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Various organizations located on the UMBC campus are doing things that fi nalists help to improve the campus as a whole and improve the opinions that visitors Anne Verghese may have about the campus. There are SENIOR STAFF WRITER recycling programs that contribute to UMBC's green efforts and SEB events Although there were many good to improve the morale of the cam- submissions to the Student Govern- pus. However, has anyone taken the ment Association's ProveIt! campaign, time to wonder what the surrounding the selection committee has fi nally community of Arbutus thinks about decided on the top fi ve ideas. The UMBC as a whole? There are a multi- top proposals consist of: building a tude of businesses and families within student creative center, constructing Arbutus that have their own opinions a ropes and challenge team-building about UMBC. course, revamping the UMBC pond, The businesses in Arbutus are al- transforming the “Study Place,” and ways looking to expand their clientèle making a dedicated green space on and many of them see the students of campus. UMBC as a way to accomplish that. An The proposal for the student cre- employee at Sorrento, who wishes to ative center was submitted by the Ki- remain anonymous, explained, “We netic Sculpture club. The club consists are currently trying to work with the of science and engineering students student government and the dining who enjoy art. Their proposed idea services to make it so that we can ac- would give students a 24-hour space LAUREN KASMIR -- TRW cept not only the campus cash but also on campus where they could explore > UMBC’s men’s basketball team defeated New Hampshire in overtime to win the America East Conference. the dining fl ex dollars and the dining their interests and complete projects meals themselves.” outside of their major. However Sorrento is not the only “UMBC is a liberal arts university, business on campus looking into Men’s basketball clinches fi rst- so students are encouraged to pursue bringing in more student business. interests outside their major academi- Nicole Channell, a manager at Hoyts cally, but the problem is that there are Movie Theater, stated, “There is a lot ever regular season crown no resources available to pursue cre- of business from the students already. ative endeavors as an extra-curricular However we are always looking for Corey Johns placed UMBC fi fth in the conference [NCAA] tournament without win- project. Engineering students do not ways to increase that number, so if STAFF WRITER behind Boston, Albany, Vermont, and ning your conference tournament at have access to art supplies and art stu- UMBC students have any suggestions Binghamton — the fi rst three being our level and we have to take care of dents do not have access to engineer- we are open to hearing them.” On Saturday, in front of a record- teams the Retrievers ended up sweep- our business.” ing tools, which helps to keep up this Outside of Hoyts and the Sorrento setting crowd, the men’s basketball ing during the season. Despite going 2-0 this week, the wall holding everyone apart. We want eatery, there is the neighborhood team beat New Hampshire in over- “It’s hard to come by 20 wins, but games weren’t easy as both went to break that wall and give everyone movie theater, the Hollywood, as well time and clinched the America East we deserved this,” said Ray Barbosa. into overtime. Before holding up the on campus the opportunity to explore as a music store, all within walking Conference regular season title. “We lifted hard, we conditioned hard, championship plaque, the team was anything they want to,” junior and distance of campus. Although it is The win means that the Retrievers and we play hard.” playing catch up to New Hampshire club member Tim Courtney said. small, the Hollywood is a perfect out- will be playing in a postseason tour- Coach Randy Monroe isn’t letting for most of the game. Eventually a The Student Creative Center would ing for students who may not have a nament other than the conference the fact that his team is already guar- jumper by Matt Spadafora tied it with allow students the opportunity to car on campus and just need to escape tournament, as they are automatically anteed the fi rst seed in the conference less than four minutes to go, and then work on various creative projects like for a few hours. Hollywood employee guaranteed a spot in the NIT (Nation- tournament get in the way of the after almost two minutes the game’s building a kinetic sculpture or even Christina Synder explained, “The Hol- al Invitational Tournament). But the team’s focus. next score was a three by Barbosa to making bio-diesel. lywood is doing a lot better at getting team’s eyes are set on the Big Dance “We aren’t changing the way we do take the lead. With only 17 ticks left “Our goal for the center is to be able new releases when they come out. Not in March. things around here. We still have two on the game clock New Hampshire to walk in and see a biology major only that but we also offer a discount The team came a long way to get games on the road and we can’t lose hit a three and tied the game, eventu- painting a picture while an animation to all students who show their ID.” to this title. The pre-season rankings focus because it’s hard to get into the ally sending it into overtime. major builds a chair and an economics > see ARBUTUS [2] > see BASKETBALL [25] major whittles a chess set. We think it would bring a lot of new creativity and excitement to the campus and so we NEWS 01 OPINION 04 ARTS 14 SPORTS 21 are really looking forward to making it a reality,” Courtney said. e The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity UMBC student What is UMBC Musicians, card Lacrosse falls submitted the proposal for the ropes d

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Living in the Land of the Long White Cloud a rural town and this was just passing Andrew Ciupek scenery — I was wrong. As we drove FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT on I realized that the passage between any two towns is exactly alike. For in- I am studying in and calling home stance my University town of Dunedin this semester a place known to the na- on the south island is, within its limits, tive Maori people as Aotearoa — the a vibrant college town full of students Land of the Long White Cloud. It is a and the modern research University place known better to us as New Zea- of Otago. However, right outside the land, but the native people were right city it is again winding and rural. This in picking such a beautiful name for wealth of nature is just something I their country. New Zealand is truly a have not seen much of elsewhere. land of beauty, containing something Another fact you notice about New new around every turn. Zealand is the people. The Kiwis, as There are places in America that have they are called, are nothing if not fun spacious stretches of natural beauty, loving and adventurous. As the people but in New Zealand it seems that the who invented bungee-jumping, you entire country is one giant stretch of can imagine that they are always up for nature interrupted only briefl y to in- hiking in the outdoors or surfi ng on corporate a town or two. When I was the beaches. Also Kiwis are very easy COURTESY FREEFOTO.COM being driven from the airport the fi rst going — they love nothing more than > New Zealand seems to be one giant stretch of nature interrupted only by the occasional town. thing I noticed was that none of the to enjoy the moment and love people roads were straight — they all twisted who are willing to “give it a go” and try truly an experience. where glow-worms are the only light would. The combination of people and wound. New Zealand is not good new things. American stress-induced The combination of the people and and I have been up to a hill to over- and places in New Zealand is truly an to people prone to motion sickness. heart problems are a foreign concept the land in New Zealand has truly look the city lights at night before experience for anyone. The second thing I noticed was that here — Kiwis just don’t like to worry. made my time here — although still being caught inside a cloud while it the land was so open and everywhere If you apologize for something, you’re brief at this point (just over a week) rained. I have learned how to shear a Andrew Ciupek is studying abroad at there were mountains and fi elds with bound to hear the common reply “ah — an amazing experience. In just sheep and sat on my roof looking at the University of Otago in Dunedin, gently rolling hills dotting them. I mis- — no worries mate.” Fun loving and a short time I have done so many a brand new set of stars. I have done New Zealand. He can be reached for takenly thought that I was traveling to easygoing — being with the Kiwis is things. I have been down into caves so much that I never thought I ever comment at [email protected]. UMBC’s Comment on ProveIt! proposals on myUMBC backyard: > from FINALISTS [1] wait to get started with the final heavily considered in the selection have the opportunity to express The purpose of the course is to pro- round of the selection process and committee’s decision,” Student Gov- their opinions on which proposal vide students, staff and faculty with hopefully move on to implementing ernment Association Vice President should be chosen as the winner. Arbutus the opportunity to work on leader- our proposal,” freshman and group and committee chair Elani Odeyale ship and team-building skills. The member Nikunj Divecha said. said. > from ARBUTUS [1] course could also be rented out to The “Study Place” is currently Although the ProveIt! commit- The businesses around Arbutus are local businesses and organizations. located in the University Center. tee must still consider the logistics Anne Verghese can be reached for not the only ones with opinions about “I, along with the rest of the men Junior Ian Harris and his team have of each proposal, students will still comment at [email protected]. the neighbors they have in UMBC. of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, are proposed converting the space into Arbutus resident Patricia Wheeler ex- very excited that the proposal for “The Hub” which will not only be plained, “I have absolutely no problem the Ropes and Challenge Course has a place to study but to also lounge Have you fi led your with UMBC being right on the border made it as a finalist in the ProveIt! and dine. FAFSA yet? of Arbutus. They don’t have any loud campaign. We look forward to the “Our team created a very thorough Poll: parties and they aren’t coming into Ar- next step in the process and hope and well conceived plan for redoing butus causing any problems, so they to make a good presentation for the the ‘Study Place.’ I cannot wait to are OK in my book.” entire campus. We look forward see the reactions that students have There seemed to be a consensus to becoming a potential first ever about our plan. I hope they will like around Arbutus that UMBC enhances ProveIt! winner,” fraternity member it and have ideas to help us improve what Arbutus already has to offer. Bill Adam Howell said. it even more,” Harris said. Goodhand said, “UMBC makes Arbu- Revamping the library pond is Located near the gallery entrance tus look better since it is this great hon- also one of the five finalists which to the Fine Arts building, the green ors college right in our backyard. It also would finally provide the UMBC space would provide a public out- gives the children of Arbutus something community with a pleasant and door space where students, faculty, to aspire to later on in life.” relaxing location. The group of stu- staff and visitors could gather and However not all members of the Ar- dents implementing this proposal relax. Some of the ideas proposed butus community feel that UMBC is a has plans of cleaning the pond, em- include installing Wi-Fi, planting perfect addition to the Arbutus family. ploying changes to the surrounding trees and shrubs, laying a stone Sandra McNaney explained, “UMBC is landscape, and constructing a deck path and installing benches and a great addition to the community, but from the area in front of the library. table pods. it could use some improvements. They This would provide students, staff, Between March 3 and 7, students would be so much better if they would faculty, and visitors with additional will have the opportunity to give Completed and fi led 38.7% actually get involved with things going shade and seating to relax and meet their opinion of these five proposals I’m hiding my money from the government 26.7% socially. via myUMBC. on around the town and take part in the My parents do everything for me 20% community that they are a part of.” “My teammates and I are extreme- “There will be a link on myUMBC ly glad that we were chosen as one connecting students to the finalists’ I’m waiting on my parents’ taxes 9.3% of the top five for the ProveIt! cam- video blogs. Students are encour- I keep putting it off 5.3% paign. It means a lot to be able to aged to look through the posted Samantha Purcell can be reached for be involved in something that could proposals for guidance in their sug- Vote in next week’s poll at retrieverweekly.com. comment at [email protected]. potentially bring about such a great gestions, questions, or declarations change to our campus. We cannot of support. This feedback will be The RetrIever Weekly 02.26.08 News 3 UMBC to host 2008 Gates Cambridge Scholarship President’s Cup, vie to send UMBC physics major to for championship Cambridge University next year

UMBC NEWS a professor in the Department of Com- UMBC NEWS Graff, a native of Manalapan, NJ, puter Science and Electrical Engineer- came to UMBC on a full scholarship The University of Maryland, Baltimore ing. “With the addition of International UMBC senior physics major Philip through the University Fellowship pro- County (UMBC) will host the 2008 Pres- Grandmaster Timur Gareev, our team Graff will follow the path of science gram and is a member of the Honors ident’s Cup, known as the “Final Four of will be even stronger.” Gareev, from greats Isaac Newton and Stephen College. Graff, who maintains a 4.0 College Chess,” on April 5th and 6th. Uzbekistan (USCF rating 2574), joined Hawking to Cambridge University as GPA, plans to attend Cambridge but Admission is free. Spectators are UMBC in January 2008. He recently tied the second UMBC student in the past was also accepted at other prestigious cordially invited to attend this exciting for fi rst place at the Liberty Bell Tourna- two years to win the Gates Cambridge universities including MIT and the Uni- United States Chess Federation (USCF) ment in Philadelphia and will play sec- Scholarship, one of the world’s most versity of Illinois. After graduation and National event, which determines the ond board for UMBC. selective academic awards. post-doctoral study, Graff plans a career 2008 National Collegiate Chess Team The UMBC Team features three other Graff, who will pursue a Ph.D. in as a university professor and researcher. > UMBC student Philip Graff was chosen from more than 600 appli- Champion. All matches will take place in International Grandmasters: Sergey “The physics, was one of just 45 U.S. win- For Graff, the Cambridge experience cants for the prestigious Gates Cam- the UMBC Game Room, located on the Stealth” Erenburg (Board 1, Israel), Pawel ners chosen from more than 600 appli- will be an opportunity to follow in the bridge Scholarship. second fl oor of The Commons, the hub “The Polish Magician” Blehm (Board 3, cants and 119 fi nalists. Graff is UMBC’s footsteps of some of history’s greatest of student life on the UMBC campus. Poland) and Katerina “The Kiev Killer” second consecutive Gates Cambridge physicists (such as Isaac Newton) and Graff has also been highly involved The President’s Cup features the top Rohonyan (Board 4, Ukraine). Roho- Scholar, following alumnus Ian Ralby hopefully to meet a personal hero, Ste- with campus life at UMBC, serving as four American college chess teams from nyan, a senior computer science major, ‘02, who won in 2007. Other U.S. win- phen Hawking of “A Brief History of president of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, the prestigious 2007 Pan-American In- will remain at UMBC to study for her ners for 2008 included students from Time” fame. Director of Student Advocacy with the tercollegiate Team Chess Championship. Ph.D. Harvard, Yale, MIT, Princeton and other “It’s said that Cambridge has been Student Government Association and This year’s fi nalists are “Pan Am” cham- The President’s Cup uses a Team prestigious universities. home to more Nobel Prize winners than a teaching assistant. In the little spare pion University of Texas-Dallas (UTD), Round Robin format scored by total The Gates Cambridge was created all of France, so it’s an amazing honor time he has, he enjoys playing video UMBC, New York University (NYU) and individual points. Each team has four in 2000 by the Bill and Melinda Gates to study there.” Graff said. “I consider games, watching movies and playing Miami-Dade College (MDC). players and up to two alternates. Stan- Foundation, which donated $210 mil- Hawking one of the great minds in the ultimate Frisbee. UMBC’s legacy as a collegiate chess dard USCF rules apply. Each player lion to establish the Gates Cambridge fi eld, so I really hope to meet him.” Science runs in the family for Graff; champion includes four Final Four vic- must satisfy the eligibility requirements Trust. The award fully funds one to four An astrophysicist, Graff studies what his older brother is an aerospace engi- tories (2003-2006) and seven Pan-Am established by the USCF College Chess years of graduate study in any fi eld at gravitational waves (caused by the neer. “My parents always pushed us, but titles (1996, 1998-2002 and 2005). UTD Committee. Cambridge University. interactions of binary stars and other beyond a certain point it becomes self- is a three-time Final Four champion and Rounds 1 and 2 will be held from 10 The Gates Scholarship is too young massive bodies) can tell us about the motivated,” said Graff. “We had a pretty a six-time winner of the Pan-Am. a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., to have become a household name like large scale structure and history of the normal childhood; I played little league The rivalry between UMBC and UTD respectively, on April 5. the Rhodes Scholars Program (estab- universe. He created a computer model and was on the bowling team and my is fi erce. They are the only schools to win Round 3 is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 lished in 1902) or the Marshall Scholar- of quasar radiation as an undergraduate brother was active in Boy Scouts. But the Final Four since it began in 2001. p.m. on April 6, with a tie-breaker match ships (established in 1954). But like the at UMBC and worked with one of the we did do pretty well in science fairs,” Alan T. Sherman, director of the UMBC (if necessary) that day at 2:30 p.m. Marshall and Rhodes, the Gates only world’s most sensitive scientifi c instru- Graff said. chess program and organizer of the 2008 Throughout each round, international accepts the cream of the academic crop. ments, the Laser Interferometer Grav- Graff hasn’t had much time to refl ect Final Four, considers NYU and MDC to Grandmaster Sam Palatnik will provide The Gates Scholarship is expected to itational-wave Observatory (LIGO), on his achievements to date, but does be respectable challengers for this year’s free move-by-move commentary in grow into one of the world’s most rec- during a National Science Foundation recall with amusement a favorite family championship. Commons Room 329. All games will ognizable programs over time thanks to fellowship at Caltech. His quasar work report card story. “My fi rst grade math “We eagerly await the opportunity to be broadcast move-by-move at www. the high quality of its winners and the is the topic of a research paper currently teacher said I didn’t understand mathe- avenge our narrow second-place fi nish monroi.com using the handheld Monroi program’s unique emphasis on public under refereeing with the Astrophysical matical concepts but was just memoriz- to UTD at the Pan-Am,” said Sherman, wireless technology. service and research career paths. Journal. ing,” he said. “So I guess I showed her.” Police

FEBRUARY 12, 2008 FEBRUARY 15, 2008 quarters where their parents were contacted and asked to Hilltop Cir. & Walker Ave. Chesapeake Hall pick them up. Theft from Automobile Alcohol Violation A UMBC student reported An ORL staff member the spoiler was taken off his reported a UMBC student Police Headquarters vehicle while it was parked. was possibly suffering from Trespassing on School alcohol poisoning. An am- Grounds FEBRUARY 13, 2008 bulance was dispatched, but A UMBC police offi cer the student refused transport observed Maria Yanuario on A.O.K. Library to hospital. campus property. Ms. Yanuar- Theft from Buildings io is currently banned from the A UMBC student reported FEBRUARY 18, 2008 campus. Ms. Yanuario, 45, of her credit cards were stolen the 4300 block of Washington from her backpack while it Hilltop Cir. & Poplar Ave. Blvd., Halethorpe, Maryland, was left unattended. Assist Citizen was arrested and charged with A UMBC police offi cer was trespassing. FEBRUARY 14, 2008 fl agged down by three juve- niles at the MTA bus stop Potomac Hall at Hilltop Circle & Poplar Retriever Activities Cen- Theft from Automobile Ave. They told the offi cer ter A UMBC student reported that they had gotten onto an Theft from Buildings that someone entered her MTA bus that they believed A UMBC student reported unlocked vehicle and stole would take them home. Not she left purse unattended the faceplate from her ra- until they were asked to in the RAC and during that dio. exit the bus at UMBC did time someone stole her wal- they realize they had taken let. The wallet was later re- the wrong bus. For their covered in the men’s locker safety, the juveniles were room with money and credit transported to Police Head- cards missing. 4

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STAFF EDITORIAL Gun control not sstafftaff UMBC slips up EDITORS likely to stop crime As most of you know all too well, UMBC was not closed this past Friday, de- Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Silberholz spite the “inclement weather.” As many diligent students ventured out into the 410.455.1262 freezing rain, slipping and skidding on their way to classes, some wondered if Managing Editor UMBC would fi nally come to its senses and just close school. Dave Iden 410.455.1263 Even though the ninth fl oor of the Administration Building was strangely NEWS quiet, students living miles away commuted onto the UMBC campus for that Editor one exam or quiz, passing overturned and damaged cars lining the roadways. Brian Whippo Assistant Editor Likewise, many of the workers in the Commons were told not to come into Ariane Szu-Tu work on Friday and signs were put up in front of food stands reading, “Closed ARTS due to inclement weather.” Editor Stemming from reasons unknown, UMBC disregarded the forecast of con- Jeremy Hentschel Assistant Editor tinued freezing rain throughout the day and allowed – no, mandated – that Gaby Arevalo commuting students and UMBC residents bundle up and slide their way to OPINION that one class, or perhaps two classes, that they were unfortunate enough to Editor have on Friday. Some students turned away from their better judgment to stay Aaron Ludensky Assistant Editor indoors and stay off of the roads out of the fear that missed points would be Greg Dewey labeled “unexcused.” SPORTS But why didn’t UMBC close? A UMBC administrator wrote, “Many different Editor departments weigh in regarding these decisions, including the Police, Facili- Alexander Pyles Assistant Editor ties Management, Academic Affairs.” When asked, “What has to happen for Ashley Benitez UMBC to close?” there was no reply. PHOTOGRAPHY Furthermore, when students want to weigh in concerning this decision, 410.455.1018 which is only reasonable given UMBC’s high percentage of commuters, there Editor is no one to talk to. Hotline numbers have automatic recordings: the main Mark Perdomo UMBC number has a specifi ed list of options to choose from and the UMBC Assistant Editor Patricia Davila inclement weather page doesn’t even state the latest possible time of day when school closings will be announced. This caused students to slip back to their COPY EDITORS Caitlin Hisim dorms to see if UMBC had become rational in the last hour. Liz Lebedda The steep hills coming from the apartments onto campus were a hazard, MARK PERDOMO — TRW Mary Meier > Who’s bringing the chips? Ryan Wiggins especially in the morning when the roads and sidewalks were a sheet of ice. Students coming in and out of Harbor Hall slipped backwards while trying PRODUCTION to navigate the tiny hill on the sidewalk next to Chesapeake. The only option Elizabeth Kudirka to be considered the murder capital 410.455.1266 for many was to walk in the road where cars speeding by had caused the ice STAFF WRITER of America--now it’s Body’more. I Manager Megan Zlock to melt. mean Baltimore. Perhaps UMBC should set aside certain days that could be used in case too After tragedies like the Virginia People like to cite England as be- Assistant Chrissie Barr many days are missed. Student safety should be the top priority of a university, Tech shooting and the recent North- ing a great example of stringent gun Assistant should it not? ern Illinois University shooting, the control at its fi nest. Unfortunately Stephanie Jung Assistant discussion of gun control always the police in England don’t always Helen Zhang comes up. Most people immediately report all the crimes that occur. Kind say that if there was more control of like the police in a certain major Come on UMBC, show over guns and who could get them. city around here. TECHNOLOGY these types of things would never One of the best gun policies in the 410.455.3901 ‘em your mean face happen. Most people are wrong. world is that of Israel, where the gov- Manager Look, you’re kidding yourself ernment will provide citizens with Matt Basch if you think that if all the guns are handguns and the training necessary Online Editor Nick Jamison dents, we need to do more than sup- taken away all violence will just dis- to use them. And you don’t have to Andrew Cleveland SENIOR STAFF WRITER Assistant port our teams, we need strike fear appear. There’s a better chance of leave that gun at home when you Greg Fiumara into the hearts of our opponents and crime going down if everybody just go to pick up little Derek from pre- System Administrator Paul Swenson UMBC's athletic department is their stupid-looking fans. starts packing. And when I say ev- school; guns are allowed everywhere electrifi ed this year. The men's bas- If I learned anything from the eryone, I mean everyone: grandmas, in Israel. But should you forget to ketball team is the best that I can re- movie Little Giants, it is that intimi- grandpas, that crazy old man down bring your Smith and Wesson with BUSINESS member, the swim team just took the dation can go a long way. The chess the street, your cousins, my cousins, you, you can go to the local police 410.455.1261 AEC crown, and the chess team is set team has already taken great strides hell, toddlers should at least have department and they will let you Business Manager to dominate their upcoming tourna- in this area by giving their chess starter pistols. borrow one of theirs. I’m sure many Kyle Clelan ment. In the heat of competition, tal- masters menacing names. How can In the late 80s, Florida allowed of you are thinking that this is ri- Advertising Manager Zachary Bratcher ent can only take you so far, so sports someone not piss themselves while citizens to get permits for concealed diculous and that I have been desen- teams look to their fans to take them going up against someone called the weapons. Since then the murder rate sitized to gun violence because I’ve DISTRIBUTION further. Sadly for our teams, UMBC "The Kiev Killer" or “The Detroit De- has dropped 36 percent. This was been watching rated R fi lms since I Manager can sometimes have the vigor and stroyer”? Even as I type those words I after more than 380,000 people got was seven. But what would you say David Noonan passion of a retirement community. > see MEAN [6] the permits that allow them to hide Assistant > see GUNS [6] Junior Portobanco So this is a call for all UMBC stu- weapons on their person. Miami used ADVISOR EEDITORIALDITORIAL PPOLICYOLICY Faculty Adviser The Retriever Weekly Christopher Corbett 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 Wilkens Hilltop Circle; UMBC; Baltimore, MD 21250. The Retriever Weekly is an equal opportunity employer. The RetrIever Weekly 02.26.08 oPINION 5

PEOPLE I KNOW BY CHARLIE GRIGGS

When I was in late middle school given time. around and talking bull with some- at contacting me. With my phone technology’s slave. or early high school there was Then one magical Christmas one. Text messages are different. I off I don’t know when people are Yet, those few hours a day when nothing I wanted more than a cell morning I began opening my pres- can enjoy those, but after a while trying to contact me and that way I turn off the phone and crack open phone. One Christmas my mother ents and I discovered that I had been they tend to get tiresome. I can’t feel bad if I don’t respond a book or go to the gym and don’t opened up a package to the pleas- given a cell phone of my very own. But now I’ve reached a point in to someone. It’s OK, because my feel like it’s my responsibility to be ant discovery that she had received Oh, the excitement was almost too my life when I don’t always feel phone was off and I had no idea at my cell phone and everyone else’s a brand new cell phone. I tore much. Immediately I began trying like being accessible to the world at they were attempting to reach me, beck and call, those moments are all through the rest of my packages to get the numbers of all my friends anytime or place. Sometimes I like I can rationalize. the more meaningful. I’ve acquired looking for my own only to real- and making sure they all had mine. to just hang out without any stupid It seems so long ago when I was a new respect for those without cell ize that I hadn’t be the recipient of It was an awesome moment realiz- distractions and relax. It’s difficult thrilled with the idea that I would phones and no longer judge them such an enchanting gift. That was ing I would finally be able to com- to pull that off when that annoying be in touch with the world with a as “out of the loop.” In all honesty, the beginning of the Griggs family’s municate with anyone anywhere at “friend” of yours keeps bothering few presses of a button. Now I’m they’re probably more accessible Family Cell Phone phase. I can’t anytime. you with pointless text messages slowly beginning to wish that the than the rest of us because they remember how long it lasted but I Now, several years and two and dead-end yet relentless phone world would recognize my me-time won’t interrupt a face-to-face con- can remember my sister would al- phones later, that prospect doesn’t calls. and cool it with the constant com- versation as soon as their cell phone ways beg my mom to use it and I seem so magical anymore. It seems Over Christmas break I’ve began munication. I know there are those begins vibrating. would have access to it very rarely. downright obnoxious. I’ve never turning my phone off more and of you out there who couldn’t live It felt peculiar giving a cell phone been big on phone conversations. more. When my phone is on, if I without a cell phone and I feel the Charlie really wants one of number out to my friends when any When I’m talking with someone leave the room even for a moment, same way. I still have my phone on those big “drug dealer phones” one of the four people in my family I like to get to the point and then I feel compelled to check it to make the majority of the time, gradually from 1992. Tell him how to get could be in possession of it at any hang up; I don’t enjoy dilly dallying sure I didn’t miss anyone’s attempt ingratiating myself into the role as one at [email protected].

UMBC hoping to step up this year with RecycleMania

Charlie Griggs coffee anyway? That's financially ir- an empty soda can? Yes, that’s re- SENIOR STAFF WRITER responsible. cyclable. Placing things where they But wait, it gets worse! That cof- belong can be fun. LEGO made it You would think that on a college fee cup or whatever it is you're acci- big by telling people where to put campus illiteracy would not be a dentally dropping into the recycling objects. I think if we started putting huge concern. In my classes I rarely bins is actually hurting UMBC. How? waste in its appropriated locations encounter students who cannot read This year UMBC is participating yet then UMBC could make it big too. the text we're presented, yet when it again in RecycleMania. Out of over Call me a liar who's only looking for comes to receptacles marked “Recy- the 400 colleges participating in the an article idea that pertains to UMBC cling,” our fine university's student competition this year UMBC hopes so he can do his job and make some body cannot manage to keep non- to be number one. Universities and money this week despite the horrible recyclable items out of these bins. colleges from all over the United apathy behind the subjects he writes Did you know that coffee is not States of America are competing to on, but I think it would be really recyclable? Placing a half-full coffee raise awareness and increase recy- cool if UMBC won RecycleMania. cup into the recycling bin is not a cling. Two things I know I can relate Our school is dabbling in excel- clever way of sticking it to the man. to. lence in other areas, of course. The Nor is it more convenient than it In previous attempts UMBC has basketball team is doing their part would be for one to just place the performed well above par. But this to give UMBC a good name, but coffee cup in a regular trashcan. The year the amount of non-recyclable their efforts are being neutralized Recycle only way I can conceive coffee be- waste being placed in our trashcans by the chess team's equally victori- ing re-used in any way would be if is bringing down our chances. This ous strides, which just further the a homeless man were to come across is because RecycleMania measures school's reputation as “chess-tastic.” it in a dumpster and then drink it. (now you’re really going to be blown Yet, if we were known for our bas- And by that point odds are that most away by this) recyclables. Out of the ketball team, chess team (God for- of the coffee will have spilled out of many categories that the competi- bid), and our consciousness towards the cup into the rest of the trash and tion judges, (Waste Minimization, keeping a healthy and happy planet, the cup will probably be covered in Per Capita Classic, Highest Recy- I can see nothing but good happen- muck and other nasty things. But, cling Rate, etc.) none are entitled the ing to UMBC. NO TRASH hopefully they could still get a little “Most Crap That Can't Be Recycled To summarize, the next time bit. Being Placed Into a Recycling Bin” you're carrying around a half-full PLEASE I doubt many homeless people category. I know, I know, I wish there coffee, a dog-meat-burger from the lurk outside of recycling plants. It's was an “Idiots Misplacing Things” Grill, and a glass bottle, take some ...GOSH! just not a good way to get fed, since category too. Trust me we could win time to think about where you're glass bottles are not edible. So, if you that one. But, since that option is going to place all of those items. It really want to recycle that unfinished out the window like Don Juan when could mean the difference between coffee cup place it in an actual trash his woman's husband gets home, our school saving the planet or a can and pray that a homeless man let's try to win one of those other school continuing to further ruining comes across it, because otherwise categories. the planet. you're just messing up the items It just takes a little forethought in the recycling bins that are recy- as to which bin you're placing your Whoa, two articles from Charlie TIJANI OGUNLENDE — TRW clable. And why would you throw trash into. Half of a Salsa Rico bur- in one week? Give him props out half of a nine dollar Jazzman's rito is not recyclable. What about at [email protected].

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POINT Waterboarding is not only necessary but effective Matt Mainen goes to show that morality is not As long as there are wars, inno- ing waterboarding illegal on account SENIOR STAFF WRITER black and white. 99 percent of the cent people are going to be harmed of equally successful alternative time taking the life of another person and often times innocent people are methods. When combating terror, Those against waterboarding and is universally agreed upon as being killed in order to save further lives all methods of obtaining information lege! other controversial methods of deal- immoral. But there is always that one (nuking Japan for example). A pilot must be on the table. We can’t risk ol ing with terrorists often argue that percent. In the War on Terror, we are mistakenly bombing a mosque from letting our desire for a holier-than- C the best 6 years we should not have to become like dealing with the exception rather a mile or two in the air is no worse thou standing interfere with national the terrorists to defeat them and by than the rule, and this is where wa- than waterboarding an innocent per- security. of my life engaging in painful informational terboarding comes in. son here on the ground. In both cas- At this point I suspect that some extraction methods the United States A more rational approach in fa- es the United States does everything will be inclined to interject with “the ASK THE EXPERT loses its moral credibility. The fi rst vor of banning waterboarding is by possible to limit civilian casualties premise that war is a part of reality part of the argument is true. We looking to the fact that an innocent though there are always a few rogue is simply false. We don’t have to live don’t have to become like the ter- person can be mistakenly harmed. elements. A few bad apples does in a world with war.” This is what Jump start a rorists. We can defeat them without It’s one thing to shoot a madman not erase the fact that the United the founders of the United Nations purposefully bombing schools and holding a group of children hostage States has proven itself to be one of believed. They were wrong. This is career in markets while beheading people for because we know who the criminal the most benevolent actors in war. what Karl Marx believed. He was being of a different faith and using is, but it’s another thing to infl ict Anyone who takes into account the wrong. By nature, man is a brutal public service mentally challenged people and chil- pain on someone to obtain critical totality of atrocities that have been creature with altruistic potential, not this summer! dren to carry out suicide missions. information to save lives. committed in war will recognize that the other way around. If otherwise Whether or not the United States It’s essential to understand that waterboarding is small beans. were the case, we would not need occasionally uses waterboarding or you can’t have a war without col- The fi nal argument against wa- laws to keep people in check and There still may be snow, ice and other carefully monitored methods lateral damage, and unless we are to terboarding—and by far the most save us from the state of nature. If we frigid temperatures to come, but to obtain timely information needed enter a fantasy realm in which wars rational—holds that waterboarding deny the reality that we live in, then it’s never too early to determine to protect innocent civilians has no are never justifi ed, we have to accept should be illegal because there are we become victims like the Tibetans just how you’re going to spend bearing on the United States’ true the fact that wars exist. To hold that less severe methods that are just as and certain peaceful Native Ameri- your summer break! moral position. waterboarding a highly suspected effective. On the surface this logic is can tribes. Beyond this, the fact of If you’re a student who is inter- One of the fundamental arguments terrorist with believed critical in- fl awless. If we can obtain the needed the matter is that we are at war, and ested in experiencing something a against the use of waterboarding in- formation is less moral than taking information from a suspected ter- it’s better to win than lose. Victory little bit different this summer, The volves morality, and it goes along out Osama bin Laden, Hitler or your rorist without “torturing” him then has costs, but it is only natural to Shriver Center has the perfect pro- the lines of “torturing is wrong, and favorite villain, but killing several we should do so. Unfortunately, a shift the costs to others. Govern- gram for you. Since the summer a government shouldn’t do what is civilians in the process, something solid example will show why this is ments are in the business of protect- of 1988 the Center, along with Of- wrong.” The problem is that this we are inclined to approve of, is pre- bad policy. When Congress banned ing their interests and citizens by all fi ce of the Governor, has facilitated logic is too simplistic. Most rational posterous. If we are going to let the partial-birth abortion, they did so means necessary. If waterboarding the Governor’s Summer Internship people would agree that if a madman innocence factor rule the argument under the pretenses that it is an un- suspecting terrorists helps keep the Program (GSIP). The program was is violently holding a group of chil- then we are better off opposing all necessarily gruesome process for homeland safe, then so be it. created under then-Governor Wil- dren hostage and a SWAT team of- wars no matter how seemingly jus- which alternative methods can yield liam Donald Schaefer in order to fi cer has a clear headshot, his taking tifi ed, due to the massive collateral the same results. The problem with Matt Mainen can be reached for [email protected]. introduce talented students to the it would be morally acceptable. This damage. this is the same problem with mak- comment at challenges and rewards of working within Maryland State Govern- ment. Now heading into its 21st Putting another face on athletics Guns, guts, summer, GSIP has seen four dif- ferent governors preside over the > from MEAN [4] I say those days are over. UMBC ath- with us after reading something like program. letics is looking at a new dawn. that? Finally, the Retrievers would get and glory For 10 weeks beginning June feel my bowels cringing. I believe the Once we have the dress down, we the respect we deserve. > from GUNS [4] 2nd, GSIP interns have the op- chess team should take it one step can then take a play from our soccer- The true sign a good intimidator portunity to work on substantive further. For example, Pawel Blehm's loving companions from around the is not having the opposing teams/ if I were to tell you that because Is- projects with senior level public nickname, "The Polish Magician," world: the mid-game riot. The riot stupid-looking fans pooping them- raelis are allowed to carry guns, they administrators and policy mak- is a pretty sweet nickname, but it is to soccer as the seventh inning selves during a game, but having were able to stop three terrorists who ers in departments or policy areas could use a splash of intimidation; stretch is to baseball. We need to ap- them pooping themselves long be- opened fi re on a crowd with AK-47s? that closely correspond with their how about something like "The Baby ply that sort of intensity to all of our fore they even arrive to the match. Can you imagine how much safer it major or career interests. Students Puncher?" Now there is a nickname sports. Rival schools would start to Just because we are the Retrievers would be to walk a block from your will attend site visits and seminars with some bite. Alexander Barnett's fear us if at random moments in a and our sidewalks have dog prints on apartment in Fells Point to your fa- designed to provide them with an nickname, “The Washington Wiz- sporting event we all just rioted for them doesn't mean we can't support vorite bar if you could stop by the overview of how their state gov- ard,” could use some a little spice no apparent reason at all. We don't our teams by being beyond insane in precinct and borrow a Glock for the ernment works. Over the course as well. Might I suggest "The Kitten even need to be losing or pissed off, the stands. Get out there UMBC and evening because you left yours in of the summer, interns work with Strangler?" someone just needs to throw a chair show them just how "pawesome" we your other purse? For me, that would one another to develop policy With the chess team setting the bar or tear down a fence and it's go time. can be. be awesome—if I had an apartment papers that address signifi cant is- for fear, we the fans need to match I am talking the National Guard, riot in Fells Point and a favorite bar. sues facing the state of Maryland it. People always say that one of gear, the whole shebang. I can see the Nick apologizes for the all the scato- The simple possession of a gun can and will present their fi ndings to the keys to success in the business headlines now, "Swimming & diving logical references and can be reached do a lot to prevent violence. Guns Governor O’Malley himself at the world is to dress the part you hope teams earn AEC crown, 12 dead 38 for comment at [email protected]. are used more than 6,850 times a culmination of the ten-week pro- to achieve; this concept also applies injured." Who would want to mess day. That number is much greater gram. to making your opponent wish he/ than the number of shootings that In order to apply, you must be she had never been born. Rather take place (yes, even in Baltimore). an undergraduate entering your than showing up to a game or event Criminals were surveyed and asked junior or senior year in Fall 2008 in your polo shirt or hoodie, show up what they look for in a victim. They with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or looking like you plan to get arrested told the person who actually con- higher. All majors are welcome. that night. And this just doesn't per- ducted the survey that they look for If this sounds like it might be up tain to clothes as this can apply to vulnerability. I did not perform this www.shrivercenter. your alley, visit makeup as well. When applying your survey myself because I was told org/gsip for more information and war paint, draw inspiration from that I couldn’t bring my weapon into an application. The Shriver Cen- our decorated heroes of yesteryear, the penitentiary. But from what I’ve ter must receive all application by people such as Twisted Sister and the gathered, if there’s the possibility Monday, March 10, 2008. Don’t Ultimate Warrior. What would you that grandma is carrying a .45 in her hesitate – this is your opportunity do if you walked in an arena and the purse, she’s probably not going to be to get moving into your future! entire opposing team's section was mugged. dressed like they were going to war/ jail/hell? After messing yourself, you We’re not sure if Elizabeth is would turn right around and leave. ASHLEY BENITEZ — TRW serious or if she has a hollow- Why are we always the ones who > Our mascot leading by example. point lodged in her brain. Ask cringe at the name of our opponent? her a [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 02.26.08 oPINION 7

COUNTERPOINT Waterboarding is cruel and unusual punishment Alex Domingos tion prohibits treatment resulting in long- CONTRIBUTING WRITER term physical or mental damage. The Third Geneva Conventions also states On February 11, the U.S. Military an- that torture is a war crime. According to nounced charges against six individuals these precedents, water torture should currently held at Guantanamo Bay. The be illegal under the MCA as well. Pro- men will be charged under the Military ponents of the method however believe Commissions Act (MCA), passed in that water torture is not cruel, and does 2006 (after the prior system of military not cause long term mental or physical tribunals was ruled unconstitutional). damage. Water torture involves forced The sole purpose of this act was to revise suffocation and inhalation of water. the standards previously outlined in the This sensation is commonly referred to War Crimes Act in order to protect U.S. as drowning. Physical injuries that may government offi cials that ordered water- result from water torture include brain boarding. The act allows trials to con- damage, lung damage, heart attack, and tinue in the absence of a defendant, al- death. Dr. Allen Keller, who has treated lows the Secretary of Defense to appoint water torture victims, describes the po- judges, allows hearsay and evidence tential mental effects as anxiety, depres- obtained without a warrant, and denies sion, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the defendant the right to see all of the fear of water. evidence against him. Defense attorneys Water torture was used during the are not allowed to meet their clients with- Spanish Inquisition, by agents of the GREG DEWEY— TRW out governmental monitoring and all of Dutch East India Company during the > What does this stand for? their notes and mail must be handed over Amboyna massacre, by the Japanese to the military. The MCA also permits Kempeitai and the Gestapo during World company these presently employed tac- the Northern Alliance were captured at a tion to it will also go down in history. Our evidence obtained by cruel, inhuman War II, and by the Khmer Rouge in the tics keep us in. It is shameful when we time when the United States offered large country has violated international law and or degrading treatment if it was secured 1970s. After the Spanish-American War, use a practice employed by the Gestapo bounties. The Northern Alliance war- violated generally accepted standards of before December 30, 2005. Recently CIA President Theodore Roosevelt ordered and Khmer Rouge. In discussing the re- lords in Afghanistan are reported to have war and detention. Any conviction that is director Michael Hayden became the fi rst the court-martial of an American General tirement of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, captured neighbors with whom they had reached will forever be tainted by the six administration offi cial to admit the use of for allowing his troops to water torture. George Bush mentioned the release of disputes, and random villagers. years of solitary confi nement and torture waterboarding. The men that he named Our current president contends that political prisoners. Ironically, our military Recently Colonel Morris Davis, the these men suffered. Not to mention any are three of the men that were charged under threat of imminent attack water base in Cuba has a population of ques- general counsel of the Department of torture they underwent while at secret on the 11th: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, torture is an acceptable method. This tionable, to say the least, prisoners. Ac- Defense, is reported to have said that the CIA black sites in foreign countries that Abu Zubayda and Abd al-Rahim al- must be a recent revelation because after cording to the governments’ own docu- Guantanamo trials cannot have acquittals openly torture prisoners. Nashiri. This announcement came after World War II our country executed eight ments, 55 percent of the detainees are because it would be impossible to ex- The true measure of a nation is how it the CIA admitted to destroying several Japanese offi cers for water torturing allied not determined to have committed any plain the prisoners’ six-year-long captiv- reacts under the toughest circumstances hundred hours of videotapes depicting soldiers under threat of a nuclear attack. hostile acts against the United States or its ity. This is signifi cant because as general and most tenuous conditions. Above all interrogations and waterboarding of Apparently dropping two nuclear bombs allies. Only eight percent of the detainees counsel the prosecutors report to him, this act is shameful to everyone who was Zubaydah and al-Nashiri. Another man does not constitute imminent attack. were characterized as al Qaeda fi ghters. the defense counsel reports to him, the personally affected on that day. Convic- being charged, Mohammed al-Qahtani, Unfortunately, in this article I have 40 percent have no defi nitive connection judges report to him, and the convening tions will come quickly but has justice was forcibly administered drugs and ene- fallen into the same circle of discussion with al Qaeda at all and 18 percent are authority reports to him. If the system been served? It does not appear that mas and subjected to prolonged restraint, that is replayed in the pundit realm of have no defi nitive affi liation with either al wasn’t rigged already there is no doubt justice is the aim of these trials. Instead sleep deprivation, sensory overload, and network television. We should not be Qaeda or the Taliban. Only fi ve percent that it is now. the smack of attempt at polishing a legacy exposure to extreme temperatures. discussing whether water boarding is of the detainees were captured by United The attacks on September 11, 2001 of administration marred by failure and Waterboarding is a euphemism for torture when it plainly is. This is merely States forces. 86 percent of the detainees were heinous and deplorable by any lawlessness. water torture. Whatever you call it, the the obfuscation of the issue at hand. were arrested by either the military dicta- standard. They will go down in history practice is illegal under United Nations’ We should be arguing over what direc- torship of Pakistan or the Northern Alli- as perhaps one of the most brutal non- Alex Domingos can be reached at Convention against torture. This conven- tion our country is heading in and what ance. Detainees captured by Pakistan and wartime attacks. 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Sarah Evans of the notes also created the feeling of STAFF WRITER stillness suggested in the title. The next piece used very similar It is diffi cult enough to get people sounding notes to the fi rst piece, yet out of bed on a Sunday afternoon, let the feel was entirely different. “Piano alone get them to go to an instrumen- Sonata,” composed in 2008 by Harold tal music performance. This is why the Meltzer, had a much faster pace and turnout for a show in the concert se- created a sense of expectancy by us- ries here at UMBC never surprises me. ing the one main chord throughout. But when pianist Sara Laimon stepped The piece begins light, but then the onto the stage of the Fine Arts Recital chord is moved to the lower octave, Hall for a program entitled Symphony creating a darker sound. While the Space, empty except for a grand pia- last song was more peaceful, this one no, to play to a crowd of a little over seemed to create a sense of turmoil at twenty people, I was expecting her to certain points because of its fast paced be a little more surprised than I was nature. What sounded like syncopat- at the lack of a crowd, so I was a little ed rhythms, or ones where Laimon taken aback at how accepting she was played slightly ahead of the beat in- of this situation. stead of on it, added to the urgency Instead of worrying about the and anticipation, pushing the piece people who weren’t at the show, along. I really liked the way it ended AUSTIN KAAK — TRW > John Schneider showed off his impressive guitar collection. Laimon took the opportunity to as well, with each note from the re- educate a group of people who were peated chord played individually. willing to listen. As a prelude to her The fi nal piece scared me at fi rst, One part concert, one part performance, she pointed out some- as Laimon informed us that “Sonata thing very interesting about music. No.3 (“The Circus of My Mind”),” by She talked about how everyone has Ezra Laderman, would be about forty science experiment equals all these reference points in their mind minutes in length. Now, I must say, with what are considered the classics forty minutes is a long time to pay of music, usually works that were attention to a piano, but Laimon did parts cool guitar recital composed hundreds of years ago. It a good job keeping the attention of is harder for music to evolve than the audience. The piece varied a lot other art forms, as modern music is in structure and in feeling. Divided Christianna Stavroudis ers Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, sounds in “Serenade” challenged not as readily accepted. So Laimon into three full movements, it is sup- STAFF WRITER Terry Riley, and John Schneider. the anticipated Spanish ones as- asked that we keep an open mind as posed to represent a three-ring circus Noteworthy is the fact that Dr. sociated with classical guitar (Dr. the performance would expand upon and the way that the two outer rings Walking into the UMBC Fine Schneider got his Ph.D. in Physics Schneider would tell us later that those musical reference points. At this have one act while the center ring Arts Recital Hall the other night and Music from the University of Harrison can be credited with point I was a little skeptical, not be- showcases the smaller, more special- brought back a vivid high school Wales and holds other music de- “bringing world music to the clas- ing the biggest fan of what you would ized acts. The beginning and ending memory for me: that of my tenth grees from the University of Cali- sical world”). Schneider’s sonorant call new or modern music. But I de- movements were smoother and more grade chemistry class on the day of fornia and Royal College of Music vibrato gave the second movement cided that maybe she was right, and structured than the other pieces, pro- a demonstration. Filing into to Mrs. (London). He is a past president of (“Air”) a remarkably soft shimmer. that maybe not all modern music was viding the stability for the song. The Guisewhite’s third period, you’d the Guitar Foundation of America; It was an elegant, reverent perfor- the ear piercing screeching of instru- middle movement was comprised of take note of the Erlenmeyer fl asks, his text The Contemporary Guitar mance (the contrast of the black ments being destroyed or noise just ten different parts, each one evoking a small beakers (one inevitably con- has entered the canon of classics concert clothes with the blond being played for the sake of noise; so different feeling or emotion. It refl ect- taining a liquid the neon color of for contemporary music. Although guitar only helping) that made me I gave the program a shot. ed greatly on Laimon’s skill that even a 7-Eleven Slurpee®), and row of Dr. Schneider’s training in science an instant Harrison fan. The fi rst piece, “In the Stillness of though there was nothing formally pipettes and internally giggle with undoubtedly informed his inter- Following another, more folk- the Seventh Autumn,” was composed separating the different parts, the way glee, knowing that by 11:30 a.m. est in harmonics and pushing the inspired Harrison piece (“Suite in 1983 by Brian Cherney, and is one she played them coincided with the something would wildly bubble limits of traditional tuning (which for National Steel Guitar”), Dr. that Laimon described as “exploring titles so I could always tell where we over and/or explode. The anticipa- manifested in many of the pieces, Schneider performed “Men are light and shade.” There was a long were in the piece. tion was the same when I saw per- including two he had composed Men & Mountains are Mountains, pause before the piece began, with While the program was not some- former John Schneider’s well-cared himself), Dr. Schneider is certainly “one of his own compositions, this Laimon hovering over the piano keys, thing I would normally be drawn to, for family of guitars (a mom and no “scientist turned musician.” His time on electric. He had dedicated silence fi lling the room except for the it defi nitely gave me a new outlook on pop acoustic, a teenage electric, consummate musicianship was the this piece in memory of composer buzzing of the stage lights. Then out the music composed during this cen- a granddad steel, to name a few) thread that ran through the pro- James Tenney, one of “new music’s of the silence arises one long, low, tury. Great music doesn’t have to be standing at attention on stage as gram, in addition to his profound royalty.” Before playing, Dr. Sch- dark chord. The low chords contin- composed during the 1800s – it can I took to my seat. Somethin’ cool love for music and its boundless- neider gave the backstory behind ue, with little higher notes scattered be composed twenty years ago. All it was about to go down. ness, which was tangible through- the piece’s title: James Tenney was across the top throughout the piece. takes is someone who appreciates the Entitled “Made in California,” out the evening. a Zen student of Sensei Suzuki. Along the way there are sharp con- background of music and is willing John Schneider’s concert (part of Dr. Schneider began his pro- When Tenney began his studies, trasts within the chords, and these to build from that, and, of course, a the UMBC Music Department’s gram on classical guitar with Lou Suzuki told him, “Before you study clashing notes add to the tension of great performer to bring the music to TNT Series of new music) was Harrison’s “Serenade,” which, as Zen, men are men and mountains the piece. I found it interesting how life. comprised of pieces by twenti- Dr. Schneider later told us, was are mountains. As you proceed the smooth playing in between the eth-century Californian compos- Harrison’s fi rst piece. The Eastern dark chords created the contrasting Sarah Evans is a Staff Writer for The > see GUITAR [17] sense of light and dark, just as it was Retriever Weekly and can be reached intended to. The space between each for comment at [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 02.26.08 ARTS 15 “Here’s the story from A to Z”: A Spice Girls experience

Katrina Cohen to us that girlfriends come fi rst, that single, “I Turn to You.” SENIOR STAFF WRITER we could do anything, all we needed The show told the group’s story: was positivity. That, um, we wanted together and apart and together again. I was 20 years old, and barely ten. men, not boys who think they can! The Girls, famously bad at keeping I was singing (off-key) and dancing When I listened to the Spice Girls in commitments, have decided to sign (badly) in front of no one, and every- their heyday, I was happy and un- off the reunion tour (for now) before one. I was at a Spice Girls concert, but aware of a social caste system. It was reaching beyond Canada, the U.S. and I didn’t believe it. the ‘90s. Pogs, Peace Frogs and Beanie Europe, and detractors cite greed and If you put two and two together, you Babies were what mattered, and the in-fi ghting. will understand that I am an original Spice Girls, in their giant platform I don’t see that. I believe the Girls Spice Girls fan. I brought Scary (Mel boots, were right in the middle of it when they say they’re tired after three B.), Baby (Emma), Ginger (Geri), Posh all, tongue-in-cheekily providing the months of shows, and have children (Victoria) and Sporty (Mel C.) back to perfect soundtrack. to tend to. During an emotional per- Baltimore from Wales in the summer My roommate and I each spent formance of “Mama,” Geri and Emma of 1997. I was visiting family, and my $122.50 (plus fees) for our chance to passed around a video camera, fi lm- cousin and her contemporaries were see the Girls, back together, live, at ing their groupmates on stage and shocked at my ignorance. “You don’t the Verizon Center on February 21. the audience beyond. Preserving the know the Spice Girls?!” I had been liv- For our chance to once again slow it COURTESY VICTORIA-BECKHAM.US memory. Our cameras looked right > Victoria Beckham = robot? ing in darkness. They soon converted down, baby, and have some fun. back at them. me, and life was never the same. “Tonight is the night,” I kept tell- memory with the Spice Girls. I belted Become 1” and made its lyrics even The Spice Girls, though strong and Flash-forward 11 years. ing myself Thursday—waiting for out “Viva Forever” with the Spice more suggestive with feathers and pole- guiltless, have been blamed for ce- Somewhere in there, Geri, my alter- the MARC train on a cold, rusty blue Girls. I even, true to my Ginger Spice dancing. “Who Do You Think You Are” lebrity rehab culture, underage binge ego—the redhead, the kooky one who Halethorpe bench, traveling along roots, had a wardrobe malfunction. featured the signature costumes from drinking, and other random debauch- made no apologies for kookiness—left toward Union Station, eating three And didn’t care. I felt uninhibited. the ’90s, including Baby’s pink, Posh’s eries. But the fans I know love their the group, and become a U.N. Am- sandwiches for dinner because I knew Four women sitting in front of us little black dress, and Ginger’s Union moms. They value bonds with friends. bassador and solo artist. (In a strange (subconsciously) to fuel up—and sit- were nursing their grown-up drinks Jack jumper. “Lady is a Vamp” was And they share something from their twist, a friend blamed me for Ginger’s ting in the stadium. I anticipated the and text-messaging through the fi rst droll and cabaret-style, “Wannabe,” a childhoods that no cynic can touch. departure. I had chickened out the concert with glee but dreaded its ar- few pieces. But then something hap- must, saved for the encore (as though As my roommate and I prepared week before from dressing as her in rival, because I knew that all too soon, pened. They put down their beers and we believed they wouldn’t perform it). to leave, I heard a female fan behind a leather mini-skirt and fur-bedecked it would be over. And then what? their cell phones and began to dance During “Say You’ll Be There,” the audi- us tell her friend, “I don’t want to go shirt on our elementary school’s Ce- When the lights fi nally went down, and hug and sing with the rest of us. ence provided the chant, “Yeah, I want back now!” Now that the lights are up, lebrity Day.) the packed Center created one thun- The Spice Girls are nothing if not in- you!,” to which Mel B. responded, “We my voice is no longer hoarse, my ears Eventually all four girls split ways. derous boom of excitement. My entire fectious. want you too, D.C.!” aren’t ringing with the joyful shrieks By then I had “grown up.” Middle body went numb. I may have cried. As for the show, what can I say? I Each Girl did a solo performance, of thousands upon thousands…now school! The Girls weren’t (I thought) After a glittering video of fi ve young could not be a more biased witness aside from Victoria, who strutted what? Do I move on? Do I close that on my radar screen, aside from Vic- girls dreaming of fame (young Ginger if you paid me (although I would be down the catwalk stage in a fl owing spicy chapter of my life for good? toria and her babies. Every once and in the middle, of course, always the grateful). The songs were performed black gown, cell-phone glued to her No, no. I will make it last forever. a while I was overcome with the urge ringleader) the Girls emerged from be- live and faithfully to the recordings, ear, in true Posh form. Mel B. locked Because I know without a doubt, as to revisit the music. Sometimes I won- neath the stage singing “Spice Up Your not always perfect but the Girls never a male audience member in a cage and all true Spice fans do, that friendship dered, “what if…?” Life.” I couldn’t breathe, let alone sing claimed to be; the microphones glit- gyrated around him while singing Len- never ends. Until this past summer, when the along. My roommate and I clutched tered; the heels were always high; the ny Kravitz. Geri was carried around on fi vesome announced a world tour re- each other. Nostalgia, childhood hero pieces full of camp and energy. The stage by about 15 male dancers while Katrina Cohen is a Senior union. I smiled for approximately a worship, disbelief. Girls have a walk and a presence to- she performed a riotous rendition of Staff Writer for The Retriever week. Eventually my heart rate returned gether that’s classy now, and priceless. “It’s Raining Men.” And Mel C. showed Weekly and can be reached for As young girls, the Spice Girls told to normal. I did the “Stop” dance from The Girls took their pop ballad, “2 off her vocal talent with her camp-free comment at [email protected]. German department screens “Sophie-Scholl—Die Ietzten Tage” with lecture by Dr. Boehling

Liz Omberg ly, a janitor had seen them and took the death sentence and then another STAFF WRITER them to the head of the university. door is opened. The room is blind- This lead to their arrest by the Ge- ingly white with a guillotine in the Last Monday was the sixty-fi fth stapo police. center. Sophie is lifted up and held anniversary of students Hans and Hans and Sophie were questioned down while the screen goes black. Sophie Scholl’s arrest at the Uni- harshly and separated at the holding Rather than showing us the death we versity of Munich. Along with their facility. After four days of interroga- just hear the sound of the contrap- philosophy professor, a group of stu- tion, the Scholls were found guilty of tion and hear Hans yelling heroically, dents, including the Scholls, resisted treason and sentenced to beheading. “Long live freedom.” Hitler and the German army, not by During questioning, they discovered I am very thankful that this movie physical force or leading a revolt, but the names of the other members of was shown and that the audience through words. Their catalyst was a the White Rose, including Chris- was so large. It was one of those leafl et called “The White Rose.” To tophe Probst ( Florian Stetter). The movies where I left thinking about celebrate and remember the cour- three suspects were taken to the how I take certain things for granted age of the young writers, the UMBC people’s court to be tried. In the fi lm, (cliché as it may sound). As a writer, German club, along with the Modern the court is a daunting place with an I could not imagine getting killed for COURTESY ZEITGEIST FILMS Languages and Linguistics Depart- > Julia Jentsh starred as the hero, Sophie Scholl. audience of Nazi soldiers and a judge writing my opinion. It would be so ment, sponsored a screening of the who screamed and would not listen easy for me to write an article about fi lm Sophie Scholl—Die Ietzten Tage. always engaging. Hinrichs) were in their early twenties to reason. After a heartbreaking how much I dislike Bush and then Before the fi lm was shown, Dr. The fi lm Sophie Scholl—Die Ietz- when they became members of the testimony, the three students were come next Tuesday the article would Rebecca Boehling of the history de- ten Tage was produced in 2005 and White Rose. On February 18, 1943 sentenced to death. The usual wait- be distributed around campus. There partment gave an hour-long lecture was directed by Marc Rothermund. the Scholls brought numerous copies ing time for an execution was nine- might be an angry letter to the edi- summarizing what was happening in I thought that the fi lm would focus of “The White Rose” in a suitcase to ty-nine days after the sentence was tor, but to be in a place where, in or- Germany at the time. It was useful to more on the story of how “The White be distributed on campus when all placed, but the Scholls were killed der to write what you think, you risk get the refresher even though at times Rose” was formed and the story be- of the other students were in class. later that day. I admit that when So- your own life just seems impossible, it was unexciting and felt like I was hind it. However, when it started, the After distributing the leafl ets, Sophie phie went back to her jail cell and and that is what “The White Rose” in a classroom. However, you could story had progressed and the Scholls, realized that she had some left and was told to write a good-bye letter did; it challenged the impossible. tell when Dr. Boehling was talking along with other students, had al- ran upstairs in the atrium to deposit to her family, I started to cry. The that she had a wealth of knowledge ready started publishing the leafl ets. them. Successfully getting rid of all fi nal scene of the movie was of So- Liz Omberg is a Staff Writer for The on the subject, and hearing someone Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) and her the copies, the Scholls tried to blend phie being escorted into a dark room Retriever Weekly and can be reached discuss what is important to them is older brother Hans Scholl (Fabian in with the rest of the students. Sad- with German offi cers who read her for comment at [email protected]. 16 ARTS 02.26.08 The RetrIever Weekly Charlie is a corny good time g omin C to theaters This week by Jeremy Hentschel

SEMI-PRO (R) Will Ferrell stars… wait, I’ll pause a moment for all the people who stopped reading just then… OK. Will Ferrell stars in the exact same movie he made twice already, but this time it’s basketball. He’ll probably talk funny, and he may or may not fall down once or twice. If you like going to the movies to see the uncreative, recycled garbage you’ve seen before, as most of America does, you’ve found your winner.

PENELOPE (PG) Modern day fairytale about a girl with a pig’s snout instead of a nose. There might be a series of boys who don’t want to date her because of her pig nose. Then maybe one guy, through the power of love, looks past it and sees her for who she really is. That’s romantic, but now you COURTESY MGM have a girlfriend with a pig’s nose. Grats. > Anton Yelchin stars as the 21st century Ferris Bueller. THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (PG-13) The two hottest actresses that have graced the silver screen in our gen- Glen Fortner drugs. A montage is used to explain more drama between Charlie and the eration (Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson) dress up in bodices CONTRIBUTING WRITER his source of medicine; in psychiatrist principal. to vie for the affection of the King of England. How can you lose? Oh wait, it’s probably really long and ends up looking like a Lifetime movie, offi ce after psychiatrist offi ce, Charlie Charlie has a strong need to be pop- showing men as callous monsters with an unquenchable thirst for sex They just need to talk. High school- is shown complaining about anxiety ular. However, he manages to remain who just turn women against each other. Oh, and it’s PG-13, so no ers come to a fellow student named attacks, then obsessive-compulsive laid back and upbeat, partially because boobies. Pass. Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) be- behavior, then bi-polar mood swings, he holds a quirky and humorous view cause they’re depressed, because and attention defi cit disorder. of reality. After a male “patient” tells they’re confused, or because they’re After an anxious student intention- him that he likes guys, Charlie says, contemplating the pros and cons of ally overdoses on some of Bartlett’s “Well, at least you’re attracted to some- inanimate objects while periodically a misdemeanor, we’d better make it breast enlargement. Whatever their meds, the jig is up; the principal de- one, if you weren’t then we’d really be threatening Charlie. In this instance, thirty.” reason, students wait in line outside mands that Charlie stop selling drugs in trouble.” they both fall in a swimming pool I hope that this review lets you make the boys bathroom so that they can get before they fi nd proof of his guilt. Bar- Charlie’s rival, the principal, is and the principal calms down before your own verdict on the merits of the a chance to sit in a stall next to Charlie tlett realizes that he has to stop push- passive-aggressive to the extreme. explaining the etiquette to use around fi lm without ever being spoon fed the Bartlett and spill their guts. ing drugs. However, he can’t resist At one point he has to announce the armed drunkards. “correct” judgments, but if you want Earlier in his career, Charlie is ex- mentioning the principal’s own prob- installation of security cameras, know- Charlie’s mother, the spacey aristo- my opinion, I think that this movie is pelled from countless private schools. lems before asking, “Would you like ing that the students will take this as crat, is the most entertaining character. kind of corny in parts but well execut- In the fi lm’s opening, he is thrown to talk about it?” Afterwards, Charlie an invasion of privacy. He decides to At one point Charlie spends a night ed, enjoyable, and it offers a humorous out of his last private school because continues to use the “talking cure,” disguise the announcement as part of in jail after punching the principal. look at life’s problems. he was distributing fake IDs. At pub- and the line outside the boys’ bath- his “word of the day.” Periodically, he’ll When he gets out, his mother states, lic school, Charlie starts looking for room remains long. Meanwhile, Char- switch to “aggressive” by erupting in “I guess I should ground you. What’s ways to become popular. He fails an lie’s mom (Hope Davis) is continually a drunken fi t of rage. At one point, the accepted time period for this kind Glen Fortner is a Contributing audition for a school play, but he soon spacey and distant, the self-appointed Charlie visits the principal’s house of thing?” Writer for The Retriever Weekly fi nds work as a shrink. He talks to the psychiatrist falls for the principal’s when the administrator takes out a “About twenty-four hours.” and can be reached for comment students, and for a fee he provides real daughter (Kat Dennings), and there is gun, and starts shooting at various “Well seeing how you’ve acquired at [email protected]. Poker and pizza: Casino Night at Flat Tuesdays

Nyonsuatee Kollue exactly fuelled the ex- are supposed to place bets BEFORE STAFF WRITER citement, being around we start the round!” And the other friends, the joy of anoth- team member most earnestly replied, Two words that ring out to a col- er weekend, or blessed “Really? But why?” This lead to an lege student are “free” and “pizza”. A knowledge that pepper- outburst of uncontrollable laughter fusion of these into one event is the oni pizza was close by. around the table as well as neighbor- most ingenious thing that anyone The latter appeared most ing tables. Other teams with “pro” planning a campus event could ever likely. Though many stu- players were also very interesting do. UMBC's Student Events Board dents claimed to attend to watch as they engaged in healthy (SEB) must be well aware of this. for the pizza, there was competition. This student-oriented committee an equally relaxing and Students who preferred not to organizes various events throughout inviting atmosphere that participate in the action chatted the semester to help students un- beckoned passersbys to leisurely, ate, watched others play, wind from the rigors of schoolwork. join in the merriment. listened to music, or watched tele- Activities are of all sorts, be it free A “no skills necessary” vision (documentaries of making movies, discounted prices in the requirement was equally umbrellas manually—which was Game Room, boardgames, etc. encouraging as people really interesting and educative). Monte Carlo Casino Night on Sat- were able to learn new Prizes were awarded to good players, urday in the lower level of Flat Tues- games in a non-com- and also to players with great team days was one such event. Students petitive setting. It was spirit at the end of the games. Casino who had time to spare were welcome most amusing to watch Night turned out to be a great end to NYONSAUTEE KOLLUE — TRW to attend and add some fl avor to an a group of fi ve students a UMBC student’s week. ordinary weekend. The event pro- > SEB’s Casino Night brought together free pizza and gambling. play blackjack, with only vided a great avenue for students to one player who knew Nyonsuatee Kollue is a Staff relax, chat, and make new acquain- ever else they could enjoy. strangers warmly exchanged greet- fully the rules of the game. Several Writer for The Retriever tances over a good game of Uno, It was a sight to see as friends, ings and joined in at the game tables. times you could hear him helplessly Weekly and can be reached for poker, blackjack, spades, and what- classmates, roommates, and even Observing, one could not tell what call out, “You can’t do that! … You comment at [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 02.26.08 ARTS 17 Physics and music fused Horoscopes > from GUITAR [14] a railing. Eight of these stories com- compositions demonstrated a strong by Morgan Hammett with your studies, things blur and are prise Barstow; the most entertain- infl uence of world music, with Sch- Pisces (2/19-3/20): Represented Virgo (8/23-9/22): Ridiculous? It not so clear. But when you complete ing of which being “Possible Rides,” neider’s reminding me somewhat of by the fi sh, sometimes you are might not be as crazy as it sounds. your studies, men are men once again in which the guitar is employed to the artistry of the Gypsy Kings (if you known to happily swim along with Look into something you would and mountains are mountains.” “So imitate the fast-paced Doppler effect are not familiar with them, please everyone else. This week take it normally rule out. The questions what’s the difference?” Tenney asked. that a passing car (with no intention run to the AOK now). In “Scenes,” upon yourself to fi nd answers; the you’ve been asking might have input you give others could prove created more confusion instead “Nothing,” Suzuki replied. “Only of stopping for you) makes. Lyrics Harrison incorporated the pro- to be very valuable. You’ve been of giving you answers. It has to be afterwards your feet are just a little of Li Po, on the other hand, reached nounced shifting techniques that are feeling a little behind recently, you that decides who and what is higher off the ground.” The most back to the eighth century for its ma- used on the sitar as well as intervals and things begin to fall into place important. Getting back on track inventive piece of the evening, Sch- terial, setting the medieval Chinese found in traditional Chinese music. for you now. You get to decide will help you to de-stress. This neider’s piece involved turning the poet’s words of love gained and lost Dr. Schneider’s last notes were met what it is you want to improve. step is important, because you are This weekend tell your friends it’s completely energized when the guitar’s tuners while playing a cycle to haunting viola accompaniment. with great appreciation from a rather your turn to decide what to do. weekend comes. of notes that created a sonic fabric of Stylistically, these pieces were inter- substantial UMBC audience. He ex- interwoven chords. His piece began esting, but the Harrison, Riley, and pressed his gratitude in an encore: a Aries (3/21-4/19): Life is simply Libra (9/23-10/22): Talk about on the note G and, throughout the Schneider pieces stole the show. crowd-pleasing Harrison. not moving at the speed you want what’s going on inside that lovely course of the instrument’s journey A greater storyteller (but then When I was in tenth grade, my it to. You have ideas and want head of yours. Waiting for others new plans and new courses of to bring up a certain topic or start of tuning, concluded on a G “a little again, is that not the task of the mu- high school chemistry teacher’s en- action. Realistically, it may be bet- a conversation only makes you higher off the ground.” sician anyway?), Dr. Schneider told thusiasm made me consider a track ter to use those ideas to improve seem passive. Especially if you’re Stories played a more explicit us that Riley’s “Quando Cosas Malas in chemistry. I’ve since chosen lin- something or someone you al- romantically involved. It’s crucial role in the two Harry Partch pieces: caen del Cielo” (“When Bad Things guistics as my academic path. When ready have. This forward-thinking that the other person knows “Barstow: Eight Hitchhiker’s Inscrip- Fall from the Sky”) was what the I fi rst heard John Schneider’s grace- attitude creates confusion in where they stand. While you sort matters of the heart. Taking your through these feelings, watch out tions” and “Lyrics of Li Po.” Dr. judge assigned the composer as com- ful playing Thursday night, I got a time may not be something you’re for awkwardness. It shouldn’t feel Schneider performed these pieces munity service for marching in 2003 little bummed that I hadn’t chosen used to, but give it a shot before downright uncomfortable talking on adapted guitar (which featured against the impending attack on Iraq the steel guitar: as a result, we’d you move on. to someone who’s really your three sets of coupled strings) and without a permit. In the fi rst move- probably never jam. But upon refl ec- friend. adapted viola (a viola body with a ment, “National Broadstreet March,” tion, with the smiles, admiration, Taurus (4/20-5/20): There’s a time and a place to share your Scorpio (10/23-11/21): Your cello neck, played in cello position) the piece is strong, confi dent, and and sheer good vibe an audience can feelings, and this week is not the mysteriousness is very appealing. respectively; Partch himself had in- hopeful. Discord and stranger chro- provide its performer, I think we ac- time. Emotions can sometimes be People are often shocked when vented these instruments, bringing matics enter the second movement, tually did. fi ckle, consuming you one day and you reveal your next big venture. something entirely new to music when the bad things start to fall. gone the next. Before you spill So what’ll it be this time? A major during the Depression Era. Barstow Dr. Schneider concluded the eve- Christianna Stavroudis is a Staff what’s on your mind, make sure transformation of some sort may it’s genuine and not just a phase be underway. Don’t let the new- is the namesake of a town Partch ning with one of his own composi- Writer for The Retriever Weekly you’re going through. You are ness of something alone entice was once stuck in waiting for a ride. tions “Lament and Harrison’s Scenes and can be reached for comment much better at perceiving what’s you. Make sure your feelings are [email protected]. Others before him had been in his from Nek Chand” (incidentally, the at real and what’s not by the end of in line with what you plan on position and wrote their stories on last piece Harrison ever wrote). Both the week. doing. This weekend, part of your new attitude could mean making Gemini (5/21-6/21): Depth is great connections. usually not a word associated with your sign, but this week Sagittarius (11/22-12/21): Just it’s all about moving past that because you seem lethargic on the initial layer. Perhaps a friend or outside doesn’t mean your insides signifi cant other has been acting aren’t working hard. Your mind in strangely, or maybe you were just particular is exploring issues of all unable to see what was really sorts. Not all of them may come going on. Either way, things are across as clear, concrete ideas. clear now. You have the ability to Dreams are a powerful tool for grow closer or farther apart from exploring the inner depths of your people; it’s your choice which will subconscious. This weekend pair it be. up with an Aquarius buddy; you'll feel moved by something out of Cancer (6/22-7/22): You might the ordinary. take offense to things that weren’t even directed towards Capricorn (12/22-1/19): You’ve got you, or get angry with someone a plan for how to conquer school, that did nothing wrong. Your sen- work, and love. Good decision- sitivity can be a gift sometimes, making is key now. If you’re a but not when it’s misdirected to- little stuck on something, advice wards loved ones. Watch how you from friends could point you in respond to others and evaluate the right direction. Otherwise whether or not it’s appropriate. it’s just a matter of you sticking The key to being a good friend with what you had in mind. It’s or partner is fi rst being good to not rude to remind people if you yourself. Take care of you so you made plans with them, so do it. can be better to others. Your excitement and ambition is contagious. Leo (7/23-8/22): Leo, you are a loyal and caring person. Repeat Aquarius (1/20-2/18): Everyone this mantra throughout the week else seems a little down, or at when your ego starts to fl are up. least unmotivated. It’s up to you Treat yourself to a little fl attery to reinvigorate them. You have but don’t take it too far. This the right mindset for it, and week has many great possibilities you don’t want to get dragged to connect with others, so don’t down by negative vibes from the miss out because you’re too self- people around you. If your friends absorbed! Romantic opportunities or loved ones need help with are plentiful, so be sure to let something, you are in an excellent someone else know how impor- position to offer advice. You’re tant they are to you. a great friend, but don’t forget about yourself!

Writers, photographers, and illustrators: we’ll give you free* money. AUSTIN KAAK — TRW Come by our office (University Center 214) > Schneider performed modern guitar pieces in his concert “Made in California.” Wednesdays at noon for more information. *But you have to work for it. 18 ARTS 02.26.08 The RetrIever Weekly

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A: Credit card debt is something that a lot of college student have to deal with and unfortunately they usually learn the hard way what not to do. Credit cards should be used for emergencies or only for gas for your car, etc.; they are not a source of free money. Make sure that you only spend money that you have, so you can it pay back. The most important thing that you need to do is face your debt problem; don’t just push it aside because the longer you ignore it the larger the problem will become. Set aside some time to gather up all of your bills and statements so that you can look at the damage. It is very important that you continue making your monthly payments even if it is not in full. This shows that you are not just ignoring your payment, and if you are unable to make any sort of payment at all, be sure that you call your credit card com- pany and let them know when you plan on making the payment. It is very important to keep your credit card company informed. Make this time for your money a monthly ritual and very soon you will start to see your debt decline.

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leader’s remarkable accomplishment, Albany tied the game 25 seconds saying: “Kristin is one of the best pure later and followed it up with Kristin shooters to come through the program, Hagy, who navigated her way through and she has improved every year.” the UMBC defense and hit a lay-up. After the Draybn basket, however, UMBC later closed the road team’s lead Albany extended its lead to 21-3 with to only one point with a little over ten 10:39 left to play. Then the comeback minutes left, but the Retrievers would FILE PHOTO—TRW began, as senior Morgan Hatten hit a get no closer and Albany pulled out a > Kristin Drabyn (14) scored 24 points to lead the Retrievers over New Hampshire. shot to propel UMBC on an 18-3 run 62-54 victory. that chipped away at an 18-point lead, In the loss, Colabella played her best Donald Daniels The win followed a loss at the RAC “It was a lackluster effort in the be- cutting it to three. Albany was able to game of the season thus far, leading the STAFF WRITER Arena against Albany in which the ginning of the game and we didn’t play put together some scoring possessions team in three different categories with Great Danes seemed to make play after with a lot energy” said coach Phil Stern and took a seven point lead into the her 16 points, six rebounds and four Prior to taking on New Hampshire play to put away the defending AEC about his team’s performance in the half as UMBC trailed 33-26. assists. in a pivotal America East Conference champs. opening minutes. In the second half the Retrievers When asked about her contribu- contest, senior guard Kristin Drabyn The contest against Albany was dif- At the twelve minute mark in the came out fi ring on all cylinders as the tions to the team Colabella said, “I just understood the importance of the fi cult from the start. The Great Danes game, Draybn buried a three that not underclassmen spear-headed a 9-0 try to play within the system and stay game in the context of reaching the came out looking to take away home only got UMBC on the board but also run. Freshman Michele Brokans and aggressive.” AEC postseason. court advantage and did so by jump- made her the school’s all-time leader in Meghan Colabella hit threes to make UMBC needed to win against New “We need to be ready to play,” she ing out to 17-0 lead eight minutes into three pointers made. it a one-point game, followed by AEC Hampshire later in the week to avoid said. the half. Albany was able to get a huge “I spent a lot of time working on scoring leader Carlee Cassidy hitting a staying out of the eight spot in AEC Drabyn and the Retrievers were lead in part because of their effi cient my shooting,” Drabyn said afterward. three to give UMBC a 35-33 three min- standings and winding-up in the play- ready to play Saturday, as the senior play, but also because of miscues by “Every shot I made in a game was a utes into the second half. in game when the AEC Tournament scored 24 points and defeated the the Retrievers. UMBC turned the ball result of thousands of shots I took in As they did all night, however, Al- comes around. Wildcats, 66-50, to improve to 5-8 in over seven times and missed on their practice.” bany hit big shots when they needed > see VICTORY [23] AEC play. fi rst seven fi eld goal attempts. Stern also commented on his senior to. The Retriever lead was short lived; red atuathlete: ashley fauntleroy e Honorable Mention F reer-best and an Eastern College Ath- method for hurling large amounts of : Entire men’s Joe Palmer letic Conference (ECAC) qualifying weight long distances. basketball squad for gutting out a sub- SENIOR STAFF WRITER distance of 16.82 meters, or 55-feet- Not only strength but also tech- standard performance for a victory 2.25-inches. nique is crucial for success in each over New Hampshire and a regular UMBC Track and Field participated This is the second straight year event. Fautleroy currently holds the season conference title. in the America East Championships Fauntleroy has won the indoor weight UMBC discus throw school record of this weekend, with senior thrower throw gold metal. Maybe the most 44.5 meters. Up-Next: IC4A/ECAC Champion- Ashley Fauntleroy winning a gold met- impressive thing about Fautleroy’s ca- For those unfamiliar to the weight ships in Boston, Massachusetts. al in the weight throw competition. reer at UMBC is the variety of events throw, female throwers are given a Fauntleroy adds this metal to her in which she consistently performs at 20-pound ball on a metal handle to collection, after winning two outdoor a high level. She has participated in the throw. Next time you are at the gym Joe Palmer is a Senior Staff gold metals and three indoor golds shot put, weight throw, discus throw, pick up the 20-pound dumbbell and Writer for The Retriever Weekly in various events during her career at and hammer throw, each throwing imagine trying to throw that 55-feet- and can be reached for comment [email protected] ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS UMBC. 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Dan Sager aspect of all real sports. Running STAFF SATIRIST itself carries negative connota- tions for most of the general pop- BALTIMORE – During a rare ulation, a stigma garnered from media day for the UMBC Retriev- the penal system of recreational ers track and field team, a line league sports, often involving of questioning concerning the multiple laps-around-field for inner-fortitude required to push serious offenses. oneself beyond the limits of hu- In order to combat this posi- man conditioning resulted in tion of ignominy, the USA Track a rare confession by one of the and Field organization has been normally stoic distance runners. feeding rumors of health benefits, “I would have to say one of social networking opportunities, my big advantages is my ability and, to appeal to the collegiate to deal with the soul-crushing demographic, the so called “run- LAUREN KASMIR — TRW boredom we encounter everyday ner’s high” into gyms and shoe > Brian Hodges (24), who returned from injury, was one of three seniors honored on Saturday night. during our training,” revealed stores for years. The outburst Junior Andrew Madison. “I mean during media day threatened to Corey Johns RAC Arena packed in a record-setting day he broke it with nine assists, to- ,we are literally just running the unweave this web of lies, forcing STAFF WRITER crowd to cheer the team on. The at- taling 186 on the season. He is second entire time. They don’t give us a few of the athletes to protect tendance was an all-time high 3,712, all-time in career assists with 446, a football, a lacrosse stick; hell, their status quo. Saturday was the fi nal regular sea- which broke the former record of only behind Harris with 507. Greene even a freaking soccer ball might “I have no idea what he’s son home game for three members of 3,664 spectators that attended the looks to be a lock to break that record provide some entertainment. talking about,” insisted middle the basketball team: Brian Hodges, season fi nale against Maine on Feb. as well, as he is only a junior and sits Nope, just go out and run for a distance runner Erica Primus. Ray Barbosa, and Cavell Johnson. 21, 2004. only 61 assists away. few hours.” The 5’1” freshman continued, Even though Barbosa and Johnson “The support has been great all “Greene is unselfi sh and puts aside The admission of the long- portraying the prolonged jogs in have only been on the team for one year and we want to thank the fans his stats to help the team and you held secret caused a stir within a more positive light: “Sure we season, they have been a huge part of for that,” said Greene, adding, “It was have to respect that,” Monroe said. the media tent, with word of the are in such ridiculously excel- the team’s success. Barbosa is averag- loud.” “He really is the straw that stirs the response soon reaching the ears lent physical shape that we don’t ing 16.4 ppg and has helped produce Three of the top-six largest crowds drink for this team.” of the other athletes. even have the sound of our own arguably the best guard combo, with in school history have all been this Greene is also looking at another “Andrew told you that?” rhythmic wheezing to break up Greene, in the America East Confer- season. season record, total minutes played. murmured fellow runner Colin the monotony like most people, ence. Johnson is averaging 12.9 ppg “I guess that’s what happens when He currently has 947 minutes but is Haser. “I know someone who is but anything can be fun if you but leads the team with 53 blocks, you win,” said Greene. 157 minutes away from Chris Pugh’s going to be running some laps at just make a game out of it! Just good for second in the conference. That record still has a chance to be record of 1,104 minutes set last sea- practice tomorrow. I mean extra yesterday, I kept myself busy for Hodges has been on the team for broken if the team advances to the fi - son. He could break the record this laps… additional to the ones we the first four miles pretending I four years and is currently sixth all nals of the America East tournament, season with two more regular season already run. I mean he is going to was anywhere but here, and then time in UMBC career points with as the the championship game would games and the postseason. have to run for more hours than after a good two-mile cry I was 1,428, but could possibly fi nish take place at the RAC Arena on March “I feel tired after, but I don’t think the hours and hours we spend already done warm-ups!” fourth or fi fth with a strong postsea- 9. about it during the game. I want to quickly putting one foot in front son. play and want to go back in when of the other ... I mean … I hate Dan Sager is a Sports Satirist for “Brian has been here since I’ve been Greene Sets Single Season As- coach takes me out,” said Greene. my life.” The Retriever Weekly. The preced- here and is a big part of the team and sist Record “He’s like the Energizer Bunny,” These revelations confirmed ing story and all attributed you can’t say enough about his will to Monroe said jokingly, “I think he has the long-held belief by non- quotes are purely fictional. Beef? win,” said Monroe. With two games left on the sched- a battery in his back.” runners that running is the worst Contact Dan at [email protected]. “It’s been exciting,” Hodges said. ule, Jay Greene broke the team’s all- time single season assist record. Dana Corey Johns is a Staff Writer Record Breaking Crowd at RAC Harris set the mark in the 1991-’92 for The Retriever Weekly and Women now 5-8 in AEC season with 177 assists. Wednesday, can be reached for comment at [email protected] > from VICTORY [23] On the last day for seniors, the Greene tied the record and on Satur- .

Though the weather Saturday night eventually put the game away. was frigid, UMBC— and especially the Cassidy fi nished the night with a shooting of Draybn— was red hot. In very well-rounded effort, posting 15 Countdown to... Beijing Olympics the Lundholm Gymnasium the senior points and fi ve steals while teammate leader paced the team right out of the Drabyn led the way with a game-high Suzie Richards gate as she connected on three consec- 24 points that included a perfect night CONTRIBUTING WRITER utive shots from behind the arc. From from the charity stripe as she went Throughout the spring semester we will be doing a weekly countdown to the Beijing Olympics. that point on UMBC keep their foot seven-for-seven. Each week, a different sport will be reviewed. Although these games seem a million miles from on the gas and didn’t let up on both This road win was a game that UMBC UMBC, we will actually reveal how UMBC is connected to the greatest show on earth! the offensive and defensive ends of the needed to have as they return home to fl oor. conclude their schedule, playing three The Retrievers took great care of the home games in row at the RAC Arena. Judo, meaning ‘the gentle way’ in Japanese, will be in Olympic action from Aug. ball, only turning it over three times The Retrievers will have plenty of time 9-13. The fi rst time Judo was seen in the Olympics was at the 1932 Games in Los Ange- while forcing the Wildcats into 12 off before they hit the hardwood again, les, and introduced was in 1988 for women. turnovers, seven of those being steals. as they do not play again until March Rhadi Ferguson competed in the 100-kg Judo class at the 2004 Olympics represent- UMBC shot the ball very well with 1st against Vermont. UMBC will have ing Team USA. Rhadi was a full athletic scholar at Howard University, graduating with 48.5 fi eld goal percentage while de- their hands full on Saturday night as a degree in Mechanical Engineering (1997). Not only did he excel on the Judo mat, but fensively they held New Hampshire to Vermont sits in second place in the 26.7 percent. This combination gave AEC and are fi ghting it out with Hart- he also played football, ran track and competed in wrestling. It is in the sport of wres- the Retrievers something they rarely ford for the regular season crown. A tling that Rhadi is connected to UMBC. have had this season: a halftime lead. win will not only give UMBC a great As a high school and college student Rhadi, living in his hometown of Columbia, of- UMBC took a 42-20 advantage into boost in the standings, it will also be ten competed in the RAC. Wrestling at UMBC is a thriving club sport, with many of the the break. something to feed off as the postseason wrestlers competing at the RAC and at a variety of competitions, within and beyond In the second half the Wildcats came quickly approaches. Maryland, following in the footsteps of Rhadi. out swinging and went on a 15-5 run to cut the Retrievers’ lead to only 12 with Donald Daniels is a Staff Writer Rhadi, depending on selection, will be in Beijing to improve on his Athens perfor- 9:48 left in the game. From that point, for The Retriever Weekly and can mance, so look out for this formidable athlete who honed many of his skills on the however, New Hampshire cooled off be reached for comment at wrestling mats around Maryland, including those at the RAC. and UMBC forced more turnovers to [email protected]. 24 SPORTS 02.26.08 The RetrIever Weekly amerIca east statistics

STANDINGS LEAGUE LEADERS

Scoring Team G Avg/G Marqus Blakely Vermont 25 19.8 Men's Basketball Corey Lowe Boston 22 18.1 Mike Trimboli Vermont 27 17.9 AMERICA EAST OVERALL Ray Barbosa UMBC 27 16.6 SCHOOL WL WL Joe Zeglinski Hartford 29 16.2 UMBC 12 2 20 7 Brian Lillis Albany 27 16 Hartford 9 5 15 14 Brian Hodges UMBC 22 15.8 Darryl Proctor UMBC 27 14.5 Vermont 8 6 14 13 Mark Socoby Maine 27 14.4 Albany 8 6 12 14 Tyrece Gibbs N. Hampshire 27 14.3 Binghamton 8 6 12 14 Boston University 8 6 12 15

New Hampshire 5 10 8 19 Assists Maine 3 11 7 20 Team G Per game Stony Brook 3 12 6 21 Jay Greene UMBC 27 6.89 Mike Trimboli Vermont 27 4.67 Mike Gordon Binghamton 27 3.96

MEN’S BASKETBALL J. Von Rosenberg Hartford 26 3.65 Michael Turner Hartford 29 3.56 Brian Lillis Albany 27 3.44 Corey Lowe Boston 22 3.36 Junior Bernal Maine 23 3.22 Tyrece Gibbs N. Hampshire 27 3.07 Nick Vier Vermont 26 3.04

STANDINGS LEAGUE LEADERS

Scoring Team G Avg/G Carlee Cassidy UMBC 26 17.2 Courtney Pilypaitis Vermont 26 16.4 Danielle Hood Hartford 25 15.7 Women's Basketball Jesyka Burks-Wiley Boston 25 13.6 Amy Rosenkrantz Vermont 26 13.4 AMERICA EAST OVERALL May Kotsopoulus Vermont 24 12.4 SCHOOL WL WL Laine Kurpniece Binghamton 25 12.4 Hartford 10 2 20 5 Ashley Cerniglia N. Hampshire 21 12 Amy Simpson N. Hampshire 23 11.4 Vermont 10 3 19 7 Kristin Higy Albany 26 11.3 Albany 9 4 11 15 Boston University 7 5 14 11 Binghamton 7 5 9 16 Assists UMBC 58 917 Team No. Per game Maine 4 9 6 18 Christine Kinneary Boston 25 6.88 New Hampshire 3 9 6 18 C. Pilypaitis Vermont 26 5.81 Stony Brook 1 11 6 19 Laura Sario Binghamton 25 3.36 Lisa Etienne Hartford 25 3.32 Kris Younan Maine 26 3 Britney McGee Albany 26 2.96 Amy Simpson N. Hampshire 23 2.87 Michele Brokans UMBC 26 2.58 Sara Fenton Vermont 26 2.42 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S Morgan Hatten UMBC 22 2.36

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HITTING the Cycle Retriever resurgence should convince university to build new arena club sports update AS FRESHMAN WRESTLERS IMPROVE, UMBC LOOKING FOR- Alexander Pyles around the loop. WARD TO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITORIAL STAFF Though the RAC is meant to provide recreation oppor- MATCHING EACH OTHER BOUT FOR BOUT, LATE SEASON FRESH- After the RAC Arena was tunities for all students on MEN SENSATIONS JOSEPH SCHWARTZ AND JOE EASSA BOTH- packed once again with an campus, for much of the year WENT 4-0 ON SUNDAY AT SUNY-ALBANY’S PRESIDENT’S DAY enormous crowd— this time varsity teams hold practices CHALLENGE. setting the all-time record for or do conditioning on the IN THE FIRST ROUND OF COMPETITION, EACH WON MATCHES attendance with 3,712 fans— RAC’s side courts, preventing BY MAJOR DECISION AGAINST OPPONENTS FROM SYRACUSE UNI- it may be time to start won- non-athletes from using the VERSITY. AFTER THOSE “WARM-UP” BOUTS, SUCCESSIVE VICTO- dering: Is UMBC outgrowing facilities. Though there may RIES CAME FOR EACH BY FIRST PERIOD PIN-FALL AGAINST OPPO- the RAC? be some pride associated with NENTS FROM RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY If you ask some people in sharing the same court with the Athletic Department of- Division I athletes, those less OF RHODE ISLAND, AND HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COL- fices, the answer you get back enamored by the opportunity LEGE. is a definitive “yes.” While the would likely benefit from the THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE FRESHMEN, AS WELL AS THE REST construction of a new arena construction of a new, larger OF THE RETRIEVER WRESTLING SQUAD, IS HOPED TO PROPEL is on the university’s 10-year arena that could accommo- UMBC TO A FIRST PLACE FINISH IN THE MID-ATLANTIC CONFER- plan, officials realize that the date both recreational ath- ENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, TO BE HELD AT THE RETRIEVER ATHLETIC funds for such a project are letes and varsity athletes. CENTER (RAC) ON MARCH 1, STARTING AT 10 A.M. likely non-existent. Perhaps most maddening, The need, however, may be the RAC is often used by the ICE HOCKEY HEADED TO REGIONAL PLAYOFF there. Three of the top six at- university for non-athletic tendance figures in Retrievers events. The career fair is THE UMBC ICE HOCKEY TEAM IS HEADING TO THE ACHA SOUTH- basketball history have been housed on the side courts, ef- EAST REGIONAL PLAYOFF FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR. recorded in the last month fectively closing down recre- of play, as students and fac- ation for a day each semester. THE REGIONAL PLAYOFFS WILL BE HELD FEB. 22-23 IN ROCKVILLE, ulty alike seem to have taken A new arena would allow for MARYLAND. notice of the magic Randy space to be dedicated solely THE FIFTH AND FINAL ACHA RANKINGS WERE RELEASED THIS Monroe has been able to to recreation, rather than the WEEK, WITH UMBC FINISHING EIGHTH OVERALL IN THE SOUTH- work on a program that has RAC’s current function as EAST REGION. THE TOP-2 TEAMS RECEIVE AUTOMATIC BIDS, mostly been an also-ran for multipurpose showroom. WHILE TEAMS RANKED 3RD-10TH ARE HEADED TO A REGIONAL the last decade. As a friend Wouldn’t it be nice to be PLAYOFF. THE WINNERS OF THE REGIONAL PLAYOFF WILL JOIN and colleague of mine said able to walk across a UMBC THE TOP 2 SEEDS IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA AT THE ACHA NA- after UMBC beat New Hamp- stage at graduation, rather TIONAL TOURNAMENT. shire to clinch the regular than the stage at First Mari- MEANWHILE, THE TEAM ALSO ANNOUNCED ITS MACHA ALL season America East title, ner Arena? The construction STARS THIS WEEK: SENIOR ANDREW DAVIS, FRESHMAN DANA the Retrievers have become of a new facility would allow BECKER, FRESHMAN DREW HARCHARIK, AND JUNIOR JOHN relevant. for that, not to mention save The curse of relevancy is a few pennies on what it costs FETSCHER. that suddenly more pressure to rent out the downtown THE PLAYERS WILL BE JOINED BY HEAD COACH DAN GRISANTI it put on the team, the pro- arena. AND ASSISTANT COACH ROY BACKMAN, WHO WERE BOTH PICKED gram, and the university as a The athletic department TO COACH THE MACHA ALL STAR TEAM. whole to keep up with the ris- has already attempted to get ing expectations of a success- the conversation on a new starved student body. While arena started, as exhibited by the coaches are responsible an online poll asking “Does for maintaining the relevance UMBC need a new, larger of their program and turning arena for sporting and other it into a perennial force in the campus events?” Of the 1,310 Men and women finish fourth overall conference— not just a one- votes already cast, 71 percent year-wonder— the university replied: “Yes, as soon as pos- > from TRACK [28] run for UMBC and Christmas and points, giving UMBC six toward itself can do its part to ensure sible!” while 11 percent re- Okoniewski took nine points in the their final score. the growth of the athletic de- plied “No.” The remainder of next year but hopefully she’ll carry 800-meter run. In the 200-meter dash Arthur and partment. the voters agreed that a new her success over to outdoor track.” “Those guys ran well in the 800,” Thomas finished fourth and fifth to A new arena is just one way arena ought to be built, but Tawana Wilson helped the team said Bobb. “Coach [Tim] Walker has get the team nine points. Thomas to do that. Though the cozy that now was not the right with a fourth-place finish in the 55 done a great job with these guys in also finished eighth in the 400-me- RAC Arena has its advantag- time, likely echoing the feel- meter dash and a fourth place finish mid-distance in his first season. He ter dash. es, the problems of the build- ings of the bulk of the univer- in the 200 meter dash, and Britany won a championship in the 4x800 Dickerson finished sixth in the ing go beyond simply being sity administration. Foreman finished seventh. relay in college and is really helping 500-meter dash after finishing first able to house the Retrievers’ Building a new arena cer- Twin duo Kierra and Tierra Greg- our guys.” in the qualifying run. growing fan base come game tainly has its practical pur- ory finished fourth and fifth in the Adrian Arthur took second place Paul Zwama and Mildenberger time. pose besides allowing for 55 meter hurdles and Alex Hyland in the 55-meter dash while beating were the only other qualifiers as Anyone ever attempting larger crowds on game day. Of took a bronze in the 5000 meter run his personal best by .03 seconds Zwama was fifth in the 3,000-meter to work out in the basement course, if the basketball team and finished fourth in the one mile with a time of 6.50. run and Mildenberger was tied for weight room after noon will continues its surge, perhaps run, while Jasmin Batchelor finished Aaron James look a silver medal in seventh in the high jump. attest to a serious overcrowd- no reason to build an arena fourth in the high jump. the 55-meter hurdle, as well as eight Both the men’s and women’s teams ing problem, making it dif- is as important as increasing Jennifer Kalkstein was the only team points, while Camal Pugh fin- finished fourth overall in points as ficult on students who are the size of the Dawg Pound. other finalist, earning a sixth place ished fourth and took five points. the men’s side scored 93.50 points trying to sneak in a workout finish in the 500 meter dash. Cliff Bridges took a bronze in the and the women’s side scored 72 between classes. While the On the men’s side of things the triple jump and gave the team six points. weight room may be simply Alexander Pyles is the Sports 4x800 meter relay took the third points, while Brian Pendleton took “We are a small group in terms of overcrowded, anyone trying Editor of The Retriever gold medal as Josh Okoniewski, sixth place. members, but we performed very to grab a treadmill during the Weekly and can be reached Chris Snyder, Michael Christmas, “Cliff is the best Meyerhoff stu- well in what we did,” said Bobb. prime times of the day might for comment at sports@ and Chris Hart nabbed ten points dent athlete we have on the team as well resign themselves to retrieverweekly.com. with a time of 7:47.97. The same and shows great leadership toward Corey Johns is a Staff Writer either waiting, or jogging four again took a silver medal in the the rest of the team,” said Bobb. for The Retriever Weekly and Distance Medley. Hart and Snyder Mike Buccheri took a bronze can be reached for comment at took seven points in the one-mile medal in the Heptathlon with 4,663 [email protected]. 26 SPORTS 02.26.08 The RetrIever Weekly

Men’s basketball wins fi rst regular season America East title > from BASKETBALL [26]

Overtime wasn’t much of a differ- scored 11 and had eight rebounds scored seven and Frank McK- ent story. UMBC did hold the Wild- and four blocks, Greene scored 11 night scored one. cats without a score until only 45 sec- to go along with nine assists and four The two overtime wins onds were left, the Retrievers scored rebounds, and Spadafora scored 10 show a lot about a team that eight in that span, but after that the points with six rebounds. has faced questions all season only UMBC scores were all Barbosa Three days before being crowned long regarding its thin rota- free throws, six of them, and New regular season champions the team tion. Hampshire hit two more threes and traveled to Albany. That game also “First, it showed we are two free throws to cut the lead to one went into overtime. With three-tenths pretty darn good, and second with three seconds left. of a second to play in regulation, Al- it shows the guys are hungry The Wildcats quickly fouled Bar- bany hit a three to tie the game. and want to win,” Monroe bosa in hopes of a miracle shot to In overtime, a key play was when said, adding that “this time of win or tie the game, but his fi nal two UMBC was up by one after Albany the year is about two things: attempts were good, giving UMBC converted a four-point play. With mental capacity and heart, a three-point win, 71-68. Barbosa time ticking down on the shot clock, and of course those with tal- scored 16 points in the second half Barbosa forced a three and missed but ent helping you win games.” and overtime to help lift the team to Proctor was in perfect position and Now the team is 20-7, a win. was fouled as the ball bounced away. 12-2 in the AEC and have “We had to score late and I tried to Proctor missed his fi rst free throw, two more road games before make something happen every time I and Albany now had a shot to tie or the conference tournament, touched the ball,” said Barbosa. win but Fry grabbed the rebound and fi rst in Maine, a game that The game saw Brian Hodges return hit two free throws after being fouled “we owe them,” according from injury, as the senior played for with 15 seconds remaining, giving to Greene, referring to the the fi rst time in fi ve games, but only the Retrievers a fi ve-point lead and only home loss of the year scored two points. eventually the win. coming at the hands of the “Brian is working his way back in,” The game was the Barbosa and Black Bears. The fi nal regular Monroe said. “I didn’t expect him to Proctor show. Barbosa scored 27 (18 season contest will be against score 20 but it makes me feel very from behind the arc), and Proctor Hartford. good that he can play that many min- had his 11th double-double this sea- utes [17].” son with 22 points and 10 rebounds. All but two players, Fry and Hodges Johnson was the only other UMBC Corey Johns is a Staff Writer (both scored two), scored in double player to score in double fi gures with for The Retriever Weekly and fi gures: Barbosa scored 21 with six 10 points, and he also grabbed seven can be reached for comment rebounds, Darryl Proctor scored 14 rebounds. at [email protected]. LAUREN KASIMIR—TRW with seven rebounds, Cavell Johnson Fry, Spadafora, and Greene all > Cavell Johnson scored 11 points along with 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. The RetrIever Weekly 02.26.08 SPORTS 27 Pep band, dancers and, oh yeah, basketball

Alexander Pyles SI.com, and The New York Times: EDITORIAL STAFF “Jay Greene looks more like he should be carrying towels and wa- With the basketball team winning ter bottles than running the offense games and turning heads locally, it for Maryland-Baltimore County, the was only a matter of time before the fi rst-place team in the America East national media began to take notice. Conference. Here’s a sample of what some media ‘At 5 feet 8 inches, Greene does outlets have written about UMBC in not make much of a fi rst impression. the past few weeks: But he has put up some impressive ESPN.com’s Kyle Whelliston numbers as the starting point guard writes: “The University of Maryland for U.M.B.C.’ at Baltimore County has made quite ‘Greene is one of two Division I an impression as a basketball-playing players to be ranked in the top 10 member of the America East Confer- in assists (7 per game) and assist-to- ence … No other school can match turnover ratio (3.36 to 1). He does the rich repertoire of the Down and not just dish off the ball, either — Dirty Dawg Band, easily the tight- Greene scored 26 points in a victory est brass section in the league. And over Vermont and 21 against Ameri- then there’s the remarkably ravishing can.’ dance squad, long noted as a farm ‘He’s the backbone of this team,’ club for the Baltimore Ravens’ dance forward Darryl Proctor said. When team -- the league tournament loses Proctor fi rst saw Greene, he said a lot of luster whenever UMBC is he could not imagine how this tiny eliminated early. guy was going to help the Retrievers “But now it may be UMBC’s turn (17-7, 9-2) win. to dance. The Retrievers have dis- ‘Then, when I saw J. G. play, I was tinguished themselves as the class of like, This dude, he’s something else,’ the A-East with a 10-2 league record Proctor said. ‘He’s got all you need. (18-7 overall), and have built a six- And his heart, it’s crazy. We call him game win streak to move two games Go Hard.’ clear in the loss column.” ‘Greene, a 165-pound junior, has Whelliston goes on to laud the in- had doubters at every level. He still dividual contributions of Jay Greene, gets it, especially when he walks Darryl Proctor, Ray Barbosa, Cavell onto the fl oor in an opposing arena. Johnson and Brian Hodges, but The pattern rarely changes: the fans seems hung up on the Retrievers’ shout their insults, and Greene shuts band and dancers, writing: “A fi rst- them up.’ ever NCAA bid for UMBC would cer- Not bad for a week’s worth of cov- tainly give that pep band and dance erage— it just goes to show that win- team some extra work, which would ning is the best P.R. be good news for everybody.”

LAUREN KASIMIR—TRW Meanwhile, the Associated Press is Alexander Pyles is the Sports circulating a more conventional arti- Editor for The Retriever Weekly > Even the national media have taken notice of UMBC’s pep band. cle on the team, Greene in particular, and can be reached for comment which has been published in such at [email protected]. places as Sports Illustrated’s website,

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Softball delayed for weather

The UMBC softball team’s first home match was canceled due to in- clement weather on Saturday. The Retrievers were supposed to face off against Bucknell in a doubleheader before snow and ice made field con- ditions hazardous. The games have been postponed until March 26.

Women’s lacrosse endures tough loss

The UMBC women’s lacrosse team endured another tough defeat this weekend by lossing to 12th ranked Vanderbilt 16-7 this past Saturday. Because of icy weather conditons Friday, the game was delayed until 11:30 am the next day. Senior Ali Levendusky and junior Abbey Swift scored three goals each in the loss. Kate Quick started in the goal, but had a rough time with allowing eight goals and having two saves. Susie Sweeney relieved Quick and played the remaining 36:48 of the game. Sweeney was able to block ten Commodore shots and allowed eight goals. The Retrievers’ next home game is Tuesday February 26th when the take on Loyola at 7:30 pm at home.

Compiled from press releases on umbcretrievers.com. FILE PHOTO — TRW > Susie Sweeney recorded 10 saves in a relief effort. 28 SPORTS 02.26.08 The RetrIever Weekly

Corey Johns scored three. In the second the Re- Men’s lacrosse scores only STAFF WRITER trievers took advantage of a man-up situation when Terry Kimener got four goals, falls to 0-2 The first two games have not been the ball to Alex Hopmann, but the what the men’s lacrosse team has team could not gain momentum wanted by any means, as an inability with Rutgers scoring 13 seconds to score has led to an 0-2 start. later. UMBC went into half time After the game at Rutgers was down 8-2. postponed one day, the team lost In the second half UMBC was 13-4. The 0-2 start does not give outscored 5-2. Rutgers scored on any reason to panic yet, because a man-up situation and then again both games were on the road against with just under five minutes left in well-established teams. the quarter. “We are a young team,” said coach Ryan Smith, the junior college Don Zimmerman. “Nobody is happy transfer, scored his fourth goal of with being 0-2, but right now we the season almost immediately and are trying to find the right players to Kyle Wimer scored the final goal of be on the field and the guys have to the game with twenty seconds left in work harder.” play. Though the team made it to the “A true measure of how good a second round of the NCAA Tourna- team is, is how you handle adver- ment last season, it is an entirely dif- sity,” Zimmerman said. “Right now ferent squad that suits up for Zim- we are 0-2 and we have to see [how] merman in 2008; the current roster the guys handle it.” includes 24 underclassmen. Zimmerman realizes it is early in According to Zimmerman: “In or- the season, and UMBC still has time der to be successful the guys have to turn things around. to forget about last year and worry “You hope the guys can learn from about this year.” their mistakes, and that it will help In the game against Rutgers, them learn and develop to make UMBC fell behind early. In the first them better down the line,” said quarter the Retrievers lost six of sev- Zimmerman. en face-offs and found themselves UMBC will have their home down 5-1. The lone goal of the first opener on Saturday, March 1 against half came when freshman Christian Denver at 1:00 p.m. The game will Daly found an opening and chucked be televised on ESPNU and WMAR. the ball past the Scarlet Knights’ goalkeeper for his first career goal. Corey Johns is a Staff Writer The second quarter wasn’t much for The Retriever Weekly and FILE PHOTO—TRW different than the first, as UMBC can be reached for comment at >Alex Hopmann scored one of the Retrievers’ four goals versus Rutgers. only scored one goal while Rutgers [email protected]. Tennis men and women suffer Track strikes gold setbacks versus Army and Temple three times at America Zak Bratcher the men’s tussle with Army as all six stumbled 8-6. SENIOR STAFF WRITER singles matches were split with three On the singles side, Nos. 4, 5 and East Championships victories for each team. The No. 2 6 all emerged victorious for UMBC, The journey away from UMBC doubles pairing of junior Nick Savage- as Jackson won 6-4, 6-0; Bricker won set last year. The throw was a meter proved unkind for the men’s and wom- Pollock and senior Fernando Ferreira 6-3, 7-6 (3); and Ferreira won 7-6 Corey Johns farther than any other person in the en’s tennis teams this past weekend. earned an 8-3 victory for the Retriev- (7), 6-2, respectively. Meyer, Savage- STAFF WRITER event. Toni Boyd took the bronze The men were defeated, 4-3, by host ers. However, the No. 1 and No. 3 pair- Pollock and Shamasdin lost at the top with a personal-best 15.72 meters. Army in West Point, N.Y., on Sunday, ings were both defeated, conceding the three positions. Though the track and field team The two gave the team 16 points in while the women suffered a 7-0 set- doubles point— and the match— to For the women, the No. 1 doubles finished in fourth place overall in that event. back to Temple in Philadelphia, Pa., on the Cadets. Seniors David Jackson and pairing was the lone triumph of the the conference championship meet, Fauntleroy grabbed her second Saturday. Irfan Shamasdin fell 8-4, and sopho- afternoon. Senior Pascaline Cette and the team had a lot to celebrate about gold in the shot put with another per- The doubles point proved critical in mores Chris Meyer and Logan Bricker sophomore Alex Chen won 8-4. The over this past weekend. sonal best 13.33 meters, her former No. 2 pairing of junior Joy Adewumi Senior Ashley Fauntleroy was best being 12.97 meters. Fauntleroy, and senior Gabi Furdyna and the No. named the Women’s Most Outstand- Boyd and Rachelle Wright all gave 3 pairing of sophomore Barbara Couto ing Field Performer at the meet on the team 17 points in that event. and freshman Emily Mannix both lost, Sunday, after she took two gold met- “Ashley has been the most con- ensuring Temple the doubles point. als home with her. First, she won a sistent member on the team,” coach Cette pushed her opponent to three gold in the weight throw with a dis- Dave Bobb said. “We will miss her sets in the No. 3 singles match, but ul- tance of 16.82 meters, a career best, > see TRACK [25] timately came up short, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4. breaking her old 15.72 meter mark Freshman Ana Mungo, Chen, Mannix, Adewumi and Couto all fell in straight sets to the Owls in the other respective IInsIdensIde women’s singles matches. With the losses, the Retriever men drop to 4-2 and the women to 1-3 on the 2008 campaign. This Saturday, both squads return to action. The men 2211 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GETS BIG WIN travel south to Richmond, Va., to take on the University of Richmond; and the women host their fi rst competition 2255 IS UMBC OUTGROWING THE RAC? of the year, welcoming conference rival the University at Albany to town. 2266 RETRIEVERS RECEIVING NATIONAL

Zak Bratcher is a Senior Staff MEDIA COVERAGE

FILE PHOTO—TRW Writer and the Advertisements Manager for The Retriever Weekly > Joy Adewumi (pictured) and Gaby Furdyna lost the No. 2 doubles match. and can be reached for comment at [email protected].