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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 82, Issue II - Friday, September 30, 2011 10 Strike Talk Key AAUP negotiating session set for today

By Emily Landgraf on edge, but we had a meet- [email protected] ing [Tuesday]. We had well The faculty union offi- over 100 faculty. All were pre- cers of the Rider chapter of pared, they said, if necessary [to the American Association of strike]. The general sentiment University Professors (AAUP) was, ‘We don’t want a strike, are preparing for the possibility but we will if we have to.’” of a strike vote if contract nego- If negotiations continue tiations do not move forward without progress, there is a today. chance that a strike vote will be The AAUP represents called, Halpern said. A strike Rider faculty, coaches and vote grants the union leaders professional librarians, and authority to call a strike if they the union’s contract extension feel it is necessary. expires today. “If we don’t make progress Negotiations between the this Friday, then we’re going union and university adminis- to be looking probably to trators broke down last Friday, have an emergency meeting of according to Jeffrey Halpern, our members and talk about contract administrator and what our courses are,” Halpern chief grievance officer for said. “That would probably be AAUP and a sociology profes- sometime next week. I’m still sor. Halpern said that he had hoping, but I’m not very opti- hoped the meeting would lead mistic at this point that things to more progress. will go better.” “Now, I’m always trying Halpern said Thursday to be the optimist,” Halpern night that he expects that the current contract will be extend- Photo courtesy of Rider AAUP said. “I certainly don’t want Dr. Jeff Halpern, chief negotiator of Rider’s faculty union (AAUP), speaks in the Fireside Lounge on to prematurely put anybody ed again no matter the outcome See Strike, p. 3 Tuesday on the status of its expiring contract. For updates visit www.theridernews.com. TAG troubles: Rider tries to ease financial burden

By Rachel Stengel the 2011-2012 school year. These [email protected] reductions equate to decreases in TAG More than half of Rider students awards for individual students ranging who received Tuition Aid Grants from $450 to $2,088, according to (TAG) from the state of New Jersey O’Hara. have experienced a decrease in their Rider officials were responsive to award amount. the financial hardship concerning stu- Of the 882 students who received dents and families. TAG for the 2011-2012 school year, The financial aid budget for the 520 had their TAG award reduced by 2011-2012 school year was increased 26 percent from last year, but no stu- by $3 million over the 2010-2011 aca- dent’s TAG was cut completely, accord- demic year, according to O’Hara. ing to James O’Hara, vice president for Rider added an additional $1.1 Enrollment Management. million to the budget “because of the TAG are variable, need-based difficult economy and the cuts in state awards for New Jersey residents that aid,” O’Hara said. can be used at approved colleges and The $1.1 million was derived universities. According to the Higher “through scholarships, grants and dedi- Education Student Assistance Authority cated funds for special circumstance (HESSA), “nearly one in every three appeals,” Dennis Levy, associate direc- full-time New Jersey students receives tor of the Office of Financial Aid said. TAG.” Rider is optimistic that “TAG The average TAG award has awards may be increased for the spring Emily Landgraf/The Rider News decreased from $7,332 to $6,776 for See TAG, p. 3 See Jumpline, p. 3 Letter to the editor: Former MTV Getting to know Crowd-pleasing star at Rider the goalie p. 11 Christie? p. 8 p. 5 The 2 Rider News Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 Students explore career options in Discovery Program By Jess Scanlon pathways that they may choose an interdisciplinary approach to follow as they explore their to academics, similar to those Every year among the future,” Donald Steven, acting utilized by the Baccalaureate approximately 900 freshmen, co-director of the implementa- Honors Program. For example, a certain number enter Rider tion of the Discovery Program seminars brought together the University with no idea which said. fields of science, political sci- major to choose. For them, In order to plan out this ence, environmental science their freshman year will consist pilot program, Academic Affairs and even sociology and com- of engaging in different events worked with the Student Affairs munication. However, partici- and activities to help them Office. pants did not spend their “week narrow down a major through “It really was a joint effort,” of discovery” entirely inside a Rider’s new Discovery Program. said Dave Keenan, Director of classroom. Launched officially in the Campus Life. Students went to Long weeks before the fall semester He also said that in his 16 Beach Island (LBI) to see how began, The Discovery Program years at Rider, he had never environmental science and poli- is intended to help provide seen a program where the two tics interact there. They attend- undecided liberal arts students offices collaborated like they ed a Broadway play, Memphis, Photo courtesy of Silvana Rubino find their focus through inter- did for the Discovery Program. and then were able to tour Members of the Discovery Program learned to connect their disciplinary activities. Planning for the pilot pro- backstage after the show to see interest in theater to possible careers by attending Memphis. “We want them to find gram began in summer 2010 to all the different jobs involved in their niche,” said Dean of Seminar,” the course is lon- various areas of liberal arts. develop it. putting on a play. This multi- Freshmen Ira Mayo. ger than the average freshman “It truly was a crash-course “There were meetings, disciplinary approach will con- Mayo said that undecided seminar and is more focused. in experiencing different areas groups and subgroups,” said tinue through the year for the freshmen sometimes experience Students receive guidance from of the liberal arts,” Huang said. Ben Dworkin, adjunct assis- students. “anxiety about starting college a mentor to help them pick a “The intentions of the tant professor and director of “They will continue linked without a major” and that they major, according to the Rider Discovery Week really shone The Rebovich Institute for New courses during the fall semes- “need more attention” for that website. through. It allowed for hands- Jersey Politics. ter,” Mayo said. reason. So far the program seems on experiences and the forma- Dworkin was a “contribu- He went on to say that The program participants to be successful in its purpose tion of life long memories.” tor” in his own words, help- the multidisciplinary approach consisted of about 30 incoming of emphasizing a liberal arts Rider hopes that it will ing with the programming helps the students see a wide freshmen, all of whom shared education to undecided stu- become a community for and designing of the pilot. He variety of majors, and that par- a lack of major. They arrived dents. However Dave Keenan incoming freshmen, according became involved with the pro- ticipants would filter through on campus a week early in late is not ready to call it a success. to Steven. gram after Don Steven, the the varied information to help August for a week of interdis- He explained that feedback and “We hope the students will Provost and Vice President for them determine a field of study. ciplinary seminars, trips and review will be needed, and the discover that Rider is a wonder- Student Affairs asked him to do Another method is the other activities. year is just beginning. ful place to learn, that Rider is so. specialized freshmen semi- The goal of the Discovery Freshman Liz Huang, a caring community of friends Some of the programing nar that they attend. Dubbed Program is “to provide [unde- believes that the program gave and supporters,” Steven said. included seminars that used “The Personal Development cided students] with a set of students a broad glance into term 2012 Jwww.rider.edu/jterm Fast-track your studies this January!

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Call: 609-896-5033 Email: [email protected] Click: www.rider.edu/jterm The Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 Rider News 3 Dr. Emmanuel Ahia, a Strike counseling professor in the Security Briefs Continued from p. 1 Department of Education’s graduate Counseling Services Pushover? of today’s meeting. Program, believes it is impor- At present, negotiations tant to keep in mind that both It was a rough night for are slow, according to both sides have the best interests of the public safety officers on the union and the adminis- the university and the students duty Saturday when they tration. Compensation issues in mind. were assaulted by a resident have yet to be discussed, with “There are good people on student who was under the both sides currently locked in a both sides — both the admin- influence. stalemate over issues like gover- istration and the faculty union At about 2:11 a.m. while nance, workload and the need — all mean well for the uni- investigating an alcohol vio- for more full-time faculty. versity and for the students,” lation in Poyda Hall, Public Robert Stoto, associate vice he said. “I think the professors Safety encountered a disrup- president of Human Resources here are very student-orient- tive male resident. The offi- & Affirmative Action and chief ed. They wouldn’t want to do cers went to visit the suspect negotiator for the administra- Photo courtesy of Rider AAUP anything to hurt the academic at his room in Poyda Hall tion, is hoping that both sides AAUP members listen intently to a status report on bargaining. development of our students. and observed that he was will make progress today Shown are Dr. Christian Carey, left and Dr. Chuck McCall, right. We have an administration that clearly under the influence. “With the faculty labor is also very student-oriented. Shortly after, officers agreement extension deadline tinue at our next meeting and faculty and students. That is the thing that links both noticed alcohol in his room approaching, the University will include the important “Finding the right bal- the administration and us.” and received consent to remains willing to continue issues of workload and advising. ance among what are essen- Dr. Daria Cohen, an asso- search the room after origi- discussions aimed at reach- Given the significant challenges tially competing demands on ciate professor of Spanish, how- nally being denied entrance. ing a new agreement with the that the negotiating teams face our limited resources is difficult ever, feels that the negotiations The suspect then began to AAUP and we remain opti- in bridging their differences, and will be central to our dis- are creating a difficult environ- repeatedly push the public mistic that this will be accom- this process is likely to take cussions as these negotiations ment for students. safety officers searching the plished,” he wrote in an e-mail time.” move towards their conclu- “I’m especially concerned room. Lawrence Township sent Thursday. The process will almost sion,” Stoto said. for my students because the Police were then called and Halpern stated that nego- certainly take time, according Halpern says that while he school year has begun, and I feel the student was arrested for tiations broke down last Friday to Halpern because compensa- is not overly optimistic about like this is a very uncomfortable disorderly conduct. because the Administration tion has yet to be discussed. the situation, he has not given time to be going through all of Public Safety’s search refused to meet the union team “We’re about to get into up on negotiations. this and that they deserve the revealed that the suspect was halfway on the issues being dis- money, and that’s always spelled “We could have a break- best,” she said. in possession of suspected cussed. Stoto disagrees. out as, ‘Well, gee, you’re going through on Friday,” Halpern Cohen said there is no issue marijuana, drug parapherna- “During last Friday’s ses- to hurt the students because said Tuesday. “I would be the that trumps all the others in lia and alcohol. The student sion, the union and the admin- you’re for more money,’” he happiest man on campus if we importance. was also charged with a nar- istration discussed propos- said. “Our view on that is we had one, but if we don’t then I “I don’t think any one con- cotics violation. als, which laid out common have to be competitive.” do think we will be looking at cern outweighs the other,” she ground on a significant number Stoto said that because stu- more serious situations.” said. “I think all the issues on Wrong number of issues,” he said. “While the dent enrollment has declined When discussing the issues the table are important. The slightly and because the need with the chief negotiators of University was willing to con- negotiation has to go forth in On Sunday at 10:02 to provide financial aid for both the union and the admin- tinue the dialogue to bridge good faith, and knowing that p.m., a Westminster female students has significantly istration it is easy to forget those differences that remained, both sides want what’s best for commuter student called increased, the university is try- about those waiting on the side- the union chose not to do so the students, and that should Public Safety claiming that ing to be fiscally responsible lines for details — our profes- and left the meeting. I expect not make it adversarial, but she was receiving hurtful to meet the competing need of sors. that these discussions will con- rather just fair.” anonymous phone calls. The victim reported that reduced,” sophomore Michele to assist them with possible times for a lot of families.” the person on the other line TAG Thorn said. “It was definitely a solutions. Rozanski and representa- was harassing her through frustration for my family. There Last year, after the $500,000 tives of other private institu- these calls though the caller’s Continued from p. 1 will probably be a drop in stu- cut to TAG, Rider offered tions collaborated with HESSA voice was unfamiliar. semester,” according to O’Hara. dents attending private colleges one-year grants “to help offset and Gov. Chris Christie’s office Princeton police soon Approximately 93 per- if the students can’t get money the annual decrease in TAG to find solutions for students arrived and there is an inves- cent of Rider students require elsewhere.” awards,” Levy said. This year, said Levy. As a result, HESSA tigation under way. No other some form of financial aid. In “Rider’s Office of Financial after the $750,000 cut to TAG, agreed to explain the basis for information has been report- the past two years, New Jersey Aid is sensitive to changes in the university could not offer changes to TAG to students, ed at this time. has cut $1.24 million in TAG affordability for students and such grants. Other solutions to and their families. HESSA will awards to Rider students, said parents,” Levy said. “We con- appeals from students and par- also propose a plan for mid-year Spider-man Rider President Mordechai tinually monitor funding levels ents for grant funding from the TAG increases. from external agencies.” university were answered by the “President Rozanski and Rozanski in an e-mail to the A male staff member The university was able to Financial Aid Office. Flexible other not-for-profit college faculty about Rider’s financial complained of an irritating make up the $500,000 lost after installment plans were estab- presidents are pushing for the status. skin rash before reporting to the first cut to TAG through lished and the assessment of largest award possible to make A total of $750,000 was cut public safety that the rash, university-provided financial late payment fees was delayed. up the decrease,” Levy said. The by the state for TAG funding located on his hand, had aid, according to O’Hara. Other families increased their announcement from HESSA is to students for the 2011-2012 begun to swell. Unfortunately, Rider could monthly installment payments expected in November. school year. This figure is in On Sept. 19, at 10:47 not make up the $750,000 or borrowed from additional Rozanski remains adamant addition to the $500,000 lost a.m., Public Safety was called taken after the second TAG sources to compensate for TAG in his pursuit of the reestablish- for TAG for the 2010-2011 to the general services build- cut. But, accommodations were reductions. There is also a por- ment of state-provided financial school year, said Levy. ing (GSB) to find the victim’s offered to families in light of tion of the budget allocated aid. “The financial aid expen- hand very swollen from what both drops in state aid. to address hardship appeals, “Rest assured, we will con- ditures required to address the was determined to be a spider “We worked with families O’Hara said. tinue to advocate for a restora- needs of our new and continu- bite. He claimed to have been very early in the process, espe- Rider strives to work with tion of state funds and vigor- ing students was more than bitten while at work in the cially with the freshmen,” Dean families and remain student- ously pursue our recruitment $1.1 million beyond what was GSB on Sept. 13. The victim of Students Anthony Campbell oriented. strategies in markets of demo- anticipated when we established is scheduled to see a doctor said. “The unfortunate part of “The commitment is to graphic opportunity,” the e-mail this year’s budget,” the e-mail to and Public Safety has filed a TAG is we didn’t know about students,” Campbell said. “We said. “We will also redouble our faculty said. report of the incident. Students and families have the cuts until August [of 2011].” want to help students. Students fundraising efforts, particularly felt the hardship of this finan- Award letters are typically come first. So obviously we will to grow scholarship support so sent out in May and sometimes try to manage other things in as to reduce our reliance on the cial burden. Information provided by Director “Last year, second semes- earlier, according to Campbell. order to make the money avail- operating budget for financial of Rider’s Department of Public ter, my TAG was significantly Students were directed to con- able to students. We under- aid.” Safety Vickie Weaver. tact the Finanacial Aid Office stand these are tough economic The 4 Rider News Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 Update: Kadyhrob indicted, new court date set By Katie Zeck Superior Court judge set bail put the defendant, as well [email protected] in the amount of $100,000,” as Rider, in the spotlight of Lawrence Township resi- DeBlasio said. “He currently national news. dent Tony Kadyhrob will remains in the custody of the Following his arrest, appear in Mercer County Mercer County Corrections Kadyhrob appeared at his Superior Court on Oct. 27 for a Center.” arraignment at the Lawrence Kadyhrob was arrested by Township Municipal Court review of his charge of attempt- ed abduction of a female stu- Lawrence Township Police on on April 4 at which Municipal dent from Rider’s campus last March 29 after he allegedly judge Paul Cantanse banned March. grabbed a 19-year-old female the defendant from the prop- Kadyhrob was indicted by a Rider student as she was walk- erty of any educational facil- grand jury for one count of sec- ing toward Z lot and told her ity in New Jersey and ordered ond-degree criminal attempted to get in his car. The victim was him to produce a psychological kidnapping and one count of able to yank her arm away, but evaluation before his April 12 third-degree luring of an adult he grabbed it again. According Mercer County Superior Court on July 7, according to Casey to the affidavit of probable appearance. DeBlasio, a spokeswoman for cause documenting the inci- Kadyhrob is not to be the Mercer County Prosecutor’s dent, the victim was able to released from the corrections Office. escape his grasp again and run center until that evaluation The charges could carry a for help. is completed and confirmed. penalty of five to 10 years in In the days proceeding the DeBlasio reported that there are prison if convicted, DeBlasio incident, Kadyhrob was allegedy no records of an evaluation on spotted on the campuses of file. said. Photo courtesy of www.archive.aweber.com “After the grand jury deci- both The College of New Jersey and Princeton University. His Tony Kadyhrob of Lawrence Township was arrested last March sion, Kadyhrob was arraigned after attempting to abduct a female student. He currently re- on Aug. 28 on his indictment appearance, which resembles sides in Mercer County Corrections Center while awaiting trial. charges, at which time the that of Christopher Walken, Winter classes on the fast track By Matt Howell working and résumé develop- any problems with the program, Green Film Series ing opportunities. McMullen said, “Students need The College of Continuing Students who are interested to be aware of the format of the Studies (CCS) has announced must meet certain requirements class. Some wouldn’t be com- 2011-2012 that it will be offering eight in order to be able to take fortable with the intenseness of different classes this winter for the classes. Prospective students the course.” students who want to try to fin- must already have at least 45 “Some students really do Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6 p.m. ish their coursework, improve credits completed and a GPA of like to be immersed in a sub- their GPA or graduate early. no less than 3.0. Those who can ject. For some students it’s too Economics of Happiness Unlike the summer classes, meet the requirements have to much at one time,” he said. which run for six weeks, the submit an application by Oct. The overall response from Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6 p.m. winter classes are held for three 15. Applicants also must have a students seems to be positive. weeks. All the classes being letter of recommendation from “I think it’s a great The Last Mountain offered are three hours long, a faculty member at Rider. idea,” said freshman Daisy and they are held four days a The courses will begin in Rivadeneira. “It seems like CCS Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7 p.m. week. December with a preparatory is really trying their best to The Last Mountain “The idea for a January seminar, which acts as an ori- make getting credits a lot easier term came from students,” said entation. The seminar will dis- for students who don’t have the Boris Vilic, dean of the CCS. cuss the benefits of business time to take classes during the Tuesday, December 13, 2011 6 p.m. “Many other universities have etiquette, expectations in a cor- summer. They are trying to Bag It winter semesters, so students porate environment and net- help out those who couldn’t asked us if Rider could con- working. In addition to receiv- continue college at one point, sider offering courses during ing information about various but now want to resume their Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6 p.m. the winter intersession.” topics, the students will also education.” Human Footprint Sophomore Stuart Kovacs be evaluated on how prepared feels that a January term offers a they are for the seminar and the Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6 p.m. lot to students in terms of free- value of their contributions. ing up space in their schedules In January, students will Wasteland for future semesters. attend The Shadow Experience Correction “Winter classes would defi- where students will spend at Tuesday, April 10, 2012 6 p.m. nitely be beneficial for getting least 25 hours with a career ahead in credits,” Kovacs said. professional who will evaluate SoLa- Louisiana Water Stories “I took a summer class and will them. A final seminar will be In our back-to- probably be taking a winter held at the end of the course Tuesday, April 24, 2012 6 p.m. class. They will help me have and students who were involved school issue, a The Vanishing of the Bees less of a work load later so I can will share their experiences and focus more on an internship.” complete a survey before they story in the Fea- The classes include leave. tures section in- All films will be shown in the Fundamentals of Drawing, Before CCS chose to hold Sitcoms and American winter classes, they conducted cluded a picture Sweigart Auditorium (Rm.115) Culture, Photography, a pilot program to evaluate stu- with discussions to follow Music and Society, Political dent reactions to the classes. of a beach. The Film, Ethnographic Film, “The response was good,” beach pictured For more information, please contact: Introduction to Psychology and said Matt McMullen, CCS Melissa Greenberg, Sustainability Coordination Manager Theater Appreciation. graduate assistant. “People was not from [email protected] Not only are students able enjoy the opportunity to either Madrid as the or Amanda Pinto, Graduate Assistant for Sustainability to take these classes, they’re get ahead or catch up on cred- [email protected] also able to receive first-hand its.” caption claimed. Sponsored by the Energy and experience in a professional According to McMullen, Sustainability Steering Committee environment, a mentor-mentee some students enjoy this for- relationship, connections out- mat. side of the classroom, and net- When asked if there were  Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 5

Reality star helps Rider celebrate ‘90s

By Lisa Henderson story, at least on TV, would not and Nicole Veenstra be finished. I wanted to finish it [email protected] on a very positive note instead [email protected] of just leaving and people say- ing, ‘What happened to her?’ The saying “size doesn’t When I came back, it took so matter” has been used since much. Imagine coming back the beginning of time, but that to a house where you don’t does not mean it is not still rel- feel wanted. It just makes you evant. stronger.” Ruthie Alcaide, former Today, Alcaide has appeared cast member of MTV’s The in commercials for alcohol Nate LaBrusciano/The Rider News Real World: Hawaii and current awareness on the Armed Forces Geoff Keith left the audience advocate for alcohol awareness, Network and travels to college wanting more after his show. is a real life example of the say- campuses to speak out against ing, measuring at less than five homophobia and hatred. Keith finds feet when standing up straight. “I grew up in a foster home On Saturday, Rider’s with so much adversity . . . with favor with Student Entertainment Council my own foster parents telling hosted a ‘90s Dance in the me I wasn’t even going to make students BLC’s Cavalla Room, where it through college,” she said. “I Alcaide made her second Rider never felt like I was the kind of By Lisa Henderson appearance. person that people would hate, [email protected] During the dance, Alcaide I just thought that I was mis- Cheeks and ribs were sore rapped original material and understood. So to come back from laughter after the Student organized a “booty-drop dance into that environment and still Entertainment Council’s com- contest,” during which stu- prevail was something that I edy show featuring comedi- dents competed for the title was proud of.” an and actor Geoff Keith on of “best-booty dropper.” She Alcaide continues to live a Adam Bouska/No H8 Campaign Tuesday in the BLC Theater. spent most of the time dancing Alcaide uses her Real World fame to speak out against issues sober life, speaking about issues Keith is a Los Angeles and interacting with students. such as the No H8 campaign, protesting Proposition 8. she feels are important to who- native who starred on MTV’s At the end, five students were ever will listen, whether it is of Rider students may be too an ultimatum: spend time in Disaster Date for two seasons. selected for a meet-and-greet students or adults. Whoever it young to remember the tiny rehab or never return to the “Geoff put on a really with Alcaide, and were given may be, her message remains and wild 21-year-old girl when show. Alcaide opted to take the funny show,” said sophomore half an hour to sit and talk with the same. she first appeared on MTV, it chance to get sober, and came Alexis Keller. “Definitely one of her privately. “I think in life, you don’t did not take long for Alcaide to back to the house toward the the best we have had at Rider.” Now, 12 years after The have to just do one thing,” she make an impression. end of the season. Keith told tales of his past Real World, Alcaide is speak- said. “I just wanna tell every- During the first episode “When people see you, experiences, such as one girl- ing about alcohol awareness one, do anything you wanna of the season, she was found they think that you’re still in friend who was convinced she and Lesbian Gay Bisexual do, don’t limit yourself. Have unconscious and was later the same era as you were when was destined to be a mermaid, Transgender (LGBT) rights. fun and get paid.” hospitalized due to drinking. you were on TV,” Alcaide said. his “Greek god” roommate who Although the majority Her roommates offered her “If I had left at that point, my paraded through their shared apartment in the nude and his dwarf friend whose large head Smithereens step back into limelight seemed to grow even larger the one time they shared a joint. original album was released in such as Gene Simmons and Cal “I loved the show,” said 1999. Ripken and even played catch senior Angel Fisher. “He should “No one was interested in with Bruce Springsteen. definitely come back to Rider.” original albums back then, so “I’ve been entrepreneurial,” Keith is at the beginning to keep ourselves going, I came DiNizio said of his work. “I of an extensive college tour and up with ideas: Beatles tribute had to be in order to survive hopes to be named “College albums, a tribute to Tommy in this business all these years, Comedian of the Year” to help by The Who,” DiNizio said. and sometimes you maintain gain recognition. “It got to the point where the the course of what made you “I’ve already been named guys in the band said, ‘No what you are but you sort of one of the ‘Hot Comics of more tribute albums,’ and I take little detours to reinvent the Year’ by Campus Activities said, ‘If we do Tommy for the yourself.” magazine,” he said. riversideconcerts.com label, they’ll finance an original DiNizio has worked at the Keith left Rider students L to R: Guitarist Jim Babjak, drummer Dennis Diken, vocalist album.’ That’s how it came to Jim Beam liquor company, as with a bit of advice. Pat DiNizio and bassist Severo Jornacion of the Smithereens. be, but it isn’t like we didn’t the on-air voice for Bally’s Total “If I wasn’t doing this, I want to.” Fitness and acted in films such think I’d be miserable,” he said. By Samantha DeVeau on the radio,” DiNizio said in DiNizio is as much a cha- as Singles and his own docu- “It’s lonely on the road. It’s a lot an interview last week with meleon as he is a rock star, mentary, 7th Inning Stretch. He of airports and driving. But if There he was, in a small Professor of Communications constantly reinventing himself. has also been a disc jockey, I wasn’t doing it . . . I’d prob- destitute apartment on the Gerard Hirsch’s Feature Writing “About three or four years a trash collector and toured ably f---ing kill myself. So my Lower East Side of New York class. ago, Pat was doing a film proj- around the country 300 days a advice would be to figure out City, weeping as he listened to Now, almost 25 years ect for ESPN,” said Hirsch, year for 10 years. He has played something that you like, and if The Smithereens’ first single on after their first single, the New who invited DiNizio to speak a hand in a lot of projects but there’s a way to make money in the radio. “Blood and Roses” Jersey-based Smithereens are to his class. “It drew parallels his first love is always his music. it, try and do it.” played in the background as back. Their newest CD, 2011, between rock stars and profes- “I’ve pretty much done it For more information on Pat DiNizio realized that he is full of completely new mate- sional athletes and how they all,” DiNizio said. “I love what Geoff Keith, visit his website and the Smithereens had finally rial while managing to keep the each wanted to be doing the I do more than just about any- at GeoffKeith.com, or visit his made it. same Smithereen sound. other thing.” thing and I’m one of the lucky Twitter page at Twitter.com/ “I went to bed one night According to DiNizio, the For the documentary, few walking the planet that can GeoffKeith. as a garbage man and woke up band had wanted to release a DiNizio interviewed people say I look forward to my job.” the next day with a hit record new CD for a while; its last The 6 Rider News Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 7

Visit Fall films have cinematic shoes to fill www.TheRiderNews.com Carbon Nation seeks solutions for a review of FILM REVIEW FILM REVIEW By Jess Scanlon ability as its thread. Eppolito, a sophomore psychology major By Vincent Abbatecola The Lion King: 3D The screening was a decidedly low- who applied for the position after attend- By key event. Many of the students present ing the on-campus job fair as a freshman. Monica Jaramillo Carbon Nation, not to be confused were either science students or eco-reps Eppolito’s passion for the environment Another summer has come and gone, with sound-alike carbonation, begins the — student workers with a passion for the dates back to high school, as she was vice and has left us with an ample assort- - Part 1 (Nov. 18): In this first part of third season of the ESSC Green Film environment who help out at the Green president of her school’s Green Club. ment of movies to discuss. From May the Twilight finale, based on Stephenie Series with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. Film series and other events. “I’m excited,” she said. “There’s a to August, there was a healthy helping Meyer’s popular book series, Bella The opening documentary discusses One such student is Stephanie really good turnout.” of many genres for a range of cinematic (Kristen Stewart, Twilight) and Edward solutions to a serious problem, and claims This was apparent, as the Green Films tastes. Sci-fi thrill-seekers satisfied their (Robert Pattinson, Twilight) enjoy their that even if viewers do not believe that tend to experience low attendance, but hunger with Super 8 and Rise of the Planet time together as newly-wedded husband humans are the cause of climate change, Carbon Nation drew between about 50 of the Apes; indie-fans were treated to and wife while venturing to Rio de Janeiro viewing this film will benefit everyone. students to the event. Midnight in Paris and The Tree of Life; and for their honeymoon. It isn’t long before “Some films we show focus on just Chris James, a sophomore biochemis- comic book fans took to some high-flying they must deal with the chance of a battle one topic, but Carbon Nation touched try major, attended for his organic chem- adventures with Thor, X-Men: First Class against the ruling vampire group, the upon many different sustainability top- istry class. He enjoyed the film because and Captain America: The First Avenger. Volturi. ics,” said Amanda Pinto, graduate assis- it did not just focus on environmental Audiences shared a fond farewell to a very The Muppets (Nov. 23): When an tant for sustainability. “I think this was problems. famous boy wizard, as they experienced oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper, a good film to kick off this year’s Green “It showed how people are creating Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - American Beauty) discovers oil beneath Film Series because it gave [students] a solutions,” James said. Part 2, the epic finale to the largest movie the Muppet Theater, Gary (Jason Segel, general understanding of sustainability Greenberg and Pinto spent the sum- franchise in history. Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Mary (Amy and exposed them to many different issues mer researching films for the new season It is now time for the fall movies to Adams, The Fighter) plan to stop him by surrounding it.” and contacting professors to urge their arrive. In these next few months, audi- coronacomingattractions.com setting up a telethon to raise money and Gary (Jason Segel), brother to Muppet enthusiast Walter (voiced by Peter Linz) is hard at work with Kermit and Miss Piggy as The film does indeed jump around students to attend. They also kept their ences will be served many different stories, save the theater. In order to make this from topic to topic. It begins with a audience in mind during this process. they prepare for The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever, a plan they’ve concoted in an attempt to save Muppet Theater. including: Clint Eastwood’s latest film that happen, they must reunite the Muppets, cartoon about carbon dioxide, the gas “It was very interesting,” Pinto said. delves into the history of our nation’s first The Notebook), who is a young staffer for Featherston, Paranormal Activity) and two dangerous outlaws, Jack and Jill, after who have separated over the years. considered to be the most prevalent green- “There were many more movies that head of the FBI, a third outing with some a new presidential candidate, Mike Morris Kristi (Sprague Grayden, Paranormal they discover a disasterous power that With a diverse group of films coming house gas, and transitions to a Texas wind focused on issues in sustainability. I tried Paranormal Activity, Part 1 to the finale of (George Clooney, Ocean’s Eleven). While Activity 2) were terrorized by the demon could destroy the world. out this fall, you might as well escape the farm that has revitalized a small town. to steer away from movies that were all the Twilight saga, the long-awaited return on the campaign trail, Stephen learns all when they were children. J. Edgar (Nov. 11): Clint Eastwood impending cold weather and sample a few It then switches to an Alaskan hot ‘doom and gloom,’ or ‘boring’ or ‘dry,’ of the Muppets, Tom Cruise’s acceptance about the dirty side of politics. Puss in Boots (Nov. 4): Shrek’s faith- directs this biopic that will detail the different genres of cinema. This is only a spring that creates energy from a geother- which some documentaries in general can of his next mission and Sherlock Holmes’ Paranormal Activity 3 (Oct. 21): ful feline friend gets his own film in this fascinating career of J. Edgar Hoover portion of what’s to come later this year. mal generator and later features numerous be.” next twisty-turny mystery. This third installment of the unnerv- spinoff prequel. Puss (voiced by Antonio (Leonardo DiCaprio, Titanic), and will There are numerous other stories arriving other mini-stories. All of these together drjoyreviews.com The Ides of March (Oct. 7): Based to your screens that will surely be worth ing ghost story will take place 18 years Banderas, The Mask of Zorro), along with also peer into his private life as a possible create a documentary that is more a Carbon Nation is a film about finding on the play by Beau Willimon, this film viewing. before the first two movies. The story his sidekicks Humpty Dumpty and Kitty homosexual. patchwork quilt of information than a solutions to human-created problems. deals with Stephen Myers (Ryan Gosling, will dig deeper into when Katie (Katie Softpaws, must vanquish the villainy of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn cohesive story, using the idea of sustain- Anderson Cooper pulls a 360° Students are raring and radio-ready By Ashley Arizini New York Times. “I don’t think there’s By Megan Blauvelt by junior Jess Canose and underground hip hop and this season. Another highlight anything wrong with wanting to work senior Joe Landolfi. The show throw in a lot of eclectic indie will take place this Sunday, different jobs that show different sides of Have you noticed music is a tribute to all different rock and electronica from the Oct. 2 when 107.7 The Bronc Anderson Cooper, a journalist who is you.” being played in Daly’s Dining styles of latin music. U.S. and overseas.” will officially be named the best known for his CNN news program, Cooper’s debut show featured the late Hall? Or maybe a talk-show “With the help of Dr. In addition to the shows Lawrenceville Township com- Anderson Cooper 360°, launched a new Amy Winehouse’s family. Her parents and featuring familiar voices? Rider Fontanet, we tried to com- that are broadcast, what would munity radio station. syndicated talk show called Anderson on boyfriend talked about her passing and University’s 107.7 WRRC pile what students like in a radio station be without con- “The Bronc is definitely Sept. 12. dismissed any rumors that have risen due The Bronc radio station has Spanish music into our own tests? One proud example is packed with a lot of exciting This daytime talk show is a drastic to what the toxicology report may have been broadcasting student- radio show,” Canose said. “We Launch-A-Bronc, which is by things,” Mozes said. “It’s the change from his serious prime-time show showed, such as traces of illegal drugs in run shows since the semester’s wanted to bring a little more far the biggest contest that aims students who drive the sta- where he reports on breaking news sto- her system. start. latin culture to Rider.” to raise profits for Relay For tion.” ries, and is often on location in some of So is Cooper the next Oprah Winfrey The station features about While the The Bronc wel- Life and the American Cancer Students who are inter- the most dangerous places in the world. or Ellen DeGeneres? Ratings so far suggest 50 student-run shows that comes new shows, it also has Society. The station also hosts ested in getting involved at In countless interviews, including those otherwise. His self-titled Anderson only ology.com, mtv.com, norn10.deviantart.com vary in content, from inform- successful returning shows. chances to win Bronc Bucks, WRRC The Bronc can con- with The New York Times and USA Today, averaged 1.1 out of 3 in U.S. households, Mark Foster of Foster The People, Spencer Chamberlain of UnderOath and Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria. ing Rider students about One helpful returner is “Your hockey game tickets and other tact Brandi Lukas by email at Cooper had stated that he was excited and 0.6 out of 3 in US women, according sports and on-campus events, Career is Calling,” hosted by various prizes. [email protected]. to get started on his new project, which to HollywoodReporter. Others suggest to holding big prize contests Rod Colon and Frank Kovacs. On Sept. 21, The Bronc allows him to showcase a different aspect that there may be hope for Cooper’s show Fall music mini series: Week 2 and exposing students to sev- In this show students are partnered up with the Trenton Additional reporting by Lisa Henderson. of his personality. because his ratings may have been com- By Lisa Henderson eral genres of music weekly. informed about networking Titans hockey team and will “Everybody has different sides to promised by the broadcast of the men’s General Manager John and employment opportuni- be broadcasting every game them,” Cooper told reporters from The U.S. Open in the New York and Boston Mozes described more than a ties. areas on the debut day. In a society where music in its entirety is quickly deteriorating, innovative projects like Foster The People, UnderOath and few new shows and contests “The show will help Although initial ratings were shaky, Coheed and Cambria keep music fans craving more. Foster The People, an indie-pop band from Los Angeles, has quickly moved that listeners will appreciate. empower today’s students Anderson may be a show to keep your eye its way up the charts within the past year. Itsa #1 single, “Pumped Up Kicks” has received continuous play and earned the band One such show is to reach their career goals,” on. Future guests include Seth Rogen, nominations for “Best New Artist” and “Best New Video” at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. “Helena Beat,” the band’s “Sustainable You.” It’s no Mozes said. Anna Faris and the stars of the reality upbeat second single, is accompanied by an odd and intriguing music video that opens its audience’s eyes to what a post-apoca- secret that Rider University Another notable show is show, Sister Wives. With such a broad lyptic America could possibly be like. The band is currently in the middle of a mostly sold-out tour. has been making an effort to one that is hosted by Student line-up it is possible that Anderson will Fans of Florida natives UnderOath have seen multiple changes to the band’s lineup this year, but the band has held onto its “go green” for a while now, General Manager senior attract a wide spectrum of viewers, which Christian-metal roots. On Oct. 18, the band plans to release a triple-CD set entitled “Play Your Old Stuff,” which is a collection with new implementations Brandi Lukas. “The Brew with would be beneficial to its ratings. of its most popular albums including brand new artwork, all for an impressively-low price. Those who have supported the band such as quench stations and Brandi” has been broadcast Anderson is on FOX on weekdays at since its beginning view the CD set as a collector’s item. UnderOath is also currently touring and will reach the tri-state area in hand dryers. Therefore it is weekly for the past three years. 9 a.m. Whether you are returning from early October. only fitting to have a segment Lukas’ show features a broad your 8 a.m. class or waking up to your Coheed and Cambria, hailing from Nyack, N.Y., has always been consistent with releasing new music for eager fans. 2010’s featuring sustainability join taste in music, which allows it morning cup of coffee, turn on Anderson album Year of the Black Rainbow is the latest installment within a series of albums that are all inspired by the same concept ­— a the list of airing shows, start- to appeal to a wide audience. and decide for yourself whether Cooper series of sci-fi graphic novels called The Amory Wars written by frontman Claudio Sanchez. The band released a sinister new track ing Oct. 22. Host Amanda “Every two-hour show I should continue with his talk show or if entitled “Deranged” this month. The song was written for the upcoming soundtrack for Batman: Arkham City, a videogame set Pinto will lead listeners down play over 30 different artists, Peter G. Borg/ WRRC The Bronc allthingsandersoncooper.com he is better off sticking with his “day-job” for release on Oct. 18. the path toward going green. and you can expect anything,” CNN reporter Anderson Cooper’s new reporting on CNN. Yet another new show is Lukas said. “I’ll jump from Rider alumni Chris DiFrancesco and Mike Lovett and junior show breaches a covers of topics. Be sure to pick up next week’s copy of The Rider News for Part III of the Fall music mini series. “Buenos Dias Rider,” hosted Motown, to classic rock, to Bob Giaquinto are ready for broadcast. 8 Friday, Sept. 30, 2011

Editorial Letter to the Editor Support for Christie is surprising

Balance needed As I sat in the audience at last week’s lecture (such as deficit spending and corruption) are by Gov. Chris Christie and visiting Gov. Mitch problems comparable to those our nation faces to prevent strike Daniels, I could not help but wonder: Where as a whole today and some of Christie’s policies ven though the fall semester never seems to end soon were the political malcontents that have been so could help put us back on the track to success. enough, it looks like students should get ready for the outspoken in their displeasure with our leader? I am not recommending that the modern possibility of having the start of winter break feel even Since being elected in 2009, Christie has Republican platform start viciously cutting edu- fartherE out of reach than it already is, due to the chance of a used his position’s line item veto to slash the cation spending by any means. I’m just saying, faculty strike. state’s budget in the areas of public education Christie has produced results in the little time he In last week’s issue of The Rider News, we wrote about and teachers’ benefits and pensions, just to name has been in office and people admire him for it. the contract negotiations between the administration and the a few examples. Those students who received The last “Public Mind” poll conducted by American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the Tuition Aid Grants based on academic merit may Farleigh Dickinson asked Republican voters for union that represents professors, librarians and coaches. A con- have received less aid than their monetary value their nomination for their party’s candidate in tract extension for the union expires today. There’s a chance for because of such budget cuts. It would therefore 2012. Ten percent said they would nominate a second extension, but if a compromise isn’t found, a faculty be understandable for some in the audience to be Chris Christie with only Mike Huckabee and strike could occur, something that hasn’t happened at Rider distressed because of some of Christie’s reforms, Mitt Romney garnering more nods. According since 1974. but this was not the case. to the same poll, Christie jumps ahead of Obama According to Dr. Jeffrey Halpern, contract administrator In fact, most of the audience actually seemed 43-40 percent, with a margin of error of +/- 3.5 and chief grievance officer for AAUP and associate sociology to favor Christie, even giving the governor a percent, in the race to acquire Independent vot- professor here at Rider, the outlook on a decision being reached standing ovation after a particularly hard com- ers. today does not look good. The four-year contract for the union ment explaining his stance on working with It is safe to say that people recognize Christie expired on Aug. 31, and due to an extension, it had until today the New Jersey Education Association teachers’ on the national stage and respect what he has to agree on terms of a new contract. Fortunately, a second exten- unions for education reform. Christie suggested done with our great state in trying to make it that sion seems likely no matter how the negotiations go. If progress unions would remain “outside my office and look much greater. According to Christie, American is not made, a strike vote could be called, according to Halpern. in the window” if they would not meet him in voters are searching for a politician “of stature The last time a strike happened, it lasted about eight days the middle over certain issues. and credibility to look Americans in the eye,” before an agreement was reached. If another strike was to occur The only time the audience seemed not to and he tells it like it is. In a soft Republican field and last this long, the week of classes missed might have to be be completely pleased with Christie was when he for the candidacy nod, Christie’s up-front speech made up. We’ve gone so long without a strike, we should take reiterated his intent not to run for president in may be what Americans crave more than Rick cues from past negotiations to resolve the matter quickly. 2012. Perry’s picturesque features. Certainly Americans If Rider faculty members did strike, they would not be alone I thought this reaction was unwarranted, as I have taken a cynical perspective regarding the in choosing to picket. Cincinnati State University professors, had never seriously considered Christie a strong state of our economy, and Christie’s platform another AAUP union, went on strike last Friday, but because presidential candidate. I must say he doesn’t quite of doubt and ambiguity would starkly contrast the faculty felt the strike was doing more harm than good, they fit America’s aesthetic expectations but I believe Obama’s “hope” campaigns if Christie chose to chose to return to work today whether or not a decision was he does, however, embody the American spirit. run in 2012. made. Christie is, if nothing else, a straightforward, Both sides need to remember that whatever happens, this tough-talking New York/New Jersey effigy that - Benjamin Smith debate should be ultimately about the students. has captured the national spotlight before. The Class of 2013 According to Rob Stoto, associate vice president for human problems that have plagued New Jersey for years resources and chief negotiator, Rider’s enrollment rates for this E-mail us at: year have declined, so the university has less tuition money com- [email protected]; The Rider News, Ridge House ing in. But it has increased the amount of financial aid given to [email protected]; 2083 Lawrenceville Road incoming students. Yet Rider, like most institutions, is still fac- [email protected]; Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 ing hard times when it comes to finances, so both sides need to [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 realize that they can’t get everything that they are asking for. [email protected] Fax: (609) 895-5696 The faculty has every right to ask for better compensation, [email protected] which includes salary, and medical and retirement benefits, as well as nonmonetary issues. Professors, coaches and librarians The Editorial & Managerial Board work extremely hard to make sure that students here get the best Rider News education and experiences they can. It’s understandable for them Executive Editor Assistant Opinion Editor Online Editors to want to be recognized for that and have the effort they put in Emily Landgraf Kristy Grinere Whitney Haddard to be acknowledged. Natia Katsantonis However, we are in the midst of an economic crisis, one Managing Editor Sports Editors that isn’t looking like it will be solved in the near future. Faculty Emily Eiermann Jordan Hall Advertising Manager should get rewarded for their hard work, but it may not be pos- David Pavlak sible to pay them what they deserve. Katie Hambor If faculty do go on strike, what would happen? Yes, we News Editors would have off from classes for however long professors picket. Rachel Stengel Photography Editor Business Manager But we would probably still have to make up the class time that Katie Zeck Maggie Sarlo Elizabeth Williams is missed. Any missed class days would most likely be added to opy ditor the end of the semester, when we’re already cutting it close to Features and Arts & C E Delivery Manager Christmas holidays and the start of winter break. A strike could Entertainment Editors Cathleen Leitch Matt Barron cause the semester to end later, and perhaps push back finals, Lisa Henderson which start on Monday, Dec. 12, and go until Tuesday, Dec. 20, Nicole Veenstra Faculty Advisers cutting into time we could be with our families. Dr. Dianne Garyantes These negotiations are still in the beginning stages and com- Opinion Editor Randy Bergmann pensation has yet to be discussed. Who knows how long it will Angelique Lee www.theridernews.com take to reach a compromise? If the faculty wants to strike, it will. facebook.com/theridernews But if that happens, the campus would essentially shut down. Professors wouldn’t teach, coaches wouldn’t hold practices and The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the editor the professional librarians wouldn’t help you find anything in from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone number the library. In the end, both sides need to see the bigger picture. and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individuals or groups For the sake of the Rider community, a compromise must be are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, accuracy, gram- reached — and quickly. A strike won’t do anyone any good. 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, Sept. 30, 2011 Rider News 9 Literature Face-off Are eBooks or books better when it comes to reading? There’s nothing better than the smell of and eReaders. I understand the appeal of over- a newly bound paperback book. The aroma If it’s the eBooks. I do not want anyone to get lords, of the dried ink on the crisp white pages is price you’re con- the impression that I am some bitter ending a sensation to make any book nerd go crazy. cerned about, English major who throws dusty old civiliza- Nothing could be better than a brand-new you shouldn’t be. books at little school children in an tion as we book. Or could there be? Sure, eReaders attempt to educate those “illiterate know it With all the technology in the world are expensive, but ingrates.” Like it or not, the process (though today, real books just aren’t going to cut for the eReader, of buying physical copies of movies, one can’t it anymore. Nowadays, new technology is it’s a one-time music and other forms of entertain- be too being created every single day; therefore price you have to ment at a local store will, at some careful); I it was only natural that something was pay. It’s like buy- eBooks: point, seem old in comparison to just don’t Books: going to be made to replace physical books. ing anything else, Danielle simply downloading a product to trust Chris That’s where eReaders and eBooks come such as an iPod. Gittleman a variety of multimedia devices. It tech- Exantus in. Hundreds of thousands of books, from It’s an expensive is a future I openly embrace; but it nology. novels to textbooks, all lay within the palms purchase, but an individual could get so would be a completely depressing This fear of your hands. There’s no need to go to the much use out of it that it practically pays world to live in without a book to extends to all aspects of my life, and bookstore anymore — the store is there for for itself in the end. Most books are priced hold in my hand. the thought of it affecting anything you to shop for books and download them at the actual retail price of the bookstore. I like my books like I like I pay money for freaks me out. As at a push of a button whenever you want. However, there are always good deals avail- my women: physical. Terrible jokes much as I love my iPod, there have If buying and reading books are now made able such as books for $0.99 to $1.99 that aside, there is a certain connec- been several times when all my data this simple, quick and easy, why are so are just as good as the best sellers. tion between a person and a book, disappeared. I realize that there are many people against switching to the digital If not being able to share books with one that cannot be replicated by a ways to back up the information, books? your friends is something that you’re really Kindle or an iPad. It is the creak and essentially, all of it is probably There are many benefits to switch- worried about, don’t fear. Most eReaders of the spine, the feel and sound of stored on my computer, but that ing over to electronic readers. There is, come with a feature that allows you to share paper as pages are turned and the ugly fear of losing everything rears of course, the ecological side — no more your downloaded eBooks with friends who gorgeous artwork that is featured on its head and having a tangible copy buying actual books, which means saving have eReaders as well. It’s just the same as a book. It is all part of the experi- is more comforting. I can lose a paper and trees. There’s also the ability to lending your friend an actual book, just ence of reading. There’s something book just as I can everything else, save space. No more shelves upon shelves without the hassle of actually bringing it so emotionally cold when using but having something physical in of books, stacked upon one another since to them. You also don’t have to fret about an electronic device to read; it just my hands reassures me that this is there’s no other place to put them. EReaders that friend who never seems to return your doesn’t feel right. The best part of something that is mine, and that are great for traveling, too. They fit right books. The eBooks return themselves to reading is purchasing a book or alone brings me piece of mind. into your purse or backpack. There’s no your eReader after a certain amount of borrowing from a library. Part of the I realize that the points I make reason to worry about a huge, bulky book time. There’s no need to stress about asking fun is perusing through the various in my argument probably won’t taking up space and making things heavy. for the book back at least a half a dozen paperbacks and hardcovers and flip- apply to most people. An eBook They just make things so simple. times. ping through pages to get a sample reader is a superior choice in terms Not everything has stayed the same. If Overall, the future of technology is of what’s to come. That experience of holding as much content as pos- this were true, we’d still be playing vinyls moving faster and faster every single day. gets lost in the convenience of being sible in a single item, and I can on record players or have enormous cell Books are slowly becoming a thing of the able to click through a couple of see the appeal of holding a small phones that didn’t even work well anyway. past, just like anything else in the world. pages to get to the content. and sleek device, as opposed to an Things change for a reason — to make Don’t be the last one of your friends to Aside from mere emotional admittedly bulky book. The digital life easier for people. That is exactly why finally convert over to eBooks and eReaders. “mumbo-jumbo,” I actually do have age has come, and I feel fine. I’ll just eBooks should be accepted as quickly as any You’ll only regret it in the end and you’ll be a more concrete reason as to why be the guy in the corner reading his other new technology. It’s as simple as that. missing out on so much. Think about the I hesitate to jump completely into stacks of books. People don’t walk around with a boombox simplicity it could bring to your life. How digital content. I am absolutely par- or a Walkman anymore. It’s all about iPods could you say no to that? anoid about losing everything that I - Christopher Exantus and iPhones. Inventors are only trying to have. I don’t necessarily think that Junior English Major/Film Studies make your life easier, and that’s why they - Danielle Gittleman our overreliance on technology will minor have given us the great creation of eBooks Freshman journalism major eventually cause the rise of robotic A Senior’s Suggestions Know your surroundings when activities involve alcohol

Entering college as a freshman can be a stirring firsthand, do they comprehend how vulnerable life can last year and could happen again. experience. Culture shock might be shared among be. Never take people in your life for granted because They say that college is the place where you dis- students entering a new world, which is vastly differ- in the blink of an eye they can be gone. cover who you are, which makes students more prone ent from their high school glory days. This change and Many people know of drinking and driving acci- to peer pressure if they have not discovered themselves newfound freedom brings much anxiety and pressure. dents that claimed a friend or a family member. I knew yet. A. Armstrong once said, “If you don’t know who Stresses derive from trying to fit in and make friends, two students from my graduating high school class that you are, a university is an expensive place to find out.” joining the right clubs and the impractical amount of passed away because of car crashes involving alcohol, Living life on the edge can be appealing to some, work professors seem to love giving out. Alcohol use is and they both occurred within the same month, which but it is crucial to make conscious decisions because common among students, and with that in mind, it is was devastating to the community. Not to mention any your actions can affect the lives of many others. With vital to drink responsibly, by knowing your limits. instances that have occurred on this campus as a result the increasing cost of tuition, wasting the chance for It is OK to have fun, especially in college because of alcohol. My close friend had his license revoked and higher education in exchange for hangovers is not wise. these are supposed to be the paramount years of his car taken away for six months as punishment for The key is to stay on course, and to ask yourself your life; however, making conscious decisions is also drinking and driving. Driving under the influence is the reason you are in college in the first place. Usually important. As George Eliot once said, “The strongest an issue that should not be taken lightly. little slipups add up to construct immense mistakes. principle of growth lies in human choice.” Safety When it comes to getting home, especially if Remember, alcohol does not solve your problems, and should not be undermined. you’re walking, it is important not to wander off alone. can actually cause more difficulties. As college students Safety is sometimes shrugged off among young Having a friend or two with you is not a bad idea. To will soon discover, the choices you make can either men and women because young people today believe the freshmen this year: be aware of your surroundings. help or hinder your success in college and in life. that they are invincible and nothing can harm them. Random strangers you meet could prove to be danger- - Benjamin Moy Only when people witness accidents, or even death ous and attempt to lure you into their car. It happened Senior journalism major

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FIELD HOCKEY By David Nugent ‘Our team is getting Rider (8-1) stretched its winning streak to four straight stronger and stronger games with a 3-0 victory at Villanova (5-5) on Wednesday. each time out.’ The Broncs also posted their -Lori Hussong fifth shutout of the season. “Our defense is starting to scorer in high school, and Lehigh has dropped eight of its jell and play lockdown defense, we knew she was capable of first 10 contests. The Mountain which has been the trademark the same in college from her Hawks have also been outscored of our program,” Head Coach midfield spot. Hopefully this 36-13. Through Saturday’s Lori Hussang said. will spur her on to score more games Lehigh’s leading scorer is Junior Marlaine Schneider often.” junior Kimberley Eng, who has opened the scoring in the first One of the captains on the contributed four goals and two half when she put the ball in team, senior Virginia Egusquiza assists. the back of the net after the was happy with the perfor- Hussong knows it is time Villanova goalie made the ini- mance the Broncs put on dis- to turn the page on Villanova tial save. Junior Gabby Burgo play. and move on to Lehigh. also scored in the first half for “I think tonight was one “Our Lehigh matchup will the Broncs. Junior Ellie LaBar of those games we played as be competitive,” she said. “The added the final goal for the team, as Rider field hockey is game will be intense and a good Broncs in the second half. The supposed to do,” Egusquiza game to play before we start our goal was the first of LaBar’s said. “We are getting better and conference play.” career. better every game. We played Hussong sees the Broncs “It was a really good feeling with passion and all of us gave getting better with each game. scoring my first collegiate goal everything we had. We are real- “Our team is getting stron- because I don’t often have the ly happy about the result of ger and stronger each time out,” opportunity to take shots on tonight’s game.” she said. “We are working hard goal in the game being a mid The Broncs are currently in to prepare for our conference fielder,” LaBar said. the back half of a six-game road games. We know that we need LaBar’s coach could not be swing. Rider shut out Bucknell to be at the top of our game Peter G. Borg/Rider University any happier for her. 6-0 Sept. 24 and defeated Lock when that part of the season Senior Megan Pisani pushes the puck past her opponent. The “We are so happy for Ellie,” Haven 3-2 Sept. 25. rolls around.” Broncs look to repeat as NEC champions and to make another Hussong said. “It’s been a long Rider next visits Lehigh run at the NCAA tournament by winning the play-in game. time coming. She was a great (2-8) on Sunday at 1 p.m.

with grace and continues to Lotito improve, even as a senior. She’ll Broncs seeking second victory Continued from p. 11 be tough to replace.” MENS SOCCER After all is said and done also know that we don’t get the though, Lotito just wants to By Melissa Kasiarz main headline articles. Whether be a role model for younger I have just gotten used to that is female athletes looking to con- Wins have been tough to not something that bothers me. tinue their craft at the collegiate come by, and this past Saturday My main focus as a goalkeeper level. was another example of that is to not let the ball in the net. “Kids in high school still for the men’s soccer team. The I wouldn’t change a thing.” hear about the players that have Broncs dropped another deci- With the field hockey gone on to college,” she said. sion, this time to St. Francis season underway, the Broncs “I know the goalkeepers at my (5-2-1) by a final score of 1-0. have already set their sights on old high school either know me The Broncs remain optimistic, the NEC championship and personally or have heard about though, as they try to secure NCAA play-in. The Broncs me from my coach or other victories against Iona and are currently 8-1 with a lone players, so I wouldn’t want to Fairfield this weekend 5-2 loss coming from Hofstra set a bad example. Also, I am a Junior goalie Jason University. coach. I coach goal keepers for a Giordano, who made six saves “We did have one bad loss, club team and I know that they in the game, blamed a sluggish but that is a part of the game,” are at an impressionable age. It start and a few tough breaks as Lotito said. “I can take the wins is my responsibility to ensure to why the Broncs could not with the losses and I accept that they know right versus walk away with the win. Peter G. Borg/Rider University them not as a defeat but rather wrong and are well prepared for “We struggled a bit in the Junior Dan Friga looks to help the Broncs turn around their a lesson. I was scored on five college.” first half to get into the flow of misfortune on the field. The Broncs are currently 1-6-1 this year. times. As you could imagine, As Rider is on its quest the game, but turned it around that was not a great moment for for another impressive NEC in the second half and really “Both Iona and Fairfield will “I don’t see one of these teams me. After reflecting on the loss, championship run, Lotito is put some pressure on them,” present us with a big challenge, necessarily as better than the however, I was able to find what confident in herself and her Giordano said. “We hit the post as they are rated one and two other,” Giordano said. “They was most important to change teammates to be able to play at and crossbar so a few inches respectively in the conference were both predicted to finish in about our defense. I believe that the highest caliber possible. Just here or there and we might have preseason poll,” Inverso said. the top three in our conference loss helped us the same way the as long as they play like a team, left with a win.” “Although Iona is favored so we expect a challenge, but loss against Albany did last sea- they will be ready, she said. Last year Rider lost to St. to win the MAAC, we will we are looking forward to the son.” “We know the level we Francis 3-0 at home. definitely give them a fight,” challenge in front of our home Coach Hussong knows he need to be able to compete at, “We need to improve our junior William Daley said. crowd this weekend.” has something special in Lotito, we know where our flaws were ability to keep possession of the “I think teams are underesti- and knows that her replacement and we are willing and ready to ball and to compete for the full mating us and we’re going to will have big shoes to fill after make the changes necessary,” 90 minutes of a game,” Head surprise a lot of them during Coach Charlie Inverso said. our conference games.” this coming season. she said. “As a team, we are COLLEGE STUDENTS The Broncs will try to Giordano is optimistic that Develop your people skills. 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[email protected] “I came into the season as the second half or benched This is part one of a four-part goalie,” Lotito said. “The fresh- series on the goaltenders partici- man goalie was playing in front pating in Rider Athletics. of me and I felt I deserved to be the starter. What began to The final whistle had just change that was the fact that blown. The sticks flew into I didn’t give up. Every day at the air, followed by the arms practice I came prepared to of the celebrating team. The work my hardest. I knew from scoreboard read 1-0 in favor of there on I had to play my Rider. best. I went undefeated until we The objective was accom- played Albany for the NCAA plished. Rider had just won play-in game. In order for us the NEC field hockey cham- to win the NEC again, we not pionship against a tough only need a vivacious offense Monmouth opponent. The but an impenetrable defense.” goal was scored by then-fresh- That is not to say that man Alicia Govannicci. More Lotito’s individual statistics are importantly, though, was the to be cast aside. Last year, the woman in the mask and pads Peter G. Borg/Rider University NCAA honored her on field between the posts that turned Senior goaltender Rebecca Lotito has been a statistical dream for the field hockey team during ability with two commemo- away the three shots that found the past two years. In her last season, she looks to lead them to another NEC championship. rative plaques: one for lowest their way on frame. giate level. enough I would be able to get confidence.” goals-against average and one Her name is Rebecca “My coach in high school the playing time that I felt I Lotito admits that there for most shutouts. Lotito, or as her coaches and always pushed me to do more,” deserved. Also, I really liked was bit of a learning curve to Arguably one of the most friends know her, “Tito.” As a Lotito said. “I joined a club what the school had to offer. head coach Lori Hussong’s and exciting games of the year senior she now leads the Broncs team called The Edge and that Everything seemed to work per- Coach Dan’s style. last season for Lotito and the onto the field for the last time, has made all the difference. I fectly.” “The pace of the game was Broncs was the NCAA play- looking to repeat their NEC put in vigorous training hours Assistant coach Dan a little bit faster, but I would in game against Albany. Rider championship run. For some- with my ultimate goal to play in Hussong, who works with have to say that the major dif- was unfortunately on the losing one who plays so well in the college. Between the support of Lotito through all the games ference was adjusting to the side of the decision, as the final net, it is surprising to know my teammates, my high school and practices as the goaltender coaching style,” Lotito said. “I score read 2-1. With the dis- that it was just a matter of vol- coach and my club coach, I coach, has liked everything that had trained for four years under appointment of the loss came unteering in middle school that knew that I would eventually Lotito has brought to the field other coaches, and when I came a renewed hope in this year’s led her to be the new goalten- compete at the collegiate level.” hockey program. to Rider, I had to readjust to program to repeat what they der. Her hard work and dedica- “She has learned what I Coach Lori and Coach Dan’s had accomplished last season, “I was in middle school tion paid off. The next decision consider the key to success at style. After about two years I and then to take that final step when I first started playing field Lotito would have to make was her position, which is com- was better adjusted and it has further. hockey,” Lotito said. “One day, where she would like to try to munication,” Hussong said. “A made all the difference. I see the “Losing to Albany was a the coach had said that our play. Living in Oceanport, N.J. good goalkeeper will orches- playing time I want to see and tough loss because we had such eighth grade goalie was going to Lotito decided upon Rider due trate the field players in front I’ve become such a better player high hopes to make it into the need to be replaced and asked to the competitiveness of the of her to limit the opponent’s because of it.” NCAA’s,” Lotito said. “I think who wanted to try it out. I program. Lotito looked at the chances to score. Tito does this During the 2010 season that set the standard for this didn’t like playing the field too challenge as an opportunity to very well. She is tall and aggres- in which the Broncs won the year. We are not allowed to much so I figured I’d raise my showcase herself. sive and willing to learn, and NEC championship, Lotito slack off and be complacent hand. It turns out that I was the “When I was looking for that is how she continues to get went 13-2 for the Broncs and with where we are. Every sin- only one to raise my hand and schools to compete for I was better. Tito has a great person- allowed 10 goals through the gle person on this team knows it’s been history ever since.” most interested in how I would ality and was appointed to be a whole season. Lotito was not that we need to work harder Never quitting on being fit into the program,” Lotito captain this year. She is a hard the starter for the team at the every day and to expect more a goaltender, Lotito continued said. “I knew Rider was a com- worker and encourages others beginning of the season though, from each other. Losing in the playing in high school, where petitive D-I school, and I liked to work hard too. Her defense and it took some time on the play-in game could possibly be her coach really helped her to that. I knew if I worked hard trusts her and that adds to their bench to really push herself to the best moment for this team consider playing at the colle- because it gives us something to work for, something to earn.” Great Careers Begin Here When the field hockey team is mentioned, Lotito is usually left out of the conversa- tion. Senior Virginia Egusquiza and sophomore Sandra Penas are the names synonymous with the team due to the excitement on the field. 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By Ben Smith Cottam knows this better Rider took an early 2-0 lead than anyone on the team. Her off goals from a pair of sopho- The women’s soccer team seven assists this season have mores, Bridgette Bartowski and is off to the best start in its garnered her national attention Jennifer Meier. 15-year history, and expecta- as she is ranked 15th in the DSU was let back into tions are at an all-time high. country in points per game. the game when it scored off a The Broncs will travel to “I try to play aggressively rebound just 12 minutes into Loyola University in Baltimore in games regardless of my rank- the second half to tie the game M.D. Saturday in an attempt to ing,” Cottam said. “Sometimes at 2-2. build on their impressive 7-2-2 I get frustrated if I’m not play- Cottam gave the Broncs a record. ing well or can’t score, but this 3-2 lead with her eighth goal “We’ve handled non-con- is a team game and I’m quite of the season. She would finish ference play very well,” junior happy to assist my team mates with a goal and an assist. Abi Cottam said. “We all had if it means we win.” After Delaware State was high expectations for the team, Hounsome enjoys seeing able to tie the game and force but hoping we will do well and Cottam in the lineup every overtime, junior Demi Mello actually achieving what we have night. became the hero as she headed are totally difference experienc- “It is exciting to see her in the ball into the net off a corner es.” our offensive unit,” Hounsome kick, sending the Broncs bench The team has not lost a said. “They make her a better into celebration. game since playing in a forget- player and she makes them bet- Rider could not keep the table 4-0 loss to La Salle nearly ter players.” momentum going against Holy a month ago. The Broncs will be looking Cross (2-6-2), however. The Head coach Drayson to add another victory in the game ended in a 1-1 tie. Hounsome is proud of his win column this weekend when The Broncs were first on team, but he also recognizes they take on Loyola (3-4-1). the scoreboard when junior now is not the time to get “I think we are really pre- Claire Thompson found the cocky. pared for conference play,” back of the net after Cottam Peter G. Borg/Rider University “The non-conference sophomore Carolyn Wiley was able to feed her the ball. schedule really gave us all the said. “We have been working The Crusaders would Junior Demi Mello was the difference in overtime after she put challenges I am expecting the hard each and every day since answer right back, however, the ball in the back of the net against Delaware State. team to face when conference August, and the only thing we scoring six minutes into the the tempo of a game, con- again prove the other MAAC play starts,” Hounsome said. need to help better prepare for second half. trol possession and then put a coaches wrong,” Wiley said. “We have a very talented group conference play is to mentally “The challenges they’ve team away by scoring at crucial “Last year, they predicted that of student-athletes, but as you focus and give it our all every faced have helped them work as times.” we would end ninth in the know, in soccer talent alone time we step onto the field.” a team to deal with the adver- The Broncs strong first half MAAC and we finished fourth. doesn’t win championships, This past week, Rider sity faced in matches,” said play has them ready for the sec- “This year, we are predict- teamwork wins champion- defeated Delaware State (1-10- Hounsome. “They’ve learned ond half of the year. ed to finish sixth and our goal ships.” 1) in overtime, 4-3. as a team that they can dictate “We as a team want to once is to win the MAAC.” Ryan Thompson takes his talents to Italy By Corey Donetz His time spent in the NBA D-League didn’t go to waste, despite his injured ankle. He gained professional experience, which will be vital to him going forward. The road to success is a long one, and that is no “It was a great learning experience,” Thompson different for Rider graduate Ryan Thompson. After said. “[I played] against older and stronger players, and spending four years at Rider and last year in Utah [learned] how to slow my game down.” playing for the Utah Flash of the NBA D-League, Despite limited playing time with the Flash, Thompson has packed his bags and will be playing pro- Thompson posted very respectable numbers. fessionally thousands of miles away from home with “Last year in the D-League I was hurt for the first the Italian basketball team Centrale del Latte Brescia. half of the season with a broken ankle,” he said. “Then Thompson will be used as a guard/forward and I finished up the year in April when we lost in the first will continue to sport the number five he wore at round of the playoffs.” Rider. Over 42 games, Thompson averaged 11 points, Thompson received offers to play in other places in 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He also shot Europe, but claims Belgium, Israel and Italy were the over 50 percent from the field. In the playoffs he aver- best offers. aged 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and two assists per game. “Teams that wanted me contacted my agent and Thompson graduated from Rider compiling 1,879 said they wanted me,” Thompson said. “[Italy] was just points, 734 rebounds, and 393 assists. He is also the a great place to live, and was the best situation. They only player to ever finish in the top 10 for a career in (Brescia) called my agent and they offered me a spot on points, rebounds and assists. this team and I packed up and left in August.” Thompson feels he benefited greatly from playing Jason Thompson, Ryan’s older brother who also all four years in college as opposed to some players leav- graduated from Rider and currently plays for the ing early and declaring for the NBA Draft. Sacramento Kings, is his number one resource both on “You get four years to learn how to play the game. and off the court. It’s hard for some people going straight to the NBA,” “He is my role model,” Thompson said. “[He] admitted Thompson. “[I’m looking to improve] my always gives me the advice I need.” stock to get back in the NBA.” Thompson says he has improved his game in every Brescia opens the season on Oct. 2 against Sigma aspect since graduating from Rider, both mentally and Barcellona as Thompson looks to put the skills he www.basketbrescialeonessa.it/index.php physically, but is still trying to improve every day. gained at Rider on display. Ryan Thompson was a standout as a Bronc. Now “I have become a better shooter,” he added. “[I’ve] he will look to continue his basketball career in Italy. improved my all-around game.”