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The ideas and opinions of advertisements appearing in this Sarah Niles Managing News Editors Fashion Forward Columnist publication are not necessarily those of The Review staff or the university. Sarah Kenney, Joe Zimmermann Larissa Cruz Jjt October 30, 2007 3 'Nobel' professors win Peace Prize CEEP ta·culty works with .AI Gore o·n climate change BY BRIAN ANDERSON efforts are worthwhile and useful," he said. "This-is definite­ winning such an award. Copy Editor ly inspiration to continue working in this general area of sci­ "It's very stunning," he said. "As a researcher, you Two university professors, Frederick Nelson and John entific endeavor." don't think about these sorts of things. It's b~yond anything Byrne, were members of the cominittee that was awarded the John Byrne, director of the university's Center for I could have imagined." 2007 Nobel Peace Prize along with former Vice President AI Energy and Environmental Policy, said CEEP was founded . Byrne said winning the award inspires him and Gore. in 1981 to bring fields like science, economics, engineering CEEP to continue their efforts, but he also hopes the work Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate and public policy together to address energy ·and environ­ motivates the U.S. government to make international change Change were awarded the prize for their work on heighten­ mental policies and problems. CEEP has been interested in and the people of the United States to take a stand on this ing public knowledge of climate change and a better under­ climate change since the early '90s. issue. standing of what needs to occur to counteract those changes. Byrne said he was overwhelmed when he learned the "I'm really hoping that the people in the U.S. will . Nelson, a professor of geography and director of the IPCC won the Nobel Peace Prize and is still in shock from become inspired and say we really need to make commit­ university's Permafrost Group, stated in an e-mail ments," he said. "Hopefully, they will say that it's message that while doing field work in Michigan, time now to take this problem seriously." he received an e-mail from the IPCC chairman Melanie Schimek, a graduate student and informing him all the contributing members of the member of Nelson's Permafrost Group, said she IPCC had been awarded the Peace Prize. has worked with Nelson for the past two years "I don't think that a singkNobel Prize has and is proud of him for his accomplishment. ever been awarded to a large body of people Schimek said Nelson, who is also her aca­ before," Nelson said. "My initial reaction was to demic adviser, allows her to create her own edu­ think that bestowing the award this way is entire­ cational path. ly appropriate because science is indeed a collab­ "He doesn't want to tell me to do anything orative enterprise." specific," she said. "He always wants his students The IPCC was founded in 1988 by the to decide for themselves, to do the research, the World Meteorological Organization and the reading and then make our own conclusions." United Nations Environment Programme, Nelson Schimek said Nelson has an incredible said. One of the group's primary roles is to pro­ work ethic and is always busy doing research at vide an objective, scientifically based understand­ the university and in the field. Nelson is always ing of the risks of climate change on society. looking for a better understanding of climate He said he has been involved with the change and its effects on the environment. IPCC since the late '80s because of his work in "He works very hard," she said. "Every permafrost. Since then, he has written reports and time I go in and talk to him, he's working on a conducted research on the effects of climate research paper or trying to get another grant in. change on permanently frozen ground. He's always working on something." The IPCC does not conduct research, but Byrne said winning the Nobel Peace Prize analyzes the literature already written on the sub­ reminds him of an idea the 2004 award winner, ject, Nelson said. After reviewing the work that Wangari Maathai, addressed when she said cli­ has already been published, the group presents its mate change is an issue that affects everyone as findings in larger, more comprehensive doctrines. human beings. Nelson saj.d receiving -the Nobel Peace "The greatest threat to world peace, at this Prize has motivated him to continue learning and point, is climate change," he said. "If we don't researching climate change. interrupt this process, great ·biodiversity loss "It's very . satisfying to see the IPCC Courtesy of UD Public Re.lations/Kathy F. Atkinson occurs and so· many human beings are made vul­ reports being regarded so positively and to know Geography professor Frederick E. Nelson (left) is the director of the Permafrost nerable to serious, serious threats." society recognizes that our collective scientific Group at the university.

Newark Police serve as personal ~bouncers Officers encourage stt;dents to report unwanted partygoers

BY BRITTANY TALARICO When it comes to underage drinking, "If the city of Newark called upon us kids there and I was providing the alcohol,': News Features Editor the party hosts themselves will not be sub­ for assistance, we wquld help,." Flatley said. Riblett said. "I would be inclined to handle Due to recent dange;rous situations ·at ject to arrest, he said. Other party attendees "We have in the pas(and will continue to do it myself." house parties, the Newark Police who are underage may be detained, howev- so in the future." He saidif he had Department has offered to assist party hosts er. Junior Dara Poltrock said a party that became in the removal of unwanted party attende-es. If called, the police would take care of students do not call the police violent, he would con­ Lt. Brian Henry of the Newark Police the problem, speak to the hosts, advise them often because they are afraid of sider calling the Department said police have been working of problems that could have ensued and getting in trouble. "If you call the police. on this policy for two years and made it inform them how to prevent such issues in Public Safety has made "If weapons public in an attempt to thwart unmanageable the future, Henry said. some students skeptical about police for were involved, I parties that can lead to criminal activity. He said he is unaware of any college calling the police in general ass1stance, you would call the cops,'' · "We are trying to prevent the robberies, students who have utilized police assistance because students who utilize Riblett said. thefts and large fights," Henry said. "If we for their parties, and he hopes nothing is the safe-ride system can receive won't get Senior Homer can get the homeowner to call before these preventing students from taking advantage violations for being intoxicat­ arrested lor a Nelson said it sounds things occur, we [would be] preventing a of police backup. ed, Poltrock said. like a beneficial idea big problem." "We are trying to tell [students] to help She said students should noise violation or in theory, but the poli­ A pacyy host seeking police assistance us out, and we are willing to overlook minor call Newark Police if they feel cy might be too good in such instances would not be subject to the problems," Henry said. "Unless students threatened. other minor to be true. same enforcement action taken when a com­ don't think that is the case, then I couldn't "I think it's a good thing to offenses." "Basically, it's plaint is received from an independent see the reason for them not calling." call the police when you're like they're free caller, he said. - Public Safety Chief James Flatley said having a problem and not to - Lt. Brian Henry, bouncers, but I feel "We are trying to encourage people to providing this support is a positive, proac­ have to worry about incriminat­ Newark Police like they're going to call the police when they have a problem at tive step by the city's police department. ing yourself," Poltrock said. come in and bounce the house, without the fear of getting arrest­ "The Newark Police are reaching out to Senior Seth Riblett said if Department everyone and write up ed," Henry said. "If you call the police for the community and trying to do what they a problem occurred at a party violations," Nelson assistance, you won't get arrested for a can to keep the community as safe as po.ssi­ he was hosting, he and his , said. "Figuratively noise violation or other minor offenses. We ble," Flatley said. roommates would try to handle it first speaking, what would they do if the house would rather get there and help you and dis­ He said Public Safety has a functional before involving the police. owner's roommate was upstairs smoking miss you getting in trouble for a noise viola­ working relationship with the city depart­ "I would be hesitant to call the police to and the smell of weed was in the air?" tion." ment. a party especially if there were underage 4 October 30, 2007 Man charged in Newark robbery

BY ESTHER WALSH Senior Lee Hummel, a resident Staff Reporter of the Main Street Court apartment One of three armed robbers complex, said prior to the robbery who held up nine people during a he felt safe leaving his door party at Main Street Court apart­ unlocked, but now he and his room­ ments on Oct. 6 has been caught. mates are taking more precautions. On Oct. 18, Newark Police "Usually, if we are down the arrested and charged 23-year-old hall or at a friend's house or outside Tourean Yonnel Daniels, of the 200- smoking a cigarette, we' ll leave the block apartments of East Ayre door open," Hummel said. "But Street in Newport, Del., with five now, we are kind of apprehensive Electronics contain many hazardous materials, which if not recycled properly can contaminate the environment. counts of first-degree robbery. He about it. Our door is always locked, was also charged with possession of even if we are all in our apartment a firearm during the commission of just hanging out." · a felony, first-degree burglary, four Senior Ian McPheeters, a resi­ Universities offer recycling counts of aggravated menacing, dent of the complex, said he is glad second-degree conspiracy and eight to hear Daniels has been arrested. counts of unlawful imprisonment. However, he still does not feel com- Lt. Brian Henry of the Newark pletely secure. . Police Department said two of the "I might feel safer if all three of services for old electronics victims whose apartment was them were caught," McPheeters invaded earlier this month saw said. "I mean it doesn't say much BY JOSH SHANNON electronics for free at one of several for free or the general public can buy Daniels and identified him as one of about the security of our building StaffReporter DSWA facilities around the state. _it at a reduced cost. the three perpetrators. really. On weekends, people are in Technology changes so rapidly "DSWA contracts with another "It started as a way to redistrib­ "The police contacted the sus­ and out all of the time." computers are often obsolete within a company and the material is all recy­ ute capital assets among the universi­ pect for another matter and were Both Hummel and McPheeters few years. Many of the old discarded cled," Eichinger said. "[The contract­ ty system," Painter said. "It's also a detaining him," Henry said. said they did not receive an official computers end up in a landfill, where ed company] takes everything apart way to protect the environment." "Consequently, one of the victims document or e-mail message they can leak harmful chemicals into and recycles the plastic, gold, printed Terrapin Traders participants are of the home invasion saw this regarding the robbery. the environment. circuit boards, cathode ray tubes, et able to pick up the equipment from detection and was able to identify Hummel said he found out Kevin Eichinger, a chemical cetera." University of Maryland departments, him as one of the suspects who through friends. hygiene officer for the university's Recycling electronics is manda­ as well as from surrounding universi­ committed the robbery." "There was no official e-mail Department of Occupational Health tory for university departments. ties, for free because of the money He said at the time the victims from the building," he said. "It was and Safety, said when computers and "We prohibit anything with a they make reselling the goods, identified Daniels, he was not being just by word-of-mouth. A couple of their accessories - monitors, key­ printed circuit board or cathode ray Painter said. Departments that donate charged with any other related people said they talked to the office boards and flash drives - as well as tube from being placed in the dump­ old equipment also receive part of the crimes. and the office said they were going other electronics such as televisions sters," Eichinger said. "Our trash profit. "I believe at the time, he was to send an e-mail, but I never got and iPods are taken to a landfill, they truck drivers are trained to call us to Painter said approximately one­ just being documented as a 'suspi­ one." can release chemicals into the envi­ pull that stuff out." third of the electronics collected are cious person,'" Henry said. "I don't Lisa Ward, manager of Main ronment. There is no penalty for dispos­ resold. The rest are sent to a private think he was charged with another Street Court apartments, could not "You would be surprised about ing electronics in a university dump­ recycling company, which shreds the crime related." be reached for comment. · the amount of hazardous material in ster, however, he said. equipment to destroy personal files Daniels and two other uniden­ McPheeters said he feels Main computer and electronic goods - the Many students are not aware the and then sells the metal and other raw tified suspects entered the Main Street Court apartments were not lead, the selenium, the chromium, the university collects electronics for materials. Street Court apartment complex on specifically targeted for the inva­ cadmium," Eichinger said. "All these recycling. Eichinger said the University of 236 E. Delaware Ave. at approxi­ sion and that every student who types of materials go into landfills Senior Chris Prado said he nor­ Delaware could only establish a mately 3:30 a.m., and ordered the lives on or off campus in Newark is and leach into drinking water." mally holds on to his old electronics reselling program if the proper nine occupants into the back bed­ at risk for crime. To help alleviate the environ­ but would use a recycling program if resources were provided. room. "I don't think our building was mental risk, the university started a he could find one. He said DSWA does salvage Daniels and his co-conspirators targeted for a certain reason. It can program approximately six years ago "I wouldn't know where to usable equipment collected by its held the victims at gunpoint and happen anywhere around here," he to collect and recycle old computers start," Prado said. electronics-recycling program and told them to surrender their proper­ said. and electronics. Freshman Rebecca Zerby said donates it to nonprofit organizations. ty. After collecting wallets, cell The university recycled 44,000 she was unaware of the program but DSWA also runs a mercantile shop in phones and other possessions, the pounds of computer equipment in thinks it is a good idea. New Castle where it sells items sal­ assailants fled the apartment, police A Closer Look 2006, Eichinger said. "People get new stuff all the vaged from recycling programs. said. . As part of the program, time, so they should be able to dis­ Corin Larraga, who works at the After failing to post a $129,000 unknown to many students, depart­ pose of [their old equipment] proper­ art department's computing site in secure bond, Daniels was commit­ Timeline of Events: ments wishing to remove old com­ ly," Zerby said. Recitation Hall, said old equipment ted to the Young Correctional Main Street Court robbery puter equipment can call the univer­ Prado said in order for the recy­ from the computer lab is often reused Facility. Iffound guilty, he will face sity's Movers Services, which will cling program to succeed, students by other sites in the department. a minimum mandatory jail sentence • At 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 6, three pick up the equipment from the would need to be made aware of it. "We try to keep the old of three years for first-degree rob­ men entered an apartment party at department and transport it to the "People generally think it's machines within the art department, bery, Henry said. the Main Street Court apartment General Services Building on South important, but we're not going to go so in that way we are making use of "He can be looking at up to complex at 236 E. Delaware Ave. Chapel Street for a fee, he said. out of our way to figure out how to older machines," he said. mandatory sentencing of 25 years Students who have computer throw something away," he said. Eichinger said while there is no with all of his other charges, if • After one of the men pro­ equipment to recycle can either pay Eichinger said the program has university-wide program to reuse found guilty, in addition to first­ duced a gun, they ushered nine Movers Services to pick it up, or drop been heavily promoted to depart­ computers, many departments start degree robbery," he said. party-goers into a back bedroom it off at the General Services ments, but not necessarily to stu­ their own initiative. Henry said the Newark Police and stole from them wallets, cell Building themselves, Eichinger said. dents. "A lot of departments won't are continuing to investigate the phones and other possessions. The "[Movers Services] shrink­ "Maybe we haven't done a good send something for recycling unless _ robbery and are working closely assailants then fled the party. wraps and palletizes everything," he job promoting this to students," he they've pulled all the parts out that with detectives to identify the two said. "It's stored over in the General said. "Maybe we need to do some they can use," he said. "A number of remaining suspects. • Later, while at the Newark Services Building until they have a media events that target students." the departments will try to reuse the "The investigative steps that police station, one of victims iden­ bunch of truckloads of the material The University of Maryland has computers internally and recycle the the detectives will take will include tified a man being detained as a and then our people take it to the a similar effort to collect old electron­ ones they can't use." fmding out who Daniels' main asso­ "suspicious person" as one of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority." ics, but takes its program a step fur­ Eichinger said no matter how ciates are," he said. "If he has been three perpetrators. Later, while at DSWA is the agency responsible ther, operating a thrift store to resell computers are recycled or reused, it in crimes 'with other people before, the Newark police station, one of for landfills and recycling in the usable goods it collects. is crucial that they be diverted from then obviously those are people we victims identified a man being Delaware. Mike Painter, the manager of the landfills. will look for." detained as a "suspicious person" A representative for DSWA 13-year-old Terrapin Trader program, "It's extremely important Police said Daniels' criminal as one of the three perpetrators. could not be reached for comment, said the program collects old elec­ because they contain hazardous history information cannot be made but according to the agency's Web tronics, as well as unwanted chairs, materials," he said. "We don't want available to the public and, as of - compiled from The Review site, DSWA's electronics-recycling tables and other office furniture and hazardous materials going into now, a photo of Daniels will not be archives program allows any individual, busi­ displays it in a showroom. University municipal landfills." released. ness or school to drop off unwanted departments can take the equipment lit QctQber JQ, 2QQ7 5 Mother Nature .caSts a dry spell on Del.

BY AMY PRAZNIAK "New Castle folks got a little bit more rain than Kent Hubbard said he felt voluntary conservfltiOn is helpful dur­ Staff Reporter County and Kent County got more than Sussex," Stillson said: ing a time of drought. Despite recent rainy weather, Delaware is under a "Sussex was the worst hit by the drought." "We all know that Mother Nature tends to let us know statewide drought watch, which Gov. Ruth Ann Minner He said the issue of the drought is something that will only who's in charge from time to time and its important for all of us declared on Oct. 20, asking for voluntary conservation among worsen if it is not addressed by the public. to listen," he said. "I think that [voluntary conservation] has Delawareans. "The issue is not immediate. It's one of those things that shown to be effective in the past. People do step up to the plate State water coordinator Gerald Kauffman said the water builds up," Stillson said. "This year, we aren't putting as much when they are asked to." conditions in Delaware have been inspected over the past week water back in the water table, so eventually it has this cumula­ United Water Delaware's service territory covers 55 square and water levels have been found to be below normal. This led tive effect. The governor is saying 'let's start being wise about miles and provides water to many families outside of Newark. to the recommendation of a drought watch, later declared by the the way we use our water resources right now so we won't Hubbard had tips for conserving water at home, which could governor. potentially have a problem.' " reduce water use by approximately 20 percent. "The stream flows were at low levels that we usually see Stillson said agriculture uses a lot ol water, so his organi­ "The average Americans splash, pour and flush between 40 about once every four to five years," Kauffman said. "Even zation is working with farmers to make irrigation systems more to 130 gallons of water a day at home," he said: "Two-thirds of though we are in the fall, when people are not watering their efficient. all water use in the home is in the bathroom. It's a good [idea] lawns anymore or washing their cars as much, it was recom­ "You use less water to get the same results," he said. "We for people to check for leaks in the toilet, and to check for drip­ mended that people go on a drought watch to save water now call it irrigation water management." ping faucets. A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons of water a day and through the winter time." According to Kauffnian, the drought has caused problems and just one dripping faucet can waste 2,000 gallons of water a Tom Hubbard, a representative from United Water for farmers in Delaware this year. year." Delaware, said conservation at the current time is for preventa­ "For the farmers, there's been a big impact," Kauffman Hubbard also said the washing machine can use up to 50 tive reasons to better prepare the state for the upcoming seasons. said. "Specifically, southern Delaware and Sussex County, gallons of water per load, so he suggested people do not use the "Typically over the winter months is when everything where farmers have lost crops because there wasn't enough dishwasher or washing machine until they are completely full. recharges with more water," Hubbard said. "The concern is that rain. They weren't able to harvest as much crops as they usual- He also had suggestions for water usage in the bathroom. if we have a drier-than-normal winter, come spring or summer ly do." · "The next thing you can do, is try to shorten your show­ next year, that's when we will have some problems." Stillson said certain crops were damaged this summer and ers," he said. "As far as the toilet goes, just use it for what its He said there was a record drought in 2002, but the drought fall because of the lack of rain. , intended for. Everyone's probably been guilty at one point or today is not near that level of severity. "The biggest impact was that rain didn't come at critical another of throwing a piece of tissue paper in there or a bug and Kauffman said he agrees the drought watch is not an emer­ periods," he said. "Com crops need to have rain right at the time flushing it down, but don't do it. A toilet flush requires five to gency yet, but mostly a warning to the public. it's going through its reproductive cycles. If you have real dry, seven gallons of water every time." "The impacts at this point aren't very significant. It's all hot weather during that period of time, you get very poor fertil­ Hubbard said in the average American househol<;l, 28 per­ voluntary," he said. "We're asking people to take shorter show­ ization of the com, so you have very small ears of com with no cent of all the water used in the home involves toilets. The next ers, load the dishwasher and the laundry until it's full, wash kernels on it." largest culprit is the washing machine at 22 percent, showers your car on the lawn, that sort of thing. If we were to go to a Kauffman said recovering from the drought is not going to and baths at 20 percent and faucets at 15 percent. drought emergency, then it would basically be against the law be solved by a few days of rain now and then. John Ewart, a representative from Delaware Aquaculture to water your lawns." "It takes many dry months to get into a drought and it takes Resource Center, said water conservation should be practiced According to Kauffman, a drought watch is the first step, a many months to get out of a drought," he said. "We've had dry year round and not just during droughts. warning is the second and finally the third, and most severe, is months since last April and these mild, soaking rains are great "Good quality freshwater is a precious commodity here. a drought emergency. storms-for recharging the aquifers and streams, but we need at We just don't realize it until we get into situations where it does­ Lester Stillson, state operations manager for Natural least two to three more of these per month for several months." n't rain and we have extended dry periods which cause a prob­ Resources Conservation Service of Delaware, said there were Kauffman said because of voluntary methods of conserva­ lem," Ewart said. "Most people are really not aware of it certain parts of the state w:hich were more affected by the tion, there is an approximate 10 percent decline in water because it doesn't affect them immediately, but there's not drought. demand. much you can do about it but to conserve." Wildfires se.t Southern Cal-ifornia ablaze Cltizens evacuate; Go.v. Schwarzenegger requests federal aid

BY EMILY RILEY and dry, and also very strong. They have been gauge air quality in ol!r buildings." aware of the threat of danger. StaffReporter the primary drivers for these wildfires." Air quality has become a serious issue "I witnessed the San Miguel blaze atop a California Go:V. Arnold Schwarzenegger He said some of the fires may have been within and outside of the danger zones. hill on- Monday night from my driveway," declared a state of emergency last Sunday for ignited by a combination of these winds, University of California, San Diego senior Schorr said. "That was the only time I actually seven counties in the state's southern region drought conditions and fallen, live power lines. Zach Hom, who lives two miles south of one of felt scared throughout this ordeal, so I ran due to rapidly spreadllig wildfires, which have "We're facing 50 to 80 mile-per-hour the mandatory evacuation zones, said smoky inside and packed a bag just in case." consumed approximately 500,000 acres of winds, and this environment results in extreme conditions were prevalent throughout the week. She said she knew people personally · land, officials said. fire ·behavior and rapid spreading," Eardley "The air quality had [a] definite effect on affected by the destruction. The fires, occurring just days after Said. . my lungs, making it very uncomfortable to be "A good friend almost lost her house, but National Fire Prevention Week, have been blaz­ By declaring a state of emergency, he said outside or have windows open for any period of she was lucky," Schorr said. "At least six of her ing since Oct. 20. California is able to receive federal resources to time," Hom said. .• friends weren't. They lost their houses to the According to Rochelle Jenkins, a spokes­ aid in combating the flames. These resources SDSU senior Tiffany Schorr said she was Rancho Bernardo fires." woman from California's Office of Emergency include military aircraft:s and increased finances not directly affected by the fires, but was still Services, the current damage is unmatched by to support California's fire departments. any event·in the state's history. According to a press release from the gov- . "Right now, we can't even begin to esti­ emor's office, California's fire departments are mate the financial and final structuraJ destruc­ operating at maximum capacity and are cur­ tion," Jenkins said. "Until all the fires are con­ rently utilizing equipment and personnel tained, we have to hope for the best." assembled from area prisons and rehabilitations According to OES statistics, at least 15 institutions to increase,efficiency in containing separate fires have resulted in seven deaths, at the fires. least 70 injuries and an evacuation of approxi­ "Consistent with state and federal emer­ mately 32,000 people from Los Angeles, San gency. declljl'ations, I am directing staff and fire Diego and Orange counties, among others. departments at all of the state's prisons to mobi­ Within these 90unties, 2,114 residences have lize and direct available firefighting resources been destroyed while 68,550 homes remain to southern California immediately," threatened~ - Schwarzenegger said. Jenkins'said the definite cause ofthe wild­ Lorena Nava, media relations specialist for fires has yet to be determined. San Diego State University, said as the fires Randy Eardley, spokesman for the continue to blaze, colleges and universities in National Interagency Fire Center, said the the area have been affected. She said while region's autumrt weather patterns have aug­ SDSU did not need to evacuate, several precau­ mented the intensity of the fires. He said the tions were employed to ensure safety. Santa Ana winds are to blame for the fires' dis­ "We canceled classes for the week and we persion and destruction. are advising students and faculty to stay indoors "The winds are a seasonal phenomenon in as much as possible for the time being," Nava this area," Eardley said. "They are very warm said. "We are currently utilizing-air monitors to Courtesy of the Los Angeles Times/Washington Post News Wire Wildfires have spread rapidly across Southern California for the past two weeks. 6 October 30, 2007 who's who i11 Newark Hip bus driver brings art and fashion to rolJtes -. BY JENNIFER HAYES "Freedom of speech and freedom of expression are highly tiona! sense - watercolors, oils, acrylics," Assawah \aid. "But Copy Editor valued over here, which are important to me and values I want­ of course, I have to abide by today's language and the computer Nader Assawah is known for several things. The first is ed to enjoy," Assawah said. is the tool to do so," Assawah said. purely aesthetic- he sports a unique fashion of wearing a blue After marrying his wife, he moved to Delaware to work at He said having a job driving a bus, going from one atmos­ beret and utility belt with his uniform. After his take on clothing, his mother-in-law's photo-print plant, where he ran the dark­ phere to another, stimulates his artistic abilities. Assawah is recognized for his day-job as a university bus driv­ room operations. He worked there for two years until the busi­ "The panorama is constantly changing as well as the pas­ er, in which he transports students across campus or around ness closed. sengers," Assawah said. "Different input to the mind always trig­ Newark while blasting techno music. But his vehicles are one­ Besides transporting students, Assawah is an artist. He gers creativity through the design concepts, from looking at of-a-kind, because Assawah paints original designs on the cars works as a freelance graphic designer, creating posters, business nature, to cars out there and even outfits." he drives. cards and brochures. · He said he designs a number of clothing items, includ- He is both a bus driver and an artist. "I like to consider myself a fine artist, meaning the tradi- ing the berets he wears, as well as various hats and costumes. He Assawah, 44, has been driving for the universi­ also modifies things he did not design by scratch, such ty part-time for one year. He said he enjoys his job as as eye glasses. a bus driver because of the nature of the people he "I have always enjoyed standing out because transports. that filters out the narrow-minded people and those "I almost feel they have the mental capacity to who seek to approach me are usually the adventurous accept and not reject," Assawah said. '~It is always ones," Assawah said. "That, I think, is a good basis to rewarding to feel appreciated and that triggers the build a friendship or anything else." mental mechanism of reflecting some kindness to He said his outfit may cause him to be per­ each other, which unfortunately is a rare path that ceived as cold, but that is the exact opposite of who he peop1e choose." is. He said he also drives children at the Margaret "I am a [People for the Ethical Treatment of S. Sterck School, Delaware School for the Deaf. Animals] member and I have cans of cat food to feed Those students require him to be aware of their per­ the strays at night," Assawah said. sonal needs more than the large masses of students He said he tries to break down stereotypes he transports at the university. people have in their minds. Assawah said he tries to interact with students Assawah's bus is known as the "techno bus," every chance he gets, but sometimes it is not possi­ he said. He uses an iPod to play upbeat music for the ble. He described a situation in which he was telling students. a student how driving is therapeutic. "I play what suits my state of mind," "When I saw his eyebrows past his head line, I Assawah said. "Trance music fulfills a large spectrum thought he did not believe me," Assawah said. of age groups. When I see older passengers, I switch to "When I elaborated about how therapeutic it was, calmer, yet still strong music, like pure mood tracks especially the part where I don't hear the therapist and techno classic." saying 'time's up and we have to wrap this,' I told In his free time, he said he enjoys a good him I do the wrapping and the driver's seat is my La­ meal followed by a workout on the dance floor and the Z-Boy." drive back home during sunrise. Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, he said he "My weekends are more exhausting than the immigrated to the United States approximately 25 weekdays, but they are fulfilling to my nature and years ago. He moved to the north Philadelphia area """"'~~~~~=---~---"""-" there is not enough time in the day to execute all the with his mother. His sister had already been living in Courtesy of Nader Assawah designs I have developed on the road," Assawah said. the area and was attending school. Nader Assawah has driven university buses part-time for one year. Biden discusses potential policy for Pakistan

BY SARA WAHLBERG fmding terrorists. idea that the Pakistanis would allow their politicians were ready to fight defenseless Staff Reporter "The Pakistan government will do most nuclear weapons to be used is ridiculous." Iraq, destroy every major functioning infra­ As presidential primaries draw nearer, of the fighting against the al-Qaeda element Biden said he is firm in his decision to structure, and be ready to go toe-to-toe with the situation in the Middle East has become right at the border and help in finding Osama lend aid to the nation if elected. another state,'' he said. one of the main issues coming to the fore- bin Laden,'' Shah said. "Pakistan is a big ally "Pakistan is a vital ally, but it is also a front. · in the fight against terrorism." country with nuclear weapons and a growing Joe Biden, presidential hopeful and U.S. Paustenbach said the United States has fundamentalist movement,'' Hussain said. Senator from Delaware, is joining Sen. not always had friendly relations with "The last thing we need octhe world needs is Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Barack Pakistan. · a radicalized Pakistan." Obama (D-Ill.) by going public with his plan "Since Pakistan was founded, we've Junior Sania Mirza, president of the to send U.S. military forces to Pakistan if he been on a rollercoaster relationship, helping Muslim Student Association, said Pakistan is is elected president in 2008, according to a them when it was in our interest - like dur­ not a volatile country, despite the recent interview with ABC News' George ing the Cold War and after 9/11 -and ignor­ media coverage of the attempted bombing of Stephanopoulos broadcasted on an Oct. 21 ing them when it wasn't,'' he said. former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto last episode of"This Week." Paustenbach said Biden's plan is to week. Biden's campaign press secretary Mark focus on building a solid alliance with "It's a very stable country," Mirza said. Paustenbach stated in an e-mail message that Pakistan while helping the moderate majori­ "You don't have rioting every day, but things Biden, the chairman of the Senate's ty of the country find its voice in elections happen every now and then." Committee on Foreign Relations, is also and improving education in Pakistani Although Mirza said Pakistanis in and known to be an outspoken advocate of schools. out of the United States and Pakistan would pulling U.S. troops from Iraq. The senator If Musharraf were taken out of power, be opposed to having U.S. troops standing in has proposed a five-point plan of keeping Biden said he would "probably" want to go Pakistan, she said she does think Biden Iraq together while protecting America and into Pakistan to secure their nuclear could come up with a plan to support the bringing the soldiers home. weapons, according to the interview on nation. Pakistan, an ally of the United States in "This Week." "The smarter thing to do would. be to the War on Terrorism, recently re-elected Junior Muhammad Hussain, a give Musharraf a bit more support and back­ President Gen. Pervez Musharrafby an over­ Pakistani-Arllerican, stated in an e-mail mes­ ing and resources to get the job done,'' Mirza whelming vor~. Musharraf currently has sage that he believes having U.S. armed said. close relations with President George W. forces go to Pakistan to secure nuclear forces As for Biden 's apparent contradiction Bush. would not be a beneficial move. for supporting the pulling of troops from Iraq Material science professor Ismat Shah "The notion that nuclear facilities can be while advocating putting troops in Pakistan, said because Pakistan is on the border of secured in Pakistan through a U.S. or 'coali­ Hussain said he believes U.S. efforts are Courtesy of Biden For President Afghanistan, the politically volatile nation tion' military police action seem~ rather needed to stabilize Iraq before anything else. Delaware Sen. Joe Biden released his plan has been allied with U.S. forces to aid in ridiculous and na'ive,'' Hussain said. "The "It is amazing how so many of our for Pakistan if he wins the 2008 election. 7 ~arry Potter fiction Staph spreads inQ~I~:·~z- to beCome reality Resistant strain of bacteria Univ. of Maryland scientists caUses nationwide concern develop invisibility cloak BY RACHEL ALPER sharing towels, cleaning off wo!k­ lead to pneumonia, surgical wound BY AMANDA LOPEZ in the scientific world, the possibil­ StaffReporter out equipment after use and cleanmg infections and bloodstream infec- Methicillin-resistant Staff Reporter ity of using it on a mass scale for communal areas. The easiest way to tions. Humans may eventually have humans is low. Staphylococcus aureus, a .drug­ contract MRSA is through skin-to­ Coffin said some of the symp­ a power most recently popularized "It is very difficult to work resistant string of staph bactena, has skin contact. Those with infections toms include pimples or red boils by Harry Power - the ability to with 3-D objects," be said. "We found its way into schools, homes should make sure all the surfaces that are inflamed and painful, with make themselves disappear with an have to be very careful with this and day-care centers. · they contact are sanitized. little or no drainage. Some can be invisibility cloak. technology. We can't just assume According to the Centers for She said people should realize drained and the infection will go Engineering professors at the that there will be invisibility cloaks Disease Control and Prevention there are many illnesses more com­ away, but others require a stronger University of Maryland have creat­ all over the place." Web site, this infection is responsi­ mon than MRSA. drug treatment. ed the world's flrst "invisibility Currently, this technology ·only ble for approximately 18,650 deaths According to records provided "Some it makes sick, and others cloak." works on two-dimensional objects each year in the United States, a by John Hammond, assistant to the it doesn't," Coffin said. "We really Christopher Davis, a professor on a special type of surface, Da_vis mortality rate that is greater than that director of Maryland's Department don't know why." of electrical and computer engi­ said. An additional type of coatmg of AIDS. of Health, Maryland has had two Coffin said he recommends neering at Maryland, is a leader of is also required to give this effect MR.SA is resistant to penicillin reported outbreaks of MRSA so far people keep themselves clean and the project, which includes a team on other various two-dimensional and similar antibiotics, but drugs are in 2007, both of which have not share personal items such as of three. items. available to treat the infection. occurred in schools. razors or towels. If symptoms "I think this is a hot new Smolyaninov said the first Heidi Truschel-Light, the Truschel-Light said any diag­ appear, she said, the area of ~fection topic," Davis said. "A number of electromagnetic-invisibility cloak spokeswoman for. the Delaw~e nosis of MRSA should be reported should be bandaged immediately. groups are becoming interested in was created one year ago at Duke Division of Pubhc Health, said to the Delaware Public Health Delaware has reported approximate­ Association, as required by it and we are extremely excited." University to be used in ·~ ' The "cloak," which is only the frequency range of ly I ,500 MRSA infections this year, Delaware state law. 10 micrometers in diameter, microwaves. The invisi­ none of which have been fatal. Coffin said 30 percent of the sends electromagnetic ener­ bility cloak produced at "It's not uncommon. It's occur­ population has staph in their nose, A Closer Look gy around the surface of a the Maryland is the first of ring in age groups from babie~ to while one percent has the drug­ central region, allowing its kind, creating invisibil­ senior citizens," Truschel-L1ght resistant type. · The disease only Staphylococcus Aureus the waves to continue on ity from visible light. said. becomes malignant when it enters the other side of it, mak­ "Our results sug­ Nicole Coffin, a spokeswoman the body. • Staphylococcus aureus ing it less visible, he gest that we can proba­ for the CDC, said there are two On Oct. 19, a teacher at Mount is a bacteria commonly said. bly create a cloak for kinds ofMRSA. Pleasant Elementary School in found on the skin and in the "For light trav­ very small 3-D objects, "There is the healthcare-com­ Wilmington was discovered to have nose of healthy people. eling these special which may work in the munity virus and the community staph, but not the drug-res~st~t ways, light experi­ infrared," he said. virus " Coffin said. "The healthcare­ kind. Brandywine School District • Occasionally, staphylo­ ences a negative Davis said co~unity one is typically more Superintendent Jim Scanlon said the cocci can get into the body refraction," Davis another positive factor life-threatening, whereas the com­ teacher has returned to work and the and cause an infection. This said. "Kind of in the invisibility munity one is usually just mild skin school district has taken measures to infection can be minor (such infections with mortality being low." ensure students and faculty do not how a stick looks research is its relative as pimple~,. boils and o~her when you place affordability. While According to the CDC Web contract the infection. skin conditions) or senous it in water, it the research itself is site, approximately 85 percent of~e Scanlon said parents received and sometimes fatal (such as looks bent. But inexpensive, the invasive MRSA cases were associat­ both a letter and a phone call notify­ blood infections or pneumo­ in this case, the measuring equipment ed with the healthcare community. ing them about the national scop·~ of nia). light bends in used in measuring the Of those 85 percent, two-thirds staph. He said the school was taking the opposite operating invisibility occurred outside of hospitals and extra precautions by wiping down • Person-to-person trans­ direction, is costly. other health centers, while the equipment and telling students to mission is the usual form of making the "The actual remaining one-third occurred during wash their hands frequently. spre4d and occurs through object appear service preparation is hospitalization. Fourteen l?ercent of He said while others in the dis­ contact with secretions from as if it has actually quite cheap," the infections occurred m people trict have had the infection, there is infected skin lesions, nasal never been he said. "Though as who were not widely exposed to no widespread outbreak. He does discharge or spread via the touched." soon as the Department healthcare facilities. not think the infection is being hands. He said the of Defense builds any­ Truschel-Light said if someone reported adequately to the public sees large pustules on their skin, because it is important for people to uses for this thing, it is safe to • MRSA are staph t.h~t ~re type of tech- assume it is going they should bandage them quickly.. know about it. resistant to the antlbwtlc, "If you cover the sores, It Dr. Joseph Siebold, director of nology are · THE REVIEW/John Transue to be very expen­ methicillin and other com­ endless . • sive." reduces transmission," she said. Student Health Services, recently monly used antibiotics such Officials at the Department of Davis and Smolyaninov have "Frequently-used s~aces ~hould ~e stated that the university is aware of as penicillin and Defense have taken a keen interest been working on this research for sanitized, no matter 1fthey re pubhc the problem and urges the student cephalosporins. in the subject, with the hopes of 10 years, working alongside sever­ or private." body to practice good hygiene and using it in military vehicles and al professors from :rurdue The simplest way to prevent to keep cuts covered. . - compiled from the planes, though the possibility of University as well as Prmceton MR.SA is to practice good hygiene, According to the CDC, staph IS Truschel-Light said. This includes Centers jor Disease Control this usage is a long way from University. . one of the most common skin infec­ and Prevention Web site. implementation. Junior Mike Neely sa1d washing with soap and water, not tions in the United States and can "You might be able to use the although he has never heard of this cloak on an aircraft, maybe," Davis type of research, the idea seems said. "It is much more complicated feasible. to work in 3-D, and t~chniques "It sounds possible," he said. might help in making objects less "And I can understand where they visible, not so. much invisible." are going with it. as far as its .con­ Igor Smolyaninov, a visiting struction. It deflmtely sounds like a researcher-a~ the Maryland and co­ good idea with a lot of possible end leader of tM project, said he su&­ uses." gests using this technology for scl­ Though the possibility of_using entiflc reasons. invisibility in everyday hf~ IS not "This could be used in applied promising, researchers smd they physics research to probe t~st like to remain hopeful. objects without interfering w1th "Everybody in this fleld r~al­ laser illumination," Smolyaninov izes that invisibility is never gomg said. "Computer applications have to be perfect," Smolyaninov said. been suggested, too." . . ... "It is not prohibited by the laws of Davis said although mvlSlbih­ nature. However, practical invisi­ ty research bas reached new heights bility is a very difficult problem." 8 October 30, 2007 )lt New Maine law Picking up the tab Students argue over drinking with profs. may force college -.... BY EMILY RILEY Some students believe socializ­ socializing over drinks is aeceptable. Staff Reporter ing with their professors is harmless "It's absolutely appropriate, assum­ When senior Allyson Merola as long as the students are over the ing the act and event itself are done apps. on students studied in Australia last Winter legal drinking age and the professors in a respectable manner," Kuhlman Session, going to the bars with her conduct themselves in a respectable said. "Some of the most interesting professors was a common and manner. She said these types of and engaging conversations I've had accepted occurrence. exchanges are common in a work were with my professors over a BY SAMANTHA BRIX are not ready for college when they Though the students were 21 or environment, especially in dealing beer." Staff Reporter are 18. older and all parties involved acted with prospective clients. On the other hand, many stu­ A state law pending in Maine "The problem is getting a responsibly, Merola said she recog­ "In any field of work, it's not dents wish to uphold the level of sep­ could require high school seniors workforce that has the education to nized the possible implications of uncommon for clients or colleagues aration between the academic and to complete at least one college serve them and our society through · such actions. While movies such as to catch a drink or two after work," social spheres of college life. application in order to receive a the rest of the 21st century," Hirsh "Animal House" explore the humor­ she said. "It helps establish good Junior Caitlin Drueding said high school diploma. said. "Simply making everyone ous and taboo aspect of students relations and demonstrates how you interactions between professors and Speaker of the Maine House apply to college won't address any smoking marijuana with their pro­ can handle yourself in a public situa­ students outside of the classroom can of Representatives Glenn of these issues." _ fessor, it also prompts consideration tion." affect the level of respect between a Cummings derived the idea from The reasons high school stU­ of the line drawn between authority D. Michael Kuhlman, associate professor and his or her students. Poland Regional High School in dents are not applying to college and pupil. professor of social psychology, said "Ifl found out a professor acted Maine, which has made applying should be examined on a deeper "I think the university has big­ if a professional attitude is upheld this way, I would. definitely respect to college part of its graduation level, he said. ger problems to deal with than catch­ and the law is not broken, then them less," Drueding said. '.'If I was requirements. "The solutions are likely to ing professors getting a already in their class Maine officials hope more involve a close look at how teach­ social drink with their and found out this hap­ students pursue higher education, ers are trained, how they are com­ of-age students," pened, I would feel as only 50 percent of high school pensated and how school districts Merola said. cheated, like the class seniors in the state currently attend might pay for the faculty members According to the was a waste of time. Ifl college during the fall after gradu­ and the facilities they need to university's faculty wasn't in their class to ation. Some individual high inspire their students," Hirsh said. handbook, professors begin with, I probably schools in Texas, Pennsylvania and He said the solution politi­ "accept the obligation would not want to take other states have an application cians have generated does not deal to exercise critical self­ it once I found out requirement, but no state law man­ with these issues and will only cre­ discipline and judg­ about that." dates college applications. ate extra work for admissions offi­ ment in using, extend­ She also added Newark High School cers. He said he hopes this resolu­ ing and transmitting that the legal drinking Principal Curtis Bedford said he tion does not make its way to knowledge." While age is not a justification sees Maine's policy in a positive Delaware. there is no direct rule for this type of action. light. "It won't have much of any stating that professors "I think that it "If the purpose is to get stu­ effect other than to create a lot of cannot socialize with would be inappropriate dents motivated to look into· life­ unnecessary applications from stu­ their students, the con­ for a teacher to drink long education experiences, then dents who have no interest in ditions of the Standards with his or her students, it's a good one," Bedford said. going to college," he said. of Conduct promote even if the students are He said he would like to see Newark High School senior responsibility and an over 21 years old," how the policy works in Maine Rob Lundgren said he thinks understanding of Drueding said. "It's before pursuing a similar law in although college is not for every­ potential ramifications. also more likely an Delaware. He said he agrees high one, the policy would benefit him "As long as inappropriate relation­ school administrators should personally. He said while he plans nobody is taking body ship could form encourage students to meet their on applying to Delaware Technical shots off the bar, I see between students and potential and look into opportuni­ and Community College, he THE REVIEW/John Transue no problem with it," It is not uncommon for students and professors to be seen teachers in a setting ties, such as two or four- year col­ admits he would take a more time­ Merola said. with alcohol." leges or trade schools: He said not ly approach to the college search if socializing outside of the classroom at local bars. every student who applies would he had to abide by such a policy. necessarily be accepted, and there. He said he is not sure the pol­ would be a capacity issue at the icy is the best way to encourage university-admissions level. more students to attend college. Michael Scott, assistant prin­ "Visiting a college is a better Two locals hit the jackpot cipal of the lOth grade at Newark way than just filling out a form," High School, said he sees the poli­ Lundgren said. BY MATT HOFFMAN ticket will have any effect on sales, 5 winner actually picked his num- cy differently. Keely Hill, a Newark High Staff Reporter but hopes to see an increase soon. bers. . "It's a Catch-22 because School senior who plans on attend­ The chances of winning the "My store has sold winning "He said he was seeing the you'd like to see more students ing college, said she disagrees with lottery are slim. The chances of two tickets before, to the amount of same numbers all over the place," apply and have that option open, the policy. She said while she men winning the lottery inNewark $2,500 and $1 0,000," Upadhyay Peters said. "So instead of using the but not everyone's college materi­ understands what lawmakers are within three days of each other are said. "~ut lottery-ticket sales are automatically generated numbers, al," Scott said. attempting to achieve, politicians even rarer, but that is exactly what only a small portion of our busi­ which give you the same odds, he He said after high school, see the issue in terms of statistics happened when two men recently ness." picked his numbers himself." some students pursue different and not individuals. · won the Multi-Win Lotto jackpot. Ahamed Rahim, manager of In a Delaware Lottery press paths to trade schools or military Hill said college is not for One winner purchased his ticket the Newark 7-Eleven, said the store release, one of the winners said jobs. Scott said he would like to everyone and officials often dis­ from Fairfield News and the other makes much of its profit from its whenever he looked at his alarm see different measures taken in the miss alternate options such as with a ticket from Four Seasons 7- lottery sales. The winner was grate­ clock it would be 6:33 or 7:11 and college application process, such entering the workforce directly Eleven in Newark. ful to the store for selling him the whenever he looked at his truck as waiving application fees for stu­ after graduation or joining the mil­ On Oct. 5, Fairfield News lucky ticket. clock it would be 7:22. dents in need. itary. employees sold the winning lottery "He even came in the next day The press release also stated If the policy is enacted in "It's possible to not go to col­ ticket, worth $162,025, and on Oct. to say 'thanks' to me," Rahim said. that the Oct. 8 winner got his num­ Maine, he said he does not believe lege and have a good life and do 8, the Four Seasons 7-Eleven sold He said the store has sold tick­ bers by going online and finding a more students will end up attend­ fairly well by joining the military," the winning ticket, worth $50,000. ets before that were worth $5,000 random-number generator. ing college. she said. The winners have chosen to remain and $10,000, but nothing came The Oct. 8 winner said he is "Students who don't want to Hill said she thinks such a law anonymous. close to the $50,000 ticket sold. He planning to use the money to buy go shouldn't apply," Scott said. might negatively affect education Brian Peters, deputy director said the store has already seen an his children a new Xbox and to He said he feels university in high schools by creating resent­ of the Delaware State Lottery increase in sales as a result of sell­ help with his move to Florida. admissions offices would be flood­ ful, non-co1lege bound students. Association, said he expects the ing the fortuitous ticket. According to the press release, ed with applications and would be "The policy would only result wins will increase lottery ticket "Everybody comes here now be could not believe his numbers forced to become more restrictive. in more college dropouts, not grad­ sales at the two locations. to buy their winning ticket," Rahim matched the winning picks. Louis Hirsh, director of uates," she said. "It's an interesting phenome­ said. ''r checked three times," be admissions at the university, stated Hill said visiting a college non," Peters said. "It should gener­ Peters said it is not uncommon said. "Then I started yelling and my in an e-mail message that the poli­ class and gaining exposure to the ate more interest and also more for people to garner large prizes, kids came running downstairs, but cy is "a fairly silly idea." He said college lifestyle are more realistic sales at these Locations." but it is rare for this kind of game they didn't believe me, so then they he thinks if students do not want to options in encouraging higher­ Piyush Upadhyay, manager of to have two jackpot winners so checked the numbers. The first further their education, they should level education. Fairfield News, said it is too early close to each other. He said one thing my kids said to me was 'Now not have to apply and some people to tell if selling the winning lottery interesting aspect was how the Oct. we can get an Xbox!' " )Jt O~tQb~r :JQ, 2QQZ 9 Survey says: Romney, Huckabee ahead Conservative summit discusses values and candidates

BY CASEY TILTON has made it part of his campaign to re-assemble the Reagan didate is flawed in some way, which confuses conservative Staff Reporter · coalition," Pika said. voters. With presidential primary elections approaching quickly, Like Romney, the Reagan coalition also stressed strong Mycoff said there may also be a leftover George W. religious conservatives are far from reaching a collective families, a strong economy and a strong military. Bush effect. decision on which candidate they will support in the 2008 "They ended up being disappointed in Bush in some election. way, so they are not rallying around another Republican According to The New York Times, religious conserva­ immediately because their hearts were broken," he said. tives held a summit the weekend of Oct. 20 called the Values According to The New York Times, some religious con­ Voter Summit, during which the Republican presidential servatives have threatened to back a third-party candidate if candidates had a chance to speak to religious groups. a Republican candidate does not cater to their beliefs. In a straw poll conducted at the event which allowed Mycoff said the threat to the Republican Party is not seri­ 5,776 voters to choose their favorite presidential candidate, ous because conservative voters are unlikely to waste their Mitt Romney received 27.6 percent of the votes. Mike vote on a third-party candidate on Election Day. Huckabee received 27.1 percent and Rudy Giuliani came in "Up to Election Day, they publicly support the third­ second to last of the nine candidates on the ballot with less party candidate, but when they walk in, they start to think, than two percent of the vote. 'Is this candidate really going to win? Am I wasting my Political science professor Jason Mycoff said he was vote? Should I just vote for my second choice?' " he said. not surprised by some of the results of the straw poll. Voters who are threatening to vote for a third-party can­ Huckabee, over any of the other Republican candidates, is didate are likely doing so in an attempt to make the aligned with the Republican voters' values, he said. Republican candidates match their position, Mycoff said. If Giuliani's poor reception at the summit is not surpris­ this threat is real, the third-party candidate might steal votes ing, Mycoff said. Giuliani has been married three times and from the Republican nominee, which would ultimately hurt his beliefs on abortion, gun control and immigration are sim­ the Republican's chances. ilar to beliefs held by Democrats, which makes him unpop­ Ross Perot, a third-party candidate in the 1992 presiden­ ular with many religious conservatives. tial election, received 20 percent of the vote that year and Mycoff said he found Romney's success surprising some say he stole votes from the Republican candidate, because religious conservatives tend to be Evangelicals and George Bush, Sr., Mycoff said. born-again Christians - not Mormons like Romney. "Some say Perot shaped the election on Election Day, Alex Burgos, a spokesman for Romney's campaign, but it's more likely he shaped the election by constantly said the candidate's outreach to social conservatives has talking about the economy," he said. · been a strong part of the campaign and Romney is encour­ Mycoff said one must be cautious when looking at statis­ aged by the support he has received from these groups. tics from conferences like the Values Voters Summit "Governor Romney is committed to showing Courtesy of Wireimage.com because only a small percentage of the country's religious Republican voters how he is the one candidate that can unite Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney leads in polls conservatives actually attended and voted in the straw poll. all. three elements of the Republican Party - strong fami­ evaluating conservative values. It is hard to tell whether the support for Romney and lies, strong economy and strong military," Burgos said. Huckabee in the straw poll represents the sentiments of the Political science professor Joseph Pika said he is not sur­ With Romney and Huckabee receiving similar percent­ rest of the country, he said. prised with Romney's win in the straw poll. ages of the vote, the results may suggest religious conserva­ "It's just who shows up to vote," Mycoff said. "It's as "He's been explicitly courting conservative voters and tives are still mixed about who to vote for. Pika said each caq- scientific as an election." HarVard prof. wins big with .poker learning tool

BY CAITLIN WOLTERS tool that can further improve students' minds "The kinds of poker I am excited about poker is just a game and not to get too Staff Reporter students. are not gambling," he said. "They are not cash involved in it. Poker is no longer just a card game for "It's a way of thinking," he said. "It has games, but tournaments. Poker that's popular. "I think poker is a positive and fun game, college students to play to earn extra money to do with honing in on an ability to see dif­ on television is tournament play. There is an as long as it's just that," he said. "The money on the weekends. ferent possible stories that explain events in entry fee to join, but you pay one for any tour­ you play is money you can afford to lose - According to Charles Nesson, a Harvard front of you. You learn to see what things look nament. You win prizes for how you finish however, poker is very addictive. It can really University law professor, it is now a way to like from an opponent's view. overall. There's no big problem that I'm cause you to get into trouble when it becomes help college students develop skills to aid "It leads kids to think sensibly about risk, aware of people being addicted to tourna­ an addiction." · them in the classroom and in life. resource management and probability." ments. It doesn't have that response like a slot Urda said he has one rule he lives by Nesson ·said he developed a Web site Nesson said poker connects students machine." when he plays poker. called the Global Poker Strategic Thinking with intelligence and school. Urda said i!. is important to remember "Gamble responsibly," he said. Society. The aim of the site is to legitimize "It's a mind game," he said. "It creates poker as an academic tool. heart and courage and trains minds for kids. It "It's to support and demonstrate open leads them to a game that has intellectual education, by teaching through poker about depth." life, business, legal and winning skills," he Senior Dan Urda, creator of the said. Facebook group Poker at UD, said he also Nesson said the Web site was founded feels poker has benefits for students . . last August and continues to improved and "I really like the idea of the Web site," expanded. Urda said. "Because when you play poker Andrew Woods, the executive director of you're using skills essential to life- the abil­ GPSTS and a Harvard law student, said he ity to take risks, to read people, to stop. It supports Nesson's belief of the academic ben­ helps you out in real world." efits of poker. Woods said in addition to being a cogni­ "I think it's brilliant," Woods said. tive benefit for students, poker helps them "Prof~sor Nesson says an idea, and you think make friends and explore a new social life. it's not right. You think about it for a while, "From a social standpoint, poker pro­ and the nexJ day you think it's brilliant. vides a bridge between many people," he He said he has been an avid poker player said. "When you go to high school, you're since high school and this experience has taking classes with the same groups of peo­ allowed him to see a clear correlation ple. This isn't true for college. I.think poker between the game and life success. finds a way to bridge the gap. People can "I think poker develops the type of life enjoy hanging out together and doing recre­ and cognitive skills needed in the classroom," ational activities." Woods said. "It explains why people acted the Nesson said he does not worry about the way they did and the way they'll act in the gambling aspect of poker in relation to his future. If there's a strategy that's successful, Web site. He'has set up a specific program to everyone will adapt to it." prevent students from gambling their own THE REVIEW/John Transue Nesson said poker is a vital educational money. A Harvard University professor developed the Global Poker Strategic Thinking Society. 10 October 2007 Univ. consortium NEED MONEY? helps disabled RECENTLY DIAGNOSED? We need you! to donate blood -for research, if you have been diagnosed w ith:'- enter·workforce Lyme Disease Lupus Epstein-Barr Virus Hepatitis A Cytomegalovirus Autoimmune Diseases BY ARIELLE NAPP workforce. Staff Reporter "The. talents of Aniericans with Rubella Toxoplasmosis Ask about other conditions The university's National disabilities are not fully tapped in our Leadership Consortium on economy," Chao stated in the press Development Disabilities has been release. 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I ------·---- ... ------October 30, 200711 • the The Green Fairy flies back NEW TECHNOLOGY PROTECTS SOLDIERS ON THE LINE The U.S. military has been look- to DARPA that they have the right ing for ways to move supplies in stuff to carry out the autonomous urban combat zones without unnec- driving mission. essarily exposing soldiers to harm. The teams, including General to .U.S. liquor store shelves In pursuit of that goal, the Motors and Carnegie Mellon Defense Advanced Research Projects University, are participants in the Agency, a government group respon- DARPA Urban Challenge, a robotic BY COURTNEY BAILEY thujone being the hazardous com­ alcohol regardless of its negative sible for developing new military vehicle race that will be held Staff Reporter ponent of concern," Herndon said. effects. He said he thinks it will be tools, launched a campaign to create Saturday at the former George Air After being banned from the Brian Ford, a bartender at beneficial to have absinthe in a driving technology including trucks Force Base in Victorville, Calif. United States for more than 95 Klonqike Kate's, said he has tried college town because it may cut and other wheeled carriers that can Competitive vehicles will have years, absinthe is slowly re-emerg­ absinthe before and does not back on other drug use. move supplies from one point to to navigate safely through a 60-rnile ing. understand its appeal. He said he "I think if bars on Main Street another without human drivers. urban area course, replete with merg- Currently only available in thinks if it comes to Delaware, it were allowed to distribute it, then Thirty-six advanced automotive ing traffic, stop signs and busy inter­ New Jersey, New York and a few will be popular for the first few they should, but maybe somehow technology teams are hoping to prove sections, in six hours or less. locations in California and Illinois, months of its release. keep an eye on just how much of it MERRILL LYNCH & CO. BANK EXECUTIVE TO STEP DOWN Lucid-brand absinthe is gradually "The high [alcohol content] is they were giving to each person," The beleaguered head of Merrill rapid even by the standards of Wall making a comeback in other states. not a big deal anymore because we Burger said. "Same thing as if they Lynch & Co. has reportedly decided Street, which has never been known Even though the controversy sur­ sell other liquors with [alcohol were cutting off someone who was to step down and leave the firm, for job security. O'Neal earned gen­ rounding "the green fairy" is as contents] just as high, such as too drunk, they'd have to cut off becoming the first chief of a Wall erally high marks throughout much active as ever, the new someone that had enough Street investment bank to resign due of his five-year tenure. But few exec­ brand is currently in high absinthe and was halluci­ to the subprime-mortgage crisis. utives have suffered the back-to-back demand. nating." Stan O'Neal endured withering blows that O'Neal did last week. Alana Radmin, Senior Megan Louise criticism last week because of Wednesday, Oct 24th, Merrill spokeswoman for Viridian said she thinks there are Merrill's enormous losses on mort- wrote down $7.9 billion in losses Spirits, the owner of many misconceptions about gage-related securities, according to caused by beaten-down subprime Lucid, said the company absinthe and it could be a report on The Wall Street Journals and other mortgage-related securi­ spent a year negotiating dangerous at first because Web site. ties, the largest such hit taken by any with the government to people might abuse it, O'Neal's apparent demise is Wall Street firm. obtain permission for thinking it will get them Lucid to become the first more intoxicated than regu­ VENEZUELA BECOMES MAJOR DRUG TRAFFICKING SITE absinthe in nearly a centu­ lar alcohol. Colombian drug kingpins in with Ecuador and Central America, ry to be sold legally in the "Most people believe that league with corrupt Venezuelan mili­ has long been a stopover for cocaine United States. it makes you hallucinate, tary officers are increasingly using produced in Colombia, the world's "There may be oth­ but it does not," Louise Venezuela as a way station for smug­ top producer. ers following in our path, said. "I think that it is per­ gling cocaine to the United States The volume of cocaine traf­ but Lucid was the first fectly fine for absinthe to and Europe, according to Colombian ficked through Venezuela has risen. approved and first [on the] be legal in these states. I and U.S. officials. The Bush adminis­ Shipments have increased, with sus­ market, thanks to the hard drank it when I was in tration's relations with Venezuela's pected northbound drug flights out of work of Viridian Spirits," Switzerland and honestly, it government have made · matters the country increasing threefold from Radmin said. did not seem any different worse, anti-drug agencies say, para­ 2003 to 2006, according to American She the company is from regular alcohol. lyzing counter-narcotics cooperation. radar tracking. Counter-drug officials expanding its distribution. "There is a slight body Venezuela does not cultivate the say up to 220 tons of cocaine passes Viridian Spirits has just high that you do not get leaf from which cocaine is derived. through Venezuela, double the figure launched Lucid in from alcohol, but you do Instead, this country on South in the 90s. Massachusetts and Texas not get overly intoxicated America's northern fringe, along and is about to launch in or wasted like from drink­ - compiled from the L.A. Times and Washington Post wire reports Louisiana and several ing tequila or vodka." other markets. Radmin THE REVIEW/John Transue Senior Scott Lynch said said by year's end, the Absinthe was re-introduced in some U.S. states. he thinks if absinthe is company should be selling legalized, some bars on the product in approximately 10 Wild Turkey," Ford said. Main Street would distribute it, states with more to join in 2008. Michelle Varisco-Brown, a but he does not feel it is a safe Viridian Spirits' officials said they bartender at Iron Hill Brewery, product. - Thursday at 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized 1104 Warden are not sure when it will be said Lucid could be easily regulat­ "The danger lies in the Drive of the Apartments at Pine Brook Complex, Cpl. Scott Simpson of the launched in Delaware. ed at bars by charging more money unknown effects that a hallucino­ Newark Police Department said. This is the second burglary at the complex in She said Lucid costs $59.99 for it. She has never tried absinthe genic substance will have on the past week. for the bottle and has already sold and said she would feel more com­ someone," Lynch said. "It's not all A female friend of the victim, a 22-year-old male university student, said thousands of cases, which was fortable trying it herself before stars and rainbow colors and pink she was sleeping on the couch in the victim's apartment when she heard some­ beyond the company's projections. serving it to others. elephants. Some of the most night­ one breaking out one of the windows in the apartment. Radmin said some groups "I think if we begin serving it marish events of people's lives She got up and heard someone moving in one of the bedrooms and when attempted to demonize absinthe in . here, there will be a big rise in happen under the influence of she walked by, the suspect slammed the door shut, Simpson said. The woman the late 1800s and early 1900s. public drunkenness charges," mind-altering chemicals. fled the apartment and called police. She claims she heard a vehicle leaving "They promoted mytb..s of Varisco-Brown said. "The unpredictable environ­ the scene soon after, and police are looking to see if this was related to the inci­ absinthe causing madness, sick­ Senior Otto Burger, who was ment of a bar or nightclub is sim­ dent. Simpson said police are currently investigating the burglaries. ness and many other maladies, unaware absinthe was recently ply not safe for someone whose including that absinthe causes hal­ legalized, said he thinks it should senses have been tweaked by a BOY ARRESTED FOR REPORTING FALSE ROBBERY lucinations and other strange be legal because people drink drug of this category." effects," she said. Newark Police arrested a 17-year-old resident Wednesday; and charged Lucid is created in a similar him with falsely reporting an incident, for reporting a fake robbery to police, method to the original absinthe. It Simpson said. is made by distilling neutral spirits The boy claimed an unknown suspect approached hirii in the McDonald's with whole herbs, including a full parking lot at 374 E. Main St. on Oct. 12. He said the suspect displayed a black measure of grande wormwood, handgun and stole personal property from the boy. The Newark Police anise, fennel and other European Department investigated the incident to find the events described l;>y the vic­ culinary herbs. Like authentic ROUTE: tim did.pot occur, Simpson said. absinthe, there is no artificial col­ LAIRD CAMPUS-RAY STREET, PENCADER, CHRISTIANA TOWERS oring, sugar nor oils or dyes. The EAST CAMPUS- PERKINS WEST CAMPUS- RODNEY/DICKINSON POLICE. t~PERSONATOR ARRESTED green color is a natural by-product SMITH OVERPASS of the herbs, just like it was with Newark Police arrested James J. Brown ofNewark on Oct. 24 on charges the original product, she said. SPONSORED BY: STUDENT CENTERS related to a robbery committed while he and co-defendants impersonated Mike Herndon, a spokesman police officers, Simpson said. for the Food and Drug The incidents occurred on Sept. 29 of this year when the men described Administration, said absinthe was themselves as members of a fictitious ''Newark Task Force," and stopped vic­ banned by the U.S. Department of tims in a police-style, and even stole money from one victim, Simpson said. Agriculture in the early 20th cen­ Brown surrendered himself to police on Wednesday and was charged tury. GAME OAT£ OPPONENT GAME TIM£ START OF GAM£ BUS with Robbery 2nd Degree, two counts of conspiracy 2nd degree, two counts "Our regulations allow the November3 Jantes Madison UNoon 10:30am of impersonating a police officer and offensive touching, Simpson said. use of this flavor- artemisia, also known as wormwood - only if November 10 Richmond l pm 11:30am -Katie Rogers the finished food is thujone-free, October 30, 2007 • • e ton

H.S. diploma? Apply to college first The Newarker It should be students' decision to apply to college A law pending in Maine that their spots may be taken by some- , would require high school seniors one who did not even wish ·to to apply to at least one university attend, but had the grades to. in order to graduate. How rewarding is it for a stu­ This is a horrible idea. It is dent who does not want to go to not the states' place to decide if a college, to get a rejection letter student should apply to a universi­ from the one school which they ty or not - college is not for were forced to apply to? everyone. Some may choose to This idea is insulting to those take the year off, go into the mili­ who have other· plans for after tary or begin a career right after graduation, because it is hinting graduation. By forcing students to that they are wrong for not want­ apply to a university, the state is ing to go to college. not only wrongly influencing their By implementing this law, the future, but it is deciding what is state is suggesting high school is right and wrong. only meant to prepare you for col­ If students do not want to con­ lege and nothing else. tinue their education, this process Students sho.uld be able to is going to waste their time as well talk to their parents or guidance as the time of the people sitting counselors for advice. Meeting and reading through the applica­ with counselors and discussing tions. plans for the future is a much more Besides the extra burden of effective way of approaching post­ time consumption, the applica­ graduation life. Forcing high tions cost money, which not all school graduates to apply to col­ HALLOWEEN 2007: Sluts Being Siuts! high school students may have to lege is not the right solution. be throwing away on an applica­ College does not guarantee tion they do not wish to complete. prosperity. Society today portrays LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The SATs will also cause them to the image that college is what is spend extra money. needed to be successful, when in ' ;<;\frican trip ~pens new doors The City of ..Brotherly Love Don't be afraid to change the In addition, there will be stu­ reality, it is not for everyone, and will hopefully close the curtain on a world. dents who want to go to college, should in no way be considered Filling out the study abroad performance well done.You read it but may have below-average something that every kid that application was one ofthe best deci­ correctly- 26.2 miles, 3 weeks off Steven Slacum grades and SAT scores, and now graduates high school must do. stons I have ever made. It was April and 26.2 more miles. Every step for Senior 2006 and I was applying to go'to the kids and staff ofTumelong. [email protected] SoUth .Africa. for tb,y up~;:oming For seven unforgettable morn­ Winter Session .. Littledid I .know, ings, I sat and watched my world Correction 17 mqntbs l

0: What ap do you feel shwld be the legal drinijng age? . • • 52%18 16%19 15%21 17% Other 0 llllOll 13 With so many options, still so little initiative The economy dictates that we all must Some may engage in conversations vote and then actually voting - both in the Guest get a college education- yet attaining one about the pros and cons of universal health primaries as well as next November. is becoming more difficult due to the steady care, privatization of social security and gay Look into the issues and where tlie can­ Commentary increase in tuition and the calamity of stu­ marriage. While we are clearly aware and didates stand on them. Find out how they dent loans. We graduate from college and concerned, we are much too passive when it plan to alleviate your unease. Search on find ourselves unable to land the amazing comes to large scale issues affecting the Google for "2008 election" and you will Caitlin Zadek job even though we ~pent the last four years United States.and the world. find more than one million hits dedicated to and more than $100,000 preparing. The truth is, we are the ones who will the presidential race - from blogs, to gov­ With the 2008 presidential elec­ We enter the real world unable to afford ultimately pay for the decisions being made eiTlffient agencies and news sites, to official tion coming up, now is the time to proper health care and now we are told that right now - locally and nationally. If we campaign Web sites. do research on what is best for you. social security, which ~s remoyed from our want change as badly as Facebook groups Look into student political groups weekly paychecks and IS supposed to ensure indicate, as cliche as it sounds, we need to around campus, including the College us a worry-free old age will probably run stand up for ourselves and what is right. Democrats and College Republicans as well Amidst all of the talk of the university's out by the time we reach retirement. The good news - now is an extremely as other politically aware student organiza­ advancing academic standings, pioneer On top of this, our friends and family opportune time for us to take interest and tions. Some candidates even have their own study abroad programs and bustling Greek members are still being deployed to fight a get involved. The 2008 presidential election support groups within the university student life, our school is concealing a dark secret. war of which the justness has never really is more than a year away, but talk of the body like Delaware Students for Barack The secret? We could care less. The been clear, and we are constantly criticized pending political appointment has been at Obama. Princeton Review recently declared us the for our environmentally unsound lifestyle the forefront of American politics, media If you cannot find a group for your can­ fourth most apathetic college campus in the and the irreversible damage we are causing, and discourse since 2006 and the intensity is didate of choice, start one and get others nation. but are not instructed in any real solution to growing every week. involved. Consider the fact that our fellow stu­ the problem. Partly because of our collective dissat­ Keeping up with what's going on in dents from nearly 2,500 colleges and uni­ Rather than deterring us fmm taking isfaction with the current regime and where politics might seem daunting and with our versities that we beat out are also members interest and action in our country's politics, its policies have taken us and partly because already stressful lives, it is certainly easier of a generation characterized as self-inter­ our dissatisfaction with the hand dealt by of the eccentric medley of candidates we to stay out of what does not directly affect ested, lazy and spoiled. the American political system should light a have to choose from. us on a daily basis; however, with a little Essentially, we have been deemed the fire and drive us into action. It is clear that As the youth of America we are unob­ involvement, we will assure that our school most detached of the apathetic. we recognize a change is needed. We quiet­ trusively putting forth the message - "We will continue to be known for its academic It's not that we do not care about poli­ ly join Facebook groups called "Save are politically and socially aware." Now, we status and not the callous and apathetic view tics, we just get the impression politics does Darfur" and "1,000,000 Students Against need to go from unobtrusively aware to we are currently projecting. not care about us. We are regarded as a self­ the Iraq War," we go see Michael Moore's boldly active. centered generation, but in our defense we films in movie theaters and either acknowl­ This does not mean we need to drop Caitlin Zadek is a sophomore at the uni­ have not had much evidence that anyone edge our shared disdain for policies of the what we are doing to go march on versity. Her viewpoints do not necessarily else will look out for us if we do not look American goveiTlffient or our contempt for Washington or go on a hunger strike. Taking represent those of the Review staff. Please out for ourselves. the filmmaker and his liberal eccentricity. action begins with as little as registering to send comments to [email protected]. Halloween: dress like a witch, not a whore girls, hot nurses and wait - is that a slutty mini-skirt. The experience led me to wonder why Getting to Raggedy Ann? One year, I thought it would be funny to girls on campus wear next-to-nothing in this Why do I put so much thought and go as a fat kid. I borrowed a blow-up cos­ nearly-November weather. Is it a lack of Lapointe effort into what I will be wearing? All I have tume and waddled my way through the resi­ creativity or simply an occasion to let loose? to do is wear a headband for a skirt and a dence halls to show my friends. The reac­ Perhaps some ladies run out of time and Jessica Lapointe shirt with a badge on it and voila - I am a tion I got was n~t what I expected. I was grab something from their· much smaller sexy cop, I'll fit ri_ght in. told to change if I wanted to be seen in pub­ roommate's closet. I enjoy seeing the basic tin-foil robot, lic with my friends. Why is being a slut the fall-back cos­ black cat get-up and there is nothing wrong Yes, the image of a 5-foot-1-inch girl tume? Come on girls, let's see some effort. Girls of the campus - think with your average white-sheet ghost. squeezing through doors brought smiles, but There is nothing wrong with a busty before you throw something on. Sure, those were cos- the fact no one could see my Marilyn Monroe, a jailbird Paris Hilton in a tumes I wore when I was in womanly charms made it an nonexistent skirt or a flapper showing some It's Halloween time and that means elementary school, but does Disagree with unacceptable costume for a skin because they all make perfect sense. jack-o-lantems, full moons, chocolates and anyone really ever get too Jessica? college girl. These costumes take some thought. festive parties. old to enjoy some good old After the fat-kid fiasco, I The moral of the story - don't dress Nothing is as important to the average Halloween fun? decided to see what the big like a slut because you have no other ideas. college student as thinking up the perfect I always had a great Read Larissa's deal about this fad was. I Wearing a red wig with a bikini does costume. But for some girls on campus this time getting dressed up to decided to go as Tom Cruise not make you Ariel from "The Little means a more important question - to slut trick-or-treat as a child, and opposing from the movie "Risky Mermaid" and adding a stethoscope to a tiny it up or not? the fact that I always wore viewpoint. Business." You know the scene white dress will not qualify you as a nurse. Evety year I put weeks of thought into clothing that fit me didn't - Cruise dances around in a An eye patch does not equal instant pirate. what I will wear. When else can I dress up make the slightest bit of dif­ collared shirt and not much Don't let me dissuade you though. If and be sonie.one different for a night? The ference. else. So, I borrowed an over­ you really want to be a sexy Little Bo Peep, possibilities are endless. In fact, half of the fun page 21 sized top, pulled on some tube feel free. I could go sweet and grab feather wings was brainstorming costume socks, grabbed my sunglasses I would rather take the opportunity. to and a golden halo, be clever and go as a dis­ ideas and then seeing my creation come to and was out the door. be a silly kid for the night. Isn't that what traught Philadelphia Phillies fan or go goofy life. The more extreme or unique the outfit, Was my Halloween experience any dif­ Halloween is all about? and dress up as a moose - fake fur, tail and the better. One year, my sister and I went as ferent that year? Not really. antlers included. Siamese twins in a shirt custom-sewn by my The walk was colder and seemed · Jessica Lapointe is the administrative news Once the big night arrives, I leave my Grandmother. longer, but at the party I partook just like editor for The Review. Her viewpoints do apartment, feeling confident in my costume Since then, there have been many any other time. Honestly, I think I would not necessarily represent those of the decision, but am inescapably assailed by a Halloweens when I refused to yield to the have had just as much fun dressed as Waldo Review staff. Please send comments to jes­ barrage of unsettling images - sexy cow- pressure to go out in a low-cut top or micro in a red-and-white-striped sweater and hat. [email protected].

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-.~ .. 18 October 30, 2007 A ghost, an alien or an angel? DelaWare folklorist combines history with stories from the other side

BY ANDREA RAMSAY overlooking the cornfield.' come up to him at different events, Managing Mosaic Editor 'Yup,' he says, 'that's where it · he collects his stories through tapes Between two 18th century happened.' from the National Storytelling buildings on Main Street in Odessa, 'What happened?' Festival, reading and interviewing. Del., there lies a pebbled pathway He said, 'That's where my He says he is particularly leading to the old Fieldstone daughter took a gun and shot her interested in the connection Stable. It's Oct. 27 - the Saturday head off.'" between folklore and history, before Halloween. Okonowicz says people like which he uses as a focus while sto­ Outside the hollowed-out this man from Middletown con­ rytelling. He uses this technique as stone barn, a single violinist sits in stantly approach him to share their an adjunct professor at the universi­ the cold, filling the air with an stories of ghosts and spiritual ty as well, teaching the only course A spooky 'Loop' through appropriately eerie tune. Inside, encounters - at a talk the previous on folklore. folklorist Ed Okonowicz, alongside night, he had four. "Since the beginning of time, friend and historian Mike Dixon, "People are always adding people taught history through folk­ Wilmington's bar scene stands before an eager crowd of more stories," he says. "Some of lore," he says. "When they had approximately 50 people, waiting them are really good, some of them campfires, they didn't just tell scary to begin recounting some of the are not. So you judge which ones stories like they do today. They told BY ADAM ASHER pated in The Loop tradition for the countless ghost stories he has col­ are usable and interesting and go the culture, the history of the area. Entertainment Editor first time this year. She says there lected throughout the years. from there." · They told the morals. The historic Something seemed a bit off on was nothing special about any bar The first story he chooses was Okonowicz, a Delaware native events are linked with the folklore Main Street Saturday night. It was in particular, but the appeal of The told to him two weeks before, when who graduated from the university for the sake of entertainment and the weekend leading up to Loop has nothing to do with poten­ a man approached him about a in 1970, says his career in folklore education. That's the trick." Halloween and costume-clad stu­ tially exotic new bars - it's the house in Middletown, Del., where happened by chance. While work­ Dixon, who focuses on docu­ dents were certainly around, but the idea ofleaving Newark that has stu­ he lived with his wife and two chil­ ing for The News Journal as a free­ ment research rather than oral his­ patio at bars like Grotto Pizza and dents in a frenzy. dren seven years ago. After five lancer, an interview with a story­ tory research, has been speaking at Klondike Kate's seemed less "In all honesty, I don't think it years of spooky encounters, the teller sparked his interest. He events with Okonowicz for years to crowded than usual. The streets . was much different than being at man decided to turn his keys in to attended an adult storytelling con­ emphasize the connection between were relatively empty and D.P. Kate's or Grotto's," Pipitone says. his farmer/landlord. cert and then took a graduate history and folklore, and the two Dough was not the raging party it "It was just a way for everyone "The farmer says, 'Did you course in storytelling at Cabrini interact in front of a· crowd more usually is after midnight. who's 21 to do something differ­ see any ghosts?'" Okonowicz says, College. In 1993, he began his life like siblings than collegues. The roomy streets and bars ent." speaking rapidly. "And [the man] as a teller, mainly for adult audi­ Okonowicz says in the beginning could have been due to Fall Break, She says she got what she says, 'I didn't, but my daughter saw ences. of a talk, the audience can't tell but it was also created, in no small asked for - a confusing night in an something in the room upstairs.' "I thought it was just for kids whether or not they're fighting way, by the annual Halloween bus unfamiliar place. 'What'd she see?: in daycare and on the floor of the since they're constantly interrupt­ trip through various bars - in "We didn't really know our 'She saw a girl,' he says. 'A ­ library," Okonowicz says. "I didn't ing each other. Wilmington known as The Loop. way around Wilmington very well," girl in her bedroom.' realize you could do it in different "This story I heard two weeks Bob Losey, owner of she says. "It was kind of a hassle to 'Which bedroom was your venues and historic sites, conven­ ago," Okonowicz says to the crowd Gallucio's, a karaoke bar on The get to different bars." daughter in?' the farmer asks. tions and conferences - every­ in Fieldstone Stable. "This was Loop, says every night is business Leaving Newark for the sake · 'All the way in the back,' the where." really scary." as usual, but The Loop tends to of change is nothing new. guy says. 'Behind the bathroom, In addition to people who "It wasn't scary like my train bring new faces into the bar. He Fraternities, sororities, Registered one," Dixon interrupts. says wh~n college students come to Student Oorganizations and other "I just said it was scary." his place, they bring their rowdy groups have been sponsoring bus ''I'm just making sure it's lifestyle with them. trips to Philadelphia and Baltimore fact." "With the college kids there's for years, and the popularity of The "Now, now you've really gone definitely more energy," Losey Loop only solidifies the fact that and put me on the spot," says. "[On loop nights] it's not been everyone needs a change in scenery. Okonowicz says as the audience uncommon for us to see due~ up Losey says he is always happy errupts in laughter. there with a 21-year-old college stu­ to provide an escape from the same - Dixon says as a historian he dent and a 50-year-old customer." old evening. has to be skeptical of everything he Gallucio 's is just one of 13 bars "We host a lot of fraternity and hears and, although he doesn't on The Loop, each connected by a sorority mixers," he says, "so it's believe in ghost stories, he values shuttle bus route. Since 1979, really nothing out of the ordinary the angle Okonowicz puts on their Halloween-worthy students and for us." events together. . Wilmington residents alike have Senior Adam Piombino says "The reality of it for me," he purchased wristbands and spent the he's no stranger to other bus trips says, "is that it's just a way to g~n­ evt

BY ·SAMMI CASSIN pumpkin carving, but took a stab at it this Entertainment Editor year. The New York City skyline is not normally associated "I carve like a 5 year old," she says. with a fruit. Neither is a mouse. But these were two images "This year I'm trying an elephant. I saw one carved into a slew of pumpkins on the steps of Old College on last year that had shading and fading and it Sutiday. looked 3-D. It all depends on how much time The Art Conservation Club held its fourth annual pump­ you want to spend on it." kin-carving contest to get in the spirit of Halloween and raise The judging criteria for the contests con­ money and awareness for the arts in Newark. sists of five different categories: "Scariest," Liz Peirce, event coordinator for the Art Conservation "Most Creative," "Most Artistic," "Best Club, says although the turnout is usually small, the event is a Carved" and "Best in Show." fun way to raise money for a worthy cause. Senior Robert ·van Antwerp says he "The past few years we have donated to different causes," came to the event to support his friends in the Peirce says. "We normally have a pretty small crowd of Art Conservation Club, and although he had friends and other club members, but we do as much as we no pumpkin carving experience beforehand, can." he ended up winning the "Most Artistic" This year's event is a little different than years past in award for his intricate portrayal of the New order to make it easier for people to participate. York City skyline. He says he chose this "In the past we have had people bring in pre-carved design because New York is his favorite city. - -.. pumpkins, but people normally forget and then they can't par­ · "I'm majoring in architecture," Van ticipate in the contest," she says. "This year we are offering Antwerp says. "I thought it would be a good pumpkins to purchase and carve right on the Old College way to show off my love for the city and my lawn." love for architecture." The crowd of mostly students plus a few adults trickling Unlike Van Antwerp, some contestants in from the annual Halloween parade on Main Street all con­ come ready with a plan. Senior Rebecca Entries from the Art Conservation Club's pumpkin carving contest sit on tributed a few dollars to the Local Arts Alliance so they could Beyth says she has had a love for pumpkin enter their original pumpkins in the contest. carving for years and participates in the con- the steps of Old CoUege on Sunday. Peirce says the most interesting pumpkin she has seen at test every year because it gives her a chance As , the previous event coordinator for the Art any of the contests was an intricate and complicated totem to satisfy her passion. Conservation Club, Beyth has planned the contest for the past pole-type structure. "I am obsessed with pumpkin carving," Beyth says. "I two years and has seen some interesting designs. "The craziest pumpkin I ever saw was a few years ago don't even know where it comes from. My dad thought "This pumpkin was really intense," she says. "It wasn't during this contest," Peirce says. "The guys brought a bunch Halloween was a weird Pagan holiday so I would just carve carved. It was scooped out in the shape of a dragon so an of pumpkins and stacked them on top of each other while they them by myself when I was young." orange light shined through. It was the coolest one I have ever were here. It was probably the coolest looking pumpkin I've This particular pumpkin took Beyth four hours to perfect, seen." ever seen in real life." but it was worth it in the end, as her extremely detailed oak Beyth says she loves carving pumpkins and is glad she The contest has no rules. Participants simply take a tree with the words "Happy Halloween" stemming from the gets a chance at least once per year to celebrate and be festive- pumpkin and carve whatever they want. leaves won "Best in Show." ly creative. "This year we have a cyclops, an owl, a New York sky­ "Usually I either use a pattern from a book or I draw one "I usually only get to do one or two pumpkins eyery year line, a mouse and a bunch more," Peirce says. "You come and myself and transfer it onto the pumpkin," she says. "One of and I love making them," she says. "It's nice to have an event carve pretty much whatever you feel like carving." my favorites that I've done was one I drew of a wolf howling like this to give me an excuse." Peirce says she doesn't have a lot of experience with at the moon." Local artists band together to find the missing

BY ALYSSA BENEDETTO Lincoln, Neb., on Oct. 17, 2000 after a per­ Essentials, the members of which are self-pro­ through a musician friend of ours from Philly, Staff Reporter formance at an open-mic night. claimed purveyors of fine quality and play Janet Bressler," Perry says. "We're always A powerful bandwagon can be seen and Rap says she wants to amplify media "simple, fun, new music with a definite clas­ open for helping out worthy causes, and this heard by the masses as it travels across the concern about the issue of missing persons so, sic rock vibe." one seemed like a shoe-in. The people running countryside. Its wheels create a distinct sound utilizing entertainment, she started GINA for Nancy Gibson, co-lead vocalist for The things- principally, Jannel Rap- are 100 as it passes by. The machine is one unlike any Missing Persons. Through the combined Essentials, says this is the second year the percent sincere, and they're not asking people other - it's not powered by an engine and its efforts of an all-volunteer staff and more than band has participated in the tour and hopes to for anything but their awareness." .spokes aren't made of wood. Instead, it's pow­ five months of 18-hour days, the tour came do its part to help the mission. The traveling bandwagon powered by ered by passion and its spokes are people try­ together_ and was ready to roll. "We are honored to participate in the many does more than just move itself - it ing to make a difference. Despite the sheer amount of time that has 'Squeaky Wheel Tour' again this year," moves all those with whom it comes in con­ "The Squeaky Wheel Tour," sponsored collectively been put into the tour, Rap says Gibson says. "It is.a unique venture for a wor- tact. Each event is unique, but all share the by GINA for Missing Persons FOUNDation, there's . thy cause, and common element of hope for the future. Rap or 411 GINA for short, is a music tour with a always we're happy says the families of the missing persons are mission. more to do. to be able to filled with renewed hope now that their voic­ The tour takes place from Oct. 17 to Nov. "There help out the es are finally being heard, and they are. all 4 and rolled into The Crerand Ale House in are simply families of the grateful for a chance to tell Uleir stories. Claymont, Del. Saturday. The tour is a power­ not enough missing." The press has carried many of the events ful musical movement comprised of more hours in the A r t locally, but national news attention is still than 150 events throughout the United States, day to do all Perry, lead needed. bringing hundreds of selected acts together for the work guitarist and Members of the "The Squeaky Wheel one common cause - to promote awareness that needs vocalist of Tour" hope to get as much grease for the issue for more than 150 missing persons in places to be done," T h e of missing persons as it deserves. After the where the events are held. she says. Essentials tour, the awareness will continue with Jannel Rap, founder of GINA for Missing Rap's became "FINDing Gina," a rockumentary about Persons, says she started the group to gain b a n d involved with Clementine and its mission to find Rap's sister attention for missing persons after her sister Cle~entine, the tour Gina, as well as the many other missing peo­ disappeared. which usu­ because he ple. "The"fflct that most missing people disap­ ally tours and the band The show will air for 22 weeks and con­ pear without a trace and [without the] media most cities were touched tinue to profile missing persons throughout hook it takes to get the word out caused me to for the by its mis­ the year. want to gain more than local attention for organiza­ sion. Rap encourages everyone to get these missing," Rap says. "I thought if we put tion, will be " W e involved. together hundreds of events over a 19-day replaced at discovered "Anyone caR become a GINA period from my sister's disappearance date on t h e 411 GINA Volunteer," Rap says. "[You can] look at the Oct. 17 until Nov. 4, Gina's birthday, that the Delaware and 'The missing from your state and print out the fliers sheer number of dates would create a story for location by Squeaky and post them throughout your community. the missing." local band Members of the band Clementine are a part of GINA 411 's Wheel Tour' Fliers really help to bring people home. It is Rap's sister, Gina Bos, disappeared from T h · e tour, which raises awareness for missing persons. last year that simple." 20 October 30, 2007 only so-so Carel/ Just \ another in ·'Real Life' gory installment

"Dan in Real Life" root for well. "Saw IV" minute episode of "CSI'' rather than a hor­ Touchstone Pictures Nevertheless, there Lions Gate Films ror flick. It opens up with an autopsy of Rating: ~~(out of~~~~) aren't many romantic Rating: * (out of Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), in which a cassette­ For Steve Carel!, whose previous work moments to speak of, and ****> tape is found in the stomach of the killer. consisted of chest waxing, 40-year-old virgins, besides one of Carell's The latest installment of There are no creative camera angles to burning a foot on a George Foreman Grill and signature middle-aged­ "Saw IV" has not been show the progression of the postmortem trident-throwing, "Dan in Real Life" is surpris­ man dances, nearly all of dulled by the previous tri­ examination. This is a five-minute non­ ingly mellow and out of character. the comedic portions of umvirate of horror/detec­ stop gag-scene, the highlights of which The film is more or less a typical romantic the movie are given away tive movies. In fact, the include a bone saw to the cranium and the comedy. Dan Burns (Carell) is a local newspa­ in the previews. .. level of gore and carnage decomposed contents of a stomach. per advice columnist and overprotective single The film's lack of has increased, from the Director Darren Lynn Bousman ("Saw father of three daughters. During a family vaca­ focus is what makes it sordid and nauseating II," "Saw III") does a decent job ofexplain­ tion, he hits it off with Marie (Juliette difficult to classify. amounts of the prior ing the back-story of Jigsaw, showing the Binoche), a woman he meets in a local book­ Despite the chemistry movies to almost snuff­ events that transformed a humanitarian into store. She is the first woman he has been inter­ between Carell and worthy in its latest incarna­ a monster. The story leaves enough ques­ ested in since his wife's death, but when he Binoche, it doesn't fit ~ tion. tions unanswered at the end of the film to returns home and finds out Marie is dating his into either genre of com- Cinema connoisseurs milk the wallets of fans with a fifth install­ brother Mitch (Dane Cook), trouble ensues. edy or drama, and audi- should always be wary of ment. The twists in the story, while some­ Judging from the trailers, the film "isn't ences are left a little lost horror movies reaching what unexpected, are far from inspired. what one would expect. If pressed, it could be at the end, having sat through the movie and their umpteenth reiteration ("Halloween The acting is convincing, but jumps classified as a chick flick, but in an intelligent not remembering a climax. H20," "Jason X," "Rocky V"). "Saw IV" is abruptly between characters and into flash­ way. It's refreshing to see a love story without Director Peter Hedges tries to create a gen­ one of the few sequels that is as good as the backs, giving the movie little sense of con­ the typical cliches and teenage angst clouding uine family atmosphere, and the banter and original. Unfortunately, the original is at tinuity or the urgency of the protagonist to the scene. conversation between siblings and parents is best a "Se7en" knock-off with an exorbi­ save the victims before their time runs out. For the most part, the movie takes place at sometimes quick and witty. However, too often tant amount of violence. Rigg (Lyriq Bent), who also appeared in Dan's parents' house on the Long Island, N.Y., the writing comes up empty-handed and leaves The premise and structure of the story "Saw II" and "III," has one of the more shore, where most of the family antics unfold. the audience wanting more edge and actual follow a familiar pattern. Agents Strahm compelling storylines in the picture. The Watching the family laugh, cry, argue and live plot. (Scott Patterson) and Perez (Athena few moments of Hitchcockian suspense in together is the funniest and most enjoyable part There are some moments during the movie Karkanis) attempt to out-wit a serial-killer the story follow Rigg's search for his lost of the film. Everyone's family is quirky and when the audience laughs out loud, and overall, while the graphic deaths of "innocent" partner, Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg). crazy in some way, and Dan's is no different. the movie is a predictable but pleasant Saturday dregs-of-society punctuate key story "Saw IV" gives the violence its fan­ Through disappointment, arguments and laugh­ night experience. But "Dan in Real Life" is moments. The one aspect the movie excels base craves and continues the series in a ter mixed with a game of charades, pancakes missing the laugh-a-minute pace of Carell's at is the creative ways in which its cast plausible manner. It won't be long, howev­ and crossword puzzle contests, the Bumses previous films, and Dan lacks the silliness and members are terminated. There are more er, until the franchise is plagued by the reveal an endearing and personal side of a absurdity of characters like Brick Tamland and intriguing methods of demise in this movie redundancy that ruined the "Friday the believable and realistic family. Andy Stitzer, for which Carell is known and than in the entire "Final Destination" trilo- 13th" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Carel! wins some audience empathy for his loved. gy. ' movies. well-meaning and never-give-up attitude, and - Sammi Cassin, [email protected] The movie plays like an M-Rated 95- - Tucker Liszkiewicz, tucker@ldeledu plays the relatable, everyday guy people love to

"Avenged Sevenfold" Axl Rose Avenged Sevenfold meets Chester A singer, not yet a footnote Warner Bros. Records Bennington - Rating: ~ 1/2 (out of~~~~*) it sounds con­ "I'm not insane, I'm not insane, "sings trived, and at "Blackout'~ M. Shadows, lead singer of Avenged times, simply Britney· Spears Sevenfold in "Almost Easy," the second terrible. On top Jive song off the band's self-titled fourth album. of this, the Rating: ~~~~ (out of~~~~*) He might be telling the truth, but I for one lyrics are of the Courtesy of Amazon.com "I bet you didn't see tbis one coming," pro­ feel insane after listening to the album. usually "emo"- ducer Nate "Danja" Hills says at the end of The best way to describe this record is cheese that crowds today's airwaves. Every Britney Spears' single "Girnme More." as an amalgam of genres. The sound is line sounds forced, every word cliche. Hills is right - somewhat. metal-core meets nu-metal. Both genres are "Avenged Sevenfold" isn't a zero-star The truth is no one knows what to expect often maligned and their flaws are only album, though, because the band has from the former-pop-idol-turned-tabloid-head­ amplified due to their combination. always been known for great musicianship, liner these days. The constant media scrutiniza­ After the first two albums, both pre­ especially in its guitar work. tion of Spears' fall from grace - which has dominantly metal-core, Shadows ruined his Unfortunately, pummeling riffs and included a high-profile divorce, multiple stints in vocal cords. He says they healed, and he detailed harmonies are not enough to save rehab and a custody battle over her children - chooses to sing the way he does now. what is otherwise a sad effort from a once­ has transformed her career from an important Regardless of the reason, the vocals now hard band trying to fit into the mainstream pop artist into an embarrassing ringleader of a sound like awful '90s nu-metal meets mold of radio-rock. paparazzi-filled circus. The story seemed to be wanna-be '80s glam-rock crooner. Think -Jason Westerkon,jwest@)ldeledu leading its protagonist to an inevitable finale of constant vocal pitch-shifting. "Break the Ice" is celebrity obscurity. sexy electro-pop (for proof, listen to Spears sing, "Under the Boards" left behind. reminiscent of a younger But then Spears had to release "Blackout," "You 've got my heart beating like an 808"), while Saves the Day The first few tracks on band; however, the next the fifth - and strongest - album of her career. "Perfect Lover" features rapid-fire sexual corne­ Vagrant the album, most notably half hour is a bumpy ride. ous against a skittering background. If Spears' new album teaches us anything, Rating: ~~~ (out of "Radio" and "Under the There are a few gems While it may seem sex dominates the it's the importance of the separation between ~~~~*) Boards," give the listener on ''Under the Boards" that Perez Hilton and art. While bloggers and the album's arc-and don't get me wrong, it does­ In the last 10 years, the usual metaphoric vio­ show off Conley's soft media continue their dismantling of Spears, many Spears looks in a mirror for a portion of the Saves the Day has gone lence and mock suicidal haunting vocal talents along are ignoring what actually deserves discussion: album's themes. The singer, who lacks a remark­ through a long, audible lyrics that lead singer Chris with powerful, screeching "B)ackout" is one of the year's best pop albums. able voice and has never been associated with transition from a teen­ Conley is known for, but guitars rarely seen from the ' If the saying, "You're only as good as your poignant lyrics, offers her own perspective on the angst-fueled punk band to with a darker sound. At group, which generally last single" is true, then Spears can breathe easi­ stories usually reserved for Page Six. While the mature rockers. On all of its first, the record rocks hard, prefers to stick to the thick er. Forget the horrific performance at this year's idea seems formidable in theory, Spears effec­ albtuns, the band has shown power-chords that have MTV Video Music Awards-"Gimme More" is tively skewers the media ("Piece of Me") and a mastery for pop hooks served them well over the a tightly produced orgy of orgasmic groans over frankly regrets her marriage to Kevin Federline. without losing its rock edge. years. The acoustic ballad a schizophrenic beat of electronic blips and On the latter, she sings of the "lavish homes The group's new album, "Stay'' is one of a handful of beeps. · · and fancy cars" she provided for her now ex-hus­ ''Under The Boards," sam­ songs not to be missed, but Danja, who had a strong hand in the produc­ band. Superficial? Honest? It quickly doesn't ples sounds from its history unfortunately, it's the rest of tion of Justin Timberlake's matter- the singer announces it's time to "move that bring about feelings of the songs that are the ones "FutureSex!LoveSounds," provides a forward­ along" and the song, and album, abruptly end, nostalgia for its early music to stick. thinking approach to pop music throughout leaving only the question: what better time than and introduce new ideas - Adam Asher, "Blackout" with ever-evolving backdrops and now? that would have been better aasher@Jdeledu -Wesley Case, [email protected] October 30, 2007 21 - dela,yarel INdressed One for the grand kids? fash i<>rJ forward Don't disguise hindsight. t h e There are cases, though, in which the type who desires duo realizes the fun they had the night a first time with your hidden before was no fluke, and that maybe the someone to be special, feeling in their stomach is more than just it's fine to count your "first hangover nausea. time" with this person to be scandalous side If the next morning isn't too awkward, the first time you do it sober. It's that time of year and the details you remember from the Who's keeping track anyway? again. Children masquer­ Sarah Niles night before are filled with laughter and Your flavor of the evening Co/umntsi ade around town as mini­ playful flirting, perhaps this one-time doesn't need to morph into your princesses and ninjas, stranger could become a new friend or future spouse, but it's encouraging houses are ornamented Love occurs every day something more. when the carnally-charged couple can with faux spiderwebs and in mysterious ways. at least build a friendship. By sucking carved pumpkins and uni­ Whether you're ordering a cup Tell me what th• k up your embarrassment and chalking up versity kids are given of coffee, browsing the grocery your late-night actions to the number of yet another reason to aisles or doing research at the you •n . shots you consumed, you at least show Larissa Cruz drink and dress up. Co/umlltvt library, there are endless oppor- ... for next week: that you're mature enough to have made By dress up, I the decision in the first place, and that tunities to encounter your one 1. Have you ever had a terrible don't mean pearls, true love. An increasingly com­ you're friend-worthy and fun-loving. kissing experience? dresses, ties and your best slacks. I'm referring to, mon courtship story being told On the other hand, the next- shall we say, "exposing" outfits that come out in by college kids, however, is 2. What makes someone a morning feelings can leave you public only once per year, mostly by the universi­ much less likely to end up as the plot of a good or bad kisser? feeling guilty and awkward, but ty's female population. Disney movie. if you're mature enough to have It's an unquestionable tradition. The teen No one denies that we live in a "hook­ sex in the first place, be mature Respond to [email protected] movie "Mean Girls" demonstrates an accurate · up" culture. Our generation has been enough to exit gracefully the portrayal of Halloween dressing for young adults. known to work hard and play harder. It next morning. Girls wear ensembles fit for porn stars, while guys makes sense, then, that more students are If your slumber party involved sex, By no means am I sug­ don witty and humorous costumes. building relationships with someone who your potential budding romance evades the gesting you search for your "Halloween is the one night a year when began as a one-night stand or drunken qften nerve-racking first time. You've future mate by downing girls can dress like a total slut and no other girl "mistake." already covered that aspect of the relation­ shots and' bedding everyone can say anything about it," Lindsay Lohan's char­ Under many circumstances, waking up ship before you had any hopes of keeping you talk to. But don't get dis­ acter says. next to an unfamiliar face can cause emo­ this person in your life. While it's certainly couraged if you do find your­ Lohan is right, for once. No other girl can tional distress or spark curiosity. not material for a great romance novel, self in a one-night predicament. say anything about it, even me. Hopefully the previous night isn't a total skipping the sexual awkwardness can be If it was fun while you were I'm not saying this custom is awful and blur, but often there is some question positive for some. partying, chances are it wrong, because I'm guilty of following it, too. about how you wound up fighting for The booze-infused hook-up may even might be fun when Last year, I was a less-than-wholesome ver­ the good pillow with someone you be a fun topic of conversation. Like most you're not, and it never sion of Hello Kitty, in a high-hemmed white dress barely know. In .the light of day, random encounters, I'm sure yours has a hurts to find out. Who and kitten ears. I feel like a hypocrite for admit­ many choose to go their sepa­ few humorous anecdotes that could bring knows - maybe your ting this fun fact, since I bash skimpy clothing on rate ways and leave their you both a good chuckle. prince or princess is just a a regular basis. night of passion in If the romance blossoms, and you're beer and a bad decision away. What's odd is I'm hardly someone you'd describe as a "scandalous girl." I don't take pride in exhibiting my body, nor do I flirt with strangers or dance on tables. I don't write the sex column because I blush at the mention of anything promiscuous. Playing Quidditch for the other team So why do I feel it is necessary to be that "scandalous girl" on All Hallows' Eve? Apparently the most shocking celebrity answered. For starters, does everyone back Dumbledore's sexuality three months after Maybe there's an innate calling for all to come out of the closet this year is not des­ at Hogwarts already know Dumbledore the release of the final "Potter" book, mean­ women to wear less on the last day of October, tined to be retired NBA center John Amaechi prefers the wizards over the witches? And if ing fans of this generation have already read even though the brisk fall weather certainly does­ or financial author Suze Orman. J.K. they do, does this mean Dumbledore's Army and interpreted the series to their personal n't encourage this kind of attire. . Rowling, the Brit whose magical quill is adhering to a "Don't ask, don't tell" poli­ likings. Who among the Muggle readership The best reason to describe females' tenden­ brought us the "Harry Potter'' series, has cy? can honestly say they interpreted cy to clad themselves in fishnets and tummy-bear­ seen to that. In all seriousness, though, I have to Dumbledore as being gay before Rowling ing t{lnks is that no one judges "hoochieness" or No, Rowling didn't announce she's gay. question Rowling's motives - and state of annottnced it? any fashion morals on Halloween. If anything, Rather, she revealed the homosexual inclina­ mind - in making this announcement. I personally can't say I saw any clues creativity rules the agenda. Plus, if I reason with tions of a certain beloved character of hers. According to ABCNews.com, she said she pointing to a gay Dumbledore, and for myself that everybody does it, then it's accept­ At a Carnegie Hall question-and­ looks at the Potter series as a "prolonged Rowling to announce it now makes it seem able, if not expected. answer session in New York on Oct. 19, one argument for tolerance," but this particular forced and artificial-=.:.__ two things her char­ The idea of being someone or something of 2,000 Potter fans present asked Rowling claim seems a little too farfetched. acters have never been. we're usually not is exciting and fun. We can take if Hogwarts headmaster and wizard Albus Rowling made the announcement of In fact, I never saw indicators of any on an entirely different persona, even if it's a Dumbledore had ever found love. sexuality in Dumbledore, straight or gay. risque one. The holiday calls for dressing up, sim­ Rowling's casual response, according to He was always my favorite character, and ilar to our childhood days minus a few articles of ABCNews.com- "Dumbledore is gay." one of the main reasons was because he clothing. A few extra longing glances from others She went on to explain seemed so above human weaknesses, one are simply an added bonus. Dumbledore's torturous romance with of which is romantic love and sexuality. The only advice I have to offer is try not to Gellert Grindelwald, a fellow wizard and Rowling has almost succeeded in crush­ frolic in your panties - leave something to the childhood best-friend-turned-enemy, ing this part ofDumbledore's lure for me. imagination. Don't be so over the top that your whom Dumbledore would ultimately Now that she's slapped a "Hi, my name is Little Red Riding Hood outfit gets mistaken as a defeat in a wizarding duel. Dumbledore and I'm gay" label on him, hooker costume. Be tasteful with your choices, It's at this point I he!~ my glowing he can't be quite as superhuman as he while letting go of your inhibitions. cell phone high in the air and allowed used to be. There's no doubt about it now: So live it up, crazy college kids, and seek Elton John's ~'Don't Let The Sun Go there's a sexual side to Dumby. creativity with your costume - Oct. 31 only Down

BY ARIELLE NAPP grade point average, standardized test Staff Reporter scores and application paperwork. The non­ Dave Mumby, an associate professor at objective factors are the personal statement, Concordia University, will readily admit he letters of recommendation and personal has no idea how he came to be where he is interviews. today, Mumby has recently written a book Mumby says students need to focus about getting into graduate school; however, more of their effort on the personal, non­ he personally admits good fortune was a key objective parts of their application. factor in his academic success. "Students often don't realize that how "I fluked my way into graduate they come across as a person has a huge school," Mumby says. "I look back on it impact on if they will be accepted or not," now and it's a miracle I got in at all. I know he says. Dave Mumby is currently working on his second book due out in June 2008. for a fact that I had no idea what I was The best way for students to improve doing." the more personalized parts of their applica­ of important factors in an application, and "Technology is different, some things are It is due to this revelation that Mumby tion, he says, is to become involved in activ­ GPA and GRE scores may be rough num­ different, but the basic points that I address felt it was his duty to inform undergraduate ities outside of the classroom. bers, but they will reflect work ethic and ani no different today than they were when I students applying to graduate programs of "It is not enough for a student to show time management," he says. "One of the first started passing out sheets of paper." what they should be doing. up to class on time, be polite, do well on hardest things as a grad student is budgeting In keeping up with technological In his book, "Graduate School: exams [and] write good papers," Mumby your time and having the personal will advances, Mumby created a Web site, Winning Strategies for Getting In With or says. "They need to get involved in activi­ power to get your work done. If you do that, MyGraduateSchool.com, where students Without Excellent Grades," Mumby aims to ties through their departments." it will show in your grades, and you'll be can go to find information about the author, dispel some of the common misconceptions He says that way professors get to successful in grad school." as well as updated tips about applying to that undergraduates have about applying to know their students on a more personal He says he agrees with Mumby that schools. Students also have the option of graduate school. He is quick to explain the level and can better guide them toward making personal connections with profes­ downloading individual chapters of the reasoning behind the book's title. appropriate graduate programs, connect sionals who work in the field a student is book, or the entire thing. "This is not a book for students who them with other professionals in the ,field studying can be beneficial. Mumby says the book also includes a have poor grades, to tell them how they can and write convincing letters of recommen­ "Your professors are writing, teaching, timetable to advise students about what cheat or trick their way into a program," he dation. researching within their field," Bozanic steps they should be taking toward graduate says. "This is for students who do have good "The best letters of recommendation says. "They know their colleagues, and they school while they are still undergraduates. grades and are relying on them to gain are not just going to say the student does can help you establish good relationships "Take little steps each year, like getting admission into a school, when their other their work well and comes to class. They are with them." to know professors, and then around the end areas may be lacking." going to consider a student's work habits As an undergraduate at the University of junior year, start planning and prepar­ The "other areas" that Mumby instructs and their character attributes," he says, of Alberta in Canada, where he also com­ ing," he says. "Get involved early and set students to consider are what he calls the "This information is not going to come from pleted his Master's degree, Mumby didn't yourself up for some strong recommenda­ objective and non-objective factors of an a relationship that exists only within a class­ have access to this type of advice. Although tions." application. The objective category includes room," he says he had a decent GPA, he didn't think Caminsky says one of the most difficult Junior Lauren that it would be enough to get him into grad­ issues she has encountered is that applying Caminsky says she uate school. to graduate school is different from apply­ has a hard time "While I was doing my Master's at ing to undergraduate school. believing that Alberta, I wasn't thinking too much about "In high school, it's like most students grades, attendance how I had gotten in," Mumby says. "I was plan on graduating and going to college," and performance just glad to be there." she says. "Acceptance into college is the in class would Later, however, when Mumby was ultimate goal. Someone is holding your come second on an working on his Ph.D. at the University of hand the entire time because everyone application to per­ British Columbia in Vancouver, and while assumes that you want to go to college - sonal relationships doing post-doctoral work at the University there's no question about it." with class instruc­ of New Mexico, he began to realize many of Caminsky says in college, there is less tors. the students around him shared misunder­ guidance because not all students plan on "It just sucks standings ab6ut graduate school. . going to graduate school. that I can study "No matter where I was, or what the "I had to take it upon myself to decide hard and kill discipline students were studying, they had whether grad school is for me or not," she myself over my such similar stories and shared the same says. "Because not everyone plans on going homework and my confusion that I had had as an undergradu­ forward with their education, there is no set papers, and that ate," he says. "There was an information standard for what classes to take. I felt like my parents pres­ gap about how the selection process actual­ I was completely on my own when I sure me to get ly works." researched schools and figured out what good grades," What started as a single sheet of paper credits I needed." Caminsky says, with some insightful tips about selecting, Mumby says not every undergraduate "but in the end, if applying and getting accepted into graduate should consider graduate school. my professors schools quickly became a thicker informa­ "Graduate school is not the next logical don't think I have tion packet as more students looked to step for everyone," he says. "Each student good character or Mumby for advice. has to decide whether they want to charter a just haven't gotten After approximately one year of infor­ career or course that involves graduate to know me very mally advising students, and after confer­ school. Become aware of the career options well, that may hurt ring with some colleagues, Mumby says he available to you, because you never know my chances to go had the idea to create a book on the subject. where your education can lead." to grad school." "I was just thinking, 'Why has no one For the students who know graduate Graduate student else written a book about this?' So I finally school is for them, Mumby says he hopes Andrew Bozanic, did," he says. his advice helps. president of the A year and a half later, in early 1997, "Along my way, I realized that I was Graduate Student the book was completed, Mumby says. making impressions and building relation­ Senate, is working He says he's currently working on a ships that I didn't know would help me in on a Ph.D. in histo­ second edition of the book due to come out the future, and it worked for me," he says. "I ry and also empha­ in June 2008. relied on good fortune to get me from sizes the impor­ "It's roughly nine years old, and we're undergraduate school to graduate school. tance of grades. Courtesy ofArnazon.com " h 1 reworking it a little, but none of the basic My hope is that with my advice, other stu­ Mumby's first book gives advice to students applying to graduate school. T ere are a ot information has changed," he says. dents won't have to." )Jt October 30, 2007 23 • Alum fin_ds chemsitry on ICe, not in lab

BY JENNIFER HAYES where they want their life to go. and attractions the cities have to offer," she says. GcpyEditor "You have that slip of paper," she says. "There is never a Mohadjerin says it's hard to say how long she will stay with The cast of Disney on Ice glides across the stage, singing, time where you're like, 'Well, all this was in vain.' You can go Disney on Ice. acting and skating to songs from popular Disney movies, enter­ back into it at 60 years old if you want." "Last year, in the beginning, I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay taining audiences around the world. Included in the cast is univer­ Mohadjerin says many of the skaters in Disney on Ice have another year," she says. "This year, I'm having such a great time. sity alumna Adrienne Mohadjerin. either graduated from college or plan to pursue their education It's so hard to say when I'll stop. I'll probably stop and do some · Mohadjerin, 22, graduated from the university in 2006 with when they (inish skating. · chemistry in the somewhat-near-future .... I'm not a lab rat so I will a bachelor's degree in chemistry, but now spends her days on tour "I have a friend, Charlotte, who is going to medical school probably work in sales of some sort." in London, ice skating while portraying a variety of Disney char­ once she gets out of Disney," she says. "There are other people She says Disney on Ice made her realize how much she acters. who have been halfway into their Bachelor's degree and decided loves performing for people and wants to continue to do so some­ Mohadjerin says her decision to join Disney on Ice was to take a year or two - sometimes that can even be six years - how. prompted by her participation in the university's synchronized ice off. You meet people with all different backgrounds." " "I love entertaining people," Mohadjerin says. "That's been skating team. After meeting others in the program, she decided The demands of an international skating tour differ from a good discovery and I'll always keep up with that, even if it's just she wanted to pursue her interest in skating professionally after those of the day-to-day college education, Mohadjerin says. Her a hobby or something fun to do." graduation. time at the university has helped transition "I've had a great time here and I'm really glad I went into it her into life on tour by giving her independ­ and you know, I can do chemistry whenever," Mohadjerin says. ence. "I might as well skate while I can." "It helped me go from home, from During her experiences with Disney on Ice, Mohadjerin says mom, to making my own food and figuring she was involved in "Monsters Inc.," where she played the roles things out on my own," Mohadjerin says. of different monsters, including a child description agent, which "Since we're on the road and constantly she describes as a puffy, yellow monster. In the current show, "A · traveling, I've been independent three years Disneyland Adventure Featuring 'The lncredibles,'" she portrays before this, so it's good." a popcorn vendor, a pirate and an occasional ghost. Mohadjerin says a typical day on tour "I've been skating forever but I think I enjoyed skating as a consists of one to three shows. During the team so much in synchro, and you're really part of a big team in weekend, there are three shows per day, this job," she says. "It's really fun to perform on the ice and have known as a six-pack. a lot of people around you doing the same thing." "Chemistry didn't come naturally to During her time at the university, Mohadjerin says chemistry me, so I felt generally stressed out mentally," wasn't an easy major. She chose chemistry in part because her she says. "Here, on a three-show day, six­ mother pushed for a science and math discipline, but also because pack, heaven forbid a nine-pack, you're she found it intriguing. physically tired, you're exhausted. It's a dif­ "I do find chemistry absolutely amazing, thinking every­ ferent kind of strain and stress." thing I touch is chemistry, everything around us is chemistry, all She says the company's first show materials are chemistry," she says. "I find it fascinating but it was begins at 11 a.m. or noon and usually last for definitely difficult for me and I did struggle through it." one hour and 45 minutes. There are ways to combine ice skating and chemistry in a "Between shows, we either hang future career, Mohadjerin says, but that isn't something she is around the rink or we go out and get some necessarily interested in doing. lunch then come back for the other one and "I could definitely work in manufacturing new materials for do it again," she says. skates and stuff like that, but· honestly, I wouldn't want to," On her days off or days when there is Moh~djerin says. "I am always going to need hobbies in my life." only one show, Mohadjerin says she spends Mohadjerin says taking time off to pursue interests unrelat­ time exploring the cities and sightseeing. Courtesy of Adrienne Mohadjerin ed to a graduate's major can be a rewarding experience. It allows "Now that I am in Europe, I've been Adrienne Mohadjerin joined the cast of Disney on Ice after graduating from people time to decide what they want to do with their life and really excited to check out all of the places the university in 2006. Local girls learn a mol-e charming way of life

BY COURTNEY BAILEY Cepeda says in New Castle County, there "The girls in my school want to compete says. "As far as manners when eating, I think Staff Reporter are no schools that teach quite the way she in the pageants," she says, "so I teach them dif­ we are good, but I don't really know the prop­ While 2007 university alumna Elizabeth does. In Newark there are none, and in ferent runway walks and pageant things, but er etiquette for that." Cepeda was still attending the university, she Wilmington there are a few modeling schools they usually don't compete in my pageant." Robin Thompson, creator of The says opening a "charm school" for girls was and an etiquette school, Although she Etiquette Network, says if college students act one of her dreams. but none that offer doesn't instruct adults, with others in mind, etiquette should not be an "Opening the school was something that both. "College students Cepeda says she does issue. people asked me about a lot, and I eventually As far as her goals see quite a few univer- "College students tend to focus on them­ began to consider," Cepeda says. "I used to run for her students, she tend to focus On sity students making selves, but we get much farther in life if we're the Miss Hispanic Delaware and it made me says she encourages the etiquette mistakes. considerate of others," Thompson says. sad to see girls who didn't have the crown cry. girls to express them­ -themselVeS, bUt We "The biggest mis- "[They] can improve themselves so much by This is when I thought, 'Why don't I have a selves. She teaches . "f take that I see college being kind, dependable and respectful." class where I can teach these girls etiquette and them proper behavior get much farther In II e students making is that She says people are only as good as their manners, then crown them at the end?' " for future careers, they are always on the word, so when students don't show up for class Cepeda, who graduated with a degree in including fashion and if we're considerate of phone, especially in or skip out on a group project, they aren't tak­ apparel design, opened Cache Productions, a how to put together inappropriate places," ing others into account. charm school for girls ages 5 to 17, in June appropriate outfits for others. [They] can she says. "They also "Being respectful really comes to play in 2007. Her school teaches etiquette, manners different situations. talk with their mouth situations with roommates," Thompson says. and hygiene along with modeling and acting. "I really just try to improve themselves so. full and do not cover "Use common sense- don't eat all of their Cepeda says her school offers 20 different reinforce what the par­ their mouth when food, be neat and keep an open communica­ sections over several weeks where girls can ents are teaching their much by being kind, coughing." tion." better themselves. The girls learn table man­ children at home," Senior Megha Thompson gives lectures on etiquette and ners, social grace and modeling. She takes it a Cepeda says. "Parents dependable and Bhatt says she thinks teaches classes on dining etiquette and how to step farther and finds the gir1s modeling jobs don't see the basic college students don't get a job. She says she thinks etiquette classes and promotional_ work, and also plans events manner mistakes that respectful." necessarily have bad are for personal enhancement and will make such as p

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Thursday, Nov. 1 Women's soccer vs. Drexel, KEVIN 7p.m. · MACKIEWICZ "The band is Friday, Nov. 2 Volleyball vs. James Madison, on the field" 7p.m. Last Monday, the weather out­ side proved to be unusually warm for Men's soccer vs:' Old Dominiop., a late-October day, so I cracked my ?p.m. . window to let in the fresh air. In a split second, music streamed through Men's swimming at'CAAPod THE REVIEW/ Greg Arent my window. The Hens celebrate after putting up 59 points and 581 offensive yards Saturday in the win against Navy. The University of Delaware Meet at Northeastern Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band (UD, NE, Old Dominion) 5 p.m. BY GREG ARENT even with three games left to play. He also passed the practices a few miles down the road Sports Editor 1,000-yard mark for rushing this season from my apartment, but I could hear Excitement, action and points were plentiful at Junior tight end Robbie Agnone had one of his best Womep.'s swillUlling atCAA the tune ~urprisingly clear. The Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday games with seven catches for 133 yards. Agnone nearly music transferred me back in time to Pod Meet atNortbeastern when Delaware defeated Navy 59-52. Both of the high- . matched his yards total for the entire season as he had 145 the days of my addiction. (tiD, NE, Old Dominion) 5 p.m. powered offenses posted a lot of points, leading to a score yards entering Saturday's game. Junior receiver Kervin Yes, I used to be a marching that resembled more of a college basketball game than a Michaud had a career-game as well, with 96 yards and band addict. football game. two touchdowns on eight receptions. ' It was hard for me to confess for The 59 points were the most scored by the Hens (7- The upperclassmen came into the game knowing it Saturday, Nov. 3 several years, but I came clean. by 1, 4-1 Colonial Athletic Association) since Nov. 18,2000, could be a turning point in the season and they proved admitting my dependence for the +Football vs. James Madison, when they posted 59 in a win against Villanova. It was the what the team can do as underdogs. _ band. 12p.m. most points Navy (4-4) had allowed since 2002 when the The defense had an abysmal first half as it was I was in the trumpet line for the team lost 65-19 against N.C. State. unable to force Navy to punt and allowed 28 points, bur first three years of college, but I : Volleyball vfi. George Mason, Delaware head coach K.C. Keeler said it was a win the defensive unit proved it could get on track as the play­ decided to part ways with the group that will not soon be forgotten. ers tightened up in the second half, giving up 17 second­ of approximately 350. · 7p.m. "I told the kids this is a win they will remember for­ half points and making important stops in the fourth quar­ As the band played The Who's, ever because of the atmosphere, because of the fact that ter. "Baba O'Riley" on Monday, I Women's Rowing at Head ofthe··i Navy has gone to four-straight bowls and is probably in­ The Hens forced three turnovers, including one became entranced. My thoughts con­ Occoquan R:egl).fta (Exhibition) line to go to a fifth-straight bowl," Keeler said. "I think turnover-on-downs. Turnovers allowed the offense to tinued on the band and how impera­ we beat a very good football team." have the ball in the hands of Fiacco and Cuff. Keeler said tive the unit is to college football. This matchup was the first game of the year for he was proud of the defense for never panicking and If it were not for the band, the ' :fo1ep.:s swi~ing at Delaware against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent. buckling down when the unit needed to during the game. excitement level for a game would CAAPod Meet at Northeastern.,! The Hens proved once again their offense can carry the Junior linebacker Erik Johnson and sophomore safe­ drop tremendously. The band adds (UD, NE, Old Dominion) 9 a.m. ; team even when the defensive unit struggles. ty Anthony Bratton led the defense. Bratton leads the the extra thrill fans need. Saturday's matchup also showed fans that senior team with 64 tackles while Johnson is right behind him While most people will attend running back Omar Cuff and senior quarterback Joe with 60. Against Navy, Johnson recorded a career-high 20 Women's swimming at CAAPod Saturday's game against James Fiacco are as good as any player in the. Football tackles and Bratton had 12 tackles with a forced fumble Madison to watch the players bash Meet at Northeastern Championship Subdivision and can domina~e the playing and a fumble recovery. each other on the gridiron, the march­ (UD, NE, Old Dominion) 9 a.m: · field against tough opponents. · . Keeler said turnovers were key for Delaware and ing band will truly set the tone. Keeler said Fiacco and Cuff are two of the best play­ said if the Hens did not force the Midshipmen to tum the The football players stay on the ers in the country and both make the offense a special ball over than it would have been a different game. He field for the game, but the band unit. Next weekend, Delaware plays James Madison and also said limiting Navy's possessions was critical because Sunday, .tfov. 4 remains with fans an hour before and l head coach Mickey Matthews offered a similar sentiment. the Midshipmen scored almost every time they had the 45 minutes after the game. This ded­ Men's soccer vs. "Omar has given us a hard time when he is healthy," ball. . ication is why college football fanat­ '\':illian'l &'Mary, t p.m. Matthews said. "If he's not the best offensive player in the During Delaware's 2003 championship run, the ics need the band. league, Fiacco is. Those two guys are the best offensive Hens faced a tough Navy opponent late in the season and h'S~· The UDMB has the crucial job '· players in the league." · . pulled out a 21-17 victory. . to make sure fans remain entertained Fiacco and Cuff proved they can take their game to Keeler was also impressed with the offensive line once the players leave the field. The the next level and they have what it takes to win on the against Navy and said the seniors show impressive crowd relies on the enthusiasm from road in a tough. stadium. Fiacco threw .for a career-high leadership on the field. Senior left tackle Greg Benson every single member of the band. 434 yards and four touchdowns. Cuff rushed for 141 said he is already putting the Navy win behind him and The football atmosphere needs yards and four touchdowns, including a crucial 37-yard is looking forward to the tough match against James the first down song and all the Hens' touchdown run in the fourth quarter to put the game out Madison. fans screaming "fight ... fight, fight." of reach. "It's always a battle in the trenches [against JMU], Look at "ESPN College It was also a record-breaking day for Cuff as he in this particular game it really starts up front," Benson Football Live" - the producers reached the 168-point-mark on the season, giving him the said. "It comes down to whoever can establish th~ line most points in a single season for any Delaware player, of scrimmage and protect the quarterback." See UDMB page 30 2 9 October 30. 2007 Traveling closely with university athletes Part one_ of three: UD Athletic Department safety precautions

BY SElF HUSSAIN recalls a few troublesome trips. On the trip to UNC­ Staff Reporter Wilrnington two weekends ago, Romano said the team was John Madden, the sportscaster and former football coach, stranded on the side of the road after a tire blew. He said the bus · has not traveled on a plane since 1960 because of a tragic plane company had the team wait until another bus was dispatched crash that killed 16 California Polytechnic State, San Luis from the depot in Delaware. Obispo football players. The accident left an obvious impact on "Another time we just had a terrible bus," Romano said. Madden, who now takes his bus from event to event across the "The thing was having trouble changing gears on I-95, and country. there were times [it seemed] we were struggling to go even 20 Fortunately, tragic incidents such as the Cal Poly, Marshall or 25 miles per hour. The bus had some trouble starting up. It and Wichita State plane crashes are few and far between. was just a nightmare." Delaware assistant athletics director of operations Jennifer Director of athletics Edgar Johnson said buses will have Chapman said the university has not had major travel incidents unavoidable problems, but the university does as much as pos­ during its athletic history. However, mundane episodes occur sible to minimize human error and Delaware Express does its on a fairly regular basis. Small travel problems can be a hassle part as welL Many times, weather can be a force creating havoc no team wants to deal with, especially when they affect sched­ for travelers and because a team has a schedule to make does ules. not mean the weather will be any more accommodating. Men's lacrosse head coach Bob Shillinglaw said fortunate­ "We've had incidents where buses were caught in bliz­ ly airplane travel is rarely necessary for the Hens because of the zards and kids have been held up in hotels for two or three . j,;, ,;:;;. general proximity of conference rivals on the East Coast He days," Johnson said. "It's just some ofthe hazards oftraveL" said he could count the plane trips he has taken during his Sometimes the situations are more humorous, at least in THE REVIEW/Michael LoRe career at Delaware on one hand. retrospect, Shillinglaw said. He has seen his share of mishaps Travel safety is not an issue for Delaware athletics. Chapman, who is in charge of coordinating travel for during his 30 years shuttling back and forth between games women's lacrosse, volleyball and field hockey, said Delaware with his teams. the reasons that would cause a team to fly rather than take Express, the bus company used for all of Delaware's athletic "One year, we played up at Vermont and it was an after­ ground transportation, Johnson said. bus travel, has been outstanding. Teams have not experienced noon game, so we had to stay overnight," he said. "It was an Both Delaware soccer teams flew back home from any major problems. early bus ride to the flight [the next day] and one of the players Georgia after a two-game trip to UNC-Wilmington and "Women's lacrosse, about two years ago, had an incident," who was in the last seat just dozed off. Everybody got off the Georgia State two Sundays ago. Chapman said all air-travel she said. "It was a minor accident where a car actually ran into bus for the flight except for him. . arrangements for the university are made through a large char­ the back of them. Nobody was injured and the bus company "He didn't wake up until the bus had returned to the depot ter company which handles many clients across the country. took care of getting another bus there and apart from a little in New Hampshire," Shillinglaw said. "We had to have him As the Hens' sports teams improve, schedules will become inconvenience having to wait, it was basically a non-issue." flown back on a later flight It was quite the experience." more varied and teams have the option of traveling farther for Chapman said apart from that minor accident, she could Johnson said one of the bigger issues surrounding team more diverse opponents, she said. Modem safety procedures not remember any incidents that had occurred in her tenure at travel is the issue of the athlete's school schedules, as the play­ have made air and ground travel virtually foolproof and travel the university. Other coaches and players remember problems ers are as much students first He said because of the nature of safety should be an issue that is not a constant concern. occurring on the road. some conference schedules for certain sports, students are often "We've been lucky to never have any real problems and Men's soccer co-captain senior Justin Romano said he forced to be away on Thursdays and Fridays. Classes are one of hopefully we keep it up," Chapman said. "Knock on wood." Athletes compare venues

BY BRIAN ANDERSON their stadium every year." William & Mary, she likes the Copy Editor Men's soccer junior goalkeep­ smaller arena because she said it In the competitive business of er Jon Curry-Edwards, said he provides a better atmosphere. collegiate sports, one major aspect transferred from Colonial Athletic "It's a lot cozier and smaller," of recruiting is athletic facilities. Association-rival Old Dominion she said. "It feels like the crowd is Stadiums, playing fields, locker last year. Unlike Fiacco, Curry­ right on top of you. It's a lot more rooms and weight-training areas Edwards said the venues for the exciting." all play an important role in the soccer team are not ideal. DeHaven said although the life of an athlete. The· Hens' soccer teams play weight room is small, the training Senior quarterback Joe Fiacco at Delaware Mini-Stadium. The staff is more helpful at Delaware THE REVIEW/ Greg Arent said he knows the feeling of walk­ track, surrounding the soccer sur­ because women's basketball is a Robbie Agnone (right) had seven receptions for 133 yards Saturday. ing onto the field inside a profes­ face, separates the field and the priority. She said the staff works sional NFL stadium. Fiacco, who bleachers and as a result, the closely with the women's basket­ transferred to Delaware from the atmosphere suffers, he said. ball team to gain physical strength University of Pittsburgh, played at "It kind of takes away the sta­ that is specific to their sport. Heinz Field, home to the dium atmosphere," he said. "It's DeHaven said she enjoys the Pittsburgh Steelers, during his not a great atmosphere for soccer." Hens' locker rooms because they ColQnial Athl~tic AssociatiQn time as a Panther. Curry-Edwards said the soc­ are carpeted and have a comfort­ South Division Fiacco said playing at a large cer team uses a small weight room able feel. venue can oftentimes be overrated. in the Bob Carpenter Center and The university's officials also Conf. Pet. All Pet. "The atmosphere [at the room features old equipment make sure Delaware athletes Delaware], to tell you the truth, is He said he never has to wait for receive the help they need in order Delaware 4-1 .800 7-1 .880 probably a little better," he said .. equipment or machines because to succeed in the classroom as well James Madison 4~1 .800 6-2 .750 Athletic venues, such as the soccer team is the only group as on the court, she said. William Richmond .4-1 .800 6-2 .750 fields, weight rooms and locker lifting in the spring; however, & Mary offered help, but Villanova 3-2 .600 5-3 .620 rooms, differ from school to other facilities at the university, Delaware is more involved with William & Mary 2-3 .400 4-4 .500 schooL Hens' athletes, who have like the student fitness center in the academic success of its stu­ Towson 1-4 .200 3-5 .380 transferred from other programs the Carpenter Sports Building, dent-athletes. know the difference between facil­ have better weight-training equip- "Getting tutors is so much *As ofMonday, October 30, ·2007 ities and for Fiacco, he said . ment than what the soccer team easier,"· she said. "I didn't even •, Delaware rates at the top com­ uses. know how to get a tutor at William 1 2 3 4 pared to other football stadiums. Women's basketball senior & Mary." Delaware (9)-, 7 21 14 17 59 Fiacco said while Heinz Field guard Kyle DeHaven is a transfer Fiacco said Heinz · Field, Navy 14 14 7 17 52 receives the punishment from the from the College of William & which holds more than 65,000 fans Steelers, Panthers and numerous Mary. She said the facilities at and is located in a major football Delaware senior quarterback Joe Fiacco threw for 434 yards with four high :school teams, Delaware Delaware and William & Mary town, did not sell out often for the touchdowns, going 30-for-41. Senior running back Omar Cuff led the Hens Stadium only serves as a home to have small differences. Delaware Panthers' football team, but in rushing with 143 yards on 28 carries. Cuff's longest rush came on a 37- the Hens. As a result, he prefers has more weight rooms and bas­ Delaware Stadium, which holds yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Junior wide receiver Kervin playing at Delaware Stadium com­ ketball courts, but the venues more than 22,000 fans, sells out Michaud had eight catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Junior tight pared to Heinz Field. remain similar. almost every game. end Robbie Agnone had seven catches for 133 yards. The defense was led "It's really a hell of a lot bet­ DeHaven said while the Bob "When we play away games by junior linebacker Erik Johnson who recorded 20 tackles and sophomore ter," he said. "[The Heinz field Carpenter Center's arena holds in our conference, it doesn't com­ defensive back Anthony Bratton who had 12 tackles, a forced fumble and crew has] a lot of trouble with less people than the gym at pare," he said. fumble recovery. }Jt October 30, ZQQl 3 Q Eleven-year-old prodigy turning heads

. BYMICHAELLORE and fought through the fatigue, which impressed Clarkson . Sills IV does not think too far down the road in regards to Managing Sports Editor Three weeks after the Pasadena tryout, Clarkson flew to his son's potential. At the moment, Sills IV is focused on his Pop It was 10 a.m. two weeks ago on a Saturday and 11-year­ Delaware to watch the young quarterback in his own environ­ Warner team rather than how successful his son will be in high old David Sills was not sitting in front of the TV watching car­ ment. school, college or beyond. toons. Instead, Sills practiced on the Red Lion Christian "I was pretty astonished," Clarkson said of Sills' ability to "You really don't know what it'll turn out to be," he said. Academy football field, working on drills with a personal train­ retain the information learned three weeks earlier. "David is "Right now, I want to win the championship for 11 and 12 [year er from California. ahead of the curve because of his knowledge at his age." olds]." Sills, a native of Bear, Del., has worked with Steve Sills, a 5-foot-4-inch, 100-pound fifth grader, currently Sills said his favorite football players are Indianapolis Colts Clarkson, a quarterback's coach from Pasadena, Calif Clarkson attends Red Lion Christian Academy and plays on his father's quarterback Peyton Manning and New Orleans Saints quarter~ runs the most expensive quarterback academy in the United Pop Warner team in the New Castle County Football League. back Drew Brees because of their leadership ability on their States. Air 7 Quarterback University charges $1,400 for a four­ Through six games, Sills has nine touchdown passes in a league respective teams. . day training session with Clarkson. where teains predominately run the ball. Sills said he likes traveling around the country for football He trained NFL and college stars like the Pittsburgh Choosing a high school for Sills to attend is currently on his camps and decided California has been his favorite place to visit. Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger, Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart, father's·agenda for the young quarterback. · "There's a lot more kids out there," he said. "They just treat Vrrginia Tech freshman Tyrod Taylor and Notre Dame freshman "We have to find a high school that's conducive for a quar­ me like a kid. A kid playing football." Jimmy Clausen. · terback," Sills IV said. David Sills IV, Sills' father, said his son attended Sills travels around the country to countless football camps, Delaware's football camp when he was eight years old and went including seven this year. For an 11-year-old, this might sound to the Philadelphia Eagles camp at West Chester University the like a lot, but Sills' father said it is fun for the entire family. following year. At the Eagles' camp, Sills won the award for the "Is it too much too early? For some kids it is," he said. best.quarterback in the 9/10-year-old division. "[David's] a kid- acts like a kid, plays like a kid. He's doing · Shortly following the camp, Sills' father said he saw an arti­ something he loves. It's a lot of fun for the whole family. It's not cle in USA Today about Clarkson, so Sills IV called the coach. a job. I told him, 'As long as you love it, we'll do it.'" "I called him and he was never calling me back," he said. On the field, Sills is all business. His surfer-length blond Clarkson, whose youngest trainee before Sills was 13, said hair waves in the wind every time he lets the ball loose. After he was initially hesitant about training Sills, not because of his being commended by Clarkson for making a good pass, Sills age, but because of the volume of calls he receives from parents turns around and flashes a smile, which is half-hidden by braces wanting training for their children. which cover his upper and lower teeth, as he turns towards his "I really didn't take it seriously," Clarkson said. "Parents father who proudly watches his son. don't understand the commitment involved. I assumed it was Sills IV played quarterback at Newark High School and like the other8." switched between quarterback and defensive back throughout Finally, after receiving persistent calls for days, Clarkson his college career at Vrrginia Military Institute. returned Sills IV's calls. Since Clarkson had such a busy sched­ "He knows· more now than I knew in college,".Sills IV said ule, Sills IV would have to commit to a one-week session in about his son's football knowledge. Pasadena. Not only can Sills throw with accuracy and precision, but Clarkson said at first Sills looked like any other quarterback the power of his throws can sting the hands of teanrrnates and THE LoRe his age, but by day three, things began to click. Sills was tired even his dad. Sills (right) is being hailed as a top quarterback prospect. UDMB brings extra thrill to fans starting •1n the parking lot Contillued from page 28 team, the UDMB puts in countless hours of After hours of practice, the band does what After the official made that comment, the preparation for games. it knows best on Saturdays - arouse the fans. crowd erupted into a roar. Fans need the energy begin the program with a marching band tune Every member of the band puts in approx­ After ·the band performs on President Patrick of the UDMB. The college-football atmosphere in the background. ESPN would air other imately 14 hours during game week. Director Harker's front yard, every member rides over to is nothing without a band. music, such as AC/DC, if the marching band Heidi Sarver holds practices four. days per week the tailgating parking lots. The fans wait out­ After that game, head coach K.C. Keeler was uncool. when games fall on Saturday. The 14 hours do side the buses, ready to hear the university's told Sarver to do it again. The program even has two bands appear not include the time it takes for an individual to "Fight Song." If the band arrives even five min­ So with three important games remaining, occasionally to have a face-off on the show. practice, learn and memorize the music. Time is utes late, the fans comment about how every­ fans need the traditions and excitement that ESPN, one of the largest sport's networks on another way members get addicted to band - one was concerned there would be no music. arise from the marching band. television, makes a large ordeal about the bands it becomes a major part of their life. The magic of college football thrives from Along with the magic the football team because the producers know the importance of If the UDMB did not put as much time the anticipation of traditions, which are created has brought to fans this season, the marching the marching band to college football. . into its performances as athletes do, then the by the marching band. band is right there in the mix. The reason people get pumped for games pregame and halftime rituals would not excite The football team also needs the band: is because of how.in sync the band is on game­ the fans. On Friday afternoons, when .most stu­ During the 2005 season, the UDMB played a Kevin Mackiewicz is the managing sports day. dents prepare for a fun weekend, Sarver holds song during the game and it proved a nuisance editor for The Review. ·His viewpoints do not The band is comparable to sports. I know practice until 6 p.m., and she informs the ·band to the opposing coaches, so the referees gave necessarily represent those of the Review as soon as I mention this people will laugh. But to be on the field the following morning at 8 the band a warning and said the next time Staff. Send questions, comments and a trum­ it holds true - just like our beloved football a.m. when there is an afternoon game. Delaware would be penalized. pet to kmack@udeLedu.

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The 434 passing yards was a career-high for senior quarterback Joe Fiacco and the touchdowns matched his highest game total in No.9 Delaware's 59-52 victory Navy on Saturday. Fiacco is a strong candidate for the Walter Payton award, is given to the best player in the Football Championship Subdivi,sion. He also rec:ehred Colonial Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week honors. performance on Saturday marks the third highest single-game .total in lJ., ... ,..,,.,,., history. Former-quarterback Matt Nagy gained more yards in 1998 and 2000 his career as a Hen.-Flacco is only .the fifth quarterback in university history to for more than 5,000yarqs in his career. / He currently leads the Colonial Athletic Association with 2,408 yards. He is the only quarterback to more than 300 yards per game. Kelly Gibson . Junior outside hitter Kelly Gibson led the volleyball team to a 3-0 win at Towspn on with 20 digs and 11 kills for the double-double. Gibson has recorded a in 10 straight games, and 12 on the season. Df!la•ware senior setter Megan Welch also recorded a double-double in the win. has played in 24 of 27 matches for the Hens and is fourth on the team in kills 234, second on the team with 268 digs, third on the team with seven blocked serves and fourth on the team with 260.5 points. In a 3-0 victory over UNC-Wilmington on Oct.20; Gibson recorded her 1,000th A-Rod signs $937 trillion deal career d{g as a Hen. In doing so, she became only .the fifth player in Delaware history to have 1,000 career kills and 1,000 career digs. with The Greedyville Moneylovers. 31 October 30, 2007

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