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leioo Sports Alison Lester Reviews recent My Chemical The Freshman Perspective: Having friends Men's and Women's Basketball teams stay Romance dXhwm. See Page A6 both at school and at home. hot. Chris Surprenant reviews the hit NBC show, 30 The Grammy Awards thought through by Leigh View the thoughts and ideas of Jackson Wang Rock Ward
Saint Rose Student Achieves Success through Internship
Sal Sapienza is achieving greatness before his graduation from Saint Rose. See the full story on page A2. Chicken Joe's co-owner John Sorbella in his Yates Street restaurant. Sorbella along with Joe Marini have four other restaurants open in New York and Connecticut. Chicken Joe s: A New Face on the Restaurant Scene
By NATHANIEL MEYERS leges within the city's borders made Albany appealing for the An area known as a hub for restauranteurs. take-out restaurants is about to College of Saint Rose students have a new addition. Chicken got an early taste of what Chicken Joe's, a downstate chain, has Joe's has to offer during a special scheduled its grand opening promotion at a school basketball in the Capital Region for noon game last Saturday. Marini, the Thursday. After the 486 Yates St. man for whom Chicken Joe's is shop opens tomorrow, the own- named, was impressed with the ers already have plans for another turn out and positive feedback he storefront to open in May on received from students. nearby Quail Street. "It's a good location, it's going Four other Chicken Joe's res- to do fantastic," Marini said. taurants are spread out in Con- The Yates Street Chicken Joe's necticut and in New Rochelle in is housed in what was once a Westchester County. residential building that has been Partners John Sorbella and Joe vacant since 1981. The second Marini recognized an opportu- location is scheduled to open in nity in the Albany area after Sor- the old Pepper Jack's building on bella's son attended college here, Quail at Western Avenue. and they noticed take out choices Continued on Page A3 were limited primarily to pizza and Chinese. The plethora of col- A2 The Saint Rose Chronicle eew! February 23, 201 Volume 79 Issue 18
no clients." said Sapienza. He temship for 14 consecutive years Saint Rose Student Achieves Success believes that his clients are his and it is a paid opportunity. Stu- friends and he respects each and dents must be enrolled in a mini- every one of them. mum of 12 college credits; have through Internship When Sapienza is not busy be- strong interpersonal skills; be self ing a student and intem his other motivated; have community ser- passion is soccer. He is the volun- vice; and have a history of per- By SUNSHINE OSELLA intems in the Eastem Region. teer couch for the Albany youth sonal success. Ideal candidates These intems will receive the op- The College of Saint Rose U17 boy's team. He played soc- will demonstrate dedication, dis- did really well. "I enjoy the cul- portunity to have lunch with the prides itself in educating high cer for Saint Rose in 2009. He cipline, and have a balanced and ture; we are like one big family. CEO of the company. Sapienza achieving individuals and so also enjoys being close to home competitive nature. I get to see professionals for who said that it all just comes down to encourages students pick up in- so he can help out his father at Grabowski said that intem they really are and they respect hard work; that if you put in hard ternships and other skill building their Pizzeria. Sapienza said fam- training is supported by their net- youth and do not treat the interns work day after day, it will pay off. experiences. Sometimes there are ily is really important to him and work of financial representatives. differently. They take care of us" "At Northwestern Mutual, we students that stand out in particu- it is one of the things he values Northwestem Mutual Financial said Sapienza. are all very proud of Sal and his lar due because of their hard work the most. Network intems have access to Sapienza has experienced great success with the internship. Rep- and achievements. Sal Sapienza "He has dedication, shows the resources, products, and as- success as an intern at Northwest- resentatives who have been here is one of these students. great leadership, always will- sistance they need to leam the em Mutual. He has been named for years know who Sal is and ing to help new intems, and he business and help their clients. Sapienza is a Junior Communi- as one of the top 100 Northwest- that is important because most leads by example. With his en- Intems receive three to five days cations major at Saint Rose and, em Mutual intems in the nation intemship organizations don't get trepreneurial spirit and desiring of sales training up front as well since the summer of 2010, he has out of about 2,500. Due to this to know the intems and we take independence of setting his own as ongoing training through joint been an intern at Northwestern success he has earned the op- great pride in getting to know schedule and being his own boss work and weekly sessions de- Mutual/The Tronco Financial portunity to go on the company's them and help them grow and be Sal is looking at a future with voted to accountability and skills Group. Northwestern Mutual is Winter Camp. The camp takes successful," said Grabowski. a company that helps its policy place Febmary 24 through the 26. Northwestem Mutual. 1 out of 3 training. Sapienza said that business has owners and clients achieve finan- The top 100 intems are flown out seniors will become a full time For more information about been in his blood for as long as cial security. Through a needs- to Northwestem Mutual's home representative." said Grabows- Northwestem Mutual and inqui- he can remember. Many members based process Northwestern Mu- office in Milwaukee to receive ki. ries about becoming an intem one of his family own their own busi- tual helps clients determine their extra training, all expenses paid. Becoming an Intem at North- can contact Megan Grabowski nesses, including his father who financial security needs and then westem Mutual is open to stu- by phone at (518) 690-7972 In order to get the opportunity owns Pizzeria Sapienza, located address those needs using a wide dents of all majors. Northwestem or through e-mail at megan. to go to the Winter Camp there in the Times Union Center. Sapi- range of products and services. Mutual has been a Top Ten In- [email protected]. was a contest held between Sep- enza said that his intemship with Sapienza first heard about this tember and December 22. During Northwestem Mutual has given internship through a friend of his those three months, the intems him the chance to work with Correction who was going through the pro- who submit the highest number people, which he really enjoys. cess. His friend gave his name to of "lives" to their program get the He values building long lasting In the April 16, 2011 article entitled "Governor's Megan Grabowski, Director of opportunity go on Winter Camp. relationships with his clients. He Budget Proposal Eliminates $75 TAP Reduction" Campus Selection at Northwest- Sapienza finished 41st out of the said that he tries to follow one em Mutual. He said that he did top 100 by gaining lO'/a lives. Sa- motto that he tells all his clients. one figure is incorrect. It is stated that Saint Rose not know much about it going m pienza also received the honor of "I'd rather have 1,000 clients and receives "$3.1 million in Bundy Aid". The figure but he went through training and being named one of the top three no friends than 1,000 friends and Stated is not BUNDY Aid, it is TAR The Saint Rose Chronicle Staff Photo and Layout Editor Arts Editor Faculty Adviser: Ian Benjamin Chris Surprenant Managing Editor Cailin Brown Teresa Farrell [email protected] [email protected] farrellt691 @strose.edu Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2011 Opinion Editor Advertising Manager Official E-mail Address: Leigh Ward Megan Caffrey [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Assistant Editor Class of 2013 Class of 2011 Marissa Crary Executive Editor Mailing Address: [email protected] Rich Aviles Sports Editor The Saint Rose Chronicle Cla.ss of 2011 Web Editor: [email protected] Scott Lawson 432 Westem Avenue Chris Pappis Class of 2011 [email protected] Albany, NY 12203 [email protected] Class of 2014
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involved with Chicken Joe's for Vandalism Still in Chicken Joe's Aiming to the last few years in the West- chester branch of the chain. He echoed his father sentiments Serve Albany College about the store's appeal to college the Back of students. "It gives new eating op- portunities and variety," he said, Community pointing out that the majority of food establishments in the area Residents' Heads From Page AI macy may use their meal swipe that stay open late are pizzerias. The owners believe that while cards as a means to pay for food Just as the name suggests, it may seem redundant. Chicken at Chicken Joe's. "We also hope Chicken Joe's specializes in poul- Joe's has made a habit of placing to get on the Saint Rose meal plan try. Sorbella said the most popu- restaurants near each other in cit- as well." lar meal on the menu is the "High By NICOLE SHEREMETA replace it. They also mentioned ies, and Marini said that the dou- ^ The restaurant hours also indi- School Special," which consists that they had a Pikachu decora- ble placement of the chain will cate the student-friendly nature of of a half pound of chicken nug- For the past few decades, tion hanging in their window only improve the results. the store, with openings at noon gets, with a choice of side and families and students of the Pine which was stolen between the According to Sorbella, Chick- every day and staying open to as soda. "We use fresh, 100% white Hills have been trying to cope hours of two or three a.m. en Joe's has past experience with late as 4 a.m. Sorbella also hopes meat, with special butter and spe- with each other and their living Many students are not of age college clientele, having served to include the student community cial seasoning," said Sorbella. arrangements. It is a struggle and have recently been getting lona in New Rochelle. in the business itself For those who may not prefer though for these families dealing caught more and more for their "College students are looking "We hope to utilize college chicken, the menu also includes with the irresponsible drunken underage drinking habits. Albany for good food, fair price," said kids for part-time work," he said, wraps, hot and cold sandwiches, escapades which occur late at Police Department stated that Sorbella, who said that students noting that he estimates his staff and multiple side orders. The night with students. more students this year are be- studying at the University at Al- will be 10 to 15 strong. prices range fi^om $6 wraps to 20 Julia Healy, a resident on Mor- ing caught at house parties rather bany and Albany College of Phar- Sorbella's son Mike has been wings for $10. ris Street, was happy to share than bars because of new, strict some of the incidents in which laws enforcing the termination of she has witnessed. A previous in- underage drinking in bars. Bars cident which happened the week- are stricter now with false iden- end of November 12th consisted tification and are not allowing of students throwing leaf bags all students under the drinking age over the streets and on cars; which to enter. was worrisome to riealy because the weight of the bags could have Albany P.D also stated that caused damage. She has also wit- Hudson and Hamilton are streets nessed students around 3 in the in the Pine Hills area who have morning, kicking side mirrors off the most complaints and prob- cars and another student stealing lems because of their high popu- one of her windshield wipers off lation of students. There wasn't her car. a distinction to whether there was more noise or drinking com- Healy has explained since plaints since Officer Parker says there has been graffiti put on the that usually goes "hand in hand" transformer box near her home with one another. and other incidents of vandalism, This underage drinking, which cameras have been installed to results in late-night vandalism, insure the residents' safety. With has been a problem for many the new installation of the camer- years now. In November of 1990 as, Healy has stated, "The Albany an article was issued discussing Police really have been working the same problems; broken prop- hard on preventing these issues erty, litter thrown in the streets, from happening." lawns, and driveways. It has Kris Phillips and Steve Zehner, become an even worse matter sophomores of the College of though since not only are families Saint Rose, have also had expe- of the neighborhood victims, but riences with these late night van- now students as well. There needs dals. Living on the second floor to be more prevention of these of Alumni Hall, they stated that incidents and more authoritative they have had numerous encoun- action into stopping these crimes. ters with vandalism. One night a The store front of Chicken Joe's Yates Street location. Co-owners John Sorbella and Joe Marini plan to What will it take for us to finally student threw a rock through their open their second Albany restauraunt in the building that once was Pepper Jacks on ther comer of Western realize the dangers of underage window, shattering glass every- Avenue and Quail Street. drinking? where and leaving it to them to A4 The Saint Rose Chronicle new! February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 Students Gather to Discuss Religion Interested in writing for By REBECCA HOSIE Joan explained to everybody that Wiccan, and You Forgot About she didn't intend for it to change Me. After taking an object, the Do you believe in God? Do anybody's views and that she just students were asked to sit under The Chronicle? you believe in a higher being? Do wanted to get a range of opinions the sign which reflected their be- you believe in anything at all? Al- from the students. Next, everyone lief. When everyone was seated, We are always looking for talented writers though The College of Saint Rose went around the circle introduc- Joan told them to find someone to join our staff. If you want to be on the is a private, Catholic college, it ing themselves, and big sheets of from another religion whom they promotes diversity in all aspects paper and some oil pastels were wouldn't normally talk to. The staff, you can come to our weekly of life, including religion. passed around for the students to pairs explained their drawings After hearing from a few of the draw pictures resembling their and object choices to each other. meetings on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in students about how they felt being current belief Joan asked every- Afterwards, everyone sat in here on campus, one student feel- one to draw with the hand they the circle again and shared their CCIM room 119. E-mail us at ing comfortable with the focus on don't normally write with so that stories to the group. Many of the religion and another student feel- anyone who is not an artist would students came from a religious chronicle@strose. edu. ing a bit out of place, some of the feel more comfortable about shar- background of some sort. A few ing. Everyone seemed to like the faculty at school were wonder- of them spoke of how they had to nature or earth; others were really encouraging by saying, idea and one student even said, ing how the rest of the students found fault in their families be- paths that seemed to lead to no- "It's truly and deeply your story, "It's a good icebreaker, Joan." felt. Joan Morgan, the Director liefs and realized that they didn't where but always came back and that matters." of Campus Ministry, decided to As the students were finish- really believe in anything. Others to one central point; one was of After the discussion, two of the hold the "Student Forum on Re- ing up their drawings, they were who had struggled with believing arrows pointing outward, while students told The Chronicle what ligion, Faith, Belief, & Un-Belief asked to take one of the objects their families religions, ventured at the same time forming differ- they thought about the forum and on Campus" in order to get direct that were on a table that really off to find their own form of be- ent arrows that pointed inwards; why they came in the first place. input from the students. The fo- spoke to them. Around the Sanc- lieving. A couple had even, lost another was almost like a graph, Carina Mahar, an 18 year old rum was held Wednesday, Febru- tuary were signs with different their faith and regained it. Joan explaining the ups and downs of freshman, said that she actually ary 16 in the Hubbard Interfaith religions and non-religions on herself spoke of how her mother life. There was also the more ex- only went to get extra credit for Sanctuary, starting at 8pm and them: Catholic, Catholic (with remains a devout Catholic, no pected drawing of crosses or light her Ethics and Values class. continuing on until about 9:30. reservations), Muslim, Atheist, matter what she has dealt with in shining through clouds which re- "It got me thinking about my There were a total of 20 stu- Jewish, Buddhism, Agnostic, her life. semble God and Jesus. Some of own faith," said Mahar after hear- dents there, all sitting together in Non-denominational Christian, With every different story, the objects that were shown were ing everyone's experiences. a circle so that everyone could be Denominational Christian, Stuck the drawings were equally di- a cross; a dye, which represented Michelle Flores, also an 18 clearly seen. To start things off. Between 2 or More, Spiritualism, verse. Many of them pertained the equal chances of anything year old freshman, said that she happening in life; two figures saw the flyers around campus and dancing, which showed that you "thought it looked interesting." What's Happening @ the ... CarCCF CdltCr are never alone; ribbons and She "had an amazing conversa- chains that showed how "airy" tion" with one of the students SAINT Night Dinner life is at one time and tied down and really enjoyed hearing about Information Tables it could be at other; and a heart faith from someone else's point- Event to be held Apnl 29th stone resembling love. One of of-view. Northwestern the students even chose a- shell, "There was nothing I didn't E-mail your Resume/Cover Letter to Mutual Financial i just because it was pretty. like about it," said Flores. Northwestern Mutual Network: [email protected] wath flNANCIAL NEWORK* The discussion was not over- Joan was also very pleased FT & Intern Financial \ "SAINT NIGHT RESUME" bearing or influential and there with it. She went into it trying not Services Reps • seemed to be a unanimous feel- to expect anything and came out as your email subject by February 25 2/23/1111-2PM in EACi ing of acceptance in the group. surprised at how many students There were many laughs and actually showed. She hopes that The 2011 SA.LN.T. Night Dinner will Information Session other strong emotions shared. the students' opinions about reli- be located at the Franklin Towers in One of the students told Joan gious-life on campus can be used Downtown Albany. that they had "never heard such a to help make the campus better This is an opportunity for a free, GE Corporate US diverse group of students" have for everyone. It's hard to have a discussion like that. The athe- one place appeal to everyone's upscale dinner and a chance to rub Employee Services: Internship ists also appreciated it consid- needs, but the Interfaith Sanctu- elbows with prominent alumni from 3/23/11 4:30-5:3OPM ering there aren't many events ary has been doing a great job of The College of Saint Rose. Career Center on campus that explicitly give it. Its main goal is to accommo- an open invitation to those who date people of all faiths, religions, have a "lack of belief" A gen- and non-religions and to make eral consensus seems to be that them feel welcomed at the col- everyone wants themselves and lege. Judging by the great turn- everybody else to just "be nice" out for this forum, it wouldn't be to each other and live in peace. a surprise to see another one in The (College of Saint Rose Before everyone left, Joan was the future. February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 news The Saint Rose Chronicle A, Safety in the Pine Hills Neighborhood Academy Awards
By MARYFRANCIS STOUTE New technology is another tool experience with the dangers of that security uses to keep people the neighborhood when his apart- Word Search Many residents in the Pine safe. The emergency blue light ment on Hamilton Street was bro- Hills neighborhood worry about call boxes are located around ken into. "A homeless man broke By AMY WHEELER the safety of their neighborhood. campus and give students easy in, walked up the stairs, poked his The College of Saint Rose has a access to security in case of an head around the comer, and then security department that works emergency. Security patrols the ran out," he said. Based on this hard every day to keep residents campus, Plumeri Sports Com- experience, Dougherty says that a n a m d i k e i 0 c } n a w s k c a 1 b| safe. plex, Picotte Hall, and the sur- he makes sure that his windows n b r n i c 0 i e k i d m a n j c a c e ni The streets of Albany may ap- rounding neighborhood. and doors are always locked. He r t t ehe n a i b e t a c h k b j j 0 s! pear to be safe during the day, but Deirdre Joyce, 21, is a Univer- never sees Saint Rose security abehughj ackma n r , u e i t e: this does not mean that they are sity at Albany senior that lives on on Hudson Street, but feels safe 0 c n a r f s e m a j a f 0 r d n t g g g: safe at night. Students and resi- Hudson Avenue. Living close to knowing that he has his dog Zeus e 1 0 3 k g r t 1 n a r w i e n p f n n d. dents that live close to the Saint Saint Rose security did not affect for protection. g h b e i s e a 1 i a t y 1 i e g i e i i| Rose security building on 340 the way that she felt about the "People make stupid decisions b c s ran e a n a e e a f c r c e r n r| Western Avenue are protected by safety in the area. She felt safer and that's why they aren't safe," r o ' j n h s t h n n w e n e a y n a e b Saint Rose security. living on Hudson Avenue because said Jillian Crawford, 20, a ju- e 1 r i a i e i 1 w e r i b e r i m h b f: There is a lot of effort that of the amount of people that live nior fi-om Saint Rose. She lives t i e k w'v w a 0 s 1 h n 1 e c t e 0 e fj goes into keeping the area safe. on her street. There were other ar- on Hamilton Street and says that h n t Steve Stella is the director of the eas that she would not want to go she doesn't feel safer because h e k i d s a r e a 1 1 r i g h t e^ department of safety and secu- in the neighborhood, "I would not of Saint Rose security, but feels g f n h t c t e w t s u s t 0 j a e 0 t j rity at Saint Rose and has seen want to go onto Yates Street or safer because of the choices that i i i e 0 r h r r i r k 0 p h a a y e e g many changes since he began Myrtle Avenue by myself. Those she makes such as never walking f r w s e i e r e b n u e h j a s m e n e working for Saint Rose security. are creepy areas," she said. alone. e t e b m n r e s a a i e i 7 t w 1 s n c; "I started here in 2003. We have Like Joyce, Annie Barton, 20, According to Stella, Saint Rose h h 0 t c e s 3 h e } r w g 0 2 n a y a r^ implemented cctv cameras, card shared a similar opinion. Barton security has 54 security guards t r n e 1 s p m e a e s d r r a 1 m y y n. access, shuttle service, increased is a junior at University at Al- that patrol, answer calls for ser- t b a e e t 0 b t i 0 I ye r i j u r s 0 the escort service and expanded bany who lives on Western Av- vice, unlock and lock buildings, t 1 n i h t 0 a g 0 u 3 c i m e t e i e e the emergency blue light callbox enue. "I have never really seen and monitor the cameras and card i t h ..ejc i,. n g ' s s P e e c h 1 see i: program. We also offer personal them [Saint Rose Security] in the access. The shifts are from mid- and fire safety presentations area," she said. Barton feels safer night to 8 a.m, 8 a.m to 4 p.m and throughout the year," he said. when she is walking with friends. 4 p.m to midnight. In order to be The escort service allows stu- She also felt that the light on the a part of the security department, Word Bank dents and staff to be escorted to comer of Hudson Avenue and all of the security guards had to any location on campus. This ser- Ontario Street has helped to make meet certain requirements be- 127 Hours Jeff Bridges vice is available 24 hours a day. her feel safer at night because it fore they were hired for the job. Black Swan Jude Law The shuttle services are available brightens the streets. They needed to have a New York Hugh Jackman to students that need to be trans- Mike Dougherty, 20, a junior at State Security Guard License and Nicole Kidman ported off campus. University at Albany, had his own had to have gone through proba- Javier Bardem Robert Downey Jr. tionary training. They also went Jesse Eisenberg The King's Speech through a background and refer- Natalie Portman Toy Story 3 ence check. Reese Annette Bening An issue of the Rosaverian on April 1, 1949, had an ad for the Witherspoon Colin Firth Pine Hills Dry Cleaners on 340 The Kids Are All James Franco Westem Avenue. The Pine Hills Right Jennifer Lawrence Dry Cleaners spent many years at Tom Hanks Michelle Williams this location until 1970. In 1971, Winter's Bone The Fighter Saint Rose tumed 340 Westem Avenue into the location of the Anne Hathaway The Social security building. Since 1971, Gate Blanchett Network Saint Rose security has worked hard to keep everyone in the area safe. With all of the technology that Answers to this week's Word Search can be found security has to offer, in the end, it on The Chronicle website: is up to us to be safe. As said by Crawford, "If you walk by your- http://www.strosecfironicle.com irfarvFrancis Stoute The Saint Rose Security building located on the corner of Western self then you need to make better Avenue and Partridge Street. decisions." A6 The Saint Rose Chronicle news February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18
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of the top 25% can be accepted his free time with his wife, and from each medical school class in two children, JJ 3 VS and Olivia 18 this prestigious honor society. months. The family enjoys going Close friend Regan said for to the beach and occasionally he fun during free time in medical gets time to play some golf school Bariteau kept up his in- Bariteau grew up about 15 terest in basketball. Bariteau's minutes from Albany in Water- small stature was very deceitful ford, NY He attended Catholic on the court. Regan explained no Central High School in Troy, one would think much of Bari- where he stood out as student teau when picking teams, then we athlete playing varsity soccer and started playing and he (Bariteau) basketball. His early basketball "would dissect people out there," success can tracked back to high similariy to his college days play- school where he averaged 24.9 ing for Saint Rose. points a game his senior. He was Having a known presence on also named Catholic High School the court was nothing new for Crusader of the year his senior www.brown.edu Bariteau, especially as a Golden year. Growing up as a child he A photo of Dr. Bariteau from Knight. Starting his senior year recognized the strong work ethic Brown University's website. Bar- he was averaging 19.7 points per of his family. Continuing that iteau is now a surgeon has been game. Unfortunately, he tore his work ethic propelled him to suc- extremely successfiil since ACL in the left knee on Dec. 1, ceed on the court but more im- graduating from Saint Rose 2001 leaving him red-shirted but portantly in school. Hard work available to play as a graduate has gotten him to where is his student the following season. As today, ftilfilling a lifelong dream petitive and hard to get into but a fifth-year senior he started 28 for him. I cannot imagine doing anything out of the 30 games he played and "Medicine is extremely com- else with my life," said Bariteau. Jason Bariteau in his playing days at Saint Rose. averaged 8.2 points each game. Bariteau said setting specific times to sit down and get his work Alumni Spotlight: done helped him balance school and basketball. He also gave From The Basketball Court To credit to Sister Theresa Wysol- Want to Advertise merski who guided him through ins and outs of the pre-medical The Operating Room school process. Wysolmerski was the greatest academic influence in The Chronicle? By DARREN BOYSEN arthritic joints. He enjoys arthro- on Bariteau while at Saint Rose. plasty because he can improve "From the moment you met Golden Knight Jason Bari- people's lives without dealing her, you could tell she cared about teau, now Dr. Bariteau, was with life or death issues. you as a person," said Bariteau. well-known for his excellence on Before his orthopedic residen- Wysolmerski served both as If you would like to the basketball court, is now suc- cy at Brown University, Bariteau his biology teacher and pre-med- ceeding in the operating room. attended Upstate Medical Uni- ical advisor. Bariteau had a self- The 2002 College of Saint Rose versity, a division of the State less manner on and off the court advertise your business or graduate is in his fourth year of University New York system, she said. In class, Wysolmerski residency in orthopedic surgery at in Syracuse. While at medical remembered Bariteau would de- Brown University in Providence, school his passion for orthope- fer to other students allowing his event in The Chronicle, Rhode Island. dics grew. classmates to participate. He did "During medical school I real- "I loved musculoskeletal anat- the same thing on the court when ized early that I wanted to be a omy and when I did my ortho- Wysolmerski watched him pass contact our Advertising surgeon," said Bariteau. With my pedic rotation I knew it was for the ball instead of shooting. history as an athlete, orthopedics me," Bariteau said. With his free time at Saint appealed to me from the begin- Close medical school friend, Rose he spent a lot of it hanging Manager Megan Caffrey ning." Dr. Michael Regan, described out with the basketball team, and Bariteau now operates four or Bariteau as, "One of the smart- occasionally going to local bars five times a week. The night be- est guys in class that 1 knew of like Washington Tavern. The end at fore each operation he studies the and not afraid to put in the extra of freshmen year he met his fu- specific anatomy of that surgery time." Bariteau's hard work ethic ture wife Erinn, a University at to help him prepare. Once he paid off when he was accepted in Albany tennis player. cajjreymS 74 @strose. edu finishes his orthopedic residency, the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Bariteau now lives in Crans- he would like to specialize in ar- the national medical honor soci- ton, R1 approximately ten min- throplasty, replacing damaged or ety. Furthermore, only One-sixth utes from Providence. He spends B8 The Saint Rose Chronicle the art February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 Danger Days Surprisingly Not Dangerous to the Ears
By ALISON LESTER It's safe to say I went into lis- page, "The SING Deluxe tening to Danger Days: The True Single is now available A couple of weeks ago, one of Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys at iTunes in the Unit- my Saint Rose friends mentioned with some preconceived judg- ed States, Canada and how much they liked My Chemi- ments about its content. But the Mexico, and features cal Romance's new album. I had second song off the 15 track al- the SING album ver- no idea that MCR had made a new bum, "Na Na [Na Na Na Na Na sion, video trailer, music album, and neither had one of my Na Na Na Na]" (yes, that's the video, a live recording other friends present. But appar- real title), really got my attention. of Helena from Mexico ently on November 22, 2010, My City, and the Ghost Of Chemical Romance released their You live recording from fourth studio album entitled Dan- "Danger Days is Radio 1." ger Days: The True Lives of the The rest of Danger Fabulous Killjoys. the soundtrack Days continues to have a While the rock band's debut to raging against more upbeat sound than album I Brought You My Bul- the past three My Chem- lets, You Brought Me Your Love the death of the ical Romance albums. was unfamiliar to me, their 2004 creative spark." Even the "sadder" songs The album cover for Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. album, Three Cheers for Sweet such as "Save Your- sound has definitely evolved saying it now with a newer—and Revenge, appealed to my young Frank lew self, I'll Hold Them Back" have through Danger Days: The True still effective—sound. I think it's teenage self with hit singles such catchy hooks that make you want Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. safe to say that I am once again as "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" to get up and dance along. an MCR "fangirl" thanks to this and "Helena." However, in my Danger Days' second single "Today when I listen back album. humble opinion, their melancholy "SING" has reached over 330,000 to what was captured on those "I think it's My Chemical Romance is cur- lyrics and angst-ridden appear- plays on My Chemical Romance's uncommonly cold summer eve- rently on tour through the end of ance became tired and overused MySpace page, and its music vid- nings in California, I hear a band safe to say May, according to mychemic- with the release of their 2006 al- eo has hit over 4,726,000 views growing up, evolving, fighting that I am once alromance.com The most local bum, The Black Parade. Putting on the My Chemical Romance back, and having the time of their shows can be found at the Termi- the band on the back burner after YouTube channel. While I didn't lives doing so," said Frank lero, again an MCR nal 5 in New York City on April that, I barely listened to them for find this song as catchy as "Na Na one of the band's lead guitarists, 22 and 23, the House of Blues the next four years, with the ex- Na [Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na on his blog at mychemicalro- fangirl" in Boston on May 5, the Tower ception of occasionally reviving Na]," there's no doubting its in- mance.com. "Danger Days is the Theater in Philadelphia on May some of my favorite songs from fectious anthem-like sound. Ac- soundtrack to raging against the Though the band has never 6, and the Starland Ballroom in Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. cording to the band's MySpace death of the creative spark." been afraid of saying how they Sayreville, New Jersey on May 7 I agree with Frank's sentiments feel through their music, they're and 8. that My Chemical Romance's
Official band picture from the liiXQ Killjoy tour. A still from the music video for My Chemical Romance's single "Na Na Na' February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 the arts The Saint Rose Chronicle B9 picture, I hardly wanted to touch Calendar of Events What's The Point? it. But when you're hungry, you have to eat, right? My dinner partner chose the opposite side of Wednesday, February 23 By REGINA lANNIZOTTO the menu; seafood. The "Seafood :30 p.m. St. Rose Chronicle Meeting. CCIM119 remained similar in an interesting Cakes" were moist and mouth- :00 p.m. Smdent Events Board Meeting. St. Joseph s Auditorium Madison Avenue is full of way. Tables being set somewhat watering. Selections of crab meat :30 p.m. Rebecca Walkowitz talk entitled "Bom-Translated and many restaurants providing many far apart made for a nice open and scallops sharing a plate with Bom-Digital: Comparative Writing in an Age of Electronic different types of food choices. area in the center, in case some- shrimp and rice piled together Literature". Carondelet Sympoisum in the tally Education However, none of those restau- one might have a dance in their gave a nice mixture of flavors. Bldg. rants have what The Point has: step. There was so much on her plate :00 - 8:00 p.m. SADD Club Meetmg. Standish Rooms peace and romance placed on a As for the service, the waiters she brought some home! :30 p.m. MEISA Open Mic Night. Jack's Place in the CCIM beautifully presented plate. are very polite and helpful. They Here is my favorite part: des- :00 - 5:30 p.m. Mid-Week Catholic Mass. Hubbard Sanctuary The Point, which shares own- have a lot of energy and a spring sert. How does a chocolate :00 - 10:00 p.m. Karate Club Meeting. Lima Basement ers with Juniors Bar & Grill next in their step. A great suggestion brownie with vanilla gelato Thursday, February 24 door, is your ideal date place. is on the tip of their tongue so do sound? Pretty good, if you ask :00 - 5:00 p.m. Second Annual Student Ethics Panel: "How College Good food is not the only thing not hesitate to ask. me. If you think it sounds good, Has Changed or Influenced my Code of Ethics". Hubbard this place has going for it. With Now for the good part that try eating it. It's melt in your Sanctuary its dim lighting and rustic decor, everyone cares about. The main mouth goodness. Let's not forget :00 p.m. Environmental Club Meeting. 950 Madison the mood is beautifully set. It event: the food! Beginning with about the cheesecake lollipops. :30 - 9:00 p.m. Frequency North Writers' Series with Aaron Belz may be too dark for some, but just the appetizer is always a good Yes, you heard me, cheesecake and Melissa Broder. Standish Rooms right for others. The candles on place to start, right? Green bean lollipops. A giant ball of cheese- :45 - 9:00 p.m. Identity Weekly Meeting, Standish Rooms the table, lit when seated, contrib- fries and strips of steak were my cake surround by a chocolate :30 p.m. Philosophy Club. Main Lounge ute to the calm and tranquil vibe choice. Vegetables are not re- shell with a stick in the middle. Friday, February 25 felt all through the meal. ally my thing and the steak was I want to meet this genius who :30 - 9:30 p.m. Outside the [Box] Game Show Event. St. Joseph's The rustic touch felt its way a little too rare for me. I like my put two of my favorite things, Auditorium all throughout the restaurant. steak cooked, no red in sight. cheesecake and chocolate, on a :00 p.m. MEISA Show: The Twees and others. $3 w/ student ID, $7 This includes the restrooms in As en entree, my chicken platter stick. Let's face it. Everything is w/o. Jacks Place in the CCIM the back, which contained goodie (simply titled "Polio") was deli- even better on a stick. Saturday, February 26 baskets of items, such as cologne, cious. Juicy, perfectly cooked, Although parking was a slight :00 - 10:00 p.m. "Freedom Summer": A Black History Month Play. lotions, and other objects to sat- with so much flavor my mouth issue, there are plenty of spots on St. Joseph s Auditorium isfy your restroom needs. From did not know what to taste first. Madison Ave and the side streets. :00 - 9:30 p.m. Saint Rose Orchestra Concert. PRH in Massry the color or texture of the walls The gravy around it mixing with So it's Friday night. You have Sunday, February 27 to the hard wood floors, the decor the mashed potatoes was a per- a date and need a place to eat. :00 - 8:00 p.m. Zumba Class. Standish Rooms was different in each section, but fect combination. Looking like a Where do you choose? The Point. Monday, February 28 :30 - 8:00 p.m. Yoga for Smdents. Hubbard Sanctuary :00 - 8:00 p.m. Outside the [Box] Meeting. Standish Rooms Tuesday, March 1 :30 - 5:30 p.m. Adventure Club Meeting. Conf. Rm. :00 - 9:00 p.m. Yoga for Students. Hubbard Sanctuary :0O - 11:00 p.m. Open Mic Night. Hudson River Coffee House Wednesday, March 2 :30 p.m. St. Rose Chronicle Meeting. CCIM 119 ;00 - 5:30 p.m. Mid-Week Catholic Mass. Hubbard Sanctuary ;30 p.m. MEISA Open Mic. Night, Jack's Place in the CCIM ;00 - 10:00 p.n>. Karate Club Meeting. Lima Basement
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I Am Number Four Offers An Out-of -This World ExDerience
By MARISSACRARY out of the Mogadorian's reach. mor which arise fi"om John's re- The Mogadorians, or Mogs, are lationship with Henri, the Mogs Based on the 2010 young adult excellent villains led by their gallivanting around earth and novel of the same name by Pit- commander played by Kevin Du- John's new bullied fiiend Sam. tacus Lore, I Am Number Four rand, known for his roles in TV's Sam, played by Australian actor delivers a science fiction smack Lost and the sci-fi thriller Legion. Callan McAuliffe, is the son of down for all ages. John and Henri relocate to an infamous local extraterrestrial British actor researcher who Alex Pettyfer went missing, sup- plays out-of-this- posedly the result world teen John of a Mog abduc- Smith from the tion. planet Lorien. Sarah, John's After Lorien and love interest its inhabitants played by Glee's are destroyed by Dianna Agron, a lethal coloniz- doesn't disappoint ing alien race, with her subtle the Mogadorians, performance as 9 Lorien chil- a restless teen. dren with special powers, called Paradise, Ohio after number 3 is Sarah, an amateur photographer legacies, were sent to hide out killed. Henri has some business with a cookie cutter family and on Earth. The special 9 are now to take care of and John must be dreams of escaping her small being hunted as a threat to the constantly running as the Mogs town of Paradise, is a catalyst for Mogadorians, but can only be get closer; he is, after all. Num- John; one more factor that push- killed in sequential order. ber 4. John handles the balance es him away from trying to be a It is the duty of John's pro- between high school hazing, first normal earthling teen and into his tector Henri, played by Timothy love and running for his life like destiny—that of protect Earth, DreamWorks Studios 2011 develops without cliches or un- Olyphant from TNT's Justified, to any respectable alien life-form. and the universe, from the Mogs. realistic connections. The time ensure that he lays low and stays The film includes bits of hu- John and Sarah's romance spent building this relationship great. in the film doesn't seem like Lore's novel will possibly be wasted time. It also serves to the start of a six part series, let- make John's transformation into ting us hope that there is more a warrior more fruitful. Pettyfer to come in this saga for the big plays his roles of teen angst, ac- screen as well. tion hero and absolute heartthrob The film's soundtrack brings seamlessly. this movie up another notch fea- The film isn't short of one turing Kings of Leon, The Black fierce female—Number 6 played Keys, Adele, Rockwell, The xx, by Australian actress Teresa The Temper Trap, Jimmy Eat Palmer. Palmer's over-the-top World, Beck, Zac Brown Band, Number 6 amps up the action in and Civil Twilight. the film, and carries it through to This PG-I3 sci-fi action flick is the ultimate fight scene. produced by heavy weights Mi- The final throw down between chael Bay and Steven Spielberg the Lorien warriors and the Mogs with direction by D.J. Caruso. leaves nothing to be desired. I Am Number Four is definitely While there is no real intellectual worth a trip to the cinema, and as stimulation, between the excel- long as you don't mind the cat- lent visuals and the characters calls from the thirteen year old every second of this film seems next to you, you're in for a real genuine. This film simply looks treat.
Dream Works Studios 2011 February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 the Mt The Saint Rose Chronicle Cll 30 Rock Is Anything But A Lemon
By CHRIS SURPRENANT addition to that, she finds that she enjoys wearing There's little diamond in the sweat suits and Ugg boots rough hiding at NBC. Perhaps to work, along with new you've heard of it? Writer/ star- cat Emily Dickinson in Tina Fey's 30 Rock has been tow. Yes, the cat's name lighting up the small screen since is Emily Dickinson. This 2006, and has been churning out is a tough one ladies and humor (no matter how strange) gentlemen. ever since. With the help of her star/ The Feb. 17 episode revolved friend Jenna (Jane Kra- around the less-than-lovely love kowski), who's a little off life of Fey's character Liz Lemon. her rocker herself, takes Since having broken up with her it upon herself to help Liz pilot boyfriend Carol (Matt Da- get back in the saddle. She mon), Liz spirals downward into goes as far as creating a self-described "spinsterhood." fake singles bar tailored to Simultaneously, Liz's boss Jack Liz's bland musical tastes, (Alec Baldwin) deals with his along with creating a false own issues when trying to negoti- love interest who shares ate money issues with his baby's Liz's love of words like nanny. "malarkey." However, the next The cast of 30 Rock . Photo by Art Streiber of NBC Throughout the showing, we see day at the office, something isn't office comedy besides, we\\,The actions involving a lie of a sign from the universe, and not unfortunate stereotypes of "spin- right, and Liz knows it. Office. I'll tell you why. It's not momentous proportions. In the an insane setup gone awry. The sterhood" come true, in a com- Taking a cue from her senior just another office comedy. Where end, Liz choose to believe that wackiness of the episode is nicely pletely amplified way Liz takes citizen's book club, Liz employs Steve Carell's comedy revolves the night she soent with a man balanced with the sentimentality a liking to wearing a fanny pacJ:, the methods used in Niurdei on around your everyday eccentric who also enjoyed her love of of friendship, no matter how "out readily stocked with a varying the Orient Express, deducing'one office workers, 30 Rock hyper- white wine Sprite spritzers was there" it may be. assortment of medications. In by one each of her coworkers' exemplifies those involved with 30 Rock is not your standard the show. It focuses on the narcis- television comedy by any means. sistic nut-jobs that run rampant Fey's unique brand of self-depre- like ants at picnic, which makes it ciating humor isabundant. It is all the more fun, as these people incredibly rare that an actress is could not possibly ever exist in willing to go to the extent of hold- the real world. 30 Rock take this ing her hair up with a chip clip idea and runs with it week after just to get a laugh. Though the week, and often produces a great show revolves around a single, bit of television. independent working woman, Liz Fey's work may not be a rat- Lemmon is anything but Mary ings success, but it has gained Tyler Moore. In fact, she's prob- favor in the eyes of many critics. ably the complete antithesis. This Fey's antihero Liz Lemmon may giant contradiction is probably not be the cookie-cutter modem what makes the show so incred- woman, but she tries her hard- ibly funny, as it undercuts ev- est, even when it backfires. Her erything we as an audience have willingness to make herself look come to know when thinking of incredibly goofy is endearing, yet the modem woman. Depending still manages to make the audi- on who you are, you might want ence laugh. Liz Lemmon may to shake Fey's hand. Whether poke fun at those of us who are you're a fan or not, it's undeni- a total mess, yet in the end, it all able Fey has something really works out. In the future, 1 see special on the small screen. Liz Lemmon throwing her fanny You may be wondering why pack in the air triumphantly, and exactly you should watch another NBC Studios making it at\er all. D12 The Saint Rose Chronicle oeimon February 23, 2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 The Freshman Perspective You've Got a Friend
BY CHRIS SURPRENANT things you can experience at col- again. I don't know about you, lege. but seeing familiar faces every This past weekend was unlike When we go away to school, once in a while gets me through any weekend I've had at college it's so much easier to appreci- my freshman year. so far. No, there was no crazy par- ate what you don't have. Those In college, I'm finding that a tying involve, nor were there any friends you made in high school lot of the things I liked to do in cops. There was no rule-breaking, will always remain a huge part high school aren't really shared no property damaged, or anything of your life, so why not celebrate by a whole lot of other people. Be of that sort. My friends just came them over plates of mac and it making a late-night Waknart to visit. cheese? That's what the six of us runfor food that can't possibly Have you ever considered your did when we went out for dinner. be good for you, or just driving life to be a sitcom? I know a lot We all know that if a group of around getting ourselves lost, my of people find their lives to be close friends go out to eat, there's weekend visitors and I still had a just too much for reality televi- never much civility involved. great time. Maybe we're just odd, sion, so why not put the absurdity No one can contain their laugh- and those things are actually in- in a sitcom instead? From my ter or use their "inside voice." credibly weird. Who's to say? All own experiences, I've found that Our mothers would have been so I know is that I'm thankfiil for Surprenant and fiiends at Wal-Mart on a rousing Friday even though I may have laughed proud. every time my fiiends pay me a night. at my life before, the laughs keep As freshmen, we are often still visit. new people. I've found that col- nor should you ever try to replace on rolling every time Whitesboro, finding our own groups to hang Though having people from lege allows a person's interests to them. Friends, no matter who NY makes a trip to Albany. around with. Meeting new people back home visit is incredibly grow and expand (at least here at they are, are the ones who get you Like all of us, I had a group of in the college atmosphere is in- necessary for my survival here, Saint Rose) by offering numerous through the tough times, but also friends back home that make ev- credibly different. In high school, I've come to learn that you can- exfracurricular activities. If you are there when you have the time erything just, well, better. They're you knew who was who and who not rely on the life you led in high were a really fan of something in of your life (cue the Dirty Danc- like nacho cheese to Tostitos. did what. Then, you could select school to get you through the day. high school, but couldn't share ing theme anyone?) You may not Sure, Tostitos are okay by them- your friends accordingly. Howev- You actually have to push your- that interest with your friends, be jumping in fountains with the selves, but add some cheese and er, once you come to college, you self to go out into the world and college allows you to take that in- Friends cast the next time you you've got yourself a party. Who don't know anyone's history, so meet new people, or else suffer terest and run with it. have visitors, but whoever your would want to leave any of that you have to be a lot more careful. the consequences. That should be This past weekend has done a pals are, they'll be there for you, behind? A visit from old friends This makes it even better when one of the most exciting things lot for me. I've found that real, like they've been there before. is probably one of the greatest you get to see your old friends about going to college- meeting true friends can never be replaced,
Just like Ezperanza, no one Who is "Arcade Fire" For 500? knew who Arcade Fire was. You may recognize their song "Wake They may be over, but this of Up" in the promotional trailer for year's Grammy Awards created For instance, the candidates for THIS INDIE "Where the Wild Things Are." quite the buzz. Whether it be Ri- "best new artist" went something Since the award show aired, there hanna's provocative duet with like this: Drake, Justin Bieber, ROCK GROÜP» has been the creation of a website Drake in "What's My Name?" or Florence and the Machine, Mum- LIT ÜP THE CHARTS dedicated to finding out who the Justin Bieber and mentor Usher ford and Sons, and... Ezperanza band is. The formation of the hu- sweetly reminiscing about when Spalding. Which one of those WITH ITS 2010 ALBÜM morous "Who Is Arcade Fire!?" the "Biebs" was discovered, the names is not like the other? "THE SÜBÜRBS" blog is strictly dedicated to the crowning jewel of the star-stud- Upon further googling. Miss irony of being an unknown band ded evening was the expected Spalding is "the 25-year-old who won a major award. over the top entrance of Lady prodigy-tumed-pro" who is said With a solid win for in- Gaga. to "be the hope for the future of Arcade Fire. prestigious artists who produce die groups everywhere, I like to catchy songs a greater portion of Her entrance posed my first jazz and instnimental music." Not to sound totally preten- think this is one small step for the public is familiar with. question of the evening; where Still, that meant nothing to me. tious and against pop culture, but their kind. It's about time that do you find an egg to be carried My attention was focused on who my support was all for Arcade It's not that I don't respect alternative music seeps into pop in? I'm fairiy sure Home Depot would win album of the year. The Fire. They may be in a league of Lady Gaga's need to change up culture and makes it mark. So doesn't sell those. line up for the category had Lady their own against such big names, the game completely and do all long are the days of Justin Bieber but I think that's what music sorts of outrageous acts of defy- Any who, 1 was familiar with a Antebellum (who swept multiple and Rihanna asking what her nowadays needs to see. Naturally, ing normalcy, but it was nice to good chunk of the artists and per- categories, most notably record name is, and hello new, inventive 1 was ecstatic to see their album see a band that deserved to take formers that evening, but there and song of the year), Lady Gaga, music. "The Suburbs" win over such the cake. were still some that I hadn't heard Katy Perry, Eminem, and finally, February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 sport! The Saint Rose Chronicle D13 Phillies Starting Rotation is laday last year and that he will the Phillies starting rotation (Hal- Personally, I don't see any again be leading the Phillies into laday, Lee, and Oswalt). team in the National League stop- 2011. But they didn't stop there. Cole Hamels was the Phillies ping the Phillies from making the Stacked with Aces The Phillies then acquired Roy number 1 pitcher in 2008 when World Series for the third time in Oswalt from the Astros and also they made their Worid Series four years as they are clearly the By THOMAS STAMAS surprisingly were the lucky win- title run, he's now their number preseason favorite. The Boston ners to get Cliff Lee from the 4. How many teams in the league Red Sox are arguably the only Philadelphia looks to bring home another title in 2011 Rangers. have a World Series winning ace team in the MLB that can com- With the acquisition of Cliff as their number 4? pete with Philadelphia on paper. The Philadelphia Phillies are recent memory. Looking at their Lee, the Phillies had one of the You can even make an argu- But the past has showed us that looking to make another World rotation from top to bottom, there best off-seasons in the league as ment that any of Philadelphia's the stacked teams aren't always Series run this year on the back are almost no holes or easy wins Lee looked like a sure bet to be in top 4 pitchers could be the ace the ones that finish on top. Just of their starting pitching rotation. to look forward to. pinstripes with the Yankees. But on almost any other team in the last season the San Francisco Gi- The Phillies have one of the Every baseball fan knows that he surprised everyone by turn- league. ants surprised everyone by taking most intimidating starting rota- Philadelphia was lucky enough to ing down New York's offer and This Philadelphia team fin- down some of the best teams on tions that the league has seen in complete the trade for Roy Hal- taking less money to go back to ished with the best regular season their way to a World Series title. Philadelphia. record last year without Cliff Lee But also, right now nobody Going into 2011, the Phillies and with Roy Halladay for only is picking the Giants to repeat rotation is as follows: Roy Halla- half the year, imagine what they with the way this off-season has day, Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt, Cole can do this year if this rotation played out for teams like the Hamels, and Joe Blanton. I don't can stay healthy the whole sea- Phillies and the Red Sox. know about you, but as a Yankees son. Nobody knows for sure how fan, this scares me. This is com- Also, not just this season, but this season will play out, so only parable to the Miami Heat ac- for many seasons to come as time will tell us which team will quiring LeBron James and Chris everyone in their rotation is ba- finish on top of the rest this sea- Bosh. sically in their prime. The Phil- son. But I personally cannot see This rotation is already being lies prior to last season made the anyone taking down the Phillies talked about as possibly becom- World Series in two consecutive this year. So go ahead and mark ing the best starting rotation in years and were a few games away it down for me, Phillies over the the history of baseball. Three of from making it for a third straight Twins (yes, the Twins) for the Left to Right: Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels the top 10 active pitchers are in year last year as well. World Series in 2011.
means arguably the best player be THE highest paid player. his numbers continue to drop this "Phat" Albert Wants "Fat" in the MLB will become a free Over the past three seasons, his could turn into the same situa- agent after the season. batting average has dropped from tion the Yankees had with Derek The slugger was hoping to have .357 in 2008, to .312 in 2010. Jeter. While he is the face of the Wallet an extension agreed on before he His on base percentage has also franchise, it is still a business, reported to training camp. He has dropped since 2008. While his and if Pujols is not performing By SAM MAXWELL made it clear he does not want to power numbers (home runs, and then the Cardinals might tell him negotiate a contract during the runs batted in) have remained to explore other options and see if Albert Pujols, the star first ing on February 17th without the season because it would be a dis- virtually the same, and he is still any team will pay him what he is basemen for the St. Louis Car- contract extension he was hop- traction to the team. He even set a one of the premier fielding first looking for. dinals, reported to spring train- ing for. What does this mean? It deadline, February 16th at noon. basemen's in the league, there is If the first scenario plays out, However, the deadline came and some room for speculation as to and he does have an outstanding went without an agreement from how long he will be able to stay season, I think it will come down both sides. that way. to whether or not Pujols is willing According to espn.com, Pujols "Phat" Albert is 31 years old, to give the Cardinals a "home- is asking for a contract to rival and if he does sign the contract he town discount." Will Pujols settle that of New York Yankees third is reportedly asking for, the Car- for less money to stay with the basemen Alex Rodriguez. His dinals will be paying him over only team he has played for? Or contract is worth $275 million $20 million when he is 40. This will he do what so many play- for at least 8 years. The Cardinals is the problem the Cardinals are ers have done before him and go reportedly did offer Pujols a con- dealing with. While he may be where the most money is? tract, but it was believed that the worth the money now, he may not In the end I think the Cardinals dollar amount was not up to what be worth it in the last few years of will give him the contract he is Pujols feels he is worth, accord- his contract. looking for. He is too valuable ing to ESPN. If Pujols has an outstanding to the team and to the city of St. In my opinion, Pujols is right season this year, and is in the Rin- Louis to not give him what he about one thing; he should be one ning for the Most Valuable Player wants. of the highest paid players in the award, then it would put Pujols league. However, he should not in the drivers seat. However, if D14Th e Saint Rose Chronicle por February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 Kruger has been the men's team switch to sociology, looking for captain for the past two years. In something that involved human onathan Kruger: Senior Swim Captain his duties as a captain Kruger tries service. Not sure where it will to follow the ijrT^, J £ V 1 u take him, he has coach's lead. They definitely have interests in psychol- By MARISSA CRARY "A coach it in them. ogy, criminal justice can only and politics. press things so much; it's easy for For the ftiture Kruger hopes This weekend men's swim myself Swimming made me re- knew 1 could keep improving." me to talk to my teammates." the team can win the conference team captain Jonathan Kruger alize how important it was to be Kruger is extremely happy As captain Kruger tries to in- championships "They definitely and his teammates are at the Met- healthy." ^ 1 T 11 • 1-1 still the im- have it in them." ropolitan Championships, a com- Kruger is proud of his team's of In the fall there will be more in- bination of Division 1, Division showing in the NE -10. "We are The fact that I could swim this long portance the team as a coming freshman who are bring- 2, and Di- , . a very small team without burning out mentally, there whole, taking ing a lot to the table said Kruger. in our confer- vision 3 They came m and competition "I hope everyone stays con- ence, with about is an inner discipline I didn't know I and champi- nected as a team and keep a good schools, stepped it up; everyone 8 competitors on had, I'm proud of that." onships seri- mindset about championships If "ru£ '•e^lly stepped it up this the team." ously, and making sure everyone and training." It was a good with the past four years of com- in New Jer- season," Said Kruger. is doing what they are supposed On the possible new captains sey. season with the petitive college sport. "The fact to outside the pool as well. "I try Kruger said Sean Hodgekiss, Two benefits of seri- that I could swim this long with- to make sure everyone is friends." a junior captain or Joe Crock, a weeks ago at the NE-10 confer- ous incoming ft^eshman ready out burning out mentally, there is Now that the season is over sophomore, are likely candidates. ence championships the men's to compete. "They came in and an inner discipline I didn't know Kruger has a plan to relax anrd "Joe really stepped it up this year; team came in second place. take some time off from swim- he is organized, has good grades After this weekend, save for ming. "I'll have more free time, and really helped out this year, individual swimmers' trips to go back to things I took for going that extra mile to do stuff nationals, the season will be granted; hobbies I had, like play- for the team." officially over. ing guitar and running." The coach will decide on the Hailing from Seymour, After majoring in Biology for new captain in the fall. Connecticut, Kruger attended a short time Kruger made the Notre Dame West Haven High School where he began swim- ming at age 2 and competi- tively at the age of 5. This year will complete his 17th year of Volunteers Needed! competition. Despite his in- creased success Kruger has no plans to swim professionally. After swimming and run- The College of Saint ning cross country in High School Kruger said he hit his Rose is producing a Pink peak in college. "You slack off in stepped it up; everyone really I had, I'm proud of that." high school, its more laid back, I stepped it up this season," said For Kruger being the only thought 'now do something with Kruger. senior this season was one chal- Gloves breast cancer sup- As an incoming freshman, lenge. After starting freshman Kruger was not used to the year with 2 others, he is now the training and long season as- only senior male on the team. port music video and sociated with college com- "The team is very close, but, E ^ petition. "It was a little dis- there is a specific relationship m couraging, but then I started with the kids you come in with; it dancers for the video are S to drop time." challenging J Kruger knew "A coach can only for me be- «41 he wanted to needed. No experience M swim in col- press things so much; '"g t^e only « ^ 11 senior." lege however It s easy for me to talk ^^ ^ required. For more infor- he noticed a big to my teammates." member of difference be- the team tween the Divi- Kruger tries mation, contact Caitlin sions. Compared to Division to be open "Anyone can talk to 1 coaches Kruger said Saint me; I get along with just about Rose's Coach Keith Murray anybody, I've had no serious Mason. was more personable. problems, and I try keeping ev- "He wanted me because he eryone together. masonc876@strose. edu February 23,2011 Volume 79 Issue 18 Dort! The Saint Rose Chronicle D1 Find us on Facebook @The Chronicle Sunday's won't be the Same Without the NFL at The College of Saint Rose By JACKSON WANG
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Whats going on this week in sports at Saint Rose: Wednesday, February 23: Friday, February 25: Women's Basketball: Home game against Le Moyne 5:30 Men s and Women's Track and Field at the NYU Men's Basketball: Home game against Le Moyne 7:30 Fast Track Invitational D316 The Saint Rose Chronicle Volume 79 Issue 21 ciassmec March29,201 1 Chargers Fail to Take Charge of the Golden Knights By SCOTT LAWSON When the ball was kicked out, with 12 points, eight rebounds 23 at 5:30. This night is also se- they would then move the ball and four assists. Ashley Rath also nior night. So come out to cheer The Golden Knights win as anticipated around with quick passes for the contributed with 21 points with the Amy Voelkel, Liz Tremblay, wide open shots and easy lay ups. only 25 minutes played. Rachel Coryea, and LynseyTim- This game plan held through Come out to support the Gold- brouck in their last Regular sea- The New Haven chargers New Haven ran a 2-3 zone throughout the game as Saint en Knights in their last home son game wearing the black and came to the Nolan Gymnasium defense and the Golden Knights Rose dominated all game. game, of the season on February yellow. on Wednesday, February 16th, knew exactly how to play it. When The Golden Knights took such to tip off against the Golden the ball was at the top of the key, a commanding lead that allowed Knights of Saint Rose. The Char- one of the low players would pop for other players to come off the gers showed up to add another up to the high post while the other bench and contribute somehow win to their 1-18 season, but the would stay down at the low post. as well. Players who came off Golden Knights had other plans. Then the ball would be distrib- the bench and made some im- Saint Rose, NE-lO's fourth uted to that person, and she had pressive plays consisted offresh- ranked team and the sixth ranked three options, kick it back out to man Brittany O'Shea who made team according to the NCAA the point or the near side guard to some great passes.Junior Alison Division II East Regional Poll continually move the ball around, McGrathand senior Liz Tremblay taken February 9th, showed up to kick the ball to the low post for got on the scoreboard: Tremblay the game very well prepared. an easy lay in, or turn and shot. with six points and McGrath with five. When the game was over, Saint Saturday's Score: Rose won with a score of 69- 42. Senior guard/forward Amy Saint Rose: 77 Voelkel put up near season highs //Kelly Pfeister (The Chronicle) Amy Voelkel taking a shot in Wednesday's win over New Haven Southern Connecticut State: 66 The Winning Streak Continues for the Golden Knights By SCOTT LAWSON The Golden Knights beat the Chargers of New Haven to record their VOOthvictory for the program and forward Brian Hanuschak. with a score of 84-73, bring- The New Haven Chargers ven- Both of them accounted for 10 of ing their winning streak to five tured to the Nolan Gymnasium to the 13 points scored. games. Saint Rose was led by ju- tip off against the Golden Knights At the half, the score was 44- nior guard Rob Gutierrez, scoring of Saint Rose. Saint Rose, the 30. 26 points, which is just one point number four ranked team in the The Chargers seemed down, shy of his career high. Junior Bri- NE-10 looked to add onto their but not out as the performed an Hanuschak also contributed four game winning streak and had well in the second half. Forward with his play down in the paint, no intention to walk off the court Robert Jamerson threw up a tre- by pulling down eight rebounds without the win. mendous 31 points which helped as well as scoring 13 points. The game started off evenly bring New Haven to a nine point Sophomore Andre Pope was a between the two teams, but the deficit with only a minute and major contributor as well by scor- Golden Knights took off with a seven seconds left in the game. ing 14 points as well as recording big 13-2 run late in the first half, At the end of the game, the nine rebounds and seven assists. sparked by guard Rob Gutierrez Golden Knights won with game Come out to support the Gold- en Knights in their last home game, of the season on February 23 at 7:30. This night is also se- Saturday's Score: nior night. So come out to cheer on guard/forward Andy Pelletier Saint Rose: 86 play in his last game in the black //Kelly Pfeister (The Chronicle) and yellow. The opening tip off for the Golden Knights Southern Connecticut State: 75 victory over New Haven