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BY EMILY RILEY deemed the restriction "excessive" in a statement on the restau­ opposite was true. Regardless of what advertising we did or pro­ Copy Editor rant's Web site. motions we ran, we could not get our ratio past 50-50." Shaggy's on Main had its last call for the last time on New "When you look at these restrictions on paper, losing about Senior Tiffany Mease said she is surprised to hear of the Year's Eve, shutting down after nearly three years in business seven hours of alco4ol service per week, they don't look exces­ restaurant's closing. due to unbalanced food and alcohol sales. sive," he said. "But as time wore on, it became more and more "It's true that their food was a little overpriced, especially Owner Joe Van Hom said the restaurant, which opened in apparent just how excessive they were." for students on a budget," Mease said. "But they offered a May 2005, used to be a threat to other nightlife hubs like Complying with these restrictions meant Shaggy's was able unique menu and their food was really good. I'd go every once Klondike Kate's and The Deer Park Tavern. Despite this initial to stay in business, but the agreement eventually resulted in a 75 in awhile, but not often." success, he said, Shaggy's was unable to sell Junior Chris Jones had a different perspec­ enough food to successfully operate as a restaurant tive on the restaurant's closing. according to state law. "I didn't even know that place served food," "[Newark is] losing a great neighbor who Jones said. "I thought it was just a bar. I never saw raised a lot of money for local charities," Van Hom them do any advertisement across campus." said. "They are losing an alternative to the same Newark City Councilman Jerry Clifton said old, same old- dark pubs serving pub grub." Shaggy's had many chances to enhance their business Shaggy's began experiencing friction with the if they focused on advertising food instead of drink Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement in specials. June 2007 when the restaurant's liquor invoices "Shaggy's didn't try to strengthen their lunch and sales records were subpoenaed for audit by hour," Clifton said. "Lunchtime is when many restau­ I)elaware Alcoholic Beverage Control officials, he rants make their ratios. said. , "People won't be drinking at lunch and "When we were first cited, we were selling you'll be selling more food. Caffe Gelato sells many about 40 percent food and 60 percent alcohol," Van expensive bottles of wine yet they still make up for it Hom said. "By the time we closed, we had moved due to their lunch business." it to about 51 percent food and 49 percent alcohol, Clifton also said the DABC and the l'Jewark but our total sales were now off by 75 percent." City Council serve different purposes in regulating DABC Commissioner John Cordrey said food service establishments. these sales percentages do not reflect the agree­ "Shaggy's came to us and said they were ment the two struck when Var,t Hom applied for the going to operate as a restaurant, not as a bar," he said. restaurant's liquor license. "Council's job is to make sure they're operating as "Mr. Van Horn indicated to me that the food they said under oath I'll add, they would. They clear­ to alcohol ratio was to be 80 percent food sales and ly weren't." 20 percent alcohol sales," Cordrey said. "I required Despite this violation, Clifton said Shaggy's him to provide me with proof of this proposition." THE REVIEW/File Photo had breached the terms of their liquor license, and When evaluating alcohol sales from a restau­ Shaggy's on Main, a popular restaurant among some studentS, was shut down after therefore the job of closing the restaurant was within rant, he said the monetary figure is the only check­ its food to alcohol ratio did not reflect its original projection. the jurisdiction of the DABC. point the DABC evaluates. "People who are pissed off at us are pissed "We're looking at the overall sales of alcohol, the price per percent drop in total sales, Van Hom said. off at the wrong people," Clifton said of Newark City Council volume and the actual volume served," Cordrey said. "There is "We advertised everywhere we would reach families," he members. no specific 'OK' or 'not OK' when it comes to this process." said. "We ran ads in The Newark Post, The Money Mailer, Movie According to Roy Lopata, planning director for the city of He said when the results arrived, they did not reflect the Madness, Out & About, The News Journal, Spark, on the Newark, the currently vacant location has yet to fall under new projected sales. reverse side of register tape at Pathmark and in surrounding ownership, despite rumors of Grotto Pizza and The Greene "It showed us that they were operating in a substantially church bulletins." Turle, a sports bar and restaurant based in Ocean City, Md., mov­ wrong way," Cordrey said. Regardless of these efforts, Van Hom said he was consis­ ing in. In order to boost food sales, the DABC limited Shaggy's tently unable to raise food sales. Poor location, minimal expo­ "No one's applied yet," Lopata said. "But it is my under­ live entertainment to one night per week and prohibited the sure to Main Street and heavy competition with other Newark standing that we'll see another restaurant take its place." restaurant from selling alcohol past midnight, one hour before bars were just a few of the obstacles he faced. While Shaggy's succumbed to poor sales and empty dining last call for almost all other Newark bars. "Shaggy's On Main was a challenging spot overall," he rooms, Van Hom said his future is not so bleak. Van Horn said he was not treated fairly in the process, espe­ said. "I also believe that the perception of Shaggy's was that our "You may eventually see me bl}ck on Main Street, returning cially regarding the restaurant's compliance with the law, and food was more expensive than our competitors, when in fact, the to the scene of my crimes to make another go of it," he said. Nation's wealthiest colleges come under question

BY JENNIFER HEINE percent from $1,223,203 to $1,397,492. portion of your earnings to make sure to keep up with each other, she said. Senior News Reporter Harvard University leads the nation with endowment grows to support programs in "It's not really about cost," Munson The U.S. Senate Finance Committee the largest endowment, which grew 20 per­ the future," Douglass said. said. "There's no convincing justification demanded information from the university, cent to $34.6 billion. He said the cost of delivering educa­ for why college tuition has gone up so along with 135 of the nation's other wealth­ Jill Gerber, press secretary for ranking tion increases each year, and tuition prices greatly." iest colleges and universities, on rising committee member Sen. Charles E. must rise to offer good salaries to faculty Gerber said Grassley is exploring the tuition costs and endowment-spending Grassley (R·Iowa), said the ·committee is· members who could find higher-paying possibility of whether or not colleges and practices. trying to gauge whether or not tax policies jobs with private companies. universities should be required to spend 5 The committee's members are con­ for colleges and universities need to be "It's a function of competing for the percent of their endowments. cerned about high tuition prices and are changed. best faculty with other universities and the "He feels they should spend an ade­ pressuring universities to give more finan­ "They're seeing double-digit increase private sector," Douglass said. quate amount on educating students rather cial aid to students. Members of the com­ in endowment growth at hundreds of col­ ·According to the Office of Institutional than stockpiling large amounts of money," mittee are discussing whether or not uni- . leges and universities," Gerber said. Research, tuition at the university has she said. versities should be required to annually She said the finance committee mem­ increased 5.8 percent for in-state students Munson said she thinks universities spend 5 percent of their endowments as bers plan to analyze the information col­ and 5.6 percent for out-of-state students should spend more than 5 percent of their foundations are required to do. leges and universities send back to them to between the 2005-06 ·and 2006-07 academ­ endowment funds each year. Executive Vice President Scott see what these institutions are doing to con­ ic years,. Tuition has increased by approxi­ "Five percent is a very low number. Doaglass · said university officials will trol costs for students and how they are mately 3 percent each year for the past 11 and doesn't take into account how aggres­ answer._ all questions asked in the letter spending endowments. years at the university: sively these monies are invested now," she signed l:Jy two senators on the committee. Douglass said the university's endow­ Lynne Munson, adjunct research fel­ said. "Basically we do in fact typically ment fund is used primarily towards schol­ low at the Center for College Affordability The Finance Committee's request for spend 5 percent of our endowment arships but also faculty salaries, chairper­ and Productivity, said college tuition prices information from colleges and universities resources every year," Douglass said. "I sons' salaries and ongoing academic pro­ have increased by greater than twice the is the first time the · government has think we'll be in compli.ance with what grams that previously had been supported rate of inflation for the past 25 years. required such institutions to provide any they want." by donors. "If the price of gas had gone up the information about endowment funds, The university has the 52nd largest Endowment funds must be invested in same that tuition has increased, a gallon of Munson said. endowment of all colleges and universities order t.o make returns, he said. If a smaller gas would cost $9.15 today and a gallon of "There's a great deal of interest on the in the country, according to the National percentage of an endowment is spent, more milk would be $15," Munson said referring Hill about skyrocketing tuition and about Assessment of College and University money can be invested, so greater amounts to the changes since 1980. how higher education endowment monies Business Officers. Between 2006 and 2007, of money can be spent in following years. Tuition costs at colleges and universi­ could be used to address that problem," she the university's endowment increased 14.2 "You have to reinvest a significant ties have risen because colleges are trying said. 4 February 12, 2008 · University professors play political pundit-s 'Super Tuesday' results evaluated by

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BY BRIAN ANDERSON with "calendar envy," or a desire to pie's opinion on politics and on the Courtesy of HillaryCiinton.com National/State News Editor push the primary in their state earli­ election. Chelsea Clinton answered questions about her mother's campaign. StUdents, professors and teach­ er in the year. "If you only define how politi­ ing assistants filled every available Iowa and New Hampshire hold cians behave in terms of strategy and seat of Trabant University Center's the first caucus and primary in the motivation, they're doing things Chelsea Clinton shines Multipurpose Room A Tuesday nation and voters in those states get because they're behind or ahead, it evening for one of the biggest nights the first say on who becomes the starts to seem as though nothing is in politics. next president. Other states do not an authentic gesture," she said. During a day more commonly like this and want their vete to mean "Everything is just a means to an light on 2008 election· referred to as "Super Tuesday", the something, he said. .·end." department of communications and "You might ask yourself 'Well Another issue Young brought to BY AMY PRAZNIAK extremely pleased by Clinton's per­ the department that doesn't really seem fair.' That's light out was how the media covers of political science Student Affairs Edicor sonal presentation. and international relations held their what all the other states start asking the drama of the campaign. She said From general questions con­ "It was absolutely fantastic to own, lirst-ever, "Super Tuesday" themselves," Mycoff said. "They all the best example of this is Sen. cerning her mother's policies, to have someone like Chelsea come to event in hopes to explain and inter­ want to be early in the process Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) crying dur­ more personal questions about being our campus," Brainard said. pret the results of 24 primaries and because they want their votes to ing her trip to New Hampshire. raised by a former president and a "Chelsea' was extremely well-spo­ caucuses around the nation on that count more." The story of Clinton crying in a presidential hopeful - Chelsea ken, extremely intelligent just like day. "Super Tuesday" received its The year 2008 has been unusu­ local coffeehouse was filled with Clinton encouraged both university her parents and she held herself very name because, on this day, more del­ al be~

BY BRIAN ANDERSON Clinton 943 to 895 delegates, respectively. In this election, people are seeing candi­ have not been in that kind of role for vexy National/State News Editor Obama seems to be the more exciting and dates they can identify with; Hoffman said. long." In the biggest "Super Tuesday" ever, Sen. electrifying candidate right now, Pika said, but Gender, race, religion, age and issues are differ­ Communications Professor Danna Young John McCain, (R-Ariz.), emerged as the front­ it is an up and down race. Obama has won some ent ways people identify themselves with the said emotion is playing a large role in this runner for the Republican nomination while important states but Clinton won the big states, candidates. year's election. National feelings of uncertainty Sen. Barack Obama, (D-Ill.) and Sen. Hillary including California, New Jersey and New "People are getting engaged and really and anxiousness are causing people to pay Clinton, (D-N.Y.) continue to fight in the too­ York on Super Tuesday. responding," she said. attention to politics and are helping to bring close-to-call Democratic race. "He's going to do well for a couple weeks Hoffman said Clinton faces a tough chal­ them to the polls. "Super Tuesday" is the name given to the and then Hillary will be doing better for a cou­ lenge in this election because the role of Young said this election is also very first Tuesday in February during a presidential ple weeks," he said. "I think it'll be back and Commander in Chief is primarily seen as a focused on the issues at hand. She said though election year in which the largest number of forth for a while." · masculine role. Many times, people focus on journalists love to focus on race and gender, the states hold its primary or caucus elections. On Jason Mycoff, professor of political sci­ personal characteristics, such as gender and candidates have done a good job of sticking to Feb. 5, 24 states held their primary or caucus. ence department, said many states wanted to race, and in this election cycle, Clinton being a the issues in this so far "clean" campaign. Candidates in both parties hope to win the make their primary count more so the state pri­ female candidate makes people focus on how "In spite of that, especially during the most states, and the valuable delegates within mary was moved up. The parties do not want fit she is for that role. debates, there has been a lot of concentration on each state. These delegates help to select a pres­ many states holding primaries earlier and earli­ "There are many traits you associate with issues," Young said. "It has been fairly issue­ idential nominee during the party conventions, er, a concept referred to as frontloading. Mycoff that role," she said. "You think of a general or focused." which will occur later in the year. said this is why so many states held their elec­ something like this. Women stereotypically Joseph Pika, professor of political science tion on "Super Tuesday," as the party would not and international relations, said this year's allow them to hold it earlier. "Super Tuesday" was like the "Mardi Gras of Two states, Florida and Michigan, held the politics in the United States." primaries before "Super Tuesday," violating Pika said on the Republican side of the party rules, he said. As a result, the Democrats election, McCain cemented himself as the top stripped both states of all of their delegates and candidate. A Republican candidate needs 1,191 the Republicans stripped half of the delegates delegates to win the nomination and McCain of seats at the national convention in August. leads the pack with 724. However, this punishment did not stop either McCain was helped by former Governor state. of Massachusetts Mitt Romney's decision to "That's really the only incentive structure drop out he said. With a commanding lead over they have," Mycoff said. "Clearly; the punish­ former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, ment didn't affect Michigan's and Florida's McCain will most likely land the party's nomi­ decision. They still decided to jump up." nation. Mycoff said some candidates like a com­ "Romney's decision opens up the road for pressed schedule more than others. Established McCain's nomination. It also strengthens candidates, like Clinton, like stacking the pri­ Huckabee's claim to be the more conservative maries early because they can campaign candidate and his prospect as vice president," throughout the country while lesser known can­ Pika said. "I think the party will rally around didates do not have those types of resources. him and he will officially have enough dele­ "Hillary Clinton has the national name gates to claim the nomination." recognition, she has the money to do the travel, Though McCain won many states by a to do the advertising in 22 states at a time," he small margin, laws within those states gave him said. "Those sorts of candidates are benefitted all of the delegates, as some states use a winner­ by compressed schedule." take-all system on the Republican side, he said. Lindsay Hoffman, communications pro­ The Democrats have two candidates still fessor, said one.interesting part of the campaign Courtesy of The Los Angeles Times/Washington Post News Wire vying for the nomination. he said. A is how interested people are so ear1y on in the Sen. John McCain was deemed the front-runner for the Republican nomination for Democratic candidate needs 2,205 delegates election and how many people have voted in for the nomination and so far, Obama leads the primary. president after "Super Tuesday." -University police .officers permitted to c·arry guns

BY CAITLIN WOLTERS Maria Aristigueta, professor legislation. Copy Editor in the School of Urban Affairs and "The state did put in legisla­ University police officers are Public Policy, said the university tion to require the university to do now permitted to carry guns on has done an excellent job in being this," he said. "They wanted us to foot around campus. proactive in order to prevent a do a review of campus safety Previously, officers were able tragedy like the Virginia Tech before the new president was here. to keep the weapons in patrol cars massacre. When we agreed to take a look at in locked boxes, but the new rule "I think it's demonstrating it, they withdrew the legislation." has been initiated to promote safe­ forward thinking," Aristigueta Another important reason to ty at the university after the mas­ said. "They're thinking ahead and have guns belonging to officers is sacre at Virginia Polytechnic planning for the worst-case sce­ to increase safety within . the Institute and State University last nario." Newark community, Flatley said. year. Flatley said the university is There is not much of a divide James Flatley, director of relatively safe, but there have·been between Newark citizens and uni­ Public Safety, said providing offi­ instances when guns were needed versity students. cers on foot with guns was the by officers to protect students and "The city of Newark's streets next logical step in the sequence of officers. run through campus," he said. "To making the campus safyr for stu­ "There have been a number of take the lead on preventing crime, dents. At times, officers could not times when we received hold up we need cooperation." have access. to guns when they alarms and issued arms for that," Flatley said while guns may were ·outside the vehicle. This he said. "There were incidents of be a positive response to promote would pilt,their lives and others in robbery where a weapon was dis­ campus security, an important danger when having access to their played." aspect of the new ruling is giving . THE REVIEW/John Transue vehicle was impossible. University Police plan to patrol campus by foot with the addition of guns. In order to initiate the new the officers the ability to be out in He said the cars have been firearm rules, all officers had to the community more. equipped with guns for a while, of years," Flatley said. "Officers influenced a study regarding what undergo thorough training, Flatley "It encourages them to be allowing officers protection while were authorized to arm themselves should be added to make the uni­ said. The police officers had to more visible," he said. "We can driving throughout Newark. This by., supervisors." versity more secure. recertify at the range, take a three develop working . relationships is the first time officers are carry­ Scott Douglass, executive "There was a huge push from week training course and spend with the community." ing weapons on foot on a regular vice president of the university, parents who wanted us to arm time learning about cultural diver­ Aristigueta said she thinks it basis. In the past, they only said the decision came after cam­ police officers," Douglass said. sity. will help keep tht university safer. brought firearms to special events. puses across the country began to "We made the decision we were Douglass said the state of "The perception will be that "We have to keep in mind uni­ re-evaluate regulations to prevent focused on public safety of the Delaware wanted the university to it's safer," she said. "As far as versity police have had access to a similar event to the one at community. Policing would do require guns for walking officers safety is concerned, perception is weapons in vehicles for a number Virginia Tech last April. This that." for some time, and added it to their everything." 6 February 12, 2008

"vl1o's 1vho · 1 Newark Delaware native is 'going to Hollywood' BY SARA WAm.,BERG friends started recognizing his talent, Baines said.Ill,usic became News Features Editor his second passion. His first is his faith. · , Just one month ago, 17-year-old Jonathan Baines said he "My faith is one thing that I hope will stand out in this could have never imagined being stopped in the middle of din­ competition if they show more of me," he said. "That's who I ner with friends at McDonald's to sign an autograph. am. I'm a Christian." That is because just one month ago, Baines' 20-second As a senior in high school, he said he takes classes at appearance on Fox's seventh season of"American Idol" had not Delaware Technical Community College in Dover to earn extra aired yet. credits while staying active in church and finding time for his When it eventually aired, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, Baines said friends. he became an overnight celebrity in his small hometown of "My life is very busy and packed and I love it," Baines Smyrna, Del. said. "Just 20 seconds on TV can do somebody wonders," he Since the show aired, he said his busy life has gotten even said. busier. Offers from music producers is just one of the opportu­ The segment showed Baines' audition in Philadelphia in nities "American Idol" has given him. Now, he also has fans. front of judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson, "I have had over 300 friend requests on MySpace, a ton of where after singing "A Little More You" by country group Little friend requests on Facebook and I have had so many people cre­ Big Town, he was accepted to audition in the next round of the ating fan clubs," Baines said. "This is insane." competition in Hollywood. Out of the 28,000 people who came But Baines said he does not mind the attention and his to audition, Baines said only 200 of them, including himself, friends, family and church members have been supportive of his made it to the next round. accomplishments. . He said he was nervous, but also confident, when he audi­ Sara Hopkins, a choir director at the church, said she thinks tioned, and he was surprised by the judges' reactions. Baines has the potential to go far. "When Simon said, 'You have a really good voice' it total­ "As long as Jonathan keeps his priorities where they need ly c.aught me off guard," Baines said. "I was like, 'Really? to be I think he'll do really good at whatever he ends up doing," Wow.' That's not what I was expecting to hear." Hopkins said. "I'm very excited for him." Baines, who had to go through two initial auditions before Courtesy of Jonathan Baines Baines said he also plays piano and guitar, and eventually filming his television appearance oq Sept. 2, said his friends Jonathan Baines' audition for judges Simon Cowell, he wants to have a career in music. He would also like to try out pushed him to audition when he decided not to pursue the show. Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul aired on Jan. 15. acting as well. Even if he does not make it big on "American "It's such a random process, so in my mind I was thinking Idol," he said he will still pursue music and try to record an 'What are my chances?'" he said. "I didn't want to stand in line are friendly and funny. album. for a whole entire day just to not make it." "Simon is definitely hilarious off-stage," Baines said. "He Baines said ultimately he would like to go to college and But Baines did make it-at least on to the next round. He was very nice and very kind." . get a degree in music. said he signed a contract that does not permit him to say any­ Baines, who was born in North Carolina, describes himself "I'm starting to spread my wings a little bit, and I'm pur­ thing about the Hollywood round until it airs on Fox tonight. as a Christian country boy. He first started singing in youth suing my dreams," he said. "I'm not waiting for it to come to What he can say, though, is behind-the-scenes the judges choir at his church in Smyrna where is father is a pastor. When me. I'm going after it." Newark legend paSses-at 98 Delaware .alum remembered for loyalty

BY CAITLIN WOLTERS said Mayer was a star football and High School," Raymond said. Copy Editor baseball player when he met him. "Then he came to University of Vincent "Winnie" Mayer, a Murray said Mayer was always Delaware and didn't think he was baseball and football player at the faithful to Delaware athletics. There good enough to play. So, he university.in the '30s, passed away was never a season when he did not watched practices and games and earlier this month. Mayer was a support the .teams because of his saw he was very good." prominent fixture around Newark, devotion to university sports. He said Mayer did not always especially at sporting events on "It was as strong as you can agree with how the game was campus. imagine," he said. "He went played in modem times, but he con­ Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk through good years and bad years tinued to support the program with III said the loss of Mayer, 98, is dif­ with the same university. He loved words of encouragement. ficult for the community because of sports of all kinds." Funk said in addition to being a his strong love for Newark and its Johnson said he was present star athlete, Mayer was known for events. · when Mayer was inducted into the catching a home invader when he "He meant a lot to the commu­ university athletics Hall of Fame was 95 years old. nity because he was the communi­ during Homecoming 1997. During He said the thief had been ty," Funk said. "He would help at the '30s, the football team was suc­ breaking into the homes of elderly every event in Newark. He was just cessful and Mayer was a prominent people and had been difficult to a great person to know. He seemed talent within the athletic depart­ catch. When he broke into Mayer's to care about everyone." ment. home by climbing through the bed­ Edgar Johnson, athletic direc­ Mayer was also helpful in put­ room window, Mayer beat him with tor at the university, said Mayer's ting together the ceremony for the a cane, causing him to flee. real passion in life was Blue Hen Hall of Fame, Johnson said. Since Newark officials recognized sports. He loved to go to games and there was not always documenta­ 'his efforts to catch the robber, Funk watch every variety of athletics. tion from earlier in the century, said. "Every time you turned around Mayer would work with staff to Murray said family was an at a football game, baseball game or piece together whatever informa­ important factor in Mayer's life. concert, Winnie was there," tion he could share. The Mayer family has lived in Johnson said. "You felt you were "He was a link to the past, his­ Newark for more than a century. the most important thing in his life." tory and tradition," Johnson said. They were also present at Mayer's Mayer was known for support­ "A lot of old-timers came through induction into the Hall of Fame. ing all Delaware teams through suc­ and were helpful on information for Johnson said the athletic pro­ cessful and unsuccessful seasons, the hall of fame. He was a very pos­ gram plans to honor Mayer by plac­ he said. Mayer would reassure itive supporter of the program." ing a memorial banner in the athlet­ coaches that students were playing Harold "Tubby" Raymond, ic complex. the best they could. who retired as football coach after Funk said Mayer will always He was permanent fixture at the 2001 season, said part of be remembered for his devotion to baseball games where he would sit Mayer's devotion to sports was dis­ sports, the community and his : in the same seat for every game to played when he was an athlete on always positive attitude. cheer for the team, Johnson said. the team. "He was just a prince of a Bill Murray, a lifelong friend, "He played football at Newark man," he said. )Jt FebruaC£ 12, 2008 7 Inmates' health care system under scrutiny U.S . prisons make little pfogress in reformation process

BY WALLACE MCKELVEY Among the most improved areas of Ben Fleury-Steiner, criminal justice here in the state and we should use them, Staff Reporter prison health care is screening and identifi­ professor, said the judicial system has been Bullock said. On Feb. 18, 2005, Jermaine Lamar cation of inmates at risk of suicide or suffer­ ineffective in ensuring prison health care "The issue's always cost," he said. "But Wilson was found hanging from a bed sheet ing from mental illness, the report conclud­ reform happens. you can't put a price tag on someone's phys­ in his cell, eight days after a judge ordered ed. "The court orders prisons to a series of ical, mental, or-spiritual condition." his release. His clothes were stained with Martin wrote that 2,247 Department of reforms," Fleury-Steiner said. "Prison offi­ John Painter, the chief of media rela­ blood ftom a gash on the back of his head. Correction staff members have been trained cials agree and in some instances even tions at the Delaware Department of Prison officials claimed his death was a sui­ on suicide prevention issues in· the preced­ implement a few superficial changes, but in Corrections, said the 2009 budget proposal cide. ing six months. a matter of months, as has been the case in includes $40 million for inmate health care, "They called me on the phone that night Rev. Christopher Bullock, pastor of the Delaware, nothing actually happens." including a $38 million contract which goes and told me my son had died," said his Canaan Baptist Church in Wilmington, said He said the problem stems from mass directly to CMS. mother, Susie Wilson. "Just a phone call and he founded the Delaware Coalition for incarceration. Jails are full of prisoners from He said the DOC and CMS were work­ that was it. Prison Reform and Justice in order to marginalized communities who never ing hard to implement the changes suggest­ "When I wanted to meet them and have address the inadequacies and injustices received adequate health care outside of ed in the monitor's report. them answer my questions, no one would faced by prisoners. prison. "The commissioner is willing to con­ talk to ine." · "The Department of Justice launched a The solution is to cut the number of sider any change that would lead to an She did not receive the department's major investigation based on our findings," people in prison, Fleury-Steiner said, but improvement in inmate medical care," . report until February of last year; Wilson Bullock said. "They found 87 civil rights politicians are terrified of looking soft on Painter said. "But he is not, at the moment, said. Mixed in with her son's files were violations in the Delaware prison system." crime. prepared to talk about changing medical those of another inmate, Jefii)aine Lamont He said Martin and the monitoring team "Everyone wants to be safe in their vendors." Wilson. had conducted a "superb and comprehensive communities," he said. "But politicians in CMS did not respond to requests for "Even after all that time, it's been review," which confirmed what the coalition Delaware and elsewhere have gone way comment. upsetting to me that they couldn't differenti­ had found in their own investigations. overboard. · Wilson said she filed a civil lawsuit in ate who my son was," she said. "CMS is not dqing their job, plain and "The price being paid is a system that 2005 against the Department of Corrections, Correctional Medical Services, the pri­ simple," Bullock said. . literally allows prisoners to needlessly suf­ which is currently in mediation. vate Missouri-based company which holds a Delaware inmates deserve better, he fer and sometimes die." The prison health care system needs no-bid contract with the state to provide said, particularly When they are paying their Bullock said CMS was not performing drastic changes and should be closely mon­ medical care to inmates, has faced criticism debt to society. its duty to prisoners and {)elaware could itored, she said. from the judicial system and prisoner advo- · "I don't advocate a reduction in sen­ provide better health care. "It hasn't changed since my son died," cacy groups. · tences or early release," Bullock said. "I . "Until CMS is removed and a new ven­ Wilson said. "It hasn't gotten better and his According to a report filed by an inde­ only advocate that they are treated in a dor from Delaware, for Delaware, is given story isn't the only one. pendent monitor, Delaware prisons will humane, decent way." responsibility for health care, change will be "I want it to change. I don't want any­ remain under the supervision of-the U.S. The Department of Justice ~egan inves­ gradual at best and non-existent at worst," one else's child to die, their family to have Department of Justice while the state makes tigating the conditions at four state prisons he said. to go through what my family is still going slow progress in addressing the inadequate in July 2006 and determined the facilities There are world-class physicians right through." inmate health care provided by the "violated the constitution- Department of Correction's medical vendor. al rights of Delaware In the · 229-page report, independent inmates." monitor Joshua W. Martin III wrote that the Their findings were company suffers from a "lack of stable and reported to Gov. Ruth Ann effective leadership" and has not fully coop­ Minner in a letter dated erated with monitors. Dec. 29, 2006. In the let­ "The monitoring team has also faced ter, assistant attorney gen­ difficulty in receiving consistent and accu­ eral Wan J. Kim threat­ Salons ·are for Ladies. rate informit:ion from CMS," Martin wrote. ened to file a law suit . He. said CMS staff frequently provided against Delaware if the information about practices and procedures state and the department Barber Shops are ·for Men. which later proved to be false. were unable to reach a res­ Delaware prisons have made little or no olution regarding the progress in addressing the high rate of investigation's concerns. Man up and take advantage of your UD St.udent discount. turnover of staff, lack of patient privacy, However, no law suit was access to medical ·and mental health care, ever filed. . Bring your Student ID and receive $2.00 off a regular cut. and providing adequate clinic space and Jodi Bobb, a spokes­ equipment, Martin wrote in the report. woman for the DOJ, said An extra $1.00 will be taken off for those with Military ID's. In the infirmary at the Delaware the department negotiated Correctional Center in Smyrna, he found a settlement with the state. two nurses and one medical assistant "We anticipate [the assigned to 44 inmates. agreement] will resolve "Patients in this infirmary are either the deficiencies we identi­ ones that would require a nursing home if fied during our investiga­ they were in the community," Martin wrote, tion if the state imple­ "or ones that have some acute problem that ments the reforms," Bobb requires careful attention." said. Martin wrote that the three staff mem­ In Martin's most recem bers were overburdened with providing report, he said that the health care and cleaning duties. prisons were in "substan­ Consequently, there was a lack of documen­ tial compliance" with 31 tation in patient charts. of the 217 total provisions At the same facility, the monitoring required by the Justice team found there were no patient referrals department in the agree­ occlol,rring ·for three months "because the ment. The prisons were person.. who was assigned to schedule not compliant with 17 and appointinents for inmates was on sick leave, in "partial compliance" 241 Elkton Road, Newark and CMS had failed to find a temporary with 169. replacement." "The assessment· of (Across from 7-11 Convenient Store) Martin found that two facilities, Baylor partial compliance that the Women's Correctional Institution in New monitoring team has used {302) 368;.5666 Castle and DCC, were particularly lapse in is a very broad designa­ providing access to medical care for tion," Martin wrote in the inmates. report. "And in some "Nurses do not consistently see patients instances reflects .minimal within 72 hours of receiving their health progress that the State has service requests.," he wrote. "In fact, some­ made in eliminating con­ times patients are not seen at all." stitutional deficiencies." 8 February 12. 2008 ~ Classified site offers textbooks trading

BY SARA WAHLBERG The project, which cost Livesey somewhere News Features Editor between 15 to 20 thousand dollars after trade­ It is the beginning of a new semester and most students mark and copyright fees, lawyer fees and full know what that means - breaking the bank to buy new web development, is an investment, he said. textbooks. "It was very costly but it will pay off in the Kyle Livesey, a Kean University sophomore, has creat­ long run," he said. ed a new way to ease the bookstore burden by launching The site, which has had approximately College Ad Board, a Web site where students can buy, sell 11,000 hits since its launch on Dec. 16, is the lat­ and trade textbooks for free. est way students are avoiding paying high He said he first got the ,_idea to build the site after he amounts at bookstores, Livesey said. tried to sell back a $150 accounting textbook and his college "College textbooks have risen twice the rate bookstore would only give him $20 for it. of inflation over the last 20 years," he said. "It's "Bookstores are such a rip off," Livesey said. "They are ridiculous." only willing to give you back $20 after you've only used the Jennifer Libertowski, a spokeswoman for book for one semester and it's in mint condition. That real., the National Association of College Stores, said ly bothers me.'' it is important to keep the prices in perspective. To sell his books, Livesey put up flyers on his campus "Tuition is also rising each year, and the bulletin boards. He said only one flyer did not get torn price of higher education is rising each year," she down, but the response he received was huge. said. "Within a week, I got 45 calls, three or four text mes­ She said textbooks are also being packaged sages and four or five e-mails regarding the eight books I differently. Many of them now come bundled had," he said. "I thought I had something there." with CDs, which makes the book cost more. He said that is when he decided to help students like Molly ·· Wilwol, textbook manager at himself find an easier way to sell and trade their textbooks Delaware Book Exchange, said textbook prices by creating the site. are high becaus.e new editions come out every College Ad Board is a free site that any student, facul­ one or two years and professors often request the ty or staff member at a university can use to buy, sell and latest editions. She said students spend an aver­ trade anything they want, from textbooks to work out equip­ age of $500 a semester on textbooks, depending ment to off-campus housing, Livesey said. Members can on their year and their major. THE REVrEW/John Transue create a proflle and post their items as they would on a bul­ "That is absolutely too high," Wilwol said. letin board. She said there seems to be a general trend of students While that may be true, Livesey said he tried to make Livesey said he had never createq a Web site before and turning to online resources to buy their textbooks, but prob­ his site as easy to navigate as possible. he only knew a few things about it. To get the best quality, lems such as long shipment times and complicated return "With the Web site you can post your stuff, no one can Livesey said he hired a web development company, Super policies prevent many students from purchasing their books tear it down, and you don't need to get permission either," Tech Boyz, to create the site. online. he said. ' "I really wanted it to be done correctly, 100 percent," Jennifer Galt, manager of the University Bookstore, Livesey said he would like to focus on getting the word he said. stated in an e-mail message that there are advantages to out to students in any way possible, which included making Ori Segall, owner of Super Tech Boyz, said he thinks buying at the local bookstores, such as getting the correct YouTube videos of himself and his friends doing goofy Livesey had a great idea. book and edition the professor requested. impressions for publicity. "I think it's going to be a huge success," Segall said. "Another advantage to buying locally is that returning "I really made an ass of myself," he said. "I think it "It's already growing a lot bigger than I thought it would in the case of add/drop is much easier at the local level then helped a little bit. I got a few more hits and a few more be." , online," Galt said. members." Medical marijuana dispensed •1n PVMS

BY CAITLIN WOLTERS Jose Martize, a special agent for the PVMs offer the ability to buy marijuana problems with cooperation from owners. Copy Editor Drug Enforcement at any time of day, "These machines were available," he Prescription vending machines in Los Agency, said there is no he said. The said. "What happem:d is when we had search Angeles are now dispensing medical mari­ reason for him to feel pos­ convenience warrants, the person in charge of the premise juana to patients who want to use it as a itively about PVMs. and price are would refuse to open the machines. We are treatment for various illnesses. These Marijuana is an illegal great advan- forced to open them if they don't provide us machines are giving patients a convenient drug and should not be tages, but the means of opening." way to obtain the drug with a valid prescrip­ used as a medication. because the Hermes said the number of PVMs has tion. "There is no need for machine can­ greatly increased in the last few years. Kris Hermes, the legal campaign direc­ it to be prescribed," not answer Patients prefer the convenience they provide tor for Americans for Safe Access said while Martize said. "Until those questions and the around-the-clock access to treat­ his organization supports the use of medical matters change, we will about the prod­ ment. marijuana, they are unsure about the use of enforce the law." uct customers "We're advocating the safest and most prescription vending machines. Nathan Sands, com­ may have, the affordable access for patients," he said. "We have mixed feelings at the munication director for the PVMs do have "Anything that enhances access. Before a moment, until we can see how technology Compassionate Coalition, disadvantages. few years ago, there were just a few dozen and the means of dispensing fares in the said medical marijuana is Martize dispensaries. Today, there are more than coming weeks and months," Hermes said. beneficial for many said there is a 300." "There is an issue with the inability to dis­ patients and can make chance the Martize said the DEA will continue to cuss details of the medication with skilled their life easier while deal­ machines prosecute marijuana users, even if it is for staff people and an inability to smell and ing with illness. could be shut medical reasons. look at the medication before buying." "Marijuana is a very down, but that "Marijuana continues to be a schedule There are security precautions taken effective medication for a cannot be one control substance, not a legitimate med­ with the PVMs, he said. There is 24-hour . lot of different health prob­ determined ication," he said. "There is no need to be pre­ guarded service, a doctor recommendation lems," Sands said. "The right now. scribed. Until those matters change, we'll and documentation and a thumb print verifi­ voters of California voted "Like enforce the law.'' cation. it into effect 10 years ago. anything else, Other drugs also have a medical benefit Hermes said medical marijuana is used There's awareness it is a we gather the like marijuana, but they are not available to for a variety of ailments to help reduce dis­ good medication." evidence and the medical community, Martize said. These comfort in"chronically ill patients. He said there is verifi­ submit it to the include schedule two drugs such as cocaine. "It's used with cancer for chemothera­ able evidence marijuana U.S. attorney Still, Hermes said access to medical marijua­ py, trying to establish an appetite and keep­ has helped people in the office," he na is worth fighting for. If PVMs can ing nausea under control," he said. "It's used past and continues to help said. "Then we increase convenience and comfort, patients with multiple sclerosis to help with spastici­ them now. get a seizure will continue to use tliem. ty. Chronic pain is the most common. It sub­ "There were studies in warrant for the "We believe the rise of number and the stitutes harmful .. pharmaceutical drugs England using marijuana to treat multi- THE REVIEW/John Transue premise or the access is safe for JQedical marijuana," he because marijuana doesn't have side effects. ple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS," Sands said. item." said. "As long as they're not abused and As many as a third of HIV patients use it for "It has a preventative health benefit. It can The DEA has searched many PVMs work for a significant number of patients, various reasons." prevent, breakdown and even cure cancer." already, Martize said. They have run into then why not have them?" ~ February 12, 2008 9 Newark officials volunteer time as child mentors = ifi BY JOSH SHANNON "We thought if we gave them a City News Editor taste they would see how easy and Newark is expanding a program fun it is to do," Riggs said. "Once AfROPOSTALE \ J that encourages city employees· to people see how easy it is to do and mentor local school children. how excited the kids are to have Carol Houck, assistant to the mentors and how easy it is to make a WOMEN'S BASKETBALL City Manager, said city employees difference in their day, it just wins are permitted to leave work for a them over." · CHAMPIONSHIP weekly, one-hour mentoring session Once employees sign up to at Newark-area schools. become a mentor, they undergo a Last month, the city, in partner­ background check and a four-hour $35- All-Session Pass (11 games) ship with the Delaware Mentoring training session before they are Council, held a "mini-mentoring" matched up with a child, she said. $13 -Adult (per session*) program at John R. Downes Bordas said students in need of Elementary School to show city a mentor are identified by teachers $10 -Groups of 20+ workers the benefits of mentoring, and counselors. Most are struggling Houck said. Seven city employees either with academics or with a fam­ $6- Youth/UD Student (per session) went to the school to meet the ily situation, such as a di_vorce, she school's mentoring coordinator and said. $3 -Youth groups of 20+ have lunch with some of the stu­ The students must have permis­ dents. sion from their parents to take part in "For an hour and a half, our the mentoring program, Bordas said. ·Don't miss out on the action! Root on the employees that were interested could Houck, who has been mentoring go sit in on the mentoring, classroom for three years, said once a mentor is Fightin' Blue Hens as they battle in the 2008 CAA and hear some information about matched to a particular child, he or Women's Basketball Championship Thurs. March mentoring, and the kids who need it," she visits that child once a week dur­ she said. ing the school year. 13 - Sun. March 16. Enjoy NCAA Division I The event at Downes was mod­ She said when she meets with eled after a similar event the city held her mentee she tries to mix academic women's basketball, promotions and much more! in October at Joseph M. McVey help with social interaction. Elementary School, which resulted "I do a half an hour of lesson *One (1) session includes admission to all games that day. in 16 city employees signing up to and then a half an hour of playing a become mentors, Houck said. learning game, writing in a journal Heather Bordas, McVey princi­ and things like that to keep it interest­ 108 W. Main Street Newark DE pal, said the students, in kindergarten ing and sp we get a chance to talk through fifth grade, have taken to about what is going on in his life and 19711 their mentors well. my life," Houck said. PH 302-269-9414 "They love them," Bordas said. She said the program is reward­ The "They look.forward to it every week ing for the mentors, not just the stu­ Deer Park Tavern www.deer·parktavern.com -it's the Highlight of their week." dents. WIFI Now available!! The city's mentoring initiative "We get to go be in a school, be ESTABLISHED 1851 NEWARK, DE began three years ago when it was with kids and feel good about our­ approached by DMC, Houck said. selves after we leave," Houck said. DMC, hosted by the university, is an She said she hopes to match organization that promotes mentor­ interested employees with mentees at ing throughout the state. Downes within the next few weeks. Thurs, Feb 14 Valentine's Day with Kristen & the Noise City manager Carl Luft, a men­ After that, she hopes the idea will tor himself, was committed to the spread to other municipalities around Mug Night- In your mug, Bud or Bud Light $1.50 or any rail drink $2.50 idea, Houck said. the state. __ All You Can Eat Wings $8.95 "He decided he would allow our Houck said she is preparing an D employees to take this hour off as information packet to send to other volunteer time," she said. municipalities. Houck, who runs the city's pro­ "It would be like a mentoring Tonight Tuesday Feb 12 - Jefe -no cover gram, said she selected McVey challenge," she said. because unlike other schools in the Riggs said that while many city, it did not already have a mentor­ businesses and organizations, includ­ Wednesday Feb 13 - Mos Eisley-no cover ing program. ing the university, have established 1/2 price nachos & quesadillas _ "McVey was starting fresh," similar mentoring programs, Newark Houck said. "They had nothing and is the first municipality in the state to Friday Feb 15 - OJ Tom Travers Awesome 80's Dance Party- no cover they had a new principal who was do so. really gung-ho about working with "They're setting an excellent us." example for the rest of the munici­ Saturday Feb 16 - Fat Daddy Has Been Last year, the program dissolved palities in Delaware," she said. when financial woes caused the Bordas said Me Vey currently Sunday Feb 17 - Chorduroy - no cover Christina. School District to eliminate has 55 mentors from the city of fun.ding for the position of mentoring Newark and elsewhere, but still coordinator at the school, she said. needs more. Houck said last fall she realized "Anyone can volunteer," she she needed a way to rejuvenate the said. "They could just call our school Valentine Special All Day-Everyday Low Prices program. or come on in and we can sit down Dinner for 2 $39.9$ Bud Light cans $2.50 "We wanted to try to kick it off and train them and walk them with something different. and get through it." includes dessert Yuengling Pints $2.50 more people involved," she said. Riggs said she encourages stu­ Your choice Tall Capt & Coke $2.50 Carel Anders Riggs, assistant dents and community members to director ofDMC, said it is often hard become mentors. Blackened Mahi · Red Bull Drink $3 for l?eople to imagine what mentor­ "There's just nothing like it - or So Co & Lime $3 ing 1s like, and the mini-mentoring you can see you're helping the Steak&Cake Corona & Corona Light Bottles $3 session allowed them to experience it child," she said. "It takes so little to without making a commitment make a big difference." no reservations needed! Cherry, Grape & Jager Bombs $5 10 February 12, 2008 Pre-law students ------~ look toward politics 1M BY BRITTANY TALARICO "There has to be some overlap. Managing News Editor "This shows there is more than In the midst of a highly antici­ one thing on the minds of students ·. pated presidential election, a Kaplan interested in attending law school." Test Prep and Admissions Survey of Marianne Green, assistant direc­ students preparing to take the Law tor of Career Services, stated in an e­ School Admission Test concluded mail message that the gap between that 42 percent of LSAT takers will male and female interest in politics SPRiNG BRe&H "definitely" or "probably'' run for may exist because females may not political office after graduating from be as willing or able to make the sac­ law school. rifices necessary to pursue a career in SPeCiaL Glen Stohr, Kaplan Test Prep politics today. and Admissions Pre-Law assistant Green said women as well as Did you know you can use director, said 1,949 students respond­ men are encouraged by Sen. Hillary your OCMP at our Pro Shop ed to the survey nationwide. The sur­ Clinton's (D-N.Y.) presidential pur­ vey was released in December and · suit. Protein Shakes focused on motivational factors "I think many women and men Vitamin Water which drive students to attend law will be inspired by her candidacy, but Energy Drinks school. many others may think that the things Muscle Milk "According to the numbers, 42 she has to go through as a candidate percent of respondents said they are not worth it, and therefore, may Smoothies would be interested in pursuing a decide against politics as a political Myoplex political career," Stohr said. "Among career," she said. · lsopure those students a breakdown by gen­ Regarding the statistic that 73 Water der showed a noticeable gap - 52 percent of LSAT takers said high percent of male students versus a income potential was important, drop to 34 percent among female stu­ .Green said politics is not a field that dents." pays particularly well, but it can be a He said this percentage of springboard to lucrative careers as women represents a historic high of lobbyists, consultants, fund-raisers, female involvement in politics. lecturers, authors and other voca­ "Out of this survey more than tions. one-third of women in law school are "Politicians have power, visibil­ doing so in pursuit of a political ity and clout," she said. "Politics is career," Stohr said. "They are actual­ about public services, but there is ly saying, 'I intend in the future to also power to be had and money to be run for office myself.' made." "This is not surprising when you Junior Jenna Kring, vice presi­ see female role models in the politi­ dent of Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fra­ cal world." ternity, said she notices more men Currently 16 percent of the interested in politics than women members of Congress are female, he within the fraternity. said. This figure is double what it was An important thing to keep in 20 years ago. mind is there is still a difference "There is a historic high in the between the number of men and number of female governors and a women that go to law school, she historic high in the number of said. females in Congress," Stohr said. "I "I think historically there is a certainly think that promotes a higher prevalence of men in politics growth in interest." than women," Kring said. "I think He said this survey seems time­ maybe especially with this election it ly because of the high interest in pol­ will inspire girls, but I think there is itics in the air. This is an election in still that gender bias almost." which young people are very inter­ Phi Alpha Delta has 50 active ested. members and presents an opportunity It will be interesting to see once for s.tudents who are interested in this election is over, if this is a gener­ going to law school or think they ation that will be interested in poli­ might be interested to meet other stu­ tics, Stohr said. dents who feel the same way, she "In [Barack] Obama, [Hillary] said. The fraternity hosts Kaplan Clinton, all the candidates you have events, informs students of the free the perfect combination of people to LSAT and organizes an event called make young men, young women and "So you Want to be a Lawyer?" in young people in general interested in which a panel of lawyers discuss politics at a greater level then we've their experiences. seen in years," he said. Kring said · she believes many Another important statistic people who attend law school have derived from the survey is 73 percent the interest to become a lawyer and of LSAT takers said high income outside of that there is an interest to potential was a "very important'' or be involved in politics. Don't Forget to make your Valentine's Day dinner "important'' factor in their decision to "I want to be a district attorney, reservations. Share a romantic 5~course dinner attend law school, Stohr said. There which involves politics," she said. featuring a Lobster Tail Entree, two glasses of was no gender split within this group. "You have to be elected into that "We saw the same proportion of position. champagne and a half bottle of Clos du Val men and women that high income "There are two distinct groups Chardonnay-all enhanced by candlelight and a potential was important," he said. - those who run for political office classical violinist. Stohr said he found this statistic and those who get into politics interesting because becoming a through being a lawyer." 13, 14, politician is not necessarily a prof­ Kring said Clinton's candidacy SetJtlngs Wednesday, Feb. Thursday, Feb. itable profession compared to the will play a crucial role in influencing Friday, Feb. 15 & Saturday, Feb. 16 at 3,5,7,& 9 & kind of money available to a success­ women to become involved in poli­ 11 pm. $119 per c:ouple, $99 per c:ouple without ful investment banker or a corporate tics. attorney. "I think her prevalence in the champagne and wine. "Forty-two percent of respon­ election will make people, especially dents expressed interest in a political girls, more open to going into politics Use your OCMP career and 73 percent find high and more comfortable with the"idea," income potential important," he said. she said. 90 E. MAIN STREET • Newark • (302) 738-581 1 • www.caffegelato.net ~ February 12, 2008 11 iD the l (~\tYS Philosophy majors prove CLINTON REPLACES MANAGER AFTER OBAMA WINS MAINE Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) Maryland, Virginia and the District. shook up her presidential campaign The change at the top of the Sunday, replacing campaign man­ Clinton campaign has been talked successful in job market ager and longtime aide Patti Solis about since last month's Iowa cau­ Doyle with her former White cuses, in which the senator from House chief of staff Maggie New York placed third and imme­ BY SARA WAHLBERG "What philosophy majors students took a philosophy class as Williams in an acknowledgment of diately lost her front-runner status. News Features Editor learn to do is to think and analyze freshmen, they would declare phi­ the unexpectedly difficult struggle Still, it came as a surprise to even Philosophy majors may not problems and questions," he said. losophy as a major. in which she finds herself against some senior advisers. need to ponder their future career "What you're doing in a philoso­ "I see one of our biggest chal­ Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.). After mounting tensions inside plans for too long. According to phy class is extremely useful in the lenges is getting some word out to The move came on a day when the campaign, fueled by repeated recent statistics from the Higher law and in all kinds of things." people of what the advantages of Obama easily won the Maine cau- · defeats, financial difficulties, Education Statistics Agency, many Schueler also said many phi­ philosophy are," Schrader said. cuses, compleiing a decisive week­ inconclusive results on Super employers are looking for what losophy majors double major in He said he would like to see end sweep of Democratic contests Tuesday and Saturday's coast-to­ philosophers have to offer. something else, like biology or more studies done about the in four states that gave the senator coast trouncing, Doyle told the Simon Kemp, the press officer psychology. He even had one stu­ employment rates five years after from Illinois renewed momentum staff Sunday that she . will step for HESA, stated in an e-mail mes­ dent who went on to be a nurse. graduation. Those statistics might heading into Tuesday's contests in aside. sage that the data was collected Marianne Green, assistant show philosophy majors actually between 2002-03 through 2005- director of Career Services, stated do better than many other majors 2008 PRIMARIES SET RECORD NUMBER FOR VOTERS 06, which is a short time to make in an e-mail message that she has in the long run. conclusive statements. However, it not seen any evidence that Andrew Petrov, a former phi­ The presidential primary sea­ settles on as its nominee could shows the number of graduates employers are becoming more or losophy major, said he dropped son has not yet confirmed a nomi­ make a significant difference. working full and part-time jobs six less interested in philosophy philosophy because of the small nee in either party, but it has The shift in party registration months after graduation has risen majors than in the past, but she size of the department, but he still notched a different political has been measurable in early-vot­ by 9 percent overall, but for phi­ does see the advantages to major­ thinks philosophy is useful in the accomplishment: it has driven ing states including Nevada, where losophy graduates it has risen 13 ing in philosophy. working world. more people to participate in the the number of registered percent. "They excel at jobs that call "Studying philosophy when process. Democrats crept ahead of regis­ David Schrader, executive for critical and analytical skills," it's done right and it's not just bab­ More people have registered tered Republicans in the weeks director for the American Green said. ble gives people very important to vote, and many states have leading up to the Jan. 19 caucuses. Philosophical Association, said the However, she sees a trend that skills in how to analyze and reported record voter turnout in Primary-day registrations for study accords with what he has employers do not look at a major argue," Petrov said. the primary contests and caucuses. Democrats were more than double seen as well. as much as the candidate and his However, he said he admits he Although there are signs that the number seen on primary day in "It certainly is something that or her qualifications. is not sure what he will do after Democrats are gaining most from 2000, while primary-day registra­ makes sense to me," Schrader Schrader said he would like to graduation. these developments, much can tions among Republicans fell from said. see more students try out a philos­ "No idea," he said. "Just hope happen between now and 2000. He said skills employers look ophy class because many are not that the debt collectors don't come November, and whom the party for in philosophy students include exposed to philosophy in high knocking on my door." strong writing, analysis and criti­ school courses. FACE OF POLITICS RAPIDLY CHANGING IN THE MIDDLE EAST cal thinking. He said he believes if more After Ayatollah Ruhollah ing nations. "Employers figure they will Khomeini 's followers toppled a Last month, local election teach you the particular job skills," U.S.-backed autocracy in Iran, he councils disqualified scores of cler­ Schrader said. "But they want you brought to power a coterie of politi­ ics and their allies from seeking to think well, write well and learn cally engaged clerics who sought to election to parliament March 14. well." create the world's first Islamic Such candidates have been disqual­ Carrie Gruber, a spokes­ republic. Nearly 30 years later, a ified before, but analysts said the woman for the National Center of new generation of politicians is absence of members of the clerical Education Statistics, said the sweeping aside those clerics, many old guard from other institutions of career path for philosophy is not as of whom had become proponents of power in Iran means they will find it clear cut to see as in other majors. better relation~ with the West and difficult to mount an electoral "For some majors, it's pretty gradual steps toward greater comeback. easy," Gruber said. "If you are an democracy. Analysts say the purging of engineering major, you will be an The newcomers are former those clerics strengthens President engineer. If you are pre-med, you military commanders, filmmakers Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the most are going to be a doctor. But phi­ and mayors, many younger than 50. prominent leader of the new gener­ losophy?" They are vowing to carry out the ation, and will result in a smaller Heather Kelly, assistant direc­ promises of the revolution and to political class. tor for the Office of Institutional place Iran among the world's lead- Research and Planning, stated in an e-mail message that since the - compiled from the L.A. Times and Washington Post wire reports philosophy major is small at the university, the employment infor-.. mation the office gathers is not large. In Fall 2006, there were 53 philosophy majors, and only six reported their employment status. "In 2006, it was reported that WOMAN FALLS VICTIM TO E-MAIL SCAM four philosophy majors were A 49-year-old woman fell victim to an internet scam Saturday, Cpl. employed upon graduation, one Scott Simpson of the Newark Police Department said went onto graduate school, and The woman, who is deaf, received emails from someone claiming to one was seeking work," Kelly be a representative of the "Deaf Charity Home Lottery," Simpson said. said. The emails stated the woman had won a $150,000 prize. Schrader said philosophy stu­ The emails instructed the woman to wire a $550 processing fee to dents can go into any career they Bonnie Sanderlin in Laurel, Md. in order to receive the prize money, want, from advertising to business. Simpson sajd. The woman did so, and them showed the emails to her Many philosophy students, son, who recognized them as a scam and notified police. however, seem to head to law Poli~e could not find anyone by the name of Bonnie Sanderlin. The school after they graduate, he said. case has l>een forwarded to investigators. Philosophy chairperson George Schueler said the career BURGLARY ATTEMPT AT UNIVERSITY COURTYARDS choices are varied. · There was an attempted burglary at the University Courtyard apart­ . "Steve Martin, a comedian ments sometime between Friday and Saturday, Simpson said. and actor, was a philosophy An unknown suspect attempted to force open a window in the apart­ major," Schueler said. "So that's ment belonging to a 21 -year-old male university student. one thing you can do. You can Police found pry marks on the window and a lamp knocked over, but become a famous person." nothing was missing. Simpson said it did not appear the suspect succeed­ He said philosophy majors ed in entering the apartment. typically do very well on the Graduate Record Examinations, -Josh Shannon and even place higher than English majors in the verbal .section. February 12, 2008 • • e I ton

Professors talking politics The Newarker University gets it right with 'Super Tuesday' panel This past Tuesday, the univer­ cussion, they also managed to give sity held its first-ever "Super a broad overview of information. Tuesday" event in one of Trabant's This allowed students without prior multipurpose rooms. A panel of five backgrounds in politics to compre-: professors shared information about hend the election process. Those the election with students, including who attended Super Tuesday topics such as polling, why the elec­ Central left with a much better tion is important, how issues of race breadth of political knowledge. and religion play into the process The university should contin­ and the media's involvement. ue to have events similar to Super There was also a PowerPoint Tuesday Central to make informa­ presentation and televisions dis­ tion about the election available to playing key scenes from the elec­ students right up until voting day. tion, to make the information more· The more opportunities available to accessible. Students were encour­ learn about the election, the more aged to discuss what they were students will take advantage. This is learning or had already heard about even more important now because the election. the majority of students are back on In all, the political science and campus to attend such programs . . communications departments did a Although the university did an wonderful job organizing and con­ excellent job with the event, more ducting the event. The panel shared attention should be given to making information without preaching, and students aware that these programs students learned without feeling are occurring on campus. No matter like information was being shoved how interested a student may be in down their throats. Instead, the learning about the election, they information was presented and stu­ cannot attend if they are not aware dents were able to make their own of the program. decisions and form their own opin­ When presented with all of the ions. information, students are more able While the panel focused on to make informed decisions. They specific areas of the election for dis- may even be more eager to do so.

University Police to carry guns New policy allows police to act like they are trained A new policy allowing Polytechnic Institute and · State University Police officers to carry University last spring. firearms on their person has been Sadly enough, the reality is that instituted. armed officers are somewhat of a Before this new rule, police offi­ necessity. cers were forced to keep their guns in Some incidents have been their patrol cars. A supervisor had to minor, but some have not. The truth be called and give the "go-ahead" is that the new policy is for our own before an officer was allowed to protection. The University Police actually remove the gun from the car. officers are paid to look after us so There would not be enough time we might as )Vell allow them to do to have gone through all the steps to their jobs. make sure it was acceptable to use a This is not to say the new policy gun, in a situation where firearms is necessary only because of crimes would be needed. involving students. The university The old policy was a safety haz­ does not have a closed campus. ard for the police officers as well as Anyone can walk onto college the students and faculty they were grounds at any time. This cannot be "Welcome back, sleepy bears!" trying to protect. Even though it is controlled. Preventing dangerous hoped that the guns will not have to incidents and dealing with them in be used, simply having them offers the most efficient ways is all that can WRITE TO THE REVI-EW The Review welcomes much more security. be done. This new policy will not All University Police officers only allow officers to better protect 250 Perkins Student Center readers to write in have gone through extensive training university staff and students but also Newark, DE 19716 leHers to the editor and Fax: 302-831-1396 with firearms. The old policy was not the people in the community of guest columns. · allowing the officers to use all of Newark. E-mail: [email protected] their skills to do their jobs. Now, if By instituting the new policy, or visit us online at www.udreview.com If you have any questions, the situation calls for it, the officers the university is openly recognizing feel free to contad us: can react as they have been trained. that there is crime on campus. Half . The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review we~ The new policy allowing police the battle is admitting that there is a comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to to have guns on their person was par­ problem. This new policy is a posi­ the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should www.udreview.com tially spurred forward because of the tive step towards solving this prob- not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and events that occurred at Virginia lem. · beliefs ofThe Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form.

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So, it is for their benefit as well as for the offensive gestures in our direction to get our 5. I am not the chef- When you tell All Riled vindication of servers across campus that I attention. me your chicken is not cooked to your liking, provide the following educational instruc­ Of course, there are also unacceptable I will agree whole-heartedly. Up tions for your dining pleasure. ways to go about tracking us down. Remember though, I am not the cook. Summoning your server while they are in the I had nothing to do with the tempe_rature, Emily Riley 1. Tipping - "Why should I tip some­ middle of taking care of another table, hold­ taste and portion of your food. one for a job I'm already paying them to do?" ing your glass in the air for a refill or screech­ It is my responsibility to ensure that your asks Dick Solomon in the 90s sitcom, "3rd ing "Hey you!" is not just annoying, it is also sauce is on the side and that there is no pars­ Rock from the Sun." very rude. ley on the dish because you told me five A server's tips for being a good cus­ I believe this is how many people feel 3. The menu- I will gladly make sug­ times that you were allergic. tomer. about tipping, and while I do not fault them gestions about our menu items for you in However, my restaurant talents are limit­ for it, I do blame them for not adhering to a order to help you make a decision. However, ed merely to serving. I do not cook, Friday and Saturday are the best nights social custom that has been in place for years. I will not describe every platter to you in fry, baste or saute anything. I'll do my best to of my week, not because I am going out to Servers typically make less than $2.50 detail, especially in the middle of a Friday ensure your meal is exactly the way you want dinner with friends or blowing off weekday per hour, which means a void paycheck after night dinner rush. it, but there are some things that are just out­ steam with half-priced drink specials, but taxes. Therefore, our income is based entire­ We understand you may have questions side of my control. because those are my busiest nights as a wait­ ly on our tips. Some servers may deserve about what we serve and have taken the ini­ I understand you will be upset if you do ress. a poor tip, but the norm for good service tiative to plot out a directory in which each not like your food. I would be too, but don't Maybe I enjoy the satisfaction of these days is 18 to 20 percent. bit of food is described. take your dissatisfaction out on my tip. enabling diners to enjoy their night out or We are happy to help you out, but if you Please do not mistake these tips for hos­ maybe I have a personality disorder which refuse to look at our selection I can offer my tility. I really do enjoy waiting tables and prevents me from quitting my job and leaving Your 13 percent tip for great best suggestion - I suggest you read the serving a variety of people, young and old. behind the frustration of dealing with the service is not going to menu. It is my sincerest hope that these sugges­ public. · rock my world. 4. Receiving your food- Basic human tions will help those of you struggling with Every server struggles with this conflict anatomy has provided us with two arms. public protocol and allow you to dine with of interest, yet we keep coming back for 2. Addressing your server - We introduce More would be helpful, but this is just not a gratitude and patience. more. Despite irreversible psychological ourselves to you at the beginning of the meal. possibility. Admitting you have a problem is the first damage, I really love my job. We do not expect you to remember our Servers are only capable of carrying step to recovery - at least that is what my It is great to see someone's gratitude for names, but when you do, we recognize the three to four plates at once. Please do not therapist said. a job well done and even better to see that respect you are showing and will gladly assume that we forgot about you because we gratitude manifested in my tip. It is also return it. , do not have your dish - I will be right back entertaining tq hear the endless complaints or Emily Riley is a copy editor for The However, if you do not remember our with it. Review. Her viewpoints do not necessarily moronic questions from guests who have name, feel free to say "Excuse me It is also helpful for us if you remember seemingly never been out in public before. reprMent those of the Review staff. Please miss/sir ... " or make eye contact and non- what you ordered a mere 15 minutes ago. send comments to eriley@JldeLedu. Give getting involved a fighting chance

smug and content with our own little lives to although remissions are known to happen, I am probably the last person on this really worry about anyone else - or that is but not to last very long. campus who should be telling people what It's a the argument people throw around. According to the Multiple Myeloma to do, so I will offer a suggestion instead - Well, to hell with them, right? I mean, Research Foundation it represents approxi­ do not regret not doing anything. After you Trap _ who are they to tell us that we need to care mately 1 percent of all cancers and 2 percent spend four years here and you move on to or do something? This is college- our four of all cancer deaths - so it is not as preva­ whatever is next in your life, what do you Jef!Ruoss years to do whatever we want while ge~ing lent as other cancers but it is the second want to have to look back on? a degree and trying to put our lives together. most prevalent blood cancer and it is begin­ It is one thing to be apathetic and it is I have spent my fair share of time blow­ ning to be seen more commonly in younger another thing to be just plain lazy. If there is ing off all of the causes around the campus adults than ever before. nothing that whets your appetite and leads There is something out there for and not really getting involved because I But, even after he was diagnosed it still you to getting involved, at least see if there everyone. basked in my ability to distance myself from never really hit home for me. He always is a blood or bone marrow drive that you can real problems of the world. seemed to be in high spirits and never real­ help with. In my four years of college I have heard Yes, I understand Darfur is a problem ly let anyone know just how bad off he was. It only takes about 20 minutes to walk all the lines. "Join our group because of and I have sent in my checks to help the Then I received a phone call the other day through the line, and maybe you can actual­ blah, blah, blah," or "You need to get cause, but I never really expected them to do from my mom asking me what my blood ly be the reason someone gets to see their involved, it is your duty as a college stu­ anything. type was. family just ope more day. dent" and my favorite "Help cause X But, like many other students my age, I My uncle is unable to make his own Take it from me, do not let something because it· is the hottest new thing going on just knew there was nothing out there to blood anymore and they may need my blood awful happen before you realize everything in the world." actually get me off of my ass to do some­ to help him keep fighting. you could or should have done. Still, even though I know I should, I thing about it -not possible. There are hundreds of different things have never bought into it. Once again, like pretty much any other At last, the problem was staring to get involved with on campus and in In my time here at The Review, I can statement I have ever made in my life, I was Newark itself- just try one. If you do not think of endless columns which always totally, 100 percent wrong. me right in the eye like a 10-ton like it or it is not for you, at least you gave revolve around how apathetic our campus In January 2003, my uncle was diag­ elephant in the living room. it the old college try, and no one can blame and generation are. nosed with multiple myeloma - cancer of you for that. Again, I never really cared. plasma cells, which are immune system There are plenty of things which I could It really is overwhelming sometimes. cells in bone marrow that produce antibod­ have done to help the cause long before this, Jeff Ruoss is an etlitorilll editor for The Every week there is a new cause that we just ies to fight off all of the unknown objects but I just never did. Who knows, maybe I Review. His viewpoints do not necessarily "have to" jump up and solve, and when we which come into our body. The worst part thought if I avoided it, the problem would represent those of flrtt Review staff. Please do not, we are just the people who are too about this cancer is that it is incurable - go away. ,.. send com~r~ems ttAjru~tleJ.edu. · 14

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BY LIZ SEASHOLTZ wings, but more practiced the best technique for stripping meat Features Editor off of them, and like what to do with the wings and drum­ At approximately 6:00a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, Jeff Olson sticks," he says. "I practiced large-quantity eating w.ith healthy was mentally preparing for the day ahead. In half an hour, he food like potatoes and vegetables." -. would be competing in a professional sports arena, with world To get in the zone during the actual competiti

BY ADAM ASHER ofBarack Obama, who he casually claims is the incredibly intelligent person. He really values Entertainment Editor next president of the United States. all the student organizers that work with him." There are 130 confirmed guests to the "I meet all these kids who can't afford to As he walks down North College Avenue Facebook event "Kumar Comes to UD," but go to college and they still watch movies, they on his way to Klondike Kate's for another only one of them is recognizable as the star of spend money on a DVD and that's how I have Obama support rally, a student walks by and such films and television shows as "The a job," Penn says. "I would just love for my recognizes him. Namesake," "House M.D." and "Van Wilder." friends to have the things that those of us who "KUMAR!" That Facebook member goes by the name of are fortunate enough to be at a university take Penn, deep in political conversation with Kal Penn, and don't call him Kumar. . for granted, and Barack is the only one who's his entourage of Obama supporters, gives the As he walks into the lounge of the George going to be able to provide that." fan a polite wave. However, "Kumar" is the last Read North residence hall on Saturday, Feb. 2, He's casual and funny, mixing humor with thing he wants to be called. students and non-students alike applaud with hopeful stories of young voters who spent $12 "I'm from New Jersey, that's probably the enthusiasm. He is there to speak with them, not donating to the campaign instead of buying a only similarity I have with the character," Penn about his job as an actor, but about his current few pints and grateful new citizens voting for says. "I've played an exchange student, I've title - political volunteer. the first time. played a guy who's going to get burgers, I've Penn, whose real name is Kalpen Modi, is "This is the movement," he says pointing played an architect - none of those are me in currently on a country-wide tour speaking to to the crowd during his speech. "This is what it real life. I think everyone knows that Anthony crowds, like the one at George Read, in support looks like." Hopkins, even though he was in 'Silence of the Penn says he is a Lambs' and played a cannibal, he doesn't eat registered Independent people in real life." and has never been polit­ In a similar vein, Penn, unlike his popular ically oriented. After the character, doesn't smoke marijuana and was a senator's speech at the vegetarian while filming "Harold and Kumar 2004 Democratic Go to White Castle." National Convention, "Sometimes you don't know an actor's however, Penn quickly name so you say 'Hey Gogle' or 'Hey Dr. hopped on the Obama Kutner,' " he says. "That happens for any actor, train. but I think most people know that I'm nothing He says since like the characters that I play, which is nice." joining the campaign, he He stops on the patio at Kate's to take pic­ Penn speaks to a crowd who gathered at has met countless inspir­ tures and sign autographs for fans, making George Read North residence hall. ing people and even small talk - mostly about politics - before spent some time with the schmoozing with more Obama supporters who marched with Gandhi. As for the field senator himself. upstairs. itself, he says his foray into politics is not a per­ "He's the same With the writers' strike still in effect, Penn manent place. guy in a room of five that says he has time topursue activities outside of "I've had the great fortune of playing a he is in a room of5,000," acting. bunch of different types of characters. I'd love he says. "So when "Sorry you guys have to watch reruns," he to continue doing that," he says. "Politics is you're with him before says with a laugh. totally separate. I'm just doing that as a guy THE REVIEW/Adam Asher the speeches, he's an However, with politics, Penn says he's fol­ who was inspired by his grandparents and now Kal Penn walks on Main Street with fellow Obama supporters. incredibly funny guy, an lowing in the footsteps of his grandparents, is inspired by Barack." ~· ... ~ ~ J .. • • .. ~ • - , , 'J t ' < ' r ' .t , • 1 t ' 1_ X \ J 1 ' ·J 1 "V • :.. J '' •.t ! t 1 }jt February 12. 2008 1 9 'People don't really kn<;>w me' Paris cHilton compares her role in new film with .everyday life behind closed doors

BY ADAM ASHER she says. "It was cool to be a part of every aspect of the is usually just a Entertainment Editor movie." show for the cam­ Her room on the sixth floor of the Four Seasons in She is surprisingly ready to joke about herself and casu­ eras, she can't Philadelphia is smaller than one might imagine - approxi­ ally shrugs off bad reviews. Hilton says after constant media hide the real mately the size of a small living room. The door is opened scrutiny and more than a few negative nods in her first star­ Paris. from the inside and there are no paparazzi, no giant ring role. in "House of Wax," she has learned to deal with She offers entourage, no thumping dance music, no booze and no criticism. to pose with a night-vision cameras. There's just a man touching up the "A lot of people said they liked it," she says. "People few fans before makeup at the top of her nose. who didn't are just haters and I don't care what they say." moving on to She looks comfortable in her blue pea coat, dark jeans In her new film, Hilton stars as a hot blonde who refus­ her next and incredibly high heels as she sinks into her chair, smiles es to date anyone until her freakishly repulsive friend can appointment. and offers her guests Rice Krispies treats and ~ffirms that get a date as well. She is constantly stalked by local men At the first they are, in fact, "dope." who want nothing more than to catch a glimpse of her beau­ sight of a And why shouldn't she feel comfortable? After all, ty. It's not such a far cry from her real life as a hot blonde camera, Paris Hilton is one of the most widely recognizable 26-year­ who is constantly stalked by photographers and writers hop­ Hilton olds in the world. She i.s the heiress to the Hilton fortune, a ing to catch a glimpse of her hard-partying reputation. spins r.ight model, an author, a business woman and a reality television "It .was pretty easy to get into character," she says jok­ back into star. These days, however, Hilton is playing the role of ingly. "We both have the same heart. We both love qur socialite actress and producer, traveling the country to promote her friends. We're both loyal. I think that's how I really am." mode . new flick "The Hottie and the Nottie." This is the picture Paris paints of herself, a very differ­ Perfect pos­ The iconic blonde sits back and grins a familiar facial ent picture than you might see on-the cover of any tabloid ture, arm at a expression as she reflects on her many titles and adventures magazine. However, the heiress maintains that those images sharp 90 degree and her new projects in film. and stories are widely blown out of proportion. angle, hand resting "I've learned a lot in the last couple of years about "People don't really know me," she says. "They have casually on her hip - being a strong woman and not letting anything get to me," this image and the Internet makes up mean stories, but when she is well rehearsed Hilton says. "I'm mostly doing this for fun." you watch the movie that's what it reminds me of, how I all} in the art of the pose. Few people have the opportunity to make films "just in private with my real friends." . The camera man for fun," with little acting experience. However, Hilton says Not to say that there isn't any truth in tabloid stories counts to three, but he she takes her fun seriously. and gossip news coverage. Conversation with Hilton is spo­ doesn't ask his models to She says she worked harder than she ever had before on ken hardly above a whisper, and her voice oozes sex as she say "cheese," or any other fam­ this film, serving not only as the star, but also as a produc­ casually abuses words like "sexy" and "dope," and drops ily friendly smile-inducing er. She says she came into the film-making process prepared her catchphrase, ''That's hot." · phrase. to work hard and completely ready for the storm of criticism "It was the business woman in me," she says of the offi­ "One ... Two ... Vagina!" that tends to surround her. cially trademarked words, throwing her hand up and laugh­ The fans giggle, Paris "I know people are going to want to bash me because ing. opens her mouth. people are like that, so I really did my best with this movie," Despite her claims that usage of her trademark phrase "Hot." An unlikely pairing for Superbowl XLII

BY MATIHEW ZANDER leave Sculley and Louann Santos as runners-up Sculley and Santos were treated to the full panion and the two women have formed an Staff Reporter -so close, yet so far. They were on their way compliment of Super Bowl amenities, taking unexpected kinship. Santos explained her Despite staking claim to a successful to Arizona. pictures in the locker room during the Giants appreciation for the Giants quarterback Eli career as a stand-up comedian, being the name­ "I was ecstatic, jumping up and down," post-game celebration and on the field with the Manning, while Sculley marveled at the awe­ sake for two popular sitcoms, hosting both the she says. players she looks forward to watching each someness of the, until then, perfect Patriots. Academy Awards and the Emmys and current­ Being a Giants fan in the Greater Sunday. "The night before the game she was say­ ly hosting her own talk show, Ellen DeGeneres Philadelphia area is akin to backing Hillary in "It was surreal. I was doing confetti ing, 'I completely respect Eli Manning,' " may be best-known for two things: her sexual the heart of Chicago, but that doesn't deter angels," Sculley says, recalling the little pieces Sculley says of Santos, "and I was like, 'I com­ preference and her tearful plea to return her Sculley from supporting the Giants -."I wear of paper that covered the field following the pletely respect what your whole team has friend's dog back to its home. my [Jeremy] Shockey jersey every Sunday"- . game. done!' But that's not what sticks out to Megan or finding them on television. · Past winners of the same contest enjoyed "She was the best person I could have Sculley. Sculley, a Bear, Del., resident and "We usually go out for the games," the pre-game and post-game celebrations but went with. We really lucked out-she was just West Chester University student, has admired Sculley says. "I they never had the sweetest girl." DeGeneres since she was young when her go down to the tickets to the When DeGeneres reached Sculley to mother would watch her show. beach a lot and game; this year inform her that she was being invited to Los "And my freshman year roommates were there's a little Giants' owner Angeles to appear on the show with the poten­ hpge fans so I would watch her stand-up," pizza place we Steve Tisch tial of winning a trip to the Super Bowl-with Sculley says. can go to." donated tickets. cameras rolling- she asked Sculley of whom Sculley is just as big a fan of the New L i n d s e y Sculley and she was a bigger fan: the Giants or Ellen, her­ York Giants, so when "The Ellen DeGeneres G r a h a m , Santos were also self. Show" ran a contest last month looking for the Sculley's friend, given entrance to "That's so mean," Sculley cried. Now, biggest supporters. of the Giants and New and Sculley's the most exclu- even while her Giants enjoy the title of Super England Patriots, with one fan per team win­ mother accom- sive Super Bowl Bowl Champions, it's possible that Sculley ning a trip to Super Bowl XLll, she eagerly panied her to her parties on Friday would favor the latter. sent in an e-mail'ofreasons why she deserved second appear- and Saturday "She's just so nice," she says. "She is as to follow her squad to Glendale, Ariz. ance on the nights, meeting nice in person as she is on her show." "I would risk getting peed on at other show, in the Alyssa Milano The same adjective can be used to teams' stadiums for wearing my jersey," she week after the and Cuba describe the contest winner. Besides admit­ offered in her letter. "Let me say it again: I Giants' historic Gooding Jr. along ting in her e-mail her willingness to trade would risk getting peed on just to go to the upset over the the way. places with a urinal cake to show her devotion Super Bowl with my team." Pats. "We went to the to the Giants, Sculley also alluded to some lin­ No need. Sculley appeared on the show "She knows Maxim party but gering family problems that consumed her in Jan. 30, the Wednesday before the big game, everything about it was open to the the past year, yet refused to allow that to be the and was partnered up with a Patriots fan to everyone, every- public so we left," reason she be sent to Arizona. compete in a human bowling game against thing you could Sculley says. "This was good karma for her," Graham another pair. Unbeknownst to her, the other know about the Sculley says, "and she really deserves it." team was made up of two of the show's team," Graham Megan Sculley (right) poses with Ellen.DeGeneres says Santos. was Someone Giants, Patriots and Eagles fans employees, who were only posing as a threat to says. and a rival Patriots fan. the model com- can all root for. 2 Q Februa 12, 2008

Hilton flick Chick flick's golden not so 'hottie' pair hits rock bottQm "Fool's Gold" As real-life BFFs, ·it would make "The Hottie and the Nottie" Characters like Warner Bros Pictures sense for some of the chemistry between Purple Pictures Johann, a tall, stat­ Rating: ~ 1/2 (out of Hudson and McConaughey off-set to ~~~~) Rating: 1/2 (out of~~~~) uesque plastic sur­ translate to the screen. No such luck. There are plenty of reasons to be interest­ geon, do not belong Romantic comedies get Instead of the cute banter and strangely ed in Paris Hilton. She's good looking, she's a in a film with this a bad rap. They're the movies relatable relationship the pair had in "How fashion icon and she's frequently getting into kind of message, actors do for fun in between to Lose a Guy in I 0 Days," the movie is trouble with the law for ridiculous reasons. especially when gigs playing pregnant prosti­ full oflame cliches and bad writing. Acting, however, is not on that list, and her they are shown tak­ tutes addicted to heroin or suici­ If not for a few choice slapstick second starring role, and first producing role, ing an interest in an dal illiterates with a terminal ill- moments here and there, the movie would does little to save her reputation. ugly woman after ness. be a complete bust. But when Tess gets In "The Hottie and the Nottie," Paris giving her signifi­ But even for the most frustrated with Finn's scheming, anything­ Hilton plays Cristabelle, one of the most desir­ cant surgical serious of movie snobs, there to-win attitude and slaps him upside the able women in Los Angeles and Nate Cooper's enhancements. are times when some old-fash­ face with a golf club or ceramic plate, the object of affection. In the opening of the Sitting through· ioned fluff is just what the doc­ movie manages to pull some rare giggles movie, Nate (Joel Moore), whom you might the entire movie is a tor ordered, even if it is a bit of from the audience. recognize as J.P. from "Grandma's Boy," trav­ chore. a cop out. And while most As with any respectable chick flick els from Maine to California in search of the Less than romantic comedies are not starring Matthew McConaughey, audi­ girl he hasn't seen since the first grade, when halfway through, it exactly Oscar-worthy, there are ences get a considerable dose of the stud he fell in love with her. becomes difficult to good ones out there, as well as a sans shirt. Director Andy Tennant obvious­ Unfortunately, the beautiful and believe that: a) any­ few guilty pleasures we all have ly understands his target market, as unabashedly horny Cristabelle refuses to date one could remain in love with someone for stashed away in the backs of our closets. McConaughey has plenty of opportunities anyone until June, her absurdly disgusting­ more than 20 years without seeing or speaking Unfortunately, "Fool's Gold" is nei­ for swimming, walking, eating, speaking looking best friend (Christine Lakin) can find to them; b) it's possible to leave one's entire ther Oscar-worthy nor would it ever quali­ - stuff that calls for no shirt. a date as well. life behind and live comfortably in an unfamil­ fy as pleasure, guilty or not, and falls Besides a few laughs and If the title alone doesn't stop people from iar environment with no job or money, spend­ somewhere on the line between painfully McConaughey's pees, ,there is little more seeing this movie, hopefully the mind-numb­ ing one's days stalking a girl; and c) Paris dull and tediously vapid. to keep audiences entertained for more ingly simple attempt at a fairy-tale-style plot Hilton has an ugly friend. Matthew McConaughey stars as the than 20 minutes into the film. It doesn't will. The only laughs anyone will get from beach-bumming Ben Finnegan, whose have any sort of so-bad-it's-good factor, The 90 minutes that make up the movie "The Hottie and the Nottie" are at the expense treasure-hunting passions lead him to the it's not over-the-top enough to be sort of search for the ultimate prize, which has funny and enjoyable and the action and are full of lackluster sight gags, predictable ~f the filmmakers. Between pJaying on rela­ plot twists and abhorrent acting. The makeup tively offensive stereotypes with no wit, an been lost at sea since the 18th century. adventure aspect is flat and way below on Lakin alone, complete with body hair, black uncreative formulaic script and acting that In his haste for the cash, he has neg­ average. teeth and rotting fingernails, will make view­ makes middle school theater look professional, lected his relationship with wife Tess (Kate All in all, "Fool's Gold" is just that ~ ers gag instead of laugh, and distract from nothing could have saved this movie short of Hudson). But after a chance encounter on something that looks like it could be pretty what little coherent plot exists. · actual footage from Paris Hilton's sex tape. the competitor's yacht, the two decide to and valuable but turns out to be just a Of all the places this movie falls short, its -Adam Asher, team up and go for the gold together, while shiny, unsubstantial rock. most spectacular failure lies in its attempt to [email protected] the adventure and romance in their rela­ - Sammi Cassin, deliver a "beauty is only skin-deep" message. tionship unexpectedly rekindles. scass@JdeLedu

Made in the Dark track , Hot Chip provides Old beach bum, new tricks DFA/Astralwerks t h e Rating: ~~~~ 1/2 (out of~~~~~) clearest . Even if Hot Chip, a British five­ example Sleep Through the Static piece that specializes in electronic­ of Dark's Jack Johnson infused pop, cautioned listeners of its potency. Rating: ~~~ 1/2 (out of~~~~~) prowess on 2006's The Warning ("Hot T h e Brushfire Records Chip will break your legs I Snap offyour backdrop If only life could be as sweet and simple as head"), there's no way anyone expected is pur­ a Jack Johnson song. The world he creates in his this. posely albums is a serene island paradise, where a lazy Made in the Dark, the group's third under­ morning in bed isn't complete without a stack of record, is a true work of complexity: stated to banana pancakes, days are spent people-watch­ first-time listens will incite unabashed the point ing and the only thing in the way of a picture­ dancing, but multiple spins will cause that its components - drums, tam­ perfect day at the beach is a couple of mediocre Dark's vulnerable heartbeat to break bourine, guitar and keyboard - tum to bad guys. • down initial conceptions. Although vapors while Taylor croons, "My premo­ Johnson's laid-back worldview has provid­ vocalists Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard nition hits hard as our start is apart I ed the perfect mixture of soothing surf sounds clearly have a sense of humor Every night the motion must be fixed by and the gentle strum of the acoustic guitar to ("Wrestlers"), it's their ability to write glue I But babe, be careful, what s fixed take his previous three albums to platinum status soul-crushingly earnest songs that sets as one breaks in two." The song, like its while staying true to his Hawaiian roots. Hot Chip apart from its peers. spectacular album, is chilling. But those who are used to Johnson's easy­ The album's centerpiece, and title -Wesley Case, [email protected] breezy style without all the pessimism and dis­ parity of, say, a "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack, Detours ries with a wide, although On "Peace Be Upon are in for a bit of a surprise. Sheryl Crow not completely surprising, Us," one of the album's A keyboard and electric guitar have been bit further with Sleep Through the Static, doing A&M array of musical styles standout tracks, Crow added to certain tracks, giving Johnson's typical a respectable job of mixing up his normally Rating: ~~~ (out of that keep the album lively combines Arabic-influ­ trio of acoustic guitar, drum and bass a bit of a lighthearted guitar riffs and fluffy language with ~~~~~) while remaining in safe enced rhythms and psy­ boost and a wider range of sounds than fans are some heavier artillery. At 46, Sheryl Crow territory. chedelic sounds with her used to. When it really comes down to it, Johnson is has seen her fair share of usual positive message. To match his new, edgier sound, Johnson the same old surfer dude - he just has a few personal ups and downs. "A ll the sinners and offers a more in-depth and ambitious set of more miles under his belt. Now, as a husband Between her breakup saints I All you creatures lyrics, taking on topics like the War in Iraq in the and a father of two, he's had time to think about with Lance Armstrong, offaith I Don 't need to be title track "Sleep Throug,h the Static," singing the world's more troublesome circumstances in her fight against breast afraid I Ify ou know what "The truth is we say not as we do I That s no way regards to his family and has let his thoughts be cancer, her adopted child . I mean let me hear you to treat an enemy." known. and political ideologies, say I Peace be upon us. " But for every song about depleting spirits Whether Johnson continues to move toward Crow has had more than Other standout tracks and a world in peril, there is still a song like an edgier sound with his future albums or not, it enough material to make include the politically "Angel," an adorable and downright melt-wor­ seems he will never be able to completely shake a standout record. charged "God Bless This thy love song to his wife with not a shred of sad­ his beach-bumming ways and can't help but slip With her new album, Mess," and the tender ness in sight and lyrics like, "You 're so busy in a few shout-outs to the tropical paradise he Crow manages to stay ballad "Lullaby for changing the world I Just one smile can change calls home. fresh, pairing thought­ Wyatt." all ofmine. " - Sammi Cassin provoking lyrics and sto- -Adam Asher ,Johnsc;>n manages to break out of his mo~9: 1,1 February 12, 2008 21 dt~la ,ya re l JNdressed V-Day: Friend or foe? fashi<>nforward

Feb. 14 knowing you won't be whisked want A fashionable away on some romantic excursion, realize to admit it or there are many others out there who are in not, the last thing • serious relationships who won't be swept you1d want would be to campa1gn off their feet either. put more time, effort or For those in relationships, V-Day can money into Valentine's Day be pain-staking. Most would agree that than your boyfriend did. There are many Valentine's Day is a holiday designed to Instead of shelling out the stereotypes that surround Sarah Niles make women feel special. Often, as the men big bucks to please your signifi­ the fashion world and its Columnist do all they can to give their lovely ladies cant other, think of something aficionados. Superficial, butterflies in their tummies for 24 hours, romantic and inexpensive to do shallow, frivolous and Valentine's Day evokes very they in turn develop minor ulcers in theirs. together. pretentious - but what little emotion in me. The problem here is most guys about political? I'm certainly not one of Tell me what aren't naturally full of romantic senti­ Major fashion those girls who gets all giddy th• k ment and ideas, and on V-Day most girls · magazine Vogue about the day - painting little you •n expect their man to take the reins and showed a glimpse of pink hearts on my nails, running ... for next week: make the plans. So guys - if your OCMP its political side when out and buying a new dress and can't foot the bill at Caffe Gelatto, don't it asked Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. watching Freddie Prinze Jr. 1. Have you and a friend ever fret. Many girlfriends would appreciate a Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y) and Sen. Barack Obama movies. I'm not the type who shared a hook-up partner? candlelit dinner in the comfort of (D-Ill.) to grace the February 2008 and September/October 2007 covers, respectively. denounces the holiday all togeth- 2. Do student groups tend to your apartment more. er either-complaining, listening to Alanis Ladies, remember The difference lies in their responses. Morrisette man-bashing jams and drowning date within the same small pool? most guys couldn't care less Obama said yes, while Clinton said no. my misery in chocolate cake. I fit some­ about Valentine's Day. As long When I think of any campaign, I would think where in the middle. Respond to [email protected] as you are appreciative of that it would be ideal to gain as much exposure as Sure, the years when I had a Valentine their efforts and take the possible, regardless of where the exposure goes. I enjoyed feeling like a princess for a day. In addition, many girls fmd the days time to look pretty, you There's no doubt Clinton knows more about But the times when I haven't, I've had no leading up to the holiday to be quite stress­ should be all set. campaigning than I do, but what I don't under­ trouble sucking it up and continuing as if it ful. Wondering what their boyfriend's plans If you don't have elab­ stand is why the only female presidential con­ were any other day. After all, what choice are, trying not to have huge expectations orate romantic plans this tender would pass up an opportunity to flaunt her did I have? and deciding an appropriate gift or surprise Thursday, do your best to treat gender and gain supporters through the world's In reality, I think Valentine's Day may for their man drives many to insanity. it like any other day and be n\ost influential fashion magazine. Why did she be an easier holiday for those who are sin­ It would be unfair to do .nothing for thankful you are avoiding all say no, especially when her biggest competition gle rather than those who are paired off. your man on V-Day, but what boy really the hassle that often goes along satd yes? If you are single this Valentine's Day, appreciates flowers or chocolate heart with the day. Clinton refused Vogue, saying that appearing all you have to worry about is your candy? After all, next year on the cover would make her seem "too femi­ own attitude. You have full control Realistically, Valentine's Day isn't when Cupid's arrow does nine." Apparently, publicizing womanly traits is and can consciously choose not to important enough to shell out serious hit, you'll probably wish taboo for Clinton's figure. be miserable and lonely. If it's money on an XBox 360 or some other man­ you could throw on some Forgive me for believing that being "too seemingly impossible to friendly gadget. Deciding on a reasonable sweats and just hang out like feminine" isn't negative or detrimental to a get out of bed on course of action is tough, and whether you you're doing this y~. woman's presidential campaign. After all, I live in the year 2008, when gender inequality is sup­ posed to be a thing of the past. Surprisingly enough, Clinton didn't consider femininity an issue when she posed for the December 1998 cover of Vogue while she was the first lady. Perhaps this is because she thought that merl-jadarling Playing hooky on 'Super Tuesday' displaying her womanly traits was acceptable as the wife of the president, but not as a candidate The camera pans her bronzed face, long So it would be a given that Ettinger, the wasn't feeling top notch. She decided to stay for president. brunette hair and deep brown eyes just brim­ "Obama Girl" herself, cast her vote for in. I doubt her political rival Obama questioned, ming with political contemplation. Then it Obama in New York's "Super Tuesday" pri­ Except for the after party. Ettinger man­ "Does this make me look too masculine?" or pauses on Barbie-pink lips, uttering those 20 mary Feb. 5. aged to make it out for an elections return feared whether he exuded an excess of manliness fateful words: Except she didn't. party last Tuesday night. when he posed for the cover of Mens Vogue. "Hey B., its me. Ifyou're there, pick up. According to the story she fed The New Now, tq be fair, New York City is, what, Instead, he embraced his identity and conveyed I was just watching you on C-SPAN. Anyway, York Tzmes, Ettinger wasn't r~gistered to vote approximately six miles away from Jersey certainty in himself and his campaign. call me back. " in the primary. Don't panic, the classy hero­ City? When you're as sick as Ettinger clearly By denying femininity, Clinton portrays Thus began the career of "Obama Girl," ine of Obama's campaign is registered to was, those six miles could feel like seven, women as the lesser sex and shows a lack of con­ who has attracted worldwide attention since vote, just not in New York. Her vote gets cast maybe even eight miles. It's clearly under­ fidence in herself as a female. She's assuming the the launch of her amateur Internet music in Jersey. standable that she didn't vote for her pro­ country isn't ready for a woman president by video "I Got a Crush on Obama" in June If you're currently doing a "Super fessed crush on "Super Tuesday." underestimating the power of her born qualities, 2007. Tuesday" double take, yes, Jersey's primary However, Obama Girl might want to which is obviously contradictory to her inten­ The video details "Obama Girl's" relent­ was Feb. 5 as well. But Obama Girl was in take a moment to evaluate what this potential­ tions. less crush on Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and New York that day, and, well, cough, she just ly costly decision has done to her relationship Even Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour her efforts to attract his attention as his with Barack. They seemed to be doing noticed Clinton's negative image of women and 2008 presidential campaign took off. so well - after all, "I Got a Crush on didn't take her rejection lightly. Wintour made her "Obama Girl's" video which was Obama" did feature some great and thoughts concerning Clinton's campaign known originally released as the flagship effort of obviously real shots of the pair on the in the February 2008 editor's letter. Her words the Web site Barelypolitical.com, now cir­ beach - but Ettinger's unfortunate dis­ were strong and tasteful, and proved not only who culates on YouTube. Between the two loyalty may cloud their future. - she won't be voting for come November, but also sites, the creators of BarelYl)olitical.com Although she croons, "You 're into that a fashion magazine can have a prominent claim "I Got a Crush on Obarna" has been border security I lets break down this voice in areas beyond their glossy pages. viewed more than 100 million times. border between you and me, " in the Truthfully, I would've enjoyed seeing Apparently, Obama Girl's minimal, video, Barack may find it wise to build Clinton exchange her tired, monotonous pantsuits skin-tight clothing- always screen-print­ up that border between himself and the for chic designer attire, but maybe that's my styl­ ed with Obama's face or name - subway shifty unreliability of his admirer. ish superficial side speaking. dance scenes and catchy choruses struck a Or maybe he'd just like to stick So the fashion world and political world chord with the YouTube generation. But with the endorsement of the likes of aren't so distant, despite what Clinton may want with a genuine Internet following, how Oprah Winfrey. She shows up for events you to believe. Fashion devotees can have an genuine is Obama Girl? fully clothed and isn't likely to request opinion about more than the latest heels to walk The star of the video answers to that he "Barack her tonight." the runway and are influential in matters outside Amber Lee Ettinger, according to The Whatever :Sarack chooses, "Obama of their realm- all while looking good doing so. New York Times. She originally hails from Girl" better get it together. And come -lcruz@ldeLedu Hazleton, Pa., according to barelypoliti­ November, make the six-mile drive to cal.com, and made her home in New York Jersey, Ettinger. If nothing else, it'll give Like tarissa's columns? Visit her after graduating from the Fashion Institute you another chance to wear those ele­ new blog "I Can Dress Myself" at of Technology and launching her career as gant Obama booty shorts. a model and actress. - Caitlin Birch, jecabi@JideLe,du www.udreview.com ·' 2 2 February 12, 2008 A journey from the

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BY TED SIMMONS "I started professionally acting a bit over a StaffReporter year ago," Kiischner says. "I worked at a casting On Thursday night's season premiere of agency for a couple of months and I realized I "Lipstick Jungle," NBC's new late-night dra­ couldn't stay in an office setting, that profession­ matic comedy based on the novel by Candace al acting was the only thing of interest to me. I Courtesy of Leslie Reidel Bushnell, who wrote "Sex and the City," star did a few commercials and two months in I audi­ Leslie Reidel was involved in the production of the Grammy-nominated play, "The Brooke Shields looks out to her assistant Josh's tioned for 'Lipstick Jungle.'" Velveteen Rabbit." desk, only to realize he's already made his way Krrschner can also be seen in "We Need to her door. University alumnus Seth Krrschner Girlfriends," an online sitcom started in 2006. looks back at her, ready to answer her question He plays Henry, one of three roommates looking before it's asked. to shed their newly single status. Recently the PTTP professor hops into < Kirschner graduated from the university in show has been picked up to film a pilot for CBS, 2005, and then left to pursue acting in New York with "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star City. Lately he's been on TV singing, acting, signed on to develop. dancing and trekking his way through the "I'm really hoping that 'We Need the Grammy Award field "Jungle" alongside Shields. Girlfriends' continues to get bigger," he says. "[Josh] is slightly quirky and officious, and "Whether with me or not, I think it's a great BY ALANA PlllPPS "They came down to the rehearsals and much more professional. I wish that I Viere actu­ show that can do a lot of great things for TV." StaffReporter the premiere," Reidel says. "It's been a nice ally like that in real life," Kiischner says. "He's Despite similarities in concept and develop­ At the 50th annual Grarnmy Awards on partnership." very on the ball for everything, always one step ment team, Krrschner says he doesn't see "We Sunday, Kanye West, Carrie Underwood and . Reidel says he admits file musical is dif­ ahead." Need Girlfriends" as a male counterpart to "Sex Rihanna battled it out for the Album of the ferent from most shows audiences may have Shields plays Wendy Healy, who juggles and the City." Year award, clad in designer gowns and seen but it's also unlike other plays her position as the head of a theatrical studio in "A few people have said that it's a male ver­ tuxedos and surrounded by celebrity friends. Enchantment Theatre Company itself has New York with two kids and a stay-at-home hus­ sion, I kind of picture 'Entourage' as a male At the same time, Leslie Reidel, profes­ presented. band. Krrschner says the star has helped him get equivalent," says Kirschner. '"We Need sor for the university's Professional Theatre "We don't usually do shows with song acclimated through the "Jungle's" long 10- Girlfriends' might have a bit more touch of reg­ Training Program, watched from home as like this," he says. month process. ular person reality. 'Sex and the City' is so the soundtrack to his adaptation of the play Although the win ultimately went to "She's so sweet and so down-to-earth. After aggrandized. All these incredible things are hap­ "The Velveteen Rabbit" went up for Best The Muppets' "A Green and Red the long professional acting career she's had, she pening. I can't really relate to it as much." Musical Album for children. Christimas," Reidel says the nomination is managed to stay grounded," he says. "She's Between "We Need Girlfriends" and The play, which debuted on campus in significant to The Enchantment Theatre helped me with the comfort level on the set." "Lipstick Jungle," a large bulk of Krrschner's September at the Louise and David Roselle Company and the entire work of children's Kiischner says he has been acting for most career is being touched by writers and producers Center for the Arts, consists of music created theater because the musical is the first in the of his life, but he discovered a certain level of of the HBO show that started it all. by married composers Janina Serden and company's repertoire to use songs with ease in his days with the university's Rubber "I feel like 'Sex and the City' is following Don Sebesky, a past Tony and Grammy lyrics. Chickens. After spending four years with the me around," Krrschner says. "It is really funny Award winner, and lyrics written by Gloria "Since the mission for Enchantment comedy troop, Kiischner credits improvisation to be in a TV show with Candace and be Nissenson. Theatre Company has to deal with families for helping to break down any barriers in acting. involved with Darren Star; it's just a really Reidel says it was the husband-and-wife and young audiences, it's nice to have some­ "The Rubber Chickens got me into the idea strange coincidence." team who first developed the music and thing that was conceived for young people of really letting go and just having much more of Work on "Girlfriends" has come to a halt, decided to have a play written around the acknowledged that way. a free flow of acting," he says. "Irnprov comedy as the Writers' Strike has prevented the pilot songs. According to the Grammy Awards Web helps out so much in all aspects of acting from being completed. "Jungle" remains less "They started wanting to take the story site, the nominations begin with members because it gets you out of your head, [to] let go affected by the strike as the first season was writ­ and turning it into a song," Reidel says. and recording companies submitting entries a little and have more fun. That's essentially ten and filmed before it began. "Music existed before production started." they consider worthy of the Grammy what this character is." Regardless of the strike, seeing Krrschner Reidel says after the music had been Awards. After each category has been filed To find that fun, Kiischner says he had to on television is no longer a stretch of the imagi­ created, the composing team selected The down to five finalists in each category, the get out of a cubicle. These days, you might see nation. The actor says even he has trouble Enchantment Theatre Company to stage the final voting takes place and the results are him dancing and singing about "the magical believing it sometimes. play. calculated in secrecy by an independent amount" for "Truth's" anti-smoking campaign, "It's like a weird out-of-body experience. · The Enchantment Theatre Company, accounting firm. or hall jousting for Kraft Easy Mac. However, All of this doesn't seem real," he says. "I find it based in Philadelphia, Pa., is known for its Reidel will be one among the many who Kiischner says it has been a rough journey from unbelievable to sit down with friends and say, mission to provide theater for young adults tune in to watch the Grammy Awards cere­ office to on the screen. 'That's me on the TV."' and children. In his more than 20 years of mony on television. work with the company as one of three artis­ "It's exciting to have people you work tic directors, Reidel has helped bring to life with acknowledged for their contribution in a other plays such as "Pinocchio" and "The field that people don't always think about," Firebird." Reidel says. "You don't always think about "The Velveteen Rabbit" began with music for young people." Reidel's adaptation of the classic children's Sanford Robbins, PTTP director and story and then developed into production chairperson of the theater department, states workshops that allowed Reidel and his col­ in an e-mail message the acting program was leagues to see how the play would work. looking forward to the possible Grammy win Once completed, costume design for the for the music producers of "The Velveteen characters began. Rabbit." The university continued to have a hand "We are delighted that his music is in the play's creation through PTTP, as some being honored and may win a Grammy," members helped to design costumes. Reidel Robbins says. says this connection between Enchantment Matt O'Neal, a senior theater student, Theatre Company and the university has says the Grammy nomination is a great helped the play succeed. recognition for a play that had it's start at the "It's a good relationship we have," he university. says. "The department is very supportive of "It's a really bi'g deal and it's really cool my work." to see something with such strong ties to the "The Velveteen Rabbit" not only had university showipg how the creative juices support from the university, but its musical are flowing here," O'Neal says. "I've seen soundtrack producers also continued to con­ his shows and he works hard so it's good that tribute in the musical's development. Reidel an aspect of his work was nominated." says both Sebesky and Serden came to watch "The Velveteen Rabbit" is now on tour Courtesy of Seth Kirschner what started out as their family project throughout the United States and will be Alumnus Seth Kirschner is starring alongside Brooke Shields in NBC's "Lipstick Jungle." become a full musical. back in Delaware on May 1 in Dover. ~ Februarz: 12.2008 23 A glance through 250 years of history New book commemorates Newark's anniversary with photos and stories

BY MELISSA SKOLNICK Throughout the StaffReporter chapters are many inter­ With the 250th anniversary of Newark looming, Mayor esting facts and stories Vance A. Funk III was thinking ahead. A few years ago, he about Newark. For exam­ was brainstorming a way to collabonite the past and present ple, people could tell in a tangible way. what paper was being Funk completed this goal with the recent publication of made at the Curtis paper "Histories ofNewark," a book that features numerous sec­ plant by looking at the tions of the town's history. It has 288 pages, 7 5 stories and color of the White Clay 56 authors. Creek because it changed "At that moment in time I had a vision of a coffee­ depending on the dyes table-sized book that would give the residents and other used that day in produc­ people something that would have the history of Newark tion. over the last 250 years," Funk says. Aside from all of the The project was headed by Paul Bauernschmidt, the stories that are featured in former director of the Delaware Heritage Commission, as the coffee table book, Photos courtesy of the University of Delaware library well as Deborah Haskell, who was appointed as the editor in there is an inch-high rib- The B. & 0. railroad station was located on Elkton Road near Deer Park Tavern. chief. Ray Nichols and Jill Cypher of Wallflowers Press bon of people spanning were thrown into the mix, as well as Rebecca Melvin, who the center of each page. mayor wanted to publish the book was because the last his­ .------,--.....-----...,..,..,..,..-...... ,Nichols and Cypher, the owners of Wallflowers Press, located in Newark, were torical account of Newark, "Little Known History of in charge of designing the layout of the proj­ Newark, Delaware and its Environs," by Francis A. Cooch, ect. had been written in 1936 and was more of an anecdotal Nichols thought it would be a good idea manuscript. to photograph as many Newarkers as possible "I thought ["Histories ofNewark"] was such a fun book in order to add life to the book and make it because it reflected the creativity in Newark," she says. more than just facts. For countless consecu­ In the end, everyone who played a major role in the for­ tive Fri4ays and Saturdays, Nichols and mation of the book seems to be happy with the final prod­ Cypher photographed random people from uct. Funk says there has been overwhelming support by the the town. After spending more than 98 hours community. with a camera, they strategically placed the In the beginning, there were ~ ,000 copies of "Histories photographs in the book. . of Newark," Now, less than 25 remain. Each copy of the "It gives the book a nice sense of people," book has a hand-written number on one of the first few Nichols says, "because the town is really pages. about the people." "All .of a sudden, this project fell into our laps," At the end of the book, there are six blank Nichols says. "It's just been a blast, and we've met great pages where people can write their own histo­ people." ry. The last photograph of a featured Newarker is of a young girl named Caroline, who happens to be Nichols and Cypher's neighbor. Nichols went on to explain that the girl and her family had moved from Idaho in order for her to be an ice skater. "It occurred to me that here's this book about Newark, and here's this person who has come to this place, to Newark, to be an ice skater," he says. He found that to be an amazing commitment on the part of the family, and a mirac­ A horse and buggy travels. down West Main Street near Deer Park. ulous story with which to end the book. works for Special Collections at the university's library. Although the ribbon of Newark citizens Once the steering committee had been formed, meet­ throughout the book is a significant visual ings for the book began to take place. contribution, there is also a large amount of Funk says BaueJ;Tischmidt knew of approximately 15 historical graphics. Melvin, one of the editors, people who wr.ote for other publications, and this group was in charge of th1s specific task, which was knew others who ,could write as well. In this way, they facilitated by her job at the library's Special .began to accumulate various authors who were willing to Collections Department. write articles for the book. The department has an extensive assort­ "I wanted the book to be a community history written ment of old documents, books and maps of by the community," Bauernschmidt states in an e-mail mes­ Newark, and many of these are featured in sage. "So, we just asked Newarkers to come to planning "Histories ofNewark." meetings and talk about subjects that would go into the book Not all the documents glorify Newark. and, by the way, they could write tl'le article, too." One of the letters from the Special At the frrst couple meetings, there were seven or eight Collections documents a woman writing to people, but by the last few, there were 50 to 55 people work­ her sister in the 1850s and saying, "There is ing on the book, Funk says. no news to tell you. Newark is as dull as "Most everybody involved in the book was from ever." The Deluxe Luncheonette (typicaUy referred to as "The Spoon") was Newark," Haskell says. "So it's a homegrown project." Melvin explained one of the reasons the located where the GaUeria now is on Main Street. 24 February 12, 2008 JR Class takes a new spin on the dance floor

BY MEGAN WAKELEE For funding, Kremer and Leight turned to the Staff Reporter Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation,and received The pair twirled along the dance floor with breath­ a $10,000 grant. . taking elegance. The lead dancer moved his hands while "We asked the group to help us do somethiug really simultaneously spinning his partner where she stood, tall concrete, and they were more than willing to help," above him. Kremer says. As the pace quickened, her feet tapped smoothly on The class itself is a health and exercise science the floor, he spun even faster and they ended with her course and will focus on the basic steps in waltz, dipping over him with an arch of which any profession­ tango, cha cha, foxtrot, tango, hustle, swing, salsa and al dancer would be proud. The only hitch - one of the rumba. Grim was chosen because she teaches other dancers is in a wheelchair. dance classes at the university and is also in charge of The pair is one of many participating in the sport of the school's ballroom dance team. wheelchair ballroom dancing, an activity so contagious "Our goal is to teach people in wheelchairs how to -it has become a class at the university this · Spring social dance with a standing partner," Grim states in Semester. an e-mail message. "At the conclusion ofthe semester, The university will become the first school to teach there will be a showcase by class participants.'' wheelchair ballroom dancing, thanks to an alliance with The class will be comprised of a mix of disabled and the Pennsylvania-based American DanceWheels able-bodied partners. So far, 11 people have signed up. Foundation, created by Melinda Kremer and wheelchair­ "A wheelchair dance syllabus has been specifically bound Ray Leight. designed by Melinda and others," Grim says. "We "It is a class that will allow someone who has never have to have able-bodied dancers as well as seated danced with someone in a wheelchair, and vice-versa, to dancers. My worry at this point is we may have more. do it with ease," Kremer says. standing than seated registrations for the class." This up-and-coming sport is ~xactly what its name The community reaction to the class has been over­ implies - ballroom dancing for those who are disabled whelmingly encouraging. and in wheelchairs. It's a unique sport to the disabled "The community and university came together to community because it combines disabled and able-bod­ Courtesy ofAmerican DanceWheels Foundation make this span of all ages and abilities possible," ied people working together for co112petition or just plain The university is offering the first wheelchair ballroom dancing class. Kremer says. old fun. become best friends. The university is the first school in the country to Leight helped create ADF in 1991 after he was in a car "Our classes have a zero percent fallout rate," Leight offer the class, but all those involved are hopeful it will not be accident that left him a paraplegic facing new challenges. The says. "It is something for everyone." the last. Leight and Kremer are interested in branching out accident gave him a new outlook on life, and he realized he He and co-founder, Kremer, have been developing and and involving other universities across the nation. needed to stay active despite his disability, a realization that practicing wheelchair dancing for five years. Kremer, a for­ Leight, Kremer and Grim feel the sport of wheelchair led to the creation of ADF. mer opera singer, has been dancing for more than 10 years, ballroom dancing is an inspirational one and showcases that "I see ballroom dancing as something that has given me and co-founded the sport because of her disabled daughter. disabled people are not as limited as they seem. As well as a sense of accomplishment that I never would have felt with­ Through seminars and sensitivity training over the years learning a new sport, participants like Leight and Kremer out it," Leight says. in New Castle, Del., the ADF caught the eye of university stu­ make lasting friendships. He says he has come to love the sport and describes it as · dents and teachers, including Patricia Grim, a health and exer­ "A group of great individuals have come together," a friendly but competitive activity among a group that has cise science professor. Leight says, "and we have all become friends."

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Did you tasketball at Georgia recruits. pounds, cleaning 425 pounds and squatting 600 Although this year's recruiting class is small pounds. State, 7:30p.m. compared to previous years, Keeler said he hopes Rivals.com says Shultz also considered to prove that quality matters over quantity. The attending Clemson, Connecticut, Penn State, small recruiting class is due to the team graduating Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Thursday, Feb. 14 only nine seniors, but Keeler is very impressed Keeler said he is excited to see the lineman's with the newcomers. impact in the big and physical Colonial Athletic "We probably worked as hard on this class as Association. any since I've been here," he said. "We feel we got a player who has tremendous Women's basketball at Drexel, The freshman class may not make an immedi­ ability and plays with a great motor," Keeler said. 7 p.m. ate impact because Delaware will be returning 17 "He is the kind of defensive lineman you need to starters, including 10 on defense from a very win championships in this league. The difference impressive 2007 squad that reached the Football makers are your quarterbacks. The difference mak­ Championship Subdivision Championship game. ers are your defensive lineman. You can just ask Keeler said he would love to be able to red­ the New York Giants if they agree with thatphilos­ THE REVIEW/Greg Arent Friday, Feb. 15 shirt the entire recruiting class to give them an ophy." The 2008 recruiting class is Keeler's smallest. extra year of eligibility, but he may need them to On the opposite side_of the ball, Keeler made participate in some capacity, depending on how steps to sure up the losses on the offensive line, Keeler said he was very proud of his recruit­ they develop in the offseason. signing two big lineman - 6-foot-3-inch, 270- ing class and that they only lost three recruits, and Men's indoor track at Lafayette On defense, the Hens brought in one in the pound Rob McDowell from Silver Spring, Md., all of them' were to Football Bowl Subdivision Invitational (New York Armory) secondary and one on the defensive line. In the sec­ and a 6-foot-4-inch, 285-pound Chad Davis, from schools. ondary, Delaware added 5-foot-1 0-inch, 160- Newark High School. "The three we lost had Division-l-itis," he Women's indoor track at pound Marcus Burley - a speedster from McDowell earned All-State honors, first team said. Richmond, Va., who doubled as a football and All-DC sports and second team All-Metro as a sen­ Keeler said he also plans on getting big Lafayette Invitational track star, winning the 400 meter race in the capi­ ior. As a senior he was All-State on the offensive impacts from redsbirt freshmen and walk-ons. Two (New York Armory) tal district last spring. and defensive side of the ball, he also earned All­ of his All-American starters last year were former As a senior, Burley tallied 29 tackles and four State honors during his junior campaign. walk-ons - sophomore kicker Jon Striefsky and interceptions to go along with an equally impres­ The most recent recruit to commit to junior center Kheon Hendricks. Keeler has also sive special teams campaign, returning five kicks Delaware is 6-foot-2-inch wide receiver Nihja acquired some very impressive transfer students. for touchdowns. During his senior year, he earned White, from Wayne, Pa. Keeler said he was thor­ On Monday, Keeler announced the transfer of Saturday, Feb. 16 Virginia High School Coaches Association All­ oughly impressed by the player. Ohio State backup quarterback -Rob Schoenhoft. State, first team Associated Press All-State and "He has great body control and great hands," Schoenhoft will have two years of eligibility at Virginia Preps honorable mention All-State. Keeler said. "We were fortunate that Nihja fell in Delaware. Men's lacrosse vs. UMBC, Keeler said he likes the defensive back's ver­ our lap and we were lucky to seal the deal." "Everyone we spoke with about Rob remarked about his intelligence and leadership 12 noon (Wounded Warrior satility as a comer and special teams player, as well In two varsity seasons at Conestoga High as his speed. School, White caught 103 passes for 2,076 yards abilities," Keeler said. "We are excited to see him Benefit in Neptune Beach, Fla.) "[Burley is] a key dynamic comer who can and 34 touchdowns. In his seriior season, he earned out here for spring practice." also be an excellent punt and kick returner," Keeler second team Associated Press All-State honors and He said the high school recruits being brought Men's basketball vs. Drexel, said. was selected to two newspaper All-Southeastern in should mak~ big impact on the team for the 2p.m. The other defensive standout to sign with the Pennsylvania teams and was named Main Line Life next few years. Hens is 6-foot-3-inch, 275-pound defensive line­ Newspaper area player of the year. White was "The five players we got committed fit man Logan Shultz, from Orrtanna, Pa. Shultz had committed to Duke until head coach Ted Roof and needs," Keeler said. "They all fit needs and they all Men's tennis at College of New an outstanding senior campaign, posting 103 tack­ the rest of his staff were fired, resulting in White are players we feel have great ability and a great Jersey (Scrimmage), 10 a.m. les, 29 for a loss, 14.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and other players losing their scholarships. upside. We feel really good about the class."

Despite losing its three leading round was against the defending holes to be filled, but luckily for 30- Sunday, Feb. 17 scorers and the all-time NCAA face­ National Champions then-No. 3 year head coach Bob Shillinglaw, off leader, the Delaware men's VIrginia. The team kept rolling as it those gaps were quickly covered by lacrosse team will still have a suc­ stunned the Cavaliers in the five returning starters, 27 letter­ Women's basketball vs. Hofstra, cessful season this year, making it to Charlottesville, Va. winners and newcomers. the NCAA Tournament. UMBC was next on Delaware's Returning this year are three­ 1 p.m. I have always been a supporter upset streak, giving the Hens a shot at time All-CAA attackman Cam of the team. Heading into last year's Johns Hopkins in the tournament Howard, goalkeeper Tommy Scherr, Women's tennis at College of Colonial Athletic Association semifinals. The Blue Jays, the even­ defender Evan Crowther-Washburn, New Jersey (Scrimmage), Tournament, I said the upperclass­ tual champions, ended Delaware's defensive midfielders Brett Manney men would lead the Hens to a title. seven-game winning streak, which and Drew Turner, as well as scoring 10 a.m. Sure enough, they did. Seniors Alex included five-straight against ranked threats Vincent Giordano and Curtis Smith, Dan Deckelbaum, Jordan Hall opponents. Dickson. Men's tennis at Pennsylvania, and Adam Zuder-Havens helped the That was last season. Since then, Howard, who has 62 career 10 a.m. Hens upset then-No. 15 Drexel and Jordan Hall was drafted No. 1 overall goals, will be the Hens' leading scor­ MICHAEL LoRE then-No. 14 Towson to claim CAA by the New York Titans in the er this season, so Zuder-Havens' 46 superiority. National Lacrosse League Draft. points and 35 goals from last year "Different faces, Winning the conference title Alex Smith and Rob Smith were also will be covered. gave Delaware an automatic berth selected in the same draft. Seven sen­ same results" into the NCAA Tournament. The first iors graduated, leaving some major See PATCHING page 31 2 9 February 12, 2008 )1t Experts have high hopes for Fiacco BYMIKEPINA College's Matt Ryan and Louisville's Brian Brohm. throwing a 100-yard touchdown pass. Copy Editor According to Scout.com, Fiacco was the most impressive "He looked at every play as if there was no play following Two seasons was all he could take. quarterback at the Senior Bowl, placing him ahead of it and there were no plays before it. He would say what he need­ For two years at Pittsburgh, Joe Fiacco served as backup Michigan's Chad Henne, Southern California's John David ed to say and do what he needed to do to get his point across and quarterback to Tyler Palko. Fiacco played in three games in 2004 Booty and Hawaii's Colt Brennan. pump up the offensive line and receiving core." and threw four passes for a total of 11 yards. Adam Caplan, Scout. com senior NFL reporter, said Fiacco Senior offensive lineman Greg Benson said what makes In August 2005, the Audobon, N.J. native transferred to has the ability to do something the other quarterbacks can't or Fiacco so unique is not only his demeanor, but his physical abil­ Football Championship Subdivision Delaware in hopes of get­ struggle at. ity. ting playing time. Not only did he become the team's starter in "Fiacco has the rare ability to complete throws into tight "Whether it is his vision, arm strength or agility, he is a 2006, Fiacco led the Hens to the FCS National Championship windows," Caplan said. "This trait is part of what makes him, by physical marvel," Benson said. "I remember in the Navy game, game and is now one of the most highly-touted quarterbacks far, the most intriguing prospect at the position in this year's I was behind Joe one play just as he was making a throw down entering this year's NFL Draft. class." field. I remember seeing him release the ball and watching it go During his football career as a Hen, Fiacco set 20 universi­ According to NFLdraftscout.com, pending his performance from his arm to the receiver. Once the ball was completed for a ty records including season marks for completions, attempts, at the combine, Fiacco could find himself getting selected in the long gain I thought to myself, 'Wow, how did he make that passing yards and total offense, as well as a career mark for com­ first round. throw?' pletions. He went 331-for-521 passes for 4,263 yards and 23 "This guy simply makes all of the throws from the pocket, "It was plays like that one that really made me believe he touchdowns with just five interceptions during the 2007 season, from the short pass in the flat to the 18-yard out to the deep side­ was special, both on the field and off of it. I felt honored to pro­ ranking No. 6 in the nation in passing yards per game (284.2), line ball," the Web site stated. "People who hadn't seen him tect for him." No. 10 in total offense per game (285.7) and No. 18 in passing before were mesmerized by his size and arm strength." efficiency (144.91). Fiacco's stock keeps rising after his performance at the After his senior season, Fiacco received several high acco­ College Football All-Star Challenge skills competition in lades. He was named to the .Pro Football Weekly Magazine All­ Arizona. He won the long ball competition with throws of 74 American team, the 2007 Sports Network All-American Third and 71 yards. He also won the quarterback scramble and fjn­ Team, was the Colonial Athletic Association's Co-Offensive ished third in the accuracy competition. Player of the Year and the Eastern College Athletic Conference Throughout his college career, Fiacco has been overlooked Eastern Player of the Year. He also garnered an invitation to the ill comparison to Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks. 2007 East/West Shrine Game, but declined when he received an Those who watched him play this season knew he had all the invitation to the more high-profile Under Armour 2007 Senior skills to compete with the best, especially his teammates. Bowl, where he competed for the North team. Sophomore offensive lineman Matt Hesseltine said Fiacco will participate at the NFL Draft combine which Fiacco's ability to remain calm in high pressure situations and takes place February 20-26 in Indianapolis, Ind. his understanding of what it takes to set an example through his During the Senior Bowl, Fiacco went 2-for-7, but his prac­ actions are not very common characteristics, and are hard to tices throughout the week caught the eye of several NFL scouts teach. who are calling him one of the best quarterback prospects in the "Joe's steadiness of emotions was superior to all the other entire draft. quarterbacks that I have ever seen," Hesseltine said. "He could ESPN's NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper, Jr. has Fiacco ranked get sacked for a loss and then intercepted on the very next play Tiffi REVIEW /File Photo as the third best quarterback entering the draft, behind Boston and his demeanor would not change if you compared it to him Some say Fiacco is the third best available quarterback. Hens steadily improving under Ross

BY TIM MCDONOUGH combined 15 points. StaffR eporter The talent influx from newcomers like freshman Alphonso After starting out ,Colonial Athletic Association play 5-0, Dawson has been imperative to the team's success, but Ross and the Delaware men's basketball team has since gone 2-6 with a his staff deserve much of the credit for attracting those players recent 10 point loss to Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday and implementing a new attitude. afternoon. The newfound depth and upgrade in talent is a direct result The recent struggles are a result of other teams' scouting, of solid work by the coaching staff. Juniors Marc Egerson and with the competitive CAA never allowing any of its teams to Jim Ledsome became eligible on December 16 as highly-touted take a night off, said team manager Matt Keefe. transfers. Egerson, the 6-foot-6-inch swingman from Senior forward Herb Courtney said the biggest difference in Georgetown, is second on the team in scoring with 13.2 points conference play has been the amount of zone defenses the Hens per game and leads the Hens with 6.6 rebounds per game. have been seeing the second time around. Ledsome's 22 blocks is second only to Courtney's team-leading "When teams match us against man-to-man, we create a lot 37. of match-up problems," Courtney said. "We've struggled shoot­ This year's freshman class has also made an inrmediate ing the ball against the zone defenses that teams have thrown at impact. Dawson has started every game as a true freshman, aver­ us." agirig a little more than 11 points and five rebounds a game. Sophomore guard Brian Johnson said Delaware (10-13, 7- Edwin Santiago has emerged as a tenacious on-the-ball defend­ 6 CAA) has been thrown different looks, but the team has to er, and D.J. Boney and Marco Cooper have also contributed fight through it. valuable minutes throughout the season, seeing action in a com­ "Everything has to be on point," Johnson said. "Teams bined 30 games. watch a lot of film and the second time you play them, they The key to the team's success lies in the holdovers from last know what you are looking to do. We have to perfect our stuff year's team. Johnson has emerged as one of the most consistent and just play through it." point guards in the conference and is the quarterback of the Despite the recent poor conference play, the Hens have offense. Johnson leads the CAA in assist-to-turnover ratio, and made noticeable strides under second-year head coach Monte leads the Hens in minutes played, as well as three-point shoot­ Ross and his staff. At this point last year, Delaware was 4-19. ing. Courtney, a preseason All-CAA selection has been consis­ With a number of players otf the team last season due to THE REVIEW/Justin Bleiler tent all season, leading the Hens in scoring, steals and blocks. disciplinary problems or academics, the Hens had seven players Brian Johnson leds the Hens with 37.1 minutes per game. Sam McMahon, Henry Olawoye and Pau Geli are battle­ dress for some games- one of which was a walk-on. tested and have proved capable of providing a spark off the The 5-26 record last year was difficult on everybody, but it ing now. bench this season. proved Ross needed time to get his own recruits. "The fun in basketball carne back when Coach Ross got The depth of the team has not only shown an impact in Ross overturned the entire basketball program, bringing in here." games, but in practice as well. The extra bodies allow the team his own talent and getting the Hens to play with a more intense Courtney, who played under Henderson, also said he sees to go full tilt in practice every day. and entertaining style of basketball that has not been seen since the change in philosophy. . "Practice is so much better this year," Keefe said. "The former head coach Mike Brey patrolled the sidelines. "Coach Ross is a lot more encouraging and upbeat," intensity level remains high all practice long and it shows in the The attitude and the mood around the team is completely Courtney said. "He's a great coach and is always positive." games. I would be hard pressed to find another team that prac­ different than it was under the previous coach, Dave Henderson. This year's Delaware team has put the rest of the league on tices as hard as we do· day in and day out." Keefe was ar<_>und while Henderso_n was in charge and said it is notice as a dangerous team that is always in every game, with The improved· play of this year's team has given players, VISible how different the program IS under Ross. dramatic overtime victories against George Mason and Old including Johnson, hope of making some serious noise in the . "With Henders?~· nobody was ever r~ally happy," Keefe """ Dominion and close games against James Madison, UNC­ conference tournament March 7-10. said. "Always negativity. There was never light at the end of the Wilmington and Georgia State. "It'd be great to go into the CAA Tournament and win some tunnel. It's.the total opposite with Coach Ross. pne ~lay~rs] act Despite losing six conference games, Delaware has games," Johnson said. "I'm really excited about this team right so much differently With Ross because they believe m hrm and remained competitive with four of the six losses coming by a now. I'm just living in the moment." ' they believe in his message. There is a much more positive feel- · ' ·. February 12. 2008 3 Q

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Hens open season with convincing 78- 70 vic,tory. BY SElF HUSSAIN Hall said one role that would be particularly difficult to fill largest player on most fields, and Shillinglaw is cdnfident the Sports Editor is that of the NCAA all-time leader in faceoffs, Alex Smith. defender will pose a serious threat to attackers. In this season's United States Intercollegiate · Lacrosse "Faceoffs are such a specialized part of the game and Alex As they showed on Saturday1 the team hopes to continue its Association Preseason Poll, the Delaware men's lacrosse team was so good at it, that it's going to be tough for somebody to step aggressive play, said Shillinglaw, who understands that the per­ was ranked No. 14 one year after achieving the best season in up and be that dominant," Hall said. sonality and chemistry of the group will likely change, though school history. For a team that won t;he Colonial Athletic The Delaware coaching staff has been working on replace­ not for the worse. Association title and lost to the eventual National Champions, ments for the position, and hope freshman midfielder Anthony As playmakers develop, the team will work towards being Johns Hopkins in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, Delaware's Ruiz and sophomore midfielder Tom Lee will be effective in that as cohesive a unit as possible Moran said. ranking may seem low. role. "The sum of all your parts can be great sometimes," he said. Before the 2007 season, the Hens were ranked No. 15 in the According to senior midfielder J.J. Moran, he and his team­ "You never know what happens when you pull it all together." same poll and ended up going 13-6 and reaching the NCAA mates recognize the critical losses that the team has had this sea­ Tournament Final Four. son, and they are all ready and motivated to make sure they fill Head coach Bob Shillinglaw, entering his 30th season at any chinks in the team's armor. Delaware, said he was uninterested in the polls and their practi­ Most of the key playmakers that are no longer with the team cal relevance to the team's performance. were on the offensive front and so the defense has been left "It is pretty much a guess with these polls," Shillinglaw mostly mtact with the exception of standout defenseman Rob said. "I think it's about where we should be at this point, but we Smith. are obviously going to go out there and try to outperform the "Our defensive guys are working so hard," Moran said. expectations." "We're going to have to put guys into a rotation. The only thing He acknowledged the difficulty the Hens would have in to make up for losing so much key talent is hard work, and we'll replacing many ofthe graduating seniors, who played a vital role keep on doing things the way we have." in the organization's success. Three seniors- Jordan Hall, Alex The offense did not seem to have lost much in the season Smith and Rob Smith - were selected in the 2007 National opener this Saturday, when the Hens posted a convincing 18-10 Lacrosse League Draft, with Hall being the No. 1 overall pick by victory at St. Joseph's. Senior attackman Vincent Jiordano netted the New York Titans. Alex Smith, Hall and Dan Deckelbaum a career-high five goals, while six other players chipped in with were also selected in the Major League Lacrosse Draft. scores of their own. Dickson stepped up with two goals and two Despite the departure of these valuable seniors, Shillinglaw assists, and sophomore Martin Cahill contributed with his first­ said he remains optimistic about the 2008 campaign. career hat trick. "I think we have a pretty good nucleus of young players The defense was also solid, as senior goalkeeper Scherr had returning," he said. "[Tom] Scherr and [Evan Crowther-] 10 saves. Ruiz was inspiring in his debut at faceoffs, winning 16- Washburn are returning. Pat Biehl is a fifth year player. [Brett] of-26. Manney was picked as a top preseason player. [Drew] Turner has Overall, the team committed just three turnovers, which started every minute since his freshman year. Curtis Dickson is Moran said would be key to the team's success, along with suc­ only a sophomore, but he started since midseason and scored 28 cess during faceoffs. points." "The thing about Alex [Smith] was that he gave the team so Hall, who has been playing in both the MLL and NLL, said many possessions," he said. "We're working a lot as a team to he is optimistic for his former team, which he plans on follow­ limit turnovers, and counteract any loss in possessions we might ing intently throughout the season. have." . "We have a really good team, the difference is that some of The team has a lot of eager freshmen and Shillinglaw THE REVIEW!Fil e Photo the key roles are going to be placed on younger guys' shoulders," seemed particularly enthusiastic about new recruit Pat Dowling. Brett Manney was named a co-captain before the season. he said. At 6-feet, 6-inches and 225 pounds, Dowling is 'bound to be the Youth still trying to mesh on the court

BY SElF HUSSAIN said her return will spark the offense. Down the stretch the team Sports Editor has a tough conference schedule with Virginia Commonwealth, Never has the Delaware women's basketball team's offen­ Towson and James Madison coming up, and the Hens need all sive trouble been more evident than in its recent losses to Old the offensive help that they can get. Dominion and George Mason. With shooting percentages of Mundy said it is hard to ask freshmen to make such a big 20.3 and 19.6 percent, respectively, it is obvious that something impact, but she sees them stepping up to take on the challenges is malfunctioning for the team on the offensive side of the court. presented. , After one. of the program's most impressive seasons, in "I know this is supposed to be our rebuilding season, but I which the Hens won 26 games and garnered an at-large bid to think that we have grown up as a team, and we've come forward the NCAA Tournament, as well as votes in the Associated Press leaps and bounds," she said. "In the beginning of the season it Top 25 poll, the team has sputtered this year. Losing three key could be said that we didn't quite have that chemistry, but we've seniors hurt the team, particularly standout guard Tyresa Smith, · grown together now and the problem is just that our shots aren't who was a force on the offense and defense, leading the team quite falling the way we need them to." with 19.8 points per game. Jenkins said it was not that the team lacked shooting oppor­ The team has been solid on defense, and at times spectacu­ tunities, but rather they were not able to capitalize on open lanes lar, as they were last Thursday when they held VIrginia and what should have been easy points. On the bright side, the Commonwealth's aggressive offense, which averaged mure than team has been consistent from the foul line, making 20 of26 free 65 points per game, to only 37 points. With Delaware shooting throws in Saturday's loss to George Mason, contributing ahnost at only 25.5 percent that game however, the win did not present half of their total points. a complete formula for consistent success. Barring an unprecedented resurgence through the last seven Redshirt freshman Ariene Jenkins said there is not enough games of the. season, it is likely that Delaware will not have a production-on the offensive side of the court, and knows that the first round bye in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament problem can be remedied. like it did last year. The tournament is being hosted at the Bob "Offensively to fix ourselves, we just need to get in the gym Carpenter Center, which gives the Hens a home court advantage, more and shoot," Jenkins said. "As a team, we need to learn and possibly a large boost in morale if the stands can be filled when we have got a good shot and when we have got a bad shot, with Delaware fans. because our percentages aren't really that good at all right now, THE REVIEW!File Photo The team will have to work hard to get back on track and but it's fixable." Kyle DeHaven is one of just two seniors on this year's team. · try to raise their shooting percentages if they want to have a Senior forward Courtney Irving has been a leader on the chance to advance deep into the tourriament brackets. Some of court, posting 4;npressive numbers, and she knows this year's before," Irving said. "They have to get used to the difference the players just hope it is not too late to make a turnaround with team is a younger and different group of girls. She said the team between high school basketball and playing at this level. At first a young and developing team. is talented and energetic, but is in a developmental state, and is I think it was harder to get that message, and they've got to step "The ability to knock down shots and the ability to read the improving steadily. it up to meet the challenge." defense, it is something that comes with time," Irving said. "I "Last year's team had a lot of young kids who didn't play, Junior guard Jamie Mundy, who is currently battling a just think that we had hoped it would have developed a little bit and this year they had to step into new roles they hadn't been in sprained MCL, is one of the team's best shooters, and Jenkins sooner, that's all." 31 February 12, 2008 Patching holes from last season TAGLIT• J1'"'7lJ1 Continued from page 28 against average of7.81 in 2007. BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL So the Hens have players who www.birthrightisrael.com Giordano had 16 goals as a jun­ can fill the void left by the outstand­ ior and has already netted five in his ing seniors, but now it's just a matter first game as a senior. At this rate, of team cohesion. Can Howard, who people will be saying, "Jordan Hall, missed all but two games last season who?" because of a knee injury, gel in with Dickson, a member of the 2007 the players who stepped up last year CAA All-Rookie team, had a break­ and had significant impacts? Can the out freshman season scoring 21 impact freshmen mold into a proven goals. He had two goals and two system? assists against St. Joseph's on The answer: yes. Saturday. This year's schedule is pretty Last year, the Delaware mental­ much the same as last season's, with ity ·was offensively based because key match-ups against ranked oppo­ Smith won faceoffs and gave the nents including UMBC, Hens extra possessions. Replacing Georgetown, Albany and CAA oppo­ him will be the hardest task, but in his nents Hofstra and Towson. 2008 debut, redshirt freshman Even though Delaware went 2-3 Anthony Ruiz went 16-for-26 in against those opponents last season, faceoffs in Delaware's 18-10 win more than half of its losses were over St. Joseph's on Saturday. against ranked teams. The Hens also With no one, as of yet, being as lost to then-No. 5 Duke, Drexel and dominant as Smith in faceoffs, Johns Hopkins. Delaware will have to focus more on This season, Delaware's out of defense. The Hens' game plan will conference games include Marist, have to be defense first, offense sec­ Rutgers, Stony Brook, Brown and ond. Lehigh - all of which should be no The defense is anchored by problem for a Delaware team that Crowther-Washburn with Turner and averaged 11.53 goals per game last Manney helping from midfield. A year. new addition is redshirt freshman Pat Last year, Delaware started the Dowling. Dowling, a 6-foot-6-inch, season 5-0 before losing five out of 225-pound defender, will be the big its next six games, but when it mat­ man in the back for the Hens, much tered most, the Hens won seven Taglit-Birthright Israel provides free, ten-day trips to Israel for like Rob Smith was. straight. Don't worry if Delaware has Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26. Register now at In goal will be fifth-year senior a little hiccup this midseason. Look Scherr, who recently recorded his what happened last year. 26th career victory and had a goals WWW.BIRTHRIGHTISRAEL.COM

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Another source of depression is the These kinds of depression can be very debili­ most genital warts. 16 and 18 cause much of realization that some people in one's life, even tating, and medications are often a large part the cervical cancer. HPV can incubate for parents, may not be the people we want them to of the treatment for these students. More often be. As we mature there is often grief as part of 2> to 8 months. It is often passed through college students complain of sadness and unhap­ the acceptance that the reality of people doesn't sexual contact. Using condoms during inter­ piness that is either situational or a result of match with what we would like. We can become course and getting regular pap smears can even more depressed if we try to use our energy help protect you. to change people who don't want to be changed. Gardasil is a vaccine available to women It is a good idea to talk with a professional between the ages of 9 and 26. It will prevent who knows about depression so that students can the four most common types of HPV It will learn about what might be affecting their moods. not cure the types that you already have. A psychologist might ask questions about sleep Most women have not been exposed to all patterns, eating and appetite, energy levels, changes in mood, changes in life circumstances four types of HPV. so the vaccine will be (losses), if one has diminished interest in activi­ beneficial even to those who are sexually ties, feelings of worthlessness or even recurrent active or had an abnormal pap. The vaccine thoughts of death. While many people have is given as three shots over six months. It is some of these issues at times it is important to available in our immunization clinic for a fee. find out how much distress and/or impairment is Additional information about HPV and present, especially in social as well as other areas of functioning. If these are issues for students, Gardasil is available in Womens Health or on psychologists and psychiatrists at the Center for the web at cdc.gov. Counseling and Student Development are avail­ able to help identify and treat depressions of various types. -Jonathan Lewis, Ph.D., CCSD ~~ITYoF 't)tlAWARE ... . Heading off Headaches. Aeeess vo•• eadaches are one of the most common cause a sinus headache. Signs and symptoms RECORDS Hhealth complaints, not just for college include pain in the forehead, cheekbones and students, but for adults and even children. nose that is worse in the morning, increased pain The signs and symptoms of headaches may vary when bending over or touching your face, and -ill PeeoPd time depending on the type of headache. 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