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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 79, Issue XX- Friday, April 17, 2009 Pl a i n Wh i t e Te a s e By Julia Ernst

Text messages started flying around 7:30 p.m. last night. Cell phones started ringing, and people lined up outside the Student Recreation Center (SRC) started buzzing with confusion and frustration. “The lead singer of Plain White T’s is ill and he is unable to perform tonight,” said Dave Keenan, director of campus life, announcing the cancellation of the band’s appearance. The band was formally named as the headliner for the annual Student Entertainment Council Spring Concert last month after weeks of debate and discussion among students. The total cost to put the show on was “20-something thou- sand,” said Keenan, who added that Plain White T’s had not yet been paid, and that contrac- tual matters were going to be discussed later. “We’ll be working with that over the next few days,” he said. “We have to sit down with the contract and go through it to see what will be paid and what won’t be paid.” Joe Rey/The Rider News See Concert, p. 5 Members of the road crew for Plain White T’s roll out a case of guitars after their SRC concert was canceled at the last minute. LaBoy wins second term as SGA president at Westminster

By Kristie Kahl retary. laboration, consciousness and “The fact that they have continuation. 2009 WCC SGA winners Junior Ryan LaBoy wins it chosen to run embodies the “Serving as SGA president again. spirit of the Westminster com- has made me realize the impor- President: junior Ryan LaBoy Westminster announced munity,” Johnson said. tance of a strong relationship its new Student Government LaBoy is a music educa- and constant communication Association Executive Board for Vice President: senior Billy Mattison tion major from Wallkill, N.Y. within the numerous spheres of the 2009-2010 school year yes- Besides being the current SGA our community — and the tre- terday. president, he is also involved mendous value of each,” LaBoy Secretary: sophomore Anthony Baron “I think, by virtue of the with the Black/Hispanic said in a written statement. fact that Ryan was elected for a Alliance, CMENC Chapter As his first year comes to a second term, it is indicative of Treasurer: junior Lauren Parsons 183, Gay-Straight Alliance and close, LaBoy chose to run for the fact that he is meeting the the Westminster Choir. LaBoy president again because he felt needs of the student body,” said work to further and better the a better sense of community.” began his college career as the there was much more he had to Larry Johnson, Westminster’s state of Student Government at LaBoy envisions a “close- Class of 2010’s president for offer to the WCC community. associate dean of students. Westminster.” knit community” centered two years before serving as SGA “When coming into posi- LaBoy will lead the board Another concern LaBoy is around diversity, music and president in his junior year. tions such as this, it is impor- for his second consecutive term ready to deal with is creating culture. He would not like to While having many ideas tant to understand that many while senior Billy Mattison will more unity between the two do this alone, and he asked his for his continuing position, times one cannot accomplish assist him as vice president. Rider campuses through con- student body to help WCC LaBoy would like his execu- all of his/her goals,” he said. Junior Lauren Parsons will serve versation and open communi- achieve this vision. tive board to continue to focus “Fortunately, I was elected to as the treasurer again and soph- cation. Although he feels much “I am a proponent of team- mostly on the “4 C’s”, which this position as a junior and still omore Anthony Baron won sec- has been done in regard to this consist of communication, col- have another year in which I can issue, LaBoy plans on “fostering See Results, p. 5 Room selection: Student in Miss Italia USA pageant p. 7 Track and Field Ups and downs of the 2009-2010 Elisa competes in the Rider Invitational housing lottery p. 11 Baricelli p. 16 2 Friday, April 17, 2009

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3 AND 6-WEEK COURSES n GREAT HOUSING & TUITION RATES DISTANCE LEARNING n STUDY ABROAD AND DOMESTIC TRAVEL Friday, April 17, 2009 3 Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Broken mirror A world of possibilities: ‘Map it out’ By Kaitlin MacRae by expanding the study abroad A student reported that a program, the university is meet- As Rider’s study abroad mirror had been knocked off ing the needs of students by program expands and improves, her car on Wednesday, April providing them with the oppor- applicants are discovering the 8, at 1:55 p.m. Public Safety tunity to travel through differ- necessity of planning ahead officers met with the student, ent programs. before experiencing what many who said she parked her car “Our office has brought consider to be the best time of in the student lot on April on several more providers,” she their lives. 5. When she returned, the said, referring to the increasing According to Dr. Sara driver’s side mirror had been number of students choosing to Young-Singh, assistant director knocked off. Public Safety study in countries where Rider of the Center for International officers determined that it doesn’t have a large presence. Education, students who want was likely punched or kicked. As the number of programs to go abroad should start plan- The suspect is unknown and grows, so does the number of ning as soon as they arrive on the investigation is ongoing. students interested studying campus. Anyone with information abroad. Although many would “What we do is we start should contact Public Safety. recommend students spend urging students to think about their junior year abroad, the studying abroad as soon as Alcohol violation number of underclassmen and they get to Rider,” she said. seniors is increasing. “We want to tell them the key “I think we’re expanding in A female resident student words: Map it out. If you map our population,” Young-Singh was charged with an alco- out your study abroad [experi- said. “Typically we have seen in hol violation on Thursday, ence], you’re not going to have years past that juniors tend to April 9, at 12:08 a.m. The any problems and it’ll be the go overseas. We’re going beyond suspect was seen by Public best experience.” the junior year abroad.” Safety officers being helped While the initial planning The key, administrators from Switlik to Conover by stages may be difficult, the say, is proper planning, start- two male students. Though Study Abroad program at Rider ing early and working ahead. she initially denied consum- continues to grow and foster Application deadlines must be ing alcohol, but admitted to the interests of students. strictly followed, the appropri- it when officers escorted her According to Dr. Linda ate paperwork filed and those back to her room. The female Materna, director of the Center participating must enroll in the Illustration by Jade Shaw/The Rider News student showed no further for International Education, appropriate courses. Growing opportunities for study abroad means growing paper- signs of intoxication, she was participation is expected to tri- “You can see where [Study work for staff and students. Planning ahead is the key to a suc- charged with violating the ple in the upcoming fall semes- Abroad] fits in nicely with your cessful trip, administrators say. alcohol policy. ter, and quadruple during the academic career,” Young-Singh As a result, those at the classes upon returning to Rider summer. explained. “[For example], edu- Center for International from her 2007 stay in Perth, Door Removed “We are adding providers cation majors have other stipu- Education encourage students Australia. and programs and will continue lations that they need to adhere to plan their Rider career prior “My problem with credits A student was reportedly to do so throughout this year to, such as student teaching and to applying to study abroad. was, I set up my classes when seen ripping a door off its as we move to cover the globe the Praxis exams. They need to Those who study abroad lat- I arrived in Australia while my hinges in Kroner on Friday, with programs that articulate be in the States in order to do er in college may experience friends set it up prior,” Earle April 10, at 3:11 a.m. A staff with the majors and minors those.” difficulties in fulfilling major said. “I tried to get [my credits] member saw the door and and interests of our students, However, depending on requirements if they don’t plan cleared when I got back.” notified Public Safety. Public all being part of the new five- when a student chooses to study courses accordingly. Despite those minor trou- Safety officers found that an year internationalization plan,” abroad, coursework may dictate Senior communication bles, Earle described her experi- exterior entry door had been Materna said. when and where they are able to major Amanda Earle experi- removed. The student was Young-Singh added that go. enced these kinds of issues with See Abroad, p. 5 found in his room, and the staff member who witnessed the incident was able to iden- tify him. The student used Co m i n g the door to let others into the building. Facilities was called Up ... and repaired the damage. -Compiled by Emily Landgraf Friday, April 17 98 Degrees and Rising, 10 p.m., Bart Luedeke Center Theater, Information provided by Director Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, 8 p.m., sponsored by the Student Entertainment Council of Rider’s Department of Public The Spitz Studio Theater, sponsored by the Fine Arts Department Safety Vickie Weaver. Wednesday, April 22 Pub Night, 9 p.m., The Pub, sponsored by Campus Life Earth Day, 11:30 a.m., Lawrenceville Bart Luedeke Center, Student Recreation Center and Westminster Great Plains, sponsored by the Co r r e c t i o n s Saturday, April 18 Office of Sustainability An article on April 10 Spring Fling, noon, Great Plains, sponsored by the Westminster as- sociate dean of students about next year’s tuition and Transition Day, 4:30 p.m., Cavalla Room, sponsored by Campus economic outlook erroneous- Stomp the Runway for a Cure, noon, Cavalla Room, sponsored by Life ly paraphrased Vice President Global and Multinational Studies The Rider Vibes Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m, Bart Luedeke Center Jamie O’Hara as saying that Health and Wellness Fair, Theater some faculty members are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Recreation Center not taking pay raises because Brownwater, 9 p.m., The Pub of the University’s needs. He Sunday, April 19 said that the president and Westminster Kantorei, 7:30 p.m., Bristol Chapel Thursday, April 23 vice president have agreed to Westminster Spring Convocation, 11:30 a.m., Bristol Chapel, spon- Monday, April 20 forgo pay increases for the sored by the Westminster Office of the Dean Vendor Fair, 10 a.m., Student Recreation Center, sponsored by fiscal year 2010. Auxiliary Services Pub Night, 4:30 p.m., The Pub, sponsored by Campus Life

In an article preview- Free Etiquette Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge, sponsored by the Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, 8 p.m., ing the Westminster SGA Senior Year Experience The Spitz Studio Theater, sponsored by the Fine Arts Department election, the first name of Tuesday, April 21 Jonathan Normoyle, candi- Spring Town Hall Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Lawrenceville Cavalla Compiled by Amber Cox date for secretary, was mis- Room and Westminster Talbott Library Room 1, sponsored by the To list your event, e-mail spelled. President’s Office [email protected] 4 Friday, April 17, 2009 Lecture gives tips on preventing sexual assault By Dalton Karwacki ketamine (often called “special k” or “vitamin k”) and MDMA More than 209,880 sex- (known as “ecstasy” or “x”). Aks ual assaults were reported in also discussed the side effects of this country in 2004, students each of these drugs in addition were told during a presentation, to their common street names. “Sexual Assault and Drugs: Sandy explained ways to Don’t Let It Happen to You,” prevent sexual assault and what on Tuesday evening. to do in the event of an assault. Presenting were Elizabeth “First of all, do not leave Sandy, the assistant director of your drink unattended,” she Student Financial Services, and said. “Do not accept drinks Alison Aks, the coordinator of from anyone you don’t know sexual assault support services well. Do not drink from open for Womanspace Inc. punch bowls, because they may “One out of every six wom- be spiked.” en is the victim of an attempted She also recommended rape or a completed rape in watching the drink being made their lifetimes,” Sandy said, and ordering bottles if possible. citing the Prevalent Incidents In the event of a sexual and Consequences of Violence Helen Mannion/The Rider News assault, Sandy said “You need to Against Women Survey. get to a safe place immediately. Pamphlets about how to stay safe line a table during the “Sexual Assault and Drugs: Don’t Let It She said 72 percent of sexual You need to get help, call the Happen to You” event held in the Fireside Lounge on Tuesday. assaults are not reported to the police [or] a trusted friend. Get police “because of shame, fear, tration of intimate body parts choice.” It is also “active and When a relationship exists, medical attention because you and guilt, and further harass- by the same or opposite sex,” not passive. It is given freely the victim often experiences could be vulnerable to STDs or ment from the offenders.” Sandy said. “‘Unwanted’ or and not given because of fear. self-conflict, “because there are other infections. You also need Twenty to 25 percent of ‘involuntary’ means sexual con- It must be verbal.” affiliative and self-protective a pregnancy test and may want college women have expe- tact without the consent of the Complications can arise feelings involved,” she said. to request a toxicology test.” rienced sexual assault during victim, including the use of when the victim and offender Aks took over the presenta- Sandy also advised victims their college years, she said. threats, intimidation, coercion are a couple, she said. tion in order to explain some of to preserve the evidence by not The presentation then or physical force.” “If the offender is involved the drugs most commonly uti- bathing or changing clothing turned to the legal definitions Sandy also explained that in a dating relationship with the lized to facilitate sexual assaults. “until the evidence is gathered, of sexual assault. terms such as “date rape” do victim, and she refuses, he feels The five drugs Aks focused on because this will be used in the “Under New Jersey law, not “imply a lesser form of that maybe he has the right and were alcohol, GHB (common- criminal investigation.” sexual assault is any form of sexual assault.” Consent was is justified in using force, espe- ly called “liquid x”), rohypnol unwanted touching or pene- also defined as being “based on cially if she refuses,” she said. (commonly called “roofies”), Rider’s Earth Day Celebration April 22, 2009

Lawrenceville Campus 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cranberry’s Patio (Rain location: SRC lobby)

Westminster Campus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great Plains (Rain location: Thayer Lounge)

Music, Games, Giveaways

Rider's EarthThink Day Green: Celebration Sign the pledge tree

• AprilTrade 22, 2009in plastic bags for a reusable Broncs Go Green tote bag • Trade in water bottles for a reusable Broncs Go Green BPA-free Lawrenceville Campus: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cranberry's Patio (Rain location: bottleSRC lobby) • Clothing Drive sponsored by Greeks Go Green - bring your un- Westminster Campus: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. wanted clothes shoes Great Plains (Rain location: Thayer• Book Lounge) collection for Better World Books (Bring your unwanted books in good condition for donation) Music, Games, Giveaways Think• Pot Green: your Sign own the plant pledge (soil tree and seeds provided), bring something to pot your plant in (suggestions include used yogurt cups, old Trade in plastic bags for a reusable Broncs Go Green tote bag coffee mug, aluminum can, 1/2 non-reusable water bottle) Trade in water bottles for a reusable• BroncsLeadership Go Green table BPA-free with bottle information about Earth Day, Eco-Reps, Powershift and Climate Ride Clothing Drive sponsored by Greeks Go Green-bring your unwanted clothes and shoes

Pot your own plant (soil and seeds provided), bring something to pot your plant in (suggestions include used yogurt cups, old coffee mug, aluminum can, 1/2 non-reusable water bottle) Rider's Earth Day Celebration

Book collection for Better World Books (Bring your unwanted books in good condition April 22, 2009 for donation) Lawrenceville Campus: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Leadership table with information about Earth Day, Eco-Reps, Powershift and Climate Ride Cranberry's Patio (Rain location: SRC lobby)

Westminster Campus: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great Plains (Rain location: Thayer Lounge)

Music, Games, Giveaways Think Green: Sign the pledge tree

Trade in plastic bags for a reusable Broncs Go Green tote bag

Trade in water bottles for a reusable Broncs Go Green BPA-free bottle

Clothing Drive sponsored by Greeks Go Green-bring your unwanted clothes and shoes

Pot your own plant (soil and seeds provided), bring something to pot your plant in (suggestions include used yogurt cups, old coffee mug, aluminum can, 1/2 non-reusable water bottle)

Book collection for Better World Books (Bring your unwanted books in good condition for donation)

Leadership table with information about Earth Day, Eco-Reps, Powershift and Climate Ride Friday, April 17, 2009 5

hundred Rider students were having fun. The first band was Co n c e r t expected to pick up free tickets really good.” ‘If this was at any other place, he at the door. The SRC can hold Though Plain White T’s Continued from p. 1 would have sucked it up. He just up to 1,800 people when set up did not play, the two openers — said ‘whatever’ because it’s a small No details were available as for a show like this. Single File and Danger Radio to the nature of lead singer Tom But when the news was — still went on. According to school.’ Higgenson’s illness. Plain White delivered, hundreds of students Keenan, the students who were T’s are scheduled to appear on headed out. The crowd for still left in the SRC were not - Jamie Spampinato, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon opening act Single File dwin- terribly upset about the cancel- sophomore tonight. The band has released dled to about 300. lation. five CDs in its nine-year career “I’m really mad,” said soph- “The student reaction here and garnered a Grammy nomi- omore Jamie Spampinato. “If has been very good,” he said However, there were some “thought it was total crap” that nation for its hit “Hey There this was at any other place, he after the announcement had students who weren’t planning the band canceled at the last Delilah.” would have sucked it up. He been made. “I think the stu- on going, anyway, and didn’t minute. “The band has been [on just said ‘whatever’ because it’s dents understand.” really mind that the show had “I really think he should campus] all day, but he’s just not a small school.” Neither Keenan nor been canceled. have been able to sing unless well enough to play,” said Dean However, there were some Campbell was able to say for “I’m not pissed at all,” said he was on his death bed,” Hyra of Students Anthony Campbell. students who hung around for sure if the show was going to be junior Brett Raczynski. “I wasn’t added. “One of our friends met “Everything was set up and they the opening acts. rescheduled. even there. My friend told me. I them this morning and said [had done] their sound check.” “I got there and everyone “SEC is going to try to guess I would have been upset if they looked fine.” About 700 $5 guest tickets thought it was a giant joke,” reschedule, but at this point in I had wanted to go, but I don’t had been sold for the con- said sophomore Joanna Grillo. time, I don’t know if it’s going like them, so I don’t care.” Additional reporting by Allie cert, Campbell said, and several “Everyone looked like they were to be possible,” Campbell said. But sophomore Sylvia Hyra Ward have the answer to resolving Parsons will be returning to the the Westminster campus but focus on seeing an “efficient, e s u l t s various issues,” LaBoy said. “I executive board for her second feels the two campuses should effective, communicative and R will continue to collaborate term as treasurer as well. The continue to work together on responsible student government Continued from p. 1 with students and administra- Delran, N.J., native is a music new ideas for the future. for all students to be active par- tion, including our executive theater and music education “Through my experiences, ticipants in.” work within leadership and rec- board, to resolve any concern major. Outside of SGA, she is I have seen some of the short- As secretary, Baron hopes ognize that I do not always presented to our body.” involved in the Disney Choir, comings of this system and I to increase communication the Princeton Jazz Exchange look forward to finding new and collaboration between the Ensemble, Music Educators solutions to old problems,” students and the organizations National Conference and the Parsons said. within the WCC community. Black/Hispanic Alliance. As she continues her posi- “I think that in order to “After serving one year as tion next year, Parsons would bring Westminster into the 21st treasurer, I am excited about like to bring “objectivity and century, we need to think in a the possibilities of serving balance” to the finance board more limbic and dynamic fash- Westminster students for one without sacrificing “the core ion,” he said. more year,” Parsons said in a principle of fiscal responsibil- Baron would also like to cre- written statement. “Building ity.” ate a new Web site for the SGA, upon the leadership skills and “By using the institution- which would include informa- experience I have developed, I al knowledge and contacts I tion about events coming up look forward to continuing the have acquired, I will be able on campus, individual organi- work of this past year in order to to expand on my successes to zations with a place on the site improve Student Government.” faithfully serve the student body for members and the public and In her second term, Parsons again,” she said. more public forums. would like to continue work- Baron, originally from Baron feels that the sec- ing on more accountability and White Lake, Mich., is a piano retary should be able to keep transparency as treasurer while and vocal performance major. record and efficiently write assisting the executive board Outside of SGA, he participates records, all of which he is more to maintain a more sustainable in student senate, writes for The than qualified for. campus. Rider News and was the Class of “I am familiar with how “My dedication to this 2011 treasurer. minutes must be taken, I position thus far has shown me “Student Government has understand the importance of that, while this job is not easy, undergone numerous changes language, and know how cru- it is extremely rewarding and an over the past few years, and I cial it is to have a secretary integral part of the way student hope that I will be given the who is committed to student life functions within the univer- opportunity to help facilitate government and be able to deal sity,” Parsons said. further change in student life at with government in an efficient Like LaBoy, Parsons is inter- Westminster,” Baron said in a manner,” he said. ested in working toward a more written statement. unified university. She enjoys With many goals in mind, the original characteristics of Baron would mainly like to

be in good financial stand- or she is mature enough to par- Ab r o a d ing with the university. While ticipate in the program. abroad, students must maintain Still, Young-Singh advo- Continued from p. 3 a C average with a minimum of cates studying abroad. ence in Australia as “the best 12 credits. “Our main overall goal is ever.” However, applicants must that we want the student to “It was a huge hassle get- be in good behavioral standing be successful while studying ting all the paperwork cleared,” as well, which can interrupt the abroad,” she said. Earle said in a written state- planning process. To apply for a study abroad pro- ment. “But it was smooth sail- “We review everyone’s gram, students can visit www. ing once I got there… I had the disciplinary standing prior to rider.edu/studyabroad or visit best time and I would recom- studying abroad,” Young-Singh the Center for International mend everyone to go.” said. Education suite in the Bart Students wishing to study If a student has been Luedeke Center. abroad should be aware of sev- involved in an incident that the eral requirements and qualifi- program feels could potentially cations they must have. They impact his or her behavior over- should have at least a 2.5 cumu- seas, a review of the student’s lative grade point average and case will determine whether he 6 Friday, April 17, 2009

Student proves her ‘sole’ purpose

By Adrienne Stazzone

Over winter break, junior Emma Basilone bought herself a new pair of shoes. But instead of buyer’s remorse, what she got from her purchase was the inspiration to help needy children. Style Your Sole, a movement by TOMS shoes, allows buyers to decorate and personalize their own footwear. For each blank pair of shoes that is pur- chased, the company donates another to underprivileged children in Africa and Argentina. After purchasing her shoes and learning about TOMS’ One for One pledge, Basilone knew that she had to spread the word to the Rider com- munity. “Everyone is looking to make an impact one way or another,” she said. “Bringing TOMS and their Style Your Sole event to Rider is my contribution.” Since first getting involved, Basilone has been selected as a Campus Oliver Joszt/The Rider News Representative Intern for the company. Students design and personalize their own pairs of TOMS canvas shoes at the Style Your Sole event on April 16 in Daly’s A sister of Alpha Xi Delta, the biology Board Room. TOMS’ One for One pledge donates one pair of shoes to underprivileged children in Africa and Argentina major found a great deal of support in the Greek community. for each pair sold. Junior Emma Basilone organized the event and hopes it will become a staple in student activities. “I reached out through my sorority fund also lent its encouragement, sup- This year’s Style Your Sole was held “I hope to have a TOMS Style Your and went to the National Panhellenic plying $500 to cover the art supplies last night in Daly’s Board Room. And Sole event be a staple in student activi- Council, which is in charge of all the fee. while the opportunity to participate in ties every year,” she said. “Their One for sororities on campus,” Basilone said. For Basilone, the enthusiasm she Rider’s newest event has passed, stu- One movement is revolutionary.” “After explaining the event and how I has received in response to this event has dents can still buy the shoes and have In the meantime, Basilone and her wanted to run one for Rider, Greek Life been incredibly exciting. their purchases matched by TOMS. team are redefining what it means to live agreed to fund $4,000.” “About 156 pairs of TOMS have Using Rider’s campus code, campusride, life in someone else’s shoes. Added to a donation from the been ordered for the event,” she said. reduces the cost by $5. Council of Exceptional Children, the “That means Rider alone has put shoes As for what’s ahead, Basilone is con- For more information on the TOMS shoes contribution allowed the original cost on 156 children. Now that is something fident that this year’s successful program movement or to order a pair of vegan can- of shoes to be lowered from $50 to $10 to be proud of.” has been just the first of many. vas shoes, visit www.tomsshoes.com. per pair. The Rider Community Service Prof to bike in marathon Climate Ride By Cathleen Leitch the riders, according to Grushow. All the riders have to do is make it from checkpoint to checkpoint and not To help raise awareness about environmental issues, worry about carrying heavy equipment or getting lost. Dr. Alexander Grushow is training to ride his bike 300 Last year there were 100 riders who participated; the miles for Climate Ride 2009. The charity event tries to number for this year has not yet been determined. raise awareness of global warming, climate change and The purpose of this ride is to raise awareness about the benefits of renewable energy. the current state of the environment and what should The Energy and Sustainability Steering Committee be done to revitalize the health of the Earth. According (ESSC) has been a major contributor in increasing to the Web site, climateride.org, Climate Ride pro- awareness on campus, and even joined in for a portion motes a future fueled by renewed energy and a green of Climate Ride 2008, but it is Grushow, chair of the economy. It also raises money for two environmentally chemistry and physics department, who is taking mat- based charities: Clean Air-Cool Planet and Focus the ters into his own hands this year. Nation. Grushow needs to raise at least $2,400 before Climate Ride is a September marathon bike ride the event. of over 300 miles, from New York City to Washington, The ride will begin on Sept. 26 and will end on D.C. The ride lasts for five days with nightly stops Sept. 30 in Washington, D.C. Each night the experts along the way. This is why it was so easy for Grushow on climate control, who are involved in the ride, will to get involved. He learned about this annual trip from speak to the riders about global warming to help ESSC’s Melissa Greenberg, sustainability coordination explain the purpose and goals of the event. When the manager. riders arrive in Washington, Congress will be in session “She mentioned that it would be passing through and the participants will have the opportunity to speak Lambertville, where I live, on its way down to D.C.,” to representatives and express their desire for a green Grushow said. Courtesy of Dr. Alexander Grushow economy, among other things. People interested in becoming involved with So he decided to get involved in the actual riding Dr. Alexander Grushow trains for the upcoming for the second annual Climate Ride. Climate Ride can find out more information on its Climate Ride 2009, a 300-mile bike ride that aims Web site, climateride.org. Students and faculty can sign “[I thought], ‘Sure, I can do this,’ and I liked the to promote awareness of climate issues. mission,” he said. up to participate as well as donate through Grushow or Climate Ride may have the goal to educate students. any rider. Each rider has his or her own Web site, so to Americans about global warming, but Grushow’s hope The chemistry professor used to ride his bike when give on behalf of Grushow, people can just search his is to “learn more about the situation and relate it back he was younger and has recently started training for name under “Donations” on the Web site. to Rider.” The knowledge he discovers may be useful the September event. One of the good things about to convey the importance of conservation to Rider this organization is that it moves the equipment for Friday, April 17, 2009 7

The pains and gains of pageant life By Heather Fiore turned out,” Baricelli said. “It was very Although Baricelli has put her disorganized, and it seemed like they recording career on hold to excel in At first glance, Elisa Baricelli may already had the winners chosen before school and obtain a degree, her musical look like the typical pageant girl, but we got there.” and media exposure have allowed her you’ll quickly learn that she defies every While the objectives of the pageant to easily open up about stereotypes that stereotype. Full of charisma and beauty, were elaborately laid out to Baricelli and linger throughout the pageant world. it’s not surprising that Baricelli, a junior the other women, they weren’t followed “You see a pageant girl and think communication major with a track in at all, she said. ‘Oh, she’s pretty, that’s all she has,’” radio and television, was one of the 50 “We were supposed to have a fash- Baricelli said. “But once you get to a women chosen to compete in the Miss ion show supplied by the ‘Italian Guess’ finalist level, that’s not true. They’re Italia USA pageant. known as ‘Sash,’ but all we did was stand looking at your degree, your experience, Baricelli outshined 25 other women there in line and that’s how they picked your ability to speak to people — every- who auditioned at the statewide level the girls,” Baricelli said. thing.” in the semi-final round. Although she “I met a lot of great girls, and it was Traditionally, pageant participants was invited to compete in the pageant, definitely an experience to remember. are judged on their looks. As a result, which was held on the MSC Orchestra However, there were some things I felt many girls struggle with their body Cruise Ship in the Caribbean from could have been handled differently.” images and develop insecurities. March 21-28, she did not place in the While Baricelli makes sure to stray “The only thing that takes time is competition. from portraying the image of having maintaining your body,” Baricelli said. The women in the pageant spent “sour grapes,” as she calls it, she is eager “You definitely do have to take care of the majority of the week doing photo to discuss her blossoming music career. yourself.” shoots and an array of other activities. “I’ve been singing since I was 3,” she It would seem like Baricelli is cut “I went into the competition because said. “When I was 14, I recorded my out for the pageant world. However, she I was a finalist in Miss N.J. USA,” first album. My producer is a Grammy- has no hesitation about her decision for Baricelli said. “I’m also a singer and award winner, Tony Camillo, and I’ve her future. actress, and being in the pageant was worked with him since I was 15.” “I think this will be my last pag- very similar to recording. They judge Courtesy of Elisa Baricelli As a transfer student from eant,” Baricelli said. “I feel like it’s very Junior Elisa Baricelli enjoys some time you on your poise, your character, and Westminster Choir College, Baricelli difficult to have five people, which is off in the Caribbean during the Miss so on.” is classically trained. She has also per- essentially a panel of judges, judging Italia USA pageant held March 21- 28. While Baricelli isn’t new to the pag- formed at Disney World, worked with you on their opinion of beauty because currently hosts a webcast show called, eant scene, her dissatisfaction with the Jon Voight and Will Smith and is even beauty is so subjective.” “What Women Want Primetime,” and Miss Italia pageant was apparent. in her own classic rock cover band, The Although she has decided that pag- hopes to further pursue her career in “I was disappointed with how it Hoovers. eants aren’t the right path for her, she radio and TV. Life after Rider: helpful Web sites for grads

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‘5 & Dime’: A blast Film proves age knows no boundaries

SEC FILM REVIEW all want: loving and supportive. Tilda Swinton (Burn After Reading) also makes from the past By Jas Singh a brief appearance as a married woman Benjamin has an affair with. It’s short- The screen door, fan and lighting are “My name is Benjamin Button, and lived but effective in establishing the film’s THEATER REVIEW passageways for all characters and all time I was born under unusual circumstances. running theme of life and its uncertainty. By Oliver Joszt periods. Each part helps make the transi- While everyone else was agin’, I was get- Then there is Captain Mike, played by and Peter Richter tions from past to present much more tin’ younger… all alone.” And with those Jared Harris (Lady in the Water), who fluid and clarifies what time period the words, the audience is transported into a teaches Benjamin the ups and downs of There are some people who touch our character is in. Basham does not insult her world that is mesmerizing, an emotional life, taking him to brothels and bars. lives even after they have passed away. For audiences by making an abrupt change. journey, full of love, laughter and life. David Fincher is a director who can’t Mona, that person was James Dean. All the characters are coming to the Based on the short story by F. Scott seem to do any wrong. He has made In Come Back to the 5 and Dime, store as a place that represents home in Fitzgerald, The Curious Case of Benjamin Fight Club, Se7en and Zodiac — two of Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, the Spitz some way. The parallels in time establish Button takes its source material to new which feature Pitt. Button will only add to Theater transports its audiences back in the idea of confession. The characters heights. The basic premise remains the Fincher’s already well-established filmog- time to Texas in the 1950s and the 1970s. coming home are searching for some sort same, having Benjamin Button, played raphy and will hopefully be talked about Rebecca Basham, the director and a pro- of salvation, whether they know it or not. by Brad Pitt (Burn After Reading), age for years to come, aging gracefully for fessor in the English Department, enjoyed At times, it seems as if what happens on from an 80-year-old man to a toddler. generations of audiences. the play because it lets people look back one side of the stage (present) is a mirror But much of the presentation has been The screenplay by Eric Roth, best at Dean’s movies, which are about “being image of what is going on in the other side changed. Benjamin still ages in reverse, known for his work with Forrest Gump, other and being different.” (past). Ultimately, this creates a collision but instead of being physically born an excels in creating a world that is very The play takes place in the 1970s between the two. old man with a baby’s state of mind, he is much grounded in reality, yet, at the same but it also looks back to the 1950s, when Paramount Pictures The cast worked well together, bring- born a baby with all the complexities of an time, maintains a sense of movie magic Mona was an extra in Giant, the last Queenie (Taraji P. Henson) watches as her adopted son Benjamin (a CGI of an aged ing out the best in one another. However, old man. But his mind remains as that of around itself. Comparisons to Gump are movie Dean made. Even 20 years later, Brad Pitt) attempts to walk for the first time.The Curious Case of Benjamin But- some actors stand out. The older Mona a baby. And as Benjamin grows younger, inevitable, but the two films work as that experience is still the best that ever (freshman Kaitlyn Frotton) seems ghostly the audience grows with him, living every ton will play in the BLC Theater tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. singular pieces if only because they offer happened to her. In a way, Come Back to and unlike any other character on stage moment, for “nothing lasts.” two different perspectives on life. Where the 5 and Dime is about how women cope life and his interaction with a young — everything is flawless. The film takes because she is haunted by her past. Frotten His mother died during childbirth Gump showed a man and his crash course with loss. Daisy. As fate would have it, they aren’t its sweet time establishing itself, but that’s portrays Mona perfectly, creating a sense and his father discarded him early on through history, Button takes the opposite What makes the play so interesting is exactly destined to be together. Yet Daisy the point. It doesn’t rush to an ending like of loss and wanting — wanting for some- Bobbie Parker because of his shock at discovering such approach. Benjamin doesn’t have all the that there is no one singular theme. The sees something in Benjamin no one else most films of today. thing that she can never have. Young Mona (freshman Julia Main, left) and Young Sissy (junior Laura Bobek) discuss a grotesque baby. Benjamin is taken in time in the world. He has no choice but play touches upon many themes, includ- does. They meet often throughout, but Pitt is great. Even though much of Yet, Edna Louise, played by junior their futures at the 5 & Dime. Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy by Queenie, played by Taraji P. Henson to leave everything he had and is always ing change, religion, social class, false there is a sense of uncertainty in both of his appearance is computer generated, he Joanne Nosuchinsky, steals the show. She Dean will be showing April 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. in the Spitz Theater. (Smokin’ Aces), who raises him as her own. alone. And therein lies the true tragedy of idols, gender issues, homosexuality and them. When they eventually “meet in the plays Benjamin with a subtlety that only provides moments of much needed comic The film uses flashbacks to establish time- the tale: Time is a cruel mistress. paranoia. The play has many topics, but it (freshman Kelcie Kosberg) tells Edna that be confused as to how all of the characters middle,” quite literally, of their lives, it’s Pitt can achieve. To see Pitt slowly become relief, especially in between arguments lines in Benjamin’s life. These are told by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is able to balance all of them. she shines like a sun. Her wide-eyed look are connected and who they are. both romantic and heartbreaking to see the young man of Thelma and Louise and heavy conversations. Nosuchinsky’s Caroline (Julia Ormond), to her estranged dares to invite the audience to live a life Despite the small space, everything mesmerizes viewers and brings out the Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy their relationship blossom. But that’s life. is breathtaking. Blanchett is wonderful, comedic timing is perfect when filling in mother, an older and near-death Daisy, that, perhaps, they will never witness: on the intricately designed set was used, innocence and fragility of her character. Dean, Jimmy Dean gives a historical look For nearly three hours, the audience both as a young, carefree woman, and as any breaks in the conversation. However, played by Cate Blanchett (I’m Not There), a full one. For “our lives are defined by from the refrigerator that stores drinks to The only downfall of the play is that at sexual identity, a sense of somewhere grows young with Benjamin, experienc- an older, much wiser Daisy. Nosuchinsky not only provides laughs but as Hurricane Katrina is bearing down on opportunities, even the ones we miss,” and the haunting shrine of Dean. Every piece it may be complicated at first. The play else in the country and characters that ing a life one may only dream of. And The supporting cast is amazing, espe- she also provides heartbreaking moments, New Orleans. no one knows that better than Benjamin of the set represents some part of the time begins with a lot of unknown history run the gambit from very complex to very oh, what a marvelous life it is. From an cially Henson, as Benjamin’s adoptive especially in one scene where Joanne The film revolves around Benjamin’s Button. period. between the characters and audiences may simple. 80-year-old baby to a 2-year-old toddler mother. Queenie is the mother we would Theater company’s play embodies Shakespeare’s spirit

THEATER REVIEW never seems premeditated; as one theater- Hodge, also accomplishes this. He acts as goer remarked, “He delivered his lines not an extension of Hamlet, momentous in By Julie Morcate from his mind, but from his heart.” his part but never ostentatious. The talented actors shed a comical Unfortunately, Ophelia (Melissa Ripping off his coat, he spits out a light on serious matters, often with their Dunphy) is not as exciting, but this curse and drops to the floor, hard. He behavior when it comes to sex. Gertrude may be the author’s flaw rather than the slams his fists, shouting how good it and Claudius, played by Philadelphia actress’. Shakespeare makes her a helpless would be to not have to live. He gets up theater veterans Mary Martello and Joe puppet, manipulated by her father and and broods, only to fall again (this time on Guzmán, make lustful beelines for their Claudius for interpreting Hamlet’s mental his face) until his friend cheers him up. exits. Ophelia’s one funny moment is her state. Dunphy trembles as she tries to keep Does this sound familiar? In fact, wide-eyed alarm when her brother insinu- up the pretense. this scene comes from a local production ates that Hamlet wants to sleep with her Shakespeare’s plays contain no inter- of a play written more than 400 years and charges her to abstain. missions, so directors decide on them. In ago: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. Rosencrantz (Dave Johnson) and Hamlet, McMahon chose the middle of Reading it in class may be tough, as it is Guildenstern are instantly hilarious in the scene where Hamlet draws back his the longest of the Bard’s plays, but the their ruffled, disorientated entrances. dagger to kill the praying Claudius, leav- Philadelphia-based Lantern Theater Co. Polonius (Tim Moyer) has funny ten- ing the audience gasping. This suspenseful succeeds in making Hamlet appealing and Jeffrey Stockbridge Horatio (Dan Hodge, left) and the two guards (Dave Johnson, second from left, dencies; yet, the way the others react to moment for Hamlet will seal the fates of understandable to today’s audience. him — as if he’s the most “tedious old Claudius, his mother, his lover, his lover’s and Dallas Drummond, right) cower at the Ghost’s approach while Hamlet (Geoff The 15-year-old Lantern won, for fool” in Denmark — is also sad. Even as father and brother, and his father’s legacy. the second consecutive year, a presti- Sobelle, center) prepares to call to his dead father’s “perturbed spirit.” he meddles, Polonius is trying to protect Similarly, this whirlwind of a pro- Bryan Wentz/The Rider News gious $25,000 grant from the National death: comedy, insanity, betrayal, sexual duction, every actor adds body language his daughter. Discussing state matters duction ends on Hamlet’s dying words, A student attempts to match shapes without matching colors, a difficult task that requires full attention. This drill mimics Endowment for the Arts to participate allusions, miscommunication, brilliant clues to the mystery of this ambiguous while Gertrude and Claudius engage in rather than Shakespeare’s original conclu- distracted driving and proves how dangerous distracted driving can be to motorists. in “Shakespeare for a New Generation.” contemplation and a swordfight. play. Even Guildenstern — often read as a relentless make-out session, he softly sion with Fortinbras. Accordingly, Hamlet Reaching out to the Greater Philadelphia The moment Hamlet enters, Geoff a negligible character — is dynamic in demands, “What do you think of me?” truly is the star of this expert production, community, this program makes the Event simulates the drunken mind Sobelle never stops developing his char- this production: Actor Dallas Drummond Andrew Kane, playing Laertes, accen- as it terminates with his final breath. 444-year-old Bard accessible for modern- acter. If you’re not looking out, you becomes engulfed in hurt and anger when tuates the drama of the play without Hamlet will be performed by the day students who would not otherwise Students had the opportunity to learn the dangers of son’s driving skills. might miss his insolent apple-munching Hamlet mistreats him. making it a melodrama. For example, Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen’s have arts exposure in their schools. distracted and drunk driving this past Tuesday in the Student Participants also demonstrated how difficult it is to multi- entrance, but you certainly can’t overlook Sobelle plays an absolutely gripping some lines that could be embellished, like Theater on 10th and Ludlow streets in It would be difficult to find the Recreation Center. Simulated Impaired Driving Experience, task while driving — and how dangerous it is. Students were his repulsed squirming at Claudius’ super- Hamlet. A terrific physical actor, Sobelle Laertes’ “this didst thou,” Kane delivers Philadelphia through May 17. For more Lantern’s production boring. While Hamlet or SIDNE, is a battery-operated vehicle that simulates the asked to work on puzzles, matching shapes, while counting ficial embrace. is not afraid of hurting, sweating and with a quiet ferocity. information on show dates and ticket prices, is a tragedy, it contains much more than effects of impairment from alcohol and other drugs on a per- backwards from 100. In director Charles McMahon’s pro- swinging from scaffolding. His acting The actor playing Horatio, Dan go to www.lanterntheater.org. 10 Friday, April 17, 2009

Editorial: Plain White T’s concert scrubbed undreds of students lined up outside the Student Recreation Center (SRC) yesterday to see Plain White T’s, the band headlining the Student Entertainment CouncilH (SEC) Spring Concert. Some waited over an hour and a half to even get into the SRC, and when they were let in, they were told that Plain White T’s would not be playing because of lead singer Tom Higgenson’s illness. The cancellation was, of course, no fault of the SEC, which sponsored the event. The blame lies with the band. The lead singer should have realized earlier that he was getting sick and was not up to singing. Waiting to tell the students after they were already in the SRC seems just like a push to get them to stay for the lesser-known opening acts. However, many stu- dents were obviously upset, and hundreds left after hearing the Patrick Corrigan, The Toronto Star news. Plain White T’s let down the students on campus, and it Eco-Rep Green Corner: wouldn’t be surprising if the band ends up with fewer fans. The band also let down its openers — bands with few fans depend on shows with bigger names to build their fan base. Campuses celebrate Earth Day Since the band called off its performance at the very last “It was a gamble, but it worked,” recalls from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Cranberry’s minute, it’s a good thing SEC didn’t pay it before the concert Gaylord Nelson, senator from Wisconsin and Patio, unless it rains, in which case it will be in started. the founder of Earth Day, about April 22, the Student Recreation Center Lobby. On the 1970. Westminster campus, it will be from 10 a.m. This was the first Earth Day ever, created to 1 p.m. on the Great Plains and if it rains, in Editorial: in a nation in which the growing ecological Thayer Lounge. concerns and problems were largely ignored by Earth Day activities are intended to educate the American public. It was invented to attract and rekindle public commitment and involve- Loan headaches attention to the conservation of the nation’s ment in positive environmental initiatives. many varied environments. That first holiday Participation in Earth Day activities has become attracted approximately 20 million Americans, common in countries, local governments, busi- eased slightly protesting, planting and realizing a common nesses, neighborhoods, schools, college cam- ast week, the yearly tuition increase was announced. value in a world we all inhabit. Since then, puses, faith-based groups, citizen groups and For those lucky students who were eligible for Rider Earth Day has become a global holiday involv- individuals. Earth Day expands and strengthens Advantage, tuition increases are nothing more than a ing 174 countries and well over 200 million networks of communities as an annual event Lletter home. Yet for most students, the increase means a big- people. and brings people together to inspire changes ger loan to take out or another job to work over the summer. Rider will be doing its part in the celebra- with ongoing benefits. Thankfully, Rider understands the current economic state and tion with games, giveaways and green activities Although Earth Day was intended for the made the tuition increase the smallest it has been in eight years hosted by the Energy and Sustainability Steering involvement of all ages, the date was specifically while raising the amount of money dedicated to scholarship Committee and the Rider Eco-Reps. This year, chosen by Nelson in order to involve college stu- funds. However, many students still rely on loans, whether from there are other groups participating and show- dents. After spring break and before finals, April a bank or from the state, to pay the difference to go to school ing their green. These groups include Greeks Go 22 is placed perfectly for all Broncs to enjoy. here. The state loan program, NJCLASS, offers the lowest fixed Green, Sustainable Rider and LASO. On the Trevor Hewitt is one of the seven Eco-Reps chosen interest rate, with flexible repayment options and the opportu- Lawrenceville campus, the Earth Day celebra- to represent Rider. nity for either students or parents to borrow. However, accord- tion will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, For a list of Earth Day events, see page 4. ing to the NJCLASS Web site, the loan will no longer offer in-school deferment of principal interest payments. Although this option is no longer available, “applicants can still apply for Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d a NJCLASS loan by selecting Option 1 (monthly repayment of principal and interest) or Option 2 (quarterly interest payment Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r s Op i n i o n Ed i t o r s Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s while in school) repayment” (www.hesaa.org). Laura Mortkowitz Nadine Tester Rachel Boyes Of course, there are many students who get their loans from Kristie Kahl Angelique Lee Faina Sandler private banks. The interest rates on loans from these institutions Laura Fitzgerald a n a g i n g d i t o r s p o r t s d i t o r s Nicole Smith can get very high, which in the end means students will owe, M E S E Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl in some cases, double the amount the tuition actually costs. Allie Ward Jordan Hall Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r s However, President Barack Obama is working to eliminate gov- Josh Veltrie Erin Massano ernment support for student loans from private banks and have Ne w s Ed i t o r s Dhrupa Patel the government issue loans directly. Jess Hoogendoorn Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r s With a lot of uncertainty for next semester’s loans, students Julia Ernst Bryan Wentz Webm a s t e r can rest easy knowing that Rider is on their side by making the Amber Cox Helen Mannion Ashleigh Ondy tuition increase the smallest it has been in years. These weekly editorials express the majority opinion As s i s t a n t Ne w s Ed i t o r Co p y Ed i t o r s De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r of The Rider News editorial board and are written Emily Landgraf Robin Barletta Jason Sofia by the opinion editor, Nadine Tester. Julie Morcate Fe a t u r e s a n d Ar t s & Jess Hoogendoorn Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s Contact us En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r s Dr. E. Graham McKinley The Rider News, Ridge House Oliver Joszt Dr. Thomas Simonet 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Allie Ward Kaitlin MacRae Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Adrienne Stazzone Phone: (609) 896-5256 Fax: (609) 895-5696 www.theridernews.com [email protected] The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be Campus and local-community advertisers, please typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verification. Send contact [email protected]. to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the Ridge National and regional advertisers please contact House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Rider MediaMate at www.mymediamate.com. News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. Friday, April 17, 2009 11

Letter to the Editor: Th i s We e k i n Hi s t o r y ... Ap r i l 13, 1870 — The Metropolitan Museum of Art Internet is key to scholarly debate is founded. Reading the discussions in The Rider News discussions in the news on this topic? Professors Ap r i l 15, 1452 — Leonardo da Vinci is born. about the recent visit of former Gov. Huckabee need to mention previous student comments prompted my thinking. A major goal of a uni- when discussing with students, but there was no versity is the development of students’ abilities space in the newspaper. Can we speak about the Freshman Perspective: for critical thinking based upon fundamen- right of a woman to her body and not mention tal principles and correct information. Proper the government prohibition of using one’s body Slow selection process logical analysis of a problem or issue is often and fist to punch someone? It is not different lengthy, unsuitable for time-limited verbal com- and opposing views that we want. Instead, confuses and frustrates munication or brief-written newspaper articles. we want clear, logical, consistent analysis. My Restricting discussions to fit into such limited classroom experience is that students may make For many, March 29 was a day of excitement. It was the day formats may lead to wrong conclusions. mistakes doing problems by ignoring statements for students to finalize plans and figure out where they would The solution is to have a Web page with given in the problem. This may be caused by be living for their next year of college. But it was also a day of the proper complete discussion, with a commit- today’s attitude of thinking in sound bites, confusion, anxiety and irritation, not just for us, but for other tee of professors and students editing responses television debates that must fit in between com- freshmen as well. As the day went on, we slowly realized that for logical and factual accuracy and to remove mercial breaks and limited newspaper space. there were more disadvantages to being a first-year student than duplication. Unedited blogs are not useful for Restrictions due to time or space on expressions we previously thought. this purpose. The invitation of a speaker should or questions may lead to errors. Fortunately, the Even for the luckiest freshman with the highest possible include the expectation that the speaker will Internet gives us all the opportunity to remove number of 999, the day was still hectic. It began with a delay receive these edited comments and submit a these restrictions. in selection, which put everyone else behind in their time to reply. The objection that students were in anoth- Professors write serious, lengthy articles and choose. This, in turn, created a longer waiting time. There was a er room unable to ask questions at Huckabee’s books that are peer reviewed. We professors can designated time for each class level, with selection scheduled to speech is not valid, for it is impossible for a large encourage the next generation to be like us, and end at 4:15 in the afternoon. But the day did not go as planned. body of people to ask verbal questions under any to write serious articles that are peer-reviewed. We arrived early, thinking that maybe our number would be reasonable time constraint. The only solution is We can do this with the help of the Internet. called sooner than scheduled, but little did we know that an written communication, with the speaker taking This will help Rider University become great, additional hour of waiting time lay ahead of us. Immediately, time to carefully respond in writing. Today we and the students more capable of dealing with we were ushered into the Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) Theater, cannot have speeches hours long, as was the case the difficult challenges they will face in life. where other students were already waiting for their numbers to for the Lincoln-Douglass debates, but we can be called. When we arrived at 2:40 p.m., the numbers 1,500 and have long articles in print and on the Internet. Dr. Sanford Aranoff up were just being called into the Cavalla Room, when numbers Is it right to discuss in The Rider News gay Adjunct Associate Professor of Mathematics 1,300 and above should have been finished by 2:30. We were marriage and not mention the recent student surprised by the lack of organization when we walked through the door: Everyone was talking at once, and nobody knew where to go or what to do. Adding to the confusion were those who had already signed up for rooms but stuck around for various reasons. Qu o t e o f t h e We e k When the moment to finally enter the Cavalla Room arrived, we hurried in only to find that we had another wait ahead of us. “It takes less time to do a thing right than it The students who were called in had to sit down and wait for their individual numbers to be called to finally pick a room. A does to explain why you did it wrong.” large amount of frustration stemmed from the fact that our first choices filled up even before we entered the Cavalla Room. As we sat there and heard buildings close up one by one, we real- — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ized that we needed to reevaluate where we wanted to live. We adapted to the change and picked an available room so that we could put the day behind us. Next year, it would be helpful if the selection day was altered Letter to the Editor: to better suit the needs of the students. First, it would be more efficient if each group of individuals was allotted more time in Prof speaks his mind on politics selection because 30 minutes for 500 people to pick a room is Attention, descendants of the Enlightenment: union passion for economic fairness had not unreasonable. Not everyone knows where he or she would like While you were consumed by Bushphobia, your been sidetracked into the quicksand-trap of the to live in the coming year, and people need time to think. Also, accounts in Teachers Insurance and Annuity culture war, more of the Ph.D. class would have bringing in others with lower lottery numbers adds to the already Association - College Retirement Equities Fund been better equipped to take preventive mea- hectic environment. Second, instead of one long day, groups of (TIAA-CREF) Ville were burning. So now sures during a major market downturn. Don’t class levels could be organized into separate days. Those going academe is ripe for a takeover by the Synthesis you understand that conservatives have been into premium or Greek housing go on different dates, so why Company, located in the Vale of Common Sense running circles around you? You can only lose can’t the same process be done with the remaining students who (not far from Silicone Valley). Those whose on their turf. United around economic issues, are going into standard rooms? heads were tightly screwed on neither to the you’re unbeatable. The veni, vidi, vici may be The responsibility for room selection should not lie with right nor to the left — mostly the independent rich strategy if you belong to the tribe of Caesar; the university alone. Students should take necessary steps to ease sort who did his/her own homework — escaped it makes for impoverished unionism when lim- the process of selection. Each person should have a list of his or unscathed by reallocating into TIAA instru- ited resources are diverted to lampooning the her housing choices, in order, with multiple options, especially ments and MMFs. likes of Gov. Huckabee in the name of cherished if going for the more popular buildings. Also, anyone finished Lesson number one: Trust but verify. Don’t ideals. (I know it’s a long lesson but bear with choosing should leave the BLC so as not to overwhelm the staff trust any type of government at any level to look me.) A virus called Bushitis has found asylum in and crowd the area. Doing so will reduce the confusion of the out at any time, whether the bull bellows or the the body politic of academe and left it in a state day. bear grunts, for your best economic interests. of cold-war antagonism. The Soviet Union has Housing Selection Day is a mandatory process, but the Lesson number two: In honor of Brecht’s been reduced to Russia, but the academy has yet craziness of it all should not add to our already hectic schedules. precious maxim, “Erst kommt das Fressen und to assimilate the dismal failure of socialism in A few minor changes can drastically alter the amount of stress dann kommt die Moral” (loosely translated practice (however splendidly it reads in theory). that comes from trying to choose a room, especially for fresh- as, “Eat first, then worry about ethics”), give The proliferation of attacks on Jeffersonian capi- men. Hopefully, any changes made to next year’s process will be some thought to the probability that the eco- talism in the name of all sorts of dysfunctional beneficial to the incoming freshmen, as well as those currently nomic carnage among TIAA-CREF participants systems, while they may warm the cockles of attending Rider. is no mere accident. If the traditional liberal and Angelique Lee is a freshman elementary education and journalism See Politics, page 12 major and Brittany Phillips is a freshman accounting major. The Rider News is printed by Packet Publications, Princeton, N.J. Our paper, purchased directly from North American mills, is composed of 50 percent recycled newsprint and 50 percent thermo-mechanical pulp (made from wood-chip and sawdust byproducts of the wood industry). Our inks are soy or mineral oil, not petroleum-based. Printing plates, litho film materials and silver content are recycled after use. 12 Friday, April 17, 2009

Letter to the Editor: on the concepts of perfection versus imperfec- Po l i t i c s f r o m p a g e 11 tion. For a scientist change implies unfinished business, hence imperfection. For a creationist, Coach Dempsey your hearts, will not add a single dollar to our each and every creature — because of its divine paychecks. Just as existence predates essence origin — is perfect (warts and all) in its own ‘one of the finest’ (apologies to Plato and Jung), so too food for time and environment. the table precedes food for thought. After reading that inflammatory letter from fellow alumnus Lesson number seven: Which brings me Lesson number three: As an independent Craig J. Peterson, I simply had to respond. It is obvious that to the need to give preferential treatment to who has lived long enough to wish “a pox on Craig has not been active as an alum, has not been on campus to the Synthesis Company’s takeover of Academe, both houses,” left and right, in furtherance of a see the changes that have been made or followed the fortunes of whether friendly or hostile, to bring back an hope to return to the center, I urge you to stop our men’s basketball team on a night-by-night basis. era of civility in the discourse between left and thinking most, if not all, of the time with the First of all, this is certainly not the era of John Carpenter right. left side of your brain. Don’t you have a right [head basketball coach from ’66 - ’89]. Tommy Dempsey, Fitting ideas into a particular camp requires side too? Since when does “know thyself” refer unequivocally, should not apologize, nor should he be fired as you to oversimplify them. Again, disinforma- only to one portion of the brain (though studies Mr. Peterson suggested. Tommy is one of the finest basketball tion and distortion can result. Less knowl- do confirm that all too many jobs cause mental coaches that Rider has ever had, was named MAAC Coach of the edge is gained, not more. And time spent atrophy, given they require between 7 percent Year in 2008 and was recognized as the Division I Metropolitan attacking an opponent or defending against and 10 percent of one’s brain power)? Basketball Writers Association Coach of the Year for the same attacks is not spent doing something else — Lesson number four: Which brings me to time period. Over the past three seasons, his team has won 58 like original research (Deborah Tannen, “The the labeling game: If you’re accusing someone games, or an average of slightly over 19 wins per year. As for the Roots of Debate in Education and the Hope like Gov. Huckabee of homophobia, you’d so-called “miscue” in the Niagara game, from all of the input of Dialogue,” from The Argument Culture: better do some rudimentary research, or else that I have received, the intent was to foul Tyrone Lewis; how- Moving from Debate to Dialouge). you’ll star in a Keystone comedy, taking a ever, he was able to elude the defense and throw up a prayer that Postscript: pratfall down Memory Lane. In 1996, when banged off the glass and went in for the tying goal. This situa- In short, I remain silent on the silly charge Bubba (no, not the Bundesbank), our own Bill tion comes up many times during the season in other televised that Huckabeean support of Bushite tax cuts is Clinton, supported the amendment in favor of basketball games, and the big question always is, should the a sign of benighted economics, when our Man maintaining the traditional definition of mar- team with a three-point lead commit a foul in order to prevent a in the White House has pledged himself to cut riage, he was not considered homophobic, nor tying three-point field goal? Many coaches feel that committing taxes on 95 percent of working stiffs. In the is he considered so today. Unless revisionists are a foul at that juncture could result in the player being fouled to spirit of synthesis, President Obama appears to hard at work, President Clinton is a respectable intentionally miss the second foul shot in order to provide his have resolved (at least in theory so far) the ten- Democrat. A rhetorical question, please: Is there teammates with the opportunity to rebound the miss and put it sion between raising no one’s taxes and lowering any doubt that, should the Man from Hope in the basket for an easy field goal. them for all. How could anyone interested in grace us with an expensive presence, no one in As far as Alumni Gym is concerned, there is no one who gaining knowledge now claim that Obama is his/her left mind would dare organize a protest, would like to see a new facility more than I. However, in order the anti-Bush? You thought you saw the end of megaphone and all? Well, then stop thinking all for such a facility to rise from the “acres and acres of property,” a Bush? Dream on. The course of history is not the time with the left side of your brain, or else great deal of money is required. With the economy in its present accommodative to straw-man theory. enfeebled attempts from the left will so tarnish situation, it is becoming more and more difficult for universities In brief, the attempted Huckacide reminds worthwhile causes that the rest of the nation such as Rider to raise money from alumni, corporations or other me of a limerick from Edward Lear’s Book of will automatically shut you out of the national potential donors. However, I am confident that our president Nonsense (1846): and our Development Office will find a way, eventually, to make discourse. Lesson number five: Is Gov. Huckabee, the dream of a new facility become a reality. Alumni Gym, for all There was an old Man of the Dee. alias Nasty McNasty to the left and Huck Our of its defects, is an electric venue in which to watch a basketball Who was sadly annoyed by a Flea; Man to the right, really antiscience? Please game. There is a lot of noise, the crowd is on top of the action When he said, “I will scratch it!” consider: Why this fatal attraction to the fetus, and, by the way, we are 24-4 there during the past two seasons. They gave him a hatchet when there’s already a good deal of scientific I trust that Mr. Peterson will make an effort in the future to Which grieved that old Man of the Dee. recognition that adult stem cells offer promising follow our athletic programs more closely and to become a con- results? Well, is Our Nasty Man then opposed nected and engaged alumnus. As an independent, I regret the infelicitous to adult stem-cell research? Joseph A. Casarella (implied) metaphoric assonance from Huckabee Lesson number six: And since when is Class of ’55 to flea. Nothing in the preceding lessons sug- the demonization of religion by the left to be gests that Gov. Huckabee’s bites are deserving of taken seriously, especially when one realizes Letter to the Editor: cacalier treatment and the kind of misinforma- that the treasures of scholasticism are so steeped tion (let’s hope not disinformation) evident in in Aristotelian and Platonic thoughts that the the e-mail we received before his appearance on Basketball program major scientists of later periods could not easily campus, even if he himself were to write off the part with them? It has been claimed that the brouhaha as an April Fools’ Day, megaphone and gym not up to par First Law of Thermodynamics is a seculariza- and all, “full of sound and fury, signifying noth- tion of the Western definition of God. Some The response to Craig J. Peterson’s on the money letter about ing” (from Macbeth). of my best teachers in science and mathematics our basketball program and our gym proves my point that I have I sincerely hope that when we voted for the were Jesuits. The rift between evolution and echoed in past letters to the editor that our administration and much ballyhooed change, we meant it not to creationism is a straw man on either side of the alumni base accept a mediocre men’s basketball program. All this enshrine business as usual in the White House confrontation. Corner a creationist and s/he is talk of “the greatest three-year stretch in men’s basketball history” and, by extension, to expose it once again to the bound to admit that Adam’s and Eve’s anato- and other such accolades are laughable. If everyone else is content body politic, but to usher in an era of genuine mies are not the same as today’s Tom, Dick, with going to a third-rate tournament and losing to Liberty in the tolerance of diversity. and Harriet, which is an implied admission first round, that’s fine. I am not. Dr. Fred Lasser — not that God is imperfect — but that God’s I am very proud of my alma mater, and I think we can become Adjunct Instructor creations change over time: hence creationism a great mid-major program. However, we need to invest in our English Department program, not only with money, but with passion. We shouldn’t recognizes evolution. The disagreement centers be happy and writing glowing letters to the editor for a season of going 19-13 and being accepted to something called the collegein- sider.com tournament. We need to demand excellence, and that Want your organization to starts with replacing our joke of a gym, which is mediocre even by high school standards. Until then, we can let our MAAC-conference mates Siena (which plays its home games in a 10,000-plus capacity gym, by the way) win games in the NCAA tournament and get national GO PLACES? respect, while our mentality will still be the kind where our Sports Information Director feels compelled to write a letter to the edi- tor touting how great our 1994 NEC tournament victory was. Advertising in Whoopee. Bryan Yurcan The Rider News Class of ’02 can help! The Rider News will no longer be accepting letters in regard to the April 3 letter from Craig Peterson. Call 7124 or (off campus) (609) 896-5256. Friday, April 17, 2009 13 LeFante and Wolgast lead Rider in invitationals

GOLF 71 for an even par on the first ball particularly well,” LeFante By Michael Mack day. said. “It was a disappointing “I was able to hang in there day and I hope I can finish because I was able to stay dry,” stronger the rest of the season.” The Rider golf team was LeFante said about his play pri- The Broncs who improved busy this week, competing in or to the rain delay. This was were sophomores Brent Wolgast the Princeton Invitational over the key to LeFante’s success as and Brian Accorsini. Both shot the holiday weekend and in the the conditions eased up a bit 80s on the second day, improv- Peacock Invitational Tuesday. after the delay. ing by four and six strokes, The Princeton Invitational “The rain and wind had respectively. Wolgast finished was shortened from 54 holes stopped,” he said. “I knocked with a score of 164, placing him over three days to 36 holes over some approach shots close and 61st, while Accorsini finished two days because of inclement was able to make a few birdie with a 166, placing him in a tie weather. Luckily the tourna- puts.” for 66th place. ment was not cancelled alto- LeFante’s 71 placed him The Broncs declined over- gether, as the players willed second among the 74 golfers all as a team, shooting a 326 on their way through harsh condi- competing in the tournament. the second day. Rider finished tions on Saturday. The Broncs went into the 13th out of 14 teams with a The heavy rain and brutal second day with hopes of better final score of 644. wind played a major factor in playing conditions. They did In Tuesday’s Peacock the first round of the invi- not get what they wanted, how- Invitational, the Broncs were tational and resulted in high ever, as winds reached speeds slightly more successful. The scores, including a three hour up to 30 miles per hour on weather was once again a factor, rain delay halfway through the Sunday. however, the scores for the day day. Despite the once again were a bit higher than usual. Rider shot an opening awful playing conditions, two The team shot a 325, which Peter G. Borg/Rider University round score of 318, leaving it Broncs were able to improve was good enough for seventh Senior Eric LeFante finished 11th out of 74 golfers at the 13th out of the 14 teams in the on their first round scores. place of the 15 teams that par- Princeton Invitational. LeFante shot a 151 over the two days. tournament. Unfortunately, LeFante was not ticipated. The weather heavily affect- one of them. He shot an 80 on Wolgast led the way for the a year ago, and sophomore was a very close tournament. ed Rider, as four Broncs shot 80 day two, finishing with a total Broncs this time, shooting a 78 JordanWycoff followed up with Next up for the Broncs is or worse on the par 71 course. score of 151, which placed him on the par 72 course, placing 80s, placing them in a tie for the Mount St. Mary’s Spring However, senior Eric LeFante 11th amongst the 74. seventh amongst the 78 par- 14th. Invitational on Monday and was able to play well through “The conditions were really ticipating golfers. LeFante, who The Broncs finished just Tuesday. the harsh conditions and shot a difficult, and I did not strike the won the Peacock Invitational nine strokes off the lead in what

season, are leading by example most. He has piled up 27 RBIs tions and nothing to lose; once run in extra innings against Ch a m p s this year. Olson is batting .342, on the season for second best the teams win, however, it loses Temple, where the Broncs came Continued from p. 16 knocking in 34 runs and blast- on the team. the underdog label. Everyone back to tie it after being down second and third, respectively. ing six home runs this season; Sophomore Patrick Devlin is gunning to bring down the six runs in the ninth inning. If the Broncs had beaten Marist he is leading the team in RBIs has been a very consistent start- returning champs, and the pres- This season has been up on Monday, they would have and homers. Hayes has four ing pitcher for the Broncs, post- sure is on them to repeat. and down for Rider as it has been second because they own saves on the season while bat- ing a 2-1 record with a 3.90 “The motivation really had a five-game losing streak the tie-breaker with Niagara. So ting .327. He has also walked ERA in five starts. changes after you win the first and a four-game winning streak Rider, which has 12 conference 17 times and stolen 14 bases, Players like Olson and time,” Davis said. “Once you highlighted by the tremendous games left, still has a very good both team highs. Hayes are needed on teams become one of the teams to comeback win. This is what shot at making the playoffs. Junior Matt McCollum looking to defend their titles; beat, you have to be ready to you expect out of an experi- “We control our own des- is leading the team in batting they bring consistency and lead- play at a high level each and enced team, never getting too tiny with half of league play average, hitting .353 so far ership to the field. However, every game.” high or too low. left,” said Head Coach Barry this season. Sophomore John senior leadership is not lacking Having players who can The next seven games are Davis. “The experience we pos- Ralston has also been very solid on the squad, as they boast six step up and take the pressure crucial for the Broncs, as six sess should help because we at the plate, batting .333. seniors. There are also eight off the rest of the team really of them are in-conference and know what it takes to win, Sophomore Mason Heyne, juniors on the squad, giving helps the team relax and the every game is big when it comes and we know we are capable of who was named to the Freshman Davis a very experienced team. end result is better play. Senior to conference play. One loss doing it.” All-American team last season, One of the toughest things Derek Caldwell has shown he could be the difference from Seniors Sean Olson and is having a down season com- about winning a championship is up to the challenge, pitching playing in the postseason to Jamie Hayes, both members of pared to last year: Heyne is bat- and returning a lot of players is very well this year and at one sitting out and waiting for next the First Team All-MAAC last ting .230 this spring. But he is the expectations. It is easier to point winning three starts in a year. getting the hits when it matters win when there are no expecta- row. Olson had a walk-off home

because I hadn’t competed in ing because it’s individual,” she dealing with missing a lot of then I hope I do get to be in the Bu r k e the three-meter before, so I said. “It’s nice to get recognized classes to stay competitive and summer Olympics,” she said. Continued from p. 14 just kind of took things as they because I’m working my butt be at important meets for her- There is also an urge to came and did OK,” Burke said. off.” self and for her teammates. give back to Rider, she said, a little intimidating coming in “Looking back now it’s like, According to Burke, her “They don’t expect [miss- “because of all the things it has as a freshman, but she got used ‘Wow, I’ve come a long way.’ love for the sport and the fun ing so much class] from indi- done for me athletically and to it quickly. And it’s nice to look back and factor have been the biggest vidual athletes, but when you’re academically.” She mentioned “I like intense workouts know that I’ve progressed, it components in keeping her an individual you have to try some work with the Athletic and I love working out and I helps you keep going.” competitive throughout her and go around and be at these Department as a possibility. love diving, so the more the And her progress has cer- career. meets, and it’s hard,” she said. And maintaining the connec- better,” she said. tainly been noticed, even out- “I’m kind of a nerd when For Burke, the immediate tion will be helpful in other And, finally, her first side of all the awards she has it comes to diving,” she said. “I future holds another year of ways as well, she said. chance at competition came in collected. have to learn to become better diving for the Broncs, a year she “When I’m staying in train- the form of an Oct. 21, 2006, According to Burke, oppos- at it and I know that, so it’s hopes to use to qualify for the ing, I’m going to stay with my meet against the University of ing coaches have begun to rec- kind of frustrating for me right NCAAs for a third straight year coach right now,” she said. “He’s Maryland Baltimore County. ognize her at the big meets and now. But I’m trying to have fun and hopefully earn All-America gotten me this far. I don’t think Burke placed second in both come over to strike up conver- with it, and the more I realize status for the first time in her I could put my trust in another the one- and three-meter dives, sations, something she says is an it’s fun the better I do, so I have collegiate career. And as for coach like I do with Dennis.” quite the start against a Retriever added bonus. to remember that.” further down the line? team that was known for regu- “It makes me feel like I’m But with the fun comes the “USA Diving has this inter- larly winning its conference. branding myself and Rider, occasional challenge, and one national team and I would like “I was really nervous and that’s important with div- of the main ones for Burke is to become part of that, and 14 Friday, April 17, 2009

it wont happen again.” Ba s e b a l l The most disappointing BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 16 loss came in the middle of the week as the Broncs were upend- up the loss after finishing his Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) ed by 1-19 NJIT. Rider led outing strong. the Highlanders 2-0 until the In the important rubber bottom of the seventh inning, match of the series, Rider ran when NJIT exploded for five into one of the elite pitch- runs against the Broncs’ bull- Baseball 4/24-4/26 4/17-4/19 ers in the MAAC, junior B.J. pen, taking the wind out of (14-15 overall, 6-6 MAAC) at MAAC Championships at MAAC Championships vs. Martin. The Manalapan High Rider. The Broncs put a run 4/11-4/13 #1 Niagara, 9 a.m. School product was simply Track & Field on the board in the eighth off a Rider 8, Marist 5* unhittable, as he hurled eight Softball RBI double by Olson but that’s Marist 6, Rider 1* 4/11 and two-thirds innings while (9-25 overall, 3-5 MAAC) all they could manage, com- Marist 4, Rider 2* Rider Invitational, punching out 19 Broncs, giving pleting the upset. 4/15 M: 3/6 W: 1/7 4/21 the Red Foxes the series finale, “This is the worst loss I NJIT 5, Rider 3 4/17-4/18 vs. Monmouth, 3 p.m. (DH) 4-2. Martin is currently second have ever been a part of,” Hayes 4/18-4/19 at Larry Ellis Princeton 4/23 in the conference in strikeouts said. “There is not much I can at Siena, Noon (DH)* Invitational vs. Columbia, 3 p.m. (DH) with 51. say other than we didn’t get the at Siena, Noon* 4/23-4/25 4/25 Marist scored three runs clutch hit when we needed it.” 4/22 at Penn Relays at St. Peter’s, 1 p.m. (DH)* in the second inning off of Olson, Williams and soph- vs. Long Island, 3:30 p.m. 4/25 4/26 some minor control problems omore Steve Galella compiled 4/25-4/26 at TCNJ Lions Invitational vs. Iona, 1 p.m. (DH)* from senior Derek Caldwell. six of Rider’s seven hits and all vs. Fairfield, Noon (DH)* 5/2-5/3 5/2 The southpaw hit a batter and three RBIs. vs. Fairfield, Noon* MAAC Championships at Manhattan, Noon (DH)* then gave up a run on a wild The Broncs look to 4/28 pitch, but he threw his third Men’s Tennis And More Sports ... rebound this weekend as they vs. Princeton, 3:30 p.m. consecutive quality start, going (3-15 overall, 0-6 MAAC) travel to Siena for a crucial 4/29 eight innings and giving up John Clark three-game set. Game one takes at George Mason, 3:30 p.m. 4/14 Sophomore was four runs. place Saturday at noon. Rider 4, Coppin State 3 named the MAAC Track & Rider rallied in the top of “This weekend is a big Golf 4/17-4/19 Field Performer of the Week the ninth, scoring two runs weekend for us and we have to 4/11-4/12 at MAAC Championships for all competition April on bases loaded walks, but win all three,” Hayes said. “We at Princeton Invitational, vs. #2 Marist, 3:30 p.m. 6-12. were unable to push any more are gone to play as hard and as 13th of 14 across. Women’s Tennis Ryan Thompson well as we have all year. We’ll 4/14 Junior was “The final two games were (3-11 overall, 0-6 MAAC) find out on Sunday where we at Peacock Invitational, named to the Metropolitan a let down for our offense and stand and if we want to be in 7th of 15 4/9 Basketball Writers Association their guys pitched great,” Hayes the tournament.” 4/20-4/21 Marist 6, Rider 1* First Team. said. “Give them the credit but at Mount St. Mary’s Spring we’re better than that and when Invitational we face them in the tournament Burke’s busy schedule worth the winning results By Paul Mullin Meet at both the 2008 MAAC Championships and the 2008 Shopping, working out and Eastern College Athletic spending time with her boy- Conference Championships friend: What Amanda Burke and the first Bronc swimmer does in her spare time might or diver to ever qualify for the not seem particularly unique, NCAA Championships. but what is different for the She has competed in the junior communication major NCAAs two years in a row and diver is how infrequently now, finishing 39th and 35th she gets to indulge in her favor- in the one- and three-meter ite pastimes. dives, respectively, in 2008, and Since practices, meets, improving those positions to training and classes all compete 20th and 24th during her sec- for her time, Burke generally ond trip last month. has one reaction to whatever “It’s hard to believe that I free time she scrounges up: head have accomplished all the things home. that I have because I never “I never see my parents,” expected to,” Burke said. “I’ve Burke said. “I’m like their long- never in my life thought that I lost child who has become some would go to the NCAAs.” diver they never see anymore “I just never knew that I — they do come to every meet would be at this level, and it though. They text me some- makes me appreciate it more. times like, ‘Are you alive?’” If I’m having a rough time, But her hard work has cer- [Diving Coach Dennis Ceppa] tainly paid off. Whether her always reminds me of the things talent is natural, a product of that I’ve accomplished and that her hard-working approach helps me realize that it’s real, so Peter G. Borg/Rider University to her sport or a combination it’s kind of overwhelming.” Junior communication major Amanda Burke led the 2008-2009 MAAC Champions with of the two, the Southampton, This all started when accolades such as two-time Rider Athlete of the Month and Female Diver of the Meet at the Burke was just 6 years old, and Pa. native has spent her career 2008 MAAC Championships and 2008 Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships. at Rider developing quite the although she already had the portfolio of honors. drive and the love for the sport in college but I didn’t look at five and a half hours away — so over the summer even though To name a few of her more that has made her an absolute big schools for diving because I Rider was a good choice, and she didn’t dive her freshman recent distinctions: Rider’s menace for her competition, really wasn’t that experienced as now I know it was an even bet- year. Female Athlete of the Year for she didn’t start diving seriously a diver, [having only competed ter choice because I’ve gotten a “Now they’re my best the 2007-2008 academic year, until she got to Rider. in the one-meter event]. lot better here.” friends,” she said. Rider Athlete of the Month “I didn’t come here particu- “I picked Rider because it Her future teammates pro- Practices, Burke said, were for January and March of larly for diving,” Burke admit- was close — my other choice vided part of the draw as well, this year, Female Diver of the ted. “I knew I wanted to dive was West Virginia and that was keeping in touch with Burke See Burke, p. 13 Friday, April 17, 2009 15 Time to Shine. A little bit of summer can pay dividends all year long.


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www.www.rowan.edu/summer 16 Friday, April 17, 2009 Br u i s e d Eg o s Broncs shocked by NJIT after dropping series against MAAC rival BASEBALL home run of the season, hitting a three-run shot and cutting By Jordan Hall the Marist lead to one. Rider entered its three-game Rider tied the contest in Josh Veltrie series at Marist last weekend on the seventh and then put up a the upswing, winning six of its three-spot in the eighth, gain- last eight and coming off one ing control of the lead, 7-4, Defending of its most impressive wins of and the game. Senior Jamie the season against Temple. The Hayes knocked in two runs in champs momentum didn’t carry over, the inning off a single to right as the Broncs dropped two of field. Back-to-back champion- three against their MAAC rival After senior Mike ships in any sport is a major and then fell to a one-win NJIT Petrowski’s early struggles on accomplishment. Rider’s squad, 5-3, on Wednesday. the mound, he settled down baseball team is on a mission The Red Foxes (16-15, 7-5 tremendously. The Hamilton this season to win the MAAC MAAC) came in second in the Square native gave up only one Championship for the second conference in ERA (4.77) and hit and no runs his final four straight year. fielding percentage (.960) and innings of work. In most sports, both col- with solid offensive numbers, “Petrowski kept us in the legiate and professional, two boasting a well-rounded team game after giving up an early titles in a row usually paves overall. lead and we were able to score Joe Rey/Rider University the road to a team becom- The Broncs (14-15, 6-6 some runs on a couple of clutch Senior Jamie Hayes compiled four hits, three RBIs and a save ing a dynasty: the New York MAAC) began the weekend on hits,” said Hayes. during the Broncs’ four-game stretch. The leadoff hitter is bat- Yankees in the late ’90s, the the right foot, answering the Sophomore Mike Thomas ting .337 on the season with a .486 OBP and 14 stolen bases. New England Patriots earlier challenge and grabbing game earned the win in relief and in this decade and the Florida one, 8-5. Rider executed offen- Hayes shut the door, picking up tory. he went the distance, pitching Gators, who have won four sively in the latter innings and his fourth save of the season. Hayes scored an unearned seven innings and giving up titles between their football held the lead with a successful Olson and Hayes finished run in the first inning, but then zero earned runs. and basketball programs in bullpen effort. with five hits and five RBIs the Red Foxes answered, open- The Broncs had five hits the past four years. In col- After falling behind 4-0 combined, leading the way for ing up the game in the second. on the day, two coming from legiate baseball, the Oregon early in the first two innings, it Rider. Marist blasted two home runs senior Maurice Williams, while State Beavers won back-to- was all Broncs from then on. In In game two, Marist stuck in the frame, jumping to a 5-1 senior Jimmer Kennedy picked back national championships the top of the fifth, senior Sean for the big inning, plating five lead. in 2006 and 2007. Olson connected for his sixth runs in the bottom of the sec- That was all Marist sopho- ond and cruising to a 6-1 vic- more Kyle Putnam needed as See Baseball, p. 14 So believe it or not, the Broncs (14-15, 6-6 MAAC) can put themselves in posi- Track & field progresses at Rider Invite tion to become a powerhouse in the MAAC for years to TRACK AND FIELD Sophomore Michael Soroko also fin- ished with a great meet, winning the come. Unfortunately, Siena By Jordan Hall steeplechase in 9:45.74. has already established itself as the team to beat in basket- After a productive performance at The women continued to impress, ball. Maybe baseball can be the Duke Invitational, the Rider track with senior Tabatha Haskins leading the the pride of Rider during the and field team had another solid showing way. The team captain finished in first spring when there isn’t any for its first home meet of the season, the for the triple jump at 36’1.25”, second football on campus. Rider Invitational. in the high jump at 5’2.25” and third in The Broncs only saw The women’s side came in first out of the 100-meter hurdles with a 16.25 time. three players graduate last the seven teams that competed last week- She also placed fourth in the long jump season, after the team went end while the men finished third out of and sixth in the javelin, doing a little bit 29-28 overall, and 13-10 in six. of everything for the Broncs. the MAAC. They were the “As a team I feel as though we are Fellow senior Kelly Kajunski fol- fourth seed in the MAAC coming into our own,” said sophomore lowed her lead, winning the high jump at tournament, but right now, John Clark. 5’3” and finishing fifth in the long jump Rider would be out of the Clark set a personal record in the at 15’6.25”. Another senior who put in playoff picture, seeded at discus by almost 10 ft. at the Duke solid times was Ashley Maynard. She sixth. Only the top four teams Invitational with a distance of 161’6”, came in first in the 400-meter hurdles make the MAAC playoffs. and he followed that up by winning the with a 1:10.39 time, gaining her first col- Manhattan has a solid event at the Rider Invitational. He capped legiate win. hold on the No. 1 seed, with off his day by placing second in the shot Other women with successful days only one conference loss so put with a 46’6” distance and third in the were junior Alicia Price, who came in far. After that, however, there hammer with a 158’2” score. second in the hammer and third in the are six teams fighting for Because of his impressive perfor- discus, and junior Karlise Cureton, who the last three spots. Rider, mances, the Pennsville native was named finished second in the 200-meter. near the bottom with its 6-6 MAAC Performer of the Week for all Next up for Rider is the Larry Ellis record in conference play, is competition from April 6-12. Princeton Invitational this weekend to only one game behind Marist Senior Marcellus Manning put up which it brings plenty of momentum. and Niagara, which have 7-5 big times for the men, placing first in the “We finished in the top three as a Peter G. Borg/Rider University records in the MAAC and are 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.24, team, so hopefully this will build up Sophomore John Clark competes at the Rider second in the 400-meter hurdles at 58.82 some momentum and springboard us Invitational where he placed first in the discus. and ran on the third place 4x400 relay into some great performances,” Clark See Champs, p. 13 Clark achieved MAAC Performer of the Week. team. said.