October 9, 2013 theridernews.com Vol. 84, No. 5

DORM ROOM DEBATE THE FULL MONTY SUNDAY FUNDAY Even though dorms are small, student discovers Theater Department reveals its latest production A student’s Giant view from the sidelines that we’re living better than prisoners page 8 page 6 page 12 Are you ready for your close-up? Security improves as cameras multiply, but campus video policies are unpublished

By Katie Zeck and Kaitlin Rust N 2004, the first video surveillance cameras were installed on the Lawrenceville and IWestminster campuses. Since that time, the cameras have multiplied on the two campuses and have proven to be an effective tool in helping to decrease burglaries and car thefts. However, Public Safety’s policy for place- ment of cameras and access to the recordings is not published for pub- lic access. Director of Public Safety Vickie Weaver says that this is because the policies and proce- dures are outlined in a patrol guide which gov- erns Public Safety’s work in securing and protect- ing the campus. “The information

SEE CAMERAS Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News ➠ PAGE 3 There are 73 security cameras on Lawrenceville’s campus and 27 on Westminster’s. Reports suggest that the cameras have helped decrease the number of burglaries. Crime report shows NJ’s Rider’s making strides ugly By Katie Zeck saw a decrease from 17 disciplinary past UBLIC Safety released Rider’s actions in 2011 to four in 2012. In 2012 annual safety report, the 2010, the college — which has about By Jenni Chiarello Clery Report, to the entire cam- 375 undergraduate students and 110 NE day in 1760, a pus community on Sept. 30. graduate students — reported two slave named York PThe report shows a substantial alcohol violations. in Woodbridge, decrease in on-campus arrests for There were no alcohol arrests at N.J., suddenly liquor-law violations and disciplinary WCC in 2010, 2011 or 2012. O“lost it” and lashed out actions for liquor, and in on-campus Arrests are defined as persons who against the white com- drug arrests and disciplinary actions were processed by arrest, citation munity he lived in. on both the Lawrenceville and or summons. Disciplinary actions He carried a pis- Princeton campuses. and judicial referrals involve persons tol and a sword and The one increase on the report was referred to campus officials for univer- approached the home of in burglaries at Westminster Choir sity disciplinary action. Not all such a white man, according College (WCC). persons are ultimately found respon- to the records of a court According to the annual Security sible, according to the campus safety that did not allow blacks and Fire Safety Report, arrests report. to say a word unless they for liquor-law violations on the In the opinion of Vickie Weaver, had evidence against Lawrenceville campus saw a 43% director of Public Safety, the report another slave. decrease, going from 14 reported is a credit to the university’s policies York started sense- arrests in 2011 to eight in 2012. The and programs, and to better decision- lessly hitting things with number of on-campus disciplinary making among students. the sword, apparently

actions for liquor-law violations also “We believe the decrease in alco- Rider News Neil Davis/The just to release pent-up dropped 23%, from 271 alcohol viola- hol viola- anger and frustration. tions in 2011 to 208 in 2012. tions and SEE CRIME Dr. Kenneth Marshall speaks to the Rider community about the ➠ PAGE 4 SEE SLAVES At WCC, liquor-law violations arrests, and prevalence of slavery in New Jersey during the 1800s. ➠ PAGE 3 2 The Rider News Oct. 9, 2013 Page 2 NEWS BRIEF COMING UP...

Wednesday, Oct. 9 HIS YEAR’S MIDNIGHT MAACNESS will take place in Alumni Brownwater Gym on Oct. 11. The theme is 10 p.m., Rider Pub “Catching Fire,” which is the Open-mic coffee house Tsecond installment of the Hunger Games trilogy. Tickets are free Thursday, Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 13 to any undergraduate student. Students must have their Rider ID The Full Monty to pick up a ticket, which will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m. available in the Alumni Gym on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. All performances are in the BLC Theater Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students and seniors

Thursday, Oct. 10 Hispanic Student Reception 5 p.m., North Hall 202 SECURITY BRIEFS PROVIDED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY VICKIE WEAVER Early altercations Faint feelings Concert intoxication Public Safety was called to Wright Hall on the A female resident student experienced an asthma Public Safety cited two reports of public intoxica- report of a physical assault on Oct. 1 at 2:22 a.m. attack after finishing a run around campus on Oct. 4 tion on the night of the fall concert on Oct. 4. Officers received a call from an unknown individual at 4:37 p.m. In the Student Recreation Center (SRC) at 9:47 saying she wanted Public Safety to escort two male Public Safety arrived at Conover Hall and met with p.m., Public Safety identified a female student who guests off campus because one of the guests tried to the student who was lying on her side in the middle was vomiting and slurring her speech. The officers physically harm her. of her room. The officers noted that the student was determined that the student was underage. She When Public Safety arrived, the student victim breathing heavily and wasn’t entirely conscious. Her was escorted to an ambulance that was already on said the guest grabbed her and threw her against the roommate said that the two had just returned from the scene after she admitted to drinking to excess room door after the two got into a verbal altercation. a run when the student victim began having a hard amounts. She has been charged with an alcohol She said that she was able to push him away and time catching her breath. The roommate said that violation. wasn’t injured during the alleged assault. The officers the ill student may have taken too many puffs from At 10 p.m, an officer noticed a male student show- learned that the two guests and another female resi- her inhaler. The officers called an ambulance, but the ing signs of intoxication as he was leaving the SRC dent student had left Wright Hall. student victim denied any further medical treatment. bathroom. The officer said that the student was stag- When the officers located them, the two males gering, had the smell of alcohol on his breath and was denied that the altercation became physical; how- having trouble maintaining his balance. The student ever, the female student, who claimed the men as her was of age and admitted to drinking alcohol prior to guests, said there was a physical assault. Both male the concert. Both matters have since been referred to guests were made persona non grata and the female The Office of Community Standards. resident student was charged with physical abuse, because Rider’s guest policy states that students are responsible for the actions of their guests. Oct. 9, 2013 The Rider News 3 News Brazilian students join Rider community

By Julia Kirk load of classes. MAGINE living in a foreign place with “These students are part of a pro- the hopes of learning a new language gram called Brazil Scientific Mobility and receiving an education. The Program,” Kunyczka said. “This experience would most likely be a program is sponsored by the Brazilian Ilife-changing one that is unforgettable. government and it selects academically That’s what is happening at Rider qualified students to study in the U.S. for about 75 international students and other countries. Rider applied to who are enrolled in the new English become a host institution, and we were Language Institute (ELI) program, selected to participate in this program. which ensures that the students learn The students were matched with the English before transitioning to another host institution by the International college after the fall semester. The Institute of Education.” students spend most of their time here Some of the students will be trans-

preparing for an English language ferring after the fall semester, but oth- Courtesy of Rider CIE University proficiency test that they must pass to ers, who came to Rider with almost no There are 25 Brazilians who joined Rider’s English Language Institute program for the first time this complete the program. English speaking skills, will be staying year; 75 students from seven different countries are already participating in the program. Some of the students arrived here for an entire year until their English with absolutely no English speaking is at a passing level. Because most of them,” he said. “It is hard to get to a “I like the way people here are kind skills, while others were able to speak these Brazilian students are engineering place where you don’t know exactly and welcoming, always trying to involve very little English before attending majors, and Rider does not offer this how things work, but everyone has us in all activities, and willing to build Rider according to Kim Cameron, major, many of the Brazilian students helped me since day one here. It can be a real friendship with international assistant to the director of the Center will transfer to another school when the a simple social gathering at the Pub, or students,” she said. “There were many for International Education. current semester is over in December. it can be a guide on how to do laundry welcoming parties for us, and several “The ELI offers two different One of the ELI students, Guilherme or how to shop for winter.” Rider students are always around us, programs — the Intensive English Carvalho, is particularly enjoying his Carvalho said that he is enjoying trying to help with anything we might Program (IEP) and the Pre-Graduate stay at Rider. the inviting nature of the programs at need. They’re kind and nice, and I’m Business Program,” said Christiana “There are great facilities for stu- Rider. totally comfortable with my new friends Kunyczka, director of International dents to get involved and work out, and “Here, everyone is encouraged to here.” Admissions. “The Brazilian students great offices and staff to help,” he said. get involved and enjoy their free time Cameron is thrilled about the results are a part of the IEP and their classes “Everyone from the CIE and ELI are doing something in college,” Carvalho of the new program. focus on developing their English skills always ready to help me with every- said. “Back at home, we don’t have that “It’s growing, and there are even while they have a full course load.” thing I need.” coming from the university. Sometimes more students coming in October,” she There were 25 Brazilians selected to Carvalho is also enjoying his social the students get together to do some- said. “We do not know which schools come to Rider because it is a host orga- life and acclimating to the new culture. thing, but they are all on their own.” they will transfer to after this semester, nization for a Brazilian government “Most of the time when I say, ‘I’m Another ELI student, Bruna but I do know that about 14 are plan- program. All students who are a part of from Brazil,’ the students come to talk Bernardes da Silva, elaborated on the ning to stay on now.” this program will be taking a full course to me and invite me to hang out with success she has had at Rider so far.

“They were unprotected by the Slaves In the year 1800, New Jersey boasted the second largest law,” Marshall said. “Hence, if a CONT’D FROM P.1 slave were a father, or a husband or slave population in the Northeastern United States.” both, he would have lived in constant Three white men restrained him. The “court” Dr. Kenneth Marshall peril of having his family taken away. in the end sent him home for unknown ‘‘ The pressure of living under these amounts of punishment. harsh conditions may have been more “York’s behavior in this incident, which was both of life had pushed slaves over the edge, causing them to that he could have possibly endured, thereby caus- tragic and comical, underscores the anger, frustrations have little to no regard for the consequences for their ing him to lash out at the whites in a reputed state of and alienation of enslaved males in 18th-Century actions, regardless of how they might have frightened drunkenness.” New Jersey,” said Dr. Kenneth E. Marshall, a histo- the local whites,” he said. Marshall is a 1991 graduate of Rider, where he was rian (and Rider alumnus) who gave the annual Levine Slaves like York were given names for dogs, biblical active in student government. He said Rider was where Lecture on Oct. 3. figures or owners’ origins and places of business. The he took his first black history class, which fueled his pas- A typical thought about slavery in the United States slaves were suppressed — silenced as Marshall said. sion to become a history professor. often includes images of grandiose plantations and The lecture was about bringing to light the history of “I can honestly say that I was educated here, slaves picking cotton through the hot Southern sum- the silenced slaves, and making their issues, struggles, inspired here, nurtured here, and ultimately trans- mers. However, something a lot of people might not and strife known to a generation who knows little about formed here,” he said. “It is my sincere hope that Rider think about is that slavery not only existed in the North the topic. continues to be a place that values diversity at all levels but was prevalent in New Jersey, he said. “Before going to the lecture I can honestly say that –— students, faculty, and staff.” “In the year 1800, New Jersey boasted the second I never thought about New Jersey as having slaves Marshall earned his Ph.D. and M.A. at Michigan largest slave population in the Northeastern United before,” said senior psychology major, Tracy Mitchell. State University. Now an associate professor at SUNY- States with 12,422 total slaves, an all-time high for the “After listening to [Marshall] tell stories about the slaves Oswego, he is the author of Manhood Enslaved: Bondmen state,” said Marshall, quoting a figure from the second and everything that they had to go through, I feel like in Eighteenth- and early Nineteenth–Century New Jersey, pub- U.S. census. my eyes are opened a little bit more to the subject.” lished by University of Rochester Press in 2011. Mistreatment of slaves was the motivation for their Slaves in New Jersey had to deal with a multitude “It is important that we understand those who can- rage-filled actions. of issues every day, including poor treatment, health not speak for themselves,” he said. “They just lost it,” Marshall said. “I’ve interpreted problems, family issues, suppression and the lack of the phrase, ‘He lost it,’ to mean that the circumstances basic human rights. Additional reporting by Sharnay Wood.

cameras will or will not be placed is not educational programs that discuss ways place on campus, she said, an officer Cameras included. for students to protect themselves from will go back and look at the surveillance CONT’D FROM P.1 The report also shows that, since theft, that created the safer campus footage. the time of the installation of secu- environment that is reflected in the Fire “The cameras are located primar- obtained through monitoring the cam- rity cameras on campus, crime has and Safety Report. ily outside,” she said. “They monitor eras is used exclusively for security and decreased and the total amount of Public Safety and other sources feel activity in the parking lots and high- law enforcement purposes. We oversee cameras on campus has increased to that surveillance is a beneficial to col- traffic outdoor areas. We have another our cameras so we need policies and 73 at Lawrenceville and 27 at WCC. leges and universities. group of cameras that are located in procedures to govern how we operate.” In 2006, Rider reported a total of 28 According to videosurveillance.com, the high-traffic indoor areas, such as A portion of Rider’s annual Fire and on-campus burglaries and 30 in 2007. advantages to university surveillance dining halls, the 24-hour study lounge, Safety Report does provide notice of Since then, the number of burglaries equipment include the protection of the SRC and the BLC.” the campuses’ surveillance system. has consistently decreased. In the most students, maintenance of secure facili- The cameras were updated in 2006 “Surveillance cameras record activ- recent report from 2012, there were 19 ties, crime deterrence, prevention of and again in 2012. ity in the majority of campus parking burglaries on the Lawrenceville campus vandalism, assistance in investigations Students and faculty are notified of lots and other public areas,” said the and four at WCC. and monitoring of parking lots. the video surveillance by the signs that report. Although the university makes However, Weaver added that the Weaver said that the recordings are are placed at it clear that the community is under cameras were just one digital tool used for specific reasons, such as inves- the univer- SEE CAMERAS ➠ PAGE 4 surveillance, an indication of where out of many initiatives, including tigative purposes. If an incident takes sity’s south 4 The Rider News Oct. 9, 2013 News entrance. Cameras Weaver was able to CONT’D FROM P. 3 verbalize some of the ways the video surveil- lance is used. “There is passive monitoring, which is the more likely of the two that we do, and we use it as part of an investigation after an incident has been reported to us, and then when an incident is reported, we’ll go back and look at the video footage to see any details

that would help us with the investigation,” she said. Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News Weaver added that there are restrictions to the Students, staff and visitors are made aware of Rider’s 24-hour surveillance system when entering the south entrance of campus. length of time any specific footage is kept. “The video can be stored for up to two weeks, Seton Hall’s website states that off-campus univer- of the footage would take place. though we keep in mind the activity levels of each sity owned residence halls are equipped with elec- Alexander Shalom, senior staff attorney for the video,” she said. tronic surveillance systems. American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, finds Danielle Cerasani, sophomore public relations The statement went on to say that “intruder alarms that the lack of a written procedure for the use of major, said that she feels students should know some and electronic surveillance systems are also in use campus surveillance cameras is unethical and a viola- of the specifics of the surveillance cameras. throughout the campus.” tion of civil liberties. “I want to know when I’m being watched and At Rutgers, there is a paragraph in the university’s “That is an issue that has come up many times why,” she said. annual public safety report that described the use of before in surveillance cases,” he said. “There might Weaver was able to address some of her concerns. the campus’ closed-circuit television cameras. be a fear of who can potentially see this footage and “Only Public Safety has access to it for monitor- “The Security Technologies Group is responsible where it goes. It could go on the Internet or it could ing,” Weaver said. “We have an established policy for for the installation and service of access control sys- be used against someone. In the future, this could our department. As far as who wants to be able to look tems, intrusion and panic alarm systems, closed-circuit easily be answered by a policy statement that clarifies at it, they can certainly let me know and depending on television cameras, and door hardware through-out how the footage is stored and how secure it is,” said the nature I’ll try to work with them.” the university,” the report says. “In 2007, the Cameras Shalom. Some students are unhappy that even though for Safety project was initiated and we continue to According to Shalom, some places that should Public Safety officers follow the internal department add to the already 2700 cameras installed throughout be specified as surveillance-free would be the health procedure, the exact policy is unknown to students. the university. These cameras are intended to pre- center, religious centers and dorms. He provided the “I think it’s unfair that we are being watched and vent, detect, and record events that violate university example that someone may not want anyone to know are unaware of the policies,” sophomore psychology regulations.” what religious practices they observe, or what health major Chelsea Levine said. Ramapo, St. Joseph’s, Fairleigh Dickinson and issues they have. While the policy is not published for the public, Hofstra all had similar paragraphs about their surveil- “Cameras would catch all of these things and cause Weaver said that students are welcome to reach out to lance systems that were a part of a larger security a conflict of interest with the individuals’ privacy,” he Public Safety regarding surveillance camera use or if report. The schools gave a general overview of the use said. they have questions regarding the cameras in general. of the surveillance cameras, but provided no specific Rider’s Communication and Journalism According to Weaver, a committee composed of details of the specific use of the cameras’ footage. Department has a written surveillance camera policy Public Safety, Student Affairs, Facilites and OIT will Two nearby schools, however, publish in-depth, that was created as a result of technology theft within be meeting this semester to discuss the requests for detailed public policies for the use of video surveil- the department that took place last semester. additional surveillance cameras. The committee’s lance footage: The Richard Stockton College of New Sophomore marketing major and resident advisor, focus is to establish a process for camera request and Jersey and Drexel. Fatima Koroma is glad Rider’s surveillance system is determine priorities moving forward. In Stockton’s procedure for its closed circuit televi- helping create a safer campus. Rider isn’t the only school that doesn’t make its sion monitoring and recording, five pages of text are “The cameras are necessary because the student’s video surveillance policy entirely available to the designated to describing the principles behind the safety is first at a university,” she said. “It prevents public. video monitoring, accountability for who is able to outside intruders, so it’s not always about just seeing Rowan, Monmouth and Montclair State have no view the videos, the extent of community involvement what the students are doing.” form of a written policy in place for their video sur- in accessing the footage, procedures for accessing the veillance cameras. recordings and instances where special investigations

drug violations and “I’ve noticed that Crime arrests, at Rider is since the alcohol policy CONT’D FROM P. 1 reflective of the has gotten stronger, rigorous policies students on campus On-campus liquor-law, drug arrests we have implemented and enforced have realized that there over the past several years as well as are real consequences the continuing emphasis we place on for breaking those and violations continue to decline educational programs and increased rules,” he said. “The vigilance,” Weaver said. “This is an policy in place is work- Rider Westminster The College of Rowan ongoing effort and matter of shared ing, and the people Clery Report Review University Choir College New Jersey* University responsibility. We continue to make who have conceived progress in this important area.” that policy did it the Violation ’12 ’11 ’10 ’12 ’11 ’10 ’12 ’11 ’10 ’12 ’11 ’10 A federal law mandates that these right way. Overall, Liquor law arrests 8 14 57 0 0 0 87 72 37 8 26 24 detailed reports are published annually the policy is helping Liquor law disciplinary violations 208 271 269 4 17 2 367 317 347 440 477 343 by colleges and universities across the students make better country. decisions.” Drug law arrests 4 15 5 3 3 7 13 19 15 19 23 16 According to the 2012 Monitoring Drug violations Drug law disciplinary violations 9 13 4 0 2 0 14 23 11 29 51 52 the Future Study, 81% of U.S. college on the Lawrenceville Forcible sex offenses 382001112031 students have tried alcohol at least once campus saw a decrease Katie Rider Hambor/The News in their lifetime and 70% report they in 2012 as well. In 2011, there were freshman building in the 2011-12 informed decisions.” have been drunk. More important, per- 13 on-campus drug law violations; in school year, I dealt with a lot more Weaver said that Public Safety will haps, is the occurrence of binge drink- 2012 there were nine. Similarly, in alcohol violations because everyone in continue to take allegations of sexual ing – 37% of college students report 2011 there were 15 drug arrests on the the building is underage,” he said. “As assault and other crimes very seriously binge drinking (having consumed five Lawrenceville campus while in 2012 students become upperclassmen, they and will work diligently with other or more drinks in a row at least once in there were four reported arrests. have a better idea of where they could groups on campus to ensure that stu- the two weeks prior to completing the However, the number of arrests for go to drink. I also think we’re seeing a dents feel safe at Rider. survey). off-campus incidents are not included lot more off-campus drinking than in Rowan, which has an undergradu- Students feel that Rider’s decrease in these figures and are unavailable the past. Especially with this new alco- ate body of about 10,000 students, also in alcohol arrests may also have to from the local police. hol policy, I feel students are a lot more showed a decrease in drug law arrests do with the increased enforcement Weaver said that the increase of worried about getting caught on cam- reporting 23 arrests in 2011 and 19 from the Lawrence Township Police reported drug arrests and violations pus, so they go somewhere else, even if in 2012. Rowan’s drug law violations Department. on the Lawrenceville campus reflects it could compromise their safety.” showed a substantial drop from 51 in The amount of arrests for off-cam- a growing national challenge to limit In response to whether the lower 2011 to 29 in 2012. The College of pus incidents are not included in these drug usage on college campuses. numbers and stricter policy might New Jersey (TCNJ), with about 6,000 figures, and the numbers non retriev- Patrick Callahan, a senior elemen- entice students to drink off-campus, undergraduate students, reported able from local police. tary education major who was a resi- Weaver replied that “the efforts have 19 drug law arrests in 2011 and 13 Scott Alboum, the video technolo- dent advisor (RA) in West Village, felt heightened awareness across the in 2012. TCNJ’s drug law violations gies coordinator, believes that changes that the decrease in alcohol violations university about dangers of substance dropped substantially with 23 reported in the alcohol policy have made Rider was noticeable last year. abuse and underage and binge drink- violations in 2011 and 14 in 2011. better. “I would say that working in a ing and have helped students make Oct. 9, 2013 The Rider News 5 Arts&Entertainment CONCERT REVIEW Rock and Rowland concert at Rider By J’na Jefferson FTER weeks of anticipation from covers of “Stay” by Rihanna and “Let’s many Rider students, the fall con- Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. cert proved to be a success when The band, which is currently in the Kelly Rowland, We The Kings process of recording and gathering Aand KAPTN took the stage to perform funding for its untitled fourth album, some of their biggest songs. had, arguably, the largest turnout of Fans of these musicians lined up in Rider students the night of the concert. front of the Student Recreation Center After the concert, some members of the (SRC) as early as 4 p.m. to guarantee a band stayed in the SRC lobby to take spot near the stage. According to Nick pictures and sign autographs for fans. Barbati, assistant director of Campus “I only went to the fall concert to Life, about 1,350 people were in atten- see We the Kings, and it was well worth dance for the show. it,” said Sarah Scarantino, a graduate “The concert was worth the wait,” elementary education major. “This said freshman radio and TV major band never fails to leave all of their Tiffany Hill, who was among one of energy on stage, proving they’ve earned the first in line for the show. “I got a their spot in the music business.”

great spot along the barricade and I Next on deck was KAPTN, the Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News was so close.” L.A.-based artist who rose to fame Kelly Rowland performs in the Student Recreation Center on Oct. 4. She sang a multitude of songs, We The Kings started off the night during the summer with his hit “Ricky including a Destiny’s Child medley, and her solo hits like “Motivation” and “Bump Like This.” with some of their more popular songs, Ricardo.” His set was significantly such as “Just Keep Breathing,” “Secret shorter, but the beats for his songs, such least, to perform was Kelly Rowland. memory lane with her Destiny’s Child Valentine” and “Check Yes, Juliet.” as “Ricky Ricardo” and “Juice,” got the The former member of Destiny’s medley and some of her earlier solo They also pleased the crowd with crowd going. There were a few people Child did not disappoint fans who were songs. who were not big fans of eager to hear some of the girl group’s All in all, the concert seemed to this up-and-comer, and felt greatest hits, including “Survivor,” appeal to a lot of music fans on Rider’s that he should have been “Bootylicious” and “Jumpin’ Jumpin’.” campus. However, rearranging the line- the opening act rather than She also performed some of her solo up and focusing on more popular songs sandwiched between the hits, such as “Motivation” and “Bump would have served all of the acts well. bigger performers. Like This.” “I definitely think it was the great- “KAPTN should have Many of her newer songs did not est concert we’ve had at Rider since THIS WINTER gone first or he shouldn’t resonate as well with some of the audi- I became a student here in 2003 and have gone at all,” said ence because of how recently her latest then started working here in 2007,” EARN 3 CREDITS junior radio and TV major album, Talk A Good Game, was released. said Barbati. “I think it satisfied Fatima Heyward. Many people left after a few of her everyone’s tastes and it attracted and Last, but certainly not songs, missing out on the trip down appealed to a wide range of students.” Q Rowland discusses the Motivation &A behind her music in exclusive interview By Nicole Cortese Q: Why did you decide to make Rider your only college campus stop on your tour? A: Well I’m happy that I did, above anything, because you all have the best energy and I swear I’m not just saying that. From the moment we had sound check today, it was just good vibes. Everything about it was just good vibes, and I’m happy that it worked.

Q: On your new record, you did a lot of collaborations with dif- ferent artists, producers and songwriters. Do you have any plans for future collaborations? Who would be your dream collaboration? A: Dream collaboration, one would be Maxwell, another would be Sadé, another one would be Kanye. I think he’s so talented. I love him.

Q: You’ve been so busy lately in addition to focusing on your music career. How has your experience as a new judge on The X-Factor been? What about your Shape magazine cover and your new ab-workout DVD? A: I guess I’m not busy at all. It’s been a lot of fun. You make time for Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News Winter whatever you want to make time for. The funny part is, even though I just released Talk A Good Game, I’m ready to get back in the studio. You know what I mean? Like, I think about all the good times me and KC [Kevin Cossom, artist and producer] had in the studio with doing Talk A Good Game and now, of course, doing the release of the ab DVD and just being really, for me, a motivator for other women. Men can work out to it as Session well; it’s about taking care of your body. And The X-Factor has been fun too.

Q: For the Super Bowl, how did it feel being able to have a surprise mini-Destiny’s Child reunion in front of millions of people? Online: Dec 16 - Jan 17 A: I completely forgot where I was — I really did. It’s so crazy because for that seven minutes, we rehearsed – Bey rehearsed even longer – but we rehearsed for about a month and a half, maybe two months for the three Main Campus Jan 2 - Jan 17 minutes. And then it’s so crazy, because you get up there and the time just goes by so fast. I don’t even remem- ber what happened. The only way I remember is from a YouTube clip. But it was the most amazing moment I think I’ve ever had in my life.

Q: A good portion of Rider’s population are performing arts majors. What advice do you have for students who want to pursue a career in the performing arts field? REGISTER TODAY! A: Make sure you know how much work is involved. It’s so much work and it is a passion. I think that so many WWW.MARIST.EDU/WINTER people get into entertainment for the wrong reasons, and it’s not just about the glitz or glamour. I think that when you have a gift and you put it forward and there’s hard work behind your gift, then you get the benefits and you get to travel the world and meet new people and everything. But make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. 6 Oct. 9, 2013 The Rider News 7 Arts&Entertainment Arts&Entertainment Full Monty musical reveals all for Rider audiences in the BLC Theater

By Caroline Forde ESTMINSTER College of the Arts takes the stage of the Bart Luedeke Center Theater Oct. 9 to Oct. 13 to put on a witty and quirky rendition of the awarding-winning British musical The WFully Monty. The eccentric musical is directed and choreographed by Robin Lewis, assistant professor of performing arts and Louis F. Goldberg, adjunct professor of theater and dance, stands in as musical director. Based on the 1997 British comedy, it tells the story of six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, all down on their luck, who decide to create a strip act at a local strip club to try and turn things around for themselves. The show is a mix of comedy and positivity, reminding the audience of the importance of friends and family. “The best part about the show is that there are six average, blue-collar Joes, all with different circum- stances, who overcame the odds and came together to get through tough times to gain money for their families and themselves,” senior musical theater major Caleb Funk said. Funk plays Harold Nichols, supervisor of the steel mill, which is the setting for the play. The show also

includes performances from musical theater majors Maggie Sarlo/The Rider by News Photos junior Rajeer Alford, sophomore Kyle Geraghty, junior Left, Rajeer Alford, Caleb Funk, Greg Clark, Kyle Geraghty, and Travis Przyblski play five of the six leads who play down on their luck men who pursue stripping in order to turn their lives around. Center, Dan Argese portrays a male stripper the six men attempt to emmulate. Right, Peter Petrino plays the sixth lead, a father trying to support his son, Liam Smith. Peter Petrino, senior Greg Clark and sophomore Travis Przybylski. family and family values.” of great characters and great rock songs.” he’s extremely pompous and rude, and finding the com- excited, we knew it would be a lot of fun. We were really “Will we do the Full Monty?” he said. “I guess you’ll Lewis explained that the show is relatable to the Along with heartfelt moments, the show promises Funk describes the challenges of finding his character edy in that, was a lot of fun.” nervous, though, just to do it around each other at least, have to come see the show to find out.” current time period and that although it is intended for laughs and a lot of fun, according to Lewis. The depart- and tried to relate his life experiences to the story. One aspect of the show has been buzzing around but once we got the giggles out of the way and had fun adults, everyone can learn something. ment considered which musical would resonate best with “Getting into character was all about finding out who Rider: full nudity. It is no secret that the show involves with it, we felt a lot better.” “The show is filled with heartfelt, real moments Rider students. your character is,” Funk said. “I’m 22 years old and I’m the main characters becoming strippers for money. Funk is eager for performances to begin. that everyone can relate to,” Lewis said. “The show has “Every year we get together and decide what is best playing a 40-year-old gentleman who has lost his job, Many students wonder if full nudity will be shown in the “We’re all very excited for the show,” Funk said. “Our several messages. It encourages people to be proud of for our students,” Lewis said. “This year we decided on and I am not used to that circumstance. Deciding how to show. adrenaline has been racing and we know the show is who they are and who they love. While the show is defi- a contemporary rock piece, and we have a lot of great work that into my character was an interesting, yet fun “The six of us got together and did the strip for going to be a lot of fun.” nitely for mature audiences, it stresses the importance of character people in our department. The show has a lot experience. Choosing what kind of person Harold is, if the first time recently,” Funk said. “At first we were all Lewis left the most important question unanswered. REVIEW The Full Monty performances will be held in the BLC theater. Performances are: Oct. 10, 2013 — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2013 —7:30 p.m. Reserve tickets by calling 609-896-7775 Oct. 11, 2013 — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 2013 —2 p.m. or by visiting rider.edu/arts. Magic wins over Oct.12, 2013 — 2 p.m. Rider’s Got Talent By Kimberly Ortiz Education student gains new insight in Spain IX finalists stepped into the spotlight to show the and “Hey, Soul Sister,” judges and audience how skilled and talented they the ensemble surely By Ali Houghton are as Rider’s Got Talent held its finale showcase in proved that a band isn’t ITH an adios to America, Rider student education in the Spanish school system. the Yvonne Theater on Oct. 5. necessary to make a song Adrienne Straley spent part of her summer “After this trip, I feel I can see education from SThe Rider Dance Team started off the show on the sound great. abroad in the beautiful, exotic country of more angles than I was able to before,” Straley said. right foot by stunning not only the audience, but the Speaking of live Spain. “Education isn’t cut and paste. You have to weave judges as well. Although the group was not compet- music, there were two WStraley, a junior elementary education major, in your own ideas and use your students’ abilities to ing, it offered a terrific amount of energy that showed instrumental artists who participated in a program for special education majors their advantage. Especially in special education, each what the true meaning of competition was all about. did not move on in the and minors which was developed by Dr. Dianne child is different and has specific needs that need to The first act was freshman computer information competition, mainly for Casale-Giannolla, an education professor at Rider, be met. Visiting schools showed me that these needs systems major Brandon Rivera, who, after winning the same reasons. The and Dr. Michele Wilson Kamens, director of the spe- don’t have to be met one specific way. Broad ranges of the New Student Talent Show, was automatically put first was junior sec- cial education program. activities are used in Spain that teachers in America in the finals. He offered his voice with the accompani- ondary education and “My first reaction upon getting off of the plane in can incorporate.”

ment of his guitar. Although the judges gave mixed history major Lawrence RiderJustin Rodney/The News Spain was, ‘Bring me some tapas,’” she said. “I was so Both Straley and Gianolla agreed traveling abroad reviews, Rivera was sent through to compete for the Rothweiler, who started Rider’s Got Talent winner Mike “Magic Mike” Dziubas wows the crowd with his magic tricks. excited to throw myself into the culture of the country is an amazing opportunity and an important experi- prize. It was truly a fantastic start to a night of hits out strong with his saxo- and learn from the locals what Spain is really about. ence for college students. Traveling abroad gives one and misses. phone, but soon turned a bit pitchy once he switched senior popular music culture majors Jalyssa James and My second reaction was ‘Where is my bed?’ because an outlook on life he or she may never receive from With Rivera as the only singing act, it was up to to the smaller alto sax. He had a good amount of Toni Walker gave a thrilling standing ovation per- everyone was awake for at least 24 hours. Eight-hour any other type of learning, they said. freshman political science major Ruth DelPino and crowd interaction, but not enough for the judges to formance of “Sweet Dreams” that left the audience plane rides plus the time difference called for extreme “The outcome of our experience in Spain was that freshman secondary education major Tyshelle Phillips, put him through. wanting more. It was a great way to end a long night jetlag.” students and faculty both learned about themselves,” as well as the charismatic freshman theater perfor- Later, on the violin, freshman undecided major of performances. Straley and her fellow classmates took a class with Gianolla said. “Studying abroad forces you to look mance major Justin Giachetti, to bring their mono- Sriram Srinivasan, who, like Rothweiler, gave a rather The final three acts, Rivera, DelPino and Phillips, Giannolla and Kamens in which they toured five inside of yourself and discover who you are.” logue skills to the table. DelPino and Phillips gave an off-key performance, was told by the judges that he and Dziubas patiently awaited the news as to who different schools to observe the special education pro- Straley’s time in Spain only increased her appetite interesting view on what being bullied really feels like, was not engaging enough. Even though Srinivasan did won the grand prize of $250 and a showcase during grams in the mornings. They also met up to discuss for travel. After her time abroad, she is interested in alternating back and forth from narrator (DelPino) not move on, he showed the crowd what an outstand- Parents Weekend on Nov. 2. what they experienced almost every night. pursuing an opportunity to student-teach abroad and Courtesy of Adrienne Straley Courtesy of Adrienne and character (Phillips). Both showed confidence and ing instrumenthe violin really is. The grand prize was awarded to Dziubas, who was This opportunity allowed them to gain new under- Adrienne Straley visits scenic Spain to study special education. to travel as much as she can to a variety of locations. skill, allowing them to successfully move on in the It seems the famous saying “save the best for last” thrilled with his win. standing about their special education studies. “Spain, and studying abroad overall, is an eye- competition. really paid off for junior global supply chain man- “The competition was a fun experience,” he said. “Because they become foreigners in another classroom. Straley noticed some unique aspects of the opening experience,” Straley said. “You meet all dif- In contrast though, and unfortunately for Giachetti, agement major Michael “Magic Mike” Dziubas. As “A big stage, bright lights, three great judges, 200 country, students report that they have learned what Spanish schools, such as heavy incorporation of art ferent kinds of people. Some behave like Americans, the judges seemed to disagree on his monologue about a magician of nine years, he brought a real show plus Rider students in the audience, and a variety of it means to be a minority or have a disability from a and music into learning and adults displaying more and some are rich in their own culture. I thought I a Jewish camp counselor. Although it was not neces- to Rider’s Got Talent with his charming magic tricks, great performers — Rider’s Got Talent is where it’s at. travel-abroad experience, first hand.” Gianolla said. affection toward students by hugging them. would be lost in a different country, but the locals and sarily what the judges were looking for, he brought including converting water from a cup to its original I’m also an Elvis fan. I once read that every time Elvis “This helps them become more sympathetic.” “The travel-abroad experience gave me more the family I lived with made me feel like I belonged his personal, written monologue to life with the right bottle and hiding a volunteer’s playing card. He not performed a show, he always did it as his best. So I After adjusting to the time change and different insight,” Straley said. “It allowed me to compare and there.” amount of comedy and skill. only kept the judges and audience intrigued, but this took that to heart and every time I do a show, I always culture, the students on the trip began to open their contrast what is done in American schools versus what As a nice break from the competition, the audi- magician performed a really professional act. make sure I do my best with energy and passion.” eyes to the life-changing experiences. Straley said is done in Spanish schools.” ence witnessed a perfomance by Rider Vibes a capella To close the talented showcase, while the votes were study abroad gave her a global perspective that will Straley felt that American school systems could group. Singing hit songs such as “If I Were a Boy” being counted, the winners of last year’s R-Factor, not only affect her in her daily life, but also in the learn from the teaching styles used for special 8 The Rider News Oct. 9, 2013 Opinion FROM THE EDITOR Cameras serve as watchful eyes

AVING the feeling that someone we really think nothing of it when is constantly watching can give we walk past a security camera or you that creepy-horror-film see a sign advertising that recording vibe. However, the surveillance is in progress. Hcameras at Rider provide nothing but It shouldn’t matter if you’re watchful protection for the campus. being recorded or not if you’re not Many people do not know doing anything wrong. If you’re that Rider has now installed 100 that concerned about why you’re security cameras throughout the being recorded, it seems a tiny bit Lawrenceville and Princeton suspicious.

campuses. The cameras, which are Of course, there’s the fear of cagle.com located both inside and outside, being caught doing something silly monitor what’s going on around and embarrassing. Even though the COMMUTER COMMENDS both campuses. Public Safety staff are the only ones It’s great that we have these who get to view the tapes, you still cameras to make sure that we are don’t want to be caught picking your safe while walking around campus at nose or smelling your underarms Clubs connect night, or to make sure that property giving them a good laugh in their is not stolen or vandalized, but as of office. right now, there is no written policy Rider should state publicly in a commuters about the cameras and surveillance. policy what exactly all of the footage S a freshman commuter student, There are plenty to choose from, so at That fact could make students a little is used for and where it is stored. By getting active and involved on first, this was fairly intimidating. From uneasy. However, Director of Public knowing where the information and campus is an essential facet of the photography club to the psychol- Safety Vickie Weaver reports that videos are going, that fear could eas- one’s daily routine. All students ogy club, it can be difficult to figure out Public Safety officers are the only ily be eliminated. Aare encouraged to join a variety of orga- exactly which ones to join. Also adding people who watch the cameras, and The lack of policy at the moment nizations, and this is a simple task for to the intimidation factor was the fact the recordings are only used when is something that can easily be fixed. anyone, both commuters and residents that some meetings were scheduled something needs to be investigated. Once the policy is implemented, stu- alike. Whether you are a part-time or between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at night, A policy is necessary to inform dents would know exactly why Rider full-time student, there are plenty of which did not always work with my the students about the cameras and is doing what it’s doing: keeping us clubs to fit anyone’s needs. schedule. However, all club presidents what exactly they’re used for, so all safe. Throughout orientation and fresh- have been accommodating and under- no one is pointing fingers if there’s Not only are the cameras there man seminar, school professionals standing regarding the late meeting ever an incident. Rider — like to ensure campus safety, but they’re and upperclassmen have continu- times. Rowan, Monmouth and Montclair also a precaution when it comes ally encouraged all commuters to get One situation occurred in which the — doesn’t have a policy about the to suspicious and criminal activity. involved in school and join an abun- first adventure club meeting was sched- cameras implemented for students to The ones that are located in the dance of clubs and organizations. uled for 10 p.m. I truly wanted to go, read and see. Department of Communication and Colleges such as Seton Hall, Journalism’s computer labs could SEE FRESHMAN Rutgers and Ramapo, briefly men- catch someone stealing an electronic ➠ PAGE 9 tion cameras in a bigger security pol- device, which has happened in the icy, while other schools like Drexel lab before. and Stockton already have a policy, Whether or not you even notice especially for security cameras for the cameras watching you park Ridge House, 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 students to read. your car or walking to class, just Copy Editors Morgan Dziura The policy for Stockton College remember that these cameras serve P 609 896 5256 F 609 895 5696 states, “The objective of closed as a watchful eye over the campus, General Meetings: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Sadé Calin circuit television monitoring by preventing theft and protecting our Executive Editor Sarah Bergen campus police personnel is to deter students. Jen Maldonado Alice Brownell crime and to assist the department Managing Editor Online Editor in protecting the safety and property Rachel Stengel Casey Gale of the college and its community.” News Editors Design Manager The policy not only explains what Katie Zeck Katie Hambor the cameras are for, but also reas- Lauren Santye Business/Advertising Manager sures students that they’re only used Features and Arts Joe Guerin for safety reasons and to protect the & Entertainment Editors Assistant Advertising Manager students and faculty on campus. Tara DeLorenzo Julia Vargo Nicole Cortese Rider needs to make public a Circulation Managers policy similar to this one, so stu- Opinion Editor Brigid McGowan dents know what the purpose of Danielle Gittleman Julia Kirk all of these cameras is and what is Sports Editor Faculty Advisers done with all of the footage that is Christopher Brooks Dr. Thomas Simonet recorded. The weekly editorial expresses the Photography Editor Dr. E. Graham McKinley “I kind of knew there were cam- majority opinion of The Rider News. Maggie Sarlo eras around campus, even without This week’s editorial was written by the the policy,” said senior elementary Opinion Editor, Danielle Gittleman. The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the edi- education major Brianne McGlone. tor from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone “It doesn’t really bother me. I sup- number and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individu- pose it’s mostly for security purposes als or groups are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, and Public Safety can review them accuracy, grammar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. Brevity is if they get a report of something encouraged. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the editorial board, which may reject any happening and need tape evidence. letter. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to I feel like we are pretty much always Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. on camera anyway, so I don’t think much of it.” www.theridernews.com @theridernews It’s typical for people of our gen- eration to be used to being filmed facebook.com/theridernews @theridernews and constantly on camera since we’ve grown up with it. Therefore, [email protected] Oct. 9, 2013 The Rider News 9 Opinion After I emailed the head of the Emerging Leaders their own convenience. This means that if a member Program, a compromise was made. is unable to attend any meeting, he or she still has the In addition, when meetings are not conflicting with opportunity to submit work and participate. Freshman one another, classes may conflict instead. For example, Involvement on campus may take some energy CONT’D FROM P. 8 there was a meeting for the radio station scheduled and scheduling, but all of the hard work is worth it in but did not want to drive so late on a school night. I during the open period. Unfortunately, I had my the end. I am truly grateful that all the organizations’ sent an email explaining the situation to the president freshman seminar class scheduled during that time. I presidents I have encountered been helpful and under- of the club, and the problem was resolved. The presi- emailed the club president and more meetings were standing when it comes to scheduling needs. dent completely understood, and scheduled earlier scheduled on different days and times. This made me -Valerie Bell times for students to obtain all necessary information. happy to know that the president cared enough to re- Freshman public relations major Yet, nighttime meetings are not the only meetings that arrange schedules so everyone could attend. give scheduling conflicts. For the Emerging Leaders Additionally, the photography club meetings were Program, there are weekly meetings. One week, scheduled on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The solution came there was also a meeting about the Rider Advantage when this particular club decided to create a group Scholarship on the same day and at the same time. on Canvas, where all members can submit photos at

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES Students speak out about standard dorm rooms MAGINE looking forward to attending Rider ONCE lived in a dorm room that was located in University as a first-year student. Anxiety levels a skyrise building. My room was overlooking are high, and you can’t control the excitement Boston, with three smooth, white walls and that you’re feeling. Finally, move-in day arrives, one full wall of one-way tinted glass. The sun Iand you are anxious to decorate what will be your Iwould rise and it was just the most spectacular home for the next year. You’ve obtained your keys way to start my day. On that same campus, the from Residence Life and are so excited to get into previous year, I lived in a dorm that could not pos- your new room. Once you step inside, it hits you: sibly fit more than four standing people, and that’s Where’s the rest of it? if the people were small. The two bedframes in At the cost of $8,240 a year, residents of stan- the room were touching and my roommate’s face dard housing should be offered more space than Freshman was literally less than two feet from mine every Senior they are given. To further emphasize the small- night. This was considered the economical hous- ness of the dorms, we sometimes have to shove Wilanda Moultrie ing option on that campus. Sadé Calin our dressers under our beds, just to make sure that As a transfer student who has attended everything fits and we still have room to move around. This has to be a crime multiple universities and visited more than a dozen, I can attest to the fact that — or at least should be. dorm room conditions range from absolutely abhorrent to almost magical. According to Residence Director Amy LoSacco, the smallest dorm room in Comparatively, sure, some of Rider’s dorms are not the best I’ve seen, but not standard housing consists of about 165 square feet. Why must standard housing one of them is as bad as the one I had my freshman year at a different school. cost so much for such little room? In contrast, a jail cell consists of 6 feet by 8 As an resident advisor, I am concerned when hearing residents gripe about the feet (48 square feet), according to a New Jersey corrections officer, so we are liv- size of the rooms, especially when they do not offer any solutions. I find that ing a whole lot better than a prisoner. But that isn’t much to brag about because housing at Rider is more than sufficient, even if a bit small. convicts are living for free. Residents can add mirrors to their walls, which would make the dorm Additionally, the expensive cost of standard housing does not include air appear roomier. One might also choose to get decorative curtains and use those conditioning. I can assure you that the summer will become your least favorite to soften the sunlight, but leave their blinds open. Allowing in the natural light season, because every day your room will feel like a built-in sauna. The least will enhance the room, making it feel more comfortable. Also, exposure to natu- Rider can do is allow students to have air conditioners in their windows. ral light tends to increase satisfaction and standard of living. Adding color to a I lived in premium housing during the summer for the Educational room also helps to exaggerate its dimensions. For residents who are bothered by Opportunity Program, and I often said to myself, “I could really get used to a lack of space in their room, these are some of the many options that would this.” However, that changed really fast. My days of living in luxury are over allow them to address this problem. and I’ve been introduced to the normal attributes of freshman life. -Sadé Calin I know that it seems highly unlikely, but I believe the space of the rooms Senior journalism major can be improved. With more space for the money we pay, more positive reviews would be given by people who stayed in standard housing. With good reviews on the rooms, more students would want to live in standard housing, instead of feeling forced to stay there because it’s cheaper or because they are freshmen. Change is needed within the standard housing community because with change comes a more positive outlook. -Wilanda Moultrie Freshman psychology major

SENIOR SENTIMENTS Student believes taking Rider Band during spring semester should ‘rock’ EING a part of the Rider band has by far been the time required is not demanding, making it easy for him as conductor. one of best experiences during my time at this any student to fit band into his or her schedule. Personally, I love everything about band here at university. MUS127 is a non-competitive concert Not only is Rider band a relaxed and fun environ- Rider. For me, it’s a motivating and fun experience, ensemble, and there are no tryouts or sec- ment, but it is also a great way to make friends. I have and a way for me to escape from my stresses for a Btion rankings. It is more just about musicians coming been in band since my first semester, and some of couple of hours a week. No matter how chaotic my together to make music and have a good time. We meet my closest friends are those I met through this class. day may be, band offers me a sort of bubble away twice a week, an hour each time, and get one credit for The band is not typically a large one, making it more from it all. Just sitting down with other musicians and taking the class. At the end of each semester we have a personable and inviting. You will get to know everyone a conductor who is truly passionate is always relaxing. concert that is free to the public. there, and walk away with some new friends. I would strongly urge anyone who has ever played The experience to be found at the Rider band is And great credit goes to Rife, the conductor. This an instrument to give band a chance next semester. truly a unique one. Dr. Jerry Rife, chairperson of the man puts his heart into every concert, every practice You can be any year, or major, as long as you have a Fine Arts Department, creates a fun environment that and every flick of his baton. You can tell he has a pas- desire to play; even if you haven’t played in years. We is welcoming to all musicians, regardless of age, ability sion for music, as well as a passion for keeping music work with anyone who is interested. Keeping music or instrument played. The idea is, “Hey, you play an alive. This in itself makes MUS127 a great experience alive is our goal, and we can’t do it without you. instrument. Come play with us and have some fun.” It for student musicians. In addition, he is always avail- is a great way for students to keep music in their lives. able as a resource for advice, practice and inspiration. -Kelsey Armstrong While you have to practice and meet twice a week, Band wouldn’t be quite the experience it is without Senior advertising and marketing major 10 The Rider News Oct. 9, 2013 Sports VOLLEYBALL Rider drops pair of MAAC match ups By Thomas Albano “This past weekend is only more FTER a rocky weekend for the fuel to add to our fire,” she said. “We Broncs, they hope to bounce back will continue to do our best in every with two conference home games practice and game and continue to stay on Oct. 12-13 against MAAC true to our work ethic.” Arivals Marist and Siena. The game included strong perfor- This past weekend was a rough road mances from Webber, who had 15 kills, trip to Connecticut for the team, with 10 digs and five blocks; Ackermann, two games resulting in losses. They who had 13 kills, nine digs, and two faced Quinnipiac (4-13, 2-3 MAAC) on aces; Amatulli, who had 25 assists Oct. 5 and fell 1-3, followed by a show- and 11 digs; and sophomore Nicole down with Fairfield (5-11, 3-3 MAAC) Moorman, who had eight kills, seven which the Broncs (10-5, 2-3 MAAC) digs and hit .333. lost 2-3. Amatulli is now only three assists The matchup with Quinnipiac in behind Erica West ’03, for fifth on the Hamden, Conn., was a struggle. The all-time assists list. Broncs’ play was not as good as they The Broncs now look forward to a would have hoped. There was a lot of big weekend, as they take on Marist disappointment among the team as the (10-5, 4-1 MAAC) on Oct. 12 and Broncs were defeated 25-20, 24-26, Siena (6-10, 5-1 MAAC) on Oct. 13. 25-21, and 25-22. Both games will take place in Alumni Head Coach Christopher Feliciano Gym at 1 p.m. thought the team didn’t perform to its Rider News Ben Strahle/The With only conference games left best ability. Freshman outside hitter Ryan Ackermann tallied 17 kills on Oct. 5 adding to her team high of 148. to play, senior outside hitter Bridget “We kind of shot ourselves in the Sheerin knows the team will need to foot,” Feliciano said. “We were up had 23 assists, giving her 1,774 in her Though Feliciano was hoping to bring 100% to every practice. 21-17 and just couldn’t finish it. We career. make a statement by defeating the “We look to improve in conference should win those games nine out of 10 Unfortunately for the Broncs, the Stags, he was still pleased with the way play by working on the details at prac- times.” game against Fairfield ended in defeat. his team performed. tice and constantly striving to improve,” Top performers from the match The Broncs lost the match 27-29, “To go on the road and to lose she said. “Our conference is very evenly include freshman Ryan Ackermann, 25-18, 20-25, 25-20 and 12-15 in a fifth in five to the defending MAAC matched and teams can upset teams on who had 17 kills, seven digs, and 19 set. Champions, I’ll take that effort any day any given day. We are hoping to stay points; freshman Alaina Piszczek, The match lasted more than two of the week,” Feliciano said. focused and come out of our confer- who had 11 digs and five assists; and hours as the Broncs pushed the defend- Junior outside hitter Kayla Wong ence games with wins.” junior Jaclyn Webber who had 10 digs ing MAAC champion Stags to their believes the team will use these two and eight kills. Junior Ashlee Amatulli breaking point. losses to propel them in future games.

GOLF Broncs finish 5th at Binghamton Fall Invitational By Brian Sommer Buttermark believes the team is performing well “We will take momentum from the fall into the off- FTER senior James Buttermark finished second because of the leadership of the new coach. season,” he said. “The guys are hungry to get better overall last weekend at the Eastern College “Jason is a great teacher and knows the game really and each player has areas in their game where they Athletic Championship, the Broncs looked to well,” he said. “Our entire team is playing really good need to improve. Physical fitness will be a big part of continue playing well at the Binghamton Fall golf right now.” our off-season as well.” AInvitational, their last tournament of the fall season, at With the fall season coming to a close and the the Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin, N.Y. on Broncs having only a quad match next weekend, the Oct. 6-7. However, play was canceled because of rain Broncs go into their off-season on a positive note and on Oct. 7, after nine holes. have a lot to look back on. Rider opened up in the first and only round of However, Barry believes there is room for golf played this weekend with a score of 297, which is improvement. the second time in the fall season in which the Broncs have scored below 300. The Broncs finished fifth out of 13 teams and Laval University finished first with a final score of 276. Rider has finished in the top five in its last two events. Junior Cole Clark felt he wasn’t playing his best game and hopes to perform better in the spring season. “The fact that I can shoot even par without hitting the ball well makes me feel like I could take it deep,” Clark said. Clark, who, was the leader for the Broncs, shot an even par 72, finished 14th overall. He felt his strong play would have continued if not for the inclement weather. “Right now, I feel like I’m the best player on the field,” Clark said. “Had the conditions stayed fair, I could have easily had a strong round.” Head Coach Jason Barry was pleased that Clark was able to battle back after a slow start. “Cole stayed very level-headed,” he said. “He started off over par, but battled back after six holes to shoot even. He used his short game and creativity to work his way around the course.” Behind Clark, the Broncs all scored in the 70s. Sophomore Tom Yarson ended his day with a 74 and placed 20th. Buttermark shot a 75 in his round and finished 28th. Freshmen Sam DiGaetano and Aaron Simone were right behind the two with scores of 76, 2420 Brunswick Avenue Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 finishing their day in 33rd. Phone: 609-882-7700 www.docsbarandgrill.com Oct. 9, 2013 The Rider News 11 Sports WOMEN’S SOCCER Broncs blown out by Red Foxes, 5-0 By Carlos Toro disadvantage having traveled far and not being used to HE Broncs (4-6, 1-3 MAAC) couldn’t have asked the playing field, unlike the opponent,” Meier said. for a better time to come back home, especially Hounsome agreed with Meier, but also noted that after a lopsided defeat by Marist (5-6-2, 3-2 the Broncs were not 100% healthy. MAAC), losing 5-0 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. “When you add in the effects of travel and the TDespite the blowout, Head Coach Drayson additional support of the home fans, it makes win- Hounsome looked at the game in a positive light. ning away from home challenging,” Hounsome said. “Our possession and speed of play were very “Unfortunately, we have a significant number of play- good,” Hounsome said. “We were able to maintain ers out injured, so it has been even more challenging possession of the ball and the tempo of the game, these last three weeks.” which was good.” It has not been an easy road trip for a team that However, Rider was not able to stop Marist senior had a winning record and won its first conference midfielder Rycke Guiney, game of the season who scored a hat beforehand. Despite trick against the It’s always tough playing on the road, as this three-game skid, Broncs. the team will still feels The game it’s a different atmosphere and you are at a optimistic for a run at opened up in the bit of a disadvantage.” a MAAC champion- 15th minute when ‘‘ ship now that it returns Guiney scored Senior forward Jennifer Meier home. the first goal after Senior midfielder junior midfielder Jamie Sarah Cirigliano Strumwasser crossed the ball from the left part of the believes that the team, although inexperienced, can field into the middle of the box. still compete. With six minutes remaining in the first half, Marist “Our team is young this year,” she said. “Even doubled its lead in the 39th minute and the third goal though we have the talent to win every single one of came about a minute later, giving the Red Foxes a our games, the many freshmen on the field are still three-goal lead at halftime. getting experience playing at this level.” It wasn’t any better in the second half for Rider. Rider will play St. Peter’s (2-9, 0-5 MAAC), who Coming out onto the pitch for the second half have lost five straight games, in their first home game already facing a large deficit, redshirt freshman since Sept. 21. The Broncs now have four home goalkeeper Vanessa Perdomo subbed in for freshman games out of six remaining on their schedule. keeper Bethany-May Howard and allowed two goals Meier is excited to return to the friendly confines in the 52nd and 57th minutes. Howard made three of Rider’s campus. saves while Perdomo made two. “Coming back home, I am looking forward to play- Peter G. Borg/ Rider G. Borg/ University Peter Senior forward Jennifer Meier believes her team ing at Ben Cohen Field again, having Rider support in played poorly because of being away from home. the stands and getting back to winning,” she said. Freshman goalkeeper Vanessa Perdomo allowed two goals after “It’s always tough playing on the road, as it’s replacing freshman goalkeeper Bethany-May Howard. a different atmosphere and you are at a bit of a FIELD HOCKEY Field hockey bounces back, wins weekend games By Chris Masiello game winner. OMING off of two disappointing Schwab was impressed with losses in its previous match ups, Hareau’s ability to capitalize on the field hockey team swept its Lehigh’s mistakes. weekend games, winning two “She was very composed and stayed Chard-fought matches against St. Joe’s calm. She cashed in on her opportuni- and Lehigh. ties today,” Schwab said. “She seems to Head Coach Lori Hussong was be getting to the right places when we pleased that her team was able to need her most.” bounce back from its two previous Hareau continues her strong rookie losses. year, as she is first in the conference “Coming out with two wins was with 10 goals this season. really good this weekend,” Hussong “Our coach does a great job recruit- said. “We know we still have a lot to ing top-notch players,” Schwab said. prepare for in order for us to be at the “It is exciting to see how she plays with top of our game for conference play.” confidence and poise so early in the Junior back Rachel Schwab was season of her freshman year.” happy to see her team fight hard the Though Hareau is only a freshman, whole game. Hussong expected her to perform well. “The coaches always say we learn “It’s not surprising for someone like most from tough wins,” Schwab said. Nicole to be in that position,” Hussong

“So it’s good to see that we don’t let up Rider G. Borg/ University Peter said. “She was an outstanding goal at any point in the 70 minutes because Freshman forward Nicole Hareau scored four goals in the last two games, giving her 10 this season. scorer for Uruguay as a member of the teams jump on their opportunities national team. We knew she had a gift when they play us.” Freshman forward Nicole Hareau Broncs struggled to finish off Lehigh for scoring.” The team’s first game came on led the way, scoring both goals for the this time around, something that the Another bright spot this weekend the road against St. Joe’s on Oct. 4 in game. coaching staff was expecting. for Rider was sophomore goalkeeper Philadelphia. Assisting on each goal was senior “Even though their record wasn’t as Joelle Prettyman, who tallied 13 saves Rider (8-3) had to come from behind forward Sandra Penas. Her first assist good, they are a tough team,” Hussong over both games. as it was faced with a 1-0 deficit early put her at the top of the school’s all- said. “They scored on every team that Rider will continue play Oct. 9 in the second half. Although the Broncs time scoring list, passing former player they have played. I thought their goal- back home against the University of were able to quickly tie up the score Virginia Egusquiza’s previous mark of tender played very well stopping a lot Pennsylvania (7-2, 3-0 Ivy League). soon after, they were unable to put St. 151 career points. of tough shots.” The Broncs have defeated the Joe’s (3-8) away until overtime. Two days later, Rider traveled once On two separate occasions, Rider Quakers in all three of their previous In the extra frame, Rider was able to again, this time to the Ulrich Sports gave up one-goal leads before finally meetings. Most recently, last season dominate both shot opportunities and Complex to play Lehigh (2-10, 0-2 pulling out in front one last time late in when Penas scored two goals en route penalty corners, as they did throughout Patriot League). The Mountain Hawks, the second half. to a 3-0 Rider victory. the game, and were finally able to finish a team Rider defeated easily the year Hareau again led the scoring with St. Joe’s with 1:31 left to play. before, played a tough game. The two more goals, including her second 12 The Rider News Oct. 9, 2013 Inside today: Field hockey sweeps weekend games. Sports Page 11 Student lands Giant NFL internship

By Nicole Cortese OR football fans, Sundays are for gaining fan- tasy team points, eating wings with friends, and screaming at a TV all day. For Joe Lincoln, a sophomore digital media major, a video internship Fwith the New York Giants includes traveling halfway across the country with the team, while balancing his homework at a hotel in his spare time. Although Lincoln is not an avid NFL fan, he fol- lows almost every other sports league and could not deny this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “I love sports and I want to do something in the video field, so it kind of made sense putting the two things together,” Lincoln said. “It seemed like the perfect opportunity.” During every Giants’ home game this season, Lincoln gets the best seat in the house — on the team’s sideline. His internship began in the sum- mer, working 45 or more hours a week with various responsibilities. “For training camp we had to set up and take down the equipment every day for the people that film practice,” he said. “Also, we had a rotating basis where myself and the other interns would film certain sec- tions of practice on hand-held cameras.” Traveling with the team is also included in his responsibilities. All three of the video interns must

attend the home games; only two go on the road and Nicole Cortese/The Rider News they rotate for away games. Lincoln traveled to Dallas Joe Lincoln, a sophomore digital media major, was picked to intern for the New York Giants, helping to film home and away games. for week one of the season, which also coincided with the first week back at Rider. After the first few days on the job, Lincoln became network camera over each shoulder trying to get a “I had to do homework at the hotel in Dallas on a desensitized to seeing the big-name team members, close up of Victor Cruz,” he said. “I had to make sure public computer,” he said. “You have to work around whom many fans idolize. The video office, where I stood still and not to accidentally walk in front of a it.” all of the practice and game videos are managed, is camera and block the shot on national T.V.” Dr. AJ Moore, Lincoln’s adviser and professor in located directly down the hall from the locker room. Moore has no doubt that Lincoln will be successful the Communication and Journalism Department, saw “The players come into the video department all in his future endeavors. strong potential in Lincoln and encouraged him to the time because they’re always asking for tape,” he “It’s a tough commitment he is dealing with now as apply for the internship. said. “And the whole building eats in the same lunch a student, but I am confident he will do well,” Moore “Joe is a student who impressed me in the class- room, so you’ll see the players just walking around.” said. “This experience is teaching him how to balance room with his maturity and his willingness to learn, Lincoln is allowed to occasionally interact with the his schedule and lifestyle, exactly what he and others not just to get by,” Moore said. “Those are traits that players in a professional manner, even during games. must do after graduation. Joe has heard me say it in work well in the professional world, and he demon- “We work right behind the bench of the players,” the classroom, ‘It doesn’t come easy,’ and he is willing strated that as a student. I was really impressed to see he said. “A lot of times they’ll get done an awesome to make the sacrifices to have a chance at a career he Joe at his classes early in the morning the day after his play and I’ll say, ‘Hey, nice play,’ and they’ll be like, strives for after graduation.” trip to Dallas. That was exactly the work ethic that ‘Thanks, man,’ and interact with you. Being on the Lincoln hopes to eventually take his digital media impressed me in the first place.” sidelines is pretty cool.” degree and work in sports or Hollywood production. When traveling, the whole organization, including After a big play, all of the networks will try to “Now that I see what it’s like to do video in the the players, staff and interns, takes a plane to each city get close-up shots of certain players, and Lincoln sports world, I don’t mind it at all,” he said. “It’s one together. They stay in a hotel overnight, then game has to be conscious of his surroundings, even in the of the few career paths I wouldn’t mind having.” day comes on Sunday and it is time for everyone to background. work. “In Dallas, after one of the plays, I had a major

MEN’S SOCCER Golden goal hands Broncs third loss of season By Tom Regan Freshman goalkeeper David Pastuna This loss presented the first time the minute to inch closer in the contest, INISHING up non-conference games, made nine saves to keep Rider in the Broncs lost consecutive games all sea- but Rider pushed ahead 3-1 in the 65th the Broncs (6-3, 1-0 MAAC) were game, but could only hold the Pirates son, but they were able to get back into minute on Walsh’s second goal in as handed their third loss of the off for so long. The game ended on a the win column with a 3-1 victory over many games. season in a double overtime loss to golden goal off of a corner kick in the Marist (1-8, 0-1 MAAC) on Oct. 5. Rider has had its most success- FSeton Hall (3-5-2, 0-2 Big East) on Oct. 101st minute by Seton Hall’s junior The win was Rider’s first MAAC ful start to a season in decades and 2. midfielder Kai Greene. victory of the season, opening in-con- hopes to continue its success on Oct. 9, The Broncs were first to score with The Pirates dominated possession, ference play on the right foot. against St. Peter’s (2-4-3, 0-0-1 MAAC). a goal in the 63rd minute by junior totaling 24 shots to Rider’s seven. Flath opened the scoring in the first This game will kick off a stretch of two forward Ryan Walsh off of a deflected Head Coach Charlie Inverso half with his fifth goal of the season. games on the road. free kick from freshman midfielder believes his team was presented with He then helped set the table for the Flath isn’t worried about how his Christian Flath. enough opportunities, but was unable second goal, scored by sophomore team will perform, expecting a confer- Two minutes later, the Pirates tied to capitalize. midfielder James Greco, early in the ence victory over St. Peter’s. the score with a goal of their own. “We need to score more goals,” second half. “We are a young team with talented The game remained tied at 1-1 for the Inverso said. “We are creating enough Flath, who currently leads the guys,” Flath said. “We don’t worry a remainder of the second period, lead- chances, but not converting.” MAAC with 15 points, credits his team- lot, we just want to play soccer. My ing to overtime. Despite the loss, Inverso was proud mates for his successful season. expectation is always to win the match, Rider could not get anything going of how his team fought all game. “There is not a special key to my and that will happen if we play great in overtime as it failed to take a shot on “Seton Hall is a quality team,” success, I just try to play my game,” he soccer.” goal. Seton Hall also could not capital- Inverso said. “The game could have said. “But, to do that, you need a good ize, taking only three shots between the gone either way and we battled them team.” two overtimes. hard.” Marist quickly scored in the 49th