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BY JOSH SHANNON McConnell said. Pika said Lee will most likely win today's primary, as Managing News Editor Although the lieutenant governor in Delaware often well. . When Delaware voters go to the polls today, they will see becomes that party's nominee for governor, Joe Rogalsky, a "Protack has not been embraced by the Republican loyal­ something rare: two strong candidates running in the spokesman for Markell, said that should not be the case this ists who are going to show up to vote in the primary, so it will Democratic primary for governor. year. clearly be a Lee victory," he said. The race features two statewide-office holders, Lt. "This may not be Jack's turn, but it's his time," Rogalsky However, Protack will still be on the general-election bal­ Governor John Carney and State Treasurer Jack Markell. said. "Delaware needs to go in a new direction." lot as the endorsed candidate of the Independent Party. Joseph Pika, political science professor, said it is uncom­ Pika said the desire for a new direction as well as the Delaware law allows candidates to run as the nominee of mul­ mon in Delaware for either party's primary to be competitive. national emphasis on this being a change election may prove tiple parties. The scheduling of primaries in Delaware discourages primary to be an advantage for Markell because Carney serves under Since being drafted by the Republican Party to run, Lee elections because the late date allows little time for the winner Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, who Pika said is not very popular. has declined to participate in several debates. to mel!d fences with supporters of his primary opponent, Pika "It's clearly part of Markell's strategy to tie. Carney very "He's aiming completely at the general election," Pika said. tightly to· the Minner administration so any shortcomings said. "He knows he's the dominant figure, and I think he feels ''Normally, the primaries involve a strong candidate and Minner is seen as having are projected onto Carney," he said. it would be a mis~ake to, in a sense, give a greater standing to a weak candidate - they're asymmetrical," he said. Delaware primaries usually have a low turnout. However, Protack." Pika said both candidates this year were ready to run for Pika said the two well~known candidates will likely draw governor and were unable to work out a deal to avoid a pri­ more voters to the polls. A high turnout will probably benefit Democrat likely to win in November mary. Markell, he said. Pika said most political observers believe the winner of "Their career timelines happen to coincide, so they're The College Democrats have endorsed Markell, Paul the Democratic primary will win the general election, no mat­ interested in advancing their careers through the same job," he Ruiz, the organization's president, said. ter who wins the Republican primary. said. "His consistent message of change has resonated with our "Delaware has now become projected as a solidly blue Pika said he expects the race to be close because each members," Ruiz said. "That's what we want - someone who state, not as a competitive one like it had been until about two candidate has specific advantages in the campaign. brings a unique and fresh perspective to Dover," election cycles ago," he said. "I would think it will not be a "Markell clearly has been able to raise more money and close election." has been spending it on his campaign," he said. "Carney has Familiar candidates in GOP race Pika said the loser of the Democratic primary has a good had more endorsements from the party structure." The Republican primary for governor pits former judge chance of being appointed to fill the possible seat vacated by Campaign [mance records show Markell has raised $4.1 Bill Lee against commercial airline pilot Mike Protack. Sen. Joe Biden, if Biden wins the vice presidency in the gen- million since January 2007, while Carney has raised $1.3 mil­ Neither are strangers to running for office. eral election. . lion. Carney was endorsed by the Delaware Democratic Party. Lee, who became known statewide while presiding over Polling places around the state will be open today until 8 Scott McConnell, a Carney spokesman, said the disparity the Tom Capano murder trial in 1998, unsuccessfully chal­ p.m. Only registered members of each party may vote in that in fundraising will not hurt Carney. lenged Minner in 2004. Protack has run in several primaries, party's primary. Delaware does not allow same-day voter reg­ "We're running a grassroots campaign by knocking on including a 2004 gubeinatorial primary against Lee, in which istration. doors, making phone calls and holding cOIEIDunity dinners," Lee won with 70 percent of the vote. The candidates speak: Why should college students vote for yo~? The Democrats . The Republicans·

Joh n Caorrieybn Carney Jack Markell Mike Protack Currently: Currently: State treasurer since 1998 Currently: Retired judge Currently: Commercial airline pilot Lieutenant governor since 2000 . "We need a new direction that fosters "Our state has been politically stag­ "I have a very optimistic view of "My first priority will be creating new entrepreneurialism, helps grow small busi­ nant for the past eight years, our public edu­ what Delaware can become. I think we jobs and growing our economy by focusing nesses and doesn't leave minority and cre­ cation system mired in mediocrity, our eco­ should tie in the components of universal on science and technology and emerging ates thousands aI).d thousands of good jobs. nomic growth now ranked last in the nation health care that works for businesses and industries, such as renewable energy and Right now, too many college graduates can­ and our environmen'tal laws largely ignore individuals, a really strong education health care. We need world class schools to not find a well-paying job in Delaware, and by persistent polluters. Wilmington pro­ system that maximizes choice and a real­ provide the workforce for those jobs, which that must change. duces multiple murders every week and ly solid economic program. is why I'm committed to strengthening "We need a direction where Delaware state government produces scandals almost "No matter what you want to do in Delaware's schools and improving higher provides more financial aid to college stu­ as regularly. The size and cost of govern­ Delaware, we'll make it available for education. dents, so our graduates exit college without ment has almost doubled and government yoj.l so you can prosper, have fun, enjoy "I've laid out detailed plans to create a heavy load of debt. services have deteriorated. any vocation you want and have a great 55,000 new jobs, and I have a track record "Together, we can make Delaware "We require leadership committed to place to live, but we have to hit those of bringing people together to get things America's First State again. We need to changing the people and policies that have three big issues really hard. That's what done. One example is the work I did to get raise our expectations. Together we can caused these problems. We must reduce the most college' students, and young people the Bluewater Wind project done. As make Delaware an even better place. size of government, cut taxes and create in general want to hear, 'What is the / Governor, I will provide the energy, vision "I need you to join me." 21st century jobs. The Democratic candi­ future going to be like?' I think it's going and leadership to make the changes we dates helped create this mess, although one to be a better future and that's why I'm need a reality." acknowledges it and argues for change." running." 4 September 9,2008

Student's memory to be honored in charity race this weekend

BY BRITTANY TALARICO Twenty-five committee members helped put Senior News Reporter the event together. All proceeds go to the "Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be eas­ Melanoma Research Foundation. ier." Farro said Miles for Melanoma of University student Michelle Rigney frequently repeated this Delaware has raised $38,000 to date and the quote throughout her three-year battle with melanoma. Rigney organization is hoping to raise $50,000 so it passed away June 17 at age 22, but her advocacy work and ded­ can receive a research grant from the ication to skin cancer awareness has impacted the lives of the Melanoma Research Foundation in honor of people she touched. Michelle. "She had that smile that would knock you dead," Sherrill She said the organization chose the MRF Rigney, Michelle's mother, said. "Even as a kid, with that smile because all its money goes to promote aware­ and those dimples, she would get her way. She was beautiful." ness education and research for melanoma, and Rigney said her daughter was diagnosed with stage 1B it provides information for melanoma patients. melanoma in March 2005. Doctors removed a cancerous mole Farro said the committee members are on her right shoulder and found the surrounding lymph nodes to wearing pink shirts with black writing in honor be cancer-free. of Michelle. From that point, Michelle had to visit her doctor every six "On Michelle's last days I was sitting with .. . months for screenings. Sixteen months later, doctors found the her, and she said she wanted a balloon arch at .. .. Courtesy of Christma Rigney cancer had spread to both lungs, and Michelle was diagnosed the event," she said. "She suggested black bal- UmversJty student MIchelle Rigney passed away on June 17. with stage IV melanoma. loons with silver stars. She was a fighter until "She didn't want to be known as the person who had can­ the end." people there hadn't met Michelle in person, they just read about cer, but later on that didn't matter, because it became 'I'm fight­ An upcoming goal for Miles for Melanoma of Delaware is her or heard about her somehow. She connected with so many ing this battle now, but I don't want anyone else to have to fight to talk at middle schools and high schools about sun safety and people." this,' " Rigney said. "She took the diagnosis and came home and the dangers of tanning, Farro said. She said Michelle was passionate about music and loved said, 'I want to do a fundraiser. I want to ririse money.' " "Michelle was diagnosed at stage 1, which means she had a bands like The Used, Panic at the Disco, Death Cab for Cutie Michelle co-founded Miles for Melanoma of Delaware 97 percent chance of never getting melanoma again," she said. and Jack Johnson. She enjoyed going to concerts and crowd with Anna Maria Farro, a 41-year-old mother of three from "It is important to inform the youth. That was Michelle's big surfing. Middletown who was diagnosed with stage ill melanoma in thing." "Michelle was gorgeous in so many ways," Christina said. summer 2006. Farro said she met Michelle at the Helen Graham Rigney said Michelle wanted to reach out to young people "She had a very good heart and a good spirit. She cared about Cancer Center in Newark around the time Michelle was diag­ to educate them about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and making good decisions in life and working hard to help people." nosed with stage IV melanoma. tanning. After the cancer spread to her brain, Michelle was given "I was searching for someone else in the same boat as I was "Michelle would want people to learn and practice sun safe­ three months to live, she said. She died three weeks later. battling this disease," she said. "Michelle and I had a very simi­ ty and stay out of tanning beds," she said. "Everyone thinks it "This was the first time she was given a time frame," lar personality. We had our battles. It was a sister-sister type of can't happen to them." Christina said. "She wanted to go to Disney, so the whole fami­ relationship. " Rigney said Michelle was studying nutrition and dietetics at ly went to Florida to spend time with her. She rode on Space Farro said Michelle suggested the idea of coordinating an the university and planned to help others who were suffering Mountain in the very front car. She had some really good event to raise money and awareness about melanoma. from cancer. She wanted to work in the oncology field. moments there." "My biggest fear at the time we were discussing a fundrais­ She said Michelle was always a focused student and a lov­ Katie Rhoads, a university alumna and Michelle's close er was not that we couldn't pull it off, but the fear of not know­ ing and caring person. friend, said she met Michelle freshman year at Newark High ing what was ahead," Farro said. "The disease could take our "She loved hanging out with family and friends," Rigney School. lives, and I didn't know if we were ready to attack the project said. "The whole house would be filled with her friends. My Rhoads said Michelle had a strong, courageous attitude 100 percent. Michelle's biggest fear was not being there." house was the hangout." while battling cancer. The charity race Michelle helped organize before her death Michelle had a beautiful voice and "music was her savior," "I remember introducing Michelle to some friends and they will be held Sept. 14 at Rockford Park in Wilmington, she said. she said. could not believe she had cancer," she said. "Even while she was Rigney said Michelle was an advocate for federal legisla­ sick'; she was always smiling." tion regarding health insurance. Most students have health Michelle loved to sing and was part of the choir in high insurance through their parents, but once they turn 19, they are school, Rhoads said. only covered if they are full-time students. If a student has to "We used to do Key Club together," she said. "I remember leave school for treatment, he or she could lose health insur­ when Michelle was running for class president, and in all the ance. posters we made we spelled 'sophomore' wrong. We left out the The legislation, passed by the U.S. House and currently '0' after the 'h.' We went around for the rest of the year saying awaiting a vote in the Senate, would guarantee college students 'soph-o-more.' " can take medical leave without losing their insurance, she said. Rhoads said she will be helping Farro direct the race on The bill was named "Michelle's Law," not after Michelle Sept. 14. Michelle was always trying to spread word about skin Rigney but Michelle Morse, a student at Plymouth State cancer. University in New Hampshire who had to remain at school "We used to call people who were overly tan, extra crispy," full-time to maintain her health insurance while battling colon She said. "She would go up to people and say, 'I have melanoma cancer. and you have to stop doing this.' " "Luckily UD worked with us," Rigney said. "My Michelle University alumna Julie Weiner played soccer with was constantly worried about staying in school full-time to try Michelle in middle school and the two remained friends through and keep health insurance. It was so stressful for her going college. back and forth." "Michelle never let anything bring her down," Weiner said. She said one of Michelle's treatments cost $55,000 per "She always put everyone ahead of herself in every situation. week. She always wanted to help people." Rigney said Michelle met Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., at a She said Michelle was very true to herself. speech she was doing in Rehoboth on sun-safety awareness. "Whether it was pigging out at her favorite restaurant or "She told him about her concern of losing her health insur­ letting out a big burp, she didn't care what people thought," ance," she said. "When Michelle's Law came to the House, Weiner said. "She was a very honest person." Representative Castle immediately thought of Michelle Rigney Rhoads said people from all over the world still post on to become an advocate. The law currently has 27 senators on Mic~elle's Caring Bridge Web site even afer her death. board." "A melanoma survivor from Ohio ran a race around the Christina Rigney, Michelle's sister-in-law, said Michelle time Michelle died to honor her," she said. "She had never met was also instrumental in convincing legislators to inroduce the Michelle in person. You can tell by that how many people Sun Act, a new federal legislation the would mandate that all Michelle touched." sun block and sunscreen protect against UVB and UVA rays. Christina said Michelle never gave up hope throughout her Christina said Michelle enjoyed her time at the university. battle. "It was very important to her to have a worthwhile career "She would write that all over everything - 'never never beyond herself, a helping profession," Christina said. "When never give up.' " she got sick, she was like, 'If I'm going to die early, I better make a difference on this planet before 1 go or what·good am For more information about the Miles for Melanoma Delaware Courtes¥ of Christina Rigney I?' " charity walk visit www.miles4melanomade.org. , Michelle was in her high school choir and worked to raise Michelle made friends everywhere she went, Christina said. money for melanoma while at the university. "Her viewing was a mob scene," Christina said. "Some )!t September 9, 2008 5 New Web site tracks crime on campus

," University, surrounding areas added toUCrime.com

BY CAITLIN WOLTERS which requires schools to report crimes taking Editorial Editor place on campuses. As another school year begins, a new Web Senior Kristen Walsh said it is important to . site is tracking university crime across the coun~ have Web sites like UCrime.com in order to try in an attempt to increase student safety and alert students of campus happenings. awareness. www.UCrime.com. which debuted "It gives a quick reference to all crime last month, sh0wcases a simple way to find spe­ around here and we can compare it to other cific crimes on college campuses. schools here and see how the University of Greg Kastner, a UCrime.com employee, said Delaware is doing with crime," Walsh said. it is vital for students to be aware of the threat of She .said she frequently goes online to check crime around and within their universities. After crime in the area, but it is better to know there creating SpotCrime.com, which allows users 0 " is a site specifically designed for campuses. It is view different crimes occurring in their neighbor­ good to be aware of what is happening in the hoods last January, the company recognized the state but the campuses occurrences are more need to expand to colleges. important, Walsh said. "We realized over the past spring the need " Kastner said UCrime.com plans to evolve for students," Kastner said. "Crime is a large over the next few months. He said he hopes the issue that draws attention. Students need to know Web site will become available to every school what is going on around them, so we started lay­ in the country in the fuhrre. ing the groundwork for UCrime.com." "Right now, there's 150 schools and there He said when he was a student at University should be 200 soon," he said. "We want to get of VIrginia there was a significant amount of to the point where everything is updated week­ crime - including a serial rapist who frequented ly." the campus during Kastner's time there. The new Subscribers of UCrime.com can also be Web site will help students be aware of serious alerted of crimes in their neighborhood via text crime in a fast and convenient way. message and e-mail, he said. A user can enter in UCrime.com considers an overlap of crime his or her address-and be alerted of all crime when a school is located in a city, Kastner said. THE REVIEWlKatie Smith reported in the surrounding area. UCrime.com uses city reports from SpotCrime UCrime.com currently posts criminal activity from 150 schools nationwide. Kastner said UCrime.com also encourages and also reports from each university's Web site. users to report any criminal activity they wit­ " James Flatley, director of public safety, said Kastner said much of the information comes directly from ness. During a normal search, viewers cannot although he had not heard of UCrime.com, the idea of posting the university and local police departments. see user-reported crime. However, the Web site feahrres an daily crime statistics online has been around for some time. "Because of the Clery Act, it's necessary to make crime option that, when selected, displays crimes students witness. Public Safety updates is Web site with crime information every data public," he said. "We work with or get crime data from the Walsh said being aware of crime is one of the most impor-' weekday. . police department weekly and use it to map on the Web site. For tant things a student can do while living on a college campus. "We firmly believe in putting information out there," higher-profile crimes we use media sources but we try to keep it "This is where we live, and if it's not safe for us to walk Flatley said. "Serious crimes are put on UDaily. Students can get directly from the source." around, either we as students need to adjust what we do when we " alerts by e~mail. Th~re are plenty of.ways to he~ ab.out cr!m~." Flatley said the Clery Act is a law enacted after a student go out or the city has to adjust - or a little of both," she said. He sa~d ~ducatmg the commuruty about cnme ~s a pnonty, was murdered at Lehigh University. The victim's parents were "It seems like every year there is a new e-mail being sent out ~ 10nlS as It IS accurate and allO\,:,ed to be sharyd Wlth the pub- • not informed about crimes occurring in the residence halls or on about a-new crime happening. They're not doing enough:" ~c. His ?nly concef!1 about U.Cnme.com was the accuracy of campus. After hearing about the surrounding crime, they worked informahon on the SIte and therr sources. to pass the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990,

Delaware' schools feel nationwide mon~y crunch

BY DANIELLE PRO "For most students the most nutritious Staff Reporter meal of their day is the school lunch," Bryant As K-12 schools across the country are decreasing said. "Many schools have also started serving their budgets for education, they are now also dealing breakfast to poor children because of the link with the problem of caring for an increasing number of between a solid breakfast and school perform­ impoverished students. ance. One less school day is another way that Anne Bryant, executive director of the National students will be affected." School Boards Association, said schools today are deal- She said the only relief in the future for ing with a two-fold problem. . schools would be a change in legislation con­ "We are currently in a perfect storm situation where cerning funding for education. costs are going up and revenues are going down," "It is essential to figure out how the feder­ Bryant said. "This is absolutely a national problem that al government can help states to help schools," is affecting just about every school system." Bryant said. Schools are being heavily affected by the increase The Delaware school system is also facing in the cost of fuel and food, while the revenues that keep economic _ difficulties. According to the the schools operating are remaining stagnant, she said. Delaware Board of Education, $19.6 million of Bryant said changes are being made within school education funding was cut for the 2009 fiscal systems to adjust to increasing costs_ These adjustments year. Each district in the state has had to deal include eliminating non-essential field trips, .purchasing with the cuts in its own way. Global Positioning Systems for buses to make sure Pati Nash, public information officer for routes use the least amount of gas, expanding the num­ the Red Clay School District, said the schools ber of blocks students must walk to a bus to eliminate in her district are feeling the impact of the certain routes, turning off the air conditioning and economy. investing in energy-efficient light bulbs. Some schools "We are experiencing tighter financial have also implemented a shortened school week. times," Nash said. "Schools can't react as "Some school boards seeing the rising cost in fuel quickly as businesses can to the change in eco­ are considering a four-day school week," she said. "The nomic conditions, but costs are increasing and problem is there is no data on student achievement and we are watching every dollar." how this is impacted by a longer school day." Last year the Red Clay School District has The four-day week also creates consequences for made $10 million in cuts due to economic and the rising number of impoverished or low-income stu­ THE REVIEW/Steven Gold dents, she said. Afte.r-school programs are being cut in some local schools. See AT-RISK page 11 6 September 9,2008 Prof. completes charity race after cancer scare

, (.no ~ lI,e.!! rl<' "u~r of6!tC, 1Iollt J'I" J. BY JORDAN ALLEN route, biking roughly 90 miles his friends, family and colleagues, and ,: ( I, Copy Editor first day and 80 miles his second day. found he was able to raise the money .t.f> I,~ f . r University English professor The bike route was set along almost instantly. for a belc.k of ItO tr"ys! Mckay Jenkins helped raise over $30 roads beginning at Wellesley, Mass., "When it's a good cause," million toward cancer research when and going to Provincetown on the tip Jenkins said, "people are willing to he participated in the of Cape Cod. donate." PansMassachusetts Challenge this He said he rode approximately PMC spokeswoman Jackie August. "' . 120 miles per week to train for the Herskovitz said the PMC hopes to The challenge is a long-distance event, cycling in both steep and flat combat a three-year standstill in cycling athletic fundraiser, the pur­ terrains so he would be prepared for national funding for cancer research pose of which is to raise money for the rolling hills on the PMC route. by raising and contributing more the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute While riding five to six hours in money each year than any other ath­ through the Jimmy Fund. Athletic one day and burning many calories, letic charity event in the nation. fundraisers such as this race raise Jenkins said his thoughts turned to "Every rider-raised dollar goes over $1.5 billion each year. his hunger. .directly to the Dana-Farber Cancer Jenkins said he was motivated to "I think about how tired I am,. Institute through the Jimmy Fund," participate in the PMC after having how much food is left in my body Herskovitz said. "Half of the Jimmy his own serious scare with cancer. and when is the next food stop," he Fund budget is from the PMC." Doctors found a tumor in his said. Most fundraiser events give 60 abdomen they believed could be But rides like the PMC offer to 80 percent of what they raise to THE REVIEW/Steven Gold malignant. Jenkins underwent sur­ participants more than just food and a charity and use the rest of the money The university's decision to go trayless has become a point of gery to remove the tumor. rest break. for operating expenses, she said. The discussion on campus. "'There was concern that they "When you show up for a race PMC is able to donate almost 100 may have to cut some nerves in my with 5,000 riders it's very energizing percent of what it raises. to charity abdomen and that I wouldn't be able and very thrilling," Jenkins said. because of sponsors such as Dining halls lose trays to ride again," Jenkins said. "Add to that all the money the riders Overstock.com and the Boston Red Yet the post-surgery results have raised for a good cause and you Sox Foundation. proved favorable - the tumor was get a sense of satisfaction." The PMC has a 5,500-cyclist benign and Jenkins suffered no last­ Jenkins said he has been bike limit and the spots are on a first­ to conserve water ing damage. However, the experi­ riding for 15 years. He has ridden come, first-served basis. Riders must ence did provide him with a new per­ along the Pacific Coast, across register in early January to get a spot spective. Virginia and through the Canadian on one of the two-day bike routes, BY JESSICA O'HARA thousands of meals served per day, "It gave me a bit of insight into Rockies. though the one-day routes are usual­ StaffR eporter even the smallest amounts of savings what people face when they do have Jenkins' wife is also a serious ly still open until the spring. In an attempt to create a greener will result in significant contributions • cancer," he said. rider, and when they had children Jenkins and his wife plan to take environment on campus by reducing in waste and energy reduction." On top of this personal motive, they decided to switch from bike their 7-year-old son and their 4-year­ waste and preserving resources, Julian Dautremop.t-Smith, asso­ Jenkins said he had more practical tours to one-to-two day long-distance old daughter on their first overnight Dining Services has gone trayless. ciate director for the Association for reasons for why he took on the Pan­ 'rides. bike trail from Irene Felker, administrative the Advancement of Sustainability in Massachusetts Challenge. Jenkins said he, like every other BaltimorelWashington International assistant of Dining Services, stated in Higher Education, which serves as an "It seemed like the perfect thing rider, was required to raise at least Thurgood Marshall Airport to an e-mail message that the idea to go informational resource to universities to try," he said. "I had friends who $4,000 for the PMC. Annapolis. Jenkins will also be par­ trayless has been in the works for that are creating programs to knew about it, it was a cancer "It's the first time I've ever ticipating in the Sea Gull Century in several months. decrease their negative effects on the fundraiser and I love riding long dis­ asked anyone to donate money," October and he hopes to keep doing "Starting last Spring Semester, environment, said going trayless is a tances, so it just made sense." Jenkins said. long-distance biking as long as he is Dining Services began to test the idea simple way to go green. Jenkins rode a two-day PMC He said he sent e-mails to physically able. of trayless diniilg during Earth Week "Going trayless is one of the and included questions regarding easiest ways to do something for the trayless dining in the Spring Dining environment," Dautremont-Smith Styles survey," Felker said. said. "It saves enormous food, energy She said the decision to go tray­ and water waste." less was widely encouraged by stu­ Felker said she remains .confi­ dent leaders on campus. dent that trayless dining will help "Representatives from the achieve the goal of becoming a more Student Government Association and environmentally friendly campus. Resident Student Association were "The trayless dining initiative is contacted and wholeheartedly sup­ another step toward achieving the port the efforts to go trayless," Felker goal of becoming a 'Green' universi­ said. ty," she said. "We will be joining She said research provided by many universities and colleges across . Aramark, the food . service provider the nation that realize trayless dining on campus, shows the environmental considerably reduces energy and benefits of Dining Services' plan. water usage, while also reducing the "It was found that it takes amount of solid waste being con­ between one-third and one-half gal­ tributed to landfill." lon of heated water to properly clean Senior Owen Smith, who creat­ a tray using a dishwasher," she said. ed the Facebook group "Protest "It was also found that the average Dining Services Trayless Initiative," person reduced the amount of food said he disagrees with the universi­ waste per meal by two ounces. With ty's decision to switch to trayless din- ing. "I think the idea was poor­ ly thought out and does not take into consideration the many inconveniences and difficulties . 'il: will cause," Smith said. "For example, people juggling plates, utensils and glasses have a higher risk of dropping items and wasting food." He said he deems sustain­ ability important and necessary but he does not agree with the Courtesy of McKay Jenkins methods used by the university. University professor McKay Jenkins rode approximately 170 miles in a charity bike race this summer. THE REVIEWlKatie Smith See OPINIONS page 11 September 9, 2008 7

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BY KAITLYN KILMETIS He said WebCT remains the same, but . Administrative News Editor Sakai can continually change. Across campus, buzz has been steadily spreading about a "We are working with whole Sakai new service provided by the university called Sakai. From a link community to make the product better and on the university homepage to a Web address listed in various that's something that wasn't there with course syllabi, Sakai has surely entered the university's con­ WebCT because we were using basically sciousness. the same version ofWebCT for four years," Michael Korcuska, executive director of the Sakai Plorde said. Foundation, said Sakai is a course-man- Although the switch agement system, the primary purpose of from WebCT to Sakai may which is to support collaboration in the "It's technology seem strange to users at first, university community. . Sakai is a more advanced sys­ Courtesy of the University of Delaware Sakai was created through a part­ to enhance tem, Korcusca said. Sakai will completely replace WebCT after spring 2010. nership between University of learning. "Things may look a little Michigan, Stanford, Massachusettes different but you can do every- # "We have a tool that can help them innovate in their cours­ Institute of Technology and Indiana It's not just thing you can do on WebCT on Sakai, and so much es and try to get students involved with student-generated con­ University in 2004. Today Sakai oper­ more," he said. "Part of the reason to use Sakai is not tent and active learning," Plourde said. "It gets the students ates in 200 universities has over a mil­ technology for just to use the product but to join an open-source involved and gets their hands dirty a little bit. We believe that's lion users worldwide. community and a collaboration of universities work­ , technolo~y' s the best way to learn and that's what were trying to promote." Janet DeVry, manager of instruc­ ing to propel the system. " DeVry said Sakai is efficient and has the potential to tional services, said the university sake.' The Sakai Foundation's Website deems joined educational institutions across empower user-created content that will greatly extend the class­ - Janet DeVry, Sakai's mantra "Collaboration and Learning room's reach. the globe using Sakai because WebCT, Environment for Education: Free to use, free to the university's former course manage­ manager of develop, freedom for education." "It's technology to enhance learning," she said. "It's not just ment system, was purchased by its technology for technology's sake." instructional services ,Korcusca said Sakai promotes innovation DeVry said professors have not been forced to use this serv­ biggest competitor, Blackboard. among Its members. ice, but some have because they feel Sakai is an improvement. Devry said support for WebCT was on WebeT's "The overall aspect of Sakai is the coopera- diminishing because of decreased capa­ "No one has required faculty to use this -- they have found replacement tion between universiti.es across the wor!~" he said. that it improves the teaching-learning experience," she said. bilities, which caused the university to Although a major aspect of Sakal IS the com­ Richard Gordon, instructor of computer science and infor­ seek another learning-mechanism sys- munication encouraged between universities, Sakai mation science and information resource consultant for IT, said tem. Although WebCT will still be will be tailored to each specific university, Korcusca Sakai exposes students to technological advances and modem available through spring 2010, the uni- said. Each university has the ability to add its own styles of communication they may experience after graduation versity is in the process of transitioning from WebCT to Sakai. capabilities to the product, including blogs, wikis, quizzes, polls He said the collaboration Sakai promotes not only prepares Mathieu Plourde, an instructional designer at IT User and timelines. students for the work world but also enhances each university Services, said Sakai is superior to WebCT. In the first week of the semester, more than 9,000 students, community as a whole. "One of the biggest differences between WebCT and Sakai out of the approximately 16,000 undergraduates, accessed Sakai "There are educational institutions over six continents all is that Sakai has a lot of tools," Plorde said. "WebCT is very and 419 courses had been published by 266 faculty memberS. contributing to this, which means it's a tremendous opportunity streamline. Sakai is a much more powerful platform than Plourde said he believes the response is because Sakai pro­ for growth," Gordon said. WebCT." vides university professors with valuable resources. Oil prices lead to rise in electric costs for city

BY LYDIA WOOLEVER "This was a rate that was previously the wholesale power costs." tric utilities in this part of the country are City News Editor uncharged," she said. "So it went from zero Transmission costs from the electric powered by coal or oil," he said. "Any time As of Aug. 26, Newark's electric rates cents to 2.4 cents, which is what caused the grid spiked this summer as well, those commodities become more expell­ increased 17.5 percent. increase. " McFarland said. sive, the costs that we receive go up." According to a press release, the Johnston said the city's rate is still 7 "That is how much it costs you to Johnston said other factors are increase reaches across the board to include percent lower than that of Delmarva Power. move power from one place to another involved as well. industrial and commercial businesses, as and 10 to 18 per­ place, like "There were historically high conges­ well as the university. cent lower than to the tion costs, and. higher consumption by Dennis McFarland, director of ftnance towns that homeown­ DEMEC members, which included the city for the city of Newark, said the city had to belong to er," he said. of Newark," she said. raise its price because its supplier did so DEMEC's cor­ "Those are McFarland said the increase is on a first. poration. called con­ per-kilowatt rate. "We buy all of our electricity from The most gestion "Looking at it in terms of money, a lot wholesale markets through Delaware significant cause costs and will depend on how much power is con­ Municipal Electric Corporation," he said. for the increase soft white they rose sumed by our customers in the next few "DEMEC has experienced some significant was the dramatic 50-700-750 dramatical­ months," he said. price increases in the second quarters so rise in oil prices .'n :,yghf ly during McFarland said he would not be sur­ they passed those increased costs on to us. in the ftrst part 3-way the same prised to see people beginning to do what In return, we recover those costs from the of the year, period." they can to conserve. city's customers." McFarland said. Mayor "We know that electric consumption is Roy Lopata, interim city manager, said "Natural' Vance A. price sensitive," he said. "We would always the city officials hesitated to increase the gas prices tend Funk -III encourage people to conserve in any rates. to move in said the event." "We were forced reluctantly to have to response to oil p ric e In terms of conserving, Funk said the increase the cost that we charge our cus­ prices, so they increase is increase could have some positive repur­ tomers," he said. went up as a reflection cussions. Dana Johnston, community affairs well," he said. of the oil "As a city, we promote conservation, officer for the city of Newark, said the rise "This was the TIlE REVIEW/Steven Gold crisis. so if higher rates cause people to use less in rates comes from a purchased power cost single greatest The city's rise in electric rates is causing many residents "Most adjustment. factor driving up to focus on energy conservation. of the elec- See CITY page 11 8 September 9, 2008 ~ Free tech toys for classroom cause debate

BY MOLLYYBORRA room clickers because the products can run software similar to a StaffReporter clicker. Following technology into the future, some universities Steven Mortensen, assistant professor of communication at across the country, including the University of Maryland, have the University of Delaware, said too much multi-tasking in the initiated programs giving their students iPod Touches and classroom at one time can distract students and hinder learning iPhones. The universities are hoping to grant students easier rather than support it. access to university information and integrate more technology "I probably wouldn't use iPhones or iPods because I think into the classroom. that it would just be distracting and I think that students are very Phyllis Dickerson Johnson, director of communications for caught up in multi-tasking too much of the time anyway," the office of information technology at Maryland, said 133 Mortensen said. "What we all need to be able to do is mono-task scholarship students have been given free iPod Touches and more, to pay attention to one thing at the time and give it our full iPhones. The students are responsible for paying the monthly attention." bills for their use. Alberto Delgado, instructor of foreign languages and litera- Johnson said Maryland has yet to obtain student or faculty tures, said he would integrate the devices into his classroom. feedback from the new program and has had little information However, Delgado said academic dishonesty could be a problem about the campus response. if the technology is not properly regulated. Some Web sites such She said as the semester progresses, .Maryland will start as ChaCha.com allow students to receive immediate answers on researching the benefits and consequences of giving students the their phones via text messaging. iPod Touches and iPhones. "You need to establish clear rules for the use of those According to Maryland's Web site, students can use the ' devices," Delgado said. devices to look at class schedules, grade reports, dining hall While the iPhones and iPod Touches may cause problems menus and weather reports; respond to teachers; complete online within the classroom they also may serve an important purpose activities related to class; and find the quickest routes to and in keeping students quickly informed about news on campus, from classes. • including emergencies. Abilene Christian University in Texas, a school · with Sophomore Chris Morales said the technology could allow approximately 4,000 undergraduate students, has given its stu- students to get faster alert updates from the university because dents an even larger number of iPhones and iPods, 600 and 300 not all students can constantly check their e-mail accounts respectively, as part of its mobile-learning initiative. throughout the day. Kyle Dickson, an associate professor of English and the "You're never in your room and you never check your e- director of Mobile Learning Research at ACU, stated in an e-mailsunlessyou.rein the room," Morales said. "If you have [an THE REVIEW/Justin Maurer mail message the mobile learning initiative is a program iPhone] around it would be easier to check your e-mails on the Some universities are using giveaways to test the use of designed to improve communications on campus. regular." devices like iPhones in the c1assrom. Dickson said the program is in its early stages and its full Carl Jacobson, interim vice president of information tech- effects will be examined and investigated throughout the school nologies, said the university has succeeded at putting emergency devices like iPhones can be functional if a student sees fit to buy year. alert systems in place on campus. one. "Phase one of the initiative has been focused on deploy- "If there's an emergency, we will send a phone message to "Our approach would be to improve mobility on campus, to ment and training for faculty and students," Dickson said. your cell phone, we will send a text message to your cell phone, keep expanding the wireless network," Jacobson said. "We just He said the iPhones and iPod Touches will use Google we will send a phone message to your dorm or apartment and we added 20 acres of the Green to the wireless network. So that's Apps for Education, which creates a custom dashboard on the will send an e-mail message to your e-mail address," Jacobson what our approach would be - it would be on the push side to phones for viewing class assignments and up~ming events at said. get better coverage and better applications that would work on ACU. However, one goal he said the univer:;ity is working toward the iPhone, and allow the student to make the choice that they're At Maryland and ACU, the devices will also replace class- is making the campus more equipped for wireless access so going to move to iPhones." Delaware among leaders in hurricane aid

BY NICOLETIE LOTRIONTE call center is one of 30 call centers throughout Copy Editor the nation. This hurricane season, Delaware has been "These call centers are manned by volun­ a leader in disaster relief, sending aid to south­ teers who say, 'We'll get belp down your way' eastern states threatened by the most recent hur­ or, 'We'll get aid' or, 'Here's the nearest motel,' ricanes, including Gustav, Hanna and Ike. "he said. Tech. Sgt. Ben Matwey, public affairs spe­ Paul said the club has a fundraiser every cialist for the Delaware Air National Guard, month in order to prepare for future disasters of said Delaware was one of the first four states to this nature. Their annual "Top Model" fundrais­ respond to Hurricane Gustav by sending disas­ er will be held in October. ter relief to the Gulf Coast. More than 60 In preparation for Hurricane Gustav, Delaware National Guard members have Delaware's National Guard sent personnel and responded to Gustav, which hit Louisiana on supplies southeast before the storm hit, rather Sept. 1. He said as of last week, 150 troops than in the wake of the aftermath. They also set were also on standby storms Hanna and Ike. up safety facilities and evacuated patients to "We sent 36 people down there who are prevent catastrophe. medical specialists to help evacuate patients "You never want be caught on your heels who are elderly, people who can't walk, who THE REVIEWlKatie Smith when you have an incident that can harm peo­ are sick and children," he said. "We sent people The university's Red Cross club raise money to help victims of Hurricane Gustav. ple," Matwey said. "In some ways we were like medical technicians and flight nurses." caught on our heels with Hurricane Katrina. In addition, Matwey said the Delaware Air Peninsula, said the Delmarva Red Cross Valle said the Red Cross established shel­ There wasn't good planning." and Army National Guard sent two- Black deployed more than 40 trained disaster volun­ ters in 12 southeastern states and residents will Paul said he believes since Hurricane Hawk helicopters with a team of communica­ teers, nurses and mental health professionals to remain there indefinitely. Katrina struck in 2005 the Red Cross is better tion and search and rescue specialists, as well as Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. "It's going to take quite a bit of time before trained and prepared to handle situations a Joint Enabling Team. The JET, made up of21 The disaster workers are doing mostly those people will actually get back," he said. involving natural disasters. additional communication specialists and mass-care work, which involves providing food "It's a very big job - there's a fair number of ''Now we have the resources and we have members of the media, flew down to Camp and shelter for evacuees, Valle said. unanswered questions. There were 800,000 much more experience in this case as opposed Beauregard, La., 100 miles northwest of New Sarah Gilmour, manager of volunteer serv­ households in the affected area when the storm to last time," he said. 'We're definitely much Orleans. The JET is expected to remain on the ices at the Delmarva Red Cross, said there are hit. We need to continue to provide adequate more prepared and we have protocols in place Gulf Coast until Sept. 15. 8,000 Red Cross workers from around the support and sheltering and feeding for all of to handle situations like this." He said the Delaware National Guard :mc­ country stationed along the Gulf Coast. The these people." Paul said he believes it is also important cessfully evacuated 285 hospital patients from Red Cross has opened 572 shelters and served Valle said Wilmington is home to a call for states to help other states in times of need. potentially dangerous areas in Louisiana and more than 440,000 meals, she said. center, where victims in threatened areas can "States that are not affected have the Texas. Most patients were moved to larger hos­ 'We really didn't know what to expect call for information about where to get help. resources, have the manpower and the financial pitals in Texas, once used for Hurricane Katrina because you never know what direction the The center received hundreds of call~ from stability to help the state that is affected," he victims. storm is going to go in," Gilmour said. "But we Gulf State residents this week. said. "Once one part is affected, every other Daniel Valle, chief executive officer of the were defmitely prepared. The Red Cross Senior Nikhil Paul, former president of the part is at gear to help that one part." American Red Cross of the Delmarva believes in being prepared as much as we can." university's American Red Cross club, said the )R September 9, 2008 9 Study abroad trip makes stop at Beijing games

BY CLAIRE GOULD "I expected the food to be deli­ Staff Reporter cious, and it was," Sacher said. -As part of a unique study Myers said she was less enthu­ abroad opportunity, 45 students siastic about China's food selection. traveled to China and attended the "I got pretty sick of rice," Olympic games. The trip was open Myers said. "But I also ate some to students of all years and majors. weird things off the street - like Sponsored by the exercise sci­ lamb testicle." ence department, the program fea­ The students could also go to tured classes on the History of the Olympic events on their own, Sun Modem Olympic Games, Women's said. Students saw a variety of Sports History and Chinese Sport events including basketball, soccer, and Leisure, Kevin Sun, director of volleyball, gymnastics and the trip, said. He runs a study weightlifting. abroad trip to China every year and "I made friends with one of the teaches topics such as Chinese life, 70,000 Olympic volunteers - any­ culture and philosophy. Professors one working at the venue, they were of health, nutrition and exercise sci­ all volunteers," Sacher said. ence David Barlow and Stephen Megargel said security at the Goodwin also went on the trip. games was "very strict and annoy­ Senior Andy Sacher said some ing, but it's something they had to of the classes were taught in nontra­ do to ensure the safety of every­ ditional locations, such as the hall­ one." way and dining room of the hotel. Sun said the trip also served to THE REVIEW/Steven Gold "We were originally supposed challenge some of the preconceived The new enrollment services building is located on the corner of South College Avenue and Winslow Road. to stay at this university an hour notions the students had about outside the city, but that fell China. "A student said to me, 'I through, so we had to get a hotel," never thought about China this way Sacher said. "That's why we held - the people are so friendly, and it one of the classes in the hallway." is so safe. We could go anywhere, The group stayed in an area nobody bothered them," he said. New central location for approximately 20 minutes outside "We never heard any ambulances or of Beijing, he said. firetrucks - no sirens at all." Senior Abby Myers, an exer­ Megargel said the town the stu­ cise science major, stated in an e­ dents stayed in was friendly and admissions, other services mail message she enjoyed staying secure. in a more rural town. "I felt safer there than' I do in "It was nice to stay in a poorer some areas of Delaware," he said . . BY ALLYSON HEISLER ers in this building," he said. interviews and answer any ques­ area and then travel to more touristy Myers said her experiences Staff Reporter Rivell said in addition to the tions." places to' compare," Myers said. changed the way she felt about Due to the growing number of increased amount of space, the DiMartile said the building Senior Quinn Megargel stated China. visitors and prospective students building contains a communica­ was planned two years ago, before in an e-mail message the students "In some ways it was more each year, the university needed a tions center that allows.staff mem­ former university President David were able to visit some of Beijing's advanced than"1 thought and in oth­ larger space for its enrollment bers to lake questions from Roselle left. most popular tourist spots, includ­ ers, much farther behind," she said. services including Admissions, prospective-students. Rivell said the old Visitors ing the Great Wall, the Summer "I thought girls would be Scholarships and Financial Aid, "In August, the center Center, the main headquarters for Palace, the Forbidden City, the looked down on. People in China and the University Registrar. answered approximately 2,300 the Blue Hen Ambassadors pro­ Temple of Heaven and the pearl and were very friendly, very courteous Situated at the intersection of phone calls and 800 e-mails," he gram, is still in use. Paired with the silk markets. and loved us for the sole reason that South College Avenue and said. new building, the adjacent Visitors Sacher said in their free time, we were American." Winslow Road, the Enrollment "Prospective students can also Center forms an admissions com- students were able to go downtown Myers said she would like to Services Building opened at the chat with a student or staff member plex. . and shop. go back to Beijing. beginning of the school year and via Web chat," Rivell said. "The "With the addition of the new He said the students also were "I got to go to 11 events and I provides a facility to house these new Web chat feature has grown Enrollment Services Building, able to sample a variety of local loved every second of it," she said. three departments in one location. increasingly popular with prospec­ both buildings have become restaurants. Joseph DiMartile, associate tive students, as over 100 Web known as the University Visitors provost at the Office of the chats were held in the month of Annex," he said. University Registrar, said the August alone." Senior Jordan Wolfson, a Blue building is a significant improve­ He said because of the Hen Ambassador, said the new ment because enrollment services increasing number of students who Enrollment Services building is an used to be housed in several differ­ apply to the university, the univer­ exciting improvement for the uni­ ent locations across campus. sity needed more space than the versity. Deputy Director of the Office previous visitors center provided. "The building was defmitely of University Admissions Jeffrey "Approximately 60,000 peo­ needed and made a great addition Rivell said this two-story, 24,000- ple visit the University of to the campus as the previous square-foot building consolidates Delaware each year, including building was older and out of the various locations once used for 20,000 prospective students and date," he said. the admissions process and also their families," Rivell said. Wolfson said the new provides a number of amenities. -The new Enrollment Services Enrollment Services Building will "The new building provides Building allows prospective stu­ aid him as a Blue Hen Ambassador. ample space for the entire admis­ dents the opportunity to meet with Wolfson said the new building sions process with more than 30 staff members for all their admis­ will greatly enhance the admis­ available computers for student sions needs, he said. sions department at the university. workers and staff members," "Not only does the new build­ "The staff has a brand-new, Rivell said. ing house a larger receiving area high-tech area to work in and no DiMartile said the building for the public, but there are also longer will need to work between provides a space large enough to several interview rooms," he said. several different locations," he accommodate the entire enrollment "In these rooms, staff members said. "This will make the admis­ services faculty. from the offices of admissions and sions process much quicker and TIIE REVlEW/Court Walton "We have a total staff of scholarships and financial aid can easier." University students visit the Great Wall of China on a summer study approximately 70 full-time work- meet with prospective students for abroad trip. 10 Se tember 9, 2008 The Department of Physical Therapy Invites You to Join Us ForAn Informational Afternoon

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THE REVIEWlMelanie Hardy 333 McKinly Lab 12:00-12:30 Informal gathering One possible use for the Chrysler property is new athletic facilities. University ofDelaw8re with refreshments. Newark, DE 19716 12:30-2:00 Meet with Chairman University expresses and faculty. 2:00-2:30 Di cu ion in small Please t:espond to: groups with current students. interest in buying pl-admissions@udeledu 2:30-3:00 Student led tour: of Chrysler property by September 12th, 2008 PT Department and Clinie.

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS The university will support satel- rrrrrrrrrrrrrr~~~~~~nnnnnnnnnnnnnn~nnnn~~~~~~~~~ __~ : Administrative News Editor . lite industries which are developed Chrysler has finished accept­ through the university professors ing bids for its Newark property so that property has the opportuni­ and is expected to announce a ty to be a really neat tech park for !LATINO VOICES: Rhythms 4nd Rootsl buyer in October. The 270-acre us." property will be vacated when the Though he would neither con­ auto manufacture!; closed its plant. firm nor deny any specifics, • 1/• The university has bid on the prop­ Executive Vice President Scott ~ 2008 Latino Heritage 1/ erty and could use the site to build Douglass said the ury.versity is •1/ a technology park or expand" its looking into purchasing the site. = Month Opening III athletic facilities. "We are very interested in the II• Chrysler site," Douglass said. "It's 1/ Chrysler spokeswoman Mary 1/ Beth Halprin, stated in an e-mail an opportunity for us that we'd ~ Ceremony • message the official date for the like to have the opportunity to • decision has not yet been explore. We have been talking to C An Evening with •III announced. Chrysler." III "We're currently evaluating He said he thought the plot of . III• the bid proposals," Halprin said. land could provide a number of Soledad O'Brien III ! III "We do not have a pilblic deadline unique opportunities for athletic III of when a decision will be made. resources, though he denied When a decision is made, we will Funk's implications that the uni­ first share the updates with our versity plans to build a new foot­ ! l])ilWJ]~rr1rlf employees and then with other key ball stadium on the site. stakeholders outside the compa­ "It would be nice if we had ny." some more athletic fields probably ~IBJlli@mr Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk more for recreation [and] intramu­ Thu rsday, September 18, 2008 III said community officials hope ral and club sports along the Clayton Hall Auditorium Chrysler officials choose the uni­ [Route] 896/ South College corri­ Born to a Black-Cuban and Irish-Australian versity to buy the property dor," Douglass said. University of Delaware "Our preference is the He said the site would mostly father, Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien is University of Delaware," he said. be used for furthering the academ­ 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm) an anchor and special correspondent for "They're a major industry in our ic goals of the university. Sept. 4th TIckets available to CNN: Special Investigations Unit where she town and we need to support them "I think the majority of the UO Community Only reports on the most significant stories across as much as we can." land we would be interested in the. country and the world. She previously Funk said he believes the site using for things related to our aca­ Free wI valid UO 10; 2 per 10 served as co-anchor of American Morning will be used for a number of excit­ demic mission and the nexus Sept 15th TIckets on Sale from 200~-2007. O'Brien is a gradute of ing additions to campus that will between academic research and to General Public for $7 Harvard University, and a member of the enrich the Newark community as a commercial research," Douglass •II whole. said. "That's something that is Tickets available at UO Box Offices National Association of Hispanic Journalists • and the National Association of Black III "I think it has been in the valuable not only to the university You mush have a Ticket to enter! II Journalists. III press that the university plans to in terms of making it very interest­ II use the land to build a new football ing for faculty to be here but also SPONSORS: Center for Black Culturel Multicultural Prgorams, Office of the Vice President for Student life, III stadium," he said. "Also, the uni­ would be beneficial to the state '" Office of Human Resources, Student Centers, Residence Ute. Office of Women's Affairs, latin American Stud­ •1/ versity is running out of space in and its economy." II their tech park and they want to ies, Black American Studies, Affirmative Action, CAlR, HOLA. and ·Chi Upsilon Sigma • ~~~~~~~~~~VVYVVVYVYVVVVVVV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ II expand that in the Chrysler area. See BIDS page 12 III )t September 9, 2008 11 en' the news Bush wfthctaws torn nuclear ageement WIth Russia City's electric rates increase 17 percent The White House plans to for­ Georgian territory. mally pull from congressional con­ The civil nuclear agreement was ConHnued from page 5 Funk said the rates were held at bay for as long sideration an agreement with Russia signed in Moscow four months ago, as possible, so consumers saved throughout the sum­ for civilian nuclear cooperation, after two years of negotiations. The energy, it's better for our environment," he said. mer months. Bush administration sources said. deal would facilitate joint ventures "In a way, the residents and businesses are lucky The move would be the latest between the Russian and U.S. McFarland said he hopes the city can eventually lower the rate. because the rates went up as of June 1," he said. "We effort by the administration to convey nuclear industries and would clear waited as long as we could to not increase the electric its displeasure with Russia over its the way for Russia to import thou­ "We essentially try to come out with our whole­ sale power costs roughly on a dollar-to-dollar basis," rates because we were hoping it was just temporary. military actions in Georgia in the past sands of tons of spent nuclear fuel, a "Over 90 days, it didn't prove to be temporary, so month. Last week, the White House business potentially worth billions of he said. Johnston said residents should not expect the rate they actually saved on electricity over the summer." proposed a $1 billion package of dollars. McFarland said as for now, the city will continue humanitarian and economic assis­ But the accord must be to go down immediately. . "It could change, but at this point, I wouldn't to monitor the rates to determine whether they can be tance to help Georgia recover from approved by Congress, a step widely lowered in the future. . its war with Russia over the break­ seen as impossible after the Georgia­ count on it - it is dependent on the cost of base fuels," she said. "When the increase started, we told folks we away region of South Ossetia. Russia war, according to administra­ assumed wholesale power prices would tend to mod­ Days later, Vice President tion officials and experts on Russia. McFarland said although the new rate is in effect for the current billing cycle, most consumers have not erate in the fourth quarter," he said. "We will revisit Cheney pledged U.s. support and the rate then to see what it is we need to do." blasted Moscow over its invasion of reacted strongly to the increase. He attributed this to residents being prepared for the cost hike. Funk said the city will re-examine the wholesale Government intervenes in mortgage crisis "I think fortunately most folks knew the costs of costs every 30 days. it," he said. "They knew full well oil prices were "We always hope that because the oil prices are The U.S. government into the companies, up to $100 bil- starting to come down that our costs will go down, announced on Sunday it was taking lion each over time, and to lend them going up and natural gas prices as well as gasoline prices were going up. Obviously no one ever likes to and that we can pass those savings on to our cus­ control of mortgage giants Fannie money as needed. tomers," he said. Mae and Freddie Mac. It said the Current investors in the compa" see an increase in utility bills." companies' weakened finances had nies will not have their shares can­ made it impossible for them to carry celed, but the value of the stocks out their missions to support the could easily be wiped out entirely, struggling housing market depending on how much taxpayer Opinions on new tray/ess dining mixed At a news conference in money' is required to stabilize the Washington, Treasury Secretary companies. Henry M. Paulson Jr. laid out a plan The decision to take over the Continued from page 6 more effective and less inconvenient." to place the companies into conserva- companies is the latest move by the Felker said Dining Services and the rest of the torship, under which the government government in its year-old struggle to "I am absolutely in favor of the sustainability ini­ university remain committed to introducing new pro­ will direct its operations from now respond to what some say is the tiative," Smith said. "However, I am opposed to ideas grams to benefit the environment in addition to the on. The plan also calls for the worst financial crisis since the Great of little or no sustenance. The same people telling us removal of trays on campus. Treasury to make capital injections Depression. not to use trays water the lawns of the university, con­ "This year we have introduced the Eat Green Advocates want Cheney to disclose his documents suming thousands of gallons." program and increased the availability of reusable The university's actions seem inconsistent and and refillable containers for use at our locations," she Months before the Bush admin­ records are covered by the contradictory, he said. said. "We have been committed to expand our support istration ends, historians and open­ Presidential Records Act of 1978 and "I think if the university continues to pour water of local vendors, purchase produce from local farms, government advocates are concerned cannot be destroyed, taken or with­ on the lawn for the purpose of having an attractive reduce the amount of solid waste from our locations Vice President Dick Cheney, who has held without proper review. image, they may as well let us have trays to keep the and increase our recyclables." long bristled at requirements to dis­ The goal, proponents say, is to customers happy," Smith said. Felker said she believes in addition to these other close his records, will destroy or protect a treasure trove of infonna­ He said he remains skeptical about the effective­ changes, trayless dining halls will make a significant withhold key documents that illus­ tion about national security, the wars ness of the dining halls without trays. difference at the university. trate his role in forming U.S. policy in Iraq and Afghanistan, domestic "I wouldn't mind giving up my tray if it actually "We truly feel that tray less dining is one of the for the past seven years. wiretapping, energy policy and other made a significant difference," Smith said. "But it largest potential areas that any campus can use to In a pre-emptive move, several major issues that could be hidden doesn't - other methods of conservation are much reduce its carbon footprint," she said. historians and advocates have agreed from the public if Cheney adheres to to join the nonpartisan group Citizens his view that he is not part of the for Responsibility and Ethics in executive branch and is not required Washington, which is asking a feder­ to make his papers public after leav­ al judge to declare that Cheney's ing office. At-risk students most affected by cuts - compiled from the L.A. TImes and Washington Post news wire Continued from page 5 totaled about $44 million." Delaware resident Shawn Allen, the director of budgetary issues, she said. Youth Empowered to Strive & Succeed, said a group "The stlIdents are being affected," Nash said. that gave out over 300 backpacks filled with supplies "Different activities and opportunities are lost when BREAK-IN AT COURTYARDS to students who could not afford to purchase their our costs go up." Police were dispatched to the University Courtyard apartments on own. The Jefferson County school system in Monday, Sept. 1, at 9:07 p.m., in reference to a subject who entered an "I wanted to help out because I know how it feels Louisville, Ky. has also taken drastic measures to apartment through an unsecured door, Cpl. Gerald Bryda of the Newark - no clothes, no supplies," Allen said. "I went to save money by raising the price of lunches and reor­ Police Department said. . school to get lunch. I understand the hopelessness." ganizing bus routes to eliminate 17 buses from being The victim, a 20-year-old Courtyard resident, stated that as she In addition to backpacks, the group also arranged used. walked out of her laundry room, an unknown man was standing in her for free hair cuts for 119 stlIdents. Allen said he is Eddie Muns, director of accounting'for Jefferson apartment. She told him to leave and upon her request, he complied. witnessing first-hand how the economy is affecting County Public Schools, said the school system is try­ Howev~r, a~ter .leaving, he attempted to re-enter the apartment due to Delaware school systems. severe mtoxlcatlOn. !ng to make changes to save money without a large "I got a letter about my son's school lunch going Impact on students. up," he said. "If the school lunches have to go up to . Police found and arrested the suspect, 33, of Wilmington, for crim- "We are a big organization, and eliminating those mal trespassing and public intoxication, Bryda said. . keep. after-school activities and better teachers that is 17 buses has saved us money but has also resulted in fine, but I don't think education should be cut for any our kids being on buses for longer," Muns said. "Our reason." MYSTERY TRESPASSING ON WOLLASTON challenge is to spread reductions in a way to mini­ Police were dispatched to Wollaston Avenue, on Saturday, Sept. 6, Senior Joy TydIngs said she understands making mize how they are felt at the school level." at 3: 12 a.rr,t., after an unknown subject entered a residence, Bryda said. financial sacrifices to maintain after-school pro­ Muns said the school system is also dealing with The VIctim, a 20-year-old woman, was asleep in her first-floor bed­ grams. a rising number of at-risk students. room with her boyfriend. She awoke and observed a subject standing in "We can spend more time on a bus or even pack "In total, 55 percent of our county is considered a lunch if the price goes up, but if we take away after­ front of her desk. She could not make out who the subject was due to to be at risk," he said. "Impoverished children tend to poor visibility. school programs and don't allow students to experi­ need extended school services like after-school pro­ It appeared the suspect was going through items on her desk. The ence more than just books, they might not become grams and tlItoring and those grants were slashed by suspect walked out of a sliding glass door, but then came back inside the well-rounded," Tydings said. $3 million." house and proceeded to exit via the living room .. Bryant said she was hopeful for the future of the Muns said an increase in federal funding would school systems. . . There :vas n~ adequate description and the unknown subject fled help alleviate the situation. prIor to polIce arnval. Charges would have been criminal trespassing in "The economy will bounce back and relief in the "The federal government established the the fust degree, Bryda said. future will come when we curb energy costs," she Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant and There were no signs of forced entry into the residence and nothing said. "I will be glad when this happens. Schools are said they would fund 40 percent of the education," he fabulous places to see kids striving and performing." was reported missing. There are no leads at this time. said. "They have tried to increase the funding but they - Lydia Woolever are still well below their goal. The under-funding 12 September 9, 2008

Bids made for Chrylser plant

ConHnued from page 10 they will work with the communi­ ty to provide its residents with the He said the university's plans best possible option. would include facilities that would "If they are the successful enhance economic opportunities bidder, we'll sit down and talk for Newark residents. about our vision and of course "What we want to do is con­ they'll share they're vision with us sistent with what the town, city and well work up a compromise council and the mayor are focused that's acceptable to everyone," he on, which is that they hope this is said. a high-value facility that is busi­ Funk said Chrysler officials ness focused whether it's high-end have engaged Newark officials to industrial a research park or some­ determine future use of the land. thing like that," Douglass said. "I "We've had a very long and think that what they hope is that fruitful conversation with them we can continue to focus retail about what our ideas for the site down on Main Street and we were and they've been very good wouldn't want to start opening a about working with us," he said. Wal-Mart or anything like that." "We've had several meetings Funk said he would be disap­ and everything they've done so far pointed to see the land sold to a is the way we've wanted them to commercial chain because of the do it." negative impact it would have on Halprin also said Chrysler the Newark community. officials have met with a number "We're against any regional of community leaders at various shopping centers because we don't levels'to discuss what may be of want to put anything on that prop­ interest in terms of future use of erty that will interfere with the the Chrysler property. development of our downtown Though the university could Main Street area," he said. provide no specifics due to the Funk said the site has the confidential nature of the issue at opportunity to provide great eco­ hand, Douglass said the sale of nomic gains for Newark. this plot of land is of great interest "We're very excited about the to the university in a number of development of this site because . short and long-term aspects. presently the Chrysler corporation "It's 270-plus acres of land buys there electricity frOiD an out­ right next to the university and side provider," he said. "With the there are not a lot of opportunities development of this site electricity like that around," he said. "We'd sales will all be through the city of like to -avail ourselves to that Newark which will help us with opportunity both immediately and our revenue structure." for 20, 30, 40 years down the Funk said he is confident if line." the university acquires the land, + BECOME THE MOST GIFTED STUDENT ON ·CAMPUS. The coolest college gear. grea p,.ice$ and expert adviCE'. hat's your ne.ghbb hood Roc.itoSha Come ttl ow d , U g(!t gre"t d 1: 0 ,,11 the .stuff you ced 0 go your yt:~' off 0 ,1 ot ~.lrt .

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14------~------~----- Greener campus goes trayless Shrub roans University can still do more to help environment For one day last year, the cam­ there are a lot of ways to fit eco­ pus dining halls did away with friendly goals into the project trays in an effort to be more envi­ while still modernizing the univer­ ronmentally conscious, bring sity's technological status. Putting down costs, save water and reduce energy efficient technology in each waste. This year, trayless dining classroom would be one positive has reached a new level. improvement. Selling organic Now that the dining halls are products in the school bookstore is completely trayless year-round, another. it's debatable whether the switch Thinking creatively is the way is, in fact, a positive one. to make real differences and Some students complain that although trayless meals is one having no trays is a burden, mak­ change, it isn't the best the univer­ ing the dining halls unsafe and an sity can do by any means. One big inconvenience. But in the ever­ question that remains is if the tray­ growing need to reduce the univer­ less solution is really making a sig­ sity's carbon footprint, getting rid nifIcant change or if it's just a of trays in order to reduce the filler until a better solution is amount of water used each day in found. . the dining halls is a good but small There is a long way to go fIrst step. before the university takes real, There are a variety of ways to noteworthy steps to make the cam­ ease the university into a more pus greener and more environmen­ environmentally. friendly atmos­ tally friendly. Although university phere and any little action taken is officials deserve a pat on the back a step in the right direction. But for now, it shouldn't be dwelled going trayless is the very tip of the upon for too long. There is a lot of iceberg. work left to be done when it comes One of President Patrick to the environment. The university Harker's biggest projects since should continue to make eco­ coming to the university has been friendly changes throughout the the "Path to Prominence" and year and in the years to come.

New program trumps MyCourses Users find Sakai is a more efficient and high-tech system One of the many physical and and faculty have to get used to the technological changes the univer­ new program is good, in theory. sity underwent over the summer is But saying there is a new program the switch from MyCourses to the that professors can choose whether more high-tech Sakai. or not to use until next year isn't The new program is an amped­ properly preparing anyone for the up version of the old MyCourses switch. and includes more complex fea­ Teachers and students, alike, tures like blogging capabilities and are getting excited about Sakai, an open environment for sharing which can only lead to good things. ideas. Despite the fact the new sys­ Applying new teaching and learn­ tem is better suited for a university ing techniques besides lectures and setting than MyCourses and caters PowerPoint presentations will lead more to students! and faculty mem­ to better learning and a more posi­ "Study, now." bers' needs overall, classes are still tive classroom atmosphere. split between the two programs. The award-winning Sakai pro­ Sakai is an improvement over gram is a giant step above the MyCourses. The different technol­ seemingly outdated MyCourses, ogy and innovative new aspects of which is exciting for both profes­ Sakai make accessing different sors and students because of all the online tools easier and help move different aspects of the program WRITE TO THE REVIEW The Review gladly the university further into the available to utilize and encourage a advancing electronic age. more creative learning atmosphere. 250 Perkins Student Center welcomes readers But many students didn't even But until the university makes Newark, DE 19716 to write in for letters to know about the program until they it clear how the program should be Fax: 302-831-1396 the editor and started school this year and many used throughout campus, com­ E-mail: [email protected] still don't know how to use it to its pletely switching to Sakai and or visit us online at www.udreview.com guest columnists. full capacity. Because classes are leaving MyCourses behind, it will N you have any questions The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel­ split between the two programs, the be difficult for current non-users to at issue of which class is posted on catch up with those students and comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to feel free to contad us what is leading to a disconnected professors who have chosen to use the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should campus. the program this year. not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and [email protected] The transition year students beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. September 9,2008 • • o lllon 15 In November, everyone's vote will count

only to see the benefactors spoiling the ers are energized. Candidates have used opportunity to play a role in shaping the With absentee ballots and mail-in technology, mainly the Internet as a vehicle Guest direction of their own government is almost votes, and with many businesses and to reach out to more potential voters and get Columnist unbearable. . schools - the university included - giving students registered. The likes of Facebook, Over the years I have wondered why us ample opportunities to cast our votes, we MySpace and text messages are all avenues voting rates aren't higher in this country, as Americans have no excuse for not partic­ for candidates to reach out to young voters JohllPezzullo and I have heard various excuses from indi­ ipating in any contest. in mass numbers. viduals. Some say citizens, especially The state with the highest citizen-vot­ However, this isn't the first time people younger ones, feel powerless because their . ing rate in 2004 was Minnesota at 79 per­ our age have been energized about an elec­ Your vote for president does vote is only one of hundreds of millions. make a difference cent, a battleground state carried by Sen. tion. The youth turnout has been consistent­ It was Abraham Lincoln who famously Others complain they don 't have the time to John Kerry, D-Mass., by less than 60,000 ly inconsistent. Too frequently young voters proclaimed, "Government of the people, by wait in long lines at the polls on election day votes. In fact, there is no state in the union, have been excited but haven't expressed the people, for the people, shall not perish and some claim citizens in their state contin­ in which the outcome could not have been themselves in significantly higher numbers from the Earth." For his bold prediction to ually vote for the candidate of a certain altered if there was 100 percent turnout in at the polls. hold true, we the people, the next generation party so their vote doesn't really matter. With any hope this year will b~ differ­ Nonsense. It's true one vote is not of leaders in the world, must take an active ent and on this campus we can be the ones going to decide an election - my apologies After all, the 2000 presidential to set the example for other colleges and role in shaping our own future, and the to this summer's box-office hit "Swing universities. We need to mobilize and future of the generations to follow. race would have tiad a differ­ Vote" - but if you feel you have no real ent outcome If less than 600 become involved, not just in this election Voting is one of the best ways to exer­ say in the final results then certainly giving but in every election. We have a say in how cise this responsibility. away your ability to influence a race at all Floridian Democrats who our taxes are spent, and whether our govern­ Some Americans -are neglecting a civic will do more harm than good. stayed home had voted for AI ment is functioning how we see fit. duty, in respect to voting. The 2004 election Democracy and representative govern­ Gore. Now it is time as a country and as a key saw the highest voter turnout since 1968, ment is about ideas and individuals engag­ voting bloc in this upcoming election to with 60."7 percent of registered voters cast­ ing in discourse about what our future 2004. make sure our voices are heard and ensure ing their ballots. This equates to 78 million should look like and in what direction our What is especially troubling is the fact that those elected represent our will and are registered voters who did not cast their bal­ country needs to go. It is about consensus- that we re-elected a president who won with aware of our concerns. lots in that election. building. . only 31 percent of the total population's Together, we can take our government One can only wonder how we can be a Your vote counts as much as mine, but vote. back. 'government by the people, for the people, if you persuade 20 other people to vote as Ultimately, we are still uncertain of with only 55.3 percent of voting-age you plan to, then you are building a coali­ who the American people really wanted to John Pezz~llo is a junior at the university. Americans playing the most basic role in tion and ratcheting support. The more peo­ see in the Oval Office in 2000 or almost any our representative government. The irony of His viewpoints do not necessarily represent ple who join your movement, the more other year for that matter. those of the Review staff. Please send individuals living in a society that grants its power you can ultimately yield. This year by most accounts, young vot- citizens an enormous amount of freedom, comments to pezzullo@UdeLedu. This election, private lives should stay private

the in-depth coverage of candidate's private Christian conservatives abuzz with joy over factor into your voting decisions, either. religious beliefs. her policies that strictly reflect her Christian Everyone has thoughts about why a particu­ Wolt This When this country was founded, our beliefs. Palin makes it clear that she regular­ lar candidate is better-qualified to be presi­ forefathers vowed to stand for the separation ly attends church and opposes issues like dent. These disagreements over morals are Way of church and state. Religion should have no abortion and sex education. simply what makes America such a great basis when it comes to political matters. The only reason I know all this infor­ democratic nation. Caitlill Wolters However, our society continues to focus on mation to begin with is because the media Whether you believe in an all-powerful the personal beliefs of candidates as a way constanty spotlights these issues almost as God who sends punishment in the form of to assess how well these men can lead. much as it does the candidate's political floods and earthquakes or your next-door Politicians should share policies, Back in 2000 and 2004, President agendas. neighbor's cat that you're convinced is not religious views George W. Bush constantly advertised the It's not wrong for politicians to feel almighty - vote in what you believe. But If, in the last few months, you haven't fact that he was Christian and used God as a strongly about religion, but I don't under­ please, do not vote based along someone heard anything about a presidential election, way to guide his plans for our nation. He stand why it has to become a media else's religious ties. I, for one, am sick of then you probably still have your head stuck notoriously worked against abolishing the fire storm when one says they feel strongly hearing how great it is that a particular can­ in the sand from the summer, separation of church and state to strengthen about a particular belief. didate goes to church every day. It won't Barack Obama, D-Ill., and John his faith-based ·initiatives. While advertising make them a better or worse leader for this McCain, R-Ariz., are already vying for both he was a born-again Christian may have The Idea that a president will country. swing states and swing voters. Their faces helped him gain votes at the time, his beliefs be a better leader because he I guess I'm an idealist in a way. I like to have been plastered everywhere - from the clearly didn't help him to become a better believes in God doesn't strike believe that religion wouldn't matter to vot­ cover of Rolling Stone Magazine to "The president. me as logical. ers because they're open-minded to all peo­ Ellen De Gene res Show." This is not an elec­ Flash forward to the election of 2008 - ple, regardless of what their private ideals tion you can escape. it's a similar story. Obama has been falsely are. But the reality remains that fascination And you shouldn't want to. It's enter­ affiliated with Islam on multiple accounts. Any guy can stand in front of hundreds over candidates' private and religious affili­ taining to watch these guys squirm over the Many Americans expressed their outrage of of reporters and say he lives by God's law ations still exists and will probably have tough questions, not to mention the fact that even thinking over electing an Islamic pres­ and enjoys reading the Bible before bed, but some effect on this year's election results, this actually does affect ' each and every one ident. Since these rumors persisted, Obama that doesn't necessarily make it true - or for better or worse. of us. has repeatedly tried to prove to non-believ­ make him qualified. There have been plenty While I do love seeing all the pre-elec­ ers that he is indeed a Christian. of subpar leaders in this world - hence the Caitlin Wolters is an editorial editor for The tion coverage, there's one aspect of the over­ McCain has also had his share of reli­ Bush example - who have proclaimed their Review. Her viewpoints do not necessarily whelming publicity that makes me cringe - gious drama this year. His recent nomination religious feelings. represent those of the Review staff. Please of Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Ala., has had I'm not trying to say religion shouldn't send comments to cwolt@)ldeLedu. Col\taet C ria We", r at 202-692·1044 or CW~ S'4NK:4teorp!S.gov

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BY AMY PRAZNIAK other styles, like Hip-hop - during her fresh­ Features Editor man year. • Senior biology major Ritika Samant . Delaware Kamaal performs on campus, at admits that while she has read through charity events and in national competitions at the Glamour magazine in the past, she was University and on other campuses in the area. never a subscriber. Thanks to the encourage­ Samant's dance team and research led to a ment of her professors and other faculty call from Glamour in May, announcing that she within the biology department, Samant has was a finalist. She and nine other girls would be been profiled in the magazine as one of the featured in the September issue after a long nation's top role models of 2008. application and interviewing process that began "It's really shocking and exciting recog­ last fall, when Samant first subInitted the appli­ nition," Samant says. "It was just really cation. Along with a profile, Samant's applica­ humbling to have that profile in a magazine tion included a personal statement and recom­ where other girls can read about it and be mendation letters. motivated by it." Once Samant was chosen as a finalist, she In the September issue of Glamour, had to go through a phone interview with repre­ Samant has her own feature in "America's sentatives from the magazine, as well as some of Next Top (Role) Model," a showcase of 10 her professors. Samant says a committee at female college students around the country Glamour added information to her profile every with extraordinary accomplishments. time she won a dance competition or new schol­ The girls featured in the magazine are arship. given their own titles, such as "The Once Samant was selected as one of the Campaigner," "The Performer" and "The magazine's top lO; she says representatives from Champion," based on their major achieve­ Glamour came to Delaware for a photo shoot for ments. Samant has been labeled "The Cancer the magazine. Recently, Samant traveled to New Researcher. " York to meet with the other nine role models fea­ A resident of Hockessin, Samant says tured in the magazine. the biology department nominated her to In Samant's profile photograph in Glamour, apply for the profile. She says she got the she qas a coy sInile behind her thin-framed notification from Daniel Carson, the chair­ glasses and dons a lab coat and blue safety person of the department. gloves. Beside the photo is her feature, which "He spoke with some professors and my reveals to readers that sometimes Samant will name came up," Samant says. "I think it has Courtesy of Kevin Q~an use her iPod while she works to inspire new a lot to do with my researc.h for. the d,:p~- Ritika Samant was featured as a role model in the September issue of Glamour magazine. dance moves. ment, because I've been Involved WIth It . _ . . Samant says it means a lot that her research since I was a freshman." Samant says she has presented her work to eam scholar­ is being recognized on a national level, and in a Samant says she spends approximately 20 hours per week ships. She says she th.i.nks after this success, the faculty in her genre that is unrelated to research. in a lab researching cancer metastasis. This summer, she department brought her name up for Glamour's contest. "It was really interesting that you saw that other people worked full time. When she's not working in the. lab, Samant is involved in were taking an interest in basic science research with no expe­ "It's like my own independent project," Samant says. "A dance. She and some of her friends founded the dance team rience in it," she says. "It made me realize how important it is." lot of my work is molecular-biology based." Delaware Kamaal - which fuses classical Indian dance with The World Wide thread

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BY KATHERINE GUINEY ny. Staff Reporter "Pee Shy," which Hagan describes as "a male-driv­ Hagan had known her time as a student at the en comedy," won awards at more than 20 film festivals would end up qualifying as research, she and was eventually purchased by HBO. started taking notes at parties instead of in The short film had "a life of its own," Hagan says. Due to her work on "Pee Shy," Hagan was "lucky enough," she says, to grab the attention of some impor­ "II.I;;;:~a~ro~~: in 1992 with a degree in IJIlI recently directed "College," her tant people in Hollywood. _~ltmJ!:m film. Following the success of her short film and with her which Hagan describes as a modem-day new connections, the scripts poured in for Hagan. "is the story of three high school seniors Among them was "College." . week€:nd at a local college. Not able and not Given Hagan's love for teen comedies and coming­ in the residence hall room assigned to of-age movies, it's not surprising that the script for boys are taken in as pledges in a fraterni- "College" caught her eye. . Like her times at the university, movies such as Hagan was never part of the Greek system, "American Pie" and "Animal House" had an influence a short time, a member of the women's vol­ on the film, Hagan says. It was her initial reason for attending the Despit~ her deep familiarity with teen comedies and says, but she stopped playing during her her experiences at the university, Hagan still felt she needed more research before shooting began. In addition to visiting colleges, she investigated fraternity life. Even though this was her first full-length film, totally dedicate my first year to research Hagan says she was more nervous about meetings and "Hagan says. "I had a very good time." presentations than she was about making the movie. she admits to the good times, she says of As a first time director, she was at the mercy of the "I probably tried to block those out." producers and the studio. But, she says, both gave her graduating in five years, Hagan landed a job space to work in and to produce a good movie. York advertising agency thathad previous­ The most difficult part of making the movie, Hagan her as an intern. says, was the budget. called me the day of graduation," Hagan "In the scheme of movies, $6.5 million is a very low budget," she says. "I wanted the movie to look and feel agency told her about an upcommg project and like a $15 to $20 million film." could be there the next day. She accepted the At the end of every day, each department sat down director and made her way to New York. and went over their fmances. she began her career as an art director, While conducting the administrative tasks may have "~~e:ntllall found her way to commercial direct- been somewhat stressful, life on the New Orleans set was decidedly not. quest to prove she "could do something longer Cast members were allowed to bring ideas to the set 60 seconds," Hagan applied and was accepted and it was a "fun experience for everyone involved," . Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Hagan says. "I'm very collaborative in the way I work," she to the AFI's Web site, the DWW "focus­ says. ~.Df:velot:'m(mt and prodUftion of a short narra- The next project for Hagan will be producing "The Matadors" with Adam Shenkman for Disney. But for her time in the DWW, Hagan worked on the now, she hopes viewers enjoy "College." " which she developed, directed and "This is not a heavy .movie," Hagan says. "It's just fIrcldulced through her own production. compa- meant to have fun."

Engineering a better future for a foreign land

BY QUENTIN COLEMAN She says the Malaysian government pro­ Web site Editor vides a full scholarship for native students Unlike most college students, Soraya who show promise. However, there's a catch Azahari doesn't get to choose her own major - the students are assigned majors, and or decide among the many available career must return to Malaysia after graduating to paths upon graduation. Instead, her native work for the nation for at least six to seven country's government makes the decisions years. for her. Despite the rigid stipulations of the Azahari, a 19-year-old junior, is pursu­ contract, Azahari remains optimistic. ing a degree in environmental engineering. "I like UD so it makes up for not being She says she didn't enter the major because able to choose my major," she says. she enjoys science and math, but because the Azahari says she will likely end up Malaysian government is in dire need of working on storm water management for the environmental engineers. Malaysian government, along with other stu­ "I'm not too good with math and sci­ dents studying under the scholarship. ence," Azahari says. "I wanted to go into "Our country needs help," she says. history or journalism, a triple language "There are environmental concerns - peo­ major - that was my dream." ple are hardcore littering there." Azahari says she is one of many young Malaysian students attending schools in the See MALAYSIAN page 24 Courtesy 9f Soraya Azahari. United States, Europe and around the world. The Malaysian government funds Soraya Azahari's education at the university. 20 September 9,2008

A dizzying cha~e Danger: to the end Avoid Bangkok

"Traitor" insight into the psyche "Bangkok Dangerous" of masculinity and urban sophistication. Crescendo Productions - whether it's accurate Lionsgate Films Billy Ray Cyrus and Scott Stapp would or not - of these sui­ **112 (out of ****) 112 (out of ****) probably approve. "Traitor" isn't so much a film about cide-bombers. An abort­ Somewhere in the Academy Award winner Cage, who betrayal as it is about perspective. In a world ed mission leaves one process of rewriting their also produced the film, has seemingly painted with radical Muslims and the FBI aspiring b.omber dis­ own 1999 release for launched his mid-life crisis onto the big agents in charge of finding them, perspective traught and anxious for American audiences, the screen, continuing his unsound path to can be the difference between a soldier and a more. But as the kingpin Pang brothers decided to the B-movie league. murderer, a hero and a terrorist. later explains, what scratch the original story The actual content of the film is a Don Cheadle plays Samir Horn, a they're doing is like a of a deaf-mute hitman series of carefully planned cliches. It Sudanese Muslim who travels from country to chess match - a big, with a condition allow­ would seem that the Pang brothers, country selling bomb equipment to whomever bloody, ruthless, chess ing unusual ease with filming in Thailand, would find a way to is interested. When his religion causes him to match. weapons. escape the look of Hollywood action cross paths with a member of a terrorist organ­ Yet in "Traitor," This time around, it's flicks. Rather, the bustling urbanity of a ization, Hom gets involved with the group's there are few moves Nicholas Cage as a foreign city like Bangkok is reduced to plans and pops up on the radar of Officer Roy marked by brilliance, macho man - not hear­ monotonous sequences of dark shades. Clayton (Guy Pearce), terrorist catcher extra­ and while it ends its ing impaired - blasting The absence of color, although trendy, ordinaire. match more victoriously through the Thai capital. drowns away the stimulation that would What unfolds is a cat and mouse game in than not, there is some­ It's his girlfriend, a Thai usually exist in an action film. which Clayton tries to uncover Hom's involve­ thing left to be desired. Jeff Daniels, who plays pharmacy assistant, who is deaf. And While the surnrner had an abun­ ment and stop any planned attacks - in a government official, is barely used in the Kong, the name of the original charac­ dance of quality action blockbusters, America or elsewhere. film's 114 minutes. ter, is only his sidekick. there remains a mass of filmmakers with Much like Clayton, the film follows Hom While compared to the "Bourne" movies, Joe (Cage), a typical movie assas­ heavy pocketbooks pumping out formu­ without making any firm decision about what "Traitor" is far from the Matt Damon block­ sin, is sent abroad to Bangkok to carry las. There's a reason critics aren't he's doing. It's well-established that his pas­ busters. Horn has the military background to out a series of murders, including taking allowed to preview these films before sion for Islam is what drives him, but beyond hold his own in a fight, but don't expect him to down a well-known politician. In the release date - they're too familiar. In that is a mystery. get involved in any helicopter chases or over­ process he falls for a gorgeous Asian the "Halloween" films, the villain Also in question is the film's genre. It the-top explosions. Instead, things work out local and discovers his softer side. His Michael Myers just won't die away for wavers between psychological thriller and pretty neatly, considering several of the char­ allegiance changes, he finds out an iron­ good - these films are the same. political experiment, with jihads and interroga­ acters are hell-bent on disaster. ic secret and then he has to try and It's the absence of danger - the tions thrown in. Overall, "Traitor" offers'a suspenseful and escape Bangkok before it's too late. No flashy action sequences, tedious story­ All characters but Horn are simple minded compelling story that isn't reliant on effects or surprises here. line and Cage selling himself as an and predictable. Clayton's cool head seems to numerous twists. While it gets lost in its own When the most entertaining aspect action hero - that makes this flick not get him perfectly where he needs to be, and the attempt be smart and show both sides of the of the film is Cage's hair, something is only grueling to undergo, but downright justification the terrorists provide for their vio­ war on terror, it does offer something new to terribly wrong. In the same boat as Tom audience abuse. lent ways stems no further than "American the spy genre - differing perspectives. Hanks in "The Da Vinci Code," Cage -Ja1lJj!s Adams Smith, government is a democracy, so all its citizens -Ted Simmons, [email protected] has adopted the European "fashion mul­ [email protected] are responsible for its government's actions." let," a statement of measured amounts Furthermore, there's an interesting

The Ocean and the Sun bands such as The Sound of Animals Fighting Smashing A patchwork of sound Epitaph Pumpkins and Rating: **** (out of *****) mewithoutYou, F~1IIIIW~,~.;. It's hard to describe this progres­ but are slic'ed The Quilt sive, experimental band with anything with random Gym Class Heroes other than its name. While some bands outbursts of A Atlantic mingle with multiple genres, The Sound heavy experi­ Rating: *** (out of *****) of Animals Fighting completely disre­ mentalism remi­ ('(lurtl!~Y of )\mazon.con Not since bands like Limp Bizkit and gards that such a thing as genre exists. niscent of The Linkin Park debuted in the late '90s has rap­ Skipping between light and dark, Locust and Q and Not U. rock been relevant. With the release of its soft and loud, singing and screaming, Just as the sound rapidly shifts, the fourth album, The Quilt, Gym Class Heroes children talking, grindcore outbursts, actual members of the band are constant­ brings the dual genre back to the mainstream, New Age undercurrents, whispers and ly changing. At times, the lineup has had but often steps on both sides of the fence rather foreign languages, the band delivers a members of Circa Survive, Finch and Rx than straddling it. richly diverse and vaguely haunting lis­ Bandits. Known for its playful sound and singles tening experience. Songs explode into While eclectic inconsistency is not like 2006's "Clothes Off!!" Gym Class Frank Zappa jazz fusion with restless always considered a bonus, this act finds expands its sound, but not without sounding spurts of energy and chaotic drum lines a way to blend a myriad of noises and patchy. - and then flow back into langUId moods. The result is a riveting and allur­ That clever streak is still there, though. melodies. ing collage. The second single, "Cookie Jar," equates fre­ The spacey riffs often resemble - James Adams Smith quent cheating to serial cookie stealing, in which frontrnan Travis McCoy admits "I've All Rebel Rockers "riddim" - or rhythm - music up - selector." got a sweet tooth that'll never come loose." Michael Franti & love and peace. Each On "Hey World," The group also cleverly titles a song about Spearhead track is infused with a Franti sings over a melod­ midnight texting "Drnk Txt Rmeo." AMER-I CANIUNITY genuine reggae vibe, with ic acoustic guitar about Both tracks feature McCoy's slick rap­ ONE the help of horns, guitars, the changing world we Two songs on the disc, "Live a Little" and ping, something he might have felt was an area *** 112 (out of shaking percussion and live in, by asking ques­ of criticism. Not only does the Heroes' new "No Place to Run," feature no McCoy vocals ***-:r*) chants of "pump the tions: album contain more rap-rooted songs, but whatsoever. Instead, other bandmates sing Michael Franti, "Tell me why there's McCoy also defends his skills and motives in over Weezer-esque tracks. While the songs are known for his blended child soldiers? / Tell' me multiple places. . well-done, their context in relation to the rest and outspoken brand of why they closed the bor­ Later on, he addresses his "haters" on of the album is confusing. Hip-hop, delivers All ders? / Tell me how to "Don't Tell Me It's Over, " when he says, Gym Class Heroes deliver a solid, diverse Rebel Rockers, his first fight diseases? / Tell me "Nexi time get your fact's right / Google me release. Aptly named The Quilt, their latest album since 2006's criti­ now, won 't you please." and act right." effort seems t6 be several different pieces cally-acclaimed Yell Franti's sincerity and His concern with bloggers and spectators mended together to form an album. The lack of Fire!. passion are heard in continues, as he encourages his foes to contin­ direction doesn't take the whole disc down, but The disc is reggae every song, making his it does detract from an otherwise solid group ue to create gossip about his look and ways. throughout, as Franti endeavor into the Between the band's tongue-in-cheek and of songs. declares on the opening Jamaican genre a suc- more serious songs, a lack of focus begins to - Ted Simmons track, "The rude boy's cess. emerge. This is only intensified by the later, back in town." - Ted Simmons alternative rock tracks. Elsewhere, he sings of September 9, 2008 21

It takes three to tango British engaged couples, to spice up a poten­ other • • tially boring relationship or provide people at the bragging rights. I don't understand why same time? On the InvasIon going on vacation to a foreign romantic other hand, who in place or doing the nasty in a scandalous their right mind would spot doesn't work but to each his own agree to accept that offer? on Broadway - I guess some people just think out­ With both friends and - In terms of fashion, side the box. I hope that any relation­ strangers out, acquaintances Alicia Gentile I've always dared to be ship I find myself in doesn't necessitate seem to take the cake - some- ( 'Ollllllll"" different - or at least threesomes in order to keep us together one familiar enough to propose tried to be. Whenever I or entertained, but I guess I can under­ the idea to but not so familiar that travel to Europe, I jump at Threesomes are wild. stand why some use it as an option. you share a sociology textbook with the chance to shop The whole idea of them them in class every Tuesday and because it's my opportuni­ baffles me. How do you find Tell me what the k Thursday. There is definitely a thin ty to explore new yourself in a situation where line that appears when it comes to trends, find some doing the nasty with two you In choosing a third party in a threesome. Sabina Ellahi pieces that will spruce ( 'Oflllllll" , other people is acceptable or ... for next week: This seems like just another reason not up my wardrobe and comfortable? I just see so to get involved. I don't like the idea of give me a break from many possible ways it could 1. Has a friendship ever gotten sex being that complicated. the common American fashion market. go wrong. in the way of a relationship? For the most part, I look at When I heard the popular high-street British A threesome is when three a threesome as completely retailer Topshop was making its way to our soil people engage in love making together. 2. How do you define the overwhelming. Threesomes friend-zone? this October, I couldn't contain myself - I was It sounds simple. but there are many are chaos at its finest - elated. Every time I have visited London, my suit­ questions that come to mind. For exam­ unnecessary encounters case has come back bursting at the seams with ple, who is the third person and how Respond to [email protected] between unfamiliar people, Topshop clothing. While living in New York this does it all come together? What kind of uncomfortable situations summer, I constantly walked by the Topshop site people get involved? How does one For couples who engage in three­ where you have to share in anticipation, delighted at the idea of being able decide who gets the most attention? somes, choosing the third party can be the wealth and divide to immerse myself in European fashion trends I've spoken to several of my tough. If you bump uglies with your your time evenly. If it's a without actually leaving the country. friends, and most haven't had three­ friends, chances are you're bound to thrill in a relationship you Reality eventually hit me before I was able to somes. This makes me think my create an uncomfortable situation. seek, I'm sure there are cash in all my paychecks for my new fall friends are either very conservative or Threesomes could be awkward enough other ways to get that thrilL wardrobe. The reason for the reality check? it's not too common for people to do without the addition of someone you'll So if you ever find your- Fashion history. Does the name Hennes and the nasty in groups of three. I did see everyday in class. I can't see it self hanging out at the bar Mauritz ring a bell? They're better known as manage to find a couple of people being even slightly comfortable to bed and a couple approach­ H&M, the Swedish retailer that exploded in glob­ who have had threesomes, so I someone who knows your mom or who es you with the idea of, al expansion over the past decade. Even though tapped them for some info. you'll have to live next door to all year. adding you to the the store has incredibly successful ties to the It seems most of the Doing it with strangers also doesn't equation of love mak­ European fashion market while remaining inex­ time, threesomes are a way seem too popular - who has the guts to ing, think about the pensive, H&M modifies what they sell in their to keep things interest­ go up to a complete stranger and ask if potential mayhem. U.S. stores, especially outside New York or any ing between they wouldn't mind having sex with two major metropolitan city. . Sure, some pieces are reminiscent of European trends, but Americans have a complete- ly different outlook on fashion. Americans tend to - like simplicity rather than intensive detaiL Their main focus is not to be different, but to be com­ An examination to remember fortable while being somewhat trendy. For H&M, it can pose a huge 8amble for their stores outside of an urban setting:" For me, I feel like the store Valiant people do good deeds every sored, but the thought still made me tle. loses its charm when it tries to conform to match day. Usually people will donate food or uncomfortable. Regardless, I just had to Yet, at the same time, I couldn't help the market. clothes. Some may even rally for a specif­ witness it for myself. but suspect it was all a farce. Or maybe I The Spanish retailer Zara succeeded in non­ ic. cause. While I admire celebrities who So Friday night around 8 p.m., there it just wanted it to be. Nothing graphic was conformity when it opened its stores in the United get involved in fighting for a cause as well, was - the moment of truth. I watched shown, thank goodness, but who's to say it States. The store prided, itself on Spanish charm I can't help but feel that sometimes, they Garrett in all his 6-foot-8-inch glory pull wasn't all semi-good acting? I guess only and European standard, while focusing on quality seem to take it to another level - perhaps down his pants and bend over a table while Garrett and the doctor behind the table rather than quantity. Because of that ideal, Zara is an unnecessary leveL facing the camera and allowing a doctor to know the truth, yet the audience seemed rarely seen outside a city setting, even though its Last week, I heard that Brad Garrett investigate where the sun doesn't shine. fooled, giving a nice round of applause prices are relatively low for a high-street fashion from the ever-so-popular sitcom The awkward looks gracing Garrett's face afterwards. ' retailer. "Everybody Loves Raymond" was going during the exam led me to believe it was All in all, I ' was sufficiently creeped From an economic standpoint, it would to be receiving a rectal prostate exam live all too real, and I'll admit, I squirmed a lit- out by Garrett even more than I originally make sense to modify what is being sold in U.S. on Friday during the "Stand Up was, and now on a whole new leveL markets in order to adapt to other competitors. to Cancer" broadcast. The exam The exam only lasted approximately a After all, fashion is a big business and each store was slated to air on major televi­ minute and a half, but I'd say it was needs to make sure it's appealing to buyers. But sion networks like NBC, ABC the highlight of the telethon. must these stores spoil their own aesthetics and and CBS. As twisted as it may , I don't want to come off the risk their identities in order to conform to current seem, I actually found myself wrong way and seem like I'm dissing trends in a given country? Will Topshop simply saying "Wow, I have to see that." someone who's just trying to help become an expensive Forever 21? Brad Garrett, if I was pictur­ raise awareness for a big issue. I do Although Sir Philip Green, the British bil­ isg the right guy, played like when celebrities make public lionaire who owns Topshop, vows to keep the Raymond's brother on the show. announcements and the like, and get­ store "strictly British," even with his planned But Garrett isn't my idea of the ting rectal exams for men is obvious­ expansion beyond New York, it's hard to believe large, studly hunk of a man who ly important. But this was just silly, the retailer will not alter its looks in order to bring ought to be undergoing televised and a tad over-the-top for me. in American consumers. Perhaps he will remem­ procedures, and I have to admit, Thankfully, it was brief, but it was too ber that America's fashion empire is heavily built I was deterred from watching the awkward for my taste. on trends, but sometimes being different pays off. exam a little bit. Well, a lot actu­ Perhaps Garrett was not the While I'm beyond thrilled for the opening ally. But I still admired his dedi­ celebrity for the job. But then again, of Tops hop - the countdown is 31 days - Green cation to the cause - sort of. would I really want to see Brad Pitt or and any other European retailer on its way to I couldn't help but wonder, James Franco getting the same treat­ America need to keep in mind they're targeting a was Garrett taking this too far? ment? Probably not. different crowd. They shouldn't completely take And how graphic was this exam For all you folks with a slightly away the trademark creativity and innovative ex~­ going to be? Knowing tMt the sick curiosity, you can catch Garrett's cution put into their lines. Ideally, Topshop will telethon was going to air on all exam on YouTube. Have fun with stick to its London roots and give us girls a chance the major networks, I had a feel­ that. to be daring. ing - or at least I hoped - it - Amy Prazniak, - sellahi@ldeLedu was going to be extremely cen- amypraz@UdeLedu 22 September 9,2008 )Jt Time to get 'reel' at Cinema Center 3 .Ind~pendent films hit Newark during annual film festival

-BY JAMES ADAMS SMITH of the coinmunity. Entertainment Editor There are numerous Fora few days every year, the Cinema Center 3 in the film series shown on cam­ Newark Shopping Center doesn't show any major release pus, but Robin says this films. Rather, a multitude of hand-picked independent films event is different because it are screened back-to-back as part of the annual Newark Film provides the opportunity to Festival. Beginning on Sept. 4 and running until Sept. 11, the see the films in a real movie festival is bringing more releases to Newark than ever before. theater. The festival, a brainchild of local residents Barry The festival's line-up Schlecker and Lisa Lucas, was designed each year to enrich this year includes the the local community and student body with the best of inde­ Sundance hit "American pendent releases, ranging from acclaimed Sundance hits to Teen," a documentary about locally-made documentaries. high school life, and "This is a labor of love more than anything else really," "Gonzo: The Life of Hunter Lucas says. "Barry and I both love a good film and good art. S. Thompson," a documen­ More than anything else, what really fuels this for us is it pro­ tary of an eccentric and out­ vides a really great medium for a community event - espe­ spoken journalist. cially when it's busy on the weekend and raining out." Among the local films Lucas met Schlecker in 2005, and after five months, showing are "Leaf," a biog- they had the festival in full function. Since its debut in raphical account ' of the Courtesy of Barry Schlecker September 2005, the festival has almost doubled its atten­ short career of an NFL Both local and national independent movies are being screened at the film festival. dance, Lucas says. quarterback, and "No . This year, the festival is showing 30 films with a total of Denying," a Hol.oca?st do~-. . Green says that normally people have to drive to 112 screenings, including appearances from some directors ume'.:tary featurmg m.tervI~,ws WIth Delaware resident~.. Philadelphia to see independent films, but the festival brings and guest speakers. , The, Coun,~erfeiters, th~ Academy-~ward wll~~llng them all in one place. Although the festival has generated a dedicated follow­ holocaust film, Tell No One, a french thrIller, and The For those who miss the films the first time around the ing getting the word out to students is one of its several dif­ Band's Visit," an Israeli comedy, are among the festival's for- festival is re-showing the best films at the Delaware' Art fic~lties. Lucas, who recently took a job at the wiiversity as eign fea~es.. Museum from Sept. 12 to Sept. 14. the director of development for special projects, feels her job . S?dI qreen, a local reSIdent, has volunteered for the fes- Much of the festival's support comes from local spon- will help build a closer network to the student body. tIval ,~mce It began. . sors, many of which are small businesses, Lucas says. Lucas' daughter Robin, a junior at the university, gathers When you get here you see a lot of differen~ groups of Lucas says things are running more smoothly than they and trains volunteers for the event each year. She made a people," Green says. "People .from the communIty, people ever have before, and she feels optimistic about the festival's group for the event on Facebook, which she says was help­ that maybe normally wouldn't come here, but are attracted to future, especially with her ne~ ties to the university. ful. the art aspect." ' .. "I think we are really going to have a blossoming rela- ''Not many people know about it, especially on cam­ She says she prefers the festival to the bIg ~onglomer- tionship with the university," Lucas says. "I'm not pandering pus," Robin says. "We're still not where we want to be." ates. here. I think there's a new energy on campus for growth. You She says she'd like to see the administration and faculty "I went the first year to see a couple of movies," Green can feel it." . be more active in the project. says. "Then the next year, I s'aw eight. This year, I'm volun- "I'd like to see some independent films come here," teering again and I'll get to see more." Robin says. "There are a lot on campus, but I think this is a The festival has also worked to bring in more step up from that. This is a bona fide film festival." students with a $7 student discount price compared She says there is not much of a profit margin. She and to the $9 regular price. Green says that it's cheaper her mother do it out of an active passion for the enrichment than seeing films in a mainstream cinema.

Tuesday "Tell No One" - 1 p.m. "The Visitor" - 3:30 p.m. "The Bands Visit" - 9 p.m.

Wednesdy "When Did You Last See Your Father?" - 1:15 p.m. "Young At Heart" - 6:30 p.m. "Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S. Thompson" - 9 p.m.

Thursday "Red Balloon / White Mane" - 3:30 p.m. "The Wackness" -7:15 p.m. "Chop Shop" - 9:15 p.m.

For full schedule, visit www.newarkfilm.com Courtesy of Barry Schlecker THE REVIEW/Jobn ...·•··· .. •uo The Newark Film Festival at Cinema Center 3 is showing 30 independent films through Sept.ll. September 9,200823

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Malaysian student pursues degree at university Malaysian language and grammar. Continued from page 19 There was no chance I would get it." The Malaysian government Azahari says she is not looking for­ expects a lot from their students, ward to the low wages and expensive Azahari says. Most students sent to standard of living in Malaysia. ' the United States must attend Ivy "A pair of shoes that would cost League schools to be considered. $15 here in the states costs about "My mother had to prove that $400 in Malaysia," she says. UD could provide just as good of an Though she is not a U.S. citizen, education," she says. "Professors in Azahari has spent much of her life in Ivy League schools don't really care Ame.rica. Two months after her birth about their students - I wanted to in Selangor, Malaysia, she moved to go to UD." Florida with her parents where she Fortunately for Azahari, she lived for five years. She returned to was able to prove an education at the Malaysia to attend primary school university was just as comprehensive and moved back to the United States as Ivy League. when her mother began work in a "When I entered a few years diplomatic position in Washington, ago, UD was high on the list of top D.C. schools, which helped," she says. "My father still lived in . While the university provides a Malaysia," Azahari says. "He came more relaxed academic environment to visit us about once a year." when compared with Ivy Leagues, After attending four years of Azahari is still under pressure. She high school in Fairfax, Va., Azahari says she must have at least a 2.75 was faced with a difficult choice - GPA at all times to keep the scholar­ either return to Malaysia without an ' ship. education or job, or apply for a "It's like there is someone keep­ scholarship with the Malaysian gov­ ing an eye on you," Azahari says. ernment. "You need to do this or do that, or Azahari says acceptence into they revoke the scholarship." the scholarship program is not easy, Even with the stressful situa­ and is' usual1y only given to tion, Azahari says she tries to have Malaysian students who live in fun with her· time at the university Malaysia. Students are required to and get the most out of her educa­ take a rigorous exam to be consid­ tion. ered. ''I'm trying to live in the "Sons and daughters of diplo­ moment and enjoy the time I have," mats have a chance to get the schol­ she says. arship wit1.!out the test," she says. "The test is ridiculously hard - )Jt September 9, 200825 Student journeys Department of Public Safety abroad for internship LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY SALE

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Thesday, September 9 Volleyball vs. Temple, 7 p.m..

Wednesday, September 10 TIme: 6 p.m. Location: Tubby Raymond Stadium, Newark DE BY RYAN LANGSHAW Managing Sports Editor The Numbers: Thursday, September 11 . Why we can win: Starting this week, we will be 46- Career touchdown catches for providing our readers with weekly -T~e diVi~ional divide: West Chester is a Division-II school and while there IS often less disparity between most I-A and the best FCS West Chester's Mike Washington, game previews, .to help prepare good for 8th all-time in division II his­ sc.h?~ls, there stiil re!llains a large gap between the FCS and and inform our readers for the to!y': upcomzng game. . Dl~sI0n-lI. The Hens wdl have the advantage in size, speed and overall 1906- The last year the Hens had a Every week s preview will skill level throug~out the depth chart in this one. Friday, September 12 include information we feel is both -W~. have a ~lStOry:. The Delaware vs. West Chester game has been a bye week right after their opener. Career catches for wide receiver interesting and pertinent, along traditIOn for qU1~e some tlme no~. Each ye~ it seems to get easier for the 101- Mark Duncan, making him the 13th Volleyball vs. East Carolina, 7 p.m. with a prediction for the final game Hens and there IS ~o reason to thi?k 2008 wdl be any different. • score. -The A-T~am IS here: WhIle Mr. T along the team's defensive line player in team history to" reach that Women's soccer vs. Sacred Heart 5 These reports will be based would be a SIght to see, the Hens have their own A-team defensive tandem mark. p.m. upon press releasees,statistics and of cornerback Anthony Bratton and strong safety Anthony Walters. Bratto~ 1951-The last time a Blue Hen play­ our own knowledge of Delaware had a team high 14 tackles during the week one loss at Maryland and er had started as a true freshman, until athletics. Walters came up with an interception. . left guard Rob McDowell started week Women's Outdoor Track @ ECAC one against Maryland. Championships (Princeton) Why we could lose: About the Teams: The Prediction: Golf @ Navy Invitational -R~nnin' Wild: Anyone who saw the team's defensive line play West Chester: agamst the Terps knows they were shredded by Maryland runningback In a normal year the Hens would The Rams (1-1) are coming off a Da'Rel Scott, who rushed for 197 yards on the ground. If the Hens see a have little trouble with a Division-II Saturday, September 13 37-6 rout of Lock Haven last repeat performace out of West Chester's Lee Hopkins, the makings of an opponent and have handled the Rams in years past. However this year's Saturday. They are led on offense uQ.s~t could be there. Football vs. West Chester 6 p.m. by wide receiver Mike Washington - No '~Schoen-off'- quarterback Robbie Schoenhoft did a go~djobof team features a stronger offense than and quarterback Joe Wright. protectmg the football agamst Maryland and if he does the same against the the Hens have seen in previous sea­ sons. As long as Schoenhoft protects The Hens: Rams, Delaware ~hould have no problem moving the ball and keeping a Men's Soccer vs. Lasalle 7 p.m. The Hens are coming off a bye leiid. However, If the Hens take the Rams defense too lightly and the ball and the defensive line gets in the face of West Chester quarterback week and enter the game with a 0- Scho~nhoft takes risky shots downfield, turnovers could keep the Rams Volleyball vs. Western Michigan 10 1 overall record. The offense will hang!UK around. " Joe Wright, the Hens should extend a.m. be led for the second week by -A little upset: Tiling the Rams seriously could be the biggest test for their win streak against their aown­ division rivals rather easily. quarterback Robbie Schoenhoft the team Saturday. If. De~aware plays down to their level, this game could and running back Johnathon get out of hand, consldermg the offensive show the Rams put on last week Sunday, September 14 Smith. against Lock Haven. Hens 35, West Chester 17 Field Hockey vs. Syracuse (@ maryland) 12 noon

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THE REVIEWlFile Photo The Hens' defense looks to stop West Chester yet again this season. 29 September 9, 2008

Would you rather see the Hens start a rivalry with 0-1 Delaware State annually or continue to stomp 0-11 rival West Chester?

We stomp West Chester every year. Delaware State does well in their conference. Playing them would keep that relationship alive and add some culture to our rivalry. All of Delaware's sports facilities will soon be undergoing a complete makeover. - Louis Neblett Delaware assessing new facilities Junior BY PAT MAGUIRE detailed sketches are expected to be unveiled in the early Sports Editor months of 2009. I feel like we University President Patrick Harker's "Path to "We'll be unveiling conceptual ideas," Delaware would still stomp Prominence" is not just limited to academics. A sneak peak into Director of Athletics Edgar Johnson said. "We don't have any the future of Delaware's athletic facilities will be unveiled dur­ definitive plans." Delaware State ing the first home football game this Saturday versus HOK can take credit for stadiums and facilities such every year. We Westchester. as Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Heinz Field, home of the "I think it's great," head soccer coach Ian Hennessey Pittsburgh Steelers and Gillette Stadium, home of the New should get a said. 'These buildings, like most buildings throughout the England Patriots. HOK also designed the University'S Bob better rivalry. ages, are symbolic and represent something. For us, they repre­ Carpenter Center, which opened in 1992. sent securing the university'S future as a nationally prominent "HOK is the premier architectural firm in the coun­ university for the years to come." try," Johnson said "They were number one then and they're - Brittany Reed While the "sneak peak" is planned to occur during a number one now." . Senior football game, the facility improvements are not just limited to Currently, HOK is working on detailed assessments of the Hens' football program or to Delaware Stadium. Each var­ all of Delaware's many athletic complexes, including the Bob sity program and even club and intramural sports are likely to Carpenter Center and the Carpenter Sports Building, the benefit from assessments made by HOK Sport, the architectur­ Delaware Field House, Fred Rust and Gold Ice Arenas, al firm hired for the project. Delaware Stadium and the various baseball and softball fields We should play. "We are conceptualizing facilities that support the located off of South College Avenue. Delaware State. needs of not just one sport or team but as many teams and stu­ The assessments, which have been in the works since They are the other - dents as possible," said Sherri Privitera, HOK Sport's project July, are simply a fraction of what is being displayed across the manager for the study. "Our proficiency in athletic facility entire campus initiative. biggest college in design includes a commitment to sustainable design and a The initiative, which is designed "to fulfill the mis­ Delaware. It should focus on accommodating the entire athlete, coach and fan expe­ sion of the university and to be recognized around the world as rience." one of the great public institutions of higher education in just be natural. Saturday's preview will be just a small look into what America," according to Patrick Harker in the document's open­ is expected to be a substantial number of improvements, begin­ ing address, does not end in academia, as proven in HOK's - Scott Sobocinski ning initially with the expansion of weight training facilities, involvement and continued assessment in the university's ath­ an academic support area designed to help athletes cope with letic needs. UD Staff an academic schedule while staying on top of their game ath­ "We have a lot of work to do," Johnson said. letically and a sports medicine clinic. Preliminary and more

When the New York Giants upset my collective prayers of millions of Cowboys fans what could be a great unit this year on the board, beloved Green Bay Packers in last year's NFC which thwart your best efforts. because division rivalry runs thicker than blood. commentary Championship game, I prayed to the football The obvious connection in my mind As much as it hurts to admit, this year I gods looking down from their private box seats, between being a good fan and heaping exple­ closed my eyes, crossed my fingers and used my which I am sure are the only kind available in tives, flinging poo at, or otherwise berating any first round pick to draft Patriots' quarterback Tom heaven. opponents makes fantasy football just that much Brady. It seemed like the correct choice at the Yes, I prayed for all sorts of nasty plagues to harder for me to wholeheartedly savor. time, but was a classic example of the poison befall the Giants, shamelessly and with full faith As much as I have come to enjoy fantasy pick. I labored through the first few series of the my divine requests would be fulfilled. I only football, the "poison pick" is one tough pill to past weekend's New England vs. Kansas City hoped the torment would start after they did me a swallow. In this year's fantasy football season, it game, refreshing the stats online like a madman, solid by upsetting the New England Patriots in has already re!IJed it's ugly heao and bitten me in when suddenly, in some horrid twist of fantasy the Super Bowl (admittedly, I harbor more mal­ the rear. karma gone wrong, -Brady got rocked. ice towards the "Beli-cheats" than any other The fantasy football "poison pick" scenario: r first laughed in joy, but quickly shifted my sports organization, real-world enemy, or tough­ A player is selected in a fantasy draft, belonging gaze to my fantasy tracker and realized "The grading professor could ever draw out of me). to a rival or otherwise hated team. This acquisi­ Golden Boy" wouldn't be winning me anything A certain feeling, which comes from a com­ tion creates an inescapable dilemma, as a sense of for a while. Thus it set in; in a fantasy world, you plete commitment to ruining another team from team pride often requires hatred of rival players can't be truly satisfied unless your favorite team top to bottom, simply out of spite and in a quest and members of disliked teams. Tfie resulting and players comprise your fantasy team and still for unadultered revenge, does an amazing job at stress as the spirit of rivalry is made secondary to manages to win them both titles, Super Bowl and warming the cold blood of the brazen fan, espe­ the best interest of the fantasy team is both awk­ fantasy. cially when those chilly playoff games roll ward and uncomfortable, especially come So before you go making silly teams with around. Sundays. witty names like "Eli is my homeboy," "The So strong is the healing provided by watch­ This situation is the reason that, to date, I Replacements," or "The Monstars," remember SElF ing a nemesis beaten into submission, that in a have sacrificed points in the interest of my own that real football is no fantasy and if you pick the pinch it can be a decent substitute for actual win­ samty, because if I had to watch the Minnesota wrong player for you, fantasy football might not HUSSAIN ning. Vikings· defense stearnrolling Aaron Rodgers be either. So all the teams that have beaten one of my even once this season (which they definitely "Only in my fantasy ... squads had better sleep with both eyes open, won't), knowing full well my fantasy team was SelfHussain is a managing sports editor for The because sweet revenge doesn't stop for rest and benefitting from my pain, no amount of Pepto­ Review. Send questions, comments and a coupon league" prayers of good fans don't go unanswered, unless Bismol could cure my resulting queasiness. for a free knee replacement surgery labeled you are an Eagles fan and even then it is only the Hence, I passed on the Vikings defense and left TBrady to [email protected] September 9. 2008 30

Transfer ath~etes happy as Hens BY ALEX PORRO Conference]." Sports Editor However, after three weeks with the team, she said she had enough. Johnathon Smith sat in the dark film room, again. "It was horrible," Shover said. "I called my parents Outside, the town of Storrs, Conn., buzzed with stu­ and said, "I'm leaving this school. I hate soccer." dents running to class, crowding into the Homer Babbidge Shover said the team's coaches, and especially head Library at the heart of the University of Connecticut, or coach Laura Kerrigan, were the reason for her departure. stuffing themselves in one of the many cafeterias on the "There were two women coaches and I'd never played close-knit campus. for women before," Shover said. ~ Smith was busy watching countless hours of game - She said she never really got along with the coaches tape. Some tape prepared him for his role on special teams, and though she played in every game, her situation with the others showed the correct angles to take for a tackle or the coaches never changed. A poor team atmosphere didn't tendencies of the lead blocker he would need to beat the help either, Shover said. next week while playing linebacker or defensive end. Soon, "NC State wasn't one of the best teams in the confer­ it would be time for practice, where he would take reps lin­ ence," she said. "It seemed like they were okay with that. ing up at runningback for the Huskies and head coach It was really negative." I Randy Edsall. So, after a disastrous beginning to her collegiate "I was so spread out throughout different positions," career, Shover needed a change of scenery. Smith said, "I never had 11 focus or a chance to get good or "I'm so glad I came here, everybody is so positive and get better at one position." works hard," Shover said. "I wish I would have come here The demands of learning so many positions, combined from the beginning, but I'm glad that I went there first. It with the rigors of practice and a struggle to get quality makes me more grateful about being at such a .good playing time began to catch up with the Camp Hill, Pa. school." native, specifically straining his academic development, Though Shover is excited for the team's prospects this which is when he began to look elsewhere for a better season, she' will have to watch from the sideline after opportunity. breaking her leg during the preseason. She will redshirt and Smith is not alone. On the Delaware football team retain another semester of eligibility. there are twenty transfer a~hletes competing for a chance to Other athletes choose Delaware for a chance to com­ play. They range from quarterbacks Robby Schoenhoft (an pete at a higher level of competition. Abdul Faisal Ohio- State transfer) and Sean Hakes (Akron and Orange Alhassan-Chibsah, a sophomore on the men's soccer team Coast College) to tight end Trevor Mooney (Washington left Carson-Newman College in search of a higher level of State) and Defensive End Brandon Gilbeaux (Syracuse) competition. and fall everywhere in between. Smith credfts a good team "Carson-Newman was a good school; it was one of the environment and a sense of comfort as big factors in his best Division II schools," Alhassan-Chibsah said. "In Delaware decision. Division I you're facing more talent than in Division II and "It was convenient,'.' Smith said, "my brother goes to the CAA is one of the best conferences in the nation." Millersville and I'm an hour away from him. It's close to Alhassan-Chibsah was born in Ghana and there were home, I'm from Pennsylvania." several Division I teams competing for the midfielder's Smith started the Hens' season opener at the services. University of Maryland at running back - and only run­ He credits head coach Ian Hennessy and the soccer ning back. staff for his decision, saying they cared about him as more "There was a balance between getting on the field, than just a soccer player. The coaches put pressure on their being close to home, and academics," he said. players to perform both on the field and in the classrooms, "It was definitely a better fit," Smith said. so that they will be ready for life after soccer. The football team does not have a monopoly on the The Hens' coaches combined with the chance to play transfer market and many other teams are bringing in play­ at the highest level of collegiate soccer appealed so much ers looking for a new start. to Alhassan-Chibsah that he chose to play at Delaware, Kasie Shover said she had watched her .sister play even 'with the risk that he might not start. goalkeeper for the women's soccer team since she was a "He [Hennessy] is a smart guy and he is always there freshman in high school, but was recruited heavily by· to help you out," Alhassan-Chibsah said. "He makes sure North Carolina State University and eventually signed with that your classes are all right, your soccer is all right, your the Wolfpack. family. Anything that is a concern to you is a concern for L-__.....:.::::~o.....:.... __---'_--=---'-"'-- ...... "---'-~..:....:...i/:lZ'""'"'_"'-='" • "I wanted to do something different than my sister," him as well. He is not just on the field. He tries to take care Courtesy of111e University of Connecticut Shover said. "I wanted to play in the ACC [Atlantic Coast Johnathon Smith transferred to be closer to home. of us like my own daddy would. I liked that a lot." Field hockey looks to find success this season

BY DAN MOBERGER showed its remarkable talent. rebound from their worst start since 1995 and still make the StaffReporter Led by sophomore co-captain back Florence Sijbrandij and CAA tournament at the end of the season, after narrowly miss­ Delaware's field hockey team has learned first-hand this as senior goalkeeper Nikki Rhoades, the Hens' defense has con­ ing last season. season the devastating impact that injuries can have. The team tinued its strong performances after a season where they only was ranked No. 6 in the conference in preseason rankings, but allowed more than two goals in five of nineteen games. after losing four straight games to difficult, high ranked oppo­ Rhoades said the strong defense can be attributed to the whole nents at last weekend's Louisville Classic tournament and this team. weekend's Blue Hen Classic, the Hens are still searching for "I feel like our whole defense does a good job," she said. win number one. , "All five backs and midfielders really look great.We have at Part of the reason they have been struggling is that senior least two years together and everyone is very instinctual." captain and twice reigning team MVP, Casey Howard, has been This year's team is loaded with ability up and down the injured all season with an unspecified foot injury. roster and has more players with better experience after gradu­ Highlighting Howard's career as a Hen are her bids to the ating just three seniors last year. first team all-conference and all-region squads, so the team is Even with the added experience though, the team has a lot hurt a lot by her absence. of youth, with nine freshman, seven sophomores, eight juniors In reaction to the low preseason ranking and how it sits and only five seniors. Head coach Carol Miller has seen youth with the team, she said, "not very well, but it gives us an oppor­ a lot being a head coach Delaware for 15 years. tunity to move up in the rankings. We have played four really "It's always a process, getting a team to work together," good teams." she said. "We are working through that. Casey being off the Howard said the lack of offense is not any huge concern at field is tough." this point in the season. She hopes to be back very soon, lists The team's continual success can be attributed to not only herself as day-to-day and has a doctor's appointment coming up the players, but the coaching staff, led by Miller. Joining the which could potentially get her back onto the field as soon as staff this year is new goalkeepers coach Erica Johnson-Crell. their next game on Sunday against Syracuse. Miller said her team has great experience in the defensive Last weekend's matchups for the squad were against then unit, but they are still struggling with scoring and executing No. 10 Michigan State and No. 12 Duke. The Spartans' game under pressure. was a 3-2 loss, Duke 0-2, but in both games the defense really With the re-addition of Howard, the team is looking to Courtesy of Sports Infonnation . Nikki Rhoades highlights Delaware's strong defense. 31 September 9, 2008 }1t Volleyball tries to weather the storm Loss of key player Gibson puts young team to the test

BY RYAN LANGSHAW tom anterior cruciate ligament. Managing Sports Editor Head Coach Bonny Kenny said After winning the 2007 CAA titl.e, no one doubted the although the team is feeling the loss of women's volleyball program took a pivitol leap forward. Gibson, she is counting on the team leaders When Head coach Bonny Kenny first arrived at Delaware in to step up. 1998, she inherited a squad that won only nine times her "I expect our juniors to tum into fust year, but as the years have passed the team has built up seniors and the rest of the team to play bet­ a solid program. ter," Kenny said. "A lot of these girls got But the reality of college athletics can be a harsh one at the chance to play a lot of volleyball last times, especially when it comes to the limited eligibility of year." players. The loss of Gibson along with The Hens felt this immediately after their success of starting the season on the road, made for a last year, when they lost seniors Megan Welsh and Colleen lot of distractions to start the year. Walsh, the latter arguably the most talented player the team Sophomore libero Stephanie Berry has had in the last 10 years. said she feels the team is coming together This year's team features only one senior, along with despite the tough start, and is now focused seven freshmen, the highest amount of any team in the on doing well in conference play and get- Kenny era. Add in the loss of a key player, and there is the ting the freshmen players ready to go. I-~ _____...JI~ potential for a rocky start, which is exactly what the team "Obviously we have a young team, experienced during their season opening trip to California. but we are finding ways to get better," Berry While playing in the Cal-State Fullerton tournament to said. open the season, the team dropped all three matches, and Middle-hitter Paige Erickson said lost key outside hitter Kelly Gibson for the season with a she believes the injury to Gibson was the main reason the team was not able to get off to a good start in California. "We really were not prepared for her to go down, and it really left a huge hole in our lineup," she said. The Hens will have about a month until their first conference game, which will give the team a chance to figure - ...... - out how to overcome the loss of Gibson, which both team captain Michelle LaLonde and Berry state is the most pressing issue for the squad right now. Courtesy of Sports Information Gibson is a key loss Paige Erickson will be looking to add additional offense for the Hens. from the squad for multiple rea- - sons. She was the only senior on the team, and UNC Greensboro and Cal State Fullerton. the tough task of leading the Hens' forward now Replacing Gibson will also be difftcult because the falls into the hands of middle-hitter LaLonde. team's offensive attack was planned around her. Being an Many freshmen are also being counted.on outsidehitter, the team will now look to focus its offensive to show maturity beyond their years, something attack more towards the middle, where experienced players both LaLonde and Erickson say has been a such as LaLonde and Paige Erickson can take control. pleasent surprise about this years new group of Erickson, started all 36 games for the Hens last season, players. and said the team has been working on finding a more even "The freshmen are really stepping it up, distribution in practice, which worked well at the Delaware and we are really just working hard as a team to Invitational; in which the team won two of their three games step up our game," Erickson said. this weekend. Some of the younger players have already "We have been training really hard since the off-sea­ begun to prove their worth for the Hens, includ­ son," she said. "If we continue to work hard we'll be able to ing freshman outsidehitter Meghan Bonk. Bonk get back on track and have success." • Courtesy of Sports Information had six kills in against both matches against Berry will be counted on to assume a leadership role this year.

Anthony Walters "'£t':,,;~ Walters, a sophomore cornerback, was named the CAA co-defen­ . ;-'.t,~·V·""· . r.· sive payer of the week for his performance during week one of the sea­ . ." - _.. .. ~ son at Maryland. Walters had a team high of 13 tackles during the ~ -, .. ..." ;·\""Y~"."l'.- game, and also came away with one interception. " < L Walters, a Philadelphia native, played quarterback, defensive back and wide receiver in high school. II: Alii D'amico Senior midfielder D'amico scored a game winnning goal last Friday night against Lafayette, leading the team to a 1-0 victory. D'amico made her first appearance since suffering an injury at the beg­ o gining of the 2007 season which forced her to redshirt the year. D'amico, a New Jersey native, is also a three-year letter winner for o the Hens. THE REVIEW/Jan Dickey 18-1? .. I.tet's try 1-18. September 9. 2008 32 -e

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