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J1t October 7, 2008 3 UD earns,average grade in sustainability

University's enviromental efforts given, a C-plu~ grade

BY ELLEN CRAVEN whether a list of L.----.:;~~::;---;----;------~~=1IJII~"71~~ StaffReport er endowment holdings Before teachers were able to give out midterm grades to stu­ and proxy voting dents the Sustainable Endowments Institute graded the univer­ records are made sity's'performance this year on the College Sustainability Report available to the pub­ Card. The university received a C-plus overall grade. lic. The shareholder The College Sustainability Report Card is an initiative coor­ engagement grade dinated by the Sustainable Endowments Institute, a project of the depends on whether Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. there is a way for CSRC communications fellow Ali Adler said the CSRC shareholders to incor­ was founded to illustrate campus practices and to create a tool porate their judg­ for students and administrators to be able to compare grades ments into decision­ from other schools and to note areas of potential improvement. making or make rec­ The CSRC reviews the 300 schools in the United States and ommendations to Canada with the largest reported endowments, including the uni­ trustees. versity, Adler said. The university She said to determine grades for the 2008 CSRC, a team received an A in gathered information from June through Au~st , from ~ubli~ly investment priorities accessible sources such as the school's Web site. The uruverslty because of its invest­ received an A under the category of investment priorities and Bs ments in renewable under the categories of administration, climate change and ener­ energy sources, gy, food and recycling, stud~nt in.volvement and tran~p~rtation. according to the . The CSRC gave the uruverslty a C for green buildmg, a D CSRC. However, the for endowment transparency and an F for shareholder engage­ overall grade was ment. lowered because the Adler said the CSRC incorporated the information into cus­ records are not avail­ tomized surveys and e-mailed them to university President able to the public. The Patrick Harker, Dining Services and the investment office so university's $1.15 bil­ they could expand upon or make corrections to the data. The sur­ lion endowment is vey responses, if returned, were reviewed ?y two or mo~e eva~­ among the top 12 of uators. The university was then awarded pomts based on Its poli- public instituitions in cies. the country. In each of the nine equally weighted categories, scores Mark Stalnecker, THE REVIEW/Steven Gold translated into a letter grade, she said. The school's GPA was cal­ chief investment offi­ The ·university's grade of C-plus on the 2008 College Sustainability Report Card does not include culated on a 4.0 scale and converted into a final sustainability cer at the tmiversity, recent efforts such as last year's senior gift and die treatiea or the Sustainability Task Force. grade of C-plus. Past reports are available on the CSRC's Web said the university site. investment office only grades for food and recycling and the top 37 percent of schools Adler said the endowment transparency grade is based on discloses endowment listings and shareholder records when it is with highest grades for investment priorities prudent to do so. Madsen said he thinks the university's grades for endow­ "We try to balance giving information to the people but r------~------_, ment transparency and shareholder engagement are disappoint­ in some circumstances it's not appropriate," Stalnecker said. ing and something the task force would like to examine further. He said when companies have governance issues, the However, he said the university's investment practices may be A Closer Look shareholders vote on them. Voting records are seen only by out of the task force's control. ~ those who are authorized to see them, such as certain staff "If it's a structural issue, then we're not going to be able to and the actual board members. Such policies are set by the get very far," he said. "The task force is focused on student More than 20 percent of schools improved Board of Trustees. The investment office is not allowed to involvement. We have graduate and undergraduate students that their 2rade on the College Sustainability disclose when the managers are engaged in private affairs. are very engaged in sustainability issues and we are trying to har­ Report Card between 2007 and 2009. The "We think it's confidential information," Stalnecker ness that energy." Umversity of Delaware is included in this said. "We try to manage the endowment in a way that is Madsen said the task force will consider the 2009 CSRC number - its score went from a C-minus in proven and safe and also gets returns." grades in planning future sustainability initiatives, as university 2007 to a C-plus in 2009. John Madsen, co-chair of the university'S officials are concerned about how the university is viewed. Sustainability Task Force and an associate professor of geo­ "We need to do a better job of publicizing what we're doing Schools receivin~ A's in the food and reqcling logical sciences, said he was not surprised by the universi­ and need to educate the public about the task force and sustain­ cate~ory more tnan doubled between 20tJ7 ana ty's grade. Madsen said it is taking some time for Harker's ability issues," he said. 200~ The university received a B in the commitment to sustainability to work its way through the He also said he expects grades for administration, green category this year. university. He said that the C-plus grade does not include the building and student involvement to improve by 2010. efforts of the Sustainability Task Force, which was created According to the CSRC Web site, C-plus is the average The percentage of schools that make a list of in spring 2008. grade for all schools CSRC surveyed. Over 75 percent of other endowment investments available at least to Older CSRC report cards show the university has schools fall within the B and C range. the campus community, if not to the public, made progress in becoming more sustainable. This year, the Sophomore Alex Hallenbeck said he thinks the university is expanded from 23 to 3Tpercent since 2007. The university's grade for its adminIstration improved from a D making progress to become sustainable. number of schools making shareholder votin2 to aBo "I don't know what their standards are, but I feel like with records available rose from 15 to 30 percent: Madsen credits the change to Harker's arrival at the the no trays in the dining hall, our school is being pretty active The university received a D in the category this university. He said Harker places a great deal of value on in sustainable practices," Hallenbeck said. "It's a major step. You year. sustainability and that has motivated students and the task could argue whether it's effective or not, but it's stilf a major force to improve their policies. step." The highest percentage of A's - 37 percent­ "It's great to see - a lot of it has to do with President Freshman Nancy Harrington said she is not satisfied with was in the category of investment priorities. Harker and his efforts," Madsen said. the university's current grade. The university is included in this group. Since 2007, the university's grades have improved in "I think it's bad that we're just average - we should strive almost every category, according to the CSRC Web site. to be above average," Harrington said. "When it comes to the Of the nine categories on the 2009 CSRC, seven Adler said she thinks the fact the university has environment, I feel like the university can't settle for being aver­ were included m the 2007 report (student improved is a good sign. age because it's such a serious issue." involvement and transportation were added in "It's hard to move up," she said. "A lot of schools don't Sentiments were also mixed about whether the university 2008). Of those seven, the university improved make a letter grade improvement in a year. Movement at all needs to be concerned and work to improve its score. in four categories. The other three - food and is a good sign and is motivation for students." Hallenbeck said she wondered how the university stood up recycling, green b~ildin2 and shareholder The university's climate change and energy grade went to other comparable universities. engagement - remamed tfie same. up from a C to a B and was aided by the 2008 senior class "If we don't measure up we should be concerned." he said. gift, which provided funding for the Carbon Footprint Harrington said concern for the university's grade is neces­ - compiled from the College Sustainability Initiative, he said. sary. Report Card Web site According to the CSRC Web site, in 2009, the univer- "If people are rating us with a poor score, then obviously sity ranks below 38 percent of other assessed universities. It there's room for improvement," she said. is also in the top 30 percent of schools with the highest 4 October 7. 2008 J Bringing the national election home Obama campaign opens office in Newark

BY ERICA FLORENTINE in Delaware to put the headquarters, it's Newark," Staff Reporter Pika said. "It makes sense to do it near the largest Sen. Barack Obama's campaign opened an university in the state. I think his organization real­ office on Elkton Road in Newark late last month. -izes this." This is Obama's second headquarters in the state of He also said he thinks the headquarters is like­ Delaware. The other is located in Wilmington. ly to have an impact on voters. Obama already has Andrew Grunwald, communications director a lot of support from students and faculty at the for Delaware Students for Barack Obama and con­ university, he said, and the location of the head­ sultant for un for Obama, a campaign committee quarters should only add to it. affiliated with College Democrats, said the place­ Jason Mycoff, political science professor, said ment of the office near the university should rein­ he was not aware Obama would be setting up a force student commitment to voting. headquarters in Newark, but he is not surprised to "Students are one of the strongest voting hear one is opening. ' groups, so this location near campus should be He said he cannot see how setting up a head­ THE REVIEWlMelanie Hardy helpful," Grunwald, who is also director of com­ quarters near the university could hurt the Obama The "Get Political ,Fair"featured music,in addition to voter registration tables. munications for College Democrats, said. campaign because students on average prefer The location of the headquarters was original­ Obama to McCain. ly intended to be Main Street, but was canged to "It's not surprising," Mycoff said. "From 211 Elkton Road after some, negotiations, he said. what I've s.een, students are pretty excited about There were a few different places available, but the election as it is, but this will help to reinforce RSOs 'Get Politico I' ultimately it came down to what location would be that." the most affordable Obama's campaign strategists were -looking Senior Brian Boyle, a volunteer for un for for a high population center, making Newark an Obama, said he is not sure the headquarters will obvious choice, he said. on the Green draw in many university students. "Obama has many more offices than McCain "I don't think students will actually go there," and he's much more aggressive," Mycoff said. Boyle said. "They probably haven't seen it unless He said he feels the office allows for a good they live on West Campus." place for students to volunteer and participate in BY MATT WATERS tor for Uganda Untold, said the organi­ Although the location may not be convenient the campaign process. Having it so close to cam- - Staff Reporter zation wanted to get the word out about for some studentS, Boyle said he feels the head­ pus will be beneficial to the university over the Several registered student organi­ the "forgotten" war. -quarters will provide an excellent place for local next few weeks until Election Day in November. zations teamed up Friday to sponsor the "We just wanted to raise awareness Democrats to campaign and increase voter regis­ - "It provides an opportunity for students to get Get Political Fair to promote political for the war in Uganda," Kobayashi said. tration. involved," Mycoff said. "It's an exciting thing for awareness and fight student apathy on "Very few people actually know about Grunwald said un for Obama will collabo­ the campus." campus. this humanitarian crisis, and it's tragic rate with the campaign The fair, which was held on the because the majority of the war has strategists at the head­ North Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., been fought by children ages 8 to 12." quarters in the coming offered many political points of view. Senior Kelsey Lanan, a member of weeks to get people Students were rewarded for their inter­ the Pro-Life Vanguard, said she felt the involved and lock in vot- est in politics with free food, free T­ fair was a fitting forum to raise aware­ ers. shirts and music by Spokey Speaky, ness for their program. B e 'c a use Stone City and Mad Sweet Pangs. "This is a really apathetic college Pennsylvania is expected Lara Rausch, president of College campus as far as politics go and as far as to have a closer race than Republicans and coordinator of the fair, moral issues go," Lanan said. Delaware, UD for said it was significant the RSOs came Student traffic was steady at most Obama is focusing heav­ together like this. of the tables, with the highest amount of ily on contacting people "It's important for them all to get students arriving between class there and getting them to their messages out," Rausch said. changes. The loud music and posters register to vote, but it is Andrew Grunwald, director of offering free food attracted many stu­ also trying to get stu­ communications for College dents. dents at the university to Democrats, said he hoped the fair would Senior Hyun-Seok Lim said he register as well. help fight student apathy on campus. came over to see what the music was for - The Newark head­ "I definitely think this is going to and thought it was smart to add music as quarters is part of spark a lot of enthusiasm with the stu­ an incentive. Obama's 50-state strate­ dents," Grunwald said. "I think that "I think this is a good method gy. often times students aren't engaged in because the music seems to be drawing Joseph Pika, politi­ the process and this is a great way to get people's attention," Lim said. cal science professor, people involved because a lot of people Not all students felt the fair was a said the idea behind the understand how important this election good way to raise political awareness. strategy is to have repre­ is." Junior Jason Buchta said he saw it sentation in all 50 states For those who were less educated more as a rally for party support than an throughout the United on the election, Grunwald said the fair educational event. States. Obama's goal .is was the perfect place for them to learn. "I don't want to say that it's not, to have a campaign pres­ "Students can get a lot more but I certainly see a lot of people who ence everywhere, he informed on the issues, as well as any­ already pigeon-holed themselves as a said. one who is not registered to vote will Democrat or a Republican going over "This is a good way have an easy opportunity to get regis­ and talking to their own people," to motivate voters," Pika tered and can get absentee ballots," Buchta said. said. "It's a way of net­ Grunwald said. "This election affects Rausch said the Get Political Fair working and Obama is everyone, in terms of how much college was an overall success for the political investing a lot of time costs, how much your health care costs, groups. She said the biggest attraction and money into it." the War in Iraq - everyone is affected at the fair was the voter registration . He said putting a by this." booth, which shows Delaware students headquarters in Newark Not only did the Republicans and are becoming less apathetic and more is a smart move because Democrats get their messages out, but active. of the location's close RSOs such as Uganda Untold, STAND "I -had kids ask me where was the proximity not only to a and the Pro-Life Vanguard also had rep­ booth to register all day and if we had college campus but also resentatives and information on display. only one person registered, it would to Pennsylvania, a battle- Orion Kobayashi, events coordina- have been worth it," Rausch said. ground state. THE REVIEWlMelanie Hardy "If there's any place The Obama campaign opened an office in this building on Elkton Road. )1t October 7, 2008 5 Student takes leave from UD to campaign

BY JOSH SHANNON around him," she said. Managing News Editor Adams said D' Armi is a natural When an 11-year-old Mike at campaigning. D' Armi participated in his first politi­ "He has a way of speaking to cal campaign, he did so begrudgingly. people in a persuasive way," she His mother, Barbara Adams, took him said. "He jumps in, learns everything with her every day after school for two he can and tries to get all the support weeks as she canvassed Kent County in he can for the candidate he's working support of Jack Markell's first cam­ for." paign for state treasurer in 1998. Paul Ruiz, president of College "He wasn't too happy about it Democrats, said seeing D' Armi's then," Adams said. cominitment to what he does inspires Things have certainly changed in the people around him. Ruiz said, at the 10 years that followed. first, he was disappointed to see Now 21 , D'Armi dropped out of D' Armi leave College Democrats the university last month to take a paid and the local campaign group UD for position with Sen. Barack Obama's Obama, but soon realized his talents campaign in Florida. were more needed in Florida. D'Armi, who was a senior philos­ "The more I reflected on it, the ophy major and communications direc­ prouder I was of him," Ruiz said. tor for the College Democrats, is work­ D' Armi is not the first person to ing as a field organizer in Miami-Dade drop out of the university to w-ork for County in southern Florida. a political campaign. David Plouffe, Responsible for a district of 52,000 Obama's campaign manager, left one people, D'Armi said his duties include semester short of graduating in 1988. supervising volunteers, planning Steve;: Schmidt, Sen. John McCain's events and identifying voters to target. campaign manager, left the universi- · "Everything I'm doing is planning ty in 1993, just three credits short of for the two weeks before the election graduating. so we can effectively get out.the vote," Neither Plouffe nor Schmidt D' Armi said. Courtesy of Mike D' Arm; returnI ehd .todthe university to com­ Florida is expe

For some students, voting is all in the family

BY ALEXA MANTELL certain political party. "I see their, views and then I pick my own never had a chance to vote before." StaffReporter "I don't think I'd be shunned from my out of the batch," he said. Zwickel said she believes students are Adolescents and young adults have a rep- . family if I was a Republican," she said, "but I Pika said when students go to college, they developing their own political ideologies as utation for defying older generations and social think they definitely advocated Democratic are exposed to new, different issues and resolve they get older. norms, but when it comes to politics, party pref­ beliefs." questions in their minds. Because students are "I think when you're growing up, your erences generally seem to bridge the gap Junior Christina Rizzo also supports the becoming more mature, their political stances political views basically come from your par­ between students and their parents. Democrats, like both of her parents. are strengthened by their independence. ents, along with most of your other views," With Election Day quickly approaching, "I've just always been inclined to believe "I would be surprised if there are lots of Zwickel said. "And then when you get to col­ students are getting ready to finally cast their in the morals that the Democratic Party believes parents who would come down very heavily on lege, you tend to discuss things and formulate votes. in," Rizzo said. "My party affiliation just hap­ their kids," Pika said. "Probably the worst thing your own ideas." Joseph Pika, professor of political science pens to be the same as my parent,,' ." to do if you're trying to influence your child is Pika said he thinks different political opin­ and international relations, said a student's Senior. Joel Garcia said he has never felt to come down too heavy on trying to push them ions between students and their parents stems political affiliation is usually linked to that of pressure to support a particular party. in one direction or another." from the generational gap. He said there are a his or her parents. In the case of a split house­ "Thank God," Garcia said. "My parents He said the election has created enthusi­ number of factors that contribute to this. hold in which one parent is a Democrat and the are pretty cool when it comes to stuff like that." asm and excitement among college students "I think probably racial tolerance and sex­ other is Republican, the student is then most Garcia said his father is a registered across the country. ual choice is different with younger genera­ likely to be an Independent. . Independent who has supported the Democratic "All of the evidence this year shows there tions," Pika said. "I think the social issues are Senior Joanna Zwickel said she is a Party over the years and his mother is what he will be a substantial increase in the participa­ the main reason for political disagreements and Democrat along with both of her parents. Still, referred to as a "flip-flopper." He said his par­ tion rates of the youngest age groups, 18 to 22," generational experiences get translated into pol­ they have never forced her to identify with a ents' views have helped him shape his own. Pika said. "These are the people who have itics." 6 October 7, 2008 .a peckabove Each week, The Review will feature a professor, employee or staff member at the university. Know of someone noteworthy? Send your idea to [email protected]. Wartime photographer focuses on teaching

BY CLAIRE GOULD ulty. He also enjoys working with his students. StaffReporter "I'm old enough to be their grandfather, but "You should have sat in on that class," said in some ways I'm younger than they are," he Professor William Deering, or Bill, as he prefers to be said. "I'm here to get them to experiment, get out called. "It was a crazy house in there." of the box, because they don't know how. I'm The noise from the classroom behind him emanat­ here to be a can opener." ed into the hallway as the students pinned their photo­ He also helps seniors create the portfolios graphic proofs directly to the classroom wall. they need for finding internships. Deering is the He laughs as he takes a bite of a peanut butter cup, head of the department's internship program, his lunch for the day. He looks a little bit like an artis­ which sends visual communications students all tic Santa Claus, with a fluffy white beard, jeans and a over the country during Winter Session. black T-shirt - his uniform of choice. He is also the director of Raven Press, a let­ Deering, who teaches Photographic Design ter press run by the university. It allows students Topics (ART 414), Beginning Photography (ART 280) to experiment with typography outside of a com­ and Form and Communicatjons 3 (ART 308) this puter, which Deering feels is very important. semester, did not start out wanting to be a professor. He "The students are getting lazy on the com­ does not even have a college degree. Instead, Deering puter, so we've decided to go back to a tactile, joined the military after attending high school in more hands-on program [ ... ] get back to the ana­ Cincinnati, Ohio. log way of working and not be so digital," he Because of this, Deering calls himself "the street said. guy." Deering also takes the entire junior class in While in the military, Deering traveled throughout the art department to London for five weeks in southeast Asia, spending 1966 and 1967 in south the beginning of summer. Vietnam. He was a member of photography squadron, Brooke Maguire, a senior doing an inde­ and his photographs of combat were sent directly to the pendent study with Deering, said she loved last Department of Defense. year's trip, which showcased various artists' Although he was unable to legally keep any of his end-of-year shows and several museums. photographs from Vietnam, he and his friends pilfered "Bill has connections with everyone who is enough film to keep 500 to 1,000 pictures from their interesting, awesome, and cool," she said. "He's experience. However, Deering says most of these such a people person. He can do stuff a student prints have been lost. wouldn't have the power to do. He'll make it Despite living in the barracks with one cold show- Courtesy of University of DelawarelKathy Atkinson happen for you." er every four days and working six-day weeks, Deering Professor William Deering spent two years taking photographs of the Vietnam War. Deering said he prefers to keep his classes said he enjoyed his time in Vietnam. very loosely structured, with students proposing "I know you'll think this is crazy, but it was great," their own projects, which they pursue independ- learned a love of food. He has traveled extensively through he said. "I grew up in Vietnam. We were young and Vietnam was ently. France taking pictures of the food, the people and the vineyards. wide open. We got great French foods, great French wines and "They can put more of themselves into what the assign­ we played golf at the club in Saigon," he said. His hobby, however, is a bit more somber. When he is not ments are," he said. teaching or photographing food, Deering is working on his own Since then, however, his feelings on the Vietnam War have Shannon Wendelken, a junior in ART 308, said Deering's changed. He now believes it was unjustified, but he does not series of photographs on the uncertainty of terrorism. classes are like none other she has ever had. regret the work he did there. "My career has come full circle in the sense that I started "He doesn't treat us like children," she said. "He's very con­ out as a documentary photographer and now my photos are "When you're young and impressionable, you don't think nected with every student - we're kind oflike family. He stress­ about the fact that you're not supposed to be there. That comes streets and people and very documentary-like," he said. es that in his classes." Angela Amato, a junior in Form and Communications 3 later," he said. "We shouldn't have been there, but at the same Wendelken said she would recommend Deering's classes to time we were. It was a very positive experience." (ART 308) with Deering, said Deering brings his out-of-class any self-motivated student, but they have to be serious about art experiences to his teaching every day. The French food in Vietnam introduced Deering to one of and photography. "It's really great that he's working in the field, because he his two careers outside of the military, photographing food for "I can say whatever I want, he doesn't care," she said. "He's can give us an idea of what we can do with our careers," she said. got a great sense of humor. He's like a cartoon character, in the cookbooks. Before the war, Deering said·he had worked with his Deering came to the university in 1979. He said he likes the father in the oldest inn in Pennsylvania, the Golden Lamb, and best possible way." university because of its history, central location and diverse fac- Endowment loses value as market declines

BY SAMANTHA BRIX He said the university's endowment, "The university has a very solid credit rat­ Abner Tsadick, a Master of Business Staff Reporter which is a collection of combined funds from a ing and lots of revenue sources," Stalnecker Administration graduate student, said the wan­ The value of the university's endowment variety of donors, is among the top 12 of public said. "The university has a solid endowment ing stock market will inevitably affect the uni­ has decreased over the last year due to the fal­ institutions and top 50 of universities nation­ and is above average in that credit." versity. tering stock market, potentially harming the wide. Stalnecker said donations from alumni He said the university's investment strate­ "With less cash available from financial university's scholarships, professorships and and friends of the university make up the uni­ gy will not change in response to the recent sink companies, you can expect the endowment to other programs. versity's endowment. in the stock market. The university distributes continue decreasing in the next year," Tsadick Chief Investment Officer Mark Stalnecker Associate Treasurer Al Roberson said the its spending in accordance with an analysis of said. said the university's endowment is currently endowment mainly supports student scholar­ the stock market's three-year average. He said the declining stock market will valued at $1.15 billion, a 15 percent decrease ships, professorships and special instructional Investment officials do not dramatically implement radical changes in the country as a from the value at the beginning of the year. He programs, occasionally contributing to building increase or decrease spending according to whole, including a contraction of the work­ said this is a direct result of the weakened stock maintenance and student awards and prizes. major endowment changes in order to deflect force, a decrease in luxury and frivolous spend­ market over the last year, since the endowment Stalnecker said the endowment's value harsh impact on university services. Stalnecker ing and reduced charity donations. is invested in stocks and bonds. changes in response to the fluctuating stock said this approach minimizes negative effects Associate professor of finance Terry Five percent of the total decrease came in market and will grow when the markets recov- on university programs and services. Campbell said students and parents should not response to the initial rejection by the House of er. "Markets go up and markets go down, but fret over the university's endowment in the face Representatives early last week of the $700 bil­ "The markets are very volatile right now," we try to not let that impact the budget for aca­ of a national economic downturn, since the lion bailout plan and resulting plunge in stocks, he said. "It depends a lot on what happens in the demic programs for students," he said. stock market will undoubtedly recover and is Stalnecker said. He said after the bailout pack­ political scene." Roberson said parents who depend on not the sole factor affecting the endowment. He age was passed on Friday, the stock market Stalnecker said a continued endowment stocks in the short term to pay for college said the nature of the endowment portfolio is took another dip, sending the university's decrease over a prolonged period of time could tuition will notice the effects of the drooping diverse, as it includes bonds and other securities endowment down an additional 2 or 3 percent. mean funding cuts for university programs, but market, especially for the upcoming Winter and that are increasing in value. "If the endowment continues to decline, students do not need to worry yet. He said as of Spring Semesters. "The people managing the endowment are there would be less money from the endow­ now, the dip in the endowment will hardly rat­ "If they're in stocks and have to sell them well-trained," Campbell said. "In the long term, ment to support virtually every aspect of the tle the university'S finances, as it provides less at low prices, they're going to feel that," he the endowment will grow." university," Stalnecker said. than 10 percent of the annual budget. said. )Jt October 7, 2008 7 Job fair holds steady in shaky economy Employers, students fill Bo·b Carpenter Center to capacity

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS changed. another position." Administrative News Editor "We're definitely doing quite a bit of hiring," Pundock Susan Notaras, recru1tiIJg director- at MassMutual As the stock market continued to plummet and the gov­ said. "A lot of questions students have seemed to be about Financial Group, said students should avoid falling victim to ernment debated a $700 million bailout, the main arena in that. We are going forward. We have a lot of customers who hype surrounding the economy. the Bob Carpenter Center l;mstled with potential employers are loyal to us, who are calling and are still using their cards. "The word 'panic' must be totally removed from their and prospective employees. The university held its 40th We're still doing a lot of lending. vocabulary because it may seem that people are clamping annual Job Jamboree on Thursday, in the midst of the unrav­ "We're still doing a lot of business so we have kept hir­ down or that there's even a hiring freeze on, but that's real­ eling of the American economy, but the outlook during the ing quite a bit. It hasn't necessarily changed us so much. ly not the case," Notaras said. event seemed surprisingly sunny. We're still pretty strong." She said the problem students should focus on is distin­ The Job Jamboree featured 269 companies, ranging She said as a recent university graduate, she thinks the guishing themselves in an aggressive job market rather than from DuPont to Dover Downs, Inc. obstacles in entering the job market remain unchanged even distressing over economic woes. Career · Services Coordinator Lynn Jacobson said though the state of the economy has altered. "The competition is a bit more fierce, so perhaps it's a despite an uncertain economic period the Job Jamboree "The challenges are still really the same - trying to find little bit harder to make yourself stand out from the crowd," filled the BCC to full capacity, which has only happened the right fit, -trying to find a company you can grow and Notaras said. "Instead of panicking, start putting together a twice in the event's history. develop with," Pundock said. "I think they will be the same really sharp resume, focusing on the fact their presentation She said although many companies had agreed to attend challenges you will face now even though the market may of themselves is really up to par. It's better to channel that the event long beforehand, she was nervous as the jamboree be a little tighter." energy into that area." neared because of an unstable financial environment. Richard Carroll, vice president of Swarthmore Senior Carine Tamasang, a sociology major, said she "We had a good early turnout and response, but when Financial Services, said the attendance at the Job Jamboree has not begun to fret about the prospect of finding a job but we heard the news about the market and the job market in is an indicator that perhaps the job market is not as unstable thinks university-sponsored events like the Job Jamboree general, I was concerned that companies would cancel the as students may think. will greatly aid her in that process. reservation they had made, but that just wasil't the case," "If you take a look around here, there are a lot of "I'm not panicking yet, but I feel like with graduation Jacobson said. employers around and if they weren't hiring they wouldn't around the comer, it's going to be hard to find a job without Only three companies cancelled, including AIG Direct, be here, so this alone, as a student, would make me feel bet­ things like this so this makes it a little bit easier," Tamasang an insurance organization in the spotlight of the U.S. finan­ ter," Carroll said. "There are a lot of people out looking to said. cial crisis. hire." _ She said she was impressed by the turnout of companies Jacobson said regardless of the state of the economy, He said some companies are actually flourishing during in the face of the economy's condition. the job fair would have taken place. this economic period. . "I figured a lot of banks and financial companies "It's our mission to help you find jobs, so we would "Now is a great time to be in the industry becaus~ you wouldn't l?e here just because they're the most hit by the have a Job Jamboree if only 50 companies showed up," she get the opportunity to help people get through this difficult economy," Tamasang said. said. "It's our mission to connect the student with the time," Carroll said. "If anything, it's a great opportunity to She said she was apprehensive about how reassuring . employers and make things available to you." recruit people to train and teach people so they can help peo­ exhibitors were that the financial crisis was not affecting Jacobson said although the economy is in decline, the ple through difficult times as well." their companies. need for employees still remains intact. Senior Chris Gale, a mechanical engineering major, "I don't think it's sincere - even online if you try to "Companies, even when there's a bad job market, still said students should not assume all industries are in perll find jobs, there's not that many already," Tamasang said. need to fill positions," she said. "Because of natural attri­ and should take a closer look at their desired occupational "It's not as bad as it's probably -going to get, but already tion, people retiring, people changing jobs, companies will fields. there's not as many jobs out there. It's already hard enough, always be hiring entry-level people - the new college grad­ "I think though the market isn't doing well, it depends but I think they have to say that just so people will keep uates." on industries you are looking at because some are still doing applying so as soon as they can hire, they'll have people to Although hiring rates may decline, students do not ~eed OK," Gale said. hire." to worry there are no opportunities available, Jacobson said. He said he has considered alternate plans because of the Chairman of the economics department and Professor "Though people are not hiring as many people as they economic downturn. . Saul Hoffman said although companies expressed a positive might have originally in a very good economy, they are still "I'm keeping all options open," Gale said. "There's outlook and were adamant about prospective job opportuni­ going to do some hiring," she said. always the chance of going to graduate school and not going _ ties, this may actually not be the case. Lisa Pundock, senior recruiter for Discover Financial, to the working world right now or maybe not taking the opti­ "I wouldn't take it at face value if! were you," Hoffman said her <;ompany's hiring practices have not significantly mal job, _but taking a job where you can springboard to said.

THE REVIEW/Steven Gold Three companies, including AlG Direct, originally scheduled to participate in Thursday's Job Jamboree later withdrew as a result of the declining economic. situation. 8 October 7, 2008 m A bowl of fun comes to .Main Street

BY BRIAN ANDERSON homes, but they go out to purchase it. Executive Editor "Many people go to different coffee shops to buy a When students and residents of Newark wake up each cup of coffee because they want the variety and morning, they wake to a variety of Main Street restaurants unique combinations of those coffee shops," Busacca and eateries to pick their chosen breakfast treat. said. Soon, a place devoted entirely to cereal will come to "We're the Starbucks of cereal," she said. "It's the Main Street. fun, creative side of cereal." Linda Busacca, owner of The Cereal Bowl on Main Junior Stephanie LaFergola said she loves cereal Street, said the franchise breakfast eatery will have its grand and is excited to try The Cereal Bowl but she worries opening in Newark on Saturday. about the possible cost. Busacca said The Cereal Bowl, located on the corner of "It's probably going to be around what a box of Main Street and South Chapel Street, offers patrons more cereal would be," LaFergola' said. "Don't get me than 30 different types of cereals. Most cereals are the wrong, it's going to be a good new addition, but it familiar brands Busacca grew up with, such as General might be overpriced." Mills, Kelloggs and Post. Although she is excited to try the cereal at The She said patrons can mix and match the 30 types of Cereal Bowl, she said she thinks cereal is something cereals with fresh fruit and yogurt. Classic cereals like that should be enjoyed at home. Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Fruity Pebbles will be avail­ "Cereal is the kind of a thing where you don't go out able at the restaurant. Smoothies and a variety of sandwich­ to eat it," LaFergola said. "It's more of a home envi­ es are also on the menu. ronment type thing." Busacca, who is originally from New York, said she Sophomore Katelyn CinziQ said she likes the idea of moved to Delaware approximately 12 years ago and lives in a place where you can get a bowl of cereal. the Newark area with her family. Cereal has been a major "That's something that's unique," Cinzio said. food in both her life and the lives of her children. . THE REVIEW/Justin ~leiler "There aren't any other places you can just get cereal. ."1 grew up e~ting cereal," B,:!sacca said. "I eat c~re~,l The Cereal Bowl will offer more than 30 types of cereal when it There are bagel places and pancake places. I like anytllI.1e of da~. It s bee~ ~ staple 1~ my home all my hfe. officiaUy opens on Main Street on Saturday. cereal so I would definitely go there." . Smce Mam Street 1S m the m1ddle of a college town, She said she ' is interested in going to The Cereal sh~ said the diversity the .street brings to Newark was one it was the perfect place for it." Bowl to see what it is like because it is a one-of-a­ prymary reason she dec~ded ~o open The Cereal B?~1. College students eat cereal throughout the day, she said. kind thing. Cinzio said she thinks the restaurant chain could D1fferent types o.fpeople mcludmg college stu~ents, fam1hes "Because it is not just for breakfast," Busacca said, be profitable in college towns because college students love an~ Newark res1dents are always around Mam Street, she "Cereal is perfect for college kids because it is a food that can to eat cereal. sa1d. be enjoyed any time of day." "It would be something fun to go out with friends," she "We thought it was a great place to bring this unique, dif- She said like cereal everyone can make coffee in their said. "Instead of going out for breakfast one day, you could ferent idea," Busacca said. "We love Main Street and thought ' go out for cereal." City ordinance enacts regulations on towing

BY NATALIE JOHNSON who appreciate the new regulations. Ewing Towing giving the company authority that was touching the fue lane, but her car Staff Reporter Kevin Cox, owner of Ewing Towing, to tow in their lot, she said. . was singled out, she said. New towing regulations approved by said he does not agree with the new regula­ Wool fey said she doesn't want non-cus­ Jarvis said she walked by herself to an Newark City Council went into effect Oct. 3, tions. tomers to park in the Post House lot, even ATM because she had no cash to pay the fee, with expectations of reigning in predatory "We're not bad people, we're just out after the restaurant is closed, because if and she was uncomfortable getting into the towing practices that have angered Newark there to do a job like everyone else," Cox someone gets hurt in the Post House's lot dur­ tow truck driver's vehicle. visitors and residents in the past. said. "We were blindsided." ing non-business hours, the restaurant would The new ordinance, allowing for multi­ Council introduced the ordinance after Harold Licht, owner of Horton Brothers be responsible. ple forms of payment, would have made her numerous complaints from visitors whose Towing, said he thinks council did not ade­ "We have liability when we're closed," experience a much·better one, she said. cars were towed at a high cost. The new reg­ quately take into account the opinion of the she said. "I have heard about more and more peo­ ulations include giving 24 hours before the towing companies. Woolfey said because businesses pay ple getting towed," Jarvis said. towing company can assess storage fees, "Regulating prices is ridiculous," Licht rent and taxes on the property, the city should Funk said as a businessowner in Newark, accepting multiple payment methods for a said. "They're in a rush to put us out of busi­ not regulate the towing companies that work he thinks council attempted to find a balanced tow and setting the tow rate at a maximum of ness or curb what they feel is wrong." to maintain open parking spots for Post approach to this situation. $80 per vehicle. Towing companies now also Licht said he thinks the rationale of House customers. "I encourage people to come downtown need a license to do business in Newark, and increasing the cost of speeding tickets i~ if "I'm perturbed about the whole thing," and do not want them to go home with the if found acting without one, they will be people pay more they will be less inclined to she said. negative feeling of being towed," he said. charged a fine of $500. speed again, and the same rationale should Woolfey said she thinks having to fax in In addition, towing companies must wait apply for towing costs. Instead, the city for a tow will take time one hour before towing a car in a business' lot increased its speeding ticket costs and decid­ out of doing her job in during non-business hours. During business ed to lower towing fees, he said. the restaurant, and it is hours, a fax must be sent to request a tow. Licht's minimal tow rate for a noncon­ not something with Councihnan Paul Pomeroy, who voted to sensual tow was $150 before the city made which she should be approve the ordinance, said he was unhappy him lower it to $80. bothered. with the towing companies' aggressive He said the high fees are justified by the Senior actions, excessive fees and the inconsistency $72,000 it takes to buy a new tow truck, and Christopher Reardon of the way in which the tows were adminis­ the $35,000 in insurance his company pays said he has been towed tered. every year. Gas prices also take their toll twice in Newark. On Most of the frustration resulted from dif­ financially. one occasion it cost ferences in towing stories and anger over "What we were charging was medium to him $180. storage fees, which caused fines to double all other companies," Cox said. He said he is within 10 minutes, Pomeroy said. He said he As far as their predator reputation is con­ happy about the new thinks the ordinances passed provide pre­ cerned, towing companies feel the one-hour regulations and dictability and consistency for consumers grace period they must abide by will only believes towing is without taking away the right of towing com­ serve to intensify their bad names. Instead of needed to an extent, panies to do business. doing random drives through lots, they will but the price was get­ "We did research to ensure the steps we now have to sit and watCh more carefully to ting ridiculous. were taking were tactics that had been met ensure that a car has been there for one hour. Senior Jennifer with some success in other communities," Cox said the regulations are unfair to the Jarvis said she woke Pomeroy said. property owners he serves. up one day at 3 a.m. to Mayor Vance A. Funk III said his main "They are giving people's property away the sound of her car concern for passing the new ordinances was for trespassers," Cox said. being lifted onto a tow to create a more positive experience for the Jane Woolfey, manager of Post House truck. Her car was one THE REVIEW/Justin Maurer visitors of Newark. So far, city officials have Restaurant on Main Street, said she shares of the many cars in the Newark's new towing regulations have made some local received positive feedback from consumers this feeling. Post House has a contract with lot behind her residence business owners unhappy. October 7,2008 9

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BY JACLYN CRISCUOLO tion, two trains will run simultane­ 108 W. Main Street Newark, DE 19711 Staff Reporter ously, with service every half hour PH 302-369-9414 The Delaware Department of during peak hours. The four new 85- w'ww.deerparktavem.com Transportation announced plans for a foot-long Silverliner V rail cars will new train station on South Chapel hold up to 109 passengers and WIFI Now Avallablelll Street. The station will run four new include an electronic destination sig­ commuter rails between Philadelphia nage and announcement system to and Newark by 2012. DelDOT, a better communicate stops for passen­ separate entity from Amtrak, plans to gers. build a running station with an The first goal is to build a third Amtrak platfonn, replacing Amtrak's rail and then the station, Cole said of current, outdated Newark station on the $40 million endeavor. South College Avenue. "There's been a lot in the works This summer, Amtrak added now that we've been working on for new stops to its Newark station, many, many years," he said. including Friday afternoon north­ Cole said' the needed rail bound routes and Sunday afternoon improvements between Philadelphia southbound routes. and Newark include a 1.5-mile third Junior Laura Gaylord said she track and rehabilitating the Mill • likes Amtrak's additional times, but Creek railroad bridge. she is more interested in the new Gaylord, a Boston native, said DelDOT station. before Amtrak's added additional "I'm a little nervous about get­ times, she had used Amtrak's Join The iSchool at Drexel for a ting the train from Newark just Wilmington station, having heard the because there's no one that actually train rarely stopped in Newark. PhD Open House for Prospective Students works at the station," she said. "Even though Wilmington is "Having a fully functioning train sta­ farther, it was more convenient than tion with people working there planning my trip around the one train Application Wednesday, October 22, 2008 would make me feel better about that actually stopped in Newark," she fee waived at 5-7 p.m., Rush Building traveling." said. Open House! 30 N. 33rd St. (at Market) Darrel Cole, director of public With the prospect of a new relations for DelDOT, said the new Newark station, Gaylord said she station will be a fully functioning thinks travel in general would be All iSchool at Drexel PhD students share a passion for research, exploring how . train station. much easier. technology links people and information. Take this opportunity to speak with an He said he understands student "Right now, it's kind of a pro­ admissions representative, faculty and current students and learn more about our concerns, like Gaylord's, at the cur­ duction to round up a bunch of doctoral program. rent Amtrak station. friends, pile in the car, and figure out "The new station will be able to where we're going to park for the To Register: accommodate users much better," day if we go to Baltimore to see the Cole said. Sox play," she said. visit: www.ischool.drexel.edu/phd/openhouse The new DelDOT station will be Junior Philadelphia native call: 215.895.2474 a scaled-down version of the Amtrak Hilary Buckley said she is more email: [email protected] Wilmington station, Cole said, but excited about the DelDOT station with more services. The main station than Amtrak additions. e will be located where the concrete "I've never used the Newark ThelSchool plant is now on the south side of the station to get to Philly, but this new at Drexel > current rail lines, with access from station sounds a lot more convenient College of Information Route 72 or Library Ave., and a pas­ to catch a train," she said. "I bet a lot UNIVERSITY Science and Technology senger trail that will allow access more students would take the train in from South Chapel Street and James for the day or for a safe way to get to FREE Parking for Open House attendees in the Drexel Garage at 34th and Market streets. Enter on Ludlow Hall Trail. Construction is slated to and from the Philly bars." Street, one-half block south of Market on 34th Street. begin in 2011. A representative of Amtrak Unlike the current Amtrak sta- could not be reached for comment. J • , . • I

10 October 7, 2008 Professors take precautions a'gainst recent crime wave

BY ERICA FLORENTINE Newark Police Department in get­ Staff Reporter ting the messages about safety out The increased presence of to the students and staff. crime in Newark over the past few "The message that we send to months is proving to make an students definitely pertains to pro­ impact not only on university stu­ fessors," Homiak said. dents, but on professors and facul­ He said the crimes around ty as well. Although recent crimes campus are mostly happening late have mainly been targeting a at night and in areas where there is younger crowd, there is some not much foot traffic. Since pro­ room for concern among the older fessors are rarely in these situa­ generations. tions, the concern is a bit less, he Jerome Lewis, center director said. Still, Public Safety wants to for the Institute of Public get the word out to everyone, fac­ Administration, said he has heard ulty included. about crime activity mainly "Professors usually aren't out through the UDaily Web site. He walking around at 12 or 1 in the lives and works in Newark and has morning," Homiak said. "But two children who attend the uni­ quite honestly, crime can happen versity. He said he has begun to to anyone." wonder whether he should be wor­ Homiak said students and pro­ ried. fessors alike should remain aware "We tend to feel safe here in of the,ir surroundings and take cau­ Newark," Lewis said. "News tion. He also said he encourages about crime doesn't fit it, and it's people from the university to use not something we're used to." UDaily to keep up with crime. Lewis said approximately 90 Doug Tuttle, a professor and a percent of his time spent on cam­ member of Newark City Council, pus is during daytime hours, while said he does not feel his safety is most of the crimes have been violated any more today than it occurring at night. was in past years. He said the Other faculty members, such school is ahead of the curve with as Richard Wool, a chemical engi­ its use of UDaily and the way it neering professor, find themselves posts the crimes along with their on campus into the evening hours, specific locations. raising their distress about the "I'm occasionally on campus crime activity. at night," Tuttle said. "I don't ''I'm here quite late," Wool think I am personally targeted said. "I usually am concerned and though." I take precautions. I make sure I'm Tuttle said he has done aware of my surroundings." research into crime statistics at Wool, a local resident, said he schools throughout the country. In thinks more could be done to keep order to provide the most safety, people on the campus safe. He said he said, it is important to be accu­ he feels police could be doing rate in pinpointing where the more to prevent crime around crimes are taking place. I'm consIStently Challenged to be creative • Newark. "I look at how other schools "I think they need to put a lot are reporting their crimes and \\tth intef\lention strategieS, and Orexel'$ more effort in instead of driving we're at the leading edge of that," phySiCal lhef'ac)y program up and down Academy Street Tuttle said. looking for professors who aren't Many of the professors and wearing seatbelts," Wool said. faculty are aware of the fact that produces critical Lt. Brian Henry of the crimes on campus aren't specifi­ Newark Police Department said cally directed at them, he said. thinkers and police are currently focused on "Historically victimization of providing safety to students since faculty and staff has been mini­ they have been the ones victimized mal," Tuttle said. "It's rare to find problem solvers. in the muggings and robberies a robbery of a staff member." \lMenne OPT '06 over the recent weeks. Faculty at the university is PIerre "The primary victims are the looking to keep it that way. £)q)1ore one of the 10 fastest-WOWIng jobs In AmetiCa students," Henry said. "They are Through getting the word out to the ones we're trying to get the students and taking precautions -and the Drexel 0P'r$100% Icensing-exam pass rate. message to about safety." themselves, many members hope Contact Dr xeI UniWH'SitYs Propns in PhySical Therapy In regards to the most recent the crime will begin to slow down. and Rehabilitatioo SCiences 215-762·8352 Of crimes Newark has seen, Henry "You have to be careful dur­ at said he has not seen professors or ing the early evening and particu­ MWLdrexei.edufenhplrehab scienceS. the older community targeted at larly at night," Lewis said. all. As of now, there is nothing "Certainly you shouldn't be walk­ particular the police are doing to ing around alone." reach out to the professors and Though neither the Newark staff at the university. Police nor Public Safety have set "As we enhance safety for the up specific forms of safety for uni­ students we're also hoping to versity faculty in particular, both reach out to the professors and the hope efforts to prevent crime on rest of the community," Henry campus will succeed in keeping said. "Everyone is included." everyone safe. Executive Director of "Our message to the students University Safety Albert "Skip" is to report any suspicious behav­ Homiak Jr. said the school is ior to us;' Homialvsaid. "The mes­ working in a way simililr to the sage to the staff is to do the same." }Jt October 7,200811 in the news European countries face financial troubles As the $700 billion U.S. Hypo Real Estate Holding, the finaneial-system bailout gets nation's second-biggest property , UD campus gets juicy on under way, Europe is struggling to lender, Bloomberg reported. ~n contain its own banking turmoil. earlier rescue plan worth $49 bIl- After European leaders on lion had collapsed after banks Saturday failed to agree on a com- pulled their support. . prehensive plan to deal with rising Also Sunday, BNP Panbas, controversial Web site bad loans and crumbling banks, France's biggest bank, agreed to German Chancellor Angela take control of European financial Merkel said on Sunday the govern- group Fortis' units in Belgium and ment would guarantee all personal Luxembourg after a government BY JORDAN WOMPIERSKI agrees free speech is an important and necessary part bank deposits; a bid to prevent a rescue failed to ensure the Fortis' Staff Reporter of society, but not in the way that JuicyCampus.com meltdown of consumer confi- stability. The gossip Web site JuicyCampus.com recently attempts to use it. dence. As in the United States, banks added the university to its list of supported campuses, "I'm all for free speech - everyone is and Later Sunday, the German across Europe have been tripped bringing the number of schools open for discussion should be - but free speech does have its limits," government and the country's by rotting mortgage loans and a on the Web site to nearly 500. Pieri said. "You should use your free speech respon­ major banks and insurers agreed virtual shutdown of short-term The university was added to the site in eaJly sibly and I don't think that Juicy Campus is a respon­ on a new $68 billion plan to rescue funding in the credit markets. September as one of the top 20 most-requested cam­ sible use of free speech." One quarter of world's mammals risk extinction puses almost a year after JuicyCampus began. Junior Aaron Reynolds said he does not think the Matt Ivester, founder and CEO of site should be banned, but he does not agree with its One quarter of the world's wild The researchers concluded 25 JuicyCampus.com, said there is a large demand for content. mammal species are at risk of extinc- percent of the mammal species for the site. The Web site allows students to discuss "I think it's kind of ridiculous that gossip can go tion, according to a comprehensive which they had sufficient data are things however they wish to. that far and that people have to go online to talk about global survey released in Spain. threatened with extinction, but the "Despite all ofthe controversy, we've decided to it," Reynolds said. "It doesn't really help anybody in The new assessment - which figure could be as high as 36 percent keep JuicyCampus.com true to its roots, anonymous any way - it just hurts the people that are being took 1,700 experts in 130 countries because information on some species and uncensored," Ivester said. "We're very excited to talked about." five years to complete - paints "a is scarce. be expanding to all of these new campuses." He'said he brushed the site off as merely gossip bleak picture," leaders of the project Land and marine mammals face The terms and conditions listed on that is not to be taken seriously. wrote in a paper being published in different threats, the scientists said, JuicyCampus.com state that defamatory material is "The fact that I haven't been to the site even the journal Science. The overview, and large mammals are more vulner­ not allowed. However, the home page of though I heard about it months ago shows how much made public at the quadrennial World able than small ones. For land JuicyCampus.com states, "C'mon. Give us the juice. interest I have," Reynolds said. Conservation Congress of the species, habitat loss and hunting rep­ Posts are totally, 100 percent anonymous." Freshman Adriana Rodriguez, who learned about International Union for the resent the greatest danger; marine JuicyCampus.com does advise viewers of the site the site through an advertisement on Facebook, said Conservation of Nature, covers all mammals are more threatened by that the things posted are not necessarily true. she does not visit JuicyCampus.com but does not 5,487 wild species identified since accidental killing through fishing, "You should take everything you read with a think the Web site should be permitted online. 1500. ship strikes and pollution. large grain of salt," the Web site states. "I think it's stupid," Rodriguez said. "It's all just Relief comes to mortgage holders across country Topics discussed on the JuicyCampus site for the gossip and it's probably not true." university range from the hottest An estimated 400,000 if they could be reworked to be more girls at the university to asking Americans who are struggling with affordable. students to post the craziest place Officials acknowledged that risky mortgages from Countrywide they have had sex on campus. Juicy Meter Financial Corp. can get their loans some borrowers are beyond help and Much of the subject matter modified and payments reduced said they would need the cooperation discussed on the university's under a program announced on of investors who own the loans, JuicyCampus site pertains to 70622 Posts Monday. assistance not always forthcoming in ,Greek life, and some fraternity 500 Juicy Campuses In a pact that could save mort­ the past. and sorority members fear that gage holders billions of dollars, The program, announced in the negative postings on the site Countrywide owner Bank of California on Monday, applies to could affect the opinions of ...... 1 America Corp. has agreed to the mortgages made before this year. It potential Greek life members. ,. nation's largest loan-modification had been endorsed by at least nine One sorority member who program to settle charges of lending states as of Sunday, including asked that her name not be pub- To get started, choose your campus by preSSing the "Add A Campu s· button in the abuse brought by at least nine states. California, Florida and Texas, where lished said the site deters people .' The program would examine nearly Countrywide wrote the most loans. ,from joining Greek life at the '[iiiii;~fimm~~~ 400,000 loans across the nation to see university. , • • - compiled from the L.A. Times and Washington Post news wire "There's' not a single good thing that it does for the Delaware community and it rep­ resents Greek life in the com­ police reports pletely wrong light," she said. "I think it's the most immature site THEFT OF LAPTOP AND IPOD TOUCH on the Internet. It's young adults A laptop and iPod Touch were stolen from a house on Chambers Street who should be mature by now ... . . on Wednesday between 2:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., Cpl. Paul Keld ofthe Newark acting like middle school kids." I - _ Police Department said. The Web site has come r Today lhis Week lhis Month The victim, 21, invited his neighbors over for the evening, and the sus­ under scrutiny from state author­ pect came along as a guest of the neighbors. The suspect, a 23-year-old man, Spililhe Juice Here ... ities as a result of the question­ hotfrat greek girls was the only person at the house whom the victim did not personally know. able material on the site. In When the suspect left the house, the victim noticed the belongings were miss­ March, New Jersey Attorney fraternity sorority gay sex ing. Some alcohol was involved, police said. General Anne Milgram launched Police interviewed the suspect but found no substantial evidence to con­ an investigation of JuicyCampus firm his involvement. There were also no witnesses, Keld said. for possibly violating the New There are no other leads at this time. Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, and Connecticut's attorney general is MALE BEAT UP ON CLEVELAND also investigating the site. A 19-year-old man was injured by an unknown suspect Sunday at 1:10 JuicyCampus.com states the a.m. in the 100 block of East Cleveland Avenue, Keld said. authors of posts on the site will The Punic Wars The victim was struck by an unknown suspect, described as a white male, remain anonymous, although it is Replies: 0 I 0% agree I 0 vole I Views: 1 approximately 250 pounds and wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt. He possible to track user informa­ approached the victim and accused the victim of ~pilling beer ~m hll:n earlier tion using IP addresses with a in the night. The two appeared to verbally work things out, police saId. search warrant. " However, the suspect then pushed the victim into a nearby car and may "JuicyCampus believes very Tall Blonde Scruffy Campus have briefly knocked him unconscious. The suspect then punched the victim strongly in free and anonymous in the mouth. The victim suffered facial lacerations and was transported to speech online," the site stated. Ministry Boy Christiana Hospital, Keld said. "We comply with lawful subpoe- Replies: 0 I 0% agree I 0 vote I Views: 5 The suspect fled in an unknown direction. A group of males were later confronted and questioned by police in the Newark Shopping Center after nassome because university we presidenthave to, calledbut if ll~~!!!!L~!_l ______J admitting being present during the fight. The officers are following up on us asking for a favor, we'd tell Courtesy of Juicycampus.com leads. him to go screw himself." 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Report card misrepresents UD Sustainable additions not included in survey results /" The university was recently Spring Semester. While other evaluated on how green its policies schools may not have made many \ are, including how it uses invest­ alterations to their policies regard­ ments in a manner to help protect ing the environment, the university the environment. While over the has made some radical changes past year there has been much talk since the previous semester start­ about sustainability throughout ilie ed, which would surely advance school, the university only man­ the grade if it were to be aged to earn a C- plus. reassessed. The average grade might seem One of the other reasons the disappointing for a college that university did not receive an prides itself on the steps taken, above-average marking was' toward becoming a sustainable because much information was not university, but in reality this grade made available to the public. Many is not an accurate representation of of the sustainability records are not how far the university has come in allowed to be viewed despite the making green a priority since fact that the grade depends on how President Patrick Harker took investments are spent. Investments charge. are a key part of the eco-friendly For example, last year, the movement, covering many of the senior class voted to make their financial steps toward making the class gift a more sustainable, eco­ university green. The university friendly place for future students. received its lowest marks in the This included focusing on five key grading investments section areas affecting the environment - because of the insistence to keep emissions energy, waste sectors, them private. "Tensions in the Shrub become tenser." purchased energy, transportation So while the grading system and agriculture. In addition, this may make the university appear to year the university has gone tray­ have made no progress over the less in order to conserve water and last year in becoming sustainable, LETTERS TO THE ED.lTOR food. that is simply not · true. A new, The report card does not regraded report card will show that include these steps which had been the university is more green than it Palin's church must be investigated refused to answer whether she Take ~ction to reduce DeL poUution taken since the beginning of is given credit. agrees with her church's belief in The media served us well in this matter. The state of Delaware, my exposing Sen. Barack Obama's The best science tells us that home, is suffering the conse­ pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, sexual orientation probably quences of stalled actions toward Towing laws change for better as preaching such extremism as begins in utero and is certainly in reduction of global warming ,pol­ New city.regulations are a step in right direction accusing the government of creat­ place as early as 2 and·3 years of lutants and its effects. ing HIV to wage genocide against age. Peer-reviewed, mainstream The shoreline, as you may Of all the great strides the city made like no longer allowing tow­ African Americans. Voters are scientific re'ports have found "ex­ know, is eroding. This threatens of Newark has taken in the past ing companies to charge a day's helped whenever candidates' gay ministnes" are not only with­ the resident wildlife and habitat, few years to improve the physical rate for a car that has been in the affiliations are revealed and in out scientific basis, but are poten­ agriculture and Delaware's econ­ and moral states of the community, lot from 11 p.m. to midnight, the this case, even the candidate was tially harmful. (Confer studies by omy via tourism. parking improvements have issue of where to park and how to helped to see things clearly and the American Psychiatric The people in my community remained low on the list. reduce towing still exists. he severed ties. Association, the American are already taking action by recy­ Parking in Newark has always . In addition to stricter rules for So why the relative silence Psychological Association and cling, carpooling and using less been a problem and with more than towing companies, city officials surrounding Gov. Sarah Palin's the American Academy of hot water. Yet, there is still much 13,000 undergraduate students on should look toward adding more church? The Wasilla . Bible Pediatrics). more to be done and Delawarians campus at any given time, there is places on Main Street to park, so Church actually promoted an We should know whether need our candidates for Congress, event in September designed to these candidates are as anti-scien­ Reps. Mike Castle and Carol simply not enough room for every­ both visitors to local stores and "pray away the gay," that is, to tific and homophobic as the Bush Hartley-Nagle, to have a strong one to keep their cars on campus. restaurants and those who live in change gay people into straight. administration has been. plan to stop global warming With few parking spaces available, the various surrounding apartments The program was presented by students and Newark residents can have places to park without James Dobson's fanatically antI­ Douglas Marshall-Steele Jazmyn Miller have to share a limited amount of being fined or towed. gay and politically active group [email protected] [email protected] space and are often forced to either Visitor parking should also be Focus on the Family. Palin has Sophomore park far away from campus or in a increased. In off-campus apartment spot for which they don't have a complexes like the University "'rmit. Courtyards and School Lane Inevitably, the lack of legal Garden Apartments, visitor park­ d approved university and town ing is extremely limited and non­ WRITE TO THE REVIEW The Review gladly rking has resulted in countless residents who visit · these areas ">ving incidents in which drivers should not have to worry about 250 Perkins Student Center welcomes readers .;: left with massive fines and are being towed. Newark, DE 19716 to write in for leHers to rced to deal with rude, unfair City officials say the new reg­ Fax: 302-831-1396 the editor and wing companies. ulations are an effort to gain more E-mail: [email protected] With new laws and regulations visitors to Newark and leave them or visit us online at www.udreview.com guest columnists. \ towing companies recently set with a positive experience of the H you have any questions , the city of Newark, city offi­ town. But while these changes are The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review feel free to conlad us at tIs should be commended for a step in the right direction, more welcomes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters jog action to protect their citi- needs to be done to ensure that to the editor, Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should 1S and fix If longstanding prob- drivers won't have to worry about not be taken as representative of The Review, Staff editorials represent the ideas and [email protected] 11. being towed period, not that the beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors, All letters become property Although steps have been fme will be less when the do. of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. 800~ - '0(lobO

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------~~------13 Don't txt me 18er 2nite plz, letz talk 4 real craze sweeping college campuses following a feel comfortable in seducing me is with the help activity. The courtship period in any relation­ widespread increase in text messaging, in gen­ of your Verizon Unlimited Text Plan, your' ship is an important time to gauge how much Ka.did eral. From under the desks in classes to cross­ game is weak. time and energy either party willing to devote ing a crowded intersection, our thumbs have .' In a society that thrives on convenience to one another. Text messaging can be totally Ko ...... tari.s certainly been getting quite a workout and sex­ and instant gratification, I can see how unreliable in this area because a person can ting adds an entirely new dimension to the text "sextmessaging" may seem like a legitimate send text after text appearing to be making an Kaitlyn Kilmetis messaging phenomenon. way to summon a potential partner. Quick and effort, but these simple, two-second responses "Sextmessaging" is loosely defined as any simple may be acceptable when it comes to aren't much of a statement at all. text message sent with the intention of getting Kraft Easy Mac or SparkNotes. But when it Giving someone a phone call is a state­ Guys, if you want to hang out please someone back to your bedroom at the end of comes to finding some companionship under ment. Asking someone out to dinner is a state­ make more of an effort the night. This contemporary, tech-savvy form the sheets, a little tact and finesse goes a long ment. Both require time and energy to another It's 2 a.m. at a crowded house party. The of the traditional booty call is almost always way. The practice of sextmessaging is really person in an attempt to get to know them better, musty smell of a 1970s' shag carpet soaked in sent on the weekends and usually occurs after a crossing the line of what is tasteful and goes which is what courtship is all about. Though cheap beer fills the air and the thumping of a bit of coaxing from one drink too many. against every necessary element of courtship. initially receiving a text from your crush or bass shakes the ground ever so slightly. Text messaging is void of any intimacy. If hook-up buddy may seem promising if you Standing in between a sticky beer pong table In order to talk me into partici­ the only way you see fit to beckon a bedmate is delve deep~r into it, it's simply like saying, and a dance floor filled with squealing fresh­ pating in the most Intimate act a bunch of words glowing on a 2-inch screen, "I'm only going to devote the least amount of men girls, you can spot him. He smiles a two people can engage in, you probably shouldn't be attempting to get effort possible to you in a feeble attempt to get sneaky grin as he slams his phone shut smooth­ you're going to send me a mis­ intimate with that person in the first place. you in the sack." ly with a flip of his wrist, in a style that is rem­ spelled jumple of words under There is nothing exclusive about text mes­ Remember the good old days when you iniscent of the Fonz punching the vending 160 charaCters and I'm sup­ saging. When you are on the phone or on a date, were overwhelmed with excitement every time machine for a coke. for that allotted period, you have a person's you heard those three short beeps in a row sig­ With a push of his send button he has posed to swoon? undivided attention. They are setting aside their naling your inbox had an unread message? released his modem mating call into the wild, time in an attempt to become better acquainted I implore you to return back to those sim­ summoning the girl of his desire with a It seems males are moving backwards with you, and only you. You can't be on the pler times before cell phones screens were "sextmessage." from upright hum~s to hunched·over apes on phone or on a date with multiple people at once greeted with a sigh and a roll of the eyes. Shut If he was a peacock he might try to attract the relationship equivalent of Darwin's evolu­ but on the contrary, at the same time someone off your Samsungs and give your thumbs a rest. you with his vibrantly colored tail of feathers. If tion of man. is sending sweet nothings into your inbox, they And for all you after-hours Sextmessangers out he was a lion, he would impress you with his Remember back in high school when you could be forwarding those messages to their there, let me put this is terms you can under­ thick, luxurious mane. But the best you're called my house and asked for me or nervously entire contact list. stand, 'SRYNOT 2NITE, L8R.' going to get nowadays is an "I WANT 2 C U," picked me up at my front door? Maybe you Perhaps most importantly, texting requires or my personal favorite a "CUM OVER." should take a lesson or two from your pre­ almost no effort from either party. To flip open Kaitlyn' Kilmetis is the administrative news Replacing the "come" with "cum" is an 'oh-so­ pubescent little brothers, guys. your phone, press a few numbers and hit send editor for The Review. Her viewpoints do not subtle touch, you witty wordsmith, you. You're a man now. If the only way you demands nearly no physical exertion or mental necessarily represent those ofthe Review staff. The cleverly coined "sextmessaging" is a Quarter-life crisis averted: life isn't over at 22 a car at 25 - big deal - and at 30 it's official­ Adding to the stress were the constant This year on my birthday, I wouldn't tum 22, ly no longer acceptable to be unemployed and inquiries from professors, family and friends as but 20. And then 19. Each year I have had a Wolt This living at my parents' house without any sem- to what I want to do with my life and what multitude of experiences that I've taken with a Way . blance of a life plan. careers would present the best opportunity for grain of salt - they had to happen but I would my future. Every time I answered with my stan­ never want to relive them. There is not a single This wasn't the first time I thought dar~ , "I don't really know yet," I cringed a bit. day that I would trade in the future of working Caitlin Wolters about my impending old age. Sensing my discomfort on the issue, they at a job for 24 hours for being 16 again - hav­ For the last year, I have been responded with a, "Well, you still have time." ing braces, making enemies with my parents, Surviving the lamest birthday is the well-aware of the lack of fun Trust me,-I- know. trying to awkwardly fit in. The best part of get­ worst part of getting older staring me in the face - a real Just about everyone I know who has ting older is knowing I have all those experi­ moved on to the real world from college has ences from the past to take with me so I can I was one of the lucky college students JOD, lame birthdays, etc. loved it and all the responsibility that comes remember to try not to be immature or irrespon­ who was hired to work a 40-hour week in along with it. It was a minor reassurance · but sible, Manhattan this summer. Each morning I would I even analyzed the whole concept of still, all I could do was hope that when I was on There's a clear distinction between some­ wake up, throw on my meticulously ironed interning-and how in the next year I would be the other side with them it would all fall into one who is unsure about where or what they business-casual wear and ride the subway with waking up at the same time every day and place. want to be someday and someone who just hundreds of sweaty people shoved into every spending at least 8 hours per day in an office in It wasn't until a few weeks after returning doesn't care about where or what they w.ant to car - all to sit in front of a computer from 9:30 the real world - provided someone wguld from the big city that I ran into an old friend. be. Moving past getting older was the easy part. a ..m. to 5:30 p.m. reading and researching the actually want to hire me. Upon graduating, she had created a set of cir­ Making myself an older, better version of what news. In short, the idea of growing up had slow­ cumstances for herself that hindered her from I am now will always be the harder part. And One particular morning, I happened to ly begun to terrify me. Wasn't it just yesterday achieving everything I knew she was capable just like I outgrew my pink unicorn bike with catch one of my summer roommates as she was I was figuring out the coolest outfit to wear for of. She is smart, funny, easy to get along with sparkle streamers, I'm sure I'll outgrow living leaving for her job. We rode the subway togeth­ my school photo and begging my mother to let and full of potential. And as much as I loved the college life, looking back on both from time er, casually talking about our respective univer­ me choose the neon green and blue back­ spending time with her again, it was clear the to time with nostalgic longing. sities and our plans for the upcoming weekend. ground? Wasn't it last month when I was riding stress of getting older was causing her maturity So, yes, maybe I am "old" as my summer This one happened to be her birthday. my pink unicorn bike with sparkle streamers in to dwindle at a speed that was worrying. In roommate so honestly pointed out. But that's She told me she was turning 19 and this circles around my driveway, dodging the bas­ short, it made me sad to see how much her life normal. Maybe I'll even be daring enough to birthday was "totally going to be the best birth­ ketballs my brother lobbed my way? had come apart because she couldn't handle the say it's good. I guess I'll just have to wait and day ever," but she 'just really can't wait to turn Apparently not. Now here I am, trying to change of moving on and growing up. see. 21." I told her in a few months I was going to be responsible and integrating myself into the Within a span of hours, my Debbie-down­ be 22 years old. real world. The real world - budgeting, 10 er attitude about my aging future was radically Caitlin Wolters is an editorial editor for The 'Wow," she said. "That's old!" do 0' clock bedtimes, sUits and lunch hours - was changed. I was shown that getting older is most Review. Her viewpoints not necessarily rep­ As if I didn't already know. After the all just around the comer. I wasn't sure how I certainly the better half of the deaL Imagine if resent those of the Review staff. Please send famed 21st birthday, it's all downhill. I can rent felt about all of that. instead of aging forward, we did it backwards. comments to cwolt@JIdeLedu. 14 October 7, 2008 ~

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BY SABINA ELLAHI 1 took deep breaths Features Editor between the customers' orders. The day finally arrived where 1 would say, "Do you Jean patted me on the back and • want fries with that?" at my job. reassured me that 1 was doing I've worked in retail and I've waited tables, but 1 never just fine. She kept saying, "Just thought 1 would wear the red, white and yellow uniform. take it nice and easy, nice and Well, actually, it's not red, it's burgundy. Red would make easy." you one step closer to being Ronald McDonald. . Jean, 55, says she finds As the manager, Jean Ellis, shoved me onto the front herself reassuring many of her register during the lunch rush as soon as 1 started my first young employees. With the 50 shift, 1 had a feeling that my patience was going to quickly hours per week she usually disappear. puts into running the Between trying to understand what is said over the McDonald's, she says she feels drive-thru intercoms, jabbing helplessly at the register - like the kids are her own. those buttons are tricky - and reeking of fried food all day, "I'm here morning, after­ it's easy to see why working in the food industry, let alone noon and night," she says. "I fast food, is not all that desirable. would make .sure that they 1 don't know anyone who worked at McDonald's as a were doing everything right teen, which is the reason 1 decided to see what it would be and guide them a lot of the like to be an employee. With the help of a family friend who times. 1 just feel like I'm their manages eight McDonald's restaurants in New Castle mother." County, I was hired for two shifts. 1 can see the motherly The $6.55-per-hour pay wasn't sufficient for all the instinct in Jean. Every area 1 THE REVIEW/Sabina Ellahi tasks for which 1 was responsible. 1 was handed a mop and worked, whether it was putting McDonald's restaurants employ approximately 447,000 people. was instructed to go clean the bathrooms. After watching fries in the deep fryer or hand- how the· food is handled, 1 couldn't help but wonder, ing orders over in the drive­ cousin's car-audio shop on Route 13 in Wilmington. 1 was "People actually eat this?" thru, Jean would be running around to each of her employ­ fascinated by how much he had to manage, and asked how Even though McDonald's has approximately 447,000 ees and ensuring them everything was running smoothly. he ever found the time to do all his schoolwork. employees according to Forbes.com, 1 didn't work with any She didn't have that boss vibe where 1 feared her presence "Well, 1 have to help my mom pay some bills since college students during my shifts. According to a 30-person - she was warm and would never forget to pat me on my she's a single mom," he says. "I work here on the weekends class poll conducted during Spring Semester 2008 in back just to remind me 1 ",as doing something good. 1 espe­ while I work with my cousin after school and somehow I Features and Magazine Writing (ENGL 309), no one had cially appreciated the kindness as 1 worked in drive-thru. just manage to squeeze in some homework in there." worked in fast food service. For most of my second shift, 1 was put on drive-thru Carlos admits his grades aren't stellar, but says he finds 1 worked at the McDonald's restaurant on Rt. 896 in duty between 8 p.m. and midnight, which meant 1 got to solace in his five-hour shifts, since his home life is not the Newark for a lunch shift and dinner shift on a Saturday. wear one of those cool headphones with the mic. That best and he continues to struggle in schooL Both shifts had their share of customer stampedes during amusement faded quickly once 1 realized how grueling the "I like it here - all my friends are here," he says. "I meal hours, as well as moments when 1 thought all 1 could next three hours were going to be. love that my job can serve as a haven for me from every­ do was count how many hamburger buns are in the back - "I would like a number nine, but make sure you layoff thing." there are 765. the cheese, and can you make that with a Diet Coke?" the Carlos continued to help me with the drive-thru as the As 1 braced myself to take my first order, the customer customer says. "No wait. Make that an iced tea. night progressed - drunk kids shQuted orders through the was already spewing requests before 1 could say, "Hi, wel­ Un·sweetened. What, Josh? Shut up back there! Gosh, my intercom and soccer moms picked up emergency meals. He come to McDonald's." There were two kinds of customers son will not shut up!" helped me with the register - it really is tricky - and col­ - the sweet customer who recites his or her order slowly to Surprisingly, this happened frequently with the drive­ lecting money, all while telling jokes and stories about his ensure there's no mix-up and even takes the time to say thru customers. Kids yelIing in the backseat made it harder friends and family. After becoming friends with Carlos, I "please" and "th~nk you," and the feisty customer who for me to hear what the customer was saying. The most eventually relaxed. Perhaps 1 was nervous because 1 didn't orders enough food to feed a small country without blink­ annoying customer, though, was the one who just couldn't know anyone, but 1 think most of my stress came naturally ing. make up his mind. from working under "Yeah uh, man, can you hold on for a second?" pressure, which is what he says. A long pause ensues. "How are your "I like it here - all 1 face every day as a crispy chicken sandwiches?" college student - even "They're good," 1 say. my friend.s are though it's a bit differ­ "How about your Big ent. Mac?" here. I love that my As midnight 1 found myself banging approached, 1 felt a my head against the regis­ job can serve as a sigh of relief - those ter when questions like haven for me from shifts are no joke. As I these proceeded over and was leaving, Jean asked over, until employee everything." what 1 thought about Carlos Lunas taps me on - Carlos Lunas, working as a the shoulder and says, McDonald's employee. "You forgot to ask what size McDonald's employee I was honest and told they wanted." On impulse, 1 her at first, 1 dreaded it glare at him. and couldn't help but "Whoa, chica, 1 want to scream at every didn't mean any harm," he customer. She laughed. I told her once I got to know every­ says, laughing. one and tried to set aside my frustration, the job wasn't too Carlos was one of the bad. workers who took the time Jean then asks, "Well, would you work here again?" out to actually talk to me. A 1 smile sheepishly and say, "Probably not." 15-year-old sophomore at She smiles baat; gives me one of her famous pats on William Penn High School in the back, and says there would always be a place for me New Castle, Carlos has two there if 1 ever changed my mind. 1 thanked her, walked to jobs one here at my car and dreamt of the shower 1 planned to take to get that McDonald's and one at his French fry stench off my skin. ~ October 7, 2008 19 Alternate forms of media dominate election

BY MATT FORD Americans to get their news, the internet is motivate people into following the election Eric Gunther, a member of the group, Staff Reporter becoming a great source for clips about pol­ more closely. says the process follows the details closely. Over the past decade, the number of itics and the election. Phil Stanley, whose band Stone City It samples and catalogues the video, audio Americans who get their news from tradi­ "There are a number of outlets for performed at the Get Political Fair, says, "I and language by monitoring the closed cap­ tional media outlets has declined, according political videos on the Internet," Begleiter think music can have an influence on politi­ tioning of the debate. He says the individual to August 200S surveys conducted by the says. "YouTube is full of political videos." cal attitudes." pieces of the broadcast are then put back Pew Research Center for the People & the Last Friday, a group of Registered Stanley says he feels that while the atti­ together in interesting ways, in the hope that Press. The number of Americans who rely Student Organizations hosted the Gee tudes of some concert-goers may be doing so will strip away the biases that any­ on the Internet for alternative forms ' of Political Fair, which featured informational changed, it's up to the voters to actually one can bring to a performance. media to stay up-to-date on current events tables, as well as performances by three make the difference on Election Day. "It highlights diffet;ent parts of the has experienced a 6 percent increase since local bands. Members of the organizations Senior Scott Ohlmacher says he gets his broadcast, and we try to give you a totally 2006. According to the surveys, retrieving were eager for the chance to get the word news from Internet sources and thinks different view of this event," Gunther says. news from blogs and devices like cell out on messages most important to them. shows like "Saturday Night Live" are now While the members of Sosolimited, phones is becoming an alternative option for Freshman Marisa Hall, a self-described able to help increase awareness of the cam­ dressed as TV neWs anchormen, tweak those who want to stay informed on the "blog watcher" and a member of College paigns. knobs and press keys, words pile up on the election. Democrats, says her transition to college "People can watch a Tina Fey skit on screen behind them in columns, keeping Print media still holds an important life has changed the way she gets her news. YouTube and then they can ' watch the track of certain keywords said during the place in covering the upcoming election, "I used to get a lot of papers delivered speech it's related to," Ohlmacher says. "In debate. The video feed is warped, smashed but according to the Pew Research Center to my house at home," Hall says. "But here, the past you either got the joke or you did­ and at times absent, depending on the surveys, technological forms of media have where I don't have a constant mailing n't, but now with YouTube available, [SNL] actions and statements of the candidates. become highly influential in how the address; I use the Internet for news." can have a greater effect." Though the audio can be altered in sim­ younger generation gathers information on Senior Tricia Connor, vice president of Visual artistic expression is also an out­ ilar ways, this isn't a musical performance. the candidates. College Democrats, says when it comes to let used in changing the way Americans Gunther says the performers don't want Web sites known as social bookmark­ the debates, watching online videos of the look at the political process in the past few audience members to miss the points made ing news sites, where members can post and candidates' responses is better than cable weeks. by the candidates, and they strive for an receive feedback on articles or sites they news stations for prospective voters because A trio of graduates from the unbiased· interpretation of the debate. . find interesting, are also becoming hotbeds raw footage does not come with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "We're trying very hard to be nonparti­ of information. According to the popular inevitable bias that political commentators known collectively as Sosolimited, has san," he says. social bookmarking site Digg.com, the site bring to a TV broadcast. taken the presidential debates to unfamiliar With Election Day's rapid approach attracts approximately 30 million users "It's an easier way to watch them with­ territory by turning them into something comes a daily increase in information avail­ monthly. out having to listen to all that talk," Connor that goes beyond simply staring at a TV able to the public on the two campaigns. As With Election Day less than a month says. screen. voters begin to finalize their decisions, the away, Digg.com, along with sites like Sites like YouTube allow people to fol­ The project, caned ReConstitution availability of this information becomes Delicious.com and Reddit.com, are Iowa maze of links in order to help them in 200S, takes live debates and remixes them even more important, whether it's watched, swamped with political articles, videos and making a decision on who to vote for come as they happen, using computer software listened to, read or performed. commentary. November, she says. written by the performers. They remixed the "Cable news carries the largest quantity Professor Ralph Begleiter, a former However, it's not just the Internet that first debate in Boston and plan to do the of political information," Begleiter says. CNN World News correspondent, says has become a new source of information. same to the remaining two debates in New "But there's a whole raft of other media." while TV is still a major outlet for For some people, musical performances can York City and Washington, D.C.

New film 'Slacker Uprising:' Moore for less

BY ERIN CLARK porters who tried to prevent 'Moore from Staff Reporter having his political rallies and freedom of Filmmaker Michael Moore has decided speech. to uphold his reputation for releasing contro­ There are still questions, though, as to versial films · by trying something he has how Moore's movie will affect the voting never done before. His latest document'j!" population. "Slacker Uprising," isn't playing in movie Political science professor Jason Mycoff theaters - instead, it's available for free says he doesn't see the film making any big online. impact in the future, though there has been The film is the first full-length produc­ a history of campaigns rallying young vot­ tion to be legally available to the American ers, such as Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' effort and Canadian public for download at no to encourage youth voting with his "Vote or charge, through Robert Greenwald's Brave Die" movement. New Hlms Web site, BraveNewFilms.org. "Like MTV's 'Choose or Lose' that tar­ Thomas Leitch, director of the English gets young voters, it will not be a negative , department's concentration in film studies, influence," Mycoff says. sees the film-on-computer revolution to con­ He teaches a class at the university - tinue and -develope further in ·the future. American Political System (POSC 150) - He says the film industry tends to adapt solely focused on following the election. He to changing trends and technology. However, says he was pleasantly surprised, as the 250 with such great competition and binding students who chose the class could ' have rights to market these videos, there is often a filled the requirement elsewhere. delay. "Students seem interested and excited in "It seems to be technology wars concern­ the election," Mycoff says. ing marketing of online videos that slow He says the Obama campaign has been things down," Leitch says. spending time targeting youth votes - one "Slacker Uprising" is set during the example was a free Bruce Springsteen con­ months prior to the 2004 presidential elec­ cert on Oct. 4 for people who registered to tions and follows Moore on a trip to 62 cities Courtesy ofAmazon .com vote on Obama's Web site . . in the United States - mostly in battleground Michael Moore's latest movie is available for free download on BraveNewFilms.org. Although senior Jen Sutherland says she states - in an attempt to remove the Bush hasn't heard about the movie, she would be administration, highlight some of the corruption in cam­ for their loyalty and support over the years with a free film. interested in watching it. . paigning and focus on the youth vote. The film aims to show Moore also says he wanted a documentary to rally the youth Sutherland says she supports the theory that today's "slackers," or IS- to 24-year-olds who haven't voted, that vote for the upcoming election, and increase the overall per· youth is moving away from its slacker stigma and increasing they do have a voice. centage of Americans. at the voting booth in November. its involvement, knowledge and interest in the election. The release ofthefilm occurs on the 20th anniversary of As one would expect with Moore's previous outspoken "This is the first presidential election I can participate Moore's first film "Roger & Me." According to the "Slacker views, the film caters more to a politically liberal audience. in," Sutherland says, "and with the condition of the economy Uprising" Web site, Moore wanted to give back to his fans It highlights the corruption of certain Republican Party sup- and being a graduating s'enior, it is important."

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"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" . are also many cheerful "How to Lose Friends view celebrities. Sidney Young (Pegg) is an Depth of Field scenes, such as the well­ and Alienate People" arrogant, sarcastic and unknowingly rude Rating: *** (out of ****) crafted climax. In addi­ Number 9 Films journalist who seems to create awkward sit­ ''Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" is one tion, many laugh-out­ Rating: ** (out of uations any chance he gets. He fulfills of those nostalgic stories that could have easily loud moments, like ****) every joumalist's dream by moving to New been written by John Hughes, who gave us the when Nick's car Director Robert B. York City after getting a job offer from a teenage hit "The Breakfast Club." First-time becomes a taxi for Weide, famous for writ­ cocky, hot-shot editor (Jeff Bridges) at the writer Lorene Scafaria projects a familiar feel­ drunkards, are con­ ing numerous "Curb socialite and celebrity glossy Sharps ing in the film about a mature teenage love story veyed .throughout the Your Enthusiasm" Magazine. Annoying all his fellow co­ based on the novel by the same name, written by film. The funniest, and episodes, makes his workers and his boss Alison Olsen (Kirsten Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. probably most disgust­ feature film debut with Dunst), Sidney seems to voluntarily place Hughes' films developed strong messages ing instances involve "How to Lose Friends himself in embarrassing situations that of being a teenager and dealing with friendship, Norah's friend, and Alienate People." make everyone want to cringe. A young and life and love. Similarly, ''Nick & Norah" Caroline, and her bub­ While most would beautiful rising star, Sophie Mayes (Megan reminds us of our breakups, and how we follow blegum. expect a hilarious sub­ Fox) develops an odd affection for Sidney up on them. It reminds us of our crushes and our Despite the strong versive satire, the film and he finally sprouts up into high society first kiss - experiences all worth a lifetime. humor, there are some falls far from being after years of getting kicked out of A-list The talented and super-funny Michael Cera drawbacks. Certain anything close to hys­ clubs and crashing post-awards show par­ plays a role similar to his previous teenage jokes are forced, and terical. ties. comedic characters in "Superbad" and "Juno." scenes with Caroline The story has Even with its predictable romantic­ The only straight guy in a gay band, The Jerk aren't connected properly, making the audience undoubtedly been seen before - loser is comedy plot, the film is still somewhat Offs, Nick (Cera) has just come out of a rela­ feel like they are switching from one chapter to out of place and tries to fit in, falls for a watchable with defmite chuckle. scenes, tionship, but continues to make mixed CDs for another. pretty girl but doesn't realize it until the end including a prank call for call girls into the his ex-girlfriend Tris (Alexis Dziena). A major plus of the film is the original and faces awkward obstacles in his pursuit office of sinister editor Lawrence Maddox Incidentally, Norah (Kat Dennings) receives music by Mark Mothersbaugh. The soundtrack for her. The somewhat lovable loser is (Danny Huston), and Sidney drunkenly those mix-CDs after Tris throws them out. Once acts as a soothing transition between each beau­ "Shaun of the Dead" star Simon Pegg, busting out an England chant at a Fourth of Nick and Norah meet, they have only one thing tifully shot night scene in New York City. The whose charm makes the film a little bit July barbeque in the Hamptons. in common - their play list.. performances by the lead pair are notable. Cera more forgivable. Unfortunately, even with its potential, The movie gets to the point from the start, continues to draw the girls with his boyish But even with the casting of a promis­ the film is a victim of a poorly written script when Nick is leaving a voicemail on Tris's charm and sense of humor. Dennings, on the ing comic actor whose tacit humor is more with lame gags and dull one-liners. phone about their breakup, which ended a other hand, is sturdy and her assertive female cerebral than physical, Pegg seems to bare­ However, it's a strikingly interesting look month prior on his birthday. Throughout the character stands out as a natural performance. ly . make it out alive in carrying out the into the shallowness of the publishing movie, the audience embarks on a non-stop "Nick and Norah" is a small story told with humor on his own, and the supporting cast industry, especially in tabloid magazines. journey as Nick and Norah spend their first date a big heart and brilliant soundtrack. It succeeds does nothing to help. Still, it's one of those films that wouldn't be searching for their favorite band's ~urprise con­ in pleasing its target audience, and is definitely Based on the reckless real-life career so bad to catph a couple scenes of oil TV, cert. a sweet date flick that even men wouldn't want of British joumalist Toby Young, the film thanks to Pegg's stinging taunts of dialogue While the film contains several moments in to miss. portrays his riotous relationships with co­ and traces of dry British humor. which the viewers feel sympathy for Nick, there ~ San at Dhall, sanatd@UdeLedu workers and his quest to gracelessly inter- - Sabina Ellahi, selJahi@udeLedu

Unexpected There MicbeJle Williams are some Sony Records interesting Losing the 'wonder' Rating: * 112 (out of*****) upbeat After dominating most of the '90s, the dan c e Dig Out Your Soul girls from Destiny's Child temporarily split songs on Oasis to start solo careers in 2002. The lead the album, Reprise Records singer, Beyonce KIiowles, has proven her­ such as Rating: **** (out of ****'*) self an important artist in the R&B world. "Lucky Brit-Rock sensation Oasis has returned to Back-up singer Michelle Wiliams' new G i r 1 , " the music scene with Dig Out Your Soul. release Unexpected shows why she never however, . Many songs, especially "Waiting For . earned the spotlight herself. Williams destroys the mood with songs Rapture," incorporate a heavy riff more typical Williams' new single "We Break The such as "Private Party," in which her voice of blues music. The song describes a feeling Dawn" hit No.1 on the Hot Dance Airplay is just as irritating as the screeching car­ of sadness toward a girl who was perfect but Charts, but don't become blinded by this wreck noise in the background. was stuck in the doldrums of everyday life. ounce of success. The rest of the album is Williams slows things down with her Front man Liam Gallagher sings, "She said, extremely electronic, covering up het weak second single "The Greatest." She sings, " I'm tired / Come take me off this merry-go­ voice. Williams sings, "Oh, there s some­ 'Cause you always shine I Baby, you're the round. " thin' on the surface right now / Somethin ' greatest." Williams' listeners are the great­ Oasis is widely known for its smash hit that keeps movin', diggin ' deeper down. " est, for surviving the train Wreck that is "Wonderwall," however, many of the songs on What's digging down is the piercing sound Unexpected. the new album ditch the classic acoustic style of her music into the eardrums of listeners. - Katie PizzulJo, kpiZZ@UdeLedu of the past. The closest to this ~tyle is "I'm Outta'Time." The song begins with a mellow Appeal to Reason melodic chord progres­ against capitalist labor, piano progression that sets the mood for some Rise Against sions and riotous lyrics in vocalist and vegetarian reminiscing, 'which is what the singer does, he wants more ---=- he sings, "Someone tell me Geffen the vein of Bad Religion. Tim McIlrath sings "Each singing, "Here s a sound. That reminds of I'm dreaming / The freaks are rising up Rating: ** (out of While the album is sin­ breath we take makes us when we were young / Looking back at all the through the floor / Everything I believe in is *****) cere, it lacks originality. thieves / like causes with­ things we've done. You've gotta ' keep on keep­ telling me I want more." The comparison goes Rise Against is not On "Re-Education out rebels. " Similarly, the ing on." even deeper when Gallagher says, "Tell me rising against much. Since (Through Labor)," a song album is a form of thiev­ While many of the tracks seem sad, the what you desire, and we'll bag it up. " the 2004 release of Siren ery and lacks any sense single "The Shock of the Lightning" is ener­ The second stand-out song is "High Horse Song of the Counter of real rebellion. getic. Each verse begins with two opposites Lady." The song is a very simplistic ballad to a Culture on major label The punk genre - together as one, like "My feet on the street but woman who needs to come down off her high Geffen, the Chicago­ once victorious in its I can't stop flying." The moral of the song is horse. The song goes in-depth to talk about the based band has gathered heyday - is now a recy­ that love makes everything possible. The cho­ things sJIe does that appear better to her than a mass following while cled, glitzy blueprint, rus repeats, "Love is a time machine on the sil­ they truly are. diluting its hardcore available at Hot Topic. ver screen all in my mind / Love is a litany, a The topics on the album range from a punk roots to meet main­ This is not . to say magical mystery. And all in good time. " stuck-up significant other to fame and its drug­ stream needs. skateboarders and rebel­ The two stand-out tracks follow the blues like tendencies, so with the wide variance, the Appeal to Reason, lious mall teens won't eat formula of "Waiting For Rapture." The album subjects are easy to relate to. While it's a solid named after an alterna­ these tracks for break­ opens with "Bag It Up," which compares fame album, it's hard to live up to the success of tive socialist newspaper, fast. to a drug. The singer is experiencing many (Whats the Story) Morning Glory? continues a punk tradi­ -James Adams Smith, strange things, but a voice continues to tell him - Russeq Kutys, [email protected] tion of rough vocals, [email protected] October 7 2008 21 delawarel JNdressed Your place or mine? fasbionforward

slow us down. . fu I, Searching Absence makes the heart grow does the dishes fonder, so.relationships in which two peo­ or contributes hilari­ ple remain independent are healthier. Lust ous jokes at the dinner is easily lost if a couple spends every table. for a hero night together. Some things should be left I've been very lucky to up to the imagination. not have been smothered by a Attention: calling for I understand how the situation is "roommate's significant other - a brilliant designer. Must Alicia Grntilr slightly different for anyone who still has I was rarely sexiled when I lived be daring, innovative and ( '(lllI/lI II I II to share a room with a roommate - that on campus. Harrington is simply exceptional all at the cuts in on mojo time and you might want too small to have a lover stay over same time. I believe in moving in to leave and spend the night at your every night. As the month-long with a significant other When faced with a frequent jet-tracking to numerous before marriage. Spending Tell me what thO k sleepover situation, it's important to Fashion Weeks across the time with him or her and In take friends into cOIl&ideration. I love to world wraps up this bei~g able to see how he or . you hang out with my friends and honestly, week in Paris, buyers, Sabina Ellahi she acts in a home setting is ... for next week: I'm sure I'd be jealous if I never got to editors and. stylists ( 0111111111 I I vital to a relationship. This is see them because they were constantly at everywhere are look­ only the case when the relation­ 1. What do you define as the their boyfriend or girlfriend's house. It's ing back on which ship is moving toward mar­ "walk of shame?:' hard to manage having a signifi- brands - notice that 1 didn't say designer - riage. For college couples, 2. Is the "walk of shame" the cant other and keeping your were cutting-edge and avant-garde. The same crashing with a boyfriend or girlfriend same for men and women? friends content at the same names are discussed every year - Gucci, isn't the smartest idea.. time, but it's twice as hard Versace, Dolce & Gabbana. The same questions I find that a lot of couples in relation­ when you're never home or arise, such as, "Who did it best?" "Who tanked ships that live off campus spend more Respond to [email protected] when your significant other this year?" and "Who had Kanye West sitting in than half the week at each other's houses. is always at your house. their front row?" It's all the familar fashion poli­ What's the point of spending money on lover's house. Making a habit out of it I love to brush my tics, just a different season. rent for your own apartment when you're isn't a good idea, though. There has to be teeth. Leaving a tooth These are the brands, though, whose origi­ just going to spend every waking moment a line drawn. brush at my boy's house nal designers are long gone and are mostly man­ at the other person's house? Spending That line is especially important would be a necessity if I aged by creative directors in terms of design. No this much time together can seriously when these sleepovers affect more than was constantly over there. longer do we have the face of the person respon­ ruin a potentially great relationship. just the couple. I really do feel for the But where does the thin line sible for building a design house based on quali­ I'm young -I'd like to take advan­ roommate or housemates ·of. the person get drawn between a simple ty mixed with boldness and flair. Instead, we tage of my independence before I whose boyfriend or girlfriend stays over toothbrush and an over-stayed have multi-million dollar fashion empires that move in with someone. I have the rest all the time. If the person sleeping over is welcome? It's not focus on mass production. of my life to spend every day with willing to help out around the house, healthy to spend too I'm not by any means an opponent of such my man, and sometimes space is that's one thing, but it's never cool when much time together. It empires. In fact, this result is what defines suc­ necessary to function. Life is someone comes into your home, sexiles doesn't seem worth los­ cess in the industry. But it seems that once a busy and complicated, and you from your bedroom, leaves the toilet ing the lust, and it doesn't design house hits the big bucks, it gets blind­ space helps put things in seat up and eats all your food. It's not as seem worth aggravating sighted and forgets about the intricate design perspective and much of a burden if that person is respect- roommates. process by focusing more on marketing or prod­ uct expansion. Which makes me think, what hap­ pened to the era of the genius designer? With the passing of Yves Saint Laurent earlier this year, people of this generation, including myself, are starting to realize and wonder, where's our gener­ ation's fashion pioneer? Where's our Miuccia med iadarling The naked truth about Potter Prada or Coco Channel? It this too much to ask for? Coming-of-age stories are becoming tad bit excited. I guess in Great Brijain they have more Well, sadly, yes. Times have changed, and increasingly popular for the theater and While in America we were exploiting lenient and less Puritanical views on nudity the current economy isn't helping us much either. entertainment world, as they attract a wider the fact that he was going to be naked on than America - it's part of Europe, so of Businesses are playing it safe by sticking with audience than most genres. Movies like stage all over "Access Hollywood," ticket course they don't freak out about the state brands they know their customers will buy, and "Thirteen" and "The Virgin Suicides" fall sales in London were skyrocketing and of the underdressed like we do. Case in aspiring designers are fearful of not becoming into that category and didn't fail to gamer Radcliffe was performing sold-out shows. point - the infamous'Janet Jackson p'op- successful and rather seek to take their talent to controversy for depicting teens with out during the Super Bowl in 2004. In work for a big-name designer. As a result, the drugs and alcohol, or for incorporating Europe, America was ridiculed for new designer talent is dwindling greatly, and long the controvex:sial theme of sexuality. making such a controversy out of gone is the time of the ambitious genius design­ And boy, does sexua.lity playa big something that was viewed as "nothing er. There isn't enough money to gamble on new part in the Broadway production of the to make such a big fuss about," accord­ ideas, but also on the other side, the mind of the re-make of "Equus," starring 19-year­ ing to Peter Bowes of BBC News. consumer has changed dramatically in the past 50 old Daniel Radcliffe. Ifyou're scratch­ Besides the fact that such a role years. ing your head asking, "Why does this . exists for a young actor, there most No longer are we running to the newsstand play sound familiar?" it's because it likely wouldn't be this much contro­ or our mailboxes to abide by the rules of JiOgue. isn't the first time Radcliffe has played versy surrounding Radcliffe if it wasn't . The fashion-conscious person today is an inde­ this contentious role. for his familiar role of Harry Potter. If pendent thinker, and is no longer being force-fed Setting aside the fact that the play it was any other young actor who had all the supposed trends. In an era where "Project already has a rather odd synopsis of a already found his niche playing parts Runway" and the do-it-yourself mindset is young man who has a pathological and that didn't have a. wide audience of becoming increasingly prevalent, it's becoming sexual fascination with horses - seri­ children, perhaps the controversy more difficult for designers to create something ously, how bizarre does that plot wouldn't have been as newsworthy. that they may see as imaginative, when in reality, sound? - more people are just a bit After all, this isn't the first play on someone has most likely already tried it. weirded out by the fact that the role of Broadway that features teenagers As much as I love being experimental with the young man is played by Mr. Harry experimenting with sexuality - my wardrobe, I still want to be able to rely on Potter himself. The role features live "Spring Awakening" is a prime exam­ inspiration from those visionary designers - nudity on stage. Yes, full-on nakedness ple. those who can see beyond the picture. that features some Harry Potter booty It makes sense that Radcliffe is But it doesn't have to end here. We're wait­ - with plenty of front views, too. trying to branch out into more mature ing for you, genius designer - I'm waiting for When I first heard that Radcliffe and adult-oriented roles. In fact, kudos you. You don't have to be afraid. Be fearless, was going to appear naked on the orig­ to him for doing so. Sure, there's a foss have courage and for God's sake, don't sell out inal West End production of "Equus" of innocence here, but Radcliffe can't too soon. in London, I remember thinking, hide behind those goofy, circular glass­ So to whomever the aspiring, revolutionary "Wait, Harry Potter is going to be es for the rest of his life. Ultimately, we designer that comes our way and sweeps the naked? He can't do that, he's not even just seem to forget that actors are actu­ fashion world off our feet may be, I'll be waiting old enough. And what about the Potter ally people, and not the characters they to salute you. In the meantime, I will continue to fans?" For the record, he was 17 and play. flip through my Women s Wear Daily in hopes of well, some female Potter fans were a - Sabina Ellahi finding that person. --seUah~deLedu 2 2 October 7 2008 )R An ongoing journey: travel guru visits Trabant

BY JACLYN CRISCUOLO He says no matter what school one attends, it's Staff Reporter important to "go where the great profs are." Doug Lansky, travel writer and best-sell­ Learning how to think is valuable, he says. ing author, doesn't like the term "travel expert." "You're not going to get it watching Although he says he feels like he has a doctor­ MTV," Lansky says. " 'Pimp My Ride' is fun, ate in travel, he prefers "informed commenta­ but it's not going to give you the right tool set." tor." . He says he learned his best lessons meet­ After all, he has traveled in Mexico on his ing people abroad. An Italian architect told him own horse, worked as an underwater bell hop in how to balance the three most important things Key Largo and crossed the Columbia­ in life - who you're with, what you're doing Venezuela border in a truckful of rubber flip­ and where you are. flops. Lansky says he has come to understand Lansky's lecture, given Sept. 29 in Trabant that balance throughout his life. University Center, advised students on han­ "When you're missing one of these, it's Courtesy of Tracy Olson - bttp:llflickr.comlpbotosltracy_olsonl610563911 dling peculiar international toilets, what to do not a big deal - it'S just one," he says. "But Patrick Pugh of Mt. Laurel was a contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" when one gets a traveler's illness and how to there's an inner turmoil when all three are in the budget money. air," According to his personal Web site, after Lansky says he sympathizes with college roughly 10 years of traveling to approximately students, who seem to have the right balance of Del. resident competes 100 countries, Lansky has published several the three until they graduate. guidebooks, including "The Rough Guide to "You fmd all three when you have kids," Travel," "There's No Toilet Paper on the Road he says. "But then it all just goes out-of-whack to become 'Millionaire' Less Traveled" and "Last Trout in Venice." His from there." latest venture is his book-turned-art exhibit, Lansky says he's now a father living in "Signspotting," a collection of photos of wacky Stockholm with his family, with whom he still · BY ASHLEY QUINN After using several life lines on the and nonsensical signs he has seen around the travels. Together, he and his family have gone Staff Reporter $50,000 question, including asking the world. on numerous trips, including three months in In today's troubled economy, money audience and phoning a friend, he Lansky says after publishing two Brazil and weekends in Paris. These trips all is hard to come by. However, when the answered incorrectly and left the show with "Signspotting" books between 2005 and 2007, him to pass down his interest in travel to his going gets tough, the tough get creative, as his prize. he started an exhibition of these signs last July kids. evidenced by one Delaware native - Pugh, who works as a summer police in Stockholm, Sweden. He organized the exhi­ Lansky still travels on lecture circuits, Patrick Pugh, 26, of Mt. Laurel. officer in Dewey Beach, says he has no bition himself, free of charge to the 30,000 vis­ where he passes the same interest to college "I needed money," Pugh says. "And regrets. itors per day during the show's 16-day run. His students, inspiring them with the name of his drug dealing was out of the question." "Twenty-five grand for a day's workT one-man show is now in high demand in many lecture, "Get Lost." Pugh's solution was to try his luck on Pugh says. "I didn't make that much in all international cities, from New York City to Lansky says he wanted to show people the popular game show, "Who Wants to Be oflast year." Paris to Melbourne. how to "get more out of travel than getting a Millionaire?" In an interesting twist, Pugh says he Lansky says he isn't sure if it's luck that drunk, and getting your picture in front of every A graduate of Mt. Laurel High School received a call on his way home from the got him this far. He says he believes in making monument." and Washington College, Pugh says he show's creator and executive producer, his own luck and own fortune. He shared with students attending the lec­ hoped to make his dream of joining the Michael Davies. Davies told Pugh that a "There's a decent chance you might find a ture in Trabant his off-beat experiences, includ­ Peace Corps a reality, but knew he couldn't key word in one of the questions was mis­ rainbow, but you can't live your life looking," ing his jobs as a catamaran DJ, banana picker go abroad until he paid his college debt. spelled, and that he was eligible for a sec­ Lansky says. "Don't look too hard to find those and snowmobile instructor. Lansky says he has "Millionaire" seemed like the perfect ond chance on the show. signs, but you have to anticipate." taken sumo wrestling lessons and taught him­ answer. "The question was about an opera Throughout his travels, Lansky discov­ self how to row a gondola instead of merely Pugh says he first applied for the game singer," Pugh says. "The word could have ered his favorite destination in an unlikely spot taking a tour on one. show last October in New York, where he been spelled correctly, and they could have - Cleveland, Ohio at the Rock and Roll Hall "A gondola lesson is the same price as rid­ took a lO-minute,. 30-question test that given me a definition - I still wouldn't of Fame. Rejection letters received by The ing," he says. would make him eligible for the show. have known the answer." Rolling Stones, Sting and the like, taught him The Lansky maxim applies to all his travel "It was a standardized test," Pugh Still, Davies gave Pugh the benefit of an important lesson. He says he felt moved by . advice - to get the most culture out of a trip. says, "and they don't tell you what percent­ the doubt. these letters, after the rejections he received in He wants attendants of his lectures to learn to age you have to get right, or even how "In the producer's mind, it was the past. experience everything, and not to have a "cul­ many questions you do get right." enough to throw me off and affect the out­ "This was a moment for me," he says. tural experience devoid of culture." Once he passed the test, Pugh was come of the show," he says. Before Lansky's future unfolded as a best­ "Traveling is like skiing," Lansky says. interviewed by an assistant producer of the Davies told Pugh that he could choose selling author and soon-to-be art curator, he "The more you do it, the more you want to go show. to keep the $25,000, or return for another was an intern for The New Yorker and "The on the advanced slopes." "They do these interviews to make round on the show, starting with only Late Show with David Letterman." In order to get a truly cultural experience, sure you're not too strange," Pugh says. "I $16,000 and all of his life lines. Although Before that, Lansky was a political eco­ he advises students to explore individual inter­ guess I fooled them." an incorrect answer could bring his win­ nomics major at Colorado College. He also ests in foreign countries. He says he took every possible meas­ nings down to $1,000, Pugh decided to take audited classes at Harvard and recommends "Your interests are the skeleton key that's ure to prepare for the show, writing down the risk. these alternate educational routes to students. going to unlock these countries," Lansky says. every random question that came into his Pugh says he cannot disclose how he head and later looking up the answer. did in his second round, which was filmed "I memorized the names and the order in July and airs Nov. 10, but he did seem of all the American presidents," Pugh says. positive about his experience. "I learned inane things - the Olympic "I've got it - I'm young, I'm confi­ Games of 1904. I even slept with books on dent," Pugh says. my head." Now, he says he awaits his departure After months of studying, his hard for the Peace Corps. work paid off. He won $25,000 on the "I've always had a strong desire to show - much of which he attributes to the serve people," he says, "but I'm also selfish supportive and positive attitudes of the staff - I want to travel." and crew of "Millionaire." Although he. lives with a congenital "Meredith [Vieira] and the producers ear defect, he refuses to let his disability there are some of the nicest people you will stand in the way of his plans. ever meet," Pugh says. "They really want . "I have no dependents or obliga- you to do well." tions," Pugh says, "so it seems like the per­ He says his strategy for answering fect time." each question was simply "not to over­ While Pugh aims to be upright with think it," but when he got to the more diffi­ his winnings, he does plan on a few indul­ cult questions later in the show, things gent splurges. became more complicated. "I'll actually be buying my family "I was like a deer in headlights," Pugh Christmas presents," he says. "No con­ says. struction paper cards this year." THE REVIEW /Justin Maurer Doug Lansky offered travel advice at a lecture in Trabant University Center on Sept. 29. )it Oclrober 7,2008 23 Preparing for an international adventure

BY AMANDA DUNBAR Staff Reporter Students preparing to study abroad have orientation meetings to attend, payments to make and in some cases, vaccinations to get. However, professors additionally offer other preparation activities for their study abroad prograOlS. Lesa Griffiths, director of the Center for International Studies says there are 85 total study abroad programs running for the 2008-09 academic year. Of that total, 36 are running during the Winter Session 2009. The most popular pro­ grams students apply to are in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and Great Britain. Griffiths says the Center for International Studies suggests students prepare themselves by looking at information about where they are going on the nation­ al Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention and the CIA World Factbook Web sites. Because individual faculty directors are the ones who create study abroad programs, there is a wide variety of preparation recommendations, including movies to watch, food to try, clubs to attend or books to read, she says. Senior Kemper O'Neill says study abroad ambassadors are students who have been on programs before and are a resource for students. The ambassadors speak to students at tables in Trabant University Center about their expectations and give general information. "The purpose of study abroad ambassadors is to dispel the rumors that study abroad is expensive or you have to know another language," O'Neill says. "We are there to promote study abroad." He says the professors directing the programs decide what additional prepa­ rations they will assign or recommend to the students accepted into their pro­ grams. Crista Johnson, foreign language and literature professor, says she requires students participating in her Costa Rica study abroad program to take a quiz to Cover photo courtesy of Esparta Palma - http://flickr.com/photos/esparta/2246713370/ see what they know about the country. It includes a map ap.d questions about politics and culture. abroad programs are intended to incorporate international and global themes into students' "I treat the quiz as a starting point to see what they know about where they are going lives through experience. Atchison says students should take advantage of everything they and what they will see," Johnson says. "I then use the quiz results to discuss with students can while abroad. what they will need to know." "Don't be ashamed to go out and speak to people," he says. "You may not be very She recommends students look at a travel guide for the country they are visiting to read good, but you will improve, and people are very understanding." up on things they'll see. Once the preparations are done, students spend several weeks studying and learning David Pong, history professor, says he uses a different method to prepare his students about another country, immersing themselves in a new culture. for their experience during his program to China. He says his 'orientation meetings get stu­ "The best thing is to really have your eyes open and be curious," Cherrin says. "That dents ready.for the culture shock they will possibly encounter abroad, especially those who way you can come back with a wealth of knowledge and experience." have not studied China. "I do not want students to be shocked by some of the different and unusual things they will experience," Pong says. "I try to mentally pre­ pare them and give them the information they will need." For non-language students, he explains the basic structure of the lan­ guage and writing system. Pong gives a four-page packet of sentences, phrases and pronunciations along with lessons on how to hold chop­ sticks. Suzanne Cherrin, assistant professor of Latin American studies, and Galdys Illarregui, associate professor of foreign language and literatures and professor of Latin American studies, say they give additional prepa­ ration recommendations outside of the mandatory orientation meetings for the students attending their program to Argentina. ·Cherrin says she sends students a link to the Web site of the univer­ sity's tango group, DelTango. This gives students the option to delve into the Argentine dance tradition. Illarregui says students prepare for Latin American traditions through film and expressing interest in the language. "Students should think with happiness of what is coming in this month," Illarregui says. "It is a chance to get out of the winter time and into something really unique." Senior Keith Atchison says he attended the Argentina trip during Winter Session 2007. Before leaving, he purchased hand guides about the country to prepare himself and become familiar with different aspects of the culture. NDtl'eH£ber 1} 2008 • 7 .. 10 Hc,.. "I read that guys in Argentina don't wear earrings so I took mine out saturdAyJ 1"- before I got there," Atchison says. "Once I got there, though, I saw a lot 1)£ of guys did have them, so sometimes there are things wrong in the book Ulti.vurity of D~t; Traba.lti' Cottu • Main, strut. • NUQlUIv, that you have to wait and see for yourself." Louis Arena, associate professor emeritus of linguistics and cogni­ tive science, says he has his students look up information about Italian PYDUW~ ; culture and do some reading before his program travels through six Italian cities. Language preparation is not necessary because the program Newark Arts Alliance • Performan(es in dalKe, fOOsic & theater focuses on the various dialects in Italy and the culture. Arena says he has students look up the differences between Hid-Atlantic Ballet • live & silent an auctions American and Italian culture. As an example, he has business students . look at the differences between Italian and American resumes. He also Delaware Dance Company • . Honomy Chair: Newark Kayor Vaoce A. funk III has students read Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons" in order to famil­ iarize themselves with the geography of Rome. Traveling abroad entails encountering another language a majority Chapel Street Players • Celebrity auctioneer: Chris Coons, NCC Executive of the time. O'Neill says students should not be discouraged or think that they need to know the language of the country where they want to study. Newark Symphony Orchestra • Codeta" reception with gourmet refreshments Senior Jessica Farina says she attended the Winter Session 2008 study abroad program to Italy. She says language fluency is not neces­ sary. "When I went to Italy, a lot of people on the trip had never taken TicIuts$7S Italian," Farina says. "Not knowing the language is not a setback because people are patient and the professors will help you if you' get stuck." WW'M If.ew'a.rlcAytf 'lIuv'U/o 0r:!JlmM fUC,.IUlfd. or 302 ~ 26.6~ 7266 According to the Center for International Studies Web site, study 24 October 7, 2008 ~ A tricky selling point: ads and TV shows

BY LEXI AMBROGI season featured more than 4,000 separate instances of product mote brands using this method because people tend to filter out Staff Reporter placement last year. One of the most blatant examples of prod­ ads like these. Though he is an avid ESPN viewer, Cantwell After a long day of classes, senior Gregg Cantwell shuffles uct placement on the show involved working Wrigley's Extra says he doesn't pay attention to this type of name-dropping. into his house and throws himself onto the couch. He grabs the gum into the plot of one of the episodes. "I don't notice product placement," Cantwell says. "The remote and aims it at the TV, ready to unwind with some of his Marketers look to slip in their ads wherever they can. only way I could imagine it would work on me is if it's sublim­ favorite programs. Many baseball stadiums now feature a green screen billboard inal." Cantwell channel surfs for two minutes before settling on behind the home plate so that stations can digitally project Advertisers are a step ahead of Cantwell. Shapiro says they a . program. A commercial for Orbit Gum comes on, and he brand names for the viewers at home. Sometimes the ads understand that some adults possess the mental capacity to immediately switches the channel. A few minutes later, another change as often as the throw of every pitch. know when they are being manipulated, so they turn to easier commercial comes on. Cantwell switches the channel, yet Another popular form of product placement is when a prey - children. again. This continues for a few minutes before he lets out a loud He references a group called the Girls Intelligence Agency, groan and walks out of the room. which takes a more structured approach. According to the "I absolutely hate commercials," Cantwell says. "There group's Web site, with 40,000 young girls working for them, the should be a warning before they come on." GIA organizes social events, like sleepovers, to gather a group He is not alone. With the rise of the TiVo age, it has become of consumers with similar interests. The young GIA workers easier than ever to filter out TV commercials. To cope, advertis­ then promote a specific brand name or product in the hope the ers have turned to a more covert way to market their goods and girls will return home to beg their parents to purchase it. services - product placement in TV shows. Shapiro says children are less capable than adults of know­ Stewart Shapiro, an associate professor in business admin­ ing they are watching a commercial if it's hidden within the istration who teaches courses in consumer behavior, says prod­ show - they are not yet mentally advanced enough to cope uct placement is an increasingly popular process by which with it. Although children don't make money on their own, advertisers work a promotion for their product directly into the advertisers count on the power of persuasion - and whining - how. This is done in an effort to force the audience to watch the to loosen the wallet strings of parents if they see a product they advertisement - if they're watching the show, there's no way like. to miss it. It can be done subtly - a man gets into his car and Shapiro researched this phenomenon and found that com­ the logo flashes on screen for less than a second - or it can be panies are hiring children between the ages of 8 and 12 to log obvious - the "American Idol" judges have three bright red into Intemet chat rooms and talk about specific products. After Coca-Cola cups perched on their table at all times. they spread the word about how great the new product is, they Shapiro says this trend has mostly picked up in the last five are compensated with the merchandise that they advertised to years. their peer's. "Advertising is becoming less and less effective," Shapiro Courtesy of Fox "A lot of children's programming is essentially a commer­ says. "Advertisers are looking for alternative methods to com­ cial," Shapiro says. "Arguably, that's even worse than regular municate their message." Coca-Cola uses product placement ads on "American Idol." product placement." He says product placement originally began in the hope Senior Matt Johnson, a self-proclaimed TV junkie, says he that people wouldn't be aware they were watching condensed brand name sponsors a specific portion of a show. This is wide­ notices the placements on his favorite shows. He refers to the commercials within their favorite programs. Because people ly used in sports entertainment, like programs on ESPN. The HBO series "Entourage" and says the characters always seem to tend to be cynical of advertising, traditional commercials are network's show "SportsCenter" features a segment called the be drinking Budweiser beers. losing their effectiveness. Coors Light "Cold Hard Facts," with six trivia questions in a "I don't think it affects me," Johnson says of the hidden Shapiro says the biggest culprit of product placement is in row marketed as a "six pack" of questions. ads. "I know what brands I like already. I'll only look into buy­ the NBC show "The Biggest Loser." He says the 16-episode . Sometimes it's difficult for advertisers to successfully pro- ing it ifl don't know what it is."

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BY ADAM TZANIS representing a different region of the world. Department Staff Reporter Matwichuk says the exhibition excludes North was sealed for As a dominant cultural art over the past America with the rationale that American and mold treat­ century, film has reflected history, politics and Canadian films are familiar to the university ment, drywall technological innovations across the globe. community. removal and I i ___iII- __ ~-S:1f~" "World Cinema Worldwide," a new exhibition "We wanted to showcase films and film­ repair, and III makers that would be new and different to the by the Morris Library, uses Morris Library's asbestos abate- I ~~~~~=~ extensive world film collections and related­ general university audience," Matwichuk says. ment. I print material to showcase various examples of "The biggest challenge was paring down the cinematography from around the globe. many films we wanted to incorporate." Mat wi c h u k THE REVIEW/Justin Maurer "World Cinema Worldwide," which will . The curators say they want to raise aware­ says the repairs "World Cinema Worldwide" features foreign films through Dec. 16. be on display in the Information Room through ness of the tremendous resources available to blocked access duction of global cinema will have an overall Dec. 16, highlights regions in Asia, Australia, the university community in the Instructional to the collection for several days, in which they benefit for those who have not experienced it in Africa, South America and Europe with films Media Collection Department. had hoped to prepare DVDs for display. the past. that reflect those cultures and promote a con­ "We wanted to share our own passion for "The lack of collection access in the "Growing up, I was only influenced by nection between different people. Some · of world cinema, and hopefully introduce people immediate aftermath of the flood and the need American films, but it wasn't until recently that these include more familiar films like "Hero," to riew and interesting films that they might not to deal with concerns directly related to the dis­ I've gotten to appreciate foreign cinema," an Asian film starring Jet Li, "Pan's Labyrinth" have thought to try before," Rifenburg says. aster made it impossible for us to spend the Georges says. "I feel like it's not a big part of from Latin America; and "Heavenly "In the end, we chose films and books that we week that we had blocked off for final prepara­ the country - foreign movies aren't advertised Creatures," an Australian film starring Kate felt best represented the cinema culture of each tions and installation," Rifenburg says. or talked about much in the U.S." Winslet. region." . Despite the water damages, the ·exhibit only In addition to "World Cinema Library coordinator Leigh Rifenburg says Matwichuk says she determined many of opened a week late. Worldwide," Matwichuk is also chair of an foreign movies provide glimpses of different the specifics of the exhibit and played a key Sophomore John Georges came across interdepartmental ' committee that hosts the people and their heritages. organizational role, while Rifenburg worked on "World Cinema Worldwide" and says his inter­ International Film Series, which shows interna­ "International film exposes us to different the overall ae~thetics of the. project. est was sparked by the large collection of cine­ tional fims in the theater on Trabant University cultures, experiences and world views," Leigh "We're hoping that what we've chosen matic works and the far reach of the film indus­ Center on Sunday evenings. Matwichuk says says. "It allows us to connect with other people will capture the attention of those who stop by try. the IFS Committee programs a broad array of and share their stories, while reflecting on our the library," Matwichuk says, "and will raise "It's not something I would usually recent films representing a variety of national own." their awareness of the great resources available research or visit on my own," Georges says, cinemas and themes. Rifenburg and senior assistant librarian to them." "but I have to admit it's interesting to see the "Movies can help forge connections both Meghann Matwichuk are the curators for the Flooding of the Morris Library during differences and origins of foreign cinematogra­ emotionally and intellectually between people exhibit. Both are members of the Instructional Labor Day weekend posed a threat to the exhib­ phy." who may otherwise have difficulty finding Media Collection Department. it's initial opening. Due to the extent of water He says he believes foreign cinema is common ground," Matwichuk says. The exhibit is displayed in four cases, each damage, the Instructional Media Collection downplayed in the Unite? States and the intro-

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Friday, October 10 Men's and Women's Tennis @ Old Dominion Townament 11 a.m. Volleyball vs. Towson 7 p.m. Women's Soccer@James Madison 7 p.m. Courtesy of The Daily Collegian Field Hockey vs. Northeastern Though Delaware only lost by ten points at Massachusetts, the score could not reflect just how dominated the Hens' offense really was. 7 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Hens not quite ready for CAA Men's and Women's Tennis @ Old Dominion Townament BY PAT MAGUIRE in the conference, Delaware has found them­ "Just we couldn't get anything going (offen­ 11a.m. Sports Editor selves at the bottom. In the southern division sively)." The Hens' 17-7 loss at the hands of of the CAA, the Hens stand ahead of only With an overwhelming amount of injured Women's Rowing Navy Day @ Massachusetts Saturday cast a shadow over Towson, who has lost two conference games. defensive starters, the Hens have been turning Philadelphia Delaware's future in the Colonial Athletic Villanova and William and Mary stand atop the to Junior defensive back Charles Graves for big 11 a.m. Conference standings. While the defeat came Hens as well. Delaware plays each team before plays. Graves has performed consistently well during the Hens' first conference matchup, it the seasons end. during the first 5 games of the season. On acted as proof that playing in the CAA is going The challenge of facing a tough schedule Saturday, he had 3 tackles, 6 assisted tackles, Men's and Women's Swimming vs. an interception returned for 38 yards, and a George Mason to be no easy task as the season moves on. 'will not be aided by the Hens' injury plagued 1 p.m. "We're just not as good of a football team roster, including the loss of four linebackers in fumble recovery returned for 33 yards. right now," Head Coach K.C. Keeler said the last three weeks, and running back/wide Despite the gloomy outlook, Graves said Football vs. Maine Saturday. "I think some point in the season receiver Kervin Michaud. With the offensive he still has faith in the Hens as they move on in 6 p.m. we're going to be as good, I really do, but we woes that the Hens suffered Saturday, they the conference. were not as good as UMass today, that's for could have used his versatility and dynamic "I look around every day and we have a Men's Soccer @ Hofstra sure." play, Keeler said. heck of a team out there," he said. "One day 7 p.m. Losing to Massachusetts, who was ranked "We missed the Kervin factor," he said. this season, we are going to show up, and when below the Hens nationally at the beginning of "You know last week we had Kervin and that we do, we have to make it look good." the game, made the Hens 0-1 in the conference was the difference in making the offense go, The next step on the Hens' journey toward Sunday, October 12 and 2-3 overall, an undesirable position for a and right now we're just back to figuring out recovery happens next week at Maine. The team who faces conference powerhouses No. 1 what we're going to do with the situation." Black Bears find themselves in a similar situa­ Women's Soccer@ Vrrgina James Madison and No.6 Richmond four and The Hens' offense will have an abundance tion as the Hens, coming off of a bye week Conunonwealth six weeks in the future, respectively. Both of. obstacles to face as the season moves for­ standing 0-2 in the conference and 1-4 overall. 1 p.m. teams put 56 points on the board this week. ward and as those tough conference matchups Maine is Delaware's counterpart to the North, Delaware's only two wjns came against an approach, especially with the loss of most of standing at second to the bottom in the unranked Albany team, and Division II West their offensive line in the off season and the. Northern Division of the CAA. Chester. challenge of trying to fine-tune a new quarter­ "This week we prepare for Maine because Massachusetts suffered a hard fought loss back, Keeler said. we take it one game at a time," Graves said: to James Madison on Sept. 13. After Although the Hens' def~nse allowed 459 total We just can't sit on the losses we've had in the Delaware's loss at UMass on Saturday, their offensive yards Saturday, including 265 in the past." hopes of playing a competitive game with air and 194 yards on the ground led by running Saturday's loss may have hurt the Hens' teams such as JMU and Richmond look grim. back Tony Nelson, they followed the "bend but record, but nobody is counting them out just However, as shown by Massachusetts' consis­ don't break mentality," only giving up 10 yet. To Keeler, there is only room for improve­ tent play on both sides of the ball Saturday, it is points (the other seven came as a result of a ment, and they still have the potential to make clear that UMass is an improving team. Robby Shoenhoft interception.) It is clear that a mark in a difficult conference by the end of "I will say this, I would like another shot the defense will lead the charge if Delaware is the season. [at JMU)," Massachusetts Head Coach Don to have success in their upcoming CAA "We battled," he said. "Sometimes they're Browns said. "I would like another shot at matchups. . better than you are. My promise to these kids some point." "Our defense kept on battling, inid that's was that at some point this year we'd become a While JMU and Richmond rank as the elite what kept us in the ballgame," Keeler said. good football team." 29 October 7,2008 underp}tteview: law v •

Time: 6 p.m. Location: Tubby Raymond Stadium, Newark DE BY RYAN LANGSHAW Managing Sports Editor Why the Hens can win: The Numbers: -Bouncing back: The Hens are coming off an embarrassing offensive performance against Massachusetts last week. Maine's defense does not have the top notch skill the About the Teams: Hens saw last week, especially in their secondary. Tfthe offensive line can give quar­ terback Robby Schoenhoft time to find the open receiver, the Hens should get back on 167: Total Yllrds for the Hens The Hens: track. against Massachusetts, a Delaware is coming off a 17-7 loss to the season low for the team. University of Massachusetts, a game in which -Put the Bear's in hibernation: Despite the solid quarterback play Maine has the Hens showed little offensive power, man­ received from Farkes, the Black Bears' offense is only averaging 15 .8 points per game aging only 167 total yards. The defensive side this season. The Hens' defense has given up a respectable 16.2 points per game and 1: Rushing touchdown this of the ball continues to force turnovers, creat­ has kept them in almost every game this season. If the defense plays within them­ season for Maine. ing four last week. selves and again forces a few turnovers, the tide could easily turn in the Hens' favor. The Prediction: Why the Hens could lose: The Black Bears: Maine has struggled to find consistency this Maine has had trouble with CAA opponents -The bye week blues: Maine is coming off their bye week, having had two weeks season, but the same can be said for the Hens. this season. They lost to Richmond and James to prepare for the Hens. Maine, like Delaware, is in dire need of a victory this week Last week's seven point offensive perform­ Madison, but still have a 2-3 overall record. The to keep their season alive and put the team back on track. If the Black Bears come ance against Massachusetts really showed the Black Bears are led on offense by sophomore out motivated and ready for the Hens' attack, this game could easily turn into an team hitting rock bottom. Given that Maine quarterback Adam Farkes, who has passed for upset. has had two weeks to rest up for Schoenhoft nine touchdowns and has completed over 50 per­ and the injury stricken Hens, they should at cent of his passes. Defensively, Maine is led by -It's confidence, stupid: Robbie Schoenhoft has been under a lot of scrutiny at least be able to keep the game close, especial­ senior defensive end Jovan Belcher, who times this season, and did nothing to help his cause last week, completing only five ly in the early going. This game will be a lot leads the team in tackles and sacks. passes for 40 yards. Although much of the blame can be placed on the poor play of closer than many think, but the Hens' defense the Hens' offensive line, eventually the lack of success this season will begin to should be able to disrupt the Black Bears' affect the Hens' new quarterback in some way, if it has not already. If Schoenhoft offense enough to pull out a win. does not get off to a strong start against Maine, he may start trying too hard, which may lead to turnovers and give the Black Bears the advantage. Hens 27, Maine 17 Game 'security is a real group effort

BY DAVE THOMAS state," he said. Johnson also recalled some other outra­ Staff Reporter He said alcohol geous incidents he has had to deal with during By Tuesday of each week, the Delaware has been a source of his tenure as athletic director. He described Stadium staff are already anticipating the next trouble at games. his personal favorite as a time a group of tail­ football game. Before every home game, they Police .frequently ticket gaters left him a rather bizarre gift in the park­ have the task of planning out the security underage and overly ing lot. measures they will implement. intoxicated individuals "We once had a group of people bring a Athletic Director Edgar Johnson said he who, in some cases, pink 1957 Cadillac with the top cut off," he works to have all the details of security figured have been out drinking said. "They filled it with everything they out before any issues even arise. for some time before needed to party and tailgate before the game. "We have football-operations meetings they even arrive. They went all out, and then they left it here." every Tuesday and Friday," he said. "We deal The police are Johnson said they even went as far as to with problems we anticipate at the meetings." well versed in matters remove both the license plate and vehicle At the meetings, Johnson and a team of of security when deal­ identification number so he could not track it athletics and security staff plan out how many ing with alcohol, to its owner. Eventually, he had to call a tow­ officers will be needed and the specific desig­ Flatley said, and all ing company to get it off his hands. nation for each of them. Public Saftey Police appropriate action is He recalls a similarly fanatical event in Chief James Flatley then organizes his men discussed before the 2003 when the athletics' staff had hired offi­ accordingly. games. cers on horseback to guard the goalposts after "We do a special order that lists all the The tight security a victory over Wofford College led to a officers that are working, what time they are is sometimes seen as a Delaware appearance in the national champi­ working and what their specific assignment nuisance by students. onship. Correctly fearing the students would is," he said. Tailgating is strictly storm the field and take down the goalposts, Officers are assigned to monitor various monitored and the Johnson hired a total of six policemen to pro­ areas including the gates, tailgating areas and crowds' fun typically tect them. He ordered three on each post. traffic. ends with police dis­ Unfortunately for him, it did not work out Much of the security is required not only banding the parking­ quite as planned. for the game itself, but to rein in the crowd of lot-partiers. "The police thought the students would tailgaters before kickoff even takes place. "It's a pain in the run onto the field closest to the student sec­ ass," senior Mike tion, so they put six officers to guard the goal­ While students are tailgating, the security Taking the matter very seriously, the at Delaware football games is working to make Shevlino said. "Once the game starts, they just post near them," he said. "Well, the students kick everyone out. . It would be a lot more fun police proceeded to chase down the man and were smart. They just ran to the other side, and sure the fan base stays in check. promptly arrest him, Flatley said. The games also attract many Delaware if they were not there." pulled down the goalpost on the other side." Shevlino said police typically checked the Johnson said he viewed the situation in a While he chuckled at past mishaps, residents as well as students. Johnson said one bit more humorous light. The streaker, donning of the main goals at every game is to keep identification of, and in some instances even Johnson was quick to point out that the work breathalyzed, his friends at the tailgate. a mask and snow hat, welcomed former uni­ which Flatley and his staff have done has been Delaware Stadium a safe atmosphere for fami­ versity president, Dr. David Roselle, to his first lies with children. Flatley said these infractions are handled crucial to the security of all Delaware football as discreetly as possible, and there are some football game. fans. In order to maintain the peace, Johnson ''The streaker was in better shape than the situations that no one can prepare for. "He and his men have really done a great brings in assistance from the police. guys chasing him." Johnson said, laughing "It "Our first line is our Public Safety officers "We once had an individual streak across job," he said. "But that goalpost cost me a few took those cops forever to catch him." and the police we hire from the city, county or. the football field," he said. thousand dollars." jt October 7, 2008 30 commentary New swim team captains Blue are optimistic for season We asked tailgating students, due to the uninspiring start by the football team, BY TARA SHEEHY "People are going to work a lot harder whether they would actually be entering StaffReport er this year and we've already seen it," he said. the next game or would just be there The Delaware men's and women's "We are already way ahead of where we were sWimming and diving teams announced their last year." for the tailgate. captains for the upcoming season this week. Another senior, Matt Abbruzzese, is one The team will be led by six accomplished of the first divers in the history of the school swimmers, including four school record­ to be a captain of the swimming and diving holders. Last year, both the men and women's teams. "I go to the tailgate teams finished . in the top 25 of the final Last year, Abbruzzese was awarded the then I leave . If we CollegeSwimming.com Mid-Major poll of Thomas Baranello sportsmanship and team the season, so the leadership they have chosen dedication award for his commitment to the were playing a good SElF HUSSAIN to continue their success will be pivotal this squad. He held the top scores in the one- and team, I would not season. three-meter dives and has been named CAA mind going to the "Red rover, red rover, Senior John Ohlhaver is a returning cap­ Diver of the Week on several occasions. tain. Last year, Ohlhaver made the CAA Abbruzzese holds the school record for six game." send a blue hen over" Championship Top 5 Finish, and was an All­ dives with a score of 335.20 in the three­ CAA selection. As 'a returning captain, meter dive. He said his goal is to keep every­ Against the University of -Justin Dujardin Ohlhaver said he does not plan on making one high-spirited, motivated and on track Massachusetts, Delaware's quarter­ any changes from last year but is focusing on throughout the season. Sophomore back looked like he was doing getting the team as pumped up as possible. He This season, Delaware will be compet­ Riverdance behind our offensive line. said this year's team has a lot of potential and ing in a newly renovated pool at the Carpenter Every time we snapped the ball, the hopes to win th!! conference. defense was on the field so much See CAPTAINS page 31 they looked like they had just fin­ "I always go out ished the Ironman competition by the tailgating until the fourth quarter and our rushers looked like they were third graders playing first quarter, then I red rover against middle-school kids. go into the game. I To the Hens' credit, they only usually do try to lost by ten points, which came in the fourth quarter from a field goal and stay for most of the an interception return, so the defense game. does not deserve the weight of this . loss. Also of consolation was that quarterback Robby Schoenhoft was -Matt Senseny able to evade tacklers like they had Freshman the plague, buying himself tons of time to throw the ball. Unfortunately, all the time he bought himself meant little, as he was unable to complete a "I feel like most ~o­ full two-thirds of his passes. pie go to the tailgate. About those passing yards. There were a whole 40 of them, My friends and I do which itself is pretty telling. Even go to the tailgate, more hard to swallow is the fact that but we also try to go there were three interceptions by the Hens' defense, yet the offense kept to the game at least regifting the ball back to the until halftime." Minutemen. If this year was not a -Kelly Abbott rebuilding year at the start of the sea­ Courtesy of Sports Information son, it sure seems like one now. With Sophomore wide receiver turned running back All six of the swim team captains this year have made an impact on un record books. Kervin Michaud nursing an injury, the already struggling offense loses even more potency. It is also becom­ ing painfully clear that Schoenhofi, if Injuries test football team he is to be considered the answer at quarterback, is going to need to make BY ALEX RESCH many injuries. Team captain and defensive end strides to find comfort in the offense, StaffReport er Matt Marcorelle, linebacker Walter Blair and better line play would be a great start­ The injury bug finally caught up with safety Cody Cipalla all missed the games due ing point for the receiving game. Delaware this Saturday. A depleted Hens to hamstring, knee and concussion issues, While the running game is not squad fell 17-7 to the University of respectively. terrible, it agonizes to pick up yards, Massachusetts, leaving them with a 2-2 record ' Three of the team's runningbacks have if only because of the lack of a pro­ and their first loss in CAA conference play. For had minor injuries this season. Phillip Thaxton ductive passing offense. Much the last several weeks, the team has been hit was dealing with shin splints, Jerry Butler was blame can be shifted to an offensive with a rash of broken bones, sprained ankles suffering from knee soreness and Junior Jabbie line, which may have a better stat line and tweaked muscles, but until recently they had a sprained ankle. Due to these injuries, than it deserves, simply because had been able to overcome these setbacks. Keeler used wide receiver Kervin Michaud as Schoenhoft has been largely success­ ''Football is collision sport, and there is the team's primary change-of-pace running­ ful at avoiding sacks. a plenty of attrition along the way," Head Coach back when the team met Albany two weeks Hens fans are getting disgrun­ K.C. Keeler said. ago. tled, but luckily the team has played With a .500 record and nothing but con­ Michaud thrived in that role, producing only one conference game yet, so ference match-Ups looming, the biggest obsta­ an offensive spark that helped keep pressure while the overall 2-3 record is swely cle between Delaware and another trip to the off quarterback Robby Schoenhoft and moved not encouraging, it is not damning FCS playoffs may be the mounting injuries on the offense downfield. either. There is little time for the both sides of the ball. The Hens' next three Just as Michaud was enjoying a produc­ offense to find cohesion, but back at opponents, the University of Maine, William tive game, the Hens' co-captain was sidelined home against an unranked Maine and Mary and Hofstra have a combined record with a broken collarbone. The injury cost the squad, the opportunity is ripe for the of 6-8. team one of its most versatile play makers, Hens to rebound and break ev~n in During the early parts of the season, the Keeler said. [d~~~~~~? theCAA. Hens were able to overcome the loss of key "We're going to miss Kervin," he said. Self Hussain is a managing sports players and maintain a productive starting line­ "We're going to miss his leadership and his editor for The Review. Send ques­ up. abilities on the field. The silver lining for un Heading into the team's fifth game of the was that Michaud's performance in the game L.--","~""",""";''-'''';''':'';':'''';''''L.;..--,",_---'::''-'-"-_'-'''-_'':'=''''''':''';'-'' tions, comments, and our old offen­ THE REVIEW/Alex Porro season against the University of sive line to [email protected] Massachusetts, the Hens were dealing with See BATIE RED page 31 Sophomore linebacker Brian Void is helped to his feel ~-- ...... - -;----,-- - - ~ < ~~ -.~- -~ ' ~-~.~--- 31 October 7, 2008 JR Captains pull Battered squad must regroup team together Continued from page 30 allowed Keeler to res~ his other three ailing runningbacks, all of whom r~turned ConHnued from page 30 to the field the followmg week against Massachusetts. - The offense ~s not the only side feeling the strain of ailing players. Safety Sports Building. Since the pool is Anthony ~ratto~ I~ ~>ut for the sea~?~ and Cipalla is sidelined indefinitely due to not quite finished the team has a conCUSSIon, limitIng the capabIlIties of the defensive backfield. Linebacker been practicing at the outdoor Brian Void, fillin~ in for Blair, was lost f?r the season against Albany due to a dis­ pool at the Bob Carpenter Center locate.d knee~ which forc.ed th.e team's third-stringers onto the field. These injuries along with the indoor pool at combmed With the naggmg aIIments to Marcorelle and Blair have thinned out the McKean High SchooL According Blue,~ens:d~p1? chart and created problems in other aspects of the game as well. to Abbruzzese, the team has not The mJunes really hurt us on special teams," Keeler said. "They force our been able to bond as well as they hea~thy . ~ys to play more snaps on special teams, which leads to more players had hoped because of the change getting mJured." . in facilities but that hasn't damp­ Strong safety Charles Graves does not want to use injuries as an excuse for . THE Hardy ened the team's spirits. the team's perfomance so far this year. The Hens were comfortable at home this weekend, finishing second. Also wearing a captain's let­ "We're all on scholarships, so the next guy has to step it up" Graves said. ter is junior Craig Offutt. Offutt is "You have to try and fill the void." " the only junior captain on the Despite the injury woes, all is not yet lost for the Blue Hens. Blair and team, but does not seem fazed by Marcorelle are expected to return to the line-up soon and some of the backups are Golf off to a fast start his role as team leader. shining wi~ the~ chance to play on Saturdays. BY ADAM SAMPLES ers, like Scialo, are just trying to get "I like being put in the posi­ DefenSIve lineman John Higgins?n, receiving more playing time iIi part Staff Reporter settled in. tion of being the only junior cap­ b~ca~se of Ma:corelle's sore hamstnng, has excelled in his increased role. The University of Delaware "I want· to get more comfort­ tain because it pushes me to work: HIglSmso~ do~ate~ against Albany, blocking a field goal and recording a sack. golf team is off to a strong start this able with · how things work this harder since I know other people While he IS bemg relIed on more heavily, Higginson insists he is not feeling any year after finishing seventh in the semester," Scialo said. "It's like a are looking up to me," he said. extra pressure. CAA last season. trial run for me." . Last year, Offutt turned in "When you get the opportunity, you just do the best you can when your num­ The Hens placed second twice, Sophomore Colin Smith's the second-fastest time in the 400- ber is called," Higginson said. and notched a win in their first three goals are slightly higher going into meter individual medley and Even with three early season losses and key injuries, the Blue Hens have not tournaments this year. An invitation­ his second season with the team. placed within the top five fastest lost hope for the 2008 football season. Keeler said he firmly believes he has a tal­ al on their home course this week­ "I want to win a tournament," times on the team in every other ented team that is still capable of ~g games in the CAA. He is keeping the end helped them maintain their Smith said. "I want to lead the team event he swam. Offutt said the team focl:lsed on the task at hand by taking the season one week at a time instead dominating efforts. to a win and I want to win it." team's physical toughness is one of worrym~ about future games against powerhouses like James Madison and Head Coach Mike Keogh He said he thinks the team's of its strong points this year, but contemplatIng whether or not the Hens will be able to make another deep playoff attributes the team's early success to goals are higher this year because the team has trouble finishing run. strong play from freshmen and vet­ nobody was happy with the results close races that could be big when "Every game is the CAA Championship game for us," KeeleI' said. "We only eran players who practiced hard in of last season. it comes to winning meets. look as far ahead as our next opponent and prepare for that team." the off-season. Scialo said his performance The women's team captains "The team is better this year," gave him confidence going into this have all made their marks on the Keogh said. He said many of the week and it was a good start for the school's record books as well. golfers played in off-S"eason tourna­ team. Senior Sarah Begley is another ments, which helped them improve Delaware hosted the Scotty returning captain , for the Hens. their game and experience from last Duncan Invitational at White Clay She holds four school relay year. Creek Golf Course this weekend. records and the second fastest Freshman Stephen Scialo said The team, which finished in the bot­ time in the 50-meter freestyle in he worked on his game before his tom half of the field at the event last school history. She was also first season. year, wants to put up more consis­ named the UD Alumni Scialo spent the off-season tent scores and win. Association Team MVP as a practicing his putting, which he Smith said the teani is very freshman. Begley said that as a used to finish second overall in last comfortable on the course because captain she is focusing on staying week's team win at the Cornell they have all played there. Before positive and keeping team morale Invitational in Ithaca, N.Y. He said his tee time on Saturday, he was high. he thinks teamwork is helping the loose and joking around while prac­ "I think it's definitely going Hens this year. ticipg his swings. to be better than seasons in the "I think team chemistry is "I feel good coming into this," past," she said. "We're starting off probably a lot better this year," Smith said. "A 72 will probably on a better foot so it's bound to be Scialo said. He said traveling with look pretty good." . a better season." the teaI)1 is a good experience for Aftet: the first of two rounds of Senior Maryann Walker him and it will help the new guys in 18 holes this weekend, Delaware holds the individual school record the long run. was in good position for a top three in the 200-meter backstroke, as To go along with good produc­ finish. Led by Smith, the Delaware well as three relay records for tion from the new additions to the Blue team trailed Seton Hall by only Delaware. She has won numerous team, Keogh said the team leader­ three strokes at 291. Smith tied for events at the CAA champi­ ship is strong this year. Senior first overall with a 70 stroke round. onships, was twice named CAA Tommy Ellison provides consisten­ Martinson had the next lowest score Swimmer of the Week, has earned cy as team captain. at 71 and was in fourth place. . UD Alumni Association Team "He shows good leadership The Delaware Gold team broke MVP and has been named to the and good stabiJity," Keogh said. into the top 15 with an overall score CAA Academic Honor Roll dur­ "He never gets overly excited and of 323. Senior Steve Boerner and ing her career. puts up countable scores." freshman Greg Matthias led the "We want to move up in the The team has set its goals high Gold team with a five over par 77. conference and be more competi­ after a disappointing season last In Sunday's round, neither tive with the top teams instead of year in which they did not win a sin­ Hens squad could put up a strong the teams in the middle, and 1 gle tournament. Keogh said he enough score to catch and overtake think this year we have the talent wants the team in the top three·in the Seton HalL Finishing just two to do that," Walker said. Emily Watts, a senior and - CAA at year's end. strokes back, UD Blue notched their "We want to win a few this third straight finish in the top two. new team captain, holds five year," Keogh said. The winner of UD Gold pushed into 12th overalL spots in the UD All-Time Top 10 the CAA gets an automatic bid to Smith, who shot 67 - five list. She was a member of the NCAA nationals but a team is con­ under par - on Sunday, received 200-meter medley relay team that sidered for a bid if they beat more the individual title for the event. His ranks fourth in school history and than half of the teams they play. combined score of 137 led the rest has the fourth-fastest time in the Some of the teams, Keogh said, of the field by six strokes. l00-meter backstroke. Watts said that would give them problems are Martinson finished in third overall as a senior she is excited to finish VCU and Georgia State, since with Ellison six strokes behind in her last year at Delaware with a southern schools have the benefit of ninth place. strong performance. being able to play more during the Delaware will travel to ''The team is thinking about year because of weather. Lynchburg, Va., next week to partic­ its season bests and how tQ For Mon Ittfonnetion c.n «302,731.. 186 He said the team needs consis­ ipate in the Frank Landry improve upon last year," she said. tency from everyone to achieve its Invitational held at Liberty "I think we are also a lot more goals. While some players are set­ University. well-rounded than we have been ting lofty goals for themselves, oth- in the previous years." October 7,2008 32

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