THE etriever eekly Runiversity of maryland, baltimoreW county’s student newspaper 10.02.12 VOLUME 47 ISSUE 06 RETRIEVERWEEKLY.COM By MICHAEL LOFTHUS York Times bestseller. “It is our hope that for every book we choose, Contributing Writer the opportunity to hear from someone closely con- UMBC to host The same cancer cells that killed Henrietta Lacks nected with the text will remind us that a story, over 60 years ago are still alive today. Taken with- out her permission by the John Hopkins doctors if we are open to experiencing the words [and] not treating her, the cells took on a life of their own as whetherjust reading fact them,” or fiction, said has Jill theRandles, ability Assistant to change Vice us guest lecture the HeLa immortal cell line and had an unprece- Provost for Undergraduate Education. dented impact on medical research. It took more than 20 years for Mr. Lacks and the On October 9, Henrietta’s son David Lacks will rest of his family to learn about his mother’s “im- address the UMBC community with Dr. Ruth Faden, mortality” and the multimillion dollar biological about campus Executive Director of the John Hopkins Berman material industry it created. To date, HeLa cells Institute of Bioethics about Henrietta’s story. Em- have been used to conduct over 60,000 studies broiled in racial controversy, bioethics and scientif- that helped develop the polio vaccine, gene map- ic discovery, it was the subject of this year’s campus ping and more, but the family has never seen the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a New book situation. > see SPEAKER [3] profits. Dr. Faden will discuss the ethics of the A day of service and unity

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Church volunteersBy ASHLE helpY to EDOKPA distributeY foodI at the Interfaithmunities Day ofof Service. faith to UMBC take students part in and volun volunteers- tember from across for interdenominational Maryland participated in collabthis official- is day a Communityto serve. Events Coordinator and teer and service projects around the oration throughout the region. Ministry Leader for the produce give- Senior Staff Writer state” said Michael Fell, sophomore The two main projects that were away at Stillmeadow Evangelical Free When individuals and groups from psychology major and UMBC Service put into action in Maryland included Church. different communities are able to come Peer Educator. Fell, along with his su- cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay and People traveled from faraway places together as one for a greater purpose, it pervisor Kayla Keelan, helped to pro- providing food to help ease hunger. Vol- such as Essex and Pasadena, Maryland is always a wonderful sight to see. The mote the event and connect student unteers from all across the state were to volunteer at Stillmeadow for the In- Interfaith Day of Service in Maryland on organizations who might be interested. encouraged to take part in this event as terfaith Day of Service. Food items in- Saturday, Sept. 29 was a prime example The initiative was enacted by Mary- hundreds of organizations, groups and cluding bread and watermelon were of how rewarding outcomes can be ac- land’s Governor Martin O’Malley in col- churches participated. given to those in need along with cloth- complished when people take initiative laboration with Virginia, West Virginia “This really gives people a chance to ing that was donated from members of to give back. and Washington D.C. Although Septem- come volunteer and also have access to the community. fresh produce if they need it,” said Bal- “The goal was to unite different com- > see INTERFAITH [4] was a month long push throughout Sep- timore resident Kimberly Cruise. Cruise ber 29 was the official day to serve, it The Retriever Weekly Index: News....1 Opinions....5 Technology....8 Features...10 Sports...16

Men’s Soccer Grace Hopper Men’s soccer hosts UMBC Students and facul- local rival Howard ty intend to take advan- Tuesday night be- tage of the proximity of fore facing UNH the Grace Hopper Women in Computing Celebration 2 Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2012 NEWS TIMELINE The Week Student action leads to in Review 09.23.12-09.29.12 extended RAC hours

SEPT. 23 - The new panda cub dies at Smithso- nian’s National Zoo, just six days after its birth. The National Zoo’s chief vet- erinarian said that the necropsy, the animal version of an autopsy, revealed the cub had unusual fluid in its abdo- men and its liver was discolored. SEPT. 24 - Iran accuses Israel of “threatening” the United States with allegations re- garding Iranian nuclear missile.

SEPT. 25 - President Obama speaks to the Unit- ed Nations General Assembly. He con- fronts Iran and Syria saying that “The United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a Kaitlyn Hakenson - TRW nuclear weapon” Due to student complaints, the RAC has extended its hours on an experimental basis. The hours were cut due to lack of student use and to save money, however, students seem to be excited about the restored hours. Ahmed Gahelrazoul, senior chemistry major, noted, “If stu- SEPT. 26 - By kayvan vakili Presidential plane Air Force One dents do not demonstrate the utilization of certain opportu- aborts landing when taking President Staff Writer nities then funding for such privileges may reflect student Obama to a campaign event due to a disinterest.” weather emergency but was able to fly At the request of students, RAC management has decided Despite an array of established and emerging recreational the next day. to extend gym hours effective the week of September 18 af- facilities, the RAC remains the central hub for many students’ ter burdensome expenses led the facility to impose shortened fitness desires. Frequent RAC users seem to be enthusiastic hours for several years. about the recent announcement. Students associated with Teklu Dawit, senior biology major, is an avid gym goer with SGA and other groups on a busy schedule who appreci- campus met with RAC offi- ates having late hours at the cials last spring and pushed “No one wanted to deprive students gym. Dawit said, “I remember for this move. The demand as a freshmen the RAC used to for action translated into from longer access to the gym, but be open until 10 p.m!” Dawit SEPT. 27 - a change administered by went on to say, “I understand Athletic Director Dr. Charles sometimes these measures have to that cuts have to be made Actress Reese sometimes, but I would ap- Witherspoon gives Brown. Students have been limited preciate more openness from birth to baby boy, be taken.” my school and hope this does names him Ten- to utilizing the RAC from 7:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. on weekdays not mean that future changes nessee James, this - Dr. Charles Brown, Athletic Director will take me by surprise.” is Witherspoon’s and from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. By returning to This conundrum is fueled third child, and her first with second by a lack of visibility of UM- husband Jim Toth. the previous hours of opera- tion, students’ inconveniences can be redressed. BC’s expenditures and the al- The tentatively revised schedule is currently on an exper- location of these funds. imental basis. Students are provided extended access to the Discretionary funds can be altered at any time as deemed SEPT. 28 - necessary by UMBC heads. This means that the budget may Connecticut man kills masked teen in facility semi-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the fall semester. During those days, the RAC will be open until even be compromised at the expense of student programs. self-defense outside his neighbor’s SGA President and senior Political Science major Kaylesh house during what he thought was an 10 p.m. Dr. Brown said, “The goal is to restore the hours fully with- Ramu ensures this will not happen. attempted burglary and then discov- “Our mission is to create a more transparent relationship ered it was his son. in several years.” In response to why this service was cut in the first place he replied, “No one wanted to deprive students between students and administration.” She continued, “It was from longer access to the gym, but sometimes these measures unfortunate that adjustments to the budget had to impact stu- have to be taken.” dent lives, but our goal is enable students to take charge of SEPT. 28 - The unpopular mandate to shorten gym hours came in re- their experience here at UMBC so that changes like these can Apple CEO apologizes for the new Maps come from the bottom up.” application on the iphone 5. He suggest sponse to cuts all across the board for UMBC’s athletic and iphone users to download other appli- recreational programs some time ago. cants such as google maps. Additionally, Dr. Brown mentioned the rise of other loca- tions on campus that offer recreational amenities. [email protected] Tuesday, NEWS Oct. 02, 2012 3 Green up your life Speaker for By JASMINE WANDS • Practice reusing. For example, UMBC Green Columnist has multiple stations in which one can refill UMBC is working very hard this year on various a water bottle. the 2012 new initiatives that are aimed at making UMBC the #1 green campus in the nation. However, students • Try eating vegetarian for at least one shouldn’t leave such a task up to administrators day out of the week and advocate Meat- and special interest groups alone. Everyone should less Mondays on campus. student book each do his or her part to protect the planet and to increase the reputation of UMBC. • Use the composting bins in the Com- Some may ask what the purpose of this would mons! be. Why not focus on increasing UMBC’s reputation comes to through academic and athletics? What impact will • Try sharing dorm essentials with your one campus have on the green movement? dorm/suite-mates. • Check out the different environmental campus askedWhat why comes she todid mind this issince the starfishshe could story: not possibly‘A young events happening on campus, including > from GUEST LECTURE [1] womanmake a differencethrowing starfishby herself. into She the picked ocean upwas anoth once- the Free Store hosted monthly by Students for Environmental Awareness. The guest lecture is part of the New Student Book Experience, made a difference for that one.” Others soon joined er starfish, threw it into the sea, and responded: “It • If traveling to a destination close by, together through collective reading. Rebecca Skloot’s book was Almost everything one does, or does not do for consider biking or joining UMBC’s zip achosen campus for reading this year’s initiative program that because aims to ofbring its setting’s first year proximity students her,that andmatter, all the has starfish far reaching were saved.’ impacts. Something car program. to the UMBC community and its wide reaching impact in the as seemingly small as choosing to buy locally could mean the difference between poverty and success • Turn off the lights when leaving a room of a fellow human being. Small acts by many create that is no longer being used. journalism,speak, especially business, when medical most of and it happenedscientific fields. so close to home,” large effects that affect many. said“I can senior see informationthe benefits ofsystems having major someone Brian involved Schneider, in the “it story will Also, increasing UMBC’s reputation in any way • In addition to trash cans, keep small re- be interesting to hear what they have to say about HeLa’s ongo- means additional bragging rights for current stu- cycling bins in your room. ing tale.” dents and alumni and quite possibly more support The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. in the University Center Ball- for the school, which in turn could decrease tuition • Encourage your friends to do these room. A reception and book signing attended by Mr. Lacks and things as well. other Lacks family members will follow. The event will be free Here are some small things that can be done that to attend and is open to everyone. - will have a big impact as a whole: “By attending the lecture new students are able to get involved cost or provide other benefits for students. self and many others. However, there are thou- sandsThese of areother great ways practices that you that can will get benefitinvolved your and to talk to other new students and share opinions,” said Christy • Monitor the temperature settings in do your part. This list is small in comparison to all andFury, interested junior biology in the majorconflict and described discussion in the facilitator book and for are NSBE. able your dorm. Keep the thermostat between the options that are out there. Don’t let this list limit 68-74, and when you don’t need it, turn it “It is a great way to meet people and have a conversation about you. Come up with your own ideas and become an a common, important topic.” off! Not only is this doing a big service to inspiration! the environment, but it saves the school money. [email protected] [email protected] Apple of the Day: Make every second count

By Michelle kuah demands of everyday life? The answer may be simpler in your body, it’s a good idea to balance tabatas with Health Columnist than you think. a variety of other activities, such as strength-training, long distance runs, and yoga. Wake up. Go to work. Go to class. Go to meetings. have to be long in order to be effective. In fact, many Remember, tabatas will not be effective without Go to class. Go to the library to study – just kidding, studiesIn regards have to shown cardiovascular that high fitness,intensity exercise exercise doesn’t over maximum effort, so you should be breaking a sweat shorter periods of time have proven to be just as ef- the campus with superhuman-like speed. Maybe get fective as exercising at moderate intensity for longer every minute count, and soon you’ll be sneaking in gosome to moresleep meetings.in … just maybe. Go to class. Look Eat at theas you calendar fly across and periods of time. withinmore than the justfirst a minute few quick or two.workouts Make throughout every second your of think that it’s Monday; look again and see it’s actual- Popular forms of this “High Intensity Interval Train- busy week. ing” or “HIIT” exercise include interval sprints, cross- lyso Thursday.fast? Run into an old friend and find that it’s in 1996, tabatas are essentially spurts of intense ef- beenIf your years days since look you anything last spoke. like this,How you did join time the fly bil by- fitfort exercises, with short and periods tabatas. of Created moderate-to-low by Dr. Izumi effort Tabata in Tabata Routine between. Round 1: 20 sec. Sit-ups/10 sec. Walk Time. It all seems rather straightforward: one day is The key behind these short, four-minute workouts lionsequal of to people 24 hours. fighting There the are perpetual innumerable battle tasks of Self to acvs.- is your VO2 MAX, or as The Complete Guide to Inter- Rest complish in that amount of time, but how can one in- val Training [Infographic] from Greatist.com states, Round 2: 20 sec. Deep Squats/10 sec. corporate healthy habits in such a demanding sched- the “highest amount of oxygen consumed by your Walk Rest ule? body during exercise.” After all, when life feels like it’s going at 1,000 mph, This means that when your body is working, it’s full Round 3: 20 sec. Mountain Climbers on and your list of To-Dos seems to self-populate over- speed ahead. None of that save your energy in the be- all-fours/10 sec. Walk Rest night, making healthy choices and exercising daily not ginning nonsense. Tabatas are an all-or-nothing com- Round 4: 20 sec. Pushups/10 sec. Walk only seem unrealistic, but downright impossible. mitment. Not only do these activities take energy, but they Initially, tabatas may sound appealing, even easy, Rest also require your full, undivided attention (which is given the short amount of workout time, but do not Repeat for a total of 8 rounds/4 minutes, why reading a textbook on the treadmill doesn’t al- be mistaken. Tabatas, or any other form of HIIT, will - 3-4 times this week! fer no respite, even as mantric pleas frantically run the cruel, harsh touch of reality. through the backs of the mind. ways work). In addition, fluctuating stress levels of revealHere’s your a sample true level tabata of fitness, routine one to help that get may you feel start like- [email protected] So how does one incorporate healthy habits into the ed. Since tabatas only target certain types of muscle 4 Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2012 NEWS Nation and World VANESSA RUEDA -TRW By dianna brittian Staff Writer Montevideo, Uruguay The tiny South American state of Uru- guay is making big steps on the war on

put a state-regulated market on cannabis. drugs.When Uruguay asked for will his be opinion, the first Uruguayan country to -

presidentbe a monopolized José Mujica industry simply that said is“Some com- onepletely has supported to be the first.” by the If government.passed, it would Within recent years, the policy on marijuana has slowly been changing with increasing numbers of decriminalization laws spreading through Europe and Latin America. In the United States, 14 states have decriminalized posses- sion, 50 percent of Americans support legalization, and the issue is on the November ballot in three states. The United States has also been one of the biggest advocates against le- This old wall in the town of Leicester serves as the landmark between campus of De Montfort University and galizing drugs. town. The college town caters to students featuring restaurants and night clubs. Mujica’s proposal has been also lumped with various secu- By vanessa rudea for a drink. The closer you stay to DMU, the cheap- rity-related aspects. There would be heavy penalties for traf- er the prices are, thank heavens, and students take - Foreign Correspondent full advantage of it night after night. Night clubs - are also student friendly, and be it coincidental- fickers,faced with and only only 40 Uruguayan percent of nationals the country would supporting be able legalizato bene- dom for a week now. Despite the lack of ly or not, different clubs have different student fittion from and the various state-controlled protests from substance. UN and US The drug president agencies. is also sunnyI have days officially -- so farbeen there in the have United been King two nights (take that, Fishbowl!). -- and the strange amount of rain, I enjoy Probably the most impressive thing about being here. Leicester is being able to walk ten minutes and Madrid, Spain Sure, a week is not anywhere near - One of the focal points of the Eu- enough to get rid of the inevitable home- rounded by actual working people, families, stu- ro-crisis, Spain has been subjected to sickness, but then again, three months findingdents and yourself casual instrollers. the middle Of course, of the you city, could sur - may not be just enough to make me want say the same thing about walking from campus to cial instability, and high levels of un- in Leicester Adjusting to life to return. aemployment. regimen of bank restructuring, finan Classes do not actually start until Mon- stores or casinos on the way there, do you? - Arbutus,I’m not but sure you what don’t I was find expecting, cafés, vintage but theclothing peo- ment of Spain as one of the highest in orientations, enrollment sessions and ple here have adapted to the weather, and the only EuropeOfficial with indexes 50 percent put theof young unemploy Span- lotsday, of so walks my first to town. week Dehas Montfort been filled Univer with- ones complaining are us international students. Of iards are not working. sity is roughly the size of UMBC, but the course, there were more people out when the sun The lack of job security is driving the young working force former is spread among several buildings to take drastic survival measures. Interviews with Spanish in different streets, unlike the cozy and and the temperature drops to the low 50’s, people newspaper, El País, reveal that Spaniards are adopting street Desk: Foreign convenient circle of home. wasgo out briefly to the out, market, but even to stores when and it rains to bars. all day long survival tactics. A young woman surviving on 400 Euros DMU is in the middle of the city, a short In spite of the homesickness, I expect great ($520 USD) a month said that she has been surviving by pick- walk from the center of Leicester, where things from my stay in the UK. I’m excited for class- ing through trash to get food. the bigger stores along with a mall, an outside es to start and learn British literature from British A 65 year-old man rustling through trash at the grocery market and several restaurants are located. professors. And the accent is getting easier and store pulled out a pepper and said, “this is my pension.” Ac- Leicester is the typical college town, being home easier to mimic. tions like this have prompted the Spanish government to put to several restaurants and pubs that tend to col- locks on supermarket trashcans for health reasons. lege students or the occasional older adult looking [email protected] Huge adjustments, major cuts, and extensive austerity mea- sures have crippled the lives of many Spaniards. This, coupled with a three percent increase on value-added tax, two percent increase on food tax, as well as other increases, make living a Students use bit harder. As more garbage cans are put under locks, it is expected that more Spaniards will be looking for alternative sources their Saturday of goods. to serve September 2012 New York, United States > from DAY OF SERVICE [1] 9.23.12 - 9.30.12 “We have volunteer events like this throughout the year, Iranian president, Mahmoud Ah- September 23, 2012 madinejad, has provoked Israel, the but we wanted to especially participate today” said Cruise. US, and Syrian insurgents. He used the All the food offered was provided by the Maryland Food Bank, who also supplies food to the church year-round for Theatre Nations to vocalize that he was not these types of events. Destruction of Other Maryland faith partners in the Baltimore area that firstafraid full of anday Israeli of his attack. visit to the United were a part of the Interfaith Day of Service included the property controversial statements, Ahmadine- Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Parks and People Founda- September 23, 2012 tion and the Baltimore Community ToolBank. jadHaving said that come “Israelis under have fire forno roots making in their history…They do not even enter the equation for Iran”. A push to improve parks and other outside community spaces was also a big part of the day. The Maryland Depart- Patapsco Hall He later went on to accuse Israel of being at a dead end, Destruction of looking for a way out. Assuring that his administration does ment of Natural Resources had volunteers plant trees in not take Israeli threats seriously, Ahmadinejad waved off any property protests launched by Israel. Parents and students also cleaned up the Mund Neighbor- Israeli ambassador to the United States, Dan Meridor, said, thehood Patapsco Park with State students park on of one the acreMother of a Setonformer Academy farm field. in “maybe Israel needs to keep putting on the pressure on Iran.” Baltimore. The United States insists that it will be preventing a nuclear “We have people from all different types of backgrounds PO LI C E L OG regime and is still pushing for diplomatic solutions. and communities come out to help, and we genuinely ap- preciate all of it,” said Cruise.

[email protected] [email protected] Tuesday, Opinions Oct. 02, 2012 The Retriever Weekly 5 Editor-in-Chief Chris McKinney is feasible. [email protected] Fend off Flu with These measures can result in lost time, Managing Editor late papers, and missed information. Shawn Linman Many GPA-conscious students will [email protected] ‘just a pinch’ instead soldier on from class to class, dripping germs all the way. Faculty Advisor Chris Corbett It’s much better, of course, never to be [email protected] infected in the first place. The CDC recommends that all healthy Production Staff The recent beautiful weather heralds more likely by far to catch it. people over six months of age be wonderful things: reddened leaves, hay College students spend their time vaccinated. Their website emphasizes Production Manager rides, apple cider … and the flu. packed together like sardines. Living the fact that adverse reactions to the Emily Beveridge [email protected] The season has begun, and yet in dorms or apartments, eating in vaccine are extremely rare in people according to a recent study called “Too cafeterias, and attending classes, they who follow the guidelines. The odds of Senior Production Assistant Scared or Too Capable? Why Do College are always surrounded. They have developing Guillain-Barré syndrome Vacant Students Stay Away from the H1N1 contact with hundreds of people every after vaccination, for example, are about Production Assistants Vaccine?”take advantage by SUNY of the Buffalo availability researcher of day. The shared spaces in which they one in 1 million. The risk of getting the Hashani Hettiarachchi Hannah Kurlansky Z. Janet Yang, students are unlikely to move are breeding grounds for illness. flu, on the other hand, is quite high. Alex Ayala The sheer amount of interaction The vaccine cannot even infect those to Colleen Wynn vaccines. In the height of the 2009 H1N1 shared with others puts students at whom it is administered. pandemic, only 8 percent of college high risk of infection. Flu shots can cut University Health Services will hold a Editorial Staff students surveyed were vaccinated. down on this. $20 flu shot clinic in The Commons on Why should they? Vaccination is often Flu.gov says that “[u]nlike the Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. News Editor perceived as being intended for the very seasonal flu, the H1N1 (Swine) flu has 18. Details can be found on MyUMBC. Kelley Mason young or the very elderly. Students are been affecting college-age adults at a If you cannot make it there or cannot [email protected] theoretically at their peak fitness. higher rate than older adults or seniors. wait, flu vaccinations are available from Opinions Editor Of course, according to Center for The H1N1 (Swine) flu is a new virus. most chain pharmacies, like CVS and Sean Leavy Disease Control data used in Yang’s College students do not have immunity Walgreens, for about $30, even for the [email protected] study, “as of November 2009, 79 against it.” The site recommends uninsured. It is a small price to pay to Technology Editor [percent] of confirmed U.S. cases had withdrawing and avoiding others protect against the Petri dish of college Vacant been in people younger than 30 and as soon as symptoms begin, using life. No aches, no vomiting, no missing only 2 [percent] in people older than strategies like communicating only via class. Features Editor 65.” While the elderly are more likely email. It even suggests returning to Ashley Morrow [email protected] to die from the virus, young people are one’s home, rather than a dorm, if that [email protected]

Sports Editor Dan Levin dlevin@retrieverweekly. com College studies: Online Editor Now Hiring putting your degree into Copy Manager Dorothy Stachowiak [email protected] a broader perspective Technology Staff BY Yasmin raDBOD Technology Manager Brandon Williams Senior Staff Writer [email protected] She is a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and It is frustrating to hear students received the Congressional Gold Medal dismiss their homework or try to write Assistant Technology Manager in addition to several other awards. a paper, for example, without having Asghar Zaidi [email protected] Students at UMBC are hard-working Because of her recent trip to the DC done any of the necessary readings. — they take their studies seriously. It is area this past week, she was extensively Suddenly, this whole “learning” thing a great atmosphere for students to learn featured in the news. I had the incredible then becomes an annoyance for both Advertising staff from one another and excel together opportunity to listen to her speak at an the teacher and the student, and what is in. However, students are constantly Amnesty International youth event and educational or inspiring about that? Business Manager stretched thin. her words were extremely powerful and When I taught in China, in classrooms Avraham Gross [email protected] As a result, especially during this thought-provoking. of about 100 kids, they were jumping time of the year, when first exams come When asked how she occupied her out of their seats because learning was Advertising Manager rolling around, it is all too easy for time under house arrest, kept away that much of a thrill for them. Mayra Ordonez students to be caught lamenting about from her husband, children, friends and Here is the lesson for the day, from [email protected] their workload and extracurricular family, she responded, “I read books. Aung San Suu Kyi who pleads for young activities. And you all need to encourage young people to open a book, from children Editorial Policy It makes sense, and it is reasonable, people to read more books.” in other areas who would do anything but maybe we all should put things into She mentioned how the reading for an education, and from the many The Retriever Weekly staff perspective using an anecdote from helped her grow, kept her enthusiastic professors and administration at Aung San Suu Kyi. If you are not familiar and engaged, and expanded her ideas UMBC who work so hard to engage and editorials reflect the views of the with the honorable Aung San Suu Kyi, for the NLD. What an incredible way for motivate students: there is so much to editorial board; signed columns this extraordinary woman is the head a person to occupy their time in such a be grateful for. and advertisements represent the opinions of the individual writersThe of the National League for Democracy difficult context. Recognize how incredible this Retrieverand advertisers, Weekly respectively, or the University and do of (NLD), a political party in Myanmar Are we not lucky that we have the opportunity truly is. not necessarily reflect those of (Burma). opportunity to read? There is no such As a result of her political affiliations, thing as too much gratitude, and we Maryland, Baltimore County. The Retriever Weekly she was arrested and put under house should count our lucky stars that every The publishes Retriever arrest for about 15 of the past 20 years. day, we get to wake up, study and learn. [email protected] Weeklyweekly on Tuesdays during the regular school year. is an equal opportunity Letters to the Editor employer. The Retriever Weekly The Retriever Weekly or delivered to The Retriever University Center 214 UMBC Weekly welcomes your comments. Letters to the editor must be submitted 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland 21250 before The5 p.m. Retriever Friday viaWeekly e-mail to: [email protected] (410) 455-1260 office, UC 214. Please limit letters to 300 words and include your full name, year, and major. retains the right to edit submissions for content and length. Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2012 Opinions Our6 obligation to pandas and all animals

are due to human to humans. People either mercilessly impact. hunted them or destroyed their Most animals and habitats. Thankfully, there are many living organisms breeding programs in zoos and become in-sync with facilities around the world that are their ecosystems, trying to fix this tragedy. whereas humans Among other animals subject to cannot. Mankind is similar problems, the recovery of the continuously growing bald eagle has been very successful. and reaping the But many animals have not been so bounties of Mother lucky. One such species is the panda; Earth,take and but destroy at thein for the giant panda, there are many same time, humans complicationsNonetheless, thatthere arisehas duringbeen impregnation, birth, and after-birth. unreasonable excess. People destroy happy news from the San Diego Zoo environments to build regarding their panda cub born on July cities. Many areas 29. He continues to gain weight and courtesy cnn.com that once supported develop, which are very promising diverse ecosystems signs for the baby panda’s future. full of varying species The many years of panda-breeding now only sustain programs have shown that progress Pandas such as this are the result of extensive breeding efforts. Unfortunately, those efforts don’t always succeed. BY tahsin Khan humans. is being made and, hopefully, pandas Contributing Writer Even though humans will soon be out of danger. panda has brought into question the are continuing their destructive Even though programs and effectiveness of breeding programs behavior, many have come to realize scientists may find themselves with a The excitement was overwhelming and whether they can be improved. their mistakes and are trying to fix few failures, they continue to improve when the birth of a baby panda at Billions of dollars have been spent them. For example, large corporations their methods. They learn from their the National Zoo was announced on on breeding programs for endangered are planting three trees for every mistakes and try to fix them. September 16. However, less than animals and many have proven to be tree they cut down. In addition, most Humanity has an obligation to make a week later that happiness was successful. However, there are people people try to recycle and/or reuse as sure these breeding programs work. replaced with mourning. who now believe funds should be many of their possessions as possible. It was humans who caused most of The adorable, pink panda cub taken away from these programs. If It has fortunately become part of the these problems in the first place, and brought hope, encouragement, this decision were made, it would be 21st century mindset to be aware of therefore, it is our job to fix it. and motivation to the numerous insensitive and cruel, especially since one’s ecological footprint. panda breeding programs in the the majority of the reasons for recent Many animals have become extinct world. Now, the death of the baby animal extinctions and endangerment or are on the verge of extinction due [email protected] Upper level professors should stay out of lower level classrooms

BY rachel derby Sam manas — trw Contributing Writer The student will spend a lot of time on the class because they are interested, not because it is a graduation Professors on college campuses are requirement. placed in ways that utilizes their skills. For example, the roster in Physics 121 Lili Cui, PhD, teaches introductory is mostly other majors besides physics, physics because her research lies in but graduate-level quantum mechanics physics education. Another example: classes will be entirely attended by Anne Spence, PhD, is involved in physics majors. A graduate-level engineering education and lectures professor teaching Physics 121 will in the mechanical engineering not be used to having to teach people department. who are not interested in the subject These professors do not teach upper or who have a lot of trouble with it. level classes very often because their The fact that freshmen in college skills are better suited for lower-level take these low-level classes can be a college classes. They shine because big issue if a graduate level professor they help all students succeed in topics takes over the class. These are students that can be very challenging. that are new to the university and And there are professors who shine are not used to the workload, study in their ability to teach graduate-level habits, and self-discipline college There’s a clear divide between graduate and undergraduate professors, both in name and in teach- classes, or even high undergraduate ing style. This difference needs to be recognized, and changes made. students need. This transition will be classes. When these professors branch made worse by grad-level professors, out, however, they are not usually well because they expect that students will suited for teaching the lower-level are usually harsh graders. They know and deeper knowledge base than the already possess the skills required to classes. that the upper-level student should introductory level undergraduate. succeed. These graduate-level professors are be able to clearly answer questions They often have very high expectations Graduate level professors should used to a different caliber of student. correctly. They do not overlook simple of background knowledge, which stay in their own domain, where they They are used to a student who has mistakes. However, the introductory- sometimes is an overestimation of shine, and leave the teaching of the been in college for at least a couple of level undergraduate needs a professor what the undergraduate knows before undergraduate to a professor who has years. A student who knows what to that understands that silly mistakes they get to the class. the skills to help students succeed. expect and knows that perfection is are made. The graduate professor teaches to expected from them. The graduate-level professor is also students who are in that major and are Professors of upper level classes used to a student with a much wider completely dedicated to the subject. [email protected] Tuesday, Opinions Oct. 02, 2012 Patronizing America: 7 the anatomy of an unearned mandate

BY ben Garmoe courtesy cnn Contributing Writer squandering a substantial opportunity to raise the level of our national debate. Neither candidate is willing President Obama, Governor to elevate the intelligence Romney, and their political level of our national parties are equal and willing conversation.Even in Maryland, a solidly partners in this diatribe of We are in election season. lunacy and irrelevant banter. Current rhetoric from Democratic state, our official campaign sources airwaves are beginning to speak of broad generalities: fill with advertisements that for example, the President’s make no attempt to educate official campaign site the public. These ads repeat promises deficit reduction ugly, often personal claims of over $4 trillion over the that are occasionally true, coming decade, but does not but are rarely relevant and link to any plan or in-depth contribute nothing to a voter analysis. seeking to make an informed Governor Romney’s decision. campaign site contains more Contrary to the tone of specifics, but largely focuses Candidates Obama and Romney often spend time on talking points. Sometimes, though, these talking points distract these inane advertisements, on talking points such as from real conversation. the actual issues of our repealing the Affordable The harsh reality is that current election reflect what Care Act and de-funding a crucial crossroads we are organizations that perform Ryan’s budget as the “end of the position to put us on approaching as a nation. abortions. Neither of these Medicare.” Politifact graced neither campaign believes a path towards sanity and Fiscally, we are teetering on proposals would make a this fabrication with its Lie in the intelligence of the the type of mutual respect the edge of multiple crises significant impact on the ofan theentire Year evening award forof 2011.their population the candidates that can eventually lead to a that threaten to consume our long-term fiscal situation of Republican leaders built seeknot on to governing, lead. Their and focusthey bipartisan culture of problem budget and force massive the United States. remains on winning and solving. cuts to essential elements of The candidates’ television national convention around Instead, they have proven the social safety net. advertisements continue to President Obama’s out-of- speak in generalities and both unwilling and unable The global markets ebb repeat blatantly false claims. context quote that “you didn’t tightly crafted talking points to fulfill their most basic andintelligently flow on adebate daily basis,and Mitt Romney’s assertion that build that.” because such tactics have duty as leaders, in that both and our unwillingness to the President ended the work As for the Democrats, proven effective for many have shown a willingness to requirement for welfare is the President has spent an years. talk but an inability to say cooperate is contributing to simply a lie, and Politifact exceptional amount of time President Obama and anything significant. this worldwide uncertainty. gaveOn itthe the other “pants-on-fire” hand, the convincing the public to Governor Romney are both Even as the shadows of these stamp of disapproval. mistrust Governor Romney extraordinarily intelligent massive global issues grow as opposed to explaining why men who see the challenges larger and more daunting, President and supporters voters should continue to both current and imminent; our national candidates are continue to frame Paul trust him. they have the power and [email protected] Quotes from the Quad With Dr. Hrabowski’s 20th anniversary this year, what makes you most proud to be a Retriever?

“To be in a diverse “The fact that our community, where it’s school is such a okay to be smart. renowned institution. Each year it’s evolving into a greater place to learn.” Erica Cabbagestalk Daniel Kiang Sophomore Sophomore “It’s awesome to be part “How good this school tradition of excellence. “The academic standing is... the campus is We’re standing on the that the school holds really nice, and the shoulders of giants — in the STEM program, there have been a lot faculty is awesome.” particularly for my major.” of really smart people here.” Katharine Shaver Mike Pekala Junior Joel Cornett Sophomore Senior Tuesday, 8 Oct. 02, 2012 Technology in technology. I am excited to hear many women share their stories UMBC takes advantage of Grace from the industry as well." Alec’s scholarship to attend the conference was funded by the UMBC Information Systems Hopper’s proximity to our school department, due to his role as potential. The image of that an undergraduate research By emily scheerer many women (and a smattering assistant for Dr. Kane, and will Assistant Technology Editor of brave, supportive men) be presenting a poster about his research. When asked what Women in science and create technology is exciting and he was most looking forward technology are few and far affirming the power of women to to, Pulianas said, "I'm looking between, but the community Marie DesJardins, Ph.D. from forward to attending the party awe-inspiring.”the CSEE department, will be hosted by Google and Microsoft. strong. This weekend, October hosting a panel entitled, “Are I'm sure it's going to be a blast!” between3 through women 6, the Grace in the Hopper field is We There in Mentoring for Chitra Gadwal, a junior Celebration of Women in Diversity?” University president computer science major and Computing (GHC) will take place Freeman Hrabowski will also Meyerhoff NSA Scholar, is at the Baltimore Convention be speaking on the panel. She also on scholarship to attend Center. is a panelist on the “If Only I’d the conference. Gadwal said, GHC, now in its 12th year, Known” faculty advice panel, “I’m attending Grace Hopper is hosted by the Anita Borg moderated by Dr. Amy Hurst because I want to meet women Institute. ABI provides support from UMBC’s IS department. professionals in Computer for industry and academia Dr. DesJardins reports that Science. My goal is to network to recruit women leaders in UMBC has taken great advantage with other students and of the proximity of the conference professionals and hopefully gain to our school. She said, that a summer internship. But most technicalGHC to bring fields. together ABI is women a non- “UMBC is a Gold Academic of all, I want to feel empowered profitand encourage organization, their and research hosts Sponsor and has been featured by all the successful strong and career interests. prominently in the conference women.” literature.” The GHC conference promises in 1994 and it has been held In addition to the success to be an exciting opportunity for annuallyThe first since GHC 2006. conference It is now was and excitement of the faculty, all the members of the UMBC the world’s largest gathering UMBC is sending over 25 excited community in attendance. The of women in computing, and is students to the conference on opportunities are endless, and continually growing. scholarships. Alec Pulianas, a every member of the GHC team courtesy gracehopper.com GHC has the traditional The Grace Hopper Women in Computing Celebration’s 2012 theme is “Are junior Computer Engineering conference elements, such as a We There Yet?”. The Conference is the world’s largest gathering of women in major and CWIT Scholar, said "I career fair. The career fair hosts can't wait to network with others looks forward to a once-in-a- many popular vendors, such as [email protected] computingSeveral and celebratesUMBC the facultyinitiative ofenergy women ingenerated the field. site interviews will be held for members are planning to by thousands of in the field who support women Intel,students Microsoft, pursuing and Google.internships On- attend the conference. Dr. Penny people passionate Rheingans and Dr. Susan Martin, about computing For those students already both part of the CWIT Scholars and following their and full-time positions. Program, will be attending and passions, in spite graduation jobs, the celebration have encouraged students to do of the discouraging fortunatepromises enoughinteresting to have panels, post- the same. message from such as the “Technology in Dr. Rhenigans said, “I am society about the Government” panel. most looking forward to the limits of their Iran bans Google and institutes a government- internal network By armani While this event seems to be extreme mason-callaway Contributing Writer andimplemented out-of-the-ordinary online restrictions. to the generalIn fact, In America, we are fortunate and public,“Iran has this blocked is not the sites first that time go Iran against has blessed to be able to freely express the the government’s views in the past,” way we think and feel, by way of our Bill but it seems that this will keep Iranian of Rights. Additionally, we are able to search for knowledge that others share This time, Ahmadinejad and his and to have access to a wide range of citizensrepresentatives off of the are web looking altogether. to remove resources online and elsewhere. This is everyone’s access to the Internet by not always the case, and Iran happens to taking people off of the main Internet be a prime example in recent news. grid and placing them onto their

People will not be able to use any PresidentOn Sunday, Mahmoud writer JesusAhmadinejad Diaz at “ownbypass government-controllednetworks for granting corral.”access; Gizmodoordered that broke all theaccess news to thatGoogle Iranian and this is undoubtedly shaping up to be their online mail service, Gmail, be governmental censorship to the extreme. banned, effective until further notice. Something like this would rarely be implemented without some sort of explanation. toThe remain government connected officials through ina “domestic Iran said The Iranian government has stated a thatinternet they network,” will, however, likely allow meaning its citizens some few reasons for this act. type of Intranet connection that Iranian > see IRAN [8] leaders can limit, monitor and control. Tuesday, Technology Oct. 02, 2012 9 Self-driving cars a reality Iran’s censorship in less than “five years” of Google to By samantha androwsky Contributing Writer “protect” their Autonomous cars are going to be a reality for “ordinary nation > from IRAN [8] people”Brin said in at less a news than conference five years, Google’slast Tuesday. co-founder The conference Sergey was held at Google’s California headquarters as California The first,Iranian mentioned government by Diaz, is is thattaking Iran extra believes steps “[they] to maycombat get governor Jerry Brown signed attacked“computer by attacks zionist viruses.”by external forces.” The Communications and new state legislation that would allow the testing and trust the internet especially on major issues and during crises.” TechnologyThe second Minister explanation Reza forTaqipour the Internet has even ban said is that that the “you “control can’t vehicles on California state courtesy Google over the Internet should not be in the hands of one or two developmentroads. of self-driving vehicles are now legal on the streets of California. The bill, SB 1298, The Google executives demonstrate their self-driving car. These hands-free While an exact date is not known for when this operation will be establishes performance sensor equipment to monitor vehicles will be safer and more countries.”in full effect, Go the figure. deputy communications and technology minister, and safety standards for the road and itself. effective than human drivers, testing autonomous vehicles “Today, we’re looking at who are more likely to make every Iranian will be in this cage by March 2013”. in California, which will be errors, lose concentration, fall Ali Hakim-Javadi, said that the process has started and, “officially, enforced by both the California tomorrow’s reality,” Governor asleep or drive drunk. [email protected] Department of Motor Vehicles scienceJames Brown fiction said. becoming “This “It really has the power to and the Highway Patrol. change people’s lives, that’s However, while the vehicles another step forward in this long why I’m really excited about able to solve [all these issues].” may operate autonomously on [Google’s]march of California self-driving pioneering car is it,” said Brin during the press there is still a lot of work to be Overall, Brin thinks that California’s roads, a licensed the future and leading not just conference. She said that he becomingdone. Google’s commercialized, autonomous cars and driver must also be behind the the country, but the whole impact of autonomous vehicles vehicle technology are worth wheel in case of any glitches. world.” would enable the disabled, least 300,000 miles, but most of the disadvantages, benefits of autonomousallowing for Google has been developing California is the third state to including the blind, those too havethe vehicles been needed road-tested the driver for to at its own autonomous vehicle for young to drive and intoxicated take control after 50,000 miles. vehicles that have less accidents the past two years and lobbied vehicles, behind Nevada and individuals, the ability to get “Safety is a huge challenge for roadsand open with new more doors fuel-efficient to all hard for the new California authorizeFlorida. the use of autonomous from place to place more safely. us,” Brin said. “We spend night drivers – young, old, disabled, Supporters of the bill say However, autonomous and day fretting about all sorts drunk or just plain tired. that by using computers and vehicles still face a lot more of rare possibilities, and I’m legislation.board cameras, Google’s andself-driving other other equipment, autonomous examination and testing before optimistic that we’re going to be [email protected] vehicle uses lasers, radar, on- Myspace, under Justin Timberlake’s management, hopes to reinvent itself By emily scheerer load band music to Myspace than to appeal has certainly brought Myspace and torture themselves as they do, Assistant Technology Editor Facebook.” a lot of attention and skepticism. and still find a way to comfortably A Huffington Post article said that connect with their fan base.” Current college students who have artistic popularity and doing a total “Justin Timberlake’s trying to bring If Myspace’s main attraction is the a Myspace page were probably in siteMyspace redesign. is Users capitalizing can connect on this to Myspace back with a sleek and sexy ‘starving introverted artist’ remaining middle school when they created their the site through their Twitter or new look.” alone and introverted while winning page and are preparing to graduate. Facebook accounts, showing that In an interview with Hollywood hundreds of fans, it may possibly win Often dubbed the “forgotten” Myspace hopes to stand alongside Reporter, Timberlake defended the the hipster vote, but it will definitely social network, Myspace is making other social networking sites instead changes to Myspace. Timberlake be an uphill battle for the former desperate attempts to return to the of combating them. said, “It’s bringing the connection… internet superstar. forefront of the online social world. However, the site redesign may not closer while still making the artist Founded in 2003, Myspace enjoyed be as new and innovative as they think. feel comfortable that they can make [email protected] a brief period of popularity among Malliakos said, “I looked at an article their art, lock themselves in a room online that asked what it looked like, courtesy cbsnews.com and I thought, oh, that’s Pinterest.” teenagersand large banner and twenty-somethingsads resulted in a The Myspace redesign does look like untilmass exodus 2008. to Slow-loading Facebook once speeds the Pinterest, with the slight difference site opened. Facebook also earned the interested of a slightly older instead of vertically. “Like Pinterest generation, gaining users 35 and beingfor the iPad”, that itsaid scrolls Malliakos. horizontally, older, something Myspace never had. In addition to the redesign, Justin Recently, Myspace has been shoved Timberlake is featured prominently into the corner for the hipsters. in the site’s new promotional video. Christina Malliakos, a junior He recently bought Myspace for $35 computer science major, said, “I feel million, less than a tenth of the 580 like Myspace is mostly for musicians million price tag from 2005. now.” Most of the site’s current users Bethanie Liu, a ‘11 UMBC graduate are band pages looking to upload with a degree in sociology, said their own music. Seth Fowler, a junior “Myspace is trying to buy back graphic design student at Drexel popularity with Timberlake”. Having acquired Myspace in June 2011, Justin Timberlake is working to reinvent the site’s image by University, said “it’s much easier to Timberlake’s singing success and sex appealing to musicians. 10 Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2012 Features National Book Festival engages and delights

BY MICHELLE SUMPTER his ability to create infectious characters and Senior Staff Writer wild-yet-believable situations.

of his new novel Zone One multiple times, every Last weekend, September 22 and 23, the Li- timeThroughout going off onhis a talk hilarious he read sidetrack. the first sentence brary of Congress hosted its 12th annual Nation- At the Library of Congress tent, tables were set up for kids to make their own books and for initiative by Laura Bush to promote reading. people to nominate “The Books That Shaped al ArrivingBook Festival. at the The National event first Mall, started the duenumber to an America.” Other tables showed how to properly of tents set up for the festival shocks the eye. preserve documents, study photographs and get Throughout the day book lovers of all ages and copyrighted. backgrounds come together to hear some of their For all the e-reader fans out there, a large truck favorite authors, poets, or illustrators speak and was present at the event with information about to meet them at their book signings. how to check out books from the Library of Con- The tents featured well-known authors like Jef- gress electronically. fery Eugenides, author of Middlesex, The Virgin A majority of the festival was geared towards Suicides and most recently The Marriage Plot; children. What better way to get kids excited and T.C. Boyle, author of The Tortilla Curtain, The about reading than to put their favorite authors Women and San Miguel, among many others. in one place and hold events that make reading T.C. Boyle read a short story he wrote called fun? “The Lie.” While the story was very well written There was a tent dedicated to the 50 states, and and highly entertaining, he stopped after it was a map guided the children through the exhibit. over. The other authors would leave time to an- The children at the festival were tasked with vis- swer questions from their audience. While it can iting every state, talking about books with a rep- never be said that Boyle did not deserve to be at resentative for each state, and receiving a stamp the Festival, it was slightly off-putting that he did from all 50 states. not answer questions. Whether going with your children or going for Junot Diaz was also in attendance on Sunday. yourself, there is something for people of every He authored the prize-winning novel The Brief age at this amazing book festival. This book lover Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. He’ll also be at can’t wait for next year’s festival. Hopefully you’ll T.C. Boyle, author of The Women and San Miguel, speaks at the UMBC for a talk on Oct. 29. be there too. National Book Festival in Washington. The best talk of the day in one particular tent, however, was by Colson Whitehead. Author of [email protected] Sag Harbor and The Intuitionist, he talked about

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a look at street SYSTEMS ENGINEERING fashion in Old London Tuesday, October 16 (6 - 7:30 p.m.) Judith Walkowitz, professor of history at Johns Hopkins University, speaks at the Humanities BIOTECHNOLOGY Forum Lecture on September 27. Wednesday, October 24 (6 - 7:30 p.m.) BY RACHEL SADACCA Contributing Writer REGISTER TODAY: umbc.edu/rsvp On September 27, professor Judith Walkowitz of the John Hopkins University All sessions will take place at South Campus. came to UMBC to deliver a lecture entitled Schleppers and Shoppers: Jews, Street

Markets,The lecture and thecovered Selling the of history Ready-to-Wear behind the Fashion term “Schleppers in London inand the Shoppers” 1920′s and in 1930′s.Soho, London during this time period. The word “Schlepper” derives as a Yiddish term meaning an awkward and stupid person. > see HUMANITIES [13] Tuesday, 11 Features Oct. 02, 2012 Drag Show a UMBC sensation BY CHELSEA GOLDSMITH Anita went out into the audi- Contributing Writer ence and asked for a clean-shav- en man to be a volunteer. She Entering the UC Ballroom eventually found a willing par- this Sunday, students were sur- ticipant named Matt, who was rounded by music and a curious taken backstage for most of the fog. Much of the audience was show. dressed up either in drag or Three other drag queens were on hand to entertain others were just there to take the audience: Shaunda Leer, flamboyantin the sights. clothing, While whilethe turn the- Sue Nami, and Divya Flowers - ing only about half the room), initial). Each queen performed outDragUMBC was on wasthe smalla sensation side (fill for (winkinglyfor the audience known multiple by her times, first those who attended. lip-synching, dancing and col- Although the main draw, lecting tips. RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Alexis In between acts, a run- Mateo, was absent from the way-walk contest was held proceedings, fellow drag queen among audience members, and Anita Minett stepped up and a new drag king named M.C. hosted the event. The sassy and Camper appeared and per- crass queen more than made formed to the M.C. Hammer up for the missing host, acting classic “Hammertime.” as emcee and offering funny anecdotes. She even created a the queens brought out Matt, Twitter page for the show and nowAfter christened the final performances,“Dixie Cup” kept the screen up on a pro- and dressed in a shiny rainbow jector throughout the show so minidress, blonde wig and high that she and the other perform- heels. He performed Carly Rae mal attire to answer questions bought those sparkly clothes aged students to bring out their ers could interact with the au- Jepsen’s hit song “Call Me May- from the audience, which could and how to pick a drag name. inner selves. The performances dience. Over the course of the be,” and collected quite a few be spoken aloud or tweeted. Even without the celebrity were all quite entertaining, and three-hour performance, over tips from the audience. Curious attendees wanted to guest present, DragUMBC was a it was an interesting experi- 80 tweets appeared onscreen. After Matt’s debut, all the per- know where the queens found success. The show brought out ence. At the beginning of the show, formers sat up on stage in for- shoes big enough, where they all kinds of guests and encour- [email protected]

UMBC Resident Student Association Presents: Block Party

On September 28, the Resident Student Association hosted its annual Block Party. There was a moon bounce and plenty of food --including caramel-- for residents to enjoy and take part in this UMBC tradition. 12 Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2012 Features Cheap and local Follow us on Baltimore events: October 02 - 08 Twitter:

TUESDAY, Oct. 02 October 28. @retrieverweekly Location: PFI Historic Park, Free Fall Baltimore - Ellicott City Emily Bernard Reading: Hours: 8 p.m. The author will discuss her Admission: $15 for students THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY new book, Carl Van Vecht- en and the Harlem Renais- Sugarloaf Crafts Festival: sance: A Portrait in Black Crafts will be displayed, and White, which examines sold, and demonstrated by both the man and the com- more than 250 artisans. plicated issue of race in Live music and special- 1920s Harlem. ty foods available. Runs NSA Is Coming to Location: Enoch Pratt Cen- through Sunday. tral Library, 400 Cathedral Location: Maryland State UMBC Street, Baltimore Fairgrounds, Timonium Your Hours: 7 p.m. Location: PFI Historic Park, Admission: Free Ellicott City Corporate Visibility Day Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campus Wednesday, October 10 WEDNESDAY, Oct. 03 Admission: $8 from www. sugarloafcrafts.com ; $10 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Presidential Debate door Viewing Party: KNOWINGMATTERS U.S. CiTizEnShip REqUiREd Watch Obama and Romney SATURDAY, Oct. 06 debate while tucking in to some buffalo wings and The Art of Starytelling getting to know other locals - Lies Enchantment, interested in politics. Spon- Humor & Truth: sored by Patch.com. The Art of Storytelling: Lies Location: Buffalo Wild Enchantment, Humor & Wings, 10391 Reisterstown Truth Road, Owings Mills The new, yearlong collection Hours: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 at the American Visionary Meet and talk with recruiters to discover p.m. Art Museum will “[explore] Admission: Free the impact of story” with excellent career opportunities in these fields: contributions from more n Computer/Electrical Engineering THURSDAY, Oct. 04 than 30 artists. Opening on Saturday, it runs through n Computer Science Constellation Thursday September of 2013. n Cybersecurity Night: Location: AVAM, 800 Key n Not available during the Highway, Baltimore information Assurance day? See the art at night; the Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. n Mathematics Walters Art Museum, spon- Admission: $15.95 for n Foreign Language sored by Constellation Ener- non-members gy, will begin staying open n intelligence Analysis late every Thursday through SUNDAY, Oct. 07 n Cryptanalysis October 2014. Special exhi- n Signals Analysis bitions are free. Maryland Renaissance Location: The Walters Art Festival: n Business Management Museum, 600 N Charles St. Travel back in time to the n Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. rule of Henry VIII with the Finance & Accounting Admission: Free inhabitants of Revel Grove. n paid internships, The Festival has been a Scholarships and Co-op FRIDAY, Oct. 05 Maryland tradition since >> Plus other opportunities 1977. Food, entertainment, Richard III: and crafts available. Runs The Chesapeake Shake- all weekend, every weekend speare Company will hold until October 21. “moveable” performances Location: Crownsville of the Bard’s play outdoors Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in haunted Ruins. The CSC Admission: $22 for adults. Search NSA to Download where intelligence goes to work® recommends purchasing Group and season discounts tickets ahead of time at available. U.S. citizenship is required. NSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, their website. Runs through religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.

12BWNS-01_5.125x10.25.indd 1 9/24/12 3:53 PM Tuesday, 13 Features Oct. 02, 2012 Professor Spotlight: Don’t be unaware of Dr. Judah Ronch, Allen Stone than you own…you say that you BY JULIANA COLON care / I was unaware. / All you Contributing Writer do is push, pull, tear.” This is the kind of music that Ph.D. The beauty behind Allen could have the power to touch Stone’s voice can be described in hearts and change the world, BY ERIKA SUROCK so many words, a kind of soulful, one note at a time. Allen Stone unadulterated bliss. With two tracks like “Nothing to Prove” Staff Writer self-released albums, prior to can motivate the listener to “get being signed to Dave Matthews’ your act together, / it’s really all Dr. Judah Ronch, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of ATO Records, Last to Speak and up to you. / Life is always better Erickson School of Aging Studies, came to UMBC Allen Stone, this unique artist / if you’ve got nothing to prove.” with a B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College has broken the typical barriers If we can “Figure It Out,” then of the City University of New York and a Ph.D. of Rhythm and Blues/Soul. “let’s get back to the basics. / from Yeshiva University’s Language and Behav- A self-proclaimed “hippie with Let’s rebuke all the critics. / Let’s ior Doctoral Program in the Department of Edu- soul” from Chewelah, Wash- get back to the foundation. / cational Psychology. ington, Stone has an unusual Let’s revisit our classics.” The Erickson School of Aging Studies was look for a singer of his genre: With this all said, the artist founded in 2005 when John Erickson, founder long, curly blond hair and thick- of Erickson Retirement Communities, and Pres- rimmed glasses. With a sound to pass up on and his upcoming ident Hrabowski realized that society is not ad- and feel that could be compared Allenshows Stone are something is definitely not one to not be to the likes of Stevie Wonder and missed. Some of Allen Stone’s provide appropriate services, including health Marvin Gaye, Stone’s music will live performances are coming to equatelycare and longprepared term tocare, help to elders help them flourish age andwell. to lift spirits and spark interests of our area on September 27 at the Previously, Dr. Ronch was an Assistant Pro- music lovers everywhere. 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. fessor of Psychology and Dean of Freshmen at The lyrical content of his mu- and September 28 at Baltimore Vassar College. sic causes one to think far more Soundstage in Baltimore. As for his current focus on aging studies, ERIKA SUROCK — TRW critically on life and challeng- Allen Stone will also perform Ronch said, “I … went into aging quite by hap- es authority, love, the media, as a featured artist at the Virgin penstance, and it was a life-changing occur- pany and did some guest lectures. He said, “It and even our stance in today’s Mobile Free Fest on October 6 at rence. It was early in the era of awareness of the economic crisis. Songs like “Un- the Merriweather Post Pavilion issues of aging and mental health, and so I was the future of aging services by teaching the next aware” highlight these struggles in Columbia. was time for me to have a chance to influence in our society: “Every day, the After his stint at Vassar, he became the Direc- He always had a passion for teaching so when [email protected] theretor of Clinicalon the ground Services floor.” at the Miami Jewish Home generationsthe opportunity of leaders arose hein thetook field.” advantage of it. “I and Hospital’s outpatient mental health clinics, also heard President Hrabowski speak and felt deficit grows / You spend more - pulled to work at an institution with such a vi- COURTESY WIKIPEDIA ple over the age of 60 run by a long term care sionary leader who saw the value of having a theorganization first specialty in the mental U.S. health clinics for peo school of aging studies like ours at UMBC.” He consulted to the New York State Depart- He is currently teaching a graduate course in ment of Health and the Centers for Medicare Aging and Mental Wellness, and has previous- and Medicaid services in Baltimore about per- ly taught the introductory course in that Mas- son-centered care practices and nursing home ter’s program. He began teaching the AGNG 100 survey standards. In 2004, he came to Baltimore course and a class on Culture Change in Long to become Vice President of Resident Life, Men- Term Care, the subject of two books he has co-ed- tal Health and Wellness for Erickson Retirement ited. He has also taught both the undergraduate Communities, and came to teach at the Erickson and graduate Capstone courses. School in 2007. Dr. Ronch, when asked about his favorite part Dr. Ronch grew up in an immigrant communi- of UMBC, said, “I love the energy of the students ty in the Bronx. He also had a practice in Wood- and faculty I have met and worked with and how stock, NY, a number of years after the iconic con- so many students and faculty eagerly seek out cert. Interestingly, through his work, he was able opportunities to engage with us around aging to meet and take care of many well-known musi- issues.” cians and their aging parents. Dr. Ronch had heard about the Erickson School at UMBC when he worked for the Erickson Com- [email protected]

Humanities Forum the biggest English literary writers at the time, was a frequent customer who adored her special purchases of stockings.Walkowitz described the culture of > from HUMANITIES [10] Soho as a high society, aristocratic, multi-cultured, socially-accepting modern Soho is popularly known as a world of sex, crime, entertainment and fash- hot spot of its time. This culture adapted to the differences in people’s diverse ion. This heavily Jewish street market is also known for its remarkably suc- backgrounds, religions and political opinions and came together as a binding cessful mass-market production. During the time period covered in Walkow- society of acceptance and tolerance. Commerce and fashion were lead role itz’s lecture, Soho merchants were noted for their ability to obtain popular players for peace and modernization in the culturally-attuned world known fashion trends while modernizing society through these commodities. as Soho. This well-established English subculture depicted women as glamor- As a factor of all the success in these street markets, Soho was character- ous and men as good looking gangsters, raising the bar for the cutting-edge ized as “Hollywood fashion” and served as a central influence for people all fashion of the time period. over the world. As a result, people of wealth and fame became attracted to the commercialized commodities and culture Soho had. Virginia Woolf, one of [email protected] 14 Tuesday, Oct. 02, 2012 Features Comics The Old Expendables

COURTESY WIKIPEDIA BY SEAN LEAVY ventures, it does increase the Opinions Editor number of bullets, explosions and dead bodies. Director Simon West (Tomb Raider) In 2009, The Expendables takes over for Stallone and brought almost every ’80s ac- provides some of the most tion star back to the screen, exhilarating action sequences since Transformers: Dark of reminding everyone that old the Moon. The old guys gun blowingmen can upstill the rally box upoffice a body and through villains left and right count. Based on its perfor- in the most ludicrous ways, mance, it was no surprise a sometimes involving crashing sequel was in store. In 2012, airplanes or Chuck Norris. the old men of action have The script does not fail to returned in The Expendables highlight their age, either, 2, and they are showing their providing numerous nods to age. their work (especially Termi- Following the original, Ex- nator) and their creaky bod- pendables 2 dispenses with ies. Those and the sight of Ar- the need for story so that all of the muscled men in their alongside Bruce Willis make sixties (and some seventies) noldfor some Schwarzenegger of the greatest fighting mo- can shoot up the screen. Here is what little plot remains: the By the end credits, The Ex- titular Expendables, led by Syl- pendablesments in action 2 film. vester Stallone, seek revenge testosterone and intense against a rival mercenary thrills, but you’re overflows left won with- (Jean-Claude Van Damme).The dering what the point of it all Expendables 2 barely provides really was. While it is just an a reason for Jason Statham, Jet excuse for the elder action he- Li, Bruce Willis, and Chuck roes to show they can still do Norris to be together onscreen what they did 20 years ago, with Stallone, van Damme, and at least it still does one thing other action greats. The hast- right: Chuck Norris. ily-added appearance of Liam Hemsworth (The Avengers) does nothing to boost the ac- ONE paw out of five tion or the story. While Expendables 2 lim- its the story of the guys’ ad-

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Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22): Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23): Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22): Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): Daytime TV is really Did you know that Your spleen is A few bad things go 21 ): If you’re gonna gonna speak to you to- there’s a David Bow- going to explode this wrong every once in The color blue will make steal stuff, at least be funny while you day. We suggest “What ie song called “Hunky week in a rush of a while - that’s life. It you resent everyone to- do it. Your jokes Not to Wear.” Your Dory”? That song is go- gastric juices. If fire takes a genius to screw wardrobe could use a ing to define your life for the next is your symptom, you might want day. So stay away from might convince the Yum Shoppe an entire life up in thirty minutes. serious update. week. Not sure whether to apolo- to get that checked out. water, the sky, that guy’s shirt… cashier to let you off the hook gize or congratulate you. Hint: you’re the genius. the usual. for that stolen Milky Way. 16 Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 SPORTS SPORTS IN UMBC alum has Raven’s back NUMBERS Former Retriever Dr. Doug Miller now works as the Ravens team chiropractor 0 By Zach Miles for my future education. Quite frankly a Ducks and that simply happened by Contributing Writer lot of that future education was not as proximity from my office which is by St. Losses for UMBC volleyball challenging as my time here.” Agnes Hospital. against Providence College How does one become an affiliate of “This particular hockey club was a re- since the Friars joined the the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Blast, habilitation team, so if you were injured In the violent sport of football, the Maryland Terrapins and the Baltimore playing in the NHL you’d be sent down America East Conference. players are certainly no strangers to Bandits at some point in a 20-year span? to this team to skate off your injury,” he back problems and for the Baltimore said. Ravens, the man they go to is Dr. Doug Due to his treatment of vari- Miller, a former UMBC student. ous patients through the Bandits, ”The habits of education were cer- he met with different doctors all tainly lamented here well at UMBC,” throughout Baltimore in various 14 Dr. Miller said. He also works with the hospitals. This allowed him to net- Baltimore Blast and has worked with work himself to the point of meet- the Maryland Terrapins and the Balti- Years since the Baltimore Orioles ing the then-Cleveland Browns’ last playoff berth until Sunday more Bandits. medical team. Dr. Miller came to UMBC with the in- “I made some contacts with the when they clinched a playoff tention of pursuing a job in athletics. Browns when they were moving spot this season. “I knew I wanted to get involved with from Cleveland to Baltimore. So sports physical therapy, something really, through an association with that involved helping out athletes so the Browns and through a contact I enrolled in the P.T. pre-curriculum with one of the coaches, I was put here,” Dr. Miller said. in contact with the head athletic 25 Dr. Miller had always been involved trainer,” Dr. Miller said. “I had some in athletics. He was a swimmer in guys endorse me, so they essential- Events won by the UMBC high school and continued that path ly brought me in.” men’s and women’s in college. Finishing school in 1988, Dr. Miller had nothing but great Dr. Miller joined the swim team at swimming and diving team’s things to say about UMBC. He also in the exhibition meet against UMBC as soon as word broke that some words of advice for students: there would be one and was a mem- “Pursue what you have a passion Bucknell ber of the first ever roster for the Re- for. Success is a result of letting trievers. He did not attend UMBC with your passion shine. Through your the intent to swim, however. passion you prepare your mind and “I came here to get a quality educa- body. If you’re moving towards a Courtesy Dr. Miller 4 tion.” Dr. Miller said. career you have passion about, suc- Although he did not finish his de- cess will follow,” he said. Seasons since UMBC women’s gree at UMBC, he was shy just a few Dr. Doug Miller serves as the team chiropractor for the Bal- Dr. Miller has certainly pursued a soccer has not lost to Maine, credits. Dr. Miller went on to earn his li- career that has allowed his passion to cense in chiropractics and achieved the UMBC swimming and diving team. whom they tied on Sunday. timore Ravens and formerly was a member of the first ever shine. All of that started as a dream title of doctor. Dr. Miller credits much of which began here at UMBC. his current success to great education Dr. Miller said, “I was in private prac- and preparation for the future at UMBC. tice for four years and I became associ- [email protected] “It prepared me so well.” Dr. Miller ated with a hockey said of UMBC. “It prepared me well for team that was in what journeys lied ahead. Not know- Baltimore called ing exactly what career I wanted to get 10 the Baltimore Ban- into but knowing I was probably going dits. The Baltimore Score board Goals allowed by UMBC men’s to have to have some background in the Bandits were a soccer this season, tied for the biological sciences, I think my time here, farm team of the lowest in the America East the academics here prepared me well W. Swimming & Diving M. Swimming & Diving Anaheim Mighty Conference with Stony Brook v. Bucknell v. Bucknell and Vermont.

M. XC v. 4th W. XC v. 4th This Week In Sports Mason Invitational Mason Invitational 2 Times junior cross country Tuesday 10/2 runner Cody Mezebish has M. Soccer @ W. Soccer @ Saturday 10/6 1-1 finished first for the Retrievers M. Soccer v. Howard La Salle 0-0 Maine in a meet including this 7 p.m. weekend at the Mason M. Soccer @ New Hampshire Invitational. Thursday 10/4 7 p.m. M. Soccer @ W. Soccer @ 1-4 Vermont 1-2 W. Soccer @ Boston Hartford 7 p.m. Sunday 10/7 13 Friday 10/5 Service aces for UMBC volleyball Volleyball @ Volleyball @ 3-1 in a five set loss to New Volleyball @ Albany New Hampshire2-3 Providence Hampshire, seven of which Volleyball @ Hartford 2 p.m. came from sophomore Hannah 7 p.m. Schmidt. Tuesday, 17 SPORTS Oct. 2, 2012 Men’s swimming & diving Women’s swimming & prepares for 2012 season diving jumps in to 2012

larger role this season. He ended last season swim- ming two personal best races at the America East Championships. Last season senior Hussein was the America East Most Outstanding Male Swim- mer. Hussein had a strong showing at the America East Championship, setting a conference, pool, and UMBC record for his performance in the 200-yard IM. He also holds a school record for his 200-yard backstroke time of 1:46.70. Despite having qual-

meter IM, a late change to the necessary qualify- ifieding times for bothby FINA, the 100-meterthe international freestyle federation and 200- of swimming, robbed Hussein of his trip to London. South African De Waal, also a former Olympic Courtesy Athletic Communications Courtesy Athletic Communications hopeful, had a stellar season last year. The senior Co-captain senior Claire Barron took the 50 and 200-yard breaststroke events in Sophomore Rob Breen won three individual events against was twice named America East Male Swimmer of swimming and diving’s exhibition meet against Bucknell. Bucknell. including the 200, 500 and 1,000-yard freestyle. the Week, was a CollegeSwimming.com Mid- Major All-America Honorable Mention and won a team- Monetta, broke her career best By Ryan Harrison By Ryan Harrison best 10 individual events during the dual meet scores in the 1-meter and 3-me- Contributing Writer season. De Waal took the gold in three races at the Contributing Writer ter events last season. America East Championships last season. He was The 2011-2012 women’s Senior Amy Fay will be back to named by Coach Cradock as one swimmer who swimming and diving season the swimming corps after elbow will make an impact this season. ended in upsetting fashion for surgery ended her season ear- America East Conference Championships, the The Retrievers hosted Bucknell this past week- the Retrievers, as they failed to ly last year. “She looked strong,” UMBCAfter men’s last season’sswimming second and diving place team finish is looking in the end in the newly renovated Retrievers Natatorium. claim the America East title. The Coach Cradock said of Fay’s per- to improve on a disappointing end. With the addi- black and gold fell to rival Boston formance at the exhibition match tion of talented freshmen and the return of some the 50-yard breaststroke event. Sophomore Rob University by a narrow margin this past weekend. key players, the Retrievers are poised to have an- Senior sprinter Steve Gallagher finished first in last February. This season, the Her sister, sophomore Emily other successful season under 12-year head coach freestyle races while junior Johan Rohtla swept the Retrievers are hoping to reboot Fay, returns for her second sea- Chad Cradock. Breenbackstroke took events first in and the lead 200, the 500 200-yard and 1000-yard medley and get back to their winning son with the Retrievers. Last sea- “We have a great freshman class,” Coach Cradock ways. son the younger Fay took 23rd said. “We have a clear vision and want [to win].” Head coach Chad Cradock is in both the 1-meter and 3-me- Senior Andrew Eckoff is the only captain of the team to first. De Waal swept the butterfly events back for his 12th season to lead ter competitions at the America team this season. The reigning America East Swim- andoff-season, Hussein all took of them first in swimmers. the 100-yard Both IM. Doug Mc- a team he calls “hungry” after East Conference Championships. ming and Diving Scholar Athlete is coming off of CordCoach and Cradock Leo Endres brought placed in five in freshmentwo events over at the last year’s ending. “We want to Junior sprinter Klara Pavelkova his best season to date. Last year at the dual meet continue building momentum,” returns after ending her season with local rival Towson, Eckoff broke the three-me- 50 and 200-yard breaststroke races. McCord took he added. Coach Cradock has on a high note last year. Pavelko- ter diving record with a score of 354.30. Just a few exhibitionthird in the meet. 100-yard Endres IM finishedand helped third the in 200-yardboth the named two seniors as co-cap- va took the gold in the 100-yard weeks later, he broke his own record during the medley B relay squad to third. Another freshman, tains this season, Jennifer Koto- backstroke and set a UMBC re- meet against Drexel, posting a score of 361.20. John Carroll, was also a part of the B relay squad. nias and Claire Barron. The pair cord with her time of 56.00. She The Retrievers boast a roster with three Olym- The Retrievers open their dual meet season on will lead an experienced team then beat that time during her pic hopefuls whose dreams had unfortunate early October 13 when they host Rider University. Local that welcomes seven freshmen leg of the 400-yard medley relay endings in junior Patrick Husson, senior Mohamed rival Navy then comes to the new Natatorium to to the roster. where she also won gold. Hussein, and senior Pierre De Waal. take on UMBC on October 19. Kotonias was a member of the Another underclassmen who Husson swam breaststroke in the U.S. trials in America East All-Conference will be a factor this season is Omaha, Nebraska, over the summer and will play a [email protected] Team last season after winning sophomore Katie Bean. The gold in the 400-yard IM, silver diver took third in the 1-meter in the 200-yard IM and bronze event and broke her career re- cord at the America East Confer- America East Conference Cham- ence Championships last season. Bucknell came to UMBC this inpionships. the 200-yard She was butterfly also a at Col the- legeSwimming.com’s Mid- Major weekend for the Retrievers’ only All-America Honorable Mention exhibition match of the season. after winning eight individual The Retrievers’ new recruits events last season. Her co-cap- tain, Claire Barron, won two golds at the Conference Champi- madethe exhibition. waves by takingCarly oneDeeter, first onships last year in the 200 and andCatherine five third Fredini, place finishesCourtney in 400-yard medley relay events. Hadden and Kristie Langford all - placed for a strong showing by al events during last year’s dual the youngest Retrievers. Shemeet took season. first in three individu The women’s team has a team to enjoy the newly reno- vatedBucknell swimming was the and first diving visiting fa- the season with multiple person- cilities. “We love them, and we’re so excited,” Coach Cradock said strongal bests senior and school class recordswho finished at the America East Conference Cham- when asked about his team’s pionships. “Our seniors will help reaction to the new facilities. us progress towards the end of He added that the upgrades will the season,” Coach Cradock said help when recruiting new talent about his upperclassmen. to UMBC. Senior swimmers Elise Blas- The Retriever women will cke, Tara Morrisette, Lexi Coon, open their season on October 13 Anna Plunkett and Katie Powlen when they host Rider University Courtesy Athletic Communications will be relied on this season to and James Madison. The meet score big for the Retrievers. The begins at 1 p.m. season. only diver of the group, Victoria [email protected] Senior Pierre de Waal swept the butterfly events in UMBC’s exhibition meet against Bucknell, picking up where he left off last 18 Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 SPORTS Men’s soccer enters Volleyball splits two over America East play

the weekend The Retrievers have allowed only 10 goals on the season, By Zach Miles which is an America East best, Contributing Writer Although the Retrievers found themselves los- in addition to the 0.94 goals the first two sets, alternating wins and blows. against average. Phil Saunders As America East Conference play begins to the volleyball team showed a lot of heart. They is playing phenomenally at ing the final set of the match, the women of the goalkeeper position with outside looking in. kept striving throughout with some pretty fan- a .818 save percentage which pickUMBC up, thehosted Retrievers the University find themselves of New Hampon the- foughttastic saves back and from some deficit very in nice every kills. match and includes 45 total saves, sec- shire Wildcats on Friday night and the Provi- After starting in-conference play 0-2, the ond in the AEC, and a confer- dence College Friars Sunday afternoon. The Retrievers bounced back against a struggling ence-leading four total shut- Retrievers went 1-1 in that span, losing a tight Providence team in a four- set victory. UMBC outs through 10 games played. With all that said, Coach Car- 3-1 match against the 12-7 to start the match. Sami Hawkins - TRW ingi is looking to take a more fiveFriars. set match to the Wildcats and winning a started off poorly, findingThey themselvesfought back behind as offensive approach on the The match against hard as they could, but By nick wells UNH kept the could not overcome the Staff Writer opposition away quickly. The crowd’s attention. field,match with against the desireLoyola to becameput the UNH and UMBC were the tipping point to truly get set was evened at 24-24. Sitting at 4-2-3, the UMBC seemingly back and this offense going. entire deficit until the men’s soccer team kicked off forth every other set, “I’ve really concentrated on Retrievers off in the set America East Conference play with no team getting offense. We’ve really been em- Thewith Friarstwo straight finished points, the Saturday night against the Ver- any lasting momen- phasizing trying to score goals, winning the set 26-24. mont Catamounts. Unfortu- tum. UNH won the The next set played trying to get players up in the nately for UMBC, a pair of late box,” Coach Caringi Jr. said af- evenly, the lead chang- scores by Vermont dropped the the second set 18-25, ter the 2-0 win. “The game plan ing multiple times in a Retrievers to 4-3-3 and 0-1 in won the third set 25- really, for us, was to put them first set 25-22, lost back-and-forth affair conference play to start the sec- 22, lost the fourth set more defensive-minded. The between the Friars and ond portion of the 2012 sched- - last game against George Ma- Retrievers. UMBC trailed ule. nal set 15-12, giving son in the second half we were by three points entering “Every conference game is 20-25the Wildcats and won thetheir fi the end of the match, but all over them because [the play- important, especially home ers] started playing the way rallied quickly to score conference games. We’ve been Arena since 2010. we were talking to them. Up to telling them that leading up to then they’ve been playing too first win in the RAC points, winning the set this,” 22-year head coach Pete Retrievers struck fast seven of the final nine defensively and were more or Caringi Jr. said. “It’s a team that less worried about other teams’ In the first set the displayed sheer domi- manhandled us last year phys- to a 4-1 advantage goalscorers.” 25-23.nance byThe UMBC final two as wellsets ically and I thought we played over the Wildcats. Senior Milo Kapor has had a first, leading them as a lack of focus and well. We had numerous shots, The Wildcats ral- BRandon Williams-TRW fantastic year thus far, being in- communication on the we had numerous corner kicks, lied, however, tying UMBC volleyball sits at 1-2 in the America East Conference and volved in all but one of UMBC’s part of the Friars. The but at the end of the day you got the set at 4-4. After will face 0-2 Hartford this Friday night before heading to New - scoring plays. Of the 11 total neither team could York on Sunday to face 2-0 Albany. goals scored by the Retrievers nal two sets 25-13 and Saturday’s loss aside, the gain more than a one this year, Kapor has assisted 25-10. Retrievers won the fi toRetriever’s finish.” have had plenty of point advantage, the Retrievers played to an- eight of them, and two goals Although the win was needed, the Retrievers room for praise. To start, UMBC other 4-0 run, making the set 16-12 in UMBC’s were scored by Kapor himself. has been outstanding on the favor. After that run the Retrievers would go on The goal that Kapor is not cred- in the standings with only Hartford and Provi- defensive side of the ball, led by a cold streak. UNH won the set; they outplayed ited on was the lone goal the arestilldence behind just 1-2 them, in AEC both play. of whichUMBC aresits winless at fifth senior captain Liam Paddock UMBC for an 8-1 run, ending the match at 25- team scored against Vermont. in AEC play. and goalkeeper Phil Saunders. 21, UNH over UMBC. “With the help of my team, The next two matches for the volleyball team After missing the 2011 sea- are this weekend against Hartford on Friday I’ve been getting the ball in the son, Saunders is now back in right positions and just passing and before they travel to Albany on Saturday. goal, a position that UMBC has themselves on top 10-7 to start. The Retrievers it to the right guys,” Kapor said. The second set began just as the first set had. The next home match will be the following seen success in recently. Last then went on a 4-0 run and the Wildcats and “This season, I knew, would be A tight set once again ensued, with UNH finding Sunday, Oct. 14, when they play Stony Brook at - Retrievers played tightly to a 16-16 tie until my last year, so I just wanted to the RAC at 2 p.m. tant coach Dan Louisignau won UMBC sparked some momentum, scoring nine year,the America the now East first-year Goalkeeper assis of honest, I don’t worry too much [email protected] the Year Award. The next two sets would play out much like comeabout instats. fit and If the confident. ball comes To beto of the final 12 points in the set. me and I set a player up and he scores, that’s all I care about, is for my team to win.” Athlete of the Week: Sherelle Walker Various teams to look out for include the defending AEC By Ryan Harrison notched a career high 22 efficiency. champs Stony Brook. Stony Contributing Writer kills with a .381 hitting “I sometimes forget that efficiency. Despite her she is a freshman,” head conference with a record of 7-2- efforts, the Retrievers fell to coach Ian Blanchard said of Brook1 and leads is currently in several first offensive in the Freshman outside hitter New Hampshire in five sets. Walker after their win over statistical categories. However, Sherelle Walker was honored Just two days later, the black Providence. He added, “She is the Retrievers will simply take for the third time by the and gold took on another playing with a lot confidence.” the schedule game by game. America East Conference conference opponent in Walker currently leads the UMBC continues conference this week when she was Providence College. Despite Retrievers in kills with 223 play on October 6 against their named America East Rookie dropping a hard fought first on the year and has a team 2010 America East champi- of the Week. Walker had set 24-26, Walker helped best hitting efficiency of .238. onship foes the New Hamp- previously been named both the Retrievers win three She is averaging 3.05 kills per shire Wildcats in Durham, New the Player and Rookie of the straight sets to even out their set. Hampshire. Week on September 17. conference record at 1-1. The In UMBC’s first conference freshman hitter had 17 kills [email protected] game of the season, Walker and a match high .469 hitting [email protected] Courtesy Athletic Communications Tuesday, 19 SPORTS Oct. 2, 2012 Chattin’ With...

HallieInterview conducted Carter by Dan Levin Volleyball TRW: How is it different than playing TRW: How has the TRW: Do you think they’ll 6-on-6? volleyball team pro- make the playoffs? TRW: What are your gressed this season thoughts on them this into conference play? I think they’re one of the best season? teams in the league, but their skids and inconsistencies It requires a different earlier in theseason might kind of approach to Preseason matches are all I’d never truly count the Courtesy Athletic Communications just keep them out of the about taking the new and Packers out, but they haven’t the game. You have to playoffs. Which is unfortunate old pieces and figuring out exactly had the most have a lot of ball control because if they could squeak how they’re going to fortunate start to the season and focus moreon shot inthere they have the poten- selection and working TRW: What’s your work together. I think we’ve tial to go all the way. luck wise. prepared enough in practice your opponents around favorite place to eat at and in our preseason match- on defense rather than UMBC and why?UMBC es to be reallycompetitive just going up and pow- and why? now that conference has eringaway. In a lot of started. Our opponents are ways its more intel- always tough, so its going lectual, which is a fun It’s not a place to eat per to take a little grind and a challenge. say, but my favorite ven- little fight to get the wins dor at UMBC is Pura Vida but I think we have the right in the Library. Their coffee people to do it. and teas have gotten TRW: Did you watch me through many a late the Olympics? night studying and for that I will always be ap- TRW: What’s it like preciative. going to school about 3000 miles from Yes, I completely home? geeked out on volley- ball it was awesome. TRW: Which member I also really enjoy of the UMBC volleyball Growing up in a beach town, watching less mar- team is the best dancer? it was a tad overwhelming BRandon Williams-TRW ketedsports too. My to move somewhere with favorite event from forests everywhere and TRW: Do you have a these Olympics was actual seasons and weather. favorite NFL team? Handball. It’s the ulti- But I love it out here, and TRW: Have you ever mate combination of Ali Goc. Hands down. She even though I’m far from my played competitive all the major sports brings the moves, and we family, I’ve really enjoyed the I don’t really have an NFL beach volleyball? and so physical. What’s just try our best to keep experience. I feel so fortunate team of choice, although I do not to love? up. to have had the opportunity like Aaron Rodgers because to go to school is such an he graduated from active and exciting city. Cal-Berkeley and I’ve been a I spent most of my TRW:How great is golden bear fan my whole summers in high TRW: How nice is having life. school playing doubles Misty May and Keri Walsh? the new floor at the at the beach with my RAC? TRW: Do you follow friends. There were at TRW: Who’s your favorite least two or three tour- MLB and if so what They will forever be icons athlete of all-time? naments held in my team? in the volleyball world. town per summer that Misty grew up in Orange we’d sign up for just County like me, so to see It looks so nice! I can’t wait Karch Kiraly. In my opinion, he for fun. It’s a hugepart My hometown team is the her end her career on to break it in a bit more is the greatest player to ever of the culture where Angels, so I’m a big Mike such a high note was real- so we can slide around play the game of volleyball I’m from. Everyone Trout fan. Go Halos! ly special to me. more easily. plays beach. Sophomore Hannah Attacking Schmidt and UMBC volleyball take to the the road this weekend for two America East America East Conference matches