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16 The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 77, Issue XVI - Friday, March 2, 2007 Greater Expectations 42 percent increase in applications By Olivia Tattory
The number of freshman applica- tions has steadily increased in recent years and jumped nearly 42 percent since February 2005, the Admissions office says. Despite this, the class entering in 2007 is projected to be 10 students fewer than this year. The slight cut is part of the University’s effort to remain student-cen- tered and to increase selectivity, said Vice President of Enrollment Management Photo by Stephanie Nardi Jamie O’Hara. Laurie Rotondo, director of Undergraduate Admissions, works her way through this year’s freshman “This is a terrific thing,” said applications. Rider has already received 5,400 applications for fall 2007, a 42 percent increase from February 2005. O’Hara. “And what makes it even a more terrific thing is that we’re seeing a said Rotondo. Rider. In recent years, studies have The admissions staff has placed lot more geographic diversity.” Rider’s recent renovations and the shown that on average, high school recruiters along the East Coast from According to director of Admissions addition of two new buildings, the seniors are applying to more colleges as north as Massachusetts to as far Laurie Rotondo, the most substan- Student Recreation Center and the New than in the past. According to the south as Florida. This effort has resulted tial increase in applications occurred Residence Hall, have received positive Cooperative Institutional Research in national geographic diversity as the between February 2006 and February feedback from prospective students Program (CIRP) more than 25 percent fall 2007 incoming class represents 33 2007. In 2006, there were 4,340 appli- and their families. Rotondo also noted of all first year, full-time college students states, compared to last year’s class of 27 cations compared to the University’s the University’s expanded recruitment submitted more than five applications to states. current count of applications, which is efforts both nationally and internation- colleges. Rider is also drawing more inter- 5,400, a 24 percent increase. ally. “There are not only more college- national attention, as students from “The important factor to mention is Rotondo acknowledged that some age students, but they are also applying that we are still receiving applications,” of the growth reflects trends beyond to more institutions,” said Rotondo. See Admissions, p. 4 Gas leak forces frat to evacuate By Mike Caputo safety of our students and that we can have them in a Eighteen members of secure place, which is why we the Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) evacuated them from the fraternity house were forced to building and called the fire evacuate from their house late department,” said Dean of Saturday night after Facilities Students Anthony Campbell. and fire officials determined Members were evacuated that there was a gas leak in the for about six hours. vicinity, according to a report PKT President Mike from Public Safety. Torney said the fraternity mem- On Saturday, Feb. 24, just bers were calm and confident before 10 p.m., Public Safety that the situation would be was contacted after fraternity resolved without damage to the members noticed a smell of house or danger to its inhabit- ants. Photo by Stephanie Nardi natural gas in the house. After a Facilities technician observed “I don’t think the fear of Dance team takes home the prize a high meter reading in the anything happening to the Phi Tau boiler room, local vol- house was relevant because we The dance team’s intense practices have paid off. It was named the champion at the unteer firefighters were called had the proper people [address- Dance Wit’ Me Network Tri-State Regional Dance Competition at Rowan University on Friday, and the building was evacuated ing the situation],” said Torney. Feb. 16. The team of about 30 members defeated dancers from the Rutgers-Camden cam- immediately, the report indi- “We did not feel we were in cated. pus, Stockton College and Rowan. This is Rider’s second consecutive year as the champions. See Evacuation, p. 3 “Our first concern is the Visit the Rider News Online at www.rider.edu/ridernews/
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Security Briefs Course in China to unite East and West By Steph Mostaccio Shattered First there were study A broken window was abroad programs. Then there found at the Princeton cam- were tutoring opportunities in pus. On Sunday, Feb. 25 Jamaica and Santo Domingo. at 4:35 p.m., while on rou- Now there is the chance to tine patrol, a Public Safety work in China. officer saw a window pane For the first time, Rider is broken on the first floor offering a three-credit course of The Cottage. There are that will enable students to no suspects and the cost of study, work and live in China. repair is unknown. Anyone The Summer II course, with information, call Public IND 210: Global Encounters: Safety at x. 5029. Cultural Immersion and Tutoring in China, includes Risky business a one-week Chinese language and culture course followed A man was caught by a two-week internship in looking at inappropriate which Rider students will work material on a Moore Library as English conversation tutors Photo provided by Pamela Estel computer. Public Safety was for Chinese students in grades Matthew Wong (far right), who graduated last year, makes sandwiches with students at Fuzhou called on Friday, Feb. 23, at seven through 12. No. 1 Middle School during last year’s tutoring trip to China. The trip is now offered as a class. 9:38 a.m., when the man “[The course] will provide was found to be viewing an opportunity to learn basic the street so you can practice. According to MacAde, the ing about the Chinese culture,” pornography on the Web. Chinese and to learn firsthand That’s the way you learn a for- students who take advantage of said Hickman. “Overall, it was The man said he had no about the Chinese culture and eign language.” this opportunity will return to one of the best experiences that identification and was not history,” said Joseph MacAde, In addition to street America with a higher level of I have experienced in my life.” here to see anyone. The male director of International conversations, students will also self-confidence. Estel agreed. was escorted off campus. He Programs. “It will also allow have the opportunity to sharpen “The small things that “It was really an unforget- has been charged for indecent Rider students to have a rich their Chinese language skills by bother you in your home coun- table experience, and if I ever conduct and recommend- intercultural experience work- visiting Chinese families. try don’t seem to bother you learn Chinese, I would love to ed to be issued a notice of ing and coming into con- “This kind of experience is anymore,” he said. “You’ve just go back some day,” she said. Persona Non Grata. tact with Chinese coworkers very rare,” said Wang. “You will taken on a major challenge and Wang encourages students and the students they will be never experience that as a tour- have a feeling that you can deal interested in expanding their Oops tutoring.” ist — that interpersonal bond.” with other challenges.” borders to come to an infor- Students will stay at Fuzhou Graduate student Richard Seniors Pamela Estel and mational meeting on Tuesday, No. 1 Middle School during Griffin, who went to China Stella Hickman, who par- March 6, at 11:30 a.m., in Fine A battery booster pack their three-week stay in Fuzhou, last year when this program ticipated in last year’s trip to Arts 301. was used incorrectly, and as the capital of China’s Fujian was offered as a pilot project China, said they are happy that “Before [the trip], maybe a result, it broke. On Friday, Province. They will be housed and not a class, said being more they took advantage of this New Jersey is your platform,” Feb. 23, at 12:11 p.m., a in double rooms with television than a tourist was an important program. she said. “Now you have the sorority member signed out sets and common bathrooms part of the trip. “I had so much fun learn- world.” the pack from Public Safety and will eat all meals in the “The biggest benefit was for a jump in the F Lot. The school cafeteria. getting to interact with the suspect had signed out the According to Dr. Minmin kids from China,” said Griffin. battery on other occasions, Wang, a professor in the “You can go to China to travel but this time, she incorrectly Department of Communication and not talk to anyone, but put the cables on the wrong and Journalism and instruc- you won’t get a sense of their terminals and blew the pack tor of the course, Fuzhou No. culture.” out. A replacement costs 1 Middle School is one of It may sound like this $141. China’s six top public board- trip is all work and no play, - Compiled by Jeff Frankel ing schools and has the best but it’s not. Students will also and most modern educational have a two-day orientation and Information provided by Director facilities, including a planetar- tour of Beijing, including the Rider’s Department of Public Safety ium and multimedia teaching Forbidden City and the Great Vickie Weaver. classrooms. Wall, as well as a two-day, one- Wang added that night excursion to the coastal Safety Reminder attractive landscape surrounds and historic city of Xiamen. the school. The program costs $3,895. “It’s a very beautiful place,” This fee includes tuition for The Department of she said. “You have the coast three credits, pre-departure ori- Public Safety wishes every and also the mountains.” entation, room and board, visa one a safe and happy spring Students do not need to fees, excursions and airfares. break. The Department know the Chinese language According to MacAde, the also wants all students to be before they depart for this trip. University’s insurance will cov- aware of their surroundings But when they are in China, er the students, but they will at all times. they will learn some funda- also need to pay a $70 fee for Also, Public Safety urges mental Chinese culture and overseas coverage. students not to leave drinks language, according to Wang. Junior Alexandra Samuel unattended at the bar. They Rider students will take said $3,895 is a good deal for can be laced with date-rape morning classes in the Chinese this program. pills that could impair one’s language for one week, and “It really is an opportu- ability to make rational then in the afternoon, they will nity of a lifetime,” said Samuel. decisions. experience the language outside “The next time you go to China the classroom. and it’s not with Rider, how FYI “In the classroom, you learn much more difficult is it going
how to introduce yourself or to be to book the plane, to This is the last issue of how to greet another Chinese spend three weeks there, to tour The Rider News until after [person],” said Wang. “In the through there, to figure out spring break. The next issue afternoon, you are taken into your room and board and to do will be Friday, March 23. all that under $4,000?”
030207p2.indd 2 3/1/07 10:06:33 PM Friday, March 2, 2007 3 Main Web site may be reconstructed by October By Suzie Chu different text and colors and a new lay- out. The students who attended claimed they would like to see a “real virtual The Rider Web site will soon be tour,” the bringing back of the interac- undergoing changes and students gave tive room designer and information on their input on what they’d like to see for weekend activities. next year. “For people who stay on the week- On Feb. 27, students gathered ends, they need to know what’s going at the focus group feedback session on,” said Maughn. “I have friends from for the Rider University Web site in out-of-state who can’t go home all the Memorial Hall. The 27 students who time; they want to know what to do.” attended complained about the lack of Others believe that the Rider Web professor information, searching and the site needs to include the Bronc mascot difficulties of navigating the site. and the tree to identify Rider and show “I feel as if the Rider Web site how different Rider is from other uni- should look at Temple’s Web site,” said versities. freshman Keshia Maughn. “They have After hearing from the students, this feature where you can look some- Cafiero will take their suggestions into thing up, and once you get to the page consideration when changing the Web and read the information at the bottom Photo by Karly Hamburg site. it will tell you, ‘Is this what you need? “We’re expecting bits and pieces Do you need more information?’ and Junior Ashley Hennessy discusses her dislikes about the University’s Web page to change here and there during the it will have a list of pages you can go to during Tuesday’s focus group session. Student input will help change the site. summer,” said Cafiero. “There will be that will give you more relevant infor- little changes as we go forward that will mation.” is by [the time] October comes around eliminate them when they’re making accumulate to something bigger.” There were many suggestions for the we will be replacing it with something changes to the Web site,” said Creutz. There will be more focus group new Web site that should be launched new.” Another suggestion made was the sessions for students to attend on by October, according to Director of Junior Casey Creutz said he believes lack of content on the Web site. Some Monday, March 5 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Enrollment Planning, Reporting and the home page has too much going on believed prospective students would not in the Martin Room (Princeton cam- Internet Projects Jennifer Cafiero. and does not like the musical introduc- be able to get an accurate feel for Rider pus); on March 8 from 11:30 a.m. “Web sites in general have a life for tions but wants to keep certain things from visiting the site. to 1 p.min Memorial Hall 304.; and a certain length of time,” said Cafiero. the same. In terms of appearance, the focus 5 to 6:30 p.m. also in 304. If inter- “That length is three years. This Web “I do like the shortcuts at the top group mentioned the need for more ested in participating, e-mail Cafiero at site will be three in October, so the hope so I don’t want [the University] to pictures showing the changes at Rider, [email protected]. moned to the scene. Technicians CCS offers new summer programs Evacuation concurred that since natural gas Continued from p. 1 was entering through some of By Kerri Weidler the most of their summers. because they can still keep their the electrical outlets, a pipe was “We have made a lot of own schedules,” said Walker. danger.” broken somewhere along the positive changes that not many Also, students can take the Officials did a sweep of the line. Assistant Vice President New summer programs students are aware of,” said summer Global Encounters surrounding buildings, but did of Facilities Phil Voorhees offered by Rider are allowing Assistant Dean of the College courses where they can not find any other gas leaks. located the broken gas pipe students to earn credits thou- of Continuing Studies Angela travel and study in London Members of the fraternity were somewhere in the grassy area sands of miles away from home Gonzalez Walker. or China. Destination instructed to seek friends for between Phi Tau and Facilities, or from the comfort of their This summer, Rider London is a three- sleeping arrangements, but said Campbell. own living rooms. will be offering 10 distance credit study tour that allows beds were offered for those who According to Campbell, Over the last few years, learning courses. students to take trips could not find a place to stay. PSE&G dug into the ground Rider’s summer programs have According to Walker, to many places includ- All members were able to and fixed the leak. The situa- been expanding and evolving the distance learning ing Stonehenge, Oxford make alternative arrangements, tion was cleared overnight and to meet the needs of students. classes are well received by and Stratford-upon-Avon said Torney. members were allowed back in The additions of new and students. while learning about English According to the report, the house at about 4:30 a.m. international courses, as well as “It’s a lot of work because history, literature, arts and PSE&G, the state gas and elec- affordable housing are making the students need to be politics. tric utility supplier, was sum- - Jeff Frankel contributed to this report it easier for students to make interactive, but they like it Cultural Immersion and Tutoring in China (see page 2: “East Meets West, new course in China”) allows DAARSTOC students to travel to China Rider’s executive skill-building organization, is now accepting applications. The deadline for applications is Friday, where they will take a one- March 9, 2007. week Chinese language/culture If you are interested in building a successful career, and are dedicated to mastering the essential skills that you will need, such course, which is followed by as: a two-week internship where Interviewing students will serve as English Conflict Resolution conversation tutors. Interpersonal Also, for students who Stand-Up Speaking wish to take classes at Rider Stress Management this summer and wish to stay on campus, housing has been DAARSTOC provides comprehensive training in all of these areas, plus a powerful network of successful alumni, to help made more affordable. For you reach your professional goals quickly. Our graduates excel in industry. If that is your goal, apply to DAARSTOC, and put your career on the fast track. students who are taking at least six credits, the cost is $200 per To apply to DAARSTOC, contact VP of Recruiting: Meghan Gleason, [email protected], Assoc. VP of Recruiting: Todd session for summer housing. Ingemi, [email protected], or President: Lee Tomasso, [email protected], or obtain applications at the front desk of the Registration for summer Dean’s office--College of Business Administration. Return applications to the front desk--dean’s office. courses starts Monday, March 26, and online registration Applications are for interviews to be held the end of March--for entrance into DAARSTOC next Fall. Undergrads who are starts Friday, March 23, at second semester freshmen through second semester juniors (during this semester) may apply. 5 p.m. Two free ice cream DAARSTOC events will take place this semester to remind and Building Blocks for Success encourage students to register.
030207.indd 3 3/1/07 10:08:49 PM 4 Friday, March 2, 2007 School prepares for visit by Middle States team By Mike Caputo for planning and co-chair of the call for accountability and ques- standards. Since Rider is still a.m. on Wednesday, March 7 Middle States self-study steer- tions arising about cost and in the process of undergoing in Sweigart Auditorium. At the Most students who plan on ing committee, accreditation accessibility,” she said. changes through its master interview, the team’s chairper- getting a degree from Rider want determines much more than Stassola, who prepared the planning process, Stassola said son will provide a preview of their diplomas to mean some- name recognition. 105-page self-study report with she believes it’s good timing for the written evaluation before thing, and a team representing “It’s important to say we are Co-Chair Dr. Robbie Clipper the assessment, but acknowl- it’s sent to Middle States. the Middle States Commission regionally accredited,” Stassola Sethi, professor of English, edged that there is still plenty of The visiting team’s on Higher Education will be said. “And for us to accept expressed confidence that room for improvement. chairperson is Stephen J. Sweeny, here to ensure that desire. financial aid money for indi- attaining accreditation prob- “There is definitely more president of The College of On Sunday, March 4, a vidual students, we have to be ably won’t be the major issue, work we need to do, but I think New Rochelle in New Rochelle, team consisting of one college regionally accredited.” but the evaluation will also as an institution, we can say we N.Y. Sweeny will be joined president, three administrators Regional accreditation is provide important feedback on are moving in the right direc- by Mark P. Curchack, dean and an observer from a state for the University as a whole, what the University can do to tion,” said Stassola. of graduate and professional commission arrive onto the which differs from special- improve and execute its mis- During the visit, the team studies at Arcadia University in Lawrenceville campus for an ized accreditations, such as N- sion. members will be conducting a Glenside, Pa.; Susan M. Palmer, extensive four-day visit. During CAID, which is for the School “If we do it right, which I series of interviews with various vice president of administration the visit, the team will determine of Education. Some institutions think we did in this case, it’s areas of both campuses, includ- at the College of Saint Benedict whether or not the University are not regionally accredited, an opportunity to assess our- ing deans, vice presidents, fac- in Saint Joseph, Minn.; James satisfies Middle States require- and as a result, cannot receive selves within a context of these ulty members and even stu- F. Trainer, director of Planning ments for accreditation. Middle financial aid. Stassola noted standards and to determine how dent groups. Team members and Assessment at Villanova States defines its accreditation that colleges and universities well we are doing in these areas may also be seen eating lunch University in Villanova, Pa. and process as “an expression of are under even more pressure and where there is room for and conversing with students in Marguerite Beardsley, acting confidence in an institution’s today to fulfill accreditation improvement,” said Stassola. either Daly’s or Cranberry’s. director of Academic Affairs for mission and goals, its perfor- standards. Even though member On the final day of the the New Jersey Commission of mance and its resources.” “Nowadays it has become universities are required to visit, the entire Rider commu- Higher Education. According to Debbie even more important because of fulfill all 14 standards required nity is invited to attend the Stassola, associate vice president the greater scrutiny that higher by Middle States, the group Middle States team’s exit inter- education is under, with this focuses on only four of these view, which takes place at 10:30 “I think it really helped to In most cases, each applica- Admissions meet with the person because tion is reviewed by at least two they were able to directly answer admissions counselors. Then, Continued from p. 1 questions that I had,” said Zhao. as Rotondo stated, if there is national attention, as students “It was a lot better than just disagreement among the coun- from approximately 12 differ- looking at brochures.” selors, the application is pre- ent countries have applied for The increase in interest can sented before the Committee admission. Admissions coun- also be attributed to technol- of Admission, comprised of selors have traveled to Asia for ogy. The Internet provides stu- the Director of Undergraduate the past two years in an effort dents with a much easier and Admission and at least three to put a face on the University more efficient way of applying other admission staff members. and generate interest among to institutions, as Rider receives According to O’Hara, high international students. approximately 70 percent of its school guidance counselors are “Actually having someone applications online. also taking note of the increas- out there expressing interest in Because Rider is not look- ing selectivity of Rider’s admis- The Clinical those students makes all the dif- ing to increase the size of the sions process. ference,” said Rotondo. “It’s just freshman class, the selection “So we’re starting to see this Pharmacology Unit at the beginning.” and admission process will, as a where we’re getting calls from Carrot Zhao, a global result, be made more competi- guidance counselors having Bristol-Myer Squibb business major, agrees with tive. Admission factors include them ask ‘this was your profile Rotondo and said that meeting the applicants’ grade point aver- student last year, why didn’t needs healthy with an admissions counselor age, extracurricular activities, [you] accept them this year?’” made the difference when look- letters of recommendation and O’Hara said. volunteers between the ing at institutions in the United standardized test score results States. (SATI or ACT.) ages of 18-45 to at a glance participate in in-patient fessional teams, including the clinical research trials. Florida Marlins and Cincinnati Committee Selects Reds. ASAR Variety Show For information call The committee’s plan is to to Benefit St. Jude’s Designer for New have a new athletics logo in Bronc Logo place by September 2007. 1-800-FOR-CPU3 Asian Students at Rider will host ASHA: A fusion of (1-800-367-2783) During Tuesday’s Marketing Eastern Passion and Western Committee meeting, mem- Collection Being Held Style on Saturday, March 3, bmscpu.com bers decided to select Phoenix for Students Affected at 5 p.m., in the BLC Theater. Design Group, of New York, by Off-Campus Fire Performances will include Tap, as the designer for the new Jazz, Step & Stomp, Hip-Hop, Athletics logo. The decision The Dean of Students Salsa, Merengue, Fashion and came after presentations from Office, located in the Bart Indian Fusion. the two companies, the other Luedeke Center, next to the Tickets are $7 for being The Team, of Dublin, Office of Campus Life, is students with Rider I.D. Ohio. currently accepting donations and $10 for faculty, staff and Phoenix specializes in for the four Rider students who outside guests. Tickets are sports team logos and has done lost most of their possessions in currently available at the ticket work for fellow MAAC schools last week’s fire, which occurred booth and will also be available Siena, Iona and Saint Peter’s. in their off-campus home. at the door. It has also designed logos for Proceeds will go to St. Jude many other Division I and pro- Children’s Research Hospital.
030207.indd 4 3/1/07 10:08:34 PM Friday, March 2, 2007 5 Rider, TCNJ unite to tutor in Trenton schools By Julia Ernst currently participating in the project. “I became involved through Rider Although there are plen- Community Scholars,” said Melendez. ty of ways to become involved in “My decision was easy. I grew up in a community service at Rider, there similar environment, and so I under- is yet another program designed for stand the need for mentors and tutors.” helping others. Anderson shared similar feelings on Rider University and The College her decision to participate. of New Jersey (TCNJ) have initiated “In general, I decided to tutor a partnership with two Trenton-area because, when I was younger, there schools: Stokes Elementary School and was a program through my school with Columbus Elementary School. Tutoring tutors that I went to as a tutee,” she programs at these two schools are said. “Then I wanted to tutor because it aimed at raising scores among Trenton helped me a lot.” students. Although the program is currently “The hope for this program is for Rider Community Scholars, Holland to raise mathematic standardized test recommends that anyone who is scores,” said Heather Holland, the coor- interested should go see her. dinator of Community Service. “If other Rider students are Holland also said that Rider interested, perhaps math or education Photo by Matt Freedman hopes to “build a sustained partner- majors, I would encourage them to ship between institutions of higher come talk to me,” she said. “If they are Sophomore Kristin Anderson helps a student at Stokes Elementary School in education, local elementary schools and willing and able to commit to a regular Trenton with his work. This is part of the project aimed at raising test scores. volunteer schedule with Stokes, that the city of Trenton.” involvement in the future from other said Melendez. “The best part of the The Bonner Foundation is an would be ideal.” Holland also noted that although institutions of higher learning and ele- program is seeing those smiles. The organization in Princeton dedicated to mentary schools,” said Holland. students have a lot of potential; it would community service. Rider was able to tutoring has started, the real results of this program’s benefits will not be truly Both Anderson and Melendez are be a shame to let a standardized test say initiate this program, in part, because thoroughly happy with their decisions to otherwise.” of its help. clear until the end of the school year. “The true achievement will be after become tutors. Not only are the tutors happy with “The program is currently a “I am enjoying it very much,” said their decision to participate, but they service site for Rider students involved in the youth take their standardized tests at the end of the year,” said Holland. Anderson. “I’m having a great time with would also encourage others who are Rider Community Scholars and Bonner the kids I work with.” thinking about tutoring to check it out. Leaders,” said Holland. Although Rider and TCNJ are the only schools currently participating in Melendez gave yet another “I would wholeheartedly encourage Sophomore Kristin Anderson, a positive result of becoming involved in others to get involved if they wanted geosciences major, and senior Melissa this tutoring project, Holland said she hopes to expand the program and reach tutoring. to,” said Anderson. “It’s a good, fulfilling Melendez, a biochemistry major and “Knowing there are kids thing to do.” philosophy minor, are two students more people. “The goal is to incorporate more interested in succeeding motivates me,” Researching on humans? You’ve got paperwork
By Jeff Frankel “Any human being who’s researcher beyond filing the Even if some surveys con- academia. The rules have been part of a study ought to be papers. tain material and are changed followed by many academic fully informed that she or he is However, if there is any risk to protect the study partici- researchers, and all surveys Rider is now obligated by involved in a study, [be made to the subject, if information pants, there is nothing wrong should follow “informed con- federal law to have all survey aware of] what are the risks, obtained is recorded in such a with that, said Carol Brown, sent,” if any risks are involved, research pass a litmus test before what are the benefits, and so manner that human subjects associate dean of Education. said one psychologist at Rider. being passed out. forth,” said Dr. Jim Castagnera, can be identified, or if disclo- “It’s OK that the panel “Ethical psychologists The requirement, which associate provost and in-house sure of the responses outside rejects students’ surveys” and would not violate that,” said Dr. will affect all students, faculty legal adviser. the research could be damag- students rework them, she said, Mike Epstein of the Psychology members and administrators, Universities come under ing to the subjects’ financial because students will learn the Department. comes from the Department the federal law if the institu- standing, employability or requirements of research in the The changes have taken of Health and Human Services tion receives federal funding reputation, then further professional world. some students by surprise, how- (HHS), and specifies that all pro- for research, which Rider does, evaluation and paperwork is As of now, there is no way to ever. posed surveys must protect the he said. Some funding comes required. punish those who do not follow “I had no idea,” said senior identity of the participants and from the National Science The human subject research the guidelines or file the papers, journalism major Casey Noon, explain any possible dangers Foundation and the National guidelines for Rider, along with said Campbell. Enforcement who currently is conducting that may result. Institutes of Health, he said. the form are available at www. is in an “educational period.” interviews for her BHP thesis. Rider has long had a human rider.edu/2564_3633.htm. The policy will be included in “I have done maybe 10 surveys Summer Jobs! Spend an active summer out- subjects research policy, but The board that reviews the handbook at a later date, throughout the four years that side as a day camp counselor! it was voluntary. However, surveys, the IRB, is made up and a memo was sent to the I’ve been here, and I never sent No nights/weekends (except over the summer, faculty in of seven members: four repre- Rider community Wednesday, in a form.” training) the Marketing Department senting each college, one stu- Feb. 28. The policy had already The laws began in the 1970s Now hiring: group counsel- wanted to access “high-powered” dent, Castagnera who is the been circulated in December by after the Tuskegee Experiment, ors, lifeguards/WSI, instruc- federal databases for research. To chairperson, and one outside the University Academic Policy when researchers tested the tors for sports, crafts, boating, accomplish that, Rider needed member not affiliated with the Committee. effects of syphilis on poor, illit- karate. Call 908-647-0664, to file Institutional Research University, as required by law. “At this point, it’s brand erate black sharecroppers over a [email protected] or apply at Board (IRB) papers with HHS, While faculty wishing new, so there is nothing in The period of 40 years, long after the www.campriverbend.com said Castagnera. to conduct a survey must go ”Source, the school’s policies discovery of penicillin, which is “When we did that, we through the IRB, students can and regulations, he said. the standard treatment for the became officially subjected to submit forms to either Campbell The rules even apply to stu- illness. Participants did not give Earn $8,000 those regulations,” he said. or Dean Larry Johnson of the dents who want to study others informed consent and were not Women age 20-30 It now means that anyone Princeton campus. for class projects that require told of their diagnoses. who wants to conduct a survey “They can come to us [the participants from outside the “Out of the policies and needed to help infer- or hold a focus group must first IRB] if there is some project they classroom. “Faculty members court cases that began with tile couples realize file papers with Dean of Students feel needs to have safeguards in are responsible for pursuing the those very nefarious studies, their dream. Call Tony Campbell. If the research place,” said Castagnera. “But approvals,” said Campbell. In- came a series of federal policies 1-888-968-3447 methods protect the identity of 99.9 percent of the time…the class surveys do not have to be on human subject research,” and do not harm the human dean is simply going to say, filed. said Castagnera. or email subject, the test is exempt, ‘That’s exempt research, there’s Policies similar to what [email protected] said Campbell, meaning no harm in it,’ sign off on it, Rider is now required to follow nothing more is required of the and be on your way.” are nothing new in the world of
030207p1webcopy.indd 5 3/1/07 10:24:43 PM 6 Friday, March 2, 2007 No silver ceiling for WCC instructor By Paul Szaniawski what a babyface.” Despite these instances, “his age has Dr. Mickey Hess, a 31-year-old never been an issue,” said Abrahams. English professor, who relates to stu- However, while supervising a student dents by listening to rap music in his teacher at a public school he encountered poetry classes and says the word “cool” a teacher who doubted his credibility. more times than an air conditioner “I walked up to introduce myself repair man, was shocked to learn he and said, ‘I’m her supervisor from wasn’t the youngest faculty member at Westminster,” McBride said. “She Rider. immediately without saying anything “What?” asked the baby-faced Hess. [else] said, ‘How old are you.’ She asked “I’m not?” me my age, which is an inappropri- The difference was four years, nine ate question to ask someone you don’t months and one week. It’s exactly 1,743 know. Then she asked me where I had days. That’s how much younger full- taught, how long have I taught, what my time faculty member Nicholas McBride credentials were and it was awkward.” is compared to Hess. Dr. Patrick Schmidt, a colleague of Born on April 30, 1980, McBride, McBride’s, remembers him as a student. a music education instructor, has Hess Photo by Peter G. Borg “I think Nick was more complex beaten by almost half a decade. The 26-year-old Nicholas McBride leads an ensemble in a music class. than ‘the smart one’ or ‘the quiet one,’” “Am I second?” begged Hess. McBride is the undisputed youngest full-time teacher on both campuses. Schmidt said. “He was an interested student and very easy to work with.” In the full-time faculty weight class, to college can be tough. For McBride, “I have been mistaken for being a McBride’s history is what made his Hess is the runner-up. McBride, who he faced more than the usual challenges. student at Westminster,” he said. “I was former offer him the WCC job. teaches at the Princeton campus, has In his 20s, the WCC music education once in the Commons eating lunch. One “In higher education we get to think every professor there beat, even part- major would come face-to-face with student, who I guess was pretty new, sat how these relationships will develop timers. There’s no younger full-time students older than he. down at the table with me because our with students,” said Schmidt. teacher on either campus. “The most awkward situation I had Commons gets very packed.” After one year, McBride was per- In 2002, McBride graduated from was last year,” he said. “I taught a course The young looking McBride started suaded to become a full-time professor. Westminster Choir College (WCC) where there was a student in my class a casual conversation with him. It was decided after two additional years, before coming back to teach only two who was a student at Westminster when “So I said to him, ‘What’s your he would leave at the end of this semes- years later. I was.” major?’” said McBride. “He said he was ter to work on a graduate degree. Dr. Frank Abrahams, chairman of The student had come back to get a music composition major and then Despite his short tenure at WCC the Musical Education Department, his master’s in music education. said, ‘What’s your major?’” and his age, McBride has passed along was “absolutely” aware of McBride’s “We were at the college at the same Although he doesn’t dwell on being a wealth of knowledge equal to that of age. However, McBride didn’t realize he time and that was a little awkward for the youngest, some other faculty mem- a more experienced professor. Abrahams would be the youngest. me,” said McBride. “Naturally it was bers can’t help but notice. believes his colleagues’ teaching meth- McBride took the job after a short awkward for both of us that I was now “Nobody calls me rookie or any- ods, intelligence and a good grasp hides tenure as Community Middle School’s grading papers of his and such.” thing like that, but every now and then his youth. main chorale director and a general music There have been a few other occa- somebody will say ‘here comes little “If you were to poll the students and teacher in West Windsor-Plainsboro. sions that the youthful music education Nick McBride,’” he said. ask them how old he is, they would tell “He’s probably the finest middle instructor had to survive. McBride is There aren’t any ongoing jokes, you he’s a lot older than he is,” he said. school teacher I have ever seen,” said currently in his second year of teaching but some people will pick on McBride Abrahams. full-time, so not all students have had casually sometimes. Once a secretary Transitioning from middle school him for class. pinched McBride’s cheek and said, “Oh, Q&A: ‘How would you feel if the diner closed and was moved to Cranberry’s?’ By Jamie Papapetros Photos by Karly Hamburg
“I think it would be good because “I would rather the diner stay where it is “I wouldn’t like that because it’s further away Cranberry’s has better food and they have because it’s closer to all the dorms around from the dorms. I think that Cranberry’s is a more options there. They have a soup sta- here. Late at night you don’t want to walk all nice place and if people are in there at late tion and a pizza station, there is just more the way to the Bart Luedeke Center.” hours, it is probably going to get destroyed.” variety.” — Mark Colasurdo — Jennifer LoCastro — Ashley Knapp Freshman Junior Sophomore
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Schreiber shakes up airwaves
Theater Review gift and a curse. Without a doubt, Schreiber’s per- By Jess Decina formance carries most of the show. He is deliciously sarcastic and absolutely ruth- “Shock jocks.” We’ve heard that less, making sharp, hilarious comments phrase assigned to people like Howard throughout the show. (“I’ll be gentle,” Stern and Opie and Anthony before. he tells a first-time caller in a mocking They are radio personalities who have tone.) become famous for telling it like it is. Schrieber is also able to balance They’re often a little too honest and a the show’s comedy with its more tense little too offensive for most. moments as Barry begins to recog- While the Broadway show Talk nize the watered-down, lifeless culture Radio doesn’t focus on shock jocks, it around him. It’s a powerful moment does pay homage to the phenomenon when Barry, tears streaming down his that no matter how controversial media face, realizes that everyone loves hearing personalities can get, one thing holds about the world’s problems, but no one true: We simply can’t stop listening. cares about solving them. For $32, students taking Dr. John As strong a Schreiber’s performance Sullivan’s Contemporary American was, Talk Radio would be nothing with- Literature class caught a sneak preview out the callers. Approximately seven of the show before it premiered at New actors portray more than 30 different York City’s Longacre Theatre, and had characters during the show. They are the opportunity to ask questions of the never seen, only heard, as they call in cast and crew. The low admission price from all over the Cleveland area to talk – reduced from $80 – was worth every to Barry about the most ridiculous of penny. problems. These actors, using just their The show, which runs a little more voices, bring hilarious characters to life than 90 minutes without an intermis- – including a man in love with his cat sion, has just one act and one set. It and a woman who is deathly afraid of follows a not-so-typical night in 1987 her garbage disposal. These characters at WTLK, an all-talk radio station in were so effective and so funny that one Cleveland. Soon, the audience meets could spend hours just watching Barry the station’s most notorious host: Barry take calls. Champlain (Liev Schreiber), a loud- In the midst of phone calls, Barry’s mouthed, chain-smoking, heavy-drink- pseudo-girlfriend Linda (Stephanie Photo Copyright Jeffery Richards Productions ing and brutally honest disc jockey. March of Law and Order: Special Victims Acclaimed actor Liev Schreiber is the poster boy for Eric Bogosian’s first Broad- Barry’s show “Night Talk” consists Unit), his manager Dan (Peter Hermann) way show, Talk Radio, which opened February 15 at the Longacre Theatre. of talking to (and more often than not, and his assistant Stu (Michael Laurence) hanging up on) callers who range from each get a brief moment to say their things like “the faster they go, the harder film, television and now Broadway, he crazed environmentalists to transvestites piece about Barry. Linda talks about they fall” or “Barry can sense something has become the crutch for a show that to pregnant teenagers. her troubled relationship with him; Stu deeper in people.” These lines of dia- can certainly stand on its own. His radio show takes a few unex- recalls his and Barry’s former days as logue are a bit cliché at times, but cer- Most of us weren’t alive when Talk pected turns, including a drug-addicted deejays at a local Akron, Ohio station tainly don’t spoil the overall experience. Radio was written, but its messages are punk named Kent (Sebastian Stan), who and Dan reveals how he lured Barry Although the show relies heavily as strong today as they were in 1987. persuades Barry to let him come to the into joining WTLK. Although these on the actor playing Barry, Talk Radio We all have the same irrational fears and station for a visit and a threatening call monologues are a little abrupt, they give went slightly overboard on promoting weird quirks, and every now and then, from an anti-Semite. viewers a more solid connection to Barry its revival. The show’s poster is sim- we all need someone who tells it like it Despite how much Barry berates his and allow the show to be more than just ply Schreiber’s headshot with the title is to shake things up a bit. callers on-air, and no matter how many a comedy about radio callers. splashed across it. Audience members Talk Radio will be performed Tuesdays times his remarks to them are dripping Talk Radio does have a few weak applauded for a solid 45 seconds when through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays with sarcasm, they always come back for moments, mostly found in a few lines Schreiber first appears, which is more and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at more. Barry recognizes this power, but of cheesy dialogue. One can’t help but distracting than it is respectful. While 3 p.m. as the show goes on, it becomes both a inwardly groan when characters say Schreiber has proven his prowess on
NAIL SALON PROMOTION Dynamic rock duo returns FOR STUDENTS for release of ‘Blackfield II’ Full set + Pedicure = $20 CD Review and Aviv Geffen — equates to became both friends and col- relatively short in length but laborators. They released their White and Pink + Pedicure = $25 By Jordan Blum Manicure + Pedicure =$15 captivating pop/rock albums. self-titled debut in 2004, and it Blackfield II, while overall was essentially a perfect album. If there is one thing in not as good as its predecessor On their sophomore effort, CONDITIONS the music world that always Blackfield, is still a fine collec- the two creative forces aimed Make appointment proves interesting, it is when tion of catchy and beautiful at a sadder, more somber and two or more artists from differ- songs that will stay with you more reflective album that Pay by credit card only ent bands collaborate. Usually forever. almost matches the greatness Student ID in the form of a side project, Blackfield is a partnership of their debut, but falls a bit the albums produced showcase between Wilson (the genius short. Although Wilson has NJ FABULOUS NAILS the trademarks of all involved behind the progressive rock proven himself capable of play- 1871 B. N. Olden Ave. Ewing while giving a unique sound to band Porcupine Tree) and ing everything on his record- the band. Geffen, an Israeli rock super- ings (the earliest Porcupine Tree Expiration Date March 31, 2007 In the case of Blackfield, star. Geffen invited Porcupine material was solely him), he the pairing of two fantastic Tree to play in his hometown in Phone # 609-883-7772 See Blackfield, p. 8 songwriters — Steven Wilson 2000 and soon he and Wilson
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Female body gets Rolling the dice with ‘Rider Dances’ By Laura Mortkowitz poetry and movement in music. She is a voice for V-Day using the stories within Edgar Lee Master’s Spoon River Anthology. By Amanda more Jacquelyn Day, the pub- This year, the choreography for the “It’s an exploration of the connectivity lic relations chair for VOX and third annual Rider Dances will be a gam- Thorogood of literature and movement,” said Nolen. one of the show’s directors. ble. Literally. “I found that the characters of the poems Helping with V-Day is Rather than just laying out the chore- translated well to movement. Each charac- For three nights only, “an amazing experience” for ography, Dr. Kimberly Chandler-Vaccaro, ter, whether performed alone or by a duo, the Lawrenceville campus sophomore VOX secretary Lisa director of the Rider University and is depicted and distinguished through the will experience a play that, McDonough. She is proud to Princeton Ballet School dance program, quality and style of movement.” according to sophomore Ellen be connected with the produc- has employed the chance method for this As a veteran, Nolen admits this year’s Thompson, is “funny, sexy, tion, V-Day and all that the year’s dance concert, fully titled Rider show is very challenging, especially for her witty and moving,” two represent, she said. Dances with the Band. since she was choreographing, but also Thompson, who is vice “To think that what we The dancers took classes last semes- because of the live music. president of Voices for Planned are doing can help V-Day ter via video conference, working with “It’s always very different when you Parenthood (VOX), is talking continue to help millions of acclaimed dancer Gus Solomons Jr. work with live music, but it’s even more about Eve Ensler’s The Vagina people around the world is to learn his movement phrases for the fun because the collaboration produces Monologues, which will be per- outstanding,” she said. dances. Chandler-Vaccaro explained that such incredible results,” Nolen said. formed in the Yvonne Theater The monologues that will Solomons was known to rely on fate to This year, Rife will not only conduct, next week. VOX members are be read come from a com- create pieces. Solomons was a huge advo- but he will also perform with his band directing, acting and running pilation of interviews Ensler cate of the idea that was created by Merce The Rhythm Kings. Also part of the band crew for the show, with help conducted within the United Cunningham, a man Solomons worked is Philip Orr, an adjunct professor in the from several theater students. States and include lawyers, with. music department. “The Vagina Monologues teachers, sex workers, cor- “The idea is that everything can’t be There are more than 40 people is like this collage of diverse porate women, students and predetermined,” said Chandler-Vaccaro. involved in the production. Of those, 10 and interesting women who other diverse groups. Photo by Stephanie Nardi “It’s a very risky proposition.” are musicians and 20 are dancers. Nine can tell their stories and help “The monologues are Chandler-Vaccaro made dice, wrote Sophomore Joshabel De La Cruz performs a piece during a re- different professional choreographers, others understand their strug- about the experiences, jokes down the dance phrases on a piece of hearsal for The Vagina Monologues, which opens next week. who have about 30 years of experience gles,” she said. and stigma attached to vaginas paper and rolled the dice to see how combined, have been helping with the The Vagina Monologues and those who have them,” [women] have been helped.” “In the past few weeks the dances would come together. She is choreography. is performed on college said Thompson. The Vagina Monologues I’ve stopped calling it a play optimistic about the dance choreography, Chandler-Vaccaro’s idea was to “give campuses around the world VOX members have also will be the first play that VOX or a production and started despite how risky the method is. Photo by Karly Hamburg students a chance to work with people in conjunction with V-Day, seen this as an opportunity to has ever done. Scripts were calling it an experience,” said “It can give you a stomachache,” who do this for a living.” which is a global movement support a cause close to the distributed to the cast before Thompson. “There is so much Chandler-Vaccaro admitted. “I’m more Senior Danielle Nolen (left) watches as dancers in her piece learn the moves she choreographed. She and 20 other dancers As for Nolen, her favorite part of also created by Ensler to end Rider community by sending winter break and the group has you feel and see and begin to nervous about this than I’ve been about will be featured in Rider Dances with the Band, which can be seen in the Yvonne Theater this weekend. Rider Dances this year is not so much the violence against women and all donations to Womanspace, been rehearsing since the start understand during the mono- any production in my life.” pect that this year’s Rider Dances will be theme. Each piece will have a look at the Vaccaro will playfully hum the beat or fact that it’s helping her to graduate with girls. The “V” in V-Day stands Inc., a non-profit organization, of the spring semester. logues.” The chance method isn’t entirely new performed to all live music, as the title relationship of music and dance and will talk with the rhythm. Nothing stops them honors, but “the experience of working for victory, valentine and vagi- which provides services to vic- “While it is true that there The Vagina Monologues to freshman Stephanie Strausser, who has of the show implies. Chandler-Vaccaro explore new relationships. as they practice, whether someone loses a with [new] choreographers and working na, Thompson said. tims of domestic violence. are very few theater students can be seen in the Yvonne been dancing since she was younger and is decided to perform with the band after “All the music is live and most of it is sock or dancers painfully hit their heads with the amazing musicians.” “V-Day activists are “We have always admired involved in our production, we Theater on March 5, 6 and 7 excited about this performance. watching Dr. Jerry Rife, professor of music original for this event,” Chandler-Vaccaro on the floor. Rider Dances with the Band will be women and men who have Womanspace and the work still have an amazing plethora at 7 p.m., with doors opening “[I’ve] used the chance method in in the Fine Arts Department, conduct last said. “We’re going to roll the dice to see Similar to last year, the perfor- performed on March 3 at 8 p.m. and March often experienced violence and that they do, and we felt that it of talent,” said McDonough. at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for class before, but never in a performance,” year. Chandler-Vaccaro thought it seemed what the band plays. It’s all dance by mance will be one student’s thesis for the 4 at 3 p.m. in the Yvonne Theater. Tickets dedicated themselves toward was time to give a little back,” “I have seen women transform students with a Rider ID; $8 Strausser said. as if “he was dancing,” she said. chance.” Baccalaureate Honors Program. Senior for the show are $5 for students, faculty and ending such violence through said McDonough. “No one themselves and become their for faculty and $12 for general Dancing to the chance method is Music is an integral part of this year’s As the dancers practice, Chandler- Danielle Nolen’s thesis will combine staff and $15 for general admission. effective means,” said sopho- is turned away and countless roles.” admission. made even more challenging by the pros-
original and inventive as they could be. Blackfield “Christenings” sounds effortless, forced Cage brings comic hero to life Continued from p. 7 and too familiar. “Where is My Love?” hurts the album Film Review man. This film is truly a visual treat from start to fin- and Geffen hired some musicians to bring because it’s not really a new song. The By Jonathan Schulter ish. The special effects are a bit over the top, but fun their art to life. original LP was released in a two-disc to watch. The Ghost Rider’s transformation is incred- On this album, Daniel Salomon is form, with this track as a bonus demo. After months of delays and scrutiny by comic ible to see on screen. The action never stops as view- their pianist, Seffy Efrat plays the bass True it was reworked for the album, but book fans, the big screen adaptation of the popular ers watch Ghost Rider on his frantic pace to discover and Tomer Z is the drummer. The result it is redundant to anyone who owns the Marvel comic Ghost Rider starring Nicolas Cage who and what he is and dealing with what he has is a very tight band performing seemingly special edition of the original album. (Lord of War) finally hit theaters and turned out to become. The plot is easy to follow and is exciting to simple, yet thematically complex tunes. There are several other moments on be a great success. The much-anticipated film was see unfold. The album starts out with “Once,” the album that give the sense that Wilson an exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping ride that is Another great aspect of the movie is Cage’s which showcases the range of Wilson’s and Geffen are running out of ideas or a joy to watch. There are great special effects and the performance. He is truly a perfect fit for the role of falsetto vocals. It’s a perfect album opener, Photo Copyright Atlantic Records borrowing from other people. This is defi- story keeps you hooked, but the overall message is the Johnny. He shows us Johnny’s struggles to adapt to as the dynamics get much heavier in a nitely the minority of the album, and the Blackfield’s second album, Blackfield II, highlight of the film. his new lifestyle of being the legendary Ghost Rider. short amount of time. The chorus is pure songs are still very good, so it only barely will be released in the U.S. on March 7. Johnny Blaze (Cage) is a young stunt rider along Additionally, Fonda as the evil Mephistopheles and Blackfield, and listeners can already tell hurts the album. with his father. When Blaze discovers his father is Sam Elliot as Johnny’s mentor were great picks for that they’re in store for another fantastic When two artists surprise their indi- songs he has ever produced. dying of cancer, he is forced by the love for his father their respective roles. output by the band. vidual fans by working together and Blackfield II concludes with its best to make a deal with the devil. He gives his soul away The greatest aspect of this movie is the story. “Miss U” is a great song not because releasing a near-perfect album as a debut, song, “End of the World,” which shows to become the legendary and deadly apprentice for Johnny is a comic book character whom viewers can of its verse melody — which is nothing it’s almost impossible to meet expectations off the pair of singers harmonizing. It’s a the evil Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda, Easy Rider) truly relate to. He is a character who is somewhat Photo Copyright Columbia Pictures special — but because of its haunting cho- for the follow-up. Such is the case with nostalgic piece that serves as a phenom- known as the Ghost Rider. careless and doesn’t think before he acts like most rus, which proclaims, “tomorrow you’ll be Blackfield II. Riding his stunt bike by day as Johnny Blaze, Nicolas Cage takes on the starring role in the next big comic enal closing to the album. The majority By day Johnny is indestructible on the stunt people today; however, he has a big heart. Johnny gone and I’ll miss you.” With this release, fans can con- book adaptation Ghost Rider. The film hit theaters on February 16. of the album will be considered a series of circuit, but when the time comes Mephistopheles makes a deal with the devil to save his father and he Other great songs on the album clude two things: Blackfield will con- classic pieces in the band’s career (which, returns to capture him again. Johnny is then forced fails because he was careless and thought too soon; Rider was hard to understand while in character. people must search in their own souls and grant include “The Killer,” a soft, simple song tinue to release quality albums with their hopefully, will last a long time). to utilize his Ghost Rider abilities to fight the power- however, his intentions are valid. He then gets a sec- Whenever he spoke, the dialogue sounded cheesy, second chances for the people they love. It’s a truly with a not-so-pleasant subject — which is now-established sound, but they will Unlike the original album, Blackfield ful Blackheart (Wes Bentley, American Beauty) and ond chance to make his father proud and obtain his and there was no development or poise to the char- powerful message that stretches far beyond the comic not a bad thing. “My Gift of Silence” is an never surpass their once-in-a-career debut. II does have some flaws. The main prob- his allies. Meanwhile, Johnny tries to get back his childhood sweetheart, whom he had to give up when acter. Johnny was far more interesting and was more book realm and into human nature. amazingly catchy track. It’s a great exam- Regardless, this band deserves some atten- lem is that several of the songs, while childhood sweetheart, Roxanne (Eva Mendes, Hitch), he was younger. developed. ple of Wilson’s skill of creating beauty out tion and acclaim, and Blackfield II belongs good in their own right, simply aren’t as whom he was forced to walk away from as a young The film’s only downside was that the Ghost Ghost Rider is about second chances and how of simplicity, and it’s one of the best short in everyone’s music collection.
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Editorial: Rider is on radar for more students ometimes, size really does matter. On any given day, a quick scan of Daly’s during the lunch rush between 12:30 and 1:10 p.m. will reveal the exponential growth Rider has Shad over the last few years. By the amount of available parking and the rising number of students desiring to live on campus, one can see the obvious signs of the University’s development. We are practically bulging at the seams. Even though freshman applications for the fall 2007 semes- ter are up by 24 percent compared to this time last year, the University administration is promising the student-centeredness will remain intact. After all, many prospective students come to Rider knowing they will have the opportunity to stand out as individuals. Contrast this to other larger institutions that have thousands upon thousands of undergraduates. How can one student be anything more than a number? Fortunately, Rider From the Executive Editor’s Desk: has realized the risk of losing its long-established identity before it’s too late. Fond memories on road to MAACs So, many of us came here for the small class sizes and for the 13-to-1 student to faculty ratio. We pay hefty tuition for the On a cold November night during my game” pizza awards dur- personalized attention of our professors. But, the enlargement freshman year, I approached Alumni Gym with ing my tenure here. It was of the University would ultimately put us on a collision course. my face painted bright red because cranberry hard for me to believe, The Statement of Community Values articulates “that no person colors weren’t in stock. Rider was playing its first because all I merely did roams these halls as a stranger.” Admitting more and more hall game of the 2003-2004 season against Brown. was lead “defense” chants roamers into Rider would fundamentally change the dynamic My stomach churned with mixed feelings and shouted encourage- community atmosphere that prevails. of nervousness and excitement. There were high ment for the players. In light of this, 10 fewer students will be admitted this year. hopes for this team, led by some guy named The poor student Mike The Class of 2011 will have 890 students, compared to the 900 Jerry Johnson. More importantly, all I heard support of the team Caputo who entered in the fall 2006 semester. While it’s easy to naïvely about was this so-called Broncs’ Zoo. remained true for most of mistake this decrease as the beginning of a downward spiral, the Growing up a fan of big-time college bas- my four years here. But University in fact stands to reap significant benefits. ketball and being a part of a crazy high school I never let it bother me. I, along with a dedi- The talent and caliber of the student body will reach new student section, I was pumped up to be a part of cated group of fans, unofficially called the Rider heights. Better yet, the incoming class is representative of 33 a rabid college student section. So when I made Screamers, attended every home game. The only states and 12 countries, giving us a chance to bridge our diver- my way into Alumni Gym that chilly evening, I instances I missed a home game were when the sity and learn more from each other. was ready for anything. games took place over the break (I live two hours In considering the increased number of applications, one Unfortunately, I was deceived. If Alumni away) or if it took place on a Thursday (newspa- has to recognize the changing times. It was not long ago when Gym was any type of zoo, it would have been per production). students only applied to a handful of colleges and universities. a petting zoo. Yes, there was a decent crowd, There’s no reason why we can’t fill a 1,650 Different requirements between many colleges and universi- but mostly families, alumni and administration. seat gym. Siena, who plays its home games at the ties forced many students to apply to only a select number of There were maybe only a handful of students. Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. — a size schools. Nowadays, high school seniors are using the common In any event, I won the first of five “fan of the See MAACs, p. 11 applications recognized by some 290 institutions to apply to up to a dozen schools. Better yet, this gives students the chance to apply not only to their safety-net choices, but also to their dream Editorial & Managerial Board schools. Technology has certainly made it even easier for us millen- Executive Editor Opinion Editor Business Manager nials. Instead of having to fill out all the paperwork by hand and Mike Caputo Jamie Papapetros Debra McCandless trek to the post office for the 39-cent postage, students now have the luxury of being able to apply online. The numbers don’t lie. Managing Editor Sports Editor Webmaster According to a Feb. 2006 USA Today article, “The number of Lauren Varga Leo D. Rommel Jung Kwon Common Applications filed online has skyrocketed from just under 41,000 in 2000-01 to a predicted 700,000” in 2006- News Editor Assistant Sports Editor Delivery Manager 2007. Stephanie Mostaccio Paul Mullin Karl Holzer Be that as it may, you may find yourself asking, “What does this all mean?” In the end, this new trend of selectivity will Copy Editors Associate News Editor Photography Editors enhance the reputation of Rider and establish a positive path for Sara Keegan Jeff Frankel Karly Hamburg the future. More than anything else, this will make all of us a Stephanie Nardi Kelly Mangan little more proud to call Rider our alma mater. Features Editor Nicole Southern Paul Szaniawski Enterprise Reporter This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider Faculty Advisers News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. Olivia Tattory Dr. E. Graham McKinley Entertainment Editor Dr. Thomas Simonet Jess Decina Advertising Managers Beth Rumbel Quote of the Week Kerri Weidler “Coming together is a be- ginning. Keeping together is www.rider.edu/ridernews/ progress. 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opinion_30206.indd 1 3/1/07 9:48:57 PM Friday, March 2, 2007 11 On the Bright Side: This Week in History ... Want pride? Look to Texas A&M arch — As I prepared to leave for the Conference on I stood at the Texas M 3, 1931 Congress officially adopts “The Student Government Associations (COSGA) at Hall of Fame and watched Star Spangled Banner” as our national anthem. Texas A&M University, I thought about what everybody dance to the ideas I wanted to bring back to the Rider com- “Aggie War” hymn at mid- munity. I was excited about the prospect of night like they do every March 7, 1854 — If it weren’t for Charles Miller workshops and round tables that would fill my night. I talked to a student receiving a patent for the sewing machine he invents today, brain with ideas to help Rider. and his grandfather whose we would all be walking around with holes in our jeans. Somewhere between the “Aggie War” hymn family has had a total of Brian and the countless people I encountered, it four generations at Texas Pawelko became crystal clear what the real lesson at hand A&M. When asked if he March 10, 1862 — You can forget the bags of was. This lesson was overpowering, overwhelm- had a choice to come to A&M the student nickels, dimes and quarters since the U.S. government ing in a way that I was not prepared for. The replied by saying “I wouldn’t have it any pride that was exhibited by every member of other way. This was the only school I applied begins issuing paper money on this day. the Aggie community exemplified what the true to.” There are so many examples of pride at college experience should be. A&M that I could probably fill this entire news- arch — Franklin D. Roosevelt hits As I went back to my hotel I thought, it’s paper with them. M 12, 1933 not the parking or the food. It’s the pride in our The point is I felt something is miss- the airwaves broadcasting his fireside chat to the American University that Rider truly lacks. Our shirts state ing from Rider University and our student people. we bleed Cranberry, yet A&M showed me what body. It’s a lack of pride, and I feel ashamed it’s truly like to bleed maroon. at the way some students treat our University. One of the largest campuses in the United From destroying cars and residence halls in a March 13, 1884 — There is no reason to be late to States contained less litter on it than Centennial drunken rage to the apathetic nature that a lot class anymore since world standard time is established today. Lake alone. I could not find one piece of trash of students at Rider have, I really feel at a loss anywhere throughout the campus. Tradition, for our University. pride and school spirit are evident in every cre- The one thing I hope to improve as I con- March 17 — Happy St. Patrick’s Day. vasse at Texas A&M. tinue my career in the Lawrenceville SGA is to I walked around the bonfire memorial, help instill a little pride amongst the student which contained quotes and stories from all 12 body. I don’t expect we will match nearly half of March 22, 1948 — The cat is out of the bag. students who died in a tragic 1999 collapse of a what A&M has. I hope, though, that one day we Creator of Cats and Phantom of the Opera is born, Andrew stack of logs. I read each and every one of them can really have a true sense of pride for what we Lloyd Weber is born. and in such a surreal way, it explained to me have right here in Lawrenceville and Princeton, what it meant to be an Aggie. N.J. A New Student’s Perspective: MAACs FROM PAGE 10 Talk of closing diner serves up debate comparable to the Sovereign like (we made up some of My first thought about the Bronc Diner from the Bronc Diner Bank Arena (SBA) in Trenton these nicknames) Jerry “Mr. was that it wasn’t aptly named. “Diners serve to Cranberry’s, the lat- — gets an average of about 2,000 Points” Johnson, “Come coffee,” I remember telling my friend Alex, “and ter would not look even 6,000 fans for each game. It’s On” Steve Castleberry, Robert they’re bussed by angry, gum-popping waitresses remotely as clean, new not like Siena has many more “Beatie” “Uses Our Bathroom” who serve everything on chipped plates.” or welcoming as it does students than we do — it Taylor and Paul “Mr. Glue” The Bronc Diner is more of an assembly right now. There would has an enrollment of a little Johnson. line deli, where it’s a crapshoot about how long be a constant stream of Nadine more than 3,000 students. You Although the team has it will take you to get your food. I’ve waited people in there, night and Tester know what happens when we changed greatly since my soph- anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour and half day. People are going to play games at the SBA? The omore year (new coach, young for a plate of cheese fries. Whether it’s crowded complain that it’s too far attendance is usually less than talent), I’m calling out to or not never seems to matter. of a walk, but they’re still going to be hungry the games at Alumni Gym. As Jason Thompson and Terrance Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about clos- come midnight. a result, statisticians actually Mouton to reach back this ing down the diner and extending Cranberry’s, The number of people always coming and have to make up an attendance weekend and find some of that the luncheonette-type restaurant, to open late at going would wear down the new furniture figure so it’s not so embarrass- magic from 2004-2005. In the night. I think that there are a lot of arguments and generally friendly atmosphere. Cranberry’s ing. MAAC Tournament, it’s any- either way. would begin to look more and more like the Frontrunner fans came out one’s game. There is no need Mostly, when people are told that the diner Bronc Diner; it would be subjected to more during the Broncs’ magical run to listen to the critics, because is going to be closed down, their immediate vandalism. to the MAAC Championship everyone’s slate is wiped clean reaction is blind fear and anger: Cranberry’s is At Cranberry’s it would be easy to notice in 2004-2005, but for good (including 2-27 Iona). too far away, it’s more expensive, the food is too the minute a chair is out of place, or a muddy reason. For once, it actually Since I’m a senior, I’m good to eat at night, etc. pair of shoes are trudged across the floor. felt like a big-time Division praying for a miraculous cham- For me, the only real complaint I would In my mind, there is just no real reason I school. Sadly, it was only pionship run this weekend in have about moving the late night eating joint to close the diner and open up Cranberry’s at a tease. Those people never Connecticut. For those of you into the BLC is that it’s more of a walk. Most night. The diner gets a lot of business as it is, showed up when the TV cam- who have more time here at of the residence halls are located closer to the and having more choices to eat isn’t going to eras weren’t rolling in Alumni Rider, take advantage because dining hall with the exception of Poyda. For the make profits go up. People like Bronc Diner Gym. That includes many of the team has an excellent shot majority of people, after a night of studying, food, or at the very least, they don’t care how the fans you see on posters, at making a serious run at the partying or sleeping, a closer walk to feed the good the food tastes late at night. brochures and programs. conference championship next midnight munchies is important. If Rider wants to change something about Regardless, those of us who year. And in two years, the Also, Cranberry’s is a nice place to eat. its late-night dining, it should just speed up the attended many games that year, MAAC Tournament will be a When my family comes here and they want waiting time at the Bronc Diner. This would especially those who ventured 10-minute bus ride away at the to sample the campus food, I’m not going to generate a very happy, albeit tired, late night up to Buffalo for the 2004- SBA. subject them to Daly’s or make them sit in the crowd. 2005 MAAC Tournament, At the games, you can call diner; I would rather bring them to Cranberry’s. Sometimes it’s the little things that count, totally understand what the me crazy. Call me stupid. Call The furniture is nicer, the lighting is better and and if keeping the diner open means a shorter feeling is. There isn’t an easy me annoying. But you’ll never the layout easy is to maneuver. In general, it’s walk for me to get cheese fries at midnight, I way to describe the pride we stop me from cheering on the just more pleasant to eat in. would definitely take it over Cranberry’s any felt that special weekend. We Broncs. 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opinion_30206.indd 2 3/1/07 9:51:31 PM 12 Friday, March 2, 2007 The Face-Off: Recruiting siblings for sports teams stirs mixed reactions In a Dec. 25, 2006, article titled ing Ryan was an Rider gaining public- events. I could “At Rider, the Big Picture Is a Family intelligent strategic CON: ity in a national paper continue nam- Portrait,” The New York Times reported move. such as The New York ing each team that Rider has 11 pairs of siblings play- Let’s not forget Times is positive for everyone. But it on campus and ing on the same teams in intercollegiate the Broncs have not is odd that our athletic director would the highlights sports. excelled at point be quoted in the way he was. I was that have been guard since 2005 stunned to see Don Harnum state, created within After eight seasons as the when Johnson, “Rider had to milk what it could out the last year, PRO: men’s basketball head Paul Randy 2,047 career points, of the recruiting process. … Any good but this infor- coach and two years of Szaniawski Nixon graced the floor of recruiter has a creative mind, and we’re mation is read- being the man who steers the Rider Alumni Gym. not an extremely high-profile school.” ily available for Athletics ship, Don Harnum knows a bit According to ESPNU college basket- He makes it sound as if recruiting sib- the student body’s perusal at gobroncs. about recruitment. ball analysts, Rider only recruited Johnson lings is our only hope. com. It was under Harnum’s leadership because he was heavily under-scouted by I think it is a narrow-minded Prospective student-athletes tend that the team recruited current leading larger Division I programs. Getting this way to try to boost Rider Athletics. to visit here on weekends, when, as scorer Jason Thompson, and the man lucky is rare. We should be able to get our share everyone knows, most students do not who ranks second in points and fifth in Harnum was also correct when he of good recruits in other ways. The stay on campus. assists in Rider history, Jerry Johnson. said Rider wasn’t a high-profile school. pool of high school athletes is huge The change that needs to happen Harnum is more than qualified to say a In recent years, our wrestling, men’s and — 549,500 just in men’s basketball, will start when Rider’s 351 student- few words about the University’s recruit- women’s track and field, field hockey competing for 15,700 spots on college athletes begin supporting other teams ment in a New York Times article. He was and men’s and women’s swimming teams varsities. on campus and attending each other’s talking about recruiting siblings of cur- have been successful in their respective In other words, about 97 percent sporting events, especially on week- rent players, which is not a poor strategy. divisions. This success seldom makes a of high school players remain avail- ends. For example, men’s basketball did national splash. able for some college to try to recruit. The effect should be positive for not settle for subpar recruitment when it In the grand scheme of college ath- Because Rider is a Division I program, other students, local residents and signed guard Ryan Thompson. After the letics, the cranberry color of Rider isn’t we have even more ability to recruit business owners of Lawrenceville. It is success his brother Jason showed in two well-known among many other Division the best in the nation. our duty as members of this campus to years, it was wise to recruit out of the I schools. I am sad to admit that, despite As a member of the track and become actively involved in improving same gene pool. While playing together all that we have to be proud of. field team, I know that Rider Athletics student life, attracting more talented at Lenape High School, the brothers led Our small institution doesn’t have has recruited and produced student- athletes and creating pride in Rider. their team to two division champion- the same attraction as big name schools. athletes who rank among the best in There happens to be several out- ships. Lacking a football program and an NCAA the East. Our women’s track and field standing athletes who attend Rider Now just for a second, take the sib- basketball tournament qualifier, we’re team was able to defeat a powerhouse who are on a team with a brother or ling aspect away. When Ryan was a senior under the radar. With the exception of that has won the MAAC conference sister. It is great that our coaching at Lenape playing without his brother, he our wrestling team, Rider cannot stand for the past decade. staffs have been committed to the was ranked among the best 150 players in strong against North Carolina, Duke, Our wrestling team is able to pro- development of these student-athletes, the nation. So, Jason or no Jason, Ryan Iowa and other programs when it comes duce All-American student-athletes but to narrow the recruitment focus to would have been an excellent pickup. But to recruitment power. and stay highly competitive in the family ties seems like a mind-boggling without his older brother, Rider would Harnum was right in admitting sib- Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). approach. There are no direct statisti- have never signed Ryan. It was sibling ling recruiting is a powerful ally for our We have athletes who are able to do cal results that show an advantage recruiting that got him here. programs. well in their classes and also place with in using family members to bring in With starter Terrence Mouton play- All-East honors in their respective results. ing in possibly his last Rider season, sign- A Different Angle: IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS Complainers need a reality check A It was just last week that ing to put up with these small nization #ALL X OR COME TO IZZ MEETINGS AT PM 0 it most recently happened and inconveniences for everything to get E ON 4UESDAYS E then maybe a few days before else that Rider has given me. involved R that. It happens everywhere Academically, I can only w i t h . IN THE BASEMENT & on campus and I can’t seem speak for the Communication Instead, OF 2IDGE (OUSE to escape the endless amounts and Journalism Department, they are of it. I’m sure all of you have but I am sure the opportunities m o r e experienced it and maybe you, available for students are not like: “I Olivia Great Summer Jobs just like me, are sick of it. I confined to the second floor of n e v e r Tattory know you are probably won- Fine Arts. There are incredible stay here Available Now! dering what it is by now and internship opportunities, three for the yes, I’m finally going to tell media outlets to jump-start weekend, there is nothing to you. your career in the commu- do,” or “I usually go to Temple Whether it’s in a class, the nication field and professors or Rutgers because nothing ever SRC or of course Daly’s, the who consistently go above and happens here.” It is because of endless amounts of complain- beyond the classroom just so this reasoning that I am able to ing I hear about how much you can succeed. get a spot in the gravel lot on students hate Rider is just real- In addition, the amount of the weekends. ly getting old. Now don’t get activities and organizations on So now, I’d like to offer just me wrong, I’m not at all saying campus are endless, so much a thought – instead of running Rambling Pines Day Camp is looking for that Rider is the best of the so that I find it hard to believe off campus Friday afternoons responsible, fun, enthusiastic people to be... best with nothing to complain all the complainers out there after class, open the unread • group counselors • sports counselors about. really just cannot possibly find “Weekend Warriors” e-mail in Yes, I would like if I could anything to do. 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opinion_30206.indd 3 3/1/07 9:55:33 PM Friday, March 2, 2007 13 E. Tennessee State takes two of three from Rider BASEBALL well, allowing only two runs on senior outfielder Brad States, four hits in five innings. who had three hits and three By Charles Guthrie According to sophomore RBIs in the second game. “I catcher Sean Olson, O’Connor think we all felt very prepared is a crafty left-hander who this weekend.” Look at it this way: in com- pitched effectively because he In the final game of the parison to last year, not bad so was hitting all his spots. series, Rider lost another tight far. “Will was successful this one, 7-5. The Broncs scored The Rider baseball team weekend because he kept the three runs in the sixth inning began its 2007 season last week- ball low,” said Olson. “He really to tie the game after an RBI end by losing two of three road took advantage of the outside single by junior designated hit- games against East Tennessee corner with both his fastball ter David Hayes. State University (ETSU), which and his change-up.” After ETSU made it 7-3, is rather solid footing consider- Because a weather report Rider tried to come back again ing that the last time the team confirmed that rain was in the in the eighth with RBI singles headed south, at the start of last forecast for Sunday, the third by David Hayes and Olson, but season, it began the year with a game of the series was moved to it wasn’t enough. murky 0-11 record. Saturday, thus turning the after- ETSU senior pitcher Caleb “The two games we lost noon into a doubleheader. Glafenheim pitched solid in were by two runs each,” Head Thanks largely to the dom- the rubber game going seven Coach Barry Davis told Rider inance of sophomore pitcher and two-third inning with six Sports Information. “We would James Kennedy, who struck out strikeouts and a walk. Junior have liked to have gotten one of eight batters and walked only first baseman Anthony Russell those. Overall, we played well one in just over four innings collected four hits with a home enough to win the series. But of work, Rider effortlessly won run, double and two RBIs. we got a win. Last year it took the first game by a football-like Overall, States said the us a while to get that first win, score of 17-3. The Broncs tal- team was effective in its first so maybe we’ll get another win lied 24 hits in the game and all series of the year and morale is or two next weekend and put nine starters got a hit. high in the clubhouse. together a good year.” Hayes went four-for-five “We feel good about the Photo by Peter G. Borg In the opening game, the (two doubles and five RBIs) series,” he said. “This past Sophomore pitcher James Kennedy struck out eight batters and Broncs (1-2 overall) tied the and Olson had three hits with weekend, everyone contributed score in the eighth with RBI walked just one in four and one-third innings worth of work as two home runs. Junior center- and I think we performed pret- Rider won 17-3 in the second game of a three-game series. hits by sophomore shortstop fielder John Leise also had four ty well.” Jamie Hayes and freshman hits. Sophomore second base- Jamie Hayes, who earned sive approach at the plate. the first good pitch.” first baseman Matt McCollum. man Adam Tussey and senior MAAC Player of the Week hon- “I felt relaxed at the plate Rider begins a weekend ETSU (6-3 overall), however, third baseman Jeffrey Reynolds ors, had a tremendous series, and I saw the ball well,” he said. series at VMI (5-3 overall) would go on to score two runs added three hits a piece. going nine for 14 with six RBIs. “I was selective by not swinging today, and will have its first in the bottom of the inning “In the second game every- Hayes says he felt comfortable at many balls but aggressive at home game on Wednesday, to clinch the 5-3 win. Junior one swung the bat well,” said in the box and had an aggres- pitcher Will O’Connor pitched the same time by swinging at March 7, against Delaware. Elon tournament not too kind as Broncs drop four of five
SOFTBALL takes. I think that we need to find a way for one mistake to stay at one mistake.” By Kristie Kahl The Broncs were shut out in their last two games of the tournament. Holland gave up nine earned runs in an Don’t send up the red flags just yet. 11-0 defeat to Connecticut. Freshman The softball team sure isn’t. Laura Magliozzi fared no better in the Rider began the season on some- nightcap, losing 8-0 to Ohio. what shaky ground last weekend when “I think our only weakness as a team it lost four of five games at the Elon was our hitting,” said Brunner. “We hit tournament in North Carolina. It split a well for it being the first time out and pair of games on the first day – defeat- seeing live pitching, but we didn’t push ing Georgetown, 8-5, after falling short the runs across when we needed them against host Elon, 5-2 – but lost all three the most or when girls were in scoring games, 3-1, 11-0 and 8-0, respectively, position.” on the second day. Two of the defeats on As for all the possible chitchat that the final day came against Ohio. may stir up about whether or not chang- The team contributes its medio- es need to be made, cross them out. This cre beginning to the fact that it has team remains as relaxed and poised as not yet been able to practice outdoors, ever. because of the recent period of inclem- “I really think we don’t need to ent weather. Photo by Peter G. Borg change much,” Brunner said. “Everyone “I feel that it was very hard to prepare Senior second baseman Ashley Boulden recorded the 100th hit of her career, an was a little timid but with having three when we have not been outside,” said RBI single, in a 5-2 loss to Elon in a doubleheader on Feb. 23. Boulden became to four freshman starters, all we need to junior outfielder Tiffany Day-Neutill, a the 38th player in school history to reach the century mark in softball. do is loosen up a little bit more and have preseason All-MAAC selection. “It was fun. We are all outstanding athletes and definitely a disadvantage. You cannot achieved the 100th hit of her career, Day-Neutill knocked in freshman catch- play so much better when we are relaxed practice everything you need to in the becoming the 38th softball player at er Megan Kozlowski for Rider’s only run and playing like we know how.” gym. We are just going to keep working Rider to reach such a goal. of the day. Sophomore Lauren Brunner In the grand scheme of things, hard and get the most out of the gym as In the second game, junior pitcher pitched a complete game with 11 hits the string of defeats can be considered we can until we are able to go outside.” Jessica Holland entered the game with and two strikeouts, but Rider stumbled, meaningless. None of the opponents Rider (1-4) came close in the tour- Rider down 4-1 and picked up the win 3-1. Rider played were conference foes. Only nament opener against Elon (3-5), but after recording three strikeouts in three “The one thing I think we could games played against MAAC teams its late rally fell short when Elon scored and one-third innings of relief. Her have done differently was be tougher count when it comes to the postseason. a run in both the sixth and seventh teammates rallied with five runs in the mentally,” said Day-Neutill. “We have Rider will continue its season in a innings to pull away. On a positive note, sixth inning to steal the win. the talent to compete on the field but we face-off against Drexel on Wednesday senior second baseman Ashley Boulden The following day against Ohio, allowed mistakes to turn into more mis- at 2 p.m.
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will unfold in Connecticut. I MAAC know Niagara has junior for- ward Charron Fisher, which Continued from p. 16 BRONCS’ BITS is like having a tiger on the Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) hardwood, and I know Loyola That’s what I thought. has Gerald Brown, who’s, you Point is, for the first time know, pretty good (OK, he’s in quite a few years, the MAAC better than good). But watch- 2/24 And more sports… is a free-for-all. Don’t listen to ing Niagara win it again would Ohio 3, Rider 1 the hype about Marist. They’re be like seeing Tom Hanks walk Men’s Basketball Connecticut 11, Rider 0 Junior forward Jason good, but they can be defeated. on stage to win Best Actor at (15-14, MAAC 9-9) Connecticut 8, Rider 0 Thompson of the men’s bas- In actual fact, there is no one the Oscars. Been there, seen 2/23 ketball team was named a dominant team. Every team that. And Loyola’s nickname Rider 81, Canisius 72* member of the first team All- Schedule – oh right, we tossed Iona out, is the Greyhounds. And when 2/25 MAAC basketball team, and so almost every team – has an I think Greyhounds I think Niagara 89, Rider 77* was named Defensive Player of Friday, March 2 equal chance of dancing the jig buses. So … no. Baseball the Year yesterday. Women’s Basketball come Monday night. Then there’s Siena, at VMI, 4 p.m. Which is good news for (2-28, MAAC 1-18) Rider’s game against No. 10 Manhattan, Canisius and Men’s Basketball Rider, who in spite of being an 2/23 Iona in the first round of the Fairfield. Aside from Fairfield, vs. Iona, 10 p.m.* inconsistent group from time to Manhattan 78, Rider 66* MAAC Tournament will be I’ve seen those teams play and Wrestling time, has a roster jam-packed 2/25 broadcast on MSG Network none of them truly wow me. I at CAA Championships full of talent – particularly Iona 77, Rider 50* at 10 p.m. tonight. See maac- can’t even remember the name 3/1 offensively, where it is a ticking of a player on those teams. Saturday, March 3 sports.com for complete local Saint Peter’s 74, Rider 53* time bomb set to go off. Then That’s not to say they’re not any Baseball listings of all game times. again, the last time I said that, good. It’s to again emphasize at VMI, 2 p.m. Baseball Iona found a way to defuse that in this tournament, no one Wrestling Sophomore shortstop Jamie them. But this time will be is really all that domineering. (1-2, MAAC 0-0) Hayes of the baseball team was at CAA Championships different. No, I’m not saying Rider’s 2/23 named the MAAC Player of E. Tennessee State 5, Rider 3 Aside from that, I have no going to win it all, but hey, they Sunday, March 4 the Week for all games played 2/24 idea what wacky and zany things have a shot. Everyone does. Baseball in the first week of the 2007 Rider 17, E. Tennessee State 3 at VMI, 1 p.m. season. E. Tennessee State 7, Rider 5 Wednesday, March 7 Freshman catcher/outfielder Softball Softball Derrin Minunni of the softball (1-4, MAAC 0-0) The Degree at Drexel, 2 p.m. team was named the MAAC 2/23 Baseball Rookie of the Week for the Elon 5, Rider 2 vs. Delaware, 2:30 p.m. first week of the 2007 season. You Need Rider 8, Georgetown 5
to just five for the Broncs. sophomore center Benson To Achieve! Men Despite the loss, Thompson Egemonye — that grabbed sev- had a notable game with 24 en rebounds. Continued from p. 16 points, nine rebounds and three If Rider defeats Iona, it will blocks. Thompson has moved face Niagara on Saturday. Rider — unraveled two days later to 14th in Rider history with is 0-6 against the top three when the Broncs lost to a physi- 1,300 career points, and has seeds – Marist, Niagara and cally dominant Niagara squad, 734 rebounds, sixth highest in Loyola – but it played all three 89-77. With the win, Niagara school history. teams close at home, falling one (19-11 overall, 13-5 overall) Mansell added 17 points point short in each contest. clinched second place in the and Mouton scored eight from In a conference where there conference tournament. the free-throw line and 16 for is no clear-cut favorite to win, “There’s not a huge gap the night. Forward Charron the Broncs have shown they can The MBA program at Stockton College prepares between them and us,” said Fisher, who echoed Thompson’s hang in the trenches with any- you to progress in your career, enhance your Dempsey following the defeat outstanding performance with body, especially if they shoot opportunities at work, or maximize your value to the Purple Eagles. “They’re 24 points and nine rebounds of the ball well. to an organization. The goals of the program a little bit better than us right his own, led Niagara in scoring “We are one of the better are to help students develop critical thinking now, a little bit older, a little and rebounding. shooting teams in our confer- skills and to provide an expanded awareness more physical.” Fisher was aided by three ence, especially from three,” of the complex political, social, economic, and Dempsey’s point was teammates — senior forward said Dempsey. global environments in which all organizations emphasized by the fact that J.R. Duffey, senior guard Marist was projected to and individuals must function. Rider only got 29 rebounds Lorenzo Miles and freshman win the conference in a poll compared to the 41 that Niagara guard Tyrone Lewis — who taken before the start of the Graduate programs available: pulled down off the glass. What scored in double-digit figures season. They won the regular • Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate was worse was that Niagara had and two teammates — junior season title with a 14-4 league • BA/MA in Criminal Justice 12 offensive rebounds compared guard Stanley Hodge and record. • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Arts programs: was a good experience and I Head Coach Tori Harrison is – Criminal Justice hope to build on the positives an inside-oriented coach. But Women – Education Continued from p. 16 of today’s game going into next youth and inexperience slowed – Holocaust and Genocide Studies year.” the team, and as a result, their – Instructional Technology The game marked the end standings in the conference • Master of Science programs: sophomore guard Shaunice of the road for senior guard plummeted alarmingly mid- – Nursing Parker added 11 points, soph- Kara Borel, who ends her stel- way through the season. Their – Occupational Therapy omore guard Maura Gillooly lar four-year career with 819 two wins are the lowest the • Post-Master’s Certificate: scored eight and junior guard points and 728 rebounds. She Broncs have tallied since 1963- New Jersey Standard Supervisor Endorsement Janele Henderson had seven. ranks third all-time in school 64, when they played just seven • Doctor of Physical Therapy “I realized the importance history in career rebounds and games and went 2-5. of the game,” Anderson told tied Carolyn Cook for first “The positive is that with Rider Sports Information. all-time in games played with mostly freshmen and sopho- Apply now: www.stockton.edu/grad E-mail: [email protected] “And I also realized that I could 113. more on the roster, they now 609-652-4298 have and should have been Rider’s season began opti- have a solid year under their playing like that all season. mistically with a most-ever five belt and that’s going to make We just didn’t put it together six-footers on the roster, a line- us better as a unit going into as a team. The tournament up that seemed ideal given that next season,” said Johnson.
030207p16.indd 2 3/1/07 9:07:18 PM 030207_p15.indd 3 3/1/07 7:01:50 PM 16 Friday, March 2, 2007 Climbing the Ladder Quest for MAAC title begins with Iona tonight MEN’S BASKETBALL that infamous loss. “We didn’t play well. It being their first win By Eamon Ducey wasn’t that important to us.” Leo D. Rommel Rider could have avoided the extra night’s worth of work Anybody’s It’s not the big dance, but in the MAAC tournament it’s the only dance Rider has had it swept its last two games MAAC been invited to. of the regular season, against So far, at least. conference rivals Canisius and o, uh, who’s going to The overly talented yet Niagara, but the team came this weekend’s MAAC somewhat inconsistent men’s away with only one win. championship? basketball team looks to punch “We are going to try SDon’t look at me. I don’t its ticket to another dance to go up there [to Canisius know. — one a little bigger and a and Niagara] and walk away You don’t know either, lot more nationalized — this with two wins,” senior guard huh? coming weekend when it plays Terrance Mouton said after his All right, fine, this is how at the MAAC championship last home game, a 58-51 defeat we’re going to figure this out. tournament, hosted by Fairfield to Murray State in the Bracket We are going to take a sheet University. Buster game on Feb. 17. “We of computer paper and cut it Rider (15-14 overall, 9-9 need some momentum going up into 10 equally portioned MAAC) finished the regular into the MAAC.” pieces. Then, with a black season exactly where they were Junior guard Kamron Sharpie, we will write the projected to finish: a mediocre Warner scored a career-high name of a MAAC school on seventh place. Because only the 24 points as Rider effortlessly each piece. No repeats please. top six teams in the conference overpowered Canisius, 81-72, Each school gets just one. get a first-round bye, Rider is last Friday night. Sophomore Then we will push the forced to play in the dreaded guard Harris Mansell added 12 pieces off the edge of the play-in round on Friday against points of his own and handed table into a 10-gallon hat – so last-seeded Iona (2-27 overall, out a career-high nine assists. that we can have fun break- 1-17 MAAC). Photo by Peter G. Borg Both players likely gained con- ing our arms reaching into it Iona’s only conference win fidence from the game that will Junior forward Jason Thompson had 24 points, nine rebounds – and from that, we will draw of the season came against prove beneficial heading into and three blocked shots in the season finale against Niagara. a school, one at a time. Rider, 69-57, on Feb. 3. The the tournament, where guard You pick first. Siena? win snapped Iona’s appalling play is key to advancing. and 29th in scoring. the standings. Sounds good. My turn. 22-game losing streak. Junior forward Jason And the lone senior on But everything — an oppor- I pick Niagara. Shucks, “Whether we’re playing the Thompson added a double- the roster, Mouton, scored the tunity at a first-round bye plus they won it two years ago. first place or the last place team, double with 21 points and 11 1,100th point of his career. some much needed momentum OK, your turn again. we try to focus on Rider,” Head rebounds. Thompson finished For Rider, the win was the You pick Iona. You look Coach Tommy Dempsey told the regular season ranked 10th first in a two-step process to at me. I give you a sarcastic Rider Sports Information after in the country in rebounding clinch a sixth-place seeding in See Men, p. 14 glance. You catch my drift, crumble up the paper and pick again. Marist? Fine. I go Peahens bring an end to Broncs’ season again. I pick Rider. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ward Elyse Siciliano added 14 points. OK, here’s our final By Leo D. Rommel Saint Peter’s will play sec- four for the MAAC: Siena, ond-seeded Iona today. For Niagara, Marist and Rider. Rider, the season ends on a Not what I expected, but very And then there was no bitter note. well. Dump the other pieces tomorrow. “We rushed a lot of shots,” of paper out of the hat and The credits rolled on the Assistant Head Coach Brian replace them with the four women’s basketball team’s flop Johnson told Rider Sports we have in front of us. Pick of a season Thursday after- Information. “We knew Saint again, pronto. noon as seventh-seeded Saint Peter’s wanted us to shoot from You pick Siena. I pick Peter’s defeated Rider, 74-53, outside, so we tried to establish Niagara. We’re almost there. in the play-in round of the an inside game and drive to the For the championship, I MAAC championships, played basket and we go impatient and take both pieces of paper, at Bridgeport, Conn. I think it was more of what we fold them in half, place them Saint Peter’s (12-17 over- did, not running through the inside my fists and put my all, 7-11 MAAC) trailed early offense, than what Saint Peter’s arms around my back. Then before going on a 12-2 run to was able to do to us.” I flip-flop them back and take a 17-9 lead with 8:49 left Rider (2-28 overall, 1-17 forth, over and over again. in the first half. It increased its MAAC) shot just 33 percent Quick: right or left? lead to 13 points by intermis- from the field for the game You pick right. Siena. sion, and then clinched the – 27 percent from three-point That’s the team we’re going game with a 9-2 run to take a range – and was out-rebounded to predict to win it all. commanding 46-26 lead with 44-34. What? You don’t like that 15:36 left to play. Freshman forward Ashley method of figuring it out? Junior forward Lauma Suggest a better way of doing Photo by Daniel Accardi Anderson led all Rider scorers Reke, who scored 21 points with a career-high 15 points, it and we will. Junior forward Kelli Sawyer averaged 7.2 points and 3.1 re- and tallied seven rebounds, led bounds in 21 games played this season. Against Saint Peter’s Saint Peter’s in both scoring See MAAC, p. 14 she was limited to 11 minutes of action because of illness. and rebounding. Senior for- See Women, p. 14
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