February 4, 2008 The Argo will always remember Gina Durham. Peace out, Gina. We love you.

The Independenf Student Newspaper of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 74, Issue 2

Stockton Mourns the Loss of Our iHe iRidiaidStolon CoO^ of 9{pw Jersey Own Personal Supernova Sirdiixxs Lina Wayman around her. Gina's roommates, Nicole laborations of pictures of Gina they mean to me," says one of Af^o Staff Writer The memorial opened with a Aughtry, Courtney Nortman, and was shown to the audience. Gina's roommates, Nicole moving poem by Gina entitled Carlotta Venuti, went up the Compiled by her friends, these Aughtry. January 26th, 2008 marked videos reflected Gina's personal­ The hallway outside of the I- the unfortunate death of one of ity wonderfully, capturing her wing gym also served as a place Stockton's most influential lead­ spirit and life. to reflect over Gina's wonderful ers. Gina Marie Durham, a sen­ Remarks made by various life and happiness. Poster board ior here at Stockton majoring in faculty and staff, as well as by was set up on one of the tables, Computer Science, was a person her roommates, friends, and and on it were pasted pictures of described as hard to forget. members of the numerous clubs Gina with her friends. President of the Stockton she was in also validated the Across from that hung a blank Entertainment Team, a member tremendous person that Gina banner that numerous students of Circle K International, the was. went to sign, leaving quotations Stockton Resident's Association, "She taught me lessons in life behind of their appreciation for a S.O.A.R. mentor, a member of and love. She taught me to love everything Gina had done for the Student Development team, with all my heart and tell those them and the community, and and a Resident Assistant, and a that I love every day how much words of sadness and grief over number of organizations on and such a tragic off campus, Gina touched the loss. lives of many students and facul­ The ty both on and off campus. Stockton com­ She brought her irreplaceable munity would passion and devotion to all her like to extend activities and relationships with their condo­ her family, her peers, and her "When I Fell in Love," which front to light lences to the closest friends. Her memorial on was printed on the back of Mass candles in I Durham family February 1st in the I-wing gym cards distributed at her viewing. her honor during this time was a bittersweet event for all It was then that Stockton along with of grief, but those present. President Dr. Herman Saatkamp Gina's par­ always know While it was filled with sor­ spoke about Gina. ents and sis­ that Gina will row and despair over the loss of "There seems to be no light in ter. never be for­ Such a unique and caring person, a future without Gina but we can It was at gotten and it was also filled with joy and create lighf by learning to incor­ this point never cease to celebration over the wonderful porate the best of Gina in our that the first be missed. Rest life Gina had, and the wonderful lives," says President Saatkamp. of three in peace. things she brought to everyone After an opening prayer. video col- Whaf^s It's All Greek To Me; Inside: But That's A Good Thing

Sara Moulton famous Greek dramas, studying Oresteia by Aeschylus, and pnze. Argo Staff Writer Greek Art and Archaeology, and Sophocles and Euripides' respec­ A fellow doesn't have to take being introduced to the Origins, tive versions of Electra. the class to go to Greece, but they Socrates once said, "Wisdom Beliefs and Moral Ethics of the Professor Roessel and do have to go through an applica­ begins in wonder." Ancient Greeks. Professor Mench tag-teamed- tion process to be accepted. There is a general interest in In the middle of the program, taught the three hour seminar— Interested parties should email Greek Life and Culture at ten people are traveling to Greece each jumped in when necessary. [email protected] for more Say Hello To Stockton: there's a freshman to experience the culture and The Hellenic Studies fellows information on next year's pro­ seminar, Greek Life and Modem view historical sites that were leamed the setup of outside the­ gram. Housing V Hellenism, Greek language class­ read about. There will also be aters, a tragedy's structure, and All quoted information can be Page 6 es and a Greek Literature class. roughly three days of leisure time how even ancient festivals found in the Examined Life It's bigger than Stockton spent in Athens. After returning, became a competition with the Brochure. though. Through the Greek four more seminars will be held playwrights' battling for first Literature in Context course, the to foster educational lessons that Interdisciplinary Center for can incorporate the Greece expe­ Hellenic Studies (ICHS), also rience. offers Hellenic Studies fellow­ The Examined Life's purpose ships for local K-12 teachers and begins after traveling to Greece; select students within the class to eacJi Hellenic Studies fellow travel to Greece in March along must brainstorm and then pro­ Eat My Clone with attending biweekly semi­ duce a project that they will intro­ Page 4 nars. duce more Greek culture into the The ICHS launched the classroom. Examined Life in 2002 at The seminar that was held on Stockton, which "aims to January 30, 2007 was titled strengthen Hellenic Studies at "Ancient Greek Drama and Richard Stockton College and in Religion," and Professor David South Jersey." Roessel and Professor Fred The goal of the program is to Mench, both specializing in "capture the life and ideals of Greek language and literature, ancient Greece and integrate among other areas. The seminar Don't Hate them into the curricular goals of covered the famous writers the Players classroom teaching." This is Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Page 9 done by intensely reading many Euripides with the plays The The Vessel of Truth to the Stockton Community Since 7 977 Page 2 February 4, 2008

Chief's Corner THE ARGO

''Protecting, serving and educating America's future "Serving fhe Sfockfon Communify Since 1971" Glenn Miller ters, and educate our residential SAGING system available for G-202 For the Argo students in the procedures to fol­ free, please do so by visiting the The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey low when those events occur, the Stockton Home Page and follow­ Pomona, New Jersey 08240 Email: [email protected] ing the instructions. You can Our community has suffered risk of injury or death is much Phone (609) 652-4560 another tragic loss of one its stu­ greater. So, the next time you are sign up in several minutes if you iii Fax (609) 748^565 111 dents. woken from your bed or disrupt­ have a text-capable cell phone. Advertising (609) 652-4296 Gina Durham passed away as ed from your class by a fire We used the text messaging sys­ [email protected] a result of an accident while vis­ alarm, assume it is a real fire and tem for last week's cancellation of classes due to snow and it iting Atlantic City. Gina was one quickly move to your designated Emily Heerema Editor-in-Chief worked very well as messages of our students who really location. Await the arrival of the Keith Jacobsen Assistant Editor were delivered via the text mes­ immersed herself in the Stockton police and emergency services Amanda Ismail News & Op/Ed Community. She was a Resident who will ensure the building is saging system to those signed up Mark Cantiveros Sports Editor Assistant, President of the safe for re-entry. within minutes of the decision Marisa Sanfilippo A&E Editor Stockton Entertainment Team, A reminder to our community being made to cancel classes. It Matt Ray, Reyanna Turner & Copy Edit Team former Student Senator, partici­ that we will be having another is important to note that the "sys­ Sarah Sieracki pant in SOAR, member of Circle Community Emergency tem will ONLY be used for emer­ Katie Monacelli Advertising & Business K, and a true student leader. She Response Team (CERT) training gency messages not for non­ Manager was always available to help a session this spring. It is a 20 emergency campus notifications. fellow student or approach a col­ hour course that will prepare you TIP OF THE WEEK: Staff lege administrator to solve a to assist our community in the When driving during the winter community issue. event of an emergency. We cur­ season, be very cautious of Mark Grossman, Nicole Brennan, Darlene Dobkowski, Gentae Kemp, She touched so many lives in rently have nearly 100 faculty, "black ice". Many parts of a Kevin Devine, Una Wayman, Alyssa Fanz, Lea Mason, Maura her short time here and she will staff and students trained and roadway may be wet and not icy, Desmond, Jamir Tuten, Kevin Devine, Nick Donahue, Chantal be sorely missed. Our condo­ certified as CERT members and however, overpasses and exit McClary, LaSharon Henderson, Eric Seiderman, Courtney Julia Sands, lences go out to all her friends we have used their services dur­ ramps will freeze before the Lori Lepelletier, Sara Kaur and family with a reminder that ing many recent emergency inci­ main roadway. Also, if we have Printed by AFL Web Printing our counseling center is available dents. had several days of very cold The Argo is not an official Publication of The Richard Stockton College of New to assist with the loss of our Dennis Lepore, Office of weather which has frozen the Jersey, buf produced independently by the students. friend. Health and Safety, X4751 will be ground, any initial precipitation Many times students have advertising the training dates on the road or overpass may The people listed above are the only qualified representatives of The Argo. Letters, freeze when it hits the road. Use opinions, photographs, cartoons, and articles are we/come by all. Deadlines are asked why we have fire drills in when they are established. Sign Wednesdays by 5 PM. The Argo reserves fhe right to edit or deny all submissions. extra caution when driving in residence halls and why they up to volunteer and help your Copyright Argo Corporation 2008 have to leave a building when a community when we need your these conditions and allow your­ fire alarm activates? There are help the most and thanks to all self extra time to get where you two answers: one, it is the law; those CERT members who have are going so you get there safely. second, we need to prepare our­ helped us at campus emergen­ Remember, safety is every­ Your Friendly selves in the event there ever is a cies. one's business, so please report tire and evacuation becomes nec­ REMINDER: If you have any safety or security concern to Five Pay Forecast essary. If our community does not yet signed up for the NEW us at X4390 or dial 9-1-1 in an not prepare ourselves for disas­ EMERGENCY TEXT MES­ emergency. from Weather.com

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Police Blotter: 1/23/08-1/29/08 2 Criminal Mischief Keystone Light, and con­ ed to check the prop for A fan set off a burglar 12 Housing Lockouts fiscated it to the station. safety. All was okay. alarm in lakeside. SCPD 3 Maintenance Problems silcnccd the alarm and (2 Overflowed Toilets, 1 A chair was reported as A 911 call was placed shut off the fan. Lack of Heat) stolen from one of the from the TRLC. A group 1 Liquor Law Violation lounges in Housing 5. of "juveniles" was in the Tips: 2 Suspicious Vehicles The chair was later locat­ area. The residential 2 Suspicious Persons ed by the patrol in the advisor worked with them Don't call 911 frivolously. 3 Checks of Well Being study area of the same to ensure they would not 1 Ambulance Call housing complex. call 911 frivolously again. If you park your car such By the Numbers: that it blocks another, Highlights: A high school-aged boy SCPD assisted the tractor- make sure you drive a 16 Calls to Housing 1 was reported missing in trailer with getting to the stick shift so it can be 6 Calls to Housing 2 A student's car was the library. Police and N-Wing cafeteria with a moved easily. 0 Calls to Housing 3 wrapped in cellophane. library personnel could delivery. 11 Calls to Housing 4 SCPD alerted student of not find the boy at the Don't park in the con­ 12 Calls to Housing 5 incident, who said he was requested location, as he The construction company struction company's lot. already aware of such and was waiting for his father called to complain about We need them to finish 10 Fire Alarms (8 would remove the plastic in the parking lot. students parking in the the new housing complex­ Cooking) wrap in the morning. workers" lot. Police es. 8 Noise Complaints A suspicious person was issued citations to those 3 Disabled Motor One of the strange odor reported on the dark path students. Learn to navigate the Vehicles alarms was actually an near the ball fields. The paths at Stockton. The 18 Parking Violations alarm for low fuel levels student stated he was try­ An opposing team's bus . best way is to get lost and 173 Citations in H5, and not a CO ing to get back to his resi­ struck a vehicle in the then find your way out 8 Vchiclc Accidcnts detector. dence, and took a wrong parking lot several times again. 5 Vehicle Lockouts turn on the path. SCPD while backing up. 1 Disabled Vehicle Some students shot bottle helped student find the If you can't find some­ 3 Strange Odors rockets at another student right way back. A caller reported locking thing, make sure you look 3 Thelts and residents of the court. her belongings in a locker, in the next room before 7 Traffic Slops Campus hearing board One of the props used for but couldn't open it; she reporting it stolen. 1 Dispute complaints are scheduled. one of the PAC plays was asked the police to cut the 10 Burglar Alarms a weapon. As this is a lock. Keep pranks safe! 4 Abnormal Alarms SCPD found a 30-pack of state school. SCPD need­

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Corzine Plans To Bush Grants Sizeable Increase Road Costs Tax Refunds - How y-ip-. For State Deficit Will You Spend Yours? Lea Mason he wants Congress to act quickly Nicole Brennan Other aspects include limiting in the hands of N.J. citizens," Argo Staff Writer so that they can keep the econo­ future spending to revenue Corzine said. For the Argo my growing and growth, limiting future burrow­ Instead of leasing toll roads to save jobs, [abc- With state debt reaching an ing and increasing the cost of toll a foreign contractor, a Public news.com] estimated $32 billion, Governor a maximum of 50 percent in four- Benefit Corporation (PBC) will On January 29, Jon Corzine (D) has begun a cam­ year intervals in 2010, 2014, be set up to manage assets and the congress voted paign to introduce his "Save Our 2018 and 2022. proceeds which will be retained 385- 35 in favor of State" financial restructuring and "We set up a $58 billion liabil­ by State residents. the tax breaks. debt reduction proposal, which ity, without reserves," said Corzine argued that even with Both Republican calls for a 50 percent increase to Corzine. a price augmentation, N.J. toll and Democrats N.J. toll roads. "The money is not just going costs will still be some of the said it will give a If implemented, an average to appear like magic." According lowest in the country. In addition, much needed jolt trip on the Jersey Turnpike could to Corzine, many decisions relat­ the burden will be shared with to the declining cost $2.05 in five o u t - o f- economy. state driv­ years. This isn't the On Saturday, ers. A fire- first time that Bush Jan. 19, Corzine, q u e n t has issued a tax a Hoboken driver pro­ refund. In 2001, gram will native, held a he issued around town hall meet­ also be $600 to married c 0 n s i d - ing at Middle couples that pay Township High ered giv­ taxes. School in Cape ing dis­ Some people are happy about May County as counted President Bush decreed early this. part of his tour to prices to this year in a $140 billion propos­ "Shopping!" said Kristin 22 counties. those who al that sometime in the near Wilchacky, a Stockton student. Though met with use the toll future tax payers will get a tax Melaku Lakew, a Professor of resistance from roads for refund from the govemment. Economics at Stockton has mixed protestors who their daily In an effort to raise the econo­ feelings about the tax refund. He criticize the commute. my and avoid an election year says it's more than just tax cuts, Governor's pro­ Patrick recession, the President decided that it's more of a financial crisis. posal, a patient Corzine stressed, ed to the issuance of State debt Hossay a Political Science to issue tax refunds to the "Many banks and brokerage "We have serious problems and never had recurring revenue. Professor at RSC, expressed American people. If you are sin­ firms are being affected, and this is what I suggest." "The State had on-going costs skepticism about the new plan, gle, childless, and semi- unless we take care of them, then Corzine's PowerPoint presen­ without a way to pay for them," posing concern for those who employed, you will receive these rebates will be more of a tation broke down the State's he explained. will be unable to afford the toll around $300. Married tax paying symbolic effect," he said. economic struggles, and dis­ With only $28.7 billion left in increase. couples with two or more chil­ He then went on to say that played that as a credit card cul­ the State's budget, Corzine "I think it's a good thing to do, dren will receive upwards to many families will be getting ture, the state deficit is "crowding assured the crowd that his four- because it's not very discrimina­ $2000. The tax rebate is calculat­ around $500 and while it may out" education, property tax relief point plan is the best option to tory," Brian Henry a senior at ed by taking five percent of the help them and maybe the econo­ and other needs. address social and transit costs RSC, and frequent Parkway driv­ person's taxable income. , my, Bush should really try to According to Corzine, State without opting into a 30 percent er said. The purpose of this tax refund release the oil in our oil reserves. debt has reached an estimated sales tax increase, a 40-50 cent After Corzine finishes his is to have the American people "It will lower gas, and lower $3,700 per resident, or $10,200 gas tax increase per gallon or cut­ campaign, the restructuring plan build the economy back up. The gas prices will have more of an per four person household. ting income tax rates by 20 per­ must be discussed by the legisla­ govemment is hoping that by giv­ economic impact." During his State of the State cent. tive committees and must pass ing people money they will spend There will be about 111 mil­ address earlier this month, "My administration is com­ through Budget Committee it. This will help to raise it up lion Americans getting these tax Corzine explained his proposal mitted to cutting $2.5 billion before it can be put up for a vote. becayse you are putting money rebates. The tax refunds are will freeze spending for the next from the budget to keep the The Town Hall meetings will back into the economy. expected to come sometime in budget, a task Corzine promised freeze in place, along with keep­ wrap up February 7th at Atlantic President Bush has said that June. he is committed to fulfilling. ing the ownership of State roads Cape Community College. Science Corner: You can be a part Does Cloning Sound Appetizing? of The Argo! Nick Leonetti the U.S. Food and Drug ongm. Sen. Barbara Mikulski it is too early yet to see how the Argo Staff Writer Administration doesn't think that stated that "if cloned food is safe, American public is going to react Students, faculty, this is anything that they should let it onto the market, but give to something of this magnitude. staff, and commu­ In 1996, science made history. be concerned with. Officials are consumers the information they Ask yourself: how would you nity members are Dolly, an ewe, was successfully stating that consuming the meat need to avoid these products if feel if the steak that you were bit­ all encouraged to cloned in a lab at the Roslin and dairy products of cloned ani­ they choose to" (Planet Ark). ing into or the milk that yoii were Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland. mals is a perfectly safe ordeal. Whether cloning is a harmless drinking came from a cloned ani­ contribute to the Using an aduh somatic cell - cells Stephen Sundlof, director of the ordeal or not, many critics mal? newspaper. that form that body of an organ­ FDA's Center for Food Safety believe that there hasn't been Sources: Newsreview.com, ism (Wikipedia) - scientists Ian and Applied Nutrition, told enough research or testing done Wikipedia, and PlaetArk.com Those interested Wilmut and Keith Campbell reporters recently that "[The to ensure that it is safe enough for in becoming staff proved that, when taking a cell is FDA] isn't really concerned with humans to consume these prod­ taken from a specific body part, tracking progeny because they ucts. There is also the writers can life can be created. are in every respect a norrrial ani­ issue of whether or not inquire at argo(® We have come a long way mal" (Planet Ark). this should be consid­ loki.stockton.edu since Dolly (who died of a lung Already, this entire ordeal has ered cruelty towards and/or attend disease in early 2003). A total of sent a shock-wave through the animals, as well as ethi­ writers' meetings six-hundred animals have been meat and dairy industry. Tyson cal. The FDA's con­ cloned, including cattle, a horse, Foods Inc. and Smithfield Foods spicuous passivity on Thursdays at a cat, a monkey, and a mule. It's have already stated that they will already has animal- 4:30 in Gzo2. now getting to the point that in no way use cloned animals. rights activists pulling some people are concerned that There is even talk of a legislation their hair out, calling the the offspring of cloned animals being introduced that would agency "woefully inade- may be showing up in their food require a label to let people know q u a t e " supply. Even more surprising. that the product is from a cloned (Newsreview.com), but February 4, 2008 Page 5

Flag Raising Diseases of Poverty In Ceremony Kicks Off South Africa Derek Moore orphans not taken care of by the afford the medication for treat-, For the Argo state are left to be raised by their ment; this situation is usually the Black History Month grandparents in places like the case. La Sharon Henderson that we unite or students here at Hunger, poverty, and disease Grief and Loss for Children and Another disease that plagues Argo Staff Writer Stockton." Mr. Stephen Davis, are interlinked. In South Africa, Youth organization run by South Afiica is tuberculosis (TB). Associate Dean of students also child malnutrition is not getting Nontobeko, a truly nice lady. TB is the furthermost killer of The Unified Black Students remarked on the importance of worse, but it's rather at a stale­ Situations like these lead to an women that are near the age to Society kicked off Black History success and unity saying, " You mate than getting better. South increase in poverty. bear a child in the world. Like Month with the Annual Flag as the students know what suc­ Africa, with its combination of Most of the same orphans people who suffer from AIDS, Raising Ceremony on Friday cess is because you define it." unfavorable geography and once left on their own drop out of TB is also a main killer in the February 1st. Due tp rain The ceremony was also a time excessive poverty makes for one school, look towards crime or get world. Stockton students, faculty and of remembrance and dedication. of the worst poverty traps in the depressed and fall into even The majority of South staff members watched from A moment of silence was given world. worse circumstances, adding to Africans are poor and live in con­ inside the Arts and Sciences for the loss of the three Stockton From the outside looking in it the poverty trap. ditions of large amounts of mal­ Building as the Black Unity Flag students, Eric Pataky, Damon can seem easy to figure a way to A common problem in South nutrition, poor sanitation, and was quickly raised. The ceremo­ Kirkland and Gina Durham. eradicate the diseases in the low Africa is the poverty trap's high high stress. These conditions can ny was then immediately moved President of the Unified Black poverty areas; but the fact of the prevalence of disease. When lead to a weak immune system to the upper G-Wing Lounge Students Society Larry Daniels matter is South Afiica has four people are poor they get sick for that is highly susceptible to TB. area. Members of Stockton's read poems in dedication of the main reasons that its region is one reason or another and as a Just like other diseases, TB gospel; choir opened the ceremo­ students followed by UBSS highly exposed to a constant result, they get poorer because makes already impoverished ny by singing the Black National member Kris Keaton reading one poverty trap: "Low-productivity they are sick. In some instances a families even poorer, especially if Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and of his poems dedicated to Damon agriculture, very high disease man cannot afford a doctor or it affects the primary breadwin­ Sing" Among those present Kirkland. burden, • history of adverse healthcare so he may get sick. ner. included Diane Hill-Stalling who The Black Unity Flag will be geopolitics, and a very slow dif­ As a result of him getting sick, Families are some times gave a few remarks about the up for the entire, month of fusion of technology from he cannot work and he may die forced to sell their belongings importance of Black History February. Each day of the month abroad"(POV). and leave his family malnour­ and children are forced to take off Month. "It is a time to remember UBSS will be hosting various So to defeat poverty you must ished due to his illness, especial­ from school to care for a sick par­ important people and events of programs to celebrate Black impede the progress of disease ly if he is the primary breadwin­ ent, all of which lead to further the past." Stalling said. She con­ History Month and on February and hunger among the- impover­ ner. In some countries in Africa poverty. tinued by asking, "What is the 29th they will be ending Black ished. the ratio of patient to doctors is These types of diseases have meaning of excellence? Many History Month by having their While staying at UCT I was horrifying. "Malawi has only 130 devastated South Afiica, keeping students can think of excellence second annual Hope March. exposed to the finer part of South doctors serving a country of 12 it in the poverty trap. Hunger, as having success in the class­ Africa; the environment there million people"(HEL) poverty and disease are some­ rooms, my col­ made you presume that South HIV/AIDS is not the only rea­ thing that I believe South Africa leagues can Africa as a whole coimtry has no son for deaths in South Afiica; must overcome before it can truly think of having kind of poverty or huger crisis diseases that are literally making become a great country. success at work, existing. a comeback in South Africa It's taken the United States but what we can The fact of the matter is that include Polio that was practically 200 years and South Africa is Celebi zM 35% of pregnant women and close to being wiped off the only about 13 years old so it has a .really attribute 22% of all adults are infected globe. long way to go. The change and excellence to is 1 ' unity." ' She r M ^ R 4 '' with HIV. Statistics like this lend Even more deadly a disease is progress is evident in jobs, went on to say, to the 1.2millions AIDS orphans malaria, which alone kills nearly schools and local midd^^e class "Yes we are still living in South Africa that 1 million South Afiican children communities all of which where struggling with become dependant on the state each year. The same children that not what they seemed ten years race in 2008 but for care and financial support. are killed by malaria are those ago. it is important Out of these, 1.2 million who are impoverished and cannot

Interactive Political Panel Water Watch WaierWatch Water Watch is Informs Students About Having A General Upcoming Election PhoRr 669-?4^609T Interest Meeting!!!! Protect'mg Waterways throughout NJI Lina Wayman an Afiican American candidate focuses more on morality than on * Stocktcxis very own VWter VS^ch is starting the new year off witfi a BANG! At;go Staff Writer and a female candidate in the economics, and McCain supports general election. The upcoming lowering taxes in favor of the New tntemshi}^, new events, and a whc^ lot erf fun! Come check us out! On Thursday January 31st, Super Tuesday primaries on Feb. middle class. As for the the Political Science department 5th are said to be biggest yet, Democrats, Edwards spoke out to ULTRA CREDIT!!! here at Stockton College hosted a with 1,700 Democratic delegates the poor, but as we have seen by forum concerning the upcoming and 1,000 Republican delegates his poor success and eventual Tuesday. February Sth, 200S % 4.'30.5:30 November election for the participating. withdrawal from the race, his A-wtng 003 Presidency. Much emphasis was Professor Hossay then started view did not recieve much sup­ placed on views and evaluations the panel off with his discussion port. Daly also said that Clinton FREE PIZZAAND FISH GIVEAWAY! of prominent candidates from the of the candidates, particularly in and Obama were the best con­ Democratic and Republican par­ the area of climate change and tenders for the Democrats. ties, in order to give the students the environment. He went on to Professor Wharton focused on I IWi present short but concise infor­ say that Obama has proved him­ the Supreme Court, and the mation that they might have not self to be the best candidate in impact that will undergo based on t iPlllirjixlirDEXTS been aware of originally. On the terms of environmental policies who the next president is. If a panel were professors Patrick due -to his harsh caps on carbon Republican is elected, he will Hossay, William Daly, Cindy emissions and his strict regulato­ rnost likely appoint new conser­ Jessel, Linda Wharton, Alan ry instruments. Senator Clinton vative justices to the Court, Arcuri, and Michael Rodriguez. and Senator McCain followed which could lead to an overturn Before the panel had an behind Obama to complete the in many reproductive rights, pri­ opportunity to speak. Professor top three best candidates in terms marily the case of Roe Vs. Wade, James Avery, who was in change of the environment. which protects a women's right to of organizing this forum, intro­ Professor Daly discussed the abortion. duced the professors and present­ economic plight of the candi­ . This information was beyond ed a brief summary of why the dates. On the Republican side, useful for those students unaware primaries were important to be Romney supports lowering taxes . of what's going on in politics, familiar with. For starters, this is and spending, Huckabee, repre­ and hopefully they can now make the first time that there has been senting social conservatives. informed decisions in November. --

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Housing V: l|Pr3|> gfcjp WM Four Swipes to Heaven Rachel Gumpert Perovich, Housing V is also the most handicap has passed^ it's time to For the Argo accessible housing facility on campus; with at least two fully handicap accessible rooms in each of its Mo fo Super Housing V, the newest housing on campus, is six buildings. still less than halfway completed. It consists of six Luxury and a good color scheme aren't free, apartment buildings. Two buildings opened for the however. Because it has no stoves or ovens, Tuesday. Po a little first time this semester, and the other four are Housing V students are required to be on the 7 block expected to be in use by the Fall 2008 semester. meal plan, and the price of that meal plan combined research on this year's Housing V is three stories, built in an apartment- with the price of living in Housing V puts students complex style, unlike the standard two story town- back about an extra $1000 than any other housing house-style apartments on campus. Brantley options on campus, according to the Bursar's web­ candidates^ head to the Cesanek, a Stockton sophomore living in Housing site. V, described the interior by saying that "everything Security is unprecedented as well - you swipe to polls, declare your is really spacious, you're not really cramped like get into the building, the elevator, your apartment, everything seemed in Housing II, and the singles are your bedroom. Cesanek says that "it feels like you overall a comfortable living space." have to swipe five thousand times before you can alliance and VOTE! In It's aesthetically pleasing, with polka dotted cur­ get into your bedroom, but overall it's a good thing tains that coordinate with the wall paint, enormous to have. But I feel like all our swipes are going to be some states^ including windows in the apartment living rooms, and huge, wom out in about two weeks." flat, circular lights instead of the standard ones in Patel, a Stockton senior who lives in building K, the old apartments. described having problems with his shower's water New Jersey^ where one The buildings in Housing V also all have lob­ pressure and temperature, which is being fixed. bies, which Cesanek says are, "very nice, it looks Cesanek says, "There are some drawbacks in that party usually wins th^ very modem, and the pool tables and flat screen there are no stoves, but if you are a guy like me that TVs are major highlights." Shiv Patel, another doesn't care about cooking or know how it doesn't housing V resident, agrees, saying that he "likes the matter anyway." Electoral vofes^ the/ whole layout of it." Williams says "there is no carpet so you have to Housing V has the only apartments with singles, sweep about three times a day." Other things that Primary almost nuafters which, explains Jill Glasser, Assistant Director of could be done are improving the swipe machines, Housing and Residential Life, is a major source of which sometimes can't read cards, and putting tem­ appeal to students. Glasser says that students often porary dumpsters nearby imtil the permanent ones , more than the regular say, "They love the privacy they can have in are installed. Housing V - especially because it doesn't come at In the future, according to Glasser, students will election. $o take some the expense of having to live in a single." Housing get into Housing V based on a point system award­ V resident Bryan Williams says that "you get your ing higher points for better GPAs, and for length of own bedroom, there is a separate bedroom and time in college. shower, you get three sinks -1 love this place! You Students who have been here longer have better get a big refrigerator, big rooms in addition^to your grades, and are applying for housing as a group edule on Tuesday and own room, you get your own desk."; ' (groups can pool their points) will have the best Housing V is the first residential facility on chance of getting into Housing V. Stockton campus that has wireless, that provides As Williams put it in summing up the view of Voa^yrarfvlteSfalisdl microwaves, and each building has its own laundry most other students living in Housing V, "I pretty facility. According to Complex Director John much love almost everything about it." Career Corner 10 Tips to Career ."BINGOH Fair Success Welcome to the 1st Career Comer. www.stockton.edu/careers. Career Services will publish the Career 6. Use time wisely. Determine :-v'- Comer every other week. Feel free to where employers are located and in stop by our office to meet the staff, set what order to visit them. Focus on three up an appointment or browse through companies that you are traly interested our Career Library. Career Services is in. located in J-204. 7. Broaden your focus and include many types of employers. For instance, Spring 2008 Career and Intemship you may not have considered working Fair for a hospital, but hospitals recrait and Wednesday, Febraary 6, 200^ hire professionals in many different 10:00 am - 2:00 pm fields (e.g., management, information SBRIM veils CAME I-Wing Gymnasium systems, or health care). •I: 8. Be aware of time demands on

Over 90 employers from a variety of employers. Do not monopolize an (4 majors will be represented. Check out employer's time. Ask specific questions the list of at www.stockton.edu/careers. and offer to follow up after the fair, as GAME OF appropriate. Top 10 Career Fair Tips 9. Be direct. Introduce yourself, 1. Dress professionally! Business including your name and career inter­ When; Sunday, February loth suits for men and women, also wear ests. If you are job-seeking, state the dress shoes! type of position in which you are inter­ Where: TRLC MPR. 2. Bring plenty of copies of your cri­ ested. If you are gathering information, tiqued resume! let employers know that you are only e:OOPfn 3. Have a pen/pencil and paper avail­ interested in materials and information. able for notes. Remember to use good eye contact and free Food 4- Prizes! 4. Take the time to find out what a firm handshake. Career fairs are the companies will be represented before perfect place to use your "30 second the day of the career fair. commercial". 5. Research information about the 10. Ask the employer for the next ^ ^ - ^' participating companies and organiza- steps in the recraitment process and try WW,, * • tions prior to approaching the recmiters. to obtain the recraiter's business card STOCKTON COLLEGE .... The employer participation list can be for follow-up discussions/correspon­ found on the Career Services website: dence. RES I DENT I AI lit 1 February 4, 2008 Page 7

Ida E. King Visiting Scholar Dalia Ofer Brings Unique Talent and Knowledge to RSC Emily Heerema Dr. Bauer "shared his experience Editor-in-Chief with us [at the Hebrew University] and said that it was a valuable experi­ ence and an important contact with the students at this college. To bring this kind of Holocaust research is kind of a mission," said Dr. Ofer. Dr. Rittner said, "She is literally a world-renowned scholar of the Holocaust. To come to us is a great honor. She is a wonderful person and very humble." She continued, "I hope she's going to enjoy being here. It's a different academic environment. She's never been to a small, public liberal-arts STEAMROLLER college." Dr. Ofer's research and academic interests rests mostly in the victims of PICNIC the Holocaust. Women are a more specific interest because "I was urged to understand BUSTIN'OUT THE HEAVY MACHINERY. how a person could cope in the daily In 1989, the same week the Berlin existence [of the ghettoes] which Wall fell, former Stockton president seems to us unbearable. How did peo­ WEEKLVl Vera King-Farris received an endow­ ple go on day to day? I ask myself, ment from an anonymous donor to 'How would I manage?' There is a supplement the already strong interest tremendous force inside a person to and dedication Ho Holocausf educa­ be able to deaf; with it." , - « J»f.-*f>* % ~;i?: tion at the college.' ' •» i The study of both gendets during : This, end(iWi5ejit£re|t^dJJij8jdj . ^ HftiosaustJ«iu5%KS4.m^^nt^ King MefnSriSl"'ftft- Ws^fftf^Shed" ^^1^, daKa,tani(feedacatioa«le\fei® Cife ... Visiting Scholars in Holocaust and for both men and women, boys and -U.. ^•• "p-'i Genocide Studies. Ida E. King was girls, were significantly different. •• • * ••• • 1,* * .- 1 ,.,« . *•:. .,.| Dr. King-Farris' mother. "It's the nuances between the genders Jl.. J "9^. i .. w The program is a one-year academ­ that are the most interesting. Life is ic appointment meant to anchor the always changing." Holocaust Studies program on both When asked about the first geno- the undergraduate and gradu­ ate levels. With the help of this endowment, Stockton is '\Its the nuances LIVE MUSIC able to attract not only the best and brightest, but also between the genders that EVERY THURSDAY those on the front line of Holocaust and Genocide are the most interesting. studies from all over the Life is always changing." world. The General Studies == department is partly responsible for cide of the 21st century, Darfur, Dr. choosing each year's visiting scholar, Ofer had strong feelings on the and this year, - Dean of General activism and responsibility of all peo­ Studies Jan Colijn is pleased to have ple around the world. Dr. Dalia Ofer of Hebrew University "The message from the Holocaust in Jerusalem as our 2008 Visiting must be that we are sensitive about Scholar. "We expect wonderful things what's happening around the world. from her," he said. Genocide is not just killing. There are Dr. Ofer is a native of Israel and wars, civil wars, conflicts. I think that has taught at Yale, University of we tend to forget the Armenian geno­ Maryland, Columbia, Harvard, and cide, and it's extremely important to Brandeis University. At the Hebrew understand that the Nazis had a prece­ University, Dr. Ofer teaches in the dent in their minds. It's important to Avarham Haraman Institute of use the power we have, with the Contemporary Jewry. media and political power, to expand Earning her , Ph.D, in 1981, Dr. the knowledge of other people's suf­ Ofer has been author, co-author, or fering and do something about it." editor of seven books and published "In Darfur, the suffering is beyond over sixty articles. In 2007, she was imagination. The more we have, the also the editor of an electronic ency­ more we can do. People must be clopedia of Jewish women. engaged morally, and students must Dr. Ofer was already familiar with be taught about the other genocides our program when Dr. Carol Rittner, [such as Rwanda, Former Yugoslavia] former Ida E. King Distinguished in context of the Holocaust. One can­ Scholar and present faculty member, not understand the similarities or dif­ approached her to teach at Stockton. ferences without comparing and con­ Yehuda Bauer, perhaps the preemi­ trasting." nent Holocaust scholar in the world, Dr. Ofer is lecturing on Thursday, was Ofer's mentor at the Hebrew February 7th in room F-226 at 4:30 University, and also served an Ida E. pm. Her lecture is titled "Is the King appointment in 1995-1996. Holocaust Unique?" r February 4, 2008 Page 9

-V. Hey Gamer Haters, Back Off! You're awgry we know It. Dear Argo, were the cause for destruction games and still manages to better to be awgry thaw apathetic. of people's social lives. I have a life outside of them. I was recently perusing couldn't believe what I was The article stated nothing Maybe you're one of the few who's wot through the Argo like I do reading. I spend a vast majori­ about it being the fault of the every week, to find interesting ty of my free time playing parent for children not playing angry but you've still got something to articles, when I stumbled video games, and my GPA is a video games, but rather contin­ say Share your thoughts and com­ across an article titled "Video 3.6. How does your article ued to shamelessly blame the Games: The New Gamble". explain that? I also go out reg­ games themselves. If the par­ ments with your community through Now, I'm an avid gamer (rang­ ularly with my friends and par­ ent does not have the common ing everywhere from Guitar take in social activities. Again, knowledge to watch and moni­ the power of print. Hero III to World of Warcraft) how does that fit into your tor what their children are I had decided to read it, as it "typical gamer mold"? The doing, or to set up ground rules sparked an interest in me. article takes an old fashioned involving these video games, arg0@l0ki.$t0ckt0H.edu What I found in the article approach to video games (that then why blame the game shocked me. all gamers are losers and do itself? Blame the parent. Attn: OpIhioHS According to this article, nothing but play video games) video games were the sole and slanders them. It's offen­ Sincerely, responsibility for the destruc­ sive and degrading to someone - Offended Gamer Girl 'Opinions are limited to 400 words and may not contain profanity tion of children's grades, and who truly does enjoy these racist offensive, or violent language. Opinions may be anonymous. Where Art Thou, Hillary Clearly the Best Ron Paul? for 2008 Why do you hate Ron Paul, Stockton? He ing him enough? Do we accuse the administra­ • Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for He is not as liberal as some Stockton stu­ looks, and quite possibly sounds, a lot like your tion of having an agenda for constantly stream­ the Democratic Presidential nomination dents, but he is extremely liberal for a US grandfather. Unless you have some personal ing CNN in F-Wing? Do we accuse the profes­ because of her various merits - leadership official. When it comes down to the relationship with him that this author is not sors for not speaking to the larger issues, or dare experience, brilliance, sincerity, policy issues. Republicans are ideologically aware of^ he has never done a thing to you I say, not being diverse enough? Do we turn the strength, and empathy. Yet her candidacy compatible with the more moderate except try to stimulate the economy and expand mirror on ourselves and ask why we're spend­ is further strengthened by the failings of Clinton. The Republicans in legislature your individual rights. RonPaulisaLibertariaa ing so much time here in college the way we're her rival, Barack Obama. Clinton is a will not work with someone as far left as If you don't know what that is, you will know spending so much of our time in college? woman whose political strengths allow Obama, unless he compromises massive^ soon enough. The Libertarian Party is flie third No. The trath is, I blame myself Ifl want­ her to compete with the best of opponents. ly. Personally, I prefer Clinton to largest political party in the United States. On ed it so badly, I should have been grabbing any­ Endorsements from the most powerful Obama because I believe she has more the political spectrum of left to right, he is locat­ one's attention that I could grab and shouting at politicians in the Democratic Party have personal integrity. These sorts of impres­ ed slightly to the right of moderate, stressing fis­ the top of my Kings. Ifit was important, I should overwhelmingly gone to Clinton, a back­ sions are what people really vote on, cal and personal responsibility. If that sounds not have counted on you for it, Stocktoa ing no candidate can hope to win without. although I would probably choose Clinton scary, it should. It means that we, as a country, Personal responsibility. This is because she has the best chance of over anyone, including Jesus Christ. have been straggling through the adolescent Merely playing the Devil's Advocate, I winning in a general election. Clinton has repeatedly refused to play Sage of our development for 6r too long. It could note that it was rather easy to make a mis­ The lack of confidence Obama inspires the gender card, despite the massive- means it is time to grow up. It wouldn't kill US take of that nature on such a devoted campus. in leaders of the Democratic Party is a amounts of sexism her campaign faces. to be smarter about the way we spend our It's not that you're bad, Stockton. You're just harsh blow to his credibility. His own She has been heckled at campaign stops money. It wouldn't kill US to really give neither different party, with the exclusion of a select few, by sexist comments, and is the subject of a hoot nor a holler about how our neighbors are Maybe I am wrong. Maybe at its core all doesn't support him. Obama has miscon­ anti-Clinton, sexist Internet groups. living their lives. But peihaps it is here that my this piece is the political rambling of someone strued this situation, accusing Clinton of Search for "Obama" groups on Facebook, language is too extreme. Before I expose you to who sounds like he's got a case of the Sposedas. being a person who will block progress in and although there are plenty opposing the Critical Argument, I had better be sure But maybe, just maybe, it is about a little more. America. Clinton knows what change is, him, the only ones that even mention his you're aware, Stockton, of just who Ron Paul is. Here comes the Critical Argument If all I have look at her resume. ethnicity support him. Ron Paul is the man who came in second in done is raise awareness of a new idea than I Obama is using rhetoric to try to galva­ It's a double standard that sexism Nevada. Ron Paul is the only Republican cam­ have succeeded. As a community, it is our nize people into voting for him, instead of is accepted but racism isn't, and I think responsibility to push as many envelopes as we paigning in Minnesota. Ron Paul wants to cut coming up with comprehensive solutions. that Obama is playing the race card. spending. In the first poll with a mock election can get our envelope pushin' hands oa It is our The more time he spends wrapping him­ Obama's accusations of Clinton about pitting Republicans versus Democrats, taken in responsibility to react to and discuss new ideas. self in a false banner of promise is the MLK Jr.'s role in the civil rights move­ Connecticut, Ron Paul beat Hilary Clinton. The As the primary comes to close on February 5th, more time he fails to find real altematives. ment sparked racial tension, framing her "Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade publicly endorsed the results will spill out onto the screen like so The truth is that if Obama figured out as a racist. All this coincided with the Ron Paul. Ron Paul has served representing many football scores on autumn Sundays. Jon what needed to be changed, he couldn't South Carolina Democratic primaries - Stewart will have something to say about them. Texas' 14th district for 30 years, minus the years change it without the support of Congress, where later that week Obama won with So will Bill O'Reilly. Spend time in "The War he voluntarily relinquished his seat to return to and if he stays so far left he won't get it. the black vote! Room with Wolf Blitzer." Tune into Keith his medical practice. He voted against regulat­ He runs on this same promise of The lack of racism Obama has encoun­ Olbermann. They'll all have something to say. ing the Internet. Basically, if in college you've "change" but lacks the spine it would take tered in this race could be seen as a step But what will you have to say, knowing you ever taken drags or passed an economics class to support big issues; the difference is that forward for black men, but the lack of you might not have been fijUy informed. What will might just like Ron Paul. If you didn't Clinton isn't pretending to be a revolu­ uproar over the sexism Clinton has faced you do then? The primary will be over and know any of this, Stockton, it is a serious indict­ tionary. What would Obama change? His is a clear indication of the many steps Phase 2 will have begun. Is this why Rutgers ment against your character. Ifyou didn't know supporters are too naive to realize that his women must take. That Obama artificially and Princeton get all the "good students"? Or any of this, it's on his canq^aign website, ron- charade of change is the most contrived created racial tension and then exploited it did we miss a chance to be a leader? paul2008.com farce this campaign has seen yet. Obama is reason enough to not vote for him. If One thing I know for sure, is that we are all With the New Jersey Primary only a week is exploiting the idealism of America. you need other reasons, read up about the agreed on some things, and if not, we should be. away, there was a "presidential debate" featur­ The National Journal named Obama real alternative - Hillary Rodham Clinton! For guidance I tum to Aesop Rock as he quotes, ing a slew of representatives, one for each can­ the Most Liberal Senator for 2007, 'Tood, clothes medicine 'cause hungry, naked, didate that was running for his (or her) respec­ espousing that he is very left of Clinton. -Rachel Gumpert tive party's nomination, here on our campus. sick sucks." The opportunity is alive and well There was no Ron Paul table, but tiiere was a here, Stockton, to really impact our fiiture. We The Education Club will be holding its table for Rudolph Giuliani and a table for John are the ones that have the best opportunity to Edwards. Mayor Giuliani and Senator Edwards affect these decisions, because they affect us the next meeting on February 7th at dropped out of the race the following day. Ron most When we are older, we might be more 4:30 in F-111. Paul remains. It doesn't matter what the reason inclined to make decisions that affect the Future, might be why this oversight occurred, fliat's not but we are not there yet, we're too Now. Nine fornner students who graduated from the STEP really the point In a way, it is not even really A common comment about Aaron Sorkin's about Ron Paul (even though I'm sure if you've The West Wing is that it was like being trans­ program last year will be returning to tell us about their been driving anywhere local lately, you've seen ported to a parallel universe where everyone did adjustment to the "real world." We have representation the billboards, or the posters, or the bumper the right thing. Is paying attention to Ron Paul from 8 school districts. Don't miss this great stickers, or someone's left some literature on "life imitating art", perhaps? Don'tjusttellme opportunity! your car). Stockton, show me. Or quit complaining. And Pizza will be served! Where was our collective response to his I will too. absence (I include myself in this criticism If you have any questions, please contact because I, too, am at fault)? Do we blame CNN, Christina D'Alessandro at constantly streaming in F-Wmg, for not cover­ -Colin McKinnon stk32519(a)loki.Stockton, edu S*i Page 12 Februaiy 4, 2008

Spring Osprey Basketball itra Sports Men's Team Shoots for First; •'News Schedule Lady Ospreys on Hot Streak Men's Basketball (January 26) Stockton rallied game by hitting eight of its first PaiBttell liiteresi (January 26) Stockton senior from an 18-point deficit and 10 shots to take a 19-8 lead. Meeting forward Jon Greene scored his snapped a three-game losing Herriger and Russell answered Monday (2/4) 1,000th career point as the streak with a with consecu­ ....Thursday, ...... Ospreys routed New Jersey City 58-56 win over tive baskets to Women's 101-60 for their fifth consecutiye New Jersey get Stockton win. Greene finished with 20 City. Kim within 19-12, rn ill I ower Basketball @ points, and Jerome Hubbard Herriger scored but NJCU added 20 points as well. the game-win- broke out to a Wilkes Freshman Kai Massaquoi tallied ning basket on a 36-18 lead at (7 pm) a career-high 15 points and Kevin jumper with 20 the break. Brown scored 13 points for the seconds Stockton shot Ospreys. remaining that 0-6 from three- In the first half, Stockton shot broke a 56-56 point range and Wednesday (2/6) 60.6 percent, including 8-14 tie. Kristin committed 16 (57.1%) from three-point range, Sciarrillo led turnovers in the Women's while also forcing 19 turnovers the Ospreys half Basketball vs. and scoring 60 points. Hubbard with a career- (January 28) drained two three-pointers during high 14 points The Stockton Rowan (6 pm) a 10-0 spurt that gave the and 11 women's bas­ Ospreys a 30-12 lead. Stockton rebounds for a ketball team later scored 15 consecutive double-double. led from start Men's Basketball points, led by Hubbard with six Lisa Neira also to finish in and Greene with five, for a 55-22 scored 14 defeating vs. Rowan advantage. Massaquoi sank a points while, Hunter College 'ery Monday and three-pointer as time expired to Jenn Russell Stockton Forward Jon (NY) 49-35 in Wedncbciu) (8 pm) give the Ospreys an insurmoimt- tallied 11 Greene finds composure to shoot a non-confer­ able 60-24 lead at the break. points. a vital free throw. ence home !•» ^ Greene reached the 1,000- The Ospreys game. The Wing Friday (2/8) point milestone on a jumper with trailed 40-22 with 17:43 remain­ Ospreys completed a three-game 15:25 ing and homestand with the win. Lisa remain­ outscored Neira led the balanced Stockton ing in the NJCU 25-7 offense with 12 points and Jenn Men's Ice Hockey second over the next Russell totaled eight points and half. He 11:45 to tie the eight rebounds. @ Lehigh is the game at 47. Kelley Guarrera and Kim 2 4th Sciarrillo led Herriger tossed in eight points (TBA) Stockton the rally with apiece for Stockton. Head coach men's 10 points dur­ Joe Fussner who collected his basket­ ing the run. 250th victory in his 15th season ball play­ The score was on the Ospreys' bench (250-165 Saturday (2/9) er to tied three record). Men's Basketball score more times Stockton jumped out to an 8-0 1,000 before lead as Hunter went scoreless for @ William career Stockton the first five minutes. After the points, finally took its Hawks responded with six con­ Paterson and the first lead of secutive points, Stockton reeled y the second to the game, 56- off 11 markers in a row. Herriger (1 pm) reach 54, on a basket capped the run with consecutive that num­ by Neira with baskets for a 19-6 lead. Herriger Numbers ber this Stockton Guard Lisa Neira drives her 1:04 to play. sparked the Ospreys to a 23-12 Women's season, way towards the rim. Our Lady Ospreys NJCLF scored advantage at the break with a joining have an overall record of 10-8 this sea­ to tie the team-high eight first-half points. Basketball @ Mario son. game, but In the second half, the William Paterson Lancioni Herriger Stocktori lead peaked at 21 who netted his 1,000th point on swished the game-winning points, 36-15, on a bucket by (3 pm) January 5. Stockton led by 50 jumper with 20 seconds left. Alyssa Reiter ith 13:24 to play. points twice in the second half NJCU missed a shot in the clos­ The Ospreys led by at least 12 and coasted to its fifth consecu­ ing moments and Russell grabbed points for the rest of the game to ^•1 Track & Field tive win, 101-60. the rebound to clinch the 58-56 post the 49-35 victory. Neira win. scored 10 of her team-high 12 Sfirio Women's Basketball New Jersey City began the points in the second half Yale University Lmclmfi iiiid for the CTC Fantasy Focus Greeae iiavi Indoor i; C Al Jefferson M©t:C Shaquille O'Neal Wnkesr G Nate etUpmd I Jill Championships (Min) - 21.2 PPG, 12.2 (Mia) - 14.2 PPG, 7.8 Robinson (NY) -11.9 Reb., 1.4 BIk. Reb., 1.7 BIk. PPG, .8 StI., 2.9 Ast. career piiiiits Sunday (2/10) eacii'iiiiriiig tlie fii€ii% basketball Men's Ice Hockey season. 'The @ Shippensburg team Is raiikei (TBA) iiid overall iii tlie NJAC with a

1.3 -4 recordi.- Februaiy 4, 2008 Stockton Sports Page 13 Jesse Jackson Chastises MLB Over KKK Questions of Umps* Neighbors Ronald Blum "In a year with the injustice of of the Ku Klux Klan? Does he Contacted Wednesday, and that Ron knew about it," she AP Baseball Writer Jena Six, nooses hung around the grow marijuana plants? Does he Christopher referred questions to said. "He listed about 10 different country and the Tiger Woods- beat his wife? Have you seen the Rob Manfred, baseball's execu­ questions, the first one being did Jesse Jackson criticized Major Go scandal. Major tive vice president for Ron live out of his means? For League Baseball on January 31st League Baseball's false labor relations. example, does he drive a Rolls- for sending investigators to the impersonations of friend­ Manfred did not Royce?" hometowns of umpires to ask ships and ill-contrived immediately retum a Rohan said she told neighbors questions that include questions further press call. Christopher that Kulpa lived in a whether the ump belongs to the sensitive racial stereo­ "The claims of manner similar to that of his Ku Klux Klan. types, with no basis for inappropriate ques­ neighbors. "Major League Baseball has suspicion," Jackson said. tions by individuals "He asked if Ron belonged to done a disservice to its progres­ "They have essentially conducting back­ any groups or organizations," she sive social history by equating defamed their people in ground checks was said. southern whites with white their own neighbor­ brought to our atten­ "Groups?" she remembered supremacists," Jackson said in a hoods." tion and looked into," replying. statement. "I am surprised the Baseball stepped up Jimmie Lee Solomon, "You know, like the KKK," professional league, which background checks last MLB's executive vice she said Christopher told her. helped change social attitudes in August, after it became president of opera­ "We both laughed and I said all sports leagues about segrega­ public that the FBI was tions, said in a state­ no," Rohan said. "He belongs to a tion by championing Jackie investigating NBA refer­ ment. "It was deter­ neighborhood Harley-riding Robinson, would make such a ee Tim Donaghy for bet­ mined that these group of dads." destructive move." ting on games. Donaghy TIil lib/ III L nipiio A'.sul uion have expressed dis- claims were inaccu­ Hirschbeck, who lives in World Umpires Association pleaded guilty to felony pleasure with MLB s background checks. rate. Questioning was Poland, Ohio, said that shortly president John Hirschbeck and charges of conspiracy to conducted with a writ­ before Christmas, he encountered union spokesman Lamell engage in wire fraud and trans­ police at his home? Does he ten script consistent with com­ Christopher on a street in his own McMorris said Wednesday that mitting betting information throw wild parties?" McMorris mon practice, and there was no neighborhood. Hirschbeck said Tom Christopher, the through interstate commerce, and said from India, where he was inappropriate conduct on behalf MLB was taking what the WUA Milwaukee-based supervisor of he awaits sentencing. taking part in the tribute marking of the investigators." considers to be a typical heavy- security and investigations in the MLB asked umpires to sign the 60th anniversary of the death Alison Rohan, who lives handed approach to umpires and commissioner's office,, had asked authorizations allowing the sport of Mohandas K. Gandhi. across the street from Kulpa in that it would be brought up in questions about Klan member­ to conduct financial backgrounds "To try to link our umpires to Maryland Heights, Mo., said negotiations for the next labor ship to neighbors of umpires checks, but umps balked. the Ku Klux Klan is highly offen­ Christopher knocked on her door contract. The current deal expires Greg Gibson and Sam Holbrook, "We did not anticipate that sive. It is essentially defaming the two or three weeks ago and gave after the 2009 season. who reside in Kentucky. In addi­ they would approach neighbors umpires in their communities by her his card. "Once again, baseball's tion, Hirschbeck said similar posing as a close colleague and conducting a very strange and "He explained they were favorite way of doing things: questions had been asked to friend of the umpire's and asking poorly executed investigation. It going to be talking to neighbors Ready, fire, aim," Hirschbeck neighbors of umpire Ron Kulpa, them questions such as: Do you resembles a kind of secret police and friends because of the prob­ said. "It's not a good way to start who lives in suburban St. Louis. know if umpire 'X' is a member in some kind of despotic nation." lems with the basketball league the season."

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Atonement is Solid Drama Stockton Theatre Mark Grossman medical school student. Here, his portrayal of Robbie Argo Staff Writer Meanwhile, Robbie and Briony's Turner, an innocent man, whose older sister, Cecilia, each have life and dignity are taken away Program Presents With all the talk about movie eyes for each other. What from him, turns in as good a per­ awards, especially the Oscars Briony's eyes will witness during formance you can find on the big during the winter of 2008, it is the period of one twenty-four screen. Comedy Tonight only appropriate to take time to hour day will profoundly affect The direction of the pic is firm Press Release nightmare to life, with no end in review some of the recently nom­ the lives of certain people for the and self-assured in the hands of sight! Pushed on stage totally inated films. Atonement, current­ remainder of their time on earth. helmer Joe Wright. The stark Stockton Theatre Program unprepared, a hapless and pan­ ly playing in theaters now, is one Kudos must go out to Mr. gloominess and desolation of presents Comedy Tonight, four icking George, who thinks he is of these films. Written for the Hampton for writing such a ter­ war-torn England is captured per­ inventive, wickedly fiinny one- an accountant, improvises wild­ screen by Christopher Hampton, rific script. The screenplay was fectly here. It matches the desper­ act plays by David Ives and ly as he tries gamely to play the picture's setting is WWII adapted from the book. ation of the film's three main Christopher Durang Shakespeare's Hamlet, Noel England. The story starts during Atonement, written by novelist characters, which are looking to The world according to con­ Coward's "Private Lives", and the year 1935; all of England Ian McEwan. The actors are top- make some semblance of their temporary playwrights David some Samuel Beckett! knows it will become an active notch, delivering solid perform­ broken, shattered lives. It all Ives and Christopher Durang is Comedy Tonight plays at the participant in WWII soon. ances all around. Young Saoirse leads to a surprising climax fea­ a very odd place indeed. Prepare Experimental Theatre of For almost the first forty min­ Ronan, who plays Briony Tallis, turing actress Vanessa Redgrave to be surprised and delighted by Stockton College from February utes of the film, we are intro­ is an acting revelation here. She in a cameo role. While official Comedy Tonight featuring four 13 through February 17, at duced to the Tallises, a seemingly more than proves she can hold nominations for the Oscars have of the playwrights' popular one- 7.30pm nightly Wednesday to happy, content family who's liv­ her own side by side with such a yet to be announced, it would act comedic plays. Presented by Saturday, and 3pm on Sunday. ing a healthy, upper-class exis­ talented cast. Keira Knightley, come as no surprise if the the Stockton Theater Program, Tickets at $8 for General tence. Briony Tallis, the youngest who plays Cecilia Tallis, just Academy of Motion Picture Arts this 4-in-l production opens at Admission and $6 for Students of the Tallis clan, is thirteen and keeps getting better with each and Sciences recognized this film the Stockton Experimental and Seniors with I/D can be has a secret crush on Robbie acting role she puts on her in several categories. Theatre on February 13 through ordered online at www.stock- Turner, the early twenty-some­ resume. James McAvoy is per­ February 17. Performance is at ton, edu/pac or by calling the thing family gardner and aspiring fectly cast as the leading man. 7.30pm nightly on Wednesday Box Office (609) 652 9000. to Saturday and 3pm on Sunday. The Stockton Box Office is Both Ives and Durang use the open Monday to Friday from The SAG Awards compressed form of the one-act 9am - 5pm and an hour and a play and absurdist comedy to half before performance. The Lea Mason the show. was iVo Country for Old Men. comment on deeper issues of Stockton Performing Arts Argo Staff Writer "We work real hard on this Earlier in the night, Javier modem relationships, battle of Center is located on the campus show and what a helluva way to Bardem won for "Best Actor in a the sexes, society at large and of The Richard Stockton The Screen Actor's Guild go!" said Tony Sirico, who Supporting Role," and the movie the use of language to connect College of New Jersey, Jimmie Awards was a welcomed sight in played Paulie 'Walnuts' itself won for "Outstanding or to separate. In "Foreplay, or Leeds Road, Pomona (Galloway the award show season this year, Gaultieri. Performance by a Cast in a the Art ' of the Fugue"; "Sure Township). For patrons with with actors voting for and win­ In the television comedy cate­ Motion Picture." Josh Brolin Thing"; and "Variations on the special nee^s, the Experimental ning the awards. gories, both Tina Fey and Alec accepted the award on behalf of Death of Trotsky" Ives takes an theatre offers wheelchair acces­ j ' "When the Writer's Guild pick- Baldwin won for >30 Rock. the cast. inventive and wickedly funny sible seating and large type pro­ i et6d"ihe'' 'Emiiiy's, "NB'C' was Baldwin was not there to accept ' "tee Coeh Brothers are freaky look at dating,' seduction and grams. Please identify any iieeds dying; Ives is a maestro of the you may have when making a short form and his one-act play& reservation, are renowned for thek "Verbal Funding fdr this program has dexterity, theatrical invention, been provided in part by the NJ and funny humor", Christopher State Council on the Durang is known for his darkly Arts/Department of State, a humorous and irreverent satire. partner agency of the National In his absurdly comedic "The Endowment for the Arts, Actor's Nightmare" a clueless through the local arts grant pro­ actor finds himself on stage gram administered by the unprepared and expected to play Atlantic County Office of three very different roles. Cultural and Heritage Affairs Comedy Tonight promises to be The Stockton Theatre an evening of energetic and Program, School of Arts and innovative comedy theatre that Humanities, offers four areas of is not to be missed. concentration: Performance, "Foreplay, or the Art of the Design/Production, Fugue" directed by Nils Fierro, Management, and Theatre is set in a miniature golf course Education (in conjunction with where a couple engages in fast- the Literature Department). For paced and witty dialogue, inter­ enquiries please contact The Cast for No Country for Old Men accepting the "Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture " award. spersed with hilarious sexual Professor Pamela Hendrick Source: www.SAGawards.org. innuendoes. In "Sure Thing" (609) 652 4246 or Professor directed by Annemarie Mark Mallett (609) 626 6037. forced to just announce the win­ his award but Tina Fey thanked little people, you know? And we Kerstetter, Bill tries again and About the Playwrights: ners instead of airing the show. him in her acceptance speech. did a freaky little movie, whether again to pick up Betty in a cafe. David Ives grew up in the steel- ;Many people feared this would Fey said that they are like Fred you like the ending or not. So, Through a series of quick and mill district of South Chicago be the same for all other awards: Astaire dancing with a hat rack. thank you." funny exchanges the couple and was educated at the Grammies, the SAG awards, "...after a while you think the Every year the SAG also continually backtracks to "get it Northwestern University and and the Oscars. This fear was put hat rack is pretty good. So, chooses to honor one actor with a right". It's a dating comedy of Yale School of Drama. He lives to rest when the SAG awards you've given an award to the hat lifetime achievement award. errors and re-dos. "Variations on in New York and currently were aired this past Sunday on rack, and I thank you." This years recipient was Charles the Death of Trotsky" directed teaches at Columbia University. TNT and TBS. While 30 Rock swept the Best Duming. Duming is a former by Jessica Fricano, is Ives' Montclair-born Christopher The Screen Actor's Guild Actor and Actress awards the veteran-turned actor. He has absurdist and tongue-in-cheek Durang was educated at Harvard awards show is the time when the Best Comedy Series went to The acted in FX's Rescue Me and the take on the death of the Russian and Yale School of Drama actors honor each other. Each Office, with Jenna Fischer mak­ Oscar-nominated The Best Little communist leader who appears where he produced his first actor votes for who they think ing the acceptance speech. Whorehouse in Texas. He took on stage with a mountain script as a student. Since 1994 should win. A true recognition "Outstanding Female and the stage amidst a standing ova- climber's axe stuck in his head! Durang has been the co-chair of from your peers. Male Actor in a Lead Role" went tion."That's it?" he cried when he Here and in "Sure Thing" Ives the Playwriting Program at the From the shot of the gun. The to Julie Christie for Away from got onstage. employs his signature device - a Julliard School in Manhattan. Sopranos swept "Best Actress in Her and Daniel Day-Lewis for For more information about "bell play"- in which one scene He is also a performer who has a Drama Series" for Edie Falco, There will be Blood, respectively. the winners, and picture of the is played and replayed, each appeared in his own works and "Best Actor in a Drama Series" Daniel Day-Lewis in his accept­ show. log on to time with different and always those of others, including musi­ for James Gandolfini, and "Best ance speech dedicated his award www.SAGawards.org. unexpected outcome. Durang's cals. Both playwrights have won Drama Series." For the cast of to Heath Ledger, saying "he was "The Actor's Nightmare" direct­ numerous awards for their the Sopranos this was a wonder- unique and he was perfect." ed by Noah Houlihan, brings the works. They continue to write fiil way to end their ten years on The big winner of the night quintessential actor's worst for the stage. February 4,2008 El n 16 rt 3.1 n 111 6 n t Page 15 to remain confident in whatever you do! Horoscopes Hats OFF, Hats ON! accept those things, learn from them and move on. I really don't like to tell You will be a lot happier you what's relevant in once you just deal with today's fashion and what's what you can not control. not, because that not the Best Day: Feb. 7 kind of relationship we have. Hats are so helpful to Leo Jamir Tuten what we do and do not like (July 23- Aug 22) Argo Staff Writer about ourselves. I have Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 17) Doing something bad is begun to notice how rele­ never good, and that's The Introduction vant they are in fashion, and Working hard is really going to pay off for you exactly what your gut has with the college environ­ been telling you. Listen to I recently realized after heavy this week. Money is tight, ment that we're in. Whether that gut, it's going to Jielp observation of myself and pic­ but this week you will find it's a beanie, top hat, fitted' you out of a tight spot tures fi-om my past that I really that you have a little extra." wool berets, or even scull that could be much worse. have a BIG forehead. There's Why not treat yourself to caps, they all play a major Best Day: Feb. 6 really nothing that I can do about role in enhancing our looks. those new shoes you have it, its one of those things that we I certainly wouldn't recom­ been eyeing, or that mani­ call "flaws." I really don't view it cure you've been needing. mend certain hats for vari­ Virgo as that, but maybe some of you ous occasions, such as Best Day: Feb. 4 (Aug 23- Sept 21) do. According to Oprah Winfrey wearing a beret with sweat & America's Next Top Model's Pisces You're keeping everyone's pants and sneakers. Along secret and it sucks. You Tyra Banks, flaws are just some­ with wearing tiny mesh (Feb. 18- March 20) thing that makes us unique; I real­ You have been doing really know that Tommy likes hairnets & wool berets her and Julie likes him, but ly think, that it's all nonsense. ,come the cardigans and old well in your .classes so far. Flaws are just that, ^ a FLAW. This year is your year, and you can't tell anyone. European flats, which could Sometimes it's OK to let What can you really do about it? tum any mid-day pair of the things you want aren't out a little part of a secret Nothing. I had to learn that, and jeans into a wonderful so far away. One way to if it will do everyone I'm still working on it because evening outfit. All of those ensure that you get it is to some good. it's hard to except the things hats mentioned and many go after it, not wait until it Days of fashion; take advantage Best Day: Feb 10 about yourself that most people more could be very instrumental comes to you. of that. don't even realize. I began to use in playing down your look or Best Day: Feb. 10 hats, scarves, and glasses to help bringing it out, depending upon Libra me accept those things even what mood you're in. I never Aries (Sept 22- Oct 22) DO'S & DON'TS though it changes nothing. I think want you to be mistaken by hats (March 21- April 19) Over the next few days it's my medicine for my forehead being in fashion. It doesn't mean^ Time moves faster than you may be concentrating Do: All kinds of scull caps and malfunction. We all use certain that they ever went out of style, it you think it does. You've on your own ambitions wool berets, they are so much in. things to help us get over the just helps to wear what makes been commenting how and feelings. It's important Don't: Wear hats that are things we can't change about our­ you look & feel good. It's a new everything seems to be to look out for and take either to big or too tight, we'll all selves, but you have to remember year, a new you, and a new 365 going so quickly, and you care of yourself, but do know! feel like you've been miss­ maintain awareness of others, too ing out on SO many things. PAC Performances Get Slow it down a little Best Day: Feb. 9 and take a rest. Best Day: Feb. 5 Scorpio U.L.T.R.A. Makeover (Oct.23-Nov 21) You've been hung up on The Parsons Dance Co. Taurus As part of the awareness component of the U.L.T.R.A. your ex for way too long Friday7:30pm (April 20-May 19) Program the following performances in our Performing This week, get creative and it's time for that to change. Go out with your Arts Center will be eligible for students to receive ULTRA about how you handle any road blocks that come friends and meet new peo­ Credit for attending that performance. Just keep your tick­ 3/12 ple. Once you get out New York Gilbert •& Sullivan your way. You can get et stub as proof and hand it in along with your name and your week off to a great there and meet new people "Z" number at the Student Development Office, G-206 to Players you will find that it "HMS Pinafore" start. All the ways that receive credit. Cost for students at all PAC performances you relate to those around isn't so hard. Wednesday * 7:30 PM Best Day: Feb. 8 are $7.00 with ID. What a great way to enhance your stu­ you come into play over the next few days. Give dent life and get ULTRA Credit! 4/4 Sagittarius Leonard Nimoy's "Vincent" any extra attention to (Nov.22- Dec. 20) 2/2 Tuesday • 7:30pm starring Stockton Alumnus, F your friends and the peo­ It's hard to keep track of Frederick Douglass Reed Brown ple around you. all the new friends you In The Shadow of Slavery 2/13 - 2/17 Friday * 7:30pm Best Day: Feb 7 starring Mel Johnson, Jr. Comedy Tonight!! have been making. One way is to invite them all Saturday * 7:30pm See show for days & times 4/5 Gemini on a group hangout Bobby Watson (May 20- June 20) instead of an individual 2/5 2/15 Friday •" 7:30pm You have been getting Big Wooden Horse Theatre Steve Riley and the Mamou jealous of the new friend one. This way you get the joy of hanging with all Company: Don't Let the Playboys 4/17 - 4/20 your old friends are mak­ your friends at once. Pigeon Drive the Bus! Friday * 7:30p Desire Under the Elms ing. Take a breath, and tell Best Day: Feb .10 Tuesday* 10:30 AM & 12 See show for days & times them how you feel. You Noon 2/28 & 2/29 will come to find that the A Concert of Dance 4/18 new friend isn't trying to Capricorn 2/7 See show for days & times Desire Under the Elms: replace you. (Dec. 21- Jan. 19) Trinity Irish Dance Company By Eugene O'Neill Best Day: Feb. 9 Early classes and late Thursday * 7:30pm 3/1 & 3/2 Friday * 10:30AM nights have really begun A Concert of Dance Cancer taking a toll on you. Take 2/10 See show for days & times 4/21 (June 21- July 22) a few days off from work Singing Astaire South Jersey Area Wind Stop worrying so much and just veg out in front of "A Fred Astaire Songbook" 3/3 Ensemble about things you do not the TV Everyone needs Sunday "• 4:00pm Mad Science Theater: Don't Monday * 7;30pm need to worry about. rest sometime, make sure Try This At Home - Newton's Things happen for a rea­ you get all the sleep you 2/12 Revenge 4/26 son. Do not regret the need so you don't get Ethos Percussion Group Monday 10:30 AM & 12 Oratorio Society and Spring past. Be happy because it stressed out and see your With special guests Bernard Noon i Concert happened. There are some grades go down. Woma, Ghanaian gyil & Glen Saturday * 7:30 PM things you do not have Best Day: Feb. 6 Velez, fi-ame drums. 3/7 control over. You need to Page 16 February 4, 2008 SUDOKU Brain Teasers and

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Anime Club- meets Wed. at 8pm in Contact Theresa Young at x4207 or as well as the Career Opportunities Public Health Society-meets every The Stockton Entertainment Team F-206. To expose the Stockton com­ stk35971. The purpose of CJS is to in the International Business Arena. other Thursday at 5pm F215. To meets Thurs at 5 pm in F207. An munity to Japanese culture in the recognize the importance of policing provide guidance to all students in organization created to provide vari­ form of Anime. Contact TJ Ekren at and other issues related to the CJ Los Latinos Unidos- meets Thurs health related programs to promote ous social and entertainment pro­ [email protected]. field. from 5-6 in HI 16. Contact James social and educational programs. grams to the entire student commu­ http://caxton.stockton.edu/anime- stk26001 @loki.stockton.edu. Find Contact Sarah Miller nity. Open to all students. Contact club/ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority- non­ us on Facebook. 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New Jersey's 10 PM in the Big Blue Sports sonal, and professional lives, as well oldest environmental student-run Center, Court# 3, behind the far side The Asian Student Alliance meets Deep Sea Fishing Club- Attention as the lives of others. Contact Jose organization: working for social and bleachers: Everyone is welcome and Thursdays at 5:00pm in J-103. Anglers! We are setting up another Zabaleta at [email protected] environmental change. no prior experience is need. Come Contact Maria Jarillo at fishing trip for this semester. If ou ton.edu for more information. dressed with sneakers and long [email protected] for are interested, please contact Bryan Sigma Sigma Sigma- meets sweat paints. Please check the club's more information. ASA's objectives at [email protected]. Include Multicultural Connection - meets Sundays at 8pm in CI35. Provides a web page for more info and last are to promote the diverse Asian cul­ your first and last name, Z#, phone every Monday at 8pm in Upper G- life long sorority experience for minute updates. http://loki.stock- tures and the unique Asian American number (with area code), and e-mail Wing Lounge. For more informa­ women by promoting a perpetual ton. edu/~fencing/ society. address. -Official meeting TBA! tion, contact Hita Vashee - AIM: bond of friendship, develops strong Check back m The Argo's club sec­ F a h i t a 8 5 , womanly character and inspires high Stockton Speech and Hearing Books Without Borders meets tion for updates. [email protected], or x. standards of ethical conduct. Club - meetings are every other Monday at 7:30 pm in Upper G 1086 Contact Ashley Klug at Wednesday in B102 at 1:00 pm. For Lounge. Contact Lisa Chatman, The Education Club will be [email protected]. Or visit more information contact Sophia x2736 or stk26109 for more infor­ holding its next meeting on Muslim Stud'ents Association www.sigmasigmasigma2.tripod.com Guarracino at mation. Visit us on the web at November 1st at 4:30 in F 111. meets Tuesdays at 5:00 in F-122. We [email protected]. The loki.stockton.edu/~bwob. BWOB Rachel Martin will be speaking about welcome all Muslims and non- Sigma Tau Delta - Open to LITT Speech and Hearing Club is open to focuses on collecting academic relationships with parents. This will Muslims to make a representation majors who wish to belong to th people with all majors and minors. books to distribute to underprivi­ be a great opportunity to earn and spread knowledge about the reli­ English Honors Society. Find us on If you are interested in normal or leged countries. ULTRA credit. Pizza will be gion. Contact Shamsidin at x2280, Facebook! disordered communication and want served!!!! 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Join class Campus Crusade for Christ - F.E.M.A.L.E.S- meets Mon at 5:30 (551) 998-1216 or room ext. 2768, council!! Stockton Student Television Meets Monday evenings at 6:00 pm in TRLC meeting room I. Contact or email (SSTV) Meeting dates TBA. SSTV upstairs in the library by plumb. Latrenda Thomas x. 1825 or find lis [email protected] for Spanish Club- meets Tues at 5pm in provides entertainment for Stockton Email or Facebook William Betts, on Facebook! more information, or Sammy F204. Provides cultural and educa­ students via channel 14. For more [email protected] Sanchez at x2263. Visit N.A.A.C.P's tional opportunities to the RSC stu­ information or to learn how you can Hillel/JSU meets - every Sunday at website at dents relating to the Spanish lan­ join, send an e-mail to Campus Marketing Association is 5:30 pm in the Engelnook room www.naacp.org/home/index.htm guage and its associated cultures. We [email protected] a brand new club offered on located in N-Wing cafeteria. Our seek to create a solid community of Campus. Our mission is to expand first meeting will be held on Philosophy Society - The philoso­ members who share our interest in Stockton Surf Club- meets 4:30 in the views of Marketing and September 16th and September phy society holds meetings and dis­ the Spanish language and culture. F119. Contact Tim Paez at Management to students who plan to 30th's meeting will be held in the cussions every other Wednesday in Contact Lina at [email protected]. Surf work in the field. The club looks Sukkah located in Upper K-Wing F203 at 8pm. If you are interested [email protected] m Club's mission is to bring together great on resumes when you begin circle. Free food will provided. and want to be in the club, email the Stockton community of wiverid- searching for a career. If interested, Matt at stk26813 for more info. 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