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*Former sports editor wins top national award, p. 9 Volume 78, Issue V - Friday, October 12, 2007 Cl e a n i n g & Gr e e n i n g Rider tries to lighten footprint on planet By Julia Ernst University Presidents’ Climate Commitment on April 12. The On a campus where stu- pledge will reduce and one day dents print out seven-page hopefully neutralize greenhouse papers seven times, leave elec- gas emissions on 414 campuses tronic gizmos running all day across the nation. and drive to the mall to pick up Rider “will demonstrate a single item, changes are in the leadership on this pressing works to “green” things up for worldwide issue by serving as the environment. a model for minimizing global Dr. Laura Hyatt, of the biol- warming emissions in our com- Rider News Photo ogy department, is helping lead munity and by educating our a new campuswide initiative to students to achieve climate neu- Recent rainfall raised the water level in Centennial Lake enough for workers to clear built-up make Rider more sustainable. trality,” said Rozanski. “This fits algae on Wednesday. A firehose was used to add water and steer the buildup down the dam. Although still relatively new, squarely with our educational and goals for the University’s “There is a strong consensus is a sustainability course here at many efforts have been made to goals and social responsibili- programs.” on the committee to help create Rider. improve Rider’s “green” status, ties.” Hyatt said the University the position of a Sustainability “There are nine students including a pledge to join other Cathy Carter-Romero, “has earmarked the amount Coordinator,” said Julie Karns, in it,” said Hyatt, who teaches universities in the fight against director of University publica- of $300,000 to do everything vice president of Finance. the honors biology class. “We’re global warming. tions, elaborated on the climate from changing lighting fixtures “The committee has initi- looking at where the electricity “Operations on this cam- pledge. to holding sustainability fairs ated the process of writing a job we use goes, where our food pus generate CO2,” explained “It’s about being a respon- to paying the salary of a person description and we’ll begin to goes and where all the paper Hyatt. “We have committed sible, environmentally con- who will work to coordinate search for someone externally,” recycling goes.” to making that zero, so that scious member of society,” said these activities on campus.” said Hyatt. “Meanwhile, we are The cleaning service that we don’t emit any more carbon Carter-Romero. “The Energy Although there is no man- probably going to be hiring a Rider uses, UNICCO, is also than we absorb.” and Sustainability Committee ager of sustainability at the part-time person to get a variety working toward a “greener” President Mordechai has conducted an energy audit moment, the University has of priority projects underway in Rider. UNICCO has almost Rozanski signed Rider on to and prepared a plan establishing started the process of hiring the short term.” join the American College & a mission, policies, principles someone. For the first time ever, there See Footprint, p. 2 Sudden brain tumor takes freshman’s life By Olivia Tattory Marsich was really excited to get involved with campus activities, his mother said. Freshman Ryan Marsich, a polit- Marsich was the oldest, by a min- ical science major, died suddenly at ute and a half, of triplets, said Corinne University Hospital in Newark on Oct. Marsich. And although his siblings, 5 from complications of a brain tumor Marc and Briana, attend universities with which he was diagnosed just a week in Connecticut, Marsich was extremely earlier. happy he chose Rider. The 18-year-old from Montville, “He loved Rider,” said Corinne. N.J., reported headaches and blurred “He loved all of his professors. He loved vision on Sept. 28. and upon medical all of his classes and made some really evaluations was hospitalized immedi- nice friends there.” ately, according to his mother, Corinne Marsich was born in Paterson and Marsich. lived in Lincoln Park before moving to “He was not able to return [to Montville six years ago. Rider],” said Corinne. “Ryan was hospi- Those interested can contribute to the Ryan T. Marsich Memorial Fund by talized right away and that Friday [Sept. Photo Courtesy of Ricky DelGaldo. 28] was his last day of classes.” From left, freshmen Ryan Marsich, Jaclyn Tredo, Ryan Gentilcore, Melanie Set- contacting the American Brain Tumor Freshman Ricky DelGaldo met tanni and Ricky DelGaldo share a lighter moment. Marsich died Oct. 5. Association. Pre-addressed envelopes Marsich during freshman orientation will be available at the funeral home. he added. condition, DelGaldo and a few friends Visiting hours for Marsich are today, when the two decided to begin their years Both Corinne Marsich and DelGaldo went to visit him in the hospital just a Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at at Rider together as roommates. After noted the freshman’s love for music. few days before he died. the Keri Memorial Home, 125 Main hanging out every day since the begin- The Used and Anti-Flag were two of “We weren’t sure if he was going St., Lincoln Park. Mass will be at noon ning of the semester the two became Marsich’s favorite bands and DelGaldo to make it or not,” said DelGaldo. Saturday in St. Pius X Church, Change “really good friends,” said DelGaldo. knew to expect him in the room listen- “Everything got really bad really fast.” Bridge Road, Montville, followed by a “He used to wake me up for class ing to just about anything after classes. With aspirations to join the private cremation. every morning when I wouldn’t get up,” After receiving word of Marsich’s University’s radio station, WRRC, Visit the Rider News Online at www.theridernews.com 2 Friday, October 12, 2007

Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Story of religious hatred hits home Assault By Steph Mostaccio

A case of abuse was Three years ago, Osama ‘Pullquote etc. etc.’ reported on campus this Sabbah was living in Palestine, thinking about coming to the - Source Name past weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday, Oct. United States in hopes of expe- 16, at 3:12 a.m., between riencing the American dream. Gee and Lincoln residence Today, he is living that halls. While Public Safety dream as an international stu- was on routine patrol, a male dent at Guilford College in resident student approached Greensboro, N.C. Coming the officers and told them from a country laden with vio- he was attacked by several lence because of the conflict suspects and punched in the between Israel and Palestine, he mouth. was expecting America to be a Additional Public refuge where he could complete Safety officers and the his education. Lawrence Township Police Everything was going just as he thought it would in the Department (LTPD) were Photo by Edgar Merino summoned and the alleged “land of opportunity” until one Palestinian native and student of Guilford College in North Carolina, Osama Sabbah, shared his day this past January when he suspects were identified as story of a hate crime to students Wednesday night in the Fireside Lounge. Rider students. The suspects was the victim of a hate crime. On that winter day, 25 and being imprisoned at the age What surprised Sabbah have been charged by the Sabbah told his story of members of the football team of 16 for throwing rocks — he even more was that after he and University with attempted discrimination in the Fireside attacked Sabbah and his said that he never saw so much Khadir were beaten, Guilford or actual physical abuse Lounge on Wednesday in a dis- friend Farris Khadir, another hate on someone’s face, which did not know whom to blame, and the investigation has cussion called “Campus Hate Palestinian student at Guilford, was a sight that terrified him. so the college ended up sus- been turned over to LTPD. Crimes,” an event that culmi- beating them with brass knuck- “What scared me the most pending the two international Anyone with information, nated this year’s Unity Day cel- les and other weapons. Sabbah was the look that I saw in their students. Sabbah said college call Public Safety at x. 5029 ebration. suffered a concussion and eyes while they were beating me officials told him that he had or LTPD at 896-1111. “I went to Guilford and thought that I was going to be Khadir also suffered a concus- and calling me a terrorist and three days to leave the campus sion, a broken jaw and a broken [saying] that I should leave the and the United States. At that Harassment studying and everything was going to be fine over there until nose. country,” he said. “That was a point, he was ready to give up. on Jan. 19, I had a conflict with Although Sabbah experi- shock for me because I never “This is the reason I decid- A female student ver- the football players at the col- enced firsthand the violence in thought that hate crimes existed ed that I’m not even going to bally assaulted workers at lege,” he said. Palestine — facing the Israelis anymore.” the campus bookstore. Two See Hate, p. 4 separate incidents occurred with the same suspect on for the design, construction, turn the campus into a more ulty alike.” Saturday, Sept. 29, and Fo o t p r i n t and operation of high perfor- sustainable environment,” said “It’s important for all of us mance green buildings,” accord- Dr. Barbara Franz, associate to be concerned about the envi- Monday, Oct. 1, and were Continued from p. 1 reported Wednesday, Oct. 3. ing to the U.S. Green Building professor of political science. “I ronment,” said Carter-Romero. When the student could not “completely converted” to envi- Council’s Web site. just hope that this will not end “We can always do more, and remember her order num- ronmentally friendly cleaning The plan is to build the up being a half-hearted effort, we can all make a difference if ber at the bookstore, she products, according to Hyatt. next residence hall near Maurer but will really turn the campus we start now.” became verbally abusive with “They’ve done a really great Gym, according to Hyatt. The into a ‘greener’ learning and liv- a worker and left. job,” she said. “They changed building, with a target comple- ing environment and also alter When she came in two to 100 percent post-consumer tion date of May 2009, would the minds of students and fac- days later and was confront- recycled paper towels.” be Rider’s most environmen- ed by another worker about One of the largest efforts tally conscious, with waterless the previous incident, she in the sustainability campaign urinals and solar shingles. The verbally abused a worker so far this year is the switch to building would reduce energy again. She has been charged recycled letterhead. costs and water use. with campus violations for “The paper we chose, Students voiced mixed verbal and non-verbal harass- Neenah Environment, is made opinions about the new sustain- ment and the matter has of 100 percent post-consumer ability efforts and the impact been referred to the Office waste using green energy and they will have. of Community Standards. responsible forest planning,” “It makes us more consci- said Carter-Romero. “New entious of our environment,” Harassment Pt. II official University correspon- said sophomore Jess Tack. dence is now being printed on “When we get out and get our Public Safety was the the environmentally friendly own homes, we are going to be victim of harassment when paper.” paying these bills. Right now, a threatening message was But the old stationary it’s kind of like a hidden cost, left on a parking ticket. On will not be discarded, Carter- and it doesn’t really affect us Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 10:10 Romero said. upfront. I think this will make a.m., while issuing a parking “We are also trying to us more responsible.” ticket in the Sorority Lot to reduce the waste created by Sophomore Alex Corini a female commuter student’s changing to new letterhead by had a different take on things. car, the officer noticed the collecting old letterhead and “I feel there’s no effort that message on the dashboard envelopes and recycling them I’ve seen, with the exception of on another parking ticket into notepads and interoffice recycling bins,” said Corini. “I for parking in the same lot. communications,” she said. haven’t really heard any envi- Allegations for verbal harass- Beyond these efforts, Hyatt ronmental projects myself.” ment, disorderly conduct mentioned a proposed project Although there is still a and failure to comply were being discussed that would have long way to go before Rider will issued to the student. a much greater impact: a LEED- be considered a truly sustainable certified “green” residence hall. campus, the efforts that have — Compiled by Jeff Frankel The Leadership in Energy and been initiated mark a change of Environmental Design Green direction. Information provided by Director “I think it is great that of Rider’s Department of Public Building Rating system is “the Safety Vickie Weaver. nationally accepted benchmark Rider is finally attempting to Friday, October 12, 2007 3 U.N. Club’s studies go global By Amber B. Carter In addition to those duties, the world,” said Dr. Barbara Segal serves as a spokesman for Franz, political science profes- the group during the competi- sor and Model U.N. adviser. “It The Model U.N. Club is tion. Model U.N. is also a 200 is a great experience for a stu- looking for upper-classmen level class that is worth three dent to learn self awareness, self who have a passion for political credits. consciousness [and] to speak policies. Since it is a three-credit freely.” The group is not only a club class, the team is required to Franz has been the adviser but is also a well-run machine, meet for three hours a week, for three years, but her role is said senior Mike Segal, head and will meet next semester very limited, she said. With the delegate and team member every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. exception of answering a few since fall 2006. Most of the spring semester questions on content about pol- “Model U.N. is not actual- is spent preparing for a compe- icy issues, she tends to stay in ly a club,” Segal said. “It’s more tition in New York that involves the background because Model like a team because without many different schools and stu- U.N. is student-driven. working together we wouldn’t dents of diverse backgrounds. Although the team has a get anything accomplished.” Members of each school list of 10 countries, the students Photo by Edgar Merino It is essential for the team are assigned to negotiate and will not know the country they Senior Jesse Forsythe, co-captain of the Model U.N. Club, speaks to work well together. Among represent different countries. are to represent until the Model the duties of head delegate to potential members at a meeting in Lincoln Hall. “For a week the teams get U.N. Organization informs Segal and co-captain, senior team, she believes it is entirely and Distinguished Delegation. to go to New York in charac- them. Jesse Forsythe, are recruiting up to the students. It also placed in the top 20 out ter as their country, and meet Overall, Franz is optimistic members, training them and Last year, the Rider of 250 schools. with other students who are about the competition. Despite making sure all the members team won two awards: “I hope they progress along also in character from all over only knowing the leaders of the understand what is going on. Outstanding Position Papers the road,” said Franz. Bid Day’s age-old traditions mix without alcohol By Aimee Zabel The balcony tradition is the most ty or sorority houses, so it was especially service events and barbeques. This year, important ritual of the day. It is a important that Bid Day, particularly the several students came forward with sug- The University sororities and fra- gathering of the new members, each events that follow the balcony ceremony, gestions to improve Bid Day for future ternities gathered on the patio of the Greek organization, chapter presidents, was a huge success. Katie Guerrierie, years. Stumpf really hopes to hand the Bart Luedeke Center on Oct. 6 to mark Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic house director and program coordina- reigns of the planning process to the one of the most important “holidays” in Council. At this assembly, the values of tor in the Office of Greek Life, was very students themselves. Greek life: Bid Day. what it means to be a part of Greek Life happy with the outcome of Bid Day. “Next semester, we’re going to hope- A very special event in Greek life, were discussed. “We wanted to give them [the fully get the students more involved in Bid Day is a day of celebration for all the Following the balcony ceremony, Greeks] an alternative to having an actually planning the day’s events,” he new members entering the community. Greeks were invited to attend a barbecue event in the house and try to keep stated. Chants were screamed aloud and flags held at Gill Chapel from 1 to 3 p.m. people on campus,” said Guerrierie. While the Greek community has from each of Greek house were waved, That evening, the Office of Greek Life “We wanted to take the attention away been under a great deal of scrutiny late- as new members were welcomed into arranged a dance for all the new mem- from alcohol and put it more on the fact ly, administration was pleased how the their potential organization one by one. bers and Greek organizations at 9:30 that this is a day to celebrate the new focus was returned to celebrating new Bid Day is a long-standing tradition, p.m. There was a pie eating contest, a members.” members. but this year was a little different. While game show and a stage set up to intro- Surveys were distributed to all Dean of Students Anthony Campbell the values of Greek life may have not duce each new member to a song of his members of the Greek organizations to was very pleased with the day’s outcome. changed, Bid Day has certainly adopted or her choice. find how big of a success Bid Day was. He credited the fraternities and sorori- new practices. Greek life organizers tried “Bid Day is a lot of fun because Michael Stumpf, House Director in the ties for trying to change the dynamic of to remove the focus on alcohol associ- you see how much pride fraternities and Office of Greek Life, said so far Bid Day. ated with the biannual event. The day sororities have in their chapter,” said the surveys have been conveying “over- “I’m very happy with the progress was filled with University sponsored senior Laura Green, a sister of Phi Sigma whelmingly positive” results. the Greek community has made,” said non-alcohol related events, including a Sigma. Preparation for Bid Day is an exten- Campbell. barbecue and a dance, to go along with As a result of the Presidential Task sive process. 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In India, the with a focus on 17th Century piece of literature like she never school year means going back minors are called subsidiaries, Survey, such as Shakespeare has before. to a familiar place, seeing old but they have the same function and Milton. Her other classes “Teaching is my passion friends, and getting into the as the minors here do. include: a Composition course, and I love to read and dis- routines that have been estab- After she got her Master’s Expository Writing and Great cuss literature, so putting those lished by previous years. degree, she came over to the Ideas. aspects together makes a perfect Photo by Edgar Merino For freshmen, it means United States and received her “I wanted a school that job.” Professor Vanita Neelakanta is jumping into a whole new sit- Ph.D. from Brandeis University would give me the feeling of Her hobbies Include in one of Rider’s new faces. uation with new people and in Massachusetts, where she was comfort around the other pro- these are reading (her favor- finding a new routine that also a teaching assistant. fessors, and the students and ite book is The Great Gatsby in college and it’s stuck with me works outside of what they have “My job was to lead the Rider gave me that. I really by F. Scott Fitzgerald), poetry throughout the years,”she said. already learned. This is not just students in discussions about enjoy being here,” Neelakanta (some of her favorite poets are “I love to watch the Science for new students though, it also what we were studying. The said. T.S. Elliot and G.M. Hopkins), Fiction channel like ‘Dr. Who’ holds true for new professors. classes were so big that the pro- Neelakanta’s favorite films, musical theatre and and ‘Torchwood.’” One professor who has just fessor couldn’t talk to everyone authors are: Shakespeare, music in general. Specifically Neelakanta has so far started at Rider is Dr. Vanita individually, so they assigned Tennessee Williams and F. Scott she enjoys Jazz and Oldies from enjoyed her experience at Rider Neelakanta of the English the assistants to do those jobs.” Fitzgerald. Neelakanta loves to the WWII Era. and is looking forward to the department. Besides her teaching assis- learn new things from her stu- “I developed a‘secret’habit next semester with enthusiasm. Three alumni elected to Board of Trustees for 3-year terms By Danielle Phillips keen insight, and breadth of knowledge ing various positions in sales and mar- three consecutive terms, they may not be will provide us invaluable counsel as keting. In 1996, she was promoted to re-elected again for at least one year. Three people have been elected to we continue Rider University’s progress vice president of product management, “With help from the senior leader- serve three-year terms on the University’s toward the next level of excellence.” and in December 2000, she became ship team, new prospective trustees are Board of Trustees, President Mordechai Of the three newly elected mem- president of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, identified,” said Debbie Stasolla, associ- Rozanski announced. bers, Gast is the only returning board Inc., a position she held until being ate vice president for planning. All three members are Rider alumni. member, having served previously from named worldwide franchise chair. These prospects are discussed among They are Ernestine “Mickey” Gast, an 1997 to 2006. During her previous Mordechai is currently the chief the Executive Committee and then vot- associate buyer agent for Prudential, Fox terms, she chaired the Student Affairs executive officer of Medical Diagnostic ed on by the entire board, she said. & Roach Realtors in West Chester, Pa.; and Human Resources committees, in Laboratories, LLC in Mount Laurel, a Rider could not exist without the Karen Licitra, a group chair for Johnson addition to serving as a member of other startup company he founded in 1997. Board of Trustees “overseeing the man- & Johnson in New Brunswick, N.J.; and committees. Currently, she is a member He is also a member of Rider’s agement of the institution,” said Stasolla. Eli Mordechai, chief executive officer of The Mercer Real Estate Team in West Science Advisory Board, the Mercer The board has “a number of regular of Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Chester and serves on the selection Regional Chamber of Commerce, and items” that it is responsible for on a Mount Laurel, N.J. committee for the U.S. Naval Academy several medical science associations. yearly basis. More recently the board is “I am delighted that these three out- of the 7th Congressional District of These members have been elected to following up on its self-assessment. standing individuals have agreed to serve Pennsylvania. one three-year term. After this period, their alma mater,” Rozanski said in a Karen Licitra has worked for a member may be re-elected to serve press release. “Their extensive experience, Johnson & Johnson since 1984, hold- another term. However, after serving

home. One of his plans is is your enemy, this is the person think that education kills fear. or unfolding right in front of Ha t e to create an organization in that you fight with,” he said. When you’re educated about their eyes. which people will take care of Sabbah is also trying to something, you’re not scared of “He’s a phenomenal speak- Continued from p. 2 the children and teach them bring Bonner students to it.” er, and his message is very continue my education,” said to accept everyone’s differ- Palestine in the summer to Senior Uchenna Duru, strong,” she said. “Many people Sabbah. “I’m going to go back ences. According to him, the tell children they have another the student chair of the Unity need to hear him and under- home to the people that love Palestinian children there are choice: to come to the United Day Planning Committee, said stand his experiences as well as me, the people that praise me, raised to hate the Israelis and States and learn that war is not Sabbah’s initiative to reduce how we need to work better to the people that accept me.” the Israeli children are raised to the answer. discrimination is important reduce the amount of hate.” But he did not need to hate the Palestinians. “Education is what brings because many people ignore the return home just yet. Since he “They are taught that this people together,” he said. “I hate that is either within them was a Bonner student, the president of the Bonner Foundation, Wayne Meisel, came to his aid, and with his help Guilford allowed him to return to campus. However, since Khadir was not a Bonner student, his return to campus came with many restrictions. He has since trans- ferred to Stetson University in DeLand, FL. Instead of giving up, Sabbah looked at this incident as a way to educate others about hate crimes and how they could be reduced. He now visits several universities and Bonner work- shops throughout the country, doing just that. “What happened at Guilford can happen anywhere in the world,” he said. “We just have to live with it and try to bring the best out of it.” Sabbah said he would also like to educate the Palestinians and Israelis when he returns Friday, October 12, 2007 5

Dancers fight ‘Corps’ of the cause By Katelyn Friel Dances for Africa involves 29 dance students as well as members of the ARB. The program ranges from tap to classical Darkness fills the small space; an ballet. electric energy penetrates every corner. According to Scott, Chandler- Pure white lights flicker against the Vaccaro helped convert the stories, backdrop of the intimate space. Soon memories and experiences for the pro- the stage is overflowing with crimson gram. figures moving to a pulsating beat. “I think my favorite part of Dances This newest production of Rider for Africa is the number of people Dances, Dances for Africa: An Apple’s involved,” Scott said. “I love that it’s Corps, to be performed tonight, is a a community effort, everyone joining collaboration created by Kristin Scott, together to make an impact.” a dancer with Princeton’s American Chandler-Vaccaro, along with Owen Repertory Ballet (ARB). and Vaccarello, has taken Scott’s belief Scott spent six weeks in two orphan- that one person can make a difference. ages in Africa working closely with chil- The dancers lend their time and passion dren who either lost parents to the HIV/ to raise awareness of the destitution and AIDS epidemic or are suffering from it destruction that Africa is struggling to themselves. overcome. All the proceeds from the per- “Dances for Africa has been a posi- formance benefit the Ongata Rongai tive event for the dance students at Rider Christian Women’s Works for Charity in numerous ways,” Owen said. “The Orphanage. students love being able to dance for a “I have had previous experiences good cause. We learned that there is so similar to my trip to Kenya in Peru, much suffering in this world and every- Mexico and Belize,” said Scott. “Africa is one can make a difference.” another level of heartache and struggle. According to (RED), Africa is home If I didn’t believe I could make a differ- to 60 percent of the globe’s HIV/AIDS ence in lives there, then I wouldn’t have patients. Nearly 25 million in Africa made the trip.” are living with the disease, 13 million Upon arriving back in the States, of whom are children. Thousands are she embraced the lessons she learned in orphaned every day and close to 2,000 Photo by Heather Girbb Africa and focused her energy and emo- are infected daily. Alumna Jen Gladney gets a lift from a dancer at Princeton Ballet School during tions on reaching out to the community, It is almost inevitable to question a rehearsal for Dances for Africa, which will be performed this weekend. including Rider. how one person could make a difference At Rider, Scott’s vision has been when the numbers are so overwhelm- dead bugs out of the rice,” said Scott. Dances for Africa will be taking place implemented in Dances for Africa with ing. But for Scott, the numbers did not “It’s easy to start thinking, ‘What am I in the Spitz studio theater tonight at 7:30 the help of Dr. Kim Chandler-Vaccaro, remain meaningless facts; they represent- doing here? Is this really making a differ- p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 director of the University’s dance pro- ed human beings with faces, stories and ence?’ But sometimes the most menial for students and $7 for adults. Also, log on gram. Chandler-Vaccaro was assisted memories. tasks are the great ones. It was often a to www.invisiblechildren.org to find out by two student directors, seniors Jordan “A lot of days, honestly, I’d be in the humbling experience.” more ways to help. Owen and Crista Vaccarello. kitchen helping sort the little rocks and

4HE ‘Rapid’ ends prog rock trilogy 2IDER #ALLX .EWS ORCOMETO By Jordan Blum of the best epics in progressive nizable sound, so it may be ISLOOKINGFOR MEETINGS rock’s history. intentional. Throughout their WRITERSIN 4UESDAYS Fans of Polish progressive A very nice touch used career, the band members used ATPM rock quartet Riverside have to give the trilogy cohesion is the same tones for their instru- INTHE been waiting two years for a beginning Out Of Myself and ments, like the guitar. Also, the BASEMENT conclusion to the band’s Reality ending Rapid Eye Movement solos have the same style. OF Dream trilogy, and now they 2IDGE with the sound of a radio being Since this CD is part (OUSE have it. tuned to different stations. This of a bigger whole, all three The first two chapters, results in the album feeling like albums need to sound some- Out of Myself and Second Life a connected final episode. what alike. However, by Rapid Attention Rider Students! Syndrome, were concepts about The trademark virtuosity Eye Movement, the undeniable depression and lack of identity. and vocal chanting is present in sound gets a bit redundant. The Office of Community Standards will begin As a final installment, Rapid Eye “Beyond the Eyelids,” confirm- In addition, the melo- reviewing candidates for the University Community Movement, released Oct. 9, falls ing that Riverside is back with a dies aren’t as involving as they Standards Board. All interested candidates can pick short of expectations and its vengeance. should be. The album lacks the up applications in the Student Center, Room 116. predecessors but is phenomenal There are moments of energy and heart that a conclu- Completed applications are due back in Room 116 by on its own. metal riffing and seconds-long sion should have and is almost 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2007. Coming together in 2001 angry growls, incredibly com- definitively the weakest entry. just to jam, Mariusz Duda, Piotr plex time signature changes and Although its influences are Members of the University Community Standards Grudzinski, Piotr Kozieradzki ventures into soft beauty. a little too obvious, Riverside Board convene to listen to fellow students challenge and Michal Lapaj soon realized Riverside has always had has created a trademark sound. alleged violations of the University Code of Social they had a shared appreciation a great duality in its music. The first parts of its ambitious Conduct. Student Board Members work with for the same music. Their first The instrumental parts are Reality Dream trilogy are two of Administration and Faculty Board Members to two LPs revealed great use of tricky and jaw-dropping, but the greatest albums the genre make impartial decisions about responsibility and dynamics, entrancing syncopa- the songwriting and knack for has seen lately. any subsequent sanctions, if deemed appropriate. tions and some of the best mel- creating truly great melodies is Though Rapid Eye Applicants must be in good academic and social odies the genre has ever seen. just as impressive. Movement is a great accomplish- standing. There was something truly All of that aside, Rapid ment, the Riverside members special about them that Rapid Eye Movement does have some lazily and disappointingly seem Freshmen are welcome to apply. Eye Movement lacks, but com- faults. One noticeable flaw is to just want to end it. bined, the band has created one also part of Riverside’s recog- 6 Friday, October 12, 2007 7 MAACness goes wild Br o n c Me e t s Wo r l d Princeton offers local color and college-town charm for basketball season By Jess Decina Princeton Art Museum. The gallery holds aren’t terribly expensive, either; admission By Oliver Joszt Photos by Caitlyn Berardi more than 60,000 pieces from all over the is $12 with a student ID. In comparison, world. Best of all, admission is free. regular admission normally runs around An African Safari, a park It’s about a 15-minute drive from the Between Rider’s two campuses, it’s safe $50, Frost said. to say we’re not culturally starved when it “We understand that $50 isn’t cheap,” entrance and live animals Lawrenceville campus and literally a stone’s sound like something you throw from Westminster Choir College. comes to theater. But McCarter Theatre she said. “We want everyone to have on University Place offers far more than access to the theater. No matter how much would find in the Bronx Zoo; It’s known for its tree-lined streets, upscale however, all of it can be found shops and a certain Ivy League university just plays: it hosts ballets, concerts, come- money you want to spend, you can come dians and variety shows. Just ask junior and enjoy the show.” at Midnight MAACness in the that sits in the heart of the town. Broncs’ Zoo. Let’s face it: Princeton is the closest Jill Frost, who has been working in the The town also has a growing reputa- theater’s box office for nearly four years. tion for its sophisticated and unique selec- This year’s Midnight we’ve got to a college town. It’s not our MAACness theme, “Broncs college town per se, but Princeton has so “Students come and see our per- tion of places to eat, from quiet coffee formances quite a bit,” she said. “We shops to upscale restaurants. According Gone Wild,” will turn the much to offer that we all secretly want to Student Recreation Center pretend that it is. use Equity actors and were named Best to sophomore Matt Metzger, going out to Regional Theater a few years ago. We’re eat in Princeton is a welcome escape from (SRC) and the Alumni Gym For starters, the town exudes culture into a zoo. from nearly every street corner. Smack pretty high up here on the list.” cafeteria food. And where an average Rider show “It’s a good place to go for restau- “We are turning it into in the middle of Princeton University’s an actual zoo,” said Cassie campus is McCormick Hall, home to the costs about $5, student tickets at McCarter rants,” he said. “It’s nice to go with a bunch of friends to somewhere other than Iacovelli, assistant director for Daly’s.” Campus Life. “We’re trying to But perhaps the best example of re-create the look of the Bronx Princeton’s local color is in its down- Zoo in the Broncs’ Zoo.” town independent outlets. Most notably, This isn’t the first time the Princeton Record Exchange – tucked that Alumni Gym and the away on South Tulane Street – is a college SRC have been decked out student’s best friend, said Metzger. for the big night. Midnight “There’s a ton of music there; if you MAACness has a deep back- Photos by Stephanie Nardi can’t find it there, you’re not going to find ground in the University’s his- Freshman Sayira Santana, above, sets up decorations to turn Alumni Gym into a zoo for this it anywhere else,” he said. “It’s relatively tory. Established in the 1991- year’s Midnight MAACness. Below, students construct the park entrance for the Broncs’ Zoo. inexpensive, which is nice on a college 92 season, MAACness was budget.” originally known as “Cranberry “I couldn’t have done it to Iacovelli. achieve the same satisfaction Call it charming, call it expensive, call & White Night.” without them, especially the “Before students enter of the students, we are trying it a nightmare if you’re driving through it. When Rider joined the Emerging Leaders,” Iacovelli the gym there will be a park to use that same approach with Call Princeton whatever you’d like, but at Metro Atlantic Conference said. “It makes a great com- entrance, water fountain, trees this year’s theme. the end of the day, it’s a place that’s far too (MAAC) in 1997, Midnight munity builder.” and grass,” she said. “There “There are also going to close to both campuses not to warrant a MAACness was created and But before the big event, will even be a 20-by-40 mural, be more activities to partici- closer look. expanded in order to introduce SEC will be hosting the pre- like a zoo mural.” pate in while the students are This is the first feature in the “Bronc both the men’s and women’s MAACness party. Once inside, students can in line to enter the gym. This Above, the Princeton Art Museum boasts pieces from around the world for visitors Meets World” series, which will highlight basketball teams on the first “A Philadelphia Zoo booth experience a real zoo environ- will definitely set the mood to view. Right, locals and tourists take advantage of the town’s scenic walkways. places in the area that students can explore. official day of practice. with real animals, a carica- ment. The Alumni Gym will for Midnight MAACness and The importance of turist and a balloon artist,” be filled with decorations to get the students excited and Midnight MAACness can said Scott Brewer, SEC general bring alive the feeling of being pumped up even before they be seen through all of the board member. “The first 400 a part of the Broncs’ Zoo. are allowed in.” A closer look students who help to put it people will receive stuffed zoo “One side will be set up The night will end with together. Organizations includ- animals.” like an African safari with the men’s and women’s bas- at Princeton ing Student Government After pre-MAACness animals such as zebras,” said ketball teams coming out for Association (SGA), Student ends, students will be shuffled Iacovelli. “The other side of their first practice, while fans Entertainment Council (SEC), Population: 16,662 as of the 2000 from the SRC to the Alumni the gym will be set up like an cheer them on and show their census Rider Athletics, Emerging Gym where the hallway “is arctic zone filled with penguins support. Leaders, Campus Life and going to be converted into a and other animals.” “The atmosphere in gen- Area: Princeton Township is 16.25 more, all worked to bring this rainforest filled with artificial Students can expect free eral is great,” said junior Maura square miles and completely surrounds event to the campus. birds and flowers,” according food, music and T-shirt give- Gillooly, who has played two Princeton Borough’s 1.76 square miles. aways once inside. Jamiyl years on the women’s basket- Mosley, director of residence ball team. “Everyone comes Entertainment: Theaters include life, emceeing the event once out to support you. We don’t McCarter Theatre, Theatre Intime and again, “will be on a stage that get that a lot in games.” Triangle Broadmead Theatre. Concert looks like a safari truck, ” said Student support is incred- halls include Richardson Auditorium, Iacovelli. ibly important to pump up the Taplin Auditorium and Rider’s own Of course, the challenge men’s and women’s basketball Westminster Choir College. of MAACness always seems teams when they come out, to lie in topping the previ- according to Barchowski. Historic citizens: Grover Cleveland, ous year’s theme. But stu- “The students’ satisfaction Albert Einstein and Woodrow Wilson. dents who are involved with and attitude really set the tone the planning, such as junior for Midnight MAACness,” he History: Two of Princeton’s lead- Edward Barchowski, believe said. “They are the motivation ing citizens signed the Declaration of that MAACness 2007 will be and the support that the ath- Independence. During the summer of a much bigger hit than last letes need to win and become 1783, the Continental Congress met year’s. champions of the MAAC. Go in Nassau Hall, making Princeton the “Last year, ‘Fright Night’ Broncs!” country’s capital for four months. That Locals stroll past Small World Food on Nassau Street, above, one of many Princeton restaurants that offer was a big hit because of the Pre-MAACness starts in little college called Princeton University local, authentic cuisine. Thomas’ Sweet Ice Cream and Chocolate store, upper right, attracts customers with Haunted Hallway that the stu- the SRC at 7:30 p.m. Doors was originally the College of New Jersey its fresh, homemade desserts. At right, sophomore Matt Metzger peruses the vast selection of albums at dents had to walk through,” open for Midnight MAACness back in 1756. Princeton Record Exchange, a store that offers used CDs, DVDs and vinyl records at a college-student-friendly said Barchowski, who is the at 10:30 p.m. in the Alumni price. More local shops and restaurants can be found in nearby Palmer Square such as Nine West, J. Crew Lawrenceville SGA events Gym. and Blue Point Grill. The square also plays host to festivals and fashion shows. coordinator. “So in order to 8 Friday, October 12, 2007

Editorial: Turning a new leaf on environment

rowing up, many of us spent our early mornings sit- ting in front of the television waiting for our parents to schlep us to the school bus. One of the cartoons Gmost of us will remember watching is Captain Planet. After all, he was the superhero who would take pollution down to zero and save the world. But as we get older, we lose the naiveté and innocence of childhood that often shields us from a sometimes cold and hard reality. Making Rider more sustainable and taking care of the environment surrounding us is a monumental issue that we must all confront. Unfortunately, there won’t be a hero swooping in to save the day. Cartoon by Samuel Cicero and Andrew Kaspereen One of the highest barriers preventing Rider from becom- ing more environmentally friendly is the mentality that grips The Chief ‘Tester’: the minds of most students. How much is it to ask that on the way out we shut off the light and television in our rooms? How about shutting off the computer at the end of the night? If you Live concert series goes unnoticed said, “IDK, my bff Jill might send me an instant message,” tell During the school week, Rider is thriving Andrew’s music ranged her to call you instead and save a little bit of energy. Better yet, with life and excitement. There are people to from real deep south unplug the cellphone charger if you aren’t using it. There are lots talk to, lectures to hear and concerts to see. country music to trendy, of little things each of us can do to make a difference. When Friday rolls around, however, people hip songs about love in What’s holding Rider back? Sometimes, they say, we are our high-tail it out of here faster than I can blink. New York City. His guitar own worst enemy. “I pay more than $35,000 to come to Rider,” Granted, Bronc Bingo can gather a crowd, but and banjo playing were some students will complain, thinking that entitles them to showings of fairly recent movies by the Student top notch, and his songs leave the light on and live as they see fit even if it’s environmen- Entertainment Council and buses to Princeton were short and easy on the Nadine tally destructive. On top of that, Rider hasn’t made it so easy for have never interested enough students to stay on ears. Vladeck and Kyle set Tester students to help in the sustainability effort. The trash rooms in campus all weekend. But, perhaps, that is about up the couches and tables the residence halls do in fact have yellow recycling bins, but we to change — and for the better. in front of Starbucks into well know what usually ends up happening — the bin becomes Rider definitely struck gold when it started a cozy semicircle in front of them, and encour- another trash can for students to throw out garbage, and the hosting a Starbucks Live Series, which selects aged everyone to sign their mailing list and take collectors most of the time mix everything together anyway. different musical artists to play in the Student free buttons and bumper stickers. At last though, Rider does seem to be taking some credible Recreation Center (SRC) lobby in front of During the intermission, Starbucks treated steps in the right direction. Pledging to reduce our emissions the new Starbucks. I attended the most recent the audience to free oatmeal cookies, which of carbon dioxide and using recycled paper are just some of the Starbucks concert on Saturday, Oct. 6, which were delicious, and the band members sat on conscious efforts that are under way. Rider’s cleaning service, featured Andrew Vladeck, a singer/songwriter/ the couches with the audience in an attempt to UNICCO, is now using environmentally friendly cleaning banjo player who really impressed those who get to know us better, break the ice and create products and 100-percent-recycled paper towels. The adminis- showed up. Vladeck and his drummer and a comfortable atmosphere. Vladeck divulged tration has even initiated discussion on building a certified-green producer, Kyle, were extremely friendly and to us that he and Kyle had actually never prac- residence hall in the future. Students interested in the environ- down to earth. They broke up their music with ticed together, and this was their first live show ment and sustainability can take an honors class offered on the friendly banter and jokes, really making the since Vladeck usually plays without a drummer subject or join peers rallying for the cause in the Sustainability whole experience very relaxed and enjoyable. See Concert, p. 9 Club. Of course, no one has to take the class and receive an A or pledge support to an organization to know that more must be done. As it is, Rider is late in the game. Since 1990, Cornell Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d University has decreased the amount of waste it sends to the landfill by 40 percent. It creates 4,100 tons of compost, and Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s recycles 2,300 tons. University of California, Davis acts pre- Olivia Tattory Charles Guthrie Faina Sandler Rachel Boyes emptively to recycle before the trash builds up by collecting the Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r As s i s t a n t Sp o r t s Ed i t o r cardboard and Styrofoam disposed of during student move-in. Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r Rider is also outdone by universities that dedicate a portion of Erin Massano their Web sites to informing students about their ongoing sus- Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r tainability efforts. Jeff Frankel Stephanie Nardi Webm a s t e r s Still, actions speak louder than words. Students, faculty and Paul Szaniawski Jung Kwon staff should have some trouble sleeping at night over the dire As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Keith Raymond straits of our environment. The fact that it has stayed this warm Fe a t u r e s a n d Ed i t o r so late into October and that there is evidence that polar ice En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r Karly Hamburg Co p y Ed i t o r s Jess Decina caps are melting are signs that global warming is in fact occur- Stephanie Mostaccio En t e r p r i s e Re p o r t e r Annmarie Mercieri ring. To students, this is a direct challenge. Will we rise up to As s i s t a n t Fe a t u r e s a n d Stephanie Mostaccio the demand facing our generation as the leaders of tomorrow En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s and fight for a sustainable Rider? Or will we stand by idly with Laura Mortkowitz De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r Dr. E. Graham McKinley a pompous smirk and a shrug of the shoulders? Tom Cooper Dr. Thomas Simonet It is time we all take a stand. There should be a proper Op i n i o n Ed i t o r recycling system in each residence hall and academic building. Jamie Papapetros Making sure lights and computers in academic buildings are off when not needed would be another easy method of conser- vation. Let’s follow what some other universities have started www.theridernews.com doing and widen the paper’s margins. Just think of the number of trees that will be spared from the chopping block. The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must In the end, if we all truly “bleed cranberry” then let’s show be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- it where it matters the most — our community. tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider The Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. Friday, October 12, 2007 9 The Traveling Editor: Students receive words of wisdom at journalism conference When someone mentions journalism” and what it takes to succeed in an increas- by USA Today editor Ken Paulson, two of the most the word “conference,” two ingly technology-savvy and technology-dependent important names in modern journalism appeared on things generally pop into my field, I spent my day at the conference finding out stage. They helped break perhaps the biggest sports head, largely thanks to the fact what happens and will happen soon out in the “real story of our lifetime: the BALCO steroids scandal, that I used to regularly tag world.” most notably involving Barry Bonds. along with my father to such One of the more eye-opening sessions was the Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams, inves- affairs. “backpack journalism” seminar, where the speaker tigative reporters for the San Francisco Chronicle, first Free pens and really, really Paul offered us a view of what it means to be a one-man broke the BALCO story and wrote the exposé Game nice hotels. Mullin team. Mobile journalists, or MoJos, as they are called, of Shadows, thanks in part to leaked courtroom testi- The 2007 Society of carry the pens and paper of a standard reporter, but mony and the release of confidential documents by Professional Journalists (SPJ) also are responsible for taking pictures and shooting unnamed sources. Their refusal to relinquish the iden- Conference in Washington, D.C., this past weekend video of an event they cover. tities of those sources to the Supreme Court almost led was no exception, as I rode the train home at least “Writers need to display openness to new tech- them to serious jail time. eight writing implements richer, with images of the niques and a willingness to learn to use the technol- Now free men, the two journalists serve as testa- $499-a-night Hyatt still fresh in my mind. ogy,” said John Strauss, the presenter of the seminar. ments to the ethics that every reporter should uphold But I also brought back something far more Strauss, the news and multimedia editor for as well as the importance of journalism in serving as valuable — not that a hefty supply of good pens isn’t IndyStar.com, said that even new writers could be the public’s watchdog, not just over the government important — that will surely help shape the way I responsible for shooting and editing video, often on a but also over all major organizations. develop as a journalist. moment’s notice. To top it all off, a former member of The Rider What this conference really gave me was an inside This was news to me, considering I have been News staff received recognition from the SPJ. Leo D. look at the profession of my near future, via seminars training in good old-fashioned print reporting in my Rommel, former sports editor, won first place nation- by professionals, the explanation of tried-and-true two-plus years here at Rider. It was also a clear notice ally for the Mark of Excellence Award in sports col- techniques and above all else the inspiration to help that my perception of what a journalist is supposed umn writing, an accomplishment of epic proportions. make journalism, and the world, better. to be has changed and will continue to change right Pretty decent way to spend a Friday. Whether it was a speech about the importance of along with the technology we use to do our jobs. In April, The Rider News won first place at the knowing the First Amendment and how to fight cen- But without a doubt the most exciting moment of regional SPJ contests for the 2006 Best All-Around Non- sorship at a college newspaper or a look at “backpack the day came at the very end, when, during a speech Daily Student Newspaper in the northeast region.

doing everything they can to Series when I went was enjoy- night than sipping a steam- Co n c e r t , f r o m p. 8 get students to come to these able and relaxing after a long ing cup of java as you listen free concerts. They have signs week of quizzes, exams and to some tunes with a group accompanying him. ferent types of coffee. During everywhere and they’re offer- reading long chapters of psy- of friends. Dare I say, it’s a On the advertisements you the first set maybe a pumpkin ing free caffeine to people who chology. chance for students from both can find in Daly’s and around frappuccino, during intermis- show up early. However, only The concerts are a good campuses to come together for campus for the Starbucks Live sion they should offer a sample a handful of people ended up idea, and lucky for students an evening and embrace what Series, they say that people who vanilla latte and in the second going. At the beginning of the who haven’t been to one yet, should unite us — music. show up early could get free set serve espresso. This would show, there were around 15 there are different acts sched- The Starbucks Live Series coffee. I didn’t get any free entice people to stay through people, but by the end of the uled every Saturday, same time, continues this Saturday night, coffee when I went, but I also the entire thing, not just come show there were eight, one of same place. And if you ask me, featuring HelenaMaria in the didn’t go early. What Starbucks early and leave early. whom was an actual Starbucks there is no better way to spend SRC Lobby from 8:30-11 p.m. should do is serve shots of dif- Rider and Starbucks are employee. The Starbucks Live a Saturday night on a crisp fall Rider University Institute for New Jersey Politics Presents a Debate:

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

Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Monday 10/15 Doug Umbehauer is ranked (5-5-1 overall, 0-1-1 MAAC) (5-4-3 overall, 1-1 MAAC) vs. Iona 4p.m.* 13th in the 184 pound weight 10/5 10/5 M/W Cross Country ...And More Sports class, and second in the CAA. Rider 1, Marist 1* Rider 5, St. Peter’s 0 at Penn State National Invite Senior T.J. Morrison is ranked 10/7 10/7 Senior Jason Thompson was 14th in the nation among 197 Siena 1, Rider 0* Manhattan 1, Rider 0* Saturday 10/13 named to the first team of pound wrestlers and second in 10/9 Volleyball Collegehoops.net’s Pre-Season the CAA for his weight class. Men’s Tennis Rider 2, Delaware St. 1 (ot) at Loyola 2 p.m.* Mid-Major All-American Others that are ranked in the (2-4 overall, 0-1 MAAC) Women’s Soccer team. conference are junior Eddie 10/5 Volleyball at Loyola 1 p.m.* Boras is ranked first among Rider 6, St. Francis-NY 1 (1-16 overall, 0-8 MAAC) M/W Tennis The wrestling team had the heavyweights. Junior Zac 10/6 vs. Siena 12 p.m.* nine wrestlers were ranked Cunliffe is ranked second Field Hockey Iona 3, Rider 2* in the CAA and three mem- at 133 pounds, junior Jason (6-6 overall, 3-0 NEC) Sunday 10/14 bers were nationally ranked Lapham is ranked third at 10/7 Schedule Men’s Soccer by the Amateur Wrestling 165 pounds, freshman Aaron Rider 3, Siena 1* vs. Fairfield 1.pm.* News. Senior Don Fisch is Nester is ranked sixth at 149 10/10 Friday 10/12 Field Hockey ranked fourth in the nation pounds and freshman Mitch Lehigh 4, Rider 2 Field Hockey vs. St. Francis (PA) 11:30 a.m.* in the 141 pound class and Fenton is ranked sixth at 125 vs. Lock Haven 4 p.m.* second in the CAA. Junior pounds.

where he was ranked No. 2 in Last year, Torres won an To r r e s the 55-59 age group in 1991. event in Atlantic City, N.J., that Continued from p. 11 In 1993, Torres won a qualified him for the Nationals bronze medal in the 60-64 men’s in Louisville, but he couldn’t knew me because he read about doubles at the U.S. National make it down. me in the papers. I was still Senior Sports Classic that took “I was never able to get SCHOOL SPECIALS unsure until I read The Rider place in Baton Rouge, La. He down there,” Torres said. “They FREE SIDE ORDERS! FREE SIDE ORDERS! News and they said the team would later be inducted into had to cancel over 200 flights had 12 matches and I was the the Rider Hall of Fame. due to bad weather.” GET 2 FREE SIDE ORDERS GET 2 FREE SIDE ORDERS No. 1 player.” A few months later, he Torres said next year he WITH ANY PURCHASE OF WITH ANY PURCHASE OF Torres compiled a 43-1 received a call from Rider’s ath- will be able to qualify for the $20 OR MORE. $20 OR MORE. record as a singles player, and a letic director about the school’s National Senior Games at the SAVE $4.98 SAVE $4.98 38-4 record as a doubles player tennis coaching vacancy. Woodbridge Racket Club. The in college. “I was retired, so I figured I National Senior Games for FREE SIDE ORDERS! FREE SIDE ORDERS! “We lost three matches in would try it out for a year just 2009 will take place in San four years while I was at Rider,” to help them out,” Torres said. Francisco, Calif. “If it wasn’t for that offer, I Torres said he has won GET 2 FREE SIDE ORDERS GET 2 FREE SIDE ORDERS Torres said. “We lost three years WITH ANY PURCHASE OF WITH ANY PURCHASE OF wouldn’t be where I am now.” about 17 medals in the New in a row to Rutgers, then went $20 OR MORE. $20 OR MORE. undefeated the next year and After winning the gold Jersey Senior Olympics and beat them.” medal in 1996 at the National three in the National Senior SAVE $4.98 SAVE $4.98 After graduating from col- Senior Games that took place Olympics. OFFERS VALID TO STUDENTS OF TCNJ, RIDER UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, AND lege with a degree in business, in Tucson, Ariz., in singles, All this playing must run in THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL ONLY (WITH STUDENTS ID) NONE OF THESE OFFERS MAY BE Torres went into the service. Torres couldn’t compete for a the Torres family, as his father COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER. HURRY THESE OFFERS EXPIRE SOON. few years. played tennis for 70 years until Olden Plaza • Across from Home Depot When he came back, he went to 1632 North Olden Ave. • Ewing, NJ 08638 Monmouth to take education “I didn’t get to go for about he was 85 years old. classes so he could get his mas- eight to nine years because of One thing is for sure. Torres 609-278-1414 ter’s degree in administration. work,” Torres said. “It used to is certainly a tennis lifer. Open 7 Days • 4pm - 4am be in the summer and then they WE DELIVER “I would have gone back to 4pm - 3:30am Rider, but Monmouth was only moved it to the fall.” five to six miles away from my house,” Torres said. Torres then became a Spanish teacher at Neptune HAVING A MEETING OR EVENT? High School, where he was still able to give lessons and play on weekends. He coached for Schedule space on campus and publicize Neptune junior high school for three years and worked as a club your event on the Rider University calendar. pro at numerous tennis clubs. He soon became an admin- istrator when he was appointed vice principal and was no longer able to be a club pro because of time constraints. The job wasn’t able to stop Torres from playing, though. Since 1989, Torres has competed in the New Jersey Senior Games and the National Senior Games. In 1991, he went to the U.S. National Senior Sports Class III Senior Games Tournament in Syracuse, N.Y., and won gold in the men’s Visit www.rider.edu/eventrequest doubles 55-59 bracket. He became involved in the Middle States Tennis Association

1/4 page horizontal Friday, October 12, 2007 11 Broncs pick up win against the Saints FIELD HOCKEY ball up the field in an and senior captain Emily Egan when this weekend comes effort to contain the ball in return to the line up,” Hussong around,” said Crotty. “At By Kristie Kahl our offensive circle,” said Head said. “Allison is a freshman practice we’ve been intense Rider’s field hockey Coach Lori Hussong. “We forward who will add to our in drills and working on team put another Northeast knew if we could improve offense and Emily is one of our our offensive corners. The Conference (NEC) win under in that area we would set senior captains who is returning conference championship can its belt after overtaking Siena. our selves up for more shot from ACL surgery. She has be in anyone’s hands, and we Siena (1-9, 1-4 NEC) fell opportunities on goal.” been an inspiration to our team keep reminding each other that to the Broncs 3-1, as Rider Siena found their way onto in the fact that she has worked if we keep working hard we moved another win closer to its the board, but Rider responded extremely hard and aggressively will be the ones to come out on postseason goals. quickly as Walker scored on a to be able to return to the line- top.” “Coming out of the game fast break to maintain a two- up.” Rider (6-6 overall, 3-0 Charles Guthrie against Siena, it wasn’t a perfect goal lead for the team. This goal The Broncs still find NEC) fell to Lehigh 4-2 in game for us, which is good, makes it Walker’s fourth of the themselves in second place a non-conference game on Love of because being able to get a win season and 33rd of her career, behind Lock Haven in the Wednesday. like that, means there’s room which makes her the seventh conference while looking to Egan put the Broncs on the the game to improve on some areas to best all-time at Rider. receive home field advantage in board, while freshman Lindsay help strengthen our game for “The win over Siena was a the post season. Rajeski added another goal two upcoming conference games” good one for us,” Walker said. “These conference wins minutes later, taking Rider into Rider men’s and women’s said senior Stephanie Walker. “Every conference win is a will rank us in the NEC, the second half with a 2-0 lead tennis Head Coach Ed Torres Rider took the lead five positive, and the fact it was a putting us into the conference over Lehigh. has been involved with tennis minutes into the game, as 3-1 win instead of a one goal tournament,” said Crotty. “If our Lehigh scored all four of its nearly his whole life. freshman Amanda Barretta difference is a good statement record is good enough we will goals in the second half to ensure Torres learned to play scored off of an assist from for our team.” be able to host the tournament, their win over the Broncs. tennis when he was nine years junior Tricia Crotty and LoCastro had two saves as which is always something we “Every game from here on old from a club pro at the freshman Allison Vogel. Rider outshot Siena 19-8. like to shoot for. These wins out is important,” Hussong said to Spring Lake Bath and Tennis “We had a lot of shots on “Sundays win against Siena give us a better chance at doing Rider Sports Information. Club where his dad had also goal. It was exactly what we was one of best wins of the that.” “There are inherent things that been a club pro since 1920. needed and we need to keep season,” said Hussong. “We This season, the Broncs are we need to do better and with While at the club, the shooting,” said senior goalie Jen put together a great team effort looking for their eighth trip to the conference game today, we future Rider coach would LoCastro. both defensively and offensively the playoffs, all under Hussong, need to figure out the mistakes eventually take part in tour- Crotty scored again, making for the first time this season.” who has a 99-53 record as coach we made Wednesday and more naments against the other this her fifth goal of the season, With another win, the of the Broncs. importantly, correct them going clubs in singles and doubles after picking up a rebound off team saw the return of Vogel “Every game leading up to forward.” tournaments. of a corner. and senior Emily Egan. these games is preparation and Rider will play at home, Torres only played there “We worked hard all “It was such a lift for our will hopefully be an indication playing Lock Haven today at 4 during the summer because week on supporting the team to have Allison Vogel of how we are going to play p.m. he also played other sports. “I liked basketball,” Rider men winless in first two conference games Torres said. “Baseball was my favorite sport though. If I had MEN’S SOCCER of their own. Junior goalkeeper Both teams would go on to 6 for his two-goal performance a choice to go pro in any of Randall Zapolski had two saves play in double overtime with against LaSalle on Sept. 29. By Charles Guthrie the three sports I would have for the game. neither team able to put the The sophomore defenseman chosen baseball from watch- The Broncs were outshot ball in the net. After playing in is happy about the praise he’s After being unbeaten in six ing the Yankee greats such 12-11. the 110-minute marathon, the been given, but said he needs to of their last seven games, the as [Joe] DiMaggio, [Mickey] This series has been a low- Broncs came out of the opener keep playing at a high level with Broncs hit a roadblock against Mantle, and the Dodgers scoring affair as there were only with a tie. two MAAC games coming up MAAC foe Siena. Jackie Robinson, and Duke two goals combined between “The game was somewhat this weekend. The Broncs (5-5-1 overall, Snyder. the two teams in their previous of a heartbreaker,” Fager said. “I am very honored to be 0-1-1 MAAC) lost a 1-0 deci- It was then off to Asbury two match-ups. Even with the “The refs didn’t exactly call a getting a lot of praise lately sion to the Saints (4-5-1overall, Park High School. He learned loss, Rider is still 5-4-3 against good game. I felt we deserved to and it feels good to be recog- 1-1 MAAC) on Sunday in a early that baseball wouldn’t Siena since they began playing come out with a win. The guys nized for the efforts that I put game that went down to the be in his future plans after in 1997. came out and played well. They into practice and on the field,” wire. freshman tryouts. Last Friday, the Broncs were able to handle the pressure Tramontana said. “We have The game was scoreless well “I went to the tryouts as opened up the MAAC season well also.” some big conference games into the second half until Saints a first basemen,” Torres said. traveling to Marist to take on Marist outshot Rider coming this weekend so hope- sophomore Anthony Tagliaferri, “The guy trying out with me the Red Foxes (3-5-2 overall, 17-12. Rider did a solid job fully I can continue playing who came in at 83:33 for junior was a bigger stronger kid. He 0-1-1 MAAC) in what turned keeping Marist from scoring as well along with my team so we Mike DeSimone, scored just was a better hitter and fielder out to be a grueling game for Marist only managed one shot can both get the recognition we under the 86-minute mark than I was.” both squads. in the two overtime periods. deserve.” for what turned out to be the This turned out to be Junior A.J. Parillo scored Sophomore midfielder “Two games into the con- game-winner. Freshman mid- a good thing for Torres. He his first goal of the season 40:48 Kevin Juska had four shots for ference with one point isn’t fielder Steve Covino and fresh- became captain of the basket- into the first half to put the Rider with one attempt made where we want to be although man forward Steve Tavernese ball team and finished with Broncs on the board. Senior on goal. Sophomore forward it isn’t a horrible start,” Parillo assisted on the play. a 40-2 record as the No. 1 Lee Tomasso and Gilbert tallied Tyler DeBari had three shots, said. “Considering this was an “We were down in num- singles player for the tennis assists on the goal. and freshman defenseman away trip in conference, you bers with a few guys out,” team. They won the New “I just happened to be Desmond Farrelly had two can’t be all that upset and you Head Coach Russ Fager said. Jersey State Interscholastic where the ball was,” Parillo said. shots on goal for Marist. definitely can’t dwell on the “Nobody played extremely well Athletic Association champi- “Call it great anticipation or Junior goalkeeper Jesse past. This weekend we’re up for today, we didn’t play at the level onship in 1950. luck, I just did what I had to Forsythe had eight saves for a sizable challenge and that’s that we needed to win.” At then Rider College, do to get on the other end of Rider. Marist freshman goalie where we have our sights set.” Junior midfielder Anthony Torres was set on hoops until the ball and put it in the net. It Tom DeBenedetto had four Rider will play two home Gilbert had three shots on he met tennis coach Bob could have been anyone of us saves of his own. games this weekend starting goal for Rider, while freshman Kilgers. who received the ball and been Marist came out on top today against the Iona Gaels forward Tom Antonucci and “I wasn’t focused on ten- in a position to score. It just so 3-2 when the two teams met (5-6 overall, 2-0 MAAC) at 4 sophomore defenseman Nico nis because the team had been happened to be me who got the last season, but Rider still holds p.m. They will also square off Tramontana each had two shots dropped two years earlier,” opportunity.” the series lead with a record of with the Fairfield Stags (6-2-2 Torres said. “He saw me in Marist tied it up when soph- 9-7-1 since they started playing overall, 1-0-1 MAAC) on VARSITY PIZZA the hallway and said I would omore Corey Perkins scored each other in 1992. Sunday at 1 p.m. 1296 Lawrence Rd be the No. 1 player. Kilgers with only 1:41 left in the sec- Tramontana found himself “We still feel we can play Lawrenceville, NJ ond half. It was his fourth goal in the news yet again as he was with everyone,” said Fager. “I’m *1 mile South of Rider* of the season and was assisted honored by dailyrecord.com as optimistic that we can go out (609) 882-4100 See Torres, p. 14 by freshman Joe Touloumis. “Athlete of the Day” on Oct. and pick up a win today.” 12 Friday, October 12, 2007 Ju s t In Th e Ni c k Of Ti m e Mahar’s game-winner helps Rider beat Delaware State 2-1 in overtime WOMEN’S SOCCER overtime to begin with, but I score the next three goals for was confident that we would the team and extended the lead By Eric Malave come out on top,” said Mahar. to 5-0. The women’s soccer team “I knew that all we had to do Seniors Michelle Ripoll definitely has shown its skill and was go out with intensity and and Amy Vinarsky assisted their ability in their games, which play our style and we’d come teammates with their goals. was seen when the team was out with the win.” On Sunday, the Broncs able to pull out a 2-1 overtime The Broncs outshot hosted their 10th year of road victory against Delaware Delaware State 16-9. women’s varsity soccer against State University (2-3-1). This game would be the Manhattan (4-3-4 over- The Broncs (5-4-3 over- team’s last non-conference game all, 1-0-1) in an important all, 1-1 MAAC) played an of the regular season. MAAC. aggressive first half on Tuesday. The team finished the Many alumni were there to Though some of their attempts non-conference schedule with support the Rider soccer team, to score failed, they applied a record of 4-3-3. which has grown over the last relentless pressure. This is not the only suc- six years. Junior Kayla Devlin scored cess that has come the Broncs’ The colleges have had a for the Broncs only 9:30 into way. Last Friday, the team had history since 1997, with Rider the first half, giving Rider the a convincing 5-0 win over St. going 3-6-3 against Manhattan lead 1-0. She was assisted by Peter’s in another non-confer- in those 10 years. a corner kick from freshman ence game. Unfortunately, the Broncs Lauren Musumeci. This was It was just over a min- came up short again as the Devlin’s fifth career goal. ute into the game when Rider Jaspers won 1-0. Unfortunately for the scored the first goal. Freshman Rider was outshot by Broncs, Delaware State even- Kara Perkoski scored for the Manhattan 12-7, while fresh- tually broke through Rider’s Broncs with an assist from man goalkeeper Alex Post made defense. Throughout the game, Musumeci. This was Perkoski’s six saves for the Broncs. Delaware State’s forwards cre- first collegiate goal. Rider’s next MAAC game ated problems for the Broncs, It was an excellent way to is on the road against Loyola which became costly late in the start the game with momen- on Saturday. second half. tum and the goals did not stop “In order for us to be suc- With the score tied at 1-1, there. cessful in our future Conference the game was pushed into over- Perkoski also had the sec- games we need to settle down time. ond goal, scoring her first two and play our style of soccer,” collegiate goals within the said Mahar. “Our conference Only 25 seconds into the Photo by Hugh Tsung extra period, junior Lauren first 15 minutes of the game. games are going to be tough Mahar scored the winning goal, This time the assist came from but we know that if we play Freshman Kara Perkoski scored her first two collegiate goals ending the game 2-1. Mahar. hard and up to our potential, within the first 15 minutes of the first half of a home game “I was a little disappointed Devlin, Matricardi, and we’ll win games.” against St. Peters. Rider came out with a very convincing 5-0 that the game was carried into Musumeci would go on to win against the Peahens on Friday. Broncs come up with big win against St. Francis

M/W TENNIS is a nice player.” “As a team we have played The Broncs earned an some close matches,” Ashed said By Christopher Cole additional win by forfeit as the to Rider Sports Information. The Broncs (2-4 overall, Terriers didn’t have enough “To get off a four-match los- 0-1 MAAC) were a dominating people for a singles match and ing streak felt good. I played force in their non-conference a doubles match. the same player that I saw in match against St. Francis-N.Y. “They came with only five doubles and I tried to serve and last Saturday. players so the match was not too volley. I knew if I put pressure St. Francis didn’t manage competitive,” said Torres. “Our on him, he wouldn’t be able to to win a single game in three of players played very well and we pass me at the net. the singles matches. Sophomore won 6-1.” Coach Torres mentioned Will Haight defeated Elan Surprisingly, St. Francis that the women’s team will play Evans 6-2, 6-1; sophomore only victory was No.1 player St. Francis in the spring. Marc Ashed defeated Tyrone Jindrich Chaloupka’s defeat of The men’s team was sched- Fordham 6-0, 6-0; freshman the Broncs’ No.1 player junior uled to play Wagner on the road Chris Esposito defeated Todd Casey Jedlinski 6-2, 6-0. yesterday, but it was cancelled Lovett 6-0, 6-0; and senior Chaloupka also won St. because of rain. No makeup Jim Leone defeated Anthony Francis’ only doubles win date has been scheduled. Andrews 6-0, 6-0. with Evans against Jedlinski “Will and I are playing “Marc has had a very and Esposito 8-4. Haight and better as a team,” Ashed said good year,” Head Coach Ed Ashed defeated Fordham and to Rider Sports Information. Torres said to Rider Sports Lovett 8-0. “Last year we were more like Information. “He has teamed With this win, the Broncs two singles players on a doubles up with Will and won half of were able to snap a four-game court. Now I think we are one Photo by Karly Hamburg his doubles matches. Normally losing streak. This is the team’s of the better doubles teams in first win since the beginning of the MAAC Freshman Josh Rultenberg is 1-7 this year. The match Thursday a No. 4 singles player, Marc moved up to three [Saturday] the season, when it beat the New The men will play Siena against Wagner was cancelled, so the next match will be tomor- Jersey Institute of Technology in a MAAC match at home row against Siena at home at 10 a.m. due to another player being injured and he played well. He (NJIT) 4-3 on Sept. 15. tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

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