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weekly . 02.24.09 VOLUME 43 ISSUE 19 retrieverweekly com For those willing to walk, parking on campus is plentiful
provements on existing spaces every Ryan Wiggins year, the student body remains largely EDITORIAL STAFF dissatisfi ed. While The Retriever Weekly has reported in the past on the dispar- Senior and commuter Melinda Gos- ity between available parking spaces and selin has a serious issue with parking at the number of vehicles needing spaces UMBC. on campus, the problem lies as much in “I have yet to fi nd the right time to convenience of location as availability. get on campus,” said Gosselin, who “Parking on [the Loop] is rare,” said commutes to early afternoon classes senior Teresa Foster. “The spaces seem to four days a week and estimates that she be full of teaching staff and employees.” spends 6-to-eight hours (counting a half- Foster also said that she usually parks hour commute and time to fi nd parking) on the main road into campus near the weekly, just getting to and from class. overpass because of the lack of parking “Most Monday-Wednesday class days I near Academic Row, adding that “de- drive around the parking garage and Lot pending on the parking location and 12 for a good 15 to 20 minutes before I class location, it usually takes me 5 -to- can fi nd a spot.” 10 minutes to walk.” And she is not the only one. Looking This estimation meshes with one made for parking before her 1 p.m. Tuesday- by Vice President of Student Affairs Nan- The Retriever Weekly Thursday class, Gosselin fi nds that “in cy Young, who told each row of parked cars there is one new last semester that the administration had car sitting, waiting for someone, anyone performed research and concluded that to come out of class and leave. it took “no more than 10 minutes [to “If every row has a ‘waiter’ than you walk] from the farthest parking spaces to know that there’s no chance,” she add- Academic Row.” The Retriever Weekly ed. decided to look NOAH BENNETT — TRW It seems that in spite of the $350,000 > Newly instated SGA president Gabe Rettaliata poses in his office on the second fl oor of the Com- dollars UMBC allocates to parking im- > see PARKING [5] mons. Read The Retriever Weekly’s interview with the new SGA president on page 3. Catonsville promenade development causes controversy
Liz Scott bookstore. Ground breaking is planned tion of its historic gatehouse. CONTRIBUTING WRITER for 2010 and the opening is scheduled Matt Skolnik, a senior in psychology, for 2012. Whalen Properties already has mixed feelings about the develop- Lately in Catonsville, blue signs have owns 17 acres of land and are interested ment. “My main problem is the location been popping up, warning of more traf- in buying 29 more acres from the state. of the development...there is a reason fi c and advocating for open spaces. The Opposition comes from the group Catonsville doesn’t already have a Center ongoing debate is over the proposed Catonsville Voices. Michele Abrams, a like the one proposed: because there just development of the state-owned land at leader in the organization, spoke about is no room.” the Spring Grove Hospital Campus and a main problem with the development: Several college-aged Catonsville stu- will affect students here at UMBC. Spring the land is not currently for sale. Spring dents are discussing the topic on Fa- Grove is located very close to UMBC, Grove is the second oldest functioning cebook. Katie Reese, the creator of this and is listed as one of the major institu- psychiatric hospital in the country. With group, states, “Catonsville is a close-knit tional anchors on the Whalen Properties that, it is a successful hospital and it is community…It has great schools, is a website. operating at capacity. According to the safe area where people can go on carefree The Promenade at Catonsville is a members of Catonsville Voices, the plans runs/walks, and has preserved its history development plan for the open space in and the location are not compatible. through places like the Trolley Trail and Spring Grove. According to Steve Whalen, on the Spring Grove. These are all reasons for According to the Whalen Properties’ other hand, the Spring Grove hospital Catonsville being named one of the top website, whalenproperties.com/index. is currently serving only 380 patients, 50 towns to live – without the Prom- php, the development will include space when at its peak the same facility held enade.” LIZ SCOTT — TRW for retailers, restaurants, offi ces, residen- 3,600 patients. Whalen sees the property There are concerns that in an already > Opponents of the promenade fear that the new retail complex would take tial units, hotels, a health club, recre- as an ineffi cient use of space proposing a away from Catonsville’s unique history. ational facilities, cinema, and a national consolidation of the hospital and restora- > see CATONSVILLE [4]
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InsIde corruption case passion Championship 2 News 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly foreign desk Valentine’sXativa and Horxata Day in Valencia
Melanie Bryant was more a matter of a slipping FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT back into a role I fi t into perfectly, the role of explorer, adventurer. The 10 a.m. Saturday morning A 45-minute train ride later, sunshine found me walking a new through valleys, orange groves, route to the Valencia city center small towns, and stone monuments, on my way to the Stación del Nor Ken and I found ourselves in Xa- and the train that would take me to tiva, a small medieval town turned Xativa. The light, fi ltered between modern. Through a maze of wind- palms and apartment buildings, ing narrow streets lined with shops caught my eyelashes and momen- and cafes, we could glimpse a green tarily blinded me. I had never taken mountain rising above the tall- this road before and hadn’t realized est buildings, the ruins of a castle what a treasure I’d been missing still standing proudly on its ridge. out on. A bookshop, its sign hand- We made our way along the stone drawn and hung crookedly over streets to the tourist information the door, advertised one Euro used offi ce, where we found a map and books for sale. Jack London’s White were given implicit instructions Fang caught my eye. Later, I passed from the kindly lady to visit the ba- several specialty food stores I prom- silica. Since it was barely noon, we ised to remember, as well as one visited that fi rst, then made our way MELANIE BRYANT —TRW store boasting a giant marijuana leaf up the mountain to the castle. > The scenic town of Xativa is located in the Valencia province of eastern Spain at the bank of the river as a symbol. I walked unhurriedly We soon understood the lady’s Albadaida. on to meet Ken at the station. insistence. The basilica was nearly The stone pavement was hard be- as large as Valencia’s own cathedral, visitors, our footsteps echoed and mountain was nestled quietly in We walked back down the moun- neath my feet, but I couldn’t help and equally magnifi cent (despite its our hushed voices sent eerie echoes groves of green shrubs and trees. tain by a different route, pausing but grin at the comfort my entirely lack of shriveled saints’ arms). Out throughout the hall. We took several shortcuts on little only for a quick call across an ocean American and no-longer-white front stood two statues, both of the But then there was the tower, worn dirt paths only wide enough and a hastily wished “Happy Valen- sneakers provided. Having convert- popes who happened to hail from which almost put all the rest to for one, the breeze bringing the tine’s Day!” We walked amid the tall ed fairly quickly to the Spanish fash- Xativa, which is a small miracle in shame. Wide, low, spiral stairs scent of newly-bloomed fl owers and green grass, spreading trees, and old became progressively steeper and rustling the leaves all around, caus- stone churches until we eventually narrower as we made our way up. ing the speckled shadows to weave made it back to the town itself, and Gaps in the stone every few stories around us. people surrounded us once more. illuminated our progress. The fi rst When we turned the fi nal corner We sat at a café and had horxata, showed rooftops at eye level, then of the winding path, the castle’s en- the milk-based cold signature drink the high front facade of the basilica trance took us by surprise. It seemed of Valencia, dipping in sweet light itself, then the cliffs and mountains to be more of a fortifi cation than a breadsticks. After struggling to surrounding the city. Several rickety habitation of any sort. Perched on fetch out pieces of bread from the iron stairways later, we stood on a the narrow peak of the mountain, tall, narrow glass and dripping (hopefully) solid stone dais next to it had few towers but rather sturdy horxata down my chin, a kindly old a larger-than-life Virgin Mary and walls and ramparts with slits for man offered me a spoon, chuckling. baby Jesus, a bell we both prayed windows. We meandered through I blushed profusely, grinning and was no longer in use suspended gardens, crumbling rock, and the thanking the man, Ken all the while below our feet. The castle stretched odd fountain or cannon, taking trying to hold back bursts of laugh- along the whole ridge of one moun- pictures of views, cacti, blooming ter. tain opposite, its fl ags still fl ying and purple fl owers, and the castle it- As the train rumbled across the its turrets a clear silhouette against self, enjoying the 60-degree sunny countryside, the sky slowly turn- the bright blue sky. weather. I could imagine the castle ing from pink to light blue to navy, MELANIE BRYANT —TRW Our Xativa adventure progressed, in its prime, the town stretched out I could barely keep my eyes open. > Bryant poses at the top of a Xative mountain. and halfway up the mountain we below much smaller, but the same The train played classical music, stopped to lighten our backpacks of mountains around, the same scents and something from Fantasia came ion of tall boots with skinny jeans, and of itself, since Xativa’s popula- our picnic lunches and take a break on the air, high above the current on. I smiled sleepily and secretively, it must have only been the second tion is perhaps only twice that of in the shade, the afternoon sun and town’s pollution, crowded with sol- satisfi ed at a day well spent, and time I’d worn my sneakers since UMBC’s. The basilica, however, was the hike having warmed us enough diers instead of American students happy to have discovered one of my arrival. I had missed them; each certainly enough to instill a certain to take off jackets and to make our gossiping loudly (Ken and I spoke Valencia’s treasures. step served as a reminder of a past sense of humility and spiritual- foreheads glisten. Cool rock served almost entirely in Spanish, albeit self I had almost begun to forget. ity with its high arched ceiling and as both bench and table. The wind- with many stumbles and not a few Comments can be sent to The comfort the worn soles brought magnifi cent paintings. As the only ing road we’d followed up the made-up Spanglish words). [email protected].
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TRW: How do you feel about be- GR: We’re getting stronger this secrets for time management? ing thrust into the presidency so semester. Senate has continued click- GR: School has always been my quickly? ing like they were in the fall, Finance number one priority, and I will never GR: It’s been a roller coaster ride, Board is continuing to fund events, skip class or homework to do SGA but I know that it’s the best thing and the Cabinet, like I said, is pick- stuff, nor have I been expected to. I for the SGA for me to step up and ing up the pace and has a lot of cool generally do SGA and class during the keep the ship afl oat. It is important projects getting worked on. day and do homework and studying to move us forward from the whole TRW: Has the transition been a at night. The weekend is my chance thing and fi nish our projects and smooth one, or is the transition tak- to do fun stuff. continue working for students’ in- ing some adjustment? TRW: What do you appreciate terests and rights. I think the whole GR: It’s been fairly smooth. I’ve most about UMBC, and what issue thing became real to me when I sat had a lot of support from the SGA and or area here do you think needs the down for the fi rst time in the chair in everyone is willing to help, which is most work? the SGA President’s offi ce. completely different from the last GR: I think it’s great that we have NOAH BENNETT — TRW TRW: How do you feel the afore- time this happened in 2007. shared governance here at UMBC and > Rettaliata started his career in the SGA as a fi rst year ambas- mentioned issue was handled? Was TRW: Now that you are the presi- that it’s taken seriously. Some cam- sador. it resolved properly or should more dent, what would you like to accom- puses have an administration where action have been taken to look into plish? What can we expect for UMBC they completely control student life SGA Pres. shares the situation? under your supervision of the SGA? and the SGA is marginalized. Here, GR: I wish things could have gone GR: Having an accountable SGA the administration knows that they more smoothly, and I also wish there is important to me, because simple better check with the SGA if they hopes for UMBC had not been so much trash-talking policies that hold people to a higher are going to change something or about Steve on the blogs, because level will be able to carry on after I’m introduce something that will affect Dinah Douglas ter graduation? he didn’t deserve that. I don’t think done here. But beyond that, there are students because they will hear about STAFF WRITER GR: I’ll be here another year fi n- Steve acted maliciously in not telling some great projects that are ongoing it if they don’t. The thing that needs ishing my master’s in education. I’m us sooner about his grades because right now including the fi ght against the most work on campus is getting Much has been said in recent weeks in the accelerated master’s program. he probably didn’t know the eligibil- the transcript fee, allowing students students engaged. There are students on the SGA shake-up, but little has TRW: How did you come to be in- ity deal, either. to move back in a day earlier at the who don’t even know what’s going been heard from the new SGA Presi- volved with SGA? Was it something TRW: How has the SGA been mov- start of the spring semester, actu- on, then there are students who sort dent, Gabe Rettaliata. Rettaliata is a you knew you wanted to do before ing forward from those few confusing ally improving Erickson Field (it’s of know what’s going on but just senior biology education major and you came to UMBC? days earlier in the month? What ac- happening for real), the completion sit there and complain without try- has been involved in the SGA since GR: I wanted to be involved here, tions have been taken since you be- of the ProveIt Greenspace project, ing to help change things, and then his freshman year. Though his rise to and I saw an ad for the First Year came president? putting up the black and gold ban- there are people who know what’s SGA presidency was sudden after the Ambassador position in The Re- GR: The night I was sworn in, I ners on the lampposts around the going on but don’t know how to get resignation of former president Steve triever one day in September of my got both of the new vice presidents campus, lobbying and testifying in involved. We need to do better at Gilmore, Rettaliata seems enthusias- freshman year and read about what confi rmed so that we could move Annapolis on the behalf of students, getting students informed, involved, tic and prepared for a successful fi n- the SGA did and thought, “What the on without losing a step by going the launch of the Retriever Rewards and empowered to change UMBC for ish to the year. heck, I’ll try it.” They gave me one of through a lengthy wait to fi ll those Program which is a project that will the better. The Retriever Weekly had the op- the positions that October. positions. Then I got in contact with award students points for attending UMBC students will be looking to portunity to interview the new leader TRW: Were you taken by surprise all of the Cabinet Directors to set a events around campus and allow Rettaliata for stability in their repre- of the SGA about his goals for UMBC by the resignation of former SGA time for a Cabinet meeting. At that them to win prizes by cashing those sentative body, and he seems ready and what students can expect under President Steve Gilmore? fi rst meeting, I discussed holding ev- points in, looking at our constitution to deliver. In a post on Zwybak!, the a Retalliata administration: GR: Defi nitely. I had no idea what eryone more accountable than they to make any necessary changes, im- SGA blog, Retalliata remarked that he The Retriever Weekly: What his academic situation was, and hon- were in the fall, and we worked out a proving communication between the got “a huge burst of energy” when he brought you to UMBC for your un- estly didn’t even know about the new attendance policy as well as talk- SGA and students, and continuing to was instated as president. The stu- dergraduate education? constitutional requirement. So when ed about restructuring the Cabinet. fund student events and programs, dent body will be looking to the new Gabe Rettaliata: The physical I was told about him, as well as Toks I’m holding the Cabinet to a higher amongst other things. leader to turn that energy into true therapist I worked for in high school and Christine being unable to do the standard than they were in the fall TRW: As you are now SGA Presi- results to make UMBC a better place recommended I check it out and I job, I was fl oored because I knew I and they are really starting to put in a dent and were formally SGA Speaker to study and live. did and really liked the academics was next in line and was very sad lot more work into their projects. of the Senate, how do you manage to and the small community feel. to see my colleagues in such a situ- TRW: What is your outlook on the juggle such big responsibilities with Comments can be sent to [email protected]. TRW: What are your plans for af- ation. strength of the SGA? your school work? Do you have any
Stop that mouth breathing: The nose knows best
Elizabeth Silberholz cavities, sinuses, and trachea. When way to the lungs by the nose’s moist clear the nose of foreign matter. What to do SENIOR STAFF WRITER breathing through the mouth, espe- mucosa lining. When breathing through the It should be noted that breathing cially in the winter, cold air is given When one exhales air through the mouth, there is nothing to stop through the mouth is not always bad; Individuals who breathe through little chance to adjust to the body’s nose, water loss is lessened because particulate matter from irritating it is actually necessary to breathe their mouth instead of through their temperature. the nose cools the air. The cooler the throat and lungs, which some through both the mouth and nose noses have gotten a bad wrap. In The shock of this cold, dry air on air cannot hold as much water, so scientists postulate worsens aller- during strenuous exercise. slang, “Mouth breather” has become the lungs while exercising, for ex- the condensed water vapor remains gies or asthma. Mouth breathing also A chronic mouth breather should an insult. Urbandictionary.com has ample, can lead to exercise-induced within the nose. permits germs to enter the body un- remain skeptical of devices sold on- even gone so far as to suggest that asthma. In fact, during an asthma Air directly entering the lungs checked, increasing one’s chances of line by companies who guarantee an “mouth breather” is synonymous attack, individuals breathe as if they through the mouth is not given the becoming sick. end to mouth breathing within the with “scum” and “idiot.” Though have just been exercising, through chance to humidify, while air exiting In older individuals, mouth course of a few weeks. However, the scientifi c literature does not treat both the mouth and the nose. In the the body through the mouth carries breathing has been linked to sleep Buteyko method, a breathing tech- these defi nitions, it does indicate winter, especially, such a manner of with it any moisture acquired in the apnea, a potentially fatal sleep dis- nique suggested for asthmatics, may that chronic mouth breathing can be breathing can further exacerbate the airway. order in which one’s breathing stops provide a starting place for mouth unhealthy for multiple reasons. situation. Promotes better health while one is asleep. Snoring, a less breathers who hope to convert. Despite the fact that breathing Fights dehydration The nose also serves as an air fi lter. dangerous sleep problem, also has a The Buteyko method’s series of through the nose is more work for Since respiratory surfaces pro- The nasal passage is lined with tiny higher incidence rate in individuals exercises, practiced daily over the the body, the process provides mul- vide a major avenue for water loss, hairs and mucous. The hairs, called who mouth breathe while asleep. course of several weeks or months, tiple services for the respiratory another function of the nose is to cilia, are the fi rst to prevent airborne A dry mouth, which is sometimes teaches one to slow breathing or system and body as a whole. A few retain as much moisture as possible. particles like dust from traveling into caused by mouth breathing, is a sig- reduce the volume of each breath, perks of nose breathing are elabo- Since warm air holds more moisture the lungs. Any foreign particles that nifi cant contributor to bad breath. breathe through the nose instead of rated upon below. than cold air, the nose also delivers travel past the cilia are entrapped in Luckily, this problem can easily be through the mouth, and relax. Warms air as much water as possible to the mucous from the sinuses. Sneezes, solved by popping in a mint or gum, First of all, inhaled air is warmed lower respiratory system. The air is initiated by a nose irritant such as brushing, using mouthwash, and/or Comments can be sent to on its journey through the nasal humidifi ed to 75-80 percent on its dust, temperature, or smell, can also fl ossing. [email protected]. 4 News 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly Construction debate Textbooks now more affordable
> from CATONSVILLE [1] the space, such as offering shuttle service Anne Verghese buying back books, the bill mandates semester. in conjunction with UMBC’s current in- EDITORIAL STAFF that professors fi nalize their book lists For the past three years, Governor slow economy, the new development will frastructure. The hotels proposed for the prior to the last day of classes. The bill Martin O’Malley has issued a freeze in hurt the businesses that line Frederick development would allow easier campus On the agenda for the most recent also dictates that professors who are tuition. As a result of his recommenda- Road and those in Arbutus. There is also access for visitors. Along with the retail meeting of the University System of “teaching the same course for multiple tion that the cap be maintained for the concern that the economy cannot cur- portion of the Promenade, open space is Maryland (USM) Board of Regents was semesters [should] use the same text- next budget year, textbooks have be- rently support new commercial develop- planned out, including fi elds for sports. the proposed “Policy on Textbook Af- book and course materials for multiple come the main target for cost-cutting. ment and that even if such an upscale Whalen promises to come to UMBC in fordability Measures” which was fi rst semesters to the extent practicable and The cost for buying textbooks plays a development were built, it would not be fall of 2009 and give his presentation to brought to the USM at the Nov. 24 educationally sound.” In accordance to major role in higher education. In a able to stay that way. the student body at least once. Textbook Affordability Summit. The this, the bill would also allow students poll taken of 100 students, 85 percent Joey Schenning, a sophomore study- Mixed emotions about the new devel- board unanimously voted in support to purchase older editions of their re- spent over $300 every semester on ing music education, feels the same way. opment is not just limited to the student and passed 10 guidelines on making quired textbooks as long as the edition required course materials, 10 percent Schenning said, “I feel that a develop- body. Dr. Anna Shields is the Director of textbooks more affordable. Students is still relevant to the course they are spent between $100 and $300, and ment like this would completely destroy the Honors College and an associate pro- in the near future can expect the cost taking. fi ve percent spent less than $100. this historic landmark of Catonsville’s fessor of Chinese, says, “…As a UMBC for textbooks to decrease by 20-30 According to Michael, the bill also “…Additional costs will likely rise and demolish some of the beauty around employee and a resident of nearby Elli- percent, which would cut the cost of ensures that “bookstores stock both for students as additional red-tape and campus…back home I have to drive 25 cott City, it looks like a wonderful com- higher education throughout Mary- unbundled and bundled versions of regulations are inserted in the text- minutes to get anything that I need, here mercial development that would draw land by $10 million. materials; students have the opportu- book adoption process in the form of everything is either a 5-minute drive or students, faculty, and staff as well as lo- Prior to the USM Board meeting, nity to review the use of course mate- increased cost of books at the campus a 10-minute drive.” From UMBC, there cal citizens.” Dr. Shields follows up the student regent Josh Michael comment- rials through fi nal course evaluations; bookstore,” said Michael. is easy access to Baltimore and various praise with saying, “however, I would be ed on his blog, “While legislation has [and] faculty are educated of the policy Although this may be the case, the shopping centers. concerned about community impact…I been proposed by state legislators to each semester.” bill is, however, the fi rst of many steps UMBC is one of the areas that Whalen can understand the anxiety of the local address the problem, I question how Although the regents passed the bill in trying to make higher education Properties is targeting. At least some stu- communities about the project.” provisions in this bill could negatively unanimously, many in the group feared more affordable. dents seem interested in the prospect the Ms. Nancy Hogan was contacted about impact students. The bill generally the bill encroached upon the freedoms According to the bill, the guidelines Promenade. “I know what the town is this topic, but had no comment because reiterates, in a number of places, posi- of the faculty who now have the extra will be implemented by “the Council like, what it is lacking and four years at she does not know enough information tive provisions included in the federal burden of doing more research and of University System Presidents, the UMBC have made it all the more obvious at this time to make a comment about it. textbook bill and the USM policy.” being more knowledgeable about the Academic Affairs Advisory Council, that we need such a retail center,” Skol- Ms. Lynne Schaefer was contacted, but The policy now requires that Mary- books they require their students to the University System of Maryland nik continued. Sophomore Tim Engers, has not responded with a comment. land institutions have the ISBN, title, buy. Student Council, and the Council of a physics and chemistry double major, He also explained that they are try- author, publisher, and edition avail- “…Limitations and unnecessary University System Faculty [who] shall agreed, “UMBC students desperately ing to achieve Leadership in Energy and able online to students by May 1 for burdens on faculty could limit and work together to provide to the Chan- need a place that we can go to on week- Environmental Design silver status for fall courses and by December 1 for frustrate the work and academic free- cellor periodic reports on the impact ends…having a complex like this right the project, and expressed several times spring courses, which will allow stu- dom of faculty,” Michael said. and effectiveness of this policy.” outside would give students a reason to his concerns about keeping the develop- dents to fi nd better deals when buying The changes outlined in the bill stay around on weekends.” ment green. “People here need to learn textbooks. will become effective with the course Comments can be sent to Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, Greater Ca- to take care of their environment and In order to maximize the process of materials assigned for the Fall 2009 [email protected]. tonsville Chamber of Commerce, and preserve what they have. They’ll miss it Arbutus Business & Professional As- once it’s gone and they can’t get it back,” sociation are among the organizations Schenning stated. Retriever Weekly staffer honored for that have endorsed the proposed de- “I think this could be one of the best velopment. Both the developer and the things to happen to Catonsville, espe- Dean’s List postcard photograph architect are from the Catonsville area. cially when you look at places like Tow- Whalen Properties contends that this son and Columbia, both of which have sort of development will help in these similar superdevelopments,” Engers Emily Jackson vost and Dean, stated. The process of think of myself as a photographer, and hard economic times by providing both concluded. CONTRIBUTING WRITER choosing the image for the Dean’s List never really had anything published catonsvil- short- and long-term jobs. For more information, visit postcard every semester is a diffi cult before, so I was really excited when levoices.org whalenproperties.com/ There is an extensive plan for how to and On Feb. 18, members of the Offi ce one. Staff members often go through my photo was chosen,” she exclaimed, index.php. deal with traffi c infl ux, including add- of Undergraduate Education gathered piles of images just looking for one “It’s very fl attering to hear that your ing access points via I-695. This plan, to present Retriever Weekly photog- that’s indelible. In this case, it was work is considered good enough to be according to Steve Whalen, would only rapher Achsah Joseph with a framed Achsah’s that made the cut. “[Joseph’s] published.” add a couple of seconds in a person’s photo that she took during last semes- photo screamed UMBC,” explained In addition to working as a photo- daily drive. Whalen described various Comments can be sent to ter’s homecoming events. Her photo, Janet McGlynn, Director of Commu- journalist for The Retriever Weekly, [email protected]. plans that could incorporate UMBC into which captured the festive fi reworks nication and Outreach. “It’s a non- Achsah volunteers for three hours in action, was chosen for the Fall generic photo, it’s celebratory, and it a week at the Regional Institute for Police log 2008 Dean’s List postcard. paints a wonderful image of UMBC’s Children and Adolescents (RICA), Instead of sending out letters, student body. In short, it represents all a school for troubled youth. She is a FEBRUARY 10, 2009 type to occur at this location. UMBC praises students for their that UMBC stands for.” member of the UMBC honors college academic achievements during the Joseph, who has been dabbling in and holds a 3.79 GPA. Albin Kuhn Library FEBRUARY 12, 2009 semester by postcard. “It’s more per- photography for two years, was sur- Theft from Building sonal, something they can hang on the prised that her photograph was cho- Comments can be sent to A UMBC student reported that Tuckahoe/Terrace Apartments refrigerator,” Dr. Diane Lee, Vice Pro- sen for the postcard. “I don’t really [email protected]. after losing his locker key, someone Trespassing on School Grounds removed his property from his as- UMBC police received informa- signed locker. tion from a UMBC staff member Financial Services that a person on the Residential Life Theft from Building Ban List was staying on campus. A The UMBC Police Department 22-year-old UMBC student was responded to what was determined charged with trespassing. to be a false alarm from a portable panic alarm transmitter. After the FEBRUARY 14, 2009 police arrived, it was discovered that the transmitter from which the Retriever Activities Center alarm was received was missing. Trespassing on School Grounds A UMBC staff member reported FEBRUARY 11, 2009 that a UMBC student was in the RAC after hours using the exercise IT/E Building equipment and refused to leave Destruction of Property when asked. The police arrived and A OneSource employee reported asked the suspect to leave. After re- defacement of a men’s handicap peatedly refusing to cooperate with bathroom stall near Lecture Hall 8. the offi cer, the 19-year-old male This is the second incident of this was arrested for trespassing. The RetrIever Weekly 02.24.09 News 5 Many factors contribute to parking availability
> from PARKING [1] which is often full during the day, would lots, and more, but Schaefer feels it is mean a 0.39 mile, nearly 8-minute walk important that students recognize the into the distances that students might to the RAC. Add obstacles like poor complexity of the problem. have to walk to class from frequented weather and these times undoubtably “For example, parking structures are parking locations, measuring them increase. very expensive,” Schaefer pointed out. with a handheld GPS receiver. Using Still, all of these distances fall snuggly “We need to carefully weigh the ability www.medicinenet.com’s estimation of within Young’s estimations. and willingness of students, faculty and three miles per hour as a “good walking Students’ complaints have not fallen staff to pay for these, especially in these speed,” the optimal time it would take to on deaf ears. Lynne Schaefer, Vice Presi- diffi cult economic times, and only go in get from one point to another was easily dent of Administration and Finance sug- this direction if there is a critical need.” determinable. gested that students plan ahead and take Funding for state university roads A student traveling from the Walker full advantage of less-used parking lots and parking structures comes largely Avenue and Hilltop Circle intersection and spaces to decrease the diffi culty of from the university itself. The current CHRISTINA DANAHER— TRW > Lot 9, pictured above, is usually full by 9 a.m. due to its proximity would need to trek 0.31 miles down fi nding parking at crunch-time. federal stimulus bill, while providing to the Fine Arts and ITE buildings. Walker Ave. and past the AOK Library “I encourage students to explore the money for postsecondary education, to get to Biological Sciences, the nearest campus when they have a bit of time,” does not include fi nancial assistance for academic building. This is a little over a Schaefer said. “Some parking areas that parking-related improvements. UMBC UMBC undergraduate 6-minute walk, not including any dis- consistently have open spaces include has submitted a request for a bond from tance the student might have to travel Lots 17, 18 and 22.” the University System of Maryland for passes away along the Loop to get to the Walker Ave. However, this may only be a trade in parking improvements, but it has not intersection. time. While parking in Lot 18 would re- yet been accepted. Even if it were, the Alexander Pyles In addition to his brother, Keppley For obvious reasons, farther build- duce a student’s spell behind the wheel, money will have to be paid back to USM EDITORIAL STAFF is survived by his parents Angela and ings take even longer to reach. The it could take him or her up to and more over time through parking fee revenue. Kelly Keppley of Baltimore. 0.45 mile hike to Academic IV from the likely over 11 minutes to get to class — Schaefer stressed that the “ideal” of A UMBC mechanical engineering Condolences can be sent to Kep- The Retriever Walker/Hilltop intersection would take only one of the distances “plentiful and conveniently located” student passed away this month, ac- pley’s parents at 165 ½ Poulton Street, Weekly nine minutes, with a class in the RAC measured that exceeded Young’s parking must be balanced with “the abil- cording to an e-mail released to the Baltimore, Md., 21227. or Administration building—where the 10-minute qualifi cation. ity and willingness of our students, fac- campus community. History Department is located—adding According to Schaefer, the admin- ulty, and staff to pay for more expensive Shane Keppley, 21, passed away Comments can be sent to just under a minute more to the journey. istration is looking into solutions and parking, the campus’ desire for maintain- Feb. 12 according to Eleanor Lewis, [email protected]. Meanwhile, a student would take around has been working on a master planning ing green space, and our goal to lower a UMBC spokesperson. Services were seven minutes to go the 0.34 miles from process to fi nd them for about a year. UMBC’s impact on global warming.” held last week. the Walker/Hilltop intersection to the Student input has factored heavily in de- With no clear solution in sight, it Keppley transferred to UMBC from Physics building. A student out on the cisions made, and available options for looks as though students will for now Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md., Loop as far as the Potomac Hall load- amelioration of the parking issue will be have to adapt, lace up the Chucks, and in the spring of 2008. According to ing dock can look forward to about a presented to students, faculty, and staff bite the bullet. As Foster said, “I actually Keppley’s Facebook profi le, he was a 10-minute peregrination to the RAC. within the next two or three months for need the exercise that walking to my car fan of Jimi Hendrix, The Simpsons and Many students opt to search in park- evaluation. provides.” the movie The Big Lebowski. ing lots instead of the Loop, but this does Possible options include building Keppley’s brother, Kelly, and two not necessarily yield better results even parking towers, increasing and encour- Comments can be sent to cousins, Nick Pease and Jim Wolfe, are FACEBOOK.COM COURTESY [email protected]. if students fi nd a spot. Parking in Lot 5, aging public transportation, adding new undergraduate students at UMBC. 6
STAFF EDITORIAL Parking problems staff Readership program EDITORS selections are lacking must be rectifi ed Editor-in-Chief Alexander Pyles It is wonderful that the UMBC SGA ington Post has fallen only 1.9 percent. Jay Wilcox drive consists of just circling the 410.455.1262 provides our campus with daily USA The Washington Post, through better STAFF WRITER campus looking for a parking spot. Managing Editor Today, New York Times and Baltimore management and more cost-effective “You should write an article about Kate Nunley 410.455.1263 Sun subscriptions. However, why not production strategies, is staying ahead of Put yourself in the shoes of a com- that,” said freshman Noah Bennett, NEWS substitute our New York Times subscrip- other major newspapers. The Post is the muter: You have a class tomorrow at himself a concerned commuter. This Editor tion with one from the Washington Post? nation’s second most cost-effective daily 9 a.m. – naturally, you would give was on the day that Bennett spent a Andrea Thomson Assistant Editor Up until the 2006 school year, UMBC newspaper. According to a poll taken by yourself the time necessary to clean good ten minutes looking for a park- Alethea Paul was a Washington Post subscriber. We The Post, all but 4 percent of New York up, warm the car and make the drive ing spot – ten minutes that could OPINION are closer to the D.C. Metropolitan area, Times readers read The Post in addition to school. Commuters must be ad- have been spent in class preparing Editor and though reporting in both newspa- to The Times. The Post website also lists ept at managing their time before for the lecture. Greg Dewey Assistant Editor pers offer equally in-depth stories, the the following statistics, 79 percent of class; they must know roughly how I share a class with another com- Anne Verghese Post, being so close to the D.C. Metro- Washington leaders, that is, members of much time will elapse between go- muter who shall remain nameless. ARTS politan area does a better job in covering the legislative and executive branches, ing out the door and walking into Recently, she showed up when the Editor national issues and federal government read three out of four issues of The Wash- the classroom. lecture was already in full swing – Gaby Arevalo Assistant Editor happenings. In addition, reading about ington Post. This is more than three times Such knowledge – nay, even an we were three or four PowerPoint Paul-William de Silva our own communities and news within their regular readership of The New York estimate – of how long this could be slides and ten minutes in when SPORTS proximity is always more relevant and Times. In addition, The Post has four is impossible when it is so hard to she came through the door. When Editor interesting. times the daily subscriptions of The New find acceptable student parking on I asked her what happened, she Donald Daniels Assistant Editor With the decline of newspaper read- York Times. Despite the quality and pop- campus; parking is the wild card, told me about the traffic she had Ryan Wiggins ership hitting most daily newspapers ularity of The Washington Post, UMBC the unpredictable factor at the end encountered along the way and, to PHOTOGRAPHY hard it is no surprise that New York continues to provide inferior papers. of all commutes. I have heard many add insult to injury, she was not able 410.455.1018 Times readership has fallen 3.6 percent Why not change that and bring The Post stories, straight from commuters, > see PARKING [8] Editor Patricia Davila in the last fi ve years, while The Wash- back to on-campus newsstands? about how large a portion of their Assistant Editor Christina Danaher COPY EDITORS John Breen Amy King Liz Lebedda Aaron Ludensky Elizabeth Silberholz The Retriever Weekly welcomes your comments. Letters to the editor must be submitted before 5 p.m. Friday via e-mail to eic@ retrieverweekly.com or delivered to The Retriever Weekly offi ce, UC 214. Please limit letters to 300 words and include your full PRODUCTION name, year and major. The Retriever Weeky retains the right to edit submissions for content and length. 410.455.1266 Manager Megan Zlock To the Editor: should have the right to decide who to To the Editor: around, and many cows are skinned live with, so it would be as unfair to and dismembered while still fully con- Assistant Stephanie Jung I’d like to clear up any misconcep- completely eliminate sex and gender In response to your article “Many scious. Cruelty like this is standard in Assistant tions about the Gender Neutral Hous- segregated housing as it would be to healthy food options are still limited an industry that refuses to make even Michelle McCoy Assistant ing Program, which was addressed in force students to live only with people on campus” (2/17/09), I would like to the most basic changes in the way they Elizabeth Scott last week’s Staff Editorial. GNH was of the same sex and gender. thank Ms. Evans for discussing the lack treat animals. If these kinds of abuses Assistant created primarily to provide a safe, Ironically, on the day the editorial of healthy dining options at UMBC. were infl icted upon cats or dogs, they Tazuko Sugajima comfortable living option for LGBTQ, was published, there was a discussion This article comes at a time when would be grounds for felony with cru- Leisban, Gay, Transexual, and Ques- about GNH, which could have been students are increasingly demanding elty to animals charges. TECHNOLOGY tioning students. However, it was more widely advertised. A formal in- healthier, more humane dining options With any luck, Dining Services 410.455.3901 Manager never the intent to limit GNH to these formational session will hopefully be at school. In fact, a recent survey by will respond to Ms. Evans’ article by Greg Fiumara students. This is the program’s pilot forthcoming soon to advertise and ex- Aramark, a leading food service pro- expanding the meatless options on Online Editor year, so only a handful of students plain the program to the whole cam- vider, concluded that nearly a quarter campus to help meet student demand. Andrew Cleveland Assistant were selected. Also, not all of these pus. As of now, Residential Life has of college students are actively seeking With so many cruelty-free dishes avail- Dan Ingram students identify as LGBTQ - some of still not determined how many spaces vegan options when they sit down to able these days, such as vegetarian BBQ System Administrator Paul Swenson us are allies who support the program will be available in what locations, but eat, for reasons ranging from their own “riblets” and vegan pizza, there is no Webmaster and the friends we live with. a decision should be made soon. health, to environmental concerns, and excuse for continuing to support cruel Hythem Sidky At last semester’s discussion If you have questions about Gender of course cruelty to animals. By choos- and unhealthy meals on campus. For amongst students and staff involved Neutral Housing and the program’s ing vegan dishes, students would not more information on vegetarianism, BUSINESS in the program, there was unanimous progress, you can contact Jackie Wil- only be cutting their chances of strokes, visit www.peta2.com to request a free 410.455.1261 agreement that it needs to expand, and son at [email protected]. cancer, or heart disease in half, but they vegetarian starter kit, as well as stickers Business Manager not just with LGBT students in mind. would also not be contributing to the and a DVD. Zachary Bratcher We suggested to the staff that GNH Sara Jan Bowerman immense amount of suffering involved be extended to at least a section of [email protected] in the modern meat industry. Sincerely, DISTRIBUTION each of the apartment complexes and Biology Major On today’s factory farms, chick- Manager residence halls. I doubt that all resi- Certifi cation for Secondary Educa- ens have their beaks seared off with a Ryan Huling Kisou Kusuzaki dential housing will become gender tion in Biology hot blade, pigs are crammed into tiny College Campaign Coordinator, Assistant Andrew Cleveland neutral, nor should it. I think students Class of 2010 spaces that don’t even allow them turn peta2.com ADVISOR EDITORIAL POLICY Faculty Adviser Christopher Corbett The Retriever Weekly staff editorials refl ect the views of the editorial board; signed columns and advertisements represent the opinions of the individual writers and advertisers, respectively, and do not necessarily refl ect 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 02.24.09 oPINION 7 Reassessing the value of an increased student activity fee for students Courtney Ring same organizations and students to there, they aren’t there. STAFF WRITER continue participating in their favorite One possible way to mitigate this activities. problem would be through clearer As an incoming freshman, I vividly Despite the economic pinch, this advertising. Just telling students and remember being told how easy it was sounds entirely reasonable. Much families that they can obtain univer- to start a new student organization. of the money that currently goes to- sity funding for a student organization Underwater yodeling? Great. Find at ward student organizations comes is not specifi c enough. Students need least four other like-minded people straight out of the Student Activities to understand that their fees provide and a staff member willing to sponsor Fee. That means that students (and the means for enjoying these extracur- your application, and you could re- indirectly, their parents) subsidize all riculars. If students realize that they ceive university funding for your new the various groups on campus. Thus, pay for these privileges through the MARYLANDSTATEOFMIND.COM > The economic stimulus package is more likely to stimulate the economy organization. That funding comes pri- the university’s promise of easy money Activities Fee, it would at least help of China. marily from the Student Activities Fee, to student organizations has, in a way, dispel the myth that they are getting a cost that the Student Government disguised the cost of this funding. So, something for free. The stimulus package and the Association is proposing to raise this students now have a choice to make: Perhaps another way to solve this year. In a lot of ways this makes sense. Continue enjoying the same level of problem is to increase the required The fantasy of the free lunch is dy- involvement in extracurriculars, or number of group members in order for state of Maryland’s fi nances ing, and if students want to continue cut back. a group to receive approval. If the ob- Anne Verghese The Governor’s precautions ap- enjoying all the extra-curricular op- If UMBC students need to bear the ject is to encourage groups that appeal EDITORIAL STAFF pear reasonable because most of the portunities at UMBC, they should be cost of their extracurricular activities, to a broad base of people at UMBC, federal stimulus package is devoted willing to pay for it. However, the SGA however, the SGA should also recip- then fi ve people out of approximately The stimulus package signed by to specific areas. $1.1 billion is set should also consider putting some rocate with more realistic limits to 13,000 seems like too low a thresh- President Barack Obama has the aside for education, while the rest of limits on how that money is spent. spending on student organizations. old. Doubling that number to ten gargantuan amount of $3.8 billion the money will go towards energy, As reported last week, over the last College is a great time to explore in- would force potential student leaders coming to the state of Maryland, science and technology, infrastruc- few years the Student Government As- terests and to try new things, but at to advertise their group to a wider which is more than 10 times what ture, health care and jobless ben- sociation has increased funding avail- the same time, the primary goal is (in audience. If I believe underwater yo- the Governor’s office expected. efits. The majority of the funds will able to different groups on campus theory) getting a degree. Yes, a student deling is important enough to warrant Governor Martin O’Malley was an- be appropriated over the course of while holding the Activities Fee stable organization can be a great medium to university funds, then I should be able ticipating receiving approximately two years, and the state will not see at $78 per year. The current $80,000 hone skill sets like leadership, cre- to convince at least nine other people $350 million from the legislation. any lump sum payment. The amount defi cit, however, has caused the SGA ativity and, responsibility, but do we of that fact. Anyone interested? Even though the state is being allo- that has been budgeted for higher to consider raising this fee to $88 dol- need to fund everyone’s pet interest? cated with more money, the Gover- education depends heavily on reve- lars per year instead. This would al- At some point, the SGA needs to be Comments can be sent to nor continues to keep a close watch low the SGA to continue funding the willing to say no. If the funds aren’t [email protected]. over the state’s budget situation. > see STIMULUS [8]
Quotes from the Quad
What is the craziest thing you have heard while waiting in line to get food at the Commons?
“So I opened up the crate, and wouldn’t Caroline Antony Biology major you know it, the Junior, 20 damn thing’s dead!” “I am so hungry I [could] eat the cashier or cook.”
Sneha Patel Biochem major Senior, 22 Mark Broomell MCS/Sociology double major Junior, 20 “My niece explaining “Y’know, they could that she got out of save a lot of money if school today because they just made these Mommy ran her over things out of those with the car!” damn squirrels.”
Rebecca Eskew MCS major/Creative Writing minor Junior, 25 PHOTOGRAPHER: AFIAA ALWAZIR PHOTOGRAPHER: 8 oPINION 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly Are gains from the stim- ulus package enough? > from STIMULUS [7] and college tax credits, the state must similarly take appropriate mea- nue that is received through income sures that protect Maryland’s higher and sales taxes, both of which has education institutions. Maryland been slowly deteriorating in the past families cannot afford to pay larger few years as the economy slowed tuition bills at this time of economic down and entered into a recession. hardship. Indeed, the state must do Comptroller Peter Franchot stated more for the affordability of higher that in January 2009, state revenues education than a relatively simple had dropped by 8.2 percent when in-state tuition freeze. More finan- compared to January of 2008. cial aid must be made available and State legislators will have to wait community colleges must be fully until March to see whether state funded. revenue amounts are up to par. The We cannot celebrate until the of- influx of federal funds will undoubt- ficial revenue estimates are released edly alleviate the severe budget since legislators cannot be certain as crisis gripping Annapolis and will to how much of the money coming give the Governor and the General from the federal stimulus package Assembly more flexibility when it will be devoted to Maryland, the comes to funding existing initiatives University System, or UMBC. One and halting proposed cuts. With the can only hope that the support for new financial assistance from Wash- higher education does not start or ington, state leaders must fully com- stop with this piece of legislation or mit to funding the Governor’s higher with this session of the General As- HENDESSIASSOCIATES.COM education priorities, including the sembly. President Obama and Gov- > Male prostitution 101 and Oral Sex 690 are in danger of being removed from the GSU curriculum. in-state undergraduate tuition freeze ernor O’Malley must continue to be and the recently proposed Policy on strong advocates for students and Textbook Affordability Measures. their families, and be unyielding in One of President Obama and Gov. their efforts to ensure that higher Why ideology and finances O’Malley’s goals was to ensure that a education becomes a right for all college education is both accessible students. and affordable for every family. With make terrible bedfellows the federal government using the Comments can be sent stimulus bill to expand Pell Grants to [email protected].
Saira Khan HIV amongst gay men. Stombler has Harp (R-Hull), the committee chair, SENIOR STAFF WRITER conducted unpublished research on stated: “I think hearing what these oral sex. other folks have said, and realizing Aside from reading about it in According to Byrd the subjects that that there is legitimate research be- newspapers and seeing it on televi- these professors are noted as experts ing done, is very helpful.” sion, most college students prob- in are “not considered higher edu- While this may not be the end of ably have not felt the effects of the cation … if legislators are going to Byrd and Hill’s ludicrous campaign economic recession. We hear the dole out the dollars, we should have to get the professors fired, the issue tragic stories of people being laid a say-so in where they go.” Rep. Cal- has definitely simmered down after off after decades of employment and vin Hill (R-Canton), who is also the the professors were given a chance feel terrible for the people who lost vice chairman of the budget-writing to talk. I hope that lawmakers will thousands of dollars because the House Appropriations Committee, see this issue as nothing more than a company they had invested in went insists that the government’s job is lousy attempt by ignorant politicians bankrupt. Luckily, most of us have to teach students about science and to force their religious intolerance not truly seen or felt the repercus- math and that offering a class in upon the students of GSU. While sions of such a drastic economic cri- “queer theory” will not accomplish Byrd and Hill may not have directly sis. We are sheltered from it because that. They planned on teaming up come forward and stated that their of the college atmosphere and the with religious groups such as the campaign had been motivated by MANOLO ANICO, JR. — TRW fact that we are, indeed, still stu- Christian Coalition in trying to per- religious beliefs, the fact that they > Someone actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a note dents. This, however, is not the case suade the University System Board were working with religious groups on my windshield. It said: ‘Parking Fine.’ for students at Georgia State Univer- of Regents and lawmakers to dismiss speaks for itself. After it was brought sity. For them, the crisis was brought the professors mentioned above. to Byrd and Hill’s attention recently to their doorstep. Luckily, not everyone in this gov- that there are many universities, not Ongoing parking woes Due to recent budget cuts that ernment has religiously charged just in Georgia, that offer courses heard so much about. There are Georgia is facing, two Republican agendas in dealing with the financial that have the term “queer” in their > from PARKING [6] also those who would argue that the legislators, Calvin Hill (R-Canton) troubles we are facing. On Feb. 18 title and following the committee commuters should leave even earlier and Charlie Byrd (R-Woodstock) Stombler, Elifson and Dr. Donald hearing on the 18th, Hill stated that to immediately find a parking spot to account for the time they might were advocating the dismissal of Reitzes, the chair of GSU’s sociology the issue had been glorified by the upon arrival. She had left extra early spend seeking a parking spot. How- professors and researchers at Geor- department, spoke in front of the media and that “It’s been taken side- to account for traffic; but the park- ever, these people must consider gia State University who, in their Senate committee to defend their ways by people who like the titillat- ing situation, changing day-to-day, that there is no free lunch. For ev- opinion, are a waste of money in jobs and research. ing words.” could not have been foreseen. Ulti- ery minute a student drives looking a time of such economic turmoil. Elifson spoke of the cutting-edge Not only did the two politicians mately, she had to settle for a spot for a spot, that is another minute’s The professors in question are: Kirk research he and his team had con- embarrass themselves in their effort far away and a flat-out run to class. worth of money burned on gas. By Elifson, listed in the media guide to ducted for HIV, and that his research to have two well-respected profes- There are many solutions to the denying them quick, easy parking, Georgia State University experts as would help reduce the rate of sexu- sors fired, they also wasted the pre- parking crisis. One student sug- the school is slowly burning out the an expert in male prostitution, and ally transmitted diseases in Georgia, cious tax dollars that started this gested that we capitalize on the students’ pocketbooks – it may not Mindy Stombler, a lecturer with which is currently one of the nation’s whole controversy. Shame on them grassy areas around Walker field and sound significant, but bear in mind academic expertise in oral sex. Both highest. Stombler defended her re- for thinking that students and the around the loop to build new park- that many students must make such have conducted immense research in search by stating that she studies public in general would buy into ing spaces. While this would be an searches every day. topics that plague the population of the attitudes of teenagers and young their ill-plotted scheme; let’s ap- eyesore, granted, it would certainly No one should forget that UMBC this country. For example, Elifson’s adults toward oral sex and why it is plaud ourselves for another victory alleviate the parking crisis. is still largely a commuter school. research dates back to the Vietnam becoming known to be a casual en- against hate, ignorance, and intoler- There are those who would argue It’s about time we made life a little War, where he studied the sexual counter and socially acceptable. ance. that new parking is unnecessary easier for them. habits of American soldiers, and in All three professors who spoke – that the money would be better 1991 he contributed to research in- received high praise from members Comments can be sent diverted to new buildings, such as Comments can be sent to vestigating the outbreak of AIDs and of the committee and Sen. Seth to [email protected]. the new fine arts building I have [email protected]. 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> Dr. Bambi Chapin, Professor of Anthropology, speaks to students about the concept of love in other cultures. ABNET SHIFERAW — TRW University panel addresses the many levels of love
Rahne Jones STAFF WRITER
The red and pinks have disappeared and are now lying in wait for next year’s festivities. Couples have exchanged expensive gifts, candy, fl owers, and stuffed animals. Girlfriends have giggled and blushed when they’ve received their wonderful presents and on Valentine’s Day night…hmmmm, I wonder what went on then? But what happens when February 14 ends and February 15 begins? Has the “love” gone or is this a type of “love” that comes once a year? Why do people go all-out on this one day? Why can’t this desire, passion, and love be expressed every day? To the biggest skeptics of love (myself included) the concept is complex and is a journey that we choose to let pass us by. But to others, it is something that warrants discus- sion. The general question to be asked is, what is love? “L is for the way you look at me. O is for the only one I see. V is very very > Fawn-Marie Golden, a senior Environmental Science major, asks the panel a question during the Q&A portion of the lecture. ABNET SHIFERAW — TRW extraordinary, E is even more than any- one that you adore…LOVE.” We all the Interdisciplinary Studies Council to biology, psychology, anthropology, thropology), Dr. Nathan Zook (Politi- ence and addressed love as it related have heard these popular lines made of Majors offered UMBC students the political science, and literature. Not cal Science) from Towson University, to their discipline. From ideas on famous by the late Nat King Cole, but opportunity to discover the concept your typical sit-down with mom and and Dr. Gail Orgelfi nger (Literature). the evolution of love spoken by Dr. if only the concept of love was so sim- of love through an event called “The dad, huh? “Love” was a big draw that night be- Freeland accompanied by his accent ple that all it entails could fi t nicely Circle of Love” in which different pro- “The Circle of Love” panel con- cause Lecture Hall 6 never looked which sounded like something out into a melodic acronym. Not so, but fessors from UMBC and other schools sisted of fi ve professors, four of whom so full, not even during scheduled of a Shakespearean play, to concepts thanks for the song. It’s a classic. How- would address the topic. During the are professors at UMBC: Dr. Stephen class time. Each professor took their of love within different cultures ex- ever, on Thursday February 19th, the hour and a half time period, the ideas Freeland (Biology), Dr. Karen Freiberg turn and stepped up to the podium, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and of love were represented as they relate (Psychology), Dr. Bambi Chapin (An- looked out towards the attentive audi- > see LOVE [14] The RetrIever Weekly 02.24.09 ARTS 13 Coffee conundrum: Where to quell the caffeine craving
MANOLO ANICO, JR — TRW > Leif Fuber and Mother Nature’s Recipe impressed fans as usual this past Friday in Lower Flat Tuesdays. Beirut experiments with varied infl uences on latest double-EP
Anissa Elmerraji This new album is made up of two twenty nine second opening track in- STAFF WRITER separate EP’s: March of the Zapotec by troduces the album’s fl air with a chorus > The best part of waking up... FILE PHOTO — TRW Beirut, and Holland, which is credited of symbols and trumpets- an exciting Beirut’s newly released double EP, to Realpeople, Condon’s band name taste of what a busy city square must March of the Zapotec/Holland proves that before he formed Beirut. Both EP’s are be like. The next track, “La Llorona,” Samantha Medema Starbucks, and most know what to mastermind Zach Condon is able to alike in that they use lyrics sparingly refers to a legend about a woman who STAFF WRITER expect ahead of time because these break away from his traditional Balkan and instead focus on varied instrumen- kills her children in order to win over cafes are literally everywhere. Also, inspired folk music and experiment tation, but their similarities abruptly the man she loves. However, she fails When a caffeine craving strikes, if you really just want to go some- with truly new sounds. The band’s end there. Just as Beirut’s earlier works to win his affections, commits suicide, it can be diffi cult to choose between where off-campus to study or talk, earlier albums, such as Gulag Orkestar were said to be infl uenced by Condon’s and becomes a tormented ghost. The multiple coffee options. Proximity Starbucks is more or less “the old and The Flying Club Cup are defi ned by trip to Paris when he was seventeen, song refl ects this melancholy with a to the nearest coffee-offering loca- standby.” a whimsical, almost nostalgic feeling March of the Zapotec is said to be in- strong repetitive brass line and a soul- tion has to be determined, as well as In terms of coffee indulgence, Au of Eastern Europe. These earlier songs fl uenced by Condon’s recent trip to ful clarinet melody. Condon’s voice what you actually feel like ordering, Bon Pain in the Commons might be have strong, catchy drum beats ac- Oaxaca, Mexico. Holland is different resonates with long drawn-out notes and whether you have enough time the remedy. And indulgence really is cented by accordion, banjo, and brass from any of Beirut’s previous albums in which play off of the song’s slow but to get there before your next class, the right word, because some of their instrumentation. With song titles like that it is comprised of electronic mu- powerful beat. etc. Au Bon Pain and Pura Vida are popular beverages are on the rich “Nantes” and “Un Dernier Verre,” Con- sic. Through this EP, Condon is able to “My Wife” possibly has more of a the two biggest coffee suppliers on side. For example, according to Au don really makes his work sound and create a drastically different yet equally Mexican fl are than do the songs with campus, whereas off-campus the se- Bon Pain’s website, a medium Mocha feel authentically European. But with gripping sound. Spanish titles. It begins forcefully, with lection expands to include places like Blast is 440 calories, and a large is the band’s new EP, Condon switches The Mexican infl uences in March of a trumpet call full of short staccato Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and even 690. A medium Caramel Macchiato? things up a bit by mixing both Span- the Zapotec are easy to pick up on. The notes and then changes sound with the McDonald’s, among others. Now, the 430. Ouch. But if treating yourself is ish infl uences and electronica with the fi rst track, Entitled “El Zocalo,” refers > see BEIRUT [14] question becomes: is it worth it to go priority, Au Bon Pain is the place. bands token sound. to the main square in Mexico City. This off-campus to get a coffee fi x? Or are If ethics is your thing, try Pura Vida the options on campus suitable for in the AOK library. According to their every individual’s coffee needs? website, Pura Vida sells “only 100% The answer, I personally believe, Fair Trade, organic, shade-grown cof- depends on what type of coffee ex- fee” that “help[s] ensure that farmers perience one is looking for and on around the world receive a fair wage what kind of coffee drinker a person and can support their families, and is. For individuals who fi nd them- that the natural habitat they live and selves constantly on the go, a quick work in is preserved.” Since Pura trip to McDonald’s can save a lot of Vida coffee is located in the library time and still provide a quality bev- atrium, you can study, drink coffee, erage. McDonald’s might not seem and learn about a good cause all at like the best place to go for coffee, the same time, which is pretty effec- but according to Consumer Reports tive advertising in my opinion. it actually ranked the highest in a The topic of coffee preferences can taste test with other major franchises. be very subjective and so saying that Plus, McDonald’s coffee is extremely any of these places is the absolute affordable, which is a huge consumer best one to buy coffee from would draw in today’s economy. For those be inaccurate. The form your coffee seeking a mainstream, yet still kind break takes, whether it be on cam- of classy café experience, Starbucks pus, off-campus, at a drive-thru, or is always a worthy option. Although in a café, all depends on what exactly overpriced (but what coffee place you’re looking for, both in conve- isn’t right now?), the coffee selection nience and in quality. is fairly reliable. More than anything though, Starbucks has credibility. It MATT HENDERSON — TRW > Omigawd! Jonathan Rivera and Katie Dix, both juniors, totally danced the night away at this past Saturday’s has become a part of many people’s Comments can be sent to radical 80s Prom. Flat Tuesdays was awash in neon for this biannual bash. daily routines, everyone has heard of [email protected]. 14 ARTS 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly Weitz’s College Girl a light read
Becky Hunter ing a sorority and fi nding a perfect which makes it slightly more appro- CONTRIBUTING WRITER boyfriend with a little bit of hijinks priate for a younger, probably late high thrown in for fun. Natalie’s story is school-aged audience. A lot of Nata- For some people, the college ex- kind of like that, fi nding the perfect lie’s relationship issues and social con- perience is not necessarily an enjoy- boy and having it turn into to some- cerns are things that could have easily able one. It can be a very lonely time, thing disturbing and full of “why God, been dealt with at a younger age while spending weekends in solitude and why?!”, cringe-worthy moments. she was in high school, therefore this feeling as if there is no one in the Something else kind of unexpected particular audience will most likely world to relate to on any level. Patri- from Weitz is the introduction of Nat- not have any problem relating to it. cia Weitz’s College Girl spearheads the alie’s struggle with the suicide of one This book is defi nitely good enough darker aspects of college that exist for of her older brothers ten years ago. to recommend, though if you are everyone, but are too often hidden in Alongside the struggles she faces at looking to read something maybe a order to fi t in at frat parties, basketball school, Natalie begins to deal with his little controversial, a little on the chal- games and even amongst the closest of death, something she has put off since lenging side or with some pretension friends. it happened and eventually begins to attached, this book probably wouldn’t Weitz tells the story of Natalie understand and accept what he did. be the best choice. However, if you are Bloom, a college senior who trans- Weitz makes an attempt to parallel just looking for an easy, fun read on fers to the University of Connecticut Natalie’s various struggles, however, a quiet afternoon, this book will suf- from the less than impressive Eastern a lot of times; it just doesn’t seem to fi ce just fi ne. This book would be great College located in her working-class line up. to bring to the beach or fl ip through hometown. Natalie comes from a The book is defi nitely intended for when taking a break from studying, family of high school dropouts who a female audience. The main character however if you are looking to impress have not made any effort to escape the is a female dealing with mainly female anyone with your literary superiority, low class way of life they were born issues that male readers probably stick to James Joyce. into. Natalie feels that her blue col- wouldn’t care for. Also, the book is lar background sets her apart from her a very easy read, and would be con- Comments can be sent to more affl uent classmates, and makes sidered young adult fi ction for sure, [email protected]. little effort to be noticed by them in any way. Though she excels in her classes, Natalie leads a somewhat sad life, spending every weekend in the library memorizing the meticulous details of the rise and fall of Czarist Russia and awkwardly avoiding all human contact. That is until a dash- ing, intelligent, preppy boy with liter- ary pretension to boot named Patrick ABNET SHIFERAW — TRW > Electric violist and composer Martha Mooke presented her new electro- comes along and mangles Natalie’s acoustics explorations at the Fine Arts Recital Hall on Wednesday. existence beyond recognition. She is smitten. She thinks he is smitten. Things take an ugly turn and Natalie falls into a complete downward spiral. Panel of fi ve explores Her academic performance takes a major plunge and her self-image and psychological wellbeing are seemingly circle of love in LH6 destroyed. Weitz’s approach to the college ex- > from LOVE [12] pointed out, love seems to encompass perience is quite interesting. The way many things. she intertwines what most people pressed by Dr. Chapin, to classic love Throughout the program those in would consider average early twenty- stories by Dr. Orgelfi nger, to loving attendance had expressions of inter- something woes with much weightier your enemies expressed by Dr. Zook, est etched on their faces. Smiles were emotional and socioeconomic issues is to compatibility issues addressed by present, looks of confusion made an rather unexpected. When one looks at Dr. Freiberg, love was touched on appearance too when a deep theory a book called College Girl, it is easy to COURTESY PENGUIN GROUP all levels. While audience members was presented, as well as nods of assume that it will be all about join- > More than half of you are college girls, which is good news for college boys. snacked on Oreo cookies and candy agreement. Though Valentine’s Day they listened to some wise-cracks, and all of its pink and red, teddy bear, theories, and profound perspectives hallmark card, and chocolate glory has on a topic that can be so foreign to come and gone, the “Circle of Love Beirut goes international some. Panel” taught that love can encompass After each member of the panel this “mushy” aspect that we see within > from BEIRUT [13] ments he uses in Beirut. The title of the “No Dice” concludes the album with spoke individually, the program the famed holiday. Love cannot really album’s fi rst track “My Night With the a spunky combination of resonating opened up to audience questions. be classifi ed in one group; there are addition of an accordion and banjo. Prostitute from Marseille” hints back synth parts. Catchy and repetitive, this Love at fi rst sight was discussed. Ev- different types and we have relation- Here, Condon successfully combines at Condon’s affi nity with France. This track has the qualities of an old school eryone one knows or has seen it de- ships within our everyday lives that his earlier style with the Spanish in- track sounds almost extraterrestrial, video game theme, though less crass picted in movies. It is that instant you fall into these categories. We have love fl uences that are present throughout -as if it could be the soundtrack to a and much more sophisticated and see someone when everything around for our neighbors, love for our friends, the album. “The Shrew” is more up- space voyage. Condon lyrics are very beautiful. you stops, the object of your affection love for our enemies (supposedly), beat than earlier tracks- it contains a simple and repetitive, like the music Both March of the Zapotec and Hol- moves in slow motion while the great- love for our families, and love for our bouncy brass backbeat and a lovely itself, but it is the subtle nuances, such land took risks by being so different est love song on earth
Zak Bratcher the summer, solo artist J. Tillman and performing on primetime televi- Vacilando so alluring. Tillman pours to contrast starkly with Vacilando’s RETRIEVER STAFF joined the Washington band as a sion on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. his wounded voice into every verse, next track, “Master’s House,” where drummer and an additional vocalist. Despite Fleet Foxes’ swift success, and then breaks up his verses with Tillman, now alone with his acoustic At this time last winter, Fleet Foxes His minimalist drums and beautiful Tillman is still continuing his solo poignant harmonies. An alternating guitar, is at his lyrical fi nest. “How sprung onto the musical landscape harmonies helped propel Fleet Foxes work – last month, he released Vaci- piano and mandolin gently guide the easily the heart of man is tamed,” he following their eponymous full-length to further critical acclaim, fi nishing lando Territory Blues. The album was song’s rising melody; while Tillman’s assesses. An organ drifts subtly over- debut and their Sun Giant EP. Over the year atop several Best of ’08 charts Tillman’s fi fth (fi rst with record label faint acoustic guitar strumming head, watching as Tillman’s aching Western Vinyl) and easily his most barely feels noticeable underneath his tenor laments his very personal, very widely distributed, thanks primarily expressive vocals. spiritual struggles, “because the mas- to his new band’s exposure. Vacilando’s gem, “Steel on Steel,” is a ter rules where the master divides.” In most basic terms, the album little more complex, utilizing a pedal The track is piercingly sad and gentle, represents a bit of a darker, quieter steel guitar and a French horn to guide Tillman’s talent cradling a most sin- version of Fleet Foxes. Tillman’s vocals full of regret and loss following cere affection within the listener. voice and acoustic guitar on Vaci- a car accident. Tillman pushes the Indeed, Vacilando Territory Blues lando serve as the record’s backbone, song by elaborating on his traditional showcases J. Tillman’s most enjoy- producing an austere melancholy guitar-and-vocals structure, quicken- able characteristics as a musician, a throughout. When one of the tracks ing the pace with drumbeats, horns, seriousness and brooding intensity veers away from this formula by add- and pedal steels without compromis- encapsulated within a hauntingly sor- ing other instruments, the effects are ing any underlying heartbreak in the rowful voice. Tillman doesn’t sound subtle without rescinding the album’s lyrics. “Does nothing last,” he sings, physically weak; he sounds mournful. aforementioned gloom. “do all things pass, just ash to ash?” His acoustic guitar accompaniment is Tillman opens Vacilando with his Tillman wishes to apply the brakes to most always subtle yet deceptively vignette “All You See,” an eerie verse his world, to appreciate the moments melodic, and his dark, quiet song echoing “All that you see, you have he has even if they are painful. writing seems to be infl uenced by dominion/All you don’t know, you Woodwind instruments and an an early ‘70s Neil Young. The album are forbidden” overtop gentle guitar electric guitar defi antly honk and seems most appropriately enjoyed picking. The message hearkens to wheeze to open “New Imperial late at night, alone, whilst puffi ng Tillman’s restrictive religious up- Ground Blues,” signifying the biggest on the last few remnants of cigar and bringing, a theme he establishes early tonal shift on the record. The tune swirling the last few drops of wine in to repeatedly strike upon throughout is every bit classic-rock, full of driv- the glass. the record. ing bass-snare-bass-snare beats and “First Born,” one of the album’s thrashing electric guitar solos. COURTESY WESTERN VINYL > Dark acoustic folk and electronics make Vacilando a hit. fi nest tracks, refl ects the most com- But besides spotlighting an ex- Comments can be sent to monly used song elements that make perimental edge, the song serves [email protected]. 16 ARTS 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly Celebrity Twitter, more than just another way to stalk
Katrina Cohen strange little sites highlight the uni- that a way in the water and a way (as of February 13th, they were Kung “To all twitterers, if u c me n public SENIOR STAFF WRITER versal human urge to procrastinate: with words don’t always go hand Fu Panda and Madagascar 2). All well come say hi, we r not the same we r @BarackObama: This account was in hand. His Twitter Bio reminds us and good, up until the squicky posts from twitteronia, we connect.” (Is it Despite the occasional privacy mostly used to track campaign ral- cheekily that “I like to Swim! :b,” by a staffer named “Lauren,” who Twitteronia or Twitterverse?) freak-out (see the latest debate lies, and has been pretty quiet ever and a post-marijuana incident up- tracks Britney’s every move in too- @TinaFey: This one probably over Facebook.com’s policy changes, since November 4… date reflects: “It’s because of all of vivid detail (December 23: “Britney shouldn’t have made the list, because, which were then changed back), @RainnWilson: Better known you that drives me to be #1!” Aw. went to Jerry’s Deli last night after despite 62,620 followers (including Internet users continue to join sites as Dwight K. Shrute, Rainn Wil- @JimmyFallon: Jimmy Fallon’s shopping at Target. She had a black Wilson), it’s about 99.5% clear that that revolve around the sharing of son posts updates (also known as stint as a host of Late Night on NBC and white milkshake with dinner.”) this account is a Tina Fey imposter. personal information. Twitter.com, “tweets,” apparently) to promote will begin on March 2, but until Because what Britney really needs is The psychology behind pretending for example, allows users to create The Office, his little-known film then, fans can catch up with Fallon more people following her around. to be a celebrity can be debated, but tiny blog updates with tiny word The Rocker, and his lesser-known through his oddly inscrutable Twit- @AlGore: Gore manages to craft whoever it is makes some believable limits. The site also offers a semi- progressive spiritual faith in Baha’i. ter updates (February 17: “I haven’t some bone-chilling updates without attempts at Fey-esque food humor anonymous/elusive/cryptic portal He also shares videos by mellow changed my clothes in 3 months. coming close to exceeding his word (November 3, 6:32 a.m.: “Is it too – certainly not as pedestrian as MyS- folk indie artists like Bon Iver and Sure, it doesn’t help the environ- limit (February 5: “The Antarctic early for nachos?”). In a recent sar- pace or information-heavy as Face- Blizten Trapper and provides tidbits ment, but it does, yes?”). Fallon also is warming”). He also objectively castic interview with Entertainment book – for celebrities to “reach out” from behind the scenes of The Of- reveals that his first guest will be looks very handsome in his profile Weekly, Fey (sarcastically?) said to their Internet-addicted fans. fice (February 4: “Office photo shoot Robert DeNiro, along with other fas- picture, standing out against a stark that the person behind her Twitter Instead of wasting hours typing today. Meaning? John kicks Jenna in cinating Late Night specifics (Febru- black background. Well-played, Mr. account was “pretty funny,” but it celebrity names into Twitter web ad- the face again. Steve drunk. Again. ary 18: “First test show went well”). Gore. wasn’t her. The biggest hint? When dresses (don’t pretend this doesn’t Angela refusing to come out of her @BritneySpears: Here visitors can @The_Real_Shaq: Shaquille the account opened, (Fake) Tina Fey happen), here’s a sampling of some trailer”), and expansive insights into quickly find out everything they O’Neal uses many of his posts to spelled it “Baby Momma.” Shut it of the prominent famous (or mod- our modern existence (February 14: need to know about Spears, from respond directly to everyday Twitter down. erately famous) Twitter users (insert “Starbucks, the Red Lobster of cof- the status of Brit’s latest music video users. Recognizing the participatory name after twitter.com/, without the fee!”). shoot, to the progress of her upcom- power of the Internet, Shaq wants Comments can be sent to @). If nothing else, these often- @Michael_Phelps: Phelps proves ing tour, to her kids’ favorite movies to meet his friends on Twitter, too: [email protected].
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Pisces (2/19-3/20): When things don’t Cancer (6/22-7/22): It’s a hassle to check your bank ac- Scorpio (10/23-11/21): Like Taurus, you seem to be stuck go the way you planned you try again, count and contemplate finances, but sometimes it just in the middle of an unpleasant situation this week. People but with a different approach. The new needs to get done. This week the pace is constantly chang- are telling you conflicting stories from all sides and you’re approach this week is centered around ing, and is either usually too fast or too slow for your pref- just not sure who to believe. Hang in there and try to be yourself. Of course you shouldn’t change erence. When you have the time, think about how much as unbiased as possible. You’re pretty sure your positive yourself for others, but it can be fun to experiment with you can realistically afford to spend before you get too energy will be irresistible to others, and you lead people different sides of your personality. With a fresh attitude busy. Do your best to move at whatever speed is right for away from their problems. In the midst of everything it’s you can also branch out and meet new people. Escape any you. You resort to what’s comfortable to you this weekend, easy to forget about ourselves, but be sure to get some drama or dullness with your usual group of friends and just but make sure not to fall into old traps. exercise and lots of good sleep. see who else you can find on this campus. Leo (7/23-8/22): Don’t despair if things don’t work out Sagittarius (11/22-12/21): Take some risks this week and Aries (3/21-4/19): Look inwards if you’re seeking clues or right away. Shake it off and try something completely try some things you might not have considered before. You advice about the future. Your own wants and desires will different. Your creativity and positive energy will present never know when these opportunities will arise again; it dictate your actions. When you feel motivated this week you with plenty of options. Have a little faith in people this may not be any time soon. You and others appreciate your don’t waste it by being unproductive; make the most of week. You might be confused or skeptical about someone positive outlook. The most mundane activities are interest- your inspiration if you want to see some results. Don’t you meet, but once you get all the information you are ing with you, so expect a crowd. These opportunities have worry just yet about finishing what you start, just focus on pleased. This weekend you and your significant other are you thinking about what the present holds in store, but new beginnings. Your exuberant energy is good in group content hanging with the usual group. Find ways to have keep your head focused on the here and now. situations, but reserve some time for yourself to unwind fun with the familiar. deal with stress. Capricorn (12/22-1/19): You might not want to stand out, Virgo (8/23-9/22): There is a slight rift somewhere in your but don’t stand with someone who is acting like a lunatic. Taurus (4/20-5/20): Other people have their own problems inner circle that needs to be dealt with in a constructive Other people will do what they want, but you don’t have and frustrations, but try not to get in the middle of it. way. People right now are not looking to be chastised, to join them. You’ll find that you have other things in com- Walk away from unnecessary drama, and if someone has rather they are looking to you for hope. Put your criticism mon, so you can bond over similar interests later on. Other an issue with you be honest with them. After a few days away and bring out your inner optimist. You’ve got a firm people’s irrationality makes you want security in your you might start to understand their opinion a little better, grasp on your abilities now, and know when it’s time to own life. Work hard over the weekend to create your own but if you feel that you’re still right then you probably are. look at the big picture and when it’s time to look smaller. orderly space. People seem to be having reactions of all sorts, and you are Other people deeply admire your carefree spirit, so show it calm by comparison. This weekend you are warm and ready off as best you can this week. Aquarius (1/20-2/18): Others are envious of your motiva- to have a good time. tion and high energy levels. While everyone else is slacking Libra (9/23-10/22): Matters of the heart matter greatly and falling behind you are two steps ahead of the game. Gemini (5/21-6/21): You are perceptive and quick this to you right now. You are looking for a little romance, You may have gotten so much done that you have the time week, and are able to handle vast amounts of information perhaps some good old fashioned chivalry. The question is for a little community service of some kind. You can keep and ideas that come your way. You process one thing effec- where to find it, if you don’t have it already. If you’re go- it small, maybe even doing something simple but useful tively and move on to the next one. You work so diligently ing to ask someone out, aim for somewhere that allows the on campus. Helping others has its own benefits for you, that teachers, co-workers, and friends are impressed by two of you to talk in private. Loud group situations aren’t and meet all sorts of cool people who have views similar to your stamina. Needless to say, you relish the attention. ideal. In general this week you seem to fade somewhat in your own. Their positive opinion of you makes you feel even better groups and shine more on your own. Arrange your plans so about yourself. You might need to use your self-confidence you get one-on-one time with friends and others. this weekend to help someone else boost their own.
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Q. This semester got way too intense, way too fast. I’m completely swamped with homework and studying, on top of all my extracurricular commitments. I’m only taking one class more than a full course load, but my weekdays essentially consist of four things: class, homework, food and sleep. I don’t know how much longer I can handle this level of stress and it’s only going to get worse. How do I get through an insanely busy semester?
A. There is a quote that claims out of the three choices of good grades, sleep and a social life, college students are only allowed to pick two. Unfortunately, to be a fully functioning and sane adult, you need all three. In order to do that, you’re going to have to add another line to your To-Do list: learn to prioritize. And not just a generic “school is more important than ____” catchphrase either. Organize your schedule by order of importance for everything from answering an email to the big project due next week. That way when you see the clock hit 3 a.m., you can grab four or fi ve hours of sleep knowing you fi nished everything critical fi rst. If you have to push reading a chapter or two until later, it probably won’t be the end of the world. Use weekends wisely; the more work you do on Saturday, the less you will have to stress over on Tues- day night. Squeeze a chance to relax into the day by eating your meals with friends, not with your textbooks. If you’re still completely frantic, keep a log of how you spend your time for a week and look for wasted moments you can convert into productivity. Finally, if you have given it your best shot and are still just too busy, you’re going to have to drop something, either a class or an extracurricular. It’s better to do a little well than a lot poorly. And it’s better to be alive than dead from stress.
Q. My girlfriend just told me that she cheated on me with my roommate. Supposedly it happened a couple weeks ago; she claims she hadn’t been thinking straight and just got caught up in the moment, that he had come on to her, and that she’s been miserable with guilt ever since. This is the fi rst major problem in our relationship and I’m inclined to give my girlfriend a second chance but I absolutely want to move out of my room. I can’t live with someone who would do this to me and then pretend everything was perfectly normal. Should I confront my roommate fi rst, or just go straight to the RA and ask for a room change?
A. While your girlfriend gets points for coming clean, you can’t start off a second chance relationship until you know and work through all the facts of what made the fi rst chance fail. You need to talk to your roommate and get his side of the story. It’s very likely he will give you the same excuses your girlfriend did, just with reversed pronouns. You can call him out on not telling you sooner, but ultimately the question of who to trust will have to be answered by your instincts. After you have a better picture of what really happened that night, you can start mak- ing decisions about whether you want to continue your relationship with your girlfriend, if you want to stay friends with your roommate, or both. Or neither - it’s really up to you. However, the decision to change rooms is a good one, and once you have talked with (not yelled at) your roommate, you should explain the situation to your RA. His or her recommendation might be different, but to an extent it’s like sharing a space with someone who steals your things or blatantly disrespects you, and you shouldn’t have to deal with that in your own room. So go ahead and move out - and next time, take your girlfriend to her place, not yours. 19
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02.24 TUESDAY Zone win versus Stony Brook Softball at George Washington at 1:00 p.m. 02.25 WEDNESDAY Women’s Lacrosse at Loyola at 3:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Albany at 7:00 p.m. 02.26 THURSDAY Men’s Basketball at Binghamton at 7:00 p.m. 02.27 FRIDAY Men’s Tennis at Georgetown (TBA) 02.28 SATURDAY Softball vs. Iona at 10:00 a.m. Softball vs. Central Connectiut at 12:00 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Colgate at 1:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Binghmaton at 2:00 p.m. Women’s Tennis at Old Dominion at 4:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis at Old Dominion at 4:00 p.m. 03.01 SUNDAY Softball at Longwood (Longwood Classic) 12:00 p.m.
Brandon Wright “We came out and played with a lot of SENIOR STAFF WRITER energy for the fi rst time in awhile,” coach Phil Stern said after the win. “I thought The roller coaster ride continued to we did a really good job competing for carry the Retrievers through the week 40 minutes which is really all we talked once again. For the second consecu- about all week.” tive week UMBC had a record of 1-1 as The Retrievers were able to shake they won on the weekend and a loss on the offensive woes from three days ear- a weekday. UMBC women’s basketball is lier when they shot 33 percent from the still looking to string together some wins fl oor, with 35 and 31 percent shooting on the way to the America East Tourna- in the fi rst and second half, respectively. ment. The fi rst half saw the Retrievers stumble Hartford, the number two team in the out of the blocks to a Stony Brook 7-0 conference, visited the RAC on Wednes- run at the game’s beginning. UMBC day with the results being the Retrievers then took the lead on the back of Carlee pulling up short, 72-43. The Retrievers Cassidy, who scored 14 of the team’s fi rst shot 15 percent for the half and 24 per- 16 points before being substituted at the cent for the game. 9:45 mark in the fi rst half. UMBC contin- Things were completely different on ued the offensive onslaught to raise the Saturday as a “Pink Zone” theme swept score to 42-32 in the Retrievers’ favor at over the RAC Arena. The Retrievers the end of the fi rst half. joined the effort by wearing pink uni- In the second half, UMBC would con- forms for the game and it paid off quite tinue to add on to the lead as they pushed nicely for the team, as they picked up the lead to a game-high 26 points before MANOLO ANICO, JR.—TRW an impressive 77-58 win over the Stony > Freshman Erin Brown (30) had seven points and seven rebounds in the loss to Hartford. > see PINK [21] Brook Seawolves. tured ea athlete: jennifer esposito F Ryan Wiggins but her showings have been note- earned second place in the 200 free individual school records at C.W. EDITORIAL STAFF worthy at several meets as the season against Marist on Jan. 23 with a time Post and three relay records. has progressed. She was part of a 400 of 1:57.26. She also swam a 58.76 in Esposito is a psychology major Junior Jennifer Esposito toppled medley team at the AEC Champion- the 100 butterfl y for second place in and hopes to become a psychologist UMBC’s oldest standing record Sun- ships that placed second with a time UMBC’s loss to East Carolina on Jan. after graduating. day in a performance that also earned of 3:48.38. 17. Honorable mentions: Pete Poil- her a fi rst seed in the 200 freestyle. Esposito was able to cut 16 seconds Before transferring to UMBC, Es- lon scored a career-high four goals Esposito seeded during the fi nal ses- from her season-best time to qualify posito was a heavy hitter for the C.W. in the lacrosse team’s 17-10 win over sion of preliminaries for the America for the 500 free in the America East Post Pioneers. She earned six All- Rutgers. Junior guard Carlee Cassidy East Championship, held at Boston Championship, swimming 4:55.81. American accolades in 2007 at the scored 23 points and was named University. She missed UMBC’s record qualifying NCAA Division II Championships AEC Player of the Game in the wom- The transfer student recorded a for the 100 fl y in the AEC Champi- for the college, a campus of Long Is- en’s baketball team’s 77-58 Pink Zone time of 2:01.00 in the event, beat- onship by just seven one-hundredths land University. She was recognized Game win against Stony Brook. ing out Jacques Wisnauskas’ 1990 of a second, swimming 55.67. in the 200 fl y and received honorable record, 2:01.29. In the women’s loss to William mentions in the 100 fl y, 200 free re- Comments can be sent The fl y/mid freestyle swimmer has and Mary on Jan. 31, she placed fi rst lay, 400 free relay, 200 medley relay to [email protected]. COURTESTY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS not made headlines often this year, in the 200 fl y with 2:06.97. Esposito and 400 medley relay. She holds six 20 SPORTS 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly aamericamerica eeastast sstatisticstatistics MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS LEAGUE LEADERS School AE Overall Points Per Game W L W L Name Team Avg/G VERMONT 11 • 03 20 • 07 D.J. RIVERA Bing. 20.7 BINGHAMTON 10 • 03 17 • 08 DARRYL PROCTOR UMBC 20.0 BOSTON U. 09 • 04 14 • 11 JOHN HOLLAND BU 17.9 STONY BROOK 06 • 07 14 • 12 COREY LOWE BU 17.5 UMBC 06 • 07 12 • 13 MIKE TRIMBOLI UVT 16.0 NEW HAMPSHIRE 05 • 07 10 • 14 MARQUS BLAKELY UVT 15.7 ALBANY 05 • 08 13 • 13 MUHAMMAD EL-AMIN SBU 15.2 MAINE 04 • 08 09 • 16 TYRECE GIBBS UNH 13.8 HARTFORD 02 • 11 06 • 21 TIM AMBROSE UA 13.5 WILL HARRIS UA 13.2
Assists Rebounds Name Team Avg/G Name Team Avg/G JAY GREENE UMBC 6.4 TOMMY BRENTON SBU 9.0 MIKE TRIMBOLI UVT 4.8 MARQUS BLAKELY UVT 8.9 EMANUEL MAYBEN Bing. 4.7 DARRYL PROCTOR UMBC 8.4 MALIK ALVIN Bing. 4.2 SEAN MCNALLY Maine 7.4 COREY LOWE BU 4.0 DANE DILIEGRO UNH 7.0 JARET VON ROSENBERG Hart. 3.9 REGGIE FULLER Bing. 6.6 JUNIOR BERNAL Maine 3.2 WILL HARRIS UA 6.5 NICK VIER UVT 3.0 D.J. RIVERA Bing. 6.3 MATT WOLFF BU 2.8 MICHAEL TURNER Hart. 6.2 MARK SOCOBY Maine 2.7 JOHN HOLLAND BU 5.7
League Leaders statistics updated as of 02/15/09. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS LEAGUE LEADERS School AE Overall Points Per Game W L W L Name Team Avg/G BOSTON U. 10 • 00 17 • 06 CARLEE CASSIDY UMBC 22.1 HARTFORD 09 • 01 14 • 09 J. BURKS-WILEY BULeague Leaders18.5 statistics updated as of 10/12/08. VERMONT 08 • 03 14 • 10 CANDACE WILLIAMS UNH 15.8 UMBC 05 • 06 13 • 11 COURTNAY PILYPAITIS UVT 14.5 BINGHAMTON 05 • 06 10 • 14 MAY KOTSOPOULOS UVT 13.8 STONY BROOK 04 • 06 06 • 16 MICHELLE KUROWSKI UMBC 13.2 NEW HAMPSHIRE 04 • 07 06 • 19 JANEA AIKEN UA 13.0 ALBANY 01 • 09 03 • 20 KRISTI DINI BU 12.3 MAINE 01 • 10 03 • 21 DIANA DELVA Hart. 12.3 AMY SIMPSON UNH 12.3
Assists Rebounds Name Team Avg/G Name Team Avg/G COURTNAY PILYPAITIS UVT 5.3 CANDACE WILLIAMS UNH 7.9 CHRISTINE KINNEARY BU 5.0 COURTNAY PILYPAITIS UVT 7.7 KRISTIN BAKER Maine 4.3 J. BURKS-WILEY BU 7.6 MICHELE BROKANS UMBC 3.8 ERICA BEVERLY Hart. 7.3 ANDREA HOLMES Bing. 3.6 MEGHAN COLABELLA UMBC 7.0 MISHA HORSEY SBU 3.6 DIANA DELVA Hart. 6.5 ABIGAIL LAROSA UNH 3.5 SARAH KAZADI SBU 6.0 AMARAC UMEZ-ERONINI BU 3.2 KIRSTEN JETER SBU 5.7 BRITNEY MCGEE UA 3.0 ERIN BROWN UMBC 5.7 MAY KOTSOPOULOS UVT 2.9 AMY ROSENKRANTZ UVT 5.6
League Leaders statistics updated as of 10/20/08. League Leaders statistics updated as of 02/16/09. The RetrIever Weekly 02.24.09 SPORTS 21 Retriever track and Field competes at the America East championships Brandon Wright and 7.79. Adrian Arthur took bronze with a time of 7.14 and Sara Parkinson SENIOR STAFF WRITER in the 200 meter dash with a time of won bronze in the one mile run with 21.78. a time of 4:57.06 as well as the 3,000 On the men’s side, Victor Gilreath Imani Colbert continues to im- meter run with a time of 9.59.40. not only broke the school record, press on the track breaking a UMBC Coach David Bobb was unable to be but also set the NCAA provisional record by running a time of 8.00 in reached for comment on the America mark in the triple jump in route to the 55 meter hurdles. That allowed East Championships. the gold medal. UMBC also won gold her to win the silver medal. Kierra The Retrievers return to the track and silver in heptathlon behind the Gregory fi nished third with a time of next on March 7 in Boston for the efforts of Dominic Devaud and Matt 8.36, which was good enough for the IC4A/ECAC Championships. Waters respectively. Keith Brown and bronze medal. Other women’s medal- Camal Pugh won silver and bronze in ist included Britney Foreman winning Comments can be sent to the 55 meter dash with times of 7.61 the bronze medal in the 55 meter dash [email protected]. Women’s basketball takes A very pink part in WBAC’s Pink Zone for win for breast cancer awareness women’s Brandon Wright for every three pointer that his team SENIOR STAFF WRITER made, which turned out to be four. “I guess the team did me a little bit basketball Thinking pink was in style this of a favor by not making the usual > from PINK [19] past Saturday at the RAC Arena as number of threes, but I’m happy to UMBC held the Women’s Basketball write a check for a great cause The fi nishing the contest with a 19-point vic- Coaches Association Pink Zone pro- Kay Yow Foundation and I’m more tory secured. motion in order to increase aware- than happy to do it every year.” “Well, it was obviously a must win, ness for breast cancer. The players were a big fan of and it was a great effort by everyone and The Retrievers wore pink uni- the Pink Zone as well. Michelle it was defi nitely a team effort,” said Mi- forms for Saturday’s game, which Kurowski was not only a fan of the chelle Kurowski, who scored 16 points in resulted in a win for the Retrievers promotion, but of the pink uniforms the win. “We played together and no one over Stony Brook, 77-58. as well. gave up the whole time and we played “Well it was great and we are 1-0 “I think it was great,” said Kurows- hard the [entire] 40 minutes.” in the pink uniforms so we have to ki, who connected on one three Carlee Cassidy paced the Retrievers bring them back,” coach Phil Stern pointer during Saturday’s game. “It with 26 points. 13 of those points came said. “It was a great crowd for a was an honor to wear the pink uni- from the foul line. Cassidy went a per- great cause so I hope we raised some forms for breast cancer awareness fect 13-for-13 from the line, which set money for breastcancer awareness and the Kay Yow Foundation and a school record for perfection from the and the Kay Yow Foundation. The we were saying that we should wear charity stripe. The record was previously goal of the WBCA [The Women’s them more often because we played 12-for-12. Cassidy’s lone three-pointer Basketball Coaches Association] so well.” at the 13:12 mark in the fi rst half gave was to raise over a million dollars Coach Yow, former women’s head her 74 three point fi eld goals made on this year and I hope we can do our basketball coach at N.C. State, the season, a UMBC single season record part to help and hopefully this is an passed on Jan. 24 of this year after a previously held by Jamie Lange. Cassidy event we do every year and hope- 22-year battle with the disease. has set numerous personal records over fully it will grow.” To learn how to donate, or to dis- the course of the season, such as 1,000 WBCA Pink Zone has raised over cover more information, visit www. points for her career and 169 three point- $930,000 for breast cancer aware- wbca.com/pinkzone. ers, which is a school record. MANOLO ANICO, JR.—TRW ness and research. Stern did his part Katie Brooks added 12 points and 6 > Freshman Michelle Kurowski (20) had 16 points in the win against to contribute to the WBCA goal, as Comments can be sent to rebounds and Erin Brown had 10 points. Stony Brook in UMBC’s fi rst ever “Pink Zone” win. he promised to contribute money [email protected]. Michele Brokans also had 10 rebounds. The Retrievers shot 27-29 from the foul line in the game, good enough for 93 Scores don’t show it, but Retriever percent. Wednesday was a tough loss for the Retrievers and Coach Stern was melan- softball had a good opening week choly in his description of the game. “We’re not happy with it obviously,” Corey Johns of five runs, but in game four, that nesaw [State] and now I am. I feel cause of a leg injury,” French said. Stern said at the conclusion of Wednes- SENIOR STAFF WRITER one bad inning allowed Presby- like I’m back and really seeing the “She was a real workhorse out there day’s game. “We didn’t play well offen- terian to score seven runs to beat ball better.” and even though she went one and sively and that’s really disheartening that Anybody can look at the softball UMBC 8-2. It’s no surprise the Weller is hit- three, she had a great weekend.” we’ve been really non aggressive lately on box scores this weekend and see “In those first three games, we ting well. In her 19 games as an Even though the record is not the offensive end. Hartford is a great de- that the Retrievers went 1-4 in the just faced good pitching,” French Owl before suffering a season end- what the team wanted it to be after fensive team but still, we need to get more College Suite Spartan Classic in said. “We played good defense ing injury, she batted .328, and is the opening weekend, French sees than 58 shots up and obviously shooting Spartanburg, South Carolina, but and had good pitching but we just off to a good start this season going starting the season against teams 15 percent in the fi rst half doesn’t get you what the box scores do not high- didn’t hit.” 6-16 (.375) in her first five games. that had eight games under their off to a good start.” light a solid opening weekend. The hits came in game five. In “She’s the real deal,” French said. belt as a big advantage. “We were Michelle Kurowski had ten points “We really only had one bad in- their third game against College of “She can play first [base] or out- the only mid-Atlantic team down and Erin Brown added seven points and ning,” said Coach Joe French. “Oth- Charleston, the bats opened up for field. She has a sweet swing, great here and we played close games and seven rebounds. Michele Brokans had er than that, we lost close games to a 17-1 win. style of play, and is a winner. She almost won them against teams that four assists. good teams.” “Once we got a few hits, we got had a fabulous weekend and was have been out on the field eight UMBC now stands at 14-12 overall UMBC played three teams: on a roll. All sports are about mo- our best hitter.” times before. and 6-7 in the America East Confer- South Carolina Upstate, College of mentum,” French said. But even more impressive than “You don’t know your team until ence, good enough for fourth place. The Charleston, and Presbyterian in the The one consistent hitter over the Weller’s weekend was the weekend you play 15 games because you’re Retrievers hit the road for the last away five games (they played College of weekend was Kennesaw State trans- sophomore pitcher Stephanie Weig- still figuring out a lineup and rota- games of the regular season. Their oppo- Charleston three times) and were fer Malorie Weller, who recorded man had on the mound. She started tion but we learned a lot this week- nents will be Albany on Wednesday and the only team opening their season six hits, three of which were home four of the five games, pitching 20 end.” Binghamton on Saturday. in the tournament. runs, for six runs and six RBIs. innings with 28 strikeouts. Their first three games were all “I’m just having fun again,” she “She had to carry the load because Comments can be sent to Comments can be sent to close losses determined by a total said. “I wasn’t having fun at Ken- [Amanda] Fefel couldn’t pitch be- [email protected]. [email protected]. 22 SPORTS 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly Men’s lacrosse comes back from first quarter slump for win over Rutgers, 17-10
Corey Johns from all of preseason and the opener SENIOR STAFF WRITER against Delaware. “It felt good. I had trouble last In the fi rst quarter, the game looked week with the short stick and I played like it was going to end just like it did with it today and it felt good to have last year when UMBC lost 13-4 in Pis- a good game and get off to a good cataway. Rutgers jumped out to a 3-0 start,” he said. lead in the fi rst quarter as the trio of Also helping lead the charge was Retriever killers (Mike Dugan, Kory Kyle Wimer who scored a hat-trick Kelly, and Justin Pennington) from to raise his goal total to eight on the last season made it look easy. season. Jeremy Blevins was off to a rough Scoring was very well distributed start in the game and admittedly as seven other Retrievers scored. wasn’t as focused as he needed to be. Highly-touted freshman Rob Grimm But he battled back to allow just three recorded his fi rst career goal along more goals in over 37 minutes with with three assists and looks to be a 11 saves on the day. solid option for Zimmerman to call “I didn’t come out the way I wanted on that can play either attack or mid- to come out, but once the defense fi eld. stepped up and gave me better op- “Our strength is our middies and portunities for saves and I ultimately sliding the ball, but our offense is a got the win,” he said. six-man offense, not one or two guys, Alex Hopmann got the Retrievers so we pick the match-ups we want and on the board with a goal 12 minutes go from there,” Zimmerman said. in, but Dugan struck back at the be- With the win, UMBC avoided the ginning of the second quarter causing slow start that they suffered through coach Don Zimmerman to call a tim- last season. They are now 2-0 to open eout to get his team back on track. up the season with four of their fi ve “I told them to wake up, we’re in non-conference games at home before a ball game and have to get going,” starting America East play. Zimmerman said. “And it wasn’t only “It’s a lot different this year than last the guys playing, but the guys on the year,” Wimer said. “We had our back sideline. They were quiet.” against the wall and had to fi ght back The team woke up. From then on, and now we just can’t step back, just UMBC outscored the Scarlet Knights keep moving forward.” 16-6. Three goals came after Blevins With the win UMBC jumped up to yielded to backup goalkeeper Kevin the No. 4 rating in the nation and are Kohri late in the game. set to play No. 17 Colgate on Satur- Ohio State transfer Peet Poillon day. broke out with a four goal, three as- sist game to lead the charge for UMBC Comments can be sent to AMY GOSSARD—TRW and broke out of the slump he was in [email protected]. > Junior Chris Jones (36) had two goals in the Retrievers’ second straight road win. Men’s basketball struggles last week, record drops to 12-15
> from BASKETBALL [24] But the result was the same. UMBC had a 38-34 halftime lead over Rider from the fi eld and managed to make in the ESPNU bracketbuster chal- it to the charity stripe four times. lenge but more sloppy play led to “We came down and jacked up a a second straight loss in which the few shots ill-advised and we cannot Retrievers had the fi rst half lead both play that way,” Monroe said. “We times. have to play a certain way to be effec- Even in the two losses there is a tive and we didn’t do it and because bright side. Richard Flemming played of it we fi nished with a loss.” 37 minutes and his knee looked to be Vermont stuck to their inside game completely fi ne. even though it was not working in “I thought he came in and did a the fi rst half, but eventually broke pretty good job for us and I was im- down UMBC’s defense, got their in- pressed with what he’s done as he’s side game going and made six three returning,” Monroe said. “I’m seeing point attempts in the second half, a him as a guy who will get better as well. we get ready for last two conference “They got what they wanted,” Mon- games and conference tournament.” roe said. “They got the ball inside to UMBC has just two more regular open up their outside game and they season games to play and have had shot them from deep; beyond that a far-from-expected season as they three-point line and that hurt us.” have been riddled with injuries, but Against Vermont, both Darryl Monroe is excited. Proctor (24 points, 10 rebounds) and “What else would you rather be Chauncey Gilliam (16 points, 10 re- doing this time of the year other than bounds) recorded double-doubles. playing basketball and putting your- A few days later against Rider, the self in position [for the conference two did it again. Proctor led all play- tournament],” Monroe said. “The ers with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and season isn’t over and we still have three steals and Chauncey Gilliam plenty of basketball to play.” ABNET SHIFERAW—TRW scored 17 points and grabbed 10 > Senior Jay Greene struggled from the fi eld, going only 3-13 but did lead the team in assists in the loss rebounds while sinking two three- Comments can be sent to to Vermont. point attempts. [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 02.24.09 SPORTS 23 UMBC athletics and game of the week: men’s lacrosse vs. colgate academics come Corey Johns champions. Colgate has a great duo at meat of their schedule including Johns SENIOR STAFF WRITER attack led by two-time Patriot League Hopkins, Princeton, Maryland, and Player of the Year Brandon Corp, who Ohio State. together in the new The men’s lacrosse team plays the scored 41 goals with 15 assists one sea- Game Info: Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 lone home game for Retriever fans this son ago and already has netted nine in p.m. at UMBC Stadium. week, but it’s against No. 17 Colgate. two games this year. Helping him out Retriever Fan Zone Last year, the Raiders made it to the is Kevin Colleluori who scored 35 goals NCAA tournament after winning the last year. After a good 2-0 start against Comments can be sent to Ryan Wiggins events, but the Fan Zone will allow Patriot League and are expected to re- two non-ranked teams, UMBC will [email protected]. EDITORIAL STAFF students to buy the same products peat, as they were named the preseason have a tough test before entering the during the bookstore’s more exten- Pep band blaring, pom-poms sive hours. shaking, and dancers dancing. The creation of the Fan Zone re- No. 12 Make a list of thing you would ex- quired a great deal of cohesive ef- pect to find at the UMBC Bookstore fort from the UMBC Bookstore and Vanderbilt and chances are these would not be Retriever Athletics Department. on it. Beginning in September 2008, As- That was the scene from noon- sociate Vice President for Adminis- tough for 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18 trative Services Terry Cook helped during the grand opening of the the bookstore convince athletics women’s bookstore’s Retriever Fan Zone. that opening the Fan Zone would UMBC dancers and cheerleaders be beneficial for both. formed a semi-circle around the “I can’t say enough about the lacrosse main floor while a portion of the Athletic Department and their will- pep band played from the balcony. ingness to work with us,” said Som- Donald Daniels Super Senior and pep band tuba mers. “This is the start of what will EDITORIAL STAFF aficionado Curt Condyles was part continue to grow and evolve.” of the group that volunteered to Among the Athletic Department With a road win already under their play. personnel who helped, Sommers belt, the UMBC women’s lacrosse team “It sounded interesting,” said was quick to point to Assistant Di- was looking to make it two in a row this Condyles about being asked to par- rector of Marketing and Promotions past Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. After ticipate in the festivities. Kristin Alexander as a key player. It a completely dominating effort against The setup was actually a mistake. was Alexander’s idea to include the the Howard Bison a week prior, UMBC According to UMBC Bookstore Di- pep band in the entertainment. knew they would have their hands full in rector Robert Sommers, the athlet- “The bookstore expressed need order to defeat No. 12 Vanderbilt in their ic-inspired entertainment was sup- and athletics excelled in provid- stadium. The Commodores proved to be posed to be in the Commons right ing,” said Sommers of Alexander’s worth every bit of their ranking as they outside the bookstore entrance. effort. gave UMBC their fi rst loss of the season, Perhaps, fortunately, somebody for- Sommers admitted that while the 15-6. got to reserve the space and another Fan Zone will hopefully be popular Vanderbilt struck fi rst at the 26:58 event took the band’s, cheerleaders’, among students, the UMBC Book- mark and then again 40 seconds later and dancers’ place. store had an ulterior motive. The giving them a 2-0 lead over UMBC. Two “This may open our eyes to other Zone occupies what used to be the minutes later, UMBC freshman Emily opportunities,” said Sommers, who computer corner on the main floor. Coady cut the lead in half with a free-po- hinted at the possibility of holding With the computers and other tech- sition goal. This would be the closest the small concerts and other events nology moved downstairs, the book- Retrievers would come to taking the lead from the bookstore balcony. “We store hopes that student awareness in the fi rst half as the Commodores took are your bookstore.” about the technological products 21 shots and converted eight of those into In addition to entertainment, it carries will increase. The goal is points on the scoreboard. the bookstore held several prizes, that students referencing textbooks In the second half, the Retrievers trailed most notably a 19-inch LCD TV will notice the computers and take the Commodores 8-1 and was looking to giveaway. Coaches and players were a closer look. trim down the seven point advantage. also present throughout the day to A list of apparel and other prod- Forty-three seconds into the fi nal pe- meet with students. ucts offered at the Retriever Fan riod, senior Abbey Swift fed sophomore The Retriever Fan Zone features Zone is available at http://bookstore. Amanda Pappas the ball as she found the apparel and other sports-related umbc.edu/Merchandise.aspx. back of the net. That goal helped get the items previously only available in team going offensively as the black and rwig- AMY GOSSARD—TRW the RAC Pro Shop. The Pro Shop Comments can be sent to > Senior Ashley Lancer and the rest of the Retriever defense had gold went on a 5-2 run to pull within four [email protected] will continue to open for sporting . problems stopping the Commodores’ attack, being outshot 43-22. of Vanderbilt, 10-6. With just 10:44 left in the game, the Retrievers had plenty of time to pull off the upset on the road. But Vanderbilt’s Sarah Downing led a 5-0 charge for the Commodores to fi nish off Basketball Former Retriever Ray Barbosa drafted in the Puerto the Retrievers. Downing ended the game Notebook: Rican National Superior Basketball league with fi ve goals and two assists. In the loss, senior Kara Dorr and Coady led the team with two goals apiece. Junior Corey Johns shoot against anybody. He scored Proctor a strong candidate for a doubt the most consistent player Kate Quick played the entire 60 minutes SENIOR STAFF WRITER 32 points in Ohio State with eight AEC Player of the Year in the conference. Not only is Proc- and she had 11 saves in between the pipes. threes. He was also the team’s best tor second in points with 20.4 points On the stat sheet, Vanderbilt out-shot A year ago, Ray Barbosa was cut- foul shooter (83.6 percent) and Darryl Proctor very well may do per game. (0.1 p.p.g. behind leader UMBC 43-22 but the Retrievers were just ting down the nets after a miracu- showed he has ice water in his something that no other member of D.J. Rivera of Binghamton) but he is about even with the home team in every lous championship run. In his lone veins when he went 15-for-15 from the men’s basketball team has done in also third in rebounds (8.5 rebounds other statistical category as the Retrievers season as a Retriever after transfer- the charity stripe against Vermont school history: Be named the confer- per game, 0.4 behind leader Marqus took care of the ball quite well with only ring from James Madison, Barbosa in the semi-fi nal game in the con- ence Player of the Year. Last season, Blakely). He is the only player in the 14 turnovers to Vanderbilt’s 20. led the team in points, scoring ference tournament. fourth place Vermont’s Marqus Blakely conference to score in double fi gures Now at 1-1, the Retrievers will fi nish 16.5 p.p.g. (fourth in conference), Now the 6-foot-2, 185 pound took the award after leading the con- every game this year. up their road trip as they remain in the and sunk the third-most threes Barbosa will have a chance to ex- ference in four statistical categories. state of Maryland to take on Loyola. In the in the conference with 86 (2.61 tend his basketball career. Even though UMBC is sixth in the Comments can be sent past two meetings, one goal has been the a game). Barbosa is not afraid to conference, Proctor has been without [email protected]. deciding factor.
Comments can be sent to ddan- [email protected]. 24 SPORTS 02.24.09 The RetrIever Weekly Men’s swimming and diving win sixth straight AEC title
Donald Daniels Vonder Haar sophomore Eric Jones, EDITORIAL STAFF freshman Jason Mattingly, and Bronson placed second in 3:01.57. In addition The streak lives on for UMBC men’s to the swimming portion, junior Matt swimming and diving team. Over the Hamel and sophomore Daniel Grippi course of four days the Retrievers out- made the fi nals of the 1-meter diving, lasted the competition in the AEC to win fi nishing seventh and eighth with 421.95 their sixth straight conference crown. and 416.70 points, respectively. Throughout the conference champi- On the women’s side, junior Jennifer onships it was a battle for fi rst place be- Esposito broke the school record she set tween the Retrievers and the Terriers for in the prelim session, fi nishing fi rst in a both the men and the women. time of 1:59.98. Fellow junior Lindsay UMBC racked up 900 points, defeat- Sherman earned silver in 2:01.35. ing Boston University by 27 points, who The women’s 400 free relay team of fi nished with 873. The women fi nished junior Sam Maccherola freshman Ashley in second with 687 points. On the wom- Miller, sophomore Danielle Cruz and en’s side, UMBC was unable to repeat as freshman Abbey McKenney broke the champions as they came in second place school record in a time of 3:26.67 to fi n- with the Terriers winning their fi rst AEC ish second. championship in over a decade. Maccherola also broke the school re- Sophomore Brad Reitz broke the cord in the 100 free, fi nishing fourth in school record in the 200 fl y on his way 50.88, while McKenney placed fi fth in to winning the gold medal in a time of 51.10.Junior Tereza Kaplanova earned 1:47.69. Senior P.J. Sterba earned silver bronze in the 200 breast, touching in a in a time of 1:50.68, while freshman time of 2:19.44. Freshman Laura Tilman Ben Wolbert and senior Evan Roseberry fi nishing in 2:04.84. In the mile free, touched fourth and fi fth. sophomore Rebecca Godwin placed Senior Justin Bronson, freshman Nour fourth 17:07.45, while freshman Pink Saad, and John Mendenhall all earned Kinanti fi nished sixth in 17:12.68. silver medals on the fi nal day. Bronson Coach Chad Cradock and his staff swam a 45.07 in the 200 free, Saad have added to the legend of swimming touched in 1:49.61 and Mendenhall in and diving at UMBC by establishing 2:03.49. In the 1,650 free, sophomore themselves as having one of the most Mat Carson earned bronze with a time successful sporting programs in the of 15:55.89, while Roseberry fi nished America East Conference. FILE PHOTO—TRW fourth in 15:59.54. > Men’s swimming and diving have won six straight AEC championships while the women had their two In the fi nal event of the evening, Comments can be sent to ddan- year AEC championship streak snapped by the Boston Terriers. the 400 free relay team of junior Zach [email protected]. Men’s basketball drops two fi rst-half leads for 0-2 week
Corey Johns interesting but Vermont had all the SENIOR STAFF WRITER momentum and hit anything they threw up, shooting 58.1 percent It all started against Vermont when from the fi eld, including six second Jay Greene hit a buzzer-beating three half threes. that gave UMBC a seven-point lead “It was a tale of two halves,” coach at the half against the conference- Randy Monroe said. “In the fi rst half leading Catamounts, but the team we did a great job but for some odd could not hang on for the win as they reason in the second half we did not. dropped a 77-65 decision. Anytime you give up 47 points in the UMBC played great basketball second half you’re not going to beat in the fi rst half. They shot nearly anybody.” 47 percent and out-rebounded the That’s exactly what happened. Catamounts 21-9, scoring 11 points UMBC was outscored 47-28 in the off second chances and 14 points second half and was completely shut off turnovers. But once the second down. They only shot 34.4 percent half started it was all Vermont. The > see BASKETBALL [22] Retrievers were keeping the game InsIde sports 19 PINK ZONE WIN 22 MEN’S LAX UNDEFEATED
ACHSAH JOSEPH—TRW > With a record of 12-15, the men’s basketball team sits at sixth place in the conference. 23 GAME OF THE WEEK