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PROFESSOR OF ROCK GREEN TRAVEL TOPPING TOWSON FOR 200 Richard Scannella reflects on his opportunity of a Find eco-friendly alternatives to driving. Field hockey head coach earns milestone of Rider lifetime. page 9 page 10 career. page 14 Fantasy over reality at Rider Students and faculty get football fix Mackenzie Emmens/The RiderMackenzie Emmens/The News

Live football isn’t enough for fans. They are turning to computer screens for more. SEE FANTASY ➠ PAGE 16 One step closer to strike or solution By Casey Gale administration is confident that nego- “We are committed to continuing not have access to their Rider email ONTRACT negotiations between the tiations will not escalate to that level. to work with the AAUP to resolve the accounts. In the event that substitutes American Association of Union “While the AAUP has taken a strike remaining contract articles,” said the are placed in classrooms or work- Professors (AAUP) and the admin- authorization vote in a number of prior university’s negotiation team. “The ing online during a strike, professors Cistration continue, and the AAUP negotiations, the university and the administration’s goal in these nego- will not hold students responsible for has taken a step to spur a resolution. AAUP consistently have been able to tiations is to allow the university to attending class or doing assignments On Sept. 23, union members voted successfully conclude negotiations with- continue to maintain highly competi- given during that period. Instead, stu- by secret ballot to authorize their lead- out a strike,” the university’s negotia- tive compensation to attract and retain dents should keep up with their assign- ers to call a strike in the coming weeks tion team said in a statement. high-quality faculty while keeping a ments on their professor’s syllabus, and if the talks hit an impasse. Only one Negotiations will continue on Sept. Rider education within students’ finan- the professor will determine how to member of the more than 160 at the 26 and 27. According to Halpern, cial reach.” make up material upon their return. lunch meeting in the Cavalla Room though some economic issues have been As previously reported in The Rider For further information, students voted against the authorization, said discussed, matters of faculty salary and News, the administration has been seek- should ask their individual professors Dr. Jeffery Halpern, chief negotiator benefits have not yet been negotiated ing substitute teachers to serve in place for their thoughts, as all may not have for the AAUP. in any detail. While progress has been of faculty members in the event of a the same philosophy on this matter. The union represents 621 full- made on many non-economic issues, strike. Substitutes will not be able to use and part-time professors, librar- such as the administration’s proposals The idea of wholesale replacement the course syllabus, because Halpern ians, coaches, athletic trainers and to reduce faculty’s voice in academic of faculty with substitutes “is insulting said it is the intellectual property of the reading clinicians at the university’s decisions and the creation of full-time to what really goes on in the class- professor who crafted it. Any substitute Lawrenceville and Westminster Choir contingent faculty without Ph.D’s, the room,” said Halpern. “It really shows who steps in will need to start the class College campuses. final decision on such matters is depen- a lack of respect or understanding of from scratch a month or more into the This action does not confirm that dent on how negotiations continue for what faculty do. It’s not a university semester. the union will strike; it only provides economic matters, Halpern said. without the faculty. That’s like an army As for whether or not a strike will the negotiating team and executive “The economic demands of the without soldiers.” occur, Halpern said he does not know committee with the power to call a administration are simply unaccept- In August, the AAUP negotiating what will happen as the final days of strike. The current contract has been able,” said Halpern. Those demands team released a statement to faculty negotiations approach. extended through Sept. 30. Therefore, include a cut in medical benefits, a 12 members regarding how students “I don’t want to strike. I want to the first possible date for a strike to be percent cut in retirement funds, a 10 should be advised to handle a strike. work with my students; that’s why I’m called would be Oct. 1, but the contract percent cut in new-faculty salaries, a The statement said that if a strike is here,” said Halpern. “But I will strike if could be extended again. four-year salary freeze and a 25 percent called, faculty members will not be in I need to.” Despite the authorization, the cut in funds for faculty development. class or holding office hours, and will 2 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 Page 2 NEWS BRIEFS THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 24 IVE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN awarded the $5,000 Undergraduate Research Scholar Awards schol- arship to support working with faculty members Influenza vaccine now available on research projects outside of their regular 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Poyda Student Health Center Fclass work. The students bestowed with the award, No appointment is needed. Students can walk in during from left, are Jessica Stanislawczyk, sophomore voice scheduled clinic hours Monday to Friday. Cost is $20, performance major; Brandon Enalls, senior biochem- but is covered through insurance with Rider, and may istry major; Derek Lake, senior finance and account- be reimbursed through private insurance. For further ing major; Kelsey Caroll, senior theater performance information, questions or concerns, students can con- major; and Nicolette Mateescu, junior psychology tact the Health Center (609) 896-5060. major. In a letter to students, faculty and family mem- Thursday, September 25 bers, Provost DonnaJean Fredeen called receiving the scholarship a “monumental accomplishment.” Trip to China information session 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FA 375 Open to all students, faculty, staff and community members interested in visiting Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. Participating students can apply this class SECURITY BRIEFS trip during the Spring 2015 semester toward classes PROVIDED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY VICKIE WEAVER IND 210 (Global Encounters) and COM 330 (Docu- menting Cultures). When screens attack Social media rumors Stealthy dumbbell Monday, September 29 Beware of classroom hazards. Social media was at it again Someone did some sneaky On Sept. 17 at 8:29 p.m., Public spreading drug rumors last week. heavy lifting. On Sept. 19 at 7:08 The ‘30-second elevator pitch’ Safety was dispatched to North While Public Safety was perform- p.m., Public Safety received a call 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Daly Dining Princeton Room Hall on the report of a medical ing a Park, Walk and Talk at Poyda stating that a 30-pound dumbbell Communication professor Dr. David Dewberry will emergency. A male staff member residence hall on Sept. 20 at 11:10 was missing from Maurer Gym. A lead the session on how to introduce yourself quickly complained that after pulling p.m., they encountered a male female staff member said that she and succinctly when having a captive audience for a down a screen in his classroom, staff member who had found a noticed the weight was missing short amount of time. Attendees can register at alumni. the screen and part of the bracket suspicious social media posting. as she was getting ready to leave rider.edu/register and walk-ins are welcome. holding the screen to the ceiling He said that the post described for the night. The investigation is fell and hit his arm. He did not the sale of marijuana, and sug- ongoing. If anyone has informa- Monday, September 29 want additional medical attention. gested people come to Poyda to tion, contact Public Safety. Facilities was notified about the purchase the drug. Public Safety Comedian Adam Garbowski issue. checked the area, saw no indica- 10 p.m. - 12 p.m., BLC Cavalla Room tion of drug sale or use and said The Student Entertainment Council presents a night of that the rumors were unfounded. laughter with stand-up comedian Adam Garbowski. ‘It’s On Us’: Taking punches at sexual assault By Alexis Schulz The “It’s On Us Pledge” EXUAL assault has been an increasing concern over the past few months with the arrival of new Here are some tips from the White House on how procedures and policies for college campuses, and not to be a bystander to the problem, but rather on Sept. 19 President Barack Obama unveiled S be part of the solution for sexual assault. the “It’s On Us” campaign aimed at combating sexual assault and domestic violence. 1. Talk to your friends openly and honestly about The campaign consists of a rallying cry for taking sexual assault. personal responsibility in sexual assault cases and a dec- laration that everyone can play a part in stopping these 2. If you see something, say something. Intervene violent acts from occurring on college campuses. After in any way you can and don’t be a bystander. learning about the campaign, Debbie Stasolla, associ- ate vice president for planning, said that Rider is trying 3. Trust your gut. If something looks like it might to incorporate it into new steps the university is taking be a bad situation, it probably is. against sexual assault and domestic violence. “Work is underway to roll out the ‘It’s On Us’ cam- 4. Ask someone who looks like she or he might paign at Rider as part of the university’s work to build need help if he or she is OK. awareness about sexual violence, and Rider’s revised anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy, which 5. Get someone to help you if you’re in need. Ask addresses sexual assault, sexual misconduct, domestic an RA, friend or host to step in. and dating violence, stalking and other types of harass- ment and discrimination,” said Stasolla. 6. Keep an eye on someone who seems to be Many celebrities have teamed up with “It’s On Us” intoxicated.

in efforts to universalize the campaign and bring the ItsOnUs.org issue of sexual assault to the attention of the college Kerry Washington of Scandal takes action with ”It’s On Us” to 7. If you notice that someone is too intoxicated to community. Kerry Washington, an actress in Scandal; campaign against sexual assault in her PSA. consent, enlist a friend to help the person leave Randy Jackson, a former judge on American Idol; and which sexual assault may occur, intervene in situations safely. Mayium Bialik, “Amy” from The Big Bang Theory, are where consent has not or cannot be given and create just some of the celebrities showcased in Public Service an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable 8. Recognize the potential danger of someone Announcements for the campaign. and victims are supported. who talks about planning to target another person Nick McManus, sophomore information systems Stasolla said this campaign is a great way to let at a party. major, said he believes the “It’s On Us” campaign is a everyone know that they have a role in stopping sexual way for college students to become more involved with assault before it happens and will add to Rider’s efforts 9. Be aware if someone is deliberately trying to stopping sexual assault before it happens. in stopping sexual violence on campus. intoxicate, isolate or corner someone else. “I’ve seen the commercials of the ‘It’s On Us’ “The ‘It’s On Us’ campaign will go a long way to campaign and I think it’s a great thing,” said McManus. remind all of us as members of our Rider community, 10. Get in the way by creating a distraction, draw- “Many college students look up to celebrities as role students, faculty and staff alike, of our collective respon- ing attention to the situation or separating them. models, and I think, when students see these people get- sibility to be mindful of our own safety and well-being, ting involved with stopping sexual assault, it will make and the safety of those around us,” said Stasolla. 11. Understand that if someone does not or cannot them think twice.” consent to sex, it’s rape. Another major part of the “It’s On Us” initiative is for people to sign a pledge found on ItsOnUs.org. The 12. Never blame the victim. pledge states that participants will recognize that non- consensual sex is sexual assault, identify situations in Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 3 News Generations meet at a social media crossroad By Sarah Bergen GROUP of Rider students volunteered their Saturday morning to work one-on-one with professionals who were interested in learning more about social media websites such as AFacebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Dr. David Dewberry and Dr. Aaron J. Moore, of the Communication and Journalism Department, worked with Crossroads of the American Revolution to plan the workshop, which was held in Fine Arts 359 on Sept. 20. “The goal was to create an opportunity for students to interact with members of surrounding communi- ties,” said Dewberry. “Many of the students developed connections with their assigned partners and left with new contacts and opportunities.” Students were paired with adults to show them the basics of social media. Many of them were especially interested in learning how to create and effectively use a Facebook page to represent their historical society or RiderEmily Kelley/The News site. The students got a lot out of the experience and Julia Corrigan, sophomore radio and television major, assists executive director of Crossroads Noreen Bodman establish a Facebook were happy to be the teachers for a change. account for her organization. Corrigan was one of seven students who participated in the event. “I thought the event was fun and very interest- works with historical societies and other partners with that he works with. He explained that it is vital to bring ing because the roles were reversed,” said senior web historical sites that have ties to the American Revolu- in young adults to Crossroads in order to continue to design major Tiffany Reyes. “I was teaching someone tion. They help to promote reenactments and hands-on care for historical sites in New Jersey. older than me something that comes natural to me: events to attract tourism in order to support small busi- “We support these events because we are trying to understanding social media. It was an overall rewarding nesses and the economy as a whole, while simultane- get people interested in history - people like you guys,” experience. ously spreading knowledge of New Jersey’s history. Sands said. “Young people like yourselves are going to “The woman I worked with had such a wonderful “New Jersey’s heritage tourism attracts 11 million be the next generation to take over all of these things. time and could not have thanked me enough about visitors each year and generates $2.8 billion in visitor We are only stewards for a short time, and it’s you guys how much I was helping her. If this workshop was done spending and $715 million in federal, state and local we need to bring in because you’re going to be the next again, I would definitely be interested in participating.” taxes,” said Crossroads executive director Noreen stewards who are going to take care of these places just Crossroads is one of 49 national heritage areas set Bodman. like the others who have been doing it for 200 years.” up by Congress in 2006. The goal of this specific heri- Crossroads program manager Bob Sands was tage site is to celebrate New Jersey’s participation and excited to connect students with some of the partners contributions in the American Revolution. Crossroads Shadowing provides shades of success By Alexis Schulz community,” said Marriott. “Any course at home with an alumnus or community busi- URING J-term and summer student from any school at Rider ness leader in their area,” said Marriott. sessions, Rider’s Shadow who meets the criteria is eligible.” The program started two years ago and has gained Experience Program allows Students who participate in the recognition between alumni and students. This past Dstudents the opportunity to one credit course select a partici- summer session, Mary Jo Abbondanza, a member connect classroom learning to a pating Rider alumnus to shadow of Rider’s Liberal Arts Advisory Board, came and real professional environment. and then are required to take a spoke to students during the final seminar of the Terri Marriott, senior aca- three-hour pre-experience semi- class in conjunction with their mentoring experiences demic coordinator, said this nar online, log 20 to 25 hours of throughout the semester. program allows students the shadowing, keep a journal and “When the idea of speaking to the class came up opportunity to take with them attend a three-hour post-experi- I thought Mary Jo would be a perfect mentor for the what they learn in the classroom, ence seminar online. students in the shadow program,” said Marriott. “She

Courtesy of Lauren NicolosiCourtesy of Lauren and apply it in real life working “The reason why this program is involved with the actual interview process of a lot Mary Jo Abbonanza offers tips on what to situations. is held during J-term and summer of candidates, so I thought she would be excellent do at an interview to participating students “The program is for is because it allows students from to come in and talk to the students about what to do in the Shadow Experience Program. every member of the Rider other areas to actually be in the and what not to do during an interview and how to prepare.” Abbondanza said when speaking to the students about the importance of a first impression during an interview she urged them to be prepared. “I talked about what to wear during an interview, about body language and what to bring with you,” said Abbondanza. “First impressions are very impor- tant, and in order to distinguish yourself you have to put emphasis in all the right places.” Marriott said the idea of having a Rider alumnus come to speak to students separately from the stu- dent’s own shadow experience was a brand-new idea for this past semester. “It turned out to be such a good thing,” said Marriott. “Students really enjoyed it and excellent feedback was given, so this practice will continue for the upcoming semester.” The Shadow Experience Program according to Marriott is a great opportunity for all Rider students and alumni to connect and share with one another. The students are offered an opportunity to collaborate with a mentor who is already in the line of work the student would like to pursue, so the student is able to see what that job entails before he or she becomes immersed in it. “There is no better way to learn than having a mentor that’s already been there and done that,” said Marriott. “These mentors have been involved in the process that students will be going through once they graduate, and it’s a chance for students to begin their networking process.” 4 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 5 OpenOpen aa checkingchecking accountaccount and receive a $10 iTunes ® gift card* Hurry, offer ends September 30 $10

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TRN: What is the purpose of Dining Hall Hacks and why should Rider How to make Asian lettuce wraps students be interested in it? This recipe explains how to take a mix of boring veggies and basic proteins and turn PK: Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks is meant to show them into a gourmet meal. Students can find all of these ingredients in Daly’s Dining students how they can make the most of their (often man- Hall and create healthy and delicious lettuce wraps that are perfect for lunch or din- datory) meal plan and actually enjoy — and look forward ner. Refer to the map (above) and instructions (below) to create this innovative meal in to — the food they eat in college. Anyone who is looking minutes. for new and creative ways to approach the basic foods in their dining hall (or even their first kitchen) should pick this book up! Ingredients

TRN: How did you come to write this book? Lettuce Bean Sliced sprouts carrots It started as a column in my school newspaper that was leaves essentially based on a desire of mine to write about food in a way that would actually be accessible and mean something to college students. There were about five PYOP restaurants in the college town where I went to school and (pick your Soy Chili the dining plan was mandatory, so I thought the best food sauce column I could write would teach kids to make extraor- own protein) sauce dinary meals from the basic items we had in our dining halls. Instructions

How did you come up with all of these creative Lay the lettuce leaves flat on a plate. recipe ideas and how long did it take you to com- Top the lettuce with a protein of your choice, or extra pile them? veggies if you’re a vegetarian or vegan. The inspiration comes from a lot of different places — dishes my mother used to make, recipes I gleaned Next, add in some bean sprouts and carrots and roll from reading food blogs or watching cooking TV shows, the lettuce leaves up into wraps. amazing meals I had while studying abroad. One thing that makes the book unique is that while there are basic In a small bowl, combine equal parts soy sauce and chili recipes like sloppy joes and mac and cheese, there is also shakshouka (an Israeli egg dish) or panzanella (an italian sauce. Use this as a dipping sauce for the wraps. bread salad) — things students wouldn’t necessarily asso- ciate with the dining halls. I hope that anyone who reads Recipe and cover (below) excerpted from Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks © Priya Krishna. Illustrations © it comes out having discovered one recipe he or she has Jude Buffum, used with permission from Storey Publishing. never heard of before! I started working on these recipes my freshman year of college and finished them about a year ago, so the book comprises about four years of devel- oping and testing. I was told that you work for a magazine — can you tell me a little about that?

What advice do you have for Rider students I work for Lucky Peach, which is a quarterly food who are looking to add a little creativity to their magazine, and I am lucky (no pun intended) not meals? only to work among some of the most intelligent and creative people I have ever met, but also to get Take familiar ingredients and try them in new ways. For to live and breathe food for a living and to con- example, if you love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, stantly be thinking about it in new ways. try putting that same combination on top of ice cream. Or if you like caprese salads, put mozzarella and toma- toes atop a piece of grilled chicken or in a burger. Don’t Do you plan on writing any other books? let where some ingredient is located in the dining hall I sure hope so! limit that ingredient’s applications. Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 7 Alumna dances her way to 76ers’ co-captain spot By J’na Jefferson at the celebrity game and other events FTER graduating magna cum laude from Rider in throughout All-Star weekend.” 2013, Michelle Figueiredo has found her footing During this event, she and the other as the newest co-captain of the Philadelphia All-Star dancers performed with A76ers Dancers for the 2014-15 NBA season. Pharrell Williams and Vanilla Ice. “I never saw myself becoming an NBA dancer, but I am obviously more than happy with where my dance When she’s not on career is and how far I have come,” she said. the court dancing, Figueiredo, a double major in behavioral neurosci- Figueiredo is ence and dance performance, has been on the Sixers still keep- since her senior year in college. Not only was she able ing busy to hold down numerous performances at the Wells doing Fargo Center for home games, but she was also a member of the Rider Dance Team, a dancer and cho- reographer for the Rider Dance Ensemble and trained at the Princeton Ballet School for her dance major. All of these activities were in addition to her busy life as a science major and as a member of various honor societies. “From the minute she came here, she gave 100 percent to her academics, dance, fellow students

and the program,” said Dr. Kim Vaccaro, an Courtesy of Michael Garcia associate professor in Rider’s dance program. Rider alumna Michelle Figueiredo ‘13 has recently been named NBA’s Philidelphia 76ers dance team’s newest co-captain for the 2013-14 season. “She uses every part of her brain and body. Figueiredo, who double majored in behavioral neuroscience and dance performance, has been dancing with the team since her senior year at Rider. Her mind, which is totally embedded and embodied, is firing constantly, taking in information.” her favorite things. She teaches, subs, and hosts master may lead.” Besides great stage presence and tech- Vaccaro said Figueiredo’s incredible passion and dance classes, and tries to improve her dancing if her nique, a strong support system is extremely important energetic nature were just a few qualities instrumental hectic schedule permits it. She also has plans to go when choosing to pursue a career in a topsy-turvy in her success. back to school to pursue a career in the healthcare field such as dance. With the Sixers, Figueiredo has done some extraor- field. “Some people tell me that I need to go back to dinary things, including a trip with her teammates to “Once it is time to hang my shoes on the wall, I school before I forget everything I learned, but for Lanzhou, China, in the summer of 2013 and a recent definitely plan on going back to school, I just am not the most part, everyone is very supportive of me audition and photo shoot in California. Earlier this sure for what yet.” which I appreciate beyond words,” said Figueiredo. year, she was the lucky dancer chosen to represent her Figueiredo urges dancers with big goals and dreams “Fortunately, my family is extremely supportive of my team in the All-Star game in New Orleans. Only one to attend classes regularly, apply corrections in dance dancing which is more than I can ask for.” dancer from each of the NBA teams was selected. classes and to “just go for it!” Figueiredo also has support from members of her “The amount of choreography that was learned “It’s a pretty big sacrifice to dance as a career, but it alma mater. When it comes to Figueiredo’s success, within a few days was pure insanity but totally worth is a sacrifice that you must be willing to make and it is Vaccaro says she knew that Michelle always had it in every second,” said Figueiredo. “We were dancing totally doable.” her. So was she surprised? Not at all, but “very, very for about 15 hours every day, and not only did we Vaccaro agreed, saying that dancers should “always proud.” perform at the All-Star Game, but we also performed take dance seriously. You don’t know where the road Study abroad puts student into the spotlight By Emily Klingman had created, and some other material. EAN Cackoski never thought he I had about four weeks to just focus on would study abroad and put on his my show,” Cackoski said. own show in London, but in the Cackoski’s favorite part of being in S2014 spring semester that’s exactly England was exploring the regions sur- what he did. rounding the London area, and going “It became important. It wasn’t the on small trips to the main continent of first thought on my mind when I came Europe. to Rider, but as I was working with the “After my classes and internship, a theater and faculty I realized that I lot of the time I had a day until 4 p.m. really wanted to have that opportunity,” to explore. I would go to Brighton, said Cackoski. York, Stratford-upon-Avon and just Culture shock was one of Cackoski’s soak in what was there,” he said. biggest hurdles in his acclimation to One habit Cackoski took back home London. He had to accept that he with him was the tendency to be more couldn’t go on living exactly the way he Courtesy of Sean Cackoski aware of his surroundings. Some of his was used to here in America. Sean Cackoski had the experience of a lifetime during a semester in London where he was able to best memories are ones where he would “There’s sort of this maturing pro- partake in an internship that allowed him to understand all parts of putting on a theater performance. just sit in a park, eat lunch and watch cess that happens when you have to go the people walk by. and adapt to the different culture,” said communication major studying and uncommon to go abroad to do an “It opens you up to being more pres- Cackoski. “I remember the first night interning in London at ESPN and he internship while attending classes. ent,” he said. “You go to a city that is I was literally looking for Tupperware was offered a full-time job upon gradu- Cameron advises students who wish to so rooted in history and you see where and had a breakdown because I ation,” said Cameron. intern and study to expect similarities the Great Fire (of London) started and didn’t know where in London you get Cackoski was the dance captain, and to American internships. then St. Paul’s Cathedral and all these Tupperware!” made sure the show’s choreography was “They should expect to receive any- places.” While Cackoski was studying in learned and maintained throughout where from 3-6 credits,” said Cameron. Cackoski’s time abroad has helped London, he also did an internship at a the rehearsals. Since the show was in “Most students work between 10-20 him expand where he sees his future local theater located in the West End a small fringe theater, Cackoski shared hours per week. They will also need to paths heading. Now he is considering theater district. According to Kim some of the role of the stage manager. pay for a working visa, which could be going back for his graduate degree and Cameron, assistant director of the He helped the actors with their lines, costly.” other programs to study acting. Center for International Education positioned props in rehearsals, and Since the show only lasted a month, “Before they were just ideas. Like, (CIE), students who take on an intern- moved the show into the theater. Cackoski also received a research grant, ‘Ha ha, what if I did this?’ But now it’s ship abroad show future employers that “It was cool, I was really taking on allowing him to put on a show of his like, ‘I could do this.’ It’s a real possibil- they have global experience and are responsibility for the show,” he said. “It own. He was able to attend a separate ity,” he said. willing to work with different cultures was a little like, ‘Oh my God, I’ve never school for miming. “Now I feel like I’ve been there, I and peoples. done this before, like at all.’’’ “I learned this mime technique and know what it’s like, and I can go back “One example is we had a For Rider students, it is not put on an hour-long show of material I and try again. I know the process.” 8 Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 9 Arts&Entertainment Arts&Entertainment Reality refocused at Rider art exhibit

By Jessica Vento EANT to evoke profound thoughts and emotions, Rider’s first exhibit of the aca- demic year, “Landscape: Social, Political, MTraditional,” brings together four docu- mentary photographers: Josh Brilliant, Annie Hogan, Joshua Lutz and Wendel A. White. “The documentary style is the thread that connects each work to the other,” said professor and gallery director Harry Naar. “They diverge in their interpre- tations and their vision of a social and political aspect that serves as an overlay to their art.” These artists were selected for how their vision is directed toward the landscape, and the theme is how selected images presented in a very particular way can move the viewers’ ideas away from thinking about the landscape as a pastoral image. Their interests are con- cerned with land and buildings as strong metaphors for experiences related to racial segregation, loneliness Courtesy of Harry Naar Courtesy of Kristine University Brown/Rider and tragedy. From left, artists Wendel A. White and Joshua Lutz, professor and gallery director Harry Naar, guest curator for exhibition Aubrey After working with artists such as Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen, Rich Scannella, who teaches classes like MUS 127: Arts Administration Ensemble and MUS 167B: Applied Percussion at Rider, was given the The exhibit is guest curated by Aubrey J. Kauffman, and artists Josh Brilliant, and artist Annie Hogan, not pictured, are all part of “Landscape: Social, Political, Traditional.” The opportunity to go on the road with Bon Jovi as the band’s fill-in drummer in locations around the world including Canada, Rio de Janeiro and Osaka, Japan. Kauffman, photographer, teacher and gallery man- exhibit will be on display in the Rider art gallery until Oct. 12. ager for the Mason Gross Galleries of Rutgers University. His photographs have been widely College of New Jersey and is the education coordina- University. exhibited in venues such as The New Jersey State tor at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center. White has received various awards and fellowships Who says you can’t go home? Ex-student Museum, The Noyes Museum, The Newark Museum, An Australian photo media artist and graduate of including a John Simon Guggenheim Foundation The Allentown Art Museum, and the Enfoco Street the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Hogan Fellowship in Photography. He earned a bachelor of Gallery in New York City. In 1990, his work was exhibits her work nationally and internationally. Her fine arts in photography from the School of Visual shown at Rider alongside the highly respected photog- works are held in major Australian collections and also Arts in New York and a master of fine arts in photog- teaching after month on Bon Jovi world tour rapher Louis Draper. in private collections in the United Kingdom and the raphy from the University of Texas at Austin. White By Janeen Rodgers “The works fit into a genre that conveys a conversa- United States. Hogan is a visiting assistant professor at taught photography at the School of Visual Arts, The HE scene in Rio de Janeiro was loud and exciting Scannella. the “Born To Run” artist continues to be a “surreal” tion about landscape being more than just a romantic the Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and at the 2013 Rock in Rio festival. Facing a stadium The awful banging from a young Scannella only moment in the drummer’s life. or scenic journey,” said Kauffman. “The politics and She was formerly assistant professor and area coordi- Art, the International Center for Photography and filled with 90,000 screaming fans were Jon Bon forced his father to enroll him in drum lessons. With Now, while these magnificent moments still loom the social implications of how the artists depict the nator of photography at East Carolina University in Rochester Institute of Technology and is currently a TJovi and guitarist Bobby Bandiera, on the left, and the help of a music-store owner and family friend, he in Scannella’s recent memory, his current lifestyle is subject lead to the discussion and exchange of ideas North Carolina. distinguished professor of art at The Richard Stockton keyboardist David Bryan and bassist Hugh McDonald, was well on his way to playing with some of the great- what most would call ordinary. As a former College of amongst viewers.” Lutz, a graduate from International Center of College of New Jersey. on the right. But behind them, on drums, Tico Torres est artists of all time. Continuing Studies student at Rider, Scannella came Brilliant received his bachelor of arts in film and Photography and Bard College, received his master “We tend to think of photographs and photogra- was missing. Instead, there was a dark-haired fill-in. Scannella first encountered Lady Gaga in his mid- back to teach a whole new set of musicians in the media arts from Temple University, his master of of fine arts in photography in 2005. He received best phy as the be all and end all about reality,” said Naar. Rider University’s Lawrenceville campus now has twenties, before her eccentric meat outfit debut. She MUS 127: Arts Administration Ensemble as well as in arts in museum studies from Syracuse University editorial awards from both Photo District News (PDN) “I hope that viewers ‘refocus’ their perceptions and its own celebrity musician walking among its stu- was wearing an 80s-styled cut-off top and a pair of MUS 167B: Applied Percussion. and master of fine arts in studio art from the Mason and Communication Arts, and was also named one of observations about reality when looking at natural dents. Some may call him the “Bon Jovi fill-in” or the tight jeans — this was Lady Gaga before she gained With history being one of the professor’s favorite Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. His PDN’s top 30 emerging photographers in 2004. Lutz’s versus invention photographs.” “drummer who worked with Lady Gaga,” but students her large following. When his buddy called him to topics, Scannella’s lesson plans include suggesting that, art has been exhibited both nationally and inter- work has been featured in The New Yorker, Harper’s, The All of the artists will participate in a gallery talk on at Rider will call him Professor Richard Scannella, request that he run some drum tracks with an upcom- to learn about current artists, students should go back nationally, most recently at the Rodchenko School New York Times and Newsweek. He has taught at various Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. and the exhibit will be on display adjunct instructor in fine arts. ing artist, he’d referred to the pop icon Lady Gaga as a few decades. of Photography Annex in Moscow, and Vox Populi colleges including Bard College, The International until Oct. 12. The art gallery is open Tuesday - Thursday from “I love to say that your reputation should always Stefani. “I want to teach my students, if you like this band in Philadelphia. Brilliant currently teaches at The Center of Photography and is currently Pratt 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. precede you, which is how I got the gig with Bon After agreeing to the gig, the two spent a day laying then you should know the bands before them, and Jovi,” said Scannella, who filled in for Tico Torres for down tracks. At the end, Stefani said, “You got some then, go back 10 more years to have a reference a month. “Rhythm guitarist player for the band, Bob funk in you.” point,” he said. “All musicians have influences. They [Bandiera] heard me playing when he mentioned, “Yeah, this is kind of funky,” Scannella responded, all come from somewhere.” ‘You play really soft.’ He liked how I played. Bob was little knowing that the woman complimenting him Scannella’s success level doesn’t stop at touring friends with a bass player that I’d played with before, would soon be a famous pop star under a different with great talent and teaching music lessons. He’s also so he called and asked [the bassist] for a reference [for name. looking into completing a degree program at Rider. me]. Shortly thereafter, another connection gave His concentration, he hopes, will be cultural music or “Any band or artist you play with, you should Scannella the opportunity to work with a legend. pop history. just be cool,” Scannella said. “It’s all about “Bruce [Springsteen] was doing a benefit for his Dr. Jonathan Millen, associate dean of liberal arts professionalism.” kids’ school at The Stone Pony, where, by the way, & sciences, who is enrolled in Scannella’s Applied Scannella’s drumming career started very young many people believe he got his start. He did not, he Percussion course, recognizes the drive and talent that and stemmed from his upbringing. just played there a lot,” Scannella said. “Again, what I Scanella possesses. His parents were “very liberal” — a great char- say about your reputation preceding you, a friend gave “He’s enthusiastic and passionate about what he acteristic when your 6-year-old is making a racket me a call, because they knew about the work I did, does,” Millen said. “His skills are unbelievable, and I on a set of drums. Even the “glasses rattling off the and asked if I could do a three-hour show. I had never think we’re going to have a great semester.” shelves” couldn’t upset them, he said. done a three-hour show.” Scannella believes that “good art makes you think Scannella’s father, who was a Juilliard graduate and To Scannella, agreeing to perform this gig was a about the art, but great art makes you think about the president of Local 62, a union of the arts, pur- no-brainer. yourself.” Under a Blood Red Sky, Williamsburg, VA, by Annie Hogan, 2013. chased a drum set to enhance his skill level to teach his When the two first met, Springsteen just walked “I want to do something on that level,” he said. students. in and they immediately jumped into playing songs. “Sure enough, I discovered that drum set,” said “He was just so laid back,” said Scannella. Meeting

RIDER FLASHBACK — New Jersey rock band Bon Jovi is no stranger to Rider’s cam- pus. In 1997, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi paid a visit to Rider’s campus to play an intimate

Photos by Morgan Brownwell/The Rider News Brownwell/The Morgan by Photos concert for 200 lucky contest winners. These Smyrna_4, by Josh Brilliant, 2014. Mark Lewis, by Joshua Lutz, 2008. 200 were selected by local radio station, 97.5 WPST. As a Perth Amboy-born celebrity, Bon Jovi often performed local shows around the state. In this particular show, he was promoting the band’s latest album, Destination Anywhere. The private concert and question and answer session took place in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater and the event was covered in The Rider News. Bellevue School for the Colored, Trenton, New Jersey, by Wendel A. White, 2007/2010. 10 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 Opinion FROM THE EDITOR ‘It’s On Us’ to fight sexual assault

N Sept. 19, President Obama Popular celebrities such as Britney informed the public about a Spears, Nicki Minaj, Jamie Foxx and new campaign suitably named Jon Bon Jovi have actively supported O“It’s On Us,” which highlights the cause. an ongoing battle against domestic However, “It’s On Us” is a cam- violence and sexual assault. As more paign battling an issue that is a stark individuals fall victim to this crime, contrast to music education. The

the campaign takes a strong, appro- issues of sexual assault and domestic Rider News Vakalis/The Sophie priate place in the eyes of the public. violence have lately taken a spot at The campaign aims to to bring the front of the nation’s conscious. awareness to, and ultimately end, We believe the current focus is GREEN CORNER sexual violence and is endorsed by timely and needed. According to the many celebrities and public figures, NCADV, in the United States, one including actress Kerry Washington, in six women and one in 33 men will Traveling the green way actor and comedian Joel McHale experience an attempted or com- and Vice President Joe Biden. Visit pleted rape in their lifetime. In 40 OR students relying on cars to travel Princeton is an easy car-free task thanks ItsOnUs.org to take a pledge to to 45 percent of relationships where home on weekends, the ride can be to the campus shuttle. This bus service report and actively fight sexual domestic abuse is present, forced sex quite a hassle. However, the price leaves daily from the Bart Luedeke assault and violence. Many schools also occurs. Another startling fact Fof gas, traffic delays and tolls aren’t Center, bringing students to and from and universities, including Rider, reported by the NCADV is that only the only costs of traveling by automo- Westminster Choir College, at no addi- are letting their students’ voices join “one quarter of all physical assaults, bile. The surplus of cars on our roads tional fee. The schedule, posted on the in the cry against sexual violence one fifth of all rapes, and one half is also largely taxing on the environ- Rider website, is nicely coordinated to by encouraging them to take the of all stalkings perpetuated against ment, with detrimental effects such as coincide with class meeting times, but pledge. According to ItsOnUs.org, females by intimate partners are heightened air pollution and greenhouse can also be taken by students looking to the pledge serves as a “personal reported to the police.” gas emissions. In fact, according to the spend time walking around town. commitment to help keep women The information is unsettling. American Public Transportation Asso- On Saturdays extra waypoints and men safe from sexual assault. It Many men and women are being ciation, private vehicles are the largest allow for fun times in the area, bring- is a promise not to be a bystander to attacked, and the majority of these contributors to the household carbon ing Broncs to shopping centers and the problem, but to be a part of the attacks are not being discussed. As footprint, responsible for more than movie theaters, and making stops at the solution.” the years go by, the numbers of sex- half of yearly emissions. Luckily, public Princeton Junction Train Station. From The roll-out of the campaign ual assaults is increasing. Still, some transportation options surrounding there, New York City and Philadelphia is aptly timed because next month students choose to ignore or dis- Rider University are abundant, letting are just a short ride away. Other nearby is Domestic Violence Awareness credit these issues. They blame the students leave their cars in their parking train stations SEE Month, 31 days aimed at bringing victims. With one in six women and spaces. include the ➠ TRANSPORTATION awareness to the violence occurring one in 33 men becoming victims of Moving between Lawrenceville and Hamilton PAGE 11 in households and between couples. at least attempted rape, any person Organizations such as the National in your lecture hall, dorm building Coalition Against Domestic Violence or place of work may be suffering (NCADV) have been working to call more than you realize. This is not attention to this problem. the time to be cold or indifferent. We believe that this campaign This is the time to take the pledge. will prove to be effective among The “It’s On Us” campaign students. From children to adults, is standing firmly in the way of Ridge House, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 many of us admire and look up sexual abuse and domestic violence. P 609 896 5256 F 609 895 5696 General Meetings: Wednesdays at 5 p.m. to a celebrity of some sort. If you Because of the strong celebrity were a fan of the show Scandal, for support, this new movement and Executive Editor Photography Editor example, you would feel more com- its inspiring pledge will be nearly Christopher Brooks Emily Kelley pelled to listen to the words of one impossible to knock out of the way. Managing Editor Copy Editors of the main actresses on the show, The rise in awareness of this issue Sarah Bergen Morgan Dziura Kerry Washington, who appears on stems from a social awakening, espe- News Editors Ariana Albarella commercials for “It’s On Us.” You cially in our generation, to the fact Casey Gale Adam Rivera would find yourself more likely to that people in this country continue Alexis Schulz Gessica Charniga pay attention. Utilizing celebrity to be attacked and violated, but that Features and Arts Design Manager endorsement is a clever way to catch we can take action. Through the & Entertainment Editors Mackenzie Emmens our attention. campaign, more students will learn Tara DeLorenzo Business/Advertising Manager The success of the “It’s On and take the pledge against sexual Danielle Gittleman Matthew Kolbusz Us” campaign can be predicted and domestic violence. As more Opinion Editor Circulation Managers through observing the success of students learn how to prevent sexual Samantha Sawh Kathryn Weniger other celebrity-endorsed campaigns. assault and support victims, we come Sports Editors Janeen Rodgers One charity that many people are continually closer to changing the Thomas Albano Faculty advisers familiar with is VH1’s “Save the statistics and protecting those who Thomas Regan Music Foundation.” The foundation may feel too weak to take a stand Dr. Thomas Simonet Dr. E. Graham McKinley transforms donations into musical against sexual violence. instruments or financial support for The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the edi- fledging music programs in schools tor from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone across the nation. In 2013, accord- number and email address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individu- ing to the website’s annual report, als or groups are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, they were able to donate to 48 clarity, accuracy, grammar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. schools and with donations totaling Brevity is encouraged. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the editorial board, which some $1.6 million. In the same year, may reject any letter. Send to The Rider News via email ([email protected]), campus mail, or the foundation received more than hand deliver to Ridge House. Letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding $3.4 million of unsolicited public publication. support in monetary or instrument donations. The reason the “Save the www.theridernews.com @theridernews Music Foundation” has been so well The weekly editorial expresses the recognized, especially by students, majority opinion of The Rider News. facebook.com/theridernews @theridernews and able to receive so much money This week’s editorial was written by the is because of its celebrity support. Opinion Editor, Samantha Sawh. [email protected] Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 11 Opinion SENIOR SUGGESTIONS SOPHOMORE SENTIMENTS Fines rip through How to handle a students’ wallets heavy workload

Y wallet is turning into a barren lock is hardly worth $30. HE last thing a college student Taking care of business wasteland. The luscious green It seems like Rider is trying to take needs is to be handed an overflow- Got that list ready? Time to get dollars that once populated my advantage of careless students. Thirty ing workload and have no idea started. When beginning an assign- Mpockets have now all but disap- dollars here and there might not seem Twhere to start. Stress never leads ment, it is helpful to read through all peared. As if paying for tuition, a meal like a big blow to a student’s budget, to quality work. Here are a few simple instructions first. Understanding how plan and housing weren’t enough to but with other expenses such as text- ways to organize your schedule. the assignment is to be done helps take keep Rider University up and running, books and food subtracting funds from away the stress of just jumping in and a number of arbitrary fees have further our bank accounts, it really does add Before the meltdown floundering about with no direction. reduced the funds in my bank account. up. To ease the stress for the next week, If the instructions seem unclear, go to Just last week I misplaced my Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there. make sure to write down all assign- your professor during their office hours. Student ID and searched left and Last semester in Kroner Hall student ments, including due dates and other Face-to-face is the better method, but right in my room, my car and any shenanigans caused broken windows reminders. If you have any questions, if you are under a serious time crunch, place I had been in the last few hours. and exit signs. My quiet lifestyle doesn’t do not be afraid to ask. This will save email your professor instead. Either Unfortunately for me, my ID is still lead me to destruction of school prop- you time later. If you are already in the way, make sure you have a clear idea of missing to this day. Not only does my erty, but that doesn’t seem to matter. midst of a breakdown, move on to step what this assignment is asking. ID provide me with entrance to my Rider charged me $5. While this may two. If possible, outline how the assign- home in West Village, but it also serves seem like a measly amount of money, ment will be done. For instance, if it’s as my meal plan and holds numerous that isn’t the point. I and numerous Breathe an essay, have the beginning, middle, Bronc Bucks that fulfill my Cranberry’s other residents of Kroner had nothing The first thing to do is take a deep and end outlined. Outlines help. They cravings. to do with this damage. I can’t imagine breath. There is plenty of time, if you give you direction. Plus, after the out- Going a day without my identifica- that the cost of replacing a window or manage it correctly. Take about ten line, all that needs to be done is filling tion card was just not an option. But an exit sign could surpass $100, but the minutes to collect your thoughts and in the rest. unknown to me, Rider charges students money Rider collected on these fees create a list of every assignment, if you $30 for a lost or stolen ID. To top could probably replace every exit sign haven’t already. Having a planner will Snack break that off, if you lose it again the fee is in the building. take this step out I highly suggest you So now you are about halfway done doubled to $60. While the stupidity of Ultimately, Rider is a wonderful get one. Another helpful tool is a white that first assignment. Good job. Take losing it is my problem alone, it seems a university that provides its students board to make lists on. a break and have a snack. Even if the little ridiculous to be charging students with a strong education. I have greatly After that, try to prioritize your break is just two minutes, it’ll help $30-$60 for a piece of plastic. enjoyed my time here, but I can’t say work by due date and by how long the your mind relax and continue to focus. To make matters even worse for my the same for my finances. It seems like assignment is going to take. For exam- Not to mention it will give your eyes a finances, Rider has initiated a new lock- my classmates and I pay enough to ple, if you have a small assignment due break. Small breaks in-between assign- out policy for the Fall 2014 semester. If attend Rider and I think we would all Wednesday and a five-page essay due ments will chop up the monotony and a student needs assistance getting into appreciate a few breaks on the fines. Friday, the essay should take higher give you a change of scenery. Stand his or her room more than three times, priority. The essay should be broken up up and stretch or go for a walk. You he or she is slapped with another $30 -Christopher Brooks into smaller, manageable bits. deserve a reward for all of your hard fee. The effort it takes for an RA or a Senior journalism major What about everything else you need work. public safety officer to turn a key in a to do? Make a rough schedule of how your week will look so you know how These are simple steps to help tidy much time you have to work on assign- up that big box of assignments and ments. Make sure you set aside quality projects you were handed. Now get time. Don’t make plans to work on going. Looking for an assignment or read that last chap- ter during another class. As a college student, you should be focused in each -Rena Carman is looking for class. You don’t want to lose control Sophomore communication studies major employment? writers in and miss assignments completely. ere are part time openings for Account Reps News Transportation Sports CONT’D FROM P. 10 and Trenton stations, which are also a options available locally, students can part of the New Jersey Transit system. leave their cars behind while still being By simply going on the NJ Transit able to reach their destinations with Opinion website, students can access timetables ease. If all the shuttle stops, bus routes, to plan their trips, taking advantage of and train rails don’t suit your needs, services which cover the entire Garden The Rideshare Company suggests that Our relationships with top companies ensure that State. you can help to cut United States gas our employees enjoy competitive pay! Features Yet another available alternative to a consumption by over 30 million gallons Come to meetings private vehicle is the New Jersey Transit daily by teaming up and carpooling Wednesday at 5pm bus, which conveniently picks up riders with another person heading to your For more information email: in the basement along Lawrenceville Road, near the destination. With just a little bit of [email protected] of Ridge House. main entrance to campus. This route preventative planning, making an envi- makes local stops in Lawrenceville, ronmentally conscious trip can be very Princeton, Trenton and Hamilton at simple. So starting this semester, be sure shopping centers and various other to check out alternative ways to reach attractions. Much like the campus your destination the green way. shuttle, this method of transportation can even take students to bus and train -Lexi Reynolds centers, allowing for transfer to more Lawrenceville Eco-rep encompassing routes. With so many public transportation 12 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!

ChangesBIG in Career Services!

Our Annual Fall Career Fair will be held Thursday October 2nd at 11 a.m. in the SRC

This is a FULL month earlier than in the past! Will you be ready?

Meet with your career counselor today or attend a resume review session

For more information call career services at ext 5058 (609. 896. 5058) www.rider.edu/careerservices Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 13 14 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 Sports FIELD HOCKEY Hussong’s 200th win snaps Bronc skid

By Carlos Toro and Thomas Albano success this season, uncharacteristic of T was a historic day for the Rider field its program in recent seasons. Rider’s hockey team (3-4) as their 2-1 win field hockey team has won at least 13 against Towson (1-5) on Sept. 21 gives games per season since 2008-09, went IHead Coach Lori Hussong her 200th undefeated against conference oppo- win as Rider’s coach. nents for three straight seasons as a Hussong, however, was just as happy member of the NEC (2009-10, 2010-11 about the team getting a victory as she is and 2011-12) and experienced a trip with getting the 200th win of her Rider to the NCAA Play-In Game for three career. consecutive seasons starting with the “Our win against Towson was good 2010-11 season. for our young team,” Hussong said. “It “The past games have been eye- felt great just to get the win and espe- opening for us and we have learned a lot cially great with it being our 200th.” about what we need to work on that will Hussong is in her 15th season as only help us better to reach our goal as a Rider’s head coach. She is a five-time team,” McCormick said. Head Coach of the Year winner and Rider will face off against Drexel has enjoyed a lot of success during her (4-3) in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 to end tenure, winning eight regular season their six game road trip before start- conference champions with Rider being ing a three game home stand on Sept.

in the NEC and MAAC conferences. Brian Solomon by graphic G. Borg; Peter by Photo 28 against Villanova (3-5). The Broncs The first half didn’t provide much Field Hockey Head Coach Lori Hussong earned her 200th victory at Rider on Sept. 21 against Towson. have a 2-3 record on the road so far this offense for either team, let alone any season. scoring. Rider only had five shots while who would be named MAAC Offensive freshman midfielder Baily Kerr and Hussong is eager to play in front of Towson shot the ball three times. All five Player of the Week on Sept. 23, hit a brought in sophomore defenseman Allie the Bronc fans for the third time this of Rider’s first-half shots would contrib- shot to the post that went in for her Stauffer and almost scored on Rider less season. ute to all five saves that half for Towson’s second career goal and first goal of the than a minute after the substitution. “It will be fun to play again,” sophomore goalkeeper Megan Boyle. year. Even though Stauffer’s shot was Hussong said. “We are very accustomed However, the second half proved to “The ball was coming out of the back blocked, junior midfielder Stacey to not having many home games but be different. field and [Senior back] Stacey Dileo sent Mackintosh scored seconds afterwards it will be great to play in front of our Less than a minute into the sec- a hard through ball all the way up the to give Towson their only score of the home crowd again and use their energy ond half, freshman midfielder Allison sideline,” McCormick said. “I cut onto game. to help us out.” Baligian scored off of a rebound from it, drew it into the circle and shot the Junior goalkeeper Joelle Prettyman McCormick believes the young Bronc senior midfielder Laura McCormick to ball.” did not need to do much work in the net team is excited for the experience of give Rider the lead. The Broncs weren’t going home for the game. She saved two shots, one in playing against teams of higher caliber, The Broncs doubled their lead about without a fight from the Tigers. Around each half, in the game against Towson, rather than just looking for a win. 11 minutes later when McCormick, the 49th minute, Towson subbed out while allowing only one goal. “We are looking forward to com- The Broncs out-shot Towson 14-6 peting against a high level team like “It felt great just to get the win and especially with Baligian and freshman midfielder Drexel,” McCormick said. “Like I said Kesheal Henderson each having three before, we have nothing to lose against great with it being our 200th.” shots in the game. Towson, however, had them so it is always exciting to go out a 6-5 penalty corner advantage. and play them.” Lori Hussong, field hockey head coach ‘‘ The Broncs have not found much WOMEN’S SOCCER No golden goal in overtime; game finishes 2-2

By Thomas Albano “We knew if we played our game, we were going to team than them, but the style that they play is very HE women’s soccer team (5-2-1, 0-0-1 MAAC) score because we had good chances in the first half,” tough. They’re very physical, they play direct, they’re competed in its first conference game this season Hounsome said. “They wanted the ball in the air and looking for you to make mistakes and capitalize on — a battle with Marist (1-5-1, 0-0-1 MAAC) on we wanted it on the ground. If we were able to get the them. So I guess we’re disappointed, but the way the TSept. 21 that ended in a 2-2 tie. ball on the ground, we knew we would be able to create game goes it was competitive, we came back from goals Prior to this game, the last time the Broncs met something.” down, so we’ll take a 2-2.” Marist was in last season’s MAAC Tournament, where That something would turn into the first Rider goal The game ends a three-game winning streak for Rider was victorious. The team looked to have another of the match, which was scored by sophomore forward Rider, and snapped Marist’s four-game losing skid. successful game against the Red Foxes, but it did not Hollie Kelsh in the 64th minute. The Red Foxes, how- The Broncs, however, still have yet to lose a game since start this game on the right foot. ever, would answer back with a goal in the 71st minute being defeated by Temple at home on Sept. 5. In the seventh minute, Rider allowed an own goal to make the score 2-1 in their favor. Moreover, out of all of Rider’s eight games thus far, into its net after it deflected off of a Bronc player’s Not to be outdone, the Broncs also fired back with this was the fourth game this season that has gone into head to give Marist a 1-0 lead. Head Coach Drayson another goal in the 75th minute, this one coming from overtime, which Ballay understands can cause a lot of Hounsome knew it wasn’t the best start, but understood junior back Tara Ballay with a key assist from freshman wear and tear, but expects that from the competitive- that his team had to continue the game like normal and midfielder Ellie Smith. ness of soccer in NCAA Division I. carry on to turn things around. Ballay, who now has seven goals and two assists “It’s definitely more of a toll on the body and mind “We shouldn’t have given away the free kick,” this season, was happy that her teammate was able to a little bit,” Ballay said. “We’ll try to avoid that a little Hounsome said. “They dumped the free kick in, comes benefit both her and the team by helping to create the more in the future, but we’ve been great grinding them off the back of our center back’s head and goes in. scoring chance. out and we’ve kept it to one loss [in overtime].” It’s just a bad goal to give away. They didn’t create the “I was thankful Ellie actually let it through and The team now travels to Connecticut to take on goal. It was poor positioning on our part. You shouldn’t dummied it,” Ballay said. “She just had a great ball in Fairfield (6-2-1) on Sept. 27 in hopes of their first con- come off the back of a player’s head, that’s not what so I was just more looking to them because they kind of ference win. Hounsome believes time of possession will we’re looking for. But those are the things we can tweak set that up perfectly.” be key in counteracting Fairfield’s fast pace. and fix.” With the score tied at two at the end of regulation, “Fairfield’s going to try and knock the ball around The rest of that first period would be a battle of the teams headed into the two 10-minute overtime so that’s going to be a better game for us,” Hounsome shots. The Broncs had a total of nine in the half, while periods. There would only be three shots throughout said. “They’re very good at moving the ball so we just Marist had 11. However, neither team was able to put overtime, all coming from Marist, but no goals would need to make sure our press is good and then we can the ball into the opposing net, thanks to four saves by occur. possess the ball at times as well.” Rider’s sophomore goalkeeper Bethany-May Howard, Hounsome’s view of Marist did not change follow- and three saves by Marist’s freshman goalkeeper Ashley ing the tie. Houghton. “Coming into the game we saw them play and we At the half, Hounsome told the team they may be felt we were better than them,” Hounsome said. “I down, but they were far from out of the contest. think at the end of the day, we still feel we’re a better Sept. 24, 2014 The Rider News 15 Sports MEN’S SOCCER Streak continues with third soccer win

By Brandon Scalea lead. Goal number two came at the 26th N Sept. 21, the Rider men’s minute when Flath, freshman forward soccer team (3-1-1) took on St. Jose Aguinaga and sophomore forward Bonaventure (0-3) at Ben Cohen Zach Bond broke through with only OField. The Bonnies of the Atlantic the St. Bonaventure goalkeeper to beat. 10 Conference came to Lawrenceville The trio each had a shot at it, but it was determined to pick up their first win. Bond who finally put the ball past Figler The Broncs would not let this happen for the two-goal lead. on their home turf. Rider dominated Approximately seven minutes the match from start to finish, winning later, Flath, who was named MAAC 5-0 and recording their third straight Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. win since starting the season 0-1-1. The 15, extended the lead on a corner kick. goalkeepers, junior Ryan Baird and With a goal and an assist already under sophomore David Pastuna, were solid his belt, Flath led his team off the field in the net, while sophomore midfielder at halftime to an ovation from the Rider Christian Flath and junior midfielder fan base. Florian Valot notched two goals apiece. At the half, the Broncs tried to stay In the opening moments, Valot netted focused and not let the substantial lead a goal past Bonnies’ goalkeeper, senior slip away. When the second half began, Jeremy Figler, in the eighth minute. The they did not miss a beat. Like the first

lone assist was from senior forward Ryan 45 minutes, Rider dominated posses- Rider News Neil Davis/The Walsh. sion and continued to pressure the St. Senior forward Ryan Walsh assisted in the opening goal against St. Bonaventure on Sept. 21. The goal marked the fourth straight Bonaventure defense. game the Broncs were able to score. Early in the half, Pastuna leaped for “We felt very comfortable today with the New Jersey Institute of Technology Head Coach Charlie Inverso is excited the ball and collided heads with SBU the ball, and even better once we started in Newark on Sept. 24 and St. Francis that his players have been able to find freshman defender Jaskamal Singh. scoring goals,” said Aguinaga. “It’s great in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Sept. 27 before the back of the net consistently. He was able to stand up under his own that we have 13 goals in the last three starting conference play on Oct. 1 “It is nice that we have been able to power, but he left the game and was games. We will be a solid team by the against Fairfield at home. score in the past three games,” Inverso replaced by Baird. The junior transfer time conference play starts.” Inverso believes that his team must said. “We have been working a lot on from Rutgers preserved the shutout for With 21 minutes remaining in the continue to play well going into the con- not just finishing our chances, but on the Broncs. match, Valot scored his second goal, ference face-off against Fairfield. creating them by trying to break the In the 53rd minute, Flath netted extending the lead to 5-0. The Bonnies “Momentum going into conference other team down.” another goal, his second of the game. were finally able to pressure the Broncs games is important,” Inverso said. “But The Broncs never looked back. They The assist was from Aguinaga, who left with four shots in the last 12 minutes, the most important aspect we have to controlled possession for what felt like the game with two assists and was effec- but were unable to find the back of the concentrate on is the ability to be ready the entire first half and walked off the tive in keeping the ball away from St. net on any of them. to play in every game, particularly on field at halftime with a commanding 3-0 Bonaventure. This week, the Broncs will travel to the road.” VOLLEYBALL Setting up the MAAC season by serving up a win

By Brian Sommer Behrens, who was named MAAC Player of the Week 25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 25-18. HE Broncs played five games this past week, man- on Sept. 15. “[The tournament] could not have gone better,” aging a 3-2 record, including a victory over St. Broncs freshman defensive specialist Emma Aldaya said Webber “We wanted to learn how to fight out of Peter’s, which was the first in-conference game for continued to play at a high level with 12 digs and two tough spots and we did just that.” TRider this year. assists. Aldaya believes the team will continue its win- The following day, Rider dominated the court The Broncs’ (6-7, 1-0 MAAC) first MAAC home ning ways in conference play. winning both matches against Binghamton (1-14) match of the year against St. Peter’s (2-7, 0-1 MAAC) “We are very focused on the upcoming matches and 25-21, 25-21, 19-25, 33-31 and taking the match over turned out to be a special one. Not only did Rider if we continue our hard work I think we can produce Bethune-Cookman (2-12) 25-18, 24-26, 25-20, 25-22. defeat the Peacocks, but senior outside hitter Jaclyn some good results this weekend,” Aldaya said. Against the Binghamton Bearcats, the Broncs were Webber produced 10 kills and seven digs, leading to her Following the victory against Saint Peter’s Sept. fueled by MAAC Rookie of the Year of 2013, Kaitlyn 1000th career point as a Bronc. 17, the Broncs competed in the Best Western Wild Griffin. The sophomore racked up 21 kills to pace the “My setters are absolutely who I give credit to,” Weekend Invitational in Maryland and bounced back Broncs offensive attack. Webber said. “I was so happy and fortunate to get it at after two straight losses by winning back-to-back With the tough non-conference play behind them, home so I could celebrate. I have one of the best fami- matches. the Broncs, deemed ready to meet their goals, have lies in the world both at home and in my team.” The first match for Rider in the invitational was their sights set on the MAAC title. The Broncs won 25-20, 25-16, 25-16. It was a team against Maryland Eastern Shore University (7-7) and “With a strong sense of faith and heart, together effort for Rider, as sophomore outside hitter Ryan the Broncs fell short, three sets to one. The final box with these two qualities, we can accomplish our goals,” Ackermann added in 12 kills, four blocks, and three score read, 25-17, 25-19, 27-25, 25-8. said Aldaya. service aces of her own. Ackerman and Webber both For the second match, the Broncs took on Campbell helped limit Peacocks junior right side hitter Lauren University (8-7) and fell short three to one, Rider lost Madden mania takes over Rider By Thomas Regan IDER students gathered outside the Student Recreation Center on Sept. 19 to compete in the annual Madden tournament. R The participants in the tournament played Madden 25 in Game Truck’s mobile video game theater, a first for the tournament. The theater had four Xbox 360s and one Xbox One. The tournament consisted of Rider students going head to head in

Thomas Regan/The Rider Regan/The Thomas News bracketed match-ups for their chance to win two tick- Rider students who participated in this year’s Madden tournament competed in a mobile game theater stationed outside of the SRC. ets of their choice to a New York Giants, New York Jets or Philadelphia Eagles game. 16 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 Inside today: Men’s soccer win streak reaches three. Sports Page 15 Football fans embrace virtual power

By Thomas Regan OPHOMORE accounting and sports management double-major Cory Andrews started to pay close atten- Stion to his fantasy football leagues — maybe too close. The thrill of manag- ing a team by making trades and add- ing players to his roster made the game addicting. “I’ve had people get mad at me for being too active in my leagues and I was on it multiple times a day; it became an addiction,” Andrews said. “Last year, I knew I started making too many transac- tions and eventually, I got burned in a few trades and I knew I had to change something.” The objective in fantasy football is for participants to pick NFL players who will, ideally, have the best seasons. Once people create or join a league, a draft occurs, and participants are given a draft pick to select players for their squad.

Throughout the rounds, owners try to Rider Emily Kelley/The News by Graphic construct the optimal team. Sophomore Cory Andrews celebrates good news for his fantasy football team from the comfort of his dorm room. In ESPN standard leagues, the scor- ing consists of one point for every 10 According to the FSTA, fantasy sports companies an estimated $13.4 billion a find interest in more games than he yards rushing and receiving, six points participants will spend approximately year. normally would. for every touchdown and negative two 8.67 hours a week consuming fantasy, Senior journalism major Steve Sica “I used to only care about my team points for every lost fumble. However, affecting work productivity and costing believes fantasy football allows him to and maybe division rivals, but doing passing statistics earn a point for every fantasy football has me watching several 25 yards thrown, four points for every games at once and giving almost every passing touchdown and negative two for game meaning,” Sica said. every interception and lost fumble. Fantasy football requires a lot of Weekly, participants go head-to-head attention because of how closely owners with other owners within their league must follow their players. — usually 8 to 12 teams — with the Andrews understands how dis- objective of their team outscoring their tracting fantasy football can be for its opponent’s. participants. Within the league, the idea is to “You have to, at the very least, accumulate the best record, make check in every day to see if waivers are the playoffs, and hopefully win the updated and if a certain player is avail- championship. able,” Andrews said. “You have to follow The Fantasy Sports Trade Association injury updates and weigh in on who will (FSTA) estimates 37 million people help you build the best lineup for the in the United States and Canada will week.” play fantasy football this upcoming Just as fantasy football results in lost season. This number would be approxi- productivity at work, the same could be mately 9.7 percent of both countries’ said for students and professors both in population. and out of the classroom. The 9.7 percent of participants Moore admits to usually having a between the U.S. and Canada would fantasy football tab open whenever he is suggest there are approximately 430 stu- using his computer doing work. dents at Rider who participate in fantasy “Every day I’ll have a window open football. on my desktop whenever I’m trying to Dr. A.J. Moore, who has been make a trade,” Moore said. involved in fantasy football since 1992 In addition to being distracting, fan- and is currently involved in three fantasy tasy football makes it difficult to remain leagues, believes the game has come a loyal to the participant’s NFL team. long way since his inaugural season. “It makes you forget about your “Now its much more mainstream and favorite team and makes the sport more it’s a regular part of broadcasting and neutral, rooting for other teams and telecasting the game,” Moore said. “A players, even that of your hated ene- lot of the football coverage is seen with mies,” Andrews said. fantasy football as primary motive of the Moore, on the other hand, tries his coverage.” best to avoid any players on draft day Moore believes fantasy football is who play for the division rivals of his such a popular activity for sports fans to favorite team, the San Diego Chargers. participate in because of the front office “It’s probably not the wisest choice, simulation it provides its members. but I try not to draft a Raider, a Bronco “It empowers the fan, the fan thinks or a Chief,” Moore said. “I’m still a he’s smarter, the fan thinks he’s part of football fan primarily, first and foremost the game, the fan thinks he’s part of the a Charger fan, but some people have lost decision-making process,” Moore said. allegiance to their teams.” While fantasy football can be an With the NFL season now moving entertaining way for sports fans to enjoy into week four, Rider students will have the NFL, it is not without negative to decide when it’s time to work and implications. when it’s time to play.