphia’s South Street a hub of college-friendly culture cal a dream may seem, there’s “We’re different than all of By Jess Decina always a chance it can happen. those other people out there,” Photos by Stephanie Nardi Sophomore AJ Severino Severino said. “We don’t just took this lesson to heart want to put a stamp on the and is on his way to making business; we want to be it.” To anyone living anywhere south of Rider, Philadelphia — his dreams happen. He is a This never-back-down not New York — is “the city.” Sure, you could spend hours major contributor to a com- attitude has always played a bickering with your friends over which one is correct, but pany he helped develop with major role in Severino’s life. you might want to take the 45-minute drive into the Greater his two high school friends, He has always been the type Philadelphia area to see what the nation’s sixth most populous Dave Constantini and Jimmy “to fall and get back up.” When city is all about. Giambrone, called Dangerous Severino isn’t working for DIP, Beginners will want to focus their trip around South Street: in Public Productions (DIP). he loves to live his life danger- It’s a hub of shops, bars and clubs perfect for the any-aged “This company is about Photo copyright Jimmy Giambrone/DIP Productions ously through snowboarding. crowd. The area’s populated with stores ranging from the local living the dream,” Severino Dangerous In Public Productions started as a DJ company in Although it hasn’t always grocery stores and independently-owned bookstores to tattoo said. “We promote the music 2001 but now promotes several local bands. been an easy road, these boys parlors and special interest shops. we like and we do it for the have stuck with their dream of Although South Street’s packed with restaurants like The Artful Best cheesesteak: Jim’s people who go out there every- Although DIP hasn’t brought moting four bands: Paper Cut making it happen. Severino, Dodger and the South Street Diner, it’s become an unspoken law day.” in tons of money, Severino says Skyline, Amora Bliss, Reckless as well as his partners and that visitors should try a genuine Philly cheesesteak while in the By Laura Mortkowitz are just tourist traps. DIP is an all-around com- it is all about the experience. and Asensia. While DIP’s main founders of DIP Constantini city. Jim’s Steaks comes highly rated, but there are others, like rivals A cheesesteak with onions pany. The boys specialize in “I get to meet new people focus is rock music, Severino and Giambrone, are proof that Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s King of Steaks, that are worth a try. On a street where each store will cost $7, less without cheese video production, merchan- who enjoy the same thing I says they are willing to branch there are no limitations on Plus, there’s no shortage of nightlife in Philly. The Fillmore front is more colorful than the and a little more if you get top- dising, photography and the do,” he said. “Plus, I get to out to any music. dreams. Theater of Living Arts, more affectionately known as TLA, is argu- one before, Jim’s Steaks has the pings. The typical customer promotion of rising musicians. work with my best friends and “We like all music, so we’d “If it is really your dream, ably the equivalent of New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom. TLA holds sleek, silver outside of a classic orders the traditional cheesesteak DIP has come a long way since do interviews. It’s fun work. like to promote anything that is then you don’t give up,” he about 1,000 spectators and has become the place to be for rising diner. with whiz, but there are options its original creation as a DJ Nothing’s better than finding a enjoyable,” he said. “It’s a good said. “You take it to your grave bands and artists. South Street also has its share of clubs and bars, This understated restau- of pizza steak and steak hoagie. company in 2001. According job you love.” way to get our name out there, and keep working with it. though the more popular ones require a little traveling. Like any rant is one of the best places in If cheesesteaks aren’t your to the Web site, Constantini Severino and his friends and it helps upcoming artists Good things will happen and large city, it might be best to travel through Philly on foot and by Philadelphia to get a cheesesteak, taste, there are plenty of hoa- thought up the name of the have been working on this get recognition as well.” it’s bound to work out.” cab. and the people willing to wait on gies — those are subs for New company in ninth grade study company since their freshman Severino sees DIP as more For the latest merchan- You’ve heard it a million times before, but the beauty of the line clearly agree. On a typical Jerseyans — for the customer hall. year of high school. They went of a lifestyle than a job. Severino dise and news on Dangerous University is how it’s “close to everything.” Philly most certainly falls Saturday, there will be a line just to choose from. There’s even a Severino is the marketing from making local videos and and his partners created the in Public Productions, check into that “everything” category. Whether or not you consider it your to get inside the restaurant and separate area for those who want administrator of DIP. This job shirts in their garage to an company to give something to out its Web sites, www.dan- “city,” Philadelphia is certainly worth a look. once in there, the line actually hoagies, but that line was con- provides him with managerial established company that is the people and be the outlet gerousinpublic.com or www. goes to the back and snakes for- spicuously empty. skills that will prove to be ben- well on its way to getting rec- for upcoming bands. While myspace.com/dipproductionz. South Street in Philadelphia has become famous for its many ward. It’s similar to being on line Once you give your order, eficial for his business major. ognition. Currently DIP is pro- there are many companies out attractions, such as the Fillmore Theater of Living Arts (left) and for a ride at Disney World, but the cooks are so fast that you Tattooed Mom (above right). South Street is also home to Jim’s you’re only trying to order food. move right on to the register and pay all under a minute. The seat- Steaks, one of the better places to chow down on a cheesesteak. While on the 30-minute line, ing upstairs only has a half dozen MOMA welcomes Hitchcock expert This hub of activity is ideal for a first-time visit to Philly. customers can peruse autographs from celebrities and athletes. One tables or so, but most people take By Oliver Joszt article shows Mike Lieberthal, the food to go anyway. Phillies catcher from 1994-2006, Plus, if you don’t want to If you’re ever on campus and the topic Shuttle tours go green working behind the counter. eat inside, you have all of South of Alfred Hitchcock comes up, there’s only Street to walk and take in the one person to turn to: Dr. Jack Sullivan. By Karen Doerfer Along with the Erin Express, There are also autographs from sights. At the end of the street is Sullivan is the director of the American there is another shuttle called the the likes of Jimmy Buffet, Danny a scenic walkway that looks out Studies Department and a professor of Shamrock Shuttle that takes cus- Glover, Anne Heche and Bruce Typically, St. Patrick’s Day is over Penn’s Landing. English. He authored two previous music tomers to bars like McNoodle’s Willis. There is one of Larry King a day of celebrating Irish ancestry Whatever you choose, make books and his newest, Hitchcock’s Music, Irish Pub, McNally’s Tavern and skydiving, signed “Your steaks get by eating traditional meals and sure you can fully appreciate has garnered acclaim from critics such as Coach’s Bar and Grill. me high.” visiting heritage festivals. Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak, the New York Times, which labeled it as “I’m planning on taking a Here’s a hint: Find a native For most college students, St. because the meat is tender and “fascinating.” bar tour in Philly during my of Philadelphia and let him talk Patrick’s Day is an excuse to drink juicy, and the whiz is spread on The book was such a hit that he was senior year,” said junior Nicole to you. One man could be heard green beer and wear buttons that the bread, not just dumped mess- approached by the Museum of Modern States. “I’ve had friends who have saying that Jim’s was definitely say “Kiss me, I’m Irish.” ily on top of the meat. Art (MoMA) in New York to give a lecture all told me how much fun it is the best in Philadelphia. He even The fun-loving holiday falls Don’t just take my word for on March 20 as part of a series of talks and how inexpensive it is.” went so far as to say that Geno’s during spring break, which means it. In 2007, Jim’s won MyFox by film scholars on their books entitled The Erin Express requires no Steaks and Pat’s King of Steaks students cannot rely on the Rider Philly’s Hot List. If you have a “Meet the Scholars” at 6 p.m. reservations, bracelets or tickets. don’t compare. They are famous Photo provided by Jack Sullivan Photo copyright Yale University Press Pub for a good time. However, hankering for a good cheesesteak, In fact, this will not be Sullivan’s first It is completely free to ride on the for their longtime rivalry as big- Dr. Jack Sullivan, author of the critically acclaimed Hitchcock’s Music, will be giving there are still places to go for stu- don’t go to the tourist trap, as lecture at MoMA. He has already given a buses. The only expense custom- name cheesesteak restaurants a lecture at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art on March 20. dents who plan on staying in the novel as it might seem, take a trip series of lectures on Hitchcock, including ers pay is to the actual bars that across the street from each oth- Mercer County area over break. to South Street for Jim’s Steaks. one on Dec. 31, 2007, where he showed interviews with composers, writers and but the foreground,” he said. “It is a part they stop at. er. However, if the Philadelphia Each year Cavanaugh’s Rebecca and introduced the film by talking actors, and research in rare archives. of the storyline very often and part of the This event is based on a native is right, Geno’s and Pat’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in about the score of Franz Waxman. Sullivan’s fascination with Hitchcock’s secret and the detective or espionage puz- tradition that William Pawliczek Philadelphia sponsors a bus tour His discussion will not be limited to music is not a recent revelation. It started zles. And very often Hitchcock’s characters of Cavanaugh’s Restaurant and called the Erin Express, which one film. He believes there are numerous at a very young age when he went to go see are musicians who sing or play important Sports Bar and Paul Ryan, Sr. takes those who are interested to vital Hitchcock film scores to speak about the movie Vertigo. themes that connect with the action.” from Smokey Joe’s started more and from different bars within that he couldn’t speak on just one. “Bernard Herrmann’s music had Moreover, the extent of influence that than 30 years ago. The bus shut- the city. Participating bars, such “I realized that there are so many blown me out of my seat,” Sullivan said. Hitchcock’s music has had upon the film tles are still popular today largely as T.A. Flannery’s and Smokey important ones from my book that I need “Even though I was much too young to industry is massive, according to Sullivan. because guests are able to tour Joe’s, offer food specials and tra- to discuss,” Sullivan said. “The book cov- comprehend it, it got to me at an emo- “All the most important Hitchcock certain parts of the city while still ditional Irish beers. ers all 53 Hitchcock sound films and even tional level and it stayed with me.” scores had some innovation: in Birds elec- participating in the celebrations. “This is such a big event how it functions on the silent films in Since then, Hitchcock’s music devel- tronic music, in Rebecca a sinister organ, “I have read up on riding for college students,” said Ryan terms of what’s on the screen.” oped into an interest in Sullivan unlike in Vertigo very radical harmonies and cir- [the Erin Express], and it seems Tighe, a University of the Arts People attending can expect a discus- any other director. He feels the music cling rhythms,” he said. like so much fun,” States said. student and Philadelphia resi- sion on Sullivan’s observations, including has more substance than a regular movie One of the best parts of writing the “Plus, it is too close to Rider not dent. “Roads get blocked off and Above, peering into a South Street antique store reveals the massive how Hitchcock used music to influence soundtrack because the basic part of the book was that once it came out Sullivan to check out.” there are so many young people collection of decorative lamps. Right, the shop Mineralistic specializes the atmosphere, characterization and even psychology of the movies is in the music. realized “other people were haunted by the crowding the bars.” in novelty items such as oils and incense. storylines of his films, based on extensive “Hitchcock’s music is not background score and that [I] wasn’t the only one.” 10 Friday, March 7, 2008

Editorial: Men’s team looks to capture title f you are politically astute, you probably think “slam-dunk” refers to the undeniable evidence the Bush administration and the Central Intelligence Agency thought they had for invadingI Iraq. But, that’s a debate to have on another court. The only slam-dunks on our minds are the ones our men’s basketball players have been making, bringing Rider to a first-round bye in the MAAC tournament this weekend in Albany, N.Y. The team has had a momentous season giving us all a reason to stand in the bleachers and be proud — cranberry-bleeding proud — Rider Broncs. Some would say that victory is only as sweet as the journey there, and this year’s team has certainly enjoyed its record-setting Cartoon by Samuel Cicero path to the championship. It has racked up an impressive 21-9 The Chief Tester: record that matches the 1993-1994 season. Fans young and old have donned their sixth man jerseys and filled Alumni Gym to standing-room capacity for the last two home games when the Suitcase packed with reasons to stay team clinched its status as co-regular season champion. This past weekend, ‘Now that there are no As we all know, success often brings the spotlight. The the men’s basketball team media have been hot on the trail of the men’s victories all season played its last two home more home games for long, putting Rider back into the news for something besides games. The events attracted the basketball teams, a handful of students acting immaturely at off-campus parties. a large number of students, other groups and student Tickets that are normally free for students were scalped for who ended up spending organizations are stepping up upwards of $100, serving as a testament to how much fanfare the weekend at Rider to to help keep students here for the men’s team has forged. help cheer the team on. Nadine the weekend.’ Senior Kevin Hickman, one of the team’s captains who is Throughout the sea- Tester judged by many as the heart and soul of the bench, describes the son, basketball has encour- task this 12-member group had for the 2007-2008 odyssey. aged students to stay on every time. However, students often leave for “We knew coming into the season we would have an oppor- campus more, which is different than previous home the next morning, which still leaves a dead tunity and responsibility with the talent we had to bring some years. The games, which are usually played on campus for the next two days. better attention to Rider,” said Hickman. Friday nights and Sunday afternoons, make Recently, SEC hosted a lecture by Tory Nonetheless, the triumphant year on the court has meant going home difficult for students who want to see Belleci of Mythbusters on a Saturday, and it actu- more to the University than all the 3-pointers that have brought them, so staying on campus is an easy decision. ally had a good turnout. Of course, this was also us to our feet. It comes at a time when the University and the I know that the weekends the basketball a weekend where a lot of students stayed on cam- community are still healing from last year’s endless cycle of bad team is away or not playing, the campus is a pus for the basketball games, but SEC has the news that played out in front of television cameras and in the ghost town. However, now that there are no right idea of making the lecture on a weekend, pages of major newspapers. The team’s success helped us turn more home games for the basketball teams, other instead of a Wednesday or Thursday night. the page on a dark period in the University’s 142-year history. groups and student organizations are stepping This Saturday the Office of Campus Life Ups and downs are nothing new to these players. Seniors on up to help keep students here for the weekend. will be hosting its annual University Ball, which the team have had to contend with multiple transitions, from These groups have begun planning their activi- should attract a pretty big crowd. The event is getting to the final game in the MAAC tournament but being ties, which in the past have had high turnouts, an opportunity for people to get dressed up and defeated in 2005, to losing seasoned veterans who were graduat- on Saturdays. have a nice meal. Also, the University Ball allows ing, to having a new coach at the helm. Rather than dwell on The Student Entertainment Council (SEC) students to bring one guest from off campus. the past, the players laced up their sneakers and put their best usually has activities planned on Friday nights, This may help attendance because instead of feet forward. They knew what was on the line and what the which a good number of students attend. Things going home to see a friend or significant other, community was hoping for this season. like Bronc Bingo and Bronc Buffets generally they may just invite them here. The ball is only “It’s been a wild ride,” said Hickman looking back on his have enticing themes, and good prizes or food $25 per person, which is a small fee that won’t career with the team. “I’ve enjoyed the ups and downs. The and have gained a loyal group of people who go break the bank for most of us. down years make the up years that much better. Being one game See Suitcase, p. 11 away from the NCAA tournament as a freshman, I didn’t realize how close we were to the championship. You had two down Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d years, which made you realize how hard it is to get to that point, which makes you work that much harder to get there.” Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s The men have certainly not let us down this year. In the Olivia Tattory Charles Guthrie Matt Bauer Rachel Boyes midst of the season, the team gave us a 10-game winning streak Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r As s i s t a n t Sp o r t s Ed i t o r and overcame three subsequent loses. Some victories came down Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r to the sound of the buzzer, but the team pulled out all stops to Erin Massano Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r win. Jeff Frankel Stephanie Nardi Webm a s t e r A fair number of students, faculty and staff gathered to Paul Szaniawski Keith Raymond As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r honor the men’s and women’s team’s hard work this past Tuesday Fe a t u r e s a n d Karly Hamburg Co p y Ed i t o r s as the teams prepared to hit the road. If you can spare the time En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r Stephanie Mostaccio this weekend, you should board the bus and head to Albany to Jess Decina En t e r p r i s e Re p o r t e r Annmarie Mercieri Stephanie Mostaccio Aurora Slothus cheer on our Broncs. As s i s t a n t Fe a t u r e s a n d “Turnout makes all the difference in the world,” said En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s Hickman. “Turnout helps you play with energy.” Laura Mortkowitz Tom Cooper Dr. E. Graham McKinley Dr. Thomas Simonet The pressure and expectations are high for the men. We Op i n i o n Ed i t o r all want them to bring home the gold. But no matter what the Jamie Papapetros outcome is this weekend, we should all be proud of what our www.theridernews.com basketball team has accomplished and done to lift the spirits of the University community. The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider the Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. The Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. Friday, March 7, 2008 11

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Visit friends & family friends Visit Did you know that by turning off the water when brushing Homework Can’t get time off 0 Go on vacation 0 your teeth or shaving you can save three gallons of water a day? What are your plans Are any of the So turn off that water. for spring break? following affecting Do your part Save water Save the planet your plans? Information courtesy of the Energy and Sustainability Steering Committee Think About It: While a quarter of students surveyed plan to jet off on vacation for spring break, almost three- quarters said they would be staying home for the week off. The cost of the trip or the high gas prices is causing nearly 83 percent of respondents to leave their bags unpacked. Almost 30 Power of one v. masses percent of students planning to hit the road will be traveling a farther distance than last year. It’s a bit ironic, if you think about it. If More than 60 percent plan to visit with friends and family. The unsystematic survey conducted you look on page 10, you’ll see some well- this week included 170 students from the Lawrenceville and Princeton campuses. articulated thoughts on Rider’s attempt to get more people to stay the weekend. Now, Letter to the Editor: pull out last week’s issue, or the issue before that, and you’ll be able to read about the current housing crunch and Rider’s recent Preventing computer meltdowns decision reversal. “Either we’re going to kick JP I was compelled to write this, especially DO have an anti-virus activated on your you out, or else you’ll be in an overcrowded Krahel after witnessing the hard drives crashing inter- machine and RUN the anti-virus periodically to dorm, but either way, we’d love you to stay mittently on machines and students getting make sure the computer is not infected. the weekend and have a good time.” upset about it. When I was in college, and still DO install anti-spyware and anti-adware That was a gross oversimplification, but at the end of the day, now, my biggest fear in terms of technology was on your machine. Google stock prices are high this is a pivotal time in Rider’s history. We’ve got several capital losing my important documents, music and because it happens to be a really good search projects either completed or in the works, a rapidly expanding pictures I’d accumulated by traveling all over the engine. Look them up! student body and a somewhat unseemly past that we’ve got to country. I think 99 percent of the student body DO NOT install games that take up half of distance ourselves from. The University simply has got to make of any given college will agree with me on that. your hard-drive space. Your laptop is meant for a change, and we are absolutely doing so, whether you like it or We have come a long way in usage of technol- portable computing, meaning that you can take not. ogy that it is not even funny anymore to think your laptop anywhere you want and work on The question is not one of momentum, but of direction. Will of a life without a computer or without a cell your papers and other work and college-related we go from a small-sized suitcase school to a somewhat larger-sized phone that doesn’t have text and camera capa- stuff and such. Installing games that take too suitcase school? Will Rider become a place where the people who bility. As that technology has made us lazier, much memory or hard-drive space does have go home on weekends are the oddballs, rather than the norm? Can I beg to provide some solutions to the basic the capacity to slow your computer down. we become a respectable school in the eyes of the world? dilemmas of technology. DO defragment your machine periodically. Most importantly, who makes that decision? Some would say If your work is really important, please — I People reading this article who have had expe- that the members of the administration have made up their minds have to be polite — buy an external hard drive rience working/dealing with Windows 98 or about what the school’s going to look like (i.e. large student body, and back it up, and if you think you just do not 2000 will tell you how important defragging the upperclassmen living off-campus), and that’s the end of the story. have the money to invest in that, buy CD-RW’s computer is. If you need help with that, reach They’ve certainly got a point. After all, you and I are only here for and burn your pictures and important docu- for the phone and call the Help Desk at ext. four years, five tops, but the brass stays on seemingly forever, and ments on to a CD-ROM. Not a hard thing to 3000. they get paid to do it. How could we stand up to that? do, in my personal opinion, especially if you These happen to be some of the basic to- Not to get too melodramatic, but we already have stood our truly care about all that information stored in dos to keep your computer, PCs particularly, ground, in at least one respect. Student response has forced the the computer that (mark my words!) does have running healthy and wise and perhaps not leave hand of Rider’s administration and gotten it to keep its promise the capability to crash any day, hour or min- your side when you really want it to work. If to rising upperclassmen. You can stay on campus next year if you ute. you need help, your answer is a call away. want. Of course, it may be uncomfortable to live in a triple, but a DO NOT download unsolicited software, “Greetings, this is the OIT Help Desk, how promise is now being kept, thanks to you. especially if you are unaware of its purpose. may I help you?” Now, I don’t claim to know what actually went on behind Software like Lime Wire, BearShare or other closed doors, and I certainly don’t want to paint an inaccurate pic- P2P are quite capable of creating havoc on your — Sukhi Bedi ture of the upper echelons of the management here. They’re good computer. Help Desk Specialist people. In fact, the housing decision reversal has given me more faith in them than ever. If you want something changed, and if steps towards making it easier and more fun to enough people are with you, the people in charge will listen. Put Su i t c a s e , Fr o m P. 10 stay here. bluntly, you can help shape this school if you want to. Although the previous events are only a Another event that is looked forward to The way I see it, the biggest issue is taking care of business small sample of what goes on at Rider, it is obvi- each year is the SEC-sponsored Spring Concert, on your own, rather than hoping for your representatives to do it. ous that various groups are trying to plan more which will be on Saturday, April 12. SEC is No offense to SGA, but student government is always composed activities for the weekends. SEC-sponsored keeping who is playing a secret for now, but the of people who are interested in student government, or in résumé movies, Bronc Bingo and Bronc Buffets aren’t concert always has a high number of students padding. You pay the same tuition your rep does, and you’ve got enough to keep students here. More organiza- who attend. This year, SEC planned the con- every bit as much of a voice. If an issue is bothering you, send an tions need to make planning weekend activities cert for a Saturday instead of Thursday like in e-mail. If something is being done well, send one, too. Given what a priority, which hopefully will encourage more previous years. By planning it on a weekend, we’ve seen of the administration’s at least somewhat understanding Rider students to leave their suitcases in their SEC has noticed that Rider needs more students attitude, if Rider does eventually sell its soul and become an over- closets, and spend Friday through Sunday here. throughout the weekend, and they’re taking sized suitcase school, it’ll be as much my fault and yours as anyone else’s. The Rider News, Ridge House E-mail us at: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 [email protected]; [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 Fax: (609) 895-5696 [email protected]; [email protected]; www.theridernews.com [email protected]; [email protected]. 12 Friday, March 7, 2008 Letter to the Editor: Th i s We e k i n Hi s t o r y ... Blow out candles, do the arithmetic Ma r c h 7, 1854 — The sewing machine that could The article “Leap Year Birthdays” in the Feb. number of Leap Year Day birthdates would be stitch buttonholes was patented on this day. 29 edition of The Rider News, pointing out that 5,700 divided by 1,461, or about 3.901. (The four students in the Rider family celebrate birth- expected value is not necessarily one of the values days on Feb. 29, raises the question of whether you could get. It may be interpreted as the aver- Ma r c h 13, 1877 — There is no longer a need to this number is unusual. age of the values you would get if you repeated In probability, there is the concept of expect- the computation with many different samples of listen to that pesky neighbor since ear mufflers were pat- ed value. In this case the expected value of the size 5,700, chosen from the population at large.) ented today. number of students whose birthdays occur on By the way, the probability of having exactly Feb. 29 is the product of the number of students four students out of 5,700 with birthdays on Feb. sampled, times the probability that any given 29 is approximately .1952, while the probability Ma r c h 17 — Today is the day to have the luck of the student has a birthday on that date. for having five is approximately .1523, of having Irish. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If we assume that birthdays are evenly distrib- three is around .2001, of having two is .1531, uted throughout any four-year cycle, containing and of having one is about .0788. 365 x 4 + 1 =1,461 days, then the probability of Ma r c h 23, 1994 — Rider College became a thing having a birthday on Feb. 29 is 1 out of 1,461, or — Dr. Charles Schwartz of the past as the New Jersey Board of Higher Education approximately 0.0006845. Since there are about Chair designated it a teaching university. 5,700 students attending Rider, the expected Department of Mathematics A Call for Change: Making information on opportunities available on Web site Being a junior in college, I felt that it was the sity’s Web site? Why doesn’t Rider have a Web site like about possible internships. Web time to go out and find an internship for the summer. this for our departments? sites such as MonsterTrak.com I never thought that figuring out how to go about I don’t think I should have to go elsewhere for and internships.com are just a contacting places would be as hard as it turned out to information about internships. If other schools’ Web few of the ones listed on the be. Who knew that finding out what companies are sites inform their students about upcoming intern- University’s Web site. offering internships, when, what the requirements are ships for their majors, why can’t Rider? The Web sites that Rider and so on could be so hard? I feel that it would make students less stressed out makes available for us I could As a journalism major, I looked at the list Dr. about getting an internship if it weren’t such a hassle find all on my own by search- Marissa Turner had of places that he can get in contact with to find one. More students would probably go out for ing for internships in any search Alavarces for internships. None of the companies were what I internships if they knew where they could easily locate engine. Not to mention that was looking for. After realizing I would have to figure the information without going crazy looking for it. Rider only gives us a list of Web it out on my own, I decided to explore the Internet to When it comes to internships, wouldn’t it be more sites we can go to so we can get information on intern- see what I could find. logical for a professor from each department to keep ships that are out there in the field of our interests, but What I found made me ask some questions. I in contact with companies and have the school update some of the Web sites are inactive. stumbled upon a Web site that had a list of intern- the information about new internship opportunities, Every college student at one time or another seeks ships just for journalism with contact information, a at what companies, what the deadline is to apply, who out an internship. Internships are a huge part of learn- description of the internship, where it is located and to contact and what the internship entails? ing about the field that you want to one day work in. what I would need to do to apply. I found all that on I know that we can go to Career Services to find It is an opportunity to learn through experience the a link to New York University’s journalism department out information about internships, but there aren’t lessons that you can’t always get from a lecture in a Web site. All I did was type in “journalism intern- people who find specific internships for each major classroom. Shouldn’t we be able to find an internship ships” in Yahoo! and it came up. there. When you go to the Career Services link on the without stressing out? This Web site made me start to think: Why am I Rider Web site for internships, they give you a list of getting internship information from another univer- Web sites that you can go to with more information From the Executive Editor’s Desk: Landing internship success lies on the doorstep of students Let me begin this column by stating that we, the finished with that one to let him know, so we could to-be college graduate. Next, I students on this campus and on every other campus find yet another company to intern at. A year later, follow up by at least e-mailing in the country, are adults. Along with the transition and through my own pursuit, I was interviewing with and in some cases even sending from high school to college comes responsibility and, The Princeton Packet for a summer internship. And a personal thank you card in more importantly, accountability. You cannot, I repeat just a week ago, again through my own networking, the mail, and yes, the mail that cannot, graduate from Rider and blame professors, I was offered an internship with the Mercer County requires an envelope and stamp. administrators or anyone else for your lack of involve- Prosecutor’s Office, a perfect prerequisite for law These are the people you will be ment, lack of work experience and/or the missed les- school in the fall. My purpose is not to blabber on contacting regarding internships Olivia sons you should have learned in your four years here. about how many internships I’ve had, but instead to and eventually even “real jobs.” Tattory You control what organizations you belong to, you point out that when you are looking for an internship, And finally, before anyone control your GPA, and you control how you spend it does in fact take a little effort. complains about there “not your time at Rider. Web sites like njintern.com and campusintern- being any cool internships around here,” think about That being said, when I hear someone complain ships.com offer valuable resources for college students what you’re saying. Rider is located on a prime piece about how the University and, more specifically, the looking to branch out and actually get some experi- of real estate between Philadelphia and New York Department of Communication and Journalism don’t ence while still in school. If that doesn’t work for you, City, an area countless companies call home. Not to do enough to help students find an internship or “eas- monster.com, careerbuilder.com and even craigslist. mention Princeton, Trenton and even Lawrenceville, ily locate the information without going crazy about com are places you can search. However, in my opin- which all offer fantastic opportunities for those actu- it,” I get very irritated. With graduation right around ion, the smarter and more determined student will ally looking to take advantage. the corner, 63 days away to be exact, I look back at contact the company he or she is interested in directly. Professors know professionals in the area, admin- my time at Rider and know that I made the most of It doesn’t take much time to pick up a phone, ask for istrators have contacts like you wouldn’t believe and it. I transferred in the spring of my sophomore year, the human resources department and inquire about you, believe it or not, also know the right people. I and this semester marks two years that I’ve been a internships. This actually puts you ahead of the game can almost guarantee that if you take the initiative and Bronc. Upon transferring, I immediately took advan- because you are now not just a résumé — you are a do a little searching, you will find an internship. The tage of the resources and organizations available, one voice on the telephone and someone who took that last thing you would ever want to do is complain that being The Rider News, and another Dr. Turner of the extra step. It says a lot about you and your ambition. other people aren’t doing enough to place one in your Department of Communication and Journalism. My next word of advice is to network and use lap — it’s simply not their job to do so. Within three months, I had landed a fall intern- your contacts. Every time I meet someone either in And one last thing, be sure to keep in contact ship with the Investigative Unit at WABC Channel a professional setting or just a casual one, I ask for a with whomever you interned for. They come in handy 7 in New York City. I specifically remember Dr. business card. I ask about their career choice, their spe- when looking for a recommendation — or even a Turner congratulating me and adding that when I was cific position and any advice they may have for a soon- job. Friday, March 7, 2008 13

The Lenape High School other guys need to score when Ch a m p s product was a lanky, raw fresh- he’s double-and-triple teamed. ‘I think the fact that they have Continued from p. 14 man entering the 2004 cam- “Jerry could just take the been on the front burner all year paign averaging just over nine ball down and make plays for has given them experience.’ winning a conference tourna- points and seven rebounds himself. We kind of leaned on - Athletic Director Don Harnum ment, you need a star player, a game. He’s emerged into a him a bit more as with Jason we and both groups had seniors potential first round draft pick have had other guys step up and that played the role as best as in June’s NBA Draft. take on the scoring role.” they could. “I’ve matured and become Rider had four All-MAAC Guard Jerry Johnson led more of a leader now than a role selections with sophomore Warner has also been a key court mate Taylor for three Harnum’s crew, and senior for- player,” Thompson said. “When guard Ryan Thompson mak- contributor off the bench and years; they also had senior ward Jason Thompson leads I was a freshman, I was more of ing the second team, junior has shown that he can give the center Steve Castelberry and this year’s team. an energy guy. I did what they guard Harris Mansell making offense a jolt when his number junior forward Paul Johnson in “Jerry was still the best guard need me to do and tried to do the third team and freshman is called. the starting lineup. that I’ve coached since I’ve been the little things. We had leaders forward Mike Ringgold earning “It’s great to give kids They might be lacking in here,” former Assistant, now like Johnson and Robert Taylor a spot on the rookie squad to go opportunities; you just hope age, but Harnum felt this year’s Head Coach Tommy Dempsey who led the team.” along with Jason Thompson’s they will reward you,” Dempsey core has been maturing by play- said. “He was terrific and he Dempsey, Harnum and first team honor. said. “I thought he had a great ing high profile basketball the was a senior and had all the Thompson all agreed that the In games against Rutgers, year and it became more and whole season. leadership qualities. He was a atmosphere and environment Iona and Cal State Northridge, more obvious throughout the “I think the fact that they bigshot maker and playmaker. of the program at Rider played Jason Thompson combined for season that he was outplaying have been on the front burner “I think we have that a defining role in his develop- 34 points and Rider still won all most of our guards in practice, all year has given them experi- now in Jason; if you’re going ment as a player. The former three matchups. so I said to the coaches that he ence,” he said. “This team had to be a championship team, Rider headman said that his Against the Scarlet Knights deserves a chance to play. I gave a 10-game winning streak and like both of those teams were, growth wasn’t in inches, but in Piscataway, Ryan Thompson him that chance, and he’s taken played a lot on national televi- you’re going to need a star, and how he improved his skill set attacked the basket with reck- it and run with it.” sion. This team played under it really helps if your star is a each season. less abandon and finished with A closer look at the style more MAAC tournament type senior and playing with a sense “A lot of these articles writ- a game-high 19 points. In the of offense run by each team pressure games and I think of urgency that this is [his] last ten about him say he had this other two games, Mansell led shows a difference in their Tommy did a really nice job of time.” huge growth spurt,” Harnum the charge with a career-high approach. Even though there’s challenging this team.” In the 2004-05 run, said. “I say, yeah, he did, his 21 points in each, and Ryan only a three-point difference The 2004-05 team was Johnson was the face of the game got better and he put on Thompson was right behind in points per game, Harnum picked to finish fifth and didn’t basketball program averaging weight. His game is the story, him in the scoring department. said his MAAC regular season have high expectations from the 18.4 points per game and lead- not his height. He was 6’9’’ as “I think this year’s team is championship squad ran more media to be a championship ing the team in almost every a freshman, he’s grown an inch, more of a well-balanced team,” of a half court offense in com- contender. The 2008 Broncs major offensive category. inch and a half, so it’s not all his Bud Focht, Rider’s Sports parison to this year’s transition have left their stamp on the He also was picked as first height.” Information director for the past offense. league as the only team in the team All-Met for his senior The two regular season 27 years, said. “Even though we Dempsey stated that he has conference to beat every team. year, Mid-Major MVP by champions also have a big dif- have an NBA player, if you took handled the program outside of Warner notices it and said CollegeInsider.com and was ference when it comes to their Jason away, the team would the gym the same exact way as this team has a bit of a different a three-time First Team All- leaders. Johnson was a guard, be better than the 2005 team his predecessor, but agrees that feel than the last Rider team to MAAC honoree. so he handled the ball on every if they took Jerry away. That they have contrasting styles of win a share of the MAAC regu- Thompson picked up his offensive possession, while team was Jerry Johnson’s team. offense. lar season crown. second First Team All-MAAC Thompson didn’t have that There were a lot of role players, “Don and I run the pro- “We definitely carry our- selection after averaging just luxury and needs the ball fed to but no standouts. Everything gram off the court the exact selves with a swagger,” he said. over 20 points and nearly 12 him. Since Thompson couldn’t depended on him. Jason had same way as it’s been since I’ve “We know how good we can be rebounds per contest. This take the ball down court, senior a couple of games where he been here,” he said. “The style and I think we are one of the coming off a junior effort where guard Kevin Hickman, who didn’t do well, but we still did of play is totally different. We best teams, if not the best team. he was one of only three play- walked onto the team in 2004, all right.” play a lot faster and we press a You have to carry that swagger ers to average 20 and 10 for a said that made this year’s team Outside of Johnson, Jason lot more than we did (in 2004- as a team if you want to be a season. a more complete unit. Thompson was the only other 05). Everything that team did champion.” “When we signed him “It’s a little bit different player to receive recognition on worked for them, and what we After losing three straight, we thought we got a really having a point guard as your go- the Broncs that went 19-11 just do works for our team.” Rider has won three in a row good one and we were excited,” to-guy instead of a big man,” he a few years ago, from the voters In terms of experience, and will open the tournament Harnum said. “I’d be lying to said. “I think this made us a lit- as he was named to the rookie Harnum said his team has the on Saturday when they play you if I thought this was going tle more well-rounded because team. advantage as the team was older the winner of the Iona versus to happen, but we did think we we have a big man and we need While Thompson made a and had more seniors. Johnson Canisius game. really got a good one in Jason.” to be able to get him the ball so big leap, senior guard Kamron played alongside senior back- team. We have a shot to get to four assists in the game. young guard is 11th in the team accomplished a lot and it Me n the NCAA Tournament. We Freshman guard Matt conference in scoring with 13.6 was still able to get a split title. Continued from p. 16 have a lot of veterans that can Griffin tied a career high with points per contest. “We did everything we step it up and guys that can give nine points. Mansell credits the win could do today and we know Dempsey said. “He always us a spark.” Jason Thompson closed out over Cal State Northridge that that we are regular season rewards the coach when you Rider held the lead for most the season second in the nation snapped a three-game losing champs,” Dempsey said. “I call a play for him.” of the first half and toward the in rebounding, first in the streak as a main reason for co- think we took care of business Senior forward Jason end started to create distance MAAC in blocks and second regular season champs’ current today and what little number is Thompson had 16 points and between them and the Stags to in the conference in scoring. three-game winning streak. next to our name is not impor- 12 rebounds, collecting his 20th control the game. Up 30-26, For his efforts, Thompson was “It really helped,” he said. tant but the fact that we will double-double of the season. the Broncs closed out the half awarded the MAAC Player of “We had two games that we hang a banner that says 2008 He was one of the three seniors on an 8-0 run with senior Joel the Year trophy and also named just let go in the second half MAAC champions, that will be who was on the team when the Green scoring six points in his to the National Association of and it almost started to become most important.” Broncs last shared a regular sea- final game at Alumni Gym. Basketball Coaches All-District like that in California. We got Rider’s tournament will son championship in 2005. The lead would then Three First Team. together and said we were not start on Saturday. The First Team All-MAAC increase to 65-49 and Rider Three Big East standouts going to lose this game and we “We have to have that men- recipient enjoyed the fact that would go on an 8-0 run capped joined Thompson on that list have just taken that attitude tality coming into the game he got to cut down the nets off by a Thompson three at the in Seton Hall’s senior Brandon into this game. that we have to play for 40 min- one more time and knows that top of the key to put the game Laing, Pittsburgh’s junior Sam “There was a vibe in the utes,” Jason Thompson said. this team has the potential to out of reach. Young and Villanova’s sopho- locker room that we weren’t “We have to have that killer leave its mark in the conference MAAC All-Rookie selection more Scottie Reynolds. going to let this team come mentality.” tourney. Mike Ringgold had 11 points Laing is second in the Big back. You could sense it from “It feels good,” Thompson and five rebounds. Sophomore East in scoring averaging a tad everyone.” said. “I had this feeling fresh- Ryan Thompson was a Second over 19 points per game. Young The fact that Rider will be man year, and it was a special Team All-MAAC honoree and is right behind him with 18 the second seed doesn’t bother had 10 points, five boards and points per game. Villanova’s Dempsey because he feels the 14 Friday, March 7, 2008 Swimming/Diving leaves their mark at ECAC’s

M/W SWIM/DIVE The training was not as serious as for MAACs, but we did want By Kristie Kahl to do well so we just tried to fix small things and try to get more The swimming and diving consistent.” teams dominated at the Eastern The women’s 400 free relay College Athletic Conference consisting of Modrov, Burns, (ECAC) Championships last Cosentino and Tomasula fin- weekend as the women’s team ished second with a time of brought home new records and 3:31.56. The men’s 400 relay ECAC honors. with sophomore Scott Player, The women’s team placed Starr, freshman Drew Modrov Charles Guthrie second of 25 teams while the and Rosenbluth finished sixth men took third place of 25 with a time of 3:09.57. Just four teams. “We had a lot of great “I thought that where we swims and everyone was really years ago placed this weekend was a great behind each other at this meet,” Tomasula said. “It motivates accomplishment for us to do,” It was a somewhat famil- you a little more. It’s always said sophomore Kellyanne iar sight on Sunday after- good to have your team behind Tomasula. “We had a lot of noon at Alumni Gym. you no matter what happens.” setbacks but still pulled through The Broncs came into a The women’s team fin- at the end like that.” packed Alumni Gym tied for Junior Priscilla Modrov ished 25 points behind Central Photo by Peter G. Borg first place in the MAAC on Connecticut State. The men’s placed second in the 200 fly Senior Day needing a win to Junior Priscilla Modrov placed second in the 200 fly whiling set- team finished behind Harvard while setting an ECAC record keep in contention for the ting the ECAC record in the 400 IM and 200 IM. She earned and Johns Hopkins. in the 400 IM and two Rider regular season crown. Rider herself Female Swimmer of the Meet honors. “We ended up beating records in the 400 IM and 200 easily handled Fairfield, and Marist at this meet, both men’s IM. Modrov earned Female Siena also won its game, and women’s team, and it was Swimmer of the Meet hon- and Diver of the Meet awards Cosentino finished eighth in the giving it the No.1 seed in something we knew we could ors and qualified to be consid- just two weeks ago at the con- 100 free while senior Rebecca the conference tournament do and we were happy to have ered for the NCAA Division ference championships. Sanbower placed 11th in the because of a tiebreaker. that second shot at it,” Tomasula I Swimming and Diving “Breaking records and win- 1650 free. In Rider’s 2005 season said. “I know everyone agrees Championships. ning awards show that no mat- For the men, junior Josh finale, the Broncs knocked that even though we did not Junior diver Amanda ter who we compete against we Rosenbluth finished second off Niagara 113-106 on win MAACs this year none of Burke won the three-meter and have standout athletes,” Burke in the 200 back with a time Senior Day in front of a us would trade this season for one-meter dives before being said. “Our team has some of of 1:49.59. Senior Peter Starr sold out Broncs’ Zoo to give anything.” named Female Diver of the the best swimmers and divers placed seventh in the 200 back them a split regular champi- The swimming and diving Meet. Adding to Rider’s awards, in the area and it’s nice to get while freshman Dave Farfan onship with Niagara taking teams have come a long way as Coach Dennis Ceppa earned recognized for our ability.” placed seventh in the 200 fly the top seed because of the the Broncs’ season is winding Female Diving Coach of the Also for the women’s and sophomore Brian Brady tiebreaker. down. Meet honors, and Head Coach team, Tomasula won the 200 took 11th in the 1,650 free. Don Harnum, Rider’s “This team just keeps get- Steve Fletcher earned Female back with a time of 2:01.87. “This meet was a very Athletic Director and head ting better and better, and I Co-Coach of the Meet for the Freshman Brianna Burns placed relaxed meet,” Burke said. “This coach of the 2004-05 team, cant wait to see how next year’s Broncs’ second-place finish. sixth in the 100 free while junior meet was a chance to get anoth- said there were quite a few team ends up,” Burke said. Both Modrov and Burke Ericka Kriedel took eighth in er personal best and race one similarities in the thrilling earned MAAC Female Swimmer the 200 back. Senior Stephanie more time and just to compete. conclusions of each season. “Three out of the last Smith is the definition of a student-athlete seven years we’ve won the By Hal Goodwin day and you’re on your feet all tougher now because I’m start- He stressed his desire for regular season title and every day long,” Hamer said. “We’ve ing to take over the classes,” the team to keep progress- year it was 13-5,” he said.

eliminated double workouts, Smith said. “I’m grading papers ing after finishing 14th in the “The other similarity is that It’s a humbling compli- and we do all our workouts in now and I have to be prepared regional meet this year, to a in 2005 we shared the title ment when a coach expresses single sessions, which requires with lessons and things to do.” future top-10 mark. with Niagara and the exact such praise and admiration for a little more difficulty from his However, for Smith and “One thing I’d like to same thing happened: kept an athlete he’s watched develop standpoint because we’re out the rest of the cross-country see them do is continue to going down to break the over a collegiate career. there longer in a single session, runners who also run track, work better to make the cross- tiebreaker and it went all the However, after meet- but he’s managed it very well the preparation never ends. For country team reach that level,” way down to the sixth seed ing John Smith for the first and has had tremendous success those who are part of both the Smith said. “We started moving and they were hosting. Well time, it doesn’t take long to with it.” indoor and outdoor teams, the up from my freshman year until Siena wins the tiebreaker on see why track and field and Handling all of these season takes up nearly the entire now, so hopefully over the next the fifth seed and they are cross-country Head Coach responsibilities takes a lot of year. four years, with the talented hosting.” Rob Pasquariello and Assistant time management, but couple “John runs cross-country, freshmen we have now, they’ll The 2004-05 squad Coach Bob Hamer speak so that with an incredible work and all of our cross-country make that move into the top made it to the championship highly of him. ethic and you’ve got a recipe for kids start the third week of 10.” round and lost to Niagara “John is a model student success. August and that’s pretty much As for Smith’s future, his 81-59. Niagara had a dou- athlete,” Hamer said. “He’s will- “You can’t get to the lev- the beginning of their competi- coaches don’t seem to think ble bye in the tournament, ing to sacrifice his own personal els that he’s reached without tive season,” Pasquariello said. he’ll have any problems becom- something Siena won’t have. gain for the good of the team, having a great work ethic,” “For a runner like John, who ing successful in whatever he “We had to beat Niagara which is something you look Pasquariello said. “We know has aspirations of making the does. They have no reason to in front of 9,000 on its for in a leader and in a student what we’re going to get from NCAA regional meet, it could believe otherwise having seen home court in the cham- here on campus.” John every week and that’s his go till the end of May. With all what he’s accomplished over his pionship game with 8,700 Smith is a student athlete absolute best effort every time our track kids and particularly time at Rider. rooting against us,” Harnum in his senior year, and has aspi- out, and that’s really comforting the distance runners it’s a long “The four years he’s been said. “So somebody is going rations of teaching high school as a coach and as a teammate to season.” here he’s been the guy,” Hamer to have to beat Siena on its history upon graduating. So know that.” Upon hearing all of the said. “John is a great kid. I home floor and our only that means that this semester, His coaches were correct compliments that Smith’s think he does a great job in the opportunity would be in the he must student teach on top when they described him as coaches had to say about him, classroom; he does a great job championship game.” of an already rigorous workout modest, but he’ll admit that his modesty went on display with the kids and I think down To be a special team and schedule. the tremendous workload he once again. He emphasized the the road he’s going to be suc- have a realistic chance of “You go from being in class is faced with is hard, to say the importance of what the team is cessful in whatever he does.” two to three hours a day to least. able to accomplish as a whole, See Champs, p. 13 being in class seven hours a “It’s getting a little bit not just now, but in the future.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL 1 seed in the MAAC tourna- “Two years ago was a differ- ment because the tiebreaker is ent situation with the interim By Charles Guthrie decided by who has the best tag and wasn’t the best situation The Rider men’s basketball record against the highest seed- to coach in,” Dempsey said. team needed two wins over the ed remaining teams in descend- “Once I got the job in April weekend to at least have a share ing order. The Broncs will be 2006, I looked at it in a dif- of the MAAC regular season, the No. 2 seed. ferent light. I knew we could and that’s exactly what hap- “You could argue it 100 climb quickly, I knew we had pened. different ways and there will some good young players and I After an 88-76 win over always be [loop] holes in the tie- knew Ryan was coming in. St. Peter’s (6-23 overall, 3-15 breaker system,” Dempsey said. “I trusted in my abilities MAAC) on Friday, the Broncs “We’re the only team going into that we could get a couple more (21-9 overall, 13-5 MAAC) had the tournament that’s beaten pieces to put a championship a convincing win over Fairfield everyone in this league and that type team on the floor. So to get (14-15 overall, 11-7 MAAC), gives us a good sense of confi- here is rewarding and it took a 87-59, making them co-MAAC dence that there’s no one in the lot of sacrifices [from the play- regular season champions with league that we can’t beat.” ers and coaches].” Siena, which beat the Peacocks The man running the ship Rider, which shot nearly 77-64 in its season finale. for Rider has made it from the 52 percent from the field and “I’m just proud of the kids bottom to the top. hit 10 3-pointers, was led by because it was just so set up When he got the job, he junior guard Harris Mansell, today to be special and losing was given the interim tag and who scored a game-high 17 wasn’t really an option today,” the Broncs’ only managed eight points and connected on five Head Coach Tommy Dempsey wins. The team made strides 3-pointers, tying a career high. said. “We really needed the the next season doubling their Mansell has had the hot game for a lot of reasons to send win total, but the Broncs were hand and is heading into the the seniors on the right note average at best. tournament playing his best and we had such a great season. This year, this team has ball of the season, averaging I said to one of the coaches won a regular season record 21 18.5 points per game in the this morning that we can’t lose games and it ties them with the last four contests going 18-28 today because we deserve to be most wins ever with the 1993- from behind the arc during that rewarded for the season we had 94 squad that made it to the stretch. NCAA Tournament. “We’ve done more things and we were just so determined Photo by Hugh Tsung and the guys played great on Because of the success the on offense to get him his shots,” both ends of the floor.” team had this year, Dempsey Junior guard Harris Mansell scored 18 points against St. Peter’s Siena will be given the No. was finally rewarded as the on Friday and 17 against the Stags on Sunday. MAAC Coach of the Year. See Men, p. 13 Loyola bounces Rider in first round of MAACs

W. BASKETBALL Shaunice Parker said to Rider Sports Information. “I think we Sports Information. “We had competed and made a run but By Kristie Kahl our eyes on the prize but Loyola the three from Tolley was the answered back with some clutch game. We were determined to The women’s basketball shots.” give that effort and leave every- team concluded its season yes- Rider jumped out to a 6-2 thing on the floor.” terday after losing to number lead to start the first half. After The Broncs out-rebounded seventh-seeded Loyola in the a 3-pointer by senior Janele Loyola 44-39, while this was MAAC tournament. Henderson, the Broncs tied the Rider’s 14th single-digit loss of The Broncs, 10th seed, fell game at nine. Rider was trailing the season, being tops in the to the Greyhounds 57-49 in the 14-13 until Loyola went on a nation. first round of the tournament. 17-5 run. The Greyhounds led “We’ve been in enough “We got a good effort but 35-22 at the half. situations where we know how unfortunately it wasn’t enough,” Henderson finished with to come back,” Milligan said Head Coach Lynn Milligan said 14 points while graduating with to Rider Sports Information. to Rider Sports Information. 1,030 career points, the 16th “Today we just came up a little “We got out hustled and out highest ever at Rider. bit short. We competed until toughed and that was a little bit “You can’t say enough about the end and these young ladies disappointing. It was a tail of what Janele has done for us,” gave it everything they had.” two halves.” Milligan said to Rider Sports Under a new program with Rider started the second Information. “She is a great Milligan, Rider added eight half on a 10-2 run to cut the competitor and wants to win, wins to its season, the high- lead to five points, while a lay- ,and she gave her heart and soul est the Broncs have seen since up by sophomore Stephanie to the program this year.” the 2004-’05 season with nine Wisniewski cut the lead to three Parker finished with 10 wins. with over 13 minutes left. points and 13 rebounds, her “I think the team will The Broncs came within fourth double-double of the be really tough next season,” four on a basket from sopho- season, while Sepulveda added Henderson said to Rider Sports more Amanda Sepulveda with seven points, eight rebounds Information. “The players we Photo by Hugh Tsung 3:50 left, but that was as close and three assists. have coming back know what Junior Shaunice Parker picked up her fourth double-double of as Rider would get. “The second half effort to expect and only losing one the season in Rider’s 57-49 loss against Loyola with 10 points “We were more focused is what Rider basketball is all senior, it’s going to be a tougher and 13 rebounds. in the second half,” junior about,” Henderson said to Rider team to beat.”