Alcohol at the Phi Bers Flew in from California Kappa Tau (PKT) Fraternity and Went Directly to the Hospi- House

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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 77, Issue XVIII - Friday, March 30, 2007 Freshman in Critical Condition PKT members living in the ‘Possible house, who are not a part of the University meal plan, were given access to meals for the hazing day. In sharp contrast to a resort-like exuberance that incident’ greeted the season’s first warm By Mike Caputo afternoons earlier this week, a stunned quiet prevailed across the Lawrenceville campus yes- A student remained in crit- terday. Throughout the day, ical condition last night after students could be seen gather- what was deemed by the Mercer ing in small groups, talking County Prosecutor’s office to about DeVercelly. be a “possible hazing incident” DeVercelly’s family mem- involving alcohol at the Phi bers flew in from California Kappa Tau (PKT) fraternity and went directly to the hospi- house. tal yesterday afternoon, where Gary DeVercelly, an 18-year- they met with Rozanski and old freshman from Long Beach, Campbell, the dean of students Calif., was found unconscious said. Members of Greek organi- after suffering cardiac arrest. zations gathered in Gill Chapel He was resuscitated through for an 8 p.m. prayer service. CPR by EMTs, according to Photo By Karly Hamburg “Tonight we come togeth- officials. DeVercelly was rushed The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity on the Lawrenceville campus was off limits after freshman Gary er for a different reason,” said to Capital Health System, Fuld Father Bruno Ugliano, who Campus, in Trenton, where he DeVercelly, of Long Beach, Calif., became seriously ill after consuming too much alcohol. hosted the service. “We come was in the intensive care unit. Lawrence Township Police Rozanski released a statement an educational community take together as a community, to Another student, identi- Department (LTPD) arrived on sending good wishes to the very seriously.” unite as brothers and sisters in fied by authorities as William the Lawrenceville campus at family of DeVercelly and reiter- An investigation at PKT hearts and in mind to raise our Williams, a 19-year-old fresh- 1:52 a.m. Thursday upon noti- ating the University’s stance on conducted by LTPD and the prayer to Gary, our bother, who man from Haddonfield, N.J., fication that a student was vom- alcohol abuse. prosecutor’s office forced the right now is in the hospital.” was also rushed to the Fuld iting from heavy consumption “Our thoughts and prayers fraternity members out of DeVercelly and Williams emergency room. Williams, of alcohol. DeVercelly allegedly are with him and his family in their building later Thursday are “associate members” of who already left the PKT house drank three-quarters of a bottle hopes for his complete recov- morning. According to Dean PKT, said a University official, and was in Poyda Hall when of Absolut vodka within a 15- ery,” said Rozanski. “Alcohol of Students Tony Campbell, which indicates they are going medical services arrived, was minute time span, according to abuse by college students is a the members were instructed released on Thursday afternoon a University official. national issue and remains an to stay with friends until the following treatment. President Mordechai important concern that we as investigation was cleared. The See Alcohol, p. 3 High-profile coverage not new to Rider frats

By Jeff Frankel conduct and one was suspended for a and Olivia Tattory year. ‘We didn’t (report) it to go frat-bashing, we The pledges were told to wear baggy didn’t do it because of a personal vendetta The alleged hazing incident 1930s clothing and wear hats with the involving drinking that occurred late capital letter X, and were told to speak against Phi Psi. We did it because we felt Wednesday night into the early morning like black entertainer “Stepin Fetchit” something was wrong.’ hours of Thursday is not the first time as they cleaned the fraternity house. - Louis J. Colombo that a Rider fraternity has made national The house had about 35 members, but Class of ’95 headlines for an unwise decision. no African Americans, The Star Ledger On Jan. 4, 1993, members of Phi reported. Kappa Psi (Phi Psi) Fraternity attend- The combination of hazing and rac- received their fair share of both praise “We didn’t do it to go frat- ing the Interim Semester Program held ism produced a perfect storm of negative and criticism for blowing the whistle on bashing,” said Colombo. “We a “nigger night” and told the potential national publicity, including coverage the fraternity’s actions. didn’t do it because of a personal pledges to dress and speak in a way that on The CBS Evening News with Dan “The criticism is not to your face,” vendetta against Phi Psi. We did it was demeaning to African Americans, Rather. A press conference conducted by Scherberger told The Rider News at the because we felt something was wrong.” according to Don Brown, director of then-President J. Barton Luedeke in the time. “Nobody will come up and face Students and faculty attended the multicultural affairs. Student Center Theater drew a dozen you.” judicial hearing held in the Student The fraternity was suspended by its TV crews. “Except for when they yell out from Center and a lottery system was used to national organization indefinitely, and The incident came to light when an upstairs window,” added Colombo. fill seats. The campus news media were the school brought disciplinary charges reported by two students, freshman The two students, along with four against a total of 10 members. Five Hagen Scherberger and sophomore others, distributed a letter throughout See History, p. 3 were charged with hazing and indecent Louis J. Colombo. They said they campus describing the pledge event. Visit the Rider News Online at www.rider.edu/ridernews/

033007p1.indd 1 3/29/07 10:44:19 PM 2 Friday, March 30, 2007 Double the glory: Students win big at Model UN By Lauren Varga said, “conference on disarmament, represented by seniors Serena Koelle and Anthony Coruccini; and Economic A weight was lifted off Head Commission for Latin America and the Delegate Serena Koelle’s shoulders when Caribbean (ECLAC), which was rep- she heard Rider’s Model United Nations resented by senior Alyssa Ruggiero and team screaming, “We got an award.” junior Amin Wanczyk. The 16 hand-picked Because Rider was a Non-govern- delegates from Rider ment Political Organization last year it represented Peru this past week at could not sponsor resolutions or vote. the National Model United Nations “It was a lot different for us this Competition in New York City for year,” said Koelle. “We were able to take the 40th year; they proudly took a more active stance in the commit- home two awards: outstanding posi- tees.” tion papers and a distinguished In past years the team has had more delegation award. Photo ByStephanie Nardi time to prepare for the conference. “We worked so hard for the The Model UN participants proudly display their awards in Fine Arts. The team However, this year the conference was entire week,” said Koelle. “Just traveled to New York City from March 18-22 to represent Rider as Peru. moved up from April 10-14 to March to know that it paid off was really 18-22. rewarding.” she said. main topics of discussion. But, in spite of the lack in time the According to Model UN Adviser Dr. The awards are based on demon- The country of Peru is responsible Model U.N. team polled through and Barbara Franz the group had received strating rules of procedure, remaining for representing itself on 10 different got the job done. honorable mentions in the past, most diplomatic, staying in character and committees. Rider represented eight of “I thought the team was much recently in 2002, but never two awards writing resolutions that are relevant to those committee s. closer this year than we were last year,” at one time. your specific country. Not only was According to Koelle, last year’s said Koelle. “We all interacted really “To get two [awards] at once is just this year different because the dele- delegates expressed interest in want- well together. Everyone understood that a really big honor,” said Koelle. gates received two awards, but they also ing individual committee awards. This it was going ot be an overall team effort And Franz said she feels that in received individual awards. year, representatives from within each that was going to win an award.” order to be successful “the whole group Rider’s 16 Model UN members committee voted to determine which needs to be very strong.” split themselves into pairs of two and delegation from that council stood out “There can’t be one weak link,” joined different committees. Rider the most to them. - Additional reporting by Olivia Tattory and Laura represented Peru and focused on three “We got two of those awards,” she Mortkowitz

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should have been (609) 921-7100, followed by x. 8135 at the For the those who choose to drink, keep in mind the following tips, suggested by CADE prompt. (Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education.) For students on the Lawrenceville campus, the non-emer-

gency number is x. 5029. • Know your limit. The emergency number for both campuses is (609) 896- • Space your drinks. Have two per hour at the most. 7777. • Be aware that all drinks do not contain the same amount of alcohol. For example, a Long Island Iced Tea could have as many as seven shots of alcohol, which could take up to six hours to metabolize. • Don’t drink on an empty stomach. Those who drink on any empty stomach are more likely to get sick and become uninhibited. • Keep count of the drinks you have already consumed. • Don’t drink and drive. Plan alternate transportation. • Don’t accept a drink from a stranger. Dining Services • Don’t use alcohol to solve your problems — it won’t.

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have to injure yourself for a Alcohol position to join a sorority or istory frat,” said freshman Danielle H Continued from p. 1 Jarrett. Continued from p. 1 PKT’s national Web site through an initiation process not allowed to attend. states, “Hazing has no place to join the Greek organization. The pledgemaster of in the character-building pro- The terms “associate member” Phi Psi, identified as John cess and will not be tolerated and “associate member process” Guerriero, was suspended for by the fraternity. Chapters and are more commonly known as one-year from the University, brothers who haze will be held a “pledge” and the “pledge pro- was ordered to pay $100 to the accountable for their actions at cess.” relatively new Multicultural every level.” According to Rider’s code Center, make a formal apol- The fraternity’s Mid- of conduct, The Source, “any ogy and complete 30 hours Atlantic Domain Director Scott action or situation which reck- of community service under Brown visited yesterday with lessly or intentionally risks the Brown. members of Rider’s chapter, mental, psychological or physi- A representative of the Delta Psi, and University offi- cal well-being of a student with National Organization of Phi cials, said a statement on the or without his consent; which Photo By Stephanie Nardi Psi attended the hearing and national fraternity’s Web site. requires or encourages viola- determined members of the Many students on the Yesterday’s apparent alcohol incident has attracted media attention of public law or University fraternity attempted to cov- Lawrenceville campus were tion. Rider has received negative media coverage in the past. policy; or which may tend to er up the incident. Luedeke instructed by University offi- ridicule, mistreat, humiliate, or Life restricted resident advisors tigation. received a memo from the cials on Thursday not to com- harass any individual” is pro- and residence directors from “We have to wait until the representative. ment to the media about any- hibited. talking to the media. investigation comes through “He [the national rep] thing surrounding the situa- Several students on the Campbell said the and then we make decisions concluded that members tion. Director of Greek Life Lawrenceville campus voiced University’s addressing of the based on the facts and informa- of the fraternity had been Ada Badgley instructed mem- general disapproval of hazing. situation, and moving forward, tion we have,” said Campbell. dishonest in their original bers of Greek organizations to “I don’t think you should will be contingent on the inves- accounts of the incidents,” remain silent, while Residence - Additional reporting by Paul Szaniawski Luedeke said. The event angered members of the Black Student Union (BSU) and in a New York Times article published Jan. 30, 1993, Rick Robinson, a spokesman for BSU, said: “This issue touched all people regardless of race.” The Rider News was sub- ject to harsh criticism over its coverage of the incident. In a letter to the editor, senior Kevin Mooney accused the paper of vicious slander The Clinical and blatant bias toward the brothers of Phi Psi. Pharmacology Unit at “The Rider News became an accomplice to this sor- ry legacy of unprofessional Bristol-Myer Squibb reporting,” he said. However, it was pointed needs healthy out by Pedro de La Torre ’92 in another letter to the volunteers between the editor that Mooney was in fact a brother of the same ages of 18-45 to fraternity. “Knowledge of this participate in in-patient would make a difference on how one considers the valid- clinical research trials. ity of Kevin’s arguments,” he said.- To deal with the real- For information call ity of race relations sensi- tivity, the Communications 1-800-FOR-CPU3 Department held “Reach- Out Day” to talk about cul- (1-800-367-2783) tural differences. The event evolved into the campus- bmscpu.com wide Unity Day held every October by the Multicultural Center. “We offer educational programs to the University through a wide variety of initiatives, including freshman orientation, continu- ing education for our Greek community and through residence hall programs throughout the year,” said Rozanski in response to yesterday’s incident.

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Mixing It Up with Classic Rock Legends Engineer, producer Eddie Kramer shares his tales of working with ’60s, ’70s greatest acts By Sean Donato and Paul Szaniawski ‘For me it was great because I could make sonic With constables outside the Olympic Studios in London, Eddie Kramer instruct- paintings. And if Jimi said ‘Hey man, I want ed another engineer to tell Mick Jagger over his recording headphones to stall “the some of that green sound,’ I knew.’ fuzz” for as long as the singer could. This was during a time when the Rolling Stones - Eddie Kramer were finding themselves in legal trouble over drugs left and right. Without missing a beat, Jagger called the star-struck police into the sound-proof recording room and asked each of them to hold his headphones down on both sides. you hear the little voice go ‘woman.’ That was an accident.” In no time, Mick Jagger was using the bobbies’ nightsticks as claves during the record- Kramer explained he recorded the song’s vocals on two separate tracks. But when ing of “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” The sticks were left in and can be heard on the song was played back for Led Zeppelin, one track had leaked onto the other. the album today. Meanwhile, Kramer and the rest of the Rolling Stones cleared the “We’re listening to the song and then we go into this little break and you hear marijuana smoke from the engineering room. ‘woman,’” said Kramer. “Jimmy Page and I look each other and I say, ‘I can’t get rid “That’s the story but it’s not the story,” Kramer told a couple of hundred students of it. It just won’t go away.’ So we looked at each other instinctively and both go for Wednesday night. “Some idiot left the front door open downstairs. Of course outside the reverb button and there it was. Jimmy said ‘leave it just like that.’” there’s a Rolls Royce, a Bentley and other fancy cars so they wanted to investigate. All Kramer went on to talk about other serendipitous things that would hap- they wanted was autographs. That was it.” pen while recording. For example, on The Beatles track “Baby You’re a Rich Man,” This was one of the many tales audio engineer and producer Kramer recounted to Lennon decided to use a French instrument called a clavioline that was found lying students in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater. He worked with music legends such as among discarded instruments left behind from other bands who used the studio. the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Kiss. Kramer spoke about working as an Working alongside The Beatles in a politically charged era, Kramer spoke about audio engineer in the 1960s and eventually becoming a producer. protests and other political artists including rock legend Jimi Hendrix. “Kramer had a lot to say about how he was experimenting when he was starting “In this day and age I want to know where are the protesters because I’m thinking off,” said senior Lawrence Benson. “I think that was a big influence on me because back that in the ’60s we had the Vietnam war and the biggest protesting was done by Photo by Stephanie Nardi I’ve started recording myself. Take a lesson or two from the ways he was doing things student groups,” said Kramer. “Hendrix wrote a song called ‘Machine Gun,’ which is Producer Eddie Kramer passes on a lifetime of memories to students Wednesday. back then.” the most anti-war thing I could even imagine.” An advocate of making music without too much digital involvement, Kramer told Out of all the artists he recorded and produced, Kramer worked with Hendrix record every year for the next 12 years. the young artists present to “beware of Pro Tools,” the leading digital audio program. the most, traveling with him to New York in 1968. There he helped Hendrix create Remastering Hendrix’s lost recordings and working with an all-female Led “Accidents are the best thing about music,” he said. “We have a tendency today to Zeppelin tribute band, called Lez Zeppelin, are some of Kramer’s current projects. Photo copyright photomusicprize.com Electric Lady Studios. clean things up so much.” “For me it was great because I could make sonic paintings. One of the key things However, many students in the crowd were curious about the producer’s past. The members of Led Zeppelin, led by Jimmy Page (right) on guitar, leave their mark In 1969 Kramer worked on a couple of tracks on Led Zeppelin’s second album as an engineer-producer is to interpret what the artist is looking for. And if Jimi said When asked who the craziest and most difficult artist he had ever worked with, on classic rock, thanks in part to their producer Eddie Kramer. The Beatles, the Roll- after the band’s American tour. That’s when he realized the raw beauty of mistakes. ‘Hey man, I want some of that green sound,’ I knew. We had a code and I knew that Kramer was hesitant to answer at first. ing Stones, Kiss, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, Carly Simon and numerous classical musicians “They sing a song called ‘Whole Lotta Love’ – anybody know that part in the green meant reverb.” “Do you want me to get in trouble?” Kramer replied. “I’d have to say David also worked with Kramer during their glory days. middle that goes ‘Woman?’” asked Kramer as he loudly groaned the lyric. “And then Kramer said there was “enough material in the vaults” to put out a new Hendrix Coverdale from Whitesnake. And I’ll stop there.” From Simon to the Stones, New ‘TMNT’ meaner, greener fighting machines By Jess Decina and that’s about as dramatic as it gets). There is plenty of slapstick humor and

Kramer recalls ‘Golden Age’ witty one-liners that keep viewers chuck- Four films, two TV series and almost ling. And if you’re a fan of puns and bad 20 years of fighting crime on the streets By Jess Decina something I could do.’ jokes, there’s no shortage of them here. of New York City. The Teenage Mutant The humor isn’t side-splitting, but it does Ninja Turtles are arguably four of the Q: As a producer, how have you seen music evolve? make the viewer crack a smile. After working with dozens of music legends and most successful reptiles in pop culture. If you’re over the age of 18 and becoming one of the greatest producers in rock ’n’ roll, They’ve returned to the big screen in A: It seems to me that today in this particular time in attending this film, you’re not seeing it Eddie Kramer’s biggest worry on Wednesday night was a their latest film, simply called TMNT, the record business, kids are recognizing that marvel- for the plot or the script. You want the simple technological glitch. which aims to unite fans young and old. ous moment in time, that period from 1967 to [19]72, sheer familiarity of a cartoon that you Sitting on the stage of the Bart Luedeke Center The film’s pull is as strong with today’s something which I call the golden years of rock ’n’ roll, love. TMNT brings that familiar spirit Theater before his lecture, Kramer fiddled with his plucky 9- and 10-year-olds who watch the is very influential on today’s music. Zeppelin, the Stones back. Leonardo is still a leader; Donatello Macintosh Powerbook, trying to set up a slideshow for current TV series as it is with the now col- and Hendrix, those bands are the bands that people still still fiddles with technology. Michelangelo his presentation. Amidst technical difficulties, Kramer lege-aged students (such as myself) who want to hear and they influence all other bands today Photo copyright geocities.com still wolfs down pizza for breakfast and went back to his beginnings and talked about the music loved spending their Saturday mornings because their music’s really powerful. One must look Guitar in hand, rock legend Jimi Hendrix works his Raphael still has an attitude (and a far business 40 years ago. with the Turtles. very carefully to find bands today that are even close to magic. He and Kramer worked together for years. stronger New York accent than the other TMNT follows the four turtles – where those bands were. The music business has changed turtles). And Splinter is still the wise but Q: What got you hooked into music? Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and so much today; it’s a totally digital revolution. Any kid humorous Sensei who nudges the turtles A: When you’re in the moment of recording and tracking, Raphael — who are leading very different today, whether you’re 10 years old or 20 years old, you’re along. A: The start of it all is when I was a kid. My parents you’re in the studio and you don’t have time to think. You lives. When Leonardo leaves suddenly online and you’re going to go to iTunes and you’re going But what does get confusing is how encouraged me to play piano and I gravitated toward don’t have time to breathe. Your main focus is to serve the to become a better leader, the remain- to download a song or two or three. Where the record Photo copyright Warner Bros. TMNT meshes together plot lines from piano and classical music. I grew up in a very musical artist and to make sure that what they’re playing in the ing three stop fighting crime as a team. companies really screwed up was [when] they figured, previous films and the new TV series. The household. The rot set in early. studio gets recorded properly. I think the time for stand- Donatello works in customer service for The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returned to the big screen in their fourth feature “We’ll keep selling CDs. We’ll charge $16, $20.” And character April O’Neil, known to older ing back from the project and looking at it objectively Information Technologies; Michelangelo film, known just as TMNT. The movie was released on Friday, March 23. kids were going, “No, that’s not what we want. We want fans as the tough investigative journalist, Q: As you began your career as a producer, when did you was never there. You have no preconceived notion that suffers through a job traveling in costume four songs for 99 cents apiece. And if we like, maybe we’ll appears in the film as an archaeologist realize you had gotten your big break? this is going to happen, that Hendrix was going to be a to birthday parties; Raphael takes up an Yes, the plot is as cheesy and clichéd the characters’ faces. Different scenes in buy the record.” There’s a big difference. who seems to be a lot less fierce and a lot huge star. Your mind is so taken with the moment and alternate identity and continues to fight as can be. And it’s certainly nothing com- the movie take the audience everywhere more of a sidekick. A: The first record that I was recognized for [as] a pro- that you don’t think about it. crime in the city by night. plicated. If you’re expecting the next great in New York City — from the tops of Q: Do you think this evolution has been a good change? With the right expectations, TMNT ducer for was probably Carly Simon’s first album, That’s Entrepreneur Max Winters changes suspense thriller, you’ve stepped into the glass skyscrapers all the way to the twisting can be an incredibly entertaining film The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be. That was the Q: Do you have any musical influences? the course for the turtles, however, when wrong theater. sewer systems. The film portrays the city A: You can’t stop the evolution. The whole record busi- and a wild ride into nostalgia. While it’s first sort of serious recognition. I’d always aspired to be a he becomes involved with collecting 13 The film’s strengths lie in its rich ani- as dark and worn, giving viewers the idea ness is evolving. The old business model of how we certainly nothing complex and might not record producer when I first started working with Jimmy A: I would say the most important influence would be mysterious creatures roaming around the mation and design. The computer-gener- of a desolate, helpless community. recorded, how we manufactured, how we distributed be worth paying $10 to see in theaters, Miller, who was producing the [Rolling] Stones. He was Hendrix, only because of the fact that he was the greatest city in order to open up a portal and send ated effects are brilliant and the attention Another factor to consider is that music, is gone. It’s disappearing as we speak. the film makes fans young and old glad to such an influential person in terms of his ability to take guitar player of his generation and his music is still valid them back from where they came. But to detail is outstanding. A scene that takes TMNT has a great sense of humor and a band like the Stones and make them more interest- place in the rain is an absolutely gorgeous no sense of shame. The movie’s dialogue see the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Q: Did you ever realize while producing these rock ’n’ roll today. I worked very closely with him for years and you when complications arise, the turtles must ing than they really were. I enjoyed his perspective, I achievement in animation; viewers watch is nothing brilliant (“Crime didn’t take a action again. greats they would become some of music’s biggest influences? can’t help but be influenced by a man who is a genius. learn to appreciate teamwork and brother- enjoyed his way of producing and I figured, ‘OK, this is hood again to save the day. as each drop of water splashes and rolls off break. You did,” Raphael tells Leonardo,

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Editorial: Incident delivers stern reminder ometimes life gives us a cruel reality check. Thursday morning two associate members of Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) fraternity reminded us of the sometimes life-threatening Sdanger alcohol can pose to health and safety. Although one student was treated and soon after released, another PKT associate suffering from alcohol poisoning treated in the intensive care unit at Capital Health System, at Fuld campus remains serious. As an investigation begins to determine whether this was hazing-related, the incident is creating a ripple effect in newspapers and on local television news. While the condition of Gary Photo by Karly Hamburg DeVercelly weighs on the minds of his closest friends, family Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein, next to economics Professor Herbert Gishlick, pauses to re- and the entire Rider community, students must recognize the flect on concerns being raised by attendees on the 2008 state budget. important lessons to be learned. How many times have we heard our parents or professors lecture us about drinking alcohol? Too many times to even AAUP seeks ‘dedicated’ fund begin counting. Yet, that advice seems to slip to the back of our minds with the announcement of a party or night on the town. to support higher education Mindful of the unfortunate circumstance of one of our own, Students, professors and local community has for Gov. Jon Corzine. perhaps more students will now heed these precautionary warn- members conversed with two state legislators Other NJ AAUP recommendations include ings. If you are going to make the age-appropriate decision to on matters of higher education during one providing tuition assistance grants for part-time drink, then do so responsibly. Don’t compromise your health by of six legislative breakfasts hosted by the N.J. students and establishing “long-term capital going overboard. Is one night of fun worth the lifetime of pain State Conference of the American Association investment in higher education.” or tragedy it can cause? of University Professors (AAUP) on Tuesday, As part of statewide effort, the AAUP What happened on Thursday, March 29, is a sad and pro- March 6. brought its message to Rider, Rutgers, Montclair, found moment for the University and for all of us. But in the Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein from the Rowan, Jersey City State and William Paterson. midst of the current and future media scrutiny this event will 14th District and state Sen. Shirley Turner from While state budget hearings and negotia- undoubtedly bring, we should not lose sight of what Rider truly the 15th District attended as the AAUP unveiled tions are ongoing since Corzine announced his stands for. Building on a tradition of excellence from 1865, its 2008 state budget recommendations. proposed budget on Feb. 22, Turner said many Rider has the same momentum 142 years later. “One of the top priorities for New Jersey’s legislators are “numbed by the numbers [and] We have a Model UN team that was recognized as a dis- AAUP is to increase state funding for the need a personal connection.” tinguished delegation and for having an outstanding position tuition assistance grants program, which goes Johnston points out the role students have paper. We have brothers from the Phi Beta Sigma Step Team who directly to students,” said English professor in encouraging funding for higher education. won first place in a national championship. We have students Judith Johnston, president of the N.J. State “We know that legislators want to hear from the Princeton and Lawrenceville campuses who graciously Conference of the AAUP. from students on the need for these grants,” gave up their spring breaks to help others. We have fraternities Finding a dedicated source of revenue to said Johnston. “Student voices are important in and sororities who helped raise funds for Big Brothers and Big fund higher education for the years to come is Trenton.” Sisters capped off by the Rider Rumba benefit. We have athletes one of the eight recommendations the AAUP — By Jamie Papapetros like junior Don Fisch, recently recognized as an All-American for wrestling at the NCAA tournament. We have the Princeton campus regularly lauded as a world-renowned musical institu- Editorial & Managerial Board tion. Inside and outside the classroom, we are a diverse student body consistently achieving and setting new milestones. Executive Editor Opinion Editor Business Manager In the weeks and months ahead, there may be a black cloud Mike Caputo Jamie Papapetros Debra McCandless hanging over the University in light of yesterday’s event, but together we will move forward. However, the after effects of this Managing Editor Sports Editor Webmaster incident remain to be seen. The Greek community must revalu- Lauren Varga Leo D. Rommel Jung Kwon ate its new member processes to ensure provisions are in place to see that history does not repeat itself. Students must also will- News Editor Assistant Sports Editor Delivery Manager ingly accept the role they have as responsible adults. Rider has Stephanie Mostaccio Paul Mullin Karl Holzer too much potential stocked in its students and in the future to let alcohol get in the way. Copy Editors Associate News Editor Photography Editors This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider Sara Keegan News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. 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George Washington uses first glance, this would appear to be a fine idea; commutes and our bosses. in fact, I’m sure the freshmen and their families That said, there’s a his power to veto a bill from Congress for the first time were very impressed with the personable and difference between putting JP today. enthusiastic nature of the tour guides. We hire your best foot forward and Krahel good people here, the kind of people whom I’d buying a pair of $1,500 want to meet upon my first visit to the school I’d shoes to wear for one Summer Jobs! chosen to attend. Students were taken on tours interview. This presentation went so far beyond Spend an active summer out- Earn $8,000 side as a day camp counselor! Women age 20-30 of residence halls, the SRC and the academic the routine, so far past the usual straightening No nights/weekends (except needed to help infer- buildings, and it all started in Daly’s. up for company, that I at first worried about training) Any of us who went to brunch on Saturday the eventual collective letdown that will hit the Now hiring: group counsel- tile couples realize could be forgiven for feeling like we’d never seen freshman class next September. Then I thought, ors, lifeguards/WSI, instruc- their dream. Call the place before, either. What would it be like if this could be every day tors for sports, crafts, boating, 1-888-968-3447 On every table were six chocolate medal- at Daly’s? Wouldn’t our outlook be at least a karate lions, each about the diameter of a baseball, little bit improved if we could have this kind of 908-647-0664, rvrbnd1@ or email accompanying a lovely flower arrangement. meal more often? aol.com or apply at www. [email protected] There was a meticulously decorated fresh fruit What if we had it every weekend? How’s campriverbend.com bar, a plethora of seemingly fresh-baked desserts, that for a way to reduce our suitcase-school a special home-made blueberry sauce to accom- image? “Stay on campus, and you will enjoy an pany the French toast, and a band playing soft absolutely excellent meal on Saturday morning.” jazz next to the fireplace. I know we have theme nights, and those are the Now, I can understand about putting your nights I look forward to the most. It may not best foot forward when meeting new people. In sound like much, but I know that I pick up the all honesty though, — and for lack of a better menus every week from the table where Miss phrase — come on. Ann and Maria sit. As soon as I finish writing Don’t get me wrong; I like Daly’s. I really this, I’m off to Daly’s to get lamb chops. I look do. Solid meals are served daily, the people are forward to a good meal at Daly’s, and I wish we very fun to interact with, and it’s very rare that I had more of them. have to settle for the chicken they serve between The people at Daly’s are great; I just wish the fries and the hamburgers at the end of the Rider would expand the budget for everything line. Honestly, I believe that a lot of the people else. If you feel the same way, please let the SGA who complain about Daly’s do so out of a sense candidates know. 8 Friday, March 30, 2007 Walking Away Harrison does not seek reappointment after 2-28 season

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Overall, the program has struggled to remain competitive By Paul Mullin since moving to the MAAC in and Leo D. Rommel the 1997-98 school year. “What I’m looking to do What many speculated is get somebody in here that would happen finally has. can make this a competitive In a not-so-surprising program night in and night move, Tori Harrison, 5-53 the out,” Harnum said. “Then we past two seasons as head coach will raise the bar once we get to of Rider’s women’s basketball that point.” squad, declined to seek reap- This season began optimis- pointment for next season on tically with a most-ever five Monday, ending her brief yet 6-footers on the team, a lineup turbulent three-year tenure on that seemed ideal given that the job. Harrison was recognized as According to Rider Sports an inside-oriented coach. But Information, the decision is youth and inexperience slowed effective Sunday, and comes at the team and consequently, the the end of a disappointing sea- team tallied just one conference son in which the Broncs went win. The two wins were the 2-27 in the regular season to fewest the Broncs have record- finish 10th in the MAAC and ed since 1963-64, when they then lost to Saint Peter’s 74-53 played just seven games and in the first round of the MAAC went 2-5. Tournament on March 1. At season’s end, Harrison’s “We wish Tori well in her 14-73 career record at Rider led future endeavors,” Director of to whispers, and then shouts, Athletics Don Harnum said. that her job was in immedi- Harrison was hired as ate danger. One team source, coach in May 2004 to replace speaking under the condition Photo by Peter G. Borg the retiring Eldon Price. She of anonymity, said a number Tori Harrison will not be returning as head coach of the women’s basketball team after compiling came to Rider from George of players were displeased with a 14-73 overall record in three seasons. The team finished last season with a 2-28 mark. Washington University, where Harrison’s direction and coach- she filled the role of assistant ing methods. severance package. “I think there is poten- pointment, I haven’t had a lot head coach and helped lead “I was disappointed that Harnum declined to com- tial already in the program,” of time [to look for a replace- the Colonials to the Atlantic-10 many of the players wanted her ment on the specific reasons Harnum said. “If we can get ment coach],” Harnum said. title in 2003 and appearances in gone,” the source said. “I don’t why Harrison left the post but the right coach in here and get “The process has begun, but it’s four NCAA tournaments. think that’s any way to treat a strongly maintained that it was the ball rolling down the right not that far along yet. I’m going She also served as assis- coach that brought you in to her decision alone. path, I think the program can to be very aggressive in going tant coach at Minnesota and play Division I ball because she “Her reappointment pro- take off.” out and trying to attract some Clemson. obviously saw something spe- cess was to begin with her sub- According to Harnum, the quality coaches to apply.” In her first year at Rider, cial in you.” mitting a document on April 1, process of finding a replace- Whichever coach is even- Harrison led the team to its first Rider head coaches are part and she told me that she was ment for Harrison is still in its tually brought in, he or she MAAC tournament win since of the same bargaining unit as not going to go through with infancy, because of the fact that will inherit a quickly maturing 2001 after going 9-20 overall. the faculty and contracts are that,” Harnum said. Harrison informed him of her team that will return eight of However, the team tumbled discussed and renewed on a Harnum said that his main decision just four days ago. its 10 players from last season, alarmingly the following year yearly basis, Harnum said. focus is to rebuild the team, “With Tori just letting including its top three scorers to second-worst in the confer- The University did not which he said starts with the me know on Monday that she — Janele Henderson, Shaunice ence, going 3-25. reveal if Harrison received a selection of a new head coach. wasn’t going to go for reap- Parker and Kelli Sawyer.

BRONCS’ BITS Scores/Records (* denotes conference games)

3/24 3/24 Junior outfielder Tiffany Day- Villanova 13, Rider 2 Niagara 7, Rider 0* Saturday, March 31 Neutill was named MAAC 3/25 M/W Swimming Softball Player of the Week for Baseball Rider 6, Lafayette 5 M/W Track & Field at USA Championships all games played March 19-25. (4-13, MAAC 1-2) Monmouth 7, Rider 2 3/24 M/W Track & Field 3/24 3/28 at Monmouth Invitational at Lafayette Invitational Senior Jazmine Fenlator of the Le Moyne 6, Rider 4* St. John’s 8, Rider 6 M: 9-2 Baseball outdoor track & field team was 3/25 St. John’s 8, Rider 2 W: 10-2 at Saint Peter’s, 12 p.m.* named MAAC Performer of Le Moyne 5, Rider 2* the Week for all competition Rider 7, Le Moyne 4* Men’s Tennis Sunday, April 1 March 19-25. 3/27 (0-2, MAAC 0-1) Schedule Baseball Rutgers 15, Rider 6 3/24 at Saint Peter’s, 12 p.m.* Junior forward Jason Friday, March 30 3/28 Niagara 7, Rider 0* M/W Tennis Thompson of the men’s bas- M/W Swimming Rider 6, St. Joseph’s 5 3/24 at Delaware State, 12 p.m. ketball team was named to at USA Championships Fordham 7, Rider 0 the 2007 collegeinsider.com M/W Tennis Softball Women’s Tennis ...And More Sports Defensive All-American Team. (5-15, MAAC 0-0) (0-1, MAAC 0-1) at Marist, 2 p.m.*

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