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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 77, Issue XIII - Friday, February 9, 2007 Senate Split In Two turns up

Graduation the heat ceremony By Jeff Frankel 2-day affair

By Olivia Tattory With temperatures dip- ping into the single digits at night, the Lawrenceville SGA Some of this year’s addressed the issue of heating graduates may not walk with problems in residence halls and their classmates in May as the Greek houses this week. commencement ceremony is Sophomore Joshabel De now split. La Cruz, the diversity chair of In an effort to Lawrenceville SGA and a resi- accommodate College of dent advisor in Gee Hall, said Continuing Studies (CCS) and many of her residents have been graduate students, Rider has complaining about not having Photo illustration by Karly Hamburg separated the Lawrenceville enough heat in their rooms. commencement ceremonies This year’s Lawrenceville campus commencement ceremony will take place on two days. CCS The problem may be between these two groups and graduate students will walk Thursday night while undergraduates will walk Friday morning. caused by the students’ and regular undergraduates. and executive assistant to the Last year’s commencement number of people attending cluttered rooms, which may The ceremony for CCS and president, the idea of having ceremony in particular was what graduation ceremonies in block the intakes that circulate graduate students will two separate ceremonies was prompted the Commencement recent years, the possibility of the air, said Mike Maconi, direc- occur on Thursday night while not a new one. Committee to consider an inclement weather would make tor of Facilities Management, the one for undergraduates will “There were several factors alternative approach for future it difficult to accommodate all who was at Tuesday’s Senate remain on Friday. The Princeton that led the Commencement years. The rain forecast that graduates and their families meeting addressing the main- campus has always had its own Committee to explore separate day would have moved the if the ceremony were moved tenance concerns facing the commencement. commencement ceremonies as ceremony inside, allowing each indoors. campus. Several factors played a role an alternative format,” Zelenak student only two tickets for In addition, because many “If you have something in this decision and according said. “It had been considered guests. CCS and graduate students work blocking that passage getting to Christine Zelenak, director for a number of years.” Because of the growing See Graduation, p. 4 up there, carpet or a lot of of the office of the president furniture, you’re just hurting yourself,” he said. One residence hall, various cultures Rooms on the top floor and at the ends of the hallway By Steph Mostaccio Literatures. “There are many get the least heat, he said. That initiatives to internationalize, is because the University has Imagine being in a and this will be part of that baseboard heat that must be foreign country for the first initiative.” piped from the basement. time, unaware of everything The program will be open “If you’re at the end of a from the language to the food to to all students, regardless of hall, like [room] 300 or 301, the specific cultural expressions. major or year. you’re at the end of the heat A feeling of anxiety would most “We don’t want to turn system,” he said. “All the heat likely overcome students who anybody away,” said Stephanie on campus is baseboard heat are studying abroad and find Polak, associate director of - hot water heat. Unfortunately, themselves in this situation. Residence Life. “If you’re just the hot water gets air-bound However, students now looking to have exposure to and air gets into the system.” have the opportunity to reduce other cultures, there is no The idea of installing space some of the uneasiness involved reason why you shouldn’t be heaters in the room, brought in venturing into an unknown able to live there.” up by the Tech and Web land. According to Polak, the Development Chair, Kalvin Starting next fall, students residence hall that will be Thompson, was shot down will be able to participate in utilized for this program has yet Photo illustration by Stephanie Nardi by Maconi. Maconi said the Rider’s first international to be determined. The choice of Starting next semester, a new international residence hall, University is at its limit for residence hall program, which the building will depend on its which has yet to be determined, will allow foreign and domestic electrical output. will house approximately 50 number of vacancies, she said. students to live together and share their cultures. The cost of a new source international and domestic But Residence Life has participate in the program until go anywhere until they know of power is $1.5 million, students. determined that the program they know which residence hall where that anywhere is.” while the cost of updating the “This is really important will be in a standard residence will be selected. Residence Life will heating system would be for the whole University,” said hall and not in Lincoln Hall or “Students are very loyal to choose the best residence $750,000 for each residence Stephane Natan, associate the New Building, Polak said. their own residence hall,” she hall, said Maconi. professor for the Department Polak added that said. “It’s going to be hard to See Culture, p. 4 See Senate, p. 3 of Foreign Languages and students might be reluctant to drum up people wanting to Visit the Rider News Online at www.rider.edu/ridernews/

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Security Briefs ‘Sparkling’ paintings dazzle art gallery Bumped By Jess Hoogendoorn Burger said he loves painting and is perhaps a little egocentric A two-car collision led because he wants people to take W. Carl Burger shared to a hospital visit for one notice of him. more than just his watercol- woman. On Monday, Feb. 5, “I am 81 years of age and or paintings with students in at 12:25 p.m., a car accident I’d like to leave some kind of a the Bart Luedeke Center art occurred on Poyda Drive. A little mark behind,” he said. gallery on Thursday, female resident student in Burger also encouraged Feb. 1. He also shared his car one pulled out of the young artists to talk with insights about art and parking lot onto the road and other artists about their work society, and his style, influences struck car two, occupied by two and to use various colors and and thoughts during the paint- sorority members. techniques because “variety is ing process. The first car had dam- the spice of life.” Fine Arts Professor Harry age to the front bumper, left Burger also feels strongly Naar introduced Burger as a front fender, the driver side about galleries censoring artists “true supporter of New Jersey door and the left wheel. The who have produced controver- art.” second car had damage to sial pieces. According to Burger, the left front tire and front Photo by Stephanie Nardi “Controversial ideas lead to New Jersey harbors good art. bumper. When Lawrence Sophomore Brittany Diego admires W. Carl Burger’s artwork in progress — remember that,” However, much of it is kept Township Police responded, the BLC art gallery. It will be on display until Feb. 22. said Burger. “We need artists “under wraps,” he said. one victim complained of because it is the artists that “[I] want museums to between $6,500 and $8,000. intimidating than a big white head and neck pain and was are the rebels. Look at history do something about the great Burger’s artwork will be piece of paper in front of you,” transported to the hospital ­— it’s always the artists who talent that is in New Jersey,” displayed in the gallery until said Burger. “You have to have via ambulance. stick their necks out and a lot said Burger. “New Jersey is like Thursday, Feb. 22. a plan ahead of time. You are of them were burned at the a volcano ready to burst.” Burger explained his use of really dealing with a lot of stake.” Oh that smell Burger is an artist who large paper, which is not typical unknowns.” Students seemed impressed has already burst. His works for a watercolor artist. These The New Jersey artist has with Burger. When a female staff are often described as “expres- large pieces are expensive but an abstract style, but he did not “He had some great insights member in Ziegler smelled sive, animated and sparkling,” help an artist get noticed, he always paint in such a way. into art and society today,” said the possible odor of mari- according to Naar. said. “When you’re young, at freshman Sean Donato. juana, she knew exactly what Art impacts people and “You’ve got to think big,” least I find this generally speak- Burger does not just paint to do — she called Public society, said Burger. said Burger. “Every artist, of ing, you do gravitate toward with watercolors. He also Safety. On Friday, Feb. 3, at “It’s art which makes us course, secretly desires to be wanting to imitate something creates collages and drawings, 2:14 a.m., the staff member what we are today,” he said. acknowledged by museums. you see in front of you,” said some of which are political. The detected an odor in the hall- “[Without art] you’d be Let’s face it, museums want it Burger. political paintings, according to way, identified the possible nothing but a raw savage eating big these days.” At first, Burger felt abstract Burger, deal with overpopula- source and called it in. When raw meat.” However, Burger said that painting was “a little too much tion and the Catholic Church’s Public Safety knocked on the The watercolors currently he always needs to have a plan accident.” However, later in his philosophy on procreation. door, the male student who in Rider’s art gallery are all before he begins a painting in life he said he realized that he “Art to me is refinement,” lived in the room answered abstract paintings of landscapes order to avoid mistakes and did not want to be “too literal.” said Burger. “There’s intellect to and the smell became even in New Jersey. They are all new waste expensive supplies. He wanted people to focus on art. To me art is big, you should more apparent. Seven male works by Burger and are priced “There is nothing more the elements in his painting. visitors were also in the room, love art with a capital A.” all of whom appeared to be Major donor sleeping. Public Safety asked to Anne Sweigart search the room and was declined. It was then that the dies at age 92 resident of the room asked to be given a “marijuana strike.” Anne Brossman Sweigart, Lawrence Township Police an alumna, trustee and donor were called and the suspect whose name is immortalized handed over a glass pipe. The as the home of Rider’s College police observed the smell of of Business Administration, alcohol on the underaged passed away on Thursday, Feb. males. A more detailed search 1, at the age of 92. Photo courtesy of Public Relations by the police found possible Sweigart, who graduated from Rider in 1934, boasted a The College of Business build- marijuana residue in plastic ing was renamed Anne Bross- bags. long-lasting connection to her man Sweigart Hall in 1997. The male resident was alma mater. In fact, Sweigart placed under arrest for made one of the largest gifts in According to a press release, possession and underage con- the history of the institution. Sweigart was known as a “pio- sumption. Even more, the As a thank you for her gen- neer of modern telecommuni- University has brought up erosity, Rider rededicated the cations in Pennsylvania.” charges for unauthorized 9-year-old College of Business Sweigart was an honorary use of an illegal substance, Building to Sweigart in 1997. Doctor of Laws recipient in the use of paraphernalia, President Mordechai 1995 and a member of Rider’s alcohol violation and viola- Rozanski called Sweigart “a Board of Trustees from 1995 to tion of the smoking policy. great friend and generous alum- 2004. The other seven guests will na who will truly be missed by A memorial service was held receive notices of Persona the entire Rider family.” Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Holy Trinity Non Grata. Upon graduating from Rider, Sweigart worked her way Lutheran Church in Ephrata, Information provided by Director up from telephone operator to Pa. In lieu of flowers, dona- Rider’s Department of Public Safety tions may be made to the Anne Vickie Weaver. President, CEO and Chairman of DandE Communications, Brossman Sweigart Charitable Correction Inc., of Ephrata, Pa. DandE, Foundation, P.O. Box 757, In last week’s issue, Nilsa which was formerly known as the Ephrata, PA 17422. To offer Britto should have been Denver and Ephrata Telephone condolences, individuals may labeled as a senior in the and Telegraph Company, is a visit: www.gravenorhomeforfu- caption of a photo taken in company founded by her father nerals.com. Jamaica. in 1911.

020907p2.indd 2 2/8/07 10:12:18 PM Friday, February 9, 2007 3 Woman’s struggle resonates through history By Zahra Jaferi Maxwell used a different back- ground narrative and varying costume pieces for each character. With five sets of tears and tributes, Maxwell concluded with verses from actress Maxine Maxwell depicted the a poem by Alice Walker, who often black woman’s struggle spanning the referred to women in black history. past 150 years. Maxwell’s performance opened The dramatic monologues, “Echoes students’ eyes to the black woman’s toil of the Past,” kicked off Black History to achieve equality. Month in the Bart Luedeke Center “I was able to put myself in their Theater on Thursday, Feb. 1. The positions,” said freshman Stephanie Student Entertainment Council (SEC) Detrempe. “It really touched me.” and the Black Student Union organized Junior Uchenna Duru had a similar the event. reaction. Maxwell embarked on her journey “It was phenomenal,” she said. “Her through time, first portraying Henrietta performance was amazing, the way she King, an aged slave recounting the story connected to the audience and the char- of “what it could have been like to be a acters.” Photo courtesy of Public Relations slave.” Duru added that the black women Actress Maxine Maxwell shared the black woman’s effort to achieve equality The character of King took the audi- Maxwell portrayed changed the status of throughout history in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater on Thursday, Feb. 1. ence to her childhood, when she suffered women today. When SEC Multicultural Chair New York area. She has appeared in permanent injuries for eating a “These powerful women were able Marie Baker went to see Maxwell numerous plays, including Cross Currents peppermint stick that belonged to a to impact the current state of women in perform at a convention this fall, and Funnyhouse of a Negro. Mistress. America, various countries in Africa and she said Maxwell was the only per- Maxwell stresses to her audiences The other monologues included the world at large,” she said. son who got a full-house standing that anyone can make a difference. Sojourner Truth, an antislavery activ- Jamiyl Mosley, area director of ovation. “When we look at people who are ist; Ida B. Wells, a journalist and Residence Life, shared the students’ Maxwell, a native of St. Louis very courageous in history, we think that crusader against black oppression; positive experience. Maxwell was “very and a graduate of Webster University there is something special about them, Elizabeth Eckford, a teenager who talented,” and her performance was an Conservatory Theater of Arts, is that they were able to make choices to integrated Central High in Little Rock, “enjoyable experience,” he said. currently a member of the New have the world be different,” she said. Arkansas; and Winnie Mandela, a South Maxwell has also inspired audiences York Foundation for the Arts, Young “We can make those kinds of choices African civil rights leader. on other occasions. Audiences and Arts Connection in the too.” He lives in an apartment in a ceramic heater, but that adjust the flow of hot water lem,” he said. Senate Hill Hall that is always cold, he caused even more problems, he through the heater. “It’s important to take the said. said. “Every room does not have avenues given to us to give Continued from p. 1 “I live on the end room and “They gave me the ceramic this valve, so I don’t want you feedback to these departments Thompson, who has had it is very cold all the time,” said heater and as soon as you turn all…to go back to your room on campus, to please contact experience in heating, he said, Thompson. “I have put in for the ceramic heater on, it shuts and throw up the heat covers,” Facilities if their rooms are believes otherwise. many help requests and the first the breaker off and [we] lose he said. having problems,” Barbati said. “Space heaters are the one was sort of brushed aside. power,” he said. Lawrenceville SGA Vice “At the same time, don’t settle best idea because I believe it They looked at it and said it was For rooms that are too cold President Nick Barbati hoped for being uncomfortable. You can be more energy efficient broken and said they would fix or, in some cases, too warm, the session with Maconi was pay too much money to feel than the ceramic heaters,” said it, but never did.” Maconi has a solution for some helpful for Facilities so they can uncomfortable.” Thompson. Facilities did give his room rooms that have a valve to get to the “root of the prob-

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Several activities designed want to live with international Culture to help domestic students students. Continued from p. 1 learn about the different “It takes a lot of extra cultures included in the energy to be a roommate of an hall to accommodate the program will occur in the international student,” she said. international learning residence hall throughout “You feel obligated to take them community right before room the year. Some of the activi- to the mall, give them a tour of selection, which is Monday, ties include Foreign Language campus [and] show them where April 16 and Tuesday, April Club events and foreign film everything is.” 17. Residence Life staff will showings. But the reluctant students then reveal the chosen residence According to Polak, might have their interest piqued hall, which will enable the students will learn more about when they hear about the extra students interested in the different cultures when they are credit involved. program to select that immersed in them every day. According to Natan, building. “There are so many intan- the Department of Foreign That is the selection gibles you can learn about other Languages and Literatures will process for Fall 2007. In Fall people, from how they live on a raise the final grade for students 2008, Residence Life might daily basis and the stories they who live in the international need to free space for the new tell each other in the rooms and residence hall by half a grade. international students and in the lounges,” she said. For example, if a student’s other domestic students Students agree. course grade were A-, it would interested in the program. “It’s not just learning in the then be changed to A. “If we have to, we’ll relocate classroom, but in your living An international residence people, but we don’t want to do environment too,” said senior hall also provides the incen- that,” said Polak. Muriel Robinson. tive of better communication Participation in this Senior Deborah Gilbert- skills, which is crucial in many program is on a first-come, Rogers also said daily careers, according to MacAde. Photo by Karly Hamburg first-served basis since space is interactions with people “Developing the kinds of limited. from different cultures are skills that we need to communi- According to Joseph important. cate effectively with people from MacAde, director of “It’s one thing when you different cultures is becoming The night was full International Programs, there talk to them on the street and more and more essential,” he are about 130 international another when you live with said. “It’s going to be a skill students on both the them,” she said. that employers will look for in of comedy, laughs Lawrenceville and Princeton Freshman Arielle Baez said graduates.” campuses. These students the international residence An informational meeting Junior Catherine Clark sits in the hot seat for a chance to win come from various countries, hall program would not only for this pilot program will be $50 during Tuesday night’s Student Entertainment Council- including China, Spain, France, build awareness about different held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at sponsored comedy game show, “We Can Make You Laugh.” Poland, India and Venezuela. cultures but also reduce racism. 4:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 309. The comedians pulled out many tricks to get the contes- According to Natan, Rider “It will help break the “We’re all very curious to tants to laugh, and if they couldn’t, the contestants walked plans to include as many boundaries between people,” see how many students turn out away winners. Three out of eight participants took home the different cultures as possible in she said. and what they think about the However, Polak said whole idea,” said Polak. prize. The remaining prizes were donated to charity. the program. “We will try to make a very she has found that domestic balanced match,” he said. students generally do not students were polled in a survey Graduation given this past fall. ‘When I came to Rider, I was told I would march with An overwhelming number everyone else. I don’t know why [CCS students] should be Continued from p. 1 of student, 76 percent, separate.’ a full-time job Monday through responded in support of the Friday, the traditional Friday proposal, and only 8 percent - Felecia Bourjolly, CCS student morning commencement made responded that they did not it difficult for all to attend. have a preference. “The committee therefore Although the majority of felt the need to explore CCS and graduate students are do things with the graduate program, says she is not a fan alternative approaches to pleased with the new ceremony, students.” of the decision to separate the accommodate these students professors of both graduate and The format for both two ceremonies. In fact, Vidam by planning a commencement undergraduate classes may not ceremonies will be the same will be unable to participate in event with their work schedules be so content. including the presence of the the graduate commencement in mind,” Zelenak said. According to Donald president, provost, deans, for her own graduation in May Although this idea seems Steven, provost and vice trustees, faculty and staff. of 2008. feasible for some, Felecia president of academic affairs, “The uniqueness of each “Due to my job as a graduate Bourjolly, a CCS liberal “faculty are not required to population” will be recognized, assistant I cannot participate studies major, would still prefer attend both ceremonies. They Zelenak said. Class speakers in the graduation ceremony to walk with her undergraduate can attend one or the other.” will be selected from among for graduate students,” Vidam classmates. Dr. Kathleen Pierce, the graduating students in said. “I run senior week, which “I do understand the professor of graduate education, each commencement and the begins May 9 [through] May logic in it in making it more also teaches undergraduate honorary degree recipient of 11. I was told I can just walk convenient for people who have courses. Pierce does not agree each event will be asked to with the undergraduates on day jobs,” Bourjolly said. “But with the commencement speak at the ceremony. Friday, which I would prefer to when I came to Rider, I was told separation and although she “Each ceremony will have do since I work so closely with I would march with everyone would like to attend both its own class speaker, to further all of them.” else. I don’t know why [CCS ceremonies, says she won’t personalize each ceremony,” During a time when the Interested in running students] should be separate.” because she will not have a Zelenak said. unification of the University is for the position of department to sit with during An off-campus ceremony In the event of severe on the administration’s agenda, Executive Editor for at the Sovereign Bank Arena the Friday commencement. weather, each student will be this separation has raised was considered for a short Conversely, Dr. Sandra provided with four tickets, questions among the faculty. The Rider News? period of time, until committee Stein, professor of graduate instead of the two with past “We’re one university, we’ve members “quickly rejected” the education, said there are both commencement plans. spent enough time apart,” Pierce idea because of the tradition advantages and disadvantages Although this is true, said. “[Graduation] is really Contact Mike Caputo at to the change. of commencement on campus Melissa Vidam, a second- about celebration for the whole x. 5337. grounds, Zelenak said. “Both ceremonies will be year graduate student in community. We don’t have any All graduate and CCS shorter,” Stein said. “It will the community-counseling ritual where we’re united.” also allow [the professors] to

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Rumba for a Cause Campus community raises roof, funds for Mercer County mentors By Jessica Demetriou

When sophomore Tina Limbo went to the Rider Rumba Dance-a-thon last Friday, she had no idea how much fun it would be to dance for six hours straight. “All the lighting gave the dance floor a great effect and the deejay played some really good music,” Limbo said. For the first half of the night, winning wasn’t a matter of how long you danced, but how well you danced. Limbo said she hesitated to enter the limbo contest, but her friends told her she was born to do the limbo because of her last name. “I won a $50 gift certificate to Sotto Ristorante and Lounge in Princeton for winning first place in the Limbo contest and later I also won a gift certificate to Cold Stone Creamery just for dancing well,” she said. Limbo was more than happy to come out and dance at the Rider Rumba, because it looked fun and she had a lot of friends to dance with. “By the end of the night I wasn’t tired of dancing at all,” Limbo said. “I was psyched to be there.” Limbo said the children from Big Brothers Big Sisters were also at the event, and she was glad she got a chance to dance with them and see who was really benefiting from the event. “The kids were very polite and very excited to photo by Karly Hamburg be there,” Limbo said. “They were playing a lot of Junior Mark Messer, left, shadows Justin Timberlake’s dance style as junior Taliah Ausby and senior Steve games and having a great time. The people that put Payne try to keep up as they dance to N’SYNC’s “Dirty Pop.” The Rider Rumba raised $5,600 last Friday. this together must be extremely caring and incredibly for such a good cause and get different clubs on both out because this is a good cause and I don’t mind mak- generous.” campuses to gain awareness. ing a fool of myself dancing.” Co-coordinators and sophomores Cara Giovinazzo “I think it was really a great turnout,” Gizzo said. When the prizes had been given away by raffle and Danielle Phillips said they couldn’t be happier with “Greek Life really stepped up and supported us, as well tickets, which students received at the beginning of the the way the first Rider Rumba turned out, which was as a lot of the other students on campus.” night, the announcements for the highest donations sponsored by the Lawrenceville SGA. Gizzo said all the prizes, which included overnight were called. The second-place prize of an exotic dream “This is one of the best charities out there to help hotel stays, Stress Factory comedy club tickets, a private car rental went to Phillips, who raised $490. The underprivileged children,” Giovinazzo said. “We are airplane ride and a WPST studio tour, were donated. biggest donation of the night was from Junior Laura really trying to get the awareness out there.” The majority of prizes were given away to people Vendetta. For her efforts she who won the coveted Giovinazzo said the $5,600 raised by the end who won different contests or showed off impressive nine-day Caribbean cruise by raising more than $900. of the night would be going toward improving the dance moves. Grad student Dan Jacobs and senior “I basically just asked all my friends and family for mentoring programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Steve Klemchalk went arm-in-arm and used their own their support in raising the money and they really came Mercer County. original dancing skills to win the first contest of the through for me,” Vendetta said. “I hope this is an event we can continue in the night, a dance-off to the “Cha Cha Slide.” She said this will be the first cruise she has ever future and it will just keep getting bigger and better,” “Winning the first prize was very entertaining to been on. The real dilemma is in choosing who she will Giovinazzo said. say the least, especially since I was doing the ‘Cha Cha’ take with her. Freshman Danielle Gizzo, who learned about the with Steve,” Jacobs said. “There are a lot of people who helped me raise the event through Emerging Leaders, said she decided to He plans to give his McCarter Theatre tickets away money so it’s going to be a tough decision,” Vendetta volunteer her time coordinating the event as well, in to someone who would appreciate them more. said. the hopes that she could be a part of raising money “I didn’t come for the prizes,” Jacobs said. “I came Black history: celebrating two prominent leaders By Azariah S. Santoli Huey P. Newton was an inspira- tional leader and the co-founder of the In celebration of Black History Month, Black Panther Party, a black nationalist The Rider News will highlight one to two and racial equality organization formed prominent figures in black history each during the late 1960s. week during the month of February. Growing up in Oakland, Calif., Marcus Mosiah Garvey was a pub- Newton saw the profound brutality lisher, journalist, entrepreneur, black and injustice of police against blacks. nationalist, Jamaican national hero and Educated by college studies of law, the founder of the Universal Negro he influenced his followers to exercise Improvement Association and African their rights to bear arms. He and his Communities League (UNIA-ACL). Black Panther followers would roam The group’s main focus was to “unite all the communities where police brutality people of African ancestry of the world Marcus Mosiah Garvey and injustice toward blacks was preva- Huey P. Newton to one great body to establish a country movement, which encouraged many to lent to prevent further abuse. Through to a hospital bed and beaten by police and absolute government of their own.” return to the motherland. His teach- the Black Panther organization his goal who blamed him for the officer’s death. Garvey was not a believer in black ings inspired other movements such as was to realign economic policies in Newton was sentenced for voluntary supremacy. Garvey believed that blacks the Nation of Islam and the Rastafarian the United States to benefit struggling manslaughter. It was during this time needed to understand and grasp the movement. Garvey, with his UNIA people of all races. the FBI allegedly began to end the orga- importance of their African ancestry. group, was credited with the largest In 1967, Newton was stopped by an nizations started by Newton, including He focused on influencing blacks to movement of people of African descent. Oakland police officer who attempted to food drives and sickle cell disease tests. “take back” their homeland and disre- With more than 1 million followers, the disarm him. Shots were fired, killing the In 1989 he was shot and killed, allegedly gard European colonial powers. He is UNIA had more people than the Civil officer and wounding Newton. With a by a drug dealer in the same community widely known for his Back-to-Africa Rights Movement. bullet wound, Newton was handcuffed where the movement thrived.

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A ‘Wicked’ time on Broadway CIS takes care of show business By Jess Decina [or] brochure,” he said. “The idea of pull- Theater Review the audience hears — and what a voice. their characters are polar opposites, ing in clients, I’m a big fan of that. Lisa’s Not knowing any of the words or both Elphaba and Glinda have the full It has been an interesting year for was kind of cool because she’s just starting By Lauren Varga being familiar with the show’s soundtrack package. singer-songwriter Lisa Bouchelle. and needs the help.” can sometimes make it hard to understand Lighting is an important aspect of The Pennsylvania native, self- Bouchelle calls the course a “win-win” With $15 and my Rider I.D. in my lyrics because of a singer’s vocals or because this show. One thing that stood out was described as “Sheryl Crow with a little situation: the students gain experience back pocket I headed to the Bart Luedeke of the loud orchestra music. However, I the green spotlight used on Elphaba. The more intensity,” has performed with the working with a real client, and Bouchelle Center. Tickets for the hit Broadway musi- was impressed with the clarity and sharp- performer was colored in a green make- likes of Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon will acquire materials that she can use to cal Wicked were to go on sale at 11 a.m. At ness of Kassebaum’s voice. up but the green spotlight really added Jovi (“the Jersey scene has been so good promote her shows and her upcoming 10:45 a.m. the line was 23 students deep, The actors changed the image of to her image. Other lighting helped the to me,” she admitted), has appeared in album. In fact, Bouchelle recently vis- and I sighed with relief that I had arrived the Wicked Witch during the two-hour audience focus downstage on a soloist, trendy clubs throughout Philadelphia and ited Procaccino’s class to see some of the early. show with their first-class performances. while upstage other performers changed will be releasing her first album later this designs for herself. On Thursday, Jan. 25, students took The characters were sincere, especially the scenery. Before the audience members year. “It was interesting to see variations a trip to New York to see Wicked on Elphaba, to the point where one felt sorry knew it, the next scene was before them. Her next big show? Sweigart on the designs [and] all the different ways Broadway for only $15, courtesy of the for the Wicked Witch and was angry with The set design is both unique and Auditorium. they put the same information into their Student Entertainment Council (SEC). Glinda’s eventual betrayal. creative. The stage is shaped like a clock’s As strange as that may sound, presentations,” she said. The price also included transportation to Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the gears while upstage is a board designed as Bouchelle’s mini-concert, to be held Procaccino is a firm believer in the the Big Apple. West, played by Julia Murney, performs a full clock. The reverse side of the clock Monday, Feb 12, at 6 p.m., is part of a class hands-on experience, he said. Stop-and-go traffic never seemed so with Glinda in multiple duets throughout panel is the face of Oz, which moves and project for the Computer Information “I could have just grabbed some proj- exciting; with every inch forward I was the show. Their voices mix wonderfully is incredibly lifelike. Systems (CIS) Business Graphics course. ect from the back of the textbook but on my way to see my first Broadway show with each other. In fact, the two actresses Special effects were very much a part Students who take the upper-level class this was something more lively,” he said. — ever. And what a good show to see for were so in tune with one another it was of the show, which helped the audience spend the semester designing brochures “It made a great deal of difference for the my first experience. hard to differentiate between the two feel as if it was directly involved with all and Web sites for a client; usually, the cli- motivation of the students.” At 7:40 p.m., our bus pulled up in characters at times. But again, the clarity the action. Flying monkeys soar through ent is an imaginary one found in the back Bouchelle’s concert on the front of Gershwin Theater. With extreme of their vocals and pronunciation of words the air on strings, Glinda is brought down of the textbook. Lawrenceville campus next week won’t be excitement, I made my way into the made it easy for the audience to identify and raised up in a pendulum, which sym- This year, the class tossed the text- anything too fancy, just “an acoustic, inti- Photo by Mark Weiss theater and to my seat. From the worker the characters based on the lyrics they bolizes her bubble, and rain falls from the books to tackle a real-life client — in this mate gig,” she said. She and Procaccino Singer-songwriter Lisa Bouchelle will be who scanned my ticket to the usher who sang. sky, but not literally. It was a special effect case, Bouchelle. Dr. Drew Procaccino, have opened the event to both campuses, showcasing her acoustic guitar talents in showed me to my seat, everyone seemed as Glinda played the stereotypical blonde — a very good special effect. who teaches the course, worked with though it will benefit Procaccino’s stu- Sweigart Auditorium Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. ecstatic as myself. as the script directs her to. In fact, during Although I paid only $15 to see the Bouchelle and her manager to set the dents the most, he said. it’s not that everyone knows who I am, so The basis behind Wicked is to give a the song “What Is This Feeling?” Elphaba performance, I’d pay the going rate for project in motion, she said. “This just makes it a little more it’s just cool to work at so many different clear picture of the incidents leading up to is writing a letter to her parents and Wicked on Broadway any day. If you “My manager knew Drew, and personal versus an academic venture,” he shows.” the death of Elphaba. The audience also describes Glinda as simply, blonde. Glinda haven’t seen it, you should, because it’s a they thought it would be a good idea,” said. “This is a good extra avenue to get to With a little help from students, learns of how the tin man, scarecrow and continues to round out her “blonde” char- once-in-a-lifetime experience. And when Bouchelle said. “It was actually a thing we know her a little bit better. [It’s] a scaled Bouchelle will soon have the business lion came to be. The mini-plots within acter by making up her own words and SEC sponsors its next trip to Broadway, really needed and at the same time it was down version of a show she would put on blueprints for launching her career. And the main storyline made the performance having ditzy moments. get in line early so you get a chance to a good fit to Drew’s class.” at any club.” Procaccino’s students will have had their more interesting and also added a comical Laughter was not missing from the experience the excitement. Procaccino has done similar projects The venue and the audience will cer- first taste of the entertainment business. twist. performance. From Glinda’s “blonde” with his CIS classes before, but this is the tainly be new experiences for Bouchelle, Missed your chance to see Wicked? “It’s been fun, but it’s been a lot of As the lights went down and orchestra moments to the comedic differences first time he’s ever mixed his class with the but she doesn’t mind. SEC will be sponsoring a trip to Broad- work,” Procaccino said. “Maybe one day music filled the theater, I knew this would between her and Elphaba, both actresses Photo copyright Universal Pictures entertainment business, he said. “If people are into the music and can way to see Mary Poppins on Thursday, if her tour gets more successful, she can be a show to remember. Glinda, otherwise ensured the crowd was kept in hysterics. In a scene from Wicked, Elphaba makes one of her magical appearances. Students “I’m always doing non-profits [with] share the music, that’s what matters to March 8, at 5:30 p.m. Ticket informa- come back as a paid act.” known as the Good Witch, is played by Elphaba’s sarcastic comments also resulted recently had a chance to see the show for $15 on a trip sponsored by SEC. the city of Trenton, developing a database me,” she said. “At this stage in my career tion will be available soon. Kendra Kassebaum; her voice is the first in laughs from the audience. Although The Shins rise above ‘Children of Men’ offers world of change for mainstream films

Film Review but it soon makes sense. It doesn’t take long to see how well Julian’s and their indie rock roots Theo’s dialogues mesh together because of the contrast. Both Julian and By Paul Szaniawski The first song that stood out on Jasper create a strong emotional connection and make the audience feel CD Review Wincing the Night Away was a gimme, for them. They help to establish the film’s mood. By Markus Stegers in that it already transcended its roots to The phrase “children of men” has two different meanings. It may Mood is the only aspect that can parallel Children of Men to any become a smash hit. “Phantom Limb,” need to be analyzed, but that’s exactly what this film does. Children other movie. The overall feeling of the film and what resonates to the Rock ’n’ roll is evolving into an art which you may know from some alterna- of Men makes viewers question their very own world. This is largely viewer resembles that of War of the Worlds and Signs. The similarities end form through which new bands can make tive rock stations, is a brilliant song that because it takes place in the not-too-far-off future. The setting really hits there. Nearly every plot twist is shocking, yet the film doesn’t have a pace a name for themselves, largely thanks to has a catchy melody. It is also a pleasant, home and gives the film a realistic feel. In the world of 2027, terrorism like that of a thriller or action flick. the acceptance of what they call indie family-friendly song that you could wake has made England the only country safe enough to live in without wide- Theo gets sucked into Julian’s plan to change the world. The unfold- rockers. The Shins are no exception with up to. Already a popular download on spread chaos. All immigrants are sent to containment camps. Disease, ing of the plot is an interesting ride that hooks audiences’ eyes and the release of their new album, Wincing iTunes, this is certainly an above-average Photo copyright Sub Pop Records anarchy and destruction devastate the world. This may sound like a brains. More important is how Children of Men appeals to the heart, the Night Away. This CD promises origi- song on an above-average CD. The Shins released Wincing the Night bleak future but from the film’s start, it is evident there is no future. having everyone hoping that Theo and the world will survive as if the nal music ranging from hip-hop loops to Another track, “Australia,” is an Away on Tuesday Jan. 23. Literally. film were reality. Grasp on to those seats, because this film really does psychedelic Hawaiian folk and has been upbeat song that stays fast-paced up until Children of Men’s beginning is the first hint of its original writing. suck viewers in. listen to the album straight through. declared by The Shins as their experimen- the end. This song will keep you grooving Theo (Clive Owen) squeezes through an overcrowded coffee shop of Nearly all films that take place more than 20 years in the future Overall, the record is good if you are tal CD. With its ambitious sounds, this is as you let loose on the dance floor. If you people frozen by what they see on television. A newscast reveals that have flying cars or some other kinds of ridiculous advancements. There not looking for hard rock, and the album just the thing that should keep listeners are in the mood to “drop it like it’s hot,” someone named Baby Diego was killed for not giving an autograph. is nothing far-fetched at all in this world. The other characteristics of should meet listeners’ expectations. This guessing as to what each song will sound this is the song for you. How can a baby even give autographs? Why would someone want a the setting are dramatically different from contemporary society. Along record is a step forward for rock ’n’ roll Photo copyright Universal Pictures like. What stands out about this album is baby’s autograph? with the concept of women not having babies, the government issues and provides hope for other indie rock It’s up to Clive Owen and Julianne Moore to change the world in Led by singer, songwriter and that every song brings something new to It’s not for another minute that the viewer learns that Baby Diego suicide kits and some of England’s immigrants are slaughtered rather artists. However, it is unfortunate that not Children of Men, which was released everywhere on January 7. guitarist James Mercer, The Shins are the table. There are no songs that sound wasn’t actually a baby, but the youngest person in the world. He was than deported. all rock enthusiasts will buy this album slowly and steadily rising into elite status; too much alike on this record. However, born in 2009. Since then, women mysteriously cannot give birth or get The film’s real beauty is how its military scenes, hate and chaos-filled because it does lack the traditional aspects they has already released one hit single, for those who like hard and heavy rock pregnant. The human race is infertile. Oh, and that coffee shop gets American audiences, which makes the role fit better. world make viewers question their own contemporary surroundings and of rock that we have grown to love. Children of Men “New Slang,” from their first album. music, this might not be your cup of blown up as soon as Theo leaves. The English government blames the also stars another brilliant British actor: Michael the status quo in the theater’s parking lot. Just don’t leave before the end People will enjoy this album because The Cider House Rules Joined by guitarist/keyboardist/bassist tea because the sounds of each song are attack on F.I.S.H., a group of rebels fighting for immigrants’ rights and Caine ( ), who plays Theo’s retired hippie friend so the title’s double meaning can finally make sense. it shows the continuous growth of an Martin Crandall, bassist/guitarist Dave relatively mellow. It is good for those who lives. Jasper. American audiences know him as the kind elderly gentleman, and Its originality right through to the ending makes Children of Men indie rock band that made it the hard way. Herandez and drummer Jesse Sandoval, are looking for a quality album that is not Theo, a simple nine-to-five daily-grind office worker, is the main the part fits him well. the best movie you never heard of. It’s just a quality CD that is worth every Hannibal Mercer and the gang managed to break too outrageous. The only weakness is that character. He could not have been cast any better. Similar to Sin City, The film also stars Julianne Moore ( ) playing Julian, the penny. away from being labeled just indie rock to the songs are sometimes too mellow. You Owen finds himself in an originally written and critically acclaimed American ex-wife of Theo and F.I.S.H. terrorist organization leader. It’s making it onto mainstream radio. might start dozing off if you happen to film. Unlike Liam Neeson or Hugh Grant, Owen isn’t well-known to awkward at first to hear a character speak without the English accent,

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Editorial: Split graduations

dds are the paths we have taken that led us to Rider have been different. You may have walked into Rider perhaps as a shy and anxious freshman, now leaving asO a confident leader ready to take on the challenge of the real world. Or maybe you transferred, capitalizing on a new oppor- tunity and a chance to fulfill a desire for further knowledge. Perhaps you came from the corporate world in pursuit of an MBA. Amid all this diversity, there is one day that traditionally brought the entire Lawrenceville campus community together — commencement. But that is about to change, big time. The decision to split graduate and CCS degree-giving into its own separate ceremony has merit — and some shortcomings. Even though 35 percent of 191 undergraduates polled by The Rider News don’t care Editorial Cartoon by Mike Carlo, Matt Cohen, Casey Jost and Vincent Leggio about the separation, we believe it is important to consider Letter to the Editor : the implications. The timing of the graduate and CCS student graduation will allow those with full-time jobs to attend the ceremony at 5:30 p.m., without having to take a whole day Senate applauds OIT’s e-mail fix off from work. And maybe it will shorten the length of the Nov. 28, 2006, was a symbolic day for remarkably hard effort and dedication, and for overly long undergraduate ceremony. But in the grand scheme many student leaders here at Rider. It was on that I would like to, on behalf of all those who of things, will a few minutes make a real difference? And if it’s that date, following a monumentally frustrating use the new Webmail service, thank Carol and easier for working people to get to an evening event than a mid- Thanksgiving break without Webmail, that the Tim Fairlie for redefining student service. The day one, isn’t that also true for many parents of undergraduates? Student Senate raised its voices louder and more response time in achieving the Internet upgrades These reasons seem a little thin. profoundly than at any other meeting in recent was unbelievable to most, and unfortunately has There are others justifying what the administration prom- times with the demand of no more Internet gone unappreciated by some. It is true that there ises is a fundamental change for the better. In case the ceremony headaches and no more excuses. Fast forward are kinks to work out within the new Webmail is moved indoors because of bad weather, each graduate would to this past Tuesday’s Senate meeting, in which service, but much of those require students to now be able to have four guests instead of two. Additionally, a Carol Kondrach, associate vice president for simply call the OIT help line or visit the help member of each graduating class will address his or her respec- Information Technologies, made her return to desk in Moore Library. tive commencement ceremony, allowing for a more personalized the very same venue she faced in the fall. Still, though, the continued commitment program. But to better understand the value of the change, one This time, though, a deservedly warm and to bettering our already-great, new mail service undeniable question remains — is a separation for logistics or appreciative reception greeted the OIT represen- is quite prevalent, and the opportunity for OIT convenience worth sacrificing the spirit of unity that Rider has tatives, and problem solving replaced the previ- to hear our feedback is available. I urge you all worked so hard to cement? ous hostility and resentment. Within the two to please take those steps. I would, in closing, The journey in college creates enough memories to last a months spanning the meetings, Kondrach and also especially like to thank the Student Senate lifetime. But the feeling of accomplishment goes beyond the her staff had successfully doubled the amount of for stepping up and representing its constituen- rush of adrenaline when walking across the stage at the com- bandwidth available to students and, of course, cies fantastically in this effort. The present and mencement ceremony to receive your degree. It’s about celebrat- launched a state of the art Webmail service future students at Rider are better off thanks to ing the milestone with the family who helped you through the whose features are mind-bogglingly impressive. Senate’s work. hardest days and cheered you on in your successes. It’s about The change in attitude by the Senate was the sharing this achievement with your peers who are also graduat- result of unparalleled work shown by the depart- Nick Barbati ing with you. ment in meeting student satisfaction. Lawrenceville SGA Vice President Yet this new tradition for graduation will have a lasting This feat was not accomplished without ripple effect. Take into account that 15 percent of undergradu- ates and 29 percent of graduate and CCS students polled do not agree. Some even wrote emphatic objections on their polls. Editorial & Managerial Board Faculty face an even bigger predicament. Professors will xecutive ditor pinion ditor Business Manager have to choose which ceremony to attend even though they may E E O E Debra McCandless have students in both ceremonies they are close to. Mike Caputo Jamie Papapetros The more important question to consider spears the heart ebmaster of this matter. What happened to the “one university” theme Managing Editor Sports Editor W the administration has been pleading for students, faculty and Lauren Varga Leo D. Rommel Jung Kwon community to adopt? Working to bring the Lawrenceville and Delivery Manager Princeton campuses closer together is a prominent step in the News Editor Assistant Sports Editor Karl Holzer right direction in supporting this ideal. However, dividing the Stephanie Mostaccio Paul Mullin commencement ceremony is likely to undermine the goal. Copy Editors Associate News Editor Photography Editors Sara Keegan This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider Jeff Frankel Karly Hamburg News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. Stephanie Nardi Kelly Mangan Features Editor Nicole Southern Paul Szaniawski Enterprise Reporter Faculty Advisers Olivia Tattory Dr. E. Graham McKinley Quote of the Week Entertainment Editor Dr. Thomas Simonet Jess Decina Advertising Managers “You are educated. Your certifi- Beth Rumbel Kerri Weidler cation is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the www.rider.edu/ridernews/ good life. ... Think of it as your The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- ticket to change the world.” tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The — Tom Brokaw Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity.

opinion2907Final.indd 1 2/8/07 9:56:08 PM Friday, February 9, 2007 9 Letter to the Editor: Paris has beautiful delights to offer How very sad for Leo D. Rommel (Editorial, au chocolat,” oozing with butter cream, the Rider News, Feb. 2, 2007). While he went all mere thought of which makes my mouth water separate the the way to Paris to confirm his tired old stereo- even now? types about the French, he missed out on the The next time you go to a foreign country, opportunity of a lifetime to dispel those very learn a few phrases of greeting in the language of myths and to broaden his very narrow horizons the people, reach out your hand and say “bon- in the process. jour,” “hola,” “guten Tag,” and I guarantee you Did you not, Mr. Rommel, go to the mag- will begin the process of making new friends, nificent Orsay Museum and stand two inches learning more than stereotypes could ever tell from some of the most stunning works of art you and enriching your life beyond the “alcohol seeing, for example, the broad thick strokes of in vending machines” and “pornography on paint upon a Van Gogh canvas? Did you not Channel 10” you found such delight in as you climb the spiral steps to the magical 13th-cen- traveled thousands of miles to this country. Don’t Care tury Sainte Chappelle and hear the oohs and After all, how would you feel if a Japanese 35% aaahs of the tourists in front of you as they tourist here expressed outrage that you did not Undergraduate emerged upon a jewelry box-like kaleidoscope speak immediately in Japanese to them? After No Yes of color glittering from the dozens of stained all, Mr. Rommel, you were the foreigner, the Results 15% 50% glass windows? Did you not go to a concert, a guest in this country. You are still young and play, a marionnette show where French children have a chance to build bridges that have been delight in their favorite puppet characters? damaged between peoples and cultures through Don’t Care Did you not take your eyes for a moment stereotyping. Graduate off the dog droppings you seemed to find in Please give the French another try, this time No 22% your path (I have never had this problem in my with an open heart and mind. I know you will and CCS 29% Yes many visits to Paris), lift your gaze upward and not be disappointed. I wish you joy in your realize that you were standing in front of build- studies as a college student, and much broader Results 49% ings whose architects and craftsmen, without horizons ahead. the benefit of modern tools, carved some of the Dr. Mary Poteau-Tralie most intricate and beautiful and lasting works Associate Professor of French The data from 240 students were collected by of art on every street, in every arrondissement in Department of Foreign Jamie Papapetros in association with The Rider News. Paris? Did you not bite down upon a “religieuse Languages and Literatures Trip to New Orleans for American Studies course strikes harmony for two campuses: Passion of music in the city of jazz comes alive for students Being a music major doesn’t auto- four trombones, a When I arrived in New Orleans, it to experience every- matically mean we know everything piano, a bass and was very difficult to see the images we thing from a classic there is to know about music. People drums. This was have grown to associate with the Big po’ boy sandwich assume that music majors dedicate a the type of jazz that Easy post-Katrina. Most of New Orleans to a meal at the good percentage of their time talking I typically think of from a tourist’s perspective has been oldest restaurant in about Beethoven and Debussy. The when I hear the repaired or at least cleaned up. Still, the America, Antoine’s. truth is we need a break from the music term “jazz.” Each city is a long way away from being the If we did get the world once in a while, too. Practicing instrument got its place it once was. A place once known urge to snack, we in a jail-cell sized square of concrete own time to shine Gina for its culture, music and food is now would head over to Karson can drive anyone crazy after a few with a solo. It was Molinari better known for its corruption and the local joint Dé- Langenfelder hours. a sit-down event, from crime statistics. jà Vu for one of its from Princeton campus students are but this jazz expe- Princeton We were staying in the French famous burgers. Lawrenceville required to take a course on Music rience left much Quarter, near the infamous Bourbon The music we History since 1900. Contemporary to be desired for Street, a place rather untouched by flood heard was unlike music isn’t just about Christina Aguilera my personal taste. waters. Our trip would center on travel- anything you could find in the jazz sec- and Justin Timberlake. It’s about the Instead, my interest was piqued ing to local restaurants, bars and night- tion of your Best Buy. The music we birth of jazz and its influence on people with the following night’s performance clubs experiencing the true flavor of New heard was soulful; it had passion and like Stravinsky and Schoenberg. It’s from Trombone Shorty at Snug Harbor. Orleans music and cuisine. Our itinerary a tone it could only get from being one thing to talk about the different Composed of five men under the age included New Orleans hot spots such as belted in its birth city. Jazz musicians stages of jazz, and it’s a whole other to of 25, these guys knew how to work Vaughn’s, Rock ’n’ Bowl, Snug Harbor were just happy to be home; you could experience nearly every type of jazz in a room. They had it all: talent, stage and Antoine’s. It was hard to refrain hear it in their voices, and their instru- six consecutive nights of New Orleans presence and the fortunate luck of from asking bartenders and locals about ments and see it on their always-smil- bar-hopping. being attractive men. Troy “Trombone their “Katrina stories,” and though they ing faces. Remember the name Troy Have you ever heard of Zydeco? I Shorty” Andrews wowed the crowd were so grateful to have us spending “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, look him didn’t until I went on this trip. If coun- with his trombone, trumpet, piano and money and patronizing their businesses, up on iTunes, buy his CD. It’s hard to try and R&B had a love-child, Zydeco drumming skills. Every band member they couldn’t help but comment on how put into words, but trust me. would be the jazzy result. This form switched instruments for the last song things have changed. Only one-third of Dr. Sullivan, our trip organizer, has uses accordions, washboards, drums to confirm the suspicion that these the people have returned to the city, and a true passion for New Orleans and jazz and guitar. It’s the type of music you guys were brilliant musicians. there seems to be no timeline in sight for that is very contagious to his students. can’t help but get up and dance to. The To take in so much culture and the displaced homecoming. Aside from the tacky souvenirs and crazy same evening, we headed to a bar to jazz and history in seven days was a The word “hurricane” is not always pictures, the thing that I will take away hear Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque lot, but we all walked away from the frowned upon when in New Orleans, from this experience is the resiliency of Singers blast out on his trumpet. The trip retaining a lot of memories. Even especially when visiting Pat O’Brien’s. the New Orleans people. Through every- close quarters made it difficult to really the Westminster kids can say that they This New Orleans landmark is cred- thing they are still smiling, still singing see the band, but it was the type of learned a lot from this trip, because ited with inventing the rum delight, the and still cooking. They take pride in music you could sip a cup of coffee to. jazz isn’t about musical knowledge. Hurricane, as well as the accompany- showing off their culture and way of life Even one of our own, Will Floyd, took It’s about passion. It’s about camara- ing Hurricane glass. The food in New that can never be lost or taken away. A the microphone to scat out a tune with derie. It’s about the love of the music. Orleans is some of the freshest, most bartender on Bourbon Street summed it Kermit. Apparently even Katrina couldn’t kill unique cuisine in the continental United up best when he said, “When life hands The following evening, we waited the soul that emanates from good ol’ States. Seafood dishes are on every menu you lemons – make hard lemonade.” in line to hear Trombone Summit: N’awlins. and are a Big Easy favorite. We were able The Rider News, Ridge House E-mail us at: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 [email protected]; [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 [email protected]; [email protected]; Fax: (609) 895-5696 [email protected]; [email protected].

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“[Galloway] came up with Wrestling another pin, so any time we BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 12 catch that, it’s a good thing,” Taylor said. “He and [Fisch] Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) both looked very good at Mike Kessler at 149 pounds Clarion.” made it 9-7, senior transfer stu- Galloway, a transfer from Schedule Women’s Basketball dent Nathan Galloway recorded Penn State, has been impressive at Loyola, 12 p.m.* another major decision at 157 for Rider, winning five of his Men’s Basketball Friday, Feb. 9 Men’s Basketball pounds for an 11-9 Rider lead. six match-ups as a Bronc dating (12-11, MAAC 6-7) M/W Swimming & Diving vs. Canisius, 2 p.m.* Umbehauer followed that back to the CAA Duals. 2/3 at MAAC Championships up two bouts later with yet “Getting [Galloway] was Iona 69, Rider 57* M/W Track & Field Tuesday, Feb. 13 another major decision to put a real blessing because that 2/5 at Rider/Lafayette Winter Wrestling Rider ahead for good, 15-12. helped us at a weight class Marist 79, Rider 78* Games at Hofstra, 7 p.m.* “[Umbehauer] has prob- where we needed help at that Women’s Basketball ably been our most consistent time,” Taylor said. “Had we not Women’s Basketball vs. Niagara, 5 :30 p.m.* wrestler all year,” said Taylor. gotten him I think we would (1-22, MAAC 0-12) Men’s Basketball And more sports... “He’s currently ranked No. 1 have been in real trouble.” 2/2 vs. Manhattan, 8 p.m.* in the conference [in his weight Freshman Mike Miller won Iona 64, Rider 59* Wrestling Rider junior outfielder Tiffany class].” by forfeit at 184 pounds to put 2/4 at No. 3 Iowa State, 8 p.m. Day-Neutill was selected to Morrison was again a big Rider up 25-3, and Morrison Fairfield 73, Rider 57* the Preseason All-MAAC contributor for the Broncs, followed that up with a pin Saturday, Feb. 10 team. Day-Neutill started all although in a slightly differ- of his own, giving the Broncs Wrestling M/W Swimming & Diving 52 games for Rider as a sopho- ent manner than a year ago. an insurmountable 31-3 advan- (9-6, CAA 3-2) at MAAC Championships more, batted .335 and led the After compiling an 11-2 lead, tage. 2/3 team in runs scored (32), RBIs his opponent was disqualified Following its match against Rider 37, Clarion 9 Sunday, Feb. 11 (20) and doubles (12). for stalling, giving Morrison Iowa State tomorrow, the team the win by default to put the will then journey to fight Broncs up 24-12 with just one nationally ranked Hofstra, cer- and swarms in underneath, time, but when I’m done at bout remaining. tainly the Broncs’ most fear- Galloway Galloway says, he catches his Rider, I want to be remem- Now winners of two in some conference opponent and head and arm, rolls under- bered as someone who Continued from p. 12 a row, the Broncs traveled to a big rival. And if a No. 6 rank- neath them and comes up on helped the team win,” said Clarion, Pa., to face the Golden ing wasn’t enough, the Pride top. Sounds simple, I know, Galloway. “I want to be an Eagles, another team they had also boast a recent 18-17 win cough, and Galloway looked a and maybe not even that big All-American. I also want to triumphed over last season. And over the former No. 1 team in bit edgy. of a deal, but I dare you to go see guys like [Don] Fisch and it would be no different now, as the country, Minnesota, which At that moment, I thought through it, then report back to T.J. [Morrison] become All- Rider led from start to finish en remains the Golden Gophers’ to myself, is Nathan Galloway me on how you feel. Americans.” route to a 37-9 win. only loss. nervous to talk to me? Doesn’t “If a guy shoots in on me I then pointed up at the In a match filled with big “It can be a scary thing,” this man know his role? He’s and I get in the right position, wall behind him, the wall with decisions that went the Broncs’ Taylor said in reference to the supposed to be cool and I can end the match against the plaques of the 11 wrestlers way, Fisch got things started Top 10 rankings. “We’re try- relaxed. I’m supposed to be just about anyone in the who came to Rider and earned with a major decision that ing to get [the team] not to be biting my nails. Get it right, country in 30 seconds,” said All-American honors. put Rider up 7-0 in the sec- scared and to look at it like an buddy. Galloway. “It’s my signature “Yeah, I want to be up ond bout. After a victory by opportunity to hopefully beat This is Nathan Galloway move. Everyone knows about there,” he said. Kessler put the Broncs up 10-0, some of their kids and use that for you, folks. A little Scarface it and they know it’s coming. I want you to be up there, Galloway pinned his opponent to build our confidence going mixed in with a lot of Sleepless They’re just not completely too. for a 16-0 Rider lead. into nationals.” in Seattle. On the wrestling sure when it’ll come.” mat, he’s a demon. Off it, you Sort of like income tax couldn’t meet a better guy. forms. “I think being who I am has To put it briefly, Galloway helped me fit in with my new is a big bundle of trouble for teammates,” said Galloway, a anybody that faces him – on transfer to Rider from Penn Saturday, Galloway won by State in the 157-pound weight fall in merely 46 seconds over class. “My loose, laid-back per- Clarion’s Nick Billips – and sonality fits in well with the his aura of dominance could character of the team. They work like chicken soup for an like me and I like them. Rider insanely talented yet banged- has been good to me.” up Rider wrestling squad that And thus far he has been has been fighting the injury good to Rider. One day after bug of late. arriving on campus, Galloway “We’re depleted,” said joined the team and won two Galloway. “We have guys with wrestle-offs to earn a starting some unfortunate injuries. spot. Easy as 1-2-3. The coaches never want to Extensive research (OK, prepare for injuries, but with just a quick Google search) has me around, they have some- led me to the conclusion that one reliable to plug into the the buildup about Galloway’s lineup.” wrestling ability is not made Academics played a role in up. Galloway was a three-time Galloway’s decision to come PIAA Class AAA champion to Rider. He will be pursuing at State College (Pa.) High a business degree at Rider in School before joining the conjunction with taking the Nittany Lions in 2002, where one class he needs to receive he tallied a 90-54 record (14- an Information Sciences and 7 last semester) and qualified Technology degree from Penn for the NCAA championships State. He is also scheduled to three times. graduate in December, mean- He also has this insanely ing that he has only one semes- effective move – it’s called the ter left of eligibility to wrestle cement mixer. When an oppo- – this one. nent gets foolishly aggressive “I know it’s not a lot of

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ICE HOCKEY take it one game at a time and play like it’s any other game.” By Kristie Kahl The fact that Rider is in such a predicament is surprising when it started the season 5-2- This is it. It’s now or never 1, including convincing wins for the once surging, now strug- over MACHA foe Lafayette gling, Rider ice hockey team. and in-state rival TCNJ. But The Broncs (12-15-2 the team went into a free fall in overall, 3-9-2 Mid-America mid-November and in spite of Collegiate Hockey Association playing better since the turn of [MACHA], 10 points) are cur- the calendar year, it still finds rently second-to-last in the 10- itself on the outside looking in. team MACHA standings with “I think we underachieved just two games to play. They ourselves, and expected to see a are one point behind seventh- few more wins,” said sophomore place Seton Hall and three goalie Bobby Kovarovic. “We points behind sixth-place St. lost games that we shouldn’t Joseph’s, meaning that they have, so we’re a little disap- need to win out and have both pointed in our performance.” of those teams – and eighth- The must-win games are place Lafayette, which also has this weekend against league 10 points – lose. rivals William Paterson and Photo by J.P. Krahel The teams that occupy the Wagner. Neither game looks Freshman forward William Washer (21) and team captain Sean Levin (22) compete for a loose top six positions by the con- to be easy. Wagner, which is puck against the boards in a Jan. 26 home game against The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). After clusion of the regular season undefeated and untied in the a 5-2-1 start, the Broncs now stand at 12-15-2 and three points out of a playoff spot. qualify for the postseason. league (13-0-0), is in first place. The team recognizes that William Paterson, which is in Scranton, 8-4. of our game because if we do Against William Paterson winning two in a row and hav- fifth place with 19 points, has “It was a little disappoint- that, we can run the risk of tonight, the team will celebrate ing all three of those teams lose already secured a playoff berth. ing when we lost to Lafayette overlooking something else,” Senior Night by honoring its is far-fetched. But regardless, it “We have to win both of because a win against them Metzger said. “Play hard, play lone senior, forward Chris Peer. remains focused on the task at our games this weekend,” said would have made the playoffs smart and play physical. Do The team hopes the emotion hand, and to keep playing like Kovarovic. “It’s going to be that much more realistic,” said all the little things right to win from that will help inspire it to a they have all season. tough because they are two of Metzger. “To see us take our the game. As simple as it is, the startling win over the Pioneers, “We need to treat this week- the best teams in the league, bad game against Lafayette and little things can go a long way.” who had little difficulty with end as any other,” said freshman and these games will be our two put it behind us like we did “I think teams are going Rider earlier in the season when forward Matt Metzger. “If we best games of the year.” [against Scranton] was clutch to underestimate us because they won at home, 5-1. don’t, we can stress ourselves In the past weekend, Rider and we made it count.” of our record,” Kovarovic said. Rider will take on Wagner out too much and make it hard faced off against Scranton and In spite of the grim cir- “They’re going to think it’s an at home in the Loucks Ice on ourselves to perform on the archrival Lafayette. The team cumstances, the Broncs remain easy win, but we’re going to Center the following day at ice. We all want to make it into was defeated by the Leopards, confident. come out and surprise them 8:10 p.m. the playoffs, but we need to 4-3, but came back to overtake “We can’t focus on one part with our performance.”

MAAC Tour Comes to Rider Broncs in the game early by but did not dress. asketball scoring 18 points and grab- Freshman guard Ryan This year’s FYE Shoot Out all MAAC campuses. T-shirts, B will occur on Thursday, Feb. bags and food will be given Continued from p. 12 bing eight rebounds, but he was Thompson was inserted into limited to just 28 minutes of the lineup in place of Mouton. 15, at 7 p.m., in the Student to all participants. Teams will action because of foul trouble. However, in spite of his obvi- Recreation Center (SRC). consist of two players – female, The MAAC Campus Tour is male & coed. Sign ups will be who entered the game with 23 After the teams swapped leads ous talent, Thompson report- a 2-person basketball shoot- at the ticket booth or in the more three-pointers than any- 13 times, Iona, down 45-41, edly struggled in the unfamil- ing contest that takes place at SRC on Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. one in the MAAC, made six of pulled ahead for good with a iar position and fell into foul his eventual eight three-point 15-3 scoring run with 4:10 left trouble early. baskets in the first half. to play. Rider never recovered. “It was a decision that had Earn $8,000 As a team, Marist made 16 “Whether we’re playing to be made,” Dempsey told The of 32 three-point tries. the first place or the last place Times of Trenton in regards to Women age 20-30 “When a team makes 16 team, we try to focus on Rider,” the suspension. “I got some needed to help infer- three-pointers, it’s hard to Dempsey told Rider Sports feedback from my assistants, tile couples realize Information after the game. but ultimately it fell on me as recover from that, but we didn’t their dream. Call quit,” said Rider Head Coach “We didn’t play well today. the head coach. This is my pro- Tommy Dempsey, whose team We’re more focused on that gram now. I have to make those 1-888-968-3447 is now in a seventh place tie than it being Iona’s first win. decisions and I have to live with or email with Canisius. “[Marist] was in The way they’ve been playing, the consequences.” [email protected] a really good rhythm and it was they could have six or seven Iona, the defending MAAC one of those nights where we wins by now.” champions, were led by sopho- could have been blown out, but More troubling was the more forwards Devin Clarke we played with a lot of pride absence of senior Terrance and Justin Marshall, who scored Help Wanted in the second half and almost Mouton, the team’s second 19 and 12 points, respectively. Seeking ambitious, en- pulled off a great win.” leading scorer and the only true The Broncs look to return trepreneurial person A win over heavily favored point guard on the team. to their winning ways this with excellent interper- Marist would have been uplift- According to an article weekend when they host a pair Summer Jobs! sonal, organization, and ing for Rider following the star- published in the Feb. 6 issue of of home games against confer- Spend an active summer out- tling events of two days earlier, The Times of Trenton, Mouton ence rivals Manhattan (Friday, side as a day camp counselor! computer skills for man- when the team made national did not play because he was 8 p.m.) and Canisius (Sunday, No nights/weekends (except agement position with headlines for all the wrong rea- suspended for an altercation 2 p.m.). training) private real estate in- Now hiring: group counsel- sons by losing to previously during practice the night before vestor in Lawrenceville with redshirt freshman Patrick Room For Rent ors, lifeguards/WSI, instruc- winless Iona, 69-57, the last tors for sports, crafts, boating, home office. Part-time, Division I team to collect its Mansell. The story states that Fully Furnished Room & karate $10/hour plus incentive first win of the season. Mansell did not make the trip Bathroom. TV & AC. 908-647-0664, Against Iona, junior for- to New Rochelle, N.Y., while Ewing Township. [email protected] or apply at bonuses. Contact Bill at ward Jason Thompson kept the Mouton traveled with the team Call 609-882-5997 www.campriverbend.com 609-977-9118.

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WRESTLING By Paul Mullin

Leo D. Rommel It’s a tough schedule. The head coach admitted it himself at the beginning of the year, A proven and it has certainly played out that way so far. winner The problem is, it doesn’t get any better, even if there are heard what Nathan only four matches left in the Galloway was all about. season. He’s the total pack- But it might be a little age,I powerful and vigorous easier with a dose of confidence and on the mat, as mean as on your side. a character played by Tim Despite a season marred Curry. A tremendous speci- by injuries and a few disap- men specifically equipped pointments, the wrestling team with the strength of a Mack remained on track with wins truck but the quickness of a over Rutgers on Jan. 31 and Porsche. Flawless and tough, Clarion on Feb. 3, giving it a vanquisher, I was told over a three-game winning streak and over again by my friend. going into its match against When I grew annoyed with the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones all the adjectives he used to tomorrow in Ames, Iowa. describe Galloway, he substi- “In one week, we will wres- Photo by Karly Hamburg tuted them with the cutesy, tle two teams in the top six in Freshman Matt Bradley (133-pounds) became one of many Broncs to go down with injuries this cheesy cliché “hard like a the United States,” said Head season when he suffered a concussion during Rider’s trip to the CAA Duals on Jan. 19-20. rock.” Coach Gary Taylor. “I would “Like a Chevy?” I asked much rather have some wins season that saw them go 4-5 in it’s a turnaround, but a lot of it This time around, it started jokingly. going into those two matches the first nine contests before a has to do with hitting the top off in the Scarlet Knights’ favor, “Exactly!” my friend than losses coming in, so in that surge of life found them at the people.” as they jumped out to a 9-0 replied. sense I am happy we have been Colonial Athletic Association Then came the match at lead. Junior Don Fisch gave All right, who is this able to turn it around and get (CAA) Duals on Jan. 19-20, Rutgers, a team the Broncs Rider its first points with a guy? Why haven’t I seen him some wins under our belt and where they won three out of defeated 26-15 at home a year major decision at 141 pounds before? I didn’t even know get our confidence back up a four matches against confer- ago behind a pin by sopho- to close the gap to 9-4. he went here. I didn’t get little.” ence teams. more Doug Umbehauer at 174 After a win by sophomore an e-mail, a postcard, a text These two victories give “I think we are wrestling pounds and a technical fall by message or anything. All I the Broncs five wins in their a bit better coming out of it,” junior T.J. Morrison at 197 See Wrestling, p. 10 know is that Bell E. Flopp has last six matches, resurrecting a said Taylor. “And in that sense pounds. seemingly worked his magic and put a new beast on the team and I’m nowhere near Iona, Marist deliver surprising blows the action. I have to meet Nathan MEN’S BASKETBALL center Jason Thompson – to cut the lead to a mere two points with 2:53 Galloway face-to-face. I have By Leo D. Rommel to play. But the rally was eventually to see what all the fuss is offset by Jordan, who sank a jumper about. and two free throws to push the lead The other day I did, and Following a weekend that includ- back to five with 1:29 to go. A suc- when he strolled into the ed a fight amongst teammates, an cessful free throw try by Whittington wrestling office smiling and embarrassing loss that generated with seven seconds left sealed the in good spirits, I thought to national headlines and a heartbreak- deal. myself, this is him? This is ing one-point defeat at home, Rider’s “As well as Will Whittington shot the guy who can pick me up once promising chances of earning a the ball in the first half, we needed and hand-toss me like pizza first-round bye in the opening round every point and every play in the dough? Look at him. He’s of the upcoming MAAC tournament second half to hold on,” said Marist shy, yet without even speak- are suddenly on life support. Head Coach Matt Brady, whose team ing, he’s charming. I don’t Thanks largely to the superb is tied for first place in the MAAC think I could sniff out an play of Marist senior guard Will with Loyola and Manhattan. “[Rider] ounce of meanness in him Whittington, who scored a career- made so many shots in the second if I got a hound dog to do it high 32 points, and the play of back- half it was like watching the Phoenix for me. court mate Jared Jordan, who poured Suns play.” Galloway sat down in in 18 of his own, Marist escaped In the first half, however, it was the chair right next to me. Alumni Gym on Monday with a Marist (17-7 overall, 9-4 MAAC) Twitching his leg, he looked surprisingly exhilarating 79-78 win that best resembled the NBA’s hottest at me. I looked back. Then over Rider, who has now lost two in team. After Rider (12-11 overall, 6-7 he coughed, not the kind of a row. MAAC) took a slim two-point advan- cough you would see in a Down by 15 points midway tage following a 13-6 run, the Red NyQuil commercial, but a light cough, short and quick. Photo by Karly Hamburg through the second half, Rider show- Foxes answered forcefully with a 17-2 It sounded like a nervous Senior guard Terrance Mouton produced 12 points cased its trademark toughness by run to surge comfortably into the lead, and seven rebounds against Marist on Feb. 5, but fighting back with an 18-5 scoring 42-29, by intermission. Whittington, run – eight points by freshman guard did not play in a loss to Iona two days earlier. See Galloway, p. 10 Ryan Thompson and four by junior See Basketball, p. 11

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