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BY ASHLEE BRADBURY plain." Murakowski said he felt he was treated hall without permission. Student Affairs Editor Murakowski sued the university in unjustly by the university. Murakowski was awarded nominal More than a year after senior Maciej August 2007 for violating his First "I think that no one would have cared if damages of approximately $10. Murakowski filed a lawsuit against the uni­ Amendment rights. He sought reinstatement, Virginia Tech had not happened," he said. His suspension has since expired and he versity, a federal judge ruled the university credit for the classes he would miss and Murakowski said he would not have currently lives off campus and is studying violated Murakowski's First Amendment punitive damages. . sued the university if he chemical engineering at the university. rights when it suspended him for writings on "At first there was did not feel his rights were "In terms of freedom of speech, I guess his Web site while on the university's server. the basic anger and the infringed. the ruling was in my favor," Murakowski On Sept. 4, the court decided education­ feeling that this was just "I felt violated, "I felt violated, trampled, said. "I think the judge got one thing wrong al institutions may restrict speech in some a horrible, horrific injus­ trampled, all those fun little words," in that she decided that because un said cases in order to protect the educational tice," he said. "Then I he said. "If I didn't feel they implemented their policies fairly, that environment and the well-being of its stu­ tried to work within the all those this way, I wouldn't have they did. Really, I think the only reasonable dents. However, the court found the univer­ university's system to fun little words. sued." thing would be to have had the case sent sity had not presented sufficient evidence to get this resolved and At Murakowski's May 2, back to the university to be reheard." show Murakowski's posting caused such a when that didn't work, I If I didn't 2007 Judicial Affairs Dean of Students George Brelsford said disruption and posed such a threat that the went out of their system hearing, officials deter­ the university has a behavioral concerns First Amendment would allow restriction. to the courts." feel this way, mined he was to be sus­ committee that meets biweekly. In May 2007, Murakowski was sus­ Murakowski said I wouldn't pended from classes and "The university's primary concern is pended from class and banned from campus the university became banned from campus until always with the security and safety of stu-. because of po stings on his Web site while aware of his Web post­ have sued." the end of the year. After dents," Brelsford said. living in Sypherd Hall. ings after a brother of a - Maciej Murakowski, that, he had to be readmit- Junior Jillian Saunders said she feels the The university charged him with violat­ female student com­ . ted to the university fol- university took the right steps in addressing ing the Responsible Computing and Use of plained. sen/or, lowing a meeting with a this issue. University Computing Resources policy and David Finger, on suing the university psychiatrist. .. "After something like Virginia Tech, the Disruptive Conduct policy. Murakowski's lawyer, . . "Once the psychlatnst colleges across the country need to be aware According to court records, in June said last year the univer­ /n defense of hIs said I was OK and not a of potential threats," Saunders said. "I don't 2005, Murakowski established a personal sity never ordered Web site threat, I was all.owed to go necessarily .agree with the way the universi­ Web site that consisted of controversial post­ Murakowski to remove to my classes, Just not the ty went about this process, but it is important ings, including satirical essays such as "how the Web site from its dorms," he said. that the administration is being proactive to skin a cat" and an article titled, "The server after the first two Murakowski was charged when it comes to a possible risk." Sociopath," which refers to a man giving a complaints. with failure to comply after the university Junior Frank Corkery said the Virginia woman a hot bath and massage and then set­ The site had received three complaints discovered he used his access card to enter Tech shootings made the country more con­ ting her on fire. since November 2005. residence halls on two occasions. scious of students' behavior. "It was basically a blog," Murakowski "The university pretty much ignored it Murakowski said he was then suspended for "I really think that with the shootings at said. "The fact that it was on the Internet for a couple of weeks," Murakowski said. one semester. Virginia Tech, colleges across the nation are allowed others to view it but I didn't actual­ "Then after the [Virginia Polytechnic The court ruled this month that while becoming more alert," Corkery said. "You ly promote it. It didn't really matter to me if Institute and State University] shootings, the university was wrong to suspend need to act attentively when a student com­ others saw it. It was my own thing but if they continued to ignore it for about three Murakowski for his Web site, it was j~stified plains about feeling threatened by another other people saw it, then I wouldn't com- days. Then I was suspended." in suspending him for entering his residence student."

Paperless billing raises concerns, questions

BY KAITLYN KlLMETIS I'm a new student I'm not really familiar Administrative News Editor with billing, tuition and financial aid," Student billing will be paperless start­ Mascari said. "They just decided that it's ing Winter Session 2009. Although the all online now. It might be easier for them university cites a number of reasons why but I don't think they took into considera­ replacing pager bills with 'e-bills will be tion our feelings about it." effective, some students have raised con­ She said although she supports the cerns about being billed online. green initiative and cutting costs on cam­ Melissa Stone, director of billing and pus, she feels e-billing will require more collection, said the change was implement­ effort from students. ed to support the university's "Path to "In the scheme of things I think it is a Prominence" by creating a greener campus good idea but I just don't like that it is through decreased.unnecessary paper use. more of a hassle for me," Mascari said. Stone said paperless billing also She said since her parents are not reduces costs in postage, printing and per­ comfortable using computers, the respon­ sonnel, so the money saved can be used to sibility to pay bills and access account increase budgets for other initiatives in the information will now fall into her hands. BILUNG SERVICES COLLECTION 30 Lovett Avenue university's strategic plan. Stone said she recognizes online 1, 200S - Fall 'OS - Semester Payment Due 30 Lovett Avenue 122 Student ServI(es BUlkling 124 5tudent ServIces "Costs are skyrocketing across univer­ billing may require more student participa­ 1, 200S - Fall 'OS - 2nd Instal ment Payment Due 3, 200S - Fall 'OS Classes Beg'n NeViark, DE 19716 Newark, DE 19716 sities, so we are trying to find ways that we tion but she does not necessarily believe it (302) S31-2126 (302) S31-2972 can put these costs to better uses," she 16, 200S - Fall 'OS - End of Free Drop/Add penod is a negative thing. acct~rnces~l:oe .edu [email protected] said. "This process may benefit students 1, 200S - Fa! 'OS . 3rd Insta lment Payment Due 1, 2008 - Fa I 'OS - Flna! L'lsta:lmer.t Payment Due The university's new billing style will from an educational standpoint to look at CASHIER'S OFFICE Contact nformation 2009: have an improved format, greater efficien­ their finances and realize what's going 30 Lovett Avenue key depaltments that cy, better access to account information on," she said. . 12, 200S - 'linter '09 - Winter '09 Pcl';ment Due 116 Student Services BUilding may access related to and guest access, Stone said. Stone said she does not anticipate the l')re'-re(lIStE!red students) ewalK, DE 19716 Freshman Laura Mascari said she was process being any more work for students. 5, 2009 - Winter '09 Oasses Begin (302) 83H242 dissatisfied with the switch to paperless e­ "If anything, if a student really looks S, 2009 - Winter '09 - End ct free Drop/Add period caSh e.-s

BY LYDIA WOOLEVER America, including Newark. He said some City News Editor students put themselves in vulnerable posi­ One female was knocked to the ground tions by walking alone at night or walking and had her back stomped upon until she let home intoxicated. go. Her friend was choked around the neck "Students cannot put themselves in a and thrown down upon the ground. A third position to be vulnerable and become prey," female was grabbed by her hair and struck he said. . across the face. Homiak said he is not sure students are Two males were forced to lie in the getting the message. street, then stripped of their belongings. The "I am not trying to minimize the fact same day, three males and a female were that they are victims because essentially they held hostage in their home as they watched have the right to walk down a street because their possessions disappear with the sus­ that's not illegal, but you have to really pects. Two others were assaulted a month think, 'What's the smartest thing to do?'" he prior. said. Around Newark, student victims like " 'Should I be walking down the street by these are being held up by the barrel of a myself at two o'clock in the morning? Or gun. should I be taking advantage of the bus A string of violent crimes has been escort services that are provided?' occurring on and around the university's "Our students need to really clearly campus, Newark police said. Two non-stu­ know that they have to be careful of crime, dent victims were assaulted at the end of that it can happen to them and that they can't July, followed by approximately five armed just go around putting themselves in vulner­ robberies of university students. able positions and things can't happen, According to Cpl. Gerald Bryda of the because they can," he said. Newark Police Department, this is relatively Homiak said unfortunately, there is a normal each fall. criminal element to society. "I think we're on par, unfortunately, "Just like you and I go to school or work THE REVIEWlFile Photo with where we were last year and the year everyday, some people set out from wherev­ Approximately five university students have been victims of armed robberies since July. before,"Bryda said. "If you analyze the sta­ er they are to commit crimes, to live by tistics, it has been pretty steady for the past drugs, whatever the case may be," he said. department of campus and public safety is done a good job of informing the students of several years." Homiak said he thinks the current also working with the state attorney gener­ the crimes, as well as safety precautions. Skip Homiak, director of campus and crime situation is that there is a group of al's office regarding prosecution of the sus­ He said the messages are put forth by public safety for the university, said he people who are just looking around for vul­ pects, Homiak said. various sources, such as resident assistants, agreed that this year's crime spree is not nerable students. "We're going to make sure for those presentations from Public Safety, announce­ unusual when compared with previous years. "This is why it's important to not cast who are arrested, that there's quality prose­ ments at freshmen orientation and an e-mail "I am not accepting of the fact that blame on the students or anybody who has cution and we will ask that they pursue the message, as well as on UDaily and the uni­ crimes are occurring, and if we point to past been victimized by these people, these pred­ most serious amount of time we can possibly versity Web site. years as an example as to why they are hap­ ators, these criminals," he said. "But the stu­ give to them," he said. "I believe there is a concerted effort pening this year, I am not really thinking that dents on campus really need to know that Homiak said university President from UD's administration and the police that ris a very good answer," he said. "One this is real life - crime does occur and it's Patrick Harker and Executive Vice President department to make sure that students are crime is too many. not just unique to campus or Newark, they Scott Douglass are· concerned with the per­ well-informed of things that are happening," "We take the crimes seriously and our are occurring across the country." ceptions of some of these robberies. Homiak said. "We have a lot of resources for officers are taking ownership of the prob­ Bryda said crime rates often increase "They are fully committed to everything students to take advantage of." lems," Homiak said. "I don't want to write when students return in the fall because they we have to do to stop them and arrest them," Public Safety is looking into ways to this off as we're having this trend because of can be easy targets. he said. "They are very supportive of any increase its presence in the greater Newark anything that's happened in years p~st. "It is volume in numbers - the criminal efforts that the law enforcement community community, he said. We're taking it seriously and UD offiCIals element knows what to look for," he said. is doing and are well aware of our partner­ Homiak said Public Safety depends on are taking it seriously, too." "An intoxicated college student probably ship with the NPD." students to report crimes. Most of the incidents have happened off will have cash in their pocket, a cell phone, Harker did not respond to a request for "We rely on the community to be our campus but in predominantly student-ridden an iPod. They know that you guys are back comment on the crime spree. eyes and ears," he said. "Our officers are areas, police said. Such locations include in town." Junior Tara Patel said she and other stu­ diligent, but we can't be everywhere at once Haines Street, Winslow Road, the Newark The Newark Police Department and the dents feel left in the dark about the severity and we rely on our partnership with our Shopping Center and the Foxcroft university's department of Public Safety are of these crimes. number one constituents - the students." Apartments. One incident happened directly working together to form an initiative "I luckily check my e-mail religiously, Although the Newark Police on campus, in university parking lot 17 on against these crimes. so I received the UD crime alert e-mail, Department and the Department of Public the corner of Cleveland Avenue and North According to the police, on Sept. 5, briefly informing me on the robberies," she Safety are looking into more stringent meas­ College Avenue. aggressive tactics led to the apprehension of said. "But the thing is, most students either ures of security for the greater Newark area, "The reason we're obviously concerned four suspects that they believed to have com­ don't read mass e-mails from the university, Bryda said in comparison to last year, statis­ about it is not just because it's within the mitted an armed robbery at the Foxcroft or they immediately delete them, like I tics show that robberies and burglaries are community, but because several of the inci­ Apartments on Wilbur Street, a complex that almost did." down this year. dents have involved UD students," Homiak houses many students. One juvenile suspect Patel said it would be comforting to "In fact, we've seen a decrease in vio­ said. was committed to the New Castle County have the administration make a larger state­ lent crimes," he said. Homiak said the attacks have been as Detention Center, while the three adult sus­ ment about these issues. Patel said she thinks calling this consis­ early as 9:30 p.m. and as late as 2:30 a.m. pects were placed on bail and transported to "Having President Harker put forward a tent with years past is just an excuse. "Some common denominators are the the Howard R. Young Correctional reaction about this would show that the "These incidents shouldn't be happen­ crimes usually involve one student or small Institution. . administration is aware and concerned and ing at a constant rate at all because if it's group of students walking home at nig.ht," ~e These suspects, however, are not linked working toward a solution for this problem," something we've seen in the past, we should said. "They tend to occur late at mght III to the other crimes, Bryda said. she said. "I think now is the time to make a make sure it doesn't happen next time areas that are considered questionable Detectives are still investigating the public statement and give students a sense of around," she said. whether students should be walking there or more recent crimes and following any leads security before a student gets mugged and "These statistics do not take away from not. Sometimes there is alcohol involved." they may have, he said. ends up being killed, and then they decide to the fact that university students have been Homiak said it is important for students In addition to a collaborative effort with make bigger moves." caught in harm's way," Patel said. to recognize crime does occur across the local police department, the university's Homiak said he feels the university has .}1t September 16, 2008 .5 University explores need to expand security

BY SAMANTHA BRIX security cameras are two important facets of cam­ • Staff Reporter pus security. Junior Veronica Tucker said she remembers "They are a great backbone to any compre­ the chilling walks to her residence hall freshman hensive system but shouldn't be a stand-alone year. She said getting to Dickinson Hall requires solution," Kassa said. "No matter how many bells traveling through a long, desolate road some stu­ and whistles you have, it's only as good as the dents have named the "Rape Trail." Tucker said people who implement them." . after dark, the poorly lit road lined with trees is a He said crime is inevitable on college cam­ potential breeding ground for offenders. puses and the response of the university makes "There were many times I walked back by the difference. . myself and thought, 'Oh my God, I'm going to Flatley said student-police aides patrol get killed here, ", Tucker said. Christiana Towers on Friday and Saturday nights, Expanded security is on the rise at the uni­ and this type of security is not likely to expand. versity, with an increase in police officers, "To my knowledge, there are no p,lans to extended patrolling in certain areas and plans to have security officers in any residence halls," he install additional security cameras, James Flatley, said. director of Public Safety, said. Flatley said the approximately 300 blue light Flatley said security cameras are currently emergency phones scattered around campus for most prevalent in parking lots and garages, but students' safety are tested at least once per year to absent in residence halls. He said the university is ensure they are in working order. looking into additional security cameras, but does Junior Allison Ruppino said the pres.ence of not know if their locations will include residence blue light phones lessen her fear of walking alone halls. at night. Jonathan Kassa, executive director of the "Since the police can't be there all the time, national non-profit organization Security on it's the best solution to fixing that problem of Campus, Inc., said security cameras can only add walking alone and feeling unsafe," Ruppino said. to college campus safety, but their effectiveness Christine Viggiano, a freshman living in truly lies in the nature of viewing the tapes. Dickinson, said she does not feel safe walking Flatley said Public Safety's communication home alone at night on what she, too, calls the staff is responsible for monitoring the videos and "Rape Trail." reviewing them after an incident occurs. He said "At night when the train goes by, you can't while the communication faculty is staffed 24 hear anything, and if something were to happen hours per day, the videos are not constantly mon­ and someone was calling for help, you wouldn't . itored. Staff members are simultaneously in be able to hear them," Viggiano said. charge of answering phone calls, dispatching and She said she knows of only one blue light other duties, Flatley said. phone across from the entrance Of the lengthy He said the department of Public Safety has road to Dickinson. taken internal action in response to recent crimes "If I felt threatened and thought something surrounding campus. would happen, by the time I got to a blue light and "Police officers are strategically placed in picked up the receiver, it will have already hap­ certain locations on certain nights of the week," pened," Viggiano said. Flatley said. Flatley said police officers have always He said 12 new police officers were hired patrolled the Rodney Complex area and will con­ this semester and will patrol independently in tinue, but not due to incidences on tbe trail. November. This increase brings the number of "That name started years ago and prevails officers to 50, which is seven more than previous­ year after year," Flately said. "It's an undeserving · ly permitted, Flatley said. name." Kassa said blue light emergency phones and THE REVIEW/Steven Gold There are approximately 300 blue light emergency phones on campus.

New Public Safety head appointed

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS Delaware." ty on campus," he said. "It's not Administrative News Editor Scott Douglass, executive going to just stay status quo." The university has hired a for­ vice president of the university, Homiak said the prevalence of mer state trooper to head its said Homiak was chosen from a crime on campus is not unique to department of Public Safety. pool of approximately 70 appli­ the university, and educating stu­ Albert J. "Skip" Homiak Jr., cants-due to his prior professional dents on the most modem self­ who previously served as a field experience, work ethic ,and sensi­ defense tactics is imperative to operations officer for the tivity to the special needs of the combat modem day criminals. Delaware State Police, will serve university community. "In society, w.e have. several as the executive director of cam­ . "In the interviews it came out people that go out everyday to pus and public safety, a position that he was not only qualified but commit crimes, just like I go to that includes leadership of the someone who really had high work and students go to school," brlmches of law enforcement, expectations for himself and the he said. "You're never emergency preparedness and occu­ organizations he worked for," going to eliminate those people .pational health and safety Douglass said. "Also, he had a from society." Homiak said he anticipates very strategic view of what he Homiak said students should that his prior experience will pre­ would like to accomplish, and I not expect the university to pare him for his new position as think that he could move this become stricter under his adminis­ executive director of campus and organization to the next level." tration. public safety. Hom,iak said he plans to take ':The campus is not going to "Essentially, public safety is safety to a new plateau by maxi­ become a police state," he said. the same no matter where you're mizing and utilizing resources "We just want to make it the safest providing professional policing," such as technology and partner­ community and campus possible, he said. "You're serving the con- ships with other agencies, though and we're going to do whatever is . stituents whether they're in New no specific plans have been put necessary to do that." - Courtesy ofOelaware State Police C tl C ty th 'ty f N k F Alb H . k' h d' f bli Ii as e oun, e CI 0 ewar into place yet. ormer state trooper ert omla IS t e new Irector 0 pu ~ sa ety. or the campus of the University of "We're going to enhance safe- 6 September 16, 2008 )R Delaware Food Bank's culinary school teaches skills for employment

BY JOSH SHANNON write a resume and how to find a job - in Managing News Editor addition to learning cooking techniques The Markel When Tyra Cornish worked as a and participating in hands-on training. front-line server at Russell Dining Hall The facility includes a classroom stocked last year, she often marveled at the reac­ with computers adjacent to the kitchen. tion of students when they received their Students get the opportunity to use TIIE REVIEW/Josh Shannon food. However, she wished she was able their new skills working for the catering to playa role in cooking the meal. service run by the Food Bank, the pro­ "I wanted to know that I was part of ceeds of which are used for scholarships, The Delaware Food Bank's Market sells dented and dinged products at lower prices. the reason they have a smile on their face she said. and they enjoyed the meal because I pre­ "It shows them the entrepreneurial pared it, instead of just serving it," side of the business and they get more Cornish, 21, a Wilmington resident, said. hands-on experience with the cooking and Now, she is enrolled in classes at the taking the orders," Varella said. Discount market . offers. Food Bank of Delaware's culinary school Students also help Food Bank volun­ and learning skills that will help her do teers prepare meals that are distributed to just that. after-school programs. Program Director Tamara Varella For the final two weeks of the pro­ residents low-cost food said the school, which opened inside the gram, students are placed in paid intern­ Food Bank's Newark warehouse in 2002, . ships in local restaurants, she said. After is intended to give students adequate culi­ that, Food Bank employees help them find nary skills so they can get a job in the permanent jobs. BY LYDIA WOOLEVER to expand its operation in Milford, as well, Beebe field. Many students are referred to the Varella said the program has an 82 City Desk Editor said. school by the Department of Labor and percent graduation rate. Of those who In a time when the price of food has skyrock­ "Everyone just thinks this is a win-win situa­ other social services because they need graduate, 87 percent are placed in a per­ eted and many people, from low-income families tion all the way around," she said. help honing their job skills. manent job, she said. to college students, are looking for a bargain, the . So far in Newark, business has been promis- "They are here because there is some Robert Young Jr., a Newport resident Food Bank of Delaware has found a way to offer ing, Beebe said. . kind of barrier to their employment," who graduated from the culinary school in affordable prices with their newest program, The "We're still working out the suppliers' glitch, Varella said. June, said the program helped him get a Market. but we're very pleased," she said. "We're working Tuition for the program is $3,900, but job working in the cafeteria of The Market is the Food Bank's version of a out just the general glitches of how to operate. many students get funding through the Wilmington Hospital. discount grocery store. It takes household staples "We're just looking at squeezing it, how Department of Labor. The rest of the "Chef Nick is a good dude," Young that may be dented or dinged, yet still meet USDA much, what is our cost going to be and what's the funds come from grants to the Food Bank. said. "He treated you like this was the regulations, and sells them at a discounted price. best way to run this." Cornish said she dropped out of high field." Such items include milk, cereal, eggs, cleaning Pam Cummings, hotel, restaurant and institu­ school, but has since gone back to night Young, 2~ graduated from the supplies and pet supplies. tional management professor, said she frequently school to work on her degree, in addition Institute of Audio Research in New York The Market is open to the general public as a shops at The Market because it is a way to pick up to enrolling in the culinary school. She and was working as a correctional officer way to make affordable food available to everyone good bargains. said the Food Bank program has helped when he saw an advertisement for the during an economic slump, not on an income-eligi­ "It seems that although the FBD has grown in her develop food preparation skills, as Food Bank program and was able to get a bility basis. their accomplishments, they can barely keep up well as a passion for the field. grant to attend. He has been interested in Patricia Beebe, president and CEO of the with the problems of hunger in Delaware and the "I dibbled and dabbled in the kitchen culinary arts since he was a child, he said. Food Bank of Delaware, said The Market was surrounding areas," she said. "The state of the before, but once I got here, I realized it's "I like working with my hands," he inspired in part by the poor economy. economy has had a huge effett on the poor and something I'm good at and could make a said. "What's happening to people is they are los­ more people are finding themselves turning to the career out of," Cornish said. Cornish said she hopes to one day ing jobs, as well as their homes, or having trouble Food Bank of Delaware for help, in spite of the fact Nick Durbin, chef instructor at the work at the Hotel DuPont or another fine­ with mortgages - energy prices are going up," she that they may have full-time employment. These school, said the program teaches students dining restaurant. said. "The price of food is going up when more and are not simple times." basic cooking skills - from knife tech­ ''Now that I'm back on track, I have more people need food assistance." The Market is a win-win situation, Cummings niques tQ buffet presentation - and pre­ my mind on getting my high school diplo­ Kim Kostes, community relations manager said. pares them for the ServSafe test, a nation­ ma," she said. "IfI can dedicate myself to for the Food Bank of Delaware, said the response "You get good deals and they make a little al food safety certification. When students coming here every day, I can dedicate from the public has been great so far because many more money from food that regular grocery stores graduate from the 12-week program, they myself to going to high school a5 night." are surprised at how much money they are able to won't sell," she said. "The proceeds go back into are ready to work in a restau­ save. their operations for getting more food to those in rant. "The inventory varies week by week because need." "We consider them well­ of how the loads come in from our distributors," Cummings said she plans to make The Market trained, entry-level applicants," she said. "It is really an adventure for people to in Newark a regular stop on her grocery shopping Durbin said. come out and see what we have each week." days. Durbin, who spent 10 The food comes from distributors like Kmart "Everyone loves a bargain," she said. years working as a chef for the and Target that can no longer sell the items because Due to The Market's close proximity to cam­ Hotel DuPont, Fieldstone of dents or dings to the outer covering, but serve no pus, it is a prime place for college students to shop, Country Club and other restau­ real threat to the quality of the food, Kostes said. Beebe said. rants, said he enjoys teaching "A box may be dented or banged up, or "I really think there are a lot of students that others his craft. opened, yet the bag inside is not harmed," she said. are on a budget that could benefit from coming "What really drives me is The Market looks like an average grocery here," she said. that I had an opportunity to go store, located in the left corner of the Food Bank's Kostes said The Market is a good place for to the Culinary Institute of warehouse. It is sectioned off and organized into college students to pick up items because there is America, and I had an opportu­ aisles. no income eligibility. nity to get my foot in the door at A small refrigerator with produce and dairy is "We know a lot of of people don't qualify for some fine dining restaurants, located next to the cash register where a cashier food stamps but with the economy in the condition but these guys don't," he said. helps customers load their groceries into boxes it is, we just wanted to provide another outlet to "However, that doesn't mean they bring. help people who typically wouldn't receive emer­ they shouldn't have the oppor­ "We~re not a replacement for grocery stores," gency food stamps but are still in need of assis­ tunity to get a good job." Kostes said. "We're just supplementing people's tance," she said. Durbin, said culinary art money that they would spend at the grocery store." "We have a lot of Ramen noodles," Kostes "'Skills are good to have because Although currently in operation in Newark, said. "And that's a staple for a lot of college stu­ those who have them rarely find the Food Bank hopes to open a market in dents." themselves unemployed for Wilmington as well, Beebe said. . . long. "There is a new grocery store bemg bwlt The Market at the Food Bank ofDelaware is locat­ "People always need to there, but the need is so great that our goal is to find ed at 14 Garfield Way, in an industrial park off of eat," he said. Courtesy of Delaware Food Bank a location and bring it out to the inner city for those Route 72. Varella said students learn Tyra Cornish worked at Russell Dining Hall people and families to use," she said. life skills - such as how to The Food Bank is going on a capital campaign before joining the Food Bank's culinary school. September 16, 2008 7

Crossing the classroom language barrier

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS of proficiency in the English language, she those questions without any fear," Cobanoglu ' be a part of his future, he questions why he is Administrative News Editor said. said. forced to do so in an educational setting. As diversity continues to grow at the uni­ "We certainly would not make the com­ As a non-native speaker he encourages "I understand you have to deal with dif­ versity through foreign students and staff, a mand ofthe language a requirement for hiring students to ask questions, be upfront and have ferent cultures and people who don't speak growing complaint among students is they. when you're looking at all the other important open communication, he said. He attempts to English perfectly," he said. "I think in the have professors they cannot understand elements - do they know their discipline, ease the difficulty posed by language barriers learning system were trying to make our engi­ because of their thick accents and poor com­ what is their background, can they teach at the by using PowerPoint slides to teach lessons neers and people better so I don't think they mand of the English language. level we expect of our faculty and our stu­ by bulleting key points. need to add even more obstacles for stu­ Senior Glenn Puzio said as a chemical dents?" Colm Cobanoglu said he hopes dents." engineering major, he has struggled with a said. "Command other professors, both those Tom Apple, dean of the College of Arts foreign language barrier in a majority of his of the discipline "We certainly would who speak English as a first and Sciences, said in a globalizing world, classes, hindering his learning process. has to be the language and non-native people need to work and interact with people "It creates another obstacle in learning most important not make the speakers, encourage stu- from different countries, so the sooner stu­ the material," Puzio said. "If you can't under­ quality." d f th dents to approach them dents begin this process, the better. stand the person who's teaching it to you, how She said the com man 0 e about ways to improve their "The way the world works today when are you ever going to learn it well?" university would langua~e a teaching. students graduate and get a job they are going He said he thinks the university should never hire pro­ . t h· . "As professors we all to have to deal with international people from take the ability to convey a lesson in English fessors who are requlremen or Iring strivetoexcelandconstruc- all . types of countries who are speaking into account when hiring faculty at the uni­ incomprehensi­ when you I re looking tive criticism is critical," he English as a second language," Apple said. versity. ble, but a foreign said. "There is a very definite silver lining to being "They have people from China, Africa accent would not at all the other Cobanoglu said education exposed to professors from different coun­ and India and it might mean they can speak deter the univer­ ·Important elements should stress the imp or- tries." English grammatically correct, but their sity from hiring a - tance of being multicultur- Students will need to learn to adapt with accent is so heavy that we can't understand skilled professor. do they know their aI, multilingual and inter- the changing state of the world, he said. it," he said. "We have to "For a very long time now we have been discipline I what is 'their acting with the global com­ Associate Provost for Faculty guard against munity. by far the largest economy in the world and Administration Maxine Colm said university using diversity back~round, can they "Students should take the the most powerful country," Apple said. "We . President Patrick Harker's administration is and having a challenge to understand do tend to probably have a rather ethnocentric committed to extending its borders beyond diverse accent as teac at the level we non-native speakers view of the world, but that's probably going the outer limits of campus by reaching out to a way of not hav­ expect of our faculty because people who speak to change and it has to change because we're the global community. ing good people r). II English as a second lan- just one of many now as these other countries "President Harker and the new adminis­ here at the uni­ and our students e; guage could be your man- grow up and develop economically." tration are anxious to diversify both our stu­ versitY,"Colm . agers, employees and co- Complaints from university students dent body and our faculty as we go forward said. - MaXine Calm, workers in the future," he about the foreign language barrier may signal because it's his feeling the path to excellence C i han assoicate provost said. "You're going to need a larger societal problem that needs to be rec­ lies in a very diverse student body," Colm Cobanoglu, a to know how to communi­ tified, he said. said. hotel, restaurant for faculty administration cate with these people." "Your generation needs to get into the In terms of hiring, she said the university and institutional Co 1m said students should mindset that we are just one of many, many has expanded its opportunities to include management professor who emigrated from realize interacting with non-native English nations and English is not the primary lan­ great minds across the globe. Turkey 12 years ago, said both educators and speakers is a necessity for their future. guage of most people of earth," Apple said. "We're changing as a university and students need to be committed to understand­ "Students are going to be traveling the Colm said rather than focusing on pro­ we're looking at the whole world as our hir­ ing each other in order to combat this prob­ world, so when the companies,they work for fessors with accents, the university may have ing potential," Colm said. lem. send them overseas, are they going to com­ a larger problem at hand. When hiring, the university's primary "Teachers are responsible for ensuring a plain about itT' she said. "Maybe we need to do a better job of goal is to find the best minds in any given positive environment for · open communica­ Puzio said although he realizes that inter­ making students understand it's a big world," field of study rather than focusing on the level tion but students are responsible for asking acting with non-native English speakers will Colm said.

Stude nt sells trays in response to trayless dining

BY JENNIFER HEINE message that of the 3,500 trays that were pre­ increased messes in the dining halls. stating trays in other universities' dining Managing News Editor viously in dining halls, some were given to "We went to Rodney a couple nights ago halls. Senior Eric Dramstad opened up shop, Trabant University Center, while others were and every table was just disgusting," ARAMARK's experience with going selling laptop-sized, orange plastic trays in donated to the art department for art projects. Dramstad said. trayless in other schools has been successful response to Dining Services' decision to go The university is storing the remainder of the . Smith said he thinks there are better in achieving environmental benefits, so no tray less in the dining halls. trays until officials can find an organization ways to save resources than go trayless. He school has returned to using trays, she said. Dramstad bought 20 trays from a restau­ that will need them. said students should have the option for a rant-supply Web site and sent a message to "Dining's ultimate goal for the trays tray because they pay for dining hall meal members of the Facebook group "Protest removed from the dining halls is to ensure plans. Dining Services Trayless Initiative," to let none of the trays make it into a 'landfill," "I'm more dissatisfied as a customer, students know the trays were for sale at an Boyer said. not as an environmentalist," Smith said. "I off-campus location. He has sold a handful Bogan said Trabant and The Scrounge do care about the environment." of trays so far for $5 each. in the Perkins Student Center still have trays Going tray less can be a safety hazard Sue Bogan, director of Dining Services, because they require customers to pay after because students are forced to carry hot stated in an e-mail message that she had not they have chosen the foods they want to pur­ plates that have come straight from the dish­ heard about students selling trays off cam­ chase. washer, he said. pus, but Dining Services has no problem "Unlike the dining halls where cus­ Both Smith and Dramstad said they eat with students bringing their own trays into tomers can select a menu item and return to appro'xirnately the same amount of food in dining halls. get a beverage or another selection, cus­ the dining halls as before, but now they try to Dramstad said he bought his own tray tomers in Trabant and The Scrounge must put more food on one plate. over the summer when lie learned the univer­ carry everything at once," Bogan said. Bogan sity was trying to conserve water and Senior Owen Smith, creator of the said food resources by going trayless. He said he has Facebook group protesting the trays, said the service been using his tray all semester, and he car­ trayless initiative causes dining halls to have provider ries it ~ his backpack and wipes off the more spills and dirtier tables. A R A ­ crumbs when he is finished eating. He has "It has people shuffling back and forth MA R K not seen any other students bringing their to get stuff and when you have people min­ has own trays to the dining halls. gling like that, it's going to cause conges­ . n e ve r Ryan Boyer, marketing program manag­ tion," Smith said. consid­ er for Dining Services, stated in an e-mail Dramstad said he also has noticed ered rein- 8 September 16, 2008 Kildare's works City raises to avoid same speeding fines fate as Shaggy's to protect BY DAVID mOMAS StaffReporter The new kid on the block seems to be having no trouble fitting in. students, After a busy opening month of August, the manag­ er of Kildare's on Main said he expected September to have a steep boost in sales with the welcomed return of students. pedestrians Brian Houck, general manager, said the opening weeks did not disappoint. "We had a stellar month in August, but we're on track to do at least the amount of business we did then if not more," Houck said. ' BY LYDIA WOOLEVER drivers to follow Senior Mallory Schwartz said she recommends City News Editor the speed limit, Kildare's to her friends. Drivers may need to start paying especially in "The dance floor is very big, the bands are great c~oser a.ttention to the posted speed limit neighborhood and the DJs are great,"Schwartz said. signs displayed around Newark, begin­ environments. Amy Burkett, 22, of Maryland, who visits her ning this month. As of Sept. I, fines for "There is a friends from the university, said she enjoys Kildare's speeding violations have increased. reason why in atmosphere. According to Ordinance No. 08-14, almost every resi­ "It's better than all the other bars," she said. "I keep the amendment reads: "Whoever vio­ dential community coming back with my friends from Delaware." lates this section who exceeds the maxi­ in the country, the These repeat customers will be heavily targeted by mum speed limit by less than 15 miles posted speed limit Kildare's now that the bulk of the restaurant's clientele per hour shall be fined an amount equal is 25 miles per has arrived, Houck said. to the number of miles per hour over the hour," he said. "The location on Main Street was carefully planned maximum speed limit multiplied by Senior Jillian out by our company, which is in the middle of a rapid itself. " Guiglotto, a resi­ expansion, springing up on many college campuses It goes on to state, "Any person vio­ dent of Main around the country," he said. lating this section who exceeds the max­ Street, said she The young-adult age, synonymous with a college imum speed limit by more than 15 miles cannot believe campus, is Kildare's prime demographic, Houck said. per hour shall, in addition to the fine how fast people "This is where our company thrives," he said. "This established for 15 miles per hour over sometimes drive. is our target." the maximum speed limit, pay an addi­ "Traffic is Kelly Murphy, a restaurant employee, said she has tional fine by $15 per mile per hour for always heavy and been busy since students have been back. each additional mile per hour in excess 25 miles per hour ''Thursday through Saturday we had a line wrap­ of the maximum speed limit." is a fair speed for a ping all the way around the steps," she said, referring to David Athey, council member and crowded street the steps leading up to the second-floor establishment creator of the amendment said the new with lots of pedes­ above Grotto Pizza. ''The first few weekends with kids fines are much larger than they were trians,"she said. "Drivers seem to Increased speeding ("mes became effective Sept. 1. back, it has been slammed." previously. After struggling to get the kitchen up and running "If you're going 10 miles over the speed even more speed limit, the fine is $10 per miles when there is a lot of traffic, like it's a Every extra dollar the fmes bring as quickly as the bar, lunch and dinner business has into the city will be used to benefit the over. So 10 times 10 would be $100, race or something to see how quick they picked up steadily as the kitchen has been completed, cO?lIllunity and promote safety, Athey Houck said plus court costs and other additional can get down the street. This is Newark, fees," he said. "If you're nine miles not New York City." said. ''Lunch is finally picking up now that the kitchen is "It could be additional enforcement, over, it's nine times nine. If you're eight Mayor Vance A. Funk III said he open," he said. maybe some public education, some sort With celebrity chef Brian Duffy, who was featured miles over, it's eight times eight. So feels the increased speeding fines are basically if you know math, it's the necessary for safety in Newark. - of additional signage," he said. "This on NBC 10 making lunch specials, the mid-day food has nothing to do with raising more square of the number of miles you are "There is a real concern about sales should continue to imp)'Ove. Not only are these money for the city - it has everything driving over the limit." speeding in the neighborhoods," he said. sales critical to business, but they are also very impor­ to do with pedestrian safety." tant to the long-term aspirations of the pub, Houck said. Athey said the rule is in effect up to "Especially because it seems like we're 15 miles per hour over he speed limit. on a new wave of young children who However, Guiglotto said she thinks He said Kildare's must keep its food sales high the amendment could be ·somewhat Once over 15 mph, the amendment takes are under 10 years old in neighborhoods enough to balance out its alcohol sales, in order to avoid stricter and more consistent. the same fate as Shaggy's. a turn. now, so we're very concerned about "Fifteen squared is $225, so now speeding vehicles." "Speeding is speeding but those "We have great food specials which we are market­ who speed at a faster pace are given you're getting into some pretty serious Both of these reasons tie into an ing heavily to make sure we don't do that," he said harder punishments than those who only Also, with the return of students, the pub has been extra money," he said. "When you're over 15 ugly past for Newark's history, Athey miles per hour, it just adds $6 per mile, said. speed by a little bit," she said. "That is careful to prevent entry to minors. Kildare's uses a strict like giving a man a lesser sentence for because after that it just starts to get "For awhile, every year or two, we security policy to make sure it stays on good terms with shooting someone in the foot versus the city. ridiculous." had a fatality," he said. "A pedestrian a The amendment was a result of bicyclist, whatever. There's a history 'of shooting him in the chest. He still shot The lines seem to do little to detract from business, him right?" multiple studies, Athey said. people being either seriously hurt or Murphy said, as Kildare's has seen customers coming Guiglotto said she thinks the pun­ back for a second or third time. "We had some traffic studies done a killed, and a lot of them were students." few years ago with the police," he said. The amendment came into action ishment should be the same for any .Houck said he is very confident busy nights will speeding violation. contmue. "They were able to measure the speed of back in May, Athey said. many neighborhood roads and big sur­ "We had a meeting at council, just "It should be the same for someone "We're excited to be here," he said. ''Newark's a speeding five miles over the limit or 15 great town and we definitely want to stay." prise, and by and large, the average to let other council members know speeds were well above 25 miles per we're talking to the police department miles over the limit, and clearly a $25 fine isn't the same as a $225 fine," she hour on all of these residential roads." and looking at different data, and that Another reason for implementing we'd be coming back sometime with an said. "The violation may not mean as this change was pedestrian safety, Athey ordinance to change the fines," he said. m~ch to the person spending $25, who said. The city council hopes the change Will probably continue to speed." "It's not exactly rocket science to in speeding fines will force drivers to Athey said the bottom line is the figure out but studies have been done to slow down and thus cause fewer acci­ city hopes the new law changes people's habits. show that if you're a pedestrian and dents, Athey said. someone in a car hits you going 25 miles "One thing we talked about was that "We can't guarantee it, but as soon as the word starts getting out that we're per hour, you're going to be hurt, but every state has a few places where peo­ you're probably going to live," he said. pie know you just don't speed," he said. ·serious about this, I am absolutely hope­ ful it will," he said. "I don't want to read "If that happens and that person is going "I want people to know that when you're 35 miles per hour, you're probably not going to Newark, Delaware, you don't in the paper in coming months or com­ ing years that a pedestrian was hit and going to live." speed, simple as that, you keep your killed." Athey said he feels it is ess~ntial for speeds low." JR September 16, 2008 9 Midnight Munchies feeds students' late-night needs

BY MOLLY YBORRA among the service's most popular food ences of Staff Reporter products, while ping pong balls lead the the area. Capitalizing on the night-owl tenden­ race for the most popular non-food product. E a c h cies of college students, Midnight Even with the amount of business new Munchies, delivers the convenient store to Midnight Munchies has been getting, many bus i­ your door, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. every students are stUI unaware of the service ness night of the week. Midnight Munchies provides, but are excit­ h e Midnight Munchies is a Newark-based ed about the idea. opens company that serves students living on and University graduate student Leslie . could off campus and residents in the Newark Mills said the service is unique because it area. The company's Web site features a has all the products of a popular conven­ large menu offering everything from French ience store but it is open later. fries and ice cream cones, to Alka Seltzer "Usually in the evenings most and Marlboro Reds. The company's mission shops are closed and students have is to keep students safe. a problem getting some of these Fran McNally, owner and founder of basic things," Mills said. Midnight Munchies, said he conceived of Junior Cashin Chandler said the idea in order to stop students from going being able to eat at all hours of out late at night in potentially dangerous sit­ the night might not be the health­ uations. iest alternative for students. "Primarily when I came up with this "I feel that it could be· useful, concept, it was [for] students in particular but then again it might promote peo­ that weren't familiar with the area, especial­ ple to eat throughout the ly with the freshmen coming in," McNally whole night." Chandler .' said. "Instead of having to go out to a con­ said. venience store at two, three o'clock in the She said eating late morning, bring a convenience store to at night can cause health­ them." related problems, such as Since opening for the season in April, obesity. However, she did agree Midnight Munchies' number of sales has the service is safe and that other similar have a different menu. increased. McNally said he was very busy delivery services take a long time to deliver "I have a lot of interested people who said. within the first week of the Fall Semester. their products. want to buy into the franchising," McNally He has also received requests for tobac "Right now I'm just starting to gauge McNally said he plans to expand his said. "I've branded everything, trademarked co products from minors, 'but McNally said from the last seven days," he said. "It's been business to other campuses across the ~verything. Every state, every store will he and his employees are prepared to deal busy every night." nation, including Villanova University, have a whole different menu." with such incidents. Josh Roarty, deliveryman for Midnight Louisiana State University and the San However, his business's popularity also "Biggest thing is, it doesn't matter if Munchies, said business since re-opening Diego area. has some other side effects. you look 35 years old, you're getting IDed," has increased by at least 50 percent. He said He said these stores would tailor their "I get a lot of prank phone calls but he said. Hot Pockets and White Castle Burgers are offered products .to the needs and prefer- what are you supposed to do about that?" he Workshop explores wind power in Delaware Small state to become nation's first with offshore wind farms

BY EVAN SCHWARTZ "Wind Power Workshop" in Wilmington on energy resources and technology. wind energy a priority in the state for many Staff Reporter Sept. 9 and 10. The workshop focused on "With all the research the university has reasons. The university co-sponsored the offshore wind power in North America, and been doing, it was a better way of getting "Sierra Club favors wind farming over American Wind Energy Association's used Delaware as an example of being a information about wind energy out to the a gas plant because burning coal and gas leader in the development public," he said. creates pollutants - one of the effects of of offshore wind projects. Chris Madison, senior writer for climate change," Tolman said. "Sierra Club In the College of AWEA, said the association chose Delaware is concerned about wind energy and the con­ Marine and Earth Studies, to hold the conference because of its plans centration of renewable resources over faculty and graduate stu­ to allow Bluewater Wind to build an off­ building gas or coal plants." dents are working on shore wind farm off the coast of the He said after electricity rates increased studying offshore wind Delaware beaches. 59 percent in 2006, many Delaware resi­ energy. Willett Kempton, "Delaware is clearly a leader in off­ dents were upset with Delmarva, a major associate professor of shore wind planning," Madison said. energy provider for the state. marine policy, said he was Offshore wind energy requires wind Once the issue of offshore wind had a panelist at the confe!" turbines to be placed in the ocean as been exposed and proposed in legislation, ence. opposed to onshore wind energy which uses Tolman said the public was more favorable Kempton said he gave a land turbines, he said. An obstacle with and open to the idea of using the alternative presentation at the confer­ onshore wind is building a transmission sys­ energy because of price stability, its new ence on the research the tem strong enough to deliver wind energy to technology and its benefit for the environ­ university has been con­ all areas of the state. ment. ducting and discussed "We think the progress made in Julie Clendenin, an attendee of the how wind energy can be Delaware and in other states that are plan­ workshop, said future improvements and more beneficial than fos­ ning projects shows that it will soon become expansion of wind energy depends on feder­ . siL fuels such as gasoline an important renewable power source," al help. and coal. He said the con- Madison said. "The clear message at our "While the industry has been growing ference puts the universi­ workshop was offshore wind is coming." at a breakneck pace these last two years, ty in the forefront of off­ The process of establishing offshore future growth is dependent upon a long- shore wind technology. wind energy in Delaware has been a lengthy (term federal policy to encourage investment Kempton also said he one. Chad Tolman, the energy chair of the in wind and other renewable energy hopes the conference edu­ Sierra Club's Delaware chapter, said the resources," Clendenin said. "The first crit­ cated its attendees about whole process took nearly a year and a half. ical priority is immediate congressional the potential of wind He said he has worked to make offshore action." 10 September 16, 2008 JR University to The cost of a quick energy boost switch to Researchers question safety of online billing Continued from page 3

bility is and what it will be later," some energy drink ingredients she said. Stone said she does not think e-bills are a foreign concept to par­ wonder how safe these drinks really are because Web site states. ill many energy drinks, the amount BY MADDIE THOMAS ents with payments of mortgages, NationallState News Editor their lack of strict regulation by the Food and Drug of caffeine exceeds the maximum limit placed on credit cards and other bills being Now a multi-million dollar industry, energy Administration has provided scarce research on carbonated sodas. While a 12-ounce serving of completed online. drinks can be found in nearly any convenience their ingredients. - Coca-Cola Classic contains 29 milligrams of caf­ "I don't think it's just this store. As popular as they may be, some researchers Sebastian Cianci, public affairs specialist for feine, energy drinks such as No Fear can have population of students that are the FDA stated in an e-mail mes- nearly 141 milligrams of caffeine per 16-ounce comfortable with getting things sage that the term "energy serving. online," she said. "I think paying drink" is not specifically Basma said in high doses, caffeine alone can bills online is a common thing in defined in the Federal Food, be potentially harmful to the body by causing it to higher generations." Drug and Cosmetic Act. He excrete calcium, a precursor to developing weak Parent Rona Hunter said she said if the drinks are not bones. It can also elevate heart rate and blood pres­ thinks most parents will not have labeled as a supplement, sure. Large amounts of caffeine may also hinder problems completing payments they are subject to be regu­ the ability to concentrate, she said. online. lated as conventional foods, "If you take caffeine in high amounts, you "How can anyone not know and have to meet the gener­ won't be able to focus," Basma said. "Especially if how to use the computer these al requirements outlined for you drink it later in the day, that can lead to sleep days?" Hunter said. "I use the all food products. deprivation and irregular sleep patterns." computer everyday. Also, I think Mariam Basma, Other ingredients found in energy drinks are • it's easily accessible and it seems nutrition counselor at the ginseng and guarana, both stimulants similar to uncomplicated even for people university, said many of the paffeine. Basma said little research has been done who aren't computer savvy." assessing the interactions of these stimulants with herbal ingredients and sup­ She said she appreciates the caffeine, a cause of concern because the energizing plements added to energy switch to paperless billing because drinks - including taurine, effects of the additives and caffeine could be mul­ she prefers online billing and it guarana, l-carnitine and gin­ tiplied when mixed together. She said the additives provides her greater access to her seng - have not been may not even be essential ingredients for energy daughter's tuition information. researched enough to prop­ drinks. , "I like it because I pay all of erly assess their potential "The company's justification is that during my bills online anyway," Hunter health effects, as well as times of high stress, your need for these ingredients said. "It was always hard to get theit effects when . mixed is higher," Basma said. "Do you need it for a information on the Web site with caffeine. drink? No, not necessarily." because I didn't have access to it "We aren't sure how Kathleen Miller, a research scientist at the and now I do." safe they are," Basma said. University at Buffalo, studied the effects of energy She said she also appreciates "Some countries have drink consumption and concluded that a correla­ that online billing provides a banned energy drinks sim­ tion exists between drinking energy drinks and quicker turnaround time. ply because they don't "toxic jock behavior," a behavior associated with "I didn't used to have access know how safe they are." hyper-masculine attitudes and excessive risk tak­ to it and by the time I got it in the She said taurine, one ing. mail it was always due in a week . Her 2006 study found people who drank ener­ ingredient found in drinks or two, which caused such as Monster, Red Bull gy drinks at least six days per month, or one or two problems,"Hunter said. times per week, had an elevated risk of problem and Full Throttle, is an Senior Chris Rearick said the arnino acid that occurs natu­ drinking, illicit drug use, sexual risktaking and vio- more immediate update of billing lence. - rally in protein- foods like . information will decrease the - meat and fish. She said iso­ • Miller said she believes more research needs chance of problems with late pay­ lating Taurine in energy to be conducted on the effects and safety of the ments, but they may still occur drinks may actually be ingredients used in energy drinks because there are because some parents do not regu­ currently loopholes in the way they are used. She counterproductive, because larly check e-mail. it can create a calming said energy drinks should carry warning labels to "I think parents are going to effect. notify children and pregnant women of their poten­ be confused by it at first and it This is one reason tial side effects. may result in a lot of late fees just why energy drinks may "Even if we don't regulate, we at least ought because parents won't know," cause their users to crash or to know what we're getting in these drinks," Miller Rearick said. "I think half the par­ said. - feel sick after drinking ents that have e-mails don't check them, Basma said. Some countries -including France, Denmark them. I know my parents don't and Norway have banned energy drinks due to According to ever check theirs." WebMD.com, the FDA their excessive amounts of caffeine. Canada He said he understands the requires commercial bever­ requires warning labels and Sweden only allows switch to online billing may mean age manufacturers to list energy drinks to be sold in pharmacies for medici­ he will have to take a bigger role caffeine on all nutritional nal purposes, she said. in the payment process but he does Basma said for students looking for increased labels. However, it does not not mind. require manufacturers to list energy levels, there is no need for them to rely on "My parents would probably energy drinks because a healthy diet, frequent how much caffeine a prod­ prefer getting a bill in the mail but uct contains. exercise and adequate amounts of sleep are all keys it's fine," Rearick said. ~'I'm com­ to maintaining energy levels. However, for those Most energy drinks pletely computer literate so it's contain approximately twice still needing a boost, drinking coffee in moderate OK with me." the amount of caffeine as a amounts is healthy. . He said although some prob­ "You should not have to rely on energy caffeinated soda, and more lems may arise with the new drinks," she said. "One or two cups of coffee in the caffeine than most billing system, they are out­ coffee bever­ morning is all you need." weighed by all the positive aspects ages, the Junior Max Ferreira said he believes energy e-billing has to offer. drink users, especially students, should be more "It's definitely better for the aware of their potential health risks. environment and it's definitely a "A lot of people use these drinks for study- good way to cut costs for the uni­ ing," Ferreira said. "If people knew a little bit versity," Rearick said. "I think more of the health risks or the lack of regula­ they' are trying to keep tuition tions, they probably wouldn't drink them as down and do other stuff with the much. Something like that, if you do it too 'Path to Prominence,' so any way _ much, it's bound to have adverse effects." they can cut costs is awesome and better for us." JR September 16, 2008 11 in the news Damage from Huntcane Ike evaluated Officials in the Texas Gulf late Sunday, there were reports of Coast began to assess the scope of six additional deaths in other states the impact of Hurricane Ike on as the stonn moved north. Federal Sunday, fmding the massive stonn officials said there were no reports washed away homes and knocked of major damage to the region's crit­ out power to millions, but did not- ical oil, gas and petrochemical cause the catastrophic loss of life installations. Approximately 2.2 federal and state authorities had million residences and businesses feared. remained without power Sunday, Nearly 2,000 people were res- along with 161,000 customers in cued from flooded homes and else- Louisiana and 154,000 in Arkansas. where in the Galveston area, and While authorities feared Ike more than 2 million remained with- could inundate 100,000 homes and out power statewide.The number of cause widespread fatalities, the deaths from the hurricane's driving storm veered north at the last rains and 100 mph winds was minute and spared the Houston­ reported to be seven - five people Galveston Bay area from worse eLO in Texas and two in Louisiana. By destruction. . Train crash kl11s 25 in Los Angeles Federal officials investigating lives and left 135 injured, 40 critical­ Friday's fatal Metrolink train crash Iy. The train passed four signals that, in suburban Los Angeles focused if working correctly, would have THE REVIEWlMelanie Hardy Sunday on whether a signal that flashed yellow or red to warn the' should have alerted the engineer to engineer to slow and stop. The enhancements to Main Street cost a total of $1.2 million. stop the train was working properly . Officials have listened to ,and if it went unheeded. recordings and found no indication National Transportation Safety that the engineer and conductor Board member Kitty Higgins said a exchanged infonnation on the last computer reading indicated the last two signals, one of which should signal before the collision site was have been flashing yellow, and the Main Street undergoes displaying a red light, but investiga- other red. tors want to make sure it was not a Higgins said investigators are false reading. awaiting toxicology reports on the The crash with a Union Pacific engineer, which should be available expansions, improvements freight train has, so far, claimed 25 in two to three weeks. Violence continues In Afghanistan A suicide bomber struck a convoy in Kandahar province, which BY KATIE PIZZULLO cle traffic," she said. United Nations convoy Sunday in injured five guards and 10 passersby, Staff Reporter Roser said this project is important because southern Afghanistan, killing two was condemned by U.N. officials and The city of Newark completed a project to Newark has the largest number of pedestrians Afghan doctors on their way to pro­ the commander of Western forces in enhance pedestrian Main Street this summer. statewide, with traffic to add in the mix. vide polio vaccinations to children, Afghanistan. Mayor Vance A. Funk III said the project was While the major construction has been finished, along with their driver. At least two dozen foreign and­ needed to increase the city's image and safety, Roser said workers are still adjusting the tree grates. Separately, at least six children Afghan aid workers have been killed Funk said one of the main issues for the project "The main point of the construction is to provide were killed while playing with what so far this year, exceeding last year's was the crosswalks, especially the crosswalk by a safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive trans- Afghan authorities said was a road­ total, and a group that tracks violence Klondike Kate's because of the heightened number of portation network," she said. . side bomb planted by the Taliban and against humanitarian organizations people in that area. Funk said the project also controls pedestrian aimed at foreign troops. Abdul said the number of such attacks has "During the construction, all of the crosswalks walking on Delaware Avenue by the Green on univer­ Rahim Daisiwal, the chief of Andar increased by 50 percent. were redone to look exactly the same," he said. "This sity grounds. district, said more than a dozen other There was no immediate claim was not done just for visual enjoyment reasons, but "The crosswalk light by The [Main Street] children were injured by the blast. of responsibility, but suspicion fell on for safety, too." Galleria was altered so that people can cross when the The suicide attack on the U.N. Taliban militants. Funk said designers decided to make the cross­ light is green," he said. walks out of brick to make them distinguishable to Junior Kalie Lasiter said while she does feel safe - compiled from the L.A. Times and Washington Post news wire drivers. walking along Main Street, some of the traffic lights "This Was done so drivers can see the crosswalks still need to be adjusted. and know to stop for pedestrians, decreasing the "The crosswalk by [Trabant University Center] is amount of confusion that took place prior to the con­ always very congested because the light is so long," struction," he said. she said. "I think more improvements need to be MAN ARRESTED FOR LOCAL SOLICITATION Maureen Feeney Roser, interim city planning made at that part of Main Street." Police responded to a report of an unknown suspect soliciting door-to­ director, said there were new additions other than the Sophomore Jesse Benigno said the city · door without a city permit on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7:08 p.m., on the unit block crosswalks. should go further in its efforts to of Odaniel Avenue, off of Elkton Road, Cpl. Gerald Bryda of the Newark "Bump-outs, or raised crosswalks, were put into improve the safety of Main Police Department said. place as well so that drivers can see the pedestrians Street. According to police, the suspect, a 23-year-old white male from and pedestrians can see the drivers," she said. "Tree "Perhaps Kentucky, was found by police and arrested via summons for violating grates were put into place along the sidewalks as the universi­ Newark's no-solicitation law. The law states that door-to-door solicitors inside well." ty blue the city limits must obtain a permit from the city and carry it with them. Roser said the long-tenn project started with lights The police are warning students and local residents that if a solicitor hopes of improvement in 2002. should be comes to their door and does not have a permit in his or her possession, it is . "There was anticipation of repaving the streets, placed more than likely a scam, in which case one should call the police, Bryda said. replacing the crosswalk lights, building stone cross­ around walks and creating tree grates," she said. Main Street PICKPOCKETING AT DEER PARK Roser said the proposal was brought to the to protect A 25-year-old Delaware resident had his wallet pickpocketed at The Deer Downtown Newark Partnership and it, in tum, asked students Park Tavern on East Main Street on Monday, Sept. 8 at 1: 15 a.m., Bryda said. the Delaware Department of Transportation to help even more The victim told police the suspect continuously attempted to engage in finance the project. than just the crosswalk changes,:' conversa~on ':Vhile .standing unusually close. He told police the suspect The project cost a total of $1.2 million, she said. Benigno said. bumped mto him once on the dance floor and then once again around closing The city provided $200,000 and DelDOT provided Newark resident and mother of time as the victim was exiting the bar. the rest. three Lisa Marchesiello said she feels At that time, the suspect vacated the premises. A moment later, the ~c­ Roser said the construction first began in the safe walking along Main Street. tim overheard someone else saying his or her cell phone had been stolen, at summer of 2006 with repaving Main Street. "I feel the new changes will which point the victim noticed his wallet was missing, Bryda said. "This part of the project stretched from Library make Main Street more accessible to The suspect is described as a black male, between the ages of 20 and 27 Avenue to the railroad," she said. "This part of the pedestrians," she said. years old, approximately 5'9" to 5'11" in height with a thin build. project disrupted traffic on the Main Street area, so Roser said in addition to its appear­ The suspect was later seen on video using the victim's credit card in a the streets were a priority to be finished first." ance, the safety appeal has been Wal-Mart in Elkton, Md. Officers are actively investigating those leads, Bryda Roser said part two of the construction took greatly improved. said. • place this s~er to improve pedestrian safety. "After all, safety is the most - Lydia Woolever "This aspect of the project focused mainly on important thing," she said. pedestrians while still taking into consideration vehi- 12 S e ~ t ember 16. 2008 )!t Suicidal thoughts common at universities

BY KATHERINE GUINEY opment, said Drum's statistics confirm why Staff Reporter increasing amounts of students have recent­ Approximately 55 percent of college ly been visiting the counseling center. students have considered suicide at least one "When you graduate, we probably will point in their lives, a new survey reports. have seen about 25 percent of the graduating Six percent of students surveyed report­ class," Beale said. . ed they had seriously considered taking their Students must seek help from the coun" own lives, David Drum, a' professor of edu­ seling center if they are concerned for them­ cation psychology at the University of Texas selves or others, he said. The center's at Austin, who conducted the survey, said. biggest referral sources are friends of stu­ The survey's findings, which were pre­ dents and students who have already been to sented in August at the American the center. Psychological Association's annual conven­ Beale said there are many reasons why tion, include results from 26,000 undergrad­ such a large number of college students have uate and graduate students from 70 different considered suicide, including leaving home universities. and coming to terms with past issues. While the University of Delaware was The center handles students with suici­ not part of the study, Drum said he thinks the dal thoughts on a case-by-case basis by survey's results are important for all univer­ determining the mental state of each student, sities to consider. he said. . Victoria Kim, project director of suicide Kim .said gate-keeper training; which prevention in Delaware, said she thinks teaches people the risk factors and warning many universities do not want to assess sui­ signs of suicide and the appropriate meas': cide because it is such a sensitive issue. She ures to take should someone be suicidal, can said students may consider suicide for vari­ help make people more aware of the signs of ous reasons, including the stress of college suicidal thoughts. life and academics. Beale said although resident assistants One quarter of the s.tudents who said at the university. do not undergo gate-keeper they having considered suicide in Drum's training, they are made aware of the signs, survey said their thoughts only occurred Beale said. They are instructed to urge stu­ once. The rest had multiple occurrences of dents to visit the counseling center at the suicide thoughts. Drum said these findings first signs of any concerning behavior. THE REVIEW/Steven Gold reveal the need to develop new means of Should a student visit the counseling Laurel Hall houses the Student Health Center. treatment for suicidal individuals. center, a counselor will assess the student's He said the term "considered suicide" frame of mind, he said. Unless the student dents from seeking help. King said she thinks students are not as can include a range of behaviors from a poses a risk to anyone, including himself or "Some people think that if they share aware of the counseling center as they fleeting thought to more extreme feelings herself, the student can ' continue living on some information with the schQol, they're should be and that it should be made more where actual attempts at suicide could be campus while seeing the counselor. obligated to tell their parents or someone," accessible to students. made. Beale said if the student is deemed to be King said. . "I think it's good that they have it, but I "It's important to know it can be brief a risk to themselves or others, the counseling Senior Ashley Gannon said she has don't really see too much about it," King and reoccurring," Drum said. "This means center is obligated to take action, such as known little about the counseling center said. "I'm pretty sure there'd be more stu­ that some of our traditional methods are just sending the student to the hospital until they since her time at the university. dents willing to take advantage of it if it was not going to be able to affect those people." are ready to return to campus. "I remember freshman year, seeing'fly­ out there more." Charles Beale, director of the universi­ Junior Stephanie King said she thinks ers· up and I was like

Loyal fans excited for another f~otban season

BY ELISA LALA "We followed them to Sacramento, booked a room at the Hampton Inn to get the four years," Schmidt said. "The fans are very StaffReporter Chattanooga, South Illinois and station on TY," George said. "We really care serious about the team. They love getting the As students hurried off to their classes on elsewhere,"Ann said. "If we have something. about the boys and wish them the best." media guides and reading up on the guys, they Sept. 11, the university held a pep rally in else to do on a game day, we cancel that some­ The Tatnall's have even missed friends' wear the UD clothes and some attend the prac­ Trabant University Center to encourage sup­ thing. The Blue Hens are definitely our priori­ weddings to watch the tel\Ill. tices." port fo~ the football team in its first game of the ty." "I think there should be a law that you She said the reason so many families season. Because of some fans' existing love for The Tatnalls said they keep track of the can't get married on a Delaware game day," attend games is because many alumni have an the team, the enthusiasm to attend the game players that go on to the pros, such as former George said. "Our friends think we're crazy." affiliation and love for the team. They like to was already there. quarterback Joe FIacco. Scarlett Schmidt, director of athletic share that love with their children who, in turn, Fans had begun preparing well in advance "To see FIacco play at a Baltimore game development, said both alumni and students do become fans. for Saturday's game against West. Chester we couldn't attend, we drove all the way to a great job of supporting the football team. Junior Julie Cross said she has attended all University. Elkton from our home in New Jersey and "It's almost like they adopt the guys every of the football gaines since she was in fourth Kyle Kokjohn, 14 and a Blue Hens fan .....".-=...... ,.-...- ...... -::-; __~ ...,.,... grade. . since birth, has been to every game, home and "My family is . continued season-ticket away. His mother Lynn Kokjohn, an alumna holders and they are obsessed with the team," and a die-hard fan, went into labor on a game Cross said. "My brothers actually have a count­ day. Two weeks later, clad in his university down to the season." attire, Kyle attended his very first game. New students also plan to support the Blue "Kyle goes with us to all the games," Lynn Hens. , said. "He really looks up to the guys on the Freshman Danni Olivieri said she chose to team and loves to support them." go to the university because of the immense She said the-players also show their love school spirit and the football team. and appreciation for Kyle. "I wanted to go somewhere that had a "They're always so respectful and thank­ good football team because going to the games ful to us for attending the games," Lynn said. is so much fun," Olivieri said. The Kokjohns, like other football fanatics Oliveri, who bought beads and face paint . comprised of students, alumni and lovers of the in preparation for the first game of the season team, live, breath and dream blue and gold. . on Sept. 13, plans to attend all of the Hens' "We have been to every game for the last home games and possibly some away games. 15 or 20 years," Lynn said. "We are their No. 1 Lynn Kokjohn said her love for the Blue spectators." Hens comes naturally. Fellow Hen fanatics, George and Ann "The bottom line is people like to support Tatnall, both 1957 graduates, also support the THE REVIEW/Steven Gold winners," Lynn said:- team by following it throughout the season. Attendance was high at the football team's fIrst game ofthe season. }jt September 16, 200813 I All Day-Everyday low Prices

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Campus crime isn't "normal" Shrub Toons University should do more to prevent recent thefts

Since before the semester start­ Furthermore, if the police are THE REVIEWI Jan Dickey ed, crime has been off the charts correct in saying that crime increas­ throughout Newark. There have es at the start of every semester, then been break-ins and muggings at it would be beneficial to step up pre­ gunpoint in the area leaving stu- . vention before the semester starts. It dents and residents wondering what is completely unacceptablt; for a is being done to combat crime. student to be held up with a gun When questioned about the shoved in his or her face, only to increase of crime, Public Safety and have it brushed off by police as a Newark Police respond by saying it normal occurrence. is consistent with past statistics. The "Path to Prominence" pro­ However, it seems crime is progres­ gram has been a central focus on the sively getting worse and little is inner-workings of the university. To being done besides reassuring stu­ think the university would include dents that this is "normaL" the safety of its studen~ as a pri­ The police have not had much mary goal wouldn't be too much to of a role in preventing muggings ask. Instead, we remain uneasy that from occurring. Public Safety offi­ crime isn't going to get any better cials claim to have more officers and that nothing will be done ' to patrolling the campus but few are eliminate it. seen during the times it is most cru­ University President Patrick ciaL While they may be on higher Harker refuses to comment on the alert for residence hall areas, stu­ crime increase. While it's great to be ~ dents who live off campus are left to able to take trips to visit Chinese their own defenses on streets that universities or reinvent the Web site, . are becoming more dangerous. that money should go to promoting It is important for university a safe, crime-free environment police to recognize that places This school is home to so many around campus like Cleveland students. No one should have to Avenue and South College Avenue walk around campus in fear of being are home to a mostly student popu­ held up and knowing that the lation. It is unfair to pass over places administration is essentially doing like these that face the highest nothing, to protect the studeats who threat . call the town home. Speeding fines help pedestrians Strict traffic laws aim to improve safety in Delaware As crime becomes more of is less than if a driver was going an issue in areas around the uni­ 30 miles over, and therefore the versity, being hit by a car on the fine is less. way to class or getting into a With so many one-way fender-bender on Main Street is streets and residential areas pretty low on the list of things to around Newark, steps to enforce worry about. But the truth is speeding violations more strictly speeding is a big problem, in will make these areas safer. Delaware and all over the United Furthermore, on heavily populat­ States, and while it may seem like ed areas like Main Street where there are bigger problems to there are few stoplights and stu­ worry about and more pressing dents are cO,Ilstantly crossing issues to address, speeding can be where there are no crosswalks, "Return the makeup. just as dangerous as walking drivers may be encouraged to home alone at night. slow down. You know you had a good time." In an effort to crack down on The new law is a severe speeding, anew law was institut­ enough penalty to prompt drivers ed in Newark that will make the into slowing down, and not just penalty for speeding more severe. when there is a police car behind Instead of a set penalty in place them. for all violations, the miles per Overall, the higher fines and WRITE TO THE REVIEW The Review welcomes guest hour being driven over the speed more severe penalties are only a 250 Perkins Student Center columns from those interested limit will be taken into account burden to the drivefs who get Newark, DE 19716 and defenders will be penalized pulled over. The hope is -if the Fax: 302·831-1396 in writing. based on the severity of their new violations and financial E-mail: [email protected] cr1me. issues that go along with the tick­ or visit us online at www.udreview.com The new law, although harsh, ets become a big enough problem Please e-mail makes sense because the punish­ for those who continue to get The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel­ [email protected] for ment will now fit the crime. If a caught, they will slow down for comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to . driver is only five miles over the good and make Delaware streets the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should more information. speed limit, the possible damage safer for everyone. not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and www.udreview.com beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. September 16, 2008 • • o InIon 15 Palin unfit for vice presidential ticket er of that earmark - and I think it goes without Palin shifted to discussing energy and how with the question at hand. saying that receiving federal funding for that working as a chairwoman for the Alaskan Oil It took Gibson five times to get an answer Guest bridge lies very much at odds with McCain's and Gas Conservation Commission is "a cre­ that resembled something of a ''yes.'' When Columnist vehemently anti-earmark position. dential [she does] bring to this table." Gibson moved the topic onto whether or not Palin argues for energy independence, a The initial reference to McCain is ridicu­ Palin would support military action in Pakistan stance that no American would disagree with, lous because unless Russia is planning a ground without the approval of the Pakistani govern­ Andrew Grzywacz but she doesn't offer any kind of realistic plan invasion of th~ United States by entering ment, she began blathering on about how the as to how to lay pipelines, build nuclear plants through the small string of islands that connects United States should focus on forging alliances Relatable personality doesn't trans- and use alternative energy sources. A nice sen­ Siberia to Alaska, then, no, that does not count and considering war as a last resort - another late to iob exp.erience . timent, but I'd love to know how utilizing every as substantial national security experience. meaningless blanket statement that has nothing San1hPalu1 IS dangerously unqualIfied to conceivable source of energy while simultane­ Even worse is that Palin doesn't even answer to' do with Gibson's very specific point as to be vice president. Don't get me wrong - I can ously researching new ones would be even the question. She asserts that "energy is a foun­ whether or not crossing the Pakistani border in and do certainly respect Palin as a person. But remotely affordable, especially with those tax dation of national security," which you could the War on Terror is justified. Gibson reiterated just the slightest look past her cheerful person­ cuts she and McCain are promising. argue but that wasn't the question - she was the question twice more until finally settling on ality and hockey-mom image will reveal that asked if she had national security credentials. an answer that barely even addressed the the Alaskan governor has no plan, no experi­ And she had no straight answer. Pakistani situation. ence and seemingly no idea what she's even Even more telliog of Palin's total lack of geopolHfcal knowledge The most baffling segment of the inter­ The only real credential Palin brings to the talking about. view was undoubtedly on the topic of the Bush McCain ticket, is the PTA-hockey-mom image The fact that Palin's campaigning thus far Is her now infamous Interview Doctrine. For those who aren't aware - Palin designed to capitalize on bitter Hilary support­ has been virtually nothing but Republican pan­ with Charlie Gibson from ABC apparently being one such person - the Bush ers. Pitbull-with-lipstick jokes may prove enter­ dering rhetoric is a bad omen - even more news. Doctrine is the belief that the United States has taining for now but her. ability to relate to every­ alarming is how sq many people are buying the right to launch a preemptive strike against day people won't amount to anything when it into it. I say infamous because it was Palin's first any country considered a credible threat. When comes to dealing with Iran or alleviating the Take a look at her RNC speech, a stirring real attempt at expressing her political views - Gibson asked Palin if she agreed with this men­ national debt. address of factual errors and schmaltzy "I'm not herself or her family but her actual policies tality, her response was that of utter confusioh. Palin herself said it best, ''When the cloud just like you!" fluff. She spends a good chunk - and she did virtually anything but. "In what respect, Charlie?" she asked. of rhetoric has passed, when the roar of the of her speech playing up the family angle, On more than one occasion, Palin not only There is no room for interpretation - you crowd fades away ... what exactly is [Obama's] despite protests just days earlier for the media dodged Gibson's questions, but straw manned a either agree with it or you don't. Either you plan?" I'm wondering the same thing about to leave her family out of the campaign. completely different issue into her response. support preemptive military action or you you, Governor. She may have said, "Thanks, but no For example, Gibson cites how McCain oppose it. When Gibson clarified his point for thanks" to a congressional earmark for the upheld Palin's command of the Alaskan her, she remarked on the president's commit­ "Bridge to Nowhere," but what she neglected to Andrew G~acz is a sophomore at the uni­ National Guard as national security experience ment to battling Islamic extremism and a versity. His viewpoints do not necessarily rep­ mention was that she only said, ''No thanks," since "Alaska is so close to Russia," and then McCain-Palin administration would correct the after Congress had already refused to pay for it. resent those of the Review staff. Please send asked Palin if those are sufficient credentials. mistakes of Bush's military campaign. Another comments to g~acd@,udeLedu. Before then, she was very much a support- Rather than respond with a yes or no answer, nice sentiment - but absolutely nothing to do 'I don't read' is no excuse for college students

I loved BOOK IT! I'm so glad Pizza Hut You had to read the words "Favorite Books" in Organization estimate, as many as 774 million included an exclamation point in the program's order to type "I don't read," so maybe you adults lack basic literacy skills. Most of these Birch name because it saves me the trouble of writing should tack a "books" on to the end of that adults grew up in countries where their primary in my own when I'm feeling particularly pas­ response. school education and thus their exposure to Barking sionate about the whole experience. In all seri­ Even if valued friend did that, though, I'd reading were not priorities. ousness, BOOK IT! afforded me with the still have an issue. Reading books is one of the It seems to me with such a looming world­ Caitlin Birch opportunity to read books as a kid - which I best things I do for myself and my slightly wide literacy challenge still on our hands, those already enjoyed, and tum in an adorable record bookwormish friends seem to feel the same of us who booked it through elementary school of my literary achievements for free pizza, way. Non-readers among us can write that off, are all the more accountable for what we do Keep 'booking it' even after which anyone would enjoy. saying, "To each his own - I'd rather play with our literacy skills. We're fortunate that we second grade Now that I've been in college for a few Guitar Hero all day," but the issue runs deeper can read, and we oUght to want ' to read - It was possibly my favorite evening each years, I've noticed many of my peers have than free time and personal preferences. foundering the gift makes the global illiteracy month. I didn't fully understand how or why­ stopped booking it. Granted, there are other Historically, the ability to read has been a problem that much more deplorable. I just knew that once every 30 days or so, the ways to get free pizza now - attending club liberating factor in countless lives. As an illiter­ So read. Read anything. Charles Dickens. pizza was free. meetings, showing up at residence hall events, ate, a person's options in life were often limited Leo Tolstoy. VIrginia Woolf. The New Yorker. It must have been second grade when playing food frenzy, dancing on tables. etc. by the number of words he could read or write. "Goosebumps." US Weekly. The instruction BOOK IT! fever struck me. So there I was, a However, just because the pizza is still free Literacy set men and women free - even in manual to your microwave. Just read. wide-eyed, fresh-faced second grader, and I doesn't mean the reading should have stopped. particularly challenging circumstances, people And when you're done reading this, con­ was told by my teacher, Ms. Smith, that reading in societies across the globe used the ability to veniently leave it on your non-reading book­ reaps rewards. (Ms. Smith's real name was Ms. There's nothing worse than read as a means of advancing their opportuni­ hater friend's pillow. Even if they choose not to Panicucci but you can't pronounce that, so I opening a vafued friend's ties. .open it, they'll still wake up tomorrow morning changed it for you.) Facebool< profile and scrolling How lazy, even ungrateful, it must seem to with newsprint on their face - some lucky Ms. Smith loved reading. She also loved down to "favorite books," only those still struggling with illiteracy when classmate will have a little reading material pizza, so Pizza Hut started BOOK IT! - a pro­ to find the words "I don't today's college kids say, "I don't read" - during lecture. And after that obvious display of gram where she could read to pizzas all day read" printed. essentially, "I've been given all the tools but literacy heroism, buy yourself a pizza. It may long. (That's entirely false. Pizza Hut launched they don't interest me." It's the equivalent of not be free, but the BOOK IT! high is priceless. BOOK IT! in 1985 to encourage kids to read in sitting in front of a starving man and saying, exchange for free personal pan pizzas.) There are actually a lot of things worse ''Hrrun, I just don't think I'm hungry for this Caidin Birch is a managing mosaic editor for Anyway, long story short, I became a frenzied than that, but the point here is that the valued New York strip anymore." The Review. }ler viewpoints do not necessarily BOOK IT! participant in second grade all friend suddenly becomes a stranger. According to a 2007 United Nations represent those ofthe Review staff. Please send because of Ms. Smith. I don't read? You're wrong, valued friend. Educational, Scientific and Cultural comments to jecabi@udeLedu. 16 September 16, 2008

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BY SABINA ELLAHI after him. In fact, the Juicy Wine Co. restaurant in down­ Features Editor town Chicago offers the ObamaBurger, which restaurant Since the announcement of Sen. Joe Biden as Sen. employee Les Molbar says has been selling out every Barack Obama's running mate for the presidency, it's been Tuesday when it's offered as a special. Bidenmania in Delaware. From tours of his neighborhood to "We launched the burger the Tuesday before the stories about the people-friendly senator in newspapers, Democratic convention," Molbar says. "We started ordering Biden has given Delaware a reason to be proud. , a limited supply but they sold out within three hours, so In fact, Anthony Melhem was so proud of Brden that he we've had great receptions." decided to create a hamburger patty in his honor - the The ObamaBurger, he says, features marble-rye bread, Biden Burger. which celebrates the candidate's bi-racial background; Kobe Melhem, the executive chef at Haldas Brothers Meats in beef, which reflects on his Pan-Asian upbringing; American Wilmington, says when he heard Biden was on the cheese because, well, he's American; and finally, bacon to Democratic ticket, he knew he had to create a product hon­ demonstrate that Obama is not Muslim. The dish includes a oring the famed senator. side of Harvard Yard baked beans, reflecting his days as the "My mom from New York called me the day it was first African-American president of the Harvard Law announced that Biden was Obama's pick for vice president Review. and I was speechles:;;," Melhem says. "I thought, 'This is a Molbar says the burger is an expression of the restau­ great way to generate publicity.' " rant's liberal patriotism, which may explain why he hasn't Haldas Brothers Meats, which specializes in gourmet seen any self-proclaimed Republicans come in to try it - or burgers and meats, sells the patties for $4.99 per pound. at least they don't admit it. Melhem says there has been immense buzz about the burger, "Judging from the atmosphere and the area that this bringing in curious customers from all over the country and restaurant is in, if a Republican came in here to order the causing business to grow. burger, they would probably keep their mouth shut," he says. "We've got people who've landed at the Philly airport While there are no reported burgers named after and would come straight here just to try the burger," he says. Republican nominee Sen. John McCain or his running mate, Melhem says word of mouth has spread to Beau Biden, Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin, the success of the ObamaBurger Biden's son and Delaware's Attorney General. and the Biden Burger convinced Melhem to say celebrity "We've sent down orders to his office, so hopefully does indeed sell, at least judging from what he has seen since [Joe] Biden will hear about it soon enough," he says. the launch of the Biden Burger. The market, which has been in business since 1917, is Haldas Brothers Meats created the Biden Burger. "It's a great marketing strategy for small businesses like the last butcher shop in north Wilmington. Owner John us," he says. "I feel like Delaware especially benefits from Eleutheriou says the business is now morphing into more fade the division between Democrats and Republicans, even that because we really don't produce many celebrities or than a butcher shop. if it's just for the sake of eating. widely-known public figures." "We're offering catering services and continuing to "I like to refer to the Biden Burger as the bi-partisan In the end, Melhem says the burger's creation is not make creative recipes like the Biden Burger to attract our old burger," he says. "It seems to be bringing people together." about the store's political affiliation with any parties, but to and new customers," he says. The Biden Burger features what Melhem calls the three celebrate hometown hero Biden and what he means to Melhem says there have been customers who come in all-American main ingredients - fried onions, American Delaware. and tell him specifically that they're Republican, but are cheese and bacon. Each ingredient represents the three coun­ "It's not a political issue by any means," he says. "It's willing to try the Biden Burger anyway. ties of Delaware, with the black crusted pepper garnish purely a Delaware issue in the fact that we're excited some­ "I can't tell you how many people have done that," he around the edge of the patty representing the fiery personal- one from Delaware potentially will be in the White House says, laughing. "But they like it." ity of Biden. . - next year." Eleutheriou says, jokingly, that the burger seems to help Biden is not the only politician with a burger named Local orchard produces fruitful program

BY ZOE READ 'popular in recent years." Staff Reporter Not only does the entertainment factor This fall, apple harvesting is making a attract visitors to Fifer Orchards, but the econ­ comeback, thanks to the growing concept of omy also affects how people buy their food. agritourism. "People are eating at home to save money Established in 1919, Fifer Orchards is a - one way to do this is support local farm­ family-run business and farm based in ers," Fennemore says. "A poor economy can Wyoming, Del. The farm has made a name for be positive for local farmers." itself through the concept of agritourism, He says U-Pick programs help generate which is bringing people to farms by serving revenue, and therefore, students of agriculture as an entertainment venue. should educate themselves about U-Pick. Fifer Orchards recently added aU-Pick Fennemore says the program also reaches out program, which allows visitors to pick their to the community. own fruits, including Fifer's popular apples. "The older generations have many child­ Apple harvesting has become a growing trend, hood memories of picking fruit and want to but Fifer Orchards is the only orchard in pass the tradition down to their children," he Delaware that offers a U-Pick program. says. Mike Fennemore, manager of retail oper­ Gordon Johnson, extension agent for ations at Fifer Orchards, says U-Pick is a great commercial agriculture and horticulture at the way one can support local farmers. university, says students of agriculture should "U-Pick is the holy grail of buying local," be interested in programs such as U-Pick he says. because it's important to understand different Fennemore says U-Pi.ck is a hot trend and ways to bring people to the farm. provides agricultural entertainment and edu­ "Not only should agriculture students cation. educate the public, but learn about direct mar­ "We provide an authentic experience, keting and managing a business," Johnson family fun and education," he says. "We host says. school group tours where students can learn He says agritourism generates income to how things are grown and the life cycle." farms, especially in urban areas. Agritourism Fennemore says Fifer Orchards uses high helps promote and build an understanding of quality progressive techniques, such as using agriculture, which is what Fifer Orchards has the more efficient dwarf tree, to grow their focused on with its U-Pick program, festivals apples. The orchard grows 25 varieties of and tours. apples, including their popular Arkansas He says not only are the visitors attracted Black. Fennemore says there' are more than to the entertainment, but people living in 2,500 varieties of apples worldwide. urban areas normally don't have access to the "The varieties have been around for THE REVIEWlRicky Berl years," he says, "but they have become more See U-PICK pg 22 Fifer Orchards in Wyoming, Del. offers the U-Pick program to its visitors. / September 16, 2008 1 9 / - The Mosaic I'nterview: Girl Talk

BY BRIAN ANDERSON doing more experimental music and I'm interested in stuff like Executive Editor that, but I just really appreciate pop art. I think it's an amazing If you ever thought the Jackson 5, Rihanna and Queen piece of art if you can get the whole world to know your song would be good together on the same song, your dream has and know your face. Some music has changed over the years, become reality. Gregg Gillis, also known as Girl Talk, is the but the general idea has stayed the same. I want to manipulate king of sampling and brings hundreds of songs and artists familiar elements and twist them into a new light. I like to take together on one album. things people have heard and their standards and take people's A former biomedical engineer in Pittsburgh, Penn., Girl nostalgic connections and their memories with these songs Talk's life now revolves around playing with other people's and with how they understand them and just play with the music. He mixes, mashes and combines samples to create the relationship, with the music. songs that fill up his albums and play during his shows. Just don't call him a DJ. You sample artists like James Taylor, Jay-Z, Twisted Sister On his most recent album Feed the Animals, Girl Talk and Kanye West. Do any of the artists you sample ever samples beats and lyrics from artists both new and old. contact you about your work? Any really like it, really Whether it's Kanye West, Sinead O'Connor, Outkast or Dexys hate it? . Midnight Runners, you'll find it on Feed the Animals. I haven't ever had anyone come out to me in a negative Before coming to perform at the university in front of a manner. Big Boi from Outkast came out to my last show in sold-out crowd on Thursday, Girl Talk found some time to talk: Atlanta. My friend was doing live visuals, things you do with to The Review. touch keys to trigger specific effects and things on the key­ - board, Big Boi ended up standing next to him and actually helped run the visuals for the last 30 minutes of the show - Do you do college shows a lot? What do you like about the he was triggering effects while I was doing remixes of his college crowd? songs. I ran into him after the show and he said he had seen Recently it's been going up a bit with college shows - me previously in Vegas and he knew my work. That was cool this year it's been a lot. Starting at the beginning of this year I - I've been an Outkast fan forever. It was in Atlanta on a was planning to take January through March off to finish my Saturday night, and he chose to come out there. A couple ran­ new album. In that time, I got a lot of college offers so I decid­ dom run-ins, but everyone's been cool about it. ed to start picking them up, so I started doing a bunch of col­ lege shows then. In general, it's cool. A lot of colleges are not I heard you don't refer to yourself as a DJ. What do you in an actual city or don't get that much entertainment provid­ tell people you do? ed. Kids are ready to go bananas at all the shows. It's kind of I'm a producer. I've never spun records - I've never less pressure - I feel like at the college shows, people are less tried to beat-mash records. My shows have been performing likely to judge or critique the performance. They're more into for eight years and I've never played an all-out whole song. just getting into it and that's what I'm about. I don't really like I've never queued up a song. I never wanted to do that, espe­ to play shows to a bunch of critics - I like playing to a whole cially in the early days. I never play with DJs in clubs. I've bunch of people who are ready to get crazy. always done the live performance thing. To me, I'm trying to make creative, original, transformative music based out of How many songs are in your library now? people's samples. I want to make music, rather than play I actually don't collect digital music. Not for any reason music. - I just buy a lot of CDs and vinyl. That's kind of the way I listen to music. On my computer when I perform live, it's all Radiohead made the news by releasing its CD online, live sample triggering. If you hear a medley from a song or a allowing people to pay what they want. You did it with - drum beat from a song, I probably don't have that song on my Feed the Animals. Did you or your record label decide to computer - I may own the CD at home. Live, I have thou­ do it? Why? sands and thousands of loops and samples from songs, but I The label came up with the initial idea. I wasn't even probably have maybe 100 or so MP3s on my computer. thinking about it - they just threw it at me. I was completely down with it. For me, the album, I had been working on it for Night Ripper and Feed the Animals clock in at just under so long - a lot of people had been asking about it - so my an hour each and there are hundreds of samples thrown goal was to get the music out in the most efficient manner pos­ together on each album. How long does it take you to sible. The pay-what-you-want-thing - everyone is connected make a CD? to the Internet, everyone realizes you can download basically The past two have taken me two years each. Every time any song for free once it becomes digital on the Internet. It I perform live, I change up the set. I introduce small, new ele­ seems ridiculous to ignore that - I'd rather be up front with ments - 30 seconds here, one minute here. I'll work all week people and say, "I know you can get it for free - if you want and hopefully come up with a few minutes worth of new it for free, take it for free. If you want to pay, pay for it." It just material. If! can change up two minutes of the set every week, seemed reasonable. To me, buying a CD in a record s.tore is then over the period of time, large chunks of it will change. like donating. You could go home and look up those songs on For the past two albums, I've done a year and a half or two YouTube or download them so you can get them for free, but years worth of live shows, just constantly generating material, you chose to pay that cost because you want to support that trying to figure out ideas and see what happens. People see artist. That's the way it is. Buying music in 2008 is all dona­ what I like. Once I feel like I have enough interesting materi­ tion based. Why not work with that system, rather than ignore al to dump into an album, it usually takes me about six it? months. You quit your day job. Any regrets with that? Branching off of that question, how do you go about mak­ Hell no. It's been excellent. I mean, the job was fine, but ing a song? Does an idea just come to you or do you sit I hate waking up and I hate dealing with people that I don't down and play around with samples until something want to deal with. Right now, I feel like I don't really have a makes sense? job - I just do music, which is something I've always done It's very trial and error for me - it's not intuitive. I'll for fun. The shows are cool. Magically, a paycheck occasion­ have a bunch of songs, ideas and things - I'm always jotting ally appears in my hand. notes to myself, texting myself song ideas, something I hear I'll be able to work with. I sample, isolate those parts, catalog How long can you see yourself doing this? Artists will them, take a beat from a song, take a melody, not really wor­ always be putting out new music and there's an endless ried what I'll be able to do with it. Then I sit there and try a supply of samples out there - when do you call it quits? whole bunch of different things. Sometimes things stick, but I want to make music until I die. I don't really care about more often than not, things don't work. The more and more I sustaining this as a career. I can't see myself going back to the sample, the more possibilities something will work. At this day job or even getting into other styles of music - there's point, you can probably name an artist. I probably have a loop always collaging music and chopping things up to make to some of their music in my computer. music. There's a lot of different angles you can go - you can do a variety of things with it. I don't see myself stopping YOll seem to really embrace pop music and the songs I regardless of the level of popularity or the number of people hear on the radio. Why do you decide to play around with coming out to my show or the number of people downloading pop music when there's so much other stuff out there? or buying records. I don't really see that fazing me in any way. Girl Talk will perform at Trabant Uuiversity Center Thursday. Why heavily rely on Top 40 material? What I sample is what I'm into. I have a background 20 September 16, 2008 Coen brothers Big names, get burned small story

"Burn After Reading" This humor, although "Righteous Kill" hand, has more friends at the precinct - Mike Zoss Productions outdated, is one of the few Millenium Fills he has more to say about a crime scene Rating: t'ct'c 112 (out of t'ct'ct'ct'c) things holding the film Rating: t'ct'c 112 (out and is generally more likeable. It's safe The Coen brothers' formula most often together. Pitt dancing around of t'c t'c t'c t'c ) to say Pacino wins the acting duel. . involves poor protagonists with some desire to as a clueless gym body and Welcome to The crime caper is much more diffi­ escape the commonplace or to seek money - McDormand using her sim­ the Al Pacino and cult for the characters to figure out than and in the process, unleash a domino effect of plistic charm blend into an Robert De Niro show the audience. Each time the judicial sys­ stupid mistakes and misunderstandings. In amusing chemistry. Clooney - the story of two tem fails to put a suspect behind bars, a "Bum After Reading," their newest effort at is a self-pitying womanizer seniors wrangled into serial killer murders that suspect at offbeat comedy, this formula is just about all looking for one thing - sex. doing one more home, and leaves a poem as a calling there is. The most sincere character movie for old time card. The ensuing hour and a half The foremost problem is the story is too is the ex-priest-tumed-gym­ and box office sake. shows the group of NYPD officers familiar. Rather than two vigilante parents manager Ted Treffon "Righteous going from scene to scene, each time seeking a baby like in "Raising Arizona," it's a (Richard Jenkins) who Kill" follows the two, coming to the same conclusion about the self-conscious fitness trainer (Frances expresses subtle fondness who play NYPD killer's identity. McDormand) seeking money for surgical for McDormand. detectives, as they The story is interesting in the fact reconstruction and a former CIA agent (John The main problem search for a serial that De Niro and Pacino are in it. This is Malkovich) trying to get even with the corrupt seems to be with.the editing, killer, who more than clearly just a vehicle for them to team system. George Clooney and Tilda Swinton just In dry comedy, there should likely is a fellow cop. up again and create some famous mob­ want to escape boring marriages. Brad Pitt's be carefully measured spaces between each It's the pinnacle of buddy-cop ster magic. Watching the film is like character, another fitness trainer, is too pea­ one-liner. With the exception of a few cases, movies, as the two acting legends driving in a car with De Niro and Pacino brained to have any real desires. the funny scenes are uneven and forced, creat­ reunite for their first film since 1995's in the middle of central Florida. There's The foolishness of the main characters ing a sense of comedy without any real sub­ "Heat." Naturally, they've been partners enough to look at and the company is overlaps when Pitt finds a confidential disc stance. and friends for decades. worthwhile, but you know where you're belonging to Osborne Cox (Malkovich) on the The Co ens have scripted two identities in Turk (De Niro) is a loose-cannon going and your entertainment is limited floor in the women's locker-room at their movie-making skills - one for thrillers, tough guy who appropriately coaches to what's in the car. Hardbodies Gym (the characters use the words which has succeeded with films such as girls softball in his spare time. Rooster The ride isn't too painful, since see­ Cox and Hardbodies excessively). Pitt and "Fargo" and ''No Country For Old Men," and (Pacino) is the quick-tongued nice guy, ing Pacino and De Niro playoff each McDormand get in over their heads when they the other for comedies, which has proven and Turk's counterpart. Together, other is like watching Larry Bird and decide to blackmail Cox with the disc. Clooney inconsistent. they're the old savvy vets at the station. Magic Johnson. Granted, they're far meets McDormand on an online dating Web What the Coen brothers were aiming for Turk's lips are well trained to spew from their primes and would make less­ site and is having an affair with Malkovich's remains clear - a dark and offbeat satire of a out any four-letter expletive, or berate than-stellar cops, but seeing the two wife (Swinton). Through all this, the govern­ modem, aimless society seeking satisfaction the bad guys, but his depth is about as together is delightful, and the story pro­ ment is watching closely - although even they and an ignorant and faulty government admin­ large as his vocabulary. He's a bumbling vides enough suspense and intrigue to have no idea what's going on. The irony of all istration. It seemed like a good idea, but with brute who carries a gun because it ~eep innocent viewers alive and watch­ these characters being so well-connected in an America's loyalty to the brothers Coen aside, makes him feel like the big bad good mg. urban sprawl like D.C. reduces the weight of something here went terribly wrong. guy. At one point, he's referred to as "a - Ted Simmons, [email protected] the comedy - it's more slapstick than anything - James Adams Smith, pitbull on crack." Rooster, on the other else. smithja@UdeLedu

Overcome inVIting with All That Remains classical gui­ A modern-.age knight Prosthetic/Razor & Tie tar solos Rating: t'ct'ct'c (out of t'ct'ct'c~t'c) breaking into The Massachusetts-based meta1core speedy guitar Year ofthe Gentleman act All That Remains has taken a few riffs. Ne-Yo more steps away from its hardcore roots Hardcore DefJam with its newest release Overcome. This bands such as Rating: t'ct'ct'c 112 (out of t'ct'ct'ct'ct'c) is not to say the members of All That Atreyu and A gentleman does more than hold the door. Remains lost -any power - they simply Eighteen He compliments his lady. He is loyal to her. He modified their own sound. Visions have admires her without being submissive. And a gen­ OrigInally a side project of failed in the tleman knows when the spark is gone, when to let Shadows fall vocalist Phil Labonte, the effort to past loves move on and wish them the best. band began with a hardcore-inspired move into mainstream metal, but All Ne-Yo tries his best to glorify chivalry in an sound. Ironically, the band has since That Remains succeeded. The band has otherwise void landscape. With his third album moved back toward the classic metal maintained its consistent identity, while Year of the Gentleman, the singer-songwriter sound of Shadowsfall. edging its way toward the melodic proves he has not only a golden voice, but an Overcome features an abundance of sounds of Killswitch Engage. unwavering ability to write hit singles. _ clean vocals to a slower, heavier back­ Although the album hasn't broken The CD's first track and single "Closer" is drop of broken chord progressions. any new ground, it does offer a powerful No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has listeners There are fewer thrash-driven beats than tribute to classic metal. singing "I just can t stop," along with the artist. before, but the sound is clearer and more - James Adams Smith But a gentleman also knows it isn't all about him. He knows to admire a woman for her intel­ We Global monotony of listening to though. He thrives on a lect and style, which is exactly what Ne-Yo does DJ Khaled one artist repeatedly mainstream style and on tracks like ''Nobody'' and "Miss Independeut." Koch Records through one sitting. never steps outside that A gentleman also knows that romance does­ go to bed mad at you and I don i want you to go to Rating: t'ct'c (out of Khaled provides no realm. His tracks, which n't always end neatly, or in his favor. On "So You bed mad at me." t'c t'c t'c t'c t'c ) variety in his songs, are suited for purely Can Cry," Ne-Yo provides his comforting shoul­ TIle disc's best song is the Pollow Da Don­ DJ Khaled, known produced "Single." Ne-Yo sings to all the single mainstream reasons, der, and sings, "I'll ask the sun to shine away from for his popular singles become repetitive and girls out by themselves, telling them, "You ain i you today so you can cry / Ifthat s what you want, li~e "We Takin' Over," one-dimensional. The gotta be alone / I'll be your boyfriend." releases his third album alright." "Single" is that combination of expert song title track "We Elsewhere, on "Fade into the Background," We Global, which Global," which fea­ Ne-Yo sings about attending the wedding of a for­ writing and top-notch vocals that has propelled includes the hit jams "Out Ne-Yo to the top ofR&B. He sings with enough tures Fat Joe, Ray Jay mer flame. His actions would make Mr. Here Grindin'" and "Go and Trey Songz, is Fonzworth Bently proud, as he plans to smile, say charm and sophistication to take the whole club Hard." about how the group is congratulations and fade into the background. home. The tracks come metaphorically on top While Ne-Yo's vocal capabilities put him on But if a gentleman knows anything, it's equipped with a star-stud­ of the world. There knowing exactly what to say to a prospective, or par with Usher and Chris Brown, his ability to pen ded list of rap artists that isn't deep meaning in current, missus. the perfect romantic tune gives him that much bring legitimacy to each more edge above the rest of his class. It's with any track and the If a gentleman has an argument right before of Khaled's hits as well as album is as average as bed time, he knows it's important to reconcile class that Ne-Yo delivers his third album, like a the rest of his album. The can be expected. before the new day. true gentleman. collaboration of artists - Ted Simmons, tsim@UdeLedu - Bryan Berkowitz, On "Mad," N e-Yo sings, "Girl I don t want to frees the listener from the [email protected] September 16, 2008 21 - • deJalyarel INdressed Stuck In the zone fasbion.forward

good guys find themselves in due to the they A week for the fact friendships are not always mutual are stuck in the when it comes to gender. friend zone - stuck The friend zone happens to the being the key word fortunate few nicest of guys - the guys who make an because they can>t fully effort to actually listen to what their get out. Perhaps it's female friends have to say, or the ones because they've always felt It's that time of year any girl can call up to chill out with and there was more to their cooed when the leaves are watch a movie, no strings attached. friendship. changing colors, the tem­ Friend-zone men are capable of reading I asked my brother and a perature is going down women well and, for the most part, are good friend to back me up, and it and tents are going up in Being stuck in the friend trustworthy. These are some of the rea- seems I'm not too far off. Both Bryant Park. That's right zone is less than ideal. Is agreed men can't be friends with mes am is, it's every fash­ there room in that zone for women the way women want them to. ionista's favorite time - flexibility, or are you in for Tell me what th" k And once they're stuck in the friend New York Fashion L..-_--l-=-__....I good? And why is it that guys you In zone, there's really no getting out. Week. Sabina Ellahi tend to get in the friend zone, ... for next week: Girls, on the other hand, don't Designers, mod­ ( "/111/111/11 while girls are often more for- worry about the friend zone, mainly els, magazine editors, tunate? 1. Do you believe chivalry exists because it's not much of a burden for department store buy- The friend zone is a place on college campuses? them. We actually enjoy having ers and celebrities base their schedules around where no male wants to find 2. WHat type of behavior would guys that are that close to us this important week - with London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks to follow. During Fashion himself, especially when he fancies classified chivalrous? - it gives us a good outlet to someone. It's when a man becomes so be as get the inside scoop about Week, designers show their innovation and cre­ close to a female friend that when they what men are discussing. ativity - or utter destruction, depending on your decide there might be relationship poten­ Respond to [email protected] It's unfortunate many tastes - with hopes that their hard work turns tial, they can't start one - they're of our good guy friends are into success as it enters the mass market. trapped as friends and friends only. sons they find themselves acting the part stuck here, but there's a But in the midst of the glamour and sophis­ I've found that guys can't be friends of best friend instead of lover. way to break the existing tication that couture tends to bring comes the with girls the way girls can be friends Friend zone guys are the ones girls barrier. The remedy is more important, grim thought due to the deterio­ with guys. I can confidently say I can go running to when a chump breaks their maturity. As people get rating economy - the prices. look at a guy and never think anything heart. I feel for them because of that. older, friend zones break, In a time when we're all scrambling for dirty. I can even look at a foxy man and Imagine having to sit down and listen to probably because outlooks on ways to keep a decent wardrobe while being want nothing from him other than a how some jerk screwed over the girl relationships change. People money-conscious, it's a wonder anyone can actu­ pleasant conversation and good com- you're in love with. That's a hard-knock start to crave more of a com­ ally afford $500 shoes or $3,000 bags. Of course, pany. Guys, on the other hand, usual­ life. mitment, and who better there are people out there who are actually buy­ ly have other intentions. The reality is mutual friendships to commit with than ing clothes and accessories at these prices, but I This truth is the foundation for between genders are difficult and take with someone who can feel there are much less people doing so than pre­ what I like to refer to as the patience. If you've dated each other in understand women vious years. unfortunate and slightly the past, I'd go as far as to say it's impos­ without trying to undress While the high-end fashion houses like brutal "friend zone." sible. them with their eyes? Louis Vuitton can afford to stay afloat,. competi­ It's a zone many For the most part, guys know when tion is increasingly difficult this year for young designers. More is at stake for them and their businesses as production costs rise and the U.S . . dollar continues to weaken - not to mention the $28,000 price tag for a tent in Bryant Park. But it's not necessarily the economy that designers opt to blame. In recent years, the rise of mediadarJing Keeping the Oogg on a tight /eosh disposable fashion, or trendy and often inexpen­ sive clothes, has greatly affected the fashion Upstanding citizen. It's a bit of a stuffy Snoop had to undergo a governmental charac­ appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay market - not just in the United States, but glob­ term these days, but the implications are still ter assessment before earning his visa, accord­ Leno" in March 2007, according to the ally. The constant turnover of merchandise in good. ·nonetheless. It suggests community ing to a Sept. 12 Associated Press article. As Associated Press. That was just a little slip-up retailers who follow this marketing strategy and leadership, civic responsibility, moral aware­ part of the visa agreement, Snoop has to sub­ involving possession of marijuana, cocaine the frequeRt need for change in trends has ness and a well-pruned lawn. It speaks vol­ mit to counseling before traveling to Australia, and guns charges. It wasn't as bad as the time immensely transformed the insights of the fash­ umes about one's character, service record and and he'll be completing charity work with at­ he and his posse roughed up seven British ion consumer. golf game. Suburbia is full of upstanding citi­ risk kids once he gets there. cops in an airport. Or the multitude of times he The typical mentality of a shopper is, "Why zens, but who do these stand-up ladies and I'm sorry, did this man kill somebody? was charged with possession of a fuearm. spend $200 on a Diane von Furstenburg top when gents most likely model themselves after? The And don't answer "Yes" to that"question - he The bottom line is: why wouldn't you I can get the same kind for $50 at Banana most upstanding of them all, of course - S­ was acquitted of that murder charge in 1993. want this guy spending some QT with your at­ Republic?" N-double-O-P-D-O-double-G. . The Aussies are handing down such strict stip­ risk youth? He's touring with Ice Cube and The idea of luxury is nice, but it's not worth Snoop Dogg - given name, Cordozar ulations for Snoop's entrance into the country, Thugs-N-Harmony, too, so maybe they'll breaking the bank to a point where you get a bad Calvin Broadus Jr. - is as upstanding as they I can't help but wonder what the poor Dogg come with. This tour could be the beginning case of buyer's remorse. come. The 35-year-old rapper and sometimes­ did to deserve it. of a beautiful relationship between the chil- I'm not going to lie to you - I enjoy luxu­ actor has sold more than 17 million records, It seems Australians view Snoop Dogg as . dren of Australia, the rappers of America and ry items just as much as any other fashionista out according to a Sept. 12 Reuters article, and some kind of threat to society. They're mildly undisclosed amounts of illegal substances. there. Who doesn't? But for most, when it comes has invested every cent of his earnings respon­ displeased with his behavior following an Australian immigration officials have clearly down to paying for one thing for its versatility sibly. Snoop has purchased self-esteem made the right choice here. and for the built-to-Iast purpose versus getting (every rapper feels prettier with some Let's face it - Snoop was already multiple items that essentially provide a new ice), happiness.(it makes no difference if banned from entering the United Kingdom wardrobe tOr the same price, why wouldn't one it was in an illegal powdered form) and in March 2007, according to an April 2007 opt for the second choice? most importantly, self-defense (he keeps BBC article, and he was arrested in Sweden Even with the strong capitalist belief in our a blue flag hanging out his backside, but on narcotics charges in the same month, culture where we strive to have something better only on the left side). according to a March 2007 Reuters article. than everyone else, most Americans don't feel There's just little to find fault with How much more international flogging can inclined to spend extravagant amounts on a piece when it comes to Snoop - he doesn't the rapper take? of fabric . It's understandable, but unfortunate for have a bad bone in his body. It makes no It's obvious Australia is tailing the in­ the designers who are still trying to break into the sense, then, that Australian immigration crowd. First the Brits and then the Swedes industry. officials refused him entry into the coun­ give Snoop a thrashing, so the Aussies think Putting economy and technicalities of the try for the past year, only granting him a they'll follow suit. I don't entirely blame market aside, it's hard not to appreciate the visa Friday. According to Reuters, Snoop them - they're on the bottom of the globe designer's creations. Fashion Week is not just a wasn't even allowed to apply for a visa in and they're bound to feel left out and slight­ week for buyers to figure out what's best to be 2007 because of his criminal record and ly unpopular from time to time. That's not a sold in their stores, but it's a week to admire the this year, he almost met the same fate. valid reason to attack an otherwise upstand­ visionary designs of hard-working artists. It's a The rapper slated his "Smoked Out" ing citizen like Snoop Dogg, though. My form of artistic expression, even though most tour for an October appearance in recommendation? Drop this visa issue like people don't see it that way. Even if the price tag Australia, but groups for victims of crime it's hot. is outrageous, just remember - don't blame the within the country complained and - Caitlin Birch, jecabi@udeLedu designer. Besides, things always end up going on sale. ., .

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areas complain about farms, such Continued from page 20 as the smell," Hearn says. He says he feels people should farm environment. While many peo­ educate themselves about agricul­ ple attend events like those at Fifer ture. Orchards, more families are still out Hearn agrees with Fennemore of touch with the farm. and Johnson that students of agricul­ "My grandparents were the last ture should be interested in programs generation of farmers," he says. like V-Pick. "Most folks are removed from the "It is a great opportunity to get farm - they don't have the ability to into," Hearn says. "There i.s money interact with farms." to be made - students need to learn Johnson says people should how to plan and keep an operation." reconnect with rural areas. He says V-Pick opera~ions p~o­ "People should learn where food vide farmers a consumer base, which comes from and how it is grown and usually has the same people coming understand the benefits of maintain­ back often. ing rural neighborhoods," he says. "People don't get to see farms ' Brian Hearn, farm manager for every day," Hearn says. "Lots of agriculture research and education at people come all th~ way fn;>m the university, says people should be Baltimore for a particular V-Pick better educated. every year." "I was teaching kids and they He says there are many benefits had no idea how things were grown of visiting local farms. because they aren't taught afhome," "There have been many con­ he says. "When I was. a kid, my fam­ cerns about contamination recently," ily taught me so It was second Hearn says. "It is popular to buy nature." local because of safety issues." Hearn says many people are out He says he urges families to of touch with farming today because seek the benefits of supporting local people do not know how to ~row farmers and take part in the family anymore, nor do they have the tI~e, fun and entertainment that business­ energy or money. He says while es such as Fifer Orchards provide - THE REVIEWlKatie Smith farms are decreasing, people are just as Fifer's logo states, "Eat local. becoming unfriendly about .farms. Taste Fresh." "Sometimes people III urban )1t September 16,2008 23 Locals on the hunt for hidden treasure Geocaching takes' students, adventurers on outdoor missions

BY AMY PRAZNIAK 'Alex the Centipede' in Features Editor a race against other Michael Ott, who refers to himself as the "unofficial travel bugs to see how president" of the Delaware Geocachers, jokes that geo­ large of a distance it caching is "basically nerds in the woods." could cover within a "All you need is a $100 GPS unit," he says. "I do it certain amount of time. because of the hiking part of it - there's a little bit more of He won the race." a purpose to the hike, and it gets you outside." She says "Alex the According to Geocaching.com, "Geocaching is a high­ Centipede" made it to tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by Alaska. adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices." KeepoI'ts says Ott, who is one of the founders of the Delaware caches range from being Geocachers, says he got involved in geocaching when he tiny in size to larger visited the official Web site, and discovered there was a geo­ than the size of a shoe cache two miles from his house in Newark. Ott says he box. She says smaller already had his own Global Positioning System that he had caches, called micro­ used for hiking in the past, so he began to use it for geo­ caches, are geocaches caching. which contain only a log ~~~~~~i,! Junior Katie Keeports states in an e-mail message that that are often wedged Pictures courtesy of Katie Keeports she used to be involved in geocaching because her mother inside of magnetic Junior Katie Keeports and her mother used to geocache at White Clay Creek State Park. did a lot of hiking in White Clay Creek State Park and her spare-key holders to friends enjoyed the outdoors. film cans. These caches are often found in urban areas so map instead of a GPS. He says he prefers caches that take "Caching not only gives.outdoor lovers the opportunity the geocacher in search of a microcache must be extra­ him on adventures that involve off-road bicycling and long to spend time hiking, but it provides competition and social secretive when searching for them. hikes. stimulation that perhaps these people otherwise would have "Non-geocachers, referred to 'as 'muggles' by geo­ He says geocaching can sometimes become an obses­ difficulty locating," Keeports says. "It's like a giant, secret cachers, are often present during the search for geocaches," sion and competitive for participants. treasure-hunt that spans the world." she says. "So cachers must be clandestine in their search "It is a phenomenon as to why it is so addicting," She says the caches can be anything from coiled-up operations." Petrucci says. "I think it may be because it is something that pieces of paper stuffed inside a tube to large ammo cans. Keeports says the larger caches typically contain logs, is so easy to do, and it really takes no special skills to The online profiles of the caches contain information about small trinkets and fun gifts for the "first-time finders." She become an 'expert' geocacher." the cache, like size, purpose, themes or hints. She says once says most of the time the caches contain objects like chil­ While Petrucci says geocaching is a fun activity, he the cache is found with the help of a GPS, it contains a log dren's toys, cards, small collectible items and travel coins. feels there are geocachers who aren't as "green" as they­ in which one records the date and time the cache was found, "Once I found a dragon stuffed animal that I still keep could be. whether any items were removed from or placed in the on my bookshelf," Keeports says. "Geocachers tend to think of themselves as people who cache and a brief message for its owner. Ott says if a finder chooses to take an item out of the love the outdoors and want to protect the environment," he Keeports says once geocachers return home to their cache, he or she has to put something back in return. He says. "But these same folks burn gallons of fuel and spend computers, they'll log back onto the geocaching Web site says he's had a matchbox car that's made it 24,000 miles hours of time driving from cache to cache to feed their and record whether the cache was located succesfully and circulating around the globe. obsession. How 'green' is that? whether they removed any of the "travel bugs" it contains. Glenn Petrucci, who has participated in geocaching in "Also, consider the person who places a cache. She says a travel bug is an item with a dog tag attached to it Delaware as well, states in an e-mail message that there are Everything is great if we assume that only good people put that bears a specific serial number, allowing it to be identi­ limited amounts of caches to find in Delaware, which has out caches, but we know that isn't realistic. I could put out fied online by whoever discovers it. Travel bugs move from led him to travel long distances around the country in search a cache that will attract the geocacher of my choice to a cache to cache around the world. of caches. He says he enjoys finding "signature" items, or remote wooded area just about anywhere. As more kids "I succesfully logged 38 caches. This pales in compar­ more personalized findings, in the cache, rather than the become interested in geocaching, I'm very' concerned that ison to my mom who has found in total 1,204 caches," usual "bric-a-brac" that are put into the containers. Keeports says. "I did, however, enter a travel bug named Petrucci says geocaching can also be done with just a See EXPLORERS pg 25

Travel bugs, a popular component of caches, are tracked using dog tags. Geocaches include collectible items like travel coins and other gifts.

, --~------24 September 16, 2008 Bringing art scene back to life in Wilmington

BY LEXI AMBROGI of donations and grants. Staff Reporter Carina Evangelista, newly appointed Just northeast of Newark, a world of Gretchen Hupfel Curator at the DCCA, high culture lies waiting for students. says earlier in 2008 the organization Wilmington is home to a bustling art received a generous endowment gift from community. The Delaware Division of the an anonymous friend of the late artist Arts, a branch of the Delaware Gretchen Hupfel, which finances Department of State, distributes more than Evangelista's full-time position, the first $1.75 million annually in grants to artists of its kind at the center. With Evangelista's and for local art programs, director Paul help, the DCCA is able to expand upon its Weagraff says. programs. These grants help finance artists like Evangelista's daily duties at the Peter Williams, an art professor at the uni­ DCCA include writing grants to fund new versity. This year, Williams received a exhibits, researching new artists and their grant from the DDOA for emerging artists work and writing promotional texts for and used the money to create new work. shows. He refers to this process as "quid pro "We've never had a full-time curator quo" - artists are given money by groups before," Evangelista says. "It's kind of a Courtesy of Amazon.com like the DDOA in return for the work for lUXury." "On the Mason-Dixon Line" features the work of several university professors. which it pays. Evangelista and Williams agree that From Sept. 5 to Sept. 26, Williams' one of the best ways to take advantage of work is on display at the DDOA the Wilmington art scene comes the first Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington. The Friday of every month. Dubbed the "First show, "Working Space and Other Ideas," Friday," and with the goal of bringing Delaware 'authors join features pieces made from Sunday comic together art aficionados, the event features strips from his hometown of Detroit. a bus loop around the DCCA, the "I found a box of these old strips, and Delaware Art Museum and more than 30 I couldn't remember why I'd brought them other venues and galleries in Wilmington. with me when I moved here," Williams "Turnout is pretty good," Williams in new anthology says. "Arrangements and patterns and says. "It's not New York or Chicago, of ideas emerged as I played around with course, but there are enough people who them." come out to enjoy art and engage in dis­ BY MIA POZZANGHERA pitched it to a group of peers whom she had Though the bulk of Williams' work cussion." Staff Reporter worked with closely. consists of paintings, these cartoon col­ Evangelista says she hopes to expand "On the Mason-Dixon Line: An "I wanted a focus, but people lost inter­ lages proved to be a relaxing break for upon the art resources in the area and Anthology of Contemporary Delaware est," Travalini says. "I thought it would be a him. looks to increase membership at local Writers," is a collection of essays, poems wonderful way to have the voices of "I think I needed to get away from the museums. and short stories by Delaware's· own Delaware heard, so I just kept going." stress of painting," he says. "For a city this size, it's pretty good," authors, including several professors from She says she devoted a great deal of Williams says he compares his usual she says. "But it's always better to widen the university. time to calling authors from around the area painting style to nonfiction, whereas his and deepen viewership." The book, printed by The University of and asking for work to publish. recent cartoon images are "complete fan­ Emily Bunker, an art major at the uni­ Delaware Press, is a compilation of 52 "They were very happy to do it," tasy." versity, says she enjoys the First Friday pieces of work from 45 different writers, Travalini says. "They loved the idea and Another spot for local artists is the loop for the free food, wine and music in each of whom has a special connection to thought it was worth doing." Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts in addition to the new art pieces. the state of Delaware. It will be available in Travalini says working on the book was Wilmington. With 26 on-site artist studios, "The idea isn't unique to the Morris Library, as well as for sale in exhausting. Fleda Brown, a peer whose the DCCA features 30 exhibits annually Wilmington," Bunker says. "Philly has a most major bookstores. name appears adjacent to Travalini's on the from local, national and international really good loop. But it seems to be gain­ Karen Drumliner, managing editor at book's cover, called one day offering assis­ artists. Like the DDOA Mezzanine ing strength here." un Press, says the ' collection is special tance. Gallery, the DCCA relies on the backing because several Delaware writers are fea­ "She looked at it with fresh eyes and I tured in one anthology. The book features think that made all the difference," Travalini three poet laureates, including renowned says. "She didn't want much credit though poet Joann Baliing, who currently holds the - I had to fight her to put her name on the title. Along with these poets, the book also cover." features published and unpublished writers. Travalini says Brown came up with the "There are even everyday folks who are title and eventually both agreed on it since great writers too," Drumliner says. the Mason-Dixon Line is a large part of Jeanne Murray Walker, an English pro­ Delaware's history and helped tie every- fessor at the university, has two poems pub­ thing in the book together. . lished in the anthology. One of the poems, Travalini says she would love to work titled "Betting in Bright Sunlight at on something like this again and says this Delaware Park," was written for her friend generation along with each succeeding gen­ Rick Smyth. Walker says her inspiration for eration will have something different to say. the poem was a memory she had walking She also says it's important to include writ­ with Smyth around the race park one day ers of varying age, style and ability. watching the horses. "It was a labor of love," Travalini says. The poem, a sestina, contains six six­ "Not just to the writers of Delaware, but the line stanzas. Each line of every stanza is fin­ history and documentation of Delaware." ished with the same six words in a different The unique aspect of the book, accord­ order. Walker says she felt this style was an ing to both Walker and Travalini, is that appropriate way to express the theme of th ~ many of the authors featured have worked poem. with each other in some way. They attend "I thought the form of the poem had a each others readings and go to workshops lot to do with betting and luck," she says. and classes together. Travalini says because "So I wrote this poem for Rick." Delaware is such a small state, it offers an The book's publisher, Billie Travalini, opportunity for writers to work closely in a says she spent nearly five years compiling tight-knit community. pieces of literature from various writers to "All of these people [in the book] I have THE REVIEWlMelanie Hardy publish the anthology. She says when she worked with - we all know each other, in The local art community showcases its work at musuems around town. came up with the idea for the anthology, she some way or another," Walker says. ~ September 16,200825- Having a ball in a .basement band Local rock group takes name and inspiration from former Phillies outfielder

BY JAMES ADAMS SMITH down and hate it," he says. Entertainment Editor Hayes is the manager of the In the basement of Peter Bothum's house lies an assortment Lancaster Barnstormers, a minor of guitars, a drum set, 8-track recording equipment and an orig­ league team in Pennsylvania. Bothum inal Nintendo - and they don't belong to his kids. When says someone from a rival Bothum isn't being a family man or working as an editor at The Pennsylvania team, York Revolution, News Journal, he plays guitar and sings for Von Hayes, a saw the band's story on ESPN.com Newark-based rock act named after the former Phillies outfield­ and asked them to play the national er. The band was recently featured by ESPN.com for the sports­ anthem at a game. related name. "They were going to have us "We just play once a month, because my family would kill play their last home game against me," he says. "A lot of bands now don't even tour." Lancaster, against Von Hayes' team, The band's drummer, Andrew Zitelli, coined the term to just stick it to him," he says. "hobby rock" to define this balance between work and family What neither the York represen­ life and playing in a rock band. tative nor the band realized at the Bothum says Zitelli came up with the name of the band. time was that the two teams had the They considered using a number of baseball player names, same owner. Bothum says the real including Lou Whitaker. They finally decided on Von Hayes, the Hayes was OK with the name, but Phillies outfielder who hit two home runs in the first inning of a because of the ownership overlap, the baseball game, winning against the New York Mets 26 to 7 in national anthem prank most likely Courtesy of Sarah Allard and Peter Bothum 1985. won't be allowed. Von Hayes includes bassist Jake Leach, drummer Denny Hehman and "We decided on Von Hayes as a cheeser," he says. "For "We joked about the national guitarists/vocalists Peter Bothum and Andrew Zitelli. example, we play Nintendo in the basement and stuff. We're all anthem," he says. "We would just into this outdated retro stuff. I love the Phillies, so you know I butcher it." . explains the role the band plays in his life. like Von Hayes." Bothum says the band is inspired by '''80s cheese stuff," "I love beating the hell out of my drums after a long day at He says the band took off after its first session when chem­ such as Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen. work," he says. "I work a ton of hours. I have to work a lot of istry seemed to form between Jake Leach and Zitelli on a song Although the band has often been referred to as "lo-fi indie," weekends to make up for the time I spend doing music." called "Life Kicks Ass." Bothum says he has problems with the exact meaning of the Hehman, a university alumnus, at one time played in the "Those two guys knowing each other, not even meeting," term. marching band. . he says. "That's when it started." "We just do quick songs with decent hooks that people He got involved with Von Hayes after hearing about it, _ The band then played its first show at East End Cafe. remember," he says. "We're just redoing the songs, but not through a former drumline member playing in the band Terminal ' "We played this acoustic show," he says. "It was just terri­ rewriting it." Lunchbox with Bothum. ble. We weren't good at playing - you have to be a good play­ Bothum says the band has used Myspace.com as a resource "It's not work at all to me," he says. "There's no uniform. er to be in an acoustic band." for sharing its music. It's not strictly structured. Music is a huge part of my life - I He says they recorded the whole album on 8-track tapes in "Everybody rips on Myspace, like it's for little kids and couldn't just be an engineer." four different locations, including his basement setup. child porn freaks," he says. "It's actually a good resource for Hehman says qe brings a background in jazz to the band, Bothum says since forming, the band has actually had an bands." while Zitelli comes from punk roots. He says the band members encounter with the real Von Hayes. Denny Hehman, 30, plays drums for the band when he's not have grown close, which makes the band work. "I've been worried that he was going to sue and shut us working full-time as a civil engineer. On his way to work, 'he "I think when you get older, you like to be surrounded by good people who are clean," he says. "It's not good to be wrapped up with people who don't have their lives together." The band recently signed with State Capital Records through Dan Hewitt, who started it with his own wallet. . "He's done a ton for a guy that's works a full-time job and doesn't have a million dollars," he :;ays. "He's put a lot of stuff on his credit card. I guess we're signed, whatever that means." Bothum says the members have been in former local bands such as Terminal Lunchbox and Te~ble Friends. The band played a show Friday night in a liquor store with a makeshift venue in Trenton, N.J. - bar fight included. While Bothum's kids are playing in the living room of his Newark home, he says that bemg in a band is something he's always wanted to do. THE REVIEWlKatie Smith "I just have to be in a band," he says. "I have to do it."

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BY PAT MAGUIRE the best atmosphere their team plays in." Sports Editor 'Saturday's game sold out with an attendance of 22,029, marking the fifth straight sellout on a home opener, three of which have been against Wednesday, September 17 The Hens football team rumbled to a 48-20 win over longtime West Chester, a team accustomed to playing against smaller, Division-II Mens Soccer vs. Monmouth Division-II rival West Chester on Saturday night, in the latest series of a crowds. 7 p.m. long line of games which has seen Delaware annually beating up on its Hens' head coach K.C. Keeler saw the game as an opportunity to look "little brother". for progress in his squad, although he was quick to praise West Chester's "We've been doing this for 49 years," West Chester Director of effort and determination to take down their "big brother" to the north. Athletics Edward Matejkovic said. "It's become a tradition." While the annual meeting provides a guaranteed home game and what Saturday's blowout marks the 15th straight time Delaware has defeat­ usually results in an addition to the win column for the Hens, West Chester Tbunday, September 18 ed the Golden Rams, a string of games that are often decisive victories, heads to Delaware each year looking for tough competition to help them highlighted by an 84-0 blowout in 2000. Delaware's overall record versus as they move on to the rest of their Division-II schedule. ' Westchester improved to 43-6-1 since their first meeting in 1941, which West Chester head coach Bill Zwaan said the challenge and the resulted in a 7-7 tie. opportunity to step up on the big stage benefits the Golden Rams each Although the annual meeting does not usually result in a thriller, it has year. mutual benefits for both schools. "Although we haven't been very successful at beating Delaware, I Friday, September 19 "What I like about them is that they're willing to come to our stadi­ think it's a great opportunity for our kids to step up a level," Matejkovic um," Delaware Director of Athletics Edgar Johnson said. "It's probably said. Volleyball vs.Gardner-Webb, For Delaware, it was undeniable that West Chester was a step down 4:30p.m. from the rest of their schedule, particularly after playing Football Bowl Subdivision school Maryland in their fust game two weeks ago. Women's soccer @. Saint Josephs "Athletic ability and size and weight and stuff like that," UD running 7 p.m. back Johnathon Smith said. "That's the only difference, but they played hard." Smith, along with most of Delaware's starters, did not see much Field Hockey @ Temple action in the fourth quarter, which gave the second string a chance to see 3 p.m. some time. The West Chester game has become a stage over the years for the Hens to show off and assess their depth chart early in the season. Saturday, September 20 Starting quarterback Robby Schoenhoft was replaced by Lou Rittaco shortly after the start of the final quarter. Football@ Fwman Rittaco spent the majority of his time handing the ball off to backup 2 p.m. running backs Jared Bradley and Jerry Butler, who rushed for a combined total of 170 yards. Mens and Womens XC @ Delaware Keeler said wide receiver Aaron Love hurt his hamstring earlier in the Invitational week and though the injury did not turn out to be serious, Keeler decided . to limit the starter just as a precaution. Love did not see a play from scrim­ Volleyball vs. Duke mage and was relegated to punt return duty for the majority of the game, 11 a.m. allowing sophomore Tommy Crosby to make his fust career start. Delaware's contract with Westchester expires in 2012. Although Edgar Johnson said he has not thought that far in advance, the question Sunday, September 21 lingers as to whether or not Delaware will continue to play the Golden Rams. . Field Hockey vs. Saint Josephs "It could end any time," said Matejkovic. "You never know what's 1 p.m. THE REVIEW/Steven Gold going to happen in the future. Phillip Thaxton crushes a West Chester defender into the field. Men's soccer @ Rider 2 p.m. Early issues test m~n's soccer team BY DAVE THOMAS So far this season the team has lost close Staff Reporter matches to Rutgers, St. Josephs and Lasalle. After a rough start, the men's soccer team Hennessy said the early adversity will help faces the task of quickly righting their ship. With a build essential character on the young team. The record of 1-3-1, (0-0 CAA) and all three losses team, he said, has already started to mold together. coming in overtime, the team has dug themselves Christie, a native of South Africa, is one of the an early hole. Though the team is 70 percent under­ players who will be expected to help turn things classmen, they feel confident they can overcome around. A rising star who was kept scoreless this early obstacle. throughout the 2007 campaign, leads the Hens thus "The start was always going to be difficult," . far with three goals. While he downplayed the junior forward Darren Christie said, "I think it will added burden of the winless start, Christie said the . benefit the team in the long run." internal pressure to perform is always there . The goal now is to take the lessons learned in "I always put pressure on myself," he said. "I the first four games and apply them as a team in just have a longing to do better. Last year I didn't their upcoming matches. Head coach Ian Hennessy score, so this year is my time to score." said the tough early season'schedule will be benefi­ While the offensive production has increased ciallater in the season. from last year, the defensive side of the ball seems "We put our team in the nation's best arenas," to be the weakness of this year's team. The Hens Hennessy said, "It's a tough schedule, but they are have had trouble keeping leads, giving up two one- much more experienced now." Courtesy of SportJ Information See TEAM LOOKS page 31 E.J. Alvarado will try to bolster the offense. 29 September 16, 2008 Greeks square off on the gridiron BY DAN MOBERGER Is former high school basketball Staff Reporter star Elena Delldonne making. the Rivalries occur between siblings or friends, professional teams or college right choice by switching from alliances. basketball to volleyball? One rivalry that may be overlooked by those not involved is the one among college fraternities. Here at Delaware, contention linking fraternities has now found a new "Good for her, if she outlet on the football field, namely in the does not want to sport of flag football. Starting this year many on campus fraternites will be com­ play she should not peting in flag football tournaments against have to just one another. The teams begin practicing far in because she is advance of their annual meeting and take good at it." every minute of practice seriously. There are heated arguments about calls, members carry clipboards full of plays and everyone -Brian Steele, goes full speed at every practice. Freshman Now in its third year, the competition has undergone changes and will feature a ... campus-wide tournament, open to any of the recognized fraternities on campus. Perhaps the most notable rivalry "Whatever makes among the fraternities is between Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Mu. But the her happy, that's "SigEp" versus "Sammy" charity game has what she should become a tradition. They will play under do, life is about the lights on the new turf field on Laird Campus on Oct. 11. This celebrated rivalry more than money has given the players many benefits. or fame." Senior Ricky Hopp, who plays run­ ning back and wide receiver for SigEp loves participating in the game each year. -Steve Sidebotham Courtesy of Steve De Lucia "Pride, camaraderie. It brings back the History Professor IInl~~,,~~_ Many more campus fraternities will square off in flag football this year whole varsity sports mentality", he said. Other fraternity chapters take the com­ graduated last year and some kids that did- licized for an extra year, more people are petition just as seriously, including Sigma n't get to play last year are going to play. becoming interested and recognizing its Chi. Participants, such as Phil Wyman, do Our chances art;. definitely improved." importance. What began as one game has not only get their competitive nature out Besides the rivalries, competition and now stemmed into a tournament and the "I would not want when they play, but they reap the benefits athletic involvement, the fraternity flag rivalries have continued to heat up. to do something of the sport. football game has a much deeper meaning. Though the rivalry can cloud some of that would put "We get aerobic activity, fraternity When it started two years ago, the fraterni- the more benevolent motives behind the bonding, hanging out with the guys," ties created the event intending to raise annual showdown, the two groups share pressure on me, so I Wyman said. money for a charity. one noble purpose at the end of the day. feel like she should Coming into this year's game, SigEp "We started it as a philanthropy event Each chapter gets a chance to help those in players are very confident. They have won for youth AIDS research," Hopp said. "A need of assistance, a place to exercise their be able to do what the past two years and have been practicing couple hundred people came the first year, competitive drive, good physical activity, a she wants." constantly since coming back to campus. a few more last year. Now we are at the chance to entertain hundreds of people and Sammy members think that the tide could new turf field under the lights." at the end of the day they all carry them- be turning this year, however. The charity game has evolved into selves as true competitors with a sports­ -Erin Morgan "I think we're going to do great this something much bigger in just two years. It man's spirit. Junior year," Sammy president Jason Aaron said. still focuses on raising money for an AIDS "We have a new coach because our old one organization, but now that it has been pub-

Here we are, as sports fans, perched teeter­ serious consequences beyond the field or court? It's when these relationships turn ugly that ing on the edge of a new era in fanhood, and we Would you feel responsible or contend that some things typically go from bad to worse. The fans need to take a long, hard look in the mirror and internal weakness led to their demise and go feel betrayed and become bitter and scream and decide if we are going about our duty as fans in about your business, perhaps a bit more quietly? yell until their lungs give out, and the athletes the right way. . Last week Tennes·see Titans' quarterback hear the taunts. They feel the chorus of boos deep This January, UCLA freshman Kevin Love Vince Young asked to be taken out of the Titans' down inside them and some ofthem can't take it. walked onto-McArthur Court in Eugene, Oregon home opener after being taunted by fans and it Occasionally they lash out, giving some of it and the nation got a disturbing look at what is got me thinking about the volatile relationship back to the fans, but other times they internalize slowly becoming the norm in fan-athlete rela­ between fan and idoL the criticisms and it affects them in a meaningful tions. Fans have become more than spectators. We way. Love, an Oregon native who starred at Lake have taken on an active role in the competition, Fans have the right to cheer and be proud Oswego High, signed to play for the Bruins in and with that comes a certain responsibility. Fans of their teams. They should be able to boo and sunny Southern California. This apparently must understand the athletes on the field are jeer and carry on, within reason, but how far is angered many fans of Oregon basketbalL more than what we perceive them to be from the too far? To be honest, I'm not sure. In the week leading up to the game, Love nosebleed sections. These things should be clearer, right and allegedly got so many voicemails threatening his But athletes, and especially quarterbacks, wrong defmed in someone's ethics code would life, apparently in fairly graphic terms, he had to are supposed to be Teflon. It is hard for fans to clear things up for us, but they're not. Clearly cancel his cell phone service, and it only went see superstar athletes as human. If they were screaming "whore" at a player's family is cross­ south from there. human, the things we said about them might have ing the line, but booing, I just can't say. Fans During the game, Love, on the court and his actual meaning. Ifwe consider athletes to be peo­ have to be able to express themselves, or else the family in the stands, which included. his father ple, like us, the things we say could take root and passion will be sucked right out of sports. Cheers Stan, grandmother and 13-year-old sister, were feed hidden insecurities within the athletes, -and and boos can defme players, games and even subjected to profanity laced taunts, while having I'm not so sure we're ready to handle that cities (philadelphia anyone?), but when have we garbage heaped upon them from the student sec­ responsibility. taken things too far? tion. Though Love enacted his revenge in the Conversely, athletes must realize what Young reportedly frightened his friends and form of 26 points and 18 rebounds, he was visi­ they've gotten themselves into. Fans invest a family with talk of suicide. Are the Titans' fans ALEX PORRO bly shaken before and after the ordeaL great amount of time, energy and money follow­ responsible for his mental health? Maybe not, but This begs a serious question. What would ing a team and its players. At anyone time there in this new era of fan hood, we must consider the "Athletes are people too" happen if the boos and chants of "You suck" fell are thousands of people collectively hoping and consequences of our actions. on something other than deaf ears? What if, in praying for a great pass, a last minute shot or a our frenzy to let players know how we felt about game-winning goal, and when a player screws Alex Porro is a sports editor for The Review. them, we actually hurt them? What if we caused that up, the fans are more than willing to share Send questions, comments and a big '01 hanky to something we never intended, something with their disappointment. [email protected] September 16. 2008 30 underglteview:

nme: 2 p.m. Location: Paladin Stadium Why we can win: BY RYAN LANGSHAW Managing Sports Editor 4-Headed Monster: Last week against West Chester, the Hens dominated in the rushing The Numbers: game with their split committee of runners If the team can have success with this rusher­ About the Teams: roulette again, a win could be. in the cards. 161: Average passing yards for starting quar­ terback Robbie Schoenhoft so far this season. The Hens: Something special: In order to win this week, the Hens will need big plays and consis­ The Hens are coming off of a 48-20 win over tency from the special teams. The pressure could be on kicker Jon Striefsky late in the 214: Average passing yards for Furman quar­ Division-II West Chester. The team racked up game to make a clutch kick. Thankfully Striefsky has looked good so far this season, hav­ terback Jordan Sorrells so far this season. 308 yards on the ground while giving up just ing nailed field goals of 23 and 37 yards last week against West Chester. 252 total yards on defense. Quarterback 176: All purpose yards for Hens wide reciever Robbie Schoenhoft threw for two touchdown Pressure is on: Although the Hens' defensive line has not made a huge impact thus far, Mark Duncan, which leads the team. passes last week and cornerback Anthony both Matt Marcorelle and Ronald Talley seem poised to break out. If they can have some Walters came down with an interception. game-changing plays Saturday and disrupt the Paladins passing attack, the Hens could be in position to take control. The Prediction: The Paladins: Why we could lose: This game will probably be the Hens' biggest Furman prepares into this weeks game com­ test early in the season. Furman is ranked No. ing off a big win against Colgate, 42-21. The Soaring through the air: Last week, the Paladins were very successful passing the ball 23 in the FCS and is coming off a huge victory team is led on offense by quarterback Jordan against a very competitive Colgate squad, finding the end Zone with ease. If the Hens can over Colgate. The Paladins also possess the Sorrells; who passed for 211 yards and three not slow down that potent air attack they could be in for a long day. most potent offensive attack UD has seen so touchdowns last week. Defensively, the far. Although Johnathon Smith will probably Paladins feature senior linebacker Brandon Point of No Return: Last week Adam Mims returned three punts for 90 yards. Ifbe can have success running through the Paladins' Williams, who leads' the team in both tackles repeat that kind of success against the Hens this week, the field position battle could fall in defense, this game will come down to execu­ and sacks. Furman's favor. tion and special teams play, which is where the Hens will have the advantage. Blind Date: Neither of these teams are familiar with each other, which means each team's game plan will be of extra importance. The fact the Hens will be on the road also gives a Hens 24, Furman 21 slight advantage to the Paladins in terms of preparation. .. No stretch to' see value in sports training staff

BY ADAM SAMPLES lower back issues tend to hamper field Staff Reporter hockey players, as the natural playing posi­ The Hens' new jumbo screen was blasting music as the tion can be conducive to that injury. football team took to Tubby Raymond Field for practice. Some sports have more common Through the Bob Carpenter Center's blue double doors into injuries that the athletic trainers treat. In the athletic training room, a distinctly different noise was basketball, rolled ankles and jammed fin­ audible through the rumble. gers claim victims regularly. Head of bas­ The sound of athletic tape being ripped off large rolls, ketball operations Saul Frankel said he has people telling jokes and medical advice being shouted filled no doubt his players are in good hands. the room. This is the daily scene for the university'S athlet­ During visits to the training room, Frankel ic training staff, lead by head athletic trainer John Smith. gets updates on his injured players. One of the responsibilities of the athletic trainers is to "These guys are so good with commu­ listen to the players who are injured, which ultimately helps nication," Frankel said. "We always want to the healing process. Chris Daino, an offensive lineman on know what's happening so we don't put our the football team, said he is recovering from a dislocated guys in harm's way." knee that he suffered in March, which required surgery. The players work hard with the athletic "I work directly with John [Smith] and he really helps trainers like senior athletic training student because he understands my injury," Daino said. Karen Hsu and Fegley to get back to play­ A redshirte-d sophomore, he said he spends a lot of time ing. In return, the athletic trainers work just in the training room, but said the athletic trainers help him as hard, sometimes showing up at 7 a.m. recover from his injuries quickly. and staying until 7 p.m. Strewn across the dozen or so training tables were ath­ "These kids are serious about their letes from all different sports. A football player was getting injuries," Smith said. "It makes our job a lit­ his ankles taped. A field hockey player was receiving treat­ tle easier." ment for an assortment of cuts and wounds. A basketball One athlete had not played all year due player needed his knee looked at. Smith and his staff attend to injuries, but when the training staff got to each athlete, hoping to help them recover and get back her back on the field, it was emotional for with their teams. the whole team. "We take some preventative measures so as to avoid "All of the girls started crying when injuries," Smith said. "But injuries will happen, and when she put her pads on," Fegley said. they do, we deal with them." When an athlete recovers from an Linemen on the football team wear knee braces, injury, the athletic trainers know they have whether or not they are injured, as a precaution. The equip­ done their job well. For some, that moment THE REVIEW/Steven Gold ment that players are fitted with is all properly adjusted so is the reward and reason they do what they Athletic trainers have to tend to injured athletes both on and off of the field as to avoid injury. Some injuries can not be prevented. do. "Some chronic injuries are the real bad ones," graduate "A lot of my job satisfaction comes well, or when a star player comes back from an injury, not assistant athletic trainer Devon Fegley said. "Ones you from when a player comes back from an injury," Smith said. much is heard about the athletic trainers who helped that know will come back." "They have success and the idea of being a part of recovery player return, but Smith said he is not in his job for the pub­ Fegley said she deals with field hockey in the fall and keeps me coming back to the job day in and day out." licity. softball in the spring. She said human bodies are meant to He said his and the athletic training students' profes­ "I don't need a pat on the back," Smith said. "I really, walk straight up, not bent over and twisting. For that reason, sion is not meant to be a glamorous one. When a team does really love what I do." 31 September 16, 2008 Team looks for success Continued from page 28 year is a bit different th~ last xear, we can do more than ill prevIous years." goal leads in their loss Sept. 9 to St. Freshman forward Andy Joseph's University. Players ar.e quick Streilein said he felt little pressure to to point out that blame for this early replace Tadjalli. Rather, he feels pres­ struggle is spread through the team. sure as a team, spread on both the "When we get the lead, every­ offensive and defensive sides of the one needs to do their part to hold the ball. lead," sophomore forward Courtney "You can't put in on one area," Hewitt said. Streiliein said, "It's a team game, so Hewitt added that the setbacks everyone attacks, and everyone so far have nothing to do with inexpe­ defends." rience, but this year, the team did lose With conference play still a few one of its best players, Sobhan games away, the Hens will have a Tadjalli. few games left of non-conference Tadjalli, who was drafted by the play before facing their first c<;m!er­ Philadelphia Kixx of the Major ence opponent, Old Domlfllon, Indoor Soccer League, provided both September 26. However, with the immense talent and leadership to the tough losses so far, every game takes team. However, with offensive pro­ on even greater importance as the duction up dramatically from one season progresses. goal through the first four games last As for the early pitfalls, coach year, to five goals this year, the team Hennessy said he feels the team will feels that replacing the former star has overcome all the early season issues. proven less difficult than expected. With only about a quarter of the sea­ - "Sobhan was a great talent," said son in the books, he believes the Hens sophomore rnidfielder E.J. Alvarado. have both the time and the talent to "The team was more geared to him get back on the right track. "We'll scoring, so there was definitely some get through it collectively," he said. pressure when he graduated. But "It'll be just fine." everybody has pressure to score, this

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Monday through Thursday ...... 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Morris Library Commons, located just Friday ...... : ...... 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. inside the main entrance of the Morris Library, Saturday ...... 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. contains tables and chairs, the Bleecker Street Sunday ...... 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Cafe, vending machines, and both wired and All Library service desks close at or before 12:00 Midnight wireless Internet access. The Library Commons is also accessible from the terrace on the north side of the Morris Library. MORRI LIBRARY COMMONS HOURS The Morris Library Commons is open 24 The Morris Library Commons is open 24 hours a day during the fall and spring hours a day for study during fall and spring semesters. Check the Library Web or call302-831-BOOK for specific times. semesters. Users may call 302-831-BOOK or go to www2.lib.udel.edu/hours for Library BRANCH LIBRARY HOUR hours. For Bleecker Street Cafe information go . to www.udel.eduldininglbleeckerstreet.html on the Library Web. Agriculture Library - Town. nd Hall, Room 015 To preserve the Library collections, equipment, and facilities, Library users are asked not Chemistry Library - Brown Laboratory, Room 101 to britig food beyond the double-glass doors of the Morris Library. Closed or resealable drink Phy.le. Library - Sharp Laboratory, Room 221 containers with lids are permitted. With the fmancial assistance of Dining Services, patrolling Public Safety staff help the Library staff maintain an atmosphere conducive to studying and Monday through Thursday ...... 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. reading, and ensure that policies about food and drink are implemented. Library users are Friday ...... · ...... 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. asked to take a sensible approach in caring for the Morris Library. Saturday ...... '. ·.Closed Sunday ...... : ...... 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Marine tudl. Library - annon Laboratory, Room 234, Lew Delaware For U er with 01 abllltle Monday through Friday ...... ·...... 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Users with disabilities have physical access to the Morris Library through the main Saturday and Sunday ...... Closed entrance ramp and power-assisted doors. Closed captioning is available on designated video stations in the Instructional Media Collection Department on the lower level of the Morris Library. The Assistive Technology Center on the First Floor is equipped with X 1118, h lid Y I wint'r nd umm r ion I nd five computers with Internet access, special application software, and large screen monitors. The workstations have JAWS for Windows. One workstation is equipped with Duxbury Braille translator software and an embosser for printing. Three ,.or ibr ry hour . 11 workstations include an optical scanner with either Kurzweil or OPENBo'Ok. Other 02·8 1.. equipment includes SmartView 3000 for print magnification, tape recorders, and a Braille typewriter. For assistance or an orientation to the Assistive Technology Center, r ch ck lh ibr ry h UI' nUn : users may contact the Reference Department at 302-831-2432. www.ud I. du/Ubr ry/lnfo/hour More information may be found on the Library Web at: www2.lib.udel.edulatc/polatc.htm

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The Student Multimedia Design Center on the lower level of Morris Library is open for creating multimedia projects and working on multimedia presentations. Library staff members are always available to assist users. The Student Multimedia Design Center is a place to: Borrow video camera kits, light kits, audio kits; hard drives, and more Capture and edit video using video editing software Rehearse presentations using a 45" LCD display monitor with SMART board capabilities Create a custom soundtrack for video projects Package video projects for delivery on DVD, the Web, or iPod www.udel.edu/smdc • Add money to your UDIIFLEX card, or for non-UD users, purchase Library Copy Cards The 70 multimedia workstations, 6 studios and 2 classrooms of the Student Multimedia Design Center provide University of Delaware students, faculty, and staff access to and assistance with multimedia computer software and hardware. The studios allow students to record, rehearse, and review small group work, perform presentations to small groups with interactive annotations, edit and capture video, transfer media and record sound. The classrooms are available for faculty to reserve for a hands-on class session. Clusters of computers are arranged in a flexible environment to allow for collaboration and group work. A wide range of copying and scanning equipment is also available. The Student Multimedia Design Center was created to support the growing number of student projects and assignments that contain a multimedia component. For information about the Center, including dates of upcoming orientations, students may come to the lower level of Morris Library to the Student Multimedia Design Center service desk, consult the Student Multimedia Design Center Web page at www.udel.edulsmdc or call 302-831-8832. The service desk staff also can provide assistance with Microforms, CD-ROMs, Maps, copy services, and the Digital Mapping Station (GIS). For information about using multimedia in courses, faculty may contact the PRESENT (Practical Resources for Educators Seeking Effective New Technologies) in Smith Hall, call 302-831-0640 or check www.udel.edu/present on the Library Web. The Student Multimedia Design Center is a collaborative service of the University of Delaware Library and IT/User Services.

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Librarian Subject Area Responsibilities

Librarians are responsible for collection development and library !ristruction in subject areas that support the curriculum and research needs of the University of Delaware. All suggestions for books, journals, media, electronic media, microforms, and journal backfiles should be forwarded to the librarian responsible for the subject area. All requests fro~ faculty for discipline specific instruction should be referred to subject librarians. The following is a list of librarians who are subject specialists that make recommendations for the collection development decision-making process for both traditional and electronic library resources. Faculty who wish to make suggestions regarding desired library materials are encouraged to contact the appropriate subject specialist directly.

Librarian Email Address Librariap Email Address ~ Accounting & Management History ...... David Langenberg [email protected] .... 1668 Information Systems ...... Pauly Iheanacho ...... [email protected] ...6946 History of Science & Technology ..David Langenberg [email protected] .... 1668 African American Studies ...... Carol Rudisell ...... [email protected] ...6942 Horticulture Administration ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] ....8873 African Studies ...... Shelly McCoy ...... [email protected] ...6363 Hotel, Restaurant & Agriculture ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .....8873 Institutional Management ...... Dianna McKellar [email protected] ..0790 American Literature ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected] ....6159 Human Resources ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Animal & Food Sciences ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .... ,8873 Individual & Family Studies ...... Rebecca Knight ...... [email protected] .... 1730 Anthropology ...... David Langenberg [email protected] .... 1668 International Relations ...... Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 Area Studies ...... '...... Shelly McCoy ...... [email protected] ...6363 Jewish Studies ...... David Langenberg [email protected] ... .1668 Art ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Latin American Studies ...... Carol Rudisell ...... [email protected] ...6942 Art Conservation ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Leadership ...... Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 Art History ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Legal Studies ...... Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 Asian Languages & Literature ...... Margaret Ferris ...... [email protected] ...8721 Library Science ...... Marie Seymour-Green [email protected] ..6941 Athletics ...... ' " ... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Linguistics ...... David Langenberg [email protected] .... 1668 Biographical Information ...... David Langenberg [email protected] .... 1668 Maps ...... John Stevenson ...... [email protected] ... 8671 Bioinformatics ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .....8873 Marine Studies ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] ....8873 Biological Sciences ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Materials Science & Engineering ..Thomas Melvin ...... [email protected] .....6230 Bioresources Engineering ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .....8873 Mathematical Sciences ...... William Simpson [email protected] .0188 Biotechnology ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .....8873 Mechanical Engineering ...... Thomas Melvin ...... [email protected] .....6230 Business Administration ...... Pauly Iheanacho ...... [email protected] ...6946 Media ...... Francis Poole ...... [email protected] .... 1477 Business & Economics ...... Pauly Iheanacho ...... [email protected] ...6946 Medical Technology ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Careers and the Job Search ...... Erin Daix ...... •[email protected] ...... 6943 Middle Eastern Studies ...... Shelly McCoy ...... [email protected] ...6363 Cartographic Information ...... John Stevenson ...... [email protected] ....8671 Military Science ...... Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 Chemical Engineering ...... Catherine Wojewodzki [email protected] ....8085 Museum Studies ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Chemistry & Biochemistry ...... Catherine Wojewodzki [email protected] ....8085 Music ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Children's Literature ...... Meghann Matwichuk [email protected] ... 1475 Newspapers ...... David Langenberg [email protected] ... .1668 Civil & Environmental Engineering .Thomas Melvin ...... [email protected] ...... 6230 Nursing ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Classics ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Nutrition & Dietetics ...... ·.Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Communication ...... Dianna McKellar ...... [email protected] ..0790 Operations Research ...... Pauly Iheanacho ...... [email protected] ..6946 Comparative Literature ...... Craig Wilson ...... [email protected] ...2231 Patents ...... Thomas Melvin ...... [email protected] .....6230 Computer & Information Sciences .. William Simpson ...... [email protected] .0188 Philosophy ...... Jonathan Jeffery ...... [email protected] ...6945 Consumer Studies ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected] ....6159 Physical Education, Copyright ...... David Langenberg [email protected] .... 1668 Athletics & Recreation ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Criminal Justice ...... Erin Daix ...... [email protected] ...... 6943 Physical Therapy ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Delaware State Documents ...... Rebecca Knight ...... [email protected] .... 1730 Physics & Astronomy ...... William Simpson [email protected] .0188 Disaster Studies ...... Erin Daix ...... [email protected] ...... 6943 Plant & Soil Sciences ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] ....8873 Early American Cuiture ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Poetry ...... Susan Brynteson ...... [email protected] . ~ .2231 East Asian Studies ...... Shelly McCoy ...... [email protected] ...6363 Political Science & Economics ...... Pauly Iheanllcho ...... [email protected] ...6946 International Relations ...... Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 Education ...... Jonathan Jeffery ...... [email protected] ....6310 Psychology ...... : ... Jonathan Jeffery ...... [email protected] ...6945 Electrical & Computer Engineering .. Thomas Melvin ...... [email protected] ...... 6230 Public Policy ...... Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 English Literature ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected] ....6159 Recreation ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948 Entomology & Applied Ecology ....Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .....8873 Reference ...... Shirley Branden ...... [email protected] . .1728 Environmental Sciences ...... Thomas Melvin ..... : [email protected] ...... 6230 Restaurant Management ...... Dianna McKellar [email protected] ..0790 Ethnic Studies ...... Carol Rudisell ...... [email protected] ...6942 Romance Languages & Literature ..Francis Poole ...... [email protected] .... 1477 Fashion & Apparel Studies ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected] ....6159 Slavic Languages & Literature ....Craig Wilson ...... [email protected] ...2231 Film Studies ...... Meghann Matwichuk [email protected] ... 1475 Sociology ...... Erin Daix ...... [email protected] .....6943 Finance ...... Pauly Iheanacho ...... [email protected] ...6946 Spatial Data ...... John Stevenson ...... [email protected] ., .8671 Food & Resource Economics ...... Frederick Getze ...... [email protected] .....8873 Special Collections ...... Timothy Murray ...... [email protected] ...... 6952 Foundations & Grants ...... Carol Rudisell ...... [email protected] ...6942 Textiles ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected] ....6159 Genealogy ...... Rebecca Knight ...... [email protected] .... 1730 Theatre ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected] ....6159 General Collection ...... Craig Wilson ...... [email protected] ...2231 Urban Affairs & Public Policy .....Michael Gutierrez [email protected] ..6076 Geography ...... Catherine Wojewodzki [email protected] ....8085 U.S. Census ...... Rebecca Knight ...... [email protected] .... 1730 Geology ...... Catherine Wojewodzki [email protected] ....8085 U.S. Government Information .....Reoecca Knight ...... [email protected] ... .1730 Germanic Languages & Literature ...Craig Wilson ...... [email protected] ...2231 Women's Studies ...... Carol Rudisell ...... [email protected] ...6942 Gerontology ...... Erin Daix ...... " [email protected] ...... 6943 Writing ...... Linda Stein ...... [email protected]! ....6159 Government Documents (U.S.) .....John Stevenson ...... [email protected] ....8671 Health & Exercise Sciences ...... Susan Davi ...... [email protected] .....6948

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Fall 2008 Library hours: 302-831-BOOK Welcome to the Library • Page 9 An Invitation to Join the . University of Delaware Library Associates

The University of Delaware Library Associates, a "Friends of the Library" group, assist in the support of Library collections and programs through The Library Instructional Media Collection Department has a collection of more contributions from individual and corporate members. Through funds raised, the than 18,000 video programs. New materials are added throughout the year in Library Associates aid in building research support of the curriculum. The Library Instructional Media Collection Department is collections and in making the collections better located in the Morris Library on the lower level, and includes 30 individual viewing known to the University and scholarly carrels. communities, and to the general public. Media Scheduling & Media Viewing Room All members of the University community, University of Delaware faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and professional including students, are invited to join the Library staff may schedule films and videos for classroom use, research, and approved Associates. The Library Associates also programmatic functions. contribute to the University of Delaware cultural A 49-seat viewing room may be scheduled for use by University of Delaware community by sponsoring three events each faculty, instructors, and authorized teaching assistants for audiovisual presentations year to which all members of the Library to classes. Associates are invited. There is an exhibition The Instructional Media Collection Department has a Media Research Room opening in the fall, the annual dinner and available for use by University of Delaware faculty and instructors in researching lecture in April, and the faculty lecture in the and previewing films and videos for academic research and curriculum support. \ nh r. 'W spring. For more information go to www.udel.edullibrarytudlinstructionalmedia on of Annual dues begin at $35 with a special the Library Web. rate for students at $5. Membership information is available at Media Circulation www2.lib.udel.eduludla on the Library Web. A printed membership brochure may ·Instructional Media Collection films, videos, CDs, and audiocassettes are be obtained by sending an email message available for checkout to University of Delaw.are faculty, staff, and students.. All to [email protected] or by calling borrowers must present a valid University of Delaware ill card to check out 302-831-2231. materials. The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Some films and videos are restricted due to heavy instructional use and so University of Delaware Library may be checked out only by faculty, graduate students, and professional staff. Associates, celebrated during 2008, Undergraduate students and other users may view these restricted items in the marks an important milestone. Instructional Media Collection Department viewing carrels.

Special Collections: Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Exhibitions

The Special Collections Department is located on the Second Floor of the Morris Library. Holdings include books, manuscripts, maps, prints, photographs, broadsides, periodicals, pamphlets, ephemera, and realia from the 15 th to the 21 st century. The collections complement the Library general collections with strengths in the arts; English, Irish, and American literature; history and Delawareana; horticulture; history of science and technology; and the book arts. These materials are available for research use by all University of Delaware faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars. Materials do not circulate and photocopying of bound items is restricted. A laptop computer is available for use in Special Collections .. Special Collections holdings are distinguished by their subject matter, age, rarity, association with the author or earlier owners, special illustrations or binding, textual or historical significance, fragile format, or other criteria. Among the collections are manuscripts and significant editions of works by selected 20th century American authors, for example, Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Tennessee Williams, and Paul Bowles. Exhibitions of materials from Special Collections are featured in the Special Collections Exhibition Gallery with two major Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. exhibitions each year and are occasionally accompanied by a published guide or catalog. The exhibitions also contribute to Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, scholarship in a field, interpret aspects of the collections, and commemorate historic and cultural events. Adjacent to the histories, and, tragedies I published Exhibition Gallery is the Lincoln Exhibit which features items from the Lincoln Collection. according to the true origin all copies. Special Collections also coordinates exhibitions on the First Floor of the Morris Library, which highlight areas of the London: Printed by Tho. Cotes, for Library general collections. Online versions of exhibitions, as well as other online resources, including finding aids for many John Smethwick, and are to be sold at his manuscript and archival collections, are available at www.udel.edullibrary/udl.spec via the Special Collections Web: shop in Saint Dunstans Church-yard, 1632.

The Mark Samuels Lasner Collection The Mark Samuels Lasner Collection is housed in the Morris Library and associated with the Special Collections Department. The collection focuses on British literature and art of the period 1850 to 1900, with an emphasis on the Pre-Raphaelites and on the writers and illustrators of the 1890s. Its holdings comprise 6,000 first and other editions (including signed and association copies), manuscripts, letters, works on paper, and ephemera. Although the materials in the Mark Samuels Lasner Collection are not listed in DELCAT, access to them is available by appointment. For more information library users may call 302-831-3250, [email protected] or visit www.udel.edullibrary/udlspec/mslliodex.htm on the Library Web.

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Start Research Here: Online "Subjects A-Z" Guides Course Reserve Bookmark subject guides or use them In course syllabi The University of Delaware Library provides bpth· traditional course reserve and electronic course reserve Library staff members have created services to support class instruction. In traditional course more than 120 web-based subject guides for reserve, materials submitted by faculty are made available nearly all academic disciplines in which the in the Reserve Room of the Morris Library or in the branch University offers degrees plus subject guides libraries. Guidelines are available at on other topics. The online subject guides www.udel.edu/library/ud/reserve/faculty.htmlunder provide links to the University of Delaware . ~. r...-. Course Reserves. In electronic course reserves the Library Library databases, electronic journals, . EIoc:tr_J_ "'~ • Imm!.et hsourt:er I« IeoIIcMo&oar' scans materials submitted by faculty and posts the digital DELCAT, and Internet resources considered • R.t ..wthGode. "'~ • OIbotU...... ,.oCDda.... _ ...... -. images for registered students via DELCAT. Faculty by a subject specialist to be the best on a • S_PIoclIaicotLobnryN.oe...... ~ interested in providing electronic access to course reserve subject. They are an extensive list of the readings for students under established guidelines can go to . best scholarly Web sites on that topic and are www.udel.edu/library/ud/reserve/semester.htmlto view updated regularly. From the Library Home. DELCAT • o.t.basu • flecIronc JoumalJ • Sub,.tectt A-Z' Forms • Rnenes • A*. the Electronic Reserves Information for Faculty. home page, users may select Subjects Lob< .... All course reserve reading lists are available in A-Z or go directly to: DELCAT under the Search Course Reserves Section. www2.lib.udel.edu/subj www2.lib. udel. edu/s u bj Library Instruction for University Classes Streaming Video and Web Guides to Video Librarians provide assistance to faculty and instructors in 'designing research classes, teaching basic and advanced Audiovisual content is increasingly becoming available via the Internet. The Library subscribes to a new research techniques, fmding books and articles related to streaming video collection called Theatre in Video at www2.lib.udel.eduldatabase/ativ.html from Alexander student assignments, and navigating subject-specific library Street Press, which contains more than 500 hours of plays. databases. Librarians also provide tours and general An annotated Webliography accessible at www2.lib.udel.edu/subj/fLlmlresguide/streamingweb.htm orientations for high school students and other community contains a selection of freely available multimedia search engines and streaming video content sites. . groups. The Instructional Media Collection Department Web page at www.udel.edullibrary/udlinstructionalmedia For more information, users may visit the Web page at provides further information on media use policies and scheduling procedures www2.lib.udel.edu/usered for Library Instruction information.

Virtual Reference Reference and Information Desks Need help with selecting databases or want tips on searching DELCAT, Begin a library visit by stopping at the Information Desk, which is located near the entrance World Cat Local, library databases, or the Internet? Go online and Ask a to the Morris Library. Staff at this desk can answer basic questions about Library resources and Librarian! There are three ways that UD faculty, staff, and students can obtain services, provide directions, and direct users to specialized Library units. The Reference Desk, online assistance from reference librarians who are available to provide located in the Reference Room of the Morris Library, is staffed by professional librarians who answers to quick factual questions and assistance with sources or search can assist researchers with database searching or identifying appropriate l~brary resources. The strategies. Reference Room is equipped with computers to access electronic resources and houses an extensive collection of printed reference materials. Questions may be phoned to the ~ AskRef: Email Reference Information Desk or Reference Desk at 302-831-2965. Staff at all service desks are eager to Send an email to AskRef and receive a reply within 24 hours (Monday help. through Friday). Questions may be sent on the AskRef form that is linked to the Ask a Librarian Web page. ~ AskRef Live/ Reference Desk Hours AskRef Live! is a service that allows the UD community to chat and search Monday through Thursday ...... 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Web pages with librarians. The chat service is offered through your Web Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. browser and no account or special software is required. Following a session, Saturday ...... ,1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. users receive via email a transcript of the online discussion. Sunday ...... l:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~Instant Messaging UD facultY, staff, and students can send an instant message to a librarian for help with their questions. Add a library screen name to your buddy list: Individual Consultation and Assistance AIM: AskRetIM Subject specialist librarians are available to meet individually by appointment with ~ faculty, students, and staff to provide assistance in identifying appropriate electronic and print resources for coursework or personal research, and to demonstrate and discuss new Google: [email protected] t resources and services. Call the Information Desk at 302-831-2965 or contact the appropriate subject specialist librarian at www2.lib.udel.edulusered/subj.htm to make an MSN: [email protected] appointment with a librarian.

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Borrowing Books Books from the University of Delaware Library collection may be borrowed from the Circulation Desk in Branch Libraries the Morris Library and any. of the branch libraries. The four Branch Libraries subscribe to or have electronic access to many periodicals and scholarly A valid UD identification card is required for borrowing. The individual associated with the identification journals in appropriate subject areas plus a collection of card is solely responsible for all materials borrowed on his or her card and is liable for overdue fmes and reserve materials available both in the libraries and charges for lost and damaged materials. ID cards are non-transferable. electronically. Comfortable seating and public access computer stations are also available in each location. Overdue notices for current UD students, faculty, and staff are sent via email. Agriculture Lib~ary Alllibiary materials must be checked out before they can be taken from the Library. All library users art; The Agriculture Library, located in 025 Townsend subject to the inspection of all materials at the exit gate prior to leaving the Library. Hall, is a branch library serving the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Agriculture and Natural All items in circulation may be recalled if needed by another researcher. Recall request forms are available Resources. www2.lib.udel.edulbranches/ag.htm at the Circulation Desk and on the Library Web under Forms. Borrowing privileges are temporarily suspended if the borrower has one overdue recalled book. Chemistry Library The Chemistry Library is a branch library serving Items not requested by other users may be renewed as often as needed. Borrowers with ten or more books the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of overdue have their borrowing privileges temporarily suspended until the overdue material is renewed or Chemistry and Biochemistry. returned. www2.lib.udel.edulbranches/chem.htm

Complete circulation policy information is available on the Library Web. Click on Services and then Marine Studies Library Circulation, or go directly to Circulation Policies at www.udeLeduJlibrary/ud/circ/circpoln.htm on the Library The Marine Studies Library, located in 234 Cannon Web. Lab in Lewes, Delaware, is a branch library serving the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Marine and Renewing Books Earth Studies. www2.lib.udel.edu/branches/mars.htm UD faculty, students, and staff can view and renew their library materials online! Physics Library '"""'- From the Library Web, click on "Books I Have Checked Out." The Physics Library, located in 221 Sharp Lab, '"""'- Enter your UDelNet ID and password to review your account information and renew your library is a branch library serving the faculty, staff, and students materials. of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. www2.lib.udel.edulbranches/phys.htm Go to www.udeLedullibrary/ud/circ/has.htm for detail!!d information on using "Books I Have Checked Out."

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Available on every floor: • Copy machines • Group study rooms • Computer workstations with access to DELCAl databases, and the Web • Restrooms (wheelchair accessible)

(All locations are m the Manis Library unless otherwise noted.) l1n:liUUC:nOlli8l Media CoIJection ...... Lower level ...... , ...... 831-tod' Acquisitions ...... • ...... First floor •.•.•...... •..•...... 831-2233 Viewing Room Adnlinistrative 0f6ces ...... •...Second floor ...... •.•..••.....•.831-2231 IInb=rlibrarv Loan ..•.••...•.•.•.....••.First floor ...... •...... 831-2236 Agriculture Library ...... Townsend Hall, Room 025 ...... , ..831 ..2530 Database!s lnfonnation ..•...... First floor, Reference Desk ...... 831-2965 Assistive Technology Center ...... FirIt flOor ...... 831-2432 and Found ...... First floor, C'm:ulation Desk .... : ....831·2455 Book Renewal by Phone ...•...... •...... ••.....•...... 831-2455 ...... Second fk;or, Special Co~ .. , .831-2229 BI~ker Street ...... • ...... First floor, Conunoos .. •.•••.••••.••....••.. . ••••. .Lower level Browsing Collection .....•...... •....Second floor Studies Library ...... •....•.•.Cannon Laboratory in Lewes, DE , ....6454290

Change Ma(:hine ....•.•.•...... First floor by Cin:ulation Desk • . . • ...... • ...... " .....•Lower level . .. I •••••••••••••••••831-8832 Chemistry Library .•...... • .Brown Lab, Room 202 .....• ...... 831·2993 ...... , ...... FinIt floor, Periodkals . • ...... 831-8408 CirculationDesk ...... , ...... First floor ...... , ...... 831-2455 Director ...... Second floor,Adrriinistratio Office ....831-2231 Circulation, Library Account Services ...... Finn floor ...... 831~24S6 Current...... First floor ...... 831·8408 Commons (Bleecker Street) ...... First floor Library ..•...... ••. ., ...••.Sharp Labotatory, Room 221 ... .'. .831 2323 Copy Card Dispenser!l ...... First, Second & third floors for Classes ...... • .. . .. ,...... 831-6310 Copy Services ...... Lower level ...... '.' ...... 831-8832 Books ...... Second floor. Special C.ollections .....831-2229 DELCAT Infonnation ...... First floor .. , ...... , ,831·2965 Desk ...... First floor .... ,...... 831·2965 Dtsability Services for Users ..... ,... ..Fim floor ...... 831·2432 '" ...... 831-1726 Email Stations ...... Pust floor for Users with Disabilities . .. .. First floor ...... 831 2432 Exhibttion Gallery ...... Sewnd floor .. • ...... Collecttons ...... , ...... Second floor...... , .. 83.1 2229 Geographic Infonnation Systems (GIS) ...Lower level • . Multimedia Design Center .....Lower level ...... ,. •. , ...831-8832 Governtnent Docwnents Collection. . ...Lower level Room ,., .... , .. , •.•...... •Lower level, Room 056

Information Desk .•. , ••.•...... •.First tloot. ...•.•.. • .. , .. ,831 M 2965 ITeileotlOOC~ ...... , • i i.rst:fkxlr, Corntnorl$ Instructional Media Col1ection ...... Lower level ...... , ..831·8461 of Delawate Press. " ...... , Second floor.. • ...... , .....831 1149 InIItructionai Media Collection ...... Lower level...... 831-1475 Education ...... First floor ...... 831 2432 Reference & Research (Fllm'Vldeo) Transfer Statitm (UD#1 FLEX). ., Lower level

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~t d t Health ~erv i ce A publication of the ~tudent Health Advlsorg Council and the u en 'I1I"litV What to do and where to go wh chicken soup isn't enough How do we know that we are giVing quality care at Student Health ~rvices (SHS)? At The Student Health Service has many clinics and SHS. we take quality very seriously-so departments that offer a variety of services. Here seriously. that we maintain accreditation is some information to help you decide where to through a nationally recognized organization. go Call 831-2226 for an appointment or more Accreditation ASSOCiation for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Active pursuit of WART CLINIC Hours: Wednesday 8:30 am-ll:30 quality in all areas of care and service is the CARE CLINIC I CLINIC ROOM and 1 pm-4 pm. Must be diagnosed m!}jor reqUirement for this accreditation. student who has an acute health care and referred by Student Health o >le . at needs prompt assistance. No Here are some of the comments from the Service clinician ~~_""'II:O.. appointment is needed. A nurse will meet with before first physician and nurse survey team who you and help plan your care. Students with appointment completed the latest two-day on-site review: em rgency or urgent problems are treated first. for treatment • MThe clinical care delivered appears to LERGV I IMMUNIZATION CLINIC be very adequate by well-qualified staff." appointment only. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, S HEALTH I GVN day, Friday, 8:30 am-ll:30 am and 1 • MExcellent Standing Orders are present ointment is needed. Offers pm- . 5 pm. Provides the administration of for the after-hours nurses." gynecological services, emo­ allergy serum provided by your physician. ti nal support, education, and referral. Services • It is obvioUS that care is taken to Provides the administration of vaccines against available include: routine gynecological exams, maintain confidentiality of all information." preventable diseases (e.g., Hepatitis B, and Thin Prep Pap smears, diagnosis and treatment • The Quality Improvement Program is an measles, mumps, rubella, and meningococcal of infections, pregnancy testing, prescriptions excellent one-complete. well-documented. disease). for various birth control methods and emergency and relevant." contraception. A special sensitivity to first gyn • There is excellent documentation for Staffed with female practitioners. both short and long-range planning." • The bUilding is kept immaculate." " lGl'lfTS MEDICINE ,8 am-4 pm is needed. Although primarily • This is an excellent and needed serVice ;ange of primary lab ~;;'~~a~wSl:d~~e' r aUl.,,,,.,,,·,,, other students may be referred for [Nutrition SerVices}." S~1"ICi.f.;,I~S at no charge. Coordinates test- ing an outside lab and your pri- We are very proud of our accredited sta­ vate physician. When an outside lab is tus and work hard daily to live up to such a used this testing is not included in your glOWing review. health service fee.

NUTRITION CLINIC An appointment is needed as well as a refer- ral from a Student Health Service clinician or counselor. Provides nutritional evaluation, infor­ T~SITY OF mation, and counseling about nutritional and EIAWARE dietary concerns. V Top 10 Questions

I schedule an appointment? Appointments can be scheduled by phone or in person from 8 am- 5 pm. Call 83 1-2226. need to cancel my appointment? If you are not going to keep an appointment, please well ahead of time so we can offer this appointment. to another student. WL.bI~come suddenly sick or injured, can I be seen without an appointment? At the / Walk-In Clinic no appointment is needed. A nurse will assess you and schedule

if I am sick and have no way to get from my dorm to the health center? A student on campus can call Public Safety at any time and ask to be brought to the health center. the Student Health Service Open? During the fall and spring semesters, and dur­ winter session, the SHS is open 2417 . During semester breaks it is open weekdays 8 am ... -...~ the summer period, the SHS is open weekdays 8 am to 5 pm. The SHS is during Unversity holidays when the residence halls are closed. Be prepared if I feel sick and don't want to stay in my room? Students who choose to do so at the health center in the inpatient area. Pack a first aid kit that if I have a cold I can come and get some free medicine. Is this true? You Getting ready to leave for school is a hectic time with lists : -J~ '_ cu. visit the Self Care Center and pick up a "URl/Cold pack" that contains some over-the­ and piles everywhere. For many students this will be the medicine plus disposable thermometers. fust time away from home. With this new freedom comes the responsibility of caring for yourself. It is important that it matter if I am late for my appointment? If you arrive late for your appointment along with crates and quarters that you also bring medical ....1.~~~ 'VOii'-;;m;;;ay need to reschedule. It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled items that you may need to use: • Prescription medicines I call and speak with someone about health questions? Nurses are available to • First aid items: thermometer, bandaids, ice pack ....~ I!IIQ'"~ with you regarding health related questions and concerns. If the nurse is busy leave a • Over the counter medicines:

J llll:;:;::; a~; t: and the nurse will get back to you as soon as possible. An antihistamine for allergies and insect bites e.g.: Benadryl® is the Student Health Service located? In Laurel Hall , at the lower end of South A decongestant for allergies and colds e.g.: Sudafed® '--""!lV'A"; follow the walkway south from the library. We are on the NE side of the intersec­ Antacids for upset stomachs e.g.: Maalox® or Mylanta® of South College Avenue and East Park Avenue. An antidiarrheal e.g.: Imodium® Antibiotic ointment e.g.: Bacitracin® An anti-inflammatory e.g. : Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin® RLL NIGHT LONG - RND MOR~ or Tylenol® to treat fevers, pain or sprains '3ometimes 9'0u have need of health care lems. The nurses can consult a Health in the evening or the middle of the night. '3ervice ph9'sician and. if needed. care A Dispensary-? for 9'0u in our Inpatient A convenient place to purchase medicines or items that Whether it be a bout Department. Eight inpa­ with a "stomach bug." a may keep you healthy or help you feel better. tient beds are available LOCATION: First floor of the Student Health Service whopper of a migraine. to students for treat­ or a need to talk about HOQW: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 12 noon and ment and observation. 1 pm-4 pm. the stresses of school as well as rest and PHONE: (302) 831-4251 and life. the '3tudent recuperation. NON-PRWCRIPTION ITEMS INCLUDE: cough medicine, Health '3ervice not onl9' ibuprofen, antifungal creams, and condoms, etc. is there for 9'0u during When at home. 9'0u · PRWCRIPTION MEDICATIONS INCLUDE: antibiotics, normal office hours but had someone to turn inhalers, topical skin creams, Depo Pro~era®, oral also in the wee hours to for health care contraceptives, etc. Only prescriptions written by a of the night - even on needs or a shoulder Student Health Service clinician can be filled. weekends. to lean on. At college. METHODS OF PAYMENT: Cash, check, credit/debit cards, and Flex. the '3tudent Health COOT: Most items are competitive and in some cases Each night the '3tudent '3ervice is there for Health '3ervice has much less than private pharmacy prices. 9'0u da9' and night. INSURANCE: Some insurance plans may be accepted. two nurses trained to Keep receipts for prescriptions to submit for insurance handle student prob- reimbursement.

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