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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 82, Issue XVI1I - Friday, March 30, 2012 From Sadness to Progress Tragic incident leads to change for the better

By Katie Zeck In December of that year, [email protected] the DeVercelly family filed a Gary DeVercelly was an wrongful death lawsuit against the University and also charged Rider’s Alcohol Policy 18-year-old student from Long Beach, Calif., who died as a president Mike What it was then: What it is now: result of excessive drinking on Torney with aggravated hazing. •Consequences ranged from levels 1-5 •A two-tiered system March 30, 2007. Today marks Torney pled guilty and received the five-year anniversary of his three years of probation, 100 •Within any two-year period, the •Tier 1: Possession and/or non-abusive death. hours of community service first alcohol violation would result consumption of alcoholic beverages Following the tragic death and alcohol counseling. The in parental notification, the second •Tier 2: Abusive or high risk University eventually reached a of DeVercelly, Rider’s alcohol would minimally result in parental consumption of alcoholic beverages policy went from a “three-strike settlement with the DeVercelly •Each tier contains 4 levels, all of which family in which Rider was notification and the third would policy” to the current two- minimally result in removal from include parental notification, $100- tiered system that includes the cleared of any wrongdoing and $300 fine, alcohol education, and was not deemed liable for the residency. Good Samaritan policy, stron- community restitution. ger sanctions such as higher student’s death. Amid the lawsuits and •The fourth violation under each tier fines and parental notification includes additional sanctions such as for every level of a violation, funeral, President Mordechai possible dismissal from the University. mandatory alcohol education Rozanski established a presi- classes and additional penalties dential task force composed if the original sanctions are not of administration, faculty and carried out. students with its main focus Graphic by Katie Hambor/The Rider News with parents on the alcohol The new policy has being the alcohol policy, per- education of our students,” said decreased the overall amount of sonal responsibility and student o mark the fifth anniversary of Gary DeVercelly’s Stasolla. “We’re trying to create dangerous drinking on campus, life, said Stasolla, the then-vice- death, The Rider News is devoting an entire an alcohol policy that will serve said Debbie Stasolla, associate chair of the task force. expanded news section to the ramifications it had According to Stasolla, the as a greater deterrent and to T vice president for Planning. on life at the University: help students understand that “We began by reviewing task force made a total of 19 we don’t tolerate risky, danger- From Sadness to Progress: Tragic incident our polices, programs and exist- recommendations for proposed ous forms of drinking.” ing services to see what we changes to the university’s poli- leads to change for the better •1 Stasolla also noted that could do to further reduce dan- cies against alcohol consump- this deterrence was reflected in Past students reflect on student death •1 gerous and binge drinking on tion and binge drinking. Most of these recommendations were the University’s annual Clery both our campuses,” Stasolla A look back at 88 years of Rider Greek Life•3 report — a yearly report that is said. “We really wanted to stress implemented by the start of the required by all college campuses that it is a shared responsibil- 2007-2008 academic year. Rider Greek Life feels impact five years In regard to the higher fines and provides crime statistics for ity that we have as an institu- later •3 the prior three years. tion to consider the choices we and extensive sanctions, Stasolla According to Rider’s make and how they affect our believes they are very effective Recapturing the events of troubled in discouraging high-risk drink- 2010 Security and Fire Safety personal lives and those around times •4 Report, disciplinary actions for us.” ing. liquor law violations on the DeVercelly was rushing Phi “As far as instituting paren- Accepting a fair alcohol policy •10 Lawrenceville campus decreased Kappa Tau in March tal notifications, that stemmed See Policy, p. 4 Policies of Rider’s past •11 of 2007. from the idea of partnering Past students reflect on student death

GUEST COLUMN Poyda, the same building as any other — my roommate wasn’t clear right away what Gary DeVercelly. I had never and I got up and got ready for had happened. Both DeVercelly By Julia Ernst and met him, but my roommate Thursday morning class — but and William Williams, another Kristie Kahl had hung out with him a few then I left Poyda to go to class. student who had been pledging This piece reflects the opinions of times at parties in our build- The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, two Rider graduates who were ing. Waking up in Poyda on house was roped off with police were in the hospital at Capital students at the time of DeVercelly’s the morning of March 29 — tape. Health. Williams was released death. the day before he died — was The details of the day are late in the day on Thursday. something I’ll never forget. For hazy now, five years later, of DeVercelly died on Friday. I Photo provided by the DeVercelly family Julia: Gary DeVercelly died of exces- In March 2007, I was a the first minute or two, the course, but I do remember how remember how uncomfortable sive drinking in March 2007. freshman at Rider. I lived in morning was no different than confusing everything was. It See Column, p. 4 Opinion: p. 11 F&E: p. 8 Sports: p. 16 Flashback: A look Comedy Central star Broncs face Canisius at Rider in 1969 roasts Rider in three game series The 2 Rider News Friday, March 30, 2012 Security Briefs Recapturing the events of troubled times Swiped Chain By Dalton Karwacki the respirator. DeVercelly died Campbell and then-Direc- Life, enforced it majorly.” A male resident student Today marks the five-year at approximately 10:30 a.m. on tor of Greek Life Ada Badgely Mike Potts, ’11, was a stu- was a victim of theft over anniversary of the alcohol-relat- Friday, March 30, 2007. were both placed on paid leave dent at Lawrence High School spring break. The Kroner res- ed death of Rider freshman Justin Scerbo, ’10, a Rider and indicted on charges of and had been accepted to ident claimed to have left a Gary DeVercelly Jr. The inci- alumnus, stated in an email aggravated hazing; these charg- Rider when Devercelly’s death gold chain valued over $200 dent brought about a slew of that DeVercelly’s death affected es were dropped due to lack of occurred. in his desk over break. legal actions, media coverage the campus in a major way and evidence on August 28, 2009. “There was quite a bit of On Friday, March 9, his and lasting effects on the Rider caused a lot of anxiety for those Rider’s chapter of PKT talk among the other students at mother came back to campus community. attending Rider. was dissolved because of the Lawrence High School regard- and went into the victim’s DeVercelly, 18, of Long “It was pretty stressful,” he dangerous underage drinking ing his death, so my attending room to retrieve an item the Beach, Calif., was taken to the said. “It seemed a lot of extra that occurred at an unregistered the University became a bit student left in the room over hospital after a night of heavy scrutiny was placed on the cam- party. questionable,” he wrote in an break. The mother said she drinking at the now-defunct pus image and it was obvious. Kahl rushed email. “I didn’t want to think remembered locking the door Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) frater- Through all the extra mention the semester after DeVercelly’s that the school I was already when she left. nity house on campus. The inside and outside of the class- death and said that, by then, so fond of could actually have When the student came Lawrence Township Police room, Rider wanted to make a lot about the process had such a bad partying reputa- back on March 21, the chain Department (LTPD) arrived sure everyone knew the gravity changed. tion.” was missing. Anyone with after reports of a student vomit- of what happened.” “Looking into hazing was Potts also stated that he and additional information is ing from alcohol consumption Scerbo, who did not know much more enforced,” she said. many other students at Rider encouraged to contact Public at 1:52 a.m., on March 29, DeVercelly personally, also said “After Gary, there was a major discussed the issue of personal Safety at x5029. 2007. DeVercelly and another that the incident had a big change. The process was very responsibility when it came to Public Safety would like freshman, William Williams, impact on the Greek commu- different; there was no drinking DeVercelly’s death during his to remind students to be extra were taken to the emergency nity at the time. allowed at all. The president [of freshman year at the University. cautious and lock all doors in room at the Capital Health “While I was in the process the sorority], as well as Greek residence halls even if just leav- System in Trenton. of pledging a fraternity, it com- See DeVercelly, p. 6 ing for a few minutes. LTPD began investigating the event as a possible hazing pletely changed the image and incident and forced PKT mem- responsibilities on Greek Life,” Abused Appliance bers out of the building later he said. that morning. Displaced mem- Kristie Kahl, ’10, was a A microwave in Poyda bers were instructed to stay freshman at Rider at the time Hall was found dismembered with friends. Both DeVercelly of DeVercelly’s death. at 9:53 a.m. on Saturday, and Williams were associate “It was kind of crazy March 24. Public Safety members of PKT, a term better because you don’t really think arrived at Poyda and met with known as “pledges.” that would ever happen,” she a male staff member who said Meanwhile, DeVercelly, said. “When you went to that while he was taking out who had suffered cardiac arrest Daly’s, you were being bom- trash from the laundry room, but was resuscitated by EMTs barded by people trying to get he noticed that the micro- at the scene, was placed in a quote from you to put it on wave was in the trash. Upon the intensive care unit. He had the 6 o’clock news, but a lot of further investigation, Public reportedly consumed three- people wanted to be left alone. Safety noticed that someone quarters of a bottle of Absolut And seeing PKT marked off had removed the front frame vodka within 15 minutes. with police tape, it was surreal of the microwave and the DeVercelly’s family flew in from to think someone had passed glass, making it unusable. California and met President away from drinking.” Mordechai Rozanski and Dean Following DeVercelly’s death, the University took Persistent Partier of Students Anthony Campbell Photo by Brittany Gilstein at the hospital. action to prevent similar inci- On March 26, at 10:40 DeVercelly, in a coma and dents from occurring in the future. Public Safety tempo- Photo of the Week p.m., Public Safety became on a respirator, was found to A monarch butterfly flutters to a stop on a blooming flower. aware of an intoxicated stu- have a blood alcohol level of rarily increased its presence in To have your Rider-themed photo featured in The Rider dent in the Bart Luedeke .426. After being informed that fraternity and sorority houses Center (BLC) following the their son would not recover, the and Rozanski launched a task News as “Photo of the Week,” email [email protected]. Jeff Ross comedian show. family decided to take him off force to review the University’s Once at the BLC, Public alcohol policy. Safety noticed that the stu- dent had a bottle of open liquor and told him to dis- Earth Hour 2012 card the bottle. The suspect’s Join the Movement on March 31st! friend arrived shortly after 8:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. to take him back to his resi- In the Residence Hall Quad dence hall and give the sus- pect a place to stay for the TURN OFF YOUR LIGHTS night. At 11:34 p.m., Public and all ELECTRONICS! Safety received a call from the suspect’s friend. The officers Send a powerful message for arrived and found the suspect action on climate change stressing that he wanted to leave. Public Safety told him •Highlighter T-shirt Party that he had to stay the night and the student agreed. A Bring your own t-shirts, etc. half hour later, Public Safety UNITING PEOPLE TO •Acoustic Jam Session received a call that the stu- Bring your own instrument and join in dent was walking to his car. PROTECT THE PLANET Officers then charged the •LED Frisbee student with disorderly con- For more information about Earth Hour: •Free glowing and duct and an alcohol viola- www.earthhour.org tion. blinking giveaways Information provided by Director of Rider’s Department of Public  Safety Vickie Weaver. The Friday, March 30, 2012 Rider News 3 A look back at 88 years of Rider Greek Life By Rachel Stengel the pledges’ initiation process. elitism and socializing should [email protected] George (Washington) Chafey not overshadow the real mission of Allentown, N.J., who dressed for progressive organizations — Information for this article was as Washington, led the pledges to address societal mores, ills, collected from Riderana, the in their boats. The fraternity prejudices, poverty and health University Archives. brothers dressed as the Hessians concerns of the day,” accord- During Rider’s 88-year his- and began a pillow fight with ing to the official website. Zeta tory of Greek Life, students have the pledges in Trenton. Phi Beta is still recognized at participated in a lot of philan- In 1956, Phi Rider and supports the March thropic work, helped members became TKE. A series of issues of Dimes. form life-long bonds, crossed led to the revocation of its char- In 1957, , the Delaware and crossed the ter in 1980. The final incident formerly Beta and line at times. was a bonfire that contained Sigma Lambda Pi, was estab- Rider’s Greek Life began a mattress, furniture, a tele- lished at Rider. According to with the formation of two social phone and charcoal, according the Inter Fraternity Council organizations and now compris- to the article, “From our house Handbook of 1960, it was “the es 8 percent of the campus pop- to your house” by Dana Kilmer. oldest and largest frat of pre- ulation, according to Shannon TKE was recolonized in dominately Jewish college Riderana Corr, director of Greek Life. 2008 and has remained at Rider men,” on campus at the time. Phi Sigma Nu pledges cross the Delaware river in 1947. Greek Life was first docu- since then. The brothers sup- Alcohol, assault and vandal- mented at Rider in the 1924 port the Saint Jude Children’s ism violations were cited as the The Shadow. Phi Sigma Tau was Research Hospital. causes for its loss of recognition officially organized 1n 1924, as fraternity was in 2007, according to Rider’s a women’s social sorority with originally chartered in 1929 as website. nine members. Kappa Phi and Alpha Gamma Epsilon (DPE) The founding president, Upsilon. It was renamed Theta was formally known as Pi Eta Jean Dwyer, wrote in The Chi in 1962 before losing its Epsilon, Rho Lambda Phi, Shadow that there was a void charter in 1990 after being on Sigma Tau Delta, Iota Alpha that needed to be filled in terms probation because of a drug Pi and Iota Sigma before its of social organizations. incident in the house as well as establishment in 1962 as the “The purpose of our soror- “the practice of hazing, dam- Delta Sigma Chapter. The ity is to foster a general college ages to the house and a low still-active sorority can be seen spirit, to encourage its schol- level of occupants in the house,” flaunting its purple and gold arship and to promote social according to the article, “From colors while supporting Cystic intercourse among women stu- our house to your house” by Fibrosis, Anorexia Nervosa and dents,” she wrote. Dana Kilmer. other associated disorders. Alpha Sigma Epsilon was Sigma Iota Chi, the prede- fraternity Riderana also founded in ’24 as a social Phi Sigma Tau, above, was the first sorority on Rider’s campus. cessor of Alpha Xi Delta (AZD) was chartered in 1965 and pre- business fraternity to replace is first recorded in the 1948 viously known as Alpha Sigma minority . It was the Commerce Club. The Parchment, the sorority’s Epsilon and Delta . It founded in 1979. In May 2007 The former Lions Athletic “The reorganization was publication. It became AZD on lasted 28 years at Rider before it lost recognition because all of Association became Alpha a result of the general feeling March 4, 1967. The sorority it lost its charter in 1993 after it its members graduated. Epsilon Pi in 1993. It lost its among the students that a Greek promotes the motto “Inspiring “encouraged people to dress in soror- charter in December of 2008 letter fraternity was desirable at Women to Realize Their mockery of African Americans,” ity, which was founded in 1980 because of its withdrawal of rec- Rider,” Paul Cranmer, one of Potential” and supports Autism according to the article, “From is now on a “cease and desist ognition by the National orga- the initial members wrote in the Speaks. our house to your house” by after chapter members were sus- nization. ’24 The Shadow. Before its recognition as Dana Kilmer. pended by the National organi- was found- Eta Upsilon Gamma, the Phi fraternity, it sorority went zation,” says the Rider website. ed in 1994 and has remained former name of the current was originally established at through two reincarnations After 23 years on cam- active since. The sisters’ philan- (ZTA), was Rider as the Social Order of (formerly Omega and pus, Phi Kappa Tau, which thropy is the National Kidney founded in 1927. the Bearcats in November of Zeta Mu Epsilon) before being was established in 1986 lost its Foundation. ZTA was founded in April 1949. It then became Sigma established at Rider on March charter as a result of alcohol and fraterni- 1967. The sisters are still an Beta Chi in 1950 and was rec- 11, 1967. Delta Zeta lost its hazing violations in 2007. This ty received its charter in 2002. active sorority on campus and ognized as “the first local frater- charter in 1988 because of “low was the fraternity that Gary The brothers are still active on support breast cancer aware- nity to be incorporated by the enrollment, lack of popularity DeVercelly was pledging when campus promoting their core ness, research and education. State of New Jersey,” according of Greek organizations and the he died in 2007. values of “virtue, diligence and (TKE) to the Inter Fraternity Council chapter’s failure to live up to the Two Latin Greek organiza- brotherly love,” according to was originally established in Handbook of 1960. In 1956 standards set by the national,” tions were founded in December the fraternity’s official website. 1927 as an athletic fraternity, the fraternity was renamed Phi according to Kilmer. of 1991 — In 2004, Lambda Tau TKE received its official char- Sigma Epsilon. The fraterni- The sister of Delta Sigma Latin Fraternity and Lambda Omega sorority received full ter in 1931, as Phi Sigma Nu. ty lost recognition at Rider in Theta established their organi- Theta Alpha Latin Sorority. chapter recognition, but the Some of the founding members 2001 because of “Social Code zation at Rider in 1972. The Both are still active. The frater- chapter was dormant from of Phi Sigma Nu include Rider’s of Conduct violations includ- sorority was closed for a length nity’s motto is “Chivalry above spring to fall 2010. first provost Leonard A. Olson ing alcohol, harassment, van- of time, but re-founded in Self” and “En La Unión Está The most recent addition and Dean Alexander R. Poyda. dalism and failure to comply,” 2002; it is still active on cam- La Furza” (In Unity there is to the Greek system was Kappa The brothers began a according to the Rider website. pus. Strength) and its brothers sup- Alpha Psi fraternity, which Christmas Day tradition in sorority was Two students helped estab- port Funding for Families with became recognized in 2007 1947 when they reenacted founded at Rider in 1954 and lish at Rider Terminally Ill Children. The by the Office of Greek Life George Washington’s cross- reorganized in 1996. Its found- after attending an event at The sorority supports Saint Jude’s Recognition Policy. ing of the Delaware as part of ing belief was that “sorority College of New Jersey about and the March of Dimes.

ZTA Eta Upsilon Gamma, ZФB Zeta Phi Beta AΞ� Sigma Iota Chi, the ЛӨф ЛӨA Two Latin Greek �ФE Sigma Phi KAΨ the former name of the current sorority was founded predecessor of Alpha Xi Delta (AZD) organizations were founded in Dec. Epsilon began as a fraternity became recognized Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), was at Rider in 1954 and is first recorded in the 1948 The of 1991: Lambda Theta Phi Latin colony is 1996 and as a “colony” in Sprin 2007 founded in 1927. ZTA was reorganized in 1996. Parchment, the sorority’s publication. Fraternity and received its charter through the Office of Greek founded in April 1967. It became AZD on March 4, 1967. Latin Sorority. Both are still active. in 2002. Life Recognition Policy. TIMELINE OF CURRENT FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES AT RIDER UNIVERSITY TKE Originally established in 1927 as an athletic �ФE Delta Phi Epsilon (DPE) was ��Ө The sisters of ф�� Phi Sigma ЛT� fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon received its official formally known as Pi Eta Epsilon, Rho established their organization at Rider Sigma was sorority received full chapter charter on April 16, 1931, as Phi Sigma Nu. In Lambda Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, Iota Alpha in 1972. The sorority was closed for founded in 1994. recognition in Spring 2004. 1956, Phi Sigma Nu became TKE. A series of issues a length of time, but re-founded in led to the revocation of its charter in 1980. TKE Pi and Iota Sigma before its establishment Between Spring 2010 and Fall was recolonized in 2008. in May of 1962 as the Delta Sigma Chapter. 2002; it is still active on campus. 2010, the chapter was dormant. The 4 Rider News Friday, March 30, 2012 grade, when I decided I wanted That’s where that kid died.” because the administrators were administrators that got dragged Column to be a journalist, that I ques- It didn’t matter whether the charged in DeVercelly’s death. into the investigation were, in tioned my eventual profession. person was a family member, It was the first time ever that my opinion, unfairly accused Continued from p. 1 The media just swarmed cam- a friend, an acquaintance, a administrators were implicated — Ada Badgley and Anthony it was for me and my room- pus — there were news vans stranger — that’s the reaction in the alcohol-related death of a Campbell were at home, off mate to live in the building everywhere, kids were being I, and many of my friends, got student. campus, completely unaware of that he had lived in — it didn’t ambushed on their way out of every time we said where we All in all, I think the chang- the situation. And Gary’s role in really mean anything, of course, the memorial the campus held went to school. As freshmen es to the alcohol policy that his own death was never talked but nonetheless it was upsetting in Gill Chapel, and virtually who were still getting to know came as a result of DeVercelly’s about, not by anyone aside from and unsettling for both of us. all of the news media around our university, it was very dis- death were a good thing — Rider students, anyway. I had I graduated from Rider the country were talking about concerting and confusing. although I’m not, and have friends who drank with Gary, with a bachelor’s degree in Rider. Our pictures were plas- There are many things never have been, a big drinker, who all verified that he knew journalism, which is probably tered all over the newspapers, about that time that I still so I may not have the most how to handle his liquor, knew why some of the details from televisions and Web pages struggle with. Of course, a knowledgeable opinion. But how much was too much, knew those few days that I remember as we mourned as friends of tragedy occurred — someone there are things that happened his limits. But he kept drinking. most vividly revolve around the DeVercelly and as a campus as died, in a horrible accident, as a result of Gary’s death that I understand that the circum- media’s coverage of the trag- a whole. I even had a relative at way too young of an age, I didn’t — and still don’t — stances of the night — the new edy. I remember being in awe from northern California, seven far away from his parents and agree with. Even though I was members of the fraternity were of Mike Caputo, Lauren Varga or eight hours away from where the people he had known his not a member of a sorority, I given their big brothers and the and the rest of the 2006-2007 DeVercelly was from, call me to whole life. But students die had friends who were, and the celebrating got out of control The Rider News staff, who had ask what was going on at my of alcohol poisoning on col- changes and accusations that — but no one forced Gary to an entire April Fool’s issue set school, with this tone of con- lege campuses every year. Rider the Greek community faced drink. He chose to. And I think and ready to go that they wiped fused disgust in her voice. became a target — and a part after Gary’s death seem, to that some of the heartache and and re-did, in its entirety, in less That became the norm for of the conversation about every a degree, unfair and enacted frustration that the Rider com- than 18 hours. And it was the a while, for the students at alcohol-related death on a col- under pressure from the fam- munity experienced could have only time in my life, since fifth Rider — “Oh, you go to Rider? lege campus for many years — ily and the investigation. The See Column, p. 6

obligation of the Rider commu- new policy, enforcing it within Drugs Policy is subject to local, them and put them in the same Policy nity to contact Public Safety or their buildings daily. state and federal sanctions, category as the beer bongs, kegs a Residence Life staff member “I’d say this campus has up to and including removal and such.” Continued from p. 1 when they feel an intoxicated done a complete 180 since from College assigned housing, With everything now said 36 percent, from 420 reported person may be in need of assis- Gary’s death,” said Poyda RA expulsion from the College, and done, Stasolla is proud of violations in 2009 to 269 in tance. No intoxicated person Brittany Gaffey. “The alcohol and referral for prosecution.” the policy the task force pro- 2010. seeking help for another will policy changes since then are The handbook did not include duced and the improvements “We see our Clery statistics be subject to sanctions by the much more strict, but reason- a detailed description of a sys- that have been seen on campus and the drop of alcohol viola- alcohol policy. These individu- able. April is Alcohol Awareness tem that is followed when an since. tions as an encouraging sign als will, however, be required to Month. I’m sure the Resident alcohol violation arises. Rutgers “The colleagues that I that the violations have reduced attend educational or counsel- Advisors will be having pre- University also stated on its worked with at the time were over time,” Stasolla said. “I ing initiatives. vention programs and/or infor- website that its police depart- really committed to making think that’s an indication of this work, despite the heavy a change, where [the student duty schedule,” Stasolla said. body] puts less of an emphasis “You don’t see the kinds of par- on binge drinking.” ‘The alcohol policy changes since are ties that you may have seen in Head of Public Safety the past.” Vickie Weaver agrees. much more strict, but reasonable. As Weaver finds that the “The policy is now broad- insight the students have er in scope and detail, result- RAs, we’re simply the mediators be- received following the changes ing in students having a bet- tween students and The Source’ is what has made a difference ter understanding of what is on campus. and is not permitted,” Weaver “I feel our students have said. “More students recognize a better understanding of the that they can, and should, seek -Poyda Hall Resident Advisor Brittany Gaffey policy and realize that Public immediate medical help for an Safety’s primary focus is the intoxicated person. We are also safety and well-being of our stu- seeing an increase in students “[The Good Samaritan mation sessions in the com- ment refers to federal and dents,” she said. “Our students seeking wellness activities and policy] encourages students ing month. As RAs, we’re sim- state consequences for under- have been very good about con- housing.” to make the right decision if ply the mediators between the age or excessive drinking, sell- tacting Public Safety when they Current students have someone is medically compro- students and The Source.” ing to minors and drinking are aware of a person who may mixed feelings on the alcohol mised because of excess alco- Additional alterations were and driving. According to the need our assistance and possible policy and the changes that hol or drug use,” Stasolla said. made to the alcohol policy in Monmouth University stu- medical attention.” were made five years ago. “It is something we never had 2010 as a part of the settlement dent handbook, “any alcohol Most of all, Stasolla is “I think the policy is before.” agreement with the DeVercelly or illegal substances found on pleased with the greater sense too strict,” said sophomore Before the new changes family. Monmouth University’s prem- of responsibility students have Samantha Lukas. “I feel the new were made, the policy was “There were some addi- ises in violation of such laws will taken on following DeVercelly’s policy makes it more unsafe based on a “three strike policy,” tional things we needed to do to be confiscated and destroyed.” death. because it compels students to Stasolla said. According to The either further clarify or empha- Other adjustments to the “We’ve seen the Student drink off campus.” Source from 2006-2007, con- size in the policy,” said Stasolla. alcohol policy were made in the Government Association (SGA) Other students were sequences of the alcohol viola- “We made it clearer that the spring of 2010, coinciding with establish the Safe Ride program pleased with the new policy, tion ranged from levels one to Good Samaritan policy applied the trend of mixing alcohol and it monitors that every year saying it is fair for all students. five and gaining three or more to hazing situations. We also and energy drinks. The admin- to help provide an avenue for “I don’t understand why violations within any two-year emphasized that students sup- istration added alcoholic energy students who find themselves people claim that drinking period would result in, mini- plying alcohol to underage stu- drinks to the list of items that off campus whether they’ve is part of the college experi- mally, removal from residency. dents will be issued sanctions cannot be possessed by any stu- been drinking or feel unsafe for ence,” said 2011 graduate Amy The new alcohol policy including loss of housing and dent, even those of legal drink- other reasons can then get a safe Kaufman. “In my four years contains a tiered system in dismissal from the University.” ing age. ride back to campus,” she said. at Rider, I never drank and I which levels are incorporated Alcohol policies of nearby “We don’t prohibit all alco- “That was a recommendation don’t feel like I missed out on into the sanctions for alcohol colleges and universities are hol, but we want to deal with from SGA who, in the context anything. College is primarily policy violations, which then based on similar guidelines, but dangerous drinking,” said Dean of all that was being done, for learning and growing up. I provided a distinction between are not as specific and compre- of Students Anthony Campbell. took on this project themselves. think the alcohol policy is right non-abusive and abusive behav- hensive as Rider’s policy. “We already prohibit beer fun- Its those kinds of initiatives in its sanctions.” iors and associated disciplinary At The College of New nels, beer pong tables and which give more meaning to The Good Samaritan poli- action. Jersey, the student handbook things like that. We prohib- the responsibility we have as an cy, as stated in The Source, is an Student Resident Advisors states that “a student who vio- ited Four Loko and the other institution to maintain a safe (RAs) deal directly with the lates the Alcohol and Other energy drinks with alcohol in campus.” The Friday, March 30, 2012 Rider News 5 Rider Greek Life still feels impact five years later By Emily Landgraf ties in the fraternity houses [email protected] where alcohol was present. That doesn’t happen anymore. We Five years ago, Greek Life at don’t allow any parties in the Rider University took a major Greek houses.” hit with the alcohol-related According to Campbell, death of Gary DeVercelly Jr. the houses are now run in the Today, the Greek community is same way the residence halls are continuing to work on moving run, and they follow the same past that tragic event and focus- rules. ing on the future, according “They have a house direc- to the Rider University Greek tor, which is the equivalent to Council (RUGC). a Resident Director,” Campbell DeVercelly, a California said. “We have the house native, died on March 30, 2007, managers who are trained just in what the Mercer County like the Resident Advisers are Prosecutor’s office deemed a trained.” Collage by Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News “possible hazing incident” in Five years after DeVercelly’s The current Greek organizations on campus have changed their policies since DeVercelly’s death. his freshman year at Rider. He death and the changes in policy allegedly drank three-quarters with events such as [Gary‘s that energy, which is wasted thing like this from happening the Greek community is con- of a bottle of Absolut vodka death], we’re trying to promote feeling sorry for yourself and again.” centrating on the positives of its within a 15-minute time span, what we do now,” Karpf said. show everyone we can do this. There have certainly been situation. according to The Rider News’ “It’s not that we don’t want We can make it as a Greek com- many changes within the Greek “We’re really ready to over- original report. DeVercelly was to be associated with the past. munity. We’re not going to die community, including the rush come it,” said RUGC President rushing Phi Kappa Tau, which We just really want to focus on from this tragedy. We’re going process in which each house and Zeta Tau Alpha member was disbanded after DeVercelly’s future.” to learn, grow and thrive.” selects new members, according Arielle Karpf. “We want to death. Brittany Shaykevich, a Shaykevich also stated to Campbell. focus on the future, not the DeVercelly’s death marked member of Delta Phi Epsilon that RUGC is committed to “It’s more closely moni- past.” a dark time for the University, and the vice president of moving the Greek community tored because we have house Karpf stressed the changes particularly its Greek commu- Rider’s chapter of the National forward and to learning from directors,” he said. “The [new in policy and regulations, as nity. Major changes were made Panhellenic Conference, men- DeVercelly’s death. member education] programs well as leadership programs, to Rider’s alcohol policy, and tioned the unexpected difficul- “Greek Life was not the all have to be approved in which have been developed for frat parties became a thing of ties in connecting with much victim, the victim was Gary,” advance by Shannon Corr. the Greek community as posi- the past. of the Rider community after she said. “We have not been vic- There are rules about when tives. She stated that each orga- “There are no more fra- she joined Greek Life because timized. There was one victim. people have to be out of the nization stresses philanthropy, ternity parties in the way there of DeVercelly’s death. It was a tragedy, but instead of house. So, yes, there are more community service, as well as were,” said Dean of Students “There were a lot of whis- focusing on taking the blame, rules to govern new member the values and principles of Anthony Campbell. “Prior to pers and finger pointing,” she we have to understand why it education.” each organization. the task force, there were par- said. “I was taken aback, but I happened and the changes we See Greek Life, p. 6 “As a Greek community, would tell other Greeks to take have to make to prevent some-

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Although Greeks may not all wear olumn of the houses, boys on skateboards while may have included Poyda parties, themed the same letters across their chests, Greek C the girls laid out to tan, and even hippies nights at the fraternities, or just enjoying Life is a community and one of its mem- Continued from p. 4 playing their acoustic guitars on the grass. a few drinks with friends in your dorm bers had passed on. Also, after Gary’s experienced could have been alleviated if At the time of Gary’s death, everyone kind room. After Gary had passed away, those passing, the Greek community had to that fact had been acknowledged. of walked around on eggshells. All the college memories were exactly that — promote the idea that binge drinking while, many tried to figure out how they memories — because Rider had changed, was a misrepresentation of the fraternities Alumna’s book focuses on first cooking school Kristie: felt about the incident. Some were sad- and rightfully so. Ultimately, the Rider and sororities, and a positive overhaul of dened, others confused and many angry experience was what you made it, but the how things used to be done are no longer After Gary passed away, it was almost as that one incident changed Rider forever. rules implemented after Gary’s passing it seen today. Despite the sad incident that By Joe Petrizzo Her main sources were the time — with her son. if people questioned if it was appropriate Initially, it felt like Rider would never be changed the three years that we had left. brought about these changes, they were Historical Society of Philadelphia After her death, her son to still drink, party or generally have fun “fun” again. As a 19-year-old freshman, Greek Life took one of the biggest needed and ultimately had a positive effect Over 200 years ago on Dock and the Library Company of operated the cooking school and on campus. Typically the atmosphere on although drinking was not done legally, hits. Not just in a party sense, but in the on the Greek community. Street in Philadelphia, America’s Philadelphia, but she also used other business for a few more a college campus was upbeat and lively. you still want to enjoy the college expe- fact that one of their own had passed first culinary institute opened modern sources such as Google years. You walked around the lake to see the fra- its doors. Today, this insti- Books and other online resourc- Goodfellow’s recipes still es, which she was previously exist because one of her stu- ternal organization, the defendants know- bation, 100 hours of community service, the criminal charges. He admitted that, tute, called Mrs. Goodfellow’s Cooking School, no longer exists unfamiliar with. dents, Eliza Leslie, published DeVercelly ingly or recklessly organized, promoted, mandatory alcohol counseling and $125 although he was not present at the party “I had to learn how to adapt a cookbook using the recipes facilitated or engaged in conduct which in fines. Torney was not eligible for PTI that resulted in DeVercelly’s death, he was and would be long forgotten if it Continued from p. 2 and keep up with trends in the she learned while attending the resulted in serious bodily injury to Gary because of a prior offense. responsible for not exercising control over wasn’t for Becky Diamond and her new book, Mrs. Goodfellow: field,” she said. “You have to school. “Honestly, everyone that talked about DeVercelly and William Williams.” On Dec. 28, the DeVercelly family it as president of the fraternity. The plea The Story of America’s First know which sources are going to The release date for Mrs. it that first year, and even in the following Aggravated hazing carries a maximum filed a civil suit against the University. The was the result of a deal that led to three Cooking School. be able to help you.” Goodfellow: The Story of America’s years, was most concerned with how irre- penalty of 18 months in prison and a fine wrongful death suit cited the University years of probation, 100 hours of commu- Diamond’s book tells the Goodfellow’s Cooking First Cooking School is set for May sponsible he had been,” he said. “People, of up to $10,000. for reckless mismanagement and willful nity service and alcohol counseling, rather deep history of how one woman School opened around 1801 and 14, 2012, but can be preordered especially freshmen, over-drink all the DiDonato and Olsen entered Pre- disregard for its fraternities. The filing than a prison sentence and a fine. began a delicious tradition and closed in the mid-1850s — a few on the Westholme Publishing time, but you can’t possibly think that Trial Intervention (PTI), a program for came after settlement talks between the In September of 2009, the University paved the way for future chefs of years after the her death. During website and Amazon.com, and downing three-fourths a bottle of Absolut non-violent first offenders that serves as family and the University broke down. reached a settlement with the DeVercelly America. this time period, Philadelphia will be available at Barnes & Vodka in a half hour is going to end well.” a rehabilitative alternative to ordinary The lawsuit called for $50 million in family over the wrongful death lawsuit. Diamond says that she used was one of the most renowned Noble upon release. Three former PKT members, President prosecution, generally through fines and compensatory damages and $25 million While the terms of the settlement were the skills she learned while study- food cities in America because of A copy will also been donat- Mike Torney, House Manager Adriano community service. Once the program in punitive damages. confidential and no financial amount was ing journalism at Rider, as well as its location and wealth. ed to the Moore Library for those DiDonato and Pledge Master Dominic is completed, and if no crimes are com- A lawsuit was also filed against Torney, disclosed, the University was cleared of her library degree from Rutgers During Diamond’s research who are interested in reading Olsen, were also charged with aggravated mitted during the probation period, the who agreed to pay the family a $150,000 any wrongdoing and was not required to University, to help conduct she discovered that Goodfellow more about Goodfellow and her hazing. The indictments alleged that “on charges are dismissed. settlement and provide information for admit liability in DeVercelly’s death. research about Goodfellow and created the basis for lemon love of all things food. or about March 28-29, in connection After entering PTI, DiDonato and the lawsuit against the University. her culinary school. She spe- meringue pie, though it was Diamond currently resides with the initiation of applicants to a fra- Olsen were each given 36 months of pro- Torney ultimately pleaded guilty to cifically credits writing movie originally called lemon pudding in Yardley, Pa., with her hus- reviews with journalism profes- because she used lemon curd and band Joe and children Cate and the change process, but these changes “They do much more leadership, “I foresee a time when we will expand,” sor Dr. Thomas Simonet as one did not include the meringue Patrick — to whom the book is Greek Life came about because of changes made to much more service and philanthropies. he said. “We want to make sure that our of the things that helped her on topping. dedicated. Continued from p. 5 national policies and practices that were They’re much more involved. There’s expansion is done in a way that meets a her journey because it taught her Her other signature recipes Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of becoming the norm across the country.” much more focus on leadership develop- need and in a way that we can support the how to put together a story. included Spanish buns — cakes America’s First Cooking School is According to Director of Greek Life Campbell also stated that numbers of ment within the houses. That’s really the groups that are coming in order to help “I’m very proud that she similar to cinnamon buns but the first major publication that www.amazon.com Shannon Corr, the new member educa- Greeks on campus have remained more or focus. There is also emphasis on academic them be successful.” published a book and gratified to without the frosting — and jum- Diamond has completed on her tion process is stricter than it was in the less steady over the past few years. achievements.” Corr stated that the choice to join know that she learned something bles, cookies made with nutmeg Becky Diamond’s book will be available in stores and online on own and she is optimistic about past, but DeVercelly’s death is not neces- “If you look at our rush, it looks like The Greek community is constantly Greek Life is a very personal one and it in my writing class,” Simonet and rosewater. May 14. She is also donating a copy to Moore Library. its success because of the topic. sarily the reason. we’re meeting all of our quotas,” he said. trying to make the fraternities and sorori- often challenging for the Greek commu- said. “She wrote one of the best Goodfellow was also among “Who doesn’t love food?” “All of the national organizations “We’ve had very good numbers in our ties better, according to RUGC, whose nity to show students that Greek Life is papers on Annie Hall so I am not the first to look at cooking as Instead, Goodfellow used “tons fresh, pure, quality foods,” Diamond said. created more structured new member sororities, and our fraternities have been risk management chair, Frank Pandolfo, not only what is presented in the media. surprised that she’s finding suc- more than just preparing food. of really whipped eggs” to keep Diamond said. education processes that left less room strong. That being the case, just looking works to keep the community safe. “There are a lot of positive oppor- cess in this field.” According to Diamond, her recipes pure and simple. Diamond also explains that for questionable activities to happen,” at the numbers, I don’t think it’s more dif- “I make sure [Greek organizations] tunities, activities and skills that can be Diamond said that she was Goodfellow viewed cooking as She was also an advocate Goodfellow was ahead of her Corr said. “Also, in an effort to make ficult.” know what they can and cannot do, and gained from membership in a fraterntity motivated to write the book a science. She also refused to for locally grown foods, which time. In addition to her cooking sure organizations were having positive, The focus of Greek life on campus, risks are conquered so people can’t get or sorority,” she said. “It is sometimes a because it combined her four use new leavening agents that Diamond believes stemmed from school, she also ran a pastry shop value-based programs, it has become the however, has shifted toward leadership, hurt,” he said. “I also teach about safety.” challenge to find interested members who favorite hobbies: research, writ- were being invented, such as bak- her Quaker heritage. and an ice cream parlor — which norm for most campuses to have students academics and community service, and Campbell stated that while there is understand the full commitment that ing, history and cooking. ing powder and baking soda. “She was a proponent of was referred to as a saloon at the submit information about the time, place away from the social aspect of the groups,” currently a moratorium on forming new membership can be and are looking for and purpose of all their activities. Again, Campbell said. Greek organizations so that Corr can get all the positives that can be found. Some the incident that happened here at Rider The culture of the Greeks has changed. acclimated, there may be more Greek students come looking at fraternities and Website reveals what went wrong in past relationships might have been the catalyst to begin according to Campbell. organizations on campus in the future. sororities, hoping to participate in some of the negative behaviors. The challenge By J’na Jefferson priate though because there are magazines Reviews of the website have var- with the site. becomes finding the people who will be that dedicate whole issues to relationship ied immensely depending on the critic, So, if you find yourself wondering SCHOOL OF GRADUATE a positive addition to the Greek commu- A recent website launch by an issues.” receiving criticism for being “stalkerish,” why your last relationship did not work nity. I guess the challenge really is finding Australian software creator helps to answer However, for those who are interested but also being referred to as a positive start out, take advantage of the range of advice & CONTINUING STUDIES the people who are seeking membership the question, “Why didn’t you call me there are several customizable templates to to honest communication. provided by the members of wotwent- with an informed and accurate concept of back?” choose from and the power of Facebook The website, which has a 25 percent wrong.com. • Business Administration (MBA) • Instructional Technology what it means to be part of a fraternity or Wotwentwrong.com (Wot Went can be used to request feedback from for- response rate, is still in Beta form, so the sorority.” mer flames. percentages should not be taken too seri- • Communication Disorders* • Nursing (MSN) Wrong) was launched in January by RUGC is staunchly committed to Audrey Melnik to try and help newly Exes have the opportunity to answer ously since people are still playing around • Computational Science • Occupational Therapy* moving forward and promoting the good single people understand why they are no questions such as “What bothered you the • Professional Science Master’s in • Criminal Justice things about going Greek at Rider, accord- longer in a relationship. most about your relationship?” They can Environmental Science (PSM) • Doctorate in Physical Therapy* ing to Karpf. According to the website, Wot Went also add comments and feelings regard- “I think the best we can all agree is ing certain aspects of the relationship. • Education • Social Work (MSW)* Wrong helps you learn from past mistakes that we can only go on from here,” she Members can even rate exes on some of • Educational Leadership • NEW: American Studies and experiences, gain insight on what said. “We have to prove that we’re here to fix in your future relationships and their attributes, such as personality, physi- • Holocaust and to stay. We’re here to help each other out. explore the do’s and don’ts of relationship. cal attractiveness and sense of humor. Genocide Studies That’s what the Greek community does.” For instance, if you moved too fast in a There is also an option to provide honest but respectful feedback and advice *fall enrollment only relationship, Wot Went Wrong provides positive advice that can help you fix that for others during the rough times after his Follow @theridernews particular issue in the future. or her breakup. Junior Jill Templeton understands the Junior Jenn Moscatelli’s experience on Twitter with relevance of the website for today’s society, with the advice that came from the web- #RoveatRider for live though she says she would not look to the site has been positive. “I really had a hard time getting over www.stockton.edu/grad tweets from the website to help her gain insight. “I definitely wouldn’t use it because my last relationship and when my friends www.divinecaroline.com Karl Rove event on I think relationship stuff is private and I told me about this website I was pretty The website’s opening screen uses bright colors to attract viewers. It also has links Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. would only trust people who really knew skeptical, but it really gave me some solid the situation,” she said. “I think it’s appro- advice,” she said. to seek feedback, give advice and learn how to leave the past in the past. The 8 Rider News Friday, March 30, 2012 9

Judges note talent of ’Til Further Notes Interested in X-rated jokes and personal pokes auditioning for By Lisa Henderson

“We sing a lot of different genres of ited singers covered ’s “Carry on Outstanding Arrangement award for “So ’Til Further Notes? [email protected] By Megan Blauvelt music, ranging from jazz to classic rock to My Wayward Son,” Jon McLaughlin’s Close.” Contact: Elena Camp The newest addition to Rider pop-rock,” junior and group co-founder “So Close,” and concluded with David The group attributes its initial suc- at [email protected] For lovers of all things crude and cra- University’s list of a capella groups, ’Til Elena Camp said. Guetta’s “Without You.” Group mem- cess to hard work and practice. Rehearsals and zy, Monday night’s stand-up comedy show Further Notes, rose to prominence this On Wednesday night, the high-spir- ber and sophomore Jason Nop won the never begin on a serious note for ’Til featuring Jeff Ross and Big Jay Oakerson year quietly. This group, composed of “like” the ’Til Further was probably an all-around hit. For oth- Rider students of all ages, has already Notes Facebook page. ers who aren’t as partial to raunchy sexual brought fresh talent to — and made its banter, this show may not have been as mark within — the competition scene enjoyable. Regardless, the event, hosted by with no plans of slowing down anytime Further Notes; rather, the members of the Student Entertainment Council, was soon. this close-knit group ease into each after- an obvious success as both stage-veterans ’Til Further Notes began strong in noon practice with laughs. Juniors Elena performed for a full house in the Bart their competition repertoire, especially Camp and Rajeer Alford sprouted from Luedeke Center’s Cavalla Room at 10 for a newly formed group. After submit- the popular competitive vocal ensemble p.m. Nate LaBrusciano/The Rider News ting an audition tape to judges of the Vocalmotion. The two brought together a The night began with an introduc- Though SEC members sophomore Krystal Oswald and senior Alyssa Genello give a International Championship Collegiate total of 14 singers after hearing dozens of tion for Oakerson as the opening act. thorough introduction, Comedian Jeff Ross teasingly thanks them for a muddled one. A Cappella (ICCA) competition, nine auditions for a spot in the new group. This long-haired, boisterous Jersey-born formance. He was bit less dirty than ated each student based on their looks groups were invited to the quarter-finals, “There are singers who attend Rider guy has been featured on Comedy Central Oakerson, but not by much, and the and mannerisms, but the segment was all and ’Til Further Notes was among the that aren’t voice majors but want to sing,” Presents, BET’S ComicView and P. Diddy’s audience was once again bombarded with in good fun. The audience reacted with lucky few. Camp said. Bad Boys of Comedy documentary show. a slew of sex-driven jokes. Ross spiced up booming laughter at seeing classmates as Each and every practice session paid Group member junior Tina Cartaino Oakerson frequently used sex as the focal his performance by playing the guitar for a the butt of each joke. Ross and Oakerson off for the group. With a 73-point lead, holds true to this statement with a major point for his jokes; his entire act was full portion of it, which comically emphasized made for an interesting team when paired ’Til Further Notes was nominated for first in elementary education. of coarse sexual stories and innuendos. his words. and generated mixed reviews. place in the ICCA competition, securing Though ’Til Further Notes did not Though most of the audience was in Ross made a point of interacting with “I thought Big Jay was super vul- its spot in the Mid-Atlantic semi-finals. continue on to the competition finals, the stitches, some were not impressed and the audience by frequently choosing vol- gar, but still hilarious,” sophomore Katie ’Til Further Notes performed last members hope to remain active by plan- were put off by Oakerson’s style. unteers. He selected a student from the Callaghan said. “Jeff Ross should stick to Wednesday at Rutgers University for the ning for future performances, and will “I thought [he] was incredibly vulgar audience to play a jazzy piano interlude as roasting. He’s funny, but relies on joking semi-finals in their usual dress of dark continue to incorporate fun into all that and offensive,” junior Ryan Stibich said. he read original hilarious “poems.” at other people’s expenses.” pink and black, which made them stand Photo by Mike Chin they do. Jeff Ross, who has been featured on Toward the end of his act, Ross invit- Overall, Oakerson and Ross succeed- out from the other groups of contestants. ’Til Further Notes earns its way into the ICCA Mid-Atlantic semi-finals. From left: junior Jimmy Lewis, sophomore Meredith Comedy Central Roasts, MTV’s Wild ‘N ed 10 students onto the stage to par- ed in treating Rider students to a night With only twelve minutes of stage time, Bleemer, freshman Chris Barron, freshman Shannon Brueckner, freshman Abbey Sierakowski, junior Rajeer Alford, junior Tina Out and HBO’s series Six Feet Under, ticipate in a roast, during which he, with of laughs amid the stressful near-end-of- the ensemble sang four arrangements. Cartaino, senior Matt Barron, junior Elena Camp, freshman Jamila Purnell and freshman Julian Kelhower. followed up with a long and witty per- Oakerson’s assistance, publically humili- semester hustle and bustle. Brass band gives nearly Capricious coppers caught up in calamity in 21 Jump Street perfect prep performance FILM REVIEW 21 Jump Street that includes young cops from his “I don’t get it” facial expressions and Dave Franco as a drug-dealing and who, because of their youthful appear- to his quotable dialogue, such as the way eco-friendly student. Ice Cube (Friday) By Cathleen Leitch by Philip Sparke were up first. By Vinnie Abbatecola ances, are sent into high schools to take he pronounces the AP in AP Chemistry as is a scene-stealer as the loud, in-your-face Howells’ classic piece is very elaborate down crime. Schmidt and Jenko are sent “app,” brings huge laughs to his comically captain of the 21 Jump Street crew who Practice makes perfect and experi- and constantly builds up to a loud spiral- High school is a time people either back to their old high school with orders dense character. has the attitude of a hard-nosed drill ence yields good results, at least for the ing with a variety of instruments. The yearn to relive or put aside without further to investigate a new synthetic drug that is The film has its amusing squad of sergeant and advises his young cops to Princeton Brass Band, whose last practice middle movement is the opposite of the contemplation. It’s a society filled with being circulated. They are told to make supporting characters that occupies the embrace their stereotypes. There are also a was live in Fine Arts last Sunday. beginning; it is a heartfelt call to someone boundless opportunities that will help friends with the dealers and identify the school and police department. It includes few surprising cameos from the television The band, conducted by Associate in the beyond that captured the audience. shape the person you will become. It’s a suppliers. But with high school having Chris Parnell (Anchorman: The Legend show’s original cast. Professor Dr. Steven Allen, performed one “A lot of students come for the extra four-year period of living in the moment changed since they experienced it, there of Ron Burgundy) as a peculiar drama Michael Bacall’s screenplay along with last show in preparation for the upcoming credit, [but] once they’re in the hall a lot and embracing your youth. But every high are some challenges and dangers brewing. teacher, Rob Riggle (The Hangover) as an Lord and Miller’s direction create an exu- North American Brass Band Association of them are really surprised that they enjoy school class has its differences, and those Tatum brings one of the biggest sur- immature gym instructor, Ellie Kemper berant mix of the high school and action championships on March 30 and 31. it,” Allen said. distinctions become more eye-opening as prises to the film as he proves that he has (Bridesmaids) who can’t seem to keep her film subgenres. One of the best scenes Allen’s band has become a veteran of this The use of percussion added an unex- years go by. a knack for comedic delivery. Everything mind or hands off of Tatum’s character is when Schmidt and Jenko are on the annual competition, hosted in Cincinnati. pected edge that broadened the music and This is what Schmidt (Jonah Hill, first day of their new assignment. They “It’s all about really preparing and get- intrigued the listeners. Perhaps the most Superbad) and Jenko (Channing Tatum, begin to walk across the parking lot and ting ready for the concert this weekend,” integral part was the xylophone, which Step Up) quickly realize in the comedy make several observations comparing the Allen said. “We call it our championship added a new type of flavor. 21 Jump Street, which is based on the appearances of the students and how they concert. It’s the last concert we do before “I’m really amazed,” freshman Karri 1987 television series of the same name. present themselves. What they witness is we go down there.” Horvath said. “I liked that they used the Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, so different from what they lived through Created in 2004, the group was xylophone with the brass instruments.” it’s a modernization of the show that that it’s a culture shock. formed as an experiment for Allen. The “Tallis Variations” was the first piece satirically notes how much high school has 21 Jump Street has a blazingly fun conductor wanted to see if the American to use the xylophone and it did so cleverly. changed since the film’s two inept heroes’ dose of action, especially for a comedy. public would be interested in the British Allen described the piece as originating time there. There is a car and motorcycle chase with princetonbrassband.com style of music by putting together high from a hymn about judgment and the In 2005, Schmidt was never a popular a menacing biker gang, and there’s a little quality musicians. The difference is in skeletal sound of clanking bones certainly Dr. Steven Allen is now seasoned in the art of conducting as he leads the Princeton Brass Band to what will hopefully be its most successful competition yet. student in high school, and he couldn’t bit of grand theft auto involved. Also, on styles: American jazz and British orches- helped display that inspiration. seem to ask a girl out to the prom without a prom night unlike any other, there is a British style full circle. tral. Additional music included a seven- ing a big, brassy, earsplitting kind of noise, stammering. Jenko was the thick-headed showdown in a hotel suite and a three- The standing ovation the Princeton “There’s a very high level of musician- piece cornet performance and a scherzo, when actually the band does create this jock who didn’t miss a chance to humili- limo chase, both of which result in bullets Brass band received at last Sunday’s per- ship in this band,” said Roik Hockenberger, or fast tempo dance, played by three incredibly warm sort of sound,” he said. ate him. Now, they are both older and flying. formance is sure to have bolstered its con- who plays 2nd cornet. “Almost everyone trombonists. These were more visually The final piece, “Hymn of the are enrolled in the same police academy, Underneath all of the excitement is a fidence and send expectations soaring as in it is a graduate of a music school or inviting than the larger band pieces. In the Highlands,” was delivered straight from where they become friends after Jenko story about two individuals who use not the band competes today and tomorrow. a professionally trained musician. It’s a other, trombones played at three different Scotland. As the song began, wave sound offers to make Schmidt more physically fit only their crime fighting to take down competing band, so we have to perform to octaves, taking turns in the spotlight. effects eased the audience but percussions and Schmidt offers to help Jenko pass his illegal activity in the high school set- a very high level because we’re competing This use of cornets instead of trum- took over with sounds comparable to police exams. Once they graduate, police ting, but also use it as a second chance with other bands around the country.” pets or French horns is what gives the banging on a trashcan or knocking blocks life isn’t at all what they had hoped. They to accomplish what they never did back The show featured six songs, though band its warm sound and is another way of wood together. are stuck riding police bikes as they patrol when they were in school together the first only five were listed on the program. it displays British style, according to Allen. The sixth compilation, kept secret a park. fanpop.com time around. As a trip back to high school Championship pieces “Suite: Pageantry” “I think a lot of people are surprised until the end, combined major hits from When an attempted arrest goes awry, Though Schmidt (Hill) and Jenko (Tatum) are not the most competent cops, they do for the audience, 21 Jump Street is a wild by Herbert Howells and “Tallis Variations” when they hear it because they’re expect- Abbey Road by The Beatles, bringing the the two are sent to a covert division at their best to obey orders and travel back in time to the wild world of high school. homecoming. 10 Friday, March 30, 2012

Editorial Accepting a fair alcohol policy t is hardly uncommon to hear students on Rider’s campus complain about how the current alcohol policy is too harsh or unfair. Alcohol, they often argue, is just a part of the col- Ilege experience. To an extent, this is true. Alcohol often plays a role in college students’ lives because this is the time when we are encouraged to experiment. However, this does not mean that the University is simply going to turn a blind eye to illegal activities. It would be hard for them to do so, in light of Gary Devercelly’s death and the President’s task force. Students should realize that the rules and regulations regard- ing alcohol consumption on campus could be stricter than they are. Sure, we’re not allowed to have kegs or play pong, but the restrictions didn’t have to end there. For instance, at Ramapo Toonpool.com College there are only two residence halls on its campus where alcohol is permitted, and it is only allowed on certain floors of those residence halls. There are also plenty of schools in this Eco Green Corner country, like the University of Rhode Island, that are completely dry. When it comes to alcohol policies, Rider is fairly moderate. Turning off power for Earth Hour Something else to consider is the central mission of this A worldwide event that millions of people, over 5,200 cities and 135 countries participate in University: to educate its students and to prepare those students every year is coming to Rider University — sponsored by the Eco-Representatives and the Office of for life after college. The alcohol policy is meant to facilitate Sustainability. this mission. The alcohol policy at Rider is used to curb under- “Uniting People to Protect the Planet,” is the new slogan for the 2012 Earth Hour, which is a age drinking, but it is also used as a mechanism to discourage worldwide awareness event that sends a powerful message for action on climate change. For one hour, alcohol abuse among all students. Dean of Students Anthony and one hour only, people are asked to turn off their lights and all other electronics. This event dem- Campbell stated that the alcohol policy has identified and onstrates that extraordinary things can be accomplished when people come together for a common helped many students who may have gone on to abuse alcohol cause: to protect and sustain our planet for future generations. later in life and said that it was better to fix the issue now before In 2007, the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) established Earth Hour in Australia. This event the students go on to have careers and families. was the first created in support of action against climate change across the world. Children, busi- Another common complaint among students is inconsis- nesses, politicians and CEOs came together to show they had the power to make a change. During tency among Resident Advisors (RAs). Every student hopes for this event, 2.2 million people and over 2,000 businesses took on this simple task of turning their the laid-back RA who will occasionally look the other way when lights off for one hour. rules are being broken, as opposed to a strict RA. Campbell Earth Hour has quickly grown since 2007, and each year numbers of participating individuals stated that he and Keith Kemo, the director of the Office of soar to make a stand against climate change to protect our planet. Since 2008, the event went from Community Standards, file reports concerning the disciplinary 35 countries and almost 400 cities and towns being a part in the event, to 135 countries and millions activities that occur within residence halls each month. So, if of people turning their lights off in 2011. More than 1,700 landmark lights were turned off during there are unusually high or low numbers of alcohol violations (or Earth Hour 2011. The Olympic Stadium in Beijing, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, all of the Las Vegas any other violations), Campbell and Kemo investigate the issue Strip, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben in London, the Colosseum in Rome and the Empire State and decide if some kind of action needs to be taken. Perhaps Building in New York City, were some of the major landmarks that participated in this event. more oversight of RAs would be helpful, but it is good to know See Earth Hour, p. 11 that the University is already keeping tabs. The fact that each alcohol violation includes parental noti- The Editorial & Managerial Board fication is an interesting issue to explore. Obviously, it’s a deter- Rider News rent because most students’ parents would be disappointed and Executive Editor Sports Editors Online Editors angry. However, the majority of the Rider population consists Emily Landgraf Jordan Hall Whitney Haddard of legal adults. Our parents cannot be told anything about our David Pavlak Natia Katsantonis grades, even if we are failing and even if they ask. Why should Managing Editor they be notified if we violate the alcohol policy? As adults, Emily Eiermann Photography Editor shouldn’t we be able to decide when and how to break the bad Advertising Manager Maggie Sarlo news to our parents? Katie Hambor To some, the alcohol policy may seem harsh, but it could be News Editors harsher. It’s important to remember that we have these rules in Rachel Stengel Assistant Photography Business Manager order to keep us safe. With that in mind, I’ll leave those students Katie Zeck Editor Elizabeth Williams of age with something my mother taught me, “Be good and be Nate LaBrusciano careful. And when you can’t be good, be careful.” Features and Arts & Delivery Manager This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion Entertainment Editors Copy Editors Matt Barron Lisa Henderson Cathleen Leitch of The Rider News editorial board and is written by Nicole Veenstra Megan Pendagast the Executive Editor, Emily Landgraf. 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Send to The Phone: (609) 896-5256 Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to Ridge House. All Fax: (609) 895-5696 letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Friday, March 30, 2012 Rider News 11 Alumni Perspective Policies of Rider’s past This Week in History... arch — When I first read about the death of Gary activism — while the M 29, 1973 The last U.S. prisoners of DeVercelly Jr. back in 2007, my initial reac- second floor accom- war leave Vietnam. tion was, “Oh my God, his poor family.” My modated the drinkers second thought: “It’s a miracle something like and those less con- March 30, 1858 — The eraser-topped pencil is this didn’t happen during my days at Rider.” cerned that the world I pledged a fraternity, Phi Sigma Epsilon, seemed to be going patented. in spring 1967. It was one of five fraternities up in flames. on campus at the time. While it wasn’t consid- By spring 1969, Randy Bergmann ered the animal house — Tau Kappa Epsilon however, a period Class of ’69 enjoyed that distinction before losing its char- marked by sit-ins, Earth Hour ter in 1980 (later winning it back) — drinking mass demonstra- Continued from p. 10 was pervasive and excessive. Hazing at Phi Sig tions, boycotts of classes and “drink-ins,” the was unpleasant, but not potentially lethal as I Phi Sig brothers found common cause in try- felt it was within at least two other fraternities. ing to avoid the military draft and by making Global warming, a great threat that faces our planet today, is That same year, the cultural changes that further demands on the Rider administration, a naturally occurring event where radiation from the sun heats the swept the nation came calling at Rider. The including claiming the right to establish all Earth. Short wavelengths come through our atmosphere by the Student Government Association, riding the student social and disciplinary regulations. sun and are absorbed by the Earth. The Earth then emits longer crest of the Student Rights movement, pre- The Board of Trustees shot that one down, but wavelengths back into the atmosphere. Gases in the atmosphere sented 32 “demands to the administration,” it did authorize coed visitation in the dorms don’t absorb short wavelengths, but the longer wavelengths. These one of which was to (officially) allow the con- and Greek houses. gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen oxide, re-emit sumption of alcohol on campus. Interestingly, As with most students who joined frater- these waves back towards the Earth again causing this greenhouse then-Dean of Students James McRoberts tes- nities and sororities at the time, I was looking effect, warming our planet. tified in Trenton on behalf of lowering the for a better social life, one that included lots Yes, this is a naturally occurring process, but we do add to the drinking age to 18, arguing, among other of parties, easier access to alcohol and pretty problem. With society’s use of non-renewable resources, burning things, that Rider was “the only campus of its women, and, by my senior year, easier access of fossil fuels and deforestation, we add to the gases being put into size in New Jersey that was dry.” New Jersey to marijuana. Phi Sig didn’t disappoint. the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide. Driving long distances, eventually lowered its drinking age from 21 to But looking back, things could well have the products you purchase, using electricity and the amount of 18 in 1973, raised it to 19 in 1980 and raised ended at my fraternity the way they did for trash you throw away are all factors contributing to your carbon it back to 21 in 1983. DeVercelly’s Phi Kappa Tau: with a horrific footprint, which is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced There were many college administrators, tragedy. Young people often do stupid things. to directly and indirectly support human activity. and parents, who believed it was better to I did. Guys in my fraternity house did. We just Earth Hour allows you to become more sustainable and do allow drinking with some degree of supervi- didn’t know it at the time. something positive for our environment. Turning off your lights sion on campus than to force students to drive Rider was a different place in the late ’60s, for that one hour symbolizes your commitment to make a change off campus to drink and drive back impaired. as was the nation. The cultural climate had beyond the hour. On weekends, it was common, particularly changed, almost overnight. But some things This year, the Eco-Reps are hosting events on both the for underclassmen, to head for Staten Island, don’t change and young people exercising poor Lawrenceville and WCC campuses. In Lawrenceville, students where the drinking age was 18. Those with judgment is one of them. Given Rider’s his- can participate on the residence hall quad (rain location: Cavalla false proof frequented a handful of bars in tory, and similar experiences at colleges across room) and at WCC, on the Great Plains (rain location: Seabrook Trenton that didn’t much care what age you the country, the Rider administration needed Lounge). Both events will be held on Saturday, March 31 from were as long as your money was good. to act. It responded appropriately, not only to 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Students should turn off their lights and Around the same time, drugs started the DeVercelly death, but also to the changing electronics and join in the fun. We can fight for a more sustain- becoming commonplace, particularly in my attitudes toward substance abuse. able, safer and cleaner planet. fraternity, which bridged the “Greek versus Randy Bergmann, ’69, is co-adviser to For more information about Earth Hour, go to www.earth- freak” divide by welcoming both. The first floor The Rider News. He was editor of The Rider hour.org housed most of the hippies — those drawn News in the 1968-69 academic year. -Katelyn White to marijuana, long-form rock anthems and Sophomore Eco-Rep Freshman Outlook New procedure for registration requires some practice Pick out the course you want, make an appointment with your adviser, get After attending the class I felt much better about myRider. Upon sitting down greenlighted, clear all holds, find your registration date and after all that, register — and taking the time to actually learn how to use it, I realized that myRider was help- the process seems endless. Many Rider students know that course selection is one ful and beneficial. There were ways to work around the fact that there is no “shop- of the most stressful times of the school year. There have been many horror stories ping cart.” There was a secret to the program: five little numbers known as the CRN regarding registration, whether it’s being closed out of an important class, not being number. I learned that by finding these numbers for each class, I could type them greenlighted or any other complications that would cause someone to sprint in the in and automatically register for that class with one click of a button on registration pouring rain to the registrar’s office. day. Recently, Rider has stirred the pot even more. The normal registration method Knowing these little tricks made my experience with myRider better than many on MyInfo was changed to the brand-new program on myRider. Some students other students. However, I believe that Rider should have taken the adjustment to believe that after experimenting with myRider and learning how to use it, that the the new program in a more constructive way. More classes, information sessions and change wasn’t that bad after all. However, other students agree with the age-old say- mock registrations should have been offered to teach students and help them out ing: if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. with myRider. It would have made the transition process much easier for everyone. Looking at it for the first time, myRider’s course selection program seemed Even after attending a class, I still ran into two problems on the morning of my more complicated than necessary. MyInfo was simple; you could select your classes registration, which resulted in an angry trip to the registrar’s office. I could only and save them in a “shopping cart” so one button would have to be pressed on the imagine what happened with the other students who had no help at all. day of registration and you were set. However, that feature is now gone and each MyRider’s registration program was not as bad as I thought it would be. Once class has to be registered individually. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly I learned how to use the program, I found it easier than MyInfo. Maybe if Rider annoyed by this. keeps working at it, we can eventually get a registration program that is quick, easy Being a freshman, I was already confused. I had just learned how to register on to use and can finally put an end to the continued horror stories and frustrated trips my own through MyInfo, and now I had to learn a new method. When I expressed to the registrar that students go through every single year. my concern about the new program, I was offered a class to learn about the new -Danielle Gittleman system by participating in a mock registration. Freshman journalism major

The Rider News is printed by Packet Publications, Princeton, N.J. Our paper, purchased directly from North American mills, is composed of 50 percent recycled newsprint and 50 percent thermo-mechanical pulp (made from wood-chip and sawdust byproducts of the wood industry). Our inks are soy or mineral oil, not petroleum-based. Printing plates, litho film materials and silver content are recycled after use. The 12 Rider News Friday, March 30, 2012 Transfer Thoughts Death of teenage Martin troubles student’s conscious In a society that seems to witness a constant stream of terrible news, noth- reaction towards the case has grown ugly — real ugly. As an African-American ing appeared to hit the American conscious quite as hard as the death of teenager youth myself, reading through the multiple articles on the Florida case was extreme- Treyvon Martin at the hands of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman ly distressing; even worse were the comments that seemed to be made up of back- in Stanford, Fla. last month. and-forth accusations of racism and attempts at discrediting Martin. It’s horrifying On Feb. 26, while walking home from a convenience store, Zimmerman con- to find people who seem to imply that because Martin wore a hooded sweatshirt and fronted Martin after he assumed that Martin was up to something suspicious. A got suspended from school for weed, he deserved to be killed. physical confrontation occurred between the two, and Martin ended up dead with Suddenly, this case is not simply about whether or not a boy’s death was justi- a bullet to the chest. Armed with only Skittles and an iced drink, his death has fied, it’s about how we haven’t learned a thing in terms of race relations. Racial outraged many and called attention not only to how the Stanford police suppos- profiling is still something that’s terrible; however, it slips under the radar because edly “mishandled” the case, but also to the Florida-centric Stand Your Ground Law, mostly everybody practices it. I wouldn’t want someone to assume things of me which allows the use of lethal force if it can be proven that the person’s life was in just as much as I don’t think someone who is Caucasian, Latino or Middle Eastern danger. would want anyone to assume things of them based on ethnicity. At this point, I What seemed like an open-and-shut case of a racially motivated attack grew don’t believe that Zimmerman is the raving racist that some news outlets have made far more complicated as newly released evidence suggested that not only was him out to be. In fact, I actually can buy that Zimmerman is probably a decent Zimmerman acting in self-defense, but that Martin himself was the aggressor. person. However, I think we can all agree that if Zimmerman chose to stay in his According to Zimmerman, he lost track of the young boy and was going back car or simply had let the police handle the situation, a young man would not have to his car when Martin approached him, and after some words were exchanged, died that night. punched him in the face and proceeded to slam his head onto pavement, prompting I really do hope this matter gets settled soon, as it’s clearly trying for all of those Zimmerman to shoot him in the chest. Zimmerman’s testimony goes against previ- involved. However, the death of Treyvon Martin has revealed an ugliness within us ous evidence that suggested Martin was innocent in the encounter, including an that isn’t going away any time soon. This is clearly a problem that needs to be settled account from Martin’s girlfriend who claimed that she was talking to Martin right before another person is tragically killed. before the fatal altercation occurred. -Christopher Exantus While it’s too soon to know what actually happen between the two men, the Junior English major Senior Viewpoint This Caution: Senior deadlines closer than they appear Week’s My dad has a countdown until my grad school should remember to send out affects all students to some extent, the com- graduation up on Facebook — I am not their transcripts and schedule taking the bination of that and senioritis can make an Birthdays joking. Every single day, it’s on his wall. GRE, GMAT or other tests needed for afternoon class painful. Today, it will say 42 days. That is exactly admissions. Double-check all deadlines. Also, if by now your only plan after six weeks until the class of 2012 graduates Academics should not be ignored. graduation is to sleep in the day after, it from Rider. Four weeks of classes remain, filled may be time to seriously consider your March 26, 1991: Somehow, graduation has a way of with homework, projects and tests that future. This economy may not be the Nicole Veenstra, 21 creeping into our everyday lives. Senior Ball shouldn’t be put on the back burner. Final best, but the unemployment rate for col- was announced last week, and Rider keeps exams begin on April 29 — the final step lege graduates is generally better than that sending reminders about graduation that to confirm who will be receiving a diploma. of the general population, meaning there March 30, 1962: I find when I check my mail after com- While grades are most important to seniors are some jobs out there. The work may M.C. Hammer, 50 ing home each evening. The deadline for looking to apply to graduate school or oth- be outside your major, but a job is a job, my senior capstone project looms on the er post-grad programs, all seniors should particularly when student loan repayment horizon, and the Spring Career Fair was remember that potential employers also programs begin six months after our last March 30, 1968: just this week. There is an email about a consider GPA when making hiring deci- day as students. senior trip to Atlantic City this weekend sions. There is the proverbial pink elephant Celine Dion, 44 in my inbox, and professors are beginning Senioritis is no excuse to skip class in the room. Our last day is coming and to reference final exams. I cannot go a day because attendance and participation are a coming fast. While some seniors are count- March 30, 1945: without being reminded at least once. portion of your grades. While an occasional ing down, I cannot. This is a milestone Yet, there are still day-to-day respon- mental health day or missing class due to that I cannot accept yet. May 11 can wait Eric Clapton, 67 sibilities that all seniors must remember. illness or other legitimate reasons is viable, for now. I still have a lot of work to get There is still work to be done for classes, graduation is not a reason to pretend a bor- done first. job responsibilities, extracurricular activi- ing class no longer requires attendance. A -Jess Scanlon April 2, 1939 - ties and plans for after graduation. sunny day does not mean class is optional, Senior journalism major April 1, 1984 : Those in the midst of applying to despite the temptation. While spring fever Marvin Gaye, 73

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April 5, 1908 - Search for claSSeS at www.ocean.edu October 6, 1989: College Drive, Toms River, NJ • 732.255.0400 Bette Davis, 104 Check with your advisor to make sure the credits transfer back to Rider. The 13 Rider News Friday, March 30, 2012 Track and field prep for Lafayette 7-Way TRACK AND FIELD transition to the outdoor com- is not a concern for the team petition. right now, according to Hamer. By Victoria Lyons Other Rider men who had “The main objective is to strong performances during get out there and compete and The Rider track and field the indoor season are sopho- those accolades will come dur- team competes at the Lafayette more Steven Brown, competing ing that process,” Hamer said. 7-Way tomorrow in Easton, in the long jump, and fresh- “We really try to get the athletes P.A. man George Solujich, who will to focus on the process of com- The team is gearing up throw both the shot put and peting and not to worry about for a win after the men were discus. marks. If they are able to do edged out by East Stroudsburg. For the women, junior Mia that, usually the big personal The men placed second overall Riley will race the 100-meter records and qualifying perfor- while the women fell to St. while sophomore Lauryn mances will come from those Joseph’s and Lafayette, finishing Strebeck will compete in the efforts.” third during last year’s meet. 100-meter hurdles and the tri- Both the men and the “This will allow a competi- ple jump. Junior Megan Elgin women will have a chance tive situation for our athletes to will race in the 800-meter and to win because they have a begin the outdoor season [and] the 1500-meter. complete team, according to give them a chance to succeed “The 1500 and the 800 are Hamer. and see how we have progressed shorter events for me so they “The expectation is for us Peter G. Borg/Rider University since indoor,” Head Coach Bob are a little bit more of a chal- to finish high in many events,” Senior Heather Giovagnoli is looking to race to the finish line Hamer said. lenge because I’m not speed ori- he said. “It will be a challenge in first place during the Lafayette 7-Way taking place Saturday. Juniors David Hightower, ented,” Elgin said. “I’d like to and the message to the team is competition, Monmouth and Muhlenberg are also skilled. Dave Brown and James see where I am in those events.” that we would like to see where Lehigh will be the teams to look “It will be a very good early Burroughs will all be looking There are a few athletes we are from a team perspective out for. However, Lafayette, St. season meet,” Hamer said. to continue to impress on their who are eligible to reach IC4A right now.” Joseph’s, East Stroudsburg and early season success as they qualifying marks. However, this When it comes to the

Brian David Solomon/Rider University Brian David Solomon/Rider University Laverty leading the way Caravaglio boosts team Junior Drew Laverty won four games against Monmouth despite the Broncs Freshman Michelle Caravaglio played hard against Philadelphia University, dropping the match 7-0. The Broncs travel to Villanova on Saturday. but could not secure the win. The women will be traveling to Villanova.

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Note major and any college at that interviews will be held Rider) who has completed on Sunday, April 22nd. one full semester, and has at least two semesters Excellence Defined. left before graduation. www.daarstoc.org D For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.daarstoc.org The 14 Rider News Friday, March 30, 2012 Rider splits a pair before MAAC opener SOFTBALL strikes. She surrendered only three hits and struck out four. By Kim Leder “Rachael pitched great,” Carroll said. “We were getting The Rider softball team hit a little nervous that we couldn’t the road for another Wednesday score until the eighth inning. doubleheader, and just like its [Junior] Sam Pugh did a nice last doubleheader, the Broncs job behind the plate, too. She split it in New York against threw out a couple of runners Columbia, winning game one, on steals. In addition, Maronski 3-0, but dropped the night cap came up with a big hit in the by the same score, 3-0. eighth. [Sophomore] Kehli “Columbia is always a sol- Washington was on base quite id team,” Head Coach Tricia a bit. Good things happen for Carroll said. “Good bats, good us when we can get that lead speed. Only the pitchers change off runner on base. [Freshman between games. I think hold- Allysen] Breeden did very well ing them to three runs on the at the hot corner, too.” day is great. [Senior] Rachael Washington, Pugh, Coryell [Matreale], [senior] Kelsey and Breeden combined for eight [Krisch] and [sophomore] hits to provide the offense. Krysti [Maronski] all pitched In the second game, Rider well. It was a good warm up for only had six hits, allowing conference play.” Columbia to jump out to a 2-0 In the first game, Rider lead in the first inning before compiled 10 hits and finally scoring an insurance run in the Peter G. Borg/Rider University broke the scoreless tie in the fifth. Freshman Allysen Breeden had a successful afternoon on the diamond, collecting two hits in the eighth inning by plating three “I thought our defense Broncs’ win over Columbia. Rider takes on Manhattan this weekend in a doubleheader. runs, earning the win. With played well all day,” Carroll lineup was Breeden moving to header before conference play,” for a fast start in league action. two outs and runners on sec- said. “For the most part, I was third base because of an inju- Carroll said. “We were look- “We are excited to get ond and third, sophomore Ally pleased with [their] perfor- ry to everyday third basemen, ing to settle the lineup. Based the conference season going,” Coryell came through with the mance. It certainly would have junior Alyssa Paul. on what we have done to this Carroll said. “The energy on go-ahead hit as she singled up been nice to get both games, With another double- point, we have a lineup we like the team has been very posi- the middle to bring home the though.” header this weekend against and think we will do well [with tive. We have gotten produc- game’s first run. Maronski then Krisch and Maronski Manhattan, the Broncs are hop- it].” tion from pretty much everyone singled in two more to widen teamed up in game two with ing Wednesday’s games served Rider will host Manhattan at different times so far this the gap before Matreale came in Krisch recording one strikeout as a warm-up for their MAAC on Saturday for its MAAC sea- season. We just need everyone and finished the job. and Maronski throwing two competition. son opener. The teams will take playing well this weekend.” The senior ace recorded innings and facing eight batters. “This was our last double- the field at 1 p.m. with hopes 121 pitches, with 78 of them The only changes made to the Baseball Continued from p. 16 36 innings pitched. Calogero’s ERA is 1.69 for 5.1 innings, allowing four hits. Though the Broncs are typically confident at bat, the lack of hits was a factor in their struggle against George Mason. “We emphasize [batting] a lot, but sometimes you just have a bad day,” Miller said. “We regularly out-hit our opponent, today just was not our day.” Despite falling to George Mason, the Broncs continue to have confidence in each other’s abilities on the field and feel their team chemistry will get them through the tough match- ups. “Our biggest strength in my eyes is our team chemistry,” Miller said. “We all like each other, we hang out together.”

Assosciated Press Courtesy of Basket Brescia Leonessa Thompson a major R. Thompson stars force with Kings on the court in Italy Former Bronc standout Jason Thompson has found great suc- After spending last season with the Utah Flash of the NBDL, cess on the court this season. Thompson had a recent stretch Ryan Thompson has since taken his game to Italy to play for of five straight games where he registered a double-double. Leonessa Brescia. He has 298 points in 645 minutes played. The Friday, March 30, 2012 Rider News 15 Smith providing Broncs top notch savings By Jordan Hall has the mental makeup of a [email protected] stud closer. When Smith takes his trot Brian Wilson has a beard so the mound, he’s zoned in. long and thick that birds could “Get in there, pound the nest in it, Jose Valverde screams zone, throw hard and get them and hops as if his pants are on out,” Smith said. “You have fire and big-bellied Heath Bell to be almost narrow-minded does his best Usain Bolt impres- in that it doesn’t matter what sion by sprinting to the mound. happens, I’m going to be better These are all quirks of Major than they are this inning.” League Baseball closers, a vital Each outing, Smith uses position that often requires the same scheme to save victo- wackiness and peculiarity. ries. First, the hurler gets ahead But when it comes to Rider in the count by jamming his closer Tyler Smith, there’s noth- 85-89 miles per hour fastball in ing more than a simple kid who on the hands of the opposing likes to pitch. Besides some batter. After he overpowers the writing in his hat, the junior hitter, he throws his devastating represents your ordinary base- splitter to punch them out. ball player, but there is one “My game is: work to get thing he has in common with ahead with the fastball, estab- his nutty counterparts: he sure lish that I can throw it inside can save a ballgame. and then have them swing over As a mid-major recruit, the splitter and chase it,” he hailing from a mid-major pro- said. gram, Smith has become one Smith’s arsenal consists of a of the nation’s premier ninth four-seam fastball, a slider and, inning stoppers. It is known what most closers have, a go-to that at Rider, when the hard- pitch. For Smith, it’s his nasty Peter G. Borg/Rider University throwing lefty enters a game, splitter. Junior Tyler Smith has blossomed into one of America’s top-tier closers at Rider. The lefthanded it’s lights out. “That’s my bread and but- hurler has broken school records and was named a Preseason Second Team All-American. “Get your sleeping bags and ter,” he said. doesn’t care how he gets the record with most appearances to win a game in 13 innings for pillows out,” senior Brandon Cotten knows when Smith outs. He just wants to get them as a rookie, appearing in 31 the Broncs against Niagara. Cotten said. works the count in his favor, and get out.” games and he even notched a “I like the pressure,” Smith That’s all Cotten and his he’s nearly unhittable. And even better, he has save in the 2010 MAAC title said. “I love that kind of stuff. teammates know when Smith “If he throws that first ball an unflappable demeanor under game. When you’re in the late innings, makes his way to the hill — for a strike, he’s got the batter,” pressure. As a sophomore, Smith you need to be on point every goodnight. Cotten said. “Especially with “He’s very calm and it took over the closing duties and time, and I like that.” “You know when he comes his splitter — that’s his out doesn’t look like the game ever flourished. In his final 10 and With dreams of playing at in, the game’s over,” Pitching pitch.” speeds up on him,” Steward 2/3 innings pitched of the sea- the professional ranks after col- Coach Jaime Steward said. “You Smith has the stuff and said. “He looks like he’s in con- son, he allowed only one earned lege, Smith is working on what- know what he’s going to give control to rack up strikeouts. trol at all times. Some places, run, and at season’s end, he was ever it takes to reach that goal. you and you know that’s going Last season, the Westmont, I’ve seen guys and it’s a high named the MAAC and New And right now, Rider has to be good enough 99 times out N.J., native collected 41 strike- wire act — the closer comes Jersey Closer of the Year. something as sure as it gets of 100.” outs and only walked seven, in and there are a lot of fingers In 2012 with sky-high when it comes to putting the Smith primarily pitches but the protocol is to record the crossed and hoping and pray- expectations, Smith is doing final nail in the coffin. when Rider has a lead of three final outs as quickly as possible, ing. With Tyler, I know what whatever it takes to help Rider “Tyler’s just got a will to runs or less, and with that, he no matter which way. In his I’m going to get out of him shake its early season struggles. win,” Steward said. “He’s not has mastered the craft of closing career, Smith has done just that. every time he comes in the Through a 7-16 overall start, perfect, but he’s about as close out baseball games and sending In 2011, opponents hit for just game.” Smith has saved three games to it as you can probably get on Rider into the win column. a .190 average against him. When Smith came to Rider, while sporting a 1.59 earned this level.” In fact, the southpaw has “He’s the definition of con- the Broncs saw closer poten- run average. On May 24, he done it so well that the coun- sistency,” Steward said. “He tial. The lefthander set a school threw seven remarkable innings try has taken notice. After a dominant sophomore season in The Office of Sustainability and which Smith saved a Rider- the College of Business Administration Present: record 15 games, 10th best in Division I, he was named a 2012 Preseason Second Team Jeffrey Hollender All-American by the College co-founder of Seventh Generation Baseball Writers Association. Listed alongside him were relief pitchers from the likes of Texas, Tuesday, April 3rd Florida and many other high- profile programs. At 6:00 P.M. “It’s an honor just to be named in that echelon with In Science 201 those guys,” Smith said. “It’s a challenge in that I’d like to be Jeffrey Hollender is a leading authority on corporate on that list at the end of the sea- responsibility, sustainability and social equity. son. It’s great to be named to it He co-founded Seventh Generation, a leading in the beginning, but it doesn’t natural product brand known for its authenticity, mean anything if you can’t get it transparency, and progressive business practices. done this year.” And that’s what makes As an author, speaker, consultant, and activist, his Smith successful late in games. mission is to inspire and provoke business leaders The 6’2”, 220-pounder is the to think differently. He’s working to drive systemic total package. Smith possesses change for businesses to become radically more the pitching skills to shut the sustainable, transparent and responsible. door, but more importantly, he 16 Friday, March 30, 2012

Stuck in a Slump Rider falls to George Mason before three-game set at Canisius

BASEBALL

By Maria Eldridge

The Broncs (7-16, 2-1 MAAC) suffered a tough loss against George Mason (16-10, 4-5 CAA) on Wednesday at Sonny Pitaro field. The Broncs dropped an 11-run deficit with a final score of 12-1. George Mason gathered 14 hits, bat- tling through seven Broncs pitchers. “Today’s missing link was pitching,” said freshman infielder Troy Miller. “Not to say that was the only problem, but it is hard to win when you let up the amount of runs we let up today.” The pitching lineup includ- ed sophomore Kyle Kennett and freshman Eric Thomas, who pitched a combined 4.3 innings, letting up eight runs. Peter G. Borg/Rider University Thomas earned four strikeouts Senior Brandon Cotten recorded two hits against the highly skilled George Mason team. The Broncs lost the game decisively, 12-1. while walking only one batter. Junior Tyler Smith continued tough games. The Griffins have the other team does everything ent on our team,” Miller said. our chances against Canisius,” his consistent performance on faced tough opponents such as right, it’s hard to win. We really “[He] comes through for us, so Miller said. the mound, closing the game No. 2 Kentucky and No. 7 just need to come out focused you could say that we look at Sophomore Mike Murphy with a strikeout and allowing Miami (FL). The Broncs are on the task at hand and win the him to get that hit.” and junior Joe Calogero, two two hits. looking to gain a victory by series.” The Broncs have had a pitchers for the Broncs, have The weekend presents a improving their overall game Senior Brandon Cotten has tough season thus far, facing produced positive results on battle for the Broncs, as they and remaining focused. played a key role in this season, solid southern teams on the the mound and should make go into a three-game series at “We need to improve every- remaining consistent in pres- road such as Appalachian State appearances this weekend. Canisius (13-13, MAAC 2-1). thing we do out in the field,” sure situations. and Charleston Southern. Murphy’s ERA is currently The Griffins are 4-1 at home Miller said. “When you only “Cotten’s a really good “Playing the way we know 2.25, allowing 31 hits through player who is a key ingredi- we can play will really help and have battled through some do a couple things right and See Baseball, p. 13 Rider looking to Trump the competition

GOLF Next week the Broncs head to Trump National Golf Club. To get to know the course, Buttermark and By Steven Eggert the other golfers will play a practice round. “We will look and see where the trouble is around The golf team tees it up and lets it fly as it heads the course and how the greens are. We will try to really to Trump National Golf Club to participate in the focus on what we need to do this week to get us ready Penn Quaker Invitational on Monday. The Broncs will to compete and win this tournament,” Buttermark look to improve on their performance at the LaSalle said. Invitational, where the team finished in a tie for eighth The Broncs finished in a tie for eighth out of a place. 12-team pool and was one of the better finishes for the The Broncs are led on the links by freshman Cole Broncs this entire season. Clark and sophomore James Buttermark. Clark tied for Despite the struggles of the team, Clark has 20th place with a total score of 163 while Buttermark become one of the team’s best golfers. He is second on tied for 25th with a final round total of 165. the team with a 79.6 average score per eighteen holes. Buttermark said that putting and controlling his He feels he has changed a lot since the start of the year shots provide a huge challenge. because of his continued hard work. “The greens were extremely firm and fast, and “It’s been a good year so far for me and I hope that it was tough to hold shots,” Buttermark said. “The I can keep it up,” Clark said. “Being consistent and conditions were pretty tough. Sunday was cloudy and staying in control has been the key for me. I feel like a pretty cool outside and Monday was brutal because it completely different golfer from the fall season thanks was blowing about 45 mph. When you add that type to the training I did in the off-season. Having grown of wind to the firmness of the greens it is nearly impos- out of my high school physique, golf is now a different sible to shoot a low score.” game to me. Not to say golf is ever an easy game but its Clark managed to grind out a top 20 finish despite much less stressful when I can hit a wedge into a par-4 the difficulty. instead of [a] high iron or wood every time.” “The conditions for the weekend were very tough,” Buttermark feels that the struggles for the Broncs Clark said. “Day one was cold and wet and day two have come from making too many mistakes on the was possibly the worst weather I have ever played a course and trying to force themselves out of them. Peter G. Borg/Rider University tournament in. Nonetheless, the conditions are the “I think our main problem that we have had is Freshman Cole Clark had an impressive run at the same for everyone so keeping that mind I just stayed that we try to force certain situations instead of hav- La Salle Invitational. He tied for 20th in the event. out of trouble.” See Golf, p. 13