the retrIever weekly university of maryland, baltimore county’s student newspaper 11.10.09 volume 44 issue 11 retrieverweekly.com UMBC shares newest plans for 2010 PAHF building

Chris Cook Contributing Writer

Michael lankford — TRW UMBC’s plans to create a new University Health Services distributes H1N1 vaccines issued by the federal government. Over 1,500 students stood in line to receive a vacinnation last building are drawing ever closer to Tuesday. The line stretched out of the UC Ballroom and out of the building. fruition; construction on the Per- forming Arts and Humanities Facility (PAHF) begins this summer. Faculty Crowds flood UC ballroom for H1N1 shots and staff are looking forward to how the facilities of the building will en- Micheal Reyes 250 million doses of the 2009 H1N1 is a “live attenuated influenza vaccine,” In a meeting on July 29, a panel of able UMBC to involve outside people Contributing Writer vaccine; enough so “anyone who wants (LAIV) in the form of a nasal spray. The medical experts known as the Advisory and organizations, and also how it to get the vaccine will have the oppor- spray, created by MedImmune, who Committee on Immunization Practices will serve as a physical representa- The New York Times reports that the tunity to do so.” also produces FluMist® for the sea- (ACIP) decided that five specific “target tion of UMBC’s commitment to the H1N1 virus has infected approximately Speaking of vaccines, the Center for sonal flu, contains a form of the virus groups” of individuals who are at the arts. one million people, causing more than Disease Control (CDC) recognizes two that is too weak to cause disease. Two highest risk of contracting the virus “We seek to enhance UMBC’s 6,000 hospitalizations and over 600 types of 2009 H1N1 vaccines currently weeks after receiving either type of the should receive the vaccine first. The reputation as a voice in the cultural deaths since its detection in April. To under production. The first is an “inac- vaccine, the body develops antibodies five target groups are: pregnant wom- and intellectual life of the greater combat the threat of a nationwide infec- tivated vaccine,” or a dead virus that is protecting the shot’s recipient from the Baltimore-Washington region,” said tion, the federal government purchased injected into patients’ arms. The second H1N1 virus. > see H1N1 [3] Thomas Moore, Director of Arts and Culture. He added that the building will provide opportunities to wel- come alumni and the general public to performances, lectures, and other A look at UMBC's Greek community events, in addition to students, fac- Natalie Ingleby sociations on campus; for the men, there brotherhood, also hating the idea of people who get us the stick aren’t even ulty, and staff. Contributing Writer are the fraternities, and for the women, fraternities. “My roommate got involved directly involved within Greek. It’s the The PAHF will serve as UMBC’s the sororities. And while Greek life has in freshman year and I hated watching charity stuff that we do that we don’t get only building project since the con- You’ve packed your lifetime’s posses- attracted some stereotypes, especially what he had to go through.” as much recognition for.” struction of the Public Policy build- sions into your car, you’ve been sat down from the movies, brothers and sisters are The idea of the party animal slacking Social networking is a major ben- ing in the spring of 2004. It will also by your nagging mother who makes you keen to promote the positive activities on his or her studies is one that broth- efit of associating with Greek life. “The be the largest building on campus promise to call her and eat well, and she that go on among their associations. ers and sisters are keen to fight. “A lot number of people in my phonebook has upon its completion. It will “provide can’t help but get a bit teary when she For a start, Hollywood runs on ste- of people think that just because I’m increased by 25 in the past week alone,“ new, state-of-the-art facilities for arts talks to you. It can only mean one thing. reotypes, and they aren’t an accurate in a sorority, I would be self-centered, says Alex Mercado, a pledging member and humanities departments and You’re on your way to college. reflection of UMBC Greek life. Many snobby, and that I would only enjoy of Pi Kappa Phi. Charity work also plays programs,” as stated on its website, A person's arrival to a university is a UMBC Greeks were all too aware of the partying,” says Christine Paul of Delta a crucial role in Greek life, with each as- http://www.umbc.edu/pahf/. The Feb- life-changing experience, with college stereotypes they face as brothers and Phi Epsilon sorority. Whieldon adds sociation advocating a particular chari- ruary 2009 UMBC legislative report offering students endless amounts of sisters. that “fraternities are subject to a huge table organization. “Every semester my stated that “the facility will provide clubs and organizations in which to im- President of Lambda Chi Alpha Fra- number of stereotypes. People assume sorority sisters and I involve ourselves space to meet the current and future merse themselves. One potential solu- ternity, Danny Burch, says that when we just get drunk and party. You hear in community service and charities. It’s curricular, research, and student-life tion for students wanting to get involved he first arrived at UMBC, he was “to- bad things happening in chapters, but a very rewarding experience and I walk while at UMBC is the Greek life system. tally anti-Greek,” with James Whieldon, what people don’t realize is that this > see ADMIN [5] Collectively, there are nineteen Greek as- External Vice President of the same happens outside of Greek life, and the > see greek [7]

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Few Americans are aware of England and Scotland’s long history of political conflict population of his interviewees defined head, and thus the slogan “It’s Scotland’s Dinah Douglas themselves as specifically Scottish — re- oil” was born. This slogan is representa- Foreign Corresondent jecting the “British” label entirely — put tive of the of myriad issues the Scottish into perspective a lot of issues Scotland people had with English rule. Before coming to Scotland, I hadn’t as a nation faces. When Margaret Thatcher (or, as she considered too much what the politi- Scotland and England have a long is not so affectionately known, “that cal climate in the UK is like. I figured I history of conflict (which you can start bloody woman”) came to the office of understood how the Westminster par- to appreciate by watching “Braveheart”). prime minister in 1979, she slashed liamentary system worked well enough But, in 1707, the two countries entered much of the welfare policies that had to get by in conversation… Little did into the Treaty of Union, which didn’t improved socio-economic conditions I know, political banter in Scotland is exactly quell any tensions. Scotland was in Scotland. Viewed as anti-Scottish, hoppin’! then — and is still now — in control Thatcher helped raise questions of a In the U.S., we use the term “British” of its civil society and institutions, but need for Scottish devolution — or even to refer to the dreamy accents of actors handed over its self-governing power of independence. like Colin Firth and Hugh Grant, which parliament to participate in the union- A referendum on the ballot in Scot- are in fact English accents. British is re- ized version at Westminster. land in 1997 asking the people to ap- ally the term properly used to refer to In 1933, the Scottish National Party prove a devolved government in the citizens of the entire union of Great Brit- (SNP) grew out of the National Party of shape of a Scottish parliament passed. dinah douglas — TRW ain. Studying Scottish identity in class Scotland, a separatist political organiza- Out of this referendum the Scotland Act The Scottish Parliament Building stands at the end has taught me that one must be sensi- tion. Finally, the frustration of Scotland’s of 1998 was borne, which established a of the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare in Edinburgh. tive about using these terms. subservience to the throne started to Scottish parliament. For the first time One of my professors, Dr. David boil over, and, in 1945, a SNP repre- since the Acts of Union, Scotland had by the “grown-up” Parliament that sits years still are not in the most harmoni- McCrone, has lectured on his research sentative was elected to Parliament. its own government. at Westminster. An independent Scot- ous of relationships… Which begs the (presented in the book “Understanding Subsequently, the SNP built its case and Now, the SNP is still a powerful land is still a hope for many people in question: Does Scotland deserve its in- Scotland: The Sociology of a Nation”) support for Scottish independence from force, with many people heartened by this country, while many others believe dependence from England? that helps unpack Scottish identity English rule and won 30% of the vote the fact that Scotland has many powers that Scotland doesn’t have a leg to stand through asking people how they de- in 1974. With the discovery of oil on of government. At the same time, many on when it comes to finances. Thus, a Comments can be sent to scribe themselves in terms of national the North Sea, frustration with England Scots are frustrated by the fact that political storm is born. Two countries [email protected]. associations. Learning that a sizeable controlling Scottish resources came to a Scotland’s parliament is overshadowed that have been at odds for hundreds of

Close encounters on Russian public transportation

“Yes, a couple of times,” Jeremy privilege: one young man from our replied. “Actually, the other day I was program woke up on the trolley under standing on the metro wedged in be- the ministrations of an old woman’s tween a military guy and an old lady, cane. and I stood there trying to decide As I scrambled out of my seat, she who it would be worse to fall on. In started making comments about young the end, I decided that if I had to fall people who put their headphones in on someone, I’d go down on the old their ears, stared out the window and lady.” didn’t pay attention. Then she com- Talk about a choice between Scylla manded the older gentleman standing and Charybdis! Though it might not behind me to have a seat. The older have been quite as bad as all that. Rus- man didn’t want to sit and told her sians generally take all the falling and what she could do with her invitation. shoving in stride and rarely say, “Ex- She continued arguing with him as he cuse me,” which seems rude at first, stumped grumpily out of the trolley- but is actually really efficient. Other- bus at the next stop. wise, you’d be saying it every other Looking for a new target for her ir- time you breathe! It’s almost impos- ritation, she turned her ire on a young sible not to bump against someone. family nearby. The father had an open Personal space is only an issue for American and foreigners courtesy http://www.railpictures.net On one memorable occasion, re- can of beer out of which he was quietly taking Russian transportations. turning home from school, I got on the sipping. She insisted that he must have trolleybus, turned on my MP3 player, already drank too much and shouldn’t Courtney Ring vitality of the city, as the streets teem One day before class, a group of us and promptly fell asleep. Just as we be drinking on public transport. He Foreign Corresondent with people at all hours of the day. At sat chatting in the hallway about close crossed over one of the main bridges irritably countered that he was not rush hour, the trolleys, buses, metro, encounters on public transportation. that connect the island on which I drunk, and was causing no trouble. The ever-shortening days remind and trams all resemble so many cans Jeremy remarked that sometimes in live to the mainland, I woke up with a It felt like a scene out of a ridiculous us constantly in St. Petersburg of the of sardines. It is truly spectacular to the metro, there are so many people start, and immediately an old woman farce, though no one dared laugh as rapid approach of winter. Most days, watch as an entire group of people that it’s impossible to reach a hand across the aisle laid into me because I we all stood well within reach of her hazy, wispy clouds drape themselves shifts simultaneously in order to allow hold, so that, “It’s kind of like surfing, was sitting down while my elders and umbrella! Who knew public transpor- over the city, stifling the sun and mut- the passage of one person from the because everyone’s swaying together betters stood. Young people in St. Pe- tation could be so entertaining? ing the colors of the palaces bordering back to the door — and this in a space with the motion of the coach.” tersburg are expected to automatically the banks of the Neva River. Nothing, where each person is pressed on all “Have you ever fallen on anyone?” give up their seats for the elderly—and Comments can be sent to however, dampens the bewildering sides into his or her neighbors! Oliver asked. they are not shy about demanding that [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 News 3 University Health Services College students innoculates over 1,500 students aren’t exempt from

> from H1N1 [1] current financial pitch en, people who care for infants younger than six months, health care provid- Anne Verghese ers and emergency service personnel, Editorial Staff people 6 months to 24 years of age, and people 25 to 64 years of age with a For several years, the United States, high risk for influenza conditions. These has been undergoing difficult times groups account for about 159 million in terms of its economic situation. Americans. There are some economists who have University Health Services reports even gone so far as to compare these that 180 students have contracted the troubling times to that of the Great swine flu within the UMBC community. Depression. Our generation, although Two of these students were hospital- living in an age of great advances, has ized, but both eventually recovered. To unfortunately witnessed failing banks, protect the health of the rest of UMBC’s panicked markets, and rising unem- population, Jennifer K. Lepus, Director ployment. for the UHS, contacted the Maryland College students have not been ex- Department of Health and Mental Hy- empt from feeling the pinch as they giene (DHMH) and requested 5,000 have been forced to borrow and spend LAUREN ROEPCKE — TRW vaccines that would last for thirty days. more money in order to account for the The economic slow down forced stu- 3,000 were granted. rising costs of books, tuition, housing, dents and families to borrow more With the vaccines in hand, UHS and travel. For UMBC students, the money and take on more debt. opened the H1N1 vaccination clinic average Estimated Family Contribution at the University Center Ballroom on (EFC) continues to increase causing Tuesday, November 3 for students student’s eligibility to take out Pell and settlement will appear on your credit twenty-four years and younger. Since other Federal grants to diminish. For report, which can hinder you from be- the vaccines were issued by the federal many students paying for college out ing able to take out loans or credit cards government, students only needed their of their pocket is no longer an option, at a further date. UMBC ID to take advantage of them. which has resulted in students and This fact was mirrored in the Federal Over 1,500 students lined up within families having to borrow more money Trade Commission’s Focus on Credit the clinic’s seven hours of service. “It in order to cover the various costs. FTC Facts for Consumers bulletin, was really crowded in the morning,” This week University Health Services will be in- achsah joseph — TRW Students who are now faced with which illustrated how “debt negotia- said volunteer Alice Chang, a junior bio- noculating students, staff, faculty, and their family thousands of dollars worth of debt run tions differ greatly from credit counsel- chemistry major. “The line ran from the members who fall into high risk groups. the risk of falling prey to false advertise- ing and DMPs (debt management pro- ballroom to the fine arts building.” with the event when the DHMH re- Lepus. Although these doses of the vac- ments and commercials that promise to grams). It can be very risky, and have The event was made possible by the quested qualified healthcare workers cine are free, they will only be given to remove debt in just a few short months. a long-term negative impact on your collaborative effort of the UHS staff, stu- to administer the vaccine. Officer Paul individuals who fall into a target group. As a result, taking a rash and unin- credit report and, in turn, your ability dent volunteers, Emergency Health Ser- Torain of the UMBC police checked Those interested in receiving the H1N1 formed decision can be more costly in to get credit.” vices employees, and the UMBC police. identification and cracked jokes to help vaccine must make an appointment by the long run. According to Consumer UMBC is also taking an active stance Student volunteers like Treesa Joseph, a students remain calm. contacting the UHS Office at 410-455- Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of on this issue by limiting merit-only senior member of Alpha Sigma Kappa The UHS still has doses of the vac- 2542. Maryland and Delaware, Inc., it is vital awards and diverting these funds to assisted in swabbing students before cine in stock and strongly recommends especially for college students to get more needy students who are also they received the shot. EHS employees that students take advantage of them. Comments can be sent to financial help as soon as possible. The merit-eligible. Fiscal year 2010 will like Andrew Hughes became involved “Try and get it while you can,” suggests [email protected]. truth remains however, that not all or- also be the third year that UMBC has ganizations that offer personal finance increased its need-based financial aid services are alike. It is important to note pool by 10 percent. As a result of these that debt settlement is not the same as measures that are being taken in order receiving credit counseling. to make attending UMBC more afford- “Debt settlement is also sometimes able, the university was voted by The called debt negotiation or arbitration. Princeton Review this past fall as one It is a process through which credi- of the nation’s “Best Value” colleges and tors agree to accept less than the full universities. amount owed, yet consider the balance It is important that you do seek some paid. Unscrupulous debt settlement prior research before you seek out help companies often advertise that they can from a credit counseling service . negotiate reductions of 50 percent or “To determine if a credit counseling more of the debt you owe. While this service is reputable, first ask: How long scenario sounds tempting, it may not has the agency been in business? Is the be true,” Nancy Stark of CCCS com- organization a certified 501(c)(3) non- mented in a press release. profit? Is there a cost for service? Are Students should be aware that some the agency’s counselors certified? What settlement companies may charge fees debts are included in the DMP?,” Stark as much as 13 to 35 percent of their said. “Is the counseling service affiliated total debt and may sometimes require with a national trade association such these fees to be paid in full up front as the National Foundation for Credit before they even begin paying off their Counseling (NFCC)? Is the counseling creditors. service independently accredited? Is the “Some may even request that you agency in compliance with your state’s stop paying your creditors and instead debt management regulations?” begin making deposits into a third-par- Students who take the time to find ty account. If you do not quickly accrue answers to these questions can safely enough money in this account to pay venture out to find the help that they your debt and the settlement company, need to secure the monetary aid they you may end up owing additional inter- require. Getting the necessary help to- est and late fees or even face legal action day will secure your future tomorrow. abnet shiferaw — TRW such as wage garnishments from your A “Berlin Wall” was set up outside the University Center by the German Club to commemorate the 20th an- creditors,” Stark said. Comments can be sent to niversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The wall came down Nov 9,1989. Similar walls were constructed at In addition, paying a debt through [email protected] Georgetown University and John Hopkins Univerisity. 4 News 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Panama “ Smog blog” Meyerhoff Program continues modeled after UMBC to prepare scholars pursuing pollution tracker post-graduate degrees

Emma Marston in Maryland, but the general aim is Rima Kikani Contributing Writer to provide a picture of air pollution Staff Writer all over the United States, not just the UMBC’s U.S. Air Quality Weblog, East Coast, and that is reflected in the The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is more commonly known as the Smog variety of areas covered by blog posts. one of UMBC’s flagships. Students grad- Blog, has recently helped to launch a Smoke from wildfires in California uating from the program go on to pursue similar air pollution monitoring blog or Canada don’t just stay put, and the professional degrees in science and engi- based in Panama, called SERVIR. The Smog Blog allows people to get a better neering. Currently, UMBC is among the Smog Blog is a blog designed to track air understanding of this by showing how nation’s leading universities in preparing pollution and air quality in the United that smoke spreads halfway across the minorities for M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., States by taking information from both continent. While the blog does feature and M.S. programs. These students have satellite sensors and monitoring systems international posts from time to time, moved on to serve in faculty and post- that are ground based. The information (such as the effects of a major refinery doctoral research positions at universities courtesy http://www.umbc.edu is consolidated together on one website fire in Puerto Rico a few weeks ago, or throughout the country, from Harvard to The first cohort of Meyerhoff Scholars enrolled in 1989. Here they are pic- and is able to highlight the worst sec- a look at blowing dust in eastern China Duke. The program, a national model tured with Robert Meyerhoff (right) and Susan Boyer (center), former direc- tions of the country as well as new de- and Korea,) it is mainly concerned with for training high-achieving students, cel- tors of the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program velopments. The blog’s goal is to make the United States’ air quality; SERVIR ebrated its 21st anniversary this year. both the general public and the scientific provides a similar assessment of air The program’s success lies in the sense Scholars Program, emphasizes the edu- to give back to the community.” Despite community aware of air pollution issues. quality in Central America. The blog is of community educators have worked cational blueprint for success. There is a their classes and other pre-professional It is collaborative, allowing instant com- intended to not just present facts, but to establish. “We have only come this proportional relationship between suc- challenges, they are committed to mak- munication about critical ideas and situ- also to explain what they mean and to far because of the care and concern that cess and support. “The entire university ing UMBC a better community. ations without excluding either group. help give an idea of what can be done have been invested in us,” said Lael Scar- has taken an active interest in supporting As of now, the program is only open “We want to make people aware of the to prevent further pollution, explained borough, sophomore biology major and these students…we couldn’t do it alone,” to STEM (science, technology, engineer- quality of their air,” said Ruben Delgado, Delgado. Meyerhoff scholar. explained Toliver. The scholars rely on a ing, math) majors because of the lack of research associate with Joint Center for The first SERVIR regional operational The program focuses on community, nurturing environment while being chal- funding. However, the possibilities are Earth Systems Technology (JCET). facility was opened in 2005, thanks to personal advising and counseling, tutor- lenged by positive peer pressure. endless, according to Toliver. He wants Both blogs are designed so that they the efforts of the National Air and Space ing, professional mentoring, research in- Most other institutions depend on to see the program offer full scholarships are accessible to members of the general Administration (NASA), the Water ternships, seminars, and administrative competition to generate motivation and to its scholars in the future. He believes public, as well as to the scientific com- Center for the Humid Tropics of Latin involvement. It also offers a comprehen- accomplishment. The Meyerhoff Pro- Meyerhoff has a bright future, and that it munity at large. “The variety of people America and the Caribbean (CATH- sive four-year financial aid package, and gram stresses the unconditional support will remain competitive and successful. who read [the blog] is all over the ALAC), and other partners, to help pro- a six-week summer program preparing scholars receive from administrators, Not only do Meyerhoff students con- place,” said Delgado. Organizations like vide accessible information for Central incoming freshmen for college courses. faculty, peers, and their families. “It’s the tinue to emerge as scholars, but also the National Oceanic and Atmospheric America. UMBC and the Smog Blog Olivia Nwankwo, sophomore bio- support they offer that has allowed us leaders who set examples. They under- Administration (NOAA) can use the in- provided the actual blog itself with the chemistry major and Meyerhoff scholar to succeed,” agrees Scarborough. Toli- stand all that UMBC has done for them, formation that the Smog Blog collects in initial tools to get started. “We’ve done told The Retriever Weekly that the best ver said the program’s current graduate/ and they give back without asking for some cases, but academic officials and it now, and we can do it again,” Delgado thing about the program is all the op- professional school placement average is rewards or recognition. “They are willing amateur astronomers can and do com- said. portunities it provides. “The program’s 85%. to give up who they are for who they can ment on the blog as well. connections, peer advising [from older Toliver acknowledges that UMBC become,” said Toliver, “Now it’s our turn The site does make more reference Comments can be sent to students], test tutoring…all these re- should be very proud of the academic to appreciate them.” to local conditions because it is based [email protected]. sources are guaranteed to help,” Nwank- success these scholars have achieved. wo remarked. However, he is most proud of the stu- Comments can be sent to LaMont Toliver, Director of Meyerhoff dents because they are, “not too busy [email protected].

Californian Professor debunks climate change myths extremely critical of pseudoscience (IPCC) Second Assessment Report, the debate on tobacco smoke, DDT, formation. Even though the United and the self-proclaimed experts who in which they said global climate the ozone hole, and acid rain, the oil States invested heavily in the sci- peddle it to Americans who don’t change was already underway and companies have sought to cast doubt ences and mathematics, starting with know better. for which mankind bore the brunt on the science instead of trying to the National Defense Education Act, To Dr. Oreskes and the respected of responsibility. But if, by 1995, the disprove it. Freshman Elizabeth Si- passed in 1958, Americans “[have scientific community, mankind and scientific community had accepted lardi summarized it best, describing been] taught facts, but not really how our greenhouse gases have been climate change and mankind’s role, the doubters as “telling the popula- science operates,” said Dr. Oreskes. judged 90% probable to be respon- why, in 2007, did 40% of Americans tion what they wanted to hear.” Trac- Coupled with an American media in sible for the ongoing and expected still believe scientists were still argu- ing the George C. Marshall Institute’s which “no one stops to point [out]” climate change. While Dr. Oreskes ing about the existence of climate history in all of those subjects and that these pseudo-experts are lying, was not there to prove global warm- change and our role? the continued influential role they Dr. Oreskes identifies the manufac- ing, she did trace the history of the This was the question that drove have in trying to discredit the cli- turing of doubt as the single most courtesy ucsdnews.ucsd.edu science and the theory’s acceptance Dr. Oreskes, and her new book is the mate change theories, Dr. Oreskes effective technique for preventing Dr. Naomi Orkees addresses the among the scientific community. compilation of her research. The sim- certainly stoked concern among substantive discussion and action on confusion over climate change Her research identified that, by plest answer of why there is doubt audience members. Asked about it important or controversial issues. which arises from pseudoscience sources claiming to be legitimate. the 1970s, the community of cli- about climate change is offered as, afterwards, junior Brandon Cottom This discussion is available through mate scientists, or climatologists, “people [wanting] us to have this stated, “I didn’t know these issues YouTube and UMBC’s media-hosting had predicted that greenhouse gas perception.” There is a lot of money were… having the same group [seed network (www.umbc.edu/studio/vid- Gavin Way emissions, for which mankind was at stake on these issues, and just as the doubt.]” Many students echoed eos). Dr. Oreskes and her co-author Editorial Staff primarily responsible, would cause the tobacco companies used pseudo- concerns about the lack of knowl- Erik Conway, with Bloomberg Press, global warming. In 1979, the Na- science and doubt to try and prevent edge among the general population are releasing their new book, Mer- This past Monday, UMBC hosted tional Academy of Science asked the proliferation of the acceptance of and the ability of these pseudo-ex- chants of Death, available for a more Dr. Naomi Oreskes of the University not if climate change would occur, the dangers of tobacco smoke, the oil perts to be taken as credible sources detailed examination of this history of California, San Diego, as she pre- but when. With evidence emerging companies have a lot to lose if the on scientific matters in which they and the specific tactics employed by sented a fascinating selection from through the early 1990s, the interna- global citizenry demands action on have no education. these doubters. her current research and new book, tional community of climatologists climate change. To this very concern, Dr. Oreskes Merchants of Doubt. Focused on the came together in 1995 for the Inter- Using the very same tactics and blamed our misunderstanding of sci- Comments can be sent to debate over climate change, she was national Panel for Climate Change’s people responsible for muddying ence to be responsible for our misin- [email protected] The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 News 5 New Performing Arts and Humanities Facility will be used to connect UMBC to surrounding communities tual construction of the complex will All of these unique facilities will be be a dual-phase process; phase 1 will used to involve the community with begin during the summer of 2010, UMBC. and phase 2 in the summer of 2012. February’s legislative report The two-phase system will be imple- claimed that upon the building’s mented to comply with the requests completion, nearly every undergrad- of the State, made to ensure that ev- uate student will make some use of erything goes as planned. The bud- the building in one way or another get for the construction, design, and by the end of his or her collegiate ca- equipment is $165 million, which reer, due to the strong commitment UMBC anticipates will be funded at the university has to its general edu- least in part by the state. cation requirements. The university It will be located “behind” the has recently increased the writing re- top level of academic row, which quirements for undergrads by requir- includes the Engineering, Informa- ing each student who enrolled on tion Technology/Engineering, and or after Fall 2007 to take a Writing Fine Arts Buildings. It will occupy Intensive course. This change came the space now used for parking lots in response to Maryland employers courtesy http://www.umbc.edu 9, 9A, and 16. Facilities Management stressing “how important it is that Pictured above is the exterior concept model for the PAHF building. The building is expected to be the first Leader- has studied how the new building our graduates, whether in science ship in Energy and Design certified building at UMBC. will affect the availability of campus and engineering or the liberal and parking and will announce plans to fine arts, be able to think and com- > from ADMIN [1] cultural life of the area,” said John tails at this stage of the project. offset the loss of the lots as construc- municate clearly,” according to the needs of the UMBC community.” Six Jeffries, Dean of Arts, Humanities, Plans for the building have been in tion time nears. Inside, the building report. departments will call it home: Ancient and Social Sciences. He added that it the works since 2004, when UMBC will include many standard features The building will be UMBC’s first Studies, Dance, English, Music, Phi- “will enhance UMBC’s visibility and staff and faculty decided that growth of other academic buildings, includ- with a Leadership in Energy and losophy, and Theatre. Also included reputation as a campus with great in enrollment and in the Fine Arts ing classrooms and administrative/ Environmental Design (LEED) cer- in the building will be the Office of strengths across the academic spec- would necessitate the addition of faculty offices for the six different de- tification, established by the U.S. Arts and Culture, the Dresher Center trum, [including] the arts, humani- a new building. Development with partments. However, it will also sport Green Building Council. Its heating, for the Humanities, the Dresher Hu- ties, and social sciences.” Although the aid of consultants continued for archaeology, writing, and technical cooling, and lighting methods are all manities Scholars Program, and the there is much optimism about the a few years until the schematic was design labs, practice and ensemble designed to be energy efficient. Linehan Artists Scholars Program. myriad of ways the building will be finally completed in 2007. Design rooms, recording and dance studios, “[The building] will enhance used, Jeffries made note of the fact and construction specifications were multiple theaters, and a huge concert Comments can be sent to UMBC’s role in the intellectual and that it is difficult to give specific de- finalized in the following years. Ac- hall that will seat over 300 people. [email protected].

Police log

November 2, 2009 November 3, 2009

Retriever Act Center Eng / Comp Sci Bldg Theft from Buildings Burglary (Forcible) A UMBC student reported that A UMBC staff member reported he placed personal items in a locker that sometime between Thursday and secured same with a lock. When afternoon and Monday afternoon, he returned to retrieve his items, he someone forced their way into an of- found that the lock was inoperable. fice and removed twelve laptop com- Upon cutting the lock, it was found puters and four digital cameras. that someone had removed the stu- dent’s items. November 6, 2009

It/E Building Burglary (Attempted) Hilltop Cir. & Back Rd. A UMBC staff member reported Motor Vehicle Theft that someone attempted to force an A UMBC student reported that office door open. It appears that entry his 1996 Honda Accord, which was was not made. locked and secured, was stolen from the parking lot where it was parked.

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Contact [email protected] 6 News 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Gender Neutral Housing program appears to be a success Poll: What is your favorite place to eat on campus?

Ancient Studies major junior Sarah Carney, Environmental Science major junior Marlayna Demond — TRW Lauren Colbourn and Computer Science major junior Michael Budram are a few students living together in gender neutral housing.

and demand. If there is a larger demand any different. A close friend is a close Angela Trenkle for this type of housing in the spring, friend, regardless of gender, right? I’m Contributing Writer then we will open up more apartments glad UMBC allows us the opportunity to that are geared towards this program.” In live people we know and trust. This year at UMBC, the Residential Life West Hill alone, there are ten males and TRW: What was your reasoning for community officially created a Gender six females within the four apartments. choosing Gender Neutral housing? The Commons 33% Neutral Housing program for people of There were originally five apartments JH: Three of us (guys) couldn’t think of all gender identities, gender expressions, designated for the program, but the peo- anyone who would be a fourth because Chick-Fil-A 20% and sexual orientations. This housing ple in the fifth apartment canceled dur- the rest of our male friends already had program is unique as it allows opposite ing the summer. To help give us a better their housing situations figured-out. So The Admin. Building 22% genders to room together. Gender Neu- perspective of what it’s like to live in the when one of our friends (of the opposite True Grit’s 14% tral Housing started out as a pilot pro- Gender Neutral Housing, Josh Hunter, a sex) found her housing situation equally gram last year with just one apartment in current resident of the program, sat down frustrated, we thought we should go for I don’t eat on campus 11% Walker, but has now become an official with The Retriever Weekly and shared his it, and try to add her as a fourth. housing option with four apartments in experiences thus far in the year: TRW: How do your parents feel about Vote in next week’s poll at retrieverweekly.com. Walker Avenue and four apartments in TRW: Are you one of the West Hill this situation? West Hill that are geared specifically for residents or the Walker residents? JH: As far as I know, all of our parents Gender Neutral Housing. Has it been a JH: We live in West Hill. have been supportive of it. My parents success in its first year? At this point in TRW: How has the experience been have been, at least. They’d rather I live time, it appears to be a program that the for you thus far? with people I’m comfortable with than Now hiring a Tech Assistant University will continue to promote in JH: So far, the experience has been having to worry about the added stress the future. So far, the residents all seem very positive. My roommates and I have of a potentially terrible roommate situa- to be satisfied with the living arrange- known each other for a while, so it was tion. - knowledge of windows & Linux ments and were all granted their requests a natural fit. TRW: What are your relationships with - experience in system administration a plus in terms of roommate preference and TRW: Do you believe that the univer- your roommates? (did you know them but not required where they wished to live. “All of the sity should continue with the program beforehand or did you do random?) - basic knowledge of ftsecurity and adobe students who applied for the program and, if possible, open up more Gender JH: My roommates and I are great that fit the criteria (two genders rooming Neutral Housing? friends, and we knew each other before desktop publishing products together) we were able to give housing JH: Absolutely. we applied for housing. -loves to work with people to,” says Wendy Crowe, a program man- TRW: How is this different from the agement specialist at Residential Opera- traditional apartments (aside from living tions. “We treat the program the same as with people of the opposite sex)? Comments can be sent to Contact [email protected] all housing on campus in terms of supply JH: I really don’t see how it would be [email protected].

Now walk it out: Exercise benefits body and mind

Grace Cho ment and classes that are designed Studies show that when you walk per mile. This means that walking conservation and research, is about .6 Staff Writer to match the tastes of a diverse com- briskly on a regular schedule, it in- briskly for one mile in about 15 min- miles long. Even just walking from a munity. creases the amount of oxygen that utes burns as many calories as jogging parking lot to class can add up. Walk- Managing a healthy weight without Nevertheless, there are many who your body can consume during exer- for one mile in 8.5 minutes. Also, ing has many advantages over other exercise is like trying to tame a UMBC do not enjoy organized group exercise tion, lowers blood pressure, decreases because walking is a weight-bearing types of exercise. You don’t have to squirrel: it’s just not going to happen. or being stuck on a machine. If you the resting heart rate, and enhances workout, heavier walkers will burn take lessons, you can do it anywhere, Unfortunately for most busy adults, find yourself making up excuses when the heart’s and lungs’ efficiencies. more calories than lighter individuals. it’s free, it improves your mood, and finding the time to spend on the rec- your friends invite you to the RAC, Also, several studies have been Studies have shown that a 216-pound it is nearly free of injuries. Further- ommended 20-30 minutes of exercise there is so much more you can do out- done that have found that walkers individual burns twice as many calo- more, you can use the walking as an a day is almost as hard. However, these doors. Pick up a frisbee and go to Er- tend to have a lower risk of death. A ries as a 110-pound individual would opportunity to explore the campus. Be adults might put in a little more effort ickson field. Play some tennis on one study in Hawaii, for example, com- if they both walked the same distance sure to check out the rock garden, the if they knew about what it can do for of UMBC’s six courts. Swim a couple pared the death risks for two groups at the same pace. bench with the secret notebook in it, them. It turns out that exercise is es- of laps in the pool, if you’d like. of men who were over the age of 60 The UMBC campus, being a circle the tunnels that go under Circle Road, sential for the blend of hormonal and Another good idea though for those over a period of 12 years: those who on a hilltop, is an ideal place to take and Pig Pen Pond. Also, remember physical responses that lead to helping who prefer to exercise outdoors is walked just 2 miles a day, and those a walk; one can just start out at one that most walkers aren’t walking far the body burn fat, sleep better, build taking a walk and exploring the cam- who did not. The men who walked in- point and end up where one started enough, often enough or fast enough, muscle, and so much more. pus. You wouldn’t be alone; walking frequently were found to be 2.5 times and also have the benefit of having according to the Center for Disease Luckily for the UMBC community, is the most popular form of exercise more likely to die from cancer than unlevel ground to walk on. According Control. Make sure to keep up a good there is a facility that exists so that we among American adults. It is not as those who were not. to UMBC Facilities Management, the pace to get the full health benefits. can map personal exercise plans. The well-advertised as many other forms Walking also burns excess calo- circumference of the circle is about Retriever Activity Center (the RAC) of exercise, but it is undoubtedly able ries. It burns approximately the same 1.8 miles. Also, the CERA trail, which Comments can be sent hosts many different types of equip- to improve one’s physical fitness. amount of calories as running does is in an area that has been set aside for to [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 News 7 Greek life does not always follow media sterotypes

> from GREEK [1] ular studying every week, which helps going to force anyone to go and make us institution of education, only in this case or not.” no end.” “Some academic departments a sandwich. We make an effort to make the people involved are in their twenties Having to adhere to a certain mini- away with something different every gave me [problems] when they knew I’d new members feel really welcome with and not fourteen.” mum GPA, and having a cumulative time,” says Paul. joined,” says Whieldon. “But actually, the fraternity.” Shruti Patel, 18, a Communications GPA higher than the UMBC average Junior student Daniel Ashford, a Greek life has inspired me to do more Most brothers and sisters are able to and Psychology major, is still opposed for the last two semesters (the Greek transfer student from Swansea, South work and manage my time better.” brush away the stereotypes and cling to getting involved in Greek life but collective GPA was recorded as 2.932, Wales, currently pledging with Pi Kappa Finances needn’t be an issue, if a stu- to what they believe to be important doesn’t speak as harshly towards to the compared to the UMBC average of 2.87 Phi, adds "the fraternity has its own in- dent feels the financial commitment to through their involvement in Greek life; organizations. “It would just take up for the Spring 2009 semester, and 2.955 dependent national organization, PUSH their association to be a burden, as some the friendships. “My favorite thing about too much of my time. Plus I don’t really compared to UMBC’s average of 2.823 America. It has programs like ‘Give-a- being in a sorority is the closeness I can want to have to pay for it. Saying that, I for the Fall 2008 semester) shows that push Weekend’ and ‘Journey for Hope’,;a get,” says Paul. “None of my sisters are wouldn‘t say I believe all the stereotypes the stereotype of the party animal Greek bike ride across the United States, start- alike, and yet we get along so well. I al- about the fraternity boys. I know a lot brother or sister may not be applicable ing in Seattle and San Francisco, ending I’ve met a lot of in- ways have someone to go to whether or of nice ones; they‘re not elitist or sleazy here at UMBC. in Washington DC.” credibly intelligent not I need something, always someone at all.” Visual arts major Sandra Stegel, Yes, there are bad eggs among Greek Charity work carried out by UMBC’s Greek students that to talk to, someone to sit in class with, to 21, from Nancy, France, was also afraid life, but their activities shouldn’t taint Greek organizations is, according to perform really well study with and party with all at the same of the time constraints associated with the achievements of other fraternities Whieldon, “spectacular.” His fraternity in class. I’ve also met time. It’s something I’ll carry with me for sorority life. “I was afraid because I have and sororities. “I think the typical stu- hosts the North American Food Drive, some that do not, the rest of my life.” so much work, and I really do have a lot dent that UMBC attracts isn’t the sort of where they collect food to donate to a Burch is even due to be the best man of homework to do.” But she disagrees person you’d expect to get involved with food bank around five miles from cam- these tend to be the at a brother’s wedding next year. “The with Patel’s statement about elitism. “I [Greek life]. All the chapters on campus pus. Lambda Chi Alpha has previously types that fit the clas- connections are fantastic for things like went to an event early in the semester are different to any stereotypes of [Greek worked with diabetes charities, gather- sic Greek stereotypes internships. These friendships can stay and the sorority girls I met didn’t seem life] you get,” says Hannah Dier, of the ing at fun runs offering encouraging of beer-pounding guys with you for life,” states Whieldon. interested in anyone outside the group Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. those crossing the line. “The MyUMBC and catty girls. I think if “There are real bonds. When we call that came along to the event.” “I would definitely say that people tool gives charity great publicity, we re- you want to do well in each other brothers, we take it seriously. Whiledon’s sentiment that involve- should just come along to events and cently managed to donate 280 pounds We can fight, we can bicker… but at ment in Greek life actually benefited his see what we have to offer first-hand worth of food.” school you will, wheth- the end of the day if anyone gives my academic performance has been echoed instead of relying on what people say,” Greek organizations require members er involved in Greek brother any hassle, I’m right there to by UMBC faculty. Dr. Clayton Laurie, a says Burch. “I’d show them how many to reach a certain standard of academia, life or not. support him.” history lecturer, believes “the [Greek life] people we know, Greek life has helped normally a minimum GPA. In addi- They really are like family. Add this System is not just a social system. Sorori- us to meet so many new people and you tion, new members don’t have it so easy to the fact that membership in a frater- ties and fraternities facilitate the creation gain such valuable connections.” that they can call themselves a brother students are offered the chance to work nity or sorority can stand out on a re- of closer bonds between students in Whieldon agrees, “Lots of people in- or sister without doing their research; at Ravens and Orioles games to pay their sume and set you up with some useful higher education institutions, and pro- volved in leadership and the SGA here at for some chapters there are classes to way; sororities and fraternities receive no contacts for employment, it’s no shock motes intellectual, moral, and emotional UMBC are involved in [Greek life]. We attend, assignments to complete and government funding. “I find the idea of that this year’s recruitment program has growth and responsibility—scholastic don’t just sit around acting bored. We facts to learn. Brothers and sisters meet us ‘paying for friends’ ridiculous. It’s like encouraged a number of people to get and socially,” adding “[Greek life] devel- make things happen on campus.” New regularly to focus on their studies, with everyone chipping in for a pizza, we all immersed in Greek life. ops leaders and productive members of members are also keen to praise Greek Greek associations realizing the impor- pay but we’re all going to benefit. It’s not However, a number of students who society at both the university and in the life; Mercado says he has no regrets tance of workload to their members. just paying for our friends, it’s having to aren’t involved in fraternities and so- wider community." about getting involved with a fraternity. While the benefits of Greek life can fund things like insurance,” says Burch. rorities aren’t as complimentary about Teaching assistant Daniel Kielbasa “I can tell I made a great decision that be great, new members have to work for The worry of gang law in Baltimore Greek. “Greek life doesn't appeal to me states, “as far as Greek life impacting is going to make my college experience the perks. Ashford, used to the slightly means that the stigma surrounding because I don't feel the need to become academic performance, I think it can go even better.” more relaxed workload of British uni- Greek housing isn’t present on campus. part of a family away from home,” says both ways. I've met a lot of incredibly It may not be for everyone, but with versities, says, “To start with I was sur- “We have to be really careful with hazing, Claire Smith, a 20 year old English intelligent Greek students that perform an impressive nationwide alumni list prised with the workload Pi Kappa Phi even a playful slap on the back can be major. “Also these brotherhoods and really well in class. I've also met some (Bill Clinton and Donald Trump are expected from me, but now I realize that seen as an act of bullying and we really sisterhoods, to me, are just excuses to that do not, these tend to be the types just two names amongst many), maybe to get used to the American System it is don’t want to give off that impression,” exclude; be a part of the social hierarchy that fit the classic Greek stereotypes of Greek life is onto something. good that we have to log 16 hours per Burch says. Hazing is taken seriously at that exists within colleges. This doesn't beer-pounding guys and catty girls. I week of study hours, 10 individual and UMBC, with a hotline being offered to appeal to me as family life, it just ap- think if you want to do well in school Comments can be sent to 6 with a partner. It ensures that I do reg- report any suspect activity. “We’re not pears as another clique within another you will, whether involved in Greek life [email protected]. Chartwells provides Starbucks construction update Christopher McKinney sure what they will be at the moment.” Starbucks might affect business of Chick- Staff Writer After hearing Starbucks will be open- fil-A. When asked about this, Ronald ing in the spring, many students ex- Cook, the Director of Food Services at Despite the posters around the Uni- pressed their excitement. Brianna Groop, the UC said, “It’s really a good thing for versity Center (UC) stating Starbucks a Freshman Biology and Environmental both Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. Both are is “coming soon,” students, faculty, and Science major, was pleased to hear the two great stand-alone concepts that don’t staff are going to have to wait until the news, stating, “I’m really excited for Star- need any help bringing in business, so I spring semester to get their hands on bucks to finally come!” think the two businesses will work well the delicious coffees and frappuccinos. However, some students are hesitant hand-in-hand and not negatively impact Mark Tarkanick, the Marketing Direc- about the location of the coffee shop. Chick-fil-A.” tor of Chartwells at UMBC, explained Josh Acker, a Sophomore Information Tarkanick also added that, since its that the construction and planning has Systems major, said, “I’m pretty eager opening, Chick-fil-A has been a major all been on schedule, and that plan- to see Starbucks on campus, but I think hit on campus. “Chick-fil-A quickly be- ning for training a professional staff has they could’ve chosen a better location. came, and continues to be, the #1 brand begun. He stated that Starbucks will be The lines are going to be really long and on campus from a sales standpoint,” opening with a professional staff, but that it’s sure to get crowded between the peo- pointing out that Chick-fil-A generates students on campus are encouraged to ple going to Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and roughly 20% of retail sales of the entire apply for part-time positions. “And any those just trying to eat.” campus. And when asked about how a student with previous Starbucks experi- With budget cuts and measures being Starbucks might impact sales, he stated, ence needs to come see us!” Tarkanick taken to cut back on spending, students “We fully anticipate that Starbucks will added. were also curious how the university attract even more students, faculty, and Most of the details are yet to be is paying for the construction of Star- staff into the UC and will continue to worked out with regard to how students bucks. Tarkanick explained that the drive the sales for Chick-fil-A. Starbucks will be able to use their meal plans at the construction costs are included as a part is a strong brand, but Chick-fil-A has the Starbucks. Tarkanick explained, “Stu- of total investment dollars allocated by ability to serve more customers at a faster dents will be able to use their meals, flex, Chartwells into improvements to food pace that will result in higher sales.” retriever dollars, food funds, debit/credit venues on campus. Patricia Davila — TRW cards, and Starbucks cards. There will be Positioned on the ground floor of the Comments can be sent to A construction crew works to have Starbucks built by the spring semester. ‘meal deals’ available, I’m just not quite UC, many students wondered how the [email protected]. 8

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Staff Editorial staff Advising Appointment Heartaches Editors Despite the fact that the fall semester is only about halfway over, students are to enroll in classes, most of the planning is done by the students themselves. Editor-in-Chief Gaby Arévalo now being urged to think about the future by signing up for academic advising In theory, an enterprising freshman could plan out his or her entire academic 410.455.1262 appointments for spring 2010. The process of academic advising begins during career simply by using the UMBC website. Therefore, it seems as though man- Managing Editor freshman year, when students are randomly assigned the professor who, in the- datory advising appointments are more trouble than they are worth. More often Ariane Szu-Tu ory, will become the mentor who will guide them through their academic pur- than not, these randomly chosen advisers do not specialize in the student’s area 410.455.1263 suits at UMBC. While many students only meet with one adviser per semester, of interest, and in many cases, advising appointments consist of little actual News Editor enthusiastic students pursuing multiple majors, minors and who are members advising. Advising, therefore, should become optional instead of a mandatory Andrea Thomson of the Honors College or scholarship programs, could potentially have to meet requirement, which most students, and even professors, resent. While advisers Assistant Editor Alethea Paul with six different advisers each semester. While for those who live on campus can be beneficial for freshmen, who may need this initial guidance, and seniors, the hassle of scheduling appointments around school, work, and activities is who can benefit from advice in terms of career planning, most self-sufficient, opinion Editor bad enough, for those who commute, this requirement can become costly and mature, college students can probably figure out which classes to take by them- Anne Verghese unreasonable. While advisers are necessary for granting the actual “permission” selves. Assistant Editor Bobby Lubaszewski arts Editor Paul-William deSilva One year, two governors, and upstate NY Assistant Editor Anissa Elmerraji Collin Wojciechowski edented spending,” said Chairman sports Editor Staff Writer Steele. Shocked, I stood up in my bed Donald Daniels and stared at the television in confusion. Assistant Editor Corey Johns This has not been a good week for Was this a dream? Did he really just say me. In the races for the Governor’s seats that? I analyzed the facts: Steele has said photography 410.455.1018 of Virginia and New Jersey, on the eve of something dumb, my fish looked like I Editor President Obama’s one year anniversary had forgotten to feed him and I was yet Patricia Davila Assistant Editor in office, the democratic candidates lost again awake at an hour that would appall Achsah Joseph both contests and the New York Yankees my mother. This was unfortunately not a Copy Editors won the World Series. New and progres- dream but instead the reality of the 2009 John Breen sive ideals, presented through candidates election season. Amy King Gavin Way working for change and a team that Confused and befuddled as to the rea- Danielle Kennedy hasn’t won the World Series 27 times, son why the Republican Party chairman were defeated. had stated this, I decided to head to the Production Now, if you’ve kept up with my ar- computer and do a little research of my 410.455.1266 ticles to this point in the year it should own. I went into the World Wide Web Manager mean two things. One, you are either my with an open mind (or at least as open Tazuko Sugajima mother, my editor, or this one weird girl a mind as an angry college student can Assistant in my building who always follows me have) to see what the numbers had to say. Neeta Balram Assistant around. And two, you recognize that I Had Obama’s policies cost the democrats Rahul Gautam am an extremely staunch political junkie these two races? Or was it simply the fact courtesy afro.com Assistant who pays entirely too much attention to that historically these off-year elections Michael Steele, next time you consider talking, please just immediately insert Ka Lai Lou your foot in your mouth. Assistant politics. And so, upset with the low voter do favor the party out of power and the Sohee Oh turnouts and election results in those two Governor of New Jersey was involved in the mid-to-high 50s with some voters you by attempting to buy football teams, states that are relatively near us, I decided in more scandals than there are exits on even stating that his job performance while he can go to your office and well, Technology to call it an evening and fall asleep to a his state's turnpike? And so after a quick was encouraging them to vote for the quite frankly, I don’t really think there’s 410.455.3901 search, I found the exit polls, reviewed democratic candidate. Remarkable isn’t Manager little network news, figuring the night that much to do there. And maybe you Greg Fiumara couldn’t get any worse. That was until I the numbers and stared blankly at my it? How numbers can tell you one thing should spend a little less time blaming found Michael Steele. computer screen due to both lack of and someone at a podium something everything that goes wrong in this coun- Online Editor Vania Dienzo "The real heroes who brought home sleep and pure disbelief. CNN was re- completely different. try on the President and a little more time Assistant the victory are the Republicans and inde- porting that 56% of Virginia voters said So to Mr. Steele I would offer two focusing on legislative districts in upstate Darwin Mach System Administrator pendents and, yes, even the Democrats the President was not a factor in how pieces of advice. One, sit down with New York. Paul Swenson who spoke up against an incredibly they voted, with that number jumping to Rush and the two of you decide who’s Webmaster Now Hiring arrogant government in Washington 60% in New Jersey. And NPR’s exit polls really running your party. Or maybe that has put our country, our freedoms were stating that in Virginia, the Presi- switch jobs for a while. You can go on C o m m e n t s c a n b e s e n t t o business and our economy at risk with unprec- dent was receiving a job approval rating the radio and try to get people to notice [email protected]. 410.455.1261 Business Manager Nimit Bhatt

The Retriever Weekly welcomes your comments. Letters to the editor must be submitted before 5 p.m. Friday via e-mail to eic@ distribution retrieverweekly.com or delivered to The Retriever Weekly office, UC 214. Please limit letters to 300 words and include your full Manager name, year and major. The Retriever Weeky retains the right to edit submissions for content and length. Kisou Kusuzaki Assistant Manager Paul-William deSilva advisor Editorial Policy Faculty Adviser Christopher Corbett The Retriever Weekly staff editorials reflect the views of the editorial board; signed columns and advertisements represent the opinions of the individual writers and advertisers, respectively, and do not necessarily reflect those of The Retriever Weekly or the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The Retriever Weekly publishes DESIGN weekly on Tuesdays during the regular school year. Editors can be reached at (410) 455-1260 during normal business hours or at University Center 214; 1000 Carly Wilkins Hilltop Circle; UMBC; Baltimore, MD 21250. The Retriever Weekly is an equal opportunity employer. The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 oPINION 9 Student-run organizations may help reduce stress

unusual bases covered: the Guy Fawkes UMBC students. Day celebration on the fifth of Novem- All in all, the students involved in ber consisted of a free showing of the these organizations work very hard to ever popular V for Vendetta and free Guy entertain the overworked and stressed Fawkes masks to many of the attendees. scholars at UMBC while still balancing Every week students flock to Lecture an academic career, other extracurricular Hall 1 to catch the weekend showings of activities, jobs, and a social life of their newer movies that haven’t quite made it own. These groups need student support to DVD. Of course, live events like the to survive, though, which is hard to come upcoming Raekwon concert and Dem- by without sufficient advertisement. etri Martin’s comedy show last month For the most part, students are usually are sure to draw a crowd of stressed out aware of the major events planned by students in need of entertainment. SEB, such as the Raekwon concert and Other student run organizations also the Friday and Saturday movie nights, put on events for the entertainment and but other events almost always seem to education of students. The Hispanic remain below the general population’s Latino Student Union hosts an annual radar. When asked about the showing event that consists of dancing and tradi- of V for Vendetta, most students did not tional food that is open to any students know where and when the movie was interested in experiencing a tiny slice of being shown. Even athletic events, such Central and South America. The Hindu as the school’s rugby tournaments, pass courtesy bl-libg-weblab.ads.iu.edu Student Council exposes students to by unnoticed by many students and “If only someone would design a program to help me deal with this stress...What? They already have that?” Hindi traditions and festivals throughout sports fans alike. the year. Bartleby, UMBC’s Creative Arts Despite this, the events on campus are Ryanne Milani ever-terrifying finals week to look- for of events specifically designed for the Journal, is published annually and filled specifically designed to help the students Contributing Writer ward to before their well-earned winter relaxation, entertainment, and procrasti- with student submissions ranging from of UMBC cope with the many stresses in break (of course, some students don’t nation of the students of UMBC. From poetry to fiction to artwork. The Mama’s their lives, and they almost always suc- By this point in the semester, many stu- even have the break to look forward to, weekly movies to Sunday football and Boys, The Stilettos, and the theater de- ceed. No matter what a student’s tastes dents at UMBC are worn out and stressed but that’s a different can of worms alto- wings (Ravens fans and football fans in partment, the wind ensemble, and other may be, there is something enjoyable for out about their classes and grades. Mid- gether). Thankfully, the Student Events general can head to the Sports Zone to musical and artistically-talented groups everyone. terms may finally be over, but professors Board (SEB) and other student-run orga- catch the game) to live music events, SEB put on many outstanding performances are shelling out projects left and right, nizations are here to help. has something planned for everyone. every year, many of which are free, or, at Comments can be sent to and, even worse, students still have the SEB is responsible for a wide variety The Board even has some of the more the very least, extremely affordable for [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad

What are your reactions to Baltimore ranking as America’s tenth smartest city (ahead of New York) in a recent study conducted by The Daily Beast?

Alex Egner “That’s a testament Film Freshman, 18 to the outstanding Erica Moy university system Undeclared Freshman, 17 and institution such as Johns Hopkins “That’s a great thing Hospital.” to know, going to a Baltimore school. “

“That was unexpected.” Doug Barrow Music Education Senior, 22

“It shows that Kamil Ahmed Hien Cao Marylanders are Biology Information Systems progressing in terms Senior, 22 Freshman, 18 of education and overall welfare.” “That’s good, I’m surprised!”

“I think that’s great that Baltimore is getting recognition because of its aca- Mamata Thapa Biological Science demic institutions, Grad Student, 25 and getting the credit it deserves.” photographer: wyatt jaster wyatt photographer: 10 oPINION 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly

point The Internet can never replace good ol’ ink and paper appear on somebody’s doorstep one regarding nearly any aspect of world day in 2043 – a dark day for journal- news. But for every credible website, ism. That is, unless the newspaper can there are dozens of misleading and make a resurgence. Newspapers have often untrue online sources claiming even created their own websites in an to be legitimate news providers. Some attempt to benefit from the wave of readers, who do not know any better, online readers and to counteract the mistake these websites for credible effect the Internet has had on print news sources – thus further spreading revenue. Yet these attempts are not this misinformation. Because of these enough to replace the lost income inconsistencies and the inability to from print advertisements and general fully monitor the information on the circulation. web, the newspaper will continue to Because of this loss in financial be the best source of factual and re- backing, newspapers have been liable news coverage available to the forced to make changes. As the for- people. mer columnist Molly Irvins argued, Newspapers are also more readily the newspaper companies’ solution accessible to the masses. Even though to their problems was to make “our we are living in a technological world, product smaller and less helpful and many people are still without conve- less interesting.” With the current fi- nient Internet connections. For these nancial hardships, newspapers have people, the only real source of news been forced to scale back their cover- they have is the newspaper – which age, only playing into the decline of is still the best way to communicate courtesy examiner.com the printed paper. to he people as a whole. By losing the You can’t do this while surfing the net. Yet, even with all the cutbacks, the newspaper, we would be losing our Robert Lubaszewski has begun a steady decline. “Since stated, “At places where editors and newspaper will always have a place in national voice. editorial staff 1990, a quarter of all American news- publishers gather, the mood these American culture, despite the current So do your local newspaper a favor paper jobs have disappeared, ” ac- days is funereal. Editors ask one an- tendencies of readers to surf the web and grab a copy of The Baltimore Sun In 1721, James Franklin, Benjamin’s cording to “Out of Print: The Death other, ‘How are you?,’ in that sober instead of flipping the pages of their or even The Retriever Weekly, and do older brother, printed the first Ameri- and Life of the American Newspaper,” tone one employs with friends who local paper. The fact is, not all online not let these institutions fade away. As can newspaper – The New England an article which appeared in the The have just emerged from rehab or a “news sources” are reliable. Anyone they say, you don’t know what you’ve Courant. Its sole purpose was to spread New Yorker in 2008. These number messy divorce.” The newspaper, as we can post their opinion online. These got until it’s gone. So do not take the news and awareness to the masses in are staggering. The newspaper busi- know it in the United States, may soon articles are not always fact-checked newspapers for granted, or you may the quickest possible manner. For the ness has not been able to adapt to the become extinct. the way newspapers are. soon be without it. next three centuries, Americans would recent trend of readers who prefer to Philip Meyer, in his book The Van- Don’t get me wrong, there are cred- get their news in this way. get their information online. The ex- ishing Newspaper, predicts that the ible online resources in which people Comments can be sent to However, recently, the newspaper ecutive editor of the Times, Bill Keller, final copy of the final newspaper will can receive up-to-date information [email protected]. counterpoint The death of the newspaper

Stan Topa III be carelessly thrown into their azalea contributing writer bushes, ruining their prized plants, when that same news was available Chances are this article resides in the yesterday at the click of a mouse? Even hands of someone holding a newspa- the man in the recliner chair has his per; perhaps while in The Commons, laptop open on his lap as he scans the the RAC, or even the dorm. It feels ac- latest in politics. Progression is a sign cessible, free, and gritty. The newspaper of improvement, and the Internet has became the epitome of news in 1443 completely eclipsed newspapers in ev- when the first printing press came into ery way. creation. Using this wonderful new What if this article is actually being technology news became common to read on the Internet? Then let me be everyone, not just those who had inside the first to congratulate the wonder- information. ful machine that has brought up this In the 1930s a marvelous invention page—the decision to read this article came into existence: the television. This through the Internet is not only much invention made leaps and bounds in more practical, but also has a great deal the information field, allowing news to of environmental benefits. On average, spread to the people at certain times, a year’s worth of newspaper produces weekly or daily number of patrons re- 550 pounds of wasted paper. While The duced, the newspaper became much Retriever Weekly is not as massive of a less common, often occupying large red paper as the New York Times, the fact recliner in the hands of a man smoking that 500,000 trees must be cut down

a pipe. in order to produce it still shocks most courtesy ememed.com In 1989 something remarkable hap- people. By using the Internet instead “I can’t help but feel I’d rather be on the Internet…” pened: the Internet started to spread like of newspapers, one can drastically cut wildfire. No longer did a person have down the amount of waste. kittens who glow in the dark, there will resources has this wonderful ability. inventions of its day, has met its end. to sit at home, bored and distraught Have I mentioned that the Internet surely be an article somewhere on the Using the previous example, suppose There is no argument that it has kept over their wasted hours. No longer did theoretically has an unlimited amount Net. Newspapers surely would not be someone just finished reading their the masses informed for hundreds of teenagers have to read through National of space? No? Well, the Internet theo- able to discuss such “small time news.” article about those glowing Vietnamese years, but the future is now. The way of Geographic to see breasts. No longer did retically has an unlimited amount of Besides, even if they could, said article kittens. “D’aaww,” they may say, “Those waiting for information is past, and like gamers need to go outside for social in- space! What does this mean for the would not be read until it was old news, Vietnamese kittens sounded so cute! I other prized inventions of yesteryear, teraction! However, the single most im- average news reader? Absolutely every- and who wants to read old news? wish I could see them playing with a every once great innovation is replaced. portant aspect became clear; no longer thing. While a normal newspaper has, I wonder if anyone has ever looked ball of yarn in the light—and in the Newspapers, like dinosaurs, bell bot- did human beings have to wait for their in general, around 40 pages chock full at a newspaper and thought, “Geez, I dark!” Using the wonderful power of toms, and eating raw meat, is well past news coverage. of interesting advertisements, personal sure wish there was a little screen em- the Internet this capability is in the us- its time. The future is now: embrace the What happens when things become ads, obituaries, and a few decent stories, bedded in this flimsy piece of paper er’s hands. Imagine a world of instanta- Internet. instantaneous? Old things die out, and the Internet fills itself with information that could show me a video related neous information, entertainment, and newspapers, like the horse and buggy, from across the globe, from the small- to this article. Such a thing would be power. Such a thing would be glorious have followed suit. Why would some- est of stories to the absolute largest! If a hard, nay, impossible to accomplish. and sought after. Comments can be sent to one choose to wait for a newspaper to person wants to read about Vietnamese The Internet, with all of its invaluable The newspaper, while one of the best [email protected] The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 oPINION 11 Gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey dates successfully associated their ever, probably should not come as a Courtney Ring opponents with higher taxes and huge surprise. Last fall, when then- Senior Staff Writer low job creation, capitalizing on the candidate Obama visited the state, current pessimism. his rhetoric and promises swept this When President Obama and his Each election differed slightly in long-time Republican stronghold fellow party members came to pow- the details, however. In New Jer- into his camp. Although President er last fall, many pundits predicted sey's case, the economic issues truly Obama's approval rating in Virginia a long-term redrawing of the po- seemed to be the determining factor. remains around 50% (about the na- litical map in the United States. The Decades of some of the highest taxes tional average), his approval ratings gubernatorial elections in Virginia in the nation, resulting in a stagnant don't necessarily extend to others in and New Jersey, along with several economic situation, coupled with the Democratic Party. Given Virgin- other elections around the country corruption in the ousted Demo- ia's staunch conservative leanings, this week suggest a slightly different cratic administration, gave birth to then, it should not be too surprising picture. At this point it's hard to tell the general mood of dissatisfaction. to see the state revert to Republican whether these elections actually say Thus, this traditionally staunch control this fall. anything about the upcoming mid- Democratic state has elected a Re- In the final analysis, does a Re- term elections next year, with their publican governor for the first time publican victory in either one of focus on local issues and idiosyncra- in years. However, although many these races (or in any of the other sies, but it does set up an interesting pundits scratch their heads wonder- contests around the country) have landscape for the future. ing what the world is coming to if any significance for midterm elec- The ability of Republicans Chris New Jersey turns its back on the tions next fall? Not necessarily. In Christie in New Jersey and Bob Democrats, for now it simply seems the past, off-year election results McDonnell in Virginia to pull the to indicate that people eventu- have proven very unreliable in pre- attention of the public to job cre- ally have their fill of corruption and dicting the outcome of mid-terms. ation clearly expresses ongoing failed ideas. Who knows? Perhaps These elections do, however, have concern over economic issues. Even President Obama's campaign mantra the potential to begin a shift in po- though economists believe that the of Change inspired them. litical trends over the next year. For economy has exited the recession, Virginia's case also focused heav- now, predictions are hard to make, people still feel far from confident ily on issues of the economy. Bob but this election cycle has laid the about their present prospects, mak- McDonnell campaigned persistently foundations for a fascinating spec- ing them a receptive audience to and effectively on jobs and econom- tacle next year. someone with a different idea about ic rejuvenation, neatly side-stepping how to accelerate the growth of the the Democratic candidate's attempt courtesy neuroprotectivelifestyle.com economy. With the aid of massive ad to tar him as too conservative. A Re- Comments can be sent to Americans still have money on their minds. When will the economy improve? campaigns, both Republican candi- publican victory in this state, how- [email protected]. India’s indigenous tribes finally get recognition

Yasmin Radbod more and more forested land is be- precisely how easy it is to gain sup- Staff Writer ing destroyed for mineral extraction port amongst a population. The nu- and timber. Of course, urbanization merous wars and invasions between Unfortunately, as history has is at the expense of tribal peoples Israel and Arab countries and orga- witnessed, indigenous peoples are because the forests are their live- nizations have taken a severe toll very rarely given any recognition, lihoods. When these groups are on civilians. Hezbollah was able to rights, or support before the dam- forced to leave their homelands, exploit civilian deaths and injuries age is done; following the onslaught they are stripped of the entire way of to gain a following. Similarly, Sadam of their populations or the destruc- life. Hunting and gathering, fishing, Arafat, the leader of the Palestine tion of their homelands. The United agriculture, irrigation, medicinal Liberation Organization (PLO), cast States committed genocide against plants, fuel—the tribes’ way of life is Palestinians as victims of Israeli ag- Native Americans; the Mayans have completely disturbed when they are gression to rally public support for struggled tremendously to gain displaced, and they must find alter- the PLO. rights; the Maori of New Zealand native sources of income, a reliable Thus, whether a group offers were decimated by British intrusion food supply, etc. High poverty rates revenge, protection, or food, it all in the nineteenth century, and so on. among indigenous peoples, as well amounts to the same thing. When a The way in which we have treated as the fear of extinction of certain person is denied a right, and some- one another is shameful, and this tribes, reflect the consequences of one else offers them that right under wrong has still not been corrected deforestation. a new beginning, it is easy to un- throughout the world. Adavasi, the There is, however, another twist. derstand why the alienated would indigenous tribes of India, received Manmohan Singh’s main concern choose to follow a new path. Obvi- worldwide attention this past week was not necessarily moral obliga- ously, there are differences in con- as India’s Prime Minister, Manmo- tion or environmental worry in pro- text: India is neither Lebanon nor han Singh, condemned the discrimi- tecting indigenous peoples’ rights. Vietnam. Nevertheless, because the nation of Adavasi, and alluded to the Instead, the Prime Minister is ex- cost of the status quo is perceived repercussions of exploitation of the tremely concerned with the threat of as greater than the risk of joining an indigenous tribes. Maoism. Since 1967, there has been alternative coalition, (some) people There are 461 to 635 indigenous a growing Maoist insurgency in In- in all the above case studies felt the tribes in India, and they comprise dia, and the government fears that need to choose the risk. If India is 8.2% of India’s population. At a Maoists are attracting tribal groups interested in stopping Maoism from courtesy fabianfoo.com first glance that sounds like a small with promises of a new economy infiltrating indigenous tribes, the Why can’t we all just get along? percentage, but 8.2% translates to and acceptance—ultimately a bet- government must begin to treat about 84 million people. Such a ter life. It is interesting to compare these peoples as valued members of There is knowledge to be gained, for there was a connection between this vast population makes the effects this predicament to other such cases society. instance, from indigenous medicines article and my meeting her. We all of deforestation and intolerance throughout history. Ho Chi Minh, for To some of you, India is far and languages. The benefits of plu- come from difference backgrounds even more devastating. Although example, was denied a voice in the enough away that whether or not ralism are sufficient enough to make and cultures, and understanding one there is such diversity, some of these Versailles Treaty by President Wil- Maoism becomes popular amongst a plea for tolerance even if you be- another is crucial to our existence. groups are rapidly diminishing in son, which essentially opened the discriminated indigenous peoples lieve the moral responsibility to love We thrive off of each other’s ideas, number, and all of the tribes have door to communism. Communism is irrelevant to your daily life. Be- one another is not. insights, and experiences. If you experienced significant problems preached tolerance and camaraderie, fore accepting that, though, take Unbelievably, as I was typing this make it a habit to be tolerant of your due to mistreatment by the gov- and that was exactly what Ho Chi the lessons learned from India’s cir- article, I met a graduate student from peers, the world will thank you. ernment. Urbanization is the main Minh desired. Or contemplate how cumstance and apply it to your life. India. She is an international stu- culprit. As India’s population and terrorist organizations often recruit. Tolerance and diversity are impor- dent, and she arrived here in August Comments can be sent to material needs continue to grow, The Israeli-Arab conflict exemplifies tant to the survival of our species. to attend UMBC. I instantly knew [email protected]. 12 oPINION 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Newsflash: Infant mortality rates are a possible indicator of bad health care in the United States First, the article mentioned, "One in happen, even though they have the eight births in the United States were number one health care. In fact, Sin- born preterm, compared with one gapore has the least number, 2.31 in- in 18 births in Ireland and Finland," fants for every 1000 live births; while which leads me to believe that other the United States had 6.26 infants for countries might have higher mortality every 1000 live births. That doesn’t rates if they had a larger population seem like such a huge difference (but I to begin with. Second, I think that it’s could be wrong). I bet our health care pretty common knowledge that doing is better. bad things to the human body while Now I’ll compare us to the Euro- pregnant (like drinking, smoking, pean Union (most Americans consider and other forms of abuse) can cause them to have better health care than preterm birth, but what I wasn’t aware us). Overseas, 5.72 infants don’t sur- of is that fertility treatments can also vive for every 1000 live births. This is cause preterm birth to happen. interesting (and I don’t mean in a good Maybe health care isn’t the real way). The way I see it, mortality rates problem in this situation. Perhaps an really can’t measure the effectiveness easy solution (and maybe more sim- of a health care system. The two might ple) is to educate the general public on have a very indirect link, but picture the side effects of drinking and smok- this situation. ing while pregnant. Many people have If I go into a hospital and I’m 10 been bashing health care in the United minutes away from death, you know States in any way that they can find. that doctors will be scrambling around This looks like it could be another at- trying to save me (and even then I tempt to show how health care isn’t wouldn’t have a good survival chance). perfect. So, on that note, you can’t really hold courtesy mastikamantra.com Health care might not be perfect United States health care accountable here, but I’ve seen a lot worse and I if other causes may have been caus- “According to this article I have a high chance of dying? But I am too cute to die!” haven’t seen much better. Let me make ing the situation. Just like health care pulse was about how sad it was. If the being one of them. two comparisons to prove my point. (across the board) can’t always prevent Nathaniel Buechler United States is supposed to be leading Something that I began to won- I bet that if we went to the number me from kicking it, it can’t prevent in- Contributing Writer by example, why then would we be so der about is whether it really is poor one (lowest number of infant deaths) fants from dying either. low on a chart that is a measure of how health care or is it the number of country on this list of infant mortali- After reading an article about how our health care is doing? According to children being born when they aren’t ties problems would still be happening the United States is ranked 30th the article, health care is determined actually ready to survive in the world in that country due to its health care. Comments can be sent to among infant mortality, my first im- by a number of things, infant mortality that is responsible for the ranking? I bet that infant mortalities would still [email protected]. 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The D.C. - based Taffety Punk Group performed a dramatic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s “The Rape of Lucrece”, last Monday night in Lower Flat Tuesdays. A mixture of dance, sound editing and dramatic reading, the performance was moving and gripping. The play was sponsored by the Department of English and the Visual and Performing Arts Living-Learning Community.

WMBC Radio Coming Distractions’ broadcasts a medley comedian Dookie cracks-up of music and shows crowd at comedy competition

for the use of student DJs, but most have a chance to show their raw talent Anissa Elmerraji usually opt to stream music directly from and bring out that humorous side to Editorial Staff their own computer or iPod. Before their them, getting them closer to achieving antenna broke—the one that transmits their stand-up dream. Scrunched into a corner of the WMBC radio waves—listeners were Arriving some time before the University Center, its existence revealed able to tune in on AM 560. Now, with show, there were reserved seats for only by “WMBC” written in white letters the steep cost of a new antenna vastly the judges, including Dookie herself, on its glass doors, is the little office of the surmounting the amount of funding, and three Student Events Board (SEB) radio station that no one really knows the station broadcasts solely through the members—John Privot, Richard Bussey, about. The office, shaped like some Internet. and Morgan Simonds. The rest of the sort of irregular trapezoid, contains a Alex Domingos, a Junior, has been seats were encompassed by the audience lobby whose walls serve as a canvas for Station Manager of WMBC for almost members, which stretched from the doodles of zombies, band stickers, and two years. His responsibilities, among main floor of the room, till the staircase achsah joseph — TRW miscellaneous knick-knacks. Colorful other things, include the ever-so- Well-known comedian Ayanna Dookie performed and judged at UMBC’s alongside. As everyone waited, the first posters graffiti the walls, promoting crucial task of soliciting the Student Comedy Night Saturday night. upcoming act included Stefano Stratakis. obscure bands like Waco Brothers, Government Association for money His main topics referred to his dislike Paradise Island, and labels like Victory to help compensate for the fact that, Seharish Rehman The date will be announced within the for how some people talk about the Records. The inventive wall decorations according to Domingos, like the antenna, Contributing Writer upcoming weeks—so stay tuned until weather, at which point he is tempted indicate the eclectic variety of music “everything breaks, always.” A Political then to find out how the show went, and to tell them about a dismal instance to that the station broadcasts. This variety Science major, Domingos doesn’t really UMBC’s “Comedy Night,” located who ultimately impressed the judges. get them to stop talking about it. After should be expected, after all, because at have any interest in pursuing the radio in The Commons’ Lower Flat Tuesdays Ayanna Dookie not only performed his performance, Matt Ayers came in and WMBC freeform radio, UMBC’s student- biz when he graduates. In fact, he has included competitive college material that night, but also took part in the talked about his idea of the difference run radio station, anyone can become a his own talk show that better represents that brought a room full of laughter judging aspect as well. Taking that into between struggling actors and struggling DJ—no experience necessary. his interests: a political debate show by four newcomers and featuring consideration, she is one of the many swimmers –referring to how a struggling The WMBC lobby leads to the DJ called “Circular Progress” that airs on comedian, Ayanna Dookie of the Coming talented stand-up comics of the Coming swimmer would not be able to tell if they booth where up to 52 student-run shows Tuesdays at 3 p.m. That doesn’t mean Distractions Promotions. Taking place Distractions, which mainly represent are actually “struggling” underwater, per are recorded each week. This room is a that he doesn’t love music; Domingos this past Saturday evening, these four themselves as specifically providing se. There were many other jokes on their darkened den, illuminated only by a explains that he has involved himself students had stepped up to the plate to comical entertainment for the general part which brought lots of laughs among string of pink lights that snakes around with WMBC because he is a music show their comical talent, in the hopes public in the Baltimore/DC area. UMBC the crowd. the ceiling, and the multicolored lights snob. of winning a cash prize of $250, and was on the list in their process of selecting Following Ayers, Jay Wilcox presented of the mixing board. An outdated iMac moving on to the final round which an aspiring comedian out of the many to and an ancient tape deck are provided > see WMBC [21] takes place in January at the Austin Grill. perform in the final competition. They > see Comedy [16] The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 ARTS 15

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Alpha Sigma Alpha hosted their annual “Mr. UMBC” competition. The pro- ceeds collected from ad- mission were all donated to the Special Olympics and the S. June Smith Center. This year’s con- testants included, from left, Jake Jensen, Andy Gotsch, Kenny Davis, Brendan O’Donell, Paul Wetzstein, and Mike Ony. Jake Jensen was crowned this year’s Mr. UMBC.

abnet shiferaw— TRW Bassist “Windmill” Wayne Courtright and lead vocalist Alex “Demon Scream” Frantz from Beneath the Ruins perform during SEB’s Live Music: Metal Night. Fellow local metal bands I Saw a Ghost and Distorted Self Image also performed to a receptive crowd. Lecture discusses gender revolution in the Philippines

Professor of American Civilization The Retriever Weekly that her interest being the disciplinarian and one to and Sociology at Brown University. for this topic was sparked by the fact provide financial stability while mothers Dr. Parrenas’ topic was "The Gender that she is a product of a migrant family nurtured and provided emotional Revolution in the Philippines: Women's herself. She spoke about countries stability. Parrenas declared that the Migration and Social Transformations.” such as Romania, Poland, and Sri transformation in gender ideologies The lecture discussed how the migration Lanka, in which migrant mothers were is the root of the gender revolt in the of women to other countries in search of depicted negatively and blamed for the Philippines. work has proved as a victory for feminism. delinquency of their children due to The event was co-sponsored by the Parrenas said that this movement results “abandonment," the disintegration of Social Sciences Forum, Office of the in the reconstitution of gender division their families, and even the raping of Provost, College of Arts, Humanities and in the household. Mothers are able to a child by her father (in Romania) due Social Sciences, Honors College, The acquire the power of being the income to the mother’s absence. In 2007 the Department of American Studies, The earner, whereas men assume the position government of Sri Lanka made a law English Language Center, The Language, of nurturing. prohibiting the migration of mothers Literacy and Culture Program, The stefanie mavronis— TRW She stated that society sees women’s with children younger than 5 years Department of Modern Language & Rhacel Parrenas, a professor of American Civilization and Sociology at migration as a tragedy, because it as a movement towards naturalizing Linguistics, and The Department of Brown University, presented a lecture that discussed the feminization of la- results in the separation of children mothering. Sociology & Anthropology. bor and migration in globalization. from their mothers, which is deemed Dr. Parrenas ended her lecture by This event was a success with over as abandonment. However, Parrenas giving accounts of data she collected a hundred people in attendance, the population. argued this point by stating that even from interviewing subjects who were majority being students. Charlene Cleland UMBC’s department of Gender & though migrant workers left their products of migrant families. The More information about Dr. Rhacel Staff Writer Women’s Studies presented the 3rd children behind, the children were left in statements they provided seemed to be Parrenas, her books or the Department annual Korenman Lecture, a Social the adequate care of their fathers or other alike; all the subjects stated that they of Gender & Women’s Studies at UMBC, The Philippines is one of the world's Sciences Forum event on November 5, members of the family, and the ideology felt as though they had been denied can be found online. biggest labor-exporting countries, with 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the AOK Library stated that men were incompetent adequate intimacy from their mothers nine million migrant workers around Gallery. nurturers. because of the distance barrier. Socially, C o m m e n t s m a y b e s e n t t o the world, equaling 27% of the Filipino The guest speaker was Rachel Parrenas, In an interview with Parrenas she told they were more accustomed to fathers [email protected]. 16 ARTS 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Clooney plays metaphysical g military soldier in Heslov’s film omin C to theaters The Men Who Stare at Goats This week by Daniel Supanick

2012 [R] This looks like a steaming pile of garbage. Starring the awesome John Cusack, Amanda Peet, and Thandie Newton, among others, this film revolves around the end of the world as it occurs according to the end of the Mayan calendar. Stuff blows up, people stare horrified at the destruction, and Roland Emmerich rakes in more dough on another one of his terrible Inde- pendence Day rip-offs.

Pirate Radio [R] Originally released in the United Kingdom as The Boat That Rocked (an infi- nitely better title, in my opinion), this film revolves around a group of radio DJs in Britain in the 1960’s who broadcast a radio station from a boat so as to avoid the government’s anti rock-and-roll laws. Starring Philip Seymour Hoff- man as an American DJ known as the Count and Kenneth Branagh (a.k.a. Professor Gilderoy Lockhart from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) as a British minister trying to bring the station down, this looks like it should be fun, although word of mouth in the UK was not so good. courtesy bbc films George Clooney plays Lyn Cassady, a metaphysical soldier in the U.S. military in director Grant Helsous new filmThe The Messenger [PG] Men Who Stare at Goats. Starring Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster, this film revolves around an Army officer, recently home from Iraq, who is assigned to notify soldiers’ families Daniel Supanick endowed will claim to have the same of how his past failures influenced the of their deaths. This film has been receiving praise on the festival circuit, so Staff Writer level of powers. Its humor revolves way he forces his climb in the organi- it should at least be an awards contender. It remains to be seen, though, if around those types of people, the ones zation. Even Wilton becomes a simple it actually tells a compelling story or makes broad political statements that The paranormal is a field that is who manage to find their way in and journalist character in the second act don’t connect with audiences. try to prove themselves, only to meet usually treated with a high level of of the film, and simply runs around dare [PG] skepticism. The accepted notion on disastrous results. with Cassady asking questions, rather Starring Emmy Rossum of The Phantom of the Opera fame, this film revolves such a subject is that it is unrealistic, The "psychic super-soldiers" are than getting really invested in the around three high school students who, in the twilight days of their senior and should be looked upon with an presented as a considerably serious film's events. year, decide to take a big risk to solidify their transition into the adult world. up-turned nose and a goofy sense of thing. Within the film, they are used The film is missing key character It may turn out to be decent, but it probably won’t make much of a splash. humor. It's made quite silly to think to discuss the military's ignorance of elements that give it a beating heart. It that such things would exist. more peaceful and less inhumane tac- isn't exactly robotic, but it feels empty. Not so in The Men Who Stare at tics to fight wars. In the film's first act, As a result, the film comes out on a Goats. In the film, a sort of satire on we see the new psychic recruits being middle ground that separates itself Local College military operations in Iraq, we follow trained to reach their deepest human- from the audience, despite having at Ewan McGregor's Bob Wilton, a jour- ity, and let go of their primal, ani- least one formed character in Cassady. nalist in Iraq trying to break through malistic tendencies. They are initially The film, technically, is fine. Its cin- Comedy Competition with a big story on the war. He meets trained in the hope that their powers ematography is laudable, and it has a George Clooney's Lyn Cassady, a self- can help avoid bloodshed and death. few shots that stand out among the proclaimed "Jedi Warrior" who claims Once a shift of power occurs, the mili- rest. The cast's performances serve the hosted by UMBC to have psychic powers. He also claims tary begins to train them to kill. In the film well. The main problem is that the to have been trained by the U.S. mili- end, it becomes about destroying the characters are lacking heart, and so the hilarious in their own respects. tary to become a metaphysical soldier. enemy, and not making peace that can film ultimately lacks heart as well. After all four competitors finished The film starts out presenting this idea help avoid such atrocities. Another element working against their act, Ayanna Dookie came on and as very strange, but never comes right The Men Who Stare at Goats spends the film is a sudden tonal shift it takes headlined the show. She brought hilarity out and makes fun of it. Yes, we see most of its runtime developing this in its very last shot. The last shot of a by talking about her dating life, and even men running into walls while trying to idea. It is made clearly, and along film is the one that should wrap the made inferences to how being biracial run through them, and we see others with its sense of humor gives the film film up and end it on a conclusive note brings out the funniest of instances at incorrectly guessing through telepathy a backbone upon which it can stand. that wraps up its themes and story. times. There were a range of transitioning the locations of missing persons, but it However, at its core, it is only a funny The final shot of The Men Who Stare topics in her performing act, including is never presented as absurd. Neither satire on military practices. The only at Goats takes its attempts to avoid college scenarios, a friend’s wedding, and is it presented as a reality. Rather, we characters who are really developed putting its subject matter in an absurd more. are meant to take it as a possibility. to an interesting degree are Cassady light and throws it out the window, of- To find out more about her George Clooney's Lyn Cassady is and Wilton, and even Wilton loses his fering a giant, sudden tonal shift that performances, and where she is coming not made to be a fool. He is odd, yes, most interesting aspects as the film should take the audience right out of next (there are more events soon), but this is only because he is someone progresses. Other characters become the film. Instead of leaving the film achsah joseph — TRW information can be found on the who doesn't fit in. People take him to stock characters, and some that could on a note on which we can still take UMBC student Feng Li was “Coming Distractions Promotions” fan be a fool. They hear him claim to have have been interesting become mere the material seriously, it leaves it with announced the winner of UMBC’s site on Facebook. psychic powers, and they laugh him caricatures. something farcical in nature. “Comedy Night” last Saturday. Li Finally, at last, the winner was earned a $50 cash prize based on off. In his experience, though, these The film really doesn't capitalize The Men Who Stare at Goats is a announced: the award and $50 cash his excellent stage presence and the things are very real. He has seen them on the most interesting aspects of its noble attempt, if not a successful one, prize for this particular performance hilarity of his jokes. occur, and he has even gone through characters. Bill Django, the head of the at making a statement about the mili- went out to Feng Li. He earned this them himself. Cassady becomes our psychic operation played by Jeff Bridg- tary's primary flaws. It is successful in award for many factors, including stage > from COMEDY [14] entry point into the film's concept. He es, is a man influenced by the Vietnam creating a sense of humor that doesn't presence, transitions, subject matter, and is never ostracized or criticized for his War to find alternative ways of fight- degrade its subject, and brings up some some contrasting material which more. Dookie added her input on how belief in the paranormal, or for his be- ing, and comes back with a New Age good questions about alternatives to comprised of his hypothetical notion of “it was great that students were getting lief that he himself is a clairvoyant. sensibility. He is never looked upon overt force. However, it is hollow at its a GPS system indicating to “turn right into comedy and felt it [as] a positive The filmmakers have fun with the as much more than just a wise hip- center, and clumsy towards its end. It at eternity," for instance. Lastly, Feng Li distraction.” This brings out the ultimate material. As mentioned before, people pie. Larry Hooper, a recruit played by is a film that never really tries to help performed and talked about the level of chance for Li and other competitors to run into walls and make mistakes in Kevin Spacey, is a failed science fiction the audience fully connect. difficulty for one to pronounce an Asian make their comedy known in the final their mysticism. However, this is pre- writer who tries to take charge of the name, as he is of Chinese descent, and round to win $250 at Austin Grill. sented as another reality of paranor- psychic unit. He is simply portrayed how it can be misinterpreted for profane mal activity. Once someone shows to as power-hungry and self-absorbed. Comments may be sent to words. Basically all of the performances Comments may be sent to have done it successfully, others less We never really get a strong picture [email protected]. had a vast amount of material that were [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 ARTS 17 Cult movies compose sensational soundtracks

Here's a short, must-have list of fell in love (on-and-off screen), and While it was already in the running life-defining soundtracks (and my formed a band (also on- and off- for cult favorite of the year with its favorite tracks from each, in case screen). While the movie was great, puppet work and endearing (while a money is tight): it was really all about the soundtrack. bit dark) message, Spike Jonze sealed Their ballad "Falling Slowly" won the deal when he commissioned Garden State (2004) the Academy Award for Best Original friend Karen O of the Yeah Yeah This harbinger of the majorly Song, surprising everyone, and Yeahs to write all original music for important soundtrack became more cementing their place in music and the soundtrack. And as if this wasn’t important than the movie itself. film history. Their band, The Swell enough for music afficionados, Of course, the movie was pretty Season, just released a new album, she formed an all-new band for important too. It only defined an "Strict Joy" and so the story lives on. the project called Karen O and the entire generation of college students Except for real. And except that they Kids that included members of The and recent graduates who had no broke up. But still. Raconteurs and The Bird and the Bee, idea what was happening in their Key Tracks: “Falling Slowly,” Glen among others. With music chops like lives or what they were going to Hansard & Marketa Irgolva; “If You these, hipster kids everywhere with do next. But aside from that, by Want Me,” Marketa Irglova their Max tattoos won’t be able to handpicking each song for his movie, resist downloading the soundtrack writer and director Zach Braff staked Juno (2007) off of iTunes. And for everyone else, his place as an indie music god. The Diablo Cody broke new ground Karen O and the Kids capture the Shins became a household name when she wrote Juno. Suddenly rollercoaster of childhood emotions (at least in the homes of teenagers everyone was saying, “That’s one perfectly and transport listeners right and college kids everywhere) and doodle that can’t be undid, home back to that place where monsters skillet,” and then Cody won the courtesy rhino entertainment company no one can hear that “oooo-ooooo- run free. With snow days looming oooOOoo” chorus and not instantly Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The soudtrack to the indie filmJuno is full of quirky tracks, such as the rendi- ahead, who wouldn’t want to throw tion of Moldy Peaches’ song “Anyone Else But You” sung by Ellen Page and picture Natalie Portman wearing a But Cody's inventive writing style this soundtrack on their iPod and go Michael Cera. helmet or a bunch of school kids wasn't the only thing that staked build an igloo? holding hands while crossing the a place for Juno as independent Key Tracks: “All is Love” & street. Natalie Portman's character favorite of the year. Juno's collection “Animal,” Karen O and the Kids Amanda DiGiondomenico days, but that’s only one song. Try to sums in up perfectly with her famous of quirky tracks helped its hipster These are films that define a Staff Writer name three more and it gets a little line, "You gotta hear this one song. status. Indie goddess Kimya Dawson generation, blur the line between tricky. It'll change your life, I swear." of The Moldy Peaches pretty much real love stories and made-up ones, There are certain movies that, for More recently, the movie Key Tracks: “New Slang,” The dominated the soundtrack, which institute a new style of dialogue, one reason or another, gain a sort of soundtrack has become the venue Shins; “Such Great Heights,” Iron & rose to #8 on the Billboard 200 in and capture that moment in our cult status and enter the hipster elite's for indie bands to enter into the Wine its first week. But it was Ellen Page lives when nothing mattered and we canon of "life altering films." But the mainstream without upsetting their and Michael Cera’s rendition of roamed freely in our imaginations. cult movie is a not a new idea. From ultra-cool followers for "selling out." Once (2006) “Anyone Else But You” that made They all offer us an escape from our Sixteen Candles to Ferris Bueller’s Buying the soundtrack completes This Irish musical told a pitch- cool kids everywhere weep for want own reality. But when we go back to Day Off, the 1980s were awash in the moviegoing experience by letting prfect love story, literally. Telling its of awkward love. our real world, we know that only culture-defining movies. But does the listeners re-live the emotions tale with a soundtrack of pop-folk Key Tracks: “Sea of Love,” Cat one thing will help our lives make anyone remember the soundtrack? from the film in their own, real life. songs, it totally flipped the script Power; “I’m Sticking with You,” The better sense: a great soundtrack. Sure, mention The Breakfast Club and It prolongs that escape from reality on the whole idea of musicals. The Velvet Underground “Don’t You” by Simple Minds gets that we all hope to experience when two leads weren’t actors, they were Comments may be sent to stuck in your head for the next two we go to the movies. musicians. They wrote the songs, Where the Wild Things Are (2009) [email protected]. advice [email protected]

Questions for Quinn

Q: I still live with my parents and commute to classes every day, but they found out I have a girlfriend that they thought was simply a friend of mine. Now they refuse to let me see her at all and constantly monitor everything I do while I’m at home because they disapprove. I’m a junior in college—how can I get them to understand I’m responsible enough to maintain a relationship with someone I’m genuinely interested in?

A: This is a rather difficult situation to be in. Your parents probably adhere to a “my house, my rules” type of policy, and if they do, then there is honestly not much you can do, unless you plan on becoming more independent. You can’t simply control your parents’ thoughts on this matter—they are your parents and they are still human beings with their own opinions. Perhaps you haven’t displayed a sense of independence from their standards and they are reluctant about accepting your opinion about this girl. Try to play by their rules first and prove you are actually as responsible as you think you are. Earning their trust will also gain their respect and make your own decisions much easier to make in the future. It might not be an easy solution, but it will most likely benefit you in the long run as long as you remain dependent on them.

Q: My friend just went through a bad breakup and I don’t think he’s really over it. His ex-girlfriend got with someone else but already broke it off and she’s trying to get back with my friend. He’s unstable and asking me for my opinion on whether or not it’s worth going back to her, but he already seems so adamant about it that I don’t know if telling him what I really feel will help. Should I tell him about what I really think, or should I tell him something he wants to hear?

A: One thing is definitely true about this situation: simply trying to go along with what he feels isn’t doing him any justice and it certainly doesn’t make you a better friend for lying about it, either. It may be what he wants to hear, but it sounds like his breakup was a mess and that getting back together with her is an ultimate mistake for him. Rather than sounding too blunt or uncaring about the situation, try to word your advice without any hostility and one that supports him without enabling him. Ask him why the relationship ended in the first place, why she sought out someone else so quickly, and why he suddenly seems so desperate to get her back. Your body language will be important as well. You need to be warm and nurturing but not enabling. If he ends up ignoring your advice, wish him well and don’t discourage him or antagonize him about it, but advise him to at least be careful. Just be a good and warm friend and don’t isolate him- doing so will probably result in ending your friendship and him making more bad decisions. 18 ARTS 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Comics

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tuesday, november 10 Diversity Dialogue Series with the Circa 1800 Chamber Winds Saturday, november 14 Sneaker Sale topic: What does it mean to be one Fine Arts Recital Hall, 8 p.m. The Shabbat Lunch RAC, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up a of the most diverse universities in Department of Music presents Interfaith Center, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. sweet pair of brand new, brand- the nation? Come participate in Circa 1800 Chamber Winds, a Join UMBC Hillel students at their name sneakers for half price at the facilitated discussion to learn chamber ensemble featuring weekly Shabbat Lunch. Enjoy free the Sneaker Sale in the Retriever more about the topic from fellow flutist Colin St. Martin, oboist Meg bagels, cream cheese, and lox. Activities Center. Choose from a community members and to voice Owens, clarinetist Richard Spece, Take this opportunity to make new around your own opinions. Bring your bassoonist Anna Marsh, and Paul variety of brands including Nike, friends! 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Come to SEB’s stick around beginning with the administration and the benefits it has had on his Center Ballroom. Tickets are on Karaoke Night: Tunes & Tacos, this weekend of President George Washington. students. sale at the Commons Information and show off your musical merit Center and cost $10 with UMBC ID. while enjoying delicious Mexican Three Cups of Tea Book Discussion Immigration and African Diaspora delights. and Signing Women SEB Weekly Movie: Funny People UC Ballroom, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. UC Ballroom, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In LH1, 10 p.m. Admission: $2 movie SUNDAY, november 15 this 31st Annual W.E.B. DuBois ticket. The Center for Art, Design and Visual Journalist and editor, David Oliver Flutist Robert Dick Lecture, Nkiru Nzegwu, Chair Culture presents “Mixed Signals: Relin, will discuss his book, Three Fine Arts Recital Hall, 8 p.m. The of the Department of Africana friday, november 13 Artists Consider Masculinity in Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission UMBC Department of Music’s TNT Studies and a Professor of Shabbat Celebration Sports,” an exhibition which focuses to Promote Peace ... One School series presents renowned flautist, Philosophy, Interpretation and Event Information... Interfaith on artists from the mid-1990s to the at a Time, the book which has Robert Dick, a recipient of the Culture at Binghamton University, Center, 6:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. present who question the notion of been selected for this year’s UMBC Guggenheim Fellowship and a will present a lecture entitled UMBC Hillel invites you to join the male athlete as the last bastion New Student Book Discussion. The Koussevitsky Foundation of the “Immigration and African Diaspora them in celebrating, Shabbat, of uncomplicated, authentic identity book profiles Greg Mortenson, a Library of Congress commission. Women.” Admission is free. the original day of rest and a in American culture. The exhibit will man who has dedicated himself to The program will feature several of celebratory day of good food, run from October 8 to December 12. educating children in the poorest Dick’s own compositions including community, and learning. Services The Center, located in the Fine Arts communities of Afghanistan and Thursday, november 12 Flames Must Not Encircle Sides begin at 6:30, with a free dinner building, is open Tuesday through Pakistan. Following the discussion, Michael Bierut (1980) and Air is the Heaviest Metal following at 7:15. Donations for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Relin will sign books. Admission Library Gallery, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (2008). 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With her paper which discusses the Museum of Modern Art, the Live Music: Rock Night posters representative of distinct an “interpretive tool kit” for Metropolitan Museum of Art , Lower Flat Tuesdays, 9 p.m. to 11 eras throughout history, the exhibit reading electronic poetry. Burgess and the Musée des Arts Decoratifs. p.m. This week, SEB’s Live Music is presented in three thematic concentrates on several key Admission is free. Series presents two local Rock groups—Pleasure & Leisure, Politics features, such as the loop and bands. Come enjoy a free show & Propaganda, and Commercial the layer and argues that these Open Mic Night by Scarlette and The Spotted Advertising. The exhibit will be on features execute, feed on, and Commons Sports Zone, 8 p.m. to Atrocious. Admission is free. display from now until December transform information. Admission 10 p.m. Show your stuff at SEB’s 13th. The Library Gallery is open is free. weekly Open Mic Night. This Guitar Hero Tournament Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 week’s challenge: Best original Gameroom, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Test p.m., Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and UMBC Talks: Foreign Relations song. your musical skills at SEB’s Guitar Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Commons 2B23, 12 p.m. to 1 Hero Tournament Admission is free. p.m. UMBC Talks continues their The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 ARTS 21 Tunes and talkshows Underwood's latest offering, at WMBC Radio Play On, is pleasant surprise

> from WMBC [14] sincerely, but adds that he won’t pursue drink of water/ but are candy-coated music because he’ll never be as good as misery." In an interview, Underwood The path to becoming a DJ at WMBC the greats that he emulates. says that she chose this to be the first begins simply by attending the first Across from the DJ booth is the single because it is “fun to talk about, fun meeting of the year. Here, students sign recording studio. In one section a full to sing about, and fun to listen to” which up for time slots, and pitch ideas. This black drum set is pushed into a corner is important for a song that will last her fall, shows begin as early at 8 a.m. with and a microphone stands in the middle through weeks of record promotion “Mikey B & Ziggy P. in the Morning," of the room. This drum set, allegedly, Initiated.. or, like one of the station’s most popular has been the cause of complaints from Like most albums, love is a main talk shows, “Below the Belt,” they can the Dean of the College of Natural and theme of Play On, but there are some begin as late at 9 p.m. One upside to Mathematical Sciences, whose office is songs that thankfully take a break having a broken antenna is this: since only separated from the noise by a wall. from romance. An example is the song the show airs only online, students need In the room adjacent, all the expensive “Change,” which is about how one not censor their shows, at all. Inevitably, recording equipment is securely housed. person can change the world and that later shows are subject to raciness and Right now, the mixing board is broken, the “smallest thing can make all the profanity. and Domingos, who besides being a difference." The premise might sound Music shows reflect the personal political guru is a rap novice as well, is cheesy, but I respect that Underwood music tastes of their DJs. Some strange understandably upset by this. “When tries to send a positive message to her shows include an hour devoted entirely I go to the SGA meeting today, I’m younger audience members. This, along to mandolin music, and another to going to plead them for money;” says with the emotional “Mama’s Song,” did traditional Irish folk music. Surprisingly, Domingos, “my life is so empty with help me see another side to country. listeners aren’t exclusively from the this [mixer] not recording right now,” coutesy 19 recordings limited The powerful songs that you can tell are Carrie Underwood, winner of the fourth season of American Idol, released Baltimore area: “I’ve had people listening he adds with a laugh. When functional, close to Underwood’s heart led me away her latest country album, Play On. to my show in Hawaii,” says Domingos the equipment allows musical guests from my earlier thoughts of country stars with a laugh. to record live sessions for the air. Even and having the best-selling solo female coming home from a hard day of being At 10 p.m. on Tuesday nights, the UMBC students with musical aspirations Liz Omberg debut album in country music history, at the hair salon and voting against gay boys from “Funky Jamz,” a show can record their music—absolutely free. Senior Staff Writer Underwood seems unstoppable in the rights only to make dinner for their boot- devoted exclusively to playing hip-hop, While partial to rap, Domingos likes county music scene. During the fourth wearing husband. show up. They both hail from Albert all kinds of music: ambient, post-rock, The only real experience I’ve had season of American Idol she was never in I found that the songs I liked most on Einstein High (a.k.a Crime-stein), in metal, you name it. This year as station with country music is through reading the bottom three, and only a handful of the album were those that were slower Montgomery County, MD. Dressed in a manager, he has been trying to make the standard “anything but country” Idols can say that. The public’s votes came and in which you could really hear her baggy t-shirt with a photo of Notorious UMBC students more aware of WMBC. statement under the category of favorite in, so she must have done something voice. Other than being a bombshell, B.I.G., freshman Wyatt Jaster explains This Halloween, the station held a music on Facebook profiles. Well, that very right. Underwood does have a lot of talent that tonight is “Rest in Peace Night,” Hallows Eve Haunt costume dance and the infamous Taylor Swift moment I decided to put my biases aside and I will admit. In songs like “This Time," meaning that he and fellow DJ Garrett party. “The biggest thing I’m trying to with Kanye at the VMAs, which might try my hardest to forget that Underwood the words might be cheesy and cliché Lopez, also a Freshman, will only be change here is that no one knows about not count as a run-in with country, but has said things such as “there is never but the fiddle and her voice led to my playing Hip-Hop from artists that have us,” says Domingos. I’m going to allow it anyways. much of anything going on in my head” foot tapping (much to my surprise). passed on. Back in the DJ booth, Jaster and Due to my extremely limited and to let her album Play On. Underwood’s voice shines through the Tonight is a special night—the show Lopez, not having expected to play two knowledge of the genre I was For this album Underwood has stated instrumental accompaniment in the title following theirs, “Glastnost Radio,” has hours of songs by dead rappers, begin apprehensive about listening to Carrie that it was really important to her to put track “Play On," which is about fighting been cancelled, so they get a two hour to improvise. They put on a classic by Underwood's Play On, the American Idol’s her own spin on the songs, and helped even through the hard times. However, time slot; it’s a big deal for first year Bob Marley. The boys are anxious for third album. I researched and found that co-write seven of the thirteen on the the album does get a little instrument- DJs like Jaster and Lopez. Jaster is the call-ins, since they are usually the most Underwood has many of the stereotypical album. One of the seven, and the album’s crazy. Especially in “Undo It," a high voice of “Funky Jamz;” he’s confident exciting part of the show. Last week they traits of a country star, not making the first single, “Cowboy Casanova," gives powered song in which the instrument and speaks smoothly into the mic as he got six calls, but tonight, they’ve yet to fear of country any less prevalent. From the record a lively start. The beginning and Underwood’s vocals seem to be puts on a number by Notorious B.I.G. get any. When the Marley song comes to a rural farm? Yeah, in Oklahoma no less. sounds vaguely like a Katy Perry song, fighting to be louder rather than working to start off the set. A Linehan Scholar an end, Jaster picks up the mic, which is A member of a sorority in college? Yes. A but when the guitar comes in you know together. studying Visual Arts, Jaster plans on taped together at the base, and calls out bubbly blonde? Of course. Loves cowboy it’s a country anthem, if the title itself Even with my lack of country music becoming an art teacher. His partner, to the eight people the computer tells boots almost as much as Jesus? Well she didn’t give it away already. The song has knowledge, I did enjoy listening to some Lopez, is pretty wired. Unable to sit still, him are listening: “Who is dead that you did title a song “Jesus Take the Wheel." a very pop sound lending itself to be a of the songs. Her voice is impressive, but he raps along with the music as it plays. respect? Call in and tell us and we’ll play Graduated magna cum laude? Umm. huge hit. A gripe I had with the song sadly, it did not convert me to a country Tonight, Lopez’s mic isn’t working, so them!” Not surprisingly, Lopez pulls the Vegetarian since the age of thirteen? was that the listener knew where it was fan completely, so my Stetson and lasso he grabs Jaster’s and interjects with a mic from Jaster, and adds a few words: Alright, I’ll admit that after learning that, going, and then it went there. There is from Halloweens past will stay in the few profanities every now and again. A “…unless they suck!” my idea of Underwood changed. not much to the song lyrically other closet. psychology major, Lopez also dabbles Boasting an impressive resume, than that it conveys the point of bashing in rapping: “The Wu-Tang Clan are Comments may be sent to including Grammy award winner, creepy men “standing by the record Comments may be sent to my main influences in life!” says Lopez [email protected]. being a multi-platinum selling artist, machine,” who might “look like a cool [email protected]. International Festival fills week with foreign fun Ariane Szu-Tu are familiar with Associate Director To progress chronologically, Monday International Happy Hour with drinks staring at you in disbelief will be wishing editorial staff Dr. Brian Souders and International includes a cultural bazaar, returning study from various parts of the world. Instead they too had enough self-confidence to Education Specialist Katie Heird who abroad students, dancing, and drums. of traveling around the world in 80 days, join in. Just, please, watch the flailing In 2009 The Princeton Review ranked work tirelessly to get us on those The bazaar will have live music, jewelry, you could drink yourself around the limbs. UMBC second on its diverse population internationally-bound planes (with all dances, art, and artifacts. The Director world in eight minutes. Friday is probably the biggest day for list. Every year in November the of our neat color-coded forms turned of the Study Abroad Office and the Wednesday is the Study Abroad Fair. the International Festival. Along with Department of State and the Department in). Their mission is to simply get us Director of the English Language Center Although there is another Study Abroad food, a flag show, and UMBC dance of Education devote one week to exposed to the great big world out there. will be delivering the opening reception Fair held at UMBC, this one is smaller and groups, there will be a fashion show international-themed events. Our school, As Souders so eloquently put it: “Once speeches. Since all of these events are will host just a few program providers. in the Skylight Lounge. Admission is which proudly touts diversity as being you've got the bug for travel, there's largely volunteer-based, all students are Katherine Heird said, “It's more like free. Please join UMBC in celebrating one of the shining characteristics that no going back.” As someone who has welcome to come participate. information on a general scale. We're just its annual International Festival which sets it apart, is staging an International studied abroad, the experience is what On Tuesday there will be a speaker trying to get people interested.” will take place from November 16- Festival later this month, complete with you make it. Study abroad is a chance for series as well as returning Peaceworkers. A multicultural drumming circle will 20. For more details, exact times and a fashion show, exotic cuisines, returning you to live your own adventures, instead Anyone who wants to learn more about play outside the University Center on locations, please visit the Facebook study abroad students rife with stories, of just watching Harrison Ford for the the Peace Corps is encouraged to attend. Thursday. I, personally, do not possess group, International Education Week at an international happy hour, and umpteenth time (although, yes, he is a UMBC students that have participated enough, shall we say, “extroversion” to UMBC. representatives from the Peaceworker master of adventure). in global volunteer organizations will do this, but please feel welcome to get Program. For those of you who have Now, to step off the soapbox, let me share how they got involved and made a your groove on. If the rhythm takes you, Comments may be sent to studied abroad, you undoubtedly tell you what is coming up next week. difference. Later that day there will be an just go with it. I'm sure all those people [email protected]. 22

sports [email protected] New UMBC women’s This week in sports 11.11 wednesday basketball assistant coach Men’s Soccer at New Hampshire at 1:00 p.m. 11.13 friday hired before graduating college Women’s Basketball vs. No. 14 Virginia at 7:00 p.m. 11.14 saturday

Zach Seidel Men’s Cross Country at NCAA Regional Championships (TBD) Senior Staff Writer Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Regional Championships (TBD) Men’s Swimming and Diving at Maryland at 1:00 p.m. College graduation is a time of happi- Women’s Swimming and Diving at Maryland at 1:00 p.m. ness, excitement and uncertainty. Couple Men’s Soccer at America East Championship (TBD)

that with a birthday and you’re in for a 11.15 sunday fantastic week. All that happened for Ja- clyn Goldbarg late last spring, yet neither Volleyball at New Hampshire at 1:00 p.m. of those was the best thing to happen to Women’s Basketball vs. UMES at 1:00 p.m. her in that stretch because she also got a Men’s Basketball vs. Morgan State at 3:30 p.m. job as UMBC’s new women’s basketball assistant coach--before even officially graduating from Brown. ing scorer. During the recruiting process, in Goldbarg’s freshman season, but since “I flew down the day before my birth- Goldbarg noticed she was receiving spe- the Ivy League does not have a confer- day for my interview,” Goldbarg said. “A cial attention from Ivy League schools, ence tournament, Brown played in a few days later, I was walking back to my specifically Brown and Princeton. three-team playoff to earn an NCAA house from Brown athletic offices when “I never thought about the Ivy League Tournament berth, and the Bears lost. I got the call saying I got the job. I went until they recruited me,” said Goldbarg. The team dropped to 5-23 the next sea- right back and told the coaching staff, “After that, I knew I wanted to go Ivy. son, followed by a 2-26 campaign during and we went out and celebrated.” Brown was much more laid back than which Goldbarg made the difficult deci- The San Diego native graduated from Princeton, and I loved the team.” sion to stop playing for health reasons. In Brown with a degree in human biology Having never been to the East Coast her final season, Goldbarg helped coach with an emphasis in brain and behavior before, Goldbarg didn’t know what to the Bears in a season in which they de- and played shooting guard for the Bears expect, but the transition wound up be- feated UMBC conference rival Maine. until injuries derailed her ability to play ing fairly easy. It was after last season that Goldbarg in her junior season. Goldbarg found “It really wasn’t as a big of a deal as one began contemplating her future in coach- other ways to help the team, becoming might think,” said Goldbarg. “The only ing, and it was at the women’s Final Four a student assistant coach in her senior real difference is you have to wear more in St. Louis that she met UMBC Women’s season. She took the experience she got layers in the winter. I learned that on my Basketball Head Coach Phil Stern. The coaching her friends and former team- first recruiting trip to Brown, which was Retrievers had a coaching job open, and mates and translated it into a life-long in the middle of winter.” Goldbarg earned her interview a short dream of coaching at a major level. Most student athletes know it’s tough while later. “I always wanted to coach,” said Gold- to juggle academics and athletics, but After getting the job, Goldbarg came barg. “I can’t remember being able to Goldbarg discovered that’s even more in and had to adjust to being a full-time play and not wanting to coach.” difficult at an Ivy League school. coach, rather than a student assistant David Silverman - dspics.com Goldbarg was a WBCA High School “It takes a lot of thinking and plan- coach. Women’s assistant basketball coach Jaclyn Goldbarg recently graduated All-America nominee while becoming ning,” said Goldbarg. “There is more time behind the scenes, from Brown with a degree in human biology with an emphasis in the brain Grossmont High School’s all-time lead- The Bears tied for the conference title > see ASSISTANT [27] and behavior. tured ea athlete: levi houapeu F Donald Daniels to freshman Mark Lubetkin for his first ca- ers will travel to Durham, New Hampshire Editorial Staff reer goal at the 45th minute mark to give to battle the first place Wildcats for the right UMBC a 1-0 lead. The lead, however, was to play in the AEC championship game. What a difference a week makes. After short lived, as 60 seconds later Bingham- closing out the regular season with a 4-0 ton tied the game at 1-1. It was in the 72nd Honorable Mention: Volleyball’s Alyssa loss at Binghamton, the Retrievers bounced minute when Houapeu broke the stalemate, Lang, who averaged 12 kills and 10.5 digs back to defeat the Bearcats on their home giving UMBC a 2-1 lead as the defense held in the losses to both Albany and Bingham- field 2-1 to advance to the semi-final round up to give the Retrievers the victory. Houa- ton. of the America East Tournament. Junior peu’s performance tremendously helped the Levi Houapeu was responsible for both of men’s soccer team as they continue to make Comments can be sent to the Retriever goals. Houapeu gave an assist a run at the conference crown. The Retriev- [email protected].

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VolleyBall Photos Courtesy Sportslogos.net standings league leaders School AE Overall Kills Digs W L W L Name Team No. Per Set Name Team No. Per Set Albany 09 • 00 19 • 08 Harmonie Calinda SBU 366 4.02 Laurie Gonzalez UA 405 4.94 UMBC 05 • 04 13 • 11 Anna Lejina Bing. 357 3.84 Sara Heldman UNH 397 4.67 Stony Brook 05 • 04 13 • 12 M. Mcdonough Bing. 356 3.83 Brianna Strong Bing. 408 4.39 Binghamton 04 • 05 12 • 14 Valerie sourbeer UA 295 3.14 Jeannette Gibbs SBU 406 4.27 New Hampshire 03 • 05 11 • 14 Erin Marco UHart. 285 3.13 Danielle Ette UHart. 210 3.75 Hartford 00 • 08 07 • 19 Lindsay fogarty UNH 258 3.11 Pam Jarrett UMBC 323 3.71 Kirsten Bates UNH 151 3.08 Harmoine Calinda SBU 311 3.42 Alyssa Lang UMBC 218 3.07 Kirsten Bates UNH 158 3.04 kirsten bates SBU 156 3.00 Brooke Stanley UA 268 2.82 Hillary White UA 243 2.86 M. McDonough Bing. 238 2.56

League Leaders statistics updated as of 11/09/09. 24 SPORTS 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly UMBC’s women’s volleyball Canadian connection

Photo Collage By Donald Daniels —TRW Kira Giles (3) is currently third all-time in assists with 1,355. Ali Loynachan (right) has played well in her starting role as a freshman, earning Rookie of the Week honors once this year. Sophomore Sarah Joy has filled in for the injured Sabrine Hoeks and has recorded 32 blocks so far, good for fourth on the team.

Donald Daniels and even to California this year and I’ve make the decision easier for each of you Ali’s parents prepared our whole team ting a big kill or an amazing dig and I Editorial Staff just gained such an appreciation for how to come to UMBC? with Thanksgiving dinner so we had the love celebrating with my team. My team beautiful this country is. Giles: Having Sarah Ball here defi- chance to spend Thanksgiving with our really does it for me. I can honestly say Canada is known for many things: Loynachan: My first impression of nitely made my choice easier. She made team as well as our families. that I love every girl on the team and we free health care, hockey, and the birth- America was that it was bigger and bet- my college transition easy. Loynachan: This year for Canadian all have such great relationships. When I place of the renegade member of the ter than Canada. It seems to much bigger Joy: It was definitely more comfort- Thanksgiving my parents actually came am having a hard day and don’t want to X-Men, Wolverine. For the UMBC wom- to me still and the food here is served in able for me to be with other Canadians down and cooked for the whole team at go to practice, I get up and do it for my en’s volleyball team, Canada is also the much bigger portions! (laughs) I knew on the team but Sarah and Kira are just the senior house! It was a lot of fun and teammates. homeland for freshman Ali Loynachan that the sporting was much more serious such kind girls that I think I was just ap- nice to eat real food. Even though I still Joy: One aspect of the game that made (Whitby, Ontario), sophomore Sarah Joy than in Canada which is why I wanted to preciative of their kindness rather than had to go to school it was nice seeing my me fall in love with it was that when I (Ottawa, Ontario) and senior Kira Giles come here so badly, and that perception where they are from. parents and continuing with the tradi- play, no matter how stressed I am with (Winnipeg, Manitoba). Both players still remains the same to me. Loynachan: It was nice to know that tion of delicious turkey. It was also nice off-court life, it all goes away for those and coaching staff member speak highly Giles: I had been to America a lot I was not the only Canadian. I played on to spend it with the team. hours playing. I find sports to be a great of these three young women who have before I came to school and I knew that Team Ontario with Sarah Joy so it was escape. Especially when you have so aided the volleyball team tremendously America is very similar to Canada so my really nice knowing someone coming on TRW: One thing that people often much to focus on in sport like volleyball, in their quest for an America East Con- impressions of it haven’t changed. It’s a the team this year. I loved Sarah Joy from assume about Canada is that everyone there is no time to concern yourself with ference tournament berth for the second great country! the day I met her so I was really excited there loves hockey. Is this true? And if so anything else. year in a row. Loynachan, Joy, and Giles to get to know her better and continue what is your favorite hockey team? have handled themselves so well both TRW: Each one of you was a great playing with her. Giles: Yes it’s true! Every Canadian TRW: Finally, In Canada there is a on and off the volleyball court, that head volleyball player in high school and loves hockey! My siblings and my dad nationwide food chain known as Tim coach Ian Blanchard continues to recruit could have played in Canada. Why did TRW: Your fellow teammates com- played hockey so I grew up with it. My Horton’s Donuts which is equivalent to players from our neighbors above the each of you decide to play for an Ameri- pare the volleyball team to that of a fam- favorite hockey team is the Vancouver Dunkin Donuts here in the U.S. There U.S. border. Since the volleyball team can university? ily. With each of you being from Canada Canucks, but I am warming up to the was an American television special done is 21 percent Canadian, The Retriever do you guys have a special relationship? Washington Capitals. about how good Tim Horton’s food and Weekly wanted to get their thoughts on Joy: My whole life I wanted the chance Loynachan: A lot of things are differ- Joy: Yes, every Canadian loves hockey. coffee taste and even showed a couple America, playing volleyball for UMBC to move away for university and when I ent in Canada so we [Giles and Joy] can It’s in our blood. GO SENS GO! Ottawa getting married at one of its locations and, of course, the important part of the got the chance to move away through always relate to one another when no one Senators are my team and we’ve got the because it was the place where they met. Canadian lifestyle: Tim Horton’s Donuts. volleyball, I was all for it. Staying close to else knows what we are talking about. cup this year for sure. So could you describe how good are Tim home was never a real priority. Giles: I think we have a special rela- Loynachan: I don’t follow hockey Horton’s donuts? TRW: Could you give people an idea Giles: I decided to come to an Ameri- tionship because we understand each too much but my grandpa, Bob Gold- what it is like to grow up in Canada? can university because Division I schools other when we use Canadian lingo or ham, played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Loynachan: OH MY GOD! I miss Giles: Growing up in Canada was offer full scholarships and I wanted to when talk about Canadian places or Chicago BlackHawks and the Detroit Timmy’s the most out of everything! Not awesome. We live life at a slower pace travel. Canadian schools only offer part things. Red Wings. He went to the Stanley Cup ONLY their donuts, but also their sand- and everyone knows everyone. Where I scholarships. Joy: I do feel that Ali, Kira, and I have Finals five times! We get free tickets a lot wiches and coffee and tea! I have had grew up is similar to the American Mid- Loynachan: Growing up playing a special relationship because we can so I do get to go watch the odd game in Dunkin Donuts before and their donuts west. volleyball, it was always my dream to relate on a level that’s unique. I notice it downtown Toronto. do not even compare. Tim Horton’s is Loynachan: Growing up I’m sure is get a scholarship and play volleyball in mostly when we pronounce words dif- always fresh and so delicious. the same as growing up in the states. I the states. I think that competition is ferently or when we reminisce about old TRW: Most athletes in various sports Joy: I’ve had this argument with my attended school and played a lot sports more fierce down here and I have the t.v. shows, etc. say things feel right when they’re on the coach about how much better Timmy’s and I grew up in a warm and safe envi- opportunity to play at a higher level. Ian field or the court depending on what is in comparison to DD and no doubt, ronment. [Blanchard] was also a big deciding fac- TRW: Here in America schools and sport they play. Does volleyball give you Tim Horton’s is better. They’re always tor. He was the only coach who called universities are closed for American a mental escape from whatever is going fresh, melt in your mouth and exactly TRW: What was your first impres- me whenever he was allowed (with the Thanksgiving but not for the Canadian on in your life? what you want in a donut. My favorite is sion of America, and has it changed at all NCAA rules) and worked to build a rela- Thanksgiving, which was a few weeks the honey curler and there isn’t anything since you spend of most the year in the tionship with me. ago. How did you guys celebrate the Loynachan: Volleyball is definitely better. United States? holiday? something I can always turn to. It can be Giles: Tim Horton’s food and coffee is Joy: My first impression of America TRW: Former volleyball player Sarah Joy: During Canadian Thanksgiving so frustrating but when you get some- like heaven! was that it was a big, busy, fast-paced Ball who is also Canadian was already this year, Ali and I both had our parents thing right that you have been working environment. With volleyball we’ve had playing for UMBC. Did the fact that there visiting to watch us play New Hamp- on for weeks, it’s the best feeling of ac- Comments can be sent to the chance to travel all over the east coast was a Canadian presence on the team shire so we got to spend it with them. complishment in the world. I love get- [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 SPORTS 25

Season of highs and lows show true colors of men’s soccer team

Corey Johns to the Wildcats. Editorial Staff It was UMBC’s first home loss, first shutout, and gave them a 0-2 confer- It’s no secret, the men’s soccer team ence record, which brought up serious just got a huge win. They were facing doubts about the team, calling their 9-0 an elimination with a loss in the Amer- start the product of an easy schedule. ica East Conference tournament, but But if we’ve learned anything about they broke a two-game losing streak this UMBC team that finished last in the in which they had two bad losses to conference last season and was picked Hartford, 3-0, and Binghamton, 4-0, in to do the same this season, it’s that they which both games they were just out- don’t stop fighting. When they needed played the entire way. to get a win on the road against the de- Very few teams have come away fending champions Boston University, with a win in Binghamton since 2003, they won; when they needed to clinch their second season in Division I. In a tournament berth against Albany fact, they were 37-4-17 going into that three days later, they won; and when quarterfinal match against UMBC, a they needed to get a win to extend their series that the Bearcats led 5-2-1. But season and move on in the tournament, with the win, UMBC added a loss to they won. both Binghamton’s home record and So one thing is for sure, win or lose series record, and are moving on to the this Wednesday, this is going to be a fun America East Conference tournament team to watch for a while. They have no semi-finals. seniors, Andrew Gillis is returning next However, it will be no easy match. season, and it will no longer be a team They will be facing a very well-rested with 14 freshmen and sophomores. It New Hampshire team coming off an will be a team with 13 juniors and se- undefeated conference record (6-0-1) niors ready to keep UMBC at the top of and first round bye. The last time the the conference.

two teams met it was a crushing loss for corey Johns — TRW the Retrievers, having been outplayed Comments can be sent to Mark Lubetkin scored his first career goal in the 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Binghamton. in every facet of the game in a 2-0 loss [email protected].

Corey Johns —TRW In their final pre-season tune-up the men’s basketball team beat DivisionII foe Frostburgh State, 77-59. Transfers Chris De La Rosa (pictured above) and Robbie Jackson gave UMBC fans something to look forward to with good perfor- mances. De La Rosa scored 132 points with six assists and four rebounds at the point guard spot while Jackson scored 13 points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes of action. The lone returning start Matt Spadafora led the team with 17 points off a 5-7 performance from the field and 2-4 performance from three-point range. Freshmen AdrianS atchell and Shawn Grant started the exhibition and each scored nine points while grabbing seven and three rebounds, re- spectively. Another freshman, Nick Groce, came of the bench and split time with De La Rosa at the point guard posi- tion and scored eight points, four assists, and played very well defensively. file photo — TRW 26 SPORTS 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Volleyball loses final home matches

> from DEFEAT [28] 17-25 and 20-25. der to beat New Hampshire. We’re going to pull ahead as Albany continually tied After a tied score of 2-2 in the first set, to move on and look towards that match the score but never took the lead until UMBC took the lead, eventually earning and hope we can turn our season around finally doing so with a score of 21-22. a five point lead at 7-2. However, Bing- because right now we’re in a little bit of Albany then scored the next four points hamton rallied back to tie the score at a free fall.” in a row to win the match with a score 10-10. UMBC never took the lead again After the match, the seniors on the of 21-25. as the Bearcats pushed their lead to seven team spoke about their time and efforts The Retrievers hit their second-best by winning 18-25. at UMBC over the years and were quick percentage of the night with a .256 and The Retrievers committed eight errors to point out the friendships they had had their lowest number of errors (five). for the set and only had .071 hitting to made. However, they were unable to stay con- Binghamton’s .367. Lang led the team “Being on a team with so many people sistent and force a fifth set. The Retriev- with five kills, while Oscars had two from out of state our team really grew to- ers ended with a .176 hitting percentage service aces. gether,” Jarrett said. on the night. The second set started out in a similar “We don’t have our parents around or Coach Blanchard said he saw good fashion with the score being tied 4-4. our families so it’s a nice thing that were performances, but overall lack of ex- UMBC fell behind quickly, though, and all friends and there for each other,” ecution and poor consistency led to the trailed by as much as 10 before losing added Oscars. “It’s really a close-knit loss. the set 17-25. The Retrievers hit .000 group.” “We showed marked improvement for the set due to 10 errors. Lang led the “It was a special opportunity to meet tonight. If you look at our numbers team again with four kills while Jarrett so many wonderful people who made tonight against the last time we played had one service ace and five digs. me grow as a person,” Giles said. “I’ll Albany, we did much better. We served The third set was by far the worst start have their friendships forever.” effectively enough to get them out of sys- for UMBC. They quickly fell behind 0-7 When asked what they learned in four tem enough.” and Binghamton was able to push their years of volleyball at UMBC, the players The team had seven service aces lead to 13 points by making the score had numerous examples. and only two service errors. However, 1-14. The Retrievers never stopped fight- “We knew about volleyball but we Blanchard also mentioned the main is- ing and eventually chipped away at the learned about other things like team- sue he saw that led to the loss. lead until they were only down by four work and effort and hard work,” Oscars “A lot of little things we left out on the points with a score of 18-22. However, said. “Things that will help us in the real table. We need to have a more consistent they simply couldn’t capitalize and lost world outside of college.” effort across the board.” the set 20-25 and, with it, the match. Coping with trouble was also a popu- The loss dropped UMBC to 13-10 Despite being so far behind in the set, lar thing learned over the years. overall and 5-3 in conference play. It UMBC had its best hitting of the night “Every single year we had some kind also secured Albany as the host of the (.114) and the fewest number of errors of adversity we’ve had to battle through playoffs. (five). but our team has always stuck together,” Saturday was Senior Night as UMBC Lang earned her second double- Smith said. “We became closer every hosted Binghamton for their final home double of the weekend with 10 kills and single year because of it.” game of the season. The night was spe- 10 digs but did earn nine errors for the A win at New Hampshire will clinch cial for the four seniors on the team, as match. Kennedy led the team in hitting a playoff spot but a loss does not neces- it was their last game at the RAC arena. with .231. sarily mean the Retrievers won’t make A special ceremony before the match Regarding the loss, Coach Blanchard the playoffs. With Stony Brook at 5-3, Abnet Shiferaw — TRW honored the players. Oscars, Giles, Jar- said he was “disappointed on many lev- Binghamton at 4-5 and New Hampshire Freshman Naomi Bush (11) recorded four kills and one dig in a three set loss rett and Helen Smith were given plaques els.” at 4-5, many teams could be 5-5 at the to Binghamton in the final home game of the season. and a bouquet of flowers as their career “We didn’t execute any of our offense end of the season. Tiebreakers regarding achievements were announced. tonight. It’s just a matter of being able head-to-head match-ups and then point All four players’ parents were in atten- to put together a better effort and we differentials would determine who en- dance and walked with them onto the weren’t able to do that tonight.” ters the playoffs. Men’s soccer court. Many other players’ parents were With the loss, UMBC falls to 5-4 in The team visits New Hampshire on also in attendance for the match. the conference and 13-11 overall. With Sunday November 14 for the final sea- With all of the honors given before the final match against New Hampshire son match. The match will be at 1 p.m. advances to AEC the match, the Retrievers were unable next week, Blanchard was clear what the to make their last home match a win as team faced. Comments can be sent to semi-final round they were swept by Binghamton 18-25, “We know what we have to do in or- [email protected].

> from ADVANCE [28] four shots and had two corner kicks. The defense stepped up and, when the ting on UMBC midfielder Andy Streilein, Bearcats did get a good chance to score, leaving Binghamton a man-down for the freshman goal keeper Phil Saunders final 25 minutes. made his one save for the game. “We were playing well up to that point, With the win, the men’s soccer season we scored and they scored right away but continues as they will travel to Durham, we were still playing well, but anytime in New Hampshire to take on the top- a game when one of the best players on seeded Wildcats in the semi-finals on the field gets taken out [with a red card] Wednesday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. they have to play a man down and it was The last time the two teams met, New a big part of the game,” Caringi said. Hampshire dominated the Retrievers in UMBC took advantage of the man-up every aspect of the game and gave them opportunity in the 72nd minute when their second loss of the season by a score Houapeu shot a ball headed by the de- of 2-0. The Wildcats are undefeated this fender into the top corner of the goal to season in conference play. put UMBC up 2-1, and also make him “It’s going to be another big challenge,” the leading scorer in the nation with 43 Caringi said. “We played a really good points. team on the road and we turn around “It was really important for the team and that’s the way the conference tour- to get the next goal after Binghamton nament is set up; we don’t have a lot of equalized [the score],” Houapeu said. time to prepare and they have ten days. “The goal made us realized that we were They are the best team in the conference 15 minutes away from going to the next record wise but we’re looking forward to round, so it made us work even harder it.” defensively.” Abnet Shiferaw —TRW Binghamton had their fair share of Comments can be sent to In two losses last week the volleyball team totaled 49 attack errors and hit just .117 against Albany and Binghamton. chances down the stretch as they took [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 11.10.09 SPORTS 27 From Brown to the UMBC baseline

> from ASSISTANT [22] “I want to improve the confidence in more time being spent on basketball,” all our guards. Make them feel like lead- said Goldbarg. “I work with the guards, ers on and off the court,” said Goldbarg. and I do the film breakdown for any and “I just want them to keep the energy and everything we’ll film.” enthusiasm up all the time.” One thing that didn’t take long to get As for the team this season, Goldbarg used to was her new co-workers, assis- has a very positive outlook and realizes tant coaches Billi Godsey and Lindsey that her graduation week really was a Roche. special one. After all, it shaped the rest They’re all committed to the goal of of her life. helping the Retrievers earn a second “We definitely have a team that can America East title in four years under compete for the America East conference Stern. title,” said Goldbarg. “We have a difficult “We all get along very well,” said Gold- non-conference schedule that will pre- barg. “We have a good time together, but pare us for conference. We have all the then we get serious about basketball.” tools to succeed.” Goldbarg feels that she has already built a good relationship with the players Comments can be sent to and she plans on using that to help them [email protected]. on and off the court.

Courtesy Athletic Communications Sara Parkinson has been the firstR etriever runner to cross the finish line in four out of six meets this season, includ- ing a sixth place finish overall in the America East Championship meet two weeks ago in 18:47.50. Women’s Cross Country one- two punch: Sara Parkinson and Suzanne Gabriel

Lia Roper and Dan Levin more relaxed athletes on the team.” One fun. I definitely think I’ve matured a lot, Contributing Writers similarity between the two athletes lies in and have learned to get along with differ- what they eat before each meet: oatmeal. ent personalities. Look at UMBC; there Sara Parkinson and Suzanne Gabriel Another commonality between Par- are plenty of diverse types of people. I are two of the most successful athletes kinson and Gabriel is their dedication have learned to respect different types on the UMBC Women’s Cross Country to their sport, which is evident when of people, and have also become more team. Their amazing success has con- they prepare for meets. Each athlete runs self-aware about how I react to different tinued this season, including Parkinson about seventy to eighty miles per week to situations. I am more in tune with myself achieving all-conference honors. With prepare for a meet. When preparing for and others.” Parkinson also chimes in, the dual success shared by both athletes, a more high-profile meet, Parkinson and adding, “Running as a sport makes you one may think there may be a little com- Gabriel run about fifty to sixty miles per more confident as a person. But, then petition between the two. But is this re- week. Endurance training is often added again, any type of sport has the capability ally the case? within the week as well. of making a person more confident.” When asked whether competition ex- While Gabriel is a senior, Parkinson, Last week, Parkinson was named to ists between the two of them, Parkinson who’s a junior, still has one more year of the all-conference team for the second responded, “There’s a little element of eligibility. Both athletes have taken on a year in a row. She finished sixth overall that, but it’s more like we’re happy for considerable amount of responsibility for at the America East Championships on each other.” the team. October 31. Gabriel added, “A little competition is Parkinson said, “It feels different than Parkinson stated, “I was really happy I healthy for us, especially when the both last year. Now we’re the ones organizing came in the top ten. It just gives me more of us run well.” stuff instead of being the ones who get confidence. It’s like another pick-up.” Obviously, the competition existing told what to do. There’s definitely more When both athletes were asked for their between Parkinson and Gabriel enables responsibility.” opinions on what qualities make them them to better themselves, pushing Although Parkinson has one more strong, competitive athletes, both run- themselves even harder to become stron- year of eligibility left, this is Gabriel’s ners had interesting responses. ger athletes. last season. Gabriel hopes to finish this “Commitment to the sport,” was Par- Although both distance runners per- season off strong and shut other teams kinson’s answer, while Gabriel stated, form exceptionally well, unsurprisingly, down. Likewise, she doesn’t regret her “Enthusiasm for the sport. Each day, I’m they are very different when it comes to time spent at UMBC. still aspiring to become a stronger athlete. pre-meeting rituals. Gabriel describes “UMBC is a very unique campus, I feel as though you can always aspire to herself as more habitual when preparing although it still is more of a commuter be better, but what matters the most is for each meet. She will undergo the same school. This university has excellent dedication.” As Gabriel concludes, Par- rituals before each competition, which academics, and it’s definitely not a party kinson nods her head, adding, “That’s includes wearing the same outfit and school at all. It took some adjusting but, true. An athlete may be great one year, shoes that she wore to previous meets. I like this school. UMBC has made me but there are always other athletes train- “I wear the same thing, like spandex who I am,” said Gabriel. “I really like ing in the background training who are under the warm-ups,”Gabriel said. being at UMBC. I like the way it’s struc- faster, stronger, and more dedicated. On the other hand, Parkinson is tured,” Parkinson adds. What’s most important is for to push more relaxed about her pre-meet rou- Being a part of the UMBC Cross yourself, and aspire for more each day.” Courtesy Athletic Communications tine, describing herself as “less habitual” Country Team has helped both athletes Suzanne Gabriel won the Princeton Invite earlier this year in 23:15.70, making than Gabriel. Gabriel adds, “Sara is out in numerous ways. Gabriel said, Comments can be sent her first first Retriever to ever finish first overall in a women’s cross country less habitual. She‘s probably one of the “Being on the team has been extremely [email protected] or [email protected]. meet. She also was the first Retriever to finish at the Paul Short Invitational. 28 SPORTS 11.10.09 The RetrIever Weekly Houapeu nets game-winner in 2-1 victory over Binghamton as men’s soccer advances to America East semi-finals

Corey Johns our first conference game at home and Editorial Staff it’s a tremendous position to lose a player with the leadership like Chris has. The Just one week removed from a 4-0 loss center back is one of the key positions in Binghamton to close out the season, on the field and his loss made us even the men’s soccer team had to make the younger than we were. But we got Chris trip back north for the same match-up. back in the lineup and all the guys were This time around it was win or go home excited to have him playing.” for both teams as it was the quarterfinal The first half was a defensive battle. round of the America East Conference There were only four shots, all by UMBC, tournament. and no goals for the opening 45 minutes. “For the first time in a while, I see In the second half UMBC broke the 0-0 our team with our swagger back,” said tie just 28 seconds in, as Lubetkin re- freshman midfielder Mark Lubetkin, ceived a pass from Levi Houapeu at the who scored his first career goal in the top of the box, spun around, and kicked game. “We are confident we can win it to the lower corner of the goal. our conference and go on to the NCAA “The goal was huge for us because we tournament. Winning a huge road game knew we could beat them, and we knew like that proves we can win anywhere we that last week was a rough one to take,” play.” Lubetkin said. When the team got the word that The lead was short-lived, though, as junior Chris Williams and John Paul just 70 seconds later Binghamton’s lead- Waraksa were going to make their re- ing scorer, Jake Keegan, scored his sev- turns, they immediately knew they enth goal of the year when he redirected would be in better position to get a win. a shot into the box to the back right cor- Last time against the Bearcats the defense ner of the goal. But it would be their only allowed four goals. In the quarterfinal one of the game. round the UMBC defense controlled the Binghamton could not capitalize on game as the Bearcats only took two shots the quick momentum swing though, on goal, one of which was saved. as just eighteen minutes later they lost “[Chris] is the leader of the team and first-team all-conference defender Liam was a big part of our early season success,” Carson, who received a red card for spit- Corey Johns — TRW said coach Pete Caringi. “He got hurt in > see ADVANCE [26] Levi Houapeu (11) recorded four points against Binghamton, making him the nation’s leading scorer with 43. Volleyball loses final home matches as America East Conference tournament hopes are in jeopardy

Great Danes had their best hitting of the went on to win the set 25-22 on an ace Michael Donnelly night with a .371 percentage. by Lang, her third of the set. The Retriev- Staff Writer Sophomore Sarah Joy and Senior Ash- ers had four aces and no service errors ley Oscars were both able to get a ser- for the set. UMBC also had its best hit- With only three matches left in the vice ace each, while the team as a whole ting of the night (.278). season and the playoffs looming ahead, had no service errors. This allowed the The third set saw a close score with the UMBC volleyball team needed only Retrievers to get within four points of Albany up one, 6-7. However, the Great one win in those three matches to secure Albany but eventually fell behind by as Danes pulled ahead and earned an even- a spot. Unfortunately, the Retrievers lost much as nine before losing by seven with tual eight-point lead with a score of 11- both matches at home over the weekend a score of 18-25. 19. UMBC was only able to chip away at and now have to wait even longer to Lang and freshman Naomi Bush both the lead and the Great Danes won the set see if their season will continue into the had three kills for the set with Bush add- by five with a score of 20-25. postseason. ing in two assisted blocks. The Retrievers were unable to get a The Retrievers started their weekend The second set was almost a repeat of rhythm going. They committed seven er- on Friday with a loss against Albany the first, as UMBC fell behind quickly, rors and had their first service error of the 3-1 (18-25, 25-22, 20-25, 21-25). The ending up behind eight points with a night. Kennedy led the team with three Great Danes came into the match on score of 3-11. Rallying back with strong kills for the set as the team hit .091. a 13-match winning streak and were kills by Bush and Sophomore Iman Ken- UMBC looked as thought it was ready undefeated in conference play. Even nedy (seven kills, three assisted blocks) to tie up the match in the fourth set by though it was a tough loss, Head Coach and service aces by Giles and Lang , holding a lead through the first half. Ian Blanchard was still looking on the however, the Retrievers came back to tie After holding a four point lead at 12-8, bright side. the score at 13-13. Albany tied the score at 13. UMBC tried “One of our best efforts of the sea- After trading leads and numerous ties, > see DEFEAT [26] son but we didn’t execute consistently,” UMBC finally took the lead 21-20 and Blanchard said. “It means we can play better than we did tonight.” Sophomore Alyssa Lang earned a double-double for the match with 14 InsIde kills and 11 digs, and senior Kira Giles sports also earned a double-double with 23 assists and 14 digs to go with an ace. Sophomore Allie Spaay had 24 assists and eight digs while senior Pam Jarrett 22 From Brown to UMBC had 23 digs. In the first set, both teams came out strong as it was knotted up at 4-4. Un- 24 Team Canada fortunately, UMBC started to fall behind Abnbet Shiferaw —TRW and never took the lead in the set. The 27 xc’s one-two Punch Naomi Bush had 13 kills and two digs while hitting .273 hitting percentage in Retrievers did not hit very well, manag- a four set loss to rival Albany. ing only a .088 hitting percentage as the