Jack Black finds Stockton hosts a PaRrow's inner beauty NJAC Champions coed state flag Men's soccer team earns beth in the NCAA football tournament as they down NJCU for conference LiFESmES 6 championship tournament. SPORTS 12 Sfmts 11 Stockton*s news source since 1973 Mcaiday November i2,2u01 The independent student newspaper of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 61 Number 8 Dinner Workshop teaches students what to do when things go afoul fosters in the war between the sexes Emily Wray The students learned that all diversity The Argo forms of abuse; mental, physical, On Tuesday night, a few stu­ emotional and verbal, are all dents gathered in the meeting forms of exerting power and con­ Tamika McNair room in Lakeside for the Ultra trol over something. Students The Argo workshop "Guys and Girls, talked about the reasons for In Qjder to celebrate When Things Go Wrong." abuse and how to help someone Stockton's diversity, the Asian Despite a poor tumout, Luanne in an abusive situation. Student Alliance, Caribbean Anton, Health Educator in Health Perhaps one of the most Students Association, Services was able to discuss with important ideas presented that International Students students such topics as sexual evening was that women are not OrganizatioQ, Jewish Student harassment and assault and the the only ones who fall victim to UiiianIIinel__aml A-Building different types of abuse. these crimes. Men are raped and came together for a night of exot-* There were snacks and soda abused as well, and these ic food and drink. The for students to munch on as instances are less reported than International Cultural Night, Anton led them in an activity. those of females. which took place at the Index cards were handed out with Anton also gave the students Townsend Residential Life situations written on them; sce­ resources for dealing with a Center, included exotic foods narios ranging from looking at friend or acquaintance that has from places such as Korea, someone inappropriately to rape experienced abuse, harassment or Trinidad, Greece, were covered. The students had assault. The Counseling Center Czechoslovakia, Japan, and to decide whether the situations and Health Center are located in Nigeria. This food was combined were less offensive, most offen­ West Quad, and the police station with music from different parts sive, sexual harassment or sexual is located across College Drive of the world and dancers. "We assault. It was discovered that from Housing IV. She also just wanted to have fun. We most situations could be placed informed students that the wanted to ^et international stu­ in more than one category, Residential Life staff is on hand dents together ...We have a lot of depending on the situation and to assist students in need. Photo by Shaun Reilly diversity at this campus," A- those involved. This player took a moment to showboat for some of the people building's Community Advisor Abuse was also discussed. gathered to watch the charity tournament. and coordinator for the night's events Amarachi Acholonu said. In addition to the free food the Dan Grote becomes attending students also received Stockton community ULTRA credit. This made the concept of International Cultural fifth senator to resign Night even more pleasing than takes flight for charity the food. A student could eat new Emily Wray said. " I kept mulling and interesting food, see dancers, Shaun Reilly The Argo over it in my head and I watch a movie, and receive cred­ The Argo Dan Grote became the decided that Senate it all while having fun. The Lambda Theta Phi fifth Richard Stockton wasn't as much of a pri­ The planning for the event Fraternidad Latina College Student Senator ority as I thought it (Multicultural continued on pg. 5) Incorporated hosted their annu­ to resign this year as he should be, or as much al Hoop It Up benefit 3-on-3 submitted his letter of as I wanted it to be. I basketball tournament on resignation on Monday. was beginning to feel November 6th. 12 teams com­ Grote served on the somewhat over­ peted in the I-wing gymnasium. Finance Committee. whelmed." The event raised $255 that the The resignation came as The Argo could not Lambda's intend on donating to a surprise to most sena­ Dan Grote immediately contact the World Trade Center Relief tors as well as President Imani Movva for conmient but she did fund. Event organizer William Movva, who called an emergency provide a written response to Ortega said that he was pleased full Senate meeting on Tuesday Grote's resignation. with the turnout. This was the to vote on a suitable replacement. "Some senators' resignations first tournament in recent mem­ Photo by Shaun Reilly The senate was scheduled to are not a surprise being that it is ory that did not directly benefit Games were played in a round meet only in committee last clear that they had other motives someone from Stockton or the robin format with each team week. Danielle Tasco was cho­ other than being a senator who surrounding community, but guaranteed four games. The tour­ sen to replace his seat. gives 100%," Movva said. more than 60 people came out nament featured both experi­ "The idea (to resign) struck me "However, Dan's resignation did enced hoops stars and those just Photo by Tamika McNair in support of the event. (last) weekend, I guess it was a surprise me. He had been a good there for charity and fun. The Jewish Student Union put sudden thought to myself," Grote their culture's food on display. (Grote resigns continued on pg. 3) November 12, 2001 The Argo Page 2 Compiled by Argo staffers from World aim Nation reports and wire services Mc Greevy Weeklf Weather Report Blood supply running low wins NJ race Tuesday Wkdnesdc^ Thursday Friday as donations slow down Argo Staff Reports Jim McGreevy, Democrat, emerged victorious in New Argo Staff Reports blood collected during that first Jersey's Gubernatorial race. People who gave blood follow­ week after the attacks already has Other winners included ing the attacks on the World been transfused. It's important Republicans incumbent Frank Trade Center and the Pentagon for donors who gave on the 11th, Blee and Linwood Mayor Paul Mostly cloudy with Partly sunny with a are eligible to give blood again. to know that they can give safely D'Amato. Republican Senator Sunny with a high of Sunny with a high of a high of 58 and a high of 58 and a low Blood can be given every 56 every eight weeks. Many donors William Gormley was re-elected. 49 and a low of 32. 58 and a low of 40. low of 42 of 42. days, or eight weeks, and don't come back because they Thursday marked the 57th day think they can't. But it's not true, since the attacks. people can give blood up to six Approximately 4.5 million times annually. South Asia and india on front iine of giobai war on terrorism Americans receive life-saving Many people may not know Argo Staff Reports attacks on the World Trade region leaves India particularly blood transfusions each year. just how much blood is needed In the aftermath of the Center and the Pentagon since exposed in this region of nuclear What was so critical on for regular procedures but September 11 attacks, President the government of Afghanistan powers. September 11 was that blood was according to the Red Cross every George W. Bush declared a glob­ hosts the prirne suspect, Osama on the shelves that morning. If three seconds, someone needs al war on terrorism. South Asia bin Laden. people gave regularly, which blood. has come into focus following the Strategically located next to Please recycle means four times a year, there Pakistan and near Afghanistan, would be the security of knowing NJ college students India is on the front line of this this newspaper that blood would be there when new war on terrorism. Political, it's needed. E-mail the unclear on effects civil and religious unrest in the Blood lasts for 42 days, so the of tobacco usage Argo at Argo @lokLstockton.edu Argo Staff Reports The New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) Acting Commissioner THE ARGO George T. DiFerdinando, Jr., MD, MPH, urged presidents of The Richard Stockton New Jersey's colleges and uni­ versities to implement strong College of New Jersey tobacco control policies on their Pomona, New Jersey campuses. 08240 The 18-to-24 age group has the highest prevalence of smok­ Phone (609) 652-4560 ing compared to any other age Fax (609) 748-5565 group. The tobacco industry The ARGO is not an official pub­ spends billions of dollars each INVESTMENT STRATEGIES lication of The Richard Stockton year marketing to these young College, but is published indepen­ people. Tobacco is the number dently by students at Stockton College. one preventable cause of death - THAT ARE CLEAR both in New Jersey and in the CO-EDITORS-IN -CHIEF nation. Shaun Reilly DiFerdinando emphasized that AND CONCISE. Dan Grote results from the New Jersey ASSISTANT EDITOR Higher Education Consortium Emily Wray Tobacco Social Norms Project, EVEN IF OUR NAME ISN I NATIONAL EDITOR Kristin English funded by DHSS, underscore the Aside from our name, we ve always been in favor of making things simple. CALENDAR EDITOR need for immediate and strong So contact us for smart, easy investment techniques to help you reach your financial goals. action. 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