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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue 1I - Friday, October 2, 2009 5 Shuffled 68 classes move in space crunch By Julia Ernst Club presidents who are setting up their next meetings will have to plan an additional 48 hours ahead of time before sending out e-mails and meeting advertisements. Students and faculty who are debat- ing class schedules for next semester should consider whether or not they would mind having a class from 4:30-6 p.m. The “classroom crunch” that stemmed from a comprehensive inventory of all classrooms on the Lawrenceville and Westminster campuses over the summer led to an urgent shifting of 68 classes this September and a number of other changes. Now, clubs and organizations, as well as faculty members, must reserve a room at least two days before Helen Mannion/The Rider News a desired meeting time by filling out a request via the Although adjustments to classroom size were meant to reduce overcrowding and resolve the violation issues, university Web site. The second large-scale decision some students still feel cramped. Forty-three seats have been removed as a result of the adjustments. was made in an effort to allow more students to enroll removed. Across all our general-purpose classrooms forms were the most significant changes implemented in a particular class. A new class period, L, will be over the instructional day, we had a net loss of 68 seats. by the university, though these new policies are not added to the scheduling block, to be held from 4:30-6 However, most of that loss was made up for by bring- currently in place. Revisions to sections for the fall p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. ing rooms typically used for other purposes, mainly semester, however, had an immediate impact for stu- According to Dr. Anne Carroll, associate professor meetings, on-line for use in classrooms.” dents and faculty alike. of finance, who served as head of the classroom task In addition to the fire code revisions, larger furni- “Sixty-eight sections had to be moved so that force, the changes came about because the AAUP- ture also contributed to the problem. classes with enrollments exceeding the new fire-code requested inspection revealed a “capacity constraint.” “Yes, we did get bigger desks, and part of the rea- limits could go to larger rooms, as of Aug. 31,” “The fire code revisions meant that some class- son for bigger desks — though it certainly isn’t the only Carroll explained. “The college most affected by the rooms lost seats and some classrooms gained seats, reason — is because people have gotten bigger,” Carroll changes was the College of Liberal Arts, Education and though there were more classrooms that lost seats said. “Not only do we have bigger desks, but the Egans Sciences, which had 53 sections moved. The College than gained,” Carroll said. “Of the 71 rooms that [media lecterns] that hold the technology have gotten of Business Administration had 11 of their sections had changes to their student occupancies, 28 of those bigger, too.” moved, while the School of Fine and Performing Arts classrooms added additional seats, and 43 had seats The additional class period and the scheduling See Crunch, p. 4 Theater expansion will unite Rider campuses own campus. By Amber B. Carter The BLC Theater will not forget its roots, continuing to The Alumni Gym isn’t hold lectures, student programs the only thing on campus and discussions after the expan- that is receiving a facelift. The sion is complete. Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) The projected cost for the Theater will be expanded to addition is about $3.5 million. accommodate the rapidly “All funds to support this expanding enrollment in the budget will come from external Westminster College of the gifts,” said Mike Reca, associ- Arts theater, music theater ate vice president of Auxiliary and dance programs. Services. “However, the num- The expansion will turn the ber is not firm since we have back of the theater into dress- not gone out to bid yet.” ing rooms and a green room Although the project still so people can rehearse before Spiezle Architecture Group needs to be approved by the they go on and prepare for their This drawing is a rendering of what the new BLC Theater would look like. The new theater will Lawrence Township Planning lecture or performance without include dressing rooms and a green room for people to prepare in before going onstage. Board and various other regula- the audience watching. There tory agencies, construction is will also be a new section for an make room for a black box the- promote more unity between the students will now have a theater anticipated to begin in June orchestra to perform. ater and a dance studio as well. Westminster and Lawrenceville on the Lawrenceville campus to 2010 and be completed by fall The new renovations will The additions will aim to campuses because Westminster perform in, as they do on their 2011. Campus politicians Elliott Award Ice Hockey wins face off p. 9 p. 5 two in a row on the economy recipients p. 12 against Millersville 2 Friday, October 2, 2009 SeCUrity BriefS New deans hope to strengthen Rider By Charles Cartagena Hit and run Area colleges’ losses are A commuter student’s now Rider’s gains. The new car sustained some serious dean of the College of Liberal damage after a hit-and-run Arts, Education and Sciences accident in the commuter (CLAES), Dr. Patricia Mosto, lot on Thursday, Sept. 24. comes from Rowan; her coun- The car was struck terpart, Dr. Sharon J. Sherman, sometime before 11:23 a.m., the new dean of the School the student said. of Education, comes from The The majority of the College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Newswire/Rider University Newswire/Rider University Helen Mannion/The Rider News damage was on the driver’s In addition, Dr. Jonathan Dr. Patricia Mosto is the new Dr. Sharon Sherman is the Dr. Jonathan Millen is the new side of the car. Paint from Millen, continues to serve another car was found as as chair of the Department dean of CLAES. new dean of Education. assistant dean of Liberal Arts. well. The cost of the damage of Communication and said. has also set up monthly chair 1991 and is currently setting is unknown. Journalism and was appoint- That force was a sense of meetings among departments, up an advisory board for the ed the new assistant dean of home and belonging on which a soon-to-be-established college College of Liberal Arts, as well Liberal Arts. Rider’s administration centers newsletter and various fund- as taking an active role in lift- Alcohol emergency At Rowan, Mosto acted not its academic philosophy, she raising endeavors to strengthen ing the stature of the liberal only in an educational capac- said. the university’s presence and arts program. A new emphasis An underage student ity teaching biology, but also Mosto brings the concept of identity within the university on what employers want from was found intoxicated in in an administrative role, as interdisciplinary governing to culture. Mosto described a team liberal arts graduates is being Gee Hall and required medi- associate dean of the College Rider from her time at Rowan. mentality in which Sherman, accessed by the college’s admin- cal attention last weekend. of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She wishes to strengthen the herself, and her two assistant istration, as well as new efforts A female resident stu- Mosto admits she was not shop- CLAES by instilling conver- deans, Dr. Jonathan Yavelow in admissions to showcase what dent contacted Public Safety ping around for a new home. sation and cooperation across and the newly appointed a liberal arts degree from Rider on Friday, Sept. 25, at 3:01 “I was not looking for the departments, gathering differ- Millen, act as a cohesive group University can offer students. a.m. The student told Public job when I was approached to ent disciplines of study and toward the same ultimate goal. Millen also spoke of empower- Safety that one of her male interview for the position,” she knowledge to create a strong The department heads and the ing department chairs, giving friends appeared to be intox- said. “I admit I had wanted to framework. Since starting July faculty create another tier of them a voice in decision mak- icated. be a dean for a long time. And 1, Mosto has established a this team framework. Mosto is ing. The female student there was just something attrac- College Assembly, the goal of also implementing professional Millen oversees all the depart- gave Public Safety the loca- tive about Rider that was hard which is to introduce a strategic development for the college fac- ments in liberal arts, and has tion of her friend. Public to put a finger on at the time.” plan for the college. ulty, seeking funds for confer- been Chair of the Department Safety officers found him Mosto explained that the “This plan will parallel the ences and training. of Communication and and determined that he was intangible quality that attract- University Strategic Plan while In her endeavors to strength- Journalism for the past five intoxicated. After further ed her to the university was serving to provide action plans en the college’s identity, Mosto years. His new responsibilities examination, an ambulance its strong belief in communi- to move forward,” she said. has an asset in Millen, whom as dean include, but are not was called. ty. Forward progress is some- she described as a man with limited to, overseeing use and The student was cited by “There was something more thing very important to the “tremendous leadership poten- allocation of space for Fine Arts, Lawrence Township Police than just a position, there was a new dean. To make sure every- tial.” Millen has been a part for underage drinking, and force drawing me to Rider,” she one is on the same page, Mosto of the Rider community since See Deans, p. 3 the matter has been referred to the Office of Community Two students Oct. 1, and are at home the states with the highest clusive test done for the H1N1 Standards. confirmed to have recovering or have returned rates of influenza-like illness- virus but had not received to campus since recovering. es were Pennsylvania, with results as of Wednesday, Sept. H1N1 virus Lost or stolen? According to the American 572 new cases; Florida, with 30. Both students have recov- Only a handful of Rider College Health Assocation, 473 new cases; and North ered and returned to campus. A female resident stu- community members had been as of Sept. 25, New Jersey Carolina, with 500 new cases. Students are encouraged dent reported her iPod miss- added to the list of individuals schools reported a total of According to Debbie to get the seasonal flu vac- ing from her car on Monday, experiencing flu-like illnesses. 17 new influenza-like ill- Stasolla, associate vice presi- cine as a precautionary mea- Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. A total of 32 students and 17 nesses per 10,000 individuals dent for planning, the students sure, which will be provided The car was parked in faculty and staff had report- surveyed. For the same time who were positive for H1N1 through the university for the freshman resident lot. ed flu-like illnesses on the period, there were a total of received results through the $25. For more information When the student returned Lawrenceville and Westminster 6,527 cases reported among nasal test for the virus. One of about locations and times, to her car, she could not find campuses as of Thursday, all reporting institutions, and these students had a more con- visit the university Web site. her iPod. Public Safety investigat- ed the car. They did not find the iPod, but they could find Coming no damage to indicate a pos- sible break-in. Up ... The investigation is ongoing. If any student has Friday, Oct. 2 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, Tuesday, Oct. 6 Cafe and Cabaret Songs with information, they should Terror Behind the Walls: SEC 8 p.m., BLC Fireside Lounge, Alcohol Responsibility Week pianist Eric Hung and mezzo- contact Public Safety at x. trip to Philadelphia Eastern sponsored by SEC Kick Off, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., soprano Amy Hartsough, 7:30 5029. State Penitentiary, 6 p.m., con- Thayer Lounge, sponsored by p.m., Bristol Chapel tact BLC ticketbooth for more Game Night, 8 p.m., SRC WCC SGA information Game Room, sponsored by Thursday, Oct. 8 Campus Life Alcohol Responsibility Week SEC Film of the Week, The SEC Film of the week, The Movie, 8 p.m., BLC Theater, Hangover, 7:30 p.m., BLC Proposal, 7:30 p.m., BLC sponsored by Student Affairs Theater, sponsored by SEC Theater, sponsored by SEC Sunday, Oct. 4 SEC Film of the Week, The - Compiled by Emily Landgraf Proposal, 7:30 p.m., BLC Wednesday, Oct. 7 Saturday, Oct. 3 Working for the United Theater, sponsored by SEC SEC Film of the Week, The Nations: Peacekeeping in Proposal, 7:30 p.m., BLC Nepal, 5:15 p.m., BLC Fireside Compiled by Emily Landgraf Theater, sponsored by SEC Monday, Oct. 5 Lounge, sponsored by Center for To list your event, e-mail Information provided by Director Seminar on Mathematica in International Education [email protected] of Rider’s Department of Public Teaching & Research, Safety Vickie Weaver. 4-5:15 p.m., Science 102 Friday, October 2, 2009 3 WCC homecoming a stunning success

Hugh Tsung/Rider University Hugh Tsung/Rider University James Traum, a junior music theory major, and Brittany Russo, a music education major, are Students participate in a lip-syncing contest during the home- crowned Homecoming King and Queen at Saturday night’s dance. coming pageant on Friday night. Parking issues continue to frustrate students By Amanda Sandlin seems like they just made more parking access for students. spaces for faculty. I can never “I think it’s unfair that they ‘Unless you go on a Friday or Some students are still find parking.” took away half a row of parking Saturday afternoon and get a unsatisfied with parking on the She also said Rider should from the students just for the Lawrenceville campus, despite consider banning freshmen faculty,” said Berry, referring space in Kroner [lot], and don’t recent renovations to make from having cars on campus, as to the expanded, gated parking move all weekend, you’re going to more spots available. many other colleges already do. lot in front of the Bart Luedeke be stuck parking in the old Z lot.’ Over the past year, admin- “Freshmen just shouldn’t Center. “Most of the time, the istrators have been working to be able to bring their cars on lot is empty anyway. In my - Katie Farrison, alleviate some of the problems campus,” Farrison said. “Even opinion, students should have junior that arose with parking as well though they have to pay a fee, the closest parking because we as housing. it won’t stop them. Most col- pay to go here.” With a net gain of 180 leges do it that way. I think we Berry said that the extended new parking spaces on the should do it, too. It would just lot for faculty and staff behind political science major, shares Even though the university Lawrenceville campus this fall, make more sense.” Alumni Gym is hardly ever the most basic room option hasn’t installed an entertain- there are now about 3,000 Farrison said that the prime filled, leaving a wide open space in the West Village Commons ment center for their common parking spaces available. times for parking dilemmas are wasted. with three other suitemates. room yet, he said that it hasn’t Students have responded Sunday nights. “I would have no problem Three weeks into the school been a great concern. differently to the changes. “Unless you go on a Friday walking the extra distance if the year, he said that his experience He said that one of the Katie Farrison, a junior or Saturday afternoon and get a spots were always full,” he said. so far has been positive. biggest perks living in the communication major and space in Kroner [lot], and don’t When brainstorming ways “I like it a lot,” said Commons is parking availabil- campus resident, has had her move all weekend, you’re going to improve the system, Berry Langweiler. “We have a lot ity. car on campus since freshman to be stuck parking in the old Z comes up empty-handed. more space and there’s air con- “We get to park liter- year. She said that she hasn’t lot,” she said. “There’s no way to fix it, ditioning in every room and ally next to the building,” noticed any improvements over Mike Berry, a junior edu- though, that’s the thing,” he also in the common room.” Langweiler said. “It’s great. If the past year. cation major, has been a com- said. “If anything, I’d just say let Langweiler said that he that’s full we can park in anoth- “I feel like they just made muter since the spring semes- the seniors have those spots that hasn’t had any any major issues er huge lot right next to the the parking areas for students ter of his sophomore year. He, they took away for faculty.” thus far living in West Village. building. There’s always a spot.” smaller,” Farrison said. “It like Farrison, is unsatisfied with Casey Langweiler, a junior know they “could not have cho- held educational and adminis- of education is to preserve the ciples for our students and our Deans sen a more vibrant and active trative roles at both Rutgers and College of Education’s National college,” Sherman said. home for their academic pur- Princeton University. Council for Accreditation of This framework encompasses Continued from p. 2 suits.” Like Mosto, Sherman was Teacher Education (NCATE) the entire staff evaluating its Forming the education head spirited away from her former accreditation. current state and how it has and being the point person for of this CLAES team is Sherman, institution by her experience “We are the only private col- fulfilled its goals since 2003, faculty, as well as working with the new Dean of Education. with the university’s faculty and lege in the state that is accredit- the last date the conceptual students. Millen takes on an Starting one month after her its community philosophy. ed by NCATE, and we want to framework was looked at. active role in helping students colleague Mosto, Sherman was “By the time I finished my maintain that very high-quality “You can think about what complete their schedules, and never very far away from the 75-minute interview I was standard,” Sherman said. has happened in the world from advises them on the develop- Rider community, coming from sold,” she said. “Having worked The university is up for reac- 2003 to 2009,” Sherman said. ment of their majors. TCNJ. At her previous institu- in the area for so long, I already creditation in 2012, and it is a “A lot has changed in the world, Millen has the utmost faith tion, Sherman was co-found- knew Rider was a high-quality long, difficult process that the and we as a college must be pre- in liberal arts students, and er and director of the Center institution, but this first inside dean is already focusing her pared for that change, for now wants to strengthen the identity for Excellence in Science, experience impressed me, from energy on. and [in] the future.” of these students and improve Technology, Engineering and the faculty, to the students, to “To that end, we have devel- recruitment of liberal arts- Mathematics Education. Before the programs.” oped a conceptual framework, minded freshmen. He wants her stint at TCNJ, Sherman Her first goal as the new dean consisting of the guiding prin- current liberal arts majors to 4 Friday, October 2, 2009 Panel warns of skimming and phishing dangers By Dalton Karwacki later, as their information will show that he or she has already Imagine anyone in the received the operation. world being able to find out The best way to protect your name, date of birth or against medical identity theft, where you live. Imagine open- Harmon said, is to keep pri- ing your credit card bill and vate information like insurance finding transactions you nev- numbers secret. er made. Imagine losing your Hill then spoke about some identity, however temporarily. of the protections that many Identity theft, its forms, and banks offer to help protect ways to prevent it were the against identity theft. One is to focus of a panel held in the Bart use a virtual credit card number Luedeke Center on Wednesday. for online purchases. A virtual The panel included Jim credit card number is a ran- Scott, an assistant prosecutor at domly generated number which the Mercer County Prosecutor’s is tied to an actual credit card. office; Jim Manahan, a Rider This is useful, as nobody ever graduate and lawyer; Dr. sees the buyer’s real credit card

Lorinda Harmon, from Temple Helen Mannion/The Rider News number. The virtual number University; Kevin Long from is then rendered void after one A panel held Wednesday night in the BLC Theater educated the Rider community about identity Bank of America; and Robert use, preventing an identity thief Lackie, professor and librarian theft. It included a prosecutor, a lawyer, a bank employee, a professor and a librarian. from utilizing it. at Rider. banking and medical treatment. information in order to “help most banks will be unwilling to “One of the best ways to According to a packet dis- If Social Security numbers serve the customer.” look into a case of theft unless protect yourself is with online tributed at the event, “identity are gold, then the silver infor- Skimming operations uti- a criminal report is filed. After banking,” Hill said. “People are theft occurs when someone’s mation would be bank account lize devices that can read all of this, all relevant banks and still nervous about online bank- personal information is stolen and credit card numbers. One the information off of a card by creditors should be alerted so ing, but it really is more secure.” for the purpose of impersonat- of the best ways to protect this simply passing the card within that holds and warnings can be He explained that since ing that person. Identity fraud information is to shred docu- range of the device, in a method placed on the affected accounts. there are no physical bills or is when criminals ‘obtain a vic- ments containing any personal similar to the way EZ-Pass sys- The next part of the panel invoices, there is nothing for tim’s sensitive personal informa- account numbers before tossing tems work. According to Scott, focused on medical identity potential identity thieves to find tion’ for the purpose of making them out, Scott said. one of the most common places theft and was led by Harmon. and take information from. unauthorized purchases, taking “In your garbage [are] for skimming operations is at “Medical identity theft is The panel finished with money from bank accounts all kinds of things that may ATMs. relatively easy to do,” Harmon Lackie advising how to protect or opening new lines of credit have your personal identify- The skimming device is said. “It’s very difficult to detect against identity theft online. with the stolen information.” ing information,” Scott said. placed in an inconspicuous and is even more difficult to He demonstrated several search Identity fraud is the more com- “Particularly bills and offers for place to record the card number fix.” engines, such as www.priva- mon of the two, though the new credit cards.” and name on the card, while a Medical theft occurs when teeye.com, which exist sole- term “identity theft” is often He finished up by explain- small hidden camera records a person takes the victim’s insur- ly to search for information used in reference to both. ing the threats of phishing and the PIN when it is typed in. ance number or other insurance about individuals. These Web Scott opened the panel by skimming operations. The best way to guard against information and pretends that sites can find public records, explaining the ways in which “A phishing operation is this is to try to use ATMs he or she is the victim in order as well as information posted identity thieves work. when [thieves] send you an in banks, as they are watched to receive health care. This is to Facebook pages and similar “The most important piece e-mail, which will often look more closely, and to cover the costly, as it increases insurance Web sites. They return infor- of information you have is your like a completely legitimate pin pad while typing in the rates, and can be dangerous mation that can very easily be Social Security number,” Scott message from a bank or credit PIN. in extreme cases. Harmon said used by identity thieves. He said. “That is considered to be card company,” he said. Manahan discussed what that if a person receives an urged people to be careful with gold by identity thieves.” These e-mails will usually to do if you are victimized by appendectomy with someone what information they post He explained that this is come complete with company identity theft. The first step, else’s insurance, then doctors on the Internet, as it instantly because this number is used logos and “signatures” of execu- he said, is to go to law enforce- may discount the possibil- becomes readily accessible. in secure transactions, such as tives and will ask for personal ment. This is important, as ity that the victim needs one Edelyne Desane, a senior CrunCh ‘There is no doubt accounting major, said she did the university not feel that her classes were Continued from p. 1 needs more space.’ overcrowded, but coming late and WCC were hardly affected, -Dr. Anne Carroll to class could cause problems, with three and one sections Head of the Classroom aside from missing informa- Task Force moved, respectively.” tion. In a typical fall semester at Desane doesn’t have trou- Rider, about 1,800 class sections ble finding a seat if she comes late to class, “because there are are held on the Lawrenceville changes that were made for this individual chairs in the back, and Westminster campuses semester and those that will be but then you have to worry combined. implemented over the course of about finding a place to plug in Despite the reallocation of the 2009-2010 academic year your laptop,” she said. “It’s very 68 sections, many students still are not final solutions. inconvenient.” feel that they are in overcrowd- “We will have an ongoing The classroom capacity ed classes. capacity crunch until the new Helen Mannion/The Rider News issues have caused other prob- “I’ve only been here building is built,” Carroll said, lems for students aside from Posters on classroom doors detail the new classroom assign- a few semesters, but I think referring to the new academic having their room assignments ments. Some 68 sections were moved for the fall semester. this semester has definitely building that will be constuct- and the way in which they were much bigger. If you don’t building,” Volinsky explained, been the most crowded,” said ed near Memorial Hall and is schedule meetings changed. participate, I feel like the teach- adding that one of her classes Jessica Byrne, a senior busi- expected to be completed by “I came from a small high ers don’t know your name.” this semester was moved from ness administration major. “I’m fall 2011. school with small classes,” Rachel Volinsky, a junior Fine Arts to Memorial in an in five classes. A few of them “There is no doubt that the explained Kristen Wagner, a journalism major, feels that effort to accommodate more are extremely packed, hot and university needs more space, senior American Studies major. having her classrooms moved students. overcrowded. I get stuck all the for both instructional and other “Rider prides itself on small has had a significant impact on “To suddenly have a num- way in the back and I can’t pay needs,” she said. “The fire-code class sizes. My freshman year her academics. ber of my classes in Memorial attention, so it’s definitely a revisions did not cause this was 2005, but I left to go to “Since I was a freshman, makes me feel uncomfortable, distraction.” capacity constraint, but it did another university, and when I pretty much all of my class- like I’m in a different school.” According to Carroll, the exacerbate it.” came back, I felt like the classes es have been in the Fine Arts Friday, October 2, 2009 5

Awardees grateful, honored By Megan O’Connell that enable him to teach and interact with other artists. A secretary, an art pro- “I have felt very lucky fessor and an assistant dean because I have been able to ful- might seem to have little in fill some of my dreams as both common. But this year, Mary an artist and educator,” Naar Kildea, Professor Harry I. Naar said. and Barbara Fruscione were Fruscione is the assistant given the same honor — the dean of the College of Liberal prestigious Frank N. Elliott Arts, Education and Sciences. Award, named for the 21-year She started working at Rider in presidency of Rider’s fourth September of 1977 as a secre- president. The award is pre- tary. sented each year to one member Fruscione is involved from support staff, faculty and with many committees on administration for outstanding campus. She is the Rider service to Rider. Achievement Program adviser, Kildea has been part of chair of Student Orientation’s the Rider staff since Feb. 8, Self-Assessment Committee 1988. Initially she worked as and is involved with New support staff in the Science Student Resource Committee. Department. Then, in 1996, Fruscione enjoys getting to she became an administrative Peter G. Borg/Rider University work with students, faculty and associate, or as she likes to say, From left, Barbara Fruscione, Harry I. Naar and Mary Kildea proudly display their Frank N. Elliott administration. She takes plea- “secretary,” for the Department Awards at a ceremony in the Bart Luedeke Center on Sept. 3. sure in watching the freshmen of Communication and grow and helping them “navi- staff members. In addition, she nized and appreciated is reward one of 30 artists chosen to Journalism. gate the system.” She is honored has been recognized as a Rider enough,” Kildea said. “But then take part in the Invitational “I am fortunate to work to be an Elliott Award recipient, Distinguished Employee for the to be an Elliott Award recipient Exhibition of Visual Arts by the with great people, and it is although she never aspired to it. past five years. is the icing on the cake.” American Academy of Arts and exciting to be a part of the suc- “I did the best I can, and Kildea’s life also revolves Naar has been a part of Letters. cess of my department through at the end of the day, I have to around her big family, which Rider for almost 30 years and is “Being an artist is not about our talented students,” said answer to myself and my boss,” includes 15 grandchildren. a professor of Fine Arts and the creating pleasant pictures, but Kildea. Fruscione said. Four of Kildea’s children have director of the Rider University about problem-solving and crit- Kildea’s responsibilities Although each person received degrees from Rider. Art Gallery. Naar teaches art ical thinking, which transcend as an administrative associate received an Elliott Award for Her son, Dr. Shawn Kildea, is history, studio courses and gal- the walls of the classroom to the include supervising the work of different departments and titles, a professor in the Department lery management. He is cred- world beyond,” Naar said. the chair of the department, the they all have one thing in com- of Communication and ited with bringing the late art- Naar is grateful to Rider director of the Law and Justice mon: They are grateful to be Journalism. ist Isaac Witkin’s sculptures to for allowing him to develop his program and 12 other full time part of the Rider community. “Having your efforts recog- both campuses and was recently work as an artist through grants Yes, she Cannes One student’s adventure at the Cannes Film Festival

By Heather Fiore ship. She said if anyone was semester, was part of the crew. interested, he or she should Our main goal at the festi- Close your eyes. Imagine contact her for further informa- val, aside from anything we per- being 20 feet away from tion. sonally wanted to accomplish, Brangelina, shaking Danny Ignoring all the fine details, was to promote filmed products Glover’s hand or even being my drive to do something as and negotiate contracts with part of all the paparazzi on the remarkable as Lour is what theatrical exhibitors. We also red carpet. Luckily, I was able pushed me to accomplish were there to help select and to experience all of this and this. Shortly after, I contacted pursue distribution partners. more. Right after stepping out Lour and expressed my desire Kenny described the expe- of my last exam last semester, to experience the festival and rience as “one of [the] best” I was given the opportunity to what it had to offer. She put chances to prove myself in jump on a plane and venture off me in contact with the owner the industry at that point in to Cannes, France, to experi- of the agency she went with time. He has close ties with Heather Fiore/The Rider News ence the Cannes Film Festival — Ken Schoech. Kenny, a free- the Associated Press (AP) and Above: The red carpet awaits the arrival of celebrity guests at firsthand. From May 11-26, I lance producer and owner of landed me an internship with the Cannes Film Festival. Below: Heather Fiore poses with the made memories that will last a Northbound Entertainment, the organization. stars of Agora, Oscar Isaac (left) and Max Minghella (right). lifetime. reviewed my résumé and offered For me, this two-week My dream began with a me a spot on his Cannes ’09 internship was one of the best visit from Rider graduate, Lour team. My dream was becoming things I could have done. After Vosilla, who spoke to my com- a reality. being introduced to the London munication ethics class last I wasn’t alone. I knew I was branch of the AP, Kenny left me semester. She told us about going to be a part of a team of there to fend for myself, which her internship in Cannes (pro- people going to Cannes, but I is something I’ll always thank nounced “khan”) and her pres- never would have guessed how him for. Zara, a woman not too ent career as a freelance TV diverse and open the group much older than myself, took executive in Los Angeles. Lour would be. Coincidentally, me under her wing and showed spoke of the exciting and awe- senior Patty Wittenburg, one me around. She introduced me some experiences she’d had and of Rider’s students, whose film to the other handful of employ- went into some brief detail on on photographer Flip Schulke ees who were at the festival on how she acquired the intern- got invited to the festival last See Cannes, p. 6 Heather Fiore/ The Rider News 6 Friday, October 2, 2009 7

Cannes Continued from p. 5 behalf of AP, both journalists and techni- cal assistants. I was essentially a part of the team, helping with anything that needed to be done. The extremely professional environ- ment introduced us to all aspects of com- mercial international business. I tagged along on interviews, press events and other media-related events with famous actors and actresses. One of my tasks included writing a real press release that would be distributed worldwide, via the Internet, for a movie. Over the duration of my stay, I wrote press releases for two movies, including Agora, which will eventually be premiering in the U.S. I also tagged along with Zara to inter- views with directors and actors, accompa- nied AP’s cameramen to press junkets and red carpet events and experienced what it was like to be part of a professional team. The most notable interviews I wit- nessed were Danny Glover , Max Minghella and Oscar Isaac (stars of Agora). Although Glover’s stature is a bit overwhelming (he stands over 6 feet tall), it was clear he has one of the kindest hearts imaginable when he took the time to introduce himself to me — the intern. Aside from Glover, I met the two new up-and-coming actors, Minghella and Isaac, whom I saw on the silver screen the night before we inter- viewed them. The next best experience was unex- pected, but very much enjoyed. I car- Heather Fiore/The Rider News Lights, ried equipment for Robert Pattinson’s Twilight star Robert Pattinson sits down for an interview at the 2009 Cannes Film (Twilight) scheduled press photo shoot. It was interesting to learn how these actually Festival. Fiore accompanied a crew to his press photo shoot. worked: The press companies show up and “Oh, so do you want to go with Paul to interview him. However, this night was Cameras, reaCtions set up their equipment in whatever place to the Inglorious Basterds after-party and the most impressive and memorable yet. By Carly Totten they see fit, and then the celebrity comes, interview the whole cast, since I’ve noticed Working with Kenny and his team o m e t i m e s by a band. stands in several different positions and you’re such a big Brad Pitt fan?” She said of employees taught me a lot. He gave us when you stop At one point, she entered a sub- gives the press a chance to get his or her S it so casually, which is why I’ll never forget full access to the festival which allowed us hoping for things to happen, way car where some fans were already pictures(which usually appear in maga- it. My heart stopped. They were willing to see any movie that was being screened, they actually happen. I was not expect- waiting, before exiting the subway zines). Yes, I was only 10 feet away from to send me, all by myself, to interview the walk the red carpet and see movies before ing to receive the best text message of my life and running up onto the street. I was the Edward Cullen. whole cast of Inglorious Basterds with no they came out. He also helped us update on Sept. 12, but I did. My friend Brynne, from Rider, again next to the stairs moshing for After the interview, I was starting to hesitation. our résumé to seem more appealing and texted me and asked if I wanted to go to the MTV Video Music her performance. This time, it was feel like I could be a part of anything. As We were one of the first companies to professional, and he made it clear that our Awards (VMAs) the next day to be part of Taylor Swift’s performance. crazy. The cabs were on, and I was I grew more comfortable with AP and get there; however, the crowds of people association will last far beyond just the The tickets stated we would go to her dress rehearsal, be on the red carpet and be jumping and singing and probably working with the other employees, I got had already started to form even though it festival and time we spent in France. Since in her performance of “You Belong With Me” as “running fans.” Obviously, I texted back “Yes!” on the verge of passing out because confident in my requests to tag along on was almost two hours before the cast was he frequently travels to New York City Brynne and I arrived in New York City early Sunday morning, and after being “in holding” forever, I was breathing in car exhaust. I did anything I pleased. I feel like they put expected to arrive. I took my position at for producing, he has many of connec- we went to the Radio City Music Hall set. While we were waiting to start shooting, Jack Black and P!nk not care. Everyone was cheering and more power in my hands because I took the metal fence that was assigned to AP tions there, which will hopefully help me arrived for rehearsal — and it only got better. The set included six cabs. The cab that Swift sang on top screaming “TAYLOR!” when she the initiative to tell them where I wanted and stood next to a 20-year veteran report- acquire a paid job next summer. of had been lowered into the ground. Although when Swift performed, it looked like everything was hap- finished her amazing performance. to go. er from CBS, who spoke of Tom Hanks as During my time with AP, I learned so pening right then (singing in the subway and in a subway car and running up from the subway), the only Right after the performance, Perhaps this is where my most valu- if they were related. That experience right much. I learned about the technical aspect part that actually happened on Sunday night was her running in and singing on top of the cab. The rest Brynne and I left NYC. However, able experience at Cannes came from. there was enough to remember. of a press company and a lot of behind- had been filmed before the show. my good luck continued on The premiere of Quentin Tarantino’s new- Finally, the cast arrived, one by one. the-scenes things that people don’t get to When the director was ready to shoot, Brynne and I were positioned on the side of Radio Monday night. On the red car- est film, Inglorious Basterds (released in The organizer of the event came over to see very often. Overall, I learned that it’s City with the rest of our group (there were about five groups scattered in different spots), pet the night before, the Verizon August), was the best day of my life. I was me and said, “Are you ready?” and before not as easy as it seems. The work is hard and we were the last group to run and surround Swift’s cab. Somehow Brynne and I ended group was stationed right across given a press pass to accompany one of I could say yes, Eli Roth, director of the and time-consuming, but ultimately worth up being in the front of our group. The only area for us to run to was the back of Swift’s cab from Maria Menounos from “Access the cameramen to the red carpet premiere. Hostel series was standing before me. He it. Being a part of an organization like AP, where the stairs were, which she would have to use to walk up and down from the cab. We were Hollywood.” When Menounos was Along with several other photographers was the first big-time celebrity I was actu- you are constantly surrounded by celebri- moshing for a country star. Then, Swift came down the stairs and was inches away from me. interviewing Taylor Lautner from and video recorders, I stood on the side of ally interviewing and I was temporarily ties and amazing opportunities and dif- After the rehearsal, we were escorted back to the building. A short time later, two men from the VMAs Twilight, she brought him over to the red carpet while all of the celebrities starstruck. After a few seconds, I snapped ferent kinds of people that help you grow came in, and the 400-person group was told that something cool was going to happen to 20 people from where we were standing. “Taylor walked down for the premiere, includ- back to reality and knocked down my first both professionally and personally. This the 150 person purple group — my group. The two men walked through, and Brynne and I were two of Lautner Being Fed to the Wolves” ing Tarantino himself. Then came the interview, asking questions confidently. is something that I would love to do, and the 20 people picked. I never have this type of luck. was the title of the segment that moment of truth: Brad Pitt and Angelina After Roth, I interviewed other cast mem- having had the chance to actually experi- We were taken outside and were told that we were going to be working for Verizon. We were given appeared on National TV. I was Jolie showed up. Brad Pitt walked right bers, including Mike Myers, who gladly ence it firsthand has made me love it even free video phones to use because we were on the red carpet filming stars as they arrived. I walked the red in this segment, along with seg- by me, smiling and waving as the sea of gave me the Dr. Evil finger at my request; more. It is a career that is exciting and full carpet, I walked in front of the VMA wall where all the stars stood to have their pictures taken, I was ments featuring Shakira and Kara flashbulbs blurred my vision. Brynne Fenster Diane Kruger; producer, Lawrence Bender; of surprises. even yelled at by the paparazzi. Some of the celebrities I saw were Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port, Chace DioGuardi, respectfully. I was on Later that night, after our time had Taylor Swift signs autographs at the 2009 MTV Video Music B.J. Novak; and Tarantino, the master- Crawford, Taylor Lautner, Beyonce, P!nk, Lady Gaga, Ne-Yo, Kara DioGuardi, Katy Perry, Amanda Bynes TV five times. This may have been expired on the red carpet, I went back to Awards on Sept. 13. Swift won the award for Best Female Video. mind behind it all. Unfortunately, Brad and my favorite, Taylor Swift. the best part of my experience. the AP office with the cameraman and Pitt and Angelina Jolie snuck in through We left the red carpet and went over to wait for Taylor Swift’s performance to begin. Shortly after, she I will never forget those two could’ve never expected what happened the back door. This was disappointing performed “You Belong With Me.” The performance began with Swift singing in the subway accompanied days. Epic. Unforgettable. “Fearless.” next. Louise, another AP reporter, said, since I was told I was actually going to get 8 Friday, October 2, 2009

Editorial QuotE oF thE Class change has wEEk unexpected “A man willing to consequences work, and unable his school year started off with an e-mail to all students, reminding them to check MyInfo for their final class to find work, is per- Tschedule. Even though returning students picked their classes knowing exactly where to go on Sept. 9, some room haps the saddest assignments had been changed over the summer. The move was mandated by a revision of fire codes that had sight that fortune’s been requested by the faculty union. Thankfully, Rider did what it could to quickly make the changes with minimal conflict, and when 100 classes are moved inequality exhibits in only a few days, it deserves some positive recognition. Days before classes were set to start, multiple e-mails were sent out, as under this sun.” well as an announcement placed on Blackboard. The university did its best to ensure that students would not have more to deal with on an already stressful day. The move was intended to ease — Thomas Carlyle, overcrowding, and forty-three classrooms actually reduced the number of students who can be in a class. Scottish historian However, some classes now are held in rooms not intended for teaching space. It seems that the result is that many students Megan Moyer/ the Rider News feel overcrowded. Perhaps this is also because of larger desks. A Health and Safety crowded room is uncomfortable if the temperature is warm. If the room is cold, then space decreases even more if students are wearing jackets and thick sweaters. Hot tips for the long cold season Another problem with having tight seating is the inconve- The days are getting colder. We’re digging to same as those of a cold, except more severe, and nience of finding a place to sit. Students need to arrive at the the bottom of our closets for insulation. There’s often accompanied by a fever and muscle aches, right time in order to get the seat they want. As time goes on, something lurking in the background, waiting as well as harsher coughing. The American Lung the number of available seats quickly goes down. If they arrive for you to slip up and make one wrong move — Association says that if taken within the first 48 right at the time class starts, they will have to sit either at the like forgetting to wash your hands. You’re cough- hours of symptoms, prescription medications can very front or the very back, where there are only individual seats, ing. You’re sneezing. You’ve got chills, aches and reduce the amount of time flu-stricken people are not desks. Anyone who sits in those seats doesn’t have space to a runny nose that is comparable to Niagara Falls. sick. put a laptop, or even a notebook. As much as you refuse to believe it, you’re sick. As for the common cold, doctors recommend As of now, 68 classes have been moved. The college most There is a misconception that cold weather basic treatments like plenty of rest and fluids. affected was the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Many is what spreads sickness during winter months. Over-the-counter medication can temporarily classes that would have taken place in Fine Arts are now located In reality, it is the excessive amount of time spent relieve symptoms. If over-the-counter medicine in Memorial. There are some students who have never had a indoors sharing air space with infected people. isn’t your style, perhaps take a look into writings class in Memorial and feel a little uncomfortable being there. First things first. Is it the flu or just a cold? such as The Herbal Drugstore, by Linda B. White, In times like these, when everyone is concerned about get- Cold symptoms tend to stick to the upper M.D., and Steven Foster. White claims that herb- ting sick, students should not have to be worried about feeling respiratory passages, meaning a stuffy nose, sore al remedies are scientifically proven to have better cramped. Germs can advance like wildfire. If just one student throat, etc. But the flu comes on rapidly and pro- results than typical cold medications. While many coughs or sneezes, then he or she is releasing bacteria into the duces a sick feeling all over. Flu symptoms are the drugs create unwanted side effects for the already- air, and the closest people around are exposed to it. This effec- See Health, p. 9 tively spreads a cold or flu, and soon everyone could be showing up to class sick. The shifting of classrooms is like putting a Band-Aid on the Editorial & ManagErial Board overcrowding situation. Rider plans on expanding programs and increasing enrollment in the coming years. Even though a new ExEcutivE Editor assistant FEaturEs and copy Editors academic building is set to be built by 2011, that will add only Kristie Kahl arts &EntErtainMEnt Jess Hoogendoorn ditor 10 classrooms to the campus, and many of them are expected E Melanie Hunter Managing Editor Adrienne Stazzone Valis Vicenty to be used for the musical theater program. This wouldn’t help Allie Ward as much as it could, especially not for the estimated several- opinion Editor advErtising ManagErs million-dollar price tag. nEws Editors Angelique Lee Laura Fitzgerald We offer praise to Rider for its hard work in the class change Julia Ernst and for the idea of a new academic building. But the concern Amber Cox sports Editors BusinEss ManagEr remains whether it will be enough for a growing population. Jordan Hall Dhrupa Patel assistant nEws Editor Josh Veltrie This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion Emily Landgraf dElivEry ManagEr of The Rider News editorial board and is written photography Editor Jason Sofia by the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee. FEaturEs and arts & Helen Mannion EntErtainMEnt Editor Faculty advisErs E-mail us at: Kaitlin MacRae Dr. E. Graham McKinley [email protected]; [email protected]; Dr. Thomas Simonet [email protected]; www.theridernews.com [email protected]; [email protected]; The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the editor [email protected]. from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone number and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individuals or groups The Rider News, Ridge House are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, accuracy, gram- 2083 Lawrenceville Road, mar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. Brevity is encouraged. All Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 decisions are at the sole discretion of the editorial board, which may reject any letter. Send to The Phone: (609) 896-5256 Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to Ridge House. All Fax: (609) 895-5696 letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. Friday, October 2, 2009 9 Economy Faceoff Financial struggles waiting to be addressed in new term New Jersey currently suf- Today’s severe econom- Many believe the state fers from an unemployment ic realities present a chal- debt of $38 billion can be level of 9.7 percent, the high- lenging time for all Rider magically fixed by stimu- est in over 30 years. Even students. Whether it’s land- lus packages and tax cuts. more concerning is the strong ing a summer internship But independent Chris likelihood that next month’s or a full-time job after we Daggett knows that there unemployment numbers will graduate, nothing is com- is no quick fix to the eco- be even higher. Therefore, it ing easy nowadays. The tax nomic crisis and is up to is no surprise the economy base is dependent on these the challenge of fixing the remains a major worry in this global markets, and at times problem. He asks, “What gubernatorial election. Republican: it’s a great virtue; but today, Democrat: happens when the $2 bil- Independent: Republican candidate Kyle Collins it’s quite the burden. Jon Jonathan Padron lion in federal stimulus Heather Shupe Chris Christie understands Corzine, as governor for the money is gone?” that the same old policies have not helped the people past four years, has worked vehemently for us to The biggest problem of this state. In fact, people are leaving in droves. New maintain the services of government we demand while that faces New Jersey is the many failed state and Jersey now ranks fourth in states people are moving out dealing with a shrinking tax base. Corzine was the first local budgetary policies of several administrations of, according to the Mayflower Transit Study. It is clear governor in the nation to pass a comprehensive eco- and both political parties. Gov. Corzine’s “tempo- we need new leadership. First, Christie knows better nomic stimulus plan at the state level, just as President rary” surcharge on the income tax seems to have no than to have policies that promote a mass exodus, and Obama has done at the federal level. end. Each year, officials demand that the state budget we need to have policies that promote jobs. Secondly, we As a former CEO of Goldman Sachs, Corzine puts more money into funding state aid for schools need to make New Jersey more affordable. knows the economy. He has brought extensive knowl- and towns, property tax rebates and senior citizen Incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine has been derelict in edge and sound fiscal policy to this state. In fact, he property tax freezes. Local spending is why our state making New Jersey a friendlier state for businesses. became the first governor in 60 years to actually cut is billions of dollars in debt. According to the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax the state budget by $4 billion while still maintaining Daggett plans to have public employees, on research group, our state is the least business-friendly in property tax rebates for those residents most in need. all levels of government, pick up their share of the nation, and has been given this title for the fourth Despite the worst recession in American history the cost of these benefits. He plans to eliminate year in a row. This analysis studied an array of state tax since the Great Depression, Corzine has implemented practices such as pension padding and dual-office policies to reach its grim conclusion. Moreover, the Tax programs such as InvestNJ, which is designed to holding, giving health care and pensions to part- Foundation reveals that we have a corporate tax rate of 9 encourage economic growth in the private sector and time governmental employees and allotting health percent. is projected to create 16,000 new jobs. care and pensions to police officers and firefighters. Christie understands that businesses give people jobs. New Jersey needs to stay on track in 2009. We Daggett realizes that these are only small steps and If elected governor, Christie plans on making New Jersey need a governor who is willing to work with all facets will not solve the problem. The state will eventu- a better place to do business. He plans to do this by low- of business and government. The state doesn’t need a ally have to come up with $80 billion to fund ering this absurd corporate business tax so we can attract governor who says he’ll refuse federal stimulus money, long-term health benefits and pensions for teach- and keep more businesses here, which will hire state resi- as Chris Christie has. It doesn’t need a governor who is ers, local government employees and state workers. dents and promote prosperity. Moreover, Christie plans willing to send thousands of state workers home with Between the federal, state and local taxes, to encourage clean energy businesses to move to New pink slips instead of paychecks. Those state workers New Jersey bears the greatest tax burden in the Jersey with tax credits on our insanely high cooperate are our neighbors, our friends and our family mem- nation. By focusing on issues such as property business taxes. Christie will organize a “Permanent Red bers. We need a governor who understands that pre- taxes and local spending instead of state taxes and Tape Review” group. This group will sift through the school is an integral step to increasing the likelihood of state spending, Daggett can find a solution to legions of archaic business regulations and redraw them success for students early on, instead of waiting until this state-troubling debt. He wants to reduce the to ensure safe economic growth. we’re too far behind to effectively help students. New cost of salaries, health care benefits and pensions, Christie understands that you cannot tax yourself out Jersey needs a governor who is unwilling to sacrifice and reduce the price residents pay to fund 566 of a recession. New Jersey already had the highest tax the ethical responsibility of the state for the sake of municipalities and more than 600 school districts. burden in the nation, with 11.8 percent of income going political mantra. New Jersey needs Corzine. In order to reach this goal, Daggett says that we directly to pay state and local tax burdens. However, Being governor isn’t easy; often you are a celebrity may go through a cycle of pay freezes and pay cuts. that was before the most recent budget Corzine penned, in your own right. Everything you do is scrutinized, Workers may have to contribute a portion of their which burdened the recession-weary people with $1.2 and we all make mistakes, like not wearing our seat- salaries to health and pension benefits. The issues of billion more in taxes. For our state to be prosperous, belts and then getting into car accidents. But it takes a health care and pensions are not the only problem people need to keep their money so they can spur busi- real leader — a man who doesn’t even collect a salary standing in the state’s way. Daggett believes that we nesses and put people back into jobs. For this reason, for his post — to forego political scrutiny and lead need to reduce our spending and fix the structural Christie plans on cutting taxes, not raising them. with the mores that birthed this country and this great problems concerning our budget. Daggett feels he Christie has the ideas to bring jobs back to this state. state. The road to economic recovery is a long one. If can handle the economic crisis and that “both The people of New Jersey can no longer endure the we support Corzine, that road will be much shorter. Democrats and Republicans have shown they are failed policies emanating from Trenton. unable or unwilling to deal with these issues.”

HealtH Continued from p. 8 suffering cold victims, White says that herbal remedies rarely cause adverse effects. better faster. Although zinc leaves a funky aftertaste, one might agree that reducing Among the top of her alternative choices is echinacea, a small plant that is the length of a cold would be well worth it. The lozenges are available without a believed to prevent colds and the flu. The book claims that it is the best-researched prescription at most drugstores. herb for helping the body fight colds and the flu once they’ve begun to invade. If Keeping your belongings disinfected can do a great deal when it comes to taken as soon as symptoms appear, it is said that echinacea can shorten the duration prevention. Items such as cell phones, car keys, study desks and door handles come and lessen the severity of symptoms. in contact with many germs throughout the day. Those nasty little rhinoviruses Prevention is key. Of course, basics such as avoiding close contact with people that cause colds can live up to three hours on surfaces, according to the National who are sick, washing your hands often and covering your mouth when you Institute of Health, so keeping surfaces clean is a smart move. One of the most sneeze or cough are all extremely important. Vitamin C and zinc have been heavily important tips is, if you’ve just gotten sick, don’t go to class or the gym. Chances researched and supported for use during a cold or flu. Many studies have found are you will only end up spreading the illness. that taking Vitamin C regularly can lower the number of colds you experience in a year, and most found that Vitamin C led to a shorter duration of the cold by about Amanda Sandlin is a junior journalism major. a third. In studies, people with colds who took zinc lozenges every two hours got

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Garvey and game before entire game, allowing the three Millersville tied up the score goals on 20 shots. with two power play goals. “Joe stopped the pucks we Field Hockey Volleyball Women’s Tennis Garvey and Dragone had a goal needed him to stop,” D’Aurizio (8-0 overall) (3-12 overall, 1-3 MAAC) (0-4 overall) each in the first period, with said. “He made some key 9/25 9/26 9/29 Savaiano and Nork getting the saves and bailed us out when Rider 3, West Chester 0 Loyola (MD) 3, Rider 1* Monmouth 4, Rider 3 assists, respectively. we needed him to, and gave 10/1 9/27 10/3 With the score tied at 2-2 us time to get our stuff back Rider 2, La Salle 1 (2ot) Rider 3, Fairfield 1* vs. Siena, 11 a.m.* at the start of the second peri- together. Hopefully he can con- 10/4 10/3 od, the Broncs managed to pull tinue to make key saves for us at Sacred Heart, noon* vs. Iona, 2 p.m.* ...And More Sports away from Millersville, outscor- all year, and we can continue to 10/9 10/4 ing them 3-1 in the period. put goals up on the board like at Monmouth, 4 p.m.* at St. Peter’s, 2 p.m.* Freshman Marlaine Schneider Garvey had the first goal with we did this past weekend.” of the field hockey team was junior forward Nick Ryskasen Rider did a far better job Men’s Soccer Cross Country named NEC Rookie of the and D’Aurizio each adding a staying out of the penalty box, (3-4 overall) 10/2 Week for all games played Sept. power play goal. Garvey fin- only having 12 minutes total 9/30 at Paul Short Invitational, 21-27. She is the fourth Bronc ished his second hat trick with while Millersville had 18. Rider 3, Army 2 10 a.m. to claim the NEC Rookie of the lone goal in the third peri- The Broncs will look to 10/4 the Week award in five weeks od. build on their 2-0 start this vs. George Washington, Golf this season. “Adding Frank to the team weekend as they host Lafayette 1:30 p.m. 9/26-9/27 has been a huge help filling the tonight at 8:15 p.m., and travel at Cornell Invitational, Senior Amy Jeary of the vol- gaps,” Savaiano said. “One of to Alvernia on Saturday. Women’s Soccer 8th of 15 leyball team became Rider’s our top forwards from last year, “If you can get wins early (4-6-1 overall, 0-2 MAAC) all-time digs leader with 1,597 [Senior] Merlin Thompson, has in the season, it helps you build 9/25 Men’s Tennis after having 22 on Saturday. been out with a knee injury, your record, just in case you Canisius 3, Rider 1* (0-3 overall) She broke the mark set by and we needed someone on the hit any mid-season slumps,” 9/27 10/3 Evette Hoeffner who put up team to step up to take his posi- D’Aurizio said. “Hopefully, we Niagara 2, Rider 1* vs. Siena, 11 a.m.* 1,575 digs from 1998-2001. tion while he is out, and Frank can get two wins this weekend 10/3 10/4 was just the man for the job. against Lafayette and Alvernia, at Loyola (MD), 1 p.m.* at St. Thomas Aquinas, noon Sophomore Brent Wolgast of How he played in his first two and improve to 4-0.” 10/9 10/6 the golf team set a Rider record vs. Siena, 4 p.m.* vs. Fordham, 3 p.m. by shooting a 65 on the par 72 Late fall intramural sports sign ups 10/8 course in the second round at at St. Peter’s, 3 p.m.* the Cornell Invitational. His Sports available will be basketball, matball and whiffleball. score is the lowest round in Registration opened Thursday and the registration deadline is school history. Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. The captains’ meeting will be held on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. on court three. Wolgast leads Rider and breaks school record By Jordan Hall to finish better than eighth on place crown, capping off the Sunday until rain canceled the tournament with a score of 590, 15 holes they had already com- while Rider shot a combined The golf team put together pleted. 615. Delaware, the defending another solid performance at Overall, Wolgast led the champion of the invitational, the Cornell Invitational while way for Rider, closing out the finished third with a score of sophomore Brent Wolgast high- tournament an impressive sixth 599. lighted the weekend by break- out of 79 golfers. He scored a “For the Cornell tourna- ing a school record. combined 147 in the 36 holes. ment, we never really pieced Rider has consistently “I was very happy with the together a solid round but we finished in the middle of the 65, obviously, but the round were very close,” Wolgast said. pack this season, and they did before I had a disappointing In the Broncs’ previous so again, concluding the rain- 82,” Wolgast said. “I had three invitationals, they have finished shortened invitational eighth bad holes where I made a qua- sixth out of 13 and fifth out out of 15 teams. druple bogey, triple bogey and of 13, proving to be one of “Our team expectations double bogey.” the stronger teams each tourna- were the same as they have been Graduate student and the ment. But they’re striving for all year, and that is to compete Broncs’ number one player, Eric more. and have a chance to win,” LeFante, shot a 154, placing “As a team, I think we are Wolgast said. him 34th overall. The veter- playing average,” Wolgast said. Wolgast gave the Broncs a an displayed consistency, put- “We have some little things tremendous chance to win with ting up rounds of 76 and 78. to work on. In golf, it’s funny a career day on Saturday, shoot- LeFante has been vital to the because a few shots or stupid ing a 65 on the par 72 course, team’s success thus far, earning mistakes can cost you three to the lowest round in Rider his- first place honors at the Leo five shots. We are very close, tory. Keenan Invitational, hosted by though, as a team, to winning a “I wanted to play three St. Bonaventure, and runner-up tournament, I believe.” solid rounds that could help at the Rutgers Invitational. Next on the slate for my team win and also have Junior Brian Accorsini the Broncs is the Joe Agee a chance to win individually,” matched his teammate with a Invitational this weekend, Wolgast said. 154 himself shooting a 75 and which is hosted by the College The Bay City, Mich. native 79 for the tournament. The of William & Mary. Rider will stated that it was his best round Hopkinton High School grad- travel to Williamsburg, Va., ever, including his high school uate has been an underrated where the team looks to cap- playing days. complement to the tandem of ture its first tournament victory “Sixty-five is my best ever LeFante and Wolgast. since 2007. in any tournament,” Wolgast Junior Jordan Wycoff fol- Peter G. Borg/Rider University said. “My previous best was a lowed that up with a 58th-place Sophomore Brent Wolgast shot a Rider record 65 on the par 69.” finish shooting 160. 72 course at the Cornell Invitational over the weekend. The Broncs were on pace Binghamton took the first- Friday, October 2, 2009 11 Broncs stumble on road against MAAC rivals By Paige McAtee performed to our potential, then the result should have been very different.” Nearly 1,000 fans came out to sup- The women’s soccer team had two port Canisius, all cheering and singing, tough losses in away games against which created an incredible home field Canisius and Niagara last weekend. advantage for Canisius. Rider had their first MAAC game of the “It would be great to build up to season on Friday, falling 3-1 to Canisius. this for our home games in the future “We played well, but came up at Rider,” Hounsome said. “It would against a team playing at home that was certainly give us a strong home-field better than us that night,” said Head advantage and give us motivation to be Coach Drayson Hounsome. successful.” Canisius outshot Rider in the first Hounsome encourages the Rider half, claiming 10 shots before Rider community to support the Broncs at had its first. The Broncs only goal of their next home game against Siena on the game came from junior Lauren Saturday, Oct. 9. Musumeci, who scored with 24 minutes Despite these two MAAC losses, left in the second half off a free kick 35 Hounsome has high hopes for the sea- yards out, making the score 2-1. The Hugh Tsung/Rider University son. goal was Musumeci’s sixth of the season. Junior Lauren Musumeci scored the only goal in the Broncs 2-1 loss to rival “Goals for the season are to fin- Of Rider’s six shots on goal, Musumeci Canisius on Friday. Musumeci is now fourth all-time in goals scored at Rider. ish in the top six of the conference so made three. that we get an additional day off at the Canisius scored in the last minute of ing to Niagara’s style, and added its legiate goal. conference championships in Orlando,” the game to make the final score 3-1. second loss of the weekend, 2-1. “We didn’t adjust soon enough to Hounsome said. On Sunday, Rider had their second The Broncs came out stronger in counter how they were playing, and it Rider’s next game is on the road away game in two days, playing against the second half, with one goal by fresh- caused us some problems,” Hounsome against Loyola on Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. Niagara. The Broncs had trouble adjust- man Claire Thompson, her second col- said. “If we’d have done this sooner and Volleyball beats first-place team Innovative Thinking. Extraordinary Opportunities. By Rocco Schirripa

The volleyball team has had its ups and downs this season, but it seems that things are beginning to improve as the Broncs defeated the first place team in the MAAC last week- end. “The players are putting together what we are learning in practice and utilizing this infor- mation during the match,” said Head Coach Emily Ahlquist. The Broncs then went on to play first-place Fairfield the next day with a flair for the Montclair State University. dramatic, as they came from behind and upset the Stags with Learning that transforms lives. Hugh Tsung/Rider University a final score of 3-1. Junior Amanda Piccolini had a huge weekend for the Broncs, Advancing to the next level in a career requires a “Although we have strug- putting up 50 assists, 19 digs, seven kills and two blocks. Rider gled mentally these past cou- special blend of knowledge and skills. At Montclair defeated first place Fairfield 3-1 and fell 1-3 to Loyola (MD). ple of weeks, our emotional State, students gain that competitive edge through a strength really shined through unique combination of inspired teaching, in-depth Brittany Hayes had 11 kills and digs, breaking the record for this Sunday,” said junior Kristy learning and state-of-the-art facilities. 13.5 points. most individual digs, as she Love, who thinks that this is the “This is what we have been claimed 1,597 career digs. The We offer graduate start of something big for the Attend One of Our working toward: being aggres- previous record of 1,575 digs programs of study in volleyball team. Events to Learn More sive and smart,” said Ahlquist. was set by Evette Hoeffner from nearly 100 fields that The Broncs lost the first As the team sports a 3-12 1998 to 2001. MBA Information Session: are taught by set by 12 points, but then ral- October 15 record overall and a 1-3 MAAC For the Broncs, Piccolini nationally renowned lied and took the next three to Graduate Open House: record, Rider went into the also added 19 assists, 11 digs, faculty. In fact, we clinch the win. October 25 weekend bound for change. three kills and two blocks “Everyone stepped up and are one of the few “This weekend, we finally against the Greyhounds. Register Online played the role they were asked universities in the brought everything to the table, Rider’s next match is against to play with amazing energy nation with doctoral including positive energy and Iona in the Student Recreation and enthusiasm,” junior Elyse programs in the growing fields of Environmental excitement, which we’ve been Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 Grassmuck said. Management, Pedagogy, Mathematics Pedagogy and lacking for the past few weeks,” p.m. Following that, the Broncs Despite a previous six-game Audiology. In addition, our new PhD program in Love said. take on St. Peter’s on the road losing streak, the Broncs came Counselor Education is the only one of its kind in the The Broncs took Loyola on for another conference match out strong during a crucial con- New Jersey/New York area. Saturday, losing the match 3-1. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. ference match. “I thought our game “This competition year is Montclair State. Elevating the art of higher “We came back and fought against Loyola didn’t need to just beginning,” said Ahlquist. education…every day. hard, and that paid off,” said end up the way it did,” said “I cannot wait to see where we freshman Briana Wallace. “It Grassmuck. “We certainly go.” was completely a team effort, could have beaten them in the everyone gave 100 percent.” fourth game and [we] failed to Junior Amanda Piccolini take advantage of some oppor- had 31 assists while Senior Amy tunities.” Jeary added to her new record Jeary had the main high- with 24 digs. Love had 16 kills 1 Normal Avenue • Montclair, NJ 07043 • www.montclair.edu light of the night with her 22 and three blocks, and senior 12 Friday, October 2, 2009 The PerfecTionisTs Broncs stay undefeated, move to 8-0 By Emily Firth

The field hockey team con- tinued its perfection last Friday as Rider shut out an impressive West Chester team, 3-0. The Broncs were led by the usual stars. Sophomore Virginia Egusquiza finished the day with a goal and two assists while senior goalkeeper Lyndsie Johnson recorded her fifth shutout of the season and her third in a row. “Field hockey is the type of game where momentum can change very quickly and easily, Head Coach Lori Hussong said Hugh Tsung/Rider University “We need to keep that in mind Sophomore Virginia Egusquiza charges down field in Rider’s 3-0 victory over West Chester. Egusquiza cashed in a goal and two and continue to work hard and assists during the win, adding to her 2009 totals. She now has 18 points, six goals, six assists and two game-winning goals. stay more determined each time out.” that a Bronc has been the hon- skilled and complete player for was one of only six undefeated ing. The ultimate goal remains: The team certainly worked oree of the week for the confer- us,” Hussong said. teams in Division I. to capture NEC regular sea- hard during this game. One ence. It is evident that the team is When asked about future son and postseason champion- Rider freshman in particu- “This is a great honor for at the top of its game right now. games and the possibility of ship and move onto the NCAA lar, Marlaine Schneider, was her,” Hussong said to Rider The Broncs currently hold an making the playoffs, Hussong play-in game. honored as the Northeast Sports Information. “She is 8-0 record, as their offense and and leading scorer sophomore With its undefeated record Conference (NEC) Rookie of very deserving of the award.” defense have worked very well Megan Pisani agreed that they thus far and hard practice, the the Week for all the games in Schneider has compiled together. cannot look that far in advance. team is sure to keep persevering the week of Sept. 21 to 27. nine points, four goals, one “Every time we play West The team understands that they and defeating opponents. Schneider extended her goal game-winning goal and one Chester, it’s a dog fight,” have to stay focused and take The Broncs head back on scoring by hitting the back of assist so far in her freshman Hussong said. each game one at a time. the road for their next game the cage five minutes before campaign while firing 27 shots. The game was intense, and The Broncs’ main focus as they face off against Sacred halftime. “She has been working so both teams played well. But is the games that are in their Heart on Sunday at noon. In the 10 seasons under hard in practice, and as you the Broncs came out on top weekly reach. As of right now, Hussong, this is the 31st time can see, she is becoming a very with a win. As of Sunday, Rider the season looks to be promis- Hat tricks carry hockey team to two-game sweep By Josh Veltrie Rider came out strong with just wanted to win the game five goals in the first period, more than Millersville.” and it looked like it was going It appeared that way as the Consecutive hat tricks and to be an easy opening game as Broncs scored the only two goals senior leadership led Rider’s ice they were up 5-2 at the start of the third quarter, making the hockey team to victories over of the second period. Garvey final score 8-5. D’Aurizio had a Millersville to open the sea- scored all three of his goals in power play goal with the assist son as the Broncs won 8-5 on the first period while sopho- going to Garvey, and sopho- Friday, Sept. 25, and 6-3 on more forward Andrew Michael more Connor Dragone fired in Saturday, Sept. 26. and junior defenseman Mike his second goal of the game on Freshman forward Frank Romono had a power play goal a power play. Junior forward Garvey recorded a hat trick and apiece. DJ Nork compiled his second three assists in the first game of “We could have run away assist. his career. Senior forwards Tom with the game in the first peri- Sophomore Chris Dudo D’Aurizio and Nick Savaiano od, but we let Millersville hang started the game as the goal- had three assists apiece, with around, and they made us pay keeper, allowing five goals in D’Aurizio also adding a goal in for that,” D’Aurizio said. the first two periods. Junior Joe the win. Millersville and the Broncs Nalbone finished in goal, not “It was very exciting play- exchanged a goal each in the allowing anything past him in ing in my first collegiate hock- beginning of the second period, the final 20 minutes. ey game,” Garvey said. “Doing but at the end, Millersville cut Rider ended up spending well was a huge bonus, but I into Rider’s lead, scoring two 20 minutes in the penalty box, was just happy to be out there goals and narrowing the deficit. while Millersville had a total of with such a good group of guys. “Penalties have always been 24 minutes. Tom and Nick are great players; an issue with this team, and The Broncs picked up right Courtesy of Tom D’Aurizio they always know where to be, I felt that was one of the rea- where they left off on Saturday, Senior Tom D’Aurizio compiled five points as he dished out and they’re great leaders. Their sons Millersville was able to scoring the first two goals of the three assists and scored two goals in Rider’s sweep of leadership is one of the reasons hang around with us for as game before Millersville tied up Millersville over the weekend. The Broncs won 8-5 and 6-3. why the team is playing so long as they did,” Savaiano said. well.” “When it came down to it, we See Hockey, p. 10 Field hockey is 10-0

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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue III - Friday, October 9, 2009 8 Sean Kingston to burn up SRC CONCERT PREVIEW Kingston to headline the fall unable to perform. Students said Nick Barbati, coordinator concert on Oct. 22. had to settle for opening acts of campus activities and adviser By Allie Ward Back in April, rock band Danger Radio and Single File. to SEC. “It was an expertly Plain White T’s were sched- “With [Plain White T’s], put-together concert from their Hoping to put last semes- uled to headline the spring con- when things didn’t turn out end.” ter’s “plain white tease” in the cert. However, lead singer Tom the way we envisioned, I still According to Barbati, a past, the Student Entertainment Higgenson got sick the night couldn’t have been any more campus-wide survey is always Council (SEC) has booked ris- of the show, and the band was proud of my kids than I was,” Sean Kingston ing reggae fusion singer Sean See Concert, p. 4 Job Hunting Search early and often, grads advise By Emily Landgraf 2007, according to an article on NJ.com. The search for employ- A former marketing and ment has been a mixed experi- theater dual major stumbled ence for recent Rider graduates. upon a job soon after graduat- However, whether they found a ing in May 2009 that she refers job or not, these students know to as a “gem.” But not everyone how tough it can be to get a has been so lucky. foot in the door. Kim Vogel works at Roth Christian Arenas, a May Kafe USA, a company that pro- 2009 graduate who majored in duces and distributes cheese. biology, is one student who is “It’s a really good thing to having some difficulty finding a get into food because people job. He said that getting your- Allie Ward/The Rider News are always going to need food,” self out there as soon as possible Sophomore Jeremy Goldfarb signs up on a Career Services bulletin board. Current students and she said. “It’s not something I is the best idea. alumni who are still struggling to find a job can visit the office of Career Services for assistance. would have ever thought about “Send your résumé out to possible,” Frankel said. “Who Cicero and Kaspereen Campbell discussed the impor- before I went and interviewed.” everyone because you never you meet now could be your got jobs within two to three tance of internships and general Vogel works in sales, sup- know who will get back to future employer.” months after graduation. Both experience. porting the entire Northeast you,” he said. Sam Cicero and Andrew had advice for current students. “Make sure that you have and Mid-Atlantic region of Arenas was not looking to Kaspereen — both May 2009 “Start looking,” said experience — internships, vol- the food service division of the start working right after gradu- graduates — feel particularly Cicero. “Look everywhere you unteer work, co-ops,” he said. company, as well as serving as ation, but he began applying lucky to have jobs. can. Build connections.” “Those experiences tend to be a market specialist and in the soon after. He is thankful now Cicero majored in history According to Kaspereen, extended interviews, and they customer service department. that he did. and secondary education and finding a job is a matter of also build your résumé.” “I interviewed in May and “Once you get out of col- now teaches at a high school being patient. Campbell stressed the June [for Roth Kafe USA] and lege, start applying for jobs even in South Belmar. Cicero likes “The job market is awful,” importance of making connec- got the job [in] July, so it was if you’re not looking for one,” his job and is thankful for his Kaspereen said. “You might tions that will help you stand a really quick process for me,” he said. “It’s going to take peo- experience at Rider. have to step outside of your out in order to find employ- Vogel said. ple a while to get back to you.” “Student teaching prepared major; you might not. It’s just ment after graduation. In the current job mar- Jeff Frankel, a 2008 Rider me probably the most,” he said. important to get a job any- “Work with the alumni ket, college graduates across the graduate, had to wait about six “Also, in sophomore year, we where.” network and interview people country are feeling the pressure months before he was hired. talked a lot about interview- Dean of Education Dr. who are in your degree field so to find employment. “I sent out over 100 résu- ing and building portfolios — Sharon Sherman believes that that when you have an inter- “The jobless rate among més,” he said. “Out of those things that would make us look her department’s reputation view later on for a job, you have college graduates has more than 100 résumés or so, I got three good to employers.” helps students get jobs. information that will make you doubled from a year ago to 4.3 interviews.” Kaspereen, an English and “Rider students tend to get stand out for that job,” he said. percent,” according to an April Frankel majored in journal- secondary education major, also jobs because the [education] Unfortunately, some stu- article on CNBC.com. “Almost ism and is currently employed had positive things to say about program has a great reputa- dents weren’t as lucky when two million college graduates by Bloomfield Life, a newspaper his time at Rider. tion,” she said. it came to finding a job they are unemployed.” in Essex County. Despite hav- “The reputation it has for Sherman also urged stu- enjoy. Marie Baker, a May 2009 New Jersey’s unemploy- ing completed an internship at its education program opened a dents to take advantage of graduate who majored in jour- ment rate reached 9.7 percent The Trentonian, he had difficul- lot of doors for me that wouldn’t the opportunities that Career nalism, is still looking for a “real in August and the state has lost ty landing steady employment. have been open otherwise,” he Services offer. job,” so she is taking what she 155,770 jobs since December “Start looking as soon as said. Dean of Students Anthony See Jobs, p. 2 What teams will make the The Hangover: Is it Home World film review sweet home p. 5 Series? p. 4 p. 8 for sports teams? 2 Friday, October 9, 2009

I knew that I wanted to work thing is that they found jobs. “The first internship was Security BriefS JoBS in higher education since my “It isn’t easy finding a job a great experience,” deCesare sophomore year at Rider,” he right now, but it’s not impos- said. “However, being that it Drug arrest Continued from p. 1 said. “The only problem is, sible,” he said. was such a new and different can get. with the economy the way it According to Dr. Jonathan experience, I don’t think I was Two students were taken is, a lot of people had the same Mendilow, chair of political sci- really able to take advantage into custody by the Lawrence “I’ll start working three shifts a week handing out cans idea. Some of the schools I ence, many of his department’s of the incredible opportunity I Township Police Department applied to mentioned during May 2009 graduates also went was given. This time around, I and charged with possession of Monster Energy Drink next week,” she said. their interviews that they had on to further their education. know what to expect, as well as of drug paraphernalia and not had this many applicants “More than half of our what is expected of me.” possible possession of mari- Baker’s goal is to find a job that will help her pay her in five years. It made getting graduates went on to gradu- Joanne Nosuchinsky, a juana last week. into a program that much more ate school or law school,” senior fine arts major with a Public Safety respond- monthly expenses. “Even part-time work as competitive.” Mendilow said. concentration in theater, is ed to a call on Wednesday, Chave applied to several Current students are doing looking for employment in a Sept. 30, at 9 p.m. A male a waitress would be awesome right now,” she said. “Then, to graduate programs and looked their best to prepare them- different way. staff member in Kroner Hall for jobs at each. He said that he selves to face today’s job mar- “I have not had any intern- reported a very strong odor of find any salary job. Really, any- thing. Then to find a job that was one of 60 people applying ket. Senior Rhiannon deCesare, ships,” she said. “I spend my marijuana in one of the hall- for eight positions on campus at a communication major, will summers auditioning for film, ways. Public Safety officers I’ll actually enjoy doing.” Baker is hoping someday to one university. be graduating in May and is television, commercial and the- detected the odor as well. “In the end, Rider’s already getting ready for life ater jobs in New York. It’s all Officers went to the room get a job in the music industry, “preferably in booking, touring employment package was one after college. about getting my face out there where the smell was coming of the best offers,” he said. “The “I had an internship this right now.” from and were granted access. or production.” Some students have chosen housing portion was also a big past spring at MTV Networks,” Vogel, whose true passion Two male students admitted pull for me to stay here, since she said. “It definitely got my is acting, offered some advice to having drug paraphernalia graduate school instead. May 2009 graduate Josh Chave, many of the other jobs I looked foot in the door and helped me for students. and marijuana and turned it at required me to find a place to gain some valuable experience.” “I would say to make sure over. current Resident Director of Switlik Hall, is one. rent.” According to deCesare, she that you watch out for yourself “I always intended on going Chave knows people who has already gotten in touch with and take care of yourself but Who needs a toilet? to a graduate school because have found jobs that they may the woman she interviewed don’t lose your dreams,” she love or hate, but the important with for her first internship. said. Public Safety apprehend- ed a male resident student Strong gusts knock down tree over the weekend for urinat- Public Safety was dis- fallen down next to the build- Innovative Thinking. ing in public. patched to Wright Residence ing because of 50 mph gusts. Extraordinary Opportunities. Public Safety was con- Hall for an “unusual No one was injured. ducting a park, walk and talk occurence/hazardous condi- Weaver explained that around the Greek houses on tion” on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Facilities was called and Friday, Oct. 2, at 2:22 a.m. at 1:45 p.m. reported that no damage to when an officer spotted a According to Vickie the building had occurred. student urinating out of the Weaver, director of Public Check The Rider News third floor stairwell window Safety, a male staff member Web site for a photo. of Omega House. called to report that a tree had - Julia Ernst Public Safety asked the student what he was doing. He responded that he was peeing. When Public Safety coming asked him why he was not using a bathroom, he replied that he did not know. up ... The student was charged Friday, Oct. 9 Kings Band, 11:30 a.m., through the Office of National Coming Out Cranberry’s patio Observance Day, 11:15 a.m. - Community Standards. 1 p.m., Daly’s Impact of Music on Social Montclair State University. Change - learn about the Learning that transforms lives. Harassment SEC Film of the Week, The impact of Woodstock on music Hangover, 7:30 p.m., BLC in society, 1:10 p.m., BLC Advancing to the next level in a career requires a Theater Fireside Lounge Two female resident special blend of knowledge and skills. At Montclair students reported receiving Saturday, Oct. 10 Photojournalism During the State, students gain that competitive edge through a harassing phone calls over the Recreation Programs Camping Civil Rights Movement, unique combination of inspired teaching, in-depth weekend. and Hiking Trip, departing at 1:10 p.m., Commuter Lounge learning and state-of-the-art facilities. 8 a.m., contact BLC ticket The victims called Public booth for more information Leadership in a Time of Social We offer graduate Safety on Sunday, Oct. 4, Attend One of Our and Political Change: Events to Learn More programs of study in at 3:30 p.m. to report the On Fire!!/Campus Life Poetry Impact of Obama’s Election, nearly 100 fields that calls. The victims reported Slam with Gabriela Garcia- 3 p.m., BLC Fireside Lounge MBA Information Session: are taught by that the phone calls were Media, 8 p.m., BLC Theater October 15 nationally renowned from a male they did not The Service-Minded Leader, Graduate Open House: Monday, Oct. 12 faculty. In fact, we know. The second victim had 3 p.m., Pub October 25 Coffee, Cabaret and a Cause, are one of the few received a phone call at about 8 p.m., Williamson Hall, Rock for Darfur Concert, Register Online Westminster Campus universities in the 4:36 a.m. and the caller made 7 p.m., Cavalla Room numerous sexual innuendoes, nation with doctoral Alpha Nu Omega Co-Ed according to Public Safety. programs in the growing fields of Environmental Christian Fraternity Interest Thursday, Oct. 15 Management, Pedagogy, Mathematics Pedagogy and The investigation is Meeting, 8:30 p.m., Fine Arts Unity Days 2009 - Social ongoing. 389 Justice Audiology. In addition, our new PhD program in Counselor Education is the only one of its kind in the - Compiled by Emily Landgraf Tuesday, Oct. 13 SRC 4th Birthday Party, New Jersey/New York area. Alternative Film Club 11:30 a.m., SRC lobby Information provided by the Meeting, 6 p.m., Fine Arts 110 Montclair State. Elevating the art of higher Director of Rider’s Department of “War Child” - discussion of education…every day. Public Safety Vickie Weaver. Workshop: Building Good Emmanuel Jal’s documentary Credit, 7 p.m., BLC Room 14 film, 4:30 p.m., BLC Theater Correction: Wednesday, Oct. 14 Live @ the Pub Concert fea- In last week’s issue (10/2), turing SFO Trio, 9 p.m., Pub senior Jimmy Traum was Unity Days 2009 - Social incorrectly identified. His Justice Compiled by Julia Ernst major is music theater. To list your event, e-mail Multicultural Lunch with [email protected] 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043 www.montclair.edu a performance by the Steel • • Friday, October 9, 2009 3 UN political officer describes struggle in Nepal By Dalton Karwacki In 2001, “the king and his entire family were massacred The peace process in Nepal in what is now referred to as is at a stalemate, according to a the Royal Massacre,” Peebles visiting United Nations politi- said. “The entire royal lineage cal officer. was, in one sitting, completely Dawn Peebles gave a pre- killed. At that point, the king’s sentation on Wednesday called brother, Gyanendra, took over.” “Working for the United Peebles explained that, at Nations: Peace-building in this point in the war, both sides Nepal” in the Bart Luedeke were committing atrocities and Center’s Fireside Lounge. The human rights violations, such lecture focused on the situation as arbitrary detentions and in Nepal since the end of the beatings. nation’s civil war in 2005. In 2005, the king initi- Peebles also explained her ated what is now seen as a royal www.wordtravels.com organization’s goal in this pro- coup. Nepal is in southwest Asia and bordered by China to the northeast and India to the southwest. cess. She said that the U.N.’s “He imprisoned all the ple’s movement also resulted fill in the the gaps after gaining under 24-hour surveillance by role in Nepal has not been political leaders in the name of in a cease-fire,” Peebles said. control through the election. U.N. personnel. These person- peacekeeping, but rather “good national security,” Peebles said. “The Maoists, because of that After the elections, the nel have no legal means to keep offices,” which is an offer to “Up until then there had been people’s movement, agreed to Maoists created a coalition of the armies from rearming, but help negotiate an end to the more or less a fiction of a gov- lay down their guns. An interim several smaller parties in order their presence has proven to be conflict. ernment, but the king had been government was created under to control the majority of votes enough of a deterrent. “The Maoists have been gathering more power and offi- the leadership of one of the in the parliament. This coali- The U.N.’s other mission boycotting and obstructing the cially consolidated that power major political parties. In the tion eventually collapsed, mak- in Nepal was “to provide tech- parliament,” Peebles said. “So in 2005 by declaring a state of following months, the formal ing it more difficult for the nical support for the elections,” there has been complete and emergency.” peace process began.” Maoists to further their agenda, according to Peebles. Technical utter stagnation in the peace This plan backfired on the The process advanced to so they began to block any support entails “bringing in process.” king, according to Peebles. Up the point that elections were progress on the drafting of a people who know how to run The Maoists are mem- until that point, the people held in April of 2008. The new constitution, creating a elections, who know how to do bers of the Communist Party had been turning against the Maoists did “surprisingly well,” stalemate in the peace process. voter registration, voter educa- of Nepal, though Peebles Maoists, but this action caused gaining 40 percent of the vote. Following the end of the tion and that kind of thing.” explained that they have no people to turn against the king This surprising outcome com- conflict, the U.N. agreed to Peebles encourages stu- connection with China’s Mao and actively protest for 17 days plicated the peace process. At help watch over the two armies. dents, especially those who Zedong. In 1996, the Maoists in what is called the Second the time of the peace agree- Since the peace process is not want to get involved in the attempted to overthrow Nepal’s People’s Movement. In the face ment, Peebles said, the other complete, the two armies are U.N., to study or work abroad monarchy. As time went on, the of the protest, the king stepped parties all expected to do well still technically only in a cease- or to look into U.N. Volunteers, war grew in scale as more of the down and returned power to in the elections, and they incor- fire. To prevent a resurgence of a program that is similar to the country’s ethnic minorities were the country’s parliament. porated vague language into the violence, the weapons of both Peace Corps. drawn to the Communist Party. “The success of that peo- peace agreement, intending to sides were sealed and placed No new H1N1, reported flu-like symptoms,” who are not able to get home, the Lawrenceville campus can receive the seasonal flu Debbie Stasolla, associate vice have been utilized. and Tuesday, Oct. 13, from vaccine at no charge. Seasonal but flu up president for planning, said in “We have used the isola- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Thayer flu clinics will be held for an e-mail. tion room for one international Lounge on the Westminster Lawrenceville faculty and staff While no additional mem- These are the totals since student who had flu-like symp- campus. on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 bers of the Rider community the start of the semester and toms,” Campbell explained, Campbell explained that a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cavalla have been diagnosed with the include both campuses, she adding that a nurse was pro- students will have two options Room, and for Westminster H1N1 virus since Oct. 1, 11 said. vided by the university to help for receiving the vaccine. faculty and staff on Thursday, new flu-like illnesses have been Despite the lack of new care for the student. Students can receive the regu- Nov. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 reported, administrators said. swine flu cases, Dean of Rider’s seasonal flu vac- lar seasonal flu vaccine in shot p.m. in Williamson Hall. “As of the end of the day Students Anthony Campbell cinations for students will be form for $25, or in a mist yesterday [Tuesday, Oct. 6], explained that the isolation offered on Tuesday, Oct. 13, (nasal) form for $30. - Julia Ernst we have a total of 19 faculty/ rooms, set up before the fall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in According to the univer- staff and 41 students who have semester to house ill students the SRC Seminar room on sity Web site, faculty and staff

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Continued from p. 1 He ‘can’t stop the beat’ distributed to see what genre of music By Heather Fiore students would like to see in concert.

Last year, although Plain White T’s were From the classroom to Broadway, one selected as the headliner, the top vote-get- Rider student is taking his life on tour. ter was actually the hip-hop/R&B genre. A sophomore musical theater major “We understand that not everyone likes who lives on the Lawrenceville campus, the same type of music, but we wanted dif- Rich Crandle recently received probably ferent genres,” said junior Zach Braff, SEC one of the most important phone calls special events chair. “We just want as many to help kick off his professional career. people to come out as possible.” “Since getting the phone call, I have It’s a new year and SEC is bringing back been on cloud nine,” Crandle explained. the fall concert — the last concert held in After a grueling audition process, he the fall was Howie Day in 2005. Barbati was invited to be a part of the traveling explained that this isn’t done purposely. cast of the Broadway show-turned-movie “A couple years ago, we realized that Hairspray, a musical set in 1962. Tracy programming needed to have a more Turnblad, a plus-size high school stu- uplifting feel, so we focused a lot of our dent, meets Seaweed J. Stubbs (the best energy on comedians, and last year there “Negro” dancer) in detention one day was a heavy emphasis on multicultural New Line Cinema and learns dance moves that land her programming, and we didn’t focus so Elijah Kelley, right, played Seaweed J. Stubbs in the 2007 film version ofHairspray. a role on “The Corny Collins Show,” much on concerts,” Barbati said. “In which features only white students. bars of a song,” Crandle said. “I went in guys still up for the role of Seaweed. He recognizing that and recognizing that While on the show, she integrates the and I sang no more than five bars, and they sang another song, acted out two scenes there was such excitement over [Plain Polo Grounds Music/J Records Jive Records dancers and becomes a teen sensation. stopped me, handed me show material to and then waited out in the hallway. There White T’s] and it didn’t happen, it’s bet- Nina Sky is set to open for Kingston on Oct. 22. Hailing from Queens, N.Y., the sister Livvi Franc will open for Kingston alongside Nina Sky. Franc is an English-Barbadian Getting the part of Seaweed learn and asked me to return the next day.” were only two others waiting in the hall- ter to make those things right early on.” act has worked with high-profile artists like Pitbull and Daddy Yankee. who has worked with the producers of Lady Gaga, Leona Lewis and Lily Allen. proved to be a long journey. For the Crandle was slowly but sure- way along with him; the casting direc- SEC students are “totally thrilled” audition, he traveled to the cast- ly watching his dream come true. tor followed, asked to see only Crandle that such a big name will be headlin- later this month. Livvi Franc is an R&B activities on campus, so while this is a really The concert is only open to Rider “I’m really excited for the concert,” ing call’s last stop, New York City. At the third audition, Crandle was and sent the other two guys home. ing the fall concert this year. “Beautiful pop singer from England. She is cur- well-turned-out event, there are of course, students this year, to keep the cost of she said. “Hopefully, he will show up.” “I thought it would be a great way asked to repeat the original dance that “I walked in and the director asked Girls,” Kingston’s first hit single off his rently working on her debut album and the gives and takes on the campus. When the event down, said Barbati. Most stu- to gain some professional audition he was taught in the first audition; how- me to sing again,” Crandle said. “I sang, self-titled debut album, earned him a has collaborated with producers RedOne we had Jason Mraz on a Thursday, we had, dents are excited about having a big-name The fall concert is Thursday, Oct. 22 in experience, for this was my first pro- ever, since Crandle said “the judging was there was silence, and I was sent home.” 2007 Teen Choice Award for R&B Track. (Lady Gaga) and JR Rotem (Rihanna). for the most part, the same turnout we had performer like Sean Kingston headline. the SRC. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and fessional audition ever,” Crandle said. impossible due to the talent in the room,” Crandle received a call on Sept. 8, His second album, Tomorrow, dropped The concert is scheduled for a Thursday with Gym Class Heroes on a Saturday.” “When I first heard that Sean Kingston the show is scheduled to start at 8. The At the dance call on Aug. 28, he the choreographer devised a new, hard- confirming his role as Seaweed J. Stubbs in September. The lead single, “Fire night, something that has many students The option of still having a spring was performing, I was pretty excited that concert is free for Rider students. No guests was taught a challenging routine and er routine for the performers to learn. in the 2009 traveling cast of Hairspray. Burning,” was nominated for a Teen upset. Barbati said the scheduling of con- concert is still on the table, according to someone who has recently made it so allowed. Tickets are available at both the received a call-back for the next round. “I danced my heart out and the next Crandle will be taking next semester Choice Award for Choice Summer Song. certs has more to do with time and space, Barbati. If, after evaluating the success of big was coming to such a small school,” Lawrenceville and Westminster ticket booths. “I was competing against people from thing I know, they are calling my name to off to perform in the show. Opening acts will be Nina Sky rather than with attendance in the past. this show, SEC and the university feel that said sophomore Brittany Holowka. “I’m a all over the country,” Crandle said. “I was come back later that day to sing with the “If I find more work after the tour, I and Livvi Franc. Nina Sky is a dance- “It’s a matter of space; we have to be the money would be better spent on a big- little upset that we can’t bring any guests.” called back and wasn’t expecting that at all.” material I was given from the show,” he said. will let my career take its course,” Crandle pop/R&B duo of twin sisters whose able to reserve any space the day before, name comedian or speaker, then that may Sophomore Emily Harris He was asked to return the next day,for When Crandle returned, he had to said. “If not, I will be returning to school.” sophomore album Starting Today (for- the day of and the day after,” Barbati said. be arranged. Yet, the money could very summed up what, perhaps, every- an audition more focused on singing. sing a solo. After his song, he was asked For more information, visit www.hair- merly titled The Musical) is due out “We’re really putting a damper on a lot of well end up going toward another concert. one on campus is thinking. “Usually these auditions call for 16 to return the next day with only seven sprayontour.com. A night they’ll never be able to remember sion without being killed in the process. SEC FILM REVIEW In the end, they manage to get every- Which teams will make it to thing back into place, find a severely sun- By Katherine Johnson burned Doug, and two days later than they were supposed to return, they get home the World Series? What happens in Vegas doesn’t safely and just in time for Doug’s wedding. always stay in Vegas, especial- Even though the men go through ly when it comes to bachelor parties, hell and back, they all grow from the as the men in The Hangover learn. experience and come away with a great- The hysterical comedy is about a er outlook on life — a much differ- group of guys who take a trip to Las ent experience than what was originally Vegas for their friend Doug’s bachelor intended from the trip to Las Vegas. party, a night they truly cannot remember. The movie in itself is hysterical from After waking up the next morning to a start to finish, and even after its end trashed hotel suite, Phil (Bradley Cooper, when the four guys gather around to Wedding Crashers), Stu (Ed Helms, The take the one and only look at the pic- Office) and Alan (Zach Galifianakis, What tures from that drunken night, the movie Happens in Vegas) search the room only still guarantees to make audiences laugh. to find that the groom-to-be is missing With several celebrity cam- and that they have no recollection of what eos and enough jokes to make view- happened the night before or where Doug ers’ sides hurt from laughing so much, (Justin Bartha, National Treasure) ended up. Warner Bros. Pictures The Hangover certainly deserves its spot As the day progresses, they slowly Stu (Ed Helms) wakes up to find his tooth missing and a chicken wandering about on the summer blockbuster hit list. “Yankees, because they’re my “Phillies, Yankees. I’m all “Even though I’m a Phillies piece together the mystery, as well as make the hotel suite after a night of heavy partying in The Hangover. No matter what type of sense of other discoveries: a vicious tiger lurking in favorite team.” about Philly teams, and I fan, I’m going to have to go of the night’s events as they gradually The only thing they cannot seem to humor a person may have, The Hangover the bathroom, Stu’s missing tooth and a gather hints from various places they figure out is where Doug is and how they offers something that is guaranteed to would love to see the Yankees with the Cardinals and the baby — whom the guys name Carlos and visited. From starting the night on managed to lose him in the first place. bring a smile to their lips and a chuckle, adorn with oversized sunglasses — in a the roof of their hotel, to stealing a Although the trip has only just no matter how small, to their throats. lose for once.” Red Sox.” closet. Later, the valet at the hotel brings tiger from a famous boxer, to finding begun, they run into new situations The Hangover will be playing tonight them a police cruiser rather than the prized a naked man in the trunk of their car, that they need to find a way out of, and Saturday in the BLC Theater at 7:30 p.m. convertible of the father of the bride. the men slowly but surely piece together such as bribery, thievery and delivering Brad Speck, senior Meagan Murtaugh, junior Paul Macrie, junior The three men create a timeline the happenings of the previous night. the tiger back to Mike Tyson’s man- 6 Friday, October 9, 2009

Editorial Concert choice fails to please n a few weeks, Rider will have a fall concert. The main act this year is Sean Kingston, and he will be here on Thursday, IOct. 22. But what’s wrong with a Thursday night concert? Well, it limits which students can attend. Students with a Thursday night class will be unable to attend because their class goes until either 9 or 9:45 p.m. and the concert goes from 8 to 11 p.m. According to Nick Barbati, coordinator of campus activities and adviser of SEC, Jason Mraz, who played on a Thursday, got about the same turnout as Gym Class Heroes, who performed on a Saturday. Barbati also said it really boils down to a space issue. SEC needs three straight days to stage this concert. The days before, of and after the concert are used to set up the SRC and then clean it up. It is somehow easier to do all of this if the concert remains on Thursday. Letter to the Editor For this year’s spring concert, the SEC should consider hav- ing it on a Friday night. This way, students can attend and not be limited by school or work responsibilities and could still go Space crunch problems on the mend home on Saturday if they really wanted to. Friday would also be We are very pleased that The Rider News in it will be general purpose classrooms available a better night because students won’t have to worry about hav- chose to highlight the university’s classroom for use by all programs across the university. And ing a class early in the morning the next day. space issues in its last edition. The quality and while 10 classrooms do not sound like much, While we thank SEC for being able to book Sean Kingston, availability of our instructional spaces affect our when you multiply that by the number of class an artist that people generally know, we also ask that, in the academic environment in important ways. Well- periods over the day and evening, the number of future, they reconsider the night that they choose to have the equipped and comfortable classrooms are more extra sections we will be able to offer will be 160. concert on. conducive to learning, and with an inventory of Finally, the editorial noted that some rooms felt additional available classroom space, our ability crowded. Members of the Task Force had heard to enrich our academic programming by offering that same complaint from various stakeholders Editorial new majors, minors and courses is enhanced. and that was one of the reasons we had the fire We would like to offer additional informa- marshal come in to re-evaluate the room capaci- tion to the student body that we think will ties. Staff in Facilities worked very closely with Finding desired address some concerns raised in your edito- the fire marshal to ensure that classrooms were rial. Students and faculty members alike would arranged to ensure “safe seating,” i.e., that there first job unlikely like to see more comfortable temperatures in was adequate space in aisles for safe ingress and o say that the current job market is in a bad place is classrooms. The good news is that the heating, egress. As noted in the article, many classrooms an understatement. Students looking to graduate in ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system did lose seats as a result, and those rooms should the coming semesters need to take the advice of May in the Fine Arts building will be overhauled in feel less crowded and more comfortable. T stages over the next two years. Of course, the new The Classroom Space Task Force welcomes 2009 graduates and start applying for jobs before graduation. And even then, it is unlikely anyone will get their dream job. academic building will have a modern HVAC any feedback that you have about our instruc- Graduates have had to take any job they could get just to pay system, but its construction will also lead to tional spaces. Please feel free to share your their bills. improvements in the HVAC system for Science thoughts with us via e-mail at [email protected]. Though most graduates won’t go to the extremes that Trina Hall as well. Thompson did — she sued her alma mater, Monroe College, Speaking of the new building, it is important Dr. Anne Carroll when she couldn’t find a job — the unemployment statistics are to note that it will not be primarily used for the Dr. Jeff Halpern disheartening. Students have been coming here for years expect- music theater program. Rather, the classrooms Members, Classroom Space Task Force ing to quickly get a job that they have been training for over the past four years. Some find it scary, that on top of attending college and trying to get good grades, they now have to worry Editorial & ManagErial Board about whether or not it will even pay off. ExEcutivE Editor assistant FEaturEs and copy Editors One thing students can hope to do now is find an intern- Kristie Kahl arts &EntErtainMEnt Jess Hoogendoorn ship that may boost their résumé up to a higher level than the Editor Melanie Hunter competition. Hopefully, doing well in an internship will result Managing Editor Adrienne Stazzone Valis Vicenty in a job offer. Allie Ward The job market needs to improve, and soon, before there opinion Editor advErtising ManagErs are a few thousand more unemployed 22-year-olds who still nEws Editors Angelique Lee Greg Ferrara have to pay for a costly education. Julia Ernst Laura Fitzgerald Amber Cox sports Editors These weekly editorials express the majority opin- Jordan Hall BusinEss ManagEr ion of The Rider News editorial board and is writ- assistant nEws Editor Josh Veltrie Dhrupa Patel ten by the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee. Emily Landgraf photography Editor dElivEry ManagEr FEaturEs and arts & Helen Mannion Jason Sofia E-mail us at: E E ntErtainMEnt ditor [email protected]; [email protected]; Kaitlin MacRae Faculty advisErs [email protected]; Dr. E. Graham McKinley [email protected]; Dr. Thomas Simonet [email protected]; www.theridernews.com [email protected]. The Rider News The Rider News, Ridge House welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- 2083 Lawrenceville Road, The Rider News Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 tion. Send to via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the Ridge House. 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Winning streak stops at three Home hosted at Rider last season as the women’s team went on to Nico Tramontana. more games than last year, MEN’S SOCCER Continued from p. 8 win the MAAC Championship The second half brought our team has a great chance of while the men placed second. By Cord Stasolla with it nothing special, and the doing well in our conference,” Opposing teams are sup- A key component to home game ended with a 3-0 George Cotes said. posed to dread going on the field advantage is the fan base. Washington win. The Rider “[This year], I believe we road in any sport. In the MLB A loud, fired up crowd natu- Expectations were high for men’s soccer team is now 3-5 have the potential to be in the this season, the New York rally gives the home team an the men’s soccer team as the overall. hunt for a playoff spot in the Yankees and Boston Red Sox adrenaline boost that the play- Broncs were riding a three-game The team that showed up MAAC,” Fager said. had the best home records in ers feed off of. It can also cause winning streak when the team to play last Sunday didn’t seem In its bounce back from last baseball, and both of them are lapses of concentration with the took on George Washington at like the same one that played year, leaders have emerged on trying to extend their seasons in opposing teams. It is very hard home on Sunday. the previous three games. the team. the playoffs. to have a good fan base for a Nine minutes into the first “We played very unin- “[Andrew] Cotes, [Jim] The same pattern follows struggling team though, as no half, George Washington scored spired, without spirit and Bradley and [Nico] Tramontana in pretty much every major one cheers when their team is its first goal, a 35-yard score, enthusiasm,” Fager said. It was are definitely quality players for team sport. In the NFL, the losing. courtesy of senior Nikolay our worst outing of the year.” us,” Fager said. “When Nico is Carolina Panthers, New York Good teams have to deal Aleksandrov. Ten minutes later Returning junior Andrew on his game, he is difficult to Giants and Atlanta Falcons had with adversity and overcome at the 19:36 mark, senior Mike Cotes, who played the entire stop and can be a big factor in some of the best home records that hardship if they want to Rollings put in a 5-yard goal to game, augmented his coach’s the game. Several of our fresh- in the league, and all three be competitive. Although hav- make it 2-0. words by explaining that, “the men have stepped up for us as teams made it to the postseason ing to change the place it calls “With a young team as we game was a major letdown for well as of late, [Billy] Voutsinas, last year. home probably came as a bit of have, when they go down early, us. No one really showed up [Dan] Friga and [Brendon] The NBA and NHL are a shock to the volleyball team, you can see their heads drop to play, and it showed in the Noesges are all doing a solid no different, as the top home the Broncs still have a lot of and the body language tells you result.” job.” teams in both leagues, the Los season left. Rider can still turn they are not feeling confident,” Despite their disappoint- The Broncs enter confer- Angeles Lakers and Cleveland it around as there is still a large said Head Coach Russ Fager. ing effort against George ence play on Saturday, traveling Cavaliers in basketball, and the chunk of the conference sched- The team was obviously Washington, the Broncs to Baltimore to face Loyola Boston Bruins and San Jose ule left to play. not feeling very confident, as excelled in their last few games (MD) at 1 p.m. The team Sharks in hockey, were com- Hopefully, the replacement George Washington added its after starting the season 0-4. hopes to hand Loyola its fourth peting in the playoffs of their of the floor will go as scheduled third goal on a penalty kick “We try to build from our straight loss. respective leagues. so the basketball teams won’t four minutes before the half. mistakes and fine-tune the posi- “If this team works hard, Successful teams at Rider be forced to move their games “In my previous experienc- tives,” Tramontana said. “We puts all of their effort into every played well at home last year. too. As much as the teams say it es, when you face an opposi- have begun to turn into a tight- game and communicates, they The baseball team went 12-5 won’t affect them and that every tion that is good, some teams er family every day.” will be a very successful team at home while the men’s bas- team faces obstacles, not every and individuals come out and The team has shown much this fall and in the years to ketball team won 11 out of team has to deal with its gym play tentative and lack confi- improvement from last year, come,” Fager said. 15 home games last season. floor being renovated when it dence, and I think this may when its record was 2-15-2 Both teams made the postsea- is supposed to be competing on have happened on Sunday for overall. son. The swimming and div- it. some of our guys,” said senior “With already winning ing team won the only event Unity Days 2009 “Social Justice” Wednesday, October 14 Thursday, October 15 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Multicultural Lunch with Performance by the Steel Kings Band 4:30 p.m. “War Child” - Documentary Film Cranberry’s Patio Rain Site: Cavalla Room/Commuter Lounge BLC Theater Emmanuel Jal’s documentary discussion led by Dr. Frank Rusciano and Dr. Roberta Fiske- 1:10 to 2:40 p.m. Workshop: Impact of Music on Social Change Rusciano Fireside Lounge Learn the impact of Woodstock on music in society. BLC 245 Larry Johnson, associate dean of students, WCC, Jonathan Millen, Monday, October 19 chairperson, department of Communication & Journalism, and Anna 4:30 p.m. “War Child” - Documentary Film Friars, Circle K, WCC. BLC Theater Emmanuel Jal’s documentary

1:10 to 2:40 p.m. Workshop: Photojournalism During the Civil Rights Movement 7 to 8:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker - Emmanuel Jal Commuter Lounge Featuring a screening of the 30-minute documentary Stills of the BLC Theater Former Sudanese child soldier & hip-hop artist Movement: The Civil Rights Photojournalism of Flip Schulke, co-produced by Patty Wittenburg ’09 and Shawn Kildea, professor of Communication, followed with a discussion by Kildea.

3 to 4:30 p.m. Workshop: Leadership in a Time of Social and Political Change: Fireside Lounge Impact of Obama’s Election BLC 245 Dr. Hazel-Anne Johnson, department of Management and Human Resources, Dr. Harvey Kornberg, department of Political Science, Oct. 2 0 and Ben Dworkin, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey 2009 Politics.

3 to 4:30 p.m. Workshop: The Service-Minded Leader Rider Pub Learn the advantages of bringing a service-minded leadership to

your organization/class. Laura Seplaki, associate director, Center for Development of Leadership SKills (CDLS)/director, Leadership Development Program (LDP). LDP members: Nicole Addesso, Allyson Cook and Kenneth Jacobs 5 to 7 p.m. Multicultural Food Fest Join Cavalla Room Student Entertainment Council (SEC) Us! 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday Night Concert Emmanuel Jal Cavalla Room Purchase a Solar Cooker and save a life. Rock for Darfur Concert (Circle K/STAND)

Partially funded by MSAF and SAF 8 Friday, October 9, 2009 Continued exCellenCe Rider remains unbeaten, nails first NEC victory giving the Broncs their 10th FIELD HOCKEY win of the year. Going into the By Michael Mack game, Johnson was fourth in the nation with a 0.48 goals against average. The field hockey team trav- “The 10-0 start is nice, eled to Fairfield, Conn., Sunday but we know that the most to put its perfect record on the Josh Veltrie important part of our season line in its first conference game lies ahead,” Head Coach Lori against Sacred Heart. Once Hussong said. “We divide our again, the talent and will of the Home season into two, with the first team helped it to overcome the half of games being used to pressure of remaining unbeat- sweet prepare us for conference play.” en, and it was able to pull out While there is no shortage yet another win, defeating the of confidence on this unde- home Pioneers 3-0. feated team, Hussong and her Freshman Marlaine players do not boast about their Schneider scored the first goal accomplishments on or off the There is no place like of the game for the Broncs to field. home, unless your home give them a 1-0 lead at half- “We like to promote qui- sustains water damage and time. et confidence in our team,” has to move to the Student In the second half, the Hussong said. “Really, our goal Recreation Center (SRC). Broncs poured it on. Sophomore at the beginning of each game is This would be the case for Megan Pisani found the back to try and give our best effort so Rider’s volleyball team, as it of the net twice, scoring her that in the end, win or lose, we has struggled this year, com- 13th and 14th goals of the sea- Peter G. Borg/Rider University can leave the field knowing we piling a 3-14 record overall son. Those impressive numbers gave it our all.” Senior goalie Lyndsie Johnson continued her domination in the and 1-5 in the MAAC. The place her first on the team and The Broncs have not trailed Broncs’ 3-0 win over Sacred Heart. It was her 10th victory of Broncs are 2-2 at home this fourth in the nation. at any point this season and are the season and sixth shutout. She now has 29 saves this year. season, winning only one The defense was stifling as one of only three undefeated match within the friendly senior goalie Lyndsie Johnson, “This year’s squad is comprised conference foes. teams left in Division I. confines of Alumni Gym who was recently named Rider’s of 20 individuals who always Next up for the Broncs “We feel that our success while going 1-2 on the sport female athlete of the month put their team needs ahead of is a conference road game at has been, in part, due to the court located in the SRC. for September, faced only two their personal needs.” Monmouth today at 4 p.m. fact that we have been able The whole point of hav- shots throughout the course of The team is just getting Rider then hosts Quinnipiac to recruit student athletes who ing home field advantage is the game. Without making a into its NEC schedule as seven on Oct. 11 at noon. are hard-working and team-ori- being comfortable with your single save, Johnson recorded of its remaining eight regular ented players,” Hussong said. surroundings. This has been her sixth shutout of the season, season games will be against true for the women’s soccer team, as it has dominated at Callan and Gonzalez lead Broncs at Lehigh home this season. Three out of four wins have been at CROSS COUNTRY real happy with that because we’ve strug- gled to get him through training. He’s home as the Broncs have out- By Rocco Schirripa not exactly where he’d like to be, but he’s scored their opponents 5-1 in definitely much farther along than he was those three games. The Rider cross country team headed two weeks ago.” Unfortunately for the out to Bethlehem, Pa., for the Paul Short Other highlights for the Broncs volleyball team, it has spent a Invitational, hosted by Lehigh. include junior Michael Soroko placing majority of its time practicing The men placed ninth out of 38 24th, with a time of 25:41. before the season, as well as teams and the women placed 12th out of “Soroko did a great job,” Hamer the beginning of the season, 19 teams. said to Rider Sports Information. “That’s in Alumni Gym. So when “Collectively as a group, we ran much about 40 seconds faster than he ran a year the team was forced to move better this year than last year,” Head ago on this course. Mike is trying to be its matches to the SRC, the Coach Bob Hamer said to Rider Sports that leader on the team, and he’s putting sport court became more of Information. himself out there.” a neutral site. Even though Junior Chelsea Callan, who had a Sophomore Michael Linder placed Rider still hosts the match, major highlight for the women’s team, 84th with a time of 26:24 and senior the surroundings are not placed 24th out of the 338 runners in the Robert McCullough placed 113th with a what they have been accus- College Brown race. She set a new Rider time of 26:30. Freshman Sean Donohue tomed to playing in. record, covering the course with a time of placed 120th with a time of 26:43, and Although the field hock- 22:21. freshman Sean McCullough placed 154th ey team hasn’t lost a game “She beat our best time on this course with a time of 26:54. yet, the Broncs show that by about three seconds,” Hamer said For the women, sophomore Heather good teams must dominate to Rider Sports Information. “She’s just Giovagnoli placed 61st with a time of at home. They are 3-0 on having an outstanding year. That’s over a 23:04, and freshman Victoria Lima placed their own turf this season, minute faster than she ran here last year.” 82nd with the time of 23:23. Freshman including a thrilling overtime For the men, junior Christian Megan Elgin placed 112th with a time of victory against LaSalle. The Gonzalez finished 20th out of 323 run- 23:40, and freshman Jillian Shutt placed Broncs have only allowed ners, with a final time of 25:37. Gonzalez, 132nd with a time of 23:50. three goals in those games who has been injury-prone most of this The Broncs will compete in the Penn while scoring 12 goals of their season, was the Broncs’ main carrier last State Invitational on Oct. 16. own. Peter G. Borg/Rider University year. “I always get excited for this trip,” Junior Chelsea Callan finished 24th of 338 “Chris ran a nice race today,” Hamer Hamer said to Rider Sports Information. runners at the Paul Short Invitational. said to Rider Sports Information. “I was See Home, p.7 Broncs win The first MAAC Rider News game www.theridernews.com

The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue 1V - Friday, October 16, 2009 11 Out Of LimbO How health reform could help grads By Julia Ernst associate professor of finance. and Kristie Kahl According to a Pew Research Center poll, young adults make up 30 percent of the total popu- A Rider graduate three lation without insurance. Only years ago, Madeleine Johnson 53 percent of employed young recently switched to a new job. adults are eligible for insurance Despite the fact that she now through their work. works full time, she will be Johnson, who majored in without health insurance for English lit, held various full and her first 90 days, leaving her in part-time jobs after graduating. the same situation she has been One offered health benefits, but in, off and on, since 2006. she was laid off two months Under the stress of adjust- after becoming eligible for cov- ing to a new job, planning a erage. During another period, wedding and hoping she does she paid $278 a month for cov- not get swine flu, Johnson will erage under her mother’s policy, just have to wait. an option for New Jerseyans Illustration by Megan Moyer/The Rider News “Between paying for a under age 31. It was too much Students preparing to graduate will have to contend with health insurance companies. house, car insurance and things for her monthly budget. Don’t know, haven’t asked said Denis Grohosky, a junior ance after graduating because like that, health insurance was Health care reforms now psychology major. “Whatever I’ll be kicked off of my parents’ the one thing that had to give,” being debated (see box, p. 3) it is, it will most likely affect plan.” she said. “It’s terrifying to know could help recent graduates like Despite this hopeful possi- everybody. Who doesn’t need What many young adults that the money you don’t want Johnson and current college stu- bility, the Pew poll also showed health insurance?” do not know is that New to spend on health insurance dents. All of the proposed plans that only about one in three Rob Liao, a senior finance Jersey has an option that will could come back to get you if include mandatory coverage for adults younger than 30 said and international business dual cover them until the age of you do end up needing it.” the 46 million Americans who they had heard a lot about major, isn’t sure what the pro- 30. According to the N.J. Individuals between 18 don’t have health insurance and health care reform. Few Rider posed reform involves but real- Department of Banking and and 29 years old are among possible subsidies for people students claim to know what izes it might affect him directly. Insurance (N.J. DOBI), there the leading group of uninsured with part-time or entry-level the proposed reforms entail. “I care if it passes,” he said. is a law that covers dependents people in the United States, incomes. “I know nothing about “I might not have health insur- explained Dr. Anne Carroll, Obama’s health care plans,” See Health, p. 3 ‘New leadership in a complex time’ By Dalton Karwacki cussion by talking about some with him.” of the psychological ideas sur- This has, in theory at least, President Barack Obama rounding Obama’s election and helped to encourage debate and has shown a new type of lead- administration. He has, accord- compromise, she said. ership in a complex time, ing to Johnson, avoided a phe- Kornberg discussed according to a panel held on nomenon known as groupthink. Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Wednesday. Groupthink can be seen when a and what he believes to have Dr. Hazel-Anne Johnson, group of people unthinkingly been the reasoning behind the from the Department of share the same viewpoints. It award. The Nobel Committee Management and Human refers to the way supporters announced on Oct. 9 that Resources; Dr. Harvey of a leader can drown out the President Obama was to receive Kornberg, of the political sci- voices of any opposition, at the the prize “for his extraordinary ence department; and Ben expense of compromise. efforts to strengthen interna- Dworkin, director of the “One of the things I tional diplomacy and coopera- Rebovich Institute for New thought was very interesting tion between peoples.” Jersey Politics, were the featured about President Obama was “Notice that this was said speakers. The panel, entitled that, in choosing people to about a president who has been Leadership in a Time of Social work with, he has chosen indi- in office for only about nine and Political Change: Impact of viduals who don’t necessarily months,” Kornberg said. Barack Obama’s Election, was believe in every single thing he Obama won the Nobel, Kaitlin MacRae/The Rider News part of Rider’s Unity Days does,” Johnson said. “And he he said, essentially because his Dr. Harvey Kornberg participates in a panel discussion held on series. actually is kind of reaching over See Unity Days, p. 2 Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the BLC Fireside Lounge. Johnson started off the dis- to these people who disagree

Rider News’ editorial staff picks for Students debate: p. 12 Favorite college The SRC’s 4th p. 7 Mets, Phillies movies p. 6 anniversary or Yankees? The 2 Rider News Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 Security BriefS unity DayS DWI arrest Continued from p. 1

A male commuter stu- policies are such a drastic depar- dent was charged with a ture from many of George W. DWI on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Bush’s. Bush, Kornberg said, The student was involved relied more on unilateral action in an accident at the intersec- and coercion, whereas Obama tion of Alumni Drive and has reopened communication South Drive, just past the with the nations of the world. kiosk. Public Safety went to This change in policy, he said, the scene at 2:18 a.m. has already begun to show signs The student appeared of starting to ease some of the to be intoxicated, according tensions between the U.S. and to Public Safety. Lawrence the international community. Township Police Department “The point I’m trying to (LTPD) was notified and make here is that the Nobel responded to the scene. Peace Prize committee, in The student was arrest- awarding the president of the Kaitlin MacRae/The Rider News United States, with only nine ed by LTPD and is being Dr. Harvey Kornberg and Ben Dworkin analyze Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize win during the months in office, is obvious- charged with reckless endan- discussion. The panel said it remains to be seen if he will truly deserve the prize in the long run. germent and indecent con- ly not focusing on concrete duct. achievements,” said Kornberg. percent approval rating. This care, the winding down of the He also said that Obama “Rather, it is focusing on a is very similar to the approval war in Iraq,” said Dworkin. may be benefiting from the style, a mood, a change in the ratings of Reagan, who was at “Now, he has done a lot of controversial agenda itself. It Failure to cooperate approach of the most powerful 56 percent, George H. W. Bush things, and these are not neces- shows, according to Dworkin, nation on the planet. I think with 62 percent, Clinton with sarily non-controversial things, that Obama is willing to sacri- A male student was that, really, what the committee 53 percent, and George W. and yet he’s still at 57 percent.” fice ratings in order to deal with arrested and charged with is saying is, ‘Right on. This is Bush at 56 percent. Dworkin explained that controversial issues. underage drinking at Hill what the United States should The thing that separates much of the reason Obama The panel concluded by Hall on Friday, Oct. 9. be doing.’” Obama from his predecessors, has managed to maintain such returning to Obama’s Nobel Public Safety received a Dworkin discussed his take Dworkin said, is that he has an approval rating is that he Prize award. There was a general call at 2:51 a.m. reporting a on why the style of Obama’s tackled considerably more con- has engaged in what Dworkin consensus that, while the Nobel fight. LTPD was also noti- presidency is different from tentious issues at this point in called the politics of maturity. Committee clearly made the fied. any other presidency in recent his presidency. He has, according to Dworkin, decision to encourage Obama When Public Safety and memory. He began by giving a “You have seen, effectively, put away the childish politics of to continue his current policies, LTPD arrived, they found comparison of Obama’s approv- a stimulus package, the bail- the past and reached out to the it remains to be seen whether a male and female student. al rating to those of the past out of General Motors, which opposing side, instead of sim- he will truly deserve the prize in They were not fighting, but several presidents at this point included the firing of a CEO, ply defeating them and calling the long run. both appeared visibly upset. in their administrations. movement on financial services them un-American for disagree- While the female student Obama currently has a 57 reform, movement on health ing. was talking to Public Safety, the male student left the area. Rider remains toms since last week. like symptoms among students cent since last week with a When Public Safety found According to Debbie since last week, and one more rate of 15.1 per 10,000 served. him, he refused to cooperate. free of H1N1 Stasolla, associate vice presi- faculty and/or staff member. Oregon now has the nation’s Public Safety was even- dent for planning, as of Nationwide, there was a 2 highest number of cases at 74.9 tually able to identify the For the past two weeks, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 46 stu- percent increase of college stu- per 10,000 served, an 85 per- student. He was charged with no more members of the dents and 20 faculty and staff dents with the virus since Oct. cent increase since last week. underage drinking. Rider community have been members have reported flu-like 9, according to the American confirmed to have the H1N1 symptoms since the start of College Health Association. virus, though a few individuals the semester. This total rep- In New Jersey, the number -Julia Ernst and Emily Landgraf Alcohol violation have reported flu-like symp- resents five more cases of flu- of cases increased by 10 per-

A male student was charged with underage drink- ing and failure to comply on Sunday, Oct. 11. Coming Public Safety received a call at 4:22 a.m. from a female student who said that Up ... she and an ex-boyfriend were arguing. When Public Safety Friday, Oct. 16 Sunday, Oct. 18 Community Pre-Concert Brown Water Coffee House, arrived, they went to look for Phi Sigma Sigma Kickball Zeta Tau Alpha’s “It’s a Cure Lecture for Westminster’s 9 p.m., Rider Pub the male student for a welfare Tournament, 4 p.m., Daly’s Thing,” 5:30 p.m., Daly’s performance of Brahm’s check because he told the Field Board Room “German Requiem” Thursday, Oct. 22 female he felt sick. 7:30 p.m., Sweigart SEC Film, Funny People, When they found the SEC Film, Transformers 2: Monday, Oct. 19 Auditorium 7:30 p.m., BLC Theater student, he refused to show Revenge of the Fallen, Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., his ID and proceeded to yell 7:30 p.m., BLC Theater SRC Wednesday, Oct. 21 SEC Fall Concert, Sean at Public Safety. Pet Therapy, 11:30 a.m.-1 Kingston with opening acts He was advised that Pub Night, 9 p.m., Rider Pub Unity Days Film, War Child, p.m., Daly’s Nina Sky and Livvi Franc, charges would be recom- 4:30 p.m., BLC Theater doors open at 7:30 p.m., con- mended and both parties Madden X-Box Tournament, National Campus cert begins at 8 p.m., SRC were told to have no further 9 p.m., Daly’s Unity Days Speaker, Sustainability Day, contact with each other. Emmanuel Jal, 7 p.m., BLC 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., SRC Senior Pub Night, 9 p.m., Halloween-themed Bronc Theater Rider Pub Buffect, 10 p.m., Daly’s ESSC Green Film Series -Compiled by Emily Landgraf Tuesday, Oct. 20 Special Guests, Fuel produc- Saturday, Oct. 17 ESSC Green Film Series, ers Josh Tickell and Rebecca Compiled by Amber Cox and SEC Film, Transformers 2: Fuel, 11:30 a.m., BLC Harrell, 6 p.m., BLC Theater Emily Landgraf Information provided by Director Revenge of the Fallen, Theater To list your event, e-mail of Rider’s Department of Public 7:30 p.m., BLC Theater [email protected] Safety Vickie Weaver. The Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 Rider News 3

If students are not covered by tial plan, any carrier must cover ‘Between paying for a house, car HealtH a parent’s health insurance, the 90 days per year for hospitaliza- university offers insurance to tion; $600 per year for wellness insurance and things like that, health Continued from p. 1 students through the carrier services; $700 per year for office insurance was the one thing that had under the age of 31, known as T.L. Groseclose Associates, Inc. illness or injury visits; and $500 to give. It’s terrifying to know that DU31. This law allows young from Aug. 15 to Aug. 15 of a per year for out-of-hospital the money you don’t want to spend adults to continue coverage given year for $270. diagnostic testing. The carrier under their parents’ group plan Under this inexpensive must also cover biologically- on health insurance could come back as long as they had “creditable plan, benefits for students are based mental health services, to get you if you do end up needing coverage” at some point in the provided up to $2,500 for “cov- alcohol and substance abuse it.’ past. Under this policy, univer- ered medical expense incurred, treatment and physical therapy - Madeleine Johnson, inpatient, or outpatient as the on a limited basis. sity plans are considered credit- ’06 Rider grad able coverage. result of a covered accidental A basic and essential plan However, as the DU31 law injury or sickness.” Students is usually the cheaper option. It is based in New Jersey, it is must pay the bill for a hospital has fewer benefits, but carriers not enough to afford health find a job to pay for the insur- subject to several regulations. stay or emergency room visit may add benefits to any plan. insurance. This subsidy may ance privately. According to the N.J. DOBI, initially, but the university’s car- (For more information on basic also help recent graduates who “The reform would make to determine whether a par- rier will eventually reimburse and essential plans, visit http:// must pay for their own insur- it cheaper for me to get health ent’s coverage is a group health them up to $2,500, administa- www.njdobi.org.) ance but do not have high- insurance, especially if I can’t benefits plan, the carrier does tors said. paying jobs. find a job,” Liao said. “If I can’t not have to be from New Jersey The university also supplies Easy coverage, new issues “I figured I wasn’t going find one, I can’t afford to pay but the plan must be issued in a secondary insurance policy for to have health care because I for a really expensive plan, but New Jersey. For example, if a athletes that covers all mem- Despite the fact that knew once I graduated, it was I don’t want to go without it.” student’s parents have coverage bers of varsity teams for free. Obama’s proposal would man- going to get taken away,” said through a New Jersey employer, Initially, a claim will go through date health insurance for all Mark Stephan, who graduated The plan — for now that plan will be subject to the the athlete’s primary insurance, individuals, the guarantee of in 2009 with a degree in educa- DU31 law, whether the carrier until it is exhausted or denied. health insurance comes with tion. “That was part of the push Currently, five separate is based in or out of state. Then, according to Head other concerns. for me to get a job — so I could bills are being discussed in To qualify for health insur- Athletic Trainer Tim Lengle, “You will have to worry get medical coverage. I knew it Congress. Each of these bills ance under the DU31 law, Rider’s athletic policy would about the cost of that coverage, was a possibility I would have would require Americans to individuals cannot be married, pick up the full cost after that since you will be obligated to to buy it until I got a job, so have health insurance or pay a though one does not have to point. This policy only applies get that coverage, and you may that’s what I’ve done.” penalty; prohibit insurers from live with a parent or parents to injuries caused by athletics. or may not be eligible for sub- Despite the general lack of denying coverage or charging to be eligible. The DU31 law If the cost of the injury exceeds sidies depending on what your knowledge among Rider stu- higher premiums for patients in “does not require that the $90,000, the NCAA provides a income level is,” Carroll said. dents, Carroll urges students poor health; create new insur- young adult be economically catastrophic policy that ranges The ability to obtain health to start thinking about how ance exchanges in which people depedent on the parent or live to $20 million. insurance can be impacted by they will obtain insurance after could buy coverage at large in the same house with the pre-existing conditions — dis- graduation. group rates; provide tax subsi- parent,” according N.J. DOBI. Basic and essential plans eases or illnesses an individual “For college students, dies to help low- and middle- (For more information, visit is affected by prior to apply- I think they are more likely class Americans buy insurance; http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/divi- Currently, New Jersey offers ing for or beginning a new to get caught [without insur- and expand Medicaid to cover sion_consumers/du31.html.) a list of individual basic and insurance policy — and may ance],” she said. “If you don’t more poor Americans. essential plan rates for adults make it harder for students to get employer-sponsored cover- On Tuesday, health care Health insurance at Rider under the age of 25. These rates obtain health insurance than age and you are forced to get reform took another step for- are based on age, gender and they realize. Under a provision individual coverage, it will be ward when the Senate approved quite expensive. College stu- Under New Jersey state law, location throughout the state. of Obama’s proposed reform, “the Baucus bill,” which would dents will probably feel the “all full-time students enrolled Individuals can choose from 11 insurers would not be able to impose new fees on the health greatest impact of this reform. I in a public or private institu- carriers, where policies range deny coverage to individuals care industry to expand cov- think a lot of students will find tion of higher education are from $128 to $939 per month because of a pre-existing condi- erage to Americans without themselves just on the line of required to be covered by health for men and women under the tion. insurance while also proposing eligibility for subsidies.” insurance, which provides basic age of 25. With age, the cost The reform bills would also a lower-cost coverage plan for For Liao, one of the main hospital benefits,” accord- rises. Men are cheaper to insure assist individuals or families individuals under 25. reasons he is concerned about ing to the university Group than women. who are considered near poor the reform is his fear that his Student Accident and Sickness According to the N.J. — making enough income to future employer won’t provide Insurance Program (GSASIP). DOBI, under a basic and essen- exist above the poverty line but insurance, or that he won’t even What ‘The Obama Plan’ entails — and how it could affect college students If you have health insur- If you don’t have health For all Americans, the How health insurance reform could help young adults ance, the reform: insurance, the reform: reform: 1. Lower costs for young adults cost-effective option • ends discrimination against • creates a new insurance mar- • won’t add a dime to the defi- people with pre-existing condi- ketplace — the Exchange — cit and is paid for upfront • free prevention to all insured • insurance security for first- tions that allows people without • requires additional cuts if sav- people, providing wellness care time job holders • limits premium discrimina- insurance and small business- ings are not realized before serious illnesses arise and tion based on gender and age es to compare plans and buy • implements a number of • prevents insurance compa- insurance at competitive prices reforms that begin to rein in intense treatment is needed 3. Quality, affordable health nies from dropping coverage • provides new tax credits to costs and align incentives for care for all young adults when people are sick and need help people buy insurance hospitals, physicians and others • insurance industry reforms it most • provides small businesses tax to improve quality that save money, such as caps • extends health coverage • caps out-of-pocket expenses credits and affordable options • creates an independent comis- on out-of-pocket costs, co-pays through parents that would so people don’t go broke when for covering employees sion of doctors and medical and deductibles allow individuals to stay on a they get sick • offers a public health insur- experts to identify waste, fraud parent’s plan until age 26 • eliminates extra charges for ance option to provide the and abuse 2. Greater choices to meet the preventive care like mammo- uninsured and those who can’t • orders immediate medical needs of young adults • offers health insurance to grams, flu shots and diabetes find affordable coverage with a malpractice reform that could those without job-based cov- tests to improve health and real choice help doctors focus on putting • a competitive public option erage and provides premium save money • immediately offers new, low- their patients first, not on prac- of insurance polices for young assistance to those who can’t • protects Medicare for seniors cost coverage through a nation- ticing defensive medicine adults afford it • eliminates the “donut-hole” al “high risk” pool to protect • requires large employers to gap in coverage for prescription people with pre-existing condi- cover their employees and indi- • “one-stop shopping” that Information gathered from drugs tions from financial ruin until viduals who can afford it to buy allows young adults to com- www.whitehouse.gov. the new Exchange is created insurance so everyone shares in pare plans and choose the most the responsibility of reform The 4 Rider News Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Joe Rey/The Rider News Joe Rey/The Rider News Sophomores Rebecca Lotito and Ajamu Offord participate in a video conference and listen Junior Suszana Khalil, a psychology major, directs a question to students at Kufa University in Najaf as they answer questions. to students in Iraq. Iraqi, Rider students make connections, not war Several Rider students participated in a video in English when directing questions to the Rider questions to each other. The questions often focused conference with Iraqi students from Kufa University students. One student from Kufa, however, did ask on the different cultures, exploring how each culture on Thursday, Oct. 8, in Fine Arts 113. if any of the Rider students could speak Arabic. A dresses and what some favorite foods are. The conference was held to help students learn couple of participants were able to say a few sen- Anyone interested in attending can e-mail Dr. Roberta about other cultures and will continue weekly as tences. Fiske-Rusciano at [email protected]. In the spring, long as there is interest. The Kufa students spoke Students directed a variety of noncontroversial GMS-285 will include video conferencing with Iraq.

Come & Celebrate National Campus Sustainability Day! Wednesday October 21, 2009

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Student Recreation Center lobby 4Games & giveaways - FREE STUFF!

Come & learn about bio-fuels and solar energy!

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BLC Theater 4Come and meet Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell from the film FUEL and hear about their experience making this documentary. Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 5

Courtesy of Mark Oberndorf Rider alumnus Mark Oberndorf’s painting of the Bendix Diner, located in Hasbrouck Heights, was displayed in Palisades Park. Oberndorf’s painting was the win- ner of a billboard contest sponsored by the Palisades Insurance Company. A self-proclaimed photorealist, Oberndorf focuses on painting places in Bergen County. Alumnus reaches new heights By Cathleen Leitch was “thrilled and excited.” age 10. Bendix Diner, located in Hasbrouck “It would be a great way to promote Oberndorf considers himself Heights, was the inspiration for his A Rider alumnus has taken his art my art on a large scale,” he said. a photorealist who works impres- photorealistic piece. Photorealism can to new heights — billboard heights, to However, according to his blog, sionistic brushwork into his designs, be considered a style of painting that be exact. After receiving an e-mail from when the day came for the billboard’s creating a realistic look. His art depicts scenes using details and flat a friend who works for the New Jersey unveiling, the workers put up the wrong concentrates on areas and places in or images to create the illusion of an actual Arts Council, Mark Oberndorf, class of painting. Oberndorf asked a friend to around Bergen County, N.J., that show photograph. ’83, decided to enter an art competition. drive the right painting up to Palisades the history and culture of the neighbor- Oberndorf’s art can be found at the The winning piece would be erected as a Park, and from then on, everything went hood. Kerygma Gallery in Ridgewood, N.J. billboard in Palisades Park on Route 46. smoothly. “I specialize in small businesses that Hosted by Palisades Insurance The piece was displayed from mid- have been around for decades and that For more information on Mark Company, the contest was held for art- August to mid-September on Route 46 may one day be closed and forgotten,” Oberndorf or to see more of his artwork, ists and photographers living in New East. He says the poster is now “down he said. visit www.bendixdiner.blogspot.com. Jersey who specialized in state subject and sitting in my garage.” This inventive style may have helped matter, Oberndorf said. Although he was a marketing stu- him to win. Most of the winning entries After finding out his painting was dent at Rider, Oberndorf has been were landscape photos, in contrast to one of 13 winning pieces, Oberndorf painting and drawing non-stop since Oberndorf’s urban-set painting. The Student research raises hope for future By Jess Scanlon prospect of seeding the gut of patients with specific bacteria to minimize or The research of two senior biol- eliminate the nausea and sickness associ- ogy majors may have an effect on the ated with chemotherapy treatments.” medicines of the future, and they have Graham also received a $500 travel the American Society for Microbiology award to attend a general meeting held (ASM) to thank for the opportunity. in Philadelphia for his research. His Seniors Daniel Graham and Megan ambitions include studying radiology in Kozlowski applied for and were awarded medical school and earning a Fulbright Undergraduate Research Fellowships by Scholarship to study in Europe. ASM last spring and spent their sum- Kozlowski’s research focuses on the mers at Rider conducting their research, use of the anti-inflammatory arthritis using a $5,000 stipend to support it. drug Orencia. Her goal is to discover if Only 10 to 15 percent of applicants the drug could be used to regulate the receive the grants. immune system, which could help in the “I worked on enteric gut bacteria treatment of diseases such as arthritis, and how they are affected by chemo- Type 1 Diabetes or Methicillin-resistant therapy drugs,” said Graham. “I was able Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), accord- to carry out research to show the differ- ing to her adviser, Dr. James Riggs. ences in effects of the drug on the [gut] “I felt that Megan had a great proj- bacteria.” ect,” said Riggs. “She also was an out- His research mentor, Dr. Kelly standing candidate.” Courtesy of Daniel Graham Bidle, an associate professor of biology, Kozlowski distributed a press release Senior biology major Daniel Graham conducts research that focuses on the ef- described Graham as a “quick learn- last spring discussing her work. fect of chemotherapy drugs on gut bacteria. er, well-suited to scientific research.” “Hopefully, I can make some prog- Diego this May, where their data will be man year. Graham is the fourth student whom ress seeing how the drugs are affecting shared with the wider scientific commu- “Her work could provide some she has mentored who has earned this the immune system,” she wrote. nity, which will evaluate their claims. insight as to how to slow down the fellowship, and she was the one to first Kozlowski presented some unrelated The research projects of these two disease process of this nasty [gut bac- inform him about the grant. research at an American Association for students are made possible by Rider’s terium],” said Riggs. “Rider has a sup- “My research is beneficial to others Immunologist’s Meeting in Seattle last science program. Graham attributes his portive infrastructure that allows us to because it can help in the understand- spring and has also been published in a interest and research in microbiology get our work done.” ing and treatment of cancer patients on peer-reviewed research journal. to the biology department’s Freshman chemotherapy treatment,” said Graham. Both students will present their Honors Program. Kozlowski was able to “Particularly interesting to me is the research at the ASM Conference in San begin researching the project her fresh- The 6 Rider News Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 7

Transformers: Re- Action film lacks substance venge of the Fallen will play tonight and SEC FILM REVIEW Saturday at 7:30 p.m. By Charles A. Cartagena in the BLC Theater.

In Michael Bay’s second installment of the Transformer’s live-action series, Revenge of the Fallen, Optimus Prime leads the audience through an opening mances against the actors, however, when flashback thousands of years into the past, the writing and direction is the cause. when life on Earth is threatened for the The film shoots for humor as its first time by visiting Decepticons. main supplement to adrenaline-charged Prime, voiced by Peter Cullen, action but fails to hit its mark. Many takes the audience into the present day scenes geared toward comedic relief are where it is learned that the Autobots simply out of place, distracting or disturb- are now part of a tactical group under ingly stereotypical and borderline racist. an American government called NEST. Two non-human characters, Mudflap and NEST’s sole purpose is to find and destroy Skids, embody the poor character devel- the Decepticons. opment and writing this film contains. This second film builds on many of Speaking in loud, obnoxious and stereo- the aspects that made the first film a raving typical Ebonics, these “urban” Autobots success: big action, superior special effects are constantly violent toward each other and complex fight scenes. With $50 mil- and could not be more offensive toward lion more to spend than in the 2007 film, the minority community. Their pointless Bay includes many action sequences and and grating exploits are good representa- characters in this sequel that were absent tions of the film’s overall failed attempt at from the first installment. This cramping humor. of characters and events, however, leaves Overall, the lack of plot leaves the little room for character development or audience unengaged for most of the film. Kaitlin MacRae/The Rider News plot ties, as many of the new Transformers Paramount Pictures The film’s 144-minute length leaves a Students wait to board the moonbounce in the SRC court as the building celebrated its fourth year at Rider. are strangers to new and old audience Optimus Prime meets his demise at the hands of the Decepticon Megatron in Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. Di- window for awkward and inconsequential members alike. For example, Arcee, a rected by Michael Bay, the second film in the series stars Shia LaBeouf Disturbia( ) and Megan Fox (Jennifer’s Body). images to play out in between large explo- group of three transforming motorcycles, sions, robot brawls and Optimus Prime’s is given no explanation or back-story (like a firefight involving humans, Decepticons resurrected. A large portion of the film fleeting moments. There is no dramatic nuggets of on-screen dramatic emotion SRC b-day touts function, fun many of the new non-human characters) and Autobots — seem less than fulfilling builds toward this exact moment and or emotional substance linked to what and complex feeling. Ultimately, the most and is simply plugged into complex action as they do little to raise dramatic tensions anticipation is enhanced by the incredible should be a pivotal event. emotional reaction this film will draw Students, staff and members of the Rider community helped celebrate the Student Recreation Center’s fourth sequences but does very little for the film or tie the audience into an emotional con- guard the U.S. government has placed Getting past the aesthetically impres- from a viewer comes in the 144th min- anniversary yesterday. Everyone enjoyed food, music, fitness demonstrations, a moonbounce and a prize cube. outside of a brief and minor “wow” factor. flict. over Megatron’s corpse. The audience sees sive action sequences, which leave much ute when the credits finally roll to assure Free organic T-shirts were also distributed. Plot finishes third behind special Other big-budget action sequences hundreds of aircraft carriers, gunships and to be desired from a plot standpoint, the viewers that the ordeal is over, and this The SRC is home to the three playing courts and a running track that hosted Rider’s first Relay for Life fund- effects and big robots hitting each other. leave a similar sense of disappointment cruisers patrolling the watery grave of the film’s characters are also lacking. The per- realization comes with a sense of accom- raiser last spring, which helped raise money for the American Cancer Society. At 55,000 square feet, the SRC also Even the more notable action sequences as many are simply anticlimactic. A scene fallen Decepticon leader. When this guard formances by the film’s human characters plishment: We have survived. features Starbucks, as well as pool tables and ping-pong tables, gaming systems and an athletic gymnasium. — such as the epic opening scene in that comes to mind is when the deceased is finally broken, it is done so with little are incredibly cartoonish and often over which Optimus Prime is air dropped into Megatron, voiced by Hugo Weaving, is detail and a paltry screen duration of a few the top. It is hard to hold these perfor-

Editors’ Picks Top College Movies

Universal Pictures Dreamworks Universal Pictures MGM Miramax Universal Pictures Animal House (1978) Good Will Hunting (1997) A Beautiful Mind (2001) Legally Blonde (2001) Old School (2003) Accepted (2006)

A Beautiful Mind Old School Good Will Hunting Legally Blonde Animal House Accepted When John Nash (Russell Crowe, John believes he is helping by decod- In Old School, a group of middle-aged Writers Matt Damon (The Bourne Caustically bubbly and perhaps a bit Perhaps the quintessential col- Bartleby Gaines is a college reject. vinced of its newfound education, they Literally. No college will accept him. blindly enter into a dream college: a Gladiator) begins at Princeton as a ing secret Soviet messages. However, it men find themselves longing for an escape Identity) and Ben Affleck (Pearl Harbor) too pink, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon, lege movie, Animal House gives frater- from the banality of everyday life. In an took home the Academy Award for Best Walk the Line) finds herself applying to nity houses everywhere a wild reputation. In light of his college un-acceptance, skateboard half pipe, classes that involve graduate student, he has no idea that turns out that John’s work is a product attempt to regain their youth, the men Screenplay. The film, directed by Gus Harvard Law School to win back the love As new brothers of the campus’s Delta Bartleby (Justin Long, He’s Just Not That watching bikini-clad girls float on pool his roommate, Charles, is merely a of his hallucinations, and although he struggles with mental illness for much round up a motley crew of oddballs to Van Sant (Elephant), follows the life of of her life, Warner (Matthew Davis, Blue House, freshmen Larry (Tom Hulce) and Into You) enlists his best friend, Sherman rafts and parties galore. delusion. Upon completing work at create a fraternity. Ultimately, though, the the brilliant Will Hunting (Damon) as Crush). Upon arriving at Harvard, Elle Kent (Stephen Furst) get thrown into the Schrader (Jonah Hill, Superbad) and oth- This film shows that college is what of his life, he and his wife, Alicia the prestigious university, John gets a brothers have to fight to keep their house he makes the transition from janitor to discovers that her good looks and charm house’s crazy antics. From toga parties to er slacker graduates to bring to life a fake you make it, and that a lesson can be position teaching at MIT. When he (Jennifer Conelley, Dark Water) come and fun alive as the dean of students, math-whiz at a prestigious university. aren’t enough to win over the school of practical jokes, the fraternity partakes in college: The South Harmon Institute of found in any context. returns to Princeton, he encounters a to terms with his psychosis and learn played by Jeremy Piven (Entourage), intellectuals. However, Elle proves that typical college behavior, which makes this Technology. Department of Defense agent, whom to appreciate each day. threatens to close them down. with hard work, perseverance and confi- film a classic. With the student population con- dence, one can achieve great things. 8 Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Editorial What’s the biggest health care issue right now? Health benefits Other 6% How important is the issue of lacking positives Coverage for health care in the gubernatorial Everyone few years ago, when we thought of health care, we Cost election? thought that people could go to their doctors and get 47% 33% Average medication when they were sick. But we can’t honestly Quality A Importance say that we believe that anymore. With all of the recent events 14% affecting the economy, health care is just something else that has 34% fallen apart. Now, people are struggling to afford insurance for Unimportant even basic needs. The cost of good insurance has risen so much 11% that people are choosing to go without it. Something needs to Important be done. 55% It may come as a surprise to some, but President Barack Obama is intent on reforming our nation’s health care system. The word “surprise” is used because many college students, The unsystematic survey conducted this week included 162 respondents from the Lawrenceville including those at Rider, don’t know anything about Obama’s proposals. The main thing that students know is that whatever and Westminster campuses. Students could choose one option per question. reform passes will affect them in some way. Obama’s plan for health care reform would require health Health and Safety insurance for everyone. Sounds great, right? But this raises new concerns. If someone has a pre-existing condition, then insur- Five exercises to burn the ab flab ance companies are less likely to want to insure that person. Abs. Abdominal muscles. Rectus Abdominis. exercise, gradually increasing in the following Luckily for such people, Obama is working to ensure that Whatever you call them, you have them. Everyone weeks as you build endurance. When doing these insurers cannot deny coverage because of something out of the does. The tricky part is getting rid of all the junk exercises, Zinczenko says to go slow, taking four person’s control, like a pre-existing condition. Also, if people are on top of them. to six seconds to complete each repetition. required to have insurance but can’t afford it, what are they sup- David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men’s Upper abs: “Toe Touch.” For the exercise, posed to do? Many college graduates are asking themselves this Health and author of The Abs Diet, has con- you lie on your back with your legs raised directly very question. If they take a job that doesn’t come with health structed a simple and straight-forward plan for over your hips, knees slightly bent. Raise your benefits, then they have to pay for the insurance themselves healthful living. He says that your priorities must arms up straight towards your toes. Relax your — and health insurance doesn’t come cheap. In addition to center on healthy nutritional principals and fat- head and neck. Raise your upper body toward ordinary post-college bills such as car payments, loan payments burning workouts. your pelvis, lift your shoulder blades off the floor and rent payments, paying for insurance adds extra money to an “To show off your abs, you have to burn fat. and reach toward your toes. Hold for a second already high monthly budget. What is most unfortunate is that To burn fat, you have to build muscle,” he says. and slowly return to start. 12 to 15 reps. this is the current situation that most college grads face, since By adding only one pound of muscle, you will Lower abs: “Flutter Kick.” Lie on your back many have to take a job that may come without benefits simply be forced to burn up to an additional 50 calories and raise both feet about a foot off the ground. to pay their bills. every day. I’ve composed a list of my favorite ab Scissor kick one leg over the other. 20 reps. According to a Pew Research Center poll, young adults from exercises from Zinczenko’s book — one move Obliques: “Speed Rotation.” While holding age 18 to 29 make up 30 percent of the total population without for each region of abdominal muscles. These five a dumbbell (any weight that’s comfortable) with health insurance. Only 53 percent of employed young adults are exercises will make up one ab workout. both hands in front of your midsection, twist 90 even eligible for insurance through their work. Working the abs two or three days per week degrees to the right and then all the way back One-little known secret for New Jerseyans is the increased is best, doing a different routine each time you around (180 degrees) to your left. Keep your abs age limit for young people to stay on their parents’ health insur- hit the gym. Start off doing just one set of each tight and move fast. Bring to center. Alternate the ance. Before 2005, students were forced off of that insurance See Abs, p. 9 after graduating from college. But luckily for New Jersey stu- dents, they can remain insured as long as they have had credit- The able insurance, like university health insurance, recently. In that Rider News Editorial & ManagErial Board case, they can be covered until the age of 31, under the plan of their parent’s employer. This applies as long as the policy was ExEcutivE Editor assistant FEaturEs and copy Editors issued in New Jersey; the insurance company does not have to be Kristie Kahl arts & EntErtainMEnt Jess Hoogendoorn based in New Jersey. This is definitely a positive thing for those Editor Valis Vicenty recent grads still trying to find a job and/or coverage. Managing Editor Adrienne Stazzone Melanie Hunter Having to search not only for a job, but for health insurance Allie Ward as well, is overwhelming. In the past, it used to be so simple for opinion Editor advErtising ManagErs college students: graduate from college, find a job and get health nEws Editors Angelique Lee Laura Fitzgerald benefits from that job. But now, it seems as though these three Julia Ernst Greg Ferrara tasks are less connected. Hopefully, Obama can do something to lessen the challenges that college grads face. Amber Cox sports Editors Jordan Hall BusinEss ManagEr assistant nEws Editor Josh Veltrie Dhrupa Patel Emily Landgraf photography Editor dElivEry ManagEr This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion FEaturEs and arts & Helen Mannion Jason Sofia of The Rider News editorial board and is written by EntErtainMEnt Editor the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee. Kaitlin MacRae Faculty advisErs E-mail us at: Dr. E. 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Health Care Faceoff Health issues plague citizens, governor needs to find cure There seems to be Many of us have seen and The topics of health a consensus that health heard the explosive national dis- care and pensions are insurance coverage is lack- cussion over health care reform ones that most politi- ing for too many citizens in town halls across America. cians skate around, never of New Jersey. To much The issue has proved to be addressing the problems chagrin, the race for gov- hyperpartisan and leaves little dead on. Chris Daggett ernor has devolved into room for anyone seeking a center knows that the health care Gov. Jon Corzine ignor- pathway to reform. But the real issue has become so grand ing the reality that solu- issue at the heart of this conflict that it the state’s econ- tions to complex prob- is whether Americans deserve omy has become insol- lems require civil debate. Republican: and are entitled to their health. Democrat: vent. However, he plans Independent: The main reason that Kyle Collins It was Edmund Burke, the Jonathon Padron on alleviating that debt Heather Shupe people who want insur- founder of modern conserva- and bringing New Jersey’s ance lack it is because the tism, who first insisted on the health care up to par. The cost is too high. According to Families USA, from responsibility of the state to provide for the welfare of its unfunded health care benefits top $60 million while 2000 to 2009, health premiums rose by 79 percent citizens. As Carl Cohen has explained, “The purpose of the the unfunded pensions run $40 billion, not includ- while median earnings rose by only 19.7 percent. political community is to help meet the universal needs of ing the $38 billion state debt. The problems of health Translating this into dollars means that during 2000, men living together.” If you accept these principles, then it care and pensions grow every year, and each year the family health insurance premiums cost $7,592 and should leave little doubt in your mind that health care is an state government neglects to address or solve the issue. in 2009 rose to $13,595. Clearly, current polices are infallible right or a privilege comparable to that of driving The state’s administration and other government unsustainable with the state having insurance rates a car. officials have failed to fully fund health care and among the highest in the nation. In America, the only way to maintain your health pension obligations. By dismissing these problems, So why is it so high here? New Jersey has a is to obtain comprehensive health insurance which, for the government puts a burden on the taxpayers and multitude of mandatory coverage. That is, the state most Americans, is offered through their employers. jeopardizes the future of the beneficiaries. This type has 45 insurance policies that are required by law. Unfortunately, this system does not work for tens of mil- of neglect and spending has to end in order for the However, this comes with a costly price tag. The lions of American citizens, leaving a disproportional num- state to begin its long journey out of debt. Daggett Council for Affordable Health Insurance does an ber of lower income families without necessary coverage. believes that it is time for public employees at all gov- annual analysis of the cost of mandates. Some man- Over his tenure, Gov. Jon Corzine has taken monu- ernment levels to pay their share of these health plans. dates independently add only about 1 percent to mental strides in universalizing citizens’ rights to their Daggett firmly believes in ending pension- insurance costs, but the percentages have accumu- health. In 2007, when the Bush administration tried to padding and dual-office holding and not giving new lated to numbers in the dozens. Noble intentions do reduce the scope of the State Children’s Health Insurance public employees the same benefits program as the not necessarily translate into sound policies. To form Program, Corzine stood between the administration and present employees. Daggett knows that these are a car analogy with health insurance, New Jersey has 10,000 middle-income children in our state, protecting only short-term solutions and will not fully solve the a system in which you can only buy a pricey Cadillac and maintaining their right to health insurance. problem. even though you want an affordable Civic. Today, Corzine is still an active proponent of universal In order to achieve completely successful and To help combat ever-increasing health insur- health care for all Americans. Teaming with the Obama working health care and pension programs, New ance, Republican candidate Chris Christie has pro- administration, New Jersey has been on the cutting edge of Jersey citizens may go through a series of pay freezes posed several reforms. First, he would allow health innovation and thought, discussing and implementing new or pay cuts. Workers may now have to provide a por- insurance companies to sell alternate plans that are plans to cover everyone. Corzine is also a strong proponent tion of their salaries to health and pension benefits, not loaded with pricy mandates. This would allow of preventative health care, which has proved to be not only and a new type of revenue enhancement may have people to have a choice in coverage and open the cost effective, but also has led to an increase in the survival to be considered. The most important issue Daggett doors to more affordable insurance. Opponents of rate for those with cancer and many other terrifying dis- stresses is that we need to reduce our spending and said reforms accuse Christie of reckless disregard for eases. fix the structural problems with the budget that the health of women. This doesn’t make sense. Even Chris Christie’s solution to health care misses the mark. cause annual billion-dollar budget deficits. Until we The New York Times challenged this character assas- He wants to deregulate insurance companies by allowing do, the state will not be able to solve its health-care sination in its June 8, 2009 issue: them to skirt around offering necessary coverage to patients and pension problems. “Mr. Christie speaks not of cutting health for the sake of corporate profits. These are the same insur- Daggett believes that the government must stop coverage, or mammograms, as the ad suggests, but ance companies that deny coverage to victims of domestic handing out a pay increase of 4 percent each year to of giving people the option of choosing no-frills, violence, dismissing them as applicants with pre-existing its employees. He believes that if we follow his plan, mandate-free and, presumably, much cheaper insur- conditions. Christie wants to repeal mandates that force we can restore prosperity to New Jersey. Daggett ance if they want it. Singling out mammograms — insurance companies to cover vital services such as mam- wants the voters to know that “we can do this, but it one such mandate — is an attempt to poison Mr. mograms, even though early detection is proven to save is going to take an independent governor not tied to Christie with women.” lives. special interests nor worried about how many seats The second major component of reform would The candidates’ positions are clear: Chris Christie does his party will win or lose in the next election.” allow small companies to purchase out-of-state not believe you have a right to your health, Jon Corzine Daggett believes that these health-care and insurance policies. Contrary to Corzine’s assertion, does. So if you believe that all citizens have a right to their pension problems can be solved, but it will take the real situation is that current policies are helping health, regardless of income or any other mitigating factors, an independent governor to accomplish this, since prevent competition from forcing insurance agen- then speak with your vote. Jon Corzine needs your support, Democrats and Republicans are “unable or unwilling cies to offer affordable insurance. On Nov. 3, vote so be the difference you wish to see in the world and take to deal with these issues.” for real reform. Vote Chris Christie. your chance on Nov. 3.

Abs Lower Back: “Superman.” Lie on your stomach health and well being. with your arms fully extended out in front. Raise your Continued from p. 8 arms, shoulders and legs off of the ground, keeping Amanda Sandlin is a junior journalism major. your body tight. Squeeze and hold for a count of 3 side you start with. 10 reps each side. seconds. Lower back to start. That’s one rep. 12 to 15 Transverse Abdominis: “Two-point bridge.” Get reps. into standard push-up position. Lift your left leg and Although finding the time to work out might seem To read an Eco-Rep Green Corner concerning right arm off of the floor simultaneously. Hold for 3 to close to impossible, this circuit is quick, simple and 5 seconds. That’s one repetition. Lower and repeat with Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21, can be done almost anywhere. Even the smallest com- visit www.theridernews.com. the opposite arm and leg. 6 to 10 reps. mitment to regular exercise will improve your overall

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will reach the World Series, he’s RivalRies very excited for the event if it BRONCS’ BITS does happen. Continued from p. 12 Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) “It should be really fun this month, and Phillies and around here if both get to the Yankees apparel have been seen World Series,” Macrie said. constantly, but many fans can Mets fans haven’t been able be realistic and appreciative of to join in on the fun because of Volleyball Cross Country Field Hockey their nemeses. their disappointing campaign, (3-16 overall, 1-7 MAAC) 10/16 (12-0 overall, 3-0 NEC) Senior Paul Macrie, a but it doesn’t mean they don’t 10/10 at Penn State National Invite 10/9 devoted Phillies follower from care or have their opinions too. Niagara 3, Rider 0* Start: M: 10 a.m./W: 11 a.m. Rider 3, Monmouth 1* South Jersey, thinks the fans Senior Steve Kleiman, a man- 10/11 10/11 for multiple teams is great agement and leadership major, Canisius 3, Rider 1* Swimming and Diving Rider 1, Quinnipiac 0* but wasn’t shy in showing his resides in Edison and loves his 10/17 10/17 10/16 hatred towards his New York Metropolitans. at Marist, 2 p.m.* vs. UMBC, 1 p.m. vs. Bryant, 4 p.m.* enemies. “I’m hoping it’s anyone but 10/18 10/17 “It makes it more inter- the Phillies and the Yankees, at Rutgers, 1 p.m. at Fairfield, 2 p.m.* ...And More Sports esting around campus, and but I feel that they will both it should be fun to witness make it there with the Yankees Men’s Soccer Golf The wrestling team is ranked Yankees fans watch their team defeating them for ring num- (3-6 overall, 0-1 MAAC) 10/10-10/11 second in the CAA Preseason lose in the playoffs,” he said. ber 27,” he said. 10/10 at Joe Agee Invitational Rankings and all 10 projected “If it is the Phillies, however, Even with his team’s Loyola (MD) 3, Rider 0* 10th of 11 starters are ranked among losing, then it will not be fun struggles the past three years, 10/16 the top six in their respective taking the abuse. It is part of Kleiman has enjoyed the cam- vs. Canisius, 4 p.m.* Men’s Tennis weight classes. the rivalry, though, so I will pus action. 10/18 (2-5 overall, 0-1 MAAC) take it.” “I love being a part of a vs. Niagara, 1 p.m.* 10/11 Sophomore Virginia Even though the jour- school with fans of rival teams,” Rider 7, Wagner 0 Egusquiza of the field hockey nalism major doesn’t feel the he said. Women’s Soccer 10/13 team was named to the Yankees or his beloved Phillies (5-8-1 overall, 1-4 MAAC) Monmouth 7, Rider 0 WomensFieldHockey.com 10/9 10/20 Player of the Week honor Siena 3, Rider 0* vs. Drexel, 2 p.m. roll for all games played Oct. 10/11 5-11. The list is sponsored by Rider University Rider 2, Marist 1* Women’s Tennis the National Field Hockey 10/16 (1-4 overall) Coaches Association and at Fairfield, 7 p.m.* 10/11 recognizes top performances 10/18 Rider 7, Wagner 0 around the country. at Iona, 12 p.m.* 10/18 Greek Council at Manhattan, 12 p.m.* 10/20 vs. Drexel, 2 p.m IFC NPC IGC Golf finishes in back of pack GOLF score that I would have liked.” Even with the improvements, GΘ GΓΣΣΚ LeFante admitted that he LeFante believes the team is still By Michael Mack was happy with his improve- performing below standards. ment, however. “We haven’t even come The Rider golf team trav- “I was fairly pleased with close to playing to our poten- Want to get involved? eled to Williamsburg, Va. my second round,” he said. “I tial,” LeFante said. “Not one Contact the Rider University to compete in the Joe Agee finished the round with three player on the team has. All of Invitational hosted by the birdies on the last four holes, us show signs of playing really Greek Council at College of William & Mary which felt really good, and I well, and we have got the focus last weekend. The results were was pleased that I hung in there and concentration to have a [email protected] or visit enough to leave the team teed and finished strong.” really great tournament. It is www. rider.edu/greeklife off. As far as the team’s per- really difficult to be 100 per- The Broncs finished 10th formance goes, LeFante knows cent committed to every single of 11 teams. Delaware captured that work needs to be done. shot, and that is something Helpful Hints the first-place crown shooting “This past weekend wasn’t that every golfer in the world a combined 578 while Rider one of our best performances,” struggles with, and we are try- 1. Attend events at individual finished the tournament with he said. “We didn’t play bad, ing very hard to do.” a score of 613. This was the but we all made enough mis- Things are looking up for chapters Broncs’ first invitational where takes to shoot poorly, which is the team, however, as its next 2. Visit the Greek Life Office - they showed significant strug- frustrating.” tournament is the Fairleigh gles, finishing in the bottom However, this tournament Dickinson Invitational. The BLC 117 half for only the second time did have a bright side. After a Broncs finished in a tie for first this season. disappointing first day, every at this tournament last year and 3. Keep an open mind! Rider was led by graduate player on the team came back figure to be one of the favorites student Eric LeFante, who shot the second day and improved again this year. a 147 over the two-day event, on his first-day score. “I think the whole team FUN FACT: placing him 18th among the 62 Juniors Brent Wolgast and is looking forward to that,” Rider’s all Greek GPA is golfers. Brian Accorsini tied for 42nd LeFante said. “I think we all LeFante shot a 76 on the place in the tournament by fol- have positive feelings going into higher than the overall first day and improved his score lowing their first-day scores of this tournament. Last year’s by five strokes the second day, 77 with second-day scores of tournament was the best one collegiate GPA. shooting an even par 71. 76. we had in the past three sea- “I have mixed feelings Senior Kevin Krecicki cut sons.” about my play this past week- his score by two strokes as he The Broncs begin the three end,” LeFante said. “My first followed 81 with a 79, and day invitational on Sunday, round was very disappointing junior Jordan Wycoff dropped Oct. 25, in Basking Ridge, N.J. because I hit the ball pretty well an impressive 12 strokes by and did not end up with the following his 91 with a 79. The Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 Rider News 11 Broncs split weekend in conference play Murphy’s first goal of the is second in the conference in WOMEN’S SOCCER day — her third of the season save percentage. By Simon Grangereau — came after Marist’s goal- The Broncs had to make keeper bobbled a shot. Murphy changes early as an elbow injury Early leads are often hard was at the right place at the forced junior defender Kara to hold on to in a 90-minute right time, as she crashed the Perkoski to be sidelined four game. For the women’s soc- goal and managed to put it minutes in, which pushed cer team, time was on its side away for the Broncs. freshman forward Kaitlin Wylie as the Broncs fought to come Her second tally, which to defense to anchor a solid back, knocking off Marist 2-1 clinched the game, came off back line. in conference play on Sunday. of an assist from Thompson “I hadn’t played in the back The win pushed Rider to 5-8 who fed a perfect through-ball in over five years,” Wylie said. overall and gave them their first to Murphy. Murphy hit a left- “I just tried to play my best and MAAC win of the season (1-4). footed chip to put the ball help the team out in any way I Marist (5-6-2 overall, 2-3-1 over the keeper’s head and into could. I actually like playing in MAAC) scored just 9:24 into the net. Despite being outshot the back.” the contest off a corner kick. by the Brown Foxes, 14-10, Siena scored two first half After this point, senior captain the Broncs were able to hold goals just nine minutes apart to Kate Murphy took the game the lead and capture their first put the Broncs on their heels. into her own hands, netting MAAC victory of the season. The Saints then struck once the equalizer 22 minutes in and Friday’s matchup with more in the second half en then scoring the game-winner Siena (10-2 overall, 4-1 route to the victory. in the 64th minute. MAAC) was Rider’s first home Junior Alex Post made one “I got a layoff pass from loss of the season after compil- save for the Broncs which gives [freshman] Claire [Thompson], ing a 3-0 record on home turf. her 27 on the season to go looked up and saw the keep- Unfortunately, the Broncs came along with three wins in 10 er off her line,” Murphy said. up short on their fourth home starts. Senior Natalie Sica com- “I took a one-time shot that game of the season, falling 3-0 piled three of Rider’s eight shots chipped the keeper. I just want- to the Saints. on goal. She now has 11 shots ed to keep it on frame. I wasn’t The Saints entered the total this year, six coming on really thinking about anything matchup with an impres- goal. else. Scoring goals really wasn’t sive résumé, coming to The Broncs take to the road all that important for me indi- Lawrenceville second in the this weekend to face Fairfield Peter G. Borg/Rider University vidually. I think the greatest MAAC in goals, assists and today at 7 p.m., and Iona on feeling yesterday was knowing points. They also possess one Sunday at noon. Senior captain Kate Murphy scored both goals in a 2-1 win over we played hard, capitalized and of the league’s top goalkeepers, Marist. She has six points and three goals this year. got our first conference win.” sophomore Laura Ettinger, who Rider drops fourth straight, including three at home

VOLLEYBALL 9-9 tie. The Purple Eagles then with a completely changed atti- made it 8-1, giving them a tude,” Wallace said. “We played By Paige McAtee comfortable lead they would extra hard and won the third not relinquish. Niagara won the set, but fell in the fourth set.” Rider volleyball dropped set 25-19. Wallace finished the match two home conference matches The third and final set was with 13 kills for the Broncs. this weekend, giving them four one both teams really wanted, Rider won the third set losses in a row. The Broncs and it showed as they traded 25-22, as the Broncs were able (3-16 overall, 1-7 MAAC) points until the score was tied to hold off a late Canisius rally were defeated by Niagara 3-0 at 22. Niagara then sealed the for their only win of the match. on Saturday and than fell to deal, scoring the final three The Golden Griffins made Canisius 3-1 on Sunday. points, winning the set and sure Rider would not be able to It was a tough battle between match. Niagara is currently in extend the match in the fourth both teams on Saturday, but second place in the MAAC, set. They cruised to an early Niagara (13-6 overall, 6-2 trailing only Fairfield. lead and ended up winning the MAAC) outplayed the Broncs. According to Rider Sports set 25-16. Junior Amanda Piccolini played Information, Head Coach Junior Katelyn Thompson well for Rider, compiling 31 Emily Ahlquist believes that the came off the bench and helped assists and 11 digs while senior Broncs had a huge improve- Rider by having 16 digs and Amy Jeary had 12 digs. ment, and she is excited to seven kills. In a match that looked see how the team plays in its “We could have communi- one-sided, a closer look at the upcoming matches. cated more effectively through- scores revealed a well-played The following day, the out both matches,” Thompson contest that featured 36 ties and Broncs improved and had a said. “We also need to stay 10 lead changes. solid match against the Golden commited to the end of each Freshman Brianna Wallace Griffins but still dropped their play.” played well for the Broncs, hav- fourth straight match. Also for Rider, senior Alex ing 10 kills and leading Rider Rider started off strong Chapla just missed a double- with 10.5 points. in the first set, staying with double. Chapla had 12 kills and Canisius (8-10 overall, 5-3 nine digs while also adding four Hugh Tsung/Rider University “We played really hard,” Junior Amanda Piccolini sets up senior Brittany Hayes during Wallace said. “We tried to MAAC) before coming up a blocks. Rider’s 3-0 loss to Niagara. Piccolini had 31 assists and 11 digs. change up our defense to try little short, losing 25-22. The Last year, Canisius won and stop their offense, but they third place Golden Griffins every match they played against out the match and stay focused Rider will try for a sweep of the just outsmarted us on that day.” then handled the Broncs pretty Rider, and have won 14 of the on our goal, which is to win first-place team in the MAAC. Rider lost the first set easily in the second set, beating 17 matches all-time against the matches,” Thompson said. The Broncs defeated Fairfield 28-26, which was a sign of the them handily 25-11. Broncs. In their next match, Rider 3-1 on Sept. 27 at home. Rider day to come for the Broncs. Going into intermission, Rider will hit the road and will play Marist for the first time has not won since. The second set started off Rider was down two sets to play Canisius on Oct. 31, in this season in Poughkeepsie, tight after the teams traded the none. Buffalo, N.Y. N.Y. on Oct. 17. - Additional reporting by Josh first 18 points, leading to a “We came back hard after “We just need to maintain The Broncs will move on to Veltrie the 10 minute intermission a high level of play through- take on the Stags of Fairfield as 12 Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

GoinG StreakinG Field Hockey pushes to 12-0 with third straight NEC win

FIELD HOCKEY tied the record for most con- ful,” Hussong said. “They have secutive wins in a season which a strong will to find a way to Jillian Shutt was set in 2003. The Broncs win.” have claimed their best start to The defense was a big fac- The field hockey team had a season since 2004 with their tor in both wins, as the Broncs an outstanding weekend, win- current 11-0 record. only allowed four shots on goal. ning both of its away games On Sunday, the Broncs “Our defense is rock solid against two conference rivals, competed against conference and tough to score on, and our Quinnipiac and Monmouth. foe Quinnipiac, capturing the offense has been extremely pro- Rider added to its unde- victory 1-0. This was a battle ductive,” she said. feated streak on Friday between two gritty teams and Hussong understands that against Monmouth, winning both played very well. every game is going to be tough 3-1. “Our team’s defense played down the stretch. The game started off with tough and we allowed only one “At this point, every game sophomore Virginia Egusquiza shot on goal,” Hussong said. is a challenge trying to remain scoring the first goal 21 min- It was a true team effort unbeaten,” she said. “We know utes into the game. Rider has that made this win possible for that other teams gain extra scored first in all of its games the Broncs. Egusquiza fired in motivation trying to be the first this season, according to Head the winning goal off an assist to beat our team.” Coach Lori Hussong. from sophomore Megan Pisani. The team has great lead- “Scoring first gives us the Senior goalie Lyndsie ership this year from senior momentum to finish strong,” Johnson has not let Quinnipiac captains Kelly Crist, McGinniss she said. put one past her throughout her and Johnson. Hussong believes The second goal for the athletic career at Rider. Johnson that the players are very cohesive Broncs was scored in the sec- entered the week second in the and team-oriented. The team ond half by sophomore Natasha nation in goals against average. knows how to work together, Tukeva. It was her first goal of Rider remains one of the and that is the main reason for the season, as Tukeva length- three undefeated teams in their success, she said. ened the Broncs’ lead to 2-0. NCAA Division I. “Their passion for success Senior Erin McGinniss capped “The team has been able to and excellence is contagious,” off the contest with the final stay undefeated thus far because Hussong said. Hugh Tsung/Rider University goal, putting away their state we feel that our team has great The Broncs’ next game is Sophomore Virginia Egusquiza cashes in the game-winning goal rival for good. belief in themselves that they at home at 4 p.m today, Friday, in the 61st minute, giving Rider a 1-0 victory over Quinnipiac. The Monmouth victory can compete and be success- against Bryant. Egusquiza finished the weekend with two goals and an assist. Rivalries bring spirited energy to campus By Jordan Hall newspaper. The Phillies and Yankees The air is cooler and the both captured their division leaves have begun to change titles, punching their tickets color, which means colors are into the postseason. The Mets, turning on Rider’s campus as on the other hand, endured well. an injury-riddled season, forc- The defending World ing them to watch the play- Champion Phillies have stu- offs from their television sets dents sporting a sea of red and and leaving Rider a two-team blue, while the Yankees, with nation this October. the best regular season record Don’t be surprised at hear- in baseball (103-59), have ing heated arguments sparked transformed Rider into “Bronx over who has the superior Bomber” country with mid- Helen Mannion/Rider News ballclub — Phils or Yanks night blue pinstripes. Rider sports a three-team campus for Major League Baseball. The Yankees captured the best — because both teams have The 2009 Major League prediction, receiving 58 percent of students’ votes for who would win the World Series. plenty to boast about. Last sea- Baseball postseason has arrived, three teams equally share the and it adds to the fun.” on campus. However, the same son, the Phillies ran through and the annual Fall Classic is in bragging rights at Rider: New The Bronx native believes students reported an even split the playoffs, capturing the sight. York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies fans at Rider outnum- between Phillies and Yankees ultimate triumph, while the At Rider, you won’t receive Phillies and New York Mets. ber Yankees and Mets, but not for their own personal favorite Yankees missed the postseason any one-sided opinions like This being said, the MLB play- by much. teams. The Mets drew only for the first time in 13 years. most schools across the coun- offs have Rider abuzz. “There are probably more 14 percent, proving Rider as a Philadelphia fans felt they had try; instead, you’ll get two, even Not all Yankees fans despise Phillies fans here on campus,” more Phillies-Yankees campus the right to jeer the Yankee three points of view. Phillies and Mets fans, and vice Rodriguez said. “I would say 55 this year. and Met faithful while Yankee Rider possesses a unique, versa. Actually, many are close percent of the fans are Phillies Oddly enough, Rider isn’t fans commented back with yet exciting fanhood because friends and enjoy the feisty fans.” the only school with this rare “26,” referring to the number there is more than one pro- rivalries. Senior Josh Rodriguez, In fact, an unsystemat- split. Quinnipiac, located in of World Championships their fessional team to love. With a diehard Yankee supporter and ic survey polled 96 students Connecticut, has a divided historical franchise has won. students coming from all parts communication major, doesn’t from the Lawrenceville and rivalry on campus between Trash-talking and heckling of New Jersey, and a smaller mind the split fanhood. Westminister fan base, show- Boston Red Sox and Yankees, may be at an all-time high percentage from New York, “I absolutely love it,” he ing 71 percent believing that according to sports editor See Rivalries, p.10 Pennsylvania and other states, said. “I think it’s pretty cool the Phillies have the most fans Leonard Neslin of the student First The MAAC Rider News win www.theridernews.com

The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue V - Friday, October 23, 2009 12 From Cranberry to Green Film is highlight of Rider’s 2009 Sustainability Day

Kristie Kahl/The Rider News The filmmakers of Fuel, a film about America’s dependence on foreign oil and how the country can find other ways to create energy that does not rely on outside sources, traveled cross country to Rider’s campus on Wednesday. Rider celebrated Sustainability Day with a presentation from the filmmakers, whose biodiesel vehicle contained interactive exhibits. The day also included a coffee mug giveaway and information about going green. For more on the movie, see Biodiesel: fuel for thought, p. 7. Becky Spiezle/The Rider News Campus safety report reflects alcohol crackdown By Emily Landgraf Campus Disciplinary Actions and Judicial Recommendations relation to alcohol are strik- ing. These are alcohol violations Rider, Monmouth and 400 in which disciplinary action is Rowan are three universities Rider (both taken by campus authorities, as that have a few things in com- 350 campuses) opposed to the police. mon: They’re all located in The number of on-campus New Jersey, they’re all mid-sized 300 Monmouth alcohol violations where dis- schools and they all have their 350 ciplinary action was involved fair share of alcohol violations. on the Westminster campus Although Rider is half the 200 seems tame when compared size of Rowan and has rough- 150 to the Lawrenceville campus, ly 1,000 fewer students than Monmouth and Rowan. The Monmouth, it still has just as 100 Westminster campus had 43 6 15 many, if not more, alcohol vio- 50 in 2006, 19 in 2007 and nine lations. Administrators believe 4 10 in 2008. In comparison, the that Rider’s tighter alcohol pol- 2 5 Lawrenceville campus, with a icy is the reason. much larger resident popula- “The results show a consis- tion, had 285 in 2006, 335 in tent level for reported alcohol 200620072008 200620072008 200620072008 2007 and 348 in 2008. violations,” Dean of Students “We are pleased by these Anthony Campbell said. “That Alcohol Weapons Drugs results,” Weaver said. “They can be an indicator that the The Rider News are a reflection of the rigorous alcohol policy is working. The the Campus Security and Fire tics and make them accessible fire safety, including statistics alcohol policies we’ve instituted report can also demonstrate Safety Report for 2008, a docu- to all those on campus. for the most recent three-year over the past two years, which that Rider and Westminster ment that was e-mailed to every “Our most recent annual period,” said Director of Rider’s include significant educational have been very safe campuses member of the Rider commu- security and fire safety report is Department of Public Safety programs and increased vigi- for the past couple of years.” nity at the end of September. in compliance with the Clery Vickie Weaver. lance and enforcement efforts The figures for Rider’s By law, all college campuses are Act and provides valuable infor- The statistics for the on- across the university.” two campuses can be found in required to record these statis- mation concerning security and campus disciplinary actions in See Report, p. 4 Is Rider a PC or A guide to Rider’s NCAA swimsuit ban sculpture p. 11 forces athletes Mac campus? p. 5 p. 5 park to sink or swim The 2 Rider News Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 Security BriefS ‘War child’ spreads message of Sudan By Dalton Karwacki Harassment A single person can make After throwing rocks at all the difference to someone a student’s window, a male with no hope, according to visitor was arrested by the the Unity Days keynote speak- Lawrence Township Police er who appeared in the Bart Department (LTPD), and Luedeke Center Theater on charged with harassment last Monday. week. Emmanuel Jal was a child Public Safety officers soldier in Sudan during the responded to a female res- country’s civil war and is now ident student calling from a hip-hop artist who is actively New Building on Monday, involved in charities benefiting Oct. 12, at 3:15 a.m. They African youth. He also travels were told that an individual the world, sharing his story who had been told not to with people. return to Rider was on cam- “I’m doing this for so many Stephanie Rolon/ The Rider News pus. children who are in the same Emmanuel Jal (fourth from left) greets students and faculty member Uchenna Duru. The individual was a situation,” Jal said. “I’m doing began, his father joined the know how to cook, so a lot of mother, joined the SPLA, along male who wanted to talk to it for an old lady in my vil- Sudanese People’s Liberation us started dying. We’re like 6 with many other children. the female resident, but the lage now, who has nobody to Army (SPLA) to fight against years old, 7 years old; there was “When we were asked how two had broken up and she speak her voice out. I’m doing the government. When Jal was a lot of confusion about what many were willing to train to did not want to speak to him. it for the young man who wants 7 years old, his mother was was happening.” be soldiers, everybody put their The male was advised to to make a change but has no killed by government soldiers. The schools, Jal and the hands up,” Jal said. “In my leave and not return. When YouTube or Facebook where he He became one of thousands other children realized, were head, what was going on was, he did, police were notified can link to the world and give of children who traveled to not actually meant for educa- I would see the explosion in and he was taken into cus- people the information.” Ethiopia, where they were told tion. Eventually, Jal explained, my village. I would see people tody. Public Safety has rec- Jal was born in the south- they would be educated. a commander from the SPLA burning and somebody shot to ommended that he be made ern Sudanese village of Tonj “There was limited food, so came and recruited the children death.” a persona non grata. shortly before the civil war we were given maize, sorghum into the army. Jal, angry at the He remembered the day started. When the fighting and beans,” Jal said. “We didn’t government that had killed his See Jal Speech, p. 4 Alcohol violation Ladybug infestation: good luck or misfortune? A male student was cited for underage drinking after By Julia Ernst Herman was ladybug-free. yelling at a female student. “Facilities came and sucked Ladybugs may be consid- On Monday, Oct. 18, at them up with a vacuum,” she ered lucky, but senior Stephanie 2:30 a.m., Public Safety offi- said. “They came [Thursday Pypniowski has seen so many cers responded to a reported morning] after I sent them a ladybugs in the past week that disagreement between stu- work order Wednesday after- she never wants to be lucky dents in Hill Hall. They met noon. They responded really again. with a female staff member quickly. I was really happy “We have so many lady- and the students involved. about it.” bugs inside of our apartment The male student entered According to Dean of that we have to use a vacu- Hill around 2:15 a.m. In the Students Anthony Campbell, um around the windows on a Helen Mannion/The Rider News lobby, he was loud, profane students can try on their own to daily basis,” said Pypniowski, Ladybugs climb on the windowsill of a Kroner dorm room. and appeared to be intoxi- control the volume of ladybugs a communication major, who cated. He began yelling at a biology, the sudden presence of elementary education and psy- in their residence hall rooms. first noticed the ladybugs on female student and waving so many of these bugs is not as chology dual major who is also “I’m not an exterminator, Tuesday evening. “I know they his hands in her face. He did unusual as many students may a sister in Alpha Xi Delta, had but the best advice I’ve been are supposed to be lucky, but not stop when she asked him think. more than 40 ladybugs in her given is that they don’t respond this is gross.” to. A female staff member “There was a warm spell, so room on Wednesday night. to bug spray, and that you have During the past week, stu- said that he had gone back they all eclosed, which basically “They were crawling all to vacuum them and physically dents in a number of the resi- to his room, had punched means that the pupa hatched,” over the walls, surrounding my remove them from the area,” dence halls, as well as students something and was injured. Hyatt said, meaning the lady- window,” Herman said. “They Campbell said. in some Greek houses, have LTPD was notified and bugs went through their final were on my curtains and they Hyatt offered similar advice noticed an abundance of lady- cited the student. An ambu- transformation to become full- were climbing on my bed. They to students. bugs crawling around. lance was called and the stu- grown. “It got cold again, so were getting in my sheets and “You can catch them and According to Dr. Laura dent was taken to a hospital they ran inside.” stuff.” release them outside,” she said. Hyatt, associate professor of for evaluation and treatment. Rikki Herman, a senior However, as of yesterday,

- Compiled by Emily Landgraf Wednesday, Oct. 28 Information provided by the Coming Up ... Goldstein Lecture, 7 p.m., Director of Rider’s Department of Public Safety Vickie Weaver BLC Theater Late Night at the Rec, Seminar Room 8 p.m., SRC Thursday, Oct. 29 The Art of Presentation, Correction Friday, Oct. 23 Voices from the Roof of the Sunday, Oct. 25 4:15 p.m., Sweigart World: a Panel on Tibetan SEC Film, Funny People, Crop Walk, 1:30 p.m., Moore Auditorium In last week’s issue, 7:30 p.m., BLC Theater Culture, History & Religion, Megan Kozlowski was incor- Library 4-6 p.m., BLC Theater Tuesday, Oct. 27 ectly identified as distributing Campus-wide Scavenger Brahms: Ein Deutsches Learning from the Real a press release last spring that Hunt, 8 p.m., bottom floor BSU Pride Week, Requiem, 4 p.m., Cathedral World: An educational series was actually distributed by of BLC Remembering Mardi Gras, Rider University. In addition, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, beyond the classroom, Eric 8 p.m., Commuter Lounge 89 Ridge Street, Newark, N.J. Johnson, 11:30 a.m., Fine the same article quoted Dr. Saturday, Oct. 24 Riggs saying that Kozlowski’s Arts 205 Compiled by Amber Cox Fright Fest at Six Flags Great research was on gut bacte- Monday, Oct. 26 To list your event, e-mail Adventure, 7 p.m., Contact rium. Daniel Graham is the University Democrats host- BSU Pride Week, Eva’s [email protected] the Ticket Booth student working on gut bac- ing Newark Mayor Cory Documentary, 8 p.m., terium, not Kozlowski. Booker, 4:15 p.m., SRC Sweigart Auditorium The Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 Rider News 3 Rider scholars ready to build homes for the needy By Allie Ward “I really enjoy community service and I’ve been doing it for As the typical American a long time,” she said. “[RCS] endures the rush-hour traffic is a good way to not only get on his drive home from work, involved in the Lawrence and on his way to a comfortable Trenton communities, but I home and a hot meal, over 3 also get to do it with other stu- million others are scrounging dents who feel the same way I for scraps of food in the streets, do about service.” rifling through dumpsters for Though most people anything that will block out assume the builds are the main the cold, spending ruthless event, Habitat for Humanity nights in their cars and doing also features a tutoring pro- what they can to survive. They gram, a food pantry and a are the people who experience clothing and coat drive. homelessness each year. “We help with the dis- A partnership that empha- tribution of food, [and] we’re sizes one of the university’s core responsible for collection of values, “Leadership is derived clothing and gifts in the winter from service to others,” was Courtesy of Chelsea Kovacs and mentoring and after-school launched when the Rider Students involved in Bonner Scholars visit the East Trenton Center, which is the home of the tutoring for some of the kids,” Community Scholars Bonner Trenton-area Habitat for Humanity. Rider recently partnered with the organization. Taylor said. Foundation (RCS) affiliated incoming freshmen as well as It needs a revival. If you bring its destination. In 2000, Rider Wallenburg stressed that with Habitat for Humanity this current students and is part of up the value of the whole com- sponsored a similar event where anyone, not just RCS students, semester, where volunteers can a national network of schools munity, the people will benefit the entire campus community is welcome to participate in help build decent, affordable across the country. Students are from it.” helped build the first stages of a community service with RCS. housing for low-income indi- placed at different sites to com- Homelessness is a problem home for a Trenton family. “It’s not specifically a viduals and families. plete their community service. Wallenburg has experienced “Rider eventually wants Bonner thing,” he said. “It’s a Annie Pasqua, the new The new partnership with firsthand. to sponsor a house and have Rider community thing [for] assistant director of cam- Habitat for Humanity is one “I was homeless for a peri- different student organizations anyone that wants to do any pus life for service learning, that Pasqua feels will flourish at od and I really reflect on it,” he help with it and possibly build kind of community service. We works directly with the Bonner Rider. said. “That’s just another reason it on campus,” Pasqua said. are willing to take people to our Scholars, 51 students on cam- “There seems to be a I got involved in [Habitat].” “We’re in the first planning sites.” pus who volunteer eight to 10 big interest in working with RCS began its partnership stages with that, though.” Senior Nicole Addesso, an hours a week at various partner Habitat for Humanity and with Habitat this September, Freshman Tara Taylor, a accounting major who has been agencies. This year, she said, the building homes,” she said. but it will take a few months psychology major, is a first-year involved with RCS since her partnerships were expanded to Senior Mike Wallenburg, to get to the actual building, Bonner student and another freshman year, logs her hours include Habitat for Humanity a secondary education and Wallenburg said, because of member of RCS’s Habitat for at El Centro, an after-school and Enable, an organization math dual major, has also been scheduling. Humanity team. program for Latino youths in that works with people with involved with RCS since his “My four team members “The best way to serve Trenton. disabilities. Other service sites freshman year. He serves as and I are going to attend train- people is to get to the prob- “I wanted to give back to include HomeFront, Mercer the Habitat for Humanity site- ings with Home Depot because lems of homelessness, hunger, my community,” Addesso said. Street Friends, El Centro and based team leader and works they want us to be certified go- education and housing,” Taylor “I did some things in high Minding Our Business. with a group of four other to people on the site,” he said. said. “[There are] a lot of soup school, but not a lot, and it “Service learning is the Rider students. The goal is to In addition, Wallenburg kitchens around the country, felt like a good decision to help learning that comes from doing build up urban neighborhoods explained, Habitat “builds,” and there are always donations people and myself, too.” community service,” Pasqua plagued by homelessness. which are what the sites of for gifts and clothing, but I’ve Performing community said. “It’s connecting that ser- “Trenton had its time and the building projects are called, seen very few structured efforts service is not only a valuable vice to either your life or what its day and once was a beautiful “book up very fast, so we’re to deal with homelessness at its experience, but also a way to you’re learning in the class- city with a lot of industry and doing a lot of setting up for root cause.” become exposed to different room.” wealth, but over the past few next year.” Taylor, whose father is a types of lifestyles, Addesso said. The university stresses the decades it has been falling rap- The goal, Pasqua said, is to contractor, had always wanted “[Community service] importance of integrating ser- idly,” Wallenburg said. “I come host a Habitat build on Rider’s to participate with Habitat for teaches you to be more open vice into education through from Camden, which used to Lawrenceville campus, and then Humanity and jumped at the to other cultures and ways of RCS. The program is open to be one of the wealthiest cities. move the completed home to chance when she came to Rider. doing things,” she said. “The kids come from such different backgrounds and such different lives; it teaches you to be more Use Your Winter Break to Get Credits! open.” Taylor said that students Plan now and take classes at Ocean County College. should start small and know that everyone’s work together December - January classes include: will make a big impact. 1.2!5ŏ+"
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Continued from p. 2 did, however, recount how they day. When the group began they get a river into the house?’ “I thought we were the that he was walking with his would occasionally torture pris- to starve, they started shoot- Then I thought, what about the only people who were suffer- mother when government sol- oners. He explained that the ing whatever animals happened snakes? I never wanted to sit ing,” Jal said. “I didn’t know diers took their food and beat SPLA would shoot the arms to come near. However, the comfortably.” about slavery or other wars. I them. These things, Jal said, and legs of prisoners and then animals eventually stopped When McCune died in only knew about the problems planted the seeds of hatred that slowly kill them with machetes coming. As the group began 1993, Jal explained that he felt in my country. But when I went would drive him to join the to maximize the pain they felt. to seriously contemplate can- his life crashing down around to school, my mind was opened SPLA. Jal recounted the train- Eventually, Jal said, the fighting nibalizing their dead, Jal said, him. It was at this time, Jal said, up, and I was able to forgive ing he went through. He said it became too much for many of the animals began to reappear, that he turned to music in order and let go.” was difficult, but he kept going the children, and they ran away giving them the strength to to deal with the pain. Jal concluded by talking by remembering the things that to a small group that had sepa- complete the journey. “When I started doing about his goal to build a school had happened to him. After his rated itself from the SPLA. “In that journey, 400 peo- music, it was a therapy,” said in southern Sudan, which he training, Jal and many other “We were told that the ple left,” Jal said. “Only 16 Jal. “Music became a painkiller intends to name after McCune. children were sent to fight the journey would take one month, people survived.” for me to approach the day. It Until he raises the $1 million government. but in real life, it took us three In the new camp, Jal met started giving me hope; to want needed to accomplish this, he “Many kids there were so months,” Jal said. “For the first a British aid worker named to see tomorrow; that things has engaged in a “win to lose bitter, they wanted to know month, we had food, and even- Emma McCune. She told the would change for me.” campaign.” This means that he what happened to them,” tually the food ran out. We 11-year-old Jal that he didn’t Jal explained how his edu- only eats one meal a day until Jal said. “And we all wanted were told to apply basic soldier need to be a soldier. She adopt- cation helped him learn the he reaches his goal. He also revenge.” skills, so we started eating maize ed him and smuggled him to truth about the conflict that talked about his book, doc- Jal talked about the fact and sorghum dry.” Kenya, where Jal had some dif- was raging in his country. This, umentary and album, all of that, because he was well-liked Going through the des- ficulty adjusting to his new life- along with learning about the which are called “War Child.” by his commanders, he was ert, Jal explained, the group style. He talked about being teachings of Martin Luther The proceeds from all three are ran out of water, so they were unsure how to use a toilet. King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, going to fund the school. campus from 2006-2008. with one in 2006, two in 2007 offenses in 2005, two in 2006 burglaries dropped significantly RepoRt There have also been drug and one in 2008. There were and one in 2007. Monmouth from 28 in 2006 and 30 in arrests on all of these cam- two weapons arrests in 2006, has not had many reports of 2007 to only 11 in 2008. Continued from p. 1 puses. The Lawrenceville cam- one in 2007 and none in 2008. forcible sex offenses, either, Rowan’s on-campus bur- Rowan’s numbers of alcohol pus seems to be experiencing a Rowan has not had any with five in 2006, two in 2007 glary rate rose and then dropped violations on-campus are also downward trend in these arrests cases from 2005-2007 in which and 5 in 2008. in the three years recorded with sizeable. The number of viola- with 16 in 2006, 14 in 2007 disciplinary actions were tak- On-campus aggravated 13 reported in 2005, 21 report- tions that involved disciplinary and 13 in 2008. In comparison, en because of illegal weapons. assault is another issue that is ed in 2006 and 15 reported in action on campus was 314 in Monmouth seems to be expe- However, there was one weap- not widely reported on any of 2007. Monmouth’s on-campus 2005, 280 in 2006 and 309 riencing an upward trend in ons arrest in 2005 and there the campuses. Westminster has burglary rate, in comparison, in 2007 (figures for 2008 are these types of arrests with eight were three in 2006. not had any reports of aggra- dropped and then rose with 14 not yet available). Monmouth’s in 2006, 14 in 2007 and 17 in Other issues that are a vated assault in the past three reported in 2006, eight report- numbers are smaller, but still 2008. Rowan also appears to be problem at all of these campus- years. Lawrenceville had one ed in 2007 and 13 in 2008. substantial: 153 violations in experiencing an upward trend es are forcible sex offenses (i.e. report in 2006, three in 2007 All in all, Weaver believes 2006, 164 in 2007 and 135 in with 10 drug arrests in 2005, harassment, rape), aggravated and three in 2008. Rowan had that Rider’s Public Safety has 2008. These campuses also 18 in 2006 and 21 in 2007. assault and burglary. no reports of aggravated assault done a good job of protecting have a good deal of on-campus Westminster’s campus has the On the Lawrenceville cam- in 2005 or 2006 but three and educating the community. alcohol arrests each year, with fewest number of drug arrests pus, few on-campus forcible sex in 2007. Monmouth had no “Safety is everyone’s busi- the exception of Westminster, with one in the past three years. offenses are reported. Two were reports of aggravated assault in ness and requires a strong and which has not had any in the On-campus illegal weap- reported in 2006, six in 2007 2006 and one report in both effective partnership among past three years. In comparison, ons possession has also been and two in 2008. This can also 2007 and 2008. many throughout the institu- Lawrenceville has had its fair an issue, though the incidents be said about the Westminster On-campus burglary is tion, and we are pleased to share with 42 in 2006, 100 in have not occurred in large campus, where only four were probably the most widespread be an important part of this 2007 and 61 in 2008. numbers. There have been no reported in 2006 and two were issue, other than alcohol and effort,” she said. Monmouth also had disciplinary actions or arrests reported in 2007. 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Showdown: MacS v. PcS By Nicole Veenstra

For years, this has been a PC place — but things have changed. At Rider, the growing presence of Macbook lap- tops and iMacs in classrooms is sparking further debate over whether the univer- sity is becoming a Mac campus. According to Rhon Fitzwater, a Rider technology support specialist, the number of people using Macs continues to rise. “I would guess the student-owned percentage of Mac to PC is at least 50-50 right now and growing each year in favor of Mac,” he said. Although there are no official statis- tics about which computer is used more often, Carol Kondrach, associate vice president for information technologies, says she is “observing more students using Macs.” However, the trend is less clear in computers purchased by Rider. “Approximately 20 percent of uni- versity-owned computers in computer Kaitlin MacRae/The Rider News labs, offices and classrooms are Macs,” The computer classroom in Sweigart Hall that once housed PCs is now full of new Apple iMacs, evidence that Rider is Kondrach said. “Approximately 80 per- becoming more Mac-oriented. A poll showed that 75 percent of students feel that Rider is becoming a Mac campus. cent of university-owned computers are pus in the future, 75 percent of the with the price and size. Mac.” PCs.” students surveyed answered yes, show- “I got my Mac as a present,” said At the end of the day, the price of a While the university does not ing that Mac laptops are beginning to freshman Sam Cahill. “At first, I was PC is more reasonable than a Mac, but keep records on student computers, gather a following as the years go on. concerned about whether it would be Macs have other benefits that make up Kondrach adds that she is “observing Currently, there are more PCs on worth the price, but it’s worked out well for their expense. more students using Macs.” campus than Macs. However, two PC so far.” “The biggest advantage with [Mac] But after surveying 162 randomly labs on campus, one in Sweigart and Another freshman feels that the computers now is that you can run both selected Rider students on both the one in Fine Arts, were both recently price of a Mac alone isn’t worth the Windows and Mac OS X on the same Lawrenceville and Westminster campus- refurbished with Apple iMacs. purchase. computer,” Fitzwater said. “This gives es, it was found that PC computers are While some students prefer the “Macs are better quality, I think, faculty, staff and students the option to preferred by 57 percent of the student sleek look and graphics of a Mac, oth- but I have a less expensive laptop that choose what they will use based on their population. ers are more attracted to other brands. works fine for me,” said Katie Green. needs.” However, when asked whether they A person needs to weigh the speed and “Maybe if I had an extra thousand For the results of the poll, see p. 8. feel that Rider will become a Mac cam- memory space of the computer along dollars lying around, I would buy a The student guide to Sculpture Park By Megan O’Connell a rust-like appearance when exposed to weather for a period of time. Very few students take the time to appreciate the The six sculptures are: beauty and complex construction of the six abstract -The Hunt (1970), painted COR-TEN steel, sculptures on both of Rider’s campuses. Many have no located north of the front entrance to Moore Library. idea what they are or who made them. -Chesterwood (1980), painted COR-TEN steel, “I’ve never actually taken the time to stop and look located on the green to the south of Moore Library. at them,” sophomore Lindsey Fonseca said. -Shogun (1968), painted COR-TEN steel with Modernist sculptor Isaac Witkin designed and copper spray finish, located in front of Fine Arts on the created each piece. In March 2005, Witkin displayed academic quad. some of his art at Rider during an exhibition called Out -Night Rupert (1977), painted COR-TEN steel, of the Crucible: Images Born of Fire and Water. It was set located behind Moore library next to Memorial Hall. up by Harry Naar, director of Rider’s art gallery. -Dirge (1968), painted COR-TEN steel, located This was Witkin’s last one-man exhibition. He on the academic quad. died on April 23, 2006. In February 2007, Witkin’s -Taurus (1975), painted COR-TEN steel, located daughter approached Naar and asked if Rider would be on the Westminster campus in front of Williamson interested in a lease for some of her father’s sculptures. Hall. “It never entered my mind that Rider would According to sophomore Tina Morris, the sculp- obtain any of these sculptures because they are so valu- tures do not fit in with the school. able,” Naar said. “I hope students will start to see the “They don’t flow with the atmosphere of the rest sculptures from all different angles and positions. They of the campus,” she said. are alive because you can move around them and are Naar, however, maintains that the placement of always changing due to the environment.” each sculpture was well thought out. Sophomore and underground artist Dominic Helen Mannion/The Rider News “They were each carefully placed on campus Calise agrees. The sculpture Chesterwood (1980) sits on the green where they could be seen as well as where they are “For modern sculptures, they’re not bad because to the south of Moore Library. able to blend and mingle with the environment,” Naar your eye never wants to look in one spot,” he ment in modern sculpture. explained. said. The sculptures displayed at Rider were chosen to The sculptures were originally leased to Rider for Witkin is widely recognized as one of the most show different phases of the artist’s development. Each three to four years. Rather than question them, stu- original sculptors in the modern era. During his is constructed of COR-TEN steel, or weathering steel, dents can try to appreciate the detail and hard work 50-year career, he touched upon every major develop- which is a group of steel alloys that gradually maintains put behind each one before they are gone. The 6 Rider News Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 7

“Sandler, noted mainly Film full of ‘funny people’ for his highly comedic Biodiesel: fuel for thought roles, has certainly By Andrew Brown

SEC FILM REVIEW displayed his aptitude for acting in this Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell By Heather Fiore are amongst the leading voices in the movie. It seemed like campaign for green energy. Just don’t When Adam Sandler comes to he wasn’t trying to call them environmentalists. mind, it’s hard to imagine anything be George; rather, he Allow Tickell to explain: “The danger of saying that I’m an environmental- but comedy. Well, viewers will be sur- naturally encompassed prised — and they’ll laugh so hard ist is that everybody immediately has they may shed a few tears — when his character.” a picture of what that means. People watching the new movie he stars in. classify the environmental movement as Funny People, directed by Judd a reactionary one. Activism in and of Apatow, stays true to its comedic plot itself is something that can be proac- but cleverly mixes a dramatic aspect as tive. So I would say I’m an activist.” he naturally encompassed his character. well, which makes all the difference. Tickell and Harrell brought their pro- Rogen, who has dramatically And although it stretches the bound- active message to Rider on Oct. 21 as a slimmed down, not only debuts a new aries by running a little longer than part of the ESSC’s Green Film Series. The look, but the actual talent he exudes most comedies at 145 minutes, it’s couple spoke about the points discussed in as an actor, opposed to the “buddy” easy to stay comfortable in your seat. their film Fuel, which won the Audience character he usually plays in movies, is Funny People, starring Sandler (Reign Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. revealed. In this movie, the audience Over Me), Seth Rogen (Pineapple Express) The film focuses on alternative fuel is able to see another side to Rogen, and Leslie Mann (17 Again), is a dra- sources and sustainability. perhaps owing to the fact that he has matic comedy that follows the tumultu- Biodiesel is essentially the star of proved himself in the acting world lately. ous life of Sandler’s character, George Fuel. Tickell has been a huge supporter Greenlight Theatrical Also, with the newly popular dynam- Simmons. George, an extremely success- of biodiesel since 1997, when he began Fuel director Josh Tickell hopes to spread the word that America’s dependence on ic duo, Rogen and Jonah Hill (Superbad), ful comedian and actor, lives a comfort- driving a van powered by used frying foreign oil can be wiped out if the U.S. learns to use other oil sources, like biodiesel. who have appeared in recent comedies able life but possesses negative qualities oil obtained from fast food restaurants. together such as Knocked Up and Superbad, age. In fact, they’ve received more allows it to charge overnight. As the that make his life very lonely. Overly Though he has long been sold on Apatow has succeeded in accenting their donations from corporate America. name would suggest, it also runs on vain, estranged and negligent of his fam- biodiesel as the solution, others have abilities to comically feed off of each other. Corporate support is very important to algae-based fuel. Toyota has spoken at ily, George finds out that he has a rare been less certain. In 2008, there was Up-and-coming actor Aziz Ansari (I the pair, as they believe corporations will length with the couple about mass-pro- blood disorder that will likely kill him, a major media backlash against biofu- Love You, Man) and Jason Schwartzman eventually drive the green movement in ducing the car, which gets 150 miles per which sends him into a deep depression. el. There were countless stories claim- (Rushmore) also appear in the film. America, rather than the government. gallon. The demand is certainly there. Looking back on old recordings and ing that biofuels would cause a world Apatow has surely made a name “The president didn’t have to come However, the couple insist that memories of when he first began his food shortage. Tickell believes that it for himself in the comedy world. out and support the iPod,” he said. “It it’s the little things that really add up. career as a stand-up comedian, George Universal Pictures was oil companies who fanned this fire. Stay tuned for what comes next. was just so usable, so cool, and so well- College students in particular are in a finds inner peace which ultimately solidi- George Simmons (Sandler) addresses his newfound friends during dinner in Funny People, which also stars Seth Rogen and “The oil companies and the stan- Leslie Mann, director Judd Apatow’s wife. The film is a dramatic departure from Sandler’s typical comedic roles. marketed that it was instantaneously ubiq- unique position to help the green cause. fies his decision to return to the stand- dard industries were able to parlay the uitous. So I think we’re going to start Harrell encouraged Rider students to frenzy around the food shortage into up comedy scene. At the same time, Ira and personal assistant and an amusing man, Clarke (Eric Bana, Munich), remi- People, Apatow has not only rejuve- seeing these kinds of technologies emerge take a bold stance for the environment. an anti-biofuels backlash,” Tickell said. Wright (Rogen), a deli worker and aspir- relationship flourishes between the two. nisces with George about old times and nated Sandler’s comedic persona, but in the green industry. They’ll just be so “College students can do so much,” Funny People will play Harrell adds that in 2008 there were ing stand-up comedian who lives on his While George allowed himself to starts to rebuild their friendship. George he has managed to highlight the talent cool and advanced that people will have she insists. “You can rally people and tonight and Saturday, Oct. 24, 170 biodiesel plants in the U.S. There friend’s couch, tries to improve his “wan- lose the “love of his life,” Laura (Mann), looks to confide in Laura, which he feels of new acting sensation Seth Rogen. to have them. It’ll be demand-driven.” demand for the campus to make changes. in the BLC Theater at 7:30 p.m. are now fewer than 10. She laments that nabe” life. When George and Ira meet because of his career, he contacts her over he can still do. Since Laura and Ira are Sandler, noted mainly for his highly The couple are in possession of You can rally to eliminate the use of this “smear campaign” has been quite for the first time, George finds himself a decade after their breakup. Laura, who the only “real” friends George possesses, comedic roles, has certainly displayed his an item that has created quite a bit of plastic, to install solar or wind power. a setback, but they have come through oddly interested in Ira’s underestimated is now married to a macho, successful he views them as his support group. aptitude for acting in this movie. It seemed demand itself: the Algaeus. The Algaeus There are so many things that can be it without sustaining too much dam- talent. He recruits Ira as his joke writer and good-looking Australian business- Throughout George’s life in Funny like he wasn’t trying to be George; rather, is a state-of-the-art Prius with a plug done. The question is where to start.” 2009 TheaTer Schedule Assassins Bug Douglas Hall, director Patrick Chmel, director The Playhouse The Yvonne Theater

-Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. -Saturday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. -Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. -Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. -Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. -Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. Rent Miriam Mills, director She Loves Me Jay Kawarsky, musical director The Yvonne Theater Princeton Regional Performing -Friday, April 16, at 8 p.m. Arts Center Anatomy of Grey Joe Rey/The Rider News -Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. Trent Blanton, director -Saturday, April 17, at 8 p.m. -Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Students crowd SRC for Sean Kingston concert -Friday, April 9, at 8 p.m. Spitz Theater -Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. -Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. -Saturday, April 10, at 8 p.m. -Friday, April 23, at 8 p.m. Students wait in line to see R&B star Sean Kingston perform. Kingston, known for the hit songs “Beautiful Girls,” “Take You There” and most recently, “Fire Burn- -Saturday, April 24, at 8 p.m. ing,” performed last night in the SRC. Opening acts included Nina Sky and Livvi Franc. Kingston’s latest album, Tomorrow, is out now on Epic Records. For more -Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m. photos of the concert and a Q&A with Sean Kingston, check out next week’s issue of The Rider News. 8 Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Editorial Which do Do you think Rider will become Public drinking a you prefer? a Mac campus in the future? distant memory No Mac few weeks ago, students were able to view the Campus PC 25% Yes 43% Security and Fire Safety Report for 2008, a document 57% 75% Athat shows the statistics of certain violations by students throughout the years. While Rider today is not what you would call a “party school,” it was not always this way. In years past, students were much more open about their partying. It was not uncommon to see students in their free time walking throughout residence halls carrying 30-packs of beer in the hallway. When the weather was nice, students sat around the lake and listened to music while enjoying an alcoholic beverage after a long, hard week of classes. If you went into any fraternity house, you would find a A survey conducted this week included 162 respondents selected unsystematically from the hallway full of students. In several rooms, there might be a dif- Lawrenceville and Westminster campuses. Students could choose one option per question. ferent drinking game being played and the doors would always be open. It seemed like an actual party, while now it’s more of a Letter to the Editor chill hangout. Since those days, new alcohol policies have been put into Deep thought is needed on campus effect. Punishments are much stiffer. Public Safety now needs to Here is a little story that happened to me able to focus on the highlights of the chapter walk through the Greek houses, limiting the amount of drinking the other day that I wish to share with the Rider or class; to know how to think logically based that is occurring. Rather than drinking in the hallways, people community. upon the principles they learned; and how to who drink do it in the privacy of their rooms. Even the volume Walking down the hall, I met a student who independently arrive at conclusions, checking for of music has to be kept at a low level. If it is too loud, it raises was in my math class last year. I asked how she logical, empirical and historical validity. We need suspicion of a party going on inside. had been and what classes she was taking this to understand emotions, for positive emotions Students still have the desire to drink — they just don’t want semester. She responded that she was taking generated by talking with people help memory to get caught. In this way, the new policies are working. Though statistics, and that she really liked her professor. and understanding while strong emotions inter- it may seem like there is less drinking on campus, the number of She also said that she was learning about vari- fere with proper rational thinking. alcohol violations has remained around the same level. ances. But, when I asked what variances were, she When I look at students, I feel so happy, The reason for this is enforcement. More enforcement leads looked confused and said that she wasn’t sure. for I am looking at the future. They will need to to less open drinking, which in turn results in less dangerous I told her that it is important that you know mature to think independently, not to be swayed drinking. When students drink less dangerously and parties are the meanings of all the words that you learn in by a majority of others, to know what is meant also more strictly regulated, the campus becomes a safer place. class, and that she should pay attention to the by rational thinking and verification so that they As the seniors of 2010 prepare to graduate, the memories of ideas and words to be sure you understand them. will be able to deal with the serious problems how Rider used to be will go with them, and no one will know She agreed, and continued walking up the they will confront. They need to know how to how the rules on this campus were. As for the future, these new stairs, looking as if she was deep in thought. Isn’t apply the tools and principles they learn to the policies that have taken effect will now be the norm for how this what we are supposed to do here at Rider, to unforeseen challenges they will face. students have to behave. be engaged in deep thought? It is wonderful to be alive and to look ahead Professors need to think deeply about how to the future! This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion to present the ideas to students and colleagues. of The Rider News editorial board and was written Students need to think deeply to understand Dr. Sanford Aranoff by the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee, and the Execu- the ideas and relations with other ideas; to be Adjunct Associate Professor of Mathematics tive Editor, Kristie Kahl. Letter to the Editor The Rider News Editorial & ManagErial Board

Praise for clearing up ExEcutivE Editor assistant FEaturEs and copy Editors Kristie Kahl arts & EntErtainMEnt Jess Hoogendoorn health care confusion Editor Valis Vicenty I really enjoyed reading your article about health care in Managing Editor Adrienne Stazzone Melanie Hunter the Oct.16 issue. There is a great deal of misinformation about Allie Ward this topic. Your article and the inset on page three focused opinion Editor advErtising ManagErs perfectly on the kinds of coverage that college students, and all nEws Editors Angelique Lee Laura Fitzgerald Americans, have and the changes that the Obama Plan would Julia Ernst Greg Ferrara bring. Kudos for taking on a difficult topic. Amber Cox sports Editors Dennis O’Brien Jordan Hall BusinEss ManagEr Adjunct Professor of English Josh Veltrie Dhrupa Patel Mayor of Newtown Borough, Pa. assistant nEws Editor Emily Landgraf photography Editor dElivEry ManagEr To read an Eco-Rep Green Corner concerning Campus FEaturEs and arts & Helen Mannion Jason Sofia Sustainability Day and Breast Cancer Awareness month, visit EntErtainMEnt Editor www.theridernews.com. Kaitlin MacRae Faculty advisErs Dr. E. Graham McKinley E-mail us at: Dr. Thomas Simonet [email protected]; [email protected]; www.theridernews.com [email protected]; [email protected]; The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the editor [email protected] from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone number and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individuals or groups The Rider News, Ridge House are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, accuracy, gram- 2083 Lawrenceville Road mar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. Brevity is encouraged. All Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 decisions are at the sole discretion of the editorial board, which may reject any letter. Send to The Phone: (609) 896-5256 Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to Ridge House. All Fax: (609) 895-5696 letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 Rider News 9 Education Faceoff Teacher reform a top priority in gubernatorial election I still recall my sev- Education is vital to the The topic of educa- enth grade history teacher, development of every student, tion is a heated one in Mr. Leonard. He taught from preschool to higher educa- today’s society. Current me how politics and his- tion. Gov. Jon Corzine recog- Gov. Jon Corzine has tory shape one another. nizes this, and that is why pub- been faced with many Moreover, he emphasized lic education is one of his top issues regarding educa- the importance of cause priorities for New Jersey. Our tion but has yet to com- and effect in history, not job market is expanding, and plete his plans or create just dates and figures. I higher education is evolving into solutions for its prob- could name numerous a necessity — not a luxury — lems. Thankfully, Chris professors at Rider who Republican: in order to obtain employment. Democrat: Daggett, the independent Independent: will certainly have a last- Kyle Collins This means that more and more Jennifer Sorenson candidate, has many plans Heather Shupe ing effect on me as well jobs in our country now require to improve New Jersey’s and who have taught me more than high school diplomas education. He plans to cherished lessons beyond the course description. or even associate’s degrees to land a decent paying job. This address problems such as tenure, graduation exams, This is why it is important to ensure that New November, the choice is clear: When it comes to education, school choice, charter schools, supervision, perfor- Jersey’s youth have good teachers. The current pub- Gov. Jon Corzine is on our side. mance and an Office of Teacher Recruitment. lic education system too often fails to reward those Corzine has made major investments and structural For starters, Daggett wants to fix the tenure who go above and beyond while failing to take changes in New Jersey school districts — and the numbers problems in the classrooms. Too many poor-quality action against those who should not be teaching. In prove that the investments paid off. Since Corzine has been teachers are not being dismissed because of the ten- some cases, good teachers are forced to obey poor in office, New Jersey has led the nation with the highest rate ure policy. He wants to replace the lifetime tenure orders from administrators, or they struggle to avoid of high school graduates, and our public schools have been policy with a five-year renewable performance-based drowning in corrupt, inefficient bureaucracies. considered the best in the nation for preparing students contract. Daggett wants to implement the same Some argue that we have a great system, citing for life after high school. He increased the state’s standards policy for principals and school administrators. our high graduation rates. However, this does not for math, reading and science; after all, New Jersey’s high The next problem is the graduation exam. The illustrate whether our students are ready to survive school graduates are the most prepared for college. Corzine high school graduation exam is an eighth-grade level in the real world and start their own families after also expanded preschools to include 30,000 additional stu- test. Children who fail the test three times can get graduation. A closer look reveals that only 39 per- dents. However, Chris Christie, the Republican candidate a diploma through the Special Review Assessment. cent of eighth graders were proficient or advanced in in the gubernatorial race, referred to preschool programs as Daggett wants to raise the standards of these gradua- reading and 44 percent were proficient or advanced “babysitting” during a recent interview with NJN’s Steve tion exams to help our students perform successfully. in math, according to the U.S. Department of Adubato. The third problem is the fact that urban schools Education (DOE). Despite cutting the state’s budget in massive amounts, are failing to educate students who have no choice Our urban schools are the most troubled. One Corzine still managed to increase funding for education about where to go to school. He wants to enact of the most glaring examples of this is the passage by $300 million — thus proving that he, too, sees educa- legislation creating a fund providing school choices rate of the High School Proficiency Assessment, tion as a complete necessity for all residents of New Jersey. for parents of these children who are stuck in failing known as the HSPA, which is considered by some Overall, Corzine has increased funding to education by schools. These students will then be able to attend a to be an eighth-grade test. According to the New $1.8 billion in the past four years. This year, Corzine also school that will prepare them for higher education. Jersey DOE, students have a passage rate for this test worked with President Obama to incorporate $2 billion of Along the same lines of helping failing schools of 89 percent. However, in Trenton, only 48 percent stimulus funds into New Jersey school systems. This put is Daggett’s idea to create schools that will “break passed this test in 2007-2008. Those who do not a stop to layoffs and program cuts in schools that would the mold.” Daggett also believes in supervising New pass the HSPA can still pass high school through have had dangerous effects on our students and their abil- Jersey teachers. This is just a way for New Jersey resi- what amounts to a teacher-assisted test, which virtu- ity to obtain a quality education. Chris Christie stated that dents to make sure that the state’s children are being ally everybody is allowed to pass. he would have rejected those stimulus funds had he been taught by the most competent educators. Chris Christie understands that real reform is governor, despite the fact that rejecting them would have The last two problems Daggett wants to fix in necessary. First, he will work to produce more char- increased the financial burden that higher education places education are performance and teacher recruitment. ter schools in New Jersey. Gov. Corzine only recent- on college students and their families. As of right now, teachers must accumulate 100 ly began approving several after Christie called him As a result of all of Corzine’s extensive educational hours of professional development within a five-year out on this negligence. Second, Christie will support reforms, the New Jersey Education Association, better period in order to keep their jobs. This is a policy school vouchers for students in underperforming known as NJEA, has endorsed his candidacy for gover- that Daggett wants to do away with. He does not schools. If you can choose between a Pepsi and a nor. NJEA represents more than 200,000 educators in all want teachers to focus on a fixed number of hours Coke, shouldn’t you be able to choose where your levels of schools state-wide. This endorsement is a clear that are to be spent on training seminars but rather child receives his or her education? Not everybody representation of Jon Corzine’s determination to better our to focus on outcomes in their classrooms. The last can afford the price tag of private schools. Finally, education system for the current and — most importantly topic Daggett deals with is teacher recruitment. He and perhaps most importantly, Christie will not — future teachers of this great state. Corzine’s running plans on promoting the Alternate Route to Teacher depend on the teacher’s unions for an endorsement mate, Loretta Weinberg, has also been endorsed by NJEA Certification and opening an Office for Teacher as Corzine has. Therefore, he will not fear taking because of her relentless support for education, namely Recruitment. Both of these programs will bring the the necessary steps of putting the children first, not increasing funding to public schools and higher educa- best young teachers to New Jersey. Chris Daggett has union support. tion institutions. This November, the choice is clear: The spent many years and countless hours working on On Nov. 3, vote for someone who doesn’t fear Corzine-Weinberg team is crucial for college students, their committees to better New Jersey’s education prob- being a leader for children rather than a leader for families and the future educators of New Jersey. lems, and someone with experience in the education teacher’s unions. Vote for Chris Christie. field is needed. Letter to the Editor Children remain uncovered by sufficient health insurance Recently Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson notable segment of the population here in our district. the children? Who’s standing for them? It’s time to set Coleman (D-Ewing) applauded the Corzine admin- With the unemployment rate now increased to 9.7 a new direction, put unemployed New Jerseyans back istration and congratulated herself for the increased percent, families continue to suffer the failed leader- to work, and ensure an appropriate quality of life for number of New Jersey children now covered by health ship of Gov. Corzine and Bonnie Watson Coleman and all children. insurance. Reed Gusciora. Kim Taylor Children’s health and access to quality affordable This week over 30,000 unemployed New Jerseyans Candidate for the New Jersey General health care are issues of paramount concern to me, faced losing their unemployment benefits, a significant Assembly in the 15th legislative district and the absence of access to health care greatly affects a portion of whom have children. So I ask, what about

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lem with the suits was the cost Championships, Rider claimed IFC NPC IGC SwimSuitS and endurance of the material. 21 of the 36 MAAC records. Polyurethane suits can range While Rider set six relay records, Continued from p. 11 anywhere from $200 to over 15 Broncs were able to set indi- have been broken in the $500. With such a high cost, vidual records. Although speed speed suits’ short existence. swimmers are only able to get suits were used, three of the 15 GΘ GΓΣΣΚ SwimmingWorldMagazine. “two championship meets last- individual records were claimed com reported that 70 NCAA ing three days a shot” out of the by Broncs who set the same records were broken in 2009 suits, according to Fletcher. MAAC record in the previous alone. “The compression ele- year. Upcoming Events In the 17 months that the ments would lose the element Even without the high-tech • In celebration of Rider’s new Greek LZR Racer from Speedo was [of the polyurethane material] suits, Rider has found much members, Bid Day is 10/23! used, more than 130 world over time,” he said. “Over six success under Fletcher’s reign. records have fallen — 108 in days of racing, a suit isn’t as Since 2002, the Broncs have 2008. In Olympic individual effective in enhancing speed.” broken 23 records, with seven • Delta Phi Epsilon is hosting a events, only four world records Rider’s teams did not start claimed in 2008. Haunted House on Oct 24th and remain prior to the use of the using the suits until seniors “I think the suits did affect 25th from 8pm-12am. $5 entrance special suits — the men’s 400- tested them out at a Princeton every athlete’s performance fee supports Anorexia Nervosa and 1,500-meter freestyles and meet in December 2008. After that wore it,” Fletcher said. the women’s 100 breaststroke that, every Bronc competed in “Although I will say, if you and Cystic Fibrosis philanthropies. and 100 butterfly. the MAAC Championships and look back over the years, dra- Horror movies, trick or treating, hot Throughout use of high- ECACs with the Blueseventy matic changes and consistent cocoa, and tarot card reader and tech suits during the 2008 suit. The athletes paid in part improvements across the team more! Come have fun and support Beijing Olympics, 21 out of out of pocket while the rest of is something we are able to 32 events had world records the costs came from fundrais- accomplish every season and a great cause! broken a total of 25 times while ing. that is the foundation of our a total of 66 Olympic records “For programs nationwide program.” were set. The Olympics had to have to take on those costs With so many MAAC races where the top five finish- is a deterrent for the growth records claimed last year and Want to get involved? ers in a given event swam faster and the preservation of col- a division title to defend, the than the old world record. lege swimming,” Fletcher said. Broncs will have to prove them- Contact the Rider University Despite the ban, official “With budgets in our current selves again this year, with sim- Greek Council at times will still stand for swim- economic climate, no one wants ply less of a bathing suit to keep mers who broke records in the to take on an additional budget them afloat. [email protected] or visit high-tech suits. The NCAA will expense of $10,000 to $15,000 “I think we’re a team that, provide pre-2009 records on to buy a suit for two big meets without the suits, we would www.rider.edu/greeklife heat sheets for all champion- and then take that expense on have done just as well,” Burns ships with an asterisk represent- again the next year.” said. “They did help some of ing any record broken with the Despite its cons, the high- our events, but I guess we’ll just assistance of the polyurethane tech suit was able to aid the have to see in the next year.” suit. Broncs in the 2009 postsea- As well as the amount of son. For example, out of the records broken, another prob- 40 events at the 2009 MAAC The Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 Rider News 11 Speed suit ban forces athletes to take it off By Kristie Kahl everyone will be back to the same old regular bathing suits.” Athletes of the swimming These performance- world will have to start show- enhancing suits were made ing more skin in order to prove of fabric that could improve whether they can sink or swim speed, buoyancy and endur- as associations around the ance, while others also created world have banned high-tech “air-trapping” effects to artifi- suits from all competition. cially enhance speed. The high- On July 24, the Fédération tech suits were seeing perfor- Internationale de Natation’s mance advantages of up to 6 (FINA) general congress of seconds per 100 meters. 201-member countries banned “To manage your balance, performance-enhancing suits you have to use your mus- for all international compe- cles,” said swimming and div- tition, which will take effect ing Head Coach Steve Fletcher. on Jan. 1, 2010. The NCAA “And with the suit, the buoyan- and National Federation of cy nearly eliminated that prob- State High School Association lem. So now, if you have poor (NFHS) followed in FINA’s balance and poor technique, footsteps, banning “speed suits” sometimes the suit would over- Becky Spiezle/The Rider News for all three collegiate divisions come some of those limitations and high school competition, you have as an athlete.” Junior swimmer Lindsay Simmons holds her now banned polyurethane suit. The speed suits are effective since Sept. 1. Burns can recall distinctly not to be used in any competition as of Sept. 1, 2009, according to NCAA regulations. As for Rider’s swimming how the suit improved her per- a competition.” across the swimming world. just to keep up with their bud- teams, the controversy should formance. In the new ruling, the Some feel the banning of speed dy is great,” he said. “It lev- not affect them too much, con- “I remember putting it on material of the swimsuits must suits will set the sport back in els the playing field to limit sidering the Broncs only used and jumping in the pool, and be 100 percent permeable by time, while others agree the the equipment in that matter. the high-tech suits in their I felt amazing,” she said. “It water and air; suits cannot suits have taken away from the It makes it more about how 2009 championship season last felt kind of like I was cheating extend below the knees; for athleticism of the sport. fit you are as an athlete, how February where the team sport- because I was going so fast.” women, suits cannot extend Fletcher fully agrees with good of a swimmer you are and ed apparel called Blueseventy Under the international past the shoulder; for men, suits the stance on banning the high- things like that.” swimsuits. rule according to FINA, “no cannot go above the navel; and tech suits as “it reemphasizes As a result of the high-tech “I mean [the suits] defi- swimmer shall be permitted to suits cannot be any thicker than technique and work.” suits’ use, a massive amount nitely helped,” said junior free- use or wear any device or swim- .08 millimeters. “The fact that a 12-year- of records around the world style swimmer Brianna Burns. suit that may aid his speed, The polyurethane suits old won’t have to spend $3,000 buoyancy or endurance during “I think it is fair now because have caused much controversy a year on a championship suit See Swimsuits, p. 10 Get Ready for Fall Career Fair 2009! 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Perfect No More Rider’s 13-game winning streak snapped against state rival Rutgers FIELD HOCKEY Knights an overall record of son, and despite our setback to 2-13. Rutgers, we are enjoying a great By Corey Donetz Sophomore Megan Pisani season. We are confident that scored an unassisted goal in the we can achieve our goals.” loss, giving her a team high 15 Earlier in the weekend, the The Rider field hockey goals on the season. Pisani is Broncs’ game against Bryant was team went into last week- 12th in the country in goals moved to Mercer Community end undefeated and atop the and she has scored points in College because of wet condi- Northeast Conference (NEC). six of her last seven games for tions. The change of scenery Unfortunately, the nationally Rider. and unkind conditions didn’t ranked Broncs (13-1 overall, “We will take this loss as seem to matter to the Broncs as 4-0 NEC) fell to Rutgers in a challenge,” she said. “As a they kept their undefeated con- a non-conference game on team, we learn the most from a ference and overall record intact Saturday and were knocked loss, and this week we have to before the loss on Saturday. down from their perfect season. work our hardest during prac- Bryant really had no chance Going into Rutgers on tice to improve our weak parts to win the game since they only Saturday, the Broncs looked to from our game. This loss will had two shots on goal. As the stay undefeated by beating the only make our team stronger Broncs’ defense stepped it up, Scarlet Knights. The weather because it is going to get us so did their offense, as Rider conditions weren’t exactly ideal, back on our toes, and we will never let up, attacking with which did not help the Broncs bring it to the next team we shot after shot. despite their efforts. play. This loss isn’t going to The Broncs won 3-0 with Right off the bat, things bring Rider field hockey down; goals scored by freshmen Austyn were looking good for the it will only motivate us to play Swartz, Marlaine Schneider Broncs as they took an early 1-0 harder every game and be back and Jackie Adams. Sophomore lead. However, not long after, at our highest level of play.” Virginia Egusquiza, senior the Scarlet Knights tied the Senior goalkeeper Lyndsie Erin McGinniss and Schneider game and did not look back. Johnson made four saves in assisted the goals, respectively. After they knotted the the loss as Rutgers outshot the Even though Rider domi- score, Rutgers scored two more Broncs 9-8. nated against Bryant, there unanswered goals that would “Losing can be an impor- is still work to be done. Not ultimately be enough for them tant learning experience and it looking too far ahead, Hussong as they went on to give the will test our team’s character,” knows the team must take one Broncs their first loss of the said Head Coach Lori Hussong. game at a time. season. “We will regroup and continue “As always, every game is Hugh Tsung/Rider University Rutgers had only one win to work hard to improve. There Freshman Marlaine Schneider scored a goal and dished out an this season before their victory See Defeated , p. 10 are three weeks left in the sea- assist in Rider’s 3-0 victory over conference rival Bryant. over Rider, giving the Scarlet Broncs capture first conference victory MEN’S SOCCER of reach. Niagara scored with just team doesn’t always win.” over a minute left to play, making As the Broncs finally clinched By Michael Mack the final score 3-1 and giving the their first MAAC win, Fager has Broncs their first MAAC win. high hopes for his team for the rest As the men’s soccer team faced Head Coach Russ Fager was of the season. a winless MAAC record, the Broncs once again pleased with the way his “Our expectations are very stepped up to defeat conference team played. simple,” Fager said. “We want to rival Niagara. “I thought we had another finish with a record over .500, fin- On Sunday, the Broncs had a strong performance,” Fager said. “It ish in the top four of the MAAC chance against the Purple Eagles to was a real team effort, and that was to get to the conference champion- either build on a good performance what was needed to come away on ships and get to the championship and get their first MAAC win, or top.” game.” slip to 0-3 in conference play. The Broncs took on Canisius These goals may be a bit lofty, The Broncs jumped on the at home on Friday, Oct. 16. The as the Broncs are currently sporting opportunity early, as a goal from team played very well against the a 4-7 record, with just six games senior Nick Tramontana put them Griffins, but in the end, the score- remaining. This means that the ahead 1-0. Tramontana got the board showed a 3-1 loss for the Broncs would have to win all of assist from freshman keeper Matt Broncs. their remaining games to finish Perella after an impressive 70-yard Rider outshot Canisius 21-9, with a regular season record above punt. but was unable to make enough of .500. However, if they are able to Rider went up 2-0 with 15 those 21 shots count. Sophomore pull that off, they will certainly minutes to go in the first half on a Sal Lubrano scored the lone goal for make it to the conference cham- goal from junior Andrew Cotes. the Broncs on an assist from Cotes. pionships as all of their final six The second half was a bit closer Fager felt his team did enough to games are against MAAC foes. as the Broncs were outshot 10-3 by win the game. Anything is possible for this Niagara. However, the Broncs were “I thought we played excep- young team. The Broncs take the the first to find the net again as tionally well against Canisius,” next step toward their goal against freshman Brenden Noesges scored Fager said. “I thought we put on a the Siena Saints today at 3 p.m. Hugh Tsung/Rider University his first collegiate goal with 11 clinic against them for 87 minutes. Freshman Brenden Noesges dribbles the ball up minutes to go. That goal put Rider We were by far the best team on field during the Broncs’ first MAAC win of the season. up 3-0 and put the game just out that day, but in our sport, the best The Going batty Rider News 5

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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue VI - Friday, October 30, 2009 Professors’ WCC Parking Maze research Proposed unveiled When biology professors aren’t lecturing on the evolution lot stirs of the species, and music pro- fessors are finished helping stu- dents use muscles in their bod- protests ies beside the vocal chords to By Julia Ernst sing their best, they spend their time researching the effects of Four days a week at 11:30 chemotherapy on the human a.m., all juniors, seniors and body or recording their own half of the graduate students at CDs. Westminster Choir College sing A number of professors together in the Westminster across all departments present- Symphonic Choir, and all ed their ongoing research proj- sophomores rehearse in their ects on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the choir, the Westminster Schola Cavalla Room. The following Cantorum. is a sample of those who pre- On top of remember- Helen Mannion/The Rider News sented at the AAUP-sponsored ing their music and warming Students at the Westminster campus who are unable to find parking in assigned spots resort to event. up their voices, students at parking on the grass. Plans for a new parking lot are being stonewalled by town residents. Westminster also spend every parking ticket from Princeton lot on the campus. versity’s proposed project. Mike day worrying about whether Fine Arts professor plays police for parking on a street But neighbors had other Reca, Rider’s associate VP for with architect’s themes or not they will find a parking that I thought I was allowed ideas. facilities and auxiliary ser- spot, according to senior Elise to park on. If there was ade- “The planning board meet- vices, also represented Rider’s Fine Arts Professor Brancheau. quate parking at Westminster, ing on the proposed parking Princeton campus in the meet- Deborah Rosenthal usually “[Almost] the entire stu- this kind of common problem project lasted for more than ing. Following that, campus focuses on her painting, but her dent body requires parking at would be avoided.” three and a half hours,” Vice neighbors had an opportunity most recent work is different. [11:30], and it is impossible Administrators agree. At President of Finance Julie Karns to voice their concerns, and “My latest project is an art- to fit everyone into the park- an Oct. 15 meeting of the wrote in an e-mail. “At the to provide testimony by their ist’s book,” Rosenthal said. “It ing lot,” she said. “Students are Regional Planning Board of meeting, Rider’s attorney, civil attorney and engineer.” consists of prints that I created forced to park on local streets, Princeton, a lawyer for the uni- engineer and Dean [Robert] These concerns were many, and texts by a writer named Jed sometimes several blocks away versity planned to ask for per- Annis all testified about the Perl.” from campus. I received a $53 mission to build an additional need for parking and the uni- See Parking, p. 3 According to Rosenthal, the book takes ideas and motifs Discrimination is not inspired by 17th-century Roman architect Borromini. always black and white Both Rosenthal and Perl spent time in Rome and were fas- By Dalton Karwacki “The prejudice is hidden cinated by Borromini’s work. from themselves,” Gaertner Well-intentioned people The book includes two types said. “It’s important to them to can discriminate against oth- of prints — intaglio and lino- keep it that way because it chal- ers without realizing they are leum cuts — both of which lenges their cherished, genuine, doing so, said a speaker in the Rosenthal teaches her students. egalitarian values.” Bart Luedeke Center Theater Rosenthal takes the themes Gaertner explained how Wednesday. of Borromini’s architecture and people can experience racism Dr. Samuel Gaertner, the plays with them in her prints. that they do not recognize. He director of social psychology Themes that can be found in discussed a type of racism first at the University of Delaware, Borromini’s architecture and, as identified by psychoanalyst Joel delivered the third annual a result, in Rosenthal’s prints, Kovel, averse racism. This is a Marvin W. Goldstein Lecture include heads as related to other racism experienced by “well- on Prejudice Reduction, enti- forms, such as fruit or seashells; intentioned people with lib- tled “Prejudice Among the Well columns; repeated patterns; eral, egalitarian values.” These Intentioned.” He said that, on curves that look as though they people, he said, discriminate in an unconscious level, some peo- were made by a lathe; cross subtle ways that can be ratio- ple refuse to see that they are forms and geometric patterns; nalized, preventing them from discriminatory. These people and the window frame as relat- identifying the racism. completely believe that they are ed to the head or face. “The important dimen- Helen Mannion/The Rider News not biased and try to live their Dr. Samuel Gaertner, a social psychologist, discusses how even This experience was dif- lives as such, he said. See Prejudice, p. 4 the most well-meaning people can still be discriminatory. See Research, p. 2 See Jumpline, p. 3 Field hockey wins p. 12 Final faceoff before the election p. 9 p. 6 2 conference Q&A with Who should be the games on the road Sean Kingston next governor of NJ? The 2 Rider News Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 secuRity BRiefs ReseaRch

Hit and run Continued from p. 1 ferent and interesting for The passenger side of a Rosenthal. vehicle belonging to a female “There was an interchange resident student was dam- of ideas between Jed and me,” aged by a hit and run last she said. “Sometimes Jed wrote week. something and I responded. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Sometimes I created something Public Safety received a call and Jed responded.” at 2:13 p.m. about the dam- Rosenthal and Perl’s work age. The student said that was also published in the Yale her vehicle was hit some- Review, the literary magazine. time between Oct. 20 and 21 while parked in a resident Philosophy, politics Drs. Ciprian Borcea of mathematics and Katherine Maynard of English discuss their research. lot. impact music education The damage to the car included scratches to the A Westminster Choir doors and a damaged mirror. College professor of music The student believes that the education, Patrick Schmidt, suspect’s car is silver, but no researches “conceptual theoreti- further information is avail- cal work inside music and edu- able. cation.” The investigation is “I look at issues in philoso- ongoing. Anyone with infor- phy and politics and the impli- mation should contact Public cations they have for music and Safety at x. 5029. education,” he said. “I try to bridge the issues connected to PNG on campus music and education.” According to Schmidt, in A male persona non the early 1990s, guidelines were grata (PNG) was spotted developed for music educa- on campus by the South tion following standards from Helen Mannion/The Rider News Entrance last week. other disciplines. These guide- Rider professors discuss their ongoing research projects with visitors at the AAUP research event, On Thursday, Oct. 22, lines are known as the National honoring faculty scholarship and developmental awardees. The current contract allows for 14 at 3:55 a.m., while on duty Standards for the Arts, and paid research leaves, 49 summer fellowships and 13 developmental fellowships. at the kiosk, Public Safety Schmidt says they haven’t been In May 2009, Jacobs and two digital media. intelligence by making connec- became aware that a person reviewed since 1994. students began their research. “So who is on the oth- tions between separate fields. who was banned from cam- “I want to see what we can “We just jumped in the er side of the world?” Goldie He said that academics often pus had returned. The officer do to think about broadening lab,” Jacobs said. “They set up questions. “Is there land down focus too much on specific observed that the individual these standards,” he said. “We everything; they did all of the there? How might we be in disciplines, at the expense of had entered near the dean’s have to look at whether these research. So I came up with the contact with them?” insights that can be gained by house at the South Entrance. practices are still useful and ideas and I helped them, but He began this research four looking at a bigger picture. The officer also observed what we can do to improve they executed absolutely every- years ago. “I like to say that academ- the male PNG’s car in the them.” thing.” “People have thought about ics often drill samples from open parking lot at the South Schmidt is in favor of As science can have its ups the other side of the earth for one ‘tree’ to see what’s inside, Entrance. broadening these guidelines. and downs, Jacobs feels the best millennia,” Goldie said. “And at the expense of others,” said A few minutes later, a “[Adopting the guidelines] part of any project is a good it seems a lot of the way we Ambrose. “What I want to do is male Rider student drove up was voluntary, but it was really result. think about the earth today has step back and try to look at the to the kiosk in the PNG’s car. because of the standards in the “Everything is really bound retained those features of how whole forest. I want to be able The PNG’d individual was other disciplines that made it in science; we have rules we they were thinking about it to spot the big patterns.” then seen walking across the happen,” he said. intramural fields. He got into have to follow,” she said. “When from the first time, from Plato One example he gave was the car with the student and I get a result that’s negative, I basically.” a connection between business drove around campus. Public Chemistry prof eyes can’t interpret it in a positive He was able to explore new and politics. In American poli- Safety followed and was able human-drug interaction way. All I can do is branch off possibilities in areas of litera- tics, he said, leaders are driven to identify the individuals. from that or learn from it and ture. by the desire for power and The two were stopped Take two hands. Two hands move on to a different direc- “It allowed me to bring prominence, and will shift at the kiosk exit and their look alike, have the same num- tion. Ninety-nine percent of together two interests of mine, blame when something goes identities were confirmed. ber of fingers and each looks things in science are a step back the Middle Ages and ancient wrong to avoid losing this. He The PNG’d individual was like the other. When a person and the 1 percent that moves material, and post-colonial noted that, the way the business charged with contempt of puts those two hands together, you forward is so encouraging literature from around the world works, selfless behavior the system, unauthorized they become mirror images, but and so exhilarating, and they world,”Goldie said. generally results in failure, while entry and failure to comply. you can’t put them on top of come so few and far between He will continue with more more individualistic behavior The other student was not one another and still have the that you just get so excited.” projects as he plans to possibly yields more profitable results. charged because he stated two hands looking the same. write about food, as well as a He affirmed that perhaps peo- that he was unaware that the Drugs have the “same exact ‘Other side of the world’ book on islands. ple are subconsciously influ- other individual had been handedness because this causes fascinates across ages enced to devote their efforts to made a persona non grata. them to react in different ways Creativity and talent a different area, building differ- in the human body,” according The other side of the world can bridge disciplines ent skills than they would have to Dr. Danielle Jacobs of the can seem mysterious, whether in a different culture. Perhaps, Department of Chemistry and he said, the same person would - Compiled by Emily Landgraf you lived in ancient Greece or Careful examination of Physics. in present-day America. theories, philosophical perspec- have developed different talents “So one drug could react Dr. Matthew Goldie’s new tives and research findings from in a Native American commu- really well and have a beneficial book, The Idea of the Antipodes, divergent fields can help to nity, where there is a more com- effect and the other drug could is a historical study on the con- challenge current theories about munal focus and leaders only have a really poor effect,” she cepts of the places and people creative intelligence, according step out from behind the scenes said. on the other side of the world, to a professor of graduate edu- to accept blame for failures. This topic has been an area from ancient Greece through cation. of interest to Jacobs since grad- - Kristie Kahl, Dalton Karwacki Information provided by Director the Middle Ages, Early Modern Dr. Donald Ambrose is try- of Rider’s Department of Public uate school, but Rider allowed period, and age of exploration, ing to expand the way people and Emily Landgraf Safety Vickie Weaver. her to put her interest to use. to present day literature and look at creativity, talent and The Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 Rider News 3 lack of parking leads students to less- Parking than-ideal second options. Continued from p. 1 “On a day-to-day basis, people con- stantly struggle to find parking spots in according to Princeton residents who their own parking lot,” Ward said. “A attended the meeting. They objected to vast majority of students are forced to the impact a new parking lot would have park on side streets, which is greatly dis- on the area, including appearance and couraged by Princeton residents, or we drainage (see story below). have no choice but to park on the grass “I have no problems with building of the parking lot, which we get ticketed a parking lot, but not where the current for.” proposal has it, because it’s 50 feet from Despite the university’s unsuccess- the end of my property,” said Margaret ful first trip to have the plans approved, Scott, who lives at 112 Linden Lane. Karns wants students to know that “One hundred or 150 feet is reasonable, Westminster will continue to seek board but 50 feet is just too close. We’ll have approval at the next meeting. flooding in our basements, air pollution, “The university’s team is working to noise and lights. It will reduce our prop- respond to the questions and concerns Helen Mannion/The Rider News erty values as well.” presented in the meeting,” Karns said. Cars are parked in every direction in the lots on Westminster’s campus, evidence Because of residents’ concerns, “Our work includes additional engineer- of the ongoing struggle students have to find convenient parking spots. Karns said in her e-mail, the planning ing studies to evaluate the alternatives have a limited amount of space to grow “The parking lot has been an issue board did not vote on the project, proposed by community members and our school.” for so long that I cannot imagine we instead holding the application for its evaluation of other ways to modify our In addition to the university’s would go this long without finding Dec. 3 meeting, at which Rider is pre- request that both meet our campus ongoing efforts to gain approval from another solution if one existed,” LaBoy paring to present additional information needs and are responsive to our neigh- Princeton, Karns also wants students said. “Parking at Westminster is a neces- in response to the questions. bors’ concerns. We are committed to to know that it will be difficult, for the sity, absolutely. Our inability to park Despite the concerns raised by adding the needed parking and have time being, to determine when, exactly, on campus poses a threat to our safe- Princeton residents, many students at allocated funding for the first phase of new parking space will be added. ty, our education and our community, Westminster feel that the underlying the project once the issues have been “Given the necessary permitting and Princeton included.” issue — the college’s need for more resolved.” construction time lines after approval, Other students remain both frus- parking spaces — is not understood. Westminster SGA President Ryan it seems unlikely new parking would trated by the reaction of Princeton resi- “Over 250 commuting students and LaBoy voiced similar thoughts, both be available by the end of the spring dents and adamant in their stance that resident students share one parking lot, from a student perspective and as a semester 2010,” she said. “We are work- more parking is needed at Westminster. comprised of less than 200 spaces, with member of the team that was present at ing hard to address the issues that were “It’s not their property we’re build- hundreds of conservatory students, par- the board meeting. raised in the meeting and will do every- ing on,” said junior Matthew Kennedy. ents and teachers, as well as part-time “We have to take into consideration thing we can to pursue the proposal in “Parking garages and buildings are being staff,” said senior Thom Snell. “It has that, as students, most of us are only the best interests of Westminster and the built in downtown Princeton, so why gotten to the point where many students here for four years,” LaBoy said. “Some community. The plan the university ini- can’t we have a simple addition to our don’t bother looking for parking spaces of the neighbors on Linden Lane have tially submitted complies with the zon- parking lot? It’s better than us taking on campus anymore. The first thing resided in Princeton for 25 to 30 years. ing and other regulatory requirements, parking spots on those streets of the that visitors to our campus experience is The idea of seeing a parking lot in their so we are hopeful we will ultimately people in Princeton. I’m irritated by the lack of parking, whether they are on back yard is not a pleasant one. That receive approval to move ahead.” the fact that this proposal was not even campus for a performance, college tour being said, it is unfair for the neighbors According to many Westminster voted on because the public reacted so or audition.” to try and prevent us from building on students, the parking problem is an issue negatively to the idea.” According to senior Sara Ward, the that land. At the choir college, we only that cannot wait any longer. Professor’s YouTube videos highlight neighbors’ concerns about parking lot One of the leaders of the videos that total about half negative impact that buildings part of Rider University, has backyards of these people. It neighbors’ protest against new an hour. He does not appear and parking lots on the campus been a neighborhood night- would be located in the middle parking at Westminster is a pro- onscreen but discusses the have on the view of the neigh- mare, tormenting the nearby of an area, which now floods fessor from the Lawrenceville problems he feels have been borhood as shown by satellite residents with lights, noise, due to all of the illegal pav- campus who happens to live caused by parking structures views and still photos. dumpsters and illegal paving,” ing. This is a video that the next door to the Choir College. on the campus, such as the loss “For 20 years, the the user “kbaakbaa” said in a neighbors made to show to the Dr. Kenneth Fields, an of trees over several years’ time Westminster Choir College, posting under one of the vid- Princeton Regional Planning associate professor of mathe- and flooding in the basements located in the middle of a eos. “Their most recent out- Board. The parking lot is still matics at Rider, has put togeth- of some Linden Lane homes. residential neighborhood in rage is to propose building a being fought.” er a series of five YouTube In addition, Fields discusses the Princeton, New Jersey, but a 93-car parking lot abutting the Though “kbaakbaa” does not specifically identify him- self as Fields, the Linden Lane Birdsall Services home that he points out as his own correlates to Fields’ Group’s mission address. Fields did not respond is to offer a to any requests for comment. challenging, But comments on YouTube BIRDSALL SERVICES GROUP respond to him. dynamic work ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS “I’m sorry about your atmosphere that trees,” said one user. “I hope they are ok. As for me, I have, promotes and Birdsall Engineering Public Engineering & Consulting like, hundreds of dollars in encourages fines because I have nowhere DiStasio & Van Buren to park at my $40,000 a year professional Structural Engineering achievement. school and sometimes I have LGA Engineering to park in fire lanes and that’s Land Development, Marine & Survey a pretty big fine, but I can’t be late for class, you know? Morris, Johnson & Associates Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & IT Because then my grades would suffer. Anyway, I’m sorry about PMK Group your trees. I really wish I knew Environmental, Geotechnical & Energy how me getting more fines because there’s no parking lot is going to help the trees get Daniel M. Gagliardo, Director of Human Resources better.” 2100 Highway 35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 | 732.681.1165 x2234 | fax 732.681.5477 email: [email protected] | web: www.birdsall.com | EOE/AA The 4 Rider News Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 Mayor urges students to make political change By Amber Cox going to happen if you’re in Booker made it very clear the right spot and no one else that this election is very impor- A man who first set foot on is there,” she said. “Never say tant for New Jersey. ‘The more we give, the more our lives Rider’s campus as an American no, even if you think you have “There are values at stake in and selves are enriched. We need to Legion Boys State delegate no clue how to do it. There’s every election,” he said. “There dig in and fight even more.’ returned Monday as the Mayor always stuff you can do to help are choices to be made.” -Cory Booker, of Newark. other people. It’s about all of Booker started his career Mayor of Newark Mayor Cory Booker was you knowing each other and as an organizer in Newark and brought to the campus by the helping each other.” decided he was ready to make a College Democrats to back Booker believes that both difference in the city. He finds dig in and fight even more.” proud of. Gov. Jon Corzine. He was excit- of the candidates for governor his position as Newark’s mayor Booker stated that he It was here that George ed to come back and encour- could have an effect on New as an opportunity to connect always tries to set big goals for Washington thought the war aged students to get involved Jersey government. He also with people in the community. himself. He stated his career is was lost, but then his troops with the political world. encouraged everyone to make “I see things that are incred- “about what life is really about.” were able to cross the Delaware. “One of the best places to this election the best one yet. ible,” Booker said. “We should He strongly believes that “love The first brewery was in make change is politically,” he “I know both of these guys be taking back our streets and is the most powerful force there Hoboken and the first radio said. “I put the pressure on you and neither of them are bad preventing crime.” is.” broadcast came out of New [the students] to vote in the men,” Booker said. Booker continues his con- “I’ve learned that the uni- Jersey. closest gubernatorial election of However, Booker believes quest to make a difference in verse is a very balanced place,” Booker encouraged every- my lifetime.” that Corzine deserves a sec- the community every day and he said. “You get out of life one in the audience to follow Lawrence Mayor Pam ond term. He said that Corzine always asks himself if there is what you look for.” his or her true calling in life. Mount introduced Booker and shrank the size of government more that he could be doing. Booker stated that New “Don’t be obsessed with the gave the audience words of wis- and was “the first guy to take “The more we give, the Jersey is a phenomenal state position,” he said. “Stay true to dom before Booker’s speech. the responsibility in doing more our lives and selves are and there are many things to be your purpose.” “You never know what’s that.” enriched,” he said. “We need to into, for example, blacks and sciously react negatively when including one that he tied to Gaertner said. Prejudice whites, there is a tendency to this order is changed. liberal and conservative indi- Researchers kept track of see within-group differences as “In our culture, whites viduals. By self-report, he said, people who hung up before Continued from p. 1 being minimal,” Gaertner said. usually have higher status and conservatives are often more learning about the situation. sion is that we want to look “We de-emphasize the differ- power than people of color,” prejudiced than liberals. He “Liberals were more dis- at ourselves in the mirror and ences and see more similarities. Gaertner said. “Whites can get shared the results of a study criminatory in terms of hanging see the kind of person that The other group begins to look used to that. If you live your from the ’70s he was involved up prematurely than conserva- walks the walk,” Gaertner said. more alike than they really are, life that way, you might start in, which tested this result. tives were. So, maybe they’re “People will experience averse and we emphasize the differ- to believe that it should be that The study had either black equally prejudiced, but they feelings towards minorities, ences between groups.” way, and we might respond or white people call liberals express it in different ways and anxiety, uneasiness, but not Motivational factors, unfavorably when there is an and conservatives, and pretend in different situations.” hatred. Either that or they will Gaertner said, refer to the idea attempt to change that.” that they were trying to get in Gaertner concluded by dis- simply feel more positive feel- that people tie their self-esteem He said that the reason for touch with a mechanic, as their cussing ways to counter these ings toward whites than toward to both their own accomplish- some of these discriminatory car had broken down. The types of discrimination. The other groups.” ments and those of the groups actions was actually the deter- person would say that he or she best way, he said, is to try Gaertner said that there are to which they belong. This mination to not discriminate. was out of change (this being to make people re-evaluate the generally three factors which tends to create self-serving bias- When people go into interac- before cell phones) and ask the way they group people. He said contribute to averse racism: es to make their group seem tions with people of another subjects if they could call the that getting people to group cognitive, motivational and cul- more special. He illustrated this race, they often do so with a mechanic. The study showed everyone into a single group tural. by pointing out that nobody concentration on not thinking that liberals were more willing (such as “people” as opposed to Cognitive, he said, refers in the crowd expected to be bad thoughts, having bad feel- to help the black callers than by race) or even as subsets of to the fact that people have a divorced, despite the fact that ings, or behaving improperly. conservatives were. the same group as opposed to tendency to remember details the divorce rate is over 50 per- This is a costly strategy, he said, “Liberals didn’t discrimi- two completely different groups about members of their own cent in this country. because studies have shown that nate against blacks relative to is an excellent way to decrease group better than members of Cultural factors, he said, doing this can cause the feelings whites, in an amount that was averse racism. He said that this other groups, and people often come down to reactions to sta- to return after the interaction, statistically significant, relative can be done through frequent remember more positive infor- tus. He said that there is gen- stronger than before. to conservatives, with whom contact under conditions of mation about their own group. erally a common social order, He explained several stud- the difference of helping whites cooperation and equal status. “Once we categorize people and people sometimes uncon- ies that support these ideas, or blacks was reliably different,” Career Day Students worried about the job market have the chance DAARSTOCDAARSTOC to meet 55 employers who Rider’sDAARSTOCDAARSTOCRider’s elite executive elite executive skill-building skill-building organization organization are expected to attend Rider’s Rider’sRider’s elite elite executive executive skill-building skill-building organization organization Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 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Letting HerStory be told By Melanie Hunter a small campus like Rider, can help impact the community and bring aware- ness to issues that affect women globally. The women of Rider can look “I’ve always felt very strong- forward to having a continued voice ly about injustice,” Morcate said. “If on campus as HerStory, the univer- we help young girls to learn about sity’s first feminist literary journal, their civil rights, that would change is going strong into its second year. the world in so many ways. Everyone Julie Morcate, a junior knows that women know what’s best.” English major and the president of Gullo, who came up with the HerStory, said the journal will cov- idea for HerStory, also recognized er a wide range of women’s issues. the need among the Rider commu- “We want to cover everything nity to address women’s issues, and — the impact of the media, lesbi- to create a student dialogue that pro- an issues, domestic abuse and family motes understanding and acceptance. relationships, among others,” she said. “As soon as I transferred here, I Last year, the journal received about felt like the women of Rider needed 100 submissions and chose 26 to be something that allowed them to express featured in the first issue, according to themselves, as well as make them feel Maria Gullo, a senior English major more united to each other so they felt and last year’s president of HerStory. less alone,” Gullo said. “I was blessed She hopes to build on the success of last to have a group of friends, made up of year and see HerStory continue to grow. amazing women, who were more than “We handed out journals at the pre- thrilled to become my executive board.” miere, and they actually went very quick- Both men and women are invited to ly, which made us all very happy,” Gullo submit their original works to the jour- said. “We received a lot of compliments nal. All forms of expression are welcome, from a multitude of people and, even including articles and scholarly essays, today, we still have people coming up artwork, plays, photography, poetry and to us in class asking us about HerStory.” stories. Politically-based works are accept- Morcate and Gullo also received able as well. The only requirement is an exciting opportunity last semes- that it addresses a women’s issue or high- ter to attend the Clinton Global lights a challenge facing women today. Intiative in Austin, Texas. The three- HerStory is also seeking members to day conference was moderated by for- help with advertising and organization, mer president Bill Clinton and pro- including word-of-mouth promotion of vided leadership training for student the journal. The group is meeting next groups committed to fostering change Friday, Nov. 7, in BLC 214 at 3:30 p.m. in their communities. The pair was Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Courtesy of Lacey Colby chosen out of thousands of applicants All submissions can be sent to because of their work with HerStory. [email protected] and are due by Nov. 20. The cover of the Spring 2009 issue of HerStory was inspired by the cultural Morcate feels that encouraging American icon, Rosie the Riveter, who represented the women’s work force dur- expression on women’s issues, even on ing WWII. HerStory is accepting submissions until Nov. 20. Kroner Lot home to more than cars By Jess Scanlon upside down, in little groups,” Hyatt said. “They do Above the Kroner Lot, a bat flies into a small dark hibernate in cold weather.” box posted above a “No Freshman Parking” sign after Students should not worry as the mammals are a long night of hunting bugs. nocturnal and less than 1 percent of bats are rabid. Bat houses are small structures that provide a safe According to HSUS, bats are “non-aggressive” and haven for the animals during daytime hours. They are “will only bite in self-defense.” made of very rough pieces of wood so the bats can cling Despite their appearance and the nickname “fly- to them, and they must maintain an interior tempera- ing rats,” bats are not rodents. Many experts think that ture of over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. These flying mam- bats are more closely related to primates. They are the mals commonly reside in caves, abandoned mines and only mammals capable of flight. The little brown bat, a tunnels or sometimes even in the attics of residential species native to the area, is also capable of living more homes, according to the New Jersey Department of than 30 years. Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW). However, the bat population is now declining “The best way to attract bats to a new bat house from a mysterious illness. is to smear it with bat guano, or defecation,” said Dr. “Lately, there’s a white-nose syndrome that has Laura Hyatt, associate professor of biology. been killing bats by the thousands, taking out huge There are nine species of bats that reside in the colonies,” Hyatt said. “Scientists don’t know what is state, according to the NJDFW. One species, the causing it.” Indiana bat, is endangered and is therefore protected This syndrome has killed more than one million Courtesy of Rose Unes by both state and federal laws. All species in the state bats on the East Coast since 2007. The disease has hit are insectivores with large appetites for moths. Only The bat house in the Kroner Lot sits above a “No New Jersey’s bat population particularly hard, with 95 two are likely to attempt to roost in a building: the lit- Freshman Parking” sign, but is relatively obscured. percent of the population currently unaccounted for as of last May. tle brown and big brown bat, according to the Web site It is unknown if any bats currently live in the bat The largest known population lives in a hibernacu- of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). house at Rider. According to HSUS, it is late in their lum, a bat community, in the abandoned Hibernia However, usually the only sign of the bats’ presence is season, and they will leave before the start of winter Mine in Rockaway Township, Morris County. Its May their droppings as they do not bother the residents of for their winter roosts. It can take up to two years for 2009 population was about 750, a dramatic reduction the home, preferring to avoid contact with humans. bats to move in. Bat watches, starting about a half-hour from the over 25,000 bats that normally roost there. “Bats aren’t interested in bothering people,” said before sunset, are a common way to detect their pres- Around sunset in the Kroner Lot, there is the Rose Unes, adjunct professor of communcation. “They ence. possibility of sighting a bat or two leaving their own just want to eat a lot of insects.” “Many bats tend to roost during the day, hanging “dorm.” The 6 Rider News Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 7

Coming soon to Actor offers audition advice Child villain chills and thrills SEC Films SEC FILM REVIEW By Katherine Johnson Harry Potter and the By Charles Cartagena Half-Blood Prince His life may be more than “unfabu- (11/5-11/7), G.I. Joe: lous” now, but actor Markus Flanagan Orphan, directed by Jaume Collet- The Rise of Cobra knows what it’s like to worry about land- Serra, takes audiences on a thought-pro- (11/12-11/14), and ing auditions, as he addressed Rider’s fine voking, suspenseful and emotional journey and performing arts majors last week. into the lives of a feuding American couple The Time Traveler’s “Everything layers up,” Flanagan coping with the loss of their third child. Wife (11/19-11/22). said. “All the criticism, all the direc- The film sets the audience up for tors and casting agents can layer up a disappointing, overly gory, cartoon- and get in the way of an audition.” ish and stock horror slasher with an Flanagan began his acting career at off-putting opening dream sequence: The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Kate (Vera Farmiga, The Departed) and Bennett), also become unwilling pawns the Theater in New York City. It was John Coleman (Peter Sarsgaard, Garden in Esther’s war to take over the house- at this theater that he met his men- State) enter a brightly lit hospital, anx- hold. Max, being the more interesting tor, Sanford Meisner, who taught of the two characters, is deaf, and her The Internet Movie Database ious for the birth of their third child. him to listen and to be specific. Actor Markus Flanagan has appeared in hit TV shows such as That 70s Show and Kate is wheeled away from her doting hearing disability becomes a plot element Flanagan has made appearances on Unfabulous. His new book addresses the challenges actors face while at auditions. husband when blood begins to pour to enhance certain scenes both of a poi- That 70s Show, Will and Grace, Unfabulous, from the thighs of the would-be moth- gnant and terrifying nature. Director Serra and even worked with Will Smith in the shoots scenes from Max’s viewpoint, add- ods and formulas he believes will help ing, but because we are human we do it.” er, who is taken to the delivery room film Seven Pounds. He wrote the book One aspiring actors land their dream jobs. Other advice Flanagan gave to the to bear a zombie-ish, stillborn creature. ing suspense and terror through silence Less Bitter Actor: The Actor’s Survival Guide and incorporates sign language, which Flanagan spoke about the bitterness audience was certain tips on how not to This scene develops with the old hor- about what he learned from Meisner. that all actors feel as they try again and embarrass themselves in front of casting ror mantra of “the bloodier and the breaks up conventional screen elements Professor of fine arts Miriam to add originality and a touching sense of again to land roles. This comes from all directors. Aspiring actors should always louder the better,” but the film is quick to Mills believes that the book is different aspects of the business. First, be on time and be prepared for audi- redeem itself with the well-developed and bonding between mother and daughter. “an essential handbook for any- Each character is played perfectly to when an actor is at an audition, the tions, and it is important to remem- well-executed storytelling that follows this one considering a career in theater.” casting directors may be split in their ber to always be friendly and polite. forgettable dream sequence. enhance the story and move the sequence “For many in the know, One Less of events in a believable and realistic order. decision on people they absolutely love, Casting directors do not necessarily Orphan casts off this cliché horror- Bitter Actor is the actors bible for surviving so they end up picking someone they care about the actor. They just want to flick layer early and proceeds to devel- Character development serves to unravel the audition process,” Mills said. “I expect, the mystery of Esther and connects the can “live with” who will get the part. see which actor can get the job done. op many layers of character and plot after reading his book, that Mr. Flanagan However, even after an actor lands He warns that actors should not let development. It tackles complex themes audience to the plot, creating a gripping will help our students solidify the infor- Warner Bros. Pictures the role, he or she remains unhappy. these things get to them because per- of the dysfunctional family, child dis- horror film that relies on plot to emotion- mation they have been given in class and Isabelle Fuhrman plays Esther in Orphan. Esther is the adoptive child of Kate and John Coleman (Farmiga and Saarsgard), ally invest the audience. By taking the “You keep being bitter even after ception is what sells an actor’s talent. ability and even plays with the taboo perhaps make the transition from stu- you land the part because direc- Rather, actors should believe in their and dangerous subject of pedophilia. who terrorizes their family. Manipulative and deceitful, Esther is a creepy child who tries to seduce her adoptive father. time to engage the audience, the scenes dent to actor easier and more successful.” become truly terrifying and memorable. tors don’t pay attention during scene ability, which will show during auditions. The conflict starts with the cou- of the film’s promotional posters, is appro- sex and grown-up relationships, which port the family financially after Kate loses In his book, Flanagan gives advice rehearsal and filming,” Flanagan said. Flanagan wrote the book One Less ple adopting a seemingly sweet orphan Orphan serves as an example to its on how to cultivate the image and ego priate. Throughout the film, the audience plants a seed of concern in Kate’s mind. her job because of alcoholism, is manipu- genre that fear needs to be developed, He also gave tips to the audience Bitter Actor: the Actor’s Survival Guide named Esther (played skillfully by is very aware something is, in fact, wrong, This battle between Kate and lated by Esther against his drunk of an ex- that a struggling actor needs in order about how to land jobs and what to because he believes that actors need to Isabelle Fuhrman). Esther is bright, tal- not conjured by loud sudden noises and to leave a lasting impression on casting but is kept unaware of what that is. Esther drives much of the action of wife. The sexual tension created between cliché monsters popping out of corners. expect from working in the business. help each other out. By giving speeches to ented, polite and, as such, is quickly The first reason for concern aris- the film. Esther’s seemingly sweet per- Esther and John creates anxiety through- agents and potential managers, which he “The problem that I discovered — and acting majors, he believes he does just that. chosen from the other orphaned chil- es when Esther is caught watching the sona fools everyone but Kate, who is out the film and comes to a suspense- has learned over the course of his 20-year I wrote this in my book — and I think it’s dren by the Colemans. However, trou- Orphan will play tonight and tomor- career. He hopes that his publication Colemans have sex in the kitchen. When ostracized by loved ones as she tries to ful peak after Kate is kicked out of her row in the BLC Theater at 7:30 p.m. really quite brilliant is this,” he said. “We as ble mounts as Esther’s façade unravels. Kate attempts to talk to Esther about prove there is something terrible hiding home and Esther attempts to seduce John. will serve as a new type of acting book: human beings try to apply a straight line of The popular tag line “There’s some- the “birds and the bees,” Esther dem- behind Esther’s pigtails and bright smile. The two Coleman children, Max one that not only tells tales of misery reasoning and logic to a business that has thing wrong with Esther,” seen on many onstrates an advanced knowledge of John, an architect who is left to sup- (Aryana Engineer) and Daniel (James from actors, but also includes the meth- no such straight line of logic and reason- Q&A featuring Sean Kingston Q: How did you wind up working with Good Charlotte Choice Summer Song for “Fire Burning”? on your new album? A: It was great, it’s a blessing. God has been great. I have no A: I’m a huge fan of rock music, I love rock. I don’t like choice but to just be thankful. Without him none of this the hard, hard rock music. I love that type of music. Good would be possible. Charlotte is signed to Epic. I love them. Q: How does it feel to be so young and to have accom- Q: Your last album came out two years ago. Do you feel plished so much? that your music has evolved at all? A: It feels... it’s a blessing. A: Definitely, it’s like on a whole other level. As far as like my voice, the way I write, it’s just to a whole other level. I Q: What’s next for you? can’t believe that’s me then and this is me now. My song- Joe Rey/The Rider News Joe Rey/The Rider News writing skills, my voice, the concepts of the songs, it’s just A: I’m on tour right now. And I got my artist, Iyaz, he’s a whole other level. blowing up. He’s signed to my label [and] I’m working on Livvi Franc, left, who has worked with the production teams of Lady Gaga, Amy Wine- Joe Rey/The Rider News house, Lily Allen and Rihanna, opens for Sean Kingston, joined by sister duo Nina Sky R&B singer Sean Kingston performs in the SRC last Thursday night. Kingston sang him. I’m working on a new album already. But as far as in the SRC last Thursday as part of the SEC-sponsored fall concert. the popular hits “Fire Burning,” “Take You There” and “Beautiful Girls.” Q: How did it feel to win the Teen Choice Award for what I’m working on now, is just touring and my artist. 8 Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Editorial New suggestions made to improve course selection ourse selection started on Oct. 19, and since then, classes have been closing left and right. Students have had to Csit by and watch as their carefully tinkered schedules for next semester fall apart, class by class. It seems that the process of course selection is more stressful for students this year, and there are several reasons why. The promise of small class size is what brings some students to Rider. But it can be a curse. When a class is a prerequisite and only has 15 spots, it is going to fill up quickly. Intro classes that students are required to take in order to sign up for other courses should have a large number of spots available. It isn’t fair that just because a person can’t sign up right away, he or she shouldn’t be Megan Moyer/The Rider News able to take a required class. One major problem with course selection is that, for some reason, a lot of classes are scheduled at the same time. It’s not Westminster Word even general electives or classes that can be put off for another semester, but classes that are required for a student’s core. But it Financial situations stay the same seems almost impossible to finish our core if two required classes Several weeks ago, the House of Congress did not seem too interested in was actu- are scheduled at the same time. For example, a popular class Representatives passed what Speaker Nancy ally deciding whether colleges would become sig- period next semester is Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 2:20 p.m. Pelosi alleges is the “single largest investment in nificantly more affordable for students and their to 3:20 p.m. While we can take one of the classes at a different aid to help students and families pay for college families. time, what do we do if sections of the classes close up, and the in history, and at no cost to taxpayers.” This Most students are aware that the cost of only remaining ones are both scheduled at 2:20 p.m.? legislation, titled the Student Aid and Fiscal college tuition is soaring well beyond the afford- Also, the number of sections of each class offered needs to be Responsibility Act, will save taxpayers an alleged ability it once had. Across the country, students increased. The university has been careful to create 20 or so sec- $87 billion over 10 years, though the director are looking at financial aid packages, and some- tions of courses like Expository Writing and World History, but of the Congressional Budget Office Douglas times realizing that, even with loans that provide is less attentive to some courses required for certain majors and Elmendorf believes a savings of $40-47 billion near full-tuition aid, they cannot attend a school badly needed by upperclassmen. It doesn’t add up. is a more realistic figure. However, Republicans because they could never afford the loan pay- Even though there are a lot of classes that can be taken only claim it will cost billions of dollars over the long ments. Add the fear many graduates have of not by people in a specific major, there are classes in one major that term. finding a job at all, or the fact that student loans can be taken by someone in another. For example, Mass Media The House spent much of the debate over are nearly impossible to discharge — even in Communication can be taken by psychology majors to fulfill this bill on a key provision — that the govern- bankruptcy — and it’s easy to see why students part of their social sciences and communication requirement. But ment would stop subsidizing private loans to are fearful of college costs. when only one section of that class is offered for non-communi- the banks. Democrats believed that doing so The House’s bill includes many comprehen- cation majors, what are the psych majors supposed to do when would help students receive fairer loans, while sive benefits to the overall education experience that one section fills up? Republicans viewed the bill as a government such as $2.5 billion over the next year to help More classes should be taught in the mornings. That would takeover of yet another industry. One thing that community colleges build green construction. help students who have to choose between two classes scheduled See Money, p. 9 at the same time. If one section of a class closed, they could take that class in the morning, and another in the afternoon. As of The now, there are fewer than 20 sections being offered in A period, Rider News Editorial & ManagErial Board which is Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. By comparison, D period, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:45 to ExEcutivE Editor assistant FEaturEs and copy Editors 11:15, has 59 sections, and G period, Monday and Wednesday Kristie Kahl arts & EntErtainMEnt Jess Hoogendoorn from 1:10 to 2:40, has 72 sections. Editor Valis Vicenty As far as 8 a.m. classes go, most students aren’t eager to take Managing Editor Adrienne Stazzone Melanie Hunter them. But with such a small number of classes being offered then, Allie Ward who is really having the problem with early classes? Students or opinion Editor advErtising ManagErs professors? nEws Editors Angelique Lee Laura Fitzgerald One suggestion for helping improve the variety of times in Julia Ernst Greg Ferrara which classes are taught is to have a board of students review each Amber Cox sports Editors department’s schedule before it is finalized. This way, any sched- Jordan Hall BusinEss ManagEr uling conflicts within a department can be spotted early, and the Josh Veltrie Dhrupa Patel classes scheduled at the same time can be switched around. assistant nEws Editor Hopefully, in the future, course selection won’t be as stressful Emily Landgraf as it has been during the past two weeks. All it would take is a few photography Editor dElivEry ManagEr changes to the system to make scheduling much easier. FEaturEs and arts & Helen Mannion Jason Sofia This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion EntErtainMEnt Editor of The Rider News editorial board and is written by Kaitlin MacRae Faculty advisErs the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee. Dr. E. Graham McKinley www.theridernews.com Dr. Thomas Simonet E-mail us at: [email protected]; [email protected]; The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the editor [email protected]; from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone number [email protected]; and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individuals or groups [email protected] are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, accuracy, gram- The Rider News, Ridge House mar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. Brevity is encouraged. 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Final Faceoff Gubernatorial race too close to call as the days dwindle Democratic con- Jon Corzine is the right Over the last few trol in Trenton has done choice for New Jersey students months, New Jersey resi- great harm to New Jersey. for the next four years. When dents have seen television Unemployment rates it comes to issues of education, commercials and road have soared. Taxes and health care and the economy, signs supporting all three fees have been raised on Corzine has made the right candidates for this year’s the hardworking people choices to set us up for great election. Instead of mud- of this state. There has successes in the future. When slinging, Chris Daggett been a massive exodus Corzine came into office, the has used his positive of people moving out national economy was trembling ideas on how to improve of the state. Businesses Republican: along. When it took a nose dive, Democrat: New Jersey to sway vot- Independent: have fled and home fore- Kyle Collins Corzine was the first governor in Jonathon Padron ers. Throughout these Heather Shupe closures are up. All the the nation to pass a state recov- past months, Daggett has while, incumbent Gov. ery plan. Corzine has also been begun to make plans to Jon Corzine has asked for four more years — four the only governor in over a quarter century to shrink the improve New Jersey’s educational programs, health- more years for the “Wall Street Wizard” to bury us size of our budget while still increasing funding to public care and pension problems, and the state budget. in an even deeper pit of failure. Republican Chris education. Daggett plans on getting rid of the tenure system Christie’s plan to solve all this has already been Since 2006, he has increased the Tuition Assistance and replacing it with a five-year check-up system. He outlined in previous articles over the past weeks. Grant program by nearly $800 million for college students, wants to raise the standards on high school gradua- It is to no surprise that Corzine has had to and our public schools continue to have the highest gradu- tion exams, give students the opportunity of getting campaign with figures like President Obama and ation rate in America. a higher education and improve charter schools. He Newark Mayor Cory Booker. He has no record of When it comes to jobs, it’s true that New Jersey has also plans to add more supervision in the classroom his own that merits his re-election. Corzine has held closely to the national average in unemployment at to make sure students are receiving the best educa- spent over $130 million in his pursuit of elected over 9 percent. But Corzine has made the right decisions tion they can, getting rid of a specific number of office. In each, he has kept it his goal to bury his — investing in our long-term economic growth — taking hours needed to remain teaching and bringing the opponent with his massive spending power rather us to the forefront of the impending green job revolution best young teachers to the state. Daggett wants to than allow for the judgment of each candidate’s poli- and enacting programs such as InvestNJ, which is projected end pension padding and dual-office holding, and cies. This tactic has been described as “corrosive” to to create 16,000 jobs in this state. not give new public employees the same benefits the public by Star Ledger columnist Tom Morgan. As for ethics and government corruption, under the program as current employees. Finally, he wants One of Corzine’s greatest moral offenses has Corzine administration, we have seen over 300 public employees at all governmental levels to pay for their been his failure to take action to enact the Jessica officials stand trial for public corruption and ethics charges own health care. Lunsford Act. This law has been signed by governors with 199 convictions currently standing. Daggett is the only candidate willing to admit in all but a few states, after the rape and murder of Unlike Chris Christie, Corzine believes that health that there is no quick fix to the state’s $38 billion Jessica Lunsford in Florida. Its enactment would care is a right, not a privilege. Corzine has fought to make debt. In order to fix New Jersey’s economic crisis, the establish a mandatory minimum prison sentence of health care accessible to all citizens by expanding the State state must first fix its health-care problems. The state 25 years for child sex offenders. Children’s Health Insurance Plan and funding prenatal care will have to come up with $80 billion to fund long- I personally have lobbied heavily to get this law for mothers. Corzine has also been a strong advocate and term health benefits and pensions for teachers, local passed in New Jersey. I even had a resolution passed supporter of President Obama in creating a national health government employees and state workers. Daggett in my hometown supporting it. But all the letters plan. wants to do away with these benefits and reduce the I sent to the governor’s office have gone without a On Nov. 3, New Jerseyans will have a choice between state spending by fixing the budget’s structural prob- response. This has been a dereliction of justice for our three candidates with clear and distinct messages. The last lems. It’s time for New Jersey to accept change and children. Christie, however, as U.S. attorney, has long four years have not been the easiest, but Corzine has the vote for an independent candidate. supported this law and would fight to have it passed. big picture in mind for New Jersey. No solution worth Chris Daggett knows this election is not about In closing, this state cannot endure another four trying will turn our state around overnight, and there isn’t the battle between Republicans and Democrats, but years of Jon Corzine. We need a governor with new any magic wand one can use to slash government jobs the struggle to regain prosperity in New Jersey. With ideas, not more of the same. We need a governor and destroy necessary insurance mandates to fix all our that being said, on Nov. 3 make sure your voice is who will finally be tough on child sex offenders. We problems. New Jersey needs to stay the course and in four heard; not as a Republican, Democrat or indepen- need Chris Christie. years, all of us students will have jobs to go along with our dent, but as a voter who truly wants to make a dif- diplomas. ference in this state.

degrees to all students, including a sliding scale where Money no more than 10 percent of a family’s income is spent Continued from p. 8 on the cost of a student’s education in certain economic Quote of the brackets. However, most colleges and universities sim- Another provision that most students will be thrilled ply do not have the financial resources to fund such a about is a simplified FAFSA application process. program, and it is unlikely that this could be a national Week Unfortunately, these changes are not addressing the solution to tuition costs. real burden that students are facing: the rising costs of It is unfortunate that families worried about college college tuition. Thanks to this bill, the Pell Grant will be tuition costs are one of the biggest silent lobbies in this “Hold on, man. We seeing an unprecedented rise in maximum award over nation. Parents and students are frightened that their the next 10 years — by 2019 the award will be valued at golden ticket to the middle class (that shiny B.A., B.S., don’t go anywhere $6,910. However, this will ultimately do little to affect or B.M.) might soon evaporate if nothing is done to with ‘scary,’ ‘spooky,’ the cost of tuition. Like health care, the rising cost of address their concerns. Our nation needs to get serious college is outpacing the cost of living. The average costs about solving the cost of education crisis, not through ‘haunted,’ or ‘forbid- in 2008-2009 for private and public colleges rose about small gimmicks, but through real reform that will make den’ in the title.” 6 percent each. Even last year, colleges and universities access to higher education more affordable for everyone. raised tuition, in some instances, close to 10 percent from the previous year. Students cannot count on this - Anthony Baron, junior piano modest rise in the Pell Grant to suddenly make their & voice performance major. — Shaggy from education affordable. Private universities, such as Harvard, have taken Scooby Doo steps to ensure the affordability of their undergraduate

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had at a MAAC Championship MEN’S SOCCER run. By Jason Smith Although Rider came up short in the outcome, the game was statistically even. Each After two heartbreaking team had 12 shots, but the losses to conference rivals Siena Broncs edged the Saints in cor- and Marist this past weekend, ner kicks, 6-1. the men’s soccer team finds its- Head Coach Russ Fager self sitting out another MAAC was proud of his team’s effort, Championship. but said mistakes put them in a Mathematically, the Broncs hole early. Jordan Hall would have had to win both “I think we did a very good games to keep their chances job holding up against Siena,” Title alive but couldn’t overcome he said. “We were able to cre- against a physical Saints team ate some quality opportunities, on Friday. defense but we gave up some goals that Rider fell behind to Siena should never have happened.” Capturing a champion- 2-0 early in the first half, only Rider finished up the week- ship is a tremendous feat, to have two quality resurgences end with another conference but winning multiple titles fall short. game against Marist on Sunday. exhibits true greatness, some- Junior and captain Jim The two teams battled to a thing the swimming and div- Bradley got the Broncs on the scoreless tie throughout the first ing program has a chance to board 10 minutes into the sec- 72 minutes of play, only to see do this season. ond half on a beautiful 30-yard Hugh Tsung/Rider University a pair of late goals by Marist, The women’s team took strike, assisted by sophomore Junior Jim Bradley fired in two goals against Siena but the resulting in a Red Fox victory. the first-place crown in the Sal Lubrano. This obviously Broncs still fell to the Saints 4-3 on Friday. Bradley has The Broncs maintained MAAC last year and have an woke the Broncs up, and they possession of the ball for most compiled five points, two goals and an assist this season. opportunity to gain legend- started to catch some breaks. of the game and manufactured ary status this campaign by Just three minutes later, senior plenty of shots, but couldn’t Fager was pleased with need, considering how young doing it again. The men’s side midfielder Nico Tramontana seem to find the back of the net. Rider’s effort Sunday, stating we are,” said Tramontana. put together a terrific season scored on a penalty kick, knot- They outshot Marist 17-15, that they executed their game With 20 of the 27 roster as well, finishing second in ting the game up at two. including 10 shots in the first plan throughout the day but players being either freshmen or the conference behind Loyola Rider once again fell half alone. were unfortunate. Marist’s first sophomores, Fager has plenty (MD). With all the pieces in behind, giving up another Freshman goalkeeper Matt goal came off a redirection in of pieces to mold together for place, the former runner-ups goal, only to make one more Perrella had a solid day, saving the box, which is “the kind of future success. The Broncs look have a legitimate shot at tak- run at their conference rivals. seven shots. Perrella’s defense game soccer is,” according to to improve their record with ing that final step atop the Bradley scored his second goal against a flurry of Marist Fager. a home game against Fairfield league for the first time since of the contest, craftily assisted attackers in the first half was The loss pushed Rider’s today at 3 p.m. 2004. by Tramontana. With only 19 what kept Rider in the game. record to 4-9 overall, with a 1-4 “We are right there in every Ever since Rider entered minutes remaining in the game, The problem for the Broncs record within the MAAC. Fager MAAC game, and with a young the MAAC in 1996, no Rider had manufactured yet was their inability to produce and the players had nothing but team, you have to look at that swimming and diving team another equalizer. consistently on offense. positive words, however, noting as a positive,” Bradley said. “We in its elite program has ever The Saints, however, added “We didn’t have trouble the youth of the team. see good things in the future for won consecutive conference their fourth and final goal just finishing; we were just off the “We will learn like we this program.” championships, but these minutes later, sealing Rider’s mark at some key times or on always do and with every game Broncs believe they have the fate and ending a long day of the mark but with a weak shot,” there is a positive progression, ability to do so. physical play. The 4-3 loss to said Fager. and that is the biggest thing we “We have our largest ros- Siena ruined any hopes Rider ter ever in my nine years here, so the competitiveness of the W. Soccer Broncs now hold a 7-10-1 over- Field Hockey we’ll focus on Lock Haven at team has been elevated,” said all (3-6 MAAC) record. our home turf.” Continued from p. 12 Continued from p. 12 Head Coach Steve Fletcher. “We’ve said all season, ‘let’s Lock Haven defeated “Our freshman class is one of be dominant at home; let’s Rider 3-0 in last season’s title Rider remained aggressive regular season, finishing with the most talented we’ve ever make this our castle which no game and is currently riding a recruited, speed wise, out of in the second half, when it one can come in and get any- an impressive 9-1 record away 13-game winning streak. amassed 15 more shots on goal from home. The Broncs have high school. We have a higher thing from,’” Hounsome said. If the Broncs are able to level of talent than we’ve ever to St. Peter’s additional one. “To finish the season 6-1 at never lost a game against Saint win both games, the team will However, the score was still tied Francis, compiling a record of had.” home, we came pretty close to win the NEC regular season Defending a title is no at zero heading into the final 10 doing that.” 11-0 versus the Red Flash title and host the four-game minutes of the game. Rider will play Siena (4-12 easy task. Once a team boasts This year, the team’s total conference playoffs that will the championship label, With Rider constantly wins more than tripled as com- overall, 2-4 NEC) today at 4 take place Nov. 6 and 7. threatening, the team finally p.m. at Stuart Country Day the pressure begins to build pared to last year. Huonsome “This is our biggest game because a team is no lon- came through on Thompson’s hopes this growth will carry School in Princeton and will and it determines a lot for the goal with 8:54 remaining. close out the regular season ger the hunter but instead, over into next year. postseason,” Pisani said. “We’re the hunted. Rider doesn’t “As the shot came in, I real- “In a program, you always against defending conference ready for our challenges this ized that it was headed straight champs Lock Haven (16-3 mind this role. In fact, they’re want to get better and better,” weekend and we look forward embracing it with open arms. for the cross bar,” she said. “I he said. “Last year to this year overall, 7-0 NEC) on Sunday to putting on a good show.” knew it wouldn’t take much at noon. “I think that’s what was a massive step, and we’ll be This season will be the makes really good teams great to put the ball in the net and looking to make an even bigger Prior to Sunday’s game 10th season in a row that Rider when it came off the cross bar, I the Broncs will honor its four because they’re able to repeat step again next year.” is in the NEC playoffs and the as champions year after year was ready for it. The credit for As of yesterday, the team graduating seniors, Johnson, Broncs have been in eight of the this goal really goes to Moose Brittany Baxter, Kelly Crist and and still maintain the sense of is in Orlando, Fl. to compete past nine NEC Championship humility that leads to a focus [Musumeci]. It was exciting to in the MAAC Championships Erin McGinniss, which should games. contribute to the win today.” add a little extra motivation to on the little things, details, at Disney World’s Wide World In the past ten years, Rider effort, hard work and disci- The Broncs held St. Peter’s of Sports Complex. They enter an already much anticipated has won the regular season title for the final eight minutes, and game. pline,” Fletcher said. “Those the tournament ranked eighth and championship game three type of things tend to get came away with their sixth of 10 teams, and they will face “Playing big against Siena times but have never won both home win in seven tries. St. will prepare us for Lock Haven,” lost as you win year after year the No. 9 seed, Manhattan, at 2 during the same season. because you get comfortable. Peter’s loss was its eighth of the p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Pisani said. “We have to come year by one goal, and they fell out with wild energy and get a - Additional reporting by Jordan to 4-14-1 (1-8 MAAC). The strong win over Siena and then Hall and Josh Veltrie. See Defense, p. 10 12 Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 Back on Track Field hockey back to its winning ways with weekend sweep of league foes FIELD HOCKEY scored her second goal with 18 16 games, which is the sec- minutes left in the game off an ond most in the country. Even By Paige McAtee assist from sophomore Virginia more impressive, Johnson ranks Egusquiza. Egusquiza had three third in the nation in goals Rider field hockey bounced assists in the game, setting the against average (0.67) and 16th back from its first loss of the Rider individual season record in the nation in save percentage season with consecutive NEC for 14 assists. (0.771). shutout wins this past weekend. Pisani and Egusquiza have The game was scoreless The Broncs defeated Robert been the top offensive duo in until Egusquiza scored just over Morris 4-0 on Friday and beat NEC this season. Pisani leads nine minutes into overtime off Saint Francis 1-0 in overtime the conference in game-win- an assist from Schneider to win on Sunday. ning goals (7) and is second the game. In the victory over Robert in points per game (2.38) and “We came out a little flat Morris (2-11 overall, 1-5 goals per game (1.06) while the first half, but in the second NEC), the Broncs (15-1 over- Egusquiza is first in assists per half and overtime, we came all, 6-0 NEC) were aggressive game (0.81), second in game out firing,” Schneider said. “We early on, scoring two goals in winning goals (5) and third knew we weren’t going home the first 10 minutes, allowing in points and goals per game with a loss. We all worked really them to take control of the (1.94, 0.56). well together and worked the game. The goals were scored by The last time Robert way Rider field hockey should.” sophomore Megan Pisani and Morris scored against Rider was Schneider was also named junior Margaret Ecke. Sept. 23, 2005. conference Rookie of the Week The Broncs played with On Sunday, the Broncs for the fifth time in the past six a vengeance, ready to redeem defeated the Red Flash (2-14 weeks. She leads all rookies in themselves after Rutgers hand- overall, 2-4 NEC) 1-0 in a the conference with six goals ed them their first loss of the tough overtime game domi- and six assists. season. nated by defense. The win was “I’m so thankful and excit- “I thought we played awe- their second conference victory ed about it.” Schneider said. “I some against Robert Morris of the weekend and moved the couldn’t have gotten this award because we knew that the loss Broncs’ conference record to without the help and moti- against Rutgers could not hold 6-0. vation from my teammates, us down, and we had to come Senior goalie Lyndsie coaches and parents.” back firing,” said freshman Johnson had her ninth shutout The Broncs closed out Marlaine Schneider. of the season, setting a new their road schedule for the Hugh Tsung/Rider University Ecke scored her second Rider individual season record. Sophomore Virginia Egusquiza had herself quite a weekend, goal of the game just before the As a team, it was Rider’s 10th notching three assists and scoring the game-winning goal on end of the first half. Pisani also shutout of the season out of See Field Hockey, p. 11 Sunday in the Broncs’ 1-0 victory over Saint Francis. Rider finishes strong before MAAC playoffs WOMEN’S SOCCER Natalie Sica and Alison Brody. she said. Freshman forward Abi Cottam had Last year, Rider lost to By Cord Stasolla assists on three of the goals. Manhattan in New York 4-0. “Four goals in the first half is “It’s a great boost to beat The Rider women’s soccer very good; that’s quite rare in soc- Manhattan this year,” Hounsome team had a great deal of confidence cer,” said Hounsome. “The credit said. “We did a good job of bounc- going into its two home games goes to our players working hard in ing back from last year’s loss.” against conference foes, Manhattan practice.” Two days after their win over and Saint Peter’s, this past week- Manhattan added its only goal the Jaspers, the Broncs once again end. Over the course of the season, of the game in the second half on a took the field to play Saint Peter’s. the team had gone 4-1 at home. penalty kick. The kick was a result Before the game, seniors Leslie The Broncs continued their of a questionable call, as the crowd Amster, Stacy Belgiovene, Brody, home field dominance with a 4-1 made quite clear. Despite the goal, Kate Murphy and Sica were hon- win over the Jaspers on Friday, fol- Rider held Manhattan and end- ored on Senior Day. lowed up by a narrow 1-0 victory ed the game with a 4-1win. The “Our seniors this year were over the Peacocks. Jaspers fell to 7-8-2 overall (2-4-2 a unique group of athletes,” “[The team was] definite- MAAC). said freshman midfielder Claire ly confident coming in, and the Musumeci’s goal was her sev- Thompson. “They are each attrib- expectations were for us to win enth of the season, the most a uted with different talents and these two games; we didn’t think player has had since Tami Coyle in traits that have contributed to this anything less than two wins,” said 2004. program in ways that I, as a fresh- Head Coach Drayson Hounsome. “This was a landmark game man, cannot fully understand.” Rider competed against for Lauren; she put in her seventh In the first half against Saint Manhattan on Friday night in cold goal of the season, which is a great Peter’s, the Broncs constantly and damp conditions. The Broncs achievement,” said Hounsome. threatened and were the aggressors. struck first, just four minutes into Despite her vast amount of Although the score was tied at zero the game, on a 23-yarder by fresh- talent, Musumeci is very humble at halftime, they accumulated six man Demi Mello. The Broncs then about her goal. shots on goal, as compared to Saint “Scoring always feels great and Peter’s single shot. Hugh Tsung/Rider University went on to score three more times is exciting, but the fact that the Junior Lauren Musumeci advances the ball up field before the half on goals by junior Lauren Musumeci, and seniors team was able to win the game is during Rider’s 4-1 victory over Manhattan. definitely an even better feeling,” See W. Soccer, p. 11