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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 77, Issue XVII - Friday, March 23, 2007 Blue Light Special By Jeff Frankel There are also more than 30 Currently, the Princeton video cameras throughout the campus has one blue light but The Lawrenceville campus property that are constantly no security cameras. Plans are has only three blue light monitored by Public Safety. in the works to install a camera phones, the Princeton campus “There was an increase in the D-Lot, Weaver said. has one, while The College of in the number of call boxes But the Princeton campus New Jersey (TCNJ) has 18, but installed on the exterior of only has one security guard on plans are in the works to add residence halls and academic patrol per shift, said Princeton more ways to keep the campus buildings,” said Weaver. campus SGA President safe, said Vickie Weaver, However, students may Christian Stuck. director of Public Safety. not know where the call boxes “Unfortunately, it is not The existing blue light are located because they do not enough,” he said. phones, in addition to the have the light attached. A blue light security phone regular key pad, have a button “I know what the phones used to be located between that serves as a direct link to are but I never seen anyone use Sweigart and Memorial halls Public Safety, and a blue light them,” said senior American on the Lawrenceville campus, on top to notify students where Studies major Athena Calandra. but it was taken down, said it is located. “If you ask me to find one on Facilities Director Mike Administrators note the this campus, I don’t think I can Maconi. Lawrenceville campus currently find any.” “It was on a directional has other means to protect An unsytematic sample of sign and the whole sign students’ safety. 15 call boxes by The Rider deteriorated,” he said. Fifty-two phone call boxes News found that only nine had A blue light security phone are spread throughout the the number to Public Safety also used to be located close campus outside of all residence written on them, and only five to Daly’s, but it was removed halls, Greek houses and most of those had a direct connect See Lights, p. 3 Photo by Stephanie Nardi of the academic buildings. button. Students SGA hopeful for a stranded high voter turnout By Mike Caputo remains confident that students in tropic will show up at the polls at the Student Recreation Center on Lawrenceville SGA Thursday, April 5. elections are rapidly approach- “I am confident that this paradise ing, and student government is going to be a record-break- officials are hoping for a record- ing election,” said Barbati. breaking voter turnout. By Steph Mostaccio “We were able to get [about] The highest turnout in and Olivia Tattory 800 people to vote for mostly Rider history was only two Photo by Lauren Varga, Photo illustration by Karly Hamburg uncontested races [last year]. years ago, in 2005, when 992 Unexpected inclement Tracy Usher, a Rutgers student, waits for her delayed flight in That says a lot for one race. It students cast their votes for weather during spring break Montego Bay, Jamaica. The map displays the bad weather. also says the location wasn’t a officials from SGA and left many students stranded just hundreds of people every- bad thing.” other governing bodies on the either at their warm getaways Frost flew out of Miami where waiting in lines.” In an anonymous, Lawrenceville campus. In the or at the airport for longer at 1 p.m. on Friday instead After spending seven and a unsystematic survey of 170 2006 election, the number than expected. Snowfall at local of 8 p.m., and after spend- half hours in the airport, look- students eligible to vote in the dropped to 788 students. airports reached a maximum of ing only an hour in the air, ing for any option to get home, Lawrenceville SGA elections In 2006, a majority of elec- nearly six inches as flights up was told her flight was now Frost booked a room at a local conducted by The Rider News, tions were uncontested, includ- and down the east coast were delayed and would be land- hotel and continued to look about 28 percent said they were ing the race for president won by delayed and even canceled. ing in North Carolina. Nothing for a flight home the next day. very likely to vote in this year’s Steve Klemchalk. It was also the Sophomore Jillian Frost, could have prepared her for As if she didn’t have enough elections. Interestingly enough, first year that the elections took who lives in Princeton, was one what she witnessed at Charlotte problems, Frost then found out when The Rider News took a place exclusively in the Student of those students. During her Douglas International Airport. her luggage was on its way to similar unsystematic survey Recreation Center. Past voting spring break trip to Miami, she According to Frost, the lines to Philadelphia without her. after the November midterm centers were located in Daly’s endured a very different return reschedule flights were averag- The next morning, a elections, about 30 percent of Dining Hall and Cranberry’s. flight than expected. After hear- ing nearly five hours. sleep deprived and frustrated the 165 polled said they made Although there was a sharp ing about the storm back at “It was like a mob scene,” Frost headed back to the air- it out to the voting centers to decrease in last year’s voter turn- home, she switched to an earlier said Frost. “Hundreds of flights port in hopes of finding an cast their votes. flight in hopes of avoiding any were cancelled and redirected out, current Lawrenceville SGA travel problems. to North Carolina. There were See Storm, p. 4 Vice President Nick Barbati See SGAs, p. 3 Visit the Rider News Online at www.rider.edu/ridernews/

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Security Briefs RUN finds new home on Web

By Lauren Johnson Ice, Ice Baby

Bad road conditions were The Rider University Network (RUN) blamed in a two-car acci- has gone digital. dent. On Monday, March RUN, the student organization that 17, at 7:30 a.m., two cars produces television programs in the collided at the intersection Department of Communication and of South and Alumni drives. Journalism’s Television Studio, can now Car one struck the right side be seen on the Web at www.comm.rider. of car two after the male edu/run. Programming was previously only driver in car one said he available on Channel 20. could not stop because of icy According to Scott Alboum, video road conditions. The male’s technologies coordinator of RUN, after car had damage to the front the RUN staff discovered that the student and side of the vehicle while body was neglecting to watch the television the female’s car had dam- programs, it felt the need to launch the age on the bumper. Neither programs on a new medium. was injured, and Lawrence Within the Web, RUN can now Township Police took a report reach an audience that is occupied with of the accident. Internet activities, and who might not Photo by Karly Hamburg have time to turn on the TV. For example, Junior Nadia Bianco watches the RUN Network on the new Web site. The network Ouch students who are active MySpace, Facebook hopes to attract new viewers with this enhancement. or YouTube users might feel it is easier to Cleaning an academic minimize their screens instead of reaching thing of the past not too long from now.” Students Anthony Campbell and other building may be a pain in the for the remote control. RUN has acquired a more dynamic campus guests; On The Issues, a weekly sit- back, but one worker really “You can IM people, do all these things visual aspect to its Web videos to gain more down interview program with important had one. On Wednesday, and watch our shows at the same time,” student interest, according to Alboum. figures visiting the campus; What’s Shakin’, March 14, at 10:30 a.m., said Alboum. “We are not abandoning our This sharper image aspect has better quality a half hour of local, campus and national a contract female employ- cable channel, we’re still doing the same than a YouTube video and will attract more entertainment news; and WRRC Presents, a ee complained of lower thing, but we’re enhancing the experience students, he said. showcase of rock bands that are featured on back pain while working of looking at our program by putting it on The site also allows students to use the the campus radio station. in Sweigart Hall. The pain the Web.” basic functions of pausing, rewinding and According to junior Nick Ballasy, the had started at home early in Freshman Jessica Tack, who works on fast-forwarding. president of RUN, it is not difficult for the the morning but it wasn’t the program “Music and Interview Affairs,” This network provides students with network to make programming available that hard to bear. At work, agreed that moving programming to the daily news, fun and interesting campus on the Internet. They simply upload the it became more severe and Web is more convenient. events and other important information. shows to the Web. she was transported to the “Students are spending more and more Programming includes: the News@ According to senior hospital by ambulance. time online, whether it’s researching, check- Rider, a weekly half hour of campus and Katie Lacorte, having RUN ing Facebook or their e-mail,” said Tack. “I Candid Campbell community news; , See Web, p. 5 Gone have a feeling television may become a an informational session with Dean of

Items were stolen from two roommates over spring break while they were stay- ing in a sorority house. On Saturday, March 11, two female students reported sto- len property from Delta Phi Epsilon. Sometime between 2 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., a gym bag, three bags of groceries and a desk ornament were taken when they were left in the hallway. According to the victim, it was only the two roommates and a guest of theirs in the house over the break. Lawrence Township Police services were accepted and the stolen property was valued at $140.

Photo by Karly Hamburg - Compiled by Jeff Frankel Junior Pete Coach wins the grand prize of a mountain bike Information provided by Director of Rider’s Department of Public in the Best Beard Contest sponsored by Aramark. Safety Vickie Weaver. A hairy situation Emergency info Twenty-one participants the worst beard. First run- Students should know that raised $210 for the Give Back ner-up was Bob McCullough on the Lawrenceville campus, Foundation, which gives to who won lunch for two. The the emergency number is families in need in the South most creative beard went x. 7777. From cell phones, Jersey area, by growing their to Gerry Agyeman, who students should call (609) beards for one month. recieved lunch for two. 896-7777. Junior Pete Coach won A creative Rayna Lewis The Princeton campus the mountain bike by hav- received honorable mention emergency number is (609) ing the best beard; while his and won $20 in Bronc Bucks 921-8315. roommate, Bryan Arenas, for tying her hair around her won $20 in Bronc Bucks for chin.

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opportunity to get more class council. “When you have Election 2007: Lawrenceville SGA SGAs acquainted with the candidates, competition, it kind of makes eligible candidate list Continued from p. 1 as campaigns officially start you work harder. For the per- President Finance Board today, and the candidates will son who does win, you kind of Michael Carlucci On a national level, the voice their opinions on topics have more of an appreciation Michele Domalewski At-Large Seats November 2006 midterm pertaining to student life at that you really do deserve it in Laura Vendetta Sandro Bianco elections turned out to be one next week’s debate, open to the a sense.” Davendra Brijlall of the largest in voter partici- Rider community. This year’s According to Carlucci, stu- Vice President Wei Wu Darren pation from people under 30 debate takes place on Tuesday, dents will benefit the most from Christian DeFelice Joe Seaton years old, according to Reuters. March 27 starting at 11:30 a.m. the highly contested races. Cara Giovinazzo That number was 24 percent. in Sweigart Auditorium. “Having three candidates Brian Pawelko The other 72 percent Among this year’s candi- really allows students to hear Commuter Seat Danielle Phillips surveyed in this week’s poll date pool (see list to right), and understand each candidate’s James O’Mara were somewhat likely, some- this year’s race for Lawrenceville positions and aspirations,” said Treasurer what unlikely, or very unlikely SGA president pits three stu- Carlucci, current president of Greek Seat Laura Claus to vote in April’s Lawrenceville dent leaders against each other: Alpha Epsilon Pi and the club Jessica Cipriano Ryan Sydorko elections (see results on page juniors Michele Domalewski, hockey team. Kalvin Thompson 10). A number of students who Mike Carlucci and Laura Vendetta elaborated on the Residence Seat are uncertain of their presence Vendetta. importance of competition and Michael Colonel in the voting booths on April 5 Domalewski said the com- how students will benefit. Secretary Kenneth Jacobs explained their reasoning. petition pushes the candidates “This [allows] the student Theresa Androvett Benjamin Silverman Some survey participants harder toward achieving their body to choose and elect who Justin Chou admitted that they are not goals. they want in that position and For a list of candidates running for positions in the classes, the Resi- aware of where the voting actu- “When it’s unopposed, it is who they want to represent dence Hall Association and the Association of Commuting Students, ally takes place, while others kind of like an effortless win,” them to the President, Board please visit The Rider News Web site at www.rider.edu/ridernews. complained of not knowing the said Domalewski, currently the of Trustees, outside commu- Lawrenceville SGA Community election process will be very issues or the candidates. Lawrenceville SGA secretary nity and to the University as a Outreach Chair and SEC Off- thrilling for all students.” Students will have an and a member of the junior whole,” said Vendetta, currently Campus Chair . “The entire

from Public Safety. should be more blue lights on Lights There are call boxes on campus. the outside of every academic “I’m a strong proponent Continued from p. 1 building except Sweigart Hall, of having visible blue lights during renovation in the where one is located inside the everywhere on campus,” said summer of 2003. building. However, the doors of Lawrenceville SGA Vice- “It wasn’t planned, but all the classroom buildings are President Nick Barbati. when Daly’s was renovated, locked at night. There is also no Phones are more cost- it was taken down,” said Dr. way to call Public Safety from effective than blue lights and Anthony Campbell, dean of inside the academic quad. have a greater coverage, said students. While most of the call Campbell. Since losing the blue lights boxes have important phone “Safety is the number one at Daly’s and Sweigart Hall, numbers, like Public Safety, on priority,” she said. two of the current blue light their faceplates, some do not, While Weaver does not The Clinical phones were added as part of said Weaver. want to “overwhelm the campus a “pilot program,” said Weaver. For example, to get help with blue lights,” the University Pharmacology Unit at One is located on the front from the call box outside of is currently looking into of University House facing the Fine Arts, a student would installing solar-powered phones Bristol-Myer Squibb lake, and the other is located have to have a security number around campus, especially in behind Poyda Hall, facing the memorized. the parking lots. needs healthy parking lot. Campbell said the Solar-powered phones The third current blue light University plans to add blue do not require cable to be phone is in the R-Lot. It is the lights to the phones that are on run under the lots. Current volunteers between the only true, free-standing blue the outside of the buildings. estimates on the wireless phones light that was not an add-on to Over at TCNJ, the campus run anywhere from $20,000 to ages of 18-45 to the call boxes. has 18 blue lights on “common $30,000. “The blue light phone walking paths” with heavy foot “Otherwise, we would have participate in in-patient can be seen from a distance,” traffic, said Sgt. Michael Bell, of to run wire under the parking Weaver said. the TCNJ Police Department. lots,” she said. clinical research trials. One area without any “It provides an extra In the meantime, call boxes is located in the measure of security,” he said. administrators suggest having For information call open space between the Bart “The more I see, the more I the number to Public Safety on Luedeke Center (BLC) and would feel comfortable.” student’s cell phones. 1-800-FOR-CPU3 Sweigart Hall. However, there “If you count the number However, concerns about are security cameras all over of phones on campus, we have even knowing Public Safety’s the Lawrenceville campus, many more than 18,” said number were also raised. Many (1-800-367-2783) including in the academic quad Campbell. many not know the extension, and between the BLC and Members of the including visitors. bmscpu.com Sweigart Hall that are watched Lawrenceville SGA believe there “A lot of students have cell phones, but how many people know the number for Public Safety?” said Barbati. “I would guess not a lot.” Students should know that on the Lawrenceville campus, at call boxes, the emergency number is x. 7777. From cell phones, students should call (609) 896-7777. The Princeton campus emergency number is (609) 921-8315.

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to end on Friday, so two extra Storm days in the heat was not that Clash of religion, politics bad,” she said. Continued from p. 1 One thing that did bother immediate flight home. With Ciné was riding back and forth good news for reporters no luck at Charlotte Douglas to the airport to see if a flight International, she settled on a home was available. By Mike Caputo rental car for $200 and a 300- “I wish they would have mile trip to Raleigh-Durham told me to come on Monday Airport. because I kept going back all Aspiring scientists and Frost had better luck at weekend,” she said. “It was physicians studying in Rider’s Raleigh-Durham and was annoying.” science departments know able to board a standby flight Ciné ended up paying two major obstacles they will departing at 6 p.m. After finally an additional $2,000 for her have to hurdle in their future arriving in Philadelphia, Frost extended stay in the Dominican professional careers: politics encountered yet another delay Republic. and religion. — a one-and-a-half hour wait The seven students who It’s a hurdle for the on the runway as a result of went to Santo Domingo with scientist, that is. For the the number of planes landing the Catholic Campus Ministry reporter, on the other hand, because of Friday’s cancella- (CCM) during spring break for the battle pitting science on tions. community service at two chil- one side and politics and Once in baggage claim, she dren’s orphanages and schools religion on the other is “fine,” had no idea where to even begin were also affected by the win- says Nicholas Wade, a long- Photo by Heather Gribb looking for her luggage. ter storm. They were originally time science reporter for the New York Times science reporter Nicholas Wade takes time “There was random lug- scheduled to return home on New York Times. to sign copies of his book after his speech on March 5. gage and bags just thrown all Saturday, March 17, but the “If religious people were over the floor,” said Frost. “You earliest flight they could get was denouncing some branch of and stem cell research, said Wade, it will take one major could hardly even walk. We on Tuesday, March 20. science, that makes the story Wade. Darwin explained that scientific finding to change finally found our luggage on According to junior better, not worse,” Wade told species develop over time from people’s views toward the the opposite end of the air- Joseph Lucchio, the CCM The Rider News in an inter- a common origin through his controversial subject. port.” president, he and the view before his lecture in the presentation of natural and “A way it can get results Sophomore Deborah other students were a little Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) on sexual selection. Wade appeared overnight as if scientists actu- Ciné was another student who disappointed when they found March 5. pessimistic toward a possible ally make some breakthrough encountered travel problems out about the delay because Wade added that it’s end to the religious war against discovery,” said Wade. “Say during her spring break get- they were in the mindset to go especially important for Darwinism. we can cure Alzheimer’s with away. She was supposed to home. scientists to appeal to the “I will expect the Darwin embryonic stem cells. So far, return from the Dominican But the students made the government because it has battle will continue because they haven’t come up with that Republic on Friday, March most of their extended stay. the ability to provide fund- there is a fundamental differ- big discovery.” 16, but ended up landing in On Sunday, they relaxed at the ing through grants. History ence there and if you believe During Wade’s lecture Newark Liberty International hotel and on Monday, they has proven religion’s impact the Bible’s literal truth, you in the BLC Theater, he pre- Airport on Monday, March 19. volunteered at the orphanage on politics, because it is often are going to be disagreeing sented his findings from his Instead of flying home one last time. used as a tool during many with the scientists,” said Wade. recent book, Before the Dawn: on Friday, she went back to All the students chose to campaigns around the nation. “That seems to be a permanent Recovering the Lost History her hotel and booked another work at the school rather than Two of the long-term open battle.” of Our Ancestors. In the book, room. go to the beach their last day scientific battles embodying Conversely, Wade Wade details the history of Ciné said the extended trip there, according to Lucchio. religion and politics are Charles was optimistic about the the human race since the did not ruin her vacation; it “Their number one Darwin’s evolutionary theories topic of stem cell research. To beginning of civilization. only made it longer. priority was to work at the “I expected [the vacation] school,” he said. at a glance Distinguished Delegation and Outstanding Position Paper.

Rider Keeps Rockin’

It’s true, rock ’n’ roll will never die. The Lawrenceville campus will host music produc- S enio Seniorsr Pr idestill have the er and engineer Eddie Kramer. chance to take part in the 2007 He worked with anybody who Class Pride Legacy Campaign, was anybody during the ’60s, a tradition in which graduat- ’70s and ’80s, including Led ing seniors come together to Zeppelin, Kiss, Jimi Hendrix actively invest in the future of and the Beatles. Kramer will Rider by making their first gift be speaking about his work back to the University. on Wednesday, March 28, at This year, seniors have the 7 p.m. in the BLC Theater. He option to designate gifts either will be taking questions at the to the “Class of 2007 Project: end and will also be available to The Van Cleve Alumni House sign autographs. Come out to Outdoor Patio” or to “The meet one of music’s legends. Rider Fund.” The class of 2006’s participation rate was 20 percent and Senior Class Model UN Wins Big President Kim Jarosiewicz said the goal for the class of 2007 is Rider University’s Model to beat that. Those who donate UN team represented Peru $20.07 or more can receive a this week in New York City free Seniors T-shirt. and have been honored with two awards. The 16-student team was given the awards of

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work, she said. also focusing more on public Web Tack agreed. This enhance- relations this year. This is the ‘It really helps our student body and Continued from p. 2 ment has already helped her first semester that the network gets our name out there.’ communicate more easily with has a public relations intern, programs on the Web would a band’s management. she said. - Senior Katie Lacorte not only help students learn “A lot of times they ask for Alboum said he feels that about campus activities but also an example of what the ‘Music the move to the Web would be make them more aware that a and Interview Affairs’ program “really effective,” more so than University network exists. does,” she said. “So all I have the cable approach. In hopes currently working out a few of In addition to moving RUN “It really helps the student to do is send them a link to my that the Internet approach the kinks, but plans to have it to the Web, Ballasy also started a body, and it gets our name out section of the RUN Web site.” will befriend all the students ready as quickly as possible, said chapter of the National there,” said Lacorte. Lacorte said she is excited at Rider, RUN wants to pro- Ballasy. Broadcasting Society this According to Ballasy, that her parents can finally get mote interest in being aware of Lacorte said the remind- semester. He produced one promoting the network was one to see her anchor the News @ its surroundings on the cam- ers that the Communication of two videos from Rider of the primary reasons for mak- Rider. pus. RUN members have sent and Journalism Department that are finalists for the ing this change. “I’ve always wanted my par- out invitations through their currently send out each week National Broadcasting Video “We thought the best way ents to see it,” she said. “Now MySpace link, and they encour- reminding students to watch Convention. to do that was by hosting videos they can just log online anytime age feedback. the online programming will “I think that we’ve been on the Web,” he said. and see what I am up to and Ballasy noted that RUN boost the number of viewers. really successful this year, and This move to the Internet what is going on at school.” is currently trying to set up a “I’m sure as long as they we hope that using things like also benefits the students who According to Alboum, in system in which e-mails would are reminded, they find interest the Internet to reach out to work at the network, accord- addition to this Web site, the be sent to all students that in the shows because now they prospective students and even ing to Lacorte. It allows them network also has a MySpace would have links to the Web can control what time to watch, our own students on campus to provide employers with eas- link. site whenever it is updated with while the RUN channel is just will only make it better,” said ily accessible samples of their Lacorte added that RUN is new shows. The network is on a revolving basis,” she said. Alboum. Black males explore the meaning of manhood By Kenneth Jacobs (Spirit, Mind, Physical), R&R each community equally in that everyone defines manhood men who know their history, (Rules and Responsibilities) their daily lives. differently. purpose and cultural identity,” Males at Rider and opportunity. “Don’t compromise who When the hosts discussed said Smith. explored manhood as it As Smith and Cromwell you are, but when you collabo- R&R, the participants learned During the discussion pertains to the black discussed identity, the rate you work together and the that there are certain rules that on opportunity, participants community at the first annual males explored their own situation becomes a win-win must be followed and that learned about the multitude Black Male Conference on Feb. individuality. The hosts situation,” said Cromwell. everyone is entitled to certain of opportunities available to 24. explained that people’s identi- An activity was also rights. them — it will just take some The hosts, Bryant Smith, ties are based on the various performed to define what man- Participants were made networking skills. who has been conducting communities that they belong hood is. The activity consist- aware of how to have a balanced Smith said he thought the workshops for the past 14 to. ed of various scenarios about life during the presenters’ SMP workshop was productive. years that focus on black male “Don’t compromise to be men, and the participants had discussion. “I thoroughly enjoyed my development, and Rasheed-Ali recognized,” Cromwell said. to decide if the man in the Both Cromwell and Smith visit to Rider,” he said. “The Cromwell, Esq., an associate “When you compromise, I give scenario was a man or not. explained that it is important young men who attended the at a Washington, D.C.-based up some of my values and you Along with discussing to feed one’s spirit by practicing workshop were engaged and intellectual property law firm give up some of yours, leading whether or not the men in religion or just spending time taught me as much as I tried and founder of The Harbor to a lose-lose situation.” the particular scenario were in reflecting on things in life. to teach them. I found them Institute, focused on four The hosts added that iden- fact really men, the participants According to Cromwell to be strong, proud young men particular areas: identity, SMP tity should never be situational, learned that manhood does not and Smith, students should with an extremely bright future and everyone should represent have a definite beginning and build themselves mentally by ahead of them.” reading books other than the The Center for ones assigned by professors and Multicultural Affairs and other educational paths, and Community Service sponsored physically empower themselves the Black Male Empowerment by exercising and eating healthy Workshop. Donald Brown, too. Each one of these factors is assistant dean of Minority important to being a balanced Affairs and director of the male, they said. Center for Multicultural Affairs “I conduct these workshops and Community Service, as a means of better preparing encouraged more people to young men to face a world that attend next year’s workshop. has been ill-prepared to help “Everyone should try to them grow and to develop into bring two new people who mature, caring, proud young didn’t attend this year,” he said. NAIL SALON PROMOTION FOR STUDENTS Full set + Pedicure = $20 White and Pink + Pedicure = $25 Manicure + Pedicure =$15 CONDITIONS Make appointment Pay by credit card only Student ID NJ FABULOUS NAILS 1871 B. N. Olden Ave. Ewing Expiration Date March 31, 2007 Phone # 609-883-7772

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Earning a lifetime of thank-yous By Zahra Jaferi this program and it may have saved lives.” Iacovelli has garnered numerous awards. She prides For 27 years, Cassie Iacovelli has been getting her herself on receiving the Frank N. Elliot award for hands dirty molding the lives of students at the pottery Distinguished Service in 1995. wheel of Rider. “I was definitely acknowledged for my work with As an assistant dean of Campus Life, Iacovelli students and my impact on university traditions and supervises a diverse assortment of activities. She oversees activities,” Iacovelli said. the Emerging Leaders, a program she founded for any Not only has she received awards, but she had one incoming student to develop leadership skills. Among named after her by the Lawrenceville SGA. She sees the other roles, Iacovelli has also been the Lawrenceville Cassie D. Iacovelli award as a way students acknowl- SGA Adviser since 1997. edge and respect her work. During her career, Iacovelli developed many mean- “The best accomplishment is the relationship I’ve ingful relationships. One student she advised in 1982 formed with students,” she said. “Hopefully I have calls her annually to thank her and has never missed a been a part of their success in life.” year. Many alumni contact her regularly with e-mails, Jan Friedman-Krupnick, assistant vice president holiday cards and phone calls. of Student Affairs, said Iacovelli is “really effective in “Who couldn’t be happy to have a career like that helping students grow and develop” and has “mentored — to have people remember you,” Iacovelli said. “At more students than anybody else over the years.” least you feel you do a job that has some meaning.” Junior Jennifer Kamm considers Iacovelli the When Iacovelli first started at Rider in the “poster child” of leadership. Residence Life Office, she resided on campus in the “By teaching us to be leaders and spreading leader- Lincoln B apartment from 1980 to 1983 with her hus- ship on to others, Cassie has strengthened the entire band and baby son. Yearbook editor Sherry Goodman, Rider community,” Kamm said. “The passion she has who was also the infant’s babysitter, wrote an entry for her job is infectious, which inspires others around calling him “the littlest resident on campus.” her to become passionate as well.” Iacovelli cited some of her proud contributions Freshman Heather Fischler believes that Iacovelli in recent years including the creation of University understands the importance of adjusting to the college Day, the organization of Midnight MAACness and the experience. introduction of Bronc Buffets and Bronc Bingo. “She knows how to help others to get involved, Photo Illustration by Steph Nardi, photo by Karly Hamburg One of her most rewarding moments was when and is a great judge of character,” Fischler said. “She’s Cassie Iacovelli’s lifetime résumé includes helping she organized an alcohol awareness program. She invit- one of the best people I have met at Rider University. students and administrators organize Cranberry Day, ed a 26-year-old drunk driver, whose victim became a My college experience would have been totally differ- Bid Day and student elections among others. quadriplegic, to do a presentation. ent if I didn’t know her.” but I know that while I’m here I’ll give it everything “I had the drunk driver, the victim and the victim’s Iacovelli’s goal for the immediate future is to just I’ve got,” she said. mother all talking at the same time and it was very enjoy what she does. Iacovelli lives by the philosophy: “You can’t get powerful,” she said. “Many students were affected by “I don’t know how long I’m going to stay at Rider, out of life alive, so live life to the fullest.”

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‘300’ slashes, spears theaters Film Review By Oliver Joszt

Children exiled into the wilderness to fend for themselves, men who pride themselves on killing others, and a king who is fanatically obsessed with warfare – Welcome to Sparta! In 480 B.C., 300 Spartans fought against thousands of Persians in the Battle of Thermopylae. 300 chronicles this historic event. King Leonidas, played by Gerald Butler (The Phantom of the Opera), leads 300 men into battle to try to protect his precious Sparta from Persian invaders because he does not want to see his men made into slaves. Sparta’s oracles and politicians are not too pleased when King Leonidas goes to battle because the corrupted leaders are all but too happy to bow before the forces of Persian King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). So, while King Leonidas is waging war, his wife, Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey), has to persuade the Senate to send the rest of the army in order to help her dear husband and his Photo copyright Warner Bros. army of 300. King Xerxes belts out a thunderous roar as the stubborn and unyielding group of 300 Spartans refused to surrender. The film is based on Frank Miller’s As thousands of arrows eclipsed the sun and elephants shook the ground, Persia failed to strike fear in Greek hearts. (Sin City, Dark Knight) comic book 300, which explains the visually stunning to the freshly severed heads. of this movie. The film indulges in all a lot of plot and detail, then this isn’t computer-generated effects. Any viewer Some of the scenes in the film the gore, blood and flesh that a person the movie for you. It is true that it may can appreciate the artistry of experimen- are excessively over-the-top even for a would expect out of a Miller comic. not offer masterful storytelling in a tation of adapting Miller’s comic onto film based on a comic book. There is There are decapitations, nudity and conventional sense, but it’s hard to beat the screen. Little details in the comic a Persian executioner who looks like bulging biceps that any fan of Miller’s as a spectacle. It is worthwhile viewing book, like a heightened sense of shad- Jabba the Hutt with knives for arms. work will appreciate. for all except for the most squeamish of ows, amazingly rich backgrounds and Then there is an arbitrary goat person The lack of dimension within the audience members. Once the action gets blood that bursts out onto the screen who appears in the Persians’ camp hap- characters and the amazing visual style started, there is barely time for viewers like rose petals come alive in the film. hazardly. These awkward characters are of the film creates a layer of distance to catch their breath. The use of slow motion in 300 more hilarious than menacing. They between the film and the audience. It 300 is superior and terribly harsher was employed flawlessly. Unlike most ruin the experience because they are allows the filmmakers to remind us that than recent war epics such as Alexander, war movies where the battle scenes are something we cannot readily accept as what we are watching is a part of history Troy or Kingdom of Heaven. It may not scuttled and visually unclear, this film real. and that we have no part in its shaping. be praised and awarded like Gladiator, slows down the scenes so we can see all Nevertheless, the movie doesn’t leave The Spartans’ fate has already been writ- but it’s a movie that will be lodged in the action that is going on. In 300, the any room for strong character develop- ten in stone and there is nothing we can the hearts, and possibly the stomachs, of audience can clearly follow all the battle ment or a first-rate storyline. However, do about it. fans for years to come. action from the arterial blood spraying that isn’t what the audience wanted out If you are looking for a movie with Fratellis carry music from Scotland to States

CD Review Jon was just a Jon.” this an enjoyable album; The Fratellis’ Most of the songs are infectious lyrics are special in their own way. It By Laura Mortkowitz and catchy tunes that listeners might becomes apparent that the boys are find themselves nodding their heads and cocky and obsessed with women and Although British singers like Lily singing along to. The music sounds like sleazy lyrics, despite the misleading- Allen and Corinne Bailey Rae beat them rowdy bar room music, especially with ly upbeat tunes. “Vince the Loveable to the States, a Scottish band named The lyrics that can be vigorously shouted Stoner” illustrates the band’s unique lyr- Fratellis beat the women at the 2007 along to. For instance “bara bap bara ra ics: “She’s so easy, was brought up in the Brit Awards to win the honor of British ra” is not particularly creative but The country aha/She gets naked for a living, Breakthrough Act. Now, The Fratellis’ Fratellis manage to make it fun and easy she ain’t afraid of giving aha.” Costello Music has been released in the to sing (or just shout at the top of your The lyrics are not just an unruly Photo copyright Fallout Records lungs) along to. pub party. The confessional “Whistle good old US of A. The Fratellis’ debut album, Costello The best vote of confidence The The album’s opening song, for the Choir” delves deeper and gives Music, hit stores on March 13. Fratellis could get as they made the trip “Henrietta,” channels The Beatles in the album more than a one-dimensional across the ocean came in the form of the late ’60s and crosses it with modern sound as Jon Fratelli croons: “And I clues are offered to what the title means) their song “Flathead” being used as the upbeat guitars and The Fratellis’ almost must confess my heart’s all/Broke in and the guitar in “For the Girl” become new song for the iTunes commercials. sordid lyrics. Other songs have different pieces and my head’s a mess.” obnoxious after just a few seconds. So who are The Fratellis? Vocalist elements. “Vince the Loveable Stoner” Songs like “Henrietta,” “Chelsea This is a good debut album that def- and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bassist Barry has a country feel, while the drums in Dagger” and “Vince the Loveable Stoner” initely will make some waves not only in Fratelli and drummer Mince Fratelli are the opening of “Creepin’ Up the Back are some of the best on the album. Also, its home country, but here as well. not actually related and none of their Stairs” sound like ’30s swing music. The there is something about the song “Got For fans of bands like Hot Hot Heat, last names are really Fratelli. Their offi- guitar in “Baby Fratelli” is a lighter and Ma Nuts From a Hippy” that you just Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand, cial Web site describes the band mem- faster version of the guitar in Nirvana’s have to like. The Fratellis is your answer to a new bers in an interesting way; “So Mince “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The album does have weak spots. favorite band. was a stoner, Barry was a car thief and It is not just the music that makes The frantic song “The Gutterati?” (no

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From ‘Les Mess’ to ‘Les Miz’ Carrey’s back, ‘23’ times stranger Film Review significance of the number By Amanda Thorogood of eLes Miz ar really in for a treat, and while his life falls apart in the those who have heard the music before By Jessica Royko process. In a sense, Walter is For anyone who plans to attend Alpha know that its music is not easily forgot- haunted by the number 23 and Psi Omega’s Do You Hear the People Sing? ten,” said Egan. What does the number needs to find some answers. this weekend, director Michele Danna has Although the show can be categorized 23 mean to you? To some, it This psychological thriller a warning: Hold on to your seat. as a concert, the cast goes beyond just is just a number in a series of leaves you guessing until the The junior secondary education and standing at a microphone and singing, many. very end. The actors’ good English major has admitted to literally Danna said. It is much more than just performances are what make “falling off my chair at rehearsal due to the “There is an incredible amount of tal- a number to Walter Sparrow this movie enticing, especially voices on stage.” ent on one stage,” she said. “They bring (Jim Carrey) in The Number Carrey, who adapts well to the Do You Hear the People Sing?: A Benefit creativity [and] individuality, and they’re 23. Walter seems to have a good dramatic role while still adding Concert Supporting the Michael P. Donohue always willing to try [new] things.” life. He is happily married to his hint of humor and wit. Memorial Scholarship Fund is a compila- According to Egan, having the show Agatha (Virginia Madsen), has Virginia Madsen also lights tion of music from the world-renowned in the Spitz Studio Theater also makes for a son, Robin (Logan Lerman) up the screen with her perfor- musical Les Misérables, more commonly a less intimidating and more intimate set- and is somewhat satisfied with mance. She brings great emo- known as Les Miz. ting that allows the audience to feel more his job as a dog catcher. On tion to her role as the caring “This show is going to be both hys- involved with the production. his birthday, his wife stum- and concerned wife. Even the terical and heartbreaking,” said Danna. “We should never be in a position bles upon a book entitled The young Lerman gives an amaz- Les Miz is a long-running and Tony where we would cut off one side of the Number 23, about a character ingly realistic portrayal of the award-winning Broadway show that fol- audience, and in turn, some would not be named Fingerling (also played son. The actors not only make lows the lives of numerous poor French able to see us at all,” said junior ensemble by Carrey) and his obsession this movie appealing, but also characters in the 19th century. Among member Maria Panvini. “It is a more con- with the number 23. help in making this an enter- them is Jean Valjean, a former convict centrated stage movement.” What seems like an inno- taining film. Photo copyright New Line Cinema Jim Carrey’s pursuit of a conspiracy leads to his downfall in who struggles to escape his past. Upon hearing of the death of cent book soon takes over The visual effects also Rather than act out the entire musi- Michael P. Donohue, members of Alpha Walter’s life and leads him on make this movie engaging. The Number 23, which was released on Feb. 23. cal, the performance will be more like a Psi Omega decided that all ticket sales a downward spiral and into a Most of these effects take place seems to make the movie drag film to watch if you enjoy concert and will showcase a few of the would go toward the Michael P. Donohue whirlwind of conspiracy. Not when parts of the book are on at times. The acting out of suspenseful thrillers. For the most prominent songs in Les Miz. Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donohue only does Walter believe he sees acted out. They help bring the the book also tends to make most part, the movie is enjoy- “It was difficult deciding what pieces was the brother of Rider alumna Katierose the number 23 everywhere, movie to life and make it an the progress of the movie seem able and if you can tolerate the Donohue, who was also extremely involved to use without ending up with the entire Photo by Karly Hamburg but he also begins to associate enjoyable experience. Also, the slower at times. narration, then the movie will in the theater department and a friend to himself with Fingerling, believ- film’s intriguing plot keeps the show,” said Danna. “We wanted [the Jean Valjean (senior Eddie Egan) comforts the dying Fantine (freshman Rose Lynn) during the song “Come to Me” in a scene The shift between the be that much better. many Alpha Psi Omega members. ing that the book strangely audience’s attention, making show] to flow so we chose the main pieces from Do You Hear the People Sing? The benefit concert will feature songs from the musical Les Misérables. book and the actual movie can This movie is not a “must of the story and added some narration.” “Alpha Psi Omega productions are resembles his own life. This viewers eager to see how the also be a bit clumsy sometimes, see” but it is interesting to The show will feature selections all about being able to bring comfort ing familiar with the music before return- each piece.” stages of rehearsal as ‘Les Mess’ to a leads Walter on a journey to story unfolds. taking away from its flow. The watch if you have the money including “On My Own,” “I Dreamed in a time of need through our talents,” ing for the spring semester. Danna also credits her ability to run beautifully inspirational production,” said find out the true meaning of While the visuals and act- narration can be annoying at to spare. After watching the A Dream” and of course, “Do You Hear said Alpha Psi Omega President Kerry “During the auditions, Erin Ludwig the rehearsals to the cast members and Danna. the number 23. ing are good, the narration can times but it’s bearable. Perhaps movie, you may even be ask- the People Sing?” According to senior Bowers. [the assistant director] and I were adamant says that although they have a lot of fun, Do You Hear the People Sing? can be Walter is a very likable be a bit too much. Throughout the movie needs to be boring ing yourself if the number 23 Eddie Egan, who plays Valjean, it will be Having both inspiration and a cause, on casting actors who could sing and their work has not suffered. seen in the Spitz Studio Theater tonight at 8 character, and easily evokes the movie, Walter is reading for the audience to understand is just a number to you. a memorable experience for all. Danna and the rest of the production singers who could act,” said Danna. “We “I have seen this show go from some- p.m. and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Tickets can be sympathy from the audience the book aloud. The audience the film’s ending. “Those who do not know the music team cast the actors before winter break. wanted a cast that would breathe life into thing we warmly referred to in the early purchased at the door for $5. as he struggles to discover the hears the entire book, which The Number 23 is a great The cast was then responsible for becom- Magic of ‘Mary Poppins’ hits Broadway Dalton to jam at Cranberry’s for intimate show Theater Review part of the cheery, persistent and lovable nanny as per- By Jess Decina fectly as I could have imagined. She portrays Mary just By Marissa Alavarces Q: What inspired you to become a musician? as well as Julie Andrews does in the movie. She makes it It’s not exactly the SEC spring show, but it’s just seem like everything is fun and happy; she also makes the enough rock to keep the Lawrenceville campus musi- A: Other musicians that had the gall to write from a “Precision, Order and Nothing Less.” That’s what audience want to join in on her various adventures. cally satiated. As his concert in Cranberry’s, slated for sincere place. [My inspiration is] a genuine belief in the George and Winifred Banks ask for in a nanny. They Gavin Lee, who plays Bert, not only stars in this pro- Thursday, March 29, approaches, Micah Dalton took person of Jesus Christ and his desire to communicate a receive a great surprise when Mary Poppins arrives on duction, but also starred in the production in London. some time out of his schedule to share some of his less- love to all people. Music is like an interesting language their doorstep. The “practically perfect” nanny has been His charming performance makes it seem like the audi- than-memorable experiences on tour, as well as what fans and you don’t have to be good at math to get good at it. commemorated in the Broadway musical Mary Poppins, ence is watching Dick Van Dyke play Bert all over again. can expect from him in the near future. So it worked for me. All kinds of stuff. I love music. which brings all the magic and music from the original He humors the audience with his smirks and his cute and film and book series to life on stage. silly remarks to Mary Poppins. Q: Are you nervous for this performance? Do you ever get Q: Who are your musical influences? The Banks’ two children, Jane and Michael, have One of the most astonishing scenes occurs when nervous? driven away every last nanny their parents have hired. Mary brings the children to a candy shop during one of A: Bob Dylan, Essential Motown, Randy Newman, Rich When Mary Poppins shows up, however, she takes their many escapades, and Mary breaks into the song A: I wouldn’t say that I’m nervous for this performance, Mullins and Neil Young. [It] depends on what month the children on adventures that they will never forget “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Everyone at the can- but I do get nervous. I’m usually more nervous with less you talk to me and if the CD’s scratched or if my iPod — including a few mishaps with Mary Poppins’ friend dy shop sings the song and they all began to dance as people present at the concert. I’m not sure why. I guess transmitter works right. There’s tons of stuff that’s influ- Bert — and treats them like no other nanny has before. well. It is definitely one of the most energetic pieces in the odds are seemingly slim with less folks. When you’re a ential, but it wouldn’t serve too well to take from it all. When everyone least expects it, Mary Poppins mys- the show. building indie artist, you always “lay loose in the saddle,” teriously leaves and Mrs. Banks does what she thinks is Another scene that is absolutely amazing occurs dur- but exterior variables still, unfortunately, can cut through Q: What’s your favorite aspect of performing? best. She gets Mr. Banks’ childhood nanny, Miss Andrew, ing the song “Step in Time.” In this number, Bert is a and make a difference from time to time. The emotions Photo Copyright Disney Theatrical to come and be the children’s nanny. What Mr. Banks chimney sweeper and all the other sweepers pop out of that come as a result run the gamut — indifference, A: My favorite aspect of performing is the communal ele- never told anyone was that Miss Andrew isn’t who every- the chimneys. They all begin to join in, kicking their legs The ever-resourceful Bert sweeps across the stage dur- anger, excitement. Welcome to the wild world of an indie ment involved — people coming together to meet, listen one thinks she is. in the air to the beat. The acrobatic number had the audi- ing “Step in Time” from the musical Mary Poppins. musician! and share. I happen to land as the focal point of the event, Mary Poppins finally returns just as mysteriously ence clapping along. and bunchy; I have to say it is definitely one of the most but it’s such an interesting way to connect with people. as she left and gives Miss Andrew a taste of her own The set is unique in that it goes from being the main Photo copyright Micah Dalton interesting dresses I have ever seen. Q: Do you have any funny or memorable experiences from It’s also fun to hear people clap and laugh. If nothing else medicine. Mary Poppins stays just long enough to show part of the Banks’ house to the upstairs nursery. The roof going on tour? Micah Dalton will perform at Rider next Thursday. it’s re-affirming. Most days I really need that. the Banks family that they really don’t need a nanny any- of the house lifts up, revealing Jane and Michael’s nursery. Seeing the film version and reading the book is nothing compared to catching a glimpse of it live right car rental people. I had a 12-hour trek from Roanoke to more. There are many different backdrops and sets of scenery, A: I tour very often. I have loads of tasty stories about Q: What can your fans expect from you in the future? in front of you. The Broadway version of this children’s Georgia with no car. My engine was blown, so I had to The cast does a marvelous job of replicating the char- all of which are very colorful. car trouble, interesting human interactions and horrible classic is an outstanding production that you won’t want rent a car and then drive it back up the next week. Within acters created in the movie and in the book, Mary Poppins The costumes are very similar to the outfits in the shows. One in particular comes to mind. I hit a dead deer A: You can always expect more recorded music. Right to miss. 15 minutes of renting my gold Saturn I got pulled over by P.L. Travers. They truly bring the story of this London film version and are extremely colorful in several scenes on highway 81 through Roanoke driving from a show in now, I have half an album done that I recorded in for going 12 mph over the speed limit. I made it to the family in need of a great nanny alive. of the show. One the most impressive outfits is the cos- D.C. It was three in the morning and I had two or three January, but nothing will hit the streets until, at the earli- show, if it matters. Ashley Brown, who plays Mary Poppins, delivers the tume of the candy shop owner. Her dress is bright orange peculiar conversations with cops, tow truck drivers and est, January 2008.

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Editorial: t: How likely is it you will vote Vote of confidence Ballo in the Student Government for campus SGAs Association elections? Lawrenceville ost of us can remember the day when our parents Very Unlikely demanded we clean our rooms, do our homework or CCCCCCC stop fighting with our brothers or sisters. For the fear 24% Mof being yelled at or grounded, we followed through with the SGASGA Somewhat chores. That precious time has since come and gone. It has left Elections Unlikely a burden on us to make responsible decisions affecting our own Very Likely lives and the people around us. On Thursday, April 5, full-time 18% students with 12 or more credits will have the choice to vote in 28% the Lawrenceville SGA elections. Westminster students will get Somewhat Likely their chance on Tuesday, April 17. No one will be there to force you to walk over to the 30% Lawrenceville Student Recreation Center between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to cast your ballot or to Thayer Lounge between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Princeton campus the next week. (Princeton Photo Illustration by Beth Rumbel and Jamie Papapetros students may also vote online.) In earnest, you may be asking, “Why should I bother to vote?” or “Will the outcome really The Historian: affect my life?” Rather than taking the advice of your friend who says he or she is “too busy to take the time” or “it’s just a waste of time,” consider the trend our fellow peers have been setting. Sometimes the classics never die Ever since 1996, when fewer than 350 students voted, Believe me, I am very well aware of the fact on the SATs and is attend- turnout has slowly but surely risen, according to Lawrenceville that most teenagers in the current generation ing tutor sessions twice SGA adviser Cassie Iacovelli. By 2002, 651 individuals made it don’t like Shakespeare primarily because they a week. Meanwhile, his a point to participate. Turnout reached an all-time high at 992 don’t understand his language. Therefore, it must friend Mike already took in 2005; it dipped to 788 last year, which many attributed to be hard for them to believe that Shakespeare was the SATs once and did a the number of uncontested races. Only time will tell how many a genius. But the truth is, despite his language, phenomenal job without students in 2007 exercise their right to shape the future. he was indeed just that. attending any tutor les- But actions do speak louder than words, or in this case, The main reason why his plays are so sons because he is natu- Akash numbers. The Lawrenceville SGA has taken a stance on a num- successful is because the main characters in rally talented. In this situ- ber of issues working to advance the interest of students and them have common emotions that we can all ation, Mike does not have Ramchandani improve the overall conditions of the campus. After a soaking somehow relate to. For example, in his tragic to hear lectures from his rainstorm, any student can tell you a horror story of having to play Othello, Iago is insanely jealous of Othello parents about doing well in school, deal with dodge puddles of mud and dirty water on the way to class. The because he won an award for being an amazing tutors, or feel the pressure to get into a good Lawrenceville SGA did not sit by idly. Instead, the organization lieutenant. Othello then selects Cassio as his pri- college. As a result of his feelings, Rob would channeled this frustration and the end result is that Facilities mary advocate instead of Iago. Iago simply can’t like Iago a lot because he can relate to him. The Management will be installing new drains around campus hope- help his feelings and decides to ruin Othello’s way Rob felt about Mike is exactly the same way fully resolving this soggy issue once and for all. In addition, the life. Jealousy is a very common emotion and Iago felt about Othello. Student Senate consulted with Facilities Management concern- we’ve all felt this way about another person at In Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Romeo and ing the gravel lot, heat in Gee Hall and other pending renova- least once in our lives. Juliet, we can relate to the main characters emo- tions to other residence halls. A typical modern example would be that tionally. Hamlet is very reluctant as to whether In an effort to ease the congestion at the South Entrance a high school student named Rob is struggling he should bring his uncle to justice since the after the main gate is closed, the Lawrenceville SGA propelled See Classics, p. 12 the efforts to get the card swipe working. At last it has been acti- vated and is ready for use. Many new clubs and organizations Editorial & Managerial Board have also been recognized this year, increasing the opportuni- ties available for students to participate in. Sustainable Rider, Executive Editor Opinion Editor Business Manager Student Athlete Mentors and Forensics Club are a few examples Mike Caputo Jamie Papapetros Debra McCandless of the latest recognized organizations. Beyond the results that are clearly visible to the campus Managing Editor Sports Editor Webmaster community, the Lawrenceville SGA and Student Senate are also Lauren Varga Leo D. Rommel Jung Kwon working behind the scenes. The Food Service Committee has met with the Senate on a number of occasions to discuss the News Editor Assistant Sports Editor Delivery Manager ongoing developments. Currently, the possibility of a Starbucks Stephanie Mostaccio Paul Mullin Karl Holzer coming onto campus is being discussed. Regardless of whether this actually comes to fruition, does this not prove the backbone Copy Editors Associate News Editor Photography Editors the Lawrenceville SGA has to lobby on behalf of the students? Sara Keegan Jeff Frankel Karly Hamburg Better yet, this goes to show the credibility the organization has Kelly Mangan garnered with the administration of the University. Before mak- Stephanie Nardi Nicole Southern ing any changes, the administration has become more receptive Features Editor Paul Szaniawski Enterprise Reporter to consulting with the Lawrenceville SGA and Student Senate. Faculty Advisers Olivia Tattory When it comes down to it, voting in the Lawrenceville Dr. E. Graham McKinley and Princeton SGA elections really does matter. And for the Entertainment Editor Dr. Thomas Simonet most part, students on both campuses recognize the importance Jess Decina Advertising Managers of this civic duty to the Rider community. More than half of Beth Rumbel the students polled by The Rider News said they were very or Kerri Weidler somewhat likely to vote. Unfortunately, that still leaves 42 percent very or somewhat unlikely to vote. A poll respondent very unlikely to vote in the elections said, “I’m a senior and the www.rider.edu/ridernews/ outcome will have little effect on me.” But with any bit of luck, the evidence of what the Lawrenceville SGA and Student Senate The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must have done in the past months will convince a few more minds be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- to vote. tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity.

32307_opinion.indd 1 3/22/07 10:03:24 PM Friday, March 23, 2007 11 In Depth: Closer look at issues in upcoming Lawrenceville SGA elections Finding a “I am confident greet with recruit- Campus At the begin- before, that you I will be able to ment people from ning of last can’t prepare for. job after find a job with local and national and student semester, one For example, any- what Rider has businesses. of my friends one can drive onto Rider: given me.” This is We also have safety: had her car campus before an issue highlight- a Career Services w i n d o w 8 p.m. without ed on the Lawrenceville SGA Student department with smashed in. Although occurrences like having to sign Satisfaction Survey. For once in my counselors who JP this don’t happen that often, safety at in. This leaves a Nadine Rider News career, I’m stumped on how will help students Krahel Rider could be heightened. lot of leeway for Tester to feel about an issue, mostly because and recent gradu- In the upcoming Lawrenceville SGA potential danger. it’s far too complicated to be solved with ates find jobs. I elections there are many issues that are H o w e v e r , a single check box on a survey, which really don’t see how student govern- going to come up and security is a very there are certain things that could be appears right below “I like the new ment can improve on this formula. If prominent one. I know many students changed. For example, before spring Rider University logo.” Let’s take a look you want to get a crack at an interview, and parents alike are not happy that break my friend called for an escort car at what the survey is really asking. you’ll get it, plain and simple. there isn’t a desk with an actual person to get to the Health Center, because he The reason behind this survey is That brings us to the second sitting behind it when you come into was sick and it was cold out. The only obvious: Lawrenceville SGA elections requirement. I highly doubt that SGA most residence halls. This could cause escort car didn’t come, because it is bro- are coming up and candidates need to members will be expected to make potential problems, especially if doors ken. As a result, no one was able to pick know what issues to address in order to potential employers more appealing to are left propped. him up. If there were someone who felt appeal to students. Certainly, student Rider students. The issue, then, is how At some universities that my friends threatened or was in danger, who would government can and often should be a well the University is doing at making attend, they have to show their ID to a come to pick him or her up? source of student influence on school us more appealing to them. person sitting at a desk, not just swipe Be that as it may, there could be policy and administration. Once again, I’d say Rider is genu- a card. But this doesn’t make me feel slight changes made to the security In the hands of a capable leader, inely holding up its end of the bargain. unsafe. I’ve never had any problems here on campus, there is only one thing any concern could find a spot on the We have internships and co-op pro- with break-ins and I’ve never seen any- on campus that makes me feel unsafe. school’s agenda if voiced by enough grams available, giving students real- one that I guess you could call unsa- There are several wildlife creatures that students. We then have to ask another world experience and excellent padding vory-looking. reside on campus. question: What, if anything, could stu- for otherwise academically-focused résu- Of course, living in an all female While at first glance these cute dent government or, indeed, the top més. residence hall, you get used to seeing ducks, squirrels and birds may give brass at Rider, do to improve the situa- Having had experience in both the people’s boyfriends and friends, and it’s Rider a friendly look, they are in fact the tion? English department and the accounting easy to pick out someone who doesn’t only threat I feel on campus. Walking As far as I can tell, two basic department, I believe it’s fair for me to belong. to class, I’ve had squirrels hiss at me and requirements need to be met for any- say that there are job-focused curricula I always see Public Safety driving throw acorns at me, ducks fly into my one, in any walk of life, to get a job. across the board at Rider. around and I’ve never felt stalked or head and birds shake me down for my The guy pounding the pavement and Student teaching is mandatory for uneasy anywhere on campus. But, I lunch money. the employer looking for help have to education majors. Communication think safety has more to do with how On April 5 the Lawrenceville SGA be made aware of one another and they majors have The Rider News, RUN and you were raised. elections will be held. Make sure you get both have to make a good impression WRRC. This is not a school that is lack- At the same time, there are many out and vote. However, make sure you on one another. So, what has Rider been ing in opportunities for self-motivated things that you can’t prepare for. On know the issues and where each candi- doing to make this happen for you? people. the other hand, if you’re smart and date stands on each issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re the next So what would it mean if you follow simple safety rules your parents If you feel unsafe at Rider, make Shakespeare unless there’s a publisher checked “strongly disagree” on that box taught you, maybe in the third grade, sure you vote for someone who has who at least knows your name. Having on the SGA survey? I don’t mean to you should be all right. For example, plans to heighten security. I’m person- attended several Career Days, I’d say judge, but it’s probably not something I’ve never walked to my car alone in ally going to vote for whichever candi- Rider does a more than adequate job of your elected representatives have any the dark; I’ve always had someone there date is for animal control at Rider. making sure every student who wants business fixing. with me. a job has at least a shot at a meet and There are some things, as I said Spending Committee Excellent Opportunity Administrative for College Students!!!

The Spending Committee is currently accepting ideas from all members of the campus community for campus improvement and beautification.

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Championships and recorded got too much of the blame Fisch an impressive third-place finish Mouton when the team fell short. As Florida in the tournament. As antici- Continued from p. 16 Continued from p. 16 much talent as he has, one Continued from p. 15 pated, Hofstra took home the man alone cannot win a game. first-place trophy, boasting And on the plus side, the American Charles Griffin of champions in seven of the 10 you may think of him, you team appears to be on the rise in play and doesn’t try to do Hofstra in the first bout, and lost weight classes. have to admit this: Day in again, and Mouton doesn’t, too much.” 6-5. Next, in the battle for 5th Umbehauer took home the and day out, no one poured but should, get much of the Against Columbia, howev- place, Fisch came back strong championship at 174-pounds by his heart out on that basket- credit for that. er, Rider was shut out, produc- and pinned No. 7 Brandon achieving victory in an extreme- ball court more than he did. “They look good next ing just four hits. Rader of West Virginia, a ly competitive match against Winning was everything to year, no doubt about that,” “We need a consistent defending All-American, to Josh Patterson of Binghamton him. Not once did he back he said. “They’re going to be lineup that we can count on,” take home a Top-5 finish. by a score of 12-10. away from a challenge, and good and I look forward to said Brunner. “Coach moved “I had a pretty good tour- “It was a very strong weight pressure was seldom an issue. watching them. I wish them some people around to differ- nament,” said Fisch. “The rest class with four very good kids,” As the saying goes, he always the best of luck.” ent positions and I really think of the year was really prac- said Taylor. “It was probably the “left it out on the floor.” For those who consider it helped.” tice for this tournament, and best weight class in the confer- And while Thompson Mouton a letdown because he In the beginning of the I guess wrestling against these ence, and Doug won it.” may have always been the wasn’t Jerry Johnson, just don’t Rebel Springs Games earlier in great wrestlers brought out the Kessler and Miller each main attraction of the show, go there. When Johnson, the the week, the Broncs fell to best in me. ” placed second in their respec- Mouton was unquestionably renowned point guard with Yale, 9-1, and Dayton, 2-0, Senior Nate Galloway tive weight classes, as did Fisch, its most valuable asset. Given seemingly every record in the on the first day; Cleveland St., (157-pounds) pinned his first although he had to go the extra his smaller size — 5-foot-11 book, graduated in 2005, fans 3-2, on the second day; and opponent in just over a minute, step and beat a challenger in the — Mouton was the master right away turned to Mouton Fairleigh Dickinson, 12-4, and but lost 5-2 to the defending “true second” round. Galloway of spinning straw into gold, for comfort, unrealistically George Washington, 6-1 on the national runner-up in the sec- earned a second place finish by always making the best of expecting him to be a lot like fourth day. Rider’s lone win in ond round. In the consolations winning in that round as well. what he had. Teammate Kevin Jerry and not so much like that stretch came on March 12, on the second day, Galloway Morrison, who won in the Hickman even proclaimed Terrance. It was simply an pulling out a closely-fought win lost by fall in double overtime consolation finals, was voted him the Steve Nash of the bas- unfair role, but like the class over George Washington, 6-5. sudden victory to No. 12 Matt to be the first alternate for the ketball team, and for the most act that he is, Mouton paid no “We’re getting runners Hill of Edinboro. tournament, and when Hofstra’s part, he was. Mouton had to attention. on base and getting them in Junior T.J. Morrison (197- Alton Lucas could not attend, play well in order for the team “I didn’t feel the pressure scoring position,” said Carroll. pounds) lost to the fifth seed Morrison earned a berth to the to succeed, and more often because Jerry and I had differ- “Then we are like ‘OK, we’re in the first round, but defeated tournament. than not, he did, a fact most ent games and played differ- done’ and we need to find a way Sam Wendland of Wyoming With the season behind fans should remember when ent styles,” said Mouton. “The to finish and get the runs across. in the first round of consola- them, the Broncs will set their they look back on him. team could still do well by me It’s a little frustrating but overall tions to advance to the second sights on an even better perfor- “There were games that I being Terrance, and this year, I I think that the confidence of day. There, he defeated Patrick mance next year and continue should’ve played better,” said think that happened.” the team is growing as we get Bond of Illinois in overtime the constant training required Mouton. “Had I played better Good point. See, Terrance more games together.” in his first bout, but could to be nationally competitive in those games, we probably is a sharp kid. Sharp enough Day-Neutill became the not hold off Central Michigan’s athletes. would have won. But I always to know that his career could 39th player in team history to Wynn Michalak in the second, “We had some ups and tried to do what my team have gone a little better, and reach her 100th career hit. and was pinned in 2:35. downs as a whole but we set the needed me to do to win, and I smart enough to know that it Good news: Only games Sophomores Doug stage for that because we take think I did that.” went a heck of a lot better than against MAAC opponents Umbehauer (174-pounds) and on some major competition,” For some reason, Mouton people give him credit for. count in terms of who’s in and Mike Kessler (149-pounds) Taylor said. “The stage was set was labeled as a player who As he rides off into the who’s out come playoff time, each lost in the first round and to be tough, but in the long run missed his chances to be the sunset, Mouton should take meaning that the games played consolations on the first day, the goal was to get people ready hero. He tried too hard, they with him the satisfaction of in Florida were no big deal. as did freshman Mike Miller for nationals, and I feel that it said, as if trying hard was a knowing that he gave the “I think we learned a lot (184-pounds). showed that we did do that.” bad thing. And when the team team everything he had. He down in Florida about what we “I was pleased with the way According to Taylor, the lost, several fans looked at him shouldn’t have any regrets. need to work on and where we all of our kids wrestled,” Taylor team will continue that strat- as the person who could have Instead of leaving this stand as a team,” said Brunner. said. “In terms of representing egy next season. Another match made the difference. campus as he did that press- “I think for this upcoming Rider in an exemplary manner, against Iowa State is in the But truth be told, he was room, he should walk off with weekend we should try out the I would say that they did that.” works — possibly in Alumni not the reason why the team his head up high, with perfect lineup that we ended with in Two weeks prior, the Broncs Gym — as is a match against did not reach its full poten- posture. Florida and see if that continues had competed in the CAA the Purdue Boilermakers. tial. Like most stars, Mouton He deserves it. to work for us.” The Broncs will host the annual Rider Invitational tomorrow, where they will face Villanova, Lafayette and Unconventional... /08
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a college baseball ratings Web West site, the Broncs have played the BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 15 seventh toughest schedule in the country. Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) According to O’Connor, before that led to his success. the list of problematic oppo- “I tried slowing myself nents has helped the team bet- 3/16 down and seeing the spin of the ter prepare for the remainder Columbia 8, Rider 0 And more sports... ball,” Leise said. “I am seeing of the season, much of which Baseball Rider 5, Butler 2 the ball very well now and a is against MAAC opponents. (2-10, MAAC 0-0) 3/17 Junior forward Jason couple of balls ended up being Only games against MAAC 3/2 Vermont 9, Rider 4 Thompson of the men’s bas- home runs.” opponents count in terms of VMI 6, Rider 4 Rider 1, C. Connecticut St. 0 ketball team was named to The team started off March whether or not the team quali- 3/3 the CollegeInsider.com 2007 by losing all three of their games fies for postseason play. VMI 9, Rider 3 Wrestling Mid-Major All-America team. to VMI (16-4 overall) at Gray- “We’ve played a pretty tough 3/4 (11-8, CAA 5-3) Minor Stadium by scores of schedule so far,” O’Connor said. VMI 4, Rider 1 March 3 At the IC4A Championships 6-4, 9-3, and 4-1. “We should be ready to handle 3/11 at CAA Championships on March 3 and 4, four Rider The lone bright spot of the teams in the MAAC and be Rider 4, Washington State 1 3rd of 11 track & field athletes received series was again Petrowski, who competitive.” 3/12 All-East honors. For the pitched three and two thirds The Broncs were scheduled Washington State 11, Rider 6 Golf men, sophomore Desmond innings of shutout relief, strik- to play Lafayette on Tuesday, 3/13 3/13 Hamilton placed second in ing out five while allowing just but the game was cancelled due Washington State 11, Rider 0 at Lonnie Barton Memorial the long jump and senior one hit. to the poor field conditions that 3/15 12th of 13 David Payne placed fifth in While the team’s per- resulted from a winter snow- Gonzaga 9, Rider 4 the 200-meter. For the wom- formance looks ugly at first storm late last week. 3/16 Schedule en, sophomore Kelly Kajunski glance, Rider maintains that The team will open up its Gonzaga 13, Rider 3 came in fifth in the high jump, it has done well considering MAAC season at home against 3/17 its absurdly stacked schedule. Le Moyne tomorrow at noon. Saturday, March 24 and senior Jazmine Fenlator Gonzaga 9, Rider 4 Softball earned two All-East honors According to boydsworld.com, vs. Villanova, 9:30 a.m. with two sixth place shot-put Softball Baseball performances. (4-11, MAAC 0-0) vs. Le Moyne, 12 p.m.* 3/11 M/W Tennis Sophomore pitcher Lauren Yale 9, Rider 1 at Niagara, 6 p.m.* Brunner was named the Dayton 2, Rider 0 MAAC Pitcher of the Week 3/12 Sunday, March 25 and freshman third baseman Rider 6, George Washington 1 Softball Candice Harris was named the Cleveland State 3, Rider 2 vs. Lafayette, 10 a.m. MAAC Rookie of the Week, 3/14 vs. Monmouth, 12:15 p.m. both for all softball games Fairleigh Dickinson 12, Rider 4 Baseball played March 12-18 George Washington 6, Rider 5 vs. Le Moyne, 12 p.m.*

half. In addition to being out- 44-37. A lay-up by Thompson MAACs rebounded 24-14 (10-2 on the a minute and a half later broke Continued from p. 16 offensive boards) and turning the run, and ahead 59-49 with the ball over 11 times, Rider 9:56 left to play, Rider used an allowed Niagara to post runs of 11-0 run to put the game out bined with sophomore guard 9-0, 12-0 and 7-0. By halftime, of reach. Lamar Johnson (11 points), the it was staring up at a 36-18 “The time that [Iona] beat two scored 33 of the team’s 52 deficit. us, we were shorthanded,” said points. His only imperfections Startlingly, Rider trimmed Mansell. “We didn’t use that as were the three offensive fouls the lead to just eight, at 52-44, an excuse, but we really weren’t he tallied early in the game and after Jason Thompson scored ready to play. We took them the mere six points he scored in a layup with 7:55 left to play. lightly. This time, we were pre- the first half. But on the subsequent play, pared and we knew we had to Instead, Niagara’s domina- senior guard Lorenzo Miles hit get this win.” tion stemmed directly from its a three-point shot that pushed For Rider, the up-and- ability to limit everyone else. Niagara’s lead back to double- down weekend concluded a Senior guard Terrance Mouton, digits, and Rider never got close turnaround season in which the in the last game of his col- again. team won twice as many games legiate career, forced several “It’s tough,” said Johnson. (16) in 2006 as it did in 2005. careless passes and posted just “We were down, but we never Thompson, of course, was the seven points on 3-10 shoot- thought we were out of it. We highlight of the season. He was ing. Freshman guard Ryan never gave up.” just one of three Division I Thompson uncharacteristical- The defeat offset the thrill- players to average over 20 points ly struggled; he had just four ing events of the night before, and 10 rebounds per game. points on 2-for-11 shooting when Rider avenged their most Niagara, meanwhile, even- (0-for-6 from the three-point embarrassing loss of the season tually ended its season by falling line). – a 69-57 defeat at previously to top-seeded Kansas, 107-67, “Right now there is a dif- winless Iona on Feb. 3 – by in the first round of the NCAA ference between that team and trouncing those same Gaels, tournament’s west bracket. us,” said Rider Head Coach 67-52, in the play-in round. Tommy Dempsey. “For us to Thompson again led the way Summer Jobs! get to where they are, we have a for Rider with 24 points and 16 Spend an active summer out- lot of work to do.” rebounds. Mansell, who tallied side as a day camp counselor! Rider began the contest 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting, No nights/weekends (except training) on solid footing, taking a 7-3 aided him brilliantly. But in spite of leading most Now hiring: group counsel- lead when sophomore forward ors, lifeguards/WSI, instruc- of the way, Rider got a scare Harris Mansell nailed an open tors for sports, crafts, boating, jumper just inside the three- early in the second half when karate point line. But the team went Iona, down 42-29 at intermis- 908-647-0664, rvrbnd1@ flat soon thereafter, shooting sion, went on an 8-2 run that aol.com or apply at www. just 7-for-22 for the rest of the closed the deficit to just seven, campriverbend.com

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BASEBALL a 4-0 lead. Although junior des- runs on four hits with three ignated hitter David Hayes hit strikeouts. By Charles Guthrie a solo home run in the fourth “They’re a good fastball hit- inning for the Broncs, Gonzaga ting team,” O’Connor said of increased their lead to 6-1 by Gonzaga. “So I had to use my Former Yankee great Yogi the conclusion of the inning. changeup a lot and got them to Berra once said, “We made too Senior third baseman Jeff hit ground balls.” many wrong mistakes.” Reynolds and senior outfielder In the series before, the The same could be said for Brad States collected RBIs in Broncs dropped two of three the Rider baseball team, which the fifth. Freshman infielder to Washington St. (13-7 over- has gone on to lose eight of Garrett Rugg pinch hit in the all) at Bailey-Brayton Field. The its last nine games after open- ninth and recorded his first col- Broncs won the opener, 4-1, ing the season with a tightly legiate RBI. behind the strong arm of soph- contested series against East Gonzaga again steamrolled omore pitcher Mike Petrowski, Tennessee State. to victory in the second game who allowed just one run in The Broncs (2-10 overall) of the series, 13-3, when it eight innings of work, but lost were swept by Virginia Military scored 11 runs in the first four the second game, 11-6, when Institute (VMI) and, most innings. The backbreaker for the Cougars scored four runs recently, Gonzaga. They lost Rider came in the fourth, when in the seventh inning on three two of three to Washington the Bulldogs scored six runs on hits. The late-game rally ended State. five hits. Reynolds and sopho- a series of innings in which the “I would have liked us more catcher Sean Olson had score interchanged repeatedly to play better,” Head Coach RBIs for the Broncs. Freshman between the two teams. Barry Davis told Rider Sports outfielder Darron Lattomus The Broncs lost the rubber Information. “But we are better collected his first collegiate hit game, 11-0, when they only had prepared for the MAAC now and RBI in the contest. one runner reach third base. then we were before we made The third game was a heart- Washington St., meanwhile, this trip.” breaker for the Broncs. Down crafted an enormous five-run On March 15, Rider trav- by one run in the eighth inning, lead after scoring on three runs eled to the brand new Patterson sophomore outfielder Maurice in the fourth inning on two Complex in Spokane, Wash., Williams advanced to second hits, an error, a walk and a to take on Gonzaga (14-11 on a passed ball and then later passed ball. They added four overall). In the opener, the scored on a single by Hayes to more runs on five hits in the Broncs collected 12 hits, but even the game at 4-4. However, fifth to take a 9-0 lead. the Bulldogs rallied with three the game slipped away when the Junior outfielder Jon Leise runs on three hits and a Rider Bulldogs scored five unearned had a strong series against error in the fifth inning to pro- runs on three Rider errors in Washington St., going five for pel them to a 9-4 win. the bottom of the inning to 12 with two home runs and five In that game, Gonzaga clinch the win, 9-4. RBIs. Afterwards, he said it was Photo by Peter G. Borg scored a run in the first inning Junior pitcher Will the preparation he did the week Sophomore pitcher Mike Petrowski, in his first collegiate start, on three singles and, thanks to O’Connor kept the Broncs in allowed just three hits in eight innings as Rider defeated Wash- a Rider error, added three more the game going six and two- runs in the third inning to take thirds innings, allowing four See West, p. 14 ington St., 4-1, in the first of the team’s three-game series. Not so sunny times as Rider drops seven of 10 in Florida

in the sixth, closing the gap to just one, SOFTBALL 5-4. But Vermont finished with four By Kristie Kahl more runs in the seventh to overtake the Broncs and win comfortably, 9-4. The team left Florida with a 4-11 overall A change of environment from record. snowy New Jersey to the tropical tem- According to Brunner, the team’s peratures of Florida could have paid obvious youth is not a weakness, and dividends for the slumping Rider soft- in no way has contributed to the team’s ball team. poor start. But it did not. “Our current record isn’t the great- Two weeks removed from a 1-4 est right now but we can definitely get performance at the Elon Tournament, that turned around real quick,” Brunner Rider traveled to Orlando, Fla., last said. “It doesn’t matter how small or week to participate in the Rebel Spring young our team is because we have just Games. They played 10 games in seven as much talent as a bigger and older days, against 10 different teams, and team.” finished the week with an unsatisfactory The team split another two games in 3-7 mark. the Rebel Springs Games, being shut out Even at 4-11, the team maintains by Columbia, 8-0, and then recovering that hitting the panic button is not to defeat Butler, 5-2, the day before. necessary. With the game deadlocked at 2-2 “I think the only thing we could Photo by Peter G. Borg against Butler, freshman catcher Derrin have changed was our attitudes and Junior centerfielder Tiffany Day-Neutill hit a two-out, two-run double that drove Minnuni carried out a suicide squeeze energy,” said sophomore pitcher Lauren in two runs in the sixth inning as the Broncs beat Butler, 5-2, on March 6. that successfully brought in junior cen- Brunner. “When we picked up the pace terfielder Tiffany Day-Neutill to help of the game and had fun we played much enth inning when freshman catcher to do too much. She wasn’t trying to do the team pull ahead. Rider then added more relaxed and got the job done.” Megan Kozlowski hit an RBI single with anything that she hasn’t done before and two insurance runs in the fifth to move The softball team split two games the bases loaded, driving in outfielder even being a freshman, she stepped up forward with the win. in their final day of competition. In the Desiree Harbaugh from third base. and got the winning hit.” “Derrin has done a nice job for us first game, they fell to the Vermont 9-4. “Megan came up confident in a very In Rider’s first game of the last day, so far,” Carroll said. “She puts the ball In the second, they upended Central tough spot,” Head Coach Tricia Carroll Vermont leaped ahead thanks largely to Connecticut State (CCSU), 1-0. told Rider Sports Information. “She just a Rider error that led to four unearned Rider overtook CCSU in the sev- relaxed and hit the ball and wasn’t trying runs. The Broncs rallied with four runs See Florida, p. 13

032307_p15.indd 3 3/22/07 10:00:48 PM 16 Friday, March 23, 2007 Go Fisch! Junior takes home All-America honors at NCAAs WRESTLING By Paul Mullin Leo D. Rommel “Unseeded” is a nasty word. It implies less success, Head up less skill and less proven power. But sometimes “unseeded” can high be a blessing, especially when you have the ability to make his is the toughest part people notice how unpredict- Tof losing. able it can be. Just moments after Rider Junior Don Fisch is a good lost to eventual MAAC cham- example of how something like pion Niagara on March 3, the that works. He entered the wres- three most well-known faces tling NCAA Championships on the team – junior for- on March 15 unseeded as a ward Jason Thompson, Head runner-up from the 141-pound Coach Tommy Dempsey and weight class at the Colonial senior point guard Terrance Athletic Association (CAA) Mouton – marched into the Championships on March 3, press room looking like cap- and finished the tournament in Photo by Daniel Accardi tives about to face the firing fifth place for his weight class. Junior wrestler Don Fisch, in background, become the 12th Bronc wrestler in history to earn All- squad. “It took a lot of the pres- America honors at the 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships last Saturday. When they sat down to sure off knowing that I was face the media, who tend to unseeded,” said Fisch. “I really Donnie wins,” said Head Coach Bronc wrestler to do so, and controversial call at the end of use ballpoint pens and laptop wasn’t expected to do anything Gary Taylor. “On any given day advanced to a quarterfinal bout the third period left him with a computers as opposed to bay- in the tournament.” when his confidence is up and against top-seeded Ryan Lang bitter taste and an unfortunate onets to slay their prey, their And from there he pro- his head is screwed on tight and of Northwestern. 3-2 defeat. expressions intensified. ceeded to lead the Broncs to a everything is going his way, he’s “When I beat the kid from “I was a little upset about Thompson looked disap- 30th place overall finish, mak- as good as they come.” Minnesota and I knew I was that,” Fisch told Rider Sports pointed. ing room for a little glory of his The next day, Fisch contin- an All-American, that was the Information. “But I guess it was Dempsey was calm and own on the way. ued his spectacular performance highlight of the tournament for my fault. I shouldn’t have lost relaxed, like the true leader In the first two rounds he by delivering a 10-4 drubbing me,” Fisch said. that match.” that he is, though you could proceeded to demolish No. 5 to No. 4 Manuel Rivera of In his match against Lang, In the consolation round tell from the look in his eyes Dominick Moyer of Nebraska Minnesota. Fisch fell behind 1-0 before on Saturday, March 17, that he wanted to toss a chair 7-4 and No. 12 Cassio Perro of By defeating Rivera, scoring a takedown to take a Fisch encountered fellow All- across the room in frustra- Illinois 7-5. Fisch earned All-America sta- 2-1 lead. From there on, he was tion. Losing, after all, is never “I’m never surprised when tus, becoming just the 12th in control of the match, but a See Fisch, p. 13 a picnic. But Mouton, slouched over the table as if he had an upset stomach, could have Niagara wins big with defensive effort brought you to tears fast- er than the ending to The MEN’S BASKETBALL its second MAAC champion- Notebook with the expression ship in three years and a berth on his face. His eyes sor- By Leo D. Rommel in the NCAA tournament. rowfully ached. His shoul- For Rider, it was the second ders drooped. And his replies consecutive year in which the to questions directed toward Maybe it was something team was sent home in the early Jason Thompson said. him were brief and concise, rounds of the tournament. not because he didn’t want to Moments after leading his “We heard there was team to a dominant win over help the writers, but because a rumor going around that timing is everything in this longtime rival Iona in the open- [Thompson] had said that,” ing round of this year’s MAAC business, and it simply wasn’t said Niagara junior forward the time. tournament, the understandably Charron Fisher, who was one overconfident superstar forward When he got up to walk of four players on his team out of the room, with his addressed the media about his to score in double-digits. “We team’s next opponent. head down, I wanted to give wanted to make a statement. him a hug. That, or a bottle “We know we can hang We’re a team that if you tell us with Niagara,” said Thompson. of Zoloft. we can’t do something, we’re This is Terrance Mouton, “We know we can score on going to go out and work hard them. They are not that good of folks. No, statistically, he is to do it.” not and never was a superstar. a defensive team. The key will To Thompson’s credit, be to get stops and to contain There have been games in Niagara – an offensively gifted which he looked like Magic them.” yet defensively challenged team As it happened, those Johnson and others in which throughout much of the regular he looked like one of the words would be used as fuel for season – did little to slow the second-seeded Niagara, which Monstars from Space Jam – MAAC Defensive Player of the before they stole the talent of trounced Rider, 77-52, the fol- Year. Thompson posted his usu- lowing evening in the tourna- the NBA players. al dominant numbers (22 points But regardless of what ment’s quarterfinal round. For and nine rebounds) and com- Photo by Peter G. Borg the Purple Eagles, it would be Junior forward Jason Thompson had 22 points and nine re- the first of three crucial wins it bounds, but his efforts alone were not enough to beat Niagara. would put together en route to See MAACs, p. 14 See Mouton, p. 13

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