Dennis Assanis Named University President

G O © © udreview The University of Delaware’s independent student newspaper since 1882 | udreview.com T he Review

------TU ESD AY, D E C E M B E R 1, 2015 V O LU M E 142, ISSU E 12 ------

Future President Dennis Assanis Assanis plans to uphold named university student engagement

president ALISON WILSON The individual success of Managing News Editor students is very important to him, he said. Dennis Assanis is eager to Among other subjects that Philadelphia. The announcement continue Acting President Nancy Assanis is looking to tackle as ends an} speculation of current Targett’s level of engagement with president are rising tuition costs, Vice President and Delaware students, he said, when he assumes a strategy that will extend benefits alumnus Joe Biden being selected his role as university president of the Science, Technology and for the position. effective July 1. Advanced Research (STAR) campus Assanis leaves behind a post “I really look forward to walking beyond health sciences students at Stony Brook that saw him build the campus, and listening to your and strengthening the university’s a reputation as a fair, deliberate voice,” Assanis said. “Understanding relationship with die City of Newark. decision maker who was more what motivates you, understanding Assanis comes to the state interested in accuracy than your problems and trying to find of Delaware from Stony Brook expedience. Stella Tsirka, who some solutions.” University on Long Island where he served as deputy provost under Assanis said he believes in currently serves as provost and senior Assanis for the last year at Stony “active dialogue” between the vice president for academic affairs. Brook, said he made the office president and the student body and is He said he believes his professional a warm, comfortable place and committed to initiating connections background has prepared him for that Assanis himself is smart and with student representatives of the presidency. empathetic. multicultural groups on campus. In Assanis has been an educator all “He cares,” Tsirka said. “He keeping with this statement, after the his life. He has been a researcher and collects all the information before announcement of his nomination, scholar in various disciplines and has making a decision, and when he Assanis met with leaders of resident worked in the administrative side of does it is an informed decision. He student organizations. higher education for approximately wants to get it right.” He spoke with undergraduate 15 years. Assanis has an extensive and graduate students, faculty “I’ve led diverse groups,” Assanis background in the energy and and administrators at celebrations said. “I’ve built centers and institutes, sustainability field. He is the around campus. I’ve chaired academic departments.” founding director of the U.S.- In terms of diversity, Assanis Before serving at Stony Brook, he China Clean Energy Research said he wants to foster inclusivity, worked at the University of Michigan Center for Clean Vehicles, a joint and with the help of the university for 17 years as an engineering initiative between both countries community, create a welcoming professor and director of numerous to conduct research into clean campus climate. He will continue to academic programs. He received his energy innovation as part of work with the task force initiated by bachelor’s degree from Newcastle larger clean energy initiatives. Targett to address issues of race on University in England and later earned According to his employee page campus. four degrees from Massachusetts at Srony Brook, Assanis oversaw Assanis stressed the importance Institute of Technology, including almost all academic programs at of arts and humanities within three masters and one doctorate. the university, and worked with the genetic makeup of a student, Although Assanis emphasized coordinating education among especially for those in sciences and his intention to work with the them. He was also primarily engineering. community to continue the recent charged with pursuing the “It's what basically develops progress Targett made concerning EMILY MC5ORE/ THE REVIEW academic mission of the school. campus inclusivity, he does not have Dennis Assanis will take over as university president July 1. creative individuals to enter society,” When he was hired at Stony he said. “It is what leads to great specific strategies in mind as of yet Brook, Assanis was praised for entrepreneurs, it’s what’s making to accomplish this task. his dedication to undergraduate responsible citizens to enter the “I want to listen to the voice of MATT BUTLER & KEN CHANG of Michigan. education. According to an article world.” the community first,” he said. Editor in Chief & Senior Reporter Assanis completed his in The Statesman, Stony Brook’s Bachelor’s degree at Newcastle student newspaper, members of At a special meeting on University in England, and has three the search committee were won Wednesday, the Board of Trustees master’s degrees and a doctorate over particularly by that aspect voted to approve Dennis Assanis as in power and propulsion, all from of his character, including search the new president of the university. the Massachusetts Institute of committee . member Alexandra Assanis will assume his role July 1, Technology. He began his career in Dimitriyadi in a quote given to The and will become the 27th president 1986. Statesman in 2011. of the school. “He is a natural leader and “There were many great Prior to the announcement, an outstanding scholar. Dennis candidates but what really stood Assanis had been serving as Assanis walks the walk,” Don out about Dr. Assanis was the the vice provost and senior vice Puglisi, head of the presidential passion he had for teaching president for academic affairs search committee, said. and its importance, particularly at Stony Brook University, where The Board of Trustees voted in undergraduate education,” he also served as a mechanical unanimously to approve Assanis Dimitriyadi said at the time of his engineering professor. Assanis as president, who takes over hiring. “I think at a major research held this position since October for Nancy Targett, the acting university that point is sometimes 2011, after he left his post as an president. Targett had stepped in forgotten, but he truly gets it.” engineering professor and leader on a temporary basis in July after Assanis is married to Helen of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix former president Patrick Harker Assanis, has two boys and will live EMILY MOORE/ THE REVIEW Energy Institute at the University left his post to take a prominent on campus. Prior to the announcement, Assanis had served as the provost and senior vice job at the Federal Reserve in president for academic affairs at Stony Brook University.

stick out among other candidates, Senior Georgina Class-Peters, Riera said. the student representative on Students, dean weigh in on Assanis will take over as the search committee, described president on July 1. Riera said Assanis as a welcoming family the upcoming months will give man. She said she sees him Assanis an opportunity to study building staff morale and working the university and start learning through the “negative perceptions new president about what’s happened over the that Harker left here.” last year as well as during President Assanis previously served as Harker’s term. He said he imagines the vice president of academic MARGARET MCNAMARA he responds in a way that’s right,” any assumptions about Assanis' Targett will be heavily involved in affairs at Stony Brook University. Associate News Editor Mpasi said. stances but as a black student, he his orientation. His background is in mechanical Senior Jessica Franzetti said said he’s a little tired of the same Riera said Targett “raised the engineering and higher education Following former President Targett’s communication and face on the president portraits. bar” and he thinks the transition administration and he has a strong Patrick Harker’s controversial presence around campus set a Both Mpasi and Faison said will be Assanis’ biggest challenge. focus in building STEM programs, tenure, students insist their voices precedent for administrative that diversity should be prioritized He said he hopes for a student- while also committing to arts, remain heard as Dennis Assanis transparency. in Assanis’ agenda. As a member centered president who values humanities and social sciences. steps into Acting President Nancy Keenan Faison, a junior, said of the committee, Jose-Luis Riera inclusion. He acknowledged Assanis was the presidential Targett's “big shoes.” he looks forward to working said during the search Assanis that it’s complex, but it starts search committee’s unanimous Senior Pernilla Mpasi said she with the new president, although talked about students and issues with a leader that knows how recommendation. expects the president actually he’s disappointed in the search of diversity unprompted, and was to operationalize a personal “I see him building Blue Hen listen to students, not just say he’s committee for choosing “yet again, sincerely interested in getting connection with the student body spirit again,” Class-Peters said. listening. another older, white, straight, to know the community. Riera and make it sustainable. “You want to see that he cisgender man running our described Assanis’ demeanor as “Targett has left some big understands where we’re coming school.” genuine and warm. His love for the shoes to fill," senior Melissa Kelley from on certain issues and that Faison said he hasn’t made academic environment made him said.

CZ3 LU r Q SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLOSE QUARTERS ROCKY START FOR , , , , BASKETBALL 7"? Reason for former Professor Vincent Mar- An update on the forced triples of many freshmen this semester. , ■ * • u i C/z tin’s exit from Delaware exposed during Despite early victories, Hens lose arbitration. playmaker Corbett for season.

NEWS Page 3 NEWS Page 4 SPORTS Page 15 DECEMBER 1,2015 udreview.com

FRIDAY, DEC. 4

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration featuring Dr. Robin. 6 p.m., Trabant Multipurpose Room Reindeer Run & Romp 5K, 7 p.m., Cor­ PENCIL ner of Academy Street and Delaware TL;DR Avenue Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Amy du Pont Documents reveal former Music Building, Loudis Recital Hall professor’s sexual misconduct Black Student Union IT IN organizes walkout Recently released arbitration documents show that Vincent The Black Student Union Martin, a former professor at the Econ professor arrested for (BSU) staged a walkout and university, “resigned his previous felony stalking forum outside of the Center for post at the University of Delaware Black Culture (CBC) on Nov. 18. after he was accused of sexually William Harris, an associate The action was part of a Nov. 18 TUESDAY, DEC. 1 SATURDAY, DEC. 5 harassing a female student.” professor of economics and the national collegiate blackout where The reason for Martin’s associate chair for undergraduate students all wore black clothing to - Master Players Holiday Pops, 3 p.m., departure from the university studies in the Lerner College of class or staged walkouts. - Alice in Wonderland lecture, 4:30 - 5 Mitchell Hall had not previously been known, Business and Economics, was The national blackout was p.m., Morris Library, Class of 1941 - Vocal Point Fall Concert, 7 p.m., and further details of his conduct charged with felony stalking designed to show solidarity with Lecture Room Pearson Hall - Haven World Aids Day Program, are unclear. He left the school in and five counts of misdemeanor the #ConcernedStudentl950 - MelUDees Fall Concert, 8 p.m., Amy du 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Trabant Lounge 2010 shortly after leading a study criminal mischief. The arrest movement at the University of Pont Music Building, Loudis Recital Hall abroad trip to Madrid, Spain during concludes a two-month Missouri, whicn has had a rash of - USC Quizzo, 7 - 8 p.m., Perkins SCPAB Film: “Straight Outta Compton,” West Lounge the summer. 8 p.m., Trabant Theatre investigation into Harris’ actions highly-publicized racial problems In August 2011, Martin by the University of Delaware on campus this semester. obtained a job at San Diego State Police Department (UDPD). The walkout was organized University (SDSU), where he was When contacted, Harris said by BSU member, Jeremy Mathis. suspended for 30 days this year for his attorney had advised him to Mathis encouraged the crowd to WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2 SUNDAY, DEC. 6 repeated inappropriate conduct not comment on the case. engage with black students and with at least four female students Harris spoke earlier to The to visit the CBC and gather more there. News Journal about his arrest, information on the history of and said his actions were an ill- black students on the university's - “Yuletide” at Winterthur for university - Inter-Fraternity Council's Best Buddies advised retaliation for the victim campus. students, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Winterthur Day, 12 - 2 p.m., Carpenter Sports Building, Gym 2 scratching his car and puncturing Museum his tires around two years ago. He - Latkepalooza, 6 p.m., Trabant - String Chamber Ensemble, 3 p.m., Multipurpose Rooms Center for the Arts, Gore Recital Hall said he acted out of frustration - REP presents. “Heartbreak House,” - 8-Bit Orchestra Fall Concert. 3 p.m., with the situation. 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Amy du Pont Music Building, Loudis Thompson Theater Recital Hall

THURSDAY, DEC. 3 MONDAY, DEC. 7 “Too long; didn’t read” gives you weekly news summaries in 200 words or less.”

- Making the Most of Your Winter - Faculty Jazz, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts, Break Workshop, 2:15 - 3:15 p.m., Gore Recital Hall Townsend Hall, The Commons - Last issue of The Review for this - Preparing for Finals Workshop, 3:30 - semester comes out this week! Be sure 4:30 p.m., Colburn Lab, Room 102 to grab one! - The Enlightened Monarchy: The Habsburg Empire and the European Restoration lecture. 4 - 5:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, Room 117 Rosin still comatose one - Men’s Basketba;. vs. South Florida, 7 p.m., Bob Carpenter Center month after injury

Dec. 6, 2011

As the holiday season commences, we glance back at past traditions and events that remain staples of the local community. Newark’s Reindeer Run 5K, held annually COURTESY OF HALLI ROSIN by the Delaware Special Olympics, often features Santa Rosin has since been transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York— Claus parked in his sleigh on Main Street, socializing and closer to his Long Island home—for rehabilitation. posing with children and participants of the race. In 2011, the festival, held in conjunction with Newark’s annual She described an instance where he put “Winterfest,” raised more than $38,000 for the Delaware ALISON WILSON Managing News Editor his thumb up in response to a question asking Special Olympics, and attracted 1,061 participants—the if his sister’s name was Halli. Rosin said she highest totals ever recorded for the event. Complete with Following the cycling collision in October talks to her brother and says his name aloud beautifully-lit trees, chestnut-roasting stations and ice that left sophomore Matt Rosin in critical to him and while the interactions are mostly sculptors, the festival was a sight to behold—look out for condition, he remains in a coma more than a one-sided, there was one instance where Matt month later. raised his eyebrows and smiled faintly. While this year’s event, which will be held on Friday, Dec. 4. Initially treated at Christiana Hospital, this is proof that her brother is there, she Rosin has since been transferred to Mount said it is frustrating to know she cannot do Sinai Hospital in New York—closer to his Long anything else to help him. Island home—for rehabilitation. “It actually brought tears to my eyes EDITORIAL STAFF According to Halli Rosin’s Facebook page when he would do this because for a brief where she continually posts updates about moment, he wasn't a zombie, he was just my EDITOR IN CHIEF her brother, Rosin is still considered to be in a little brother looking at me,” she said in the Matt Butler Matt Moore coma, but his eyes are open, he is responsive Facebook update. “That's the most frustrating to yes/no questions and he undergoes hours part about all of this. To think that he's Kayla Baptiste of physical, occupational and speech therapy trapped in there screaming for help.” EXECUTIVE EDITOR daily, she said. The staples have been removed Meghan Jusczak SPORTS from his head and abdomen and he is no Jack Rodgers longer breathing through a ventilator. NEWS Ryan Barwick Jagoda Dul Ali Wilson COPY DESK CHIEFS Margaret McNamara Monika Ohawla Patrick Witterschein Amanda Weiler Hannah Tate CHECK OUT THE REVIEW’S LATEST Raquel Morris PHOTO EDITOR Larissa Kubitz Kirk Smith PODCAST DISCUSSING THE NEW MOSAIC VISUAL TEAM Abbie Sarfo Kerry McCabe PRESIDENT, NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR Lisa Ryan Sophia Moore Leah Rodriguez Lorraine Cook FACEBOOK AND TWITTER PAGES. Alex Strausman Justin Swan

FOR AD INQUIRIES, CONTACT [email protected]

k 4 I DECEMBER 1, 2015 udreview.com 3 Timeline: Targett’s Documents reveal transparent moments former professor’s

MARGARET MCNAMARA student body and very receptive to the Students for the Second sexual misconduct Associate News Editor to what people had to say,” Kelley Amendment’s keynote speaker, said. “I think that will be really Katie Pavlich, a controversial Fox As Dennis Assanis prepares important to maintain as the new News commentator. to take over Acting President president.” “I’m telling you, I care about March 24: Targett sits down this university. I care about your Nancy Targett’s role as Patrick MATT BUTLER the university allowed a faculty with The Review after being community and other communities Harker’s predecessor, members Editor in Chief member to leave quietly for of the university community say appointed acting president to within this university,” Targett another university after a sexual talk about the university’s biggest said to the students. “We are one they hope her example echos into Recently released arbitration misconduct allegation. Campus challenges, national issues university, and we’ve got to get future leadership. documents show that Vincent was rocked last year by revelations and bridging the transparency this figured out. You’re going to Since stepping into her role as Martin, a former professor at the that a sociology professor, Eric gap between mistrusting see me again.” acting president, Targett and her university, “resigned his previous Tranby, was allowed to take a leave faculty, students and university Sept. 23: After the administration have championed post at the University of Delaware of absence but remain on staff administrators. She also shares her #BlackLivesMatter protest, a transparency and communication after he was accused of sexually after he was accused of harassing perspective as someone who has student reported noose-like and in turn have been well received harassing a female student.” a female student. He was about to served many different roles around objects hanging from a tree by students, faculty and staff alike. In August 2011, Martin start a job at Cambridge University campus and what she will bring outside of Mitchell Hall, where Senior Jessica Franzetti obtained a job at San Diego State when the story was made public. with her from those experiences to the protest took place. Although said she notices Targett actively University (SDSU), where he Last year, the university was her new position. an investigation by UDPD found participating in student issues. was suspended for 30 days this among a list of schools nationwide July 1: Targett takes a selfie the objects to be remnants from She said in the last six months she year for repeated inappropriate that were the subject of a with the class of 2019 at New paper lanterns, Targett embraces has interacted with Targett and conduct with at least four female federal investigation into Title IX Student Orientation on her first the scare as an opportunity for a has seen her at more events than students there. Martin left SDSU at violations. The school announced day as acting president. campus-wide conversation. She she had ever seen Harker. She said some point this year, though it is the hiring of Title IX investigators Aug. 29: On freshman move- joins students on The Green at she hopes that kind of presence unclear if he was terminated or if in June 2014. in day, Targett and Acting Vice a rally where members of the continues with the next president. he resigned, according to NBC San The arbitration documents President Frank Newton walk university speak candidly about “I noticed a lot of positives Diego show that Martin repeated his around campus high-fiving their encounters with racism on about her and a lot of other Martin worked at the university actions in his first semester at the incoming class of 2019 to campus. students felt similarly,” Franzetti from 2001 to 2010 as a Spanish SDSU. Martin accused a female personally welcome them to the Oct. 26: Targett notifies the said. professor before leaving without student of cheating on the final university. entire university community via Senior Melissa Kelley said public explanation. In 2007 he was exam for his class, but told her she Sept. 22: Targett joins a email that a student, sophomore Targett’s engagement makes given an excellence-in-teaching could receive credit for the class if group of student activists at the Matthew Rosin, was critically students feel like their voices are award by the university. Prior to she worked as his assistant. Martin Center for Black Cultufe after injured on campus in a bike heard. working at the university, Martin proceeded to invite the student to a peaceful #BlackLivesMatter accident. “She was really hands-on and was employed as a professor by conferences and at one point told protest demonstrating opposition seemed to be in touch with the University of North Florida and her that when she met him she Utah State University. should wear a “French maid outfit.” The University of Delaware When that incident was declined to comment on the reported, Martin was given an situation. informal warning. Later, Martin was The reason for Martin’s accused of inviting one underage departure from the university had female student to drink alcohol not previously been known, and with him at a bar or his house, as further details of his conduct here well as attempting to kiss another are unclear. He left the school in student twice while staying at a 2010 shortly after leading a study hotel during a school trip. abroad trip to Madrid, Spain during After he was found to have the summer. sexually harassed both of those The university has rejected students during an internal The Review’s Freedom of investigation by SDSU, his 30-day Information Act request for the suspension was handed down, then student roster of that trip, as well upheld by the arbitrator. SDSU has as several documents requested by said in a statement, obtained by the investigative team at NBC San NBC San Diego, that they are legally Diego. Under Delaware law, the limited in their ability to discipline school is not required to release Martin for his behavior. any information pertaining to anything outside the use of public funds. It would not be the first time

EMILY MOORE/ THE REVIEW Targett’s involvement in student life and issues on campus has been praised by many. After meeting with #BlackLives- Matter protestors on campus, she reaffirmed her dedication to the student body, saying, “I’m telling you, I care about this university. I care about your community and other communities within this university."

Students displeased with omission A of Reading Days

KEN CHANG shall be a break of at least 24 we weren’t going to have a Reading Senior Reporter hours, designated Reading Days, Day this time around, it just at the beginning of finals week. occupied my mind even when I sat As students continue to return No required examinations, tests or down for Thanksgiving dinner.” to campus following the newfangled quizzes may be given on Reading Walters said Reading Day week-long Thanksgiving holiday, Days to allow students to review served as a saving grace for anticipation for the winter recess for upcoming finals.” returning to school for finals—an meets concern for the impending The omission of designated insurance for time spent thinking finals week. Reading Days from the final exam about other things over break. In contrast to previous years, Week schedule has been met with Additionally, changes to the however, the university calendar outrage from the students. academic calendar also pushed has removed the Reading Days “According to my psych back the beginning of winter recess from the week, instead naming the professor, students are currently one whole week from Dec. 12 of Saturday and Sunday in between in their third stage of stress, last year to Dec. 19, which marks the last week of classes and finals exhaustion, because we’ve gone the end of this year’s finals week. week. 12 whole weeks without a single “Because of these changes to Traditionally, days without break,” sophomore Sara Downie the calendar, kids who do winter classes or exams have been set said prior to being dismissed for sessions only have two weeks off aside during the week to give the Thanksgiving holiday. before they have to come back to students ample time to review While the extended school,” Downie said. subject material and manage Thanksgiving break has generally Students who choose to scheduling conflicts before final been well-received, having two participate in winter session, a examinations begin. shorter breaks during the fall term where students can take “Speaking from personal semester would be a more ideal either five-week long or four-week experience, students really take situation, Downie said. long classes over the winter recess, advantage of Reading Days,” senior In conjunction with the high will have a significantly shorter Matt Lopiano said. “Sometimes that levels of stress that inevitably break than students who have extra day or two can really make precede finals week, the effects participated in winter sessions in the difference you need to bring a of the changes to the academic the past. grade up.” calendar can already be felt by While the university has long Nevertheless, despite the value certain members of the student championed its winter term, the placed on Reading Days by students body. abbreviated holiday break has and the fact that their existence is “I really liked how we had deterred some students from the Reading Day the Thursday registering. an established university policy, COURTESY OF NBC SAN DIEGO before finals started last year," “After seeing that I’d only the administration has elected to The reason for Martin’s departure from the university had not previously been sophomore Tyler Walters said. “It be off from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4, the remove them from the academic known, and further details of his conduct are unclear. calendar. made up for the time we spent not winter session just didn’t seem According to the Office of thinking about schoolwork while very attractive,” freshman Grant the University Registrar, “There on holiday. But because I knew that Otto said. A DECEMBER 1,2015 udreview.com Econ professor arrested Black Student Union organizes for felony stalking walkout

COURTESY OF UD POLICE Harris was affectionately nicknamed “Crazy Willie" by his students for his classroom teaching style.

MATT BUTLER by University of Delaware Police Harris spoke earlier to The Editor in Chief Department (UDPD). News Journal about his arrest, and When contacted, Harris said said his actions were an ill-advised One of the school’s most his attorney had advised him to not retaliation for the victim scratching popular professors was arrested comment on the case. his car and puncturing his tires for attempting to slash the tires of According to a UDPD press around two years ago. He said he a fellow faculty member. release, the victim does not work acted out of frustration with the William Harris, an associate in the same department as Harris, situation. professor of economics and the who is 66 years old and lives in As a result of the ongoing associate chair for undergraduate Churchville, Md. legal proceedings, Harris has been studies in the Lerner College of Harris repeatedly attempted to placed on administrative leave and Business and Economics, was puncture the tires of the victim’s car will not be permitted on campus for charged with felony stalking while it was in a university parking the foreseeable future, the release and five counts of misdemeanor garage, according to police. He said. His name and account have criminal mischief. The arrest was also affectionately nicknamed been removed from the school’s concludes a two-month “Crazy Willie” by his students for email address database. investigation into Harris’ actions his classroom teaching style.

Freshmen reflect on a cramped KIRK SMITH/ THE REVIEW Participants were instructed to wear black clothing, creating a sea of black as first semester dozens of students gathered outside the CBC.

MATT BUTLER “We have people here who Editor in Chief understand that sense of injustice,” Menard said. “We definitely wanted In response to events an opportunity to come together happening on campuses and stand in solidarity, especially nationwide, the Black Student when everything, in light of Union (BSU) staged a walkout and Mizzou, was amplified last week." open forum outside of the Center Menard said he was not sure for Black Culture (CBC). if the influence of black students The action was part of a Nov. 18 has necessarily become stronger national collegiate blackout where in recent years at the university, students all wore black clothing because the voices for change had to class or staged walkouts. It always been there. He did say, was designed to show solidarity' however, that the people who are with the #ConcernedStudentl950 actually listening to those voices movement at the University of have begun to change and draw in Missouri, which has had a rash of more supporters, and that in his highly-publicized racial problems time on campus the university' has on campus this semester, as well slowly started to listen closer to as other schools that have been the issues black students face. experiencing similar incidents. He said it is important to Participants were instructed note that it sometimes seems as to wear black clothing, creating a if it takes a story of injustice to sea of black as dozens of students garner an audience for the black gathered outside the CBC. Joining community, such as the Mizzou saga. However, these are not the COURTESY OF JEN TORMAN students were several members of the faculty, including Nancy only things black students on At the beginning of the school year, first-year students were required to fill out a housing questionnaire to match students campus are interested in talking with similar interests. Targett, acting president of the university. about. BSU member Jeremy Mathis “When the black community addressed the crowd, saying there speaks, we don’t always want to are untapped resources on campus talk about injustices, or the ‘bad’,” MICHAELHENRETTY cause for concern. Barnett does Hoffman said she spoke with that can help community members he said. “We have culture, we want Staff Reporter not think the discounted housing her housing coordinator because better understand the plight of to be recognized, we want to be rate is worth it. It is unhealthy and she and her roommates all wanted the modern black student. He seen as students on this campus.” After 4,098 students accepted uncomfortable living in the small the single bed. The roommates also discussed how people can get As Targett’s term as acting their offer for admittance to the cramped spaces, he said. resolved the issue by lofting two of involved with working to better the president comes to an end with the university’s class of 2019, the “It’s hard to keep any kind of the beds as a way to create more campus racial situation. announcement of new president Department of Residence Life personal space at all,” Barnett said. room for storage, she said. Specifically, he encouraged Dennis Assanis, Menard said she and Housing encountered a now “I am not satisfied with my living At the beginning of the the crowd to engage with black has done a great job supporting familiar problem: fitting the class situation at all because of that.” school year, first-year students students and to visit the CBC and their efforts. He said she has into the residence halls. Freshman Daisy Hoffman said are required to fill out a housing gather more information on the also been more consciously Despite having questionnaire to history of black students on the communicative than the prior nine residence hall match students with university's campus. administration. The progress that complexes allocated 7 don t believe that the few similar interests. “This is by no means the end has been made will not revert for freshmen, 50 Freshman Ali Mahdi of the conversation,” Mathis said. despite the presidential change, he percent of freshmen hundred dollars I got discounted is has seen some issues “Really talk about issues facing said. found themselves arise because of the black students across the nation, Mathis told the crowd to give forced to share a faults in this pairing and really think about the ways feedback and get involved with dorm room with two worth it fo r the detrimental loss o f system. that we all can better our university each other and the rest of the black roommates at the start “1 think the and other universities across the community on campus in order to of the semester, New living space I have fo r the year. ” random pairing country as activists, as black folks, form a stronger union that is more Student Orientation system is flawed,” as allies and all those wonderful capable of creating change at the coordinator Sydney Mahdi said. “There things.” university. Schemer said in a Sept, interview. another problem students living in are many differences between the Junior Branham Menard, who “It’s only nine of us involved Students placed in a triple are triples run into is figuring out who lifestyles of my roommates and I helped organize the walkout, in this," he said, motioning to the given a discount on housing and gets to sleep where. when it comes to living standards. I said there was a pull among organizers. “The black community pay $6,740 per year instead of “The bedding situation can don’t believe that the few hundred the organizers to show kinship is much larger than just us.” $7,488 like their counterparts who be tricky to figure out,” Hoffman dollars I got discounted is worth it with students at Missouri along live in doubles. said. “But if you’re willing to for the detrimental loss of living with those at Georgetown, Yale For freshman James Barnett, compromise, then it won’t be too space I have for the year.” and other schools that had seen the size of his room has been a bad.” protests recently.

1 1 3 DECEMBER 1,2015 udreview.com 5 uDelaware in D.C.’ allows students to explore careers at American University

LARISSA KUBITZ program gives first-year students as a focused educational initiative. Adam Cige, a student very positive and that the program Senior Reporter admitted to the University of “The partnership provides enrolled in the Delaware in D.C. will become better with feedback Delaware a unique opportunity first-year students an opportunity program, has found his internship from the pioneer students. When this year’s fall semester to study for the fall semester to earn credits that will count experience to be invaluable. He Lucier said he is optimistic began, 49 students from the Class at .American University before toward their UD degree while also said most of the students in the that the students have benefited of 2019 were nowhere to be found attending the Newark campus gaining outstanding experience program get excited about the from this year's program. in Newark. come the spring. through a mentored internship in career experience, as they are “I believe they are proud to be This select group of first- “I like to think of it as a Washington, D.C.,” Lucier said. getting read-world experience in a Blue Hens and proud to have been year students are participants domestic study ‘abroad’ because Lucier said the program field they are interested in. the trailblazers, the first cohort of in a landmark program called they are Blue Hens who are received an impressive number of Cige currently has an Delaware in D.C.,” Lucier said. “Delaware in D.C.,” and they are studying in a new place, getting to applications. The 50 allotted spaces internship with a start-up Cige said he was intrigued by studying at -American University know a different culture and way were filled within 10 days of when marketing company. He said his the opportunity when he applied, for the semester. of life in D.C. before returning to information was distributed last workplace is always an interesting and after discussing it with Christopher Lucier, vice Delaware after the semester,” Fretz March. He said there were more place to be. University of Delaware faculty, he president for enrollment said. than 100 students on the waitlist. “It’s a community workspace, decided to enroll. management, said the program is Fretz said students in Fretz said the internship so there’s always something new He said the program is open to first-year students who the program enjoy a modified opportunities is the most dynamic going on—I’ve seen people on particularly helpful to students were waitlisted for the fall with an curriculum that includes two feature of the program. hoverboards, dog running around, undecided in a career choice, offer of spring admission. For the courses designed and taught by “It is not often that a first- virtual reality simulators—I got the as the program encourages an fall semester, students in select University of Delaware faculty, semester, first-year college student coolest internship,” he said. exploration of professions. majors were offered to enroll in the as well as a variety of choice in has the opportunity to get real- Though it was new this “It's a group of kids that are Delaware in D.C. program, which American University courses world professional experience, not academic year, Fretz said plans open to trying new things,” Cige had a capacity of 50 students. selected to correspond with the to mention the skills they gained are already being made for the said. Delaware in D.C. Program students’ majors. through the internship search and program to continue. She said the Assistant Alicia Fretz said the Lucier described the program interviewing process,” she said. outcome of the trial run has been

#NotInMyName campaign aims STAR Campus lawsuit saga continues to end ignorance about Islam

MATT BUTLER against (1743] Holdings, breach of Editor in Chief the contractual duty to negotiate in good faith against the university, The university will have to face and tortious interference with the majority of The Data Centers’ prospective advantage against the (TDC) legal claims in court, a judge defendants.” ruled this month, keeping alive the That ruling will allow TDC lawsuit stemming from Delaware’s to continue on with its litigation refusal to complete the STAR against the university, striking Campus power plant project in down the university's motion to summer 2014. dismiss the lawsuit entirely. 1743 The lawsuit contains four Holdings refers to the university’s counts, after Delaware Superior subsidiary, who was in charge of Court Judge Eric M. Davis ruled one helping oversee the power plant of TDC's initial five claims was not project. sufficiently presented. The lawsuit Davis also stated that TDC spawned because the university has alleged two specific acts pulled out of the project after of interference on the part of widespread Newark community the university, the first being a backlash to the proposal began collaboration between the school to boil over into protests and and Newark Residents Against the petitions, leading TDC to claim the Power Plant (NRAPP) to undermine university violated the previously- the Power Purchase Agreement that signed 7 5-year lease agreement. TDC had agreed to with Delaware The power plant was supposed Municipal Electric Corporation to be a 279-megawatt, 43-acre (DEMECI. construction project that would A joint effort between have resided on part of the STAR NRAPP and the school would be Campus land, where TDC would a surprising revelation, as NR \PP produce power and sell excess were the loudest voices challenging energy back to the university and the power plant, staging protests local agencies. and publicly chastising the In its complaint, TDC claims to university constantly in the months have lost S200 million as a result leading up to the cancellation of of the power plant construction’s the project. KIRK SMITH/ THE REVIEW cancellation. The university sought TDC’s complaint also alleges In response to the widespread prejudice, many Muslim organizations have spoken out against the acts of ISIS, emphasiz­ to have TDC’s target number that the university allowed Bloom ing societal ignorance about Islam and the Muslim community. lowered under a certain Delaware Energy to dump construction statute, the Limited Liability waste where TDC was supposed to Provision, but the judge ruled be constructing their power plant. against that argument. The university then named TDC's In Davis’ opinion document, he failure to meet construction time stated that TDC had proven claims goals as one of the major reasons in Paris and Beirut that took the think it’s unfair that people expect ALEX STUBBOLO for “breach of the implied covenant for its decision to cancel the lives of more than 150 innocent apologies and statements from Staff Reporter • of good faith and fair dealing project’s completion. In the wake of the tragic people and injured even more," Muslims denouncing the actions bombings of Beirut and Paris, their statement said. “We offer of ISIS. It makes it seem as if the members of the global Muslim our sincere condolences and other 1.6 billion Muslims are community have united to sympathies to all those affected by somehow responsible to the acts denounce these acts of violence. these tragedies, and pray for the this terrorist organization.” Earlier this month, coordinated patience and courage of both the Wilson also said she had terror attacks by the extremist French and Lebanese nations to mixed feelings regarding the organization known as ISIS terrified handle this difficult time.” #NotInMyName campaign. the world and killed many people, Members of the Muslim .Although it shows solidarity with leading to an outbreak of anti- community, such as sophomore the Paris victims, she said it forces Islamic sentiment and xenophobia Nasser Alghamdi, said the Muslim people to use the hashtag across the United States. In a recent ideological basis of ISIS's doctrine as a way to show that they don't interview, presidential candidate is so far from their interpretation condone the acts of ISIS and Donald Trump said that he would of Islam that they are insulted extremists. “strongly consider” shutting down when associated with it. “I identify with their message mosques in the US if he were to “My part and any Muslim’s as a Muslim person but I did not become president. part in such situations should be use the hashtag because I did not In resoonse to the widespread as any human being regardless feel comfortable doing so,” she prejudice, many Muslim of religious background or said. “I can show the world that I organizations have spoken out ethnicity,” Alghamdi, a member of don’t support terrorists by just against the acts of ISIS, hoping to the university’s Muslims Student being myself.” disassociate themselves and their Association (MSA), said. “However, “We aren't terrorists, we won’t faith from the terrorist group. the very fact of asking Muslims let others actions define us and we Based out of East London, to speak out against this is have our support. ISIS, your attacks the Active Change Foundation humiliating—as if we were part of are #NotInMyName,” Twitter user began the #NotInMyName social it. I want the university to realize Akib Sohel said. media campaign for young British that it’s time to put our hands The campaign has also Muslims to unite against ISIS and together and fight that evil.” garnered significant attention— its actions. The campaign swept Hibatullah Wilson, co­ it was mentioned by President across the United Kingdom, as well president of MSA, stated that while Obama during a recent speech at as the rest of Europe and the United she condemns the acts of ISIS, the UN General Assembly, where States, quickly gaining traction as she also believes that it is unfair he called out to all Muslim youth, more young Muslims condemned to expect Muslim people to prove asking for help in uniting against acts of terrorism. that they do not sympathize with the threat of ISIS. Many centers for local Muslim terrorist organizations. Wilson emphasized that communities have spoken out “The perpetrators are widespread ignorance about Islam against ISIS as well. The Islamic criminals who in no way represent and the Muslim community need Society of Delaware (ISD) recently Islam even if they say they are to be reversed by listening to what released a statement about the doing all of these acts in the name people have to say, and by learning attacks. of Islam,” Wilson said. “I despise about the history of the culture. “The Islamic Society of them because they killed so many “Ignorance stems from the fear KIRK SMITH/ THE REVIEW Delaware unequivocally condemns innocent people, so it’s a natural of the unknown and that is what Residents Against the Power Plant outside Old College show support for the the terror attacks that happened reaction to be angry. I personally needs to change,” Wilson said. university’s decision to terminate the Data Center project last year.

I DECEMBER 1,2015 6 udreview.com Physics professor Human traf ficking conducts research near home of Galileo si irvivor speaks out

BRIANNA CIOCCA temperature. Whatever causes Staff Reporter this, the net effect is to create on campus and accelerate the solar wind, Professor and physicist which blows out a huge bubble William Nlatthaeus is currently in the interstellar medium, in Italy conducting research on creating the plasma and astrophysics in close proximity radiation environment of which to where astronomer Galileo we refer to as the solar system. Galilei lived during the 1600s. “It’s interesting that The general topic Matthaeus working in Arcetri, a few addresses with his research kilometers outside the center of group at the university and other Florence, I have the opportunity CHERIE LARKIN Once McKenzie refused, she I’d like to become a politician international collaborators is to work with both space plasma Staff Reporter realized her life was in danger. and change the laws behind the the study of the nonlinear physicists, who study plasma in McKenzie said the pimp treatment of victims forced into dynamics and “turbulent” the heliosphere, and with high Sex trafficking survivor grabbed her by the throat and sex trafficking.” motions of plasmas, as well energy astrophysicists, who Shamere McKenzie came to asked her, “You think you’re McKenzie has been as the electromagnetic fields study plasmas in the galaxy, speak at the Perkins Student going to make it out of here working with legislators about embedded in them. such as in accretion disks and Center Wednesday Nov. 18 to alive?” reforming the laws regarding Matthaeus’ specialty is the supernova shocks,” he said. spread awareness of human sex He beat her to the point of sex trafficking victims since solar atmosphere—the corona Matthaeus currently works trafficking in the United States. unconsciousness when they recently graduating with her and the interplanetary medium in the Garbasso building, which “I was simply crossing the returned home—once she woke degree in criminal justice. (solar wind), including the is where nobel laureate Enrico street, 21 years old, and I saw up, he apologized profusely and “There’s a missing piece Earth’s neighborhood (known Fermi had his first teaching job. a car coming down that looked she believed his ploy, she said. to the anti-sex trafficking as the Geospace environment), It is just across an olive field like a friend of mine,” McKenzie “When you are trafficked, movement,” McKenzie said. “The the solar energetic particles from Gioiella, where Galileo said. “My pimp stopped the car you develop a compliant gap that’s missing is the access and cosmic rays found in these lived his last 11 years or so and introduced himself.” behavior,” McKenzie said. “Fear to education and employment. regions. under house imprisonment. McKenzie was a junior is what kept me enslaved for 18 What’s next for survivors? To “[Italy] is a great place Outside of his research attending St. John's University months." prevent re-trafficking.” to study turbulent plasmas domain, Matthaeus said his entire in New York on an athletic She said studies have shown Junior Taylor Maurer, because spacecraft missions Italy experience has been very scholarship until she tore her that the human brain doesn’t president of International have onboard sophisticated inspiring. He said there is lots of hamstring. After feuding with finish growing until around Justice Mission at UD (IJM), said instruments that directly history and culture surrounding her track coach, she gave up her age 24 or 25, and therefore they were actively looking for measure the properties of these him in Florence, as it was scholarship and found herself young people are prone to a sex trafficking survivor when dynamically evolving plasmas,” the home of the Renaissance, short on tuition funds. make irrational or dangerous they found Shamere. Matthaeus said. “Such studies Leonardo, Michelangelo, Galileo, She said she had been decisions which legislators need “We saw that Shamere was a are very international and at Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, Dante, conversing with the man who to acknowledge. college student, so we thought the moment I am involved and many others. On his way would become her pimp for Federal law recognized [her presentation) would be the in the ongoing Cluster and walking to the office every day, several weeks, unaware of human trafficking as a problem most applicable to students,” Magnetosphere Multiscale (MMS) he said he passes by a workshop his true identity but never in the year 2000, McKenzie said, Maurer said. missions and the upcoming Solar and the past homes of Galileo questioning his integrity. The and they also authorized the The event was largely Probe Plus and Solar Orbiter and Tchaikovsky. day came when she turned to Trafficking Victims Protection successful, senior Jack missions.” “When I get to work I look this man, who she thought she Act, which must be reauthorized McMahon, vice president of During his stay in Italy, over to the olive field at Gioiella could trust, and asked for help. every two years. IJM, said. Matthaeus has attended a and I often think of the fact that “I want you guys to McKenzie was charged “I think the event was conference on Solar Probe Galileo roamed these very Tuscan understand that while with prostitution and was held great,” McMahon said. “We had science in Artimino, carried hills at night making some of ‘throwaway kids’ and runaways for three weeks in a federal more people than we thought. out collaboratives on plasma the very first astrophysical are targets, traffickers don’t prison, awaiting the allowance We were at 124 people after turbulence in Calabria and given observations using the newly have a cookie-cutter approach of help from her attorney. She pulling out additional seats.” a series of graduate lectures in invented telescope,” Matthaeus to recruiting,” McKenzie said. is considered ajjelon and_has McKenzie expressed her L’Aquiia. He also recently took said. “What better place to study “Pimps will recruit on Facebook to register as a sex offender desire to help other people a trip to Ecole Polytechnique in the physics of space?” nowadays. I even had a friend considering the nature of her and students who are either Paris, where he was on a PhD He is currently finishing a who was recruited at the mall.” charges. Despite the extreme currently in similar situations thesis defense committee. three-month stay in Italy and McKenzie recounted the coercion she suffered at the as hers and or to prevent others Upon returning to Italy, will return to the United States details of the first of many hands of her pimp, McKenzie from being in her situation. most of Matthaeus’ ongoing by Dec. 4, just in time to meet nights during the 18-month said the laws remain “black and “You have the privilege research has been on plasma three visitors from China, New period of her sex trafficking. white” on the matter. and the opportunity to make dissipation and the heating and Zealand and Argentina for a week Thinking that she was being Senior health behavioral changes in your community,” acceleration of charged particles of collaboration on research. taken somewhere to “dance,” science major Kayla Redmon she said. “There is power in by turbulent electromagnetic “We are very international McKenzie said her pimp drove said sex trafficking is not given your voice, and you have to fields, he said. even when we’re in Delaware,” her to a house, paid the bouncers the attention it should because know that.” The main goal of his Matthaeus said. at the door and ushered her it’s considered “taboo.” research project, Matthaeus He said he hopes to return inside. After there were no “It’s something we don’t said, is to understand how a to Italy for teaching and more takers for a lap dance, she said a openly talk about enough,” low density, high-temperature research in 2016. man approached her for fellatio. Redmon said. “After I graduate plasma dissipates waves and fluctuations to elevate its CLASSIFIEDS ALL ADS WILL ALSO APPEAR ON UDREVIEW.COM PLEASE CALL (302)-831-2771 OR EMAIL [email protected] IF INTERESTED IN PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD.

FOR RENT

HOUSES 4 RENT KERSHAW COMMONS NEAT, CLEAN RENOVATED TOWNHOUSES HOUSES ON CLEVELAND, 3,4, OR 6 Person Houses CLASSIFIED AD RATES WALK TO CAMPUS FOR RENT CHAPEL & E PARK PLACE. 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR 4 bedroom townhouses JUST STEPS TO MAIN ST/CLASSES. $1/ LINE UD AFFILIATED www.UD4RENT.com 3 bedroom remodeled townhouse AVAIL JUNE FOR SM & LG $2/ LINE NON-UD AFFILIATED 2 bedroom 3 or 4 person GROUPS. PLENTY OF $2 BOLDING /$5 BOXING townhouse PARKING, YOU HAVE YOUR OWN $7 BOTH (ONE TIME FEE) NCG LLC - Please call for more info BDRM. ALL W/ WASHER, DRYER, (302)368-8864 DISHWASHER & NICE PRIVATE [email protected] YARDS. EMAIL: USE CAUTION WHEN [email protected] RESPONDING TO ADS Academy Comer (Skidrow) 14 North SL3B/1.5 Bath W&D 4 bedroom townhouse Porch, Yard, Permit for 4 AVL Washer, dryer, stove, 3022756785 The Review cannot research the Dishwasher, refrigerator reputability of advertisers or the validity (302)598-6177 of their claims. Because we care Email: UNIVERSITY COMMONS about our readership and we value our NEED MID-Yr HOUSING? honest advertisers, we advise anyone [email protected] TOWNHOUSESS FOR RENT! 4BR HOUSE for RENT responding to ads in our paper to be HOUSES FOR THE PRICE OF AVAIL. ASA NOV 2015 wary of those who would prey on the AN APARTMENT! NEXT TO CAMPUS inexperienced and naive. Especially GREAT LOCATION! (302)365-0055 when responding to Help Wanted, Travel, GREAT PRICES! and Research Subjects advertisements, GREAT MAINTENANCE! please thoroughly investigate all Udel Campus Houses For Rent Call for more info (302)368-8864 claims, offers, expectations, risks and 2016-2017 School Year Email [email protected] costs. Please report any questionable Available June 1,2016 business practices to our advertising Great Udel Locations department at 831-1398. No advertisers Houses for Rent or the services or products offered are Call orTextDougat610-400-3142 June 2016 Renovated 2 bdrm units behind endorsed or promoted by The Review or Or email at Walk to Campus Main SL (302)369-1288 / email the University of Delaware. GUDoug59@comcasLnet Email [email protected] [email protected] A DECEMBER 1,2015 udreview.com 7 EDITORIAL

Editorial: Dennis Recruiting women Assanis has to listen for STEM matters CLAIRE GRIFFITHS you wonder why companies have Guest Contributor incentives to hire more women? Perhaps it is to compensate for Dear Alex Patrick, inherent biases. While I know that you, as a The biggest threat of man in political science, must know stereotypes though is to the Set to begin his tenure as University and University of This type of leadership style more about women in STEM than students themselves. As long as university president July 1, Dennis Missouri. shouldn’t be the exception-it I do, as a woman in engineering, I boys believe reading is for girls and Holloway, the first black Assanis has some big shoes to fill. should be the norm. Upon taking am going to try my best to respond girls believe they aren’t good at If the past several months with dean of Yale College, has been office in July, Assanis should anyway. Your argument is based math, nothing will ever change. If Nancy Targett as acting president making headlines after campus continue along the upward on women choosing to go into you ask girls to mark their gender have taught the university demonstrations against racial trajectory initiated by Targett. caretaking fields like teaching and before taking an exam, they score community one thing, it is this: discrimination reached a boiling When Assanis began his nursing while men prefer STEM significantly worse than boys. communication between students point on the New Haven campus. career at Stony Brook University as fields (as if we were still stuck in the However, if they mark their gender and the administration is possible. At a recent protest, nearly 200 provost and senior vice president 1950’s). This is true. The University after, their scores are the same as The Patrick Harker era left black students gathered around for academic affairs in 2011, he of Delaware is no different—UD boys. By thinking too much about undergraduates disillusioned and the dean, accusing him of being was praised for his dedication is almost 58 percent female, but the stereotypes, the students detached. The student body was disengaged and unresponsive. to undergraduate education. the College of Engineering has themselves will perform based on apathetic because they were never It’s hard to picture how former An article in the university’s only 20 percent women while the the expectations. And no amount given the chance to speak up. No President Harker would have newspaper, The Statesman, College of Education and Human of “numerous, extremely generous one asked them what they thought. reacted in a similar situation, but stated that members of the Development is almost 95 percent scholarships” will get a student to Targett changed the morale of sending out an email would not be hiring committee were won over women. Indeed, the gender gap in do something they think they will the university, and it is now up to a far-fetched guess. particularly by that aspect of his certain disciplines goes both ways. not be able to succeed in. Assanis to continue the dialogue Holloway’s reaction? For more character. This is made interesting by the So why do we, as a society, that she has sparked. than two hours, he sat and listened. At the announcement of twist that academically, women need to campaign for women The new president should In an interview with The New York his nomination on Wednesday, outperform men consistently in STEM? Women in STEM make not only look to the most recent Times, he said the students’ words Assanis said he is committed to in GPA by subject, average test 33 percent more than women in leadership here, but also at the broke his heart. When he heard of initiating connections with student scores, college admission, and non-STEM fields. In 2015, all 10 work ethic of Jonathan Holloway rumored threats against his office representatives of multicultural college graduation. of Forbes' list of highest paying at Yale University. Racial tensions from campus police, he did not run groups on campus. The differences in majors were in STEM and 9 of the recently flared on Yale’s campus and hide away in his ivory tower. Administrators are notorious employment between the genders 10 were engineering disciplines. 1 similar to the outcries at Princeton He kept his office doors open. for making lofty promises and are not then due to academic assure you, engineers are making commitments. Harker made his capability or biological differences. more money and have better fair share of promises during Gender norms are a factor in benefits than your examples his tenure, and while he laid determining what we study, but of construction, sanitation, the foundation for a renowned, you must consider why those and plumbing. We should care nationally recognized institution gender norms are, in fact, norms. about recruiting women to STEM he failed to carry out one of the This is where the “fault” lies in because the cure to cancer could ■ ■ most vital duties of a university getting women in STEM and men be locked inside the mind of a president: fostering a relationship in teaching: constant stereotypes teenage girl who is refusing to with the community. feed students into majors that suit pick a STEM major because she has The endowment is important, gender norms. never met a female engineer and but if the money is being raised When little boys are taught believes women just don’t go into to help grow an uninspired and to dream of building real-life Lego engineering or research. broken student community, it is sets, little girls are encouraged Finally, Alex, your useless. Addressing the internal to play with their dolls and make discussion of how engineering issues of the campus—whether it friends. The stereotypes even could change when the women be race related or faculty related— extend to parents and teachers, come running implies that is what determines the success both of whom are more likely to women would be unenthused, and longevity of a university. estimate that boys have a higher disinterested, and would take Assanis has to take office IQ than girls and that their sons jobs better suited for men. Quite fully aware of this fact. If not, will do better in math than their frankly, this sounds like you’re a any' influence he might have had daughters. To test the real world, little scared of what might happen will be discarded, and he will be researchers handed out identical if women do choose STEM careers. grouped in with the unengaged resumes for a lab position to If you can’t stand the heat, get out Harkers of academia faster than he 100 STEM professors across of the kitchen. can unpack his bags on Kent Way. the country. Half had the name Sincerely, “John” and half had “Jennifer." Claire Griffiths Editorials are developed by EMILY MOORE/THE REVIEW Unsurprisingly, the professors The Review staff, led this week by Dennis Assanis should be wary of the effects past leaderships have had on were much more inclined to offer Claire Griffiths (claire@ managing news editor, Jagoda Dul. campus climate. the position to John and also to pay udel.edu) responds to last week’s him more (up to $4,000 extra). And editorial written by Alex Patrick.

1 he power of the two-party system

JACK McMAHON its very make-up. While I do not so easily checked as they are with of the Libertarian Party, they have votes. I find it highly doubtful that Guest Contributor wish to belittle the ideals of various modern technology. However, the received one electoral vote, in there are enough Americans willing “third parties,” in fact I often agree Electoral College also serves as 1972, when the elector made a to cast their votes for a third party “There is nothing which with parts of their platforms, I a barrier to third party access to political statement by refusing to based on principle alone that they 1 dread so much as a division unfortunately find their existence the Presidency, which would be vote for Nixon, who actually won would be successful in bringing a of the republic into two great quite impractical. There does not the most significant attack on two- the popular vote in his district. new party to victory. parties, each arranged under its exist an obvious legal limit on the party gridlock in the US. Some would argue that this Taking into consideration leader, and concerting measures number of political parties, yet Some third parties, such system is not necessarily against practical reasons for keeping the in opposition to each other.” John the framework for the two-party as the Northeastern Working third parties, as any third party Electoral system in place, I can't Adams (President No. 2 for those system can be traced all the way Families Party, are concentrated could garner enough political see any reason why the system with Ds in history) is more than back to the original provisions of regionally and even sometimes support to get more of the vote would be eliminated. I also can’t likely rolling over in his grave the Constitution. Obviously, we have significant showings in state as time goes on until it eventually see it being beaten by any third right now. While some recent short never recited, “We, the Democrats elections, but could never reach becomes a contender, and certain party, especially when the electoral term trends show the dissolution and Republicans of the United a national ballot because of their states do allow for a more winner-take-all system discourages of Congressional gridlock, it is States...,” but various aspects of geographic affiliation. Other third proportional electorate than the voting for non-majority parties. obvious just how much animosity the American political process parties are national, such as the current winner-take-all model, but While relatively moderate, and there is between the two major work as enablers of the status quo. Libertarian Party, which that one changing the system would require probably closer to the laissez-faire political parties. The lack of The Electoral College being case in kid on your freshman floor swore the consent of Republican and policies of the Libertarians than representatives in Washington point. was a viable option. Even if the Democratic leaders. And honestly, either mainstream Democrats or acting like adults is leaving much The electoral college is the Libertarian Party were to get 10 if you had political power, would Republicans, voting for a moderate of the American constituency system designed to elect the percent of the popular vote in the you be willing to give some of on either side of the current party to ask themselves if there isn’t a president, and subsequently the 2016 election, (which believe me yours up to people you believe are distinction in order to encourage better option. vice-president. At the time of their would be considered a landslide doing it the wrong way? It would political compromise seems a far And while I hate to be the creation they may have made the victory for them, as their current also require that voters be willing more intelligent idea than voting bearer of bad news, it’s unlikely process more simple, allowing record is just 1 percent of the to vote for candidates that voters for someone who won’t get elected, that a better option will come for educated voters in a time of popular vote) depending on how know will not win elections, in thus leaving you with a Trump or along quickly. American political low-information citizenry as well those votes were distributed order to get the word out about a Sanders, both of whom are so far culture essentially has two-party as ensuring proper precautions across Congressional districts alternative political parties, hoping off center that the idea of them power and animosity woven into being put in place when votes they still might not receive a single that eventually enough people appealing to anyone outside their and their authenticity cannot be electoral vote. In fact, in the history vote so that they can gain electoral base seems ludicrous.

Jack McMahon is a ju n ior at the university. He can be contacted HAVE OPINIONS? Iat [email protected]. Send letters to [email protected] 8 DECEMBER 1, 2015 udreview.com

ISI&i

J-Jj rC LT

Classes begin; Final day of 2015-16 Classes end start of $35 Late course refund Withdrawal (excluding WINTER SESSION Recess Registration fee eligibility deadlines final exams)

On-Campus classes 1/4/16 1/5/16 1/8/16 1/15/16 Dec. 24-25 MercerOnline classes 12/21/15 12/22/15 Jan. 1, 2016 1/8/16 1/27/16 5; Register now te p ® ’ ' r ^ - < reserve your seat!

—J'X For students seeking to complete a course in two weeks on campus or in five weeks online this winter, Mercer County Community College offers accelerated classes during its tra­ ditional mid-winter break. Mercer’s 2015-16 Winter Session includes nearly 40 courses from across the college curriculum. vsfi® co MERCER TM County Community College Join^Son www.mccc.edu/winter I O &> (9E3@ Admissions or registration assistance: (609) 570-3244 or email admiss@mccc. POP A SQUAT WITH US!

ci& hs&evi KAinBOUU

CHECK US O U T AT F O LLO W US GRAB A PAPER WWW.UDREVIEW.COM @UDREVIEW EVERY TUESDAY! DECEMBER 1, 2015 MOSAIC WWW.UDREVIEW.COM T H E R E V IE W /

ITCSPMCT W ig PQg

ALEXANDRA STRAUSMAN the naked apples take their Assistant Mosaic Editor place, submerged in ice-cold water. They were red—or This is November, three actually, they were green. He days before Turkey Day, always insisted on the green in my house—also known ones. They were crisper, as “let’s-make-nine-or-10- he’d always say. I'd laugh apple-pies" day. and then with four hands Trust me, ther e is nothing holding 10 pounds each, better than apple pie that we make our way into the you’ve made yourself. You kitchen. Thunder hits the know what went into it—you table as dozens of fresh know how it got there, and green apples hit the wooden you know how much holiday countertop. It was the smell spirit went into that single of Thanksgiving coming. slice, that individual bite. Pandora on shuffle: “Fitz Here’s how to make and The Tantrums.” the most perfect apple pie Half an hour in, and the ever, from Marsha Brooks of table layers itself with thin Carmel, Ind., published on LORRAINE COOK/THE REVIEW peels of green shimmer. Our ABC News. It’s the one that I Alex shares a favorite apple pie recipe in honor of Thanksgiving, also known as “let’s-make-nine-or-10-apple-pies” day arms are tired, but there swear by. among her family. are tantrums of laughter as

DIRECTIONS: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. RECIPE 2. Add appie slices and gently toss until coated. RECIPE 3. Transfer apple mixture to the pie shell. THE PERFECT APPLE PIE 4. Sprinkle crumb topping over apple mixture. CRUMB TOPPING 5. Place pie on a cookie sheet, so the drippings don’t drop into your oven. INGREDIENTS: 6. Cover edges of pie with aluminum foil. 1 pastry crust for a deep-dish pie 7. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 25 INGREDIENTS: 9-inch (homemade or store bought) minutes. Then remove foil and put back in for 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar another 25 to 30 minutes without foil. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 8 Remove from oven. Sprinkle pie with chopped 14 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1 tsp. ground cinnamon pecans (optional), then drizzle with caramel on top 16 cup butter 1 /8 tsp. salt 9. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy warm or at room 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples temperature. DIRECTIONS: 1 recipe crumb topping (see below) Now it's out of the oven with a smell from out of this 1. Stir together brown sugar, flour, cup chopped pecans (optional) world! Take it from me—eat it warm with a scoop of ice rolled oats. ' cup caramel topping cream. 2. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until topping is like coarse crumbs. Set aside. 4 b

GLUTEN-FREE READING CATNISS RETURNS NEW PRESIDENTIAL The trendy diet and lifestyle that is not Movie expert Sam Richter gives a lukewarm EFFECT always optional. review of the new “Hunger Games” movie Will a new president spell trouble for AD Ziady? / PAGE 10 /PAGE 12 /PAGE 15

i December 1,2015 10 udreview.com

MOSAIC TRIES YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES, SOMETHING NEW: THANKSGIVNG-THEMED ’90S BAR CRAWL

ABBIE SARFO darkness hits. Yes, that’s right: Managing Mosaic Editor by the first bar, I was already drunk beyond reason. It’s Sunday morning. I awake On the dance floor, we were with a jolt in a bed that’s not greeted by a packed room, mine. My head throbs, my left pulsating with plaid. It’s as if, elbow is cut to hell and the ache when curating their ’90s looks, in my right hip rivals that of a everyone got together and 90-year-old woman. I groan in voted “flannel” as the definitive agony. What happened to me accessory of the decade. yesterday? In our faded shirts and Oh wait, duh—The 90’s Bar ripped denim, we looked like a Crawl. crowd of baby Cobains. The 90’s Bar Crawl is a We danced on stage for what wonderful event that roams felt like hours. Not well, I’m from city to city, pandering to sure, but who cares? Sippin’ on us “’90s kids" with discount gin (and tonics) out of my new, booze and free stuff. Though I color-changing bar crawl cup, I typically find the ’90s nostalgia felt free, uninhibited and very wave to be fake and irritating, I publicly intoxicated. The ’90s will always take any excuse to were great! dress up, get drunk and pretend You know what’s not so like it’s a different decade. great? Losing hours of memory Using my three remaining to the abyss. After Kate’s, brain cells, I strain to retrace the everything slides into blackness, LORRAINE COOKZTHE REVIEW previous day’s events like the with random bursts of fuzzy Some of your favorite Hollywood classics with a Thanksgiving-themed twist: “TURK-E,” “Birdman" and “The Gobblefa- world’s worst, most hung over remembrance. I might have ther” among others. detective. gone to Rooney’s, but I can’t be Now, the bar crawl took certain. Did I go back home for place from 2 to 10 p.m., and I a spell? Who knows, anything’s Because we’re still eating (Action/Adventure): A gang of family’s distaste for the color of had every intention of lasting. possible! What doesn’t seem our leftovers: Turkeys decide to hunt some each others’ feathers. Going into it, I knew I really had possible is that I remained 1. “Revenge of the Nazis, because why not? Starring 8. “Frozen” (Musical/Family): to pace myself. upright and mobile, but Turkey” (Horror/Comedy): Brad Pitt. The tale of two sisters and their Surprise, surprise: I did not somehow, I managed. At Thanksgiving, instead 5. “TURK E” (Sci-Fi): Here’s quest to thaw a frozen turkey. pace myself. I now have a pretty good of preparing for a glorious one for the whole family—all Can they save Thanksgiving The finer details from the understanding of how zombies feast, Marty, Sue and Allen are humans have become fat and dinner, or will they just have to day are gone, but the prevailing feel. preparing for war against the immobile from 800 years of “let it go?” memory is one of extreme But all is not lost! My memory army of turkeys outside waiting perpetual Thanksgivings, and a 9. “You’ve Got Kale” intoxication. I’m a seasoned resumes at Deer Park, where it to get their revenge for their young robot-slave-turkey grows (Romantic Comedy): Kathleen lush, but I've never been so was beyond crowded. I made fallen comrade. a plant and learns how to love. Kelly, the owner of a farmer's drunk for so many hours. Is that friends with a kind older couple: 2. “The Hunger Games” (Sci- 6. “Birdman” (Black market, is a big fan of kale. Joe a good thing? Not really, but am “Dirty Harry” and his wife, Mrs. Fi Drama;: In a dystopian future, Comedy): In this Oscar-winning Fox, owner of a major grocery I still impressed with myself? Dirty Harry. Come to think of it, 12 sad children must battle each masterpiece, a washed-up turkey store chain, hates the vegetable. Hell yes. Dirty Harry might not have been other to win a Thanksgiving named Michael Keaton stages They spar over whether or feast. Otherwise, they don’t get The day started innocently his name. In any case, I bought his Broadway comeback and not kale is gross, or a great one. Hi-jinks, politics and love enough: my friends and I— Mrs. Dirty Harry a beer, and we hallucinates that he’s a human Thanksgiving side dish—and triangles ensue. dressed in our '90s finest— were three-way best friends for man, when he is actually just a little do they know, they’re 3. “Meat the Parents” pre-gamed to party jams of 20 minutes. turkey. falling in love. yesteryear, such as R. Kelly’s After that, my memory slides (Romantic Comedy): Greg wants 7. “West Side Turkey” 10. “The Gobblefather” to marry Pam, but first, he must “I Believe I Can Fly.” We then back out. I can’t remember the (Musical): The indomitable (Drama): “The Godfather,” but ask permission from her father— stumbled out into the daylight, vast majority of my night, but Foghorn Leghorn made his with turkeys. Leave the carving who, incidentally, is made of and off to Klondike Kate’s for like the actual ’90s, it’s probably stunning directorial debut with knife, take the cannoli. registration. best to keep it in the past. meat. Turkey, to be exact. this tragic story of two turkeys Around here is where the 4. “Inglourious Basterds” in love, torn apart by their

GLUTEN-FREE TREND SPARKS CONTROVERSY

BRETT BLEE seemed to be sick and tired. Staff Reporter Although she had become accustomed to her sluggish Every few months, a new so- behavior, her family wanted called “diet trend” pops up, and answers as to why she was always everyone hops on the bandwagon so drained of energy. hoping to lose a few pounds. The After screening her blood for a hottest trend right now is gluten- variety of disorders and allergies, free eating. doctors concluded that Sakitis Look around the supermarket was one of the estimated one in and you’ll now see chips, snacks 133 Americans reported by the and juices labeled “gluten-free.” National Foundation for Celiac What many see as the latest fad Awareness to have the disease. diet is actually the result of an “The way gluten affects me is autoimmune disease. that it basically ruins my immune Gluten is a protein that acts as system and makes me tired,” the a binder in many foods, meaning nursing major says. it is often found in bread and When she does eat a product other wheat products for texture. that contains gluten, she’ll get a headache, her muscles will get stiff KIRK SMITHZTHE REVIEW However, it is also found in candy, For some, living gluten-free is a medical necessity. For others, it a choice that some term the latest health craze. some brands of deli meats and and she’ll get sick to her stomach, even soy sauce. she says. When someone has an Even celebrities have announced their gluten-free diets. intolerance to gluten (a gluten made after trying out the diet. In fact, students such as Cirsten Many supermarkets have allergy or Celiac disease), it means Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Miley Cyrus have publically declared “After a couple of months, I Williams say that there is now a started to carry a variety of gluten- his or her body cannot properly realized that I feel better overall negative stigma associated with free products, while restaurants digest the gluten protein, and that they don’t consume gluten in their diet, but neither have without |it|, so I decided to make being gluten-free, because many now have gluten-free items and the immune system goes into the lifestyle choice of being gluten- think that it is just a health craze. even separate gluten-free menus. overdrive. an intolerance, allergy or Celiac Disease. Former President Bill free,” she says. “I think a lot of people are just However, it doesn’t make up for For Brie Sakitis, a junior, Lampert, a nutrition major, seeing the diet as a fad diet and the fact that those who are gluten- getting a Celiac diagnosis was Clinton has been gluten-free for years now. acknowledges that gluten-free are just doing it because they think free are unable to eat their once- many years in the making. For diets aren’t necessarily healthier. you’re cutting back on your carbs favorite foods. those who live with Celiac disease, It is important to note that no scientific study has found that a In fact, many gluten-free foods or that it’s better for your body “I didn’t choose this,” Sakitis the intestines are unable to absorb have just as many or more calories altogether,” Williams says. “Not a says. “I would still love to be able normal nutrients and as a result, a gluten-free diet is a healthier diet. Sophomore Samantha Lampert than their counterparts. lot of people seem to understand to eat my grandma’s homemade slew of other health problems such For those who are gluten-free that people have medical reasons apple pie or have fresh garlic as hypoglycemia and anemia tend is gluten-free, but not out of necessity. For Lampert, being due to health requirements, the behind the diet and they aren’t bread again without having the to arise. creation of a fad hasn’t been easy. doing it because everyone else is." consequences of eating gluten.” Growing up, Sakitis always gluten-free was a decision she

« I 4 * 1 1 December 1,2015 udreview.com 11 MOSAIC TRIES SOMETHING NEW: MICROWAVE CHEF

LISA RYAN custard cup is, let alone whether contemplate the meaning of life. Managing Mosaic Editor or not my family owns one. So, Just kidding, I scrolled through I pulled a festive little snowman Facebook. It’s hard to be a fancy chef mug out of the cabinet and After all that, my eggs looked like Julia Child or Guy Fieri started cracking some eggs. almost exactly the same, aside when you live in a dorm, or for Remember when I said I have from some weird brown splotches that matter, if you just hate the no cooking skills? I am zero for that had appeared in the bowl process of cooking. Now, if you two on the egg-cracking front. of milk and yoke. I decided to have milk and a carton of eggs in We’re talking yolk everywhere, take it as a good sign, but the your fridge, there’s another easy and me scooping huge chunks consistency of my food was a breakfast in town. Watch your of eggshell out of the yolk that sign of a different sort: an omen back, cereal. (thankfully) made it into the mug. of bad eggs to come. I dumped You can make scrambled Two tablespoons of milk and the contents of the mug into a eggs in a mug. For years I've a little mixing later, it was time bowl, popping it all back into the been seeing links on Pinterest to put the mug in the microwave. microwave. Once again, I nixed to recipes for cakes (some very Since the recipe advised that I stir the mixing—the recipe had also intricate) and pancakes (weird, the mixture to help it along, I put said to add salt and pepper for cylindrical pancakes) that could the mug in for just 30 seconds flavor, and I’d skipped that step. be baked in a mug, and I was instead of 90. I have to admit, Ninety seconds later, I had skeptical about whether or not it I was disappointed when the scrambled eggs. My initial would work. timer beeped and I inspected my excitement gave way to doubt, With absolutely no cooking creation—it looked exactly the and I flipped a chunk of eggs over skills to speak of, I set my same as when I’d put it into the to see the other side. The egg had, sights far lower. I would make microwave. I stirred it anyway. I in fact, cooked through. Taste scrambled eggs, one of the most put it back into the microwave, tests of the edge and the center basic cooking tasks known to this time for a minute and 30 proved, once again, that it had man. And I’d make it even easier, seconds. actually cooked correctly, even if by cooking them in a mug. Do you know what you can do I’d had to make it in a bowl and A quick Google search in a minute and thirty seconds? not a mug. Those taste tests also turned up a recipe from You can clean up the mess you proved that I should’ve added whatscookingamerica.net that (okay, I) made with all that egg salt and pepper. As the saying began “in a 10-ounce custard yolk, with about 45 seconds to goes, “You microwave, you learn.” cup...” I don’t even know what a spare. I used those 45 seconds to

LORRAINE COOK/THE REVIEW You’ve got to crack a few eggs to scramble 'em in the microwave.

ITALIAN CLUB

1 COOKS ITS WAY TO unfiltered commentary UDANCE £ i The kids’ table

What do you want to do after cousin’s famous pumpkin soup. and love that has eaten at this graduation? Have you started I see myself wandering into the table, that I pick at apple pie at looking for a job? Well, where do adults’ dining room and being with two elbows on its edge— you see yourself in five years? honest about a relationship that too full. Hey, I just don’t know. is more serious than the ones It is Thanksgiving. It is the It's Thanksgiving, and being we joke about now. I see myself smell of turkey when I take my one of 11 grandchildren, I fight here—never not being a part of shoes off in the foyer and the my way to get dibs on first these moments. smell of apple pie glazing over, pickings. The dust settles, and I wander into the adult preparing for dessert, when I the kitchen lines in front of dining room now and look at my take in a bite of peas. It is the the gravy, vegetable and turkey grandparents at the ends of the kindness my brother serves me stations fade away. table. It’s the perfect picture, when he gets seconds, and the We used to be all the same really. My grandmother in her love my uncle pours in my glass RANDI HOMOLA/THE REVIEW height—in the same category. apron running in and out of the as he smiles and says: “Hey Al, The Italian Club is gathering recipes from students and faculty to create a Now, our categories vary. We kitchen as if some timer is ready so we’ve got to go to this place I multicultural cookbook. Proceeds will go toward the club’s UDance team. young children, pre-teens, teens, to go off—and with perfection know for dinner next time you're college kids and young adults she shows up just in time to home.” LEAH RODRIGUEZ represent as many cultures as stuff ourselves into small green shut off the buzzer. She cooks It’s the promise of next Assistant Mosaic Editor possible," Carty says. “We’ve folding chairs in the back corner everything in flawless time and time in something that I know received about a dozen recipes.” of the kitchen, at the kids’ table. with perfection. My grandfather as family. It is the feeling of The act of cooking transcends The club’s executive board Its familiar comforts warm my sits back, falling half asleep gratefulness to know and be cultural and ethnic boundaries. plans to collect recipes until the stomach as we laugh at the same after a bucketload of turkey, a loved. It is measured in hugs Everyone knows what it means end of this semester with the recycled jokes from years past five-pound toy poodle furiously goodbye after a meal where our to mix, stir, heat and present intention of putting it together and second servings become panting on his lap. His half parents—who are siblings to something edible to the world over winter session. thirds and fourths. smile creeps up his face and my each other—will have to pull us (some more successfully than Carty, an accounting major, is Apple cider bottles empty grandmother makes eye contact apart to get into a car. others). Hoping to bring together minoring in Italian because she fell themselves into 11 glasses and with him, only to yell, “George!” This is what I know of family. some of the cultures on campus, in love with the language and the crowd the already overcrowded as his eyes flutter closed and The kids’ table, the adults' members of the university’s Italian culture at a young age. small folding table as we fight then consciously open again. table—the mixing of the two Club began gathering recipes for “Eve always been drawn to for the salt and pepper shakers. I wonder what being at this and the where do I see myself in a multicultural cookbook, the Italian,” Carty says. “My babysitter It is Thanksgiving, but it table will be like. five— 30, 40, 50, 60 years? It is proceeds from which they will use was Sicilian, and she always spoke also could be another holiday— My mom and two aunts all with these fools. to fund their UDance team. to us in Italian and made Italian another gathering. Sometimes talk at me at the same time, I open the first bottle of Junior Emma Appleby, a food." I think of us in groups—so and I find myself stuck in apple cider and pour its first member of the executive board, Both Carty and Appleby close in age, we all have so conversation with them, hoping drops into my youngest cousin's describes the Italian Club as a say trying each recipe will be a many similarities. There are that the timer on this night glass. She is eight. I wonder much larger group than it has been fulfilling experience, one that will oldest kids and middle kids won’t go out. if she will remember the kids’ in the past and much more diverse. allow others to experience new and youngest kids and I think, I find myself thinking not, table for all the same reasons I “We thought it was the perfect cultures. “where will I see myself in five “Well, where do you see yourself do. way to bring different departments All proceeds of the cookbook years?" in five years?” but “Well, where together,” Appleby says. will support the Italian Club’s I see myself at this kids’ do you see yourself in 30 years? ALEXANDRA STRAUSMAN Senior Shannon Carty UDance team when it participates table. Forty years? Fifty? Sixty?” [email protected] explained that the club reached out in the annual event. I see myself maybe letting I think, maybe I will find to faculty members in the foreign “It’s an opportunity for the younger kids get first myself here at the adult table. The views reflected in this column language department as well as people to come together through pickings in line and maybe I watch my grandparents do not necessarily represent student leaders of multicultural food, through the experience of letting my brother get his watch their children grow up those of The Review. RSOs. cooking," Appleby said. hands on the pepper shaker and watch their grandchildren “We would like the book to first before digging into my grow up, and think of all the life A December 1,2015 12 udreview.com

baseball career. Judd’s sister GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS: Wendy is lonely in her marriage to a workaholic businessman, and literary lens their womanizing young brother, Phillip, brings his older, wealthy fiancee home without notice. This is Where As if that weren’t enough, A SURVIVAL Judd’s wife shows up unexpectedly I Leave You with her lover, creating drama for the entire family, while Judd and Paul’s tension comes to a head on multiple occasions over Paul’s wife (Judd’s high GUIDE school sweetheart). Paul’s wife As we return from visiting our forcing them to stay together in struggles with their failure to families during Thanksgiving, I their childhood home for a full conceive, while Wendy harbors think we can all agree that we have week. It is a story about family resentment for her three children at least one thing to be grateful love, focusing on domestic scenes and absentee husband. Not only for: the fact that our families are from their suburban existence. that, but Phillip’s fiancee worries (hopefully) not as dysfunctional As the family is reunited about his commitment to her as the Foxman family in Jonathan for the first time in years, the when faced with his flirtatious Tropper’s bestselling novel, “This siblings each bring their own past flames? is Where I Leave You.” troubles. Judd is searching for No matter how much of a The novel tells the story of a new job after discovering his spectacle you think your family O narrator Judd Foxman ana his soon-to-be ex-wife in bed with members are, I doubt any of siblings as they participate in the his boss. Judd’s brother Paul them come close to the Foxman traditional Jewish ritual of “sitting harbors resentment towards Judd siblings’ mother. Hillary Foxman, shiva” for their deceased father, after an accident that ended his despite her role as a mourning new widow, continues to wear her outrageous and revealing LORRAINE COOK/THE REVIEW AJEU Yo r k t i m e s & e s t l A guide to gifting, drinking and dodging uncomfortable questions this holiday se c e & outfits, and makes overtly sexual comments to her visitors and season. children alike. She has their friends and neighbors run their eligible daughters by newly- single Judd in an overbearing and uncomfortable way. All of the LEAH RODRIGUEZ a crowd pleaser. Foxman siblings are constantly Assistant Mosaic Editor 3) This is a big one, people. JONATHAN put in awkward situations due Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, to their mother’s actions and The holiday season brings stick your racist/homophobic/ outlandish comments. cheer and warmth to many a misogynistic relatives in the The novel is filled with soul in the midst of late autumn oven along with the main course. dramatic confrontations and and early winter. Some possess Sure, it’s tempting, but use that intense competition between fuzzy feelings of familial expensive college brain of yours the family members, but it happiness, while others do not to make a drinking game out TROPPER also has moments of love and fare as well in the onslaught of of it. Every time Uncle Tim or o.ujh

REEL CRITICISM •> “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2”

SAM RICHTER become a crucial part in District Unfortunately they are obscured Film Columnist 13’s plan to bring down the and are treated as mere side- status quo. For her part, Katniss stories in “Mockingjay,” for the 3 out of 5 stars is often relegated to mere simple fact that there is so much “The Hunger Games” will “props”—film spots intended to else going on. long be heralded as a turning spur others on in the fight and In the end, “Mockingjay point in adolescent fiction. Not win over would-be enemies to Part 2” forgets what made it so only did it revive the flagging their side. It is a crucial job, but special in the past: its characters. dystopian teen novel, but also it Katniss cannot help but feel as if It is not only the dystopia that proved that neither a book nor the District 13 leader, President matters in dystopian novels, but a movie need to feature a male Coin, is using her as a mere the people in them. They give protagonist to win the hearts of means to her own political end. us a reason to care, to carry hundreds of millions worldwide. Our rebel hero then decides on and to rave to friends about Three years since the first to turn renegade and heads how wonderful it is and to wish “Hunger Games” film, dozens of out into the front lines of the that the odds be “ever-in-their- others have tried to recapture Capitol. Therein lies the very favor.” the spirit of the original- next hunger games. President To be sure, there are far some mildly successful (e.g. Snow, leader of the Capitol, has worse things to find fault within “Divergent”) but others mostly instructed his gamemasters from a movie. “Mockingjay Part 2” is not (see “Maze Runner,” “The hunger games past to turn the still terrific entertainment and Giver,” and et cetera). Even battlefield into a game of death. provides a resounding end to a the “Hunger Games” itself The same traps of previous films fantastic series. has not quite recaptured its thus make a reappearance where There are great moments as former glory. These last two the stakes—putting soldiers and well. Watching Gale and Katniss installments have proved the civilian lives at risk—are so wax philosophical about just weakest of the trilogy. And much higher. war and whether or not they yet, they at the same time still And yet, the stakes feel all should bomb a village in order inspire and bring to a fantastic too small and so much more to bring about an earlier and finale a series which many have insignificant than prior films, less bloody end to the war is grown to cherish. even if the entire country’s immensely interesting. So too “Mockingjay Part 2” begins freedom is potentially there to are the scenes in the city when by placing us precisely where be won. The source material the traps that lie before Katniss the action left off in the suffered a similar problem. and her allies demand us to be comparatively actionless part 1. “Mockingjay” the novel was reminded of the original two Peeta has been saved from the widely regarded as the weakest films that made the series an Capital forces. But, as Katniss of the trilogy and it seems that essential viewing. the upshot of this is that the But this is a flawed film. On says so often, that isn’t Peeta. COURTESY OF THEHUNGERGAMES.WIKIA.COM He has been brainwashed, or film was forever doomed to have its own, it would likely be no to use the phrase in the film— the same foibles. more successful or enjoyable as “hijacked” by the Capitol. The Certainly there is further its mediocre imitators. The key, film that, if one has immersed equally thrilling conclusion, and once lovestruck Katniss and drama with Peeta and Gale, however, is to view it within the themselves in the prior three though Katniss’s fourth outing Peeta are now enemies, given Haymitch pitches in to provide larger project of “The Hunger installments, demands to be may come close, the arrow that he has been programmed some lighthearted humor and Games” trilogy. In that sense, seen. It is as action-intensive ultimately misses just wide of to bloodlust by the very sight of Prim’s character, as the beloved “Mockingjay Part 2” provides us and closure-bringing as any the mark. his former friend and ally. and kind sister, are further with brilliant closure to series blockbuster in recent memory. Still, the war must go on. developed. These are the sorts we adore and have become Alas, one cannot be blamed for The views reflected in this Katniss and the other member of things that added interest deeply emotionally invested in. wishing for something better. column do not necessarily of her love triangle, Gale, have in previous installments. “Mockingjay Part 2” is a A thrilling series deserves an represent those of The Review.

I/VWW.UDREVIEW.COM A V I I December 1,2015 udreview.com 13

your look. dress. Then add a belt around Well, I don’t believe that. your waist. You can wear it with I think the oversized sweater pants underneath or go without. critical reality is one of the most versatile Either way, you’ll look comfy pieces in your wardrobe. It can and fashionable all at the same be dressed up or down, but the time. “Chicago Med” key to making an oversized The Turtleneck outfit look great is what you Simplicity is key, but that pair it with. does not mean trendiness goes Since it is the perfect outfit out the window. Turtlenecks choice for class or dinner with remind me of Audrey HeDburn. Personally, I find it hard to friends, I wanted to share some Simple and stylish is important follow medical dramas because different options for how to to remember when styling a of the action that takes place style your oversized sweater. turtleneck. My go-to look is a in each episode. Shows like The Ribbed Knit Sweater tight pair of trousers that cut “Grey’s Anatomy” and “House” When I think of an off at the ankle and a pair of are excellent examples of simply stylish oversized ribbed knit sweater, I loafers. A chunky turtleneck and captivating medical dramas automatically think of a camel- tailored pants make a great pair. because of the many aspects colored sweater with a simple The Fisherman Sweater that make up each show; aspects How to style pair of jeans and matching The fisherman sweater is a such as the dedication that the camel booties. This is a perfect wool sweater that originated in doctors have for their patients. an oversized look for class or errands, but if Ireland, but is now sold in many However, a new show on NBC CHICAGO you want to dress the sweater different cuts. It is a chunky has changed my feelings toward sweater up, pair it with colored trousers. cable kmt sweater. Wear a medical dramas for good. A wide leg trouser brings a ’70s tailored oxford shirt underneath “Chicago Med” is the third vibe to the outfit, so play with your sweater and let the collar installment in the “Chicago” MED loud patterns and colors for the and the bottom of the shirt trilogy created by Dick Wolf and iwc* wtxr bottom half of your outfit. It show. It is the perfect preppy Matt Olmstead. The two have adds a whole different look to look for a cold winter day. been the forces behind “Chicago the sweater, really transforming If you enjoy a cozy yet stylish P.D.” while Olmstead has served COURTESY OF PATCH.COM ’Tis the season for oversized the look from daytime to night. look, an oversized sweater is as the showrunner of “Chicago clothing. The Oversized Cardigan what you should be looking for. Fire.” I have been waiting to break This is my favorite sweater It’s versatile and a staple piece she ends up running away. out my oversized sweaters, “Chicago Med” focuses It was hard to remain out there because it can act as that should be in everyone’s mainly on the ER Unit of Chicago but have not had the chance a stand-in jacket. When it’s not closet. There is nothing better unbiased during this episode with this oddly warm fall that Med. The ER Unit consists of Dr because of the nature of cold enough outside for a jacket, than looking great and feeling Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss), is hopefully behind us. 1 love your cardigan can act as a stand- comfortable. the situation. Despite her sweater weather, which means Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey abandonment of the baby, is it in. One of the biggest trends HANNAH WORSH DeVitto), April Sexton (Yaya oversized sweaters are a staple this winter is layering, so adding [email protected] really fair to have a young girl go in my wardrobe. DaCosta), Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian to jail for being scared of having a cardigan gives your outfit a Tee), Dr. Sarah Reese (Rachel Oversized clothing gets a layering effect. The views reflected in this column a baby? As the saying goes, “It’s bad rap because people assume DiPillo), Dr. Connor Rhodes children having children.” Try a knee-length cardigan do not necessarily represent (Colin Donnell) and Dr. Daniel vou reach for them when you do and button the lower buttons, those of The Review. Instead of trying to not want to put any effort into Charles (Oliver Platt). understand her situation, two of almost making it look like a Naturally, 1 watched “Chicago the male doctors were ready for Med” because of my love for her to be arrested, and it was up the other two shows. From the to Dr. Manning to try to smooth first episode, the show started things over. Dr. Manning is a to prove its worth amongst its pregnant ER pediatrician, which successful sister shows. explains why she took this In the first episode, a train patient’s situation seriously. At is mysteriously derails while that point, I felt that there was the hospital is celebrating the at least one person on side of grand opening of its emergency the patient. unit. With many victims being My sympathy was with the rushed to the hospital in critical young girl, because it is tough condition, the team of doctors to handle situations such as the are forced out of their comfort birth of a child, and figuring out Join the Review as a weekly zones in order to save the lives what comes after. It also doesn’t of these victims. help when two of your doctors cartoonist for our comic strip In this episode, 1 liked are quick to judge your actions. the lengths that all doctors In the first two episodes went through to save their so far, 1 got the sense of how “Chicken Scratch”. patients. From Dr. Halstead dedicated these doctors and and Dr. Manning trying to save nurses are to their patients. In a surrogate mother’s life, to the first episode, the doctors Dr. Rhodes providing a patient were forced to make tough Go to udreview.com/join to apply with new lungs, the first episode decisions relating to life and grabbed my attention from the death, especially regarding the very beginning. surrogate mother and the baby The second episode involved she was carrying. the birth of a baby from a If you’re are looking for a 14-year-old girl, who potentially show packed with lots of action faced criminal charges after and emotion then “Chicago Med” leaving the child in an alley. is the right fit for you. In this episode, many of the KAYLA BAPTISTE doctors have conflicting feelings [email protected] about how to deal with the girl’s situation. Two police officers The views reflected in this column from “Chicago P.D.” make an do not necessarily represent appearance at the end of the those of The Review. episode to talk to the girl, but POST-BREAK PET WOES EMILY BRYMER/THE REVIEW

vinyl spin

Adele’s “25”

Upon finding out about the release of Adele’s third album, I marked my calendar for its Nov. 20 release. Four years since “21," Adele’s second album was a long time for a die-hard fan, but trust me, it was worth the wait! Adele’s first two albums, “ 19” and “21,” are where my love for her soulful voice began. But with “25,” there is a different kind of appreciation for the music that she puts forth. Honestly, I was far from disappointed with this album. Listening to the album gave COURTESY OF me chills from all the emotions GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORG I felt as she sang about the past four years of her life. I felt as if Another great song on the she was making up for all of the album is “Love in the Dark.” I time that she had lost in those love this song because it isn’t years. the typical song about heartache Adele’s contralto vocal range and relationships. Adele brings contributes to the soul that can a new perspective to the sadness be heard in many of the tracks behind breaking up: sometimes on the album, including the most it’s okay to leave behind what popular track, “Hello." Coupled isn’t meant for you. 1 totally get with her powerful vocals, the that, Adele. slow sounds of R&B can be Let’s be honest: the entire compared to the musical sounus album is great, because it’s of Etta James and Roberta Flack, Adele. “25” was a well-written both of whom are influences album from an artist who has behind her vocals. been on hiatus for long enough. “Hello” was the first single to Thank you, Adele, lor blessing be released from the album. The us with your music again. song is an excellent comeback for Adele. Much of this song KAYLA BAPTISTE reminded me of “Set Fire To The [email protected] Rain,” from her second album. As I listened to the song, The views reflected in this column it was like a slow ride down do not necessarily represent memory lane, as 1 thought about those of The Review. my own mistakes and what I could have done differently.

WWW.UDREVIEW.COM DECEMBER 1,2015 _____ SPORTS WWW.UDREVIEW.COM T H E R E V IE W

HENS WIN FINALE, MEN’S BASKETBALL BUT QUESTIONS LOOKS AHEAD AFTER LOSS TO TEMPLE LOOM FOR 2016

MATT BUTLER Editor in Chief

After several weeks of futility, the Delaware football team ended its season with a 14-10 win over the Elon Phoenix. The Blue Hens closed out the year with a 4-7 record, their worst season mark since 2008. Kareem Williams surpassed 100 yards rushing, including a 53-yard run for a touchdown in the second quarter, while Thomas Jefferson added 55 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown. Quarterback Joe Walker passed for 77 yards, his second highest game total on the season to lead the team to their third win in CAA play. Overall, it was not a pretty game for the Hens, but it was a EMILY MOOREZTHE REVIEW return to form for the defense, After a loss in their final home game against James Madison, the Hens bounced back for who had struggled to get stops their final game of the season with a win against Elon. Next season will mark the first year COURTESY OF MARK CAMPBELL/BLUEHENS.COM over the previous three games, Head Coach Brock will have a team that he recruited, as this year’s seniors are the last of While losing Chivarsky Corbett to an ACL tear, the Hens also dropped an important game all losses. They picked off Elon the K.C. Keeler-era. to Temple. A victory would have propelled the Hens to their best start since the 2003-04 twice, and forced Phoenix QB season, however Delaware will look to improve over Bradley Tuesday at 7 p.m. Connor Christiansen to fumble in the Football Championship season about playing time. on the opening drive. Subdivision (FCS), averaging Despite its youth, the team's Elon struck first, taking a just 67.1 yards per game and defense was the best it has 7-0 lead on a touchdown pass completing two touchdown looked since Dave Brock was JACK RODGERS the arc, making the only three- from Christiansen and held a passes in 11 games. hired to coach the team in 2013. Managing Sports Editor point shots for the team with i 10-7 advantage over the Hens Despite the offensive The team particularly shined three. Delaware’s next leading heading into halftime. The struggles, there were bright against the run, finishing 19th The Delaware men’s contributor, Marvin King-Davis, second half was a defensive spots for the Hens this season, in the nation in rushing yards basketball team fell to Temple scored 13 points, shooting 33.3 struggle for both sides. Beside including reasons to look ahead allowed per game and only University Sunday 69-50, making percent on the day. Jefferson’s touchdown, the Hens for the future. An upset of giving up 3.66 yards per carry. the team’s current record 2-2. Marvin King-Davis also punted on six of their other ranked William & Mary and the The defense also allowed Delaware is currently ninth achieved his third double seven possessions of the half school’s first regular season win just 20.5 points per game, good in the CAA rankings, behind double of the season. The Hens and gained just 86 yards on over New Hampshire in 12 years. for 24th in FCS, and that number leading schools Northeastern (5- have attempted considerably offense total. In their final six The team also placed 11 players drops to 18.4 points allowed if 1) and undefeated University of more free throw shots than drives, the Hens mustered just on All-CAA teams, including the game against Football Bowl North Carolina Wilmington. The opponents. Delaware has 14 yards of offense. three offensive line starters. Subdivision (FBS) opponent Hens have not started a season attempted 93 free throws, while However, the Elon offense Stud offensive tackle Ben Curtis North Carolina is discarded. The 3-1 since the 2003-04 season. opponents have only attempted fared no better. In their eight will be graduating, but the other Hens will return all but three While the Hens lost the lead 56 throughout the first four drives of the second half, OL pieces will remain. players on defense, though they twice in the first half, the team games of the season. the Phoenix punted four The emergence of young will lose two stalwarts in David managed to hang on throughout Temple's Obi Enechionyia times, turned the ball over running backs Thomas Jefferson Tinsley and Vince Hollerman. the entirety of the game, never led the team with 16 points, on downs twice and threw and Kareem Williams was a The Hens will have to answer letting their deficit reach above shooting 75 percent. Enechionyia two interceptions. Anthony pleasant surprise for the Hens their questions at quarterback 20. Delaware also managed to also went four for six from Jackson's interception on Elon's as well, particularly after for next year as well. Redshirt compete while only making the arc, averaging 66.7 percent first drive of the half resulted starters Wes Hills and Jalen freshman Joe Walker won the seven of 10 free throw attempts from beyond the arc. Temple's in Jefferson’s touchdown run to Randolph both went down with starting job after the first throughout the game. The Hens second top scorer, Jaylen Bond, give the Hens the lead. injuries. Jefferson, named the week, but had abysmal passing also lost Chivasky Corbett to an contributed a total of 11 points, The win put an end to another CAA's Offensive Co-Rookie of numbers this season though he ACL injury, who will miss the going five for 13 for an average disappointing season for the the Year, finished the year with showed flashes of the dynamic rest of the season. of 38.5 percent. Bond’s three- Blue Hens, who entered the year 890 yards and 5.0 yards per dual threat player he was touted Delaware’s leading scorer, point percentage topped out at knowing it was a rebuilding carry, while Williams ended up as coming out of high school. He Cazmon Hayes, led the team 33.3 percent for the day. season but still hit lows that with 5.3 yards per carry and 795 was replaced during the Albany with 17 points, shooting 43.8 Delaware looks to bounce few expected, including shutout yards. It leaves the Hens with an game by second-stringer Blake percent on the day. Hayes also back Tuesday at 7 p.m. against losses to Rhode Island and abundance of backfield riches, Rankin, but was renamed the shot 33.3 percent from beyond Bradley at the Bob Carpenter Towson. The Hens also finished but also some tough decisions starter the next week. Center. with the worst passing offense to be made heading into next

B L U E H E N S PHOENIX This week in football SCORE The Blue Hens’ defense showed up in a big way, holding Elon to 10 points while forcing three turnovers. The Hens’ offense did PASSING just enough to win, grabbing the lead on a

second half-touchdown from newly crowned RUSHING CAA Offensive Co-Rookie of the Year Thomas Jefferson. POSESSION

Delaware’s rank in passing offense in the FCS, out of 123. The Hens 123 averaged just 67.1 yards per game through the air.

WEEKLY Number of Delaware football players named to All-CAA teams, 11 including punter Eric Enderson, OL Ben Curtis and DE David Tinsley.

ROUNDUP Points and rebounds per game the Hens lose after sophomore 9 & 6 Chivarsky Corbett’s torn ACL will keep him out for the year.

WWW.UDREVIEW.COM December 1,2015 udreview.com 15

KIRK SMITH/THE REVIEW The Delaware women’s basketball team split both of their games in the Thanksgiving Classic JARDINE LEADS HENS TO WIN in California this weekend. The team rose to a 3-2 overall record after its road trip. IN THANKSGIVING CLASSIC

JACK RODGERS Delaware took the lead at from beyond the arc and led the her attempted three-point shots. from the 3-point line, while Managing Sports Editor the beginning of the first half team in rebounds. Erika Brown, Brianna Jones was also a noted North Dakota State finished against North Dakota State and another top contributor for contributor with a total of 10 the day having shot no three The university’s women’s held the lead for the game’s Delaware, ended the day with 15 points, going five for 10 from pointers. The Hens also had 12 basketball team split its entirety. North Dakota State points, shooting seven for 13. In the court. bench points in comparison to Thanksgiving Classic over the was outscored by the Hens in addition to this, Brown also led While one player on each North Dakota State’s four. break, falling to Wisconsin 54 52 all but the third period, where the team in assists with a total team finished with over 20 Delaware continues their on Friday and winning over North North Dakota State outscored of six. points for the game, both teams road trip in New York, where Dakota State 62-50 on Sunday. Delaware by one field goal. Marena Whittle, the leading had horrendous field goal the Hens will play Fordham The Georgia Bulldogs would Leading scorers for the Hens scorer for North Dakota State, percentages for the game. Both Thursday and look to improve go on to win the Thanksgiving included Hannah Jardine who tied Jardine’s point total with teams shot under 40 percent in to 4-2. Classic, with a final victory over had 23 points, and shot nine 23. While Whittle tied this totals; the Hens shooting 36.5 Cal State Northridge. The Hens for 11 on the day. in addition number, she also averaged nine percent while North Dakota State improved to an overall record of to leading the team in points, for 24 in shooting percentage. shot 33.3 percent. Delaware also 3-2. Jardine also went five for seven However, Whittle missed all of finished shooting 45 percent

sports commentary sports commentary Realizing the dream New president keeps athletic department on Last Monday, the Blue Hens the Blue Hens controlled the this was Rochefort’s night. He their toes men’s hockey team paid a visit entire game. made 42 stops and picked up to the Wells Fargo Center, home The first period saw a goal the win, making the team 12-5— of the Philadelphia Flyers. As from the Dragons 12 minutes already better than last season’s a hockey player, it’s times like into the game. Fortunately, this record at this time. these when you get to catch a would be the first and last goal Two weeks ago, the Blue glimpse of what it’s like to play the Dragons would score in the Hens were ranked 22nd overall It’s no secret that the it takes to bring a little juice to in the National Hockey League game. The Blue Hens lit up the in the division. Now, the team is Delaware student section isn’t Delaware Stadium. (NHL). next two periods with three considered a top-20 team (No. exactly a raucous crowd during Sean Locke, senior captain Although the stands may goals and dominated in the 20) and is constantly aiming Saturday afternoon football of the men’s basketball team, have not been packed and offensive zone. Drexel had no higher. Delaware put together a games. While alumni pile into remains hopeful. the game was not nationally chance. string of six wins in October and the stadium, riding the sweet “(Assanisl seems like a very broadcasted, this was a time for Cole Zucker, Delaware’s needs another strong push to buzz of a tailgate party, the respectable guy,” Locke said. “He the team to gain some foresight leading scorer, came up with make it a more legitimate team. student section always look seems very interested in making and heat up their play for the a goal and an assist. The same Playing on the ice every hockey sparse, the bare bleachers a the University of Delaware a homestretch. In the middle happened with defenseman player dreams to skate on may woeful reminder of the team’s much better place. Looks like he of the season with 15 games Cameron Bregenzer, who scored have given the Blue Hens the pitiful record. Why trudge all always has a smile on his face, remaining, it becomes quite his first points of the season. spark they needed to finish the the way to the stadium to watch so that’s a good thing.” common tor players to get Rather than playing regular next 15 games strong. helplessly as the Chickens get Locke said he hopes “to get burned out. Playing at an NHL starter Dylan Troiano as goalie, mutilated when you can watch as many students as possible at team’s rink gave the Blue Hens Patrick Rochefort took to the ice. DEREK FRISICCHIO ESPN, or better yet, catch up the game whether it’s basketball, the spark they needed to start Rochefort aimed to please and, Columnist on some sleep after a night of football, soccer, you know, any the break with a win against the boy, did he. Rochefort’s regular debauchery? This will be my sport. We all, all the student Drexel Dragons. numbers aren’t notable—four The views reflected in this column third season covering the Blue athletes, love when the students There were over 40 shots. games played, a 2-1 record do not necessarily represent those Hens, and after the home opener come out and support us.” Three goals. Two players with and an .890 save percentage. of The Review. loss, those bare bleachers Additionally, the only a multi point night; it was clear Fortunately for the Blue Hens, remain lonely. watchable Delaware team has As Dennis Assanis is sworn been the nationally ranked in as the new president of field hockey team, which while the university, the athletics impressive, draws almost no department will be keeping a fans. close eye on the changes that will While the new president almost certainly begin to take has mentioned he hopes to fill Sports Update: Men’s Basketball place under new managment. the student sections at sporting During his three years as events, so far these have only athletic director, Eric Ziady has been statements. It is yet to established Delaware as a solidly be seen if Assanis will make The Hens will have to carry on this year without mediocre university amongst good on this commitment. Until powerhouses. Ziady’s reputation Assanis takes steps to help two key figures from last year’s team, Chivarsky as a “proven revenue generator" students flock to the stands, the who is financially focused seems Chickens will continue to play Corbett and Eric Carter. Both suffered torn to have fallen short, considering for empty sections. the largest revenue generator— anterior cruciate ligaments in the past two the football team—has faced a RYAN BARWICK steady decline in attendance and Senior Reporter weeks, including Corbett in Sunday’s loss to the performance. If Ziady hopes to bring some The views reflected in this column Temple Owls. polish to Delaware athletics, he do not necessarily represent those can start with the football team, of The Review. or at the very least, the fan base. Free shirts. Free food. Anything ______WWW.UDREVIEW.COM ’• * * v » JOIN THE

SUPPORT STUDENT PRESS

Spring applications are due today, DEC. 1, 2015

Apply for various positions in the business team, visual team and editorial team. Applications can be found at udreview.com/join

7