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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue XXII - Friday, April 29 2011 12 The Year in Review

Collage courtesy of Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News Looking back on the 2010-2011 school year, the top news stories included, clockwise from top left, the boiled water alert, the new SGA executive board winners, construc- tion updates on the BLC theater expansion and new academic building, the arrest of former Rider professor Dr. Austin Winther, the massive amounts of snowfall, Relay for Life’s surpassing of its $50,000 fundraising goal for the third year, the attempted abduction of a Rider student by Tony Kadyhrob and the circus-themed Midnight MAACness. Rider to be responsive Turning the tassel; to economic downturn 935 to graduate By Rachel Stengel increase in appeals for addi- great recession, it means man- By Katie Zeck Rider’s 146th undergradu- tional financial aid, which rep- aging uncertainties on a regu- ate graduation ceremony will With less than two weeks University president resents a record 500 students, lar basis.” start at 9:30 a.m., on the left of their final semester as Mordechai Rozanski discussed will be a challenge for the Speaking before a crowd Campus Green with a reception undergraduates at Rider, 935 a wide range of topics includ- university. of faculty members in the to follow in the Cavalla Room commencement candidates ing increased financial aid, “We are going to try to Yvonne Theater, Rozanski of the BLC. have reached the finish line in green initiatives, academic do everything that we can to stressed the need for addition- An honorary degree is the their collegiate careers as the innovations and enrollment be as responsive as we can al fundraising to finance the highest tribute the university anxiously awaited graduation numbers, but emphasized on- be,” Rozanski said. “We have university’s current and future can present to an individual day quickly approaches. campus expansion projects largely made up any of the building projects. The new who is not a member of the On Friday, May 13, the and increased fundraising at cuts that were a result of the academic building and BLC faculty. The honor is given to candidates will share the stage Rider’s annual Spring Town governor’s budget last year. theater expansion are on track those who exemplify extraordi- with the recipients of two hon- Hall on Thursday. We’ve absorbed those and we to open in fall 2011. Future nary qualities and talents and orary degrees. This year’s recipi- Rider continues to rise are meeting the needs of not projects include an expanded use those attributes to contrib- ents will be Nobel Prize winner to the challenges of students’ only new, but returning stu- parking lot and new academic ute to and enhance a certain Dr. Martin L. Pearl and Rider financial aid, Rozanski said. dents.” building at Westminster, reno- area of study. alumnus Sam A. Soloman, There will be a 7 percent Rozanski attributed vations at Memorial Hall and a Pearl was awarded the president and CEO of The increase in financial aid for Rider’s financial challenges to new sports arena. Fundraising Nobel Prize in physics after Coleman Company. the upcoming academic year, external forces. is in progress for these proj- discovering the tau lepton, a At the Westminster Choir which equates to an additional “Overall, I’d say we’re ects. Rozanski said Rider has particle similar to an electron. College commencement on $3 million in aid. Thus, a doing fine,” he said. “However, invested approximately $100 His research has helped explain Saturday, May 14, composer total of $45.5 million will be I’m sure you’ll not be surprised million in its facilities since dark energy, an unkown phe- Stephen Paulus will receive an available in financial aid next to hear that, like many other 2004. nomenon that is causing the honorary degree and also give year. However, a 25 percent universities dealing with the See Town Hall, p. 2 the commencement address. See Graduation, p. 3 See Jumpline, p. 3 Saying p. 8 Summer Spring sports goodbye p. 5 reading p. 11 outlook The 2 Rider News Friday, April 29, 2011 ular music in fall 2012. Rider Security Briefs Town Hall will expand its curriculum to An Easter Surprise Continued from p. 1 include new online programs. A Registered Nurse-Bachelor of “Clearly we have to keep Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) A female resident found investing more,” Rozanski said. online degree program is cur- her car in less than ideal “However, we do not wish to rently being developed. Master shape after a portable basket- borrow. We seek to avoid doing of Accounting (MAcc) online ball backboard blew over and so. We’re going to have to rely courses are expected to be fell onto her vehicle because on significant and more robust implemented by the fall of of heavy wind and rain while fundraising because even in 2013. she was dropping off a friend terms of our enrollment growth, Rider strives to offer high at University House at 8:10 we know that our growth will quality and eco-friendly facili- p.m., on Sunday, April 24. be topping off after a certain ties, according to Rozanski. Public Safety arrived period of time. We’re focus- Rider was named in the at the fire lane side of ing on online, graduate and Princeton Review’s 2001 Guide University House in response other kinds of programs, but to Green Colleges. Additional to the occurrence. The stu- the emphasis for us is that we energy-saving efforts are in the dent explained the situation have to keep investing money conceptualization stage. The and told Public Safety she here, but we’re going to have to university is in negotiations moved the backboard off her rely on significant fundraising with two vendors to invest in car in fear it would attract and other activities.” Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News energy-saving heating, ventila- lightning and damage her car Enrollment is expected to President Mordechai Rozanski addressed students and faculty tion and air-conditioning sys- further. be down 3 percent in the fall. at the annual spring Town Hall on Thursday. He focused on tems in academic buildings. The windshield was Rozanski said this is a cyclical future campus expansion projects and fundraising. The investment could free up severely cracked, but no oth- change that reflects the reality revenue for the university. er damage was found to the of the economy. The university class contributing money back Gov. Chris Christie’s budget. “If we can get these ven- vehicle. is cautious to release the official into Rider. The Annual Faculty The university absorbed the dors to invest, it could amount numbers until figures are cal- and Staff Campaign is up 47 costs last year and is still feel- to millions of dollars which, culated in the summer. Rider percent and is expected to gen- ing the effects of the cuts this Broken exit we would have otherwise had is 15 deposits ahead of its goal erate $176,583. Also, parent year. To address the cuts, the to borrow, which we’re not for last year and 88 percent of fundraising is up 138 percent. university’s Innovation Agenda Public Safety was going to do or to fundraise,” students will be returning for Revenue is also generated was launched nearly two years responding to a medical Rozanski said. “We will be the fall semester. from other sources, accord- ago to manage costs and gener- emergency in Switlik Hall on able to fund things such as the Despite the economic ing to Rozanski. Study tours, ate new and diverse sources of Friday, April 22, at 3:23 a.m. Memorial upgrade, Science and downturn of the past few years, which allow students to explore revenue, Rozanski said. when they observed an act of Technology and so on. This some areas of fundraising are cultural areas of the United The plan includes rigor- vandalism. would be a very valuable activ- beginning to see a recovery, States at a fee for a short span of ous management of financial An unknown suspect had ity for the institution to gener- Rozanski said. The annual fund time, are projected to provide resources, proactive enroll- vandalized and broken one of ate significant savings for us is up 13 percent to approxi- about $6 million in income. ment management, facilities the emergency exit signs in over time. In fact, these com- mately $1 million. Total cash Reopening Centennial House enhancement and robust fun- the residence hall. The esti- panies would be repaid by the gifts are up 93 percent and as a residence hall is expected draising programs. Substantial mated cost to repair the sign savings and energy that would senior class gifts rose 225 per- to earn $400,000 annually. progress has been made, he is unknown. A work order be realized.” cent from last year to an all- Rider suffered a $2.5 mil- said, with all four objectives in was filed to facilities. Rider is in the process time high. This equates to lion cut in operating and stu- the past two years. of leasing unused land from Keyed Car nearly one third of the senior dent financial aid last year with Academic alterations are under way, according the softball field to I-95 to be to the Innovation Agenda. used for the construction of a A father called Public Education graduate technol- solar garden by Public Service Safety at 4:40 p.m. on Friday Coming ogy courses will be available Electric & Gas Company April 22 to report the vandal- this summer. Rider’s triangular (PSE&G). Rozanski said, he izing of his female resident partnership with the Centre university could possibly lease daughter’s vehicle. d’études Franco Americain de other unused land in the future The parent notified Up ... to companies for Rider’s ben- Management (CEFAM) and Public Safety of several SANDA will expand in the efit. key scratch marks that had Friday, April 29 Arts Administration spring of 2011. Rozanski has a positive appeared on the vehicle while Center for Business Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Spitz The Freshman Discovery outlook for Rider’s future. it was parked in the main res- Forensics, 8:30 a.m., Sweigart Theater Program was launched in fall “With the collaboration of ident lot. The daughter had 115 2010. It pairs undecided stu- faculty, staff and administrators noticed the scratches earlier Pub Night, 9 p.m., BLC Pub dents with peer mentors in an and our community as a whole in the week and later saw that SEC End of the Year Carnival, effort to assist the students in throughout the university, we more had appeared. 3 p.m., BLC Patio Tuesday, May 3 selecting a major. are developing and implement- The damage exceeded Off Campus Trip: Grounds Additional academic pro- ing creative and pragmatic $500. There are no suspects Rider Vibes Spring Concert for Sculpture, 3:45 p.m., grams are part of the adminis- strategies to successfully man- at this time and the investi- 7:30 p.m., Gill Chapel E-mail [email protected] to tration’s Innovation Agenda. age our various challenges gation is ongoing. Anyone sign up in advance An M.A. in applied psy- to continue our institutional with information on the van- Pub Night, 9 p.m., BLC Pub chology will be offered in fall progress,” he said. dalism please contact Public Original Video Animation 2011 as well as a B.A. in pop- Safety at x. 5029. Saturday, April 30 Night, 7 p.m., Science 102 Off Campus Trip: Spring Information provided by Director Mt. Ziplining, 8 a.m., E-mail LaLaNoBooza, 9 p.m., of Rider’s Department of Public [email protected] to sign Campus Mall Safety Vickie Weaver. up in advance Be on the look out Wednesday, May 4 Westminster Opera Theater, for the first issue of Correction ISCAP Day, 10 a.m., Sweigart 8 p.m., The Playhouse 110 The Rider News for Last week in Features the Sunday, May 1 Thursday, May 5 caption for the Tom and Westminster Concert Bell Pub Night, 4:30 p.m., BLC the 2011-2012 school John’s Chocolate Factory Choir, 4 p.m., Bristol Chapel Pub story stated that there will year in September. only be 88 prints per de- Monday, May 2 Compiled by Katie Zeck sign. This is only true for Stress Relief Group Exercise To list your event, e-mail the first edition T-shirts. Class, 12 p.m., SRC [email protected] The Friday, April 29, 2011 Rider News 3 look ahead at all they have to Graduation achieve. Continued from p. 1 “[In my speech] I am going ‘We are the generation of graduates. to stress that we are the gen- universe to speedily expand. eration of graduates,” he said. Pearl, who works as a science This ultimately means we have the “This ultimately means we have educator at the Kavli Institute the ability and opportunity to for Particle Astrophysics and ability and opportunity to make the make the world over in our Cosmology and the SLAC images.” National Accelerator Center world over in our images.’ The end of the ceremony of Stanford University, will be will mark the next chapter in awarded for his exceptional the candidates’ lives. work in the fields of physics -Rance Robseon Senior public relations and astrophysics. His advance- 2011 student commencement speaker major Stephanie Trabold said ments in these areas of study she is thrilled to be embarking have helped to improve sci- on new and exciting challenges. entists’ understanding of why He is a certified public accoun- decade. they should be chosen to “I am so ecstatic to start my the universe is expanding so tant and serves as a trustee of the In addition to the honorary address their fellow peers and career and begin getting paid quickly and have earned him Wichita Collegiate School. His degree recipients, Rider’s gradu- colleagues. The opportunity to to do what I love,” she said. “I an array of awards such as the work at the Coleman Company ation ceremony will showcase a do so is an honor, said Special feel confident in the education 1982 Wolf Prize in Physics has helped transform it into a student commencement speak- Events and Projects Manager Rider has given me and I am and a membership in the U.S. Fortune 500 corporation. er, English major and American Beverly Braddock. more than ready to tackle what- National Academy of Sciences A strong supporter of the studies minor Rance Robeson. “Only a select few choose ever life throws at me.” and the American Academy of music produced by all types “It was a long process,” to apply, and it takes a poised, Kiera Smith said the idea Arts and Sciences. of composers, Paulus is the Robeson explained. “I had to confident individual to be able of graduating in less than two As president of the leading vice president of the American first answer essay questions, to stand up in front of a crowd weeks is a bittersweet thought. provider of outdoor recreation Composers Forum, the larg- then create a resume highlight- of thousands to represent their “I’m happy and sad at the consumer products, Soloman is est composer service organi- ing my participation on Rider’s class and share their insights on same time. I’m excited because experienced in the many facets zation in the world. He has campus, go through an inter- becoming a Rider graduate,” I get to go off and do something of the business world. Soloman written nine scores, and 200 view process and lastly perform she said. “It is an honor to be and leave Rider, but I’m sad graduated from Rider in 1990 additional works for orches- part of the speech I would give selected to address fellow stu- because I have so many great with a bachelor of science degree tras, voice, chamber ensembles, on graduation in front of the dents during commencement.” friends and memories here.” in business administration from opera, and keyboard. Paulus committee.” With the intense selection Rider University’s College of has also written music for solo Any student of the grad- process behind him, Robeson Continuing Studies. He went artists such as Evelyn Lear, Leo uating class was eligible to said he is excited to connect on to receive his master’s degree Kottke and Robert McDuffie submit an application to the with his classmates and cel- in business administration and has worked closely with Commencement Speaker ebrate what they have worked degree from Duke University. Westminster for the past Committee describing why for the past four years and to Three-peat: Rider’s Model UN wins top awards By Rachel Stengel Model UN allows stu- dents to step into the shoes Rider’s Model UN team of UN ambassadors from placed among the top eight countries around the globe schools out of 250 to earn and debate current issues. The both of the top two awards goal is to resolve the issues for the third year in a row that affect nations worldwide at the National Model United through international coopera- Nations Conference held last tion, according to the United week at UN Headquarters in Nations Association of the New York. United States of America. Rider’s awards included The preparation for the Outstanding Position Papers competition begins in the fall and Outstanding Delegation. semester. The head delegate and The team’s head delegate, team leaders assign members to junior Madiha Latif, is proud committees. Each committee of her team’s consecutive wins. must write a position paper “I’ve been on the team for that details their representative all of the three times we won, country’s stance on the debated and being head delegate this issues. In the spring semester, year and winning those awards the team meets three hours a Courtesy of Madiha Latif I can’t even begin to describe week to participate in mock Rider’s Model UN placed in the top eight schools out of the 250 present at the competition, how that feels,” Latif said. “I simulations before the confer- which took place at UN headquarters in New York City from April 17 to 21. The team earned ence. saw those awards and cried. the top two awards, which are Outstanding Position Papers and Outstanding Delegation. Rider is on a roll and I know Rider represented Nigeria Latif attributes the team’s for a fact the team next year in nine committees, which enhance the African nations she said. “I think we were very dedication and team dynamic will do the same.” included: General Assembly while dealing with its own lucky because we had no weak as its key to success. The conference, held from 1st, General Assembly 2nd, internal government issues. links. If there’s one person who “We were a really tight-knit April 17 to 21, is an interna- General Assembly 3rd, Human Much of the government infor- does not perform to his or her team and were always looking tional event that draws more Rights Council, Security mation is vague and secretive best ability, you won’t get an to help each other out, espe- than 250 schools. Germany, Council, Treaty of the Non- and it provided a challenge for award. I want them to continue cially during conference,” Latif Venezuela, Pakistan and the Nuclear Proliferation Review, the team to present the country their good streak of success. said. “It was an honor leading United Arab Emirates were African Development Bank, properly, said Latif. It tends to do so much more the team this year; they were a some of the international Commission on Crime Rider has been active in with the cooperation among strong, dedicated group.” schools that competed this Prevention and Criminal Model UN since 1968. The the individual members than Dr. Barbara Franz, the year. Michigan’s Alma College, Justice and World Intellect 18-member team is com- my influence.” team’s faculty adviser, agrees Ohio’s Wright State, Germany’s Property Rights. Debate topics posed of students from various Students of all majors are that the team’s relationship was Ludwig Maximilians University ranged from external debt to majors, from theater to inter- encouraged to participate. pertinent to its win. Munich and Canada’s HIV/AIDS drug patenting. national business. It has dedi- Information sessions will be “This is a competition that University of Ottawa were Nigeria is one of the few cated much of its time from held in fall 2011 for more is very much based on every fierce competition for Rider’s relatively affluent countries in December to April preparing details. single member of the team,” team, according to Latif. Africa that has been trying to for the event. The 4 Rider News Friday, April 29, 2009 OIT makes over Blackboard Rider to maintain By Katie Zeck ulty and students with a wide tive with a planned launch of variety of new features.The late fall or early 2012,” said current food service For students taking summer revamped set-up will give access Kondrach. “To help us identify courses or those returning in the to Blackboard’s current func- mobile features most important Rider university officials have decided to continue to fall, The Office of Information tion as well as tabs for students’ to students, a survey was sent work with its current food service provider, Aramark. Technologies (OIT) plans to MyInfo accounts, the Library out via email to all students on The university is still involved with contract negotia- improve the functionality of databases, a calendar to sched- April 19.” tions. Details of the agreement will not be revealed until Rider students’ Blackboard ule assignments and events, Also, students’ MyInfo the contract is complete. accounts for the 2011-2012 Webmail and a link to the OIT accounts will be replaced with a Aramark has been Rider’s food service provider since academic year. help desk. new system called MyRider in 2001. Chartwells, Bon Appétit, Gourmet Dining Services, The website, which cur- However, Kondrach sees early 2012 as a part of a multi- Sodexo, CulinArt, Acorn and Parkhurst were all contend- rently houses students’ grades, the upgrades more as differ- year project to replace Rider’s ers. online assignments, discussion ences to the website than actual administrative systems. The university worked with a consultant from Porter boards as well as a variety of changes and ensures they will Though many students are Khouw Consulting Inc. to narrow down its selections and other useful classroom com- not be overly drastic or compli- in favor of the changes, stating ultimately choose its new provider. Two students, Tara munication tools, will become cated. they will be beneficial to them, Melick and Rachel Guida, participated in a review of the more customized and acces- “We think students will be some are concerned about hav- proposals and made recommendations to the food service sible, according to Associate easily able to make sense of the ing to re-learn an entire website providers. Vice President for OIT Carol new version but anyone need- they have grown so accustomed Rider is confident that its planned renovations for Kondrach. ing help should contact the to. Daly’s Dining Hall and Westminster’s Dining Commons Blackboard will be con- OIT help desk,” she said. “I hope the changes won’t will be completed and add value to students’ meal plans, verted from the current version To ease the adjustment to be so confusing that I have to according to assistant vice president for Student Affairs, 7.3 to version 9.1. The actual the new system, OIT will be learn a whole new way to navi- Jan Freidman-Krupnick. switch will take place on May offering group, departmental gate the website,” said freshman 13, at 5 p.m. and individual training ses- Gina Marano. “The upgrade will resolve sions throughout the upcom- Freshman Carolyn Wiley issues with the current system ing months. There also will said she is glad OIT is making and will provide faculty with be sessions that allow students strides to improve the web- new teaching tools, as well as and faculty to transfer course sites that students use for their more storage space for courses,” data from 7.3 to 9.1 as well as classes on a regular basis. Kondrach said in an e-mail. how to move course content “I like the idea that our dif- “The upgraded system will be from different Blackboard 9.1 ferent student accounts will run available for student use start- courses. more efficiently and ultimately ing Summer I 2011. The big- The updates in Blackboard help us to do better in our CASH IN gest change for students will are just a start in OIT’s greater classes.” be in the look and feel of the goal to enhance the univer- To learn more about the YOUR TEXTBOOKS interface and options for per- sity’s website and expansions upgrade and to get a preview sonalization.” of the website, according to of the new Blackboard, go to Kondrach explained that Kondrach. www.rider.edu/blackboard. the changes will bring Rider “We are working on mobile up to date with Blackboard’s access to our website and other newest model and provide fac- services as a separate initia-

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Courtesy of Yahoo! News Rider grad dies overseas Rented textbooks are Lt. Omar Vazquez, a 2007 Rider graduate, was killed by an improvised explosive device while on duty in Iraq on Friday, April 24. Vazquez received his undergraduate degree in history from due back by Rider before attending graduate school at Rutgers-Camden and then enlisting in the U.S. Army. May 10, 2011 According to one of the Rider graduate’s former history professors, Dr. Joseph Gowaskie, Vazquez was dedicated and passionate about everything he did. “Omar was a very special young man,” he said. “He never did anything at half-speed, whether it was with his family, his studies or his desire to serve his nation. I miss him already.” Rider University Bookstore Vazquez will be buried in the veterans’ section of Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton. A date Bart Luedeke Center for the funeral is pending.

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Sun, sand and summer reading By Emily Eiermann [email protected]

Summer is fast approaching, and frequent trips to the beach and other lounging activities sometimes require a bit of mental stimulation. For those at a loss for the next great read, here is Rider’s unofficial summer reading list to keep the mind active during the lazy summer days.

TEEN DRAMA

With the light-hearted tone of summer, sometimes deep, elaborate books are pushed aside to make way for easier, fun ones. For an easy read that supports a ‘00 Rider alum, there is Lindsay Faith Rech’s third book, “It Started with a Dare.” The novel follows 15-year-old CJ Silverman as she moves from Philadelphia to a small town, where she knows no one. Luckily, she befriends the most popular girl in school and suddenly her life is flipped upside down. She struggles with accep- tance, lies and all of the dramatics of high school in a book that addresses important subjects while still maintaining a strong sense of humor. CJ’s life quickly spirals out of control in a way that is relatable to people of all ages who remember what it was like to want to fit in during their high school years. “I really just wanted to write a fun, character-based novel that could cut through all the B.S. of high school in an edgy and hopefully original way,” Rech said. “The process of creating [the characters] and their stories is enchanting, and they often end up leading me in directions that I never intended to take them.” The book is geared more toward the female population, but the issues pertain to all audiences. At only a little over 300 pages, it is a book that could easily be read on a day at the beach or during a rainy afternoon, featuring an engaging story and dynamic characters. Courtesy of linsdayfaithrech.com

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SCIENCE FICTION CRIME/ACTION FANTASY FOREIGN LANGUAGE/ POETRY “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo This one, by Swedish author Following a growing trend of books Ishiguro is a science fiction novel, fea- Stieg Larsson, is the first book of the being made into movies, the last book in Patricia Mosto, Dean of Liberal turing clones with a psychological twist. “Millennium Series.” It is called “The the famous Harry Potter series, “Harry Arts and Sciences came out with her The clones grow up in a boarding Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” It opens Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” made second Spanish book of poetry, titled school called Hailsham in contempo- with Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist, the list. With the movie set for release in “Territorios.” rary England, going through the same undergoing a trial for libel and ulti- July, it’s the last chance before the final This book discusses environmental emotions and coming-of-age steps as mately losing the case, costing him his film to read the end of the series that issues in Argentina. The first half focuses everyone does in adolescence. The book job and his lifestyle. This part of the was a staple to a generation. The series on physical issues facing the environment follows the lives of three of the students book is slow and filled with legal terms follows an abused orphan boy, Harry today, coming from the point of view of as they grow up in school, move out and detailed background information Potter, who discovers that he is a wizard. an environmental scientist. The second and eventually struggle to accept their and can be difficult to get through. The final book pulls him from the famil- half, “Territorios intimos,” features more purpose in life: to donate their organs to However, Blomkvist soon accepts a case iar settings of his muggle house and the emotions and thoughts, describing a people born organically. It includes all as a writer and private investigator, of comforts of Hogwarts and throws him journey taking place internally. Mosto’s the basic elements of a good coming-of- sorts, and the action steadily picks up into foreign territory as he searches for favorites include “La Noche,” “Llora,” age novel, including romance, a struggle speed. He is joined by a troubled youth horcruxes and comes to a final confron- “Danza” and “El verano.” for self-acceptance and an inability to who is intelligent and wise beyond her tation with villain, Lord Voldemort. “Poetry was a great way for me to accept fate. years. Toward the middle of the book, Many people have formed a fond disclose my feelings and provide a great The novel is a classic, assigned as the reader gets whisked on a whirlwind attachment to the series, having grown outlet for my creativity,” Mosto said. “In a required summer reading assignment of excitement and adventure, making up alongside Harry. Those who have the past, I found my best poetry was to the Baccalaureate Honors freshmen the book well worth a read. read the books from the beginning written on rainy days, looking through in the fall 2009 semester, and has been Though it was released in 2005, the have followed his life closely, sharing the window outside, or in the very early made into a movie. It hits close to home novel is perfect to read over the summer. his triumphs, failures, joy and sadness. mornings or late evening in the sum- to stir up the emotions of the more real- It is being adapted to the big screen in The series is a good choice for anyone mer, sitting under my big cherry tree in istic readers, while still being farfetched the U.S at the end of this year. whose life needs a bit of magic, with the my backyard. Since starting my job as a enough to capture the attention of the added bonus of solid writing and well- dean here at Rider, it has become more sci-fi fans. developed, relatable characters. and more difficult to find the calm envi- ronment I need to write.” The 6 Rider News Friday, April 29, 2011 7

Original play proves that love is a battlefield

THEATER REVIEW These interrelated relationships por- tray the detrimental effect war had upon them and how everyone needs love. It also By Justine Slous showed that each person had his or her own reasons for going to war. The play concludes in scene six, where Interpersonal struggles, achievements Nelson is told he can go home and be with and relationships set in modern-day Iraq his family after he finishes one last mis- were explored Tuesday and Wednesday sion. He does not survive. This leads his night in Rance Robeson’s original play, A fellow comrades to wonder if war is really Damn Fool. worth the costs. The show is a poignant tragicomedy The show was witty, unique and comprised of six scenes that take the audi- intense, and is a truly amazing piece cre- ence on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, ated by Robeson. The weave of humor from laughing hysterically one second to and passion was a nice touch, because it being stunned by intense and serious dia- engaged the audience throughout. For logue the next. The acting is strategic, as instance, Nelson was cursing violently at each character is sitting in separate chairs Price one minute and the next they are facing the audience and stands when it is rapping a song by Tupac. It was modern his or her turn to speak. Courtesy of Dr. Stephen Allen and realistic, a play that anyone could get The cast of army men and wom- Dr. Stephen Allen gives his all as he conducts The Princeton Brass Band to victory at the NABBA 2011 championship. into. en consists of Specialist Nelson (Robert The acting was exceptional, with each Gray), Private Jones, (Andre Thomas) of the character’s personalities pulling the Brass band meets with success Captain Benn (Jillian Carucci), Captain audience into the story. Gray’s character Patel (Samantha Jaikaran), Colonel Price, Dr. Stephen Allen, professor of music at Rider, was voted President of the North American Brass Band Association is especially intriguing because he held (Tom Smallwood) and Specialist Price (NABBA) through 2013. He has been heavily involved with the organization since 2008, having served on the Board as Chair the soldier crew together, always dishing (Eric Baker). Immediately, the audience of Development. out the best advice and knowing when to is transported to Iraq, where they witness “Brass bands have been the sound-track of my life and the brass band movement is growing,” Allen said. “This is a very stand his ground, because he considered the reality of war and how it sets in on exciting time to take on the challenges of building this vibrant genre at the national level.” himself a fool, but not a damn fool. Each the characters and enables them to deal www.defense.gov To jumpstart the association’s expansion, Dr. Allen recently traveled to Toronto, Canada and attended the Hannaford character connected very well, which add- with racial and cultural differences as well Senior Rance Robeson’s original play highlights the struggles that soldiers must face and overcome during times of war. Festival of Brass. It is an annual festival that features performances by many of Canada’s most successful brass bands. ed a considerable amount of excitement as life themes of self-identity, morality, “I want a stronger Canadian presence as they have a tremendous tradition,” he said. “I also want the US to have a far greater and energy to the show. acceptance, love and responsibility. at war, the only ways to cope with this Nelson’s mother dies while he is away at impregnates an army woman, although international presence. There is plenty of work to do and I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in.” On the whole, Robeson’s original play The Iraq War never allows them to parallel universe are through music, sex, war, and Benn will not discharge him he already has a girlfriend. He phones in The Princeton Brass Band, founded by Dr. Allen in 2004, placed 2nd in the Honors Division of this year’s NABBA cham- was incredibly clever, and the cast made “win, but only cope or love,” according to murder and love. to allow him to go to her funeral. Benn, order to tell her the truth, only to find out pionship. his play that much more wonderful. Nelson. Each of the characters are coping Each of the characters has his or her although seen as a tough woman on she already had a child while he was away. The band will be performing a show in celebration of their victory at the Yvonne Theater on Sunday, May 15th at 2 p.m. and losing because they use each other to own trials, and their own unique ways the exterior by her specialists, is really a He copes with this by injuring himself For more information, visit www.princetonbrassband.com. deal with their own personal issues. While to react to these struggles. For instance, gentle soul on the inside. Private Jones with a gun. Summer blockbusters are expected to impress through August. There is a plethora of ing for him, where they face all sorts of Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a member pieces of Voldemort’s soul and are the key prospector. When aliens start abducting By Vinny Abbatecola other films to get ready for in the follow- uproarious troubles. Also starring are of the Green Lantern Corps, who keep to his survival. The film will lead up to Absolution’s citizens, the three characters ing preview. Bradley Cooper, Zack Galifianakis and the peace throughout the universe. Each an explosive final battle at the Hogwarts must unite to save the day in the wild Thor (May 6): Summer’s first big Justin Bartha. member wears a ring that equips him with School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This west. Based on the graphic novel by Scott Going into the new year, box office blockbuster will come in the form of this The Tree of Life (May 27): Details of superpowers. When their new adversary, is the movie that everyone has been wait- Mitchell Rosenberg. analysts predicted that 2011 was going to famous Norse god (Chris Hemsworth). director Terrence Malick’s latest film have Parallax, threatens the safety of all life, the ing in tremendous anticipation for and it’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes (August be a juggernaut year for Hollywood. But When the titular character is sent from been kept a tight secret. What we do know fate of Earth and the rest of the universe almost here. 5): When scientist Will Rodman (James before the film industry could deliver the his home planet to Earth as a result of is that the story involves a family with rests on Hal Jordan, the first human ever Captain America: The First Avenger Franco) tests a possible cure for Alzheimer’s big guns, audiences had to sort through his egotism, he must unite with a beauti- three boys in the 1950s midwest, the old- selected to be a Green Lantern. Also star- (July 22): It’s 1942, and Steve Rogers on apes, his test subject Caesar begins to the inevitable bottom-of-the-barrel mov- ful astrophysicist (Natalie Portman) in est of which suffers the loss of innocence. ring Blake Lively, Tim Robbins and Peter (Chris Evans) is determined to enlist in go through a swift increase of intelligence. ies that always get released between order to take down his younger brother, Starring are Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain Sarsgaard. the U.S. Army to help fight the Nazis Caesar then encourages his other chimp January and April. Although there were Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who seeks to and Sean Penn. Cars 2 (June 24): In Pixar’s 12th film, in World War II. After being told he inmates and the rest of the world’s apes some exceptions, such as The Adjustment destroy the world so he can become X-Men: First Class (June 3): This pre- tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable the Guy) is physically unfit to be a soldier, he to rebel against the humans. Also starring Bureau and Scream 4, there wasn’t much his father’s only heir. Also starring are quel to the popular X-Men series revolves goes to support his best friend Lightening signs up for the secretive military ven- are Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis, Tom Felton else to call home about. Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Rene Russo around the first meeting of the young McQueen (Owen Wilson) at the World ture, Project: Rebirth, which turns him and Brian Cox. This year, there will be a record and Stellan Skarsgard. Professor Xavier (James McAvoy) and Grand Prix. Mater then gets mistaken for into a super-human. He’s then given the There is a plethora of other motion amount of sequels and comic book adap- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Magneto (Michael Fassbender) as they an American spy and is taken on a mis- title of Captain America. With the help picture adventures to choose from the tations coming to the big screen, each Tides (May 20): Captain Jack Sparrow create the first team of mutants in the ear- sion with two British agents: a sports car of his sidekick, Bucky Barnes (Sebastian marquee, but the above are just a few that one competing for our wallets. The (Johnny Depp) makes a seaworthy return ly 1960s. Also starring are Kevin Bacon, named Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) Stan), he sets out to battle the villain- viewers should keep an eye out for. Some appetite for originality among moviegoers in this fourth installment of Disney’s January Jones and Jennifer Lawrence. and a state-of-the-art coupe named Holley ous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), who is of them might be dazzling enough to war- still exists, and if these sequels serve up swashbuckling saga. This new expedition Super 8 (June 10): In 1979, while Swiftwell (Emily Mortimer). Hitler’s head of high-tech weaponry. His rant two viewings. So, in between visits some quality in between their action-filled has our favorite pirate and his crew search- some teenagers are making a zombie Transformers: Dark of the Moon (July plans involve gaining control of the world to the beach or to the local pool, take a sequences, they could receive some good ing for the fabled Fountain of Youth, movie on their home video camera, they 1): During this third film of Michael through a supernatural object called the couple of hours to escape into a different reviews. while trying to fend off zombies and are nearly killed by a train that’s deliver- Bay’s Transformers franchise, the Autobots Tesseract. Also starring are Tommy Lee world, whether it be a world of super- Summer 2011 will bring a lot to mermaids. Also starring are Ian McShane, ing something mysterious to Nevada’s receive knowledge of a spacecraft on the Jones, Stanley Tucci, Dominic Cooper heroes, wizards or pirates. Immersing the table. Thor and the Green Lantern Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush and Keith Area 51. This creature of an unknown moon that holds secrets of their home and Hayley Atwell. oneself into a movie on a hot summer day will have their first go-round on the sil- Richards. world is soon wreaking havoc on the planet, Cybertron. The Autobots must Cowboys and Aliens (July 29): In 1873 can be well worth the time, and will let ver screen, America’s dearly loved wolf The Hangover: Part 2 (May 26): The friends’ unsuspecting town. After direc- race against the Decepticons to find out www.filmofilia.com Arizona, Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) the imagination soar. pack will experience its second hangover, wolf pack survived Las Vegas and now tor J.J. Abrams’s wildly successful Star all the information they can, which might wakes up to find a strange shackle around Captain Jack Sparrow has his next adven- The Hangover boys embark on their second wild journey, and it seems that socially they must do the same in Bangkok while Trek reboot two years ago, there’s much help them in the Transformers’ ultimate awkward Alan (Zach Galifianakis) may have actually been invited this time around. his wrist and his memory vanished. As ture on the big blue and Harry Potter will vacationing there for their friend Stu’s (Ed to be thrilled about in his next science- battle. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie he stumbles into the pioneer town named work his magic in his heroic showdown Helms) wedding. After waking up from fiction excursion. Starring Kyle Chandler, Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel and Absolution, he bumps into Col. Woodrow against Lord Voldemort. a night of one-too-many, the friends real- Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning and Riley Tyrese Gibson. grand finale ended with Lord Voldemort Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford), who is a past That is just a small sampling of ize that they have lost his fiancé’s brother. Griffiths. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows obtaining the powerful Elder Wand. The Watson) trying to find the remaining enemy that Jake can’t seem to remem- what the theaters have to offer from May Then, they must search the streets look- Green Lantern (June 17): Ryan – Part 2 (July 15): The first part of this second part has Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Horcruxes, which are objects that hold ber, and Ella (Olivia Wilde), a town 8 Friday, April 29, 2011

Editorial Senior Send-Off Photography editor learns life skills Positive changes, When you think about it, four years really pursue this opportunity. isn’t a lot of time. In that short period spent at I have also made some of my best friends Rider, I’ve been through more ups and downs during my time here and I’m thankful for that. successful year than I can count. During freshman orientation, I met my room- nother year has come and gone, but this year is no dif- Right now, my future is uncertain. I don’t mate. We bonded over music and immediately ferent in terms of many positives and few negatives. In have a job lined up, apart from my part-time requested to live together. I wasn’t thinking; I was February, Junior Nina Joffe received a $6,250 grant to summer job back home. I plan to look for jobs just happy I wasn’t going to be stuck with some continueA scientific research on the relationship between the over the summer and hope to have one by the creepy psycho who was going to steal my stuff. salamanders and algae on Rider’s campus. In March, more than time fall rolls around. If I don’t have one within I didn’t think that I would end up meeting and 1,000 participants and spectators came to the Student Recreation the year, then I’ll probably try to get into gradu- living with my best friend. Center and raised more than $55,000 for the American Cancer ate school. Working at The Rider News has also been a Society. Westminster sophomore Thomas LaVoy just saw one Even though I don’t have concrete plans great experience for me. I’ve made friends from of his choral compositions published by highly acclaimed cho- after graduation, I’m happy with my time here all over, including one who just happens to live ral conductor Harold Rosenbaum in the Harold Rosenbaum at Rider. I’ve learned some valuable lessons and one town over from my hometown. We really Choral Series. been given many opportunities, both in and out have become like a little family. We’ve shared lots Rider saw its field hockey team win its first Northeast of the classroom. of laughs and gotten into many heated debates Conference (NEC) Championship title since 2004. The Broncs Recently, I have become an intern for Ace about our baseball teams of choice. I couldn’t had one of their best seasons in program history, with many Enders’ band I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody’s imagine spending my Thursday nights anywhere thanks to its talented threesome of juniors Virginia Egusquiza Business. Since I’m a journalism major with else but in the basement of Ridge House and I’m and Megan Pisani and freshman Sandra Penas. Egusquiza won a multimedia minor, I’ve learned how to use going to miss everyone very much once I gradu- her second straight NEC Player of the Year award and Pisani many of the Adobe design programs, such as ate. took home the NEC Offensive Player of the Year honor, while Photoshop. I’ve also learned my way around a When everything is said and done, I’ve Penas was awarded NEC Rookie of the Year. Rider finished 16-4 camera, thanks to my time spent as the photog- enjoyed my time here at Rider. I’ve learned a lot overall with a perfect mark in conference play. raphy editor of The Rider News. I was able to use both about myself and my area of study. I’m not There also were improvements at Daly’s. In September, it the skills I learned at Rider to take photos of the sure what my future will bring, but I guess that’s was apparent that something had changed. With the new per- band in the studio, take the photo for the cover what makes life interesting, right? manent location of the pasta and dessert stations and the salad art for their new CD and create a limited edition and sandwich bars being moved, the flow of the dining hall had photo book that will be sold with the new album. - Helen Mannion improved, making it easier to get from one part of the meal to I’ve made some amazing contacts that could Outgoing Photography Editor the next. In addition, it was confirmed that Rider was looking hopefully lead to something more as time goes to possibly hire a new food service provider, and after much on. Without the skills I learned in my classes and deliberation, it has now been confirmed that Aramark will be at the newspaper, I would not have been able to returning in the fall. On the negative side, the latest issue at the end of this year on everyone’s minds was Tony Kadyhrob and campus security. When Kadyhrob allegedly tried to lure a female student into his Quote of the Week car on March 28, it caused students to go from feeling at ease on campus to wondering why our school was so easily accessible. “Be who you are and say what you feel, The fact that Kadyhrob could just walk on to campus and no one gave him a second thought led students to believe that the because those who mind don’t matter and campus wasn’t safe. In the end, though, students should realize that there are precautions they can take to protect themselves. those who matter don’t mind.” They should always be aware of their surroundings and what — Dr. Seuss they can do to keep themselves and others safe. Since late last year, Rider has been hearing about the con- struction of a new academic building and the expansion of the Bart Luedeke Center (BLC). This school year, we’ve been deal- The Editorial & Managerial Board ing with the noise from the work being done on the buildings Rider News and the extra traffic it occasionally caused. But, the process has Executive Editor Assistant Opinion Editor Advertising Managers been continuing at a steady rate and both campus buildings will Emily Landgraf Kristy Grinere Katie Hambor be completed for students to enjoy by this fall. With the end of this year comes the approaching start of anaging ditor Sports Editors nline ditor next year, and we already have a few things to look forward to. M E O E Jordan Hall The construction is scheduled to be completed by September Dalton Karwacki Whitney Haddard David Pavlak and the academic building, which will feature 11 classrooms and 16 academic offices, will be the location for mostly history and News Editors Business Manager political science classes. Musical theater majors will be especially Rachel Stengel Photography Editor Elizabeth Williams pleased with the improved BLC – a larger stage, more dressing Katie Zeck Maggie Sarlo rooms, a multipurpose room and a dance rehearsal stage. Delivery Manager Even though Aramark will be returning to Rider, it will still Features and Arts & Copy Editors Matt Barron have to make some changes in order to meet students’ wants and Entertainment Editors Lauren Frazzano Cathleen Leitch needs. In addition, the layout of Daly’s will likely be rearranged Emily Eiermann Faculty Advisers Christina LoBrutto again. As long as the new layout is as easy to move through as it Lisa Henderson Dr. Dianne Garyantes Megan Pendagast currently is, there shouldn’t be any problems with the change. Randy Bergmann Something else to look forward to is the upcoming make- Opinion Editor over of Blackboard. In addition to being able to change the Angelique Lee www.theridernews.com colors on the page, you can rearrange all of your links and add facebook.com/theridernews boxes to the home page such as a dictionary box or one that con- nects you to the campus Course Catalog. The layout is set to be The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the editor launched on May 13, just in time for summer sessions. from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone number Rider has had another noteworthy year. We’ve had our wins and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individuals or groups and we’ve had our losses, and we look forward to another suc- are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, accuracy, gram- cessful school year in the fall. mar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. Brevity is encouraged. All This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion decisions are at the sole discretion of the editorial board, which may reject any letter. Send to The of The Rider News. This week’s editorial was writ- Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to Ridge House. All ten by the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee. letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Friday, April 29, 2011 Rider News 9 Senior Send-Off This Week in History ... Lead editors reflect April 29, 1863 — William Randolph Hearst is born. on fond News memories April 30, 1889 — The original George Washington Bridge opens, linking New While most seniors spent their Thursday nights dancing at York City with the state of New Jersey. KatManDu or partying at the Pub, we chose to spend ours in the basement of Ridge House. The Rider News has been our home, our family and our life for the past four years. Whether we’re on Senior Send-Off the floor laughing (Blanket Fox) or ready to rip our hair out in frustration (like when the server crashes), we’re so incredibly for- Sports editor offers maturing advice tunate to have been able to work with our fellow editors and it is these relationships we’ll miss the most. Over the past four years at Rider, I have heard the advice that every other student here has also To the new leader: We’ve watched you grow from an assistant had drilled into their heads: to network and not be afraid to try new things because you never know news editor to the new executive editor. We have all the faith what might happen. While that is true, there is something that most people don’t realize when they in the world that you’ll do a great job. We know the paper is in are at college: to know when you have to grow up. good hands. Enjoy your time because you’ll be sad when it’s over. Students come to college and get to experience the independence they have been dreaming of, Congratulations! Sweet Lincoln’s Beard! going out and socializing in any way they please. Most students get to experience their 21st birthday To the man who manages: Although you were quiet when you while at college, which for some is more memorable than others. And for many students, college is started coming in, you’ve impressed us with your reporting and a time to “live it up.” Most students, myself included, came to college as immature adolescents who your wasp-killing prowess. “Dalton, STOP doing that with your took a little time adjusting to the freedom of college. The first couple years are spent having fun and arm!” hanging out with friends. After that, however, is when certain students separate themselves from oth- To Mookie: From your dancing to your comic relief, you’ve ers. kept us laughing while being a great sports editor and friend. We Students fail to realize that whether you like it or not, you’re graduating and venturing into the apologize for the blackmail pictures but we know that you’ll suc- work world. Even if you plan on going to graduate school, sooner or later school ends. That being ceed in whatever you decide to do. “You’re different and I like it.” said, it is normal for some people to still go out and have fun during the last couple years of college, To the sports award winner: You no doubt have a great career but you would be foolish not to take advantage of what is in front of you. The phrase, “Hi, I am a ahead of you. We appreciate you always listening to us and our student at…” is a term that most people will take for granted when they graduate. Once that happens, problems and always giving good advice. We hope one day you get the phrase turns into: “Hi, my name is…” and suddenly the ‘student’ factor is gone. Most profession- to meet Ryan Reynolds. als in any business like helping out students because they have all been there at one point. They are To Voldemort: Your witty comebacks and verbal assaults will more likely to get help than an unemployed graduate living at home. be missed greatly. We’ve been so impressed with your editorials this College is just a four-year party for some, and they enjoy every minute of it. Some will have jobs year and we know you’ll keep up the great work. Good luck with after graduation and others won’t. If that is what makes them happy, then good for them, but don’t student teaching. Brute force. complain about not having a job when you chose to go out instead of taking advantage of an intern- To Roomie: The ultimate Phillies fan, the best photographer ship or getting a job that takes up a lot of free time. Sacrificing some social time for the chance of and an even better friend. Your wonderful movie reviews will be getting a job seems well worth it in the long run, even though it may be awful when you are the only missed, along with your shrieks of fright. “NOT up in here!” one not going out on certain nights. This does not mean not to have fun and go out during the last To the enforcer: If we ever have a problem, we know who to years at college. It simply means that we all have to grow up and mature. We have to find the right call. You had some very creative ideas for entertainment spreads balance of fun and work because that is what adults do, and whether students like it or not, we are this year and they all turned out amazing. Good luck in whatever adults now. you decide to do. P.S. Jordan will always be scared of you. To Little E: Like a quiet assassin, you came out of nowhere - Josh Veltrie and were an amazing features and entertainment editor. You can Outgoing Sports Editor take any story and make it better. Best of luck next year. To the newbies: The future of The Rider News is in your E-mail us at: hands. We know you’ll make us proud and do a great job. It’s been [email protected]; The Rider News, Ridge House nice getting to know all of you. You already fit right in! [email protected]; 2083 Lawrenceville Road [email protected]; Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 - Allie Ward and Kaitlin MacRae [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 Outgoing Executive and Managing Editors [email protected] Fax: (609) 895-5696 Senior Send-Off Features and Entertainment editor gives final review

Over the past four years, I think I’ve experienced a lot, for lack of a better freedom in a different way, like I did. Although I may not have known how to bal- phrase. I’ve made new friends, lost old ones and watched people come in and out ance my studies and social life during freshman year, eventually I figured it out. I of my life. However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned at Rider, it’s to not take life too understood that if I decided to go out one night when a paper was due the next seriously. Have fun while you can, enjoy a drink (only when you’re legal, of course) morning, I’d pay for it, but that helped me grow as a student and person. every now and then and concentrate on your studies when need be. I’m not going Throughout my time “growing,” I’ve mastered the art of multi-tasking and jug- to sit here and pretend college is like one big party; it’s not. But, I am going to advo- gling an assortment of activities at one time without going insane, while learning cate an exciting, enthralling discovery process where you learn how to break out of about various topics. I’ve also acquired a variety of skills that will be overly useful in your shell and become somebody completely new, or an updated, mature version of my career choice, while building unbreakable bonds with professors and people who yourself. I will never forget (Rider News family, what what!). Although I may not be alone, I came to Rider for all of the wrong reasons. Yes, As if that isn’t enough, I’ve gained a newfound respect for students. We are this is a fantastic school with incredible professors and gorgeous scenery, but the miracle workers, strong-minded learners and party animals, all in one body. We have real reason I came to Rider was to “live my dream” with an ex-boyfriend of mine — the ability to do things that others don’t, and although we may not appreciate it at keyword: ex. However, at the end of September during my freshman year, my world the moment, one day we will. The way we are able to get so much done in such a crumbled at my feet and my entire “dream” deteriorated right in front of me. But, short amount of time is truly a talent, for which we should applaud ourselves. the people I met at Rider and the activities I engulfed myself in helped me recover No matter how diverse we all may be and how differently college will impact us, and become the person I am today. there’s one thing that we all have in common. That is that we’re determined, hard From the varieties of people that come to Rider to the plethora of activities this workers who will walk out of here with a degree and a sense of accomplishment. school offers, I didn’t really have time to break down and regret my decision; rather I took full advantage of the situations that were thrown my way. And man, did I - Heather Fiore take advantage. Freshman year is always your year of discovery, where some people Outgoing Features & Entertainment Editor go crazy because of the amount of freedom they’re given while others embrace their

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Baseball 5/11 4/25 4/29-4/30 Association. (23-14 overall, 10-5 MAAC) vs. La Salle, 3:30 p.m. Fairfield 3, Rider 0* at TCNJ Invitational 5/14 Fairfield 5, Rider 2* 5/7-5/8 Dr. Jonathan Husch is giv- 4/25 at Manhattan, Noon* 4/27 at MAAC Championships ing up his duties as Rider’s Fairfield 6, Rider 5* at Manhattan, 3 p.m.* Monmouth 13, Rider 7 NCAA Faculty Athletics Fairfield 3, Rider 1* 5/15 4/28 Golf Representative after 15 years. 4/26 at Manhattan, Noon* Lehigh 6, Rider 0 4/29-5/1 Replacing him on July 1, Rider 6, Fairfield 3* 5/17 Rider 8, Lehigh 4 at MAAC Championships 2011, will be Dr. Kelly Bidle. 4/27 at Temple, 1 p.m. 4/30 Rider 6, Princeton 3 5/19 at Manhattan, Noon* And More Sports... Former Broncs Jason 4/30 at Cleveland State, 5 p.m. at Manhattan, 2 p.m.* Thompson and Ryan vs. Canisius, Noon* 5/20 5/1 Senior Michael Soroko Thompson have just fin- vs. Canisius, 3 p.m.* at Clevelend State, 5 p.m. vs. Iona, 1 p.m.* and sophomore Mia Riley ished their respective seasons 5/1 5/21 vs. Iona, 3 p.m.* were named MAAC Track in the professional ranks. vs. Canisius, Noon* at Cleveland State, 1 p.m. 5/7 Performers of the Week. Jason played his third season 5/4 5/25-5/29 vs. Canisius, Noon* with the Sacramento Kings, at Lafayette, 3:30 p.m. at MAAC Championship vs. Canisius, 2 p.m.* Senior Justin Robinson of while Ryan closed his first 5/7 5/12-5/15 the men’s basketball team was season with the Utah Flash vs. Saint Peter’s, Noon* Softball at MAAC Championship named to the 2010-2011 All- of the National Basketball vs. Saint Peter’s, 3 p.m.* (8-32 overall, 1-9 MAAC) Met Third Team. The honor Development League. Jason 5/8 4/24 Track and Field is presented by the National averaged 8.8 ppg while Ryan vs. Saint Peter’s, Noon* Rider 9, Stony Brook 6 4/28-4/30 Invitation Tournament averaged 11 ppg. Stony Brook 7, Rider 3 at Penn Relays and Met Basketball Writers

sistent. Maronski is 3-6 with a Garbaravage, juniors Tricia Spring 5.14 era. If there is a positive Ashmore and Danielle White for the softball team, it would and sophomore Marly Roche Continued from p. 11 4th Annual be that the season is almost all won three single matches ing the MAAC championships. over. This will allow the Broncs throughout the season. Head Coach Barry Davis has to regroup, strategize and come Sophomore Alexa Manforti Don’t Trash It, his team in a positive state of back ready to perform next sea- and freshman Kim Leder fin- mind right now, and they are son. ished atop the win list with four Recycle It! showing that by consistently each. playing good baseball. With the Positive: Track and Field For the men, sophomore Donor names will be entered coaching experience of Davis John Spellman and freshman and the heart the Broncs show The track and field team Rollie Malfitano were the top in a drawing for gift cards on the diamond, this team has showcased strong perfor- two winners. Spellman finished could be a contender for years mances the whole season. It with four wins in singles play, WHAT? to come. has consistently competed and while Malfitano finished with performed to the best of its five. The tennis team will need Donate your unwanted clothes, Negative: Softball ability. The highlight of the these individual stars to shine shoes, good condition furniture and season so far was the Rider brightly next season, because appliances (microwaves, refrigerators, Baseball’s counterpart has Invitational, the first meet of team play is lacking against etc…) to HomeFront NJ. had a dismal season so far. the season on Rider’s home the more powerful schools the WHY? After going 2-8 in their first 10 track, where the men finished Broncs face. games, nothing has seemed to first and the women finished The golf team faces a simi- Help those in need and reduce spark passion into the team’s second. To come out on your lar struggle. Stronger competi- waste on campus. play. Runs have been tough to own field and take control over tion and inconsistent play has come by, which severely ham- your competition was a big step hampered it throughout the pers the team’s ability to win. for track and field. season. There were some bright Lawrenceville Campus On top of that, the pitching There have also been many spots for the Broncs though. WHEN? noteworthy individual perfor- Freshman James Buttermark efforts have been lacking, as Monday, May 2, 2011. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. opposing teams are chalking up mances. Personal records were has put up consistent num- plenty of runs, turning a lot of set, and the competition was bers throughout the season. WHERE? games into blowouts. pushed to the max. If the team He will be a vital part of the Six tables will be set up at various The women had a season- continues this style of intense golf team as it continues to locations around the residence halls. high nine-game losing streak play, it will be a tough competi- grow through the next couple that spanned from April 9-21. tor in the MAAC champion- of years. If Buttermark can gain Princeton Campus A few of the Broncs have shown ships. Hopefully Rider will be the attributes of a leader, this WHEN? represented proudly in both the team has the possibility of mov- the ability to play through the Tuesday, May 10, 2011. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rough times, though. Senior Jen ECAC/IC4A and the NCAA ing forward in the right direc- Steward, junior Lucy Higgins, championships. tion. WHERE? sophomore Alyssa Paul and Senior Brian Accorsini has A table will be set up at freshman Kehli Washington all Negative: Tennis and Golf shown veteran leadership with Seabrook residence hall. have had fairly successful plate the team on and off the golf experiences. The tennis team has been course, and hopefully others Pitching has been a mys- facing the same struggles that will pick up where he has left Questions? Want to volunteer to help? tery all year for the Broncs. have repeatedly haunted it year off. Contact Amanda Pinto [email protected] Junior Rachael Matreale, the after year. The men finished The team is preparing team’s usually consistent ace, 2-19, with both victories com- for the MAAC champion- is 4-19 and has allowed 153 ing over Wagner, 6-0 and 4-3. ships, where other teams might hits through 143 1/3 innings The women fared a little bet- underestimate them. If they do, pitched. Her 3.17 ERAis low- ter, finishing 3-15. The women the Broncs have the opportu- est of the pitchers. Freshman defeated Saint Francis once nity to turn some heads, but Krysti Maronski has shown and Wagner twice. Both sea- that’s only if their putters allow promise for the Broncs, but sons were punctuated with long them to. will need to become more con- losing streaks. Senior Mallory The Friday, April 29, 2011 Rider News 11 Rider drops four out of five games

SOFTBALL then I was able to get them out on the change up.” By Cynthia Reyes Eckett was impressed with Matreale’s performance. The Rider softball team “She hit her spots,” Eckett played five games in a span of said. “She continues to be a four days on its home field, but huge asset to our team.” could only manage one victory In the nightcap, Rider on the comforts of their own scored early in the second turf. The Broncs won game one inning when Mayer crossed the of their doubleheader against plate after a single and two Stag Stony Brook, but dropped their errors. The Broncs took the Spring next four matchups, one to lead in the third inning when Stony Brook, two straight ver- Washington hit a single and was sports sus Fairfield, and the final game brought home by Paul’s RBI against state foe Monmouth. double. wrap-up Rider squared off against Fairfield tied the score in Stony Brook on Sunday, and the fourth inning on one of the David Pavlak game one was scoreless through five Bronc errors, and finished the first two innings before the extra eighth inning with a As the semester ends, it junior Samantha Mayer hit a bases-clearing double to finish is time to take a look at two-run single in the bottom the sweep, 5-2. the positives and negatives of the third, giving the Broncs a On Wednesday, in the fifth of the spring sports played at 2-0 lead. matchup of the week, Rider Rider. The results were split, In the fifth inning, Rider jumped out to a 1-0 lead as with some showing affirma- added four more runs, securing sophomore Sam Pugh hit an tive team play, while others a 6-0 lead. Two of the runs were RBI single, one of her three seem to be lost in the dark. brought in by Mayer and fresh- hits on the day. Monmouth Though the semester is com- man Lisa Blanton, each with an then came back to score five Brian David Solomon/Rider University ing to a close, the teams will RBI single. Senior Jen Steward unearned runs in the second Samantha Mayer did all she could for the Broncs against Stony continue to finish up their hit a two-run single to cap off inning and another run on an Brook, but her RBI’s were not enough to help the Broncs win. seasons. Hopefully those the inning. RBI single in the third inning who have lost their way will Stony Brook managed to Rider swept by Fairfield in a to erase the Broncs’ advantage. be able to turn some things bring home two runs in the top In the final game against Stony MAAC doubleheader. Stags Mayer hit an RBI single in the around, at least trying to of the sixth, but Rider came Brook, the Seawolves put Rider pitcher Sarah Minice held bottom of the third to bring finish with a moral victory. back immediately. The Broncs in an early hole, erupting for six Rider without a hit in game home senior Amanda Centeno, The teams that are compet- scored another three runs as runs in the first three innings. one for almost six innings until and by the fifth inning, Rider ing fiercely will continue to Mayer, sophomore Alyssa Paul Freshman Kehli Washington Washington finally hit a drib- was only trailing 6-5, but that battle it out until the end of and junior Lucy Higgins each brought things closer with an bler up the third base line for a was as close as they’d get. the season, and try to not slip hit a runner home, making the RBI single, and a balk brought single. Monmouth scored seven and fall while coming across score 9-2 in the sixth. in another run. Ultimately the Broncs were more runs, and finished the the finish line. The Seawolves scored four Senior Brittany Eckett hit blanked, losing 3-0. Junior game with a 13-7 win. Rachael Matreale pitched well, more runs in the final frame but her third home run of the sea- “As a team, I think we just Positive: Baseball it wasn’t enough. Rider would son for Rider’s third and final giving up only five hits and need to play our game,” said hold on for a 9-6 victory. run of the game. The Seawolves recording eight strikeouts. Eckett. “I feel like we get too The baseball team, “The team really pulled scored once more in the seventh “I was pretty confi- into the mechanics and we lose coming off a recent MAAC it together in the first game,” inning to finish the 7-3 loss for dent coming into the game,” focus on our main objective, championship, has been Mayer said. “Playing together as Rider. Matreale said. “My curve ball which is to just put the ball in performing up to the pre- a team was really big for us.” Monday afternoon saw was working well inside and play.” season standards so far. The Broncs are 23-14 overall, but Track Baseball in the MAAC, where they face some of their toughest Continued from p. 12 Continued from p. 12 opponents, they have flour- ished. Rider is 10-5 against marks for the upcoming confer- champion of the MAAC, and they are moving full speed MAAC competition, losing ence championships.” one game to Iona and two Looking ahead, the Rider ahead in hopes of defending that title. games to Fairfield. The bats track and field team has the have come alive at the right MAAC Championship, which “There is no pressure if you prepare and get yourself time for the Broncs. Against the Broncs are hosting. Last MAAC opponents, Rider is year, both the men and women ready to play,” Davis said. “We have guys that have been in this outscoring them by a total were in close grasp of victory, of 90-55. Seniors Mason but finished a close second to position before and it’s nothing most of these guys haven’t seen. Hayne, A.J. Albee, John Manhattan. Ralston and Steve Galella, “We are looking to con- They just need to play their best.” as well as junior Brandon tend for the championship on Cotten, sophomore Adam the men’s side,” Hamer said. Currently, Rider is in sec- ond place at 10-5 in the MAAC Wayman and freshman Nick “Manhattan is a very formida- Crescenzo, are all hitting ble foe and they come prepared while Canisius is in third place at 6-4. over .250, and are continu- every year to win. We are hope- ally producing in the clutch. ful that we can match them and “The season is basically a three-week season now. We are Pitching hasn’t been overtake them at the end. bad for the Broncs either, as Hamer has high hopes for in position; we just have to fin- ish,” Davis said. senior Mike Thomas, junior both teams. Patrick Devlin, sophomore Brian David Solomon/Rider University “We have had a very suc- Chris Taylor and freshman cessful outdoor season and we Tennis closes season Kyle Kennett all have win- just need to compete on that ning records. If the Broncs day and we will achieve our Freshman Rollie Malfitano, one of the members of the men’s continue their strong pitch- goals,” he said. tennis team endured a tough season this year. The men fin- ing performances, Rider will ished 2-19 while the women ended the season at 3-15. be a strong contender dur- See Spring, p.10 12 Friday, April 29, 2011

Even Stevens Rider loses two out of three to Stags before strong showing in Princeton BASEBALL Fairfield took a 6-3 lead in the Broncs. They scored four the fifth before the Broncs tried runs in the inning. Two of them By Jillian Shutt to rally late in the game. Senior came off the bat of Wayman, John Ralston would bring in an who hit a triple to left-center The Broncs have had a busy RBI, and cut the lead to one. field. schedule this past week, as they That would be as close as the Sophomore Tyler Smith competed in four games over a Broncs would get. Senior Jeff finished the game, earning his span of three days. The Broncs Giordano allowed just two hits 11th save of the season. faced off against the Fairfield over four scoreless innings. “We need to improve our Stags in a doubleheader, fol- The second game was only game in all phases,” Davis said. lowed by an individual game scheduled for seven innings “This should make us refocus before battling against the until a tied ballgame forced play on what our goals were at the Princeton Tigers. The Broncs in the eighth, where Fairfield beginning of the season and lost the doubleheader against was able to break the 1-1 tie by now it is on our shoulders to Fairfield, before rebounding to scoring on a two-run double. meet those goals.” take the last game against the The only run for the Broncs With less than a day’s rest Stags, and later the Tigers. was scored by sophomore Adam the Broncs traveled to Princeton “It’s an easy concept. If you Wayman, who was driven in to take on the Tigers. Things want to be good at something on a single by senior Karl did not go according to plan for you have to do it a lot,” said Johnston. Senior Nate Eppley the Broncs, as Princeton scored Head Coach Barry Davis. allowed just one run and four three runs in the fifth. Rider Monday was a tough day hits while striking out four bat- was able to rally back in the for the Broncs, (23-14, 10-5 ters over six innings. sixth by scoring four runs. The MAAC) as they lost both games The Broncs prepared them- rally included two RBI singles of the doubleheader to Fairfield selves for the following game, by freshman Ken Kremer and (14-19, 6-6 MAAC) 6-5 and and took a 1-0 lead in the senior Steve Galella. 3-1. first inning after Albee drove in Albee was able to stretch In game one, senior A.J. junior Brandon Cotten. the lead to two in the seventh Albee doubled in the third “After two tough losses on by bunting and making it all Peter G. Borg/Rider University inning and then scored on a Monday we had to bounce back the way to third on a throwing Senior A.J. Albee drove in two runs for the Broncs, as they were Fairfield throwing error, which on Tuesday and we were able error. He would later score after able to defeat the Fairfield Stags and Princeton Tigers. tied the game at 3. to,” Davis said. a sac fly by Wayman. Rider looked strong in The offense had something Giordano pitched a strong to keep working on making against Canisius is next on the the first game until the fourth to prove after the doubleheader 2 2/3 scoreless innings for themselves a better player,” schedule for the Broncs. The inning when things started to on Monday. It had 10 hits in Rider. He has allowed only one Davis said. “Every day you can series will begin with a double- fall apart. Rider committed an the final game of the three- run and seven hits in his last 15 improve your game and we try header on Saturday. error and allowed three hits, on game series against Fairfield. innings. to stress it.” Rider is the defending which the Stags capitalized. The fifth inning was huge for “Each individual has A three-game MAAC series See Baseball, p. 11 Broncs string together impressive meet TRACK AND FIELD finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles in 14.60, while sophomore James Burroughs was right behind By Victoria Lyons in eighth with a time of 14.74, both IC4A qualifying times. The Rider track and field team competed in the “Dave and James have been very consistent all Larry Ellis Invitational this past Friday and Saturday year and it was real exciting to see both of them run in Princeton. The men showed they have the ability to very well this weekend,” Hamer said. “They train compete on the big stage, with some of them qualify- very hard together and it is great to see them achieving ing for the IC4A’s. the success that they have worked so hard for.” This week the Broncs will head into the Penn For the women, sophomore Erin McMullin placed Relays and the TCNJ Invitational hoping to continue 10th in the 400-meter with a time of 56.92, and sopho- their past successes. more Mia Riley tied for third in the 100-meter in 12.28. On Friday, senior Christian Gonzalez finished “Mia continued her very successful season,” said second in the mile with a time of 4:04.29, while senior Hamer. “She is such a great competitor and it is fun Michael Soroko placed third in the 3,000-meter stee- watching her compete.” plechase, earning an IC4A qualifying time of 8:52.22, The relays also had strong performances, with also breaking a Rider record. the women’s 4x100 relay consisting of senior Shaylah “Mike has worked real hard to get back to his Counts, Riley, senior Jillian Rubbico and McMullin desired fitness level after battling some injuries,” finishing sixth in 48.89, while the men’s 4x100 of Hamer said. “I am real excited for him because this is sophomore Perry Asare, Hightower, Burroughs and another step closer to where he would like to be at the sophomore Daequan Kim came in fifth with a time end of the season. He has a lot of good races ahead of of 42.31. him this year.” The Broncs are prepared for their competition at Sophomore Jorge Merino placed fifth in the Penn Relays and the TCNJ Invitational. discus with a distance of 48.94 meters on Friday and “Penn Relays is such a great event,” Hamer placed tenth in the shot put with a throw of 15.48 said. “Everyone who is involved in track and field gets meters on Saturday. Sophomore Sean Donohue had a excited for Penn Relays. We will be competing with time of 14:46.55 in the 5,000-meter. the strongest Rider team we have had in a long time Peter G. Borg/Rider University “Sean had a great night achieving a big personal and we are excited about what we can accomplish at Sophomore James Burroughs qualified for the IC4A’s best by 24 seconds in the 5000,” Hamer said. TCNJ. We will be looking to achieve some final after a time of 14.74 in the 110-meter hurdles. As for Saturday, sophomore David Hightower See Track, p. 11