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.t:n.1MIcn Ptf (0Ia""-...... ~ Stiff. StuclentJ) hike proposed by study .(ml$.... "'s ..... 20 BY HALEY MARKS Center for Energy and Administive News Editor Environmental Policy and leader of 15 A three-phase, $34 million plan . the study, presented a previ~w .ofthe of action for the university to findings to each college WIthin the 10 become carbon-neutral by the year university. 2018 has been proposed by the uni­ Byrne said that the university versity's Center for Energy and annually emits approximately Environmental policy. 150,000 tons of carbon dioxide. The The carbon footprint study, paid number includes emissions from all for as the 2008 senior class gift, was buildings on campus, the bus system ,conducted from April to November and student travel to and from the 2008. It assessed the amount of car­ university. . bon being produced by the universi­ In comparison to other schools ty as well as proposed an early around the country, the university The Newark Police are beginning action plan to reduce greenhouse emits an average amount of carbon preparations for Chapelfest. ·Based on sfmilar methodol08 s, not campus equivalence. emissions over the next 10 years. per university community member, University President Parick falling in the middle percentile, Courtesy of Andrew Knab Harker will officially announce the Byrne said. Police collect findings and plan on Earth Day, "Campuses are different. MIT The findings of the carbon footprint study will be officially April 22. leases of residents announced on April 22. John Byrne, director of the See BUILDIN"GS page 3 on N. Chapel St.

BY TAD KASIAK UD benefits from other A .history forgotten, a future Staff Reporter In preparation for Chapelfest, the Newark Police Department is universities' hiring freezes unclear: A look at Chapelfest collecting copies of lease agree­ ments for rental properties on BY KAITLYN KILMETIS intensify including Cornell North Chapel Street. BY ALLISON ~UPPINO He said when he was a student Senior News Reporter University, Brown University and This is the first step in a new Staff Reporter at the university, Wilburfest was at proactive planning process by the Although the state of the Boston University. , Chapelfest, earlier referred to its peak. economy has created a number of Vice President of city for Chapelfest, an annual as Chapel Round-The-World, has "Newark was really work~ng challenges for the university, one Administration Jennifer "J.J." block party held in May. become increasingly popular over­ hard to kill it with legislation," Lt. Brian Henry, spokesman advantage the university has is Davis said the current economic the years. Darren Kane, a 1995 Kane said. "'94 was the last real access to a larger pool of appli­ situation presents a number of dif­ for the police department, said university graduate, was not as Wilburfest in a lot of people's landlords on Chapel Street had cants for faculty positions due to ficulties but holds potential for familiar with Chapelfest as univer­ view." hiring freezes at other universitit(s. positive effects as well. already been contacted about the sity students are today. Kane said Skidfest, before he upcoming fest. . In an interview last month, "One of the unique opportuni­ "Wilburfest was the annual was a'stl,ldent at the university, was university President Patrick ties is really to go at a time when "The purpose is to be able to party for it long time," Kane, the started in 1990 by Kevin Francis. contact the residents prior to the Harker said in order to tackle a many other institutions are not hir­ author of the book "Glory pays at "When I wa,s at UD, Skidfest diminished budget, it is necessary ing at all. Period. Blanket. The event as a caution and to know Delaware," said. "It was almost who to contact if there is a problem to hire strategically in order to president has decided, now we will like an annual UD Woodstock." conserve resources, but there is no go do strategic hires," Davis said. See DECLINE page 3 during the event," Henry said. university-wide hiring freeze in "So we are uniquely posi­ Chapelfest has been a popular place. tioned to go get some world-class end-of-the-year party for the past , "We continue to hire," Harker talent because the other institu­ few years. The event attracts a said. "In fact, it's a great time for tions are not even having the large part of the university student us to hire faculty because many opportunity to look. So I think body. It has featured DJs, bands other institutions are not hiring at there is a real strategic opportunity and large amounts of alcohol. It all. They have frozen faculty hir­ for the University of Delaware to has also been a constant thorn in ing. We have not, and so we're attract some world-class talent at the city council's side. getting some great faculty to join this time." Unlike Wilburfest and the university and that is the heart She said tough economic Skidfest, Chapelfest takes place on and soul of the institution." • times require a strategy t~ act both sides of the neighborhood The list of prestigious univer­ more efficiently and effectively street and is not limited to a specif­ sities who have frozen hiring con­ ic location or number of people. tinues to grow as economic woes See HUNDREDS page 11 See CHAPELFEST page 4 When Chapelfeststared, it was ~hadowed by the popularity ofWilburfest. JD• SJUe• _1 · 2 News 14 Editorial 15 Opinion 17 Mosaic 20 CD Reviews 27 Classifieds 28 Sports 2 March 10,2009

THE REVIEWSteven Gold .With warmer weather approaching, the Bob Carpenter Center is full of students working out.

Courtesy Students for the Environment and College Democrats attended Powershift 2009, the largest . Courtesy of Jon Buzby ever lobby day on climate change, in Senior Laura Biedermap takes the blood pressure of an Washington, D.C., on March 2. athlete at 2009 Special Olympics on Thursday.

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Continued from page 1 phone and find out exactly where the bus is," Bryne said. has more labs than we do, but they Another program to help trans­ also have a colder winter than we fer transportation reliance onto more do," Byrne said. "Tulane has a hotter eco-friendly methods is a campus­ summer than we do. It's not easy to wide bicycle share program for stu­ compare. We can use these numbers dents and faculty. to say that the University of Byrne said meetings will be Delaware is in the middle of the held with the Student Government pack" Association, residence halls and stu­ Drew Knab, project analyst, . dent groups to incorporate feedback said 16 campus buildings and six to the findings and start working. utility buildings were audited for the towards better eco-friendly trans­ survey. portation methods within the next Knab said students from the two months. College of Engineering and College Byrne and his team suggest of Human Services, Education and transitioning to greener forms of Public Policy assisted in document­ energy, such as solar power. The ing things such as the number of proposal suggests equipping Trabant lights on in specific areas and the University Center and Perkins types of windows in the buildings. Student Center with solar panel sys­ "They went on each of the tems. . audits during the summer," Knab Going along with the Class of said. 2009's senior gift of solar panels, the Byrne said three-quarters of proposed solar panel program would emissions come from university use a third-party investor to cover buildings. Of that, 70 percent is the cost of the solar panel outfitting from electricity use and the remain­ in return for the rights to lease the ing 30 percent is from heating, water energy back to the use and air condi------______university. tioning. "If a ground-swell After ini tiall y Another announcing in major source of of opinions would April 2008 that emissions is the begin, the university the university campus' reliance intends to become on forms of trans­ would carbon-neutral, portation, taking realize that Harker signed the up the other one­ American College quarter of the uni­ some of these things and University versity's carbon are worth doing. President's footprint. Climate Of that, 86 Students being indiffer­ Commitment, an percent is from ent does not help the agreement made students and fac­ by 614 institu­ ulty commuting cause." tions to follow a to campus, 8 per­ carefully laid out cent comes from plan of action to university vehi­ - Albert Matlack, reduce carbon cles and 6 percent emissions. THE REVIEWlNatalie Carillo comes from stu­ chemistry professor Byrne said the Chapelfest was originally I;alled Chapel Round-The-World. dents traveling early action steps home during will allow the uni­ breaks. ------versity to acceler­ B y r n e ate the Climate Commitment's Decline in Wilburfest led to rise of Chapel stressed the amount of technological national requirements for carbon changes that will have to be made reduction. but also spoke of the importance of Chemistry professor Albert because you have the judicial code Continued from page 1 Nonetheless, Chapelfest has behavior change, citing the need to Matlack, who has taught a class on become an annual event. Because to help you out with those situa­ cut down on the 8,000 to 9,000 cars green chemistry, said he did not was getting big, but still of the number of students who tions," Funk said, "but when you that travel to campus each day. think the proposed innovations were Wilburfest was the be-all, end­ have started flocking to the party, are dealing with people from out Planning to reduce an initial 5 ground-breaking. all," Kane said. police security has also increased. of town, it's a bad situation." percent of emissions by 2012, uni­ "We have known for 30 years He said Chapel Round-The­ The promise of packed backyards Newark Police Chief Paul versity officials will call upon stu­ how to save energy," Matlack said. World was not as big of a deal in now includes surveillance. . Tieman has been on patrol during dents and .faculty members to help "I am not sure if I heard anything comparison to the other two Mayor Vance A. Funk III said Chapelfest. reduce the amount of cars used on new. The issue is how many people events. Chapelfest was not too out of con­ "Last year, at 2 in the after­ campus, Byrne said. are willing to tum off a light "But then Wilburfest went trol in the first couple of years. noon, hundreds of people started "The big culprit is the car," he switch?" away, so I guess there was this "But two years ago, the city flooding the streets," Tieman said. said. "We plan to have 500 less cars Matlack said the university opening to have another big spring police were not prepared and we "Fights started to break out, and on campus out of the 8,000 we have should look into taking parking priv­ bash, and thus, Chapelfest started had a number of problems with we have learned from the things today." ileges away from freshmen as a to get huge," Kane said. people running into the Chapel we did last year." Under the proposal, university means of reducing cars on campus. His ·book covers 20 years at Street theater and disrupting the He said every year the officials will raise the price for fac­ Matlack also asked for help the university and includes 70 play," Funk said. "Last year, we Newark Police Department has ulty to park on campus in order to from students. chapters. These chapters include had a police presence right off the jurisdiction on the streets. The provide a monetary reward for fac­ "If a ground-swell of opinions first-hand accounts of Delaware's bat and it was fairly well-con­ department has also asked the ulty members who agree to alternate would begin, the university would partying past. It has specific sec- trolled." University Police and the state means of transportation. realize that some of these things are . tions .dedicated to popular events The easy access to Chapelfest police to be there. Byrne said while his team has worth doing," Matlack said. and places such as The Stone brings in all people. This includes Tieman said landlords will modeled a plan to restrict the num­ "Students being indifferent does not -Balloon and Wilburfest. not only students and Chapel send letters to their tenants to ber of cars students are allowed to help the cause." "In the book, I wanted to give Street residents but also people remind them of the rules in their have on campus, no such proposal Byrne said that the problem of Chapelfest its own dedicated chap­ from out of town, Funk said. leases. has been made. reducing the university'S carbon ter, but I couldn't get anything for He said last year at Chapelfest "Also they remind tenants One possible alternative to footprint significant and will not be it," Kane said. "I think it was approximately 50 percent of atten­ that they are liable for any damage bringing cars to campus is installing solved in the near future. because people were too drunk to dees and the majority of trouble­ that occurs," he said. "People GPS locators on all university buses "The community has been after remember the stuff that hap­ makers were not from Newark. shouldn't just walk out in the that could then be tracked online. this a long time," Bryne said. pened." "It is one thing when you are street with a six-pack of beer." "You'll be able to click your dealing with university students L ______----- _. - - -- - .------4 March 10, 2009

Chapelfest under closer police watch

Continued from page 1 Due to its popularity, Chapelfest attracts hundreds of students who crowd the lawns and driveways of Chapel Street's row houses. As such, it is defined as a special event and requires a permit LOOK IURl FOR ... in accordance with municipal code. However, according to com­ .. m _ catenaan So munity • affairs officer Dana Johnston, no one has ever applied • for a permit in the past. "That is part of the problem e with Chapelfest," Johnston said. c 9 "It is quite an expensive thing for the city to clean up and take care .. of. A permit would help keep those costs down." She said the litter left behind R ee r cele p is substantial and costs the city money in overtime pay for addi­ students tional police officers needed to •• monitor the party. • Johnston said the notion to Delaware attain lease agreements came from a series of meetings held prior to Distance learning classes started 21 years ago as an option for students who could not make it to the Newark campus. last year's event, as well as after it. "We want to find the best way to let people and properties that may be impacted by the event Professors vary in online teaching methods know the repercussions of allow­ ing it to take place on their proper­ ty," she said. "Everyone on the lease is responsible for actions that BY JON BLEIWEIS professor in the English department, She said when she first decided desire, he said. take place on their property." Staff Reporter currently teaches two online courses. to teach online, she was not sure if it Harris said he updates his video The new policy will also Despite imperfections, some He said the online course sys­ would work out. However, with the lectures every three to five years, seemingly empower police officers students and professors at the univer­ tem can be more flexible for students help of the university's online divi­ depending on circumstances. When to directly limit the amount of par­ sity are satisfied with the university's and for professors when they don't sion, she said her experience has he updates the lectures, he records ticipants in the fest. distance learning service, now in its have to be at a certain place at a cer­ been much better than she anticipat­ videos for the whole course. He Many landlords specify a 21 st year of existence. tain time. However, that doesn't ed. updated his Economic Issues and maximum number of guests their Jim Broomall, assistant provost mean there are no timetables or dead­ "A lot of people in the UD Policies (BCON 100) lectures over tenants can have in lease agree­ of the Professional and Continuing lines to follow. Online division have a lot of differ­ the winter because the country's eco­ ments. By having obtained these Studies Division at the university, "It requires a student who is ent people who have expertise in dif­ nomic situation has changed signifi­ leases berorehand, the police will said the system started in 1988 as a pretty well-organized and pretty ferent areas," Reedy said. "As an cantly between the prior recording of be able to hold tenants liable, distance learning program for people motivated to do well," Penna said. instructor, you're not alone in figur­ the lectures and the winter. while forcing nonresidents to leave who could not get to the Newark William Harris, professor in the ing out problems. It's really difficult Penna said he updates the con­ the premises. campus. department of economics, said he to do on your own without the tech­ tent for his classes on a regular basis. Junior Jarett Brotz said when The first school that got on has been teaching distance learning nical support." "From a teacher's point of view, he moved in to his residence on board with the program Was the courses ever since the university She said she recently found out it's not like you just do it once and North Chapel Street, his landlord School of Nursing, which made a started the program. she needed to get permission from you don't have to think about it went over the disclosures in the degree completion program avail­ He said one of the key advan­ her dean to hold an online section of again," he said. lease agreement. able. Professors would record lec­ tages to online classes is that students· a course with more than 40 partici­ Junior Brett Muller is taking an "She showed us the part that tures on videocassettes and then give are able to watch lecture videos on pants. Once her classes got the limits online class for the first time this said over 13 people was classified them to students, Broomall said. In . demand and can rewind videos to she wanted and the limits are semester. He said he likes being able as a big party, and if you had more 2000-2001, a shift started to take any point, to reinforce learning spe­ reached, she cannot accept any pink­ to take an online course because his than that, we would get in trouble," place in which lectures were becom­ cific facts. slip entries from students who want day-to-day schedule was packed and Brotz said. ing available on the Internet. Repetition is the key to learning, to enroll in the class, like she could if he did not want to take any night He said he has overlooked that Broomall said approximately 95 Harris said, and the ability to repeat she were teaching a face-to-face classes. part of the agreement on occasion. percent of online classes at the uni­ lectures and reinforce points is one of class. "It's good to be able to go at He views it as slightly unreason­ versity are taught by regular univer­ the advantages that the online course Junior Ryan Fedewitz said he your own pace and not go to in-class able to think that having a larger sity faculty members. The other 5 system has to offer. has taken three online courses during lectures," he said. group of friends will cause a percent are adjunct professors who "I think it can be more effective, his time at the university. The experience is not all posi­ ruckus or problem, especially dur­ are approved by the professor's spe­ not easier, if you take advantage of "It gave me flexibility and free­ tive for Muller, as he said his online ing the day. cific academic department. being able to back up a little bit, and dom," Fedewitz said. "It gave me class lacks the personal interaction a "If the police try to fine me for Faculty compensation for online think, 'Let me see that one more more time to prepare and work student should have with a professor, having too many people while the courses is determined by terms of the time,' " Harris said. "The goal is for around my schedule." especially when it comes to asking party is under control and there is collective bargaining agreement students to learn. Suc.cess is what we One advantage to the online questions. He said he has to e-mail no -underage drinking, I'll be very between the university and the want." course system, he said, was the abil­ his professor with any questions he upset," Brotz said. "I think the city American Association of University He said one of the problems he ity to schedule exams at the UD may have, which is not as direct of a has a right to regulate block parties Professors, Broomall said. has experienced with the online class Online testing center during a week way to get his questions answered. and keep them under control, and I "It's really not comparable system is that his students think the instead of having a professor set a Penna said in the end, taking an think they do a good job of it because what a faculty member online classes are easier than a lec­ date and time for an exam like most online course could be a good idea because the cops are always there. receives for teaching an online ture course and then become disap­ face-to-face courses. for a motivated student. But I think that with this new poli­ course varies according to the num­ pointed with their grades. Fedewitz said one problem he "I think, for a student who cy they're trying to control too ber of students, while a face-to-face Penna shares the same concerns. observed was the inability of profes­ wants to explore various ways of much to the point that it will make rate is set at a fixed rate, as long as "I think if you're thinking about sors to update lectures during the learning things, that it's probably a it worse." the class meets the minimum enroll­ an online course as 'This will be semester when current events related worthwhile thing to take a course Johnston said the policy will ment set by the department," he said. somehow easier than having to go to to the class happen. He suggested online, just to see a new way of benefit those affected by The rates for teaching online. class all the time and you won't have professors update one lecture per learning material," he said. "If you're Chapelfest. classes, effective Sept. I, 2008, are to do much work,' that's probably semester to discuss these events. a serious student and are really into "Ultimately, first and fore­ set per student per credit. Tenured not a good reason to take an online Broomall said lectures for class­ your studies and you want to try most, the city is concerned with the professors earn $78, associate pro­ . course," he said. es are reviewed every three years for something different, this can be a safety of the students, residents, fessors earn $74, ~sistant professors Chandra Reedy, professor in the content, and student evaluations are very interesting way to learn whatev­ businesses and visitors impacted earn $69 and instructors earn $66, he School of Urban Affairs and Public looked at after every semester for er the course happens to be teach­ by Chapelfest," she said. said. Policy, has been teaching online input. Professors are able to update ing." Christopher Penna, associate courses for more than five years. lectures for their classes as they • ------~--~~~------~~------~ ~ ------JR March 10, 2009 5 lInteme~ allows for versatile class experience

BY SHANE WEBER ways of delivering the material. Professors online people are meeting," Brockmann said. Because of the online classes the university Staff Reporter are using chat groups' message systems, and "The Japan person is talking to the Israeli offers, he was able to live at home for the Students can keep up with an online there are Spanish professors using tools person, and then to the Delaware person. I summer and work full time. class just about anywhere. They could be in where you have to pronounce words, and teach a class with cameras watching me and "The fact they were offered online was a Japan, Israel or even in the hospital having technology has made this possible." watching the interaction. If you were taking huge assistanc~ to my academic career," contractions and about to go into labor. Some Programs like Sakai allow Brockmann it online, you would pretty much be a fly on Laserna said. students are still blogging away for their to teach what he calls hybrid classes. He the wall watching the class." Junior biology major Valerie Greene online class. teaches paperless courses, where all the One of Brockmanns' former "flies on the took an online nutrition course last fall and English professor John Brockmann has assignments are uploaded to Sakai, so groups wall" was a witness to a major Delaware was able to download her lectures to her iPod been teaching online courses for a decade of students can workshop papers through murder case where a lawyer killed his mis­ through podcasts. and has had students ranging from expecting forums and message systems. tress. Brockmann said the student was so "I work a lot, and it was a lot easier to mothers to murder witnesses. "In my live courses there is no paper," involved in the case journalists were camping fit it into my schedule than to have class "One lady was having her third child and Brockmann said. "Everything is online; you in front of her house and she didn't want to every day at the same time," Greene said. she brought her laptop and kept watching the want my syllabus, online. If you were absent leave her own home. "There was the option to download the lec­ lectures," Brockmann said. "She W;lS sending one day during group work, what's going to "She could still take my class," tures from a podcast and listen to them on an in messages and journals while she was hav­ happen? Not to worry, everything is online." Brockmann said. "That provided a sort of iPod. I could listen to them while walking to ing contractions in the hospital." With cameras on himself and his class, virtual reality she could escape from having my other classes." This Spring Semester there are more Brockmanns' online students watch video to be stuck in her house all the time. It would Both online and live students now have than 2,000 students enrolled in online class­ lectures during his traditional classes and have been physically and psychologically dialogue with their instructors that may have es. According to Tara Kee, marketing manag­ participate in the forum discussions with peo­ impossible for her to take a live course. The not been available just several years ago. er for 'professional and continuing studies, ple in the class. People in Korea, Israel, online class gave her that privacy." "The online courses have really evolved. the largest change in online courses is the Japan, as well as students studying abroad, .Senior Thomas Laserna said without the Now we have Sakai, before that WebCT, and rapid increase of technology. have all participated in Brockmanns' online two online courses he enrolled in last sum­ before that we just had video tapes," "When we started, the courses were Biblical literature and professional writing mer he would not be able to graduate in the Brockmann said. "It is able to expand class videotaped and students would watch them at courses. spring. During the surnrner, Laserna lives on time, and expand the ability for students to hom,e," Kee said. "Today, there) all different "While groups are meeting in class, the Long Island and works full time at a hospital. communicate with me." BET host speaks about diversity on campus

BY ALLISON RUPPINO sense to everyone else." Staff Reporter He said the change needed requires just As part of the university's Black one person to create a relationship with History Month Extravaganza, activist and someone who is different. TV host Jeff Johnson spoke with students "That's why I love Hip-hop -- in Hip­ Wednesday in Trabant University Center. hop what makes you different is what adds The Cultural Programming Advisory Board, value," Johnson said. Center for Black Culture and Black Student Freshman Kalisha Carrington appreciat­ Union all co-sponsored the event, which was ed Johnson's message. titled "The Truth with Jeff Johnson: What's "I love his ideas about how we can form Next for Black America." a community on campus," Carrington said. According to the Center for Black "I was inspired to run for a position on the Culture Web site, Johnson is a social Black Student Union board so I can be a activist, political strategist, inspirational change in the UD society. speaker and architect for social change. He "The thing I enjoyed most was the fact plays TV personality Cousin Jeff on BET's that he made me realize how true it is that "Rap City" and the "Jeff Johnson UD categorizes our school as multicultural Chronicles," a show he hosted and pro­ and spreads the message of diversity, yet we duced. As a journalist, he interviewed still ~ren't a school community." President Barack Obama and Secretary of Carrington liked how Johnson State Hillary Clinton when they were sena­ addressed that people need to stop being tors. afraid and need to take time to reach out to Jeff Johnson said he has been with BET people from other ethnicities and cultures. for five years. "You can't just look in and judge a book "I enjoy being a part of giving people by its cover, you have to actually take time the news and asking the questions in inter­ to read the book," she said. "I think the views that people normally wouldn't ask," change will start very soon." Johnson said. Sophomore Jacqueline Stevens attended He became an activist in college. the event to see what she could have gotten "I was a pissed-off college student," from it to improve on being a student leader. Johnson said. "There was stuff on campus "I thought his talk was relatable and that I thought was wrong, and I thought it inspiring, especially toward those who are was irresponsible to just sit around being aware and want to take a stand within their angry." community," Stevens said. "My favorite part Johnson hopes people took away from of it all was that he was honest and didn't his talk that community is better than diver­ hold anything back to compliment anyone's sity. feelings on the topics he discussed. I've He spoke on the difference between learned to be more aware of the people that community and diversity, President Barack surround me, how to approach issues when it Obama and the need for cultures to open up comes to handling my business and not to be and talk about their differences. He encour­ afraid of who I am and what I believe in." aged people to be intellectuals. Sophomore Rashad Goldsborough said "Let's celebrate when we are wrong," he enjoyed the event, the setting, Johnson's Johnson said during his speech. "There is speech and the stories he used for examples. such a freedom in knowing we don't know "I learned that Jeff Johnson is a serious everything. Push yourself to the place to speaker for unity 'in not only the black com­ think outside of the box. Develop a new phi­ munity but all groups," Goldsborough said. losophy. and strategy that doesn't make Jeff Johnson, the host of the "Jeff Johnson Chronicles," spoke at Trabant on Wednesday. " 6 March 10,2009

UDPD, Newark police discuss safety with student leaders

BY CASSIE KALINGER minutes to their apartments, but it's the Staff Reporter . walking alone that scares us. It's unfair to University of Delaware and Newark leave us with no other choice when we're Police Departments addressed campus safe­ the ones that need it the most." ty concerns at a meeting Wednesday with Flatley acknowledged her concern and leaders of student groups. agreed to speak with his bosses about the Although the meeting was scheduled issue. long before the decision to eliminate driv­ According to Flatley, emergency situa­ ing escorts was made, James Flatley, chief tions are treated very differently and the of University Police, wanted to open up department is fully aware that the discretion lines of communication between the police of time is important. For example, if a stu­ department and the student body. dent is sick, there is still a service to drive "This is a big change," Flatley said, the student to the health clinic. "and with such a big change there's going to To ensure efficient service, University be some stress and some bumps in the road, Police is looking into using a retrieval van but we learn from it all and tweak it if need to pick up walking escorts between destina­ be." tions and bringing them to their next loca­ Flatley said it is important to realize tion, Flatley said. that time is a large factor, and students and Chief of the Newark Police Department THE REVIEWlFile Photo University Police have to keep that in mind. Paul Tieman also attended the meeting with When Public Safety elimates the use of cars from its escort service on March 15, the "If a student lives a block or two from students last week. drivers will fill new roles as walking escorts. the bus stop, the escort can still walk that "When I got here in 2007, my main student home," Flatley said. "But.if they concern was the recent increase in street live eight or nine blocks away, that's going crime and violent crime," Tieman said. to have to be a different story. Even though "After learning about all the students that Public Safety to ·keep all we have a lot of students off campus and were getting robbed, we rented unmarked that is not in our jurisdiction, we do keep all cars and drove around campus." our students' best interests in mind." Tieman said Newark Police Graduate student Kathy Phillips said Department will work closely with escorts, ~ars despite changes the escort system was being abused, but University Police to improve the safety on mainly by undergraduates. She said with the and around campus. BY BRITTANY HARMON them take advantage of the existing bus late-night bus route not running during the "We even went seven weeks without a Staff Reporter service. He said the walking escorts will summer, graduate students will have no single robbery," Tieman said. "Even better, Public Safety is initiating its plan of cost more than the driving escorts because other option but to walk home alone to their in the past 17 months, robberies have stopping the use of transporting students in there will be another bus in service, an off-campus housing from their late-night reduced by 68 percent." the cars on March 15. However, the student additional bus driver to be paid at night, classes and labs. Flatley said the driving escorts would driver's jobs are not at risk, officials said. and exterior bike racks added to the new "If you're going to take away the bus become walking escorts. He said increasing Skip Homiak, executive director of bus. route, you have to give us some alterna­ the number of walking escorts will help Public Safety, said the driving escorts will Homiak said there will be no decrease tive," Phillips said during the meeting. with security by being the eyes and ears be the same group providing the walking of employees because the more uniformed "Graduate students don't mind walking 10 around campus. escort plan. officers there are, the more visible they are "No student driver will lose their job," on campus, the more I?eople tend to feel Homiak said. "We are just refocusing on safer. how they are conducting their jobs." "We are pushing for the safest campus Student police aide and former Public we can possibly have," he said. "The sim­ Safety escort senior Theresa Jaremchuk, ple presence of a uniform gives people has not heard of any talk of drivers losing reassurance. " their jobs either. Homiak said "If anything, a lot he is not anticipating more people are need­ students will need to ed for the distance that "We do not want wait any longer for is needed to be trav­ walking escorts than eled," Jaremchuk said. to be part of the they did for driving Homiak said the social aspect anymore. escorts. change is because "We plan to Public Safety feels the We are here to help have a carpooling .original use of driving keep students safe." method to get our Public escorts has been Safety aides to their set abused over the years locations in a timely . and the proposed plan - Skip Homiack, matter," Homiak said. is bringing its original "Then those students purpose back to per­ director of Public Safety, will be walked to the spective. . on the changes to nearest bus stop, which "We do not want the aides will ride with to be part of the social the escort system them if necessary." aspect anymore," Jaremchuk Homiak said. "We are believes this plan is a here to help keep stu- positive change for dents safe." Public Safety because Junior Chelsea Public Safety had a diffi- Walton said she believes the walking cult time of keeping up with the vehicles escort plan is a good idea for those who are due to the high call volume on the week­ doing late-night studies and do not want to ends. walk home alone. Yet, she believes it will "This is a step back to what it really be used less on weekends because it was was supposed to be in years before," considered a service for partiers among the Jaremchuksaid. "It has been abused since." student population. According to Homiak, Public Safety "I think it's a good idea," Walton said, will be keeping the same amount of vehi­ "but people are lazy and would rather be cles even though the driving escort servic­ driven than walked to another location. It es are reduced. was a safe drinking service so people did "The cars are used for different pur­ not have to drive or walk intoxicated." poses throughout the day besides escort­ Homiak said Public Safety wants to ing," he said. provide better service to students and have }Jt March 10, 2009 7 Cookie cravers find satisfaction on Main

BY STEPHANIE KRAUS Russ also ordered a peanut but­ Staff Reporter ter cookie, while his wife enjoyed Parked next to Charlie B. Travel every the mos.t popular order, double night is a large Mue truck attempting to lure chocolate chunk. customers in with sugary treats. The truck is "I'll have another one if need called Insomnia Cookies, and many sensible be," Russ said. "Actually, I'd like to college students have taken them up on their take the truck home with me." oh-so-sweet offer. . Chris Mata also ordered a dou­ Assistant Manager Josh Evans said ble chocolate chunk and split it with many people don't understand how the truck his girlfriend whom he was visi~ing works. People passing by often ask if the this weekend. cookies are made fresh on the truck or if the "It's a peculiar truck, I must business is strictly a delivery service, he admit. It's a bit strange getting cook­ said. Insomnia Cookies offers both fresh ies from a truck, like an ice cream cookies and milk from the truck or delivery. truck," Mata said. "My girlfriend "People walk by and say, 'Oh my god, a saw the truck, looked it up online cookie truck,' " Evans said. "I get my fun and we came. We'll probably come from catching people walking by on the back again." street and they go, 'Oh, cookies!' And I say, Evans said officers who moni­ 'Come by and get some!' They're amazed." tor the parking meters . on Main Assistant Manager Rachel Shatley said Street often stop by the truck or at in general, the truck makes more cookies for least wave to the employees at night. delivery orders than walk-ups and serves "We'll ask them if they want a more female customers than males. free cookie, you know, just because Evans said the truck's business coin­ they work on Main Street," Evans cides with the bars because people tend to said. "We try to take care of our stop at the truck when they're heading home Main Street family." from the bars at I a.m. On Thursday night, Evans "As much as you think we 'would get offered a free cookie to customers drunk people that give us attitude, they who ordered the chocolate peanut don't," Evans said. "They're happy drunk. butter cup cookie, a cookie he ran THE REVIEW/Stephanie Kraus They love the cookie people. I think it's out of that night and would not be The Insomnia Cookies van is open until 2 a.m. seven days per week. great, and it makes the night more interest­ able to get until Monday. Later he ing." posted an apology note next to the menu that "They're awesome," Davis said. "Last truck Friday night. Shatley said the truck also gets walk­ notified customers about the change. time I ordered snicker doodle, peanut butter . "My friends and I actually just walked ups beginning anywhere from 8 p.m. to 10 "Our business is cookies so when some- and chocolate chunk, this time snicker doo- by and I said, 'Cookies!' " Otteni said. p.m. when people are finished eating dinner one wants a cookie, I want to have that die, peanut butter and M&M. My favorite is After discovering the cookie truck is on Main Street. cookie for them," he said. "IfI don't have it, the snicker doodle -definitely." parked in the same spot and open seven days Russ and Roger Crook, brothers from I want them to be satisfied so I'm gonna Sophomore Liz Pendang was surprised per week from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m., Otteni Yardly, Pa., stopped at the cookie truck after give them extra to make sure that they're to find the cookie truck on Main Street and and her friends screamed in excitement. dinner on Main Street with their · wives. happy when they walk away from the truck. was excited they cost $1 per cookie. "OK, we'll be here," she said. Roger, who ordered a peanut butter cookie, You're gonna leave with a smile, that's for "I'm definitely coming back because Evans said people are constantly lean- said he had heard about cookie delivery sure." my sister gave up cookies for Lent," ing out their windows when they drive down services on college campuses before but had Junior Kyle Davis grew fond of the Pendang said. "I'll have to bring her here Main Street and yelling toward the truck. never seen one firsthand. cookies after his friend brought him to the after Lent, because she needs to try one." "Sometimes they scream, 'Yay, cookie "I'm the one who said, 'Oh, 1 know truck. Davis came back for a second visit Newark resident Chelsea Otteni had her man!' They come by, they wave, we love it," what that is, we gotta go,' " Roger said. and plans to visit the truck again. first experience with the Insomnia Cookies Evans said. "Everybody loves cookies."

Credit card cotnpany New professors hring new perspective brings jobs to Newark BY LAURA STIFFLER have been cut. Staff Reporter "The recent influx of students is definitely the Most universities are experiencing a hiring reason why new teachers are being hired," he said. BY STEPHANIE KRAUS has a great work force with a lot of freeze due to the current diminishing state of the "Schools are always trying to cut down on their Staff Reporter experience in financial service and economy. The University of Delaware, however, is class sizes with more teachers - it makes the Three hundred new jobs slated access to educational institutions not. school look better." to come to Newark next month are like un." Sophomore Tim Miller has experienced classes . The English department has hired four profes­ expected to provide employment Alan Levin, director of the taught by new professors. sors in the past three months. Steve Bernhardt, chair opportunities to recent college Delaware Economic Development "I had a Winter Session course with a new grad of the English department, said there are benefits of graduates. . Offic, stated in a press release that student," Miller said. "Since calc is pretty much the hiring during a time when other departments aren't On Feb. 25, Barclaycard US, the addition of 300 jobs further for­ worst class in the history of college, I feel he did a hiring. the credit card business of Barclays tifies Delaware's financial services great job because I somehow passed." "We have had faculty leave and retire, so in a PLC in the United States, industry and brings the company's Despite current economic situations, students way, we are replacing those faculty we once had," announced plans to open a cus­ total impact on the state's economy taking classes taught by recently hired professors Bernhardt said. "This is a good time to hire talented tomer contact center in Newark. to an expected $67.5 million. are happy about it. Sophomore Francesca Albanese professors because fewer schools are searching and The new center will be located Nikki Boone, spokeswoman is taking a class this semester with a new professor UD looks very attractive, being the fine school that off Route 4 in the Iron Hill for DEDO, said Barclaycard chose who started at the university last fall. it is." Corporate Center, the former Newark for several reasons. "I think it would be awesome to have more new Robert Specter, vice president for finance, MBNA-Bank of America site. "In part for the talented work professors here," Albanese said. "I have had so would not comment. Kevin Sullivan, a spokesman force that already exists here," many that I feel like have really overstayed their Hiring more professors allows class sizes to be for Barclaycard, said the company, Boone said. "In addition, th~y were time at un. They seem worn out and sick of teach­ cut down and new innovative teachings methods to headquartered in Wilmington;con­ very much impressed with the ing, which sucks for the students who have to take come into the university, Bernhardt said. Students ducted an analysis of several cities level of support and collaboration their classes. are all for these additions because they will improve around the country to determine they received from local and state "New professors would come in with fresh their experiences at the university. what location would work·best, but ' officials. " ideas and a new, more interesting way of teaching: "College is the most influential time in stu­ opted to stay close to home. Gov. Jack Markell was excited The professor I have now, that just started here, is dents' lives," Miller said. "It's important to have "We're very happy with the when Barclaycard contacted him awesome. He knows how to teach in a way that's many professors and get a lot of different points of Newark area," Sullivan said. "We about the decision. actually interesting to us." view." think it's a great place to locate. It Miller said with more professors, his class sizes See MARKELL page 8 8 March 10,2009 Gecko sells sophomore art student's jewelry

BY CLAIRE GOULD Ffolkes found Gecko by walking up Copy Editor Main Street and asking the stores if they When customers walk into Gecko would be interested in selling her jewelry. She Fashions on Main Street and look into the said Gecko was the only store that sold jewel­ display case under the front counter, there ry on consignment. they are. Two little clay faces dangle from a Gecko FashioM owner Kay Snelling said pair of earrings, large colored beads are 95 percent of the jewelry the store sells is strung on bracelet-sized earring hoops and local. tiny clay awareness ribbons hang below "There's a lot oflocal talent that's just as sparkly pink and white beads. . good as what I buy from other jewelry This is the jewelry of sophomore LIsette artists," Snelling said. "I believe in supporting Ffolkes. local businesses, and the local jewelry artists What began as a hobby for this sopho­ are their own business." more fashion merchandising major has Gecko also takes other handmade items become a business venture with the help of on consignment, such as scarves, jackets and Gecko Fashions on Main Street. artwork. She said the jewelry is especially Gecko is selling on consignment four popular. pairs of earrings, which sell for $20 and "It's nice to have something that's differ­ under, designed by Ffolkes. The store also ent, that you're not going to see mass-pro­ had a necklace of hers, selling for $35, but duced, nobody else will be wearing ~t," that has already sold. Snelling said. "If you lose it, you can descnbe Cassie Gonce, marketing coordinator at it, and if you see it on somebody else's neck, Gecko, looked at the designs Ffolkes brought you know it's yours." Courtesy of Lisette Ffolkes in and approved the five she thought were Gecko is not the first place Ffolkes has most likely to sell for display in the store. sold her designs. She also sold pieces at an Sophomore Lisette Ffolkes designs jewelry from objects she finds. Pieces are currently "Almost all of our jewelry is hand craft­ arts market this summer, in the bridal bou­ being sold at Gecko. ed, done by local artists, and I liked her p~eces tique Kirnera Design and the pottery studio techniques, her designs would often fall apart. Manhattan. because they were unique, colorful, dIffer­ The Painted Pot in Brooklyn. She sold her The class also taught her to use different Keisha Gilmore, Ffolkes' roommate, said ent," Gonce said. "One of her necklaces has jewelry to friends and classmates in high materials such as leather, clay and string, in Lisette works on her jewelry in their resi­ already sold, so I know it's hitting the market school, as well as to her mother's friends and her designs. dence hall room when she has time. She said of people that we get in here." co-workers. Many of Ffolkes' designs use metals, Ffolkes began selling her jewelry for a little She said the store targets college stu­ "If you caught me, I'd sell you some­ stones, beads, vintage elements and unique extra cash but care and dedication to her pas­ dents. However, local residents also shop at thing," Ffolkes said. finds, such as tokens from New York City and sion is in every piece. the store, especially during the summer and Ffolkes began making jewelry in eighth Barbie shoes, which Ffolkes has found lying "Fflokes isn't someone that necessarily winter months when less students are around. grade. Her best friend's cousin owned a jew­ around. does things for trends or because that's what She also sees an occasional professor. elry store, which inspired Ffolkes to become To work, Ffolkes lays the found objects, everyone else is doing," Gilmore said. "She Jamie Isaac, a sophomore fashion mer­ interested in the art of jewelry. gold wire, and some clay out in front of her. does things that are vintage and unique and chandising major, said Ffolkes' jewelry caters "I am definitely a consumer, so I like to "Then I let my hands express whatever different, which is probably why I gravitated to more than just college students. buy," Ffolkes said. "My mom noticed that as they see in the beads," she said. "Sometimes I towards her a lot, both as a friend and for her "I can see it appealing to working well, so she suggested I should try to partake sit there for hours, and just try to make my jewelry." women because Lisette always finds a way to in the making of things, instead of buying all designs come across from the materials that I make it versatile," Isaac said. "You can wear the time." have." it to work or you can wear it going out. She Ffolkes began watching her best friend's She said she gets much of her inspiration Fjlokes ' work can be found at .Gecko and has a lot of chic designs that anyone can relate cousin work and tried making her own from watching what people are wearing in her also on her blog, to and wear, and I think they'll really want designs. However, until she took a jewelry­ native Brooklyn. One day she would like to http://lisettesdesigns. blogspot. com. to." making class and learned some professional own a boutique there, as well as one in

, Markell calls new branch 'a blessing'

continued from page 7 their time in school - that's economic crisis when few compa­ always a plus," he said. nies are making decisions to invest "t mean, across the state now, The company currently and expand, it's great to have a unemployment is a lot higher then employs 1,400 people and was company like Barclay make that we'd like it to be; that's true across named a Top Employer in kind of decision." the country," Markell said. "So Delaware in 2008. Junior accounting and finance when a company of Barclay's Markell said if Barclay offers major Megan Bloxom said the stature and prominence is willing part-time jobs, the new customer opening of Barclaycard's Newark to make an investment in the local center will be very convenient for location will be positive for stu­ community here in Delaware, students. dents. that's a great thing." "There will be a close connec­ "I think students in today's Sullivan said Barclaycard pro­ tion for students who want to stick economy that are looking for a job vides a variety of jobs at the center, around for a full-time position," he will benefit from the opening of from entry-level to more advanced said. "You basically have a world this new customer center," Bloxom work for established colleagues. class company, who will be right said. "I currently have a job that I "We're certainly willing to there in your backyard." like, but if I didn't of course I hire people right out of college," Barclaycard US, which oper­ would apply." . Sullivan said. "You don't necessar­ ates in more than 50 countries and Barclaycard is currently look­ ily need direct experience in this employs 135,000 people, creates ing to fill various customer-service line of work because we provide co-branded credit card programs positions at the Newark facility. extensive training to get people for companies including US The company will host a job fair at ready to go." Airways, Best Western, Carnival the Newark center open to the pub­ Sullivan said there are no par- Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, lic on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 ticular academic majors Travelocity, L.L. Bean, Barnes & p.m. Barclaycard is looking for. Noble and BI's Wholesale Club. "We're looking for well­ Markell said Barclaycard will For more information on available rounded individuals who have help Newark's economy. positions and employment oppor­ done well in school, or have pur­ . "Frankly, it's a blessing," tunities, visit www.barclays.com. sued part-time employment during The new Barclaycard US customer contact center, located off Route Markell said. "In the midst of this 4, will bring approximately 300 jobs to Newark.

t t.f... ~ i ' )Jt March 10. 2009 9 World-class photographer advocates for MS Newark resident balances disease, career in Middle East

BY MADDIE mOMAS "We had to go to all kinds of places," she News Features Editor said. "I had to follow her everywhere and pho­ In a tiny house nestled off of New tograph her. The photos, they didn't come out London Road lives a world-famous photogra­ too good. I was so nervous." pher, Lily Bandak. However, once her assignment was fIn­ Bandak is the fIrst female photographer ished, Bandak still pleaded with the Egyptian to have her work displayed in the White Embassy to send her ttl Egypt. About a month House, one of the fIrst female photographers and a half later, she received a call from an in the Middle East and the opener of one of the attache in the Egyptian Embassy. Bandak was fIrst photo-journalism schools in that region. fInally going to the Middle East. Despite being diagnosed with mUltiple sclero­ "I was in my 20s and that was my fIrst sis in her 30s and consequently being confIned job," she said. "I stayed in the Sheraton on the to a wheelchair without the use of her limbs, Nile and I spent about a month and a half 25 years later she still continues to travel and there. I photographed a'lot of famous people photograph the world. while I was there. I was the only woman pho­ Bandak was born in Amman, Jordan tographer ever, I think, in the Arab world." before moving to Newark with her family in Being one of the only female photogra­ 1960 when she was 10 years old. She said it phers in the Middle East sometimes had its was her father's decision to leave the Middle challenges, but Bandak did not mind. East due to the,constant wars continuing in the "They didn't ask too many questions and area. Bandak still resides in the same home they didn't want my opinion," she said. she and her family have lived in since 1963. "When I went, I was trying to be very, very Bandak's interest in photography started respectful. When you go to these countries, after taking some of the fIrst photography you have to have respect for their culture." courses at the university, where she was a stu­ Bandak said many Americans who travel dent. She decided to pursue photography fur­ to the Middle East do not have respect for ther, studying at the Philadelphia College of Middle Eastern culture. She suggests Art, Academie De La Grande Chaurnier in Americans show respect so they can be treat­ Alumna Lily Bandak opened the first photo-journalism schoolin the Middle East. Paris and fInally the Antonelli College of ed respectfullly in return. Arafat. I guess they didn't succeed. Newsweek After learning about the possibility of Photography. After her trip, the Egyptian Embassy was got in touch with me. They fIgured I had the installing , assistive technology in her home, "Myself, I'm an artist," Bandak said. impressed with Bandak's work and gave her right connections and I speak with language." Bandak began to seek help from politicians "That's what I studied in Paris - painting. an exhibit in a gallery across from the White At a press conference in Beirut, she met around the state for funding. She fInally found What I liked about photography is that I could House in Washington, D.C. The entire photog­ Yasser Arafat, and thus started the beginning help through former Sen. Joe Biden's office, put the pictures together the way I wanted." raphy staff of the White House was invited of a long friendship she would have with him whose head 'of the office also had MS at the It was not until she was enrolled in her and they praised her work as well. As a result, and the rest of the Arafat family. Being the time. The Qffice contacted a vocational reha­ last year at the Antonelli College of Bandak was asked to have her work perma­ only female reporter there, Bandak said Arafat bilitation program that gave Bandak an elevat­ Photography that she decided she was interest­ nently displayed in the White House. paid special attention to her. He also arranged ing wheelchair with a camera mount. She sud­ ed in photographing the Middle East for her "After that, all these countries started for her to live with his sister, with whom she denly became mobile enough to photograph fInal portfolio project. However, Bandak did calling me," she said. lived for eight months. again. not have the fInancial means to travel overseas - Bandak was then asked to be the private Being a war reporter, however, soon After nearly 15 years without photo­ on her own. photographer for Jordan's King Hussein when became too much for her to handle, and she graphing, Bandak traveled back to the Middle She said she went to the Egyptian he visited Washington, D.C. quit her position at Newsweek. East with the help of an aid, a student from the Embassy in Washington, D.C., where officials Shortly thereafter, in 1982, the "When there is a bombing and there's university. They traveled to Jordan, Lebanon, liked her work. Two weeks later, she was Palestinian Embassy asked her to be one of 10 • people inside, what do you see? You see brains Bahrain and Syria. While back in the Middle asked to be the private photographer for the reporters to go on assignment to report the and hands and that is something that really East, Bandak became inspired to become an fIrst lady of Egypt, Jehan Sadat. Lebanon War. affected me," Bandak said. "My nerves could­ activist for people with disabilities. , Bandak was then given her own chauf­ "They sent reporters to cover the war, but n't take those kinds of pictures. I like to take "I started to do advocation when I saw feur and limousine and instructed to follow they all came back empty-handed," Bandak artistic pictures. There were so many mas­ how in the Middle East people with disabili­ Mrs. Sadat wherever she traveled. said. "They wanted to do an interview with sacres and children. I don't like to take horri­ ties are taken care of," she said. "Here in the ble things." U.S., people with disabilities are lucky. They From there, she managed to get back in don't know how lucky they are because we do touch with King Hussein of Jordan and was have a government that cares, that sets up pro­ asked to be the personal guest of Queen Noor. grams like Medicaid' and Medicare. You go In 1983, Bandak was asked to open a photo­ overseas, there's no such thing." journalism departrrient at Yarmouk University Last week, Bandak traveled to the state in Jordan, the fIrst photo-journalism depart­ Senate in Dover to discuss the importance of ment in the Middle' East. She began to teach maintaining state and national funding for ph~tography, but her disease was starting to assistive technology and for programs allocat­ emerge. ' ing aid to people with disabilities. She also Upon learning she had MS, Bandak trav­ traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak to the eled all over the country and world to places Office on Disability and Department of Health such as London, the University of and Human Services about the importance of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, aiding people with disabilities in the Middle California, South Carolina, Egypt, Germany East. and Romania in search of testing and experi­ "The image of the US., especially in the mental drugs and therapies. Arafat sent her to Middle East, is not very positive;" Bandak China for eight months to experiment with said. "I said, 'Why don't you try to point the acupuncture and herbal therapies. However, governments in the right direction to help none of these treatments had any effect on the them set up programs there like this?' The progression of the disease, so she returned to. human race makes me sick. Whenever they Newark. have power, all they do is damage. Why can't It had been nearly 10 years since Bandak we live in peace in this world? There is no had taken any photographs due to her loss of human being in this earth that doesn't die. mobility. Everybody dies. After they do all this damage "I thought, 'How can I photograph?' I had and misery, what do they take with them? Do a darkroom in the basement I couldn't get to," they take anything? Why don't they try to do she said. "I was miserable. I was stuck good in this world?" upstairs." 10 March 10, 2009

THE REVIEW/Ricky Berl

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is home ti) a fistulated cow, one whose stomach has an opening into which students can reach to learn about its in~er workings. Holy cow: Agostudents learn curriculum firsthand . ,

BY JON BLEIWEIS abdominal wall. microbes produce B, C and K vitamins for wanted to put their arm in there and feel Staff Reporter After the incision is made, Kung said, a the cow that are necessary for survival and around," Gressley said. "My students have The university's College of Agriculture soft rubber port with a plug is installed into reduce the need for supplements from an . been amazed by the sheer power of the con­ and Natural Resources features a living cow the opening, and the stomach heals with the outside source. tractions because they just don't imagine that has a hole in its stomach. The cow has fistula in place. Kung said the cow is able to Some people are initially shocked by how strong it really is." become a popular research tool among agri­ survive with a hole in its stomach because the thought of these cows, Kung said. Those Junior Marissa Gilinsky, an animal sci­ culture students. the plug is removed only when needed. who are interested in learning about how the ence major, is among the students who have Robert Dyer, associate professor of ani­ "Physiologically, the cow is completely cow works become fascinated with being been able to work with the cow for labs, mal and food sciences, said what makes normal, in terms of her behavior, her eating able to reach into the stomach and feel the classes and research. She said having the cows unique is that they have four stomachs and her sleeping," he said. "She feels no papillae, small. finger-like projections that fistulated cow on campus is an asset. that have to move in a synchronized fashion pain and no infections because it's healed line the rumen wall. . "I think it's a really hands-on way to in order for the cow to remain healthy. over. They don't even know it's there." "Students realize that this is a tool that learn about the digestive system," Gilinsky Cows with holes in their stomachs, Kung said the fistulated cows are kept helps us in education and health of the dairy said. "As a visual leamer, seeing how things known as fistulated cows, are used to show in the herd longer than the average cow herd, and it's fascinating for them to open work is really cool. The fact that we can how cow stomachs operate. because they can be used in additional ways the hole up to learn about the physiology of have access to this is awesome." . Limin Kung Jr., professor of dairy than research. Stomach fluids that can be the animal and feel how the stomach con­ The cow is also used in Ruminant nutrition, said a cow's stomach can typical­ accessed from a fistulated cow contain ben­ tracts," he said. "We think this is 'cool sci­ Nutrition (ANFS 454) and Animal Nutrition ly hold 40 gallons. He said the university eficial microorganisms that help malnour­ ence.' " (ANFS 251) classes. has been using fistulated cows since he's ished cows in the herd heal quicker. Many Professor Tanya Gressley said students Kung said the experience of interacting been at the university for more than 21 large dairy farms also keep a fistulated cow in her Dairy Production (ANFS 404) class with the cow's stomach puts real-life expo­ years. for the same purpose, Kung said. requested to see the fistulated cow, which sure and experience to what students learn Kung said the fistula was surgically The cows at the university are also kept initially wasn't in the class's curriculum. in the classroom. created at the School of Veterinary longer because of the money, time, care and Gressley took her students to see the "If you really bury your arm in there, Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. labor that have been invested in them, he cow and take samples of stomach fluid to you can't pull your arm out if you wanted to The procedure starts when veterinari­ said. watch the protozoa battle it out under the while the cow's stomach is contracting," ans make an incision through the cow's skin Kung said the way the cow's stomach microscope. Kung said. "It's almost like having someone and three muscle layers, Dyer said. The vet­ works is that digestion occurs from microor­ "Maybe 10 percent of the students were doing a blood pressure cuff on your whole erinarian then takes a pair of forceps to pull ganisms that digest fiber and supply the cow completely grossed' out, but a good number arm." the s.tomach wall and Slltures it to the with energy; protein and vitamins. The ~ere gen!linely intrigued and most of them I ...: • .... ~ =- . I. ._ ! ~ ':" March 10, 200911 i Voted DE Today's Best Bar ay- veryd y ow P ces Bud Light can& $3.00 Tall Capt & Coke $3.00 . Hundreds apply for The Tan Johnny Love Vodkd drinks $3.00 Red Bull Drink $4 ..00 Deer Park Tavern Corona &Corona Ught Boltes $3.00 open faculty positions IriSh Car Bombs $5.00 EST '1I SH r: O ~ 51 E\ ARK. DE Red Headed Shots $3.00 $1.50 Bud & Bud Ught Pints 3-9 pm Monday thru Friday Continued from page 1 the Alfred Lerner College of ifuesday Mar. 10 Business and Economics, stated in JoIn our Frequent DInIng Club' with a limited number of resouryes. an e-mail message that his college Davis said university leaders, like Eiilrn 250 ptdnt5 iilnd receive $30 continues to employ new faculty as JEFE off your next check. . Harker and each college's dean, well. have ranked their needs, and hiring "The Lerner College continues Free iilnd easy to join! high-caliber faculty remains at the to hire faculty this year and we do top of their lists. not anticipate any hiring freeze at Wednesday MaT. 11 She said Harker has asked col­ this time," Gempesaw said. }a"riday Mar. 13 leges to cut down on discretionary "However, we remain cautious of Showtime Trivia DJ Doable EE spending and put their emphasis on any major budgetary commitments (no covel') attracting "global talent." . and will continue to do so including Awesome 80's "So each of the organizations hiring of new faculty.'~ DANCE PARTY clearly are looking and scrutinizing Harker said in the February (nO' covel") their dollars, so we're not immune interview that although hiring con~ Thursday Mar. 12 from the overall economic climate, tinues university-wide, some col­ Saturday Mar. 14 but we're trying to be very smart leges have made the decision to Mug Night about it, very efficient about the restrict hiring for budgetary purpos­ 3 Legged Fox money we do spend and then strate­ es. with gic so we have some money - let's "It's selective. Across the board target it into really incredible, tal­ there is not a university-wide hiring Sunday Mar~ 15 ented candidates," Davis said. freeze, but there are some who have Kristen & Deans from a number of col­ decided for lots of good reasons for CHORDUROY leges at the university were opti­ that particular unit or college that The Noise (no cuveT) mistic about their current and it's in their best interest to hold back prospective faculty situations on hiring," he said. "But across the despite substantial budget cuts. board, we continue to hire, general- 1DB W. Main Street Newark. DE 19111 Tom Apple, dean of the College ly speaking, but the fact is that we PH 302-369-9414 of Arts and Sciences, said a positive are trying to limit staff expenditures www.deerparktvom.com effect of the economic climate is as much as possible." WIFI No AvaiiabletU that the university doesn't have to Harker declined to comment on worry about its faculty members which colleges made the decision to leaving to pursue opportunities at curtail hiring. other institutions, since many of Davis said she does not look at those other universities have it as if the colleges are freezing hir­ imposed hiring freezes. ing 'in certain areas, but rather that He said since the competition they are looking strategically at fac­ between universities to hire faculty. ulty vacancies and only hiring in the has diminished, the university's areas they deem essential. opportunity to recruit "world-class Andrea Boyle, senior editorial faculty" has increased. coordinator for the Office of "We've been able to hire really Communications and Marketing, high-quality applicants this year said the hiring being done in this because there are fewer schools academic year, which is for posi­ searching," Apple said. "Each year, tions that will start in September when we do hire, we're competing 2009, is similar to hiring patterns in with all the other universities in the , recent years. country, and because we're still hir­ The university is hiring approx­ ing, I find we're getting really; real­ imately 30 tenure and tenure-track ly good faculty. So we always get faculty members, Boyle said. really good faculty, but this year it's Although many administrators particularly true." said the university is currently posi­ George Watson, deputy dean of tioned positively in terms of hiring, the College of Arts and Sciences, Davis emphasized the fact that stated in an e-mail message that changes to the university budget, there have been cases of high-cal­ which may cause changes to the iber applicants who approached the university's hiring process, will be university. determined when the state releases "A recent example from the sci­ its budget to the university, which is ences: we have attracted two excel­ expected to occur later this month or lent organic chemists [husband and next month. wife] from a recent search," Watson "The single biggest unknown said. "Mary Watson is a DC Irvine for the university at this point is grad with postdoc at Harvard. Don really, 'What are the implications of Watson is a DC Berkeley grad with the state's budget on the universi­ postdoc at MIT." . ty?' and that's a significant issue," Michael Chajes, dean of the Davis said. "About one-fifth or one­ College of Engineering, stated in an sixth of our budget is funded e-mail message that the applicants through state appropriations and the his college has attracted have been state is in the midst of its worst eco­ substantial in both quality and quan­ nomic situation since World War II, tity. so it's a great question for which I "The quality of applicants is would say at this point, we are extremely high this year, and we reducing discretionary funding, expect to hire several outstanding we're targeting global talent and candidates," Chajes said. "For one of our broader engineering searches, may change depending on what the we have over 500 applications." strategic hires. That could change, state ultimately does to balance ' I;;;f~~~;;gl~I;IIEai;i~EI~la;i~illill§il Conrado Gempesaw, dean of their bud~et.·! , ~ ) ( ) 1 I 'I !J [ I [ ' -1 12 March 10, 2009 Whatever news that's . . fit to print, students find online instead

BY KAITLIN SUNSTRUM losing readers. Staff Reporter According to a press release In recent times, news outlets from The New York Times, full-year available to those interested has circulation went from 910,154 in greatly increased, lessening the 2007 to 889,882 in 2008. dependence on traditional newspa- On campus, students are often pers. For many university students, asked to purchase subscriptions to the Internet is the primary source of print newspapers for classes. information on current events. Senior Patrick Healy cites the Senior Mike Green has set Internet as his main news provider; CNN.com as his homepage when he however he scans The Wall Street opens a browser. If a headline Journal about once a day because he intrigues him, he clicks on it; if not, bought a subscription for class. he goes about his business. He uses online news sources for "Every day I'm seeing head- his information since it is easy to lines," Green said. "I'm primed as to access and he can easily choose what what's going on." to read. For his journalism class, Green "If there's an actual news event, was asked to subscribe to The New I won't read the article, I'll just read York Times for a semester, which he the headline just to catch up on my said he liked better since he was current events," he said. motivated to go and pick up his Ralph Begleiter, a professor of paper. communication, was a CNN reporter "The Internet, as a mechanism covering foreign policy and foreign for reading your news, is taking away politics for 18 years. He subscribes.to from the newspaper and the in-depth The New York Times, which he reads reading that's going to go on," he every morning, but divides his time, said. "If you're ______about half and reading a news- half, between paper, you're "With all the print and online going to fmish accidents and murders news since there . the story." is a lot of infor- Although that come first mation online Green said read- in the news, that is not includ- ARE YOU INT ERE ST EO IN ing print can ed in the print HElP~G 0 TH ERS TO BET TER give students a it's hard to version. more in-depth pay attention UNDERSTA N 0: view of news, he Begleiter asks his 5.D((JAUTY!S na so? 5till likes the for long enough." students to stay RE LA llONSHIP S? quick snippets connected to cur- '()l.f('rf~/1£·~D·fm ·\'t"il available online. rent events by FlrNfSS1 ....."nII!m0N1 DO Dl' llfA.GE? For many - Tyler Calder, purchasing a sub- students, finding fl-eshman scription for his flT.B.1i. tun ~B..A:.x.-"\ I:>N1 news on the class, but does ~-"'., Internet can be ______not mind students ... WELLNE'SS? highly conven- Ipoking else­ .:: WANTA CAREER RElATED TO ANY OF ient. Not only are all residence halls where for news. o and on-campus buildings set up for "I don't care whether you like to ...... _...... 0 wireless access, many off-campus consume it on a screen or on a phys­ About Body Image and Disordered Eating .:: T a a tage OftlliS houses and businesses on Main ical piece of paper, whatever is good (ABIDE) ., Street, such as Starbucks and Panera for you is fine with me," Begleiter Bread, offer Internet service. said. "What isn't good for me is if is a stude nt voluntee r erg a nization wh ich is oncea 1I a o 0 ..... 10 Sophomore Liz Oehmke has set you say 'I'm just not interested.' " con(~rned about the prevention 'of disor· . her online homepage to a news site. Begleiter does not want to dis­ dered eating and booy image concerns. 0 a ow!vol Ulteer From Google, she can click on head­ courage his students from reading MemDers work lo educate others aDouL' lines that catch her eye, CNN being news online, as long as they look past health.,. eaLinQr fitness for healLh and main- her most read online new source. She the headlines and ask the question Lain in9 a heal[hy for lire, .,.ou are Q Q why." 5elr-ima~e If ~ T II t the n-I ine app lie atio n said partially due to the economic concerned about these Issues and want to ::00. . downturn, she has paid more atten­ "I'm worried that we are grow­ tion to what is happening in the news ing up a society in which people hel find po~i~ive wa'{~ to nform o~hers" ilrm. or ~r iJrth er info. gD tD since coming to college. don't know the answers to that ques­ . about hem JO In our efforts by becom In 9 a·· . She does not read print - the tion, ever," he said. "They. know . Pron:'0t~r ot Wellness. To til out.the on ·llne =':.":.'.'! .udel edulWells pring Internet is her preferred form of news what happened but that's the last application forn:r Dr fo r further nfool go to consumption, she said thing they know about it, they don't \W/w.ud el. edur.· .. ellspring. "I'm online all the time" know why." .-.-----.. -- ... --- ... --- ... - -"'---"'---"'---"--'1:1 Oehmke said. "It's just there." , Although he said he has been Sexual Understanding, Growth, Awareness. Freshman Tyler Calder said she pleasantly surprised with his students and Responsrbilrty (SUGAR) is a studen • rarely pays attention to the news. She and their ability to navigate the volunteer organization which is concerned-a became somewhat more aware since Internet, going beyond superficial a,bout the promqt.i.on orin~orrned and respon· coming to college, especially with news sites such as Google to find out Sible sexual de{lslon-maklng and DehavlOrs, 0'::0 the recent presidential election, but news information, he does believe and ,mai ntenance of a healttiy sexual outlook said she finds the news overwhelm­ students as a whole could commit ing at times. more time to finding out what is over the Ii etime. If you are concerned about .. "With all the accidents and mur­ going on in the world. these issues and want to work to fl nd positive • ders that come first in the news, it's "Give me 10 percent of the time ways to inform others about th e m. Joi n 0 ur Q hard to pay attention for long you spend text messaging each week effa rts by becom inq a Prom oter of We line 5S. -

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Eco-friendly proposal is illogical Allimations Consider alternative ways to decrease carbon footprint As part of an incentive to move and from the city. To make this plan in an eco-friendly direction, the uni­ work, the administration would versity is considering revising the have to work with Delaware parking regulations in order to Department of Transportation and reduce its carbon footprint. The SEPTA to arrange an adequate bus "Fee-bate" proposal would increase and train system that would be eas­ parking rates - at first for faculty ily accessible for faculty. They members - as a way to cut back on could potentially have a discounted the 10,000 cars that are parked in rate for them as a way to motivate university lots. For those who drive and promote alternative transporta­ less than five days per week, incen­ tion. tives would be offered, such as The rise of parking rates could money returned or free bikes. push university faculty members to While it's great that the univer­ fmd other jobs that aren't impacted sity wants to reduce' its carbon foot­ by difficult parking policies. print, this is not the best way to go Pushing away the professors and about doing so. Many faculty and administration would be detrimen­ professors do not live in the direct tal to the university as a whole. . vicinity of the university, making it However, it would be understand­ virtually impossible to walk or ride able ifthey did leave because of the a bike to campus. If there are no policy since there is not much sense other faculty members that live in paying more for parking if it is close to their residential area, there essential that they drive to campus. is no possibility that professors and The Fee-bate program seems other faculty members could car­ like a cop-out by the administration pool to campus. because it is an easy, non-creative If the Fee-bate is going to be solution to the need to go green. looked at as a legitimate option for There are more productive actions reducing the carbon footprint, the the university could investigate to university must make it convenient reduce the carbon footprint, without for faculty members to travel. There aggravating the people that make is no adequate public transportation this school function. Those actions running through Newark, which should be a priority, contrasting the THE REVIEW/ Allison would hinder the ability to travel to quick-fix Free-bate proposal. Compromise'needed for Chapelfest "Runway show." . Chape1fest should be regulated but still ceJebrated Over the years, the university accountable for other peoples' has gained a reputation as some- wrong doings. If there is underage LETTERS' TO THE EDITOR what of a party school. But the uni- drinking or violence happening versity and state police have been outside a house, it is the fault of cracking down on campus parties those taking part in illegal activity both for the safety of the students and they should be the ones penal- Review should remain unbiased referenced in the opinion column, White House for a drink," is curi­ and the reputation of the town. ized, not the residents of the house. "A hopeful outlook after Obama ous in that one of President Perhaps some of the biggest Although Chapelfest happens As a recent graduate of the addresses the nation" in the Bush's first actions was to pass and most popular events have every year, there has never been an university, I often look through March 3 issue, as hopeful as well, education reform co-sponsored become the various annual street official permit to legally allow the the The Rl{,view's Web site to ' although extremely misguided with Senator Kennedy himself. festivals like Wilberfest, Skidfest event. If residents obtained a permit keep up with my alma mater. and lacking in detail. All it had Also, does getting a drink pass and Chapelfest, local block parties on Chapel Street for the event, it It is surprising how unbal­ was empty hopes. for bipartisanship and change? that bring live music, hoards of stu- could still take place while being anced and often politicized this Furthermore, to attack the Apparently this paper and dents and famous faces together to regulated so that people could stay paper has ~come. I understand Bush administration by saying the new administration think so. hang out and have fun for a good safe and in control. A permit would people have different views, but that Obama's bi-partisanship (or cause. Lately, though, these festi- allow the police to enforce the law shouldn't a paper attempt to rep­ lack thereof) is different and "It James Ferguson vals have gotten out of control and when it is being broken while main­ resent all of them? would have been unheard of to [email protected] the amount of excess drinking and taining the authenticity of the event I would have characterized hear about George W. Bush and violence that occurs has caused the and letting people still following President Obama's recent speech, Ted Kennedy sitting down at the residents of Newark and the univer- the law participate in the festivities. sity police to enforce stricter rules. Authorities have a right and an The city of Newark has asked obligation to regulate underage WRITE TO THE REVIEW the local police to regulate drinking, crowd control and vio­ 250 Perkins Student Center Chapelfest this May by enforcing lence and it is a positive step that penalties on the residents of Chapel the police are looking to clean up Newark, DE 19716 in writing. Street based on the amount of dam- Newark and the university campus. Fax: 302-831-1396 age and violence that happened But it shouldn't be at the expense of E-mail: [email protected] during the event in previous years. a few people who may not even be or visit us online at www.udreview.com Please e-mail It is important for the police to breaking th'e law in the fIrst place. enforce stricter rules to ensure the In order to keep Chapelfest and The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel­ [email protected] for event doesn't get out of control and enforce safety at the same time, comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to attendees don't get violent or over- some sort of compromise needs to the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should more information. ly intoxicated. But the residents of be reached. not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and www.udreview.com " ( e~6f~ ~f. ~ Re\liqw Ediklri-.l rB9lJfd P\}. b,eh~lf ,frthe

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Ie late 1990's, advertisers flocked to newspa­ but necessary, resulted in layoffs of senior than an exception, people will, of course, pers' sites, which gave those in the print staffers and young upstarts alike from drag their feet. It will not be easy to demand Guest industry so much confidence in this new papers like USA Today and The News that people pay for what is currently free. Commentary medium that many transferred all their con­ Journal. In order to avoid laying off even But until businesses have enough money to tent to the Web - free of charge to the read­ more people, Gannett is forcing its workers return their advertisements to newspapers er. to take furloughs, or unpaid days off from and their Web sites, there will be little else Lexi Ambrogi Slowly, advertisers began pullirig out, work. to defray the cost of sending reporters to making revenue from newsstands and sub­ Some papers have decided that enough other cities, let alone other countries, to scriptions more important. The problem is enough. The Wall Street Journal offers cover stories. In other words, there will not In bad economic climate, print news with this, of course, is that fewer people are only some of its content for free online - be enough money for journalists to do actu­ is in worse shape than ever before subscribing. Why, they wonder, would we the rest is accessible to online subscribers al reporting. If you are reading this newspaper in its pay $18.91 per month ($.62 per day) to have paying $1.99 per week. But it will take Times are universally tough right now. physical form - that is, if you are holding a The News Journal delivered to our doorstep much more than one newspaper, albeit one The unemployment rate skyrocketed to 8.5 copy of The Review in your hands - con­ if we could pay nothing to have the same with the second-largest circulation in the percent this month - 12.5 million people in sider yourself in the minority. A recent study content delivered to our computer? country, to salvage a sinking industry. This the workforce are out of jobs in the United from the Pew Research Center showed that is a move that all newspapers should at least States - and aside from the glimmer of last year, for the first time ever, more people be considering. They must tread lightly, hope given to us by President Barack got their news from the Internet than from In this economic downturn, the though, because if only one out of 10 article Obama in his speech last week, it doesn't hard copies of newspapers and magazines. newspaper industry is suffering sources charges for its news, it will not be appear that things will improve for our But the convenience of clicking around more than most, as companies difficult to find free news elsewhere. economy any time soon. But if something the Web for news comes at a cost. Not to are less willing than ever to shell There has been talk of a system 'of doesn't change soon for the journalism consumers, at the moment, but to the news­ out big bucks for advertisements micropayments for articles, not unlike that industry - if news continues to remain papers themselves. The field of print jour­ _- it costs more than $100)000 to offered by iTunes for music. This would unpaid for and advertisers continue to tight­ nalism is tanking, and it's tanking hard. run a one-page color ad In the involve paying a tiny fee, likely of a few' en their pursestrings - we may witness According to an article in Time New Yorker. . cents, per article read online. It only took a within our lifetime the downfall of some­ Magazine last month, major news outlets few years for the public to adjust from the thing worth far more than $.62 a day. began displaying content online in 1994. As As a result, publishers and top execu­ free downloads of Napster to paying for . newspapers moved their pages to the Web, it tives have been forced to make cuts, and it's music on the Internet, and if a system like only made sense that advertisers, who pro­ not pretty. Late in 2008, Gannett Co., Inc., this were implemented, its proponents say, vide the papers with the largest percentage Lexi Ambrogi is a senior at the university. the largest newspaper publisher in the coun­ people would adjust to that, too. Her viewpoints do not necessarily represent of their revenue, would similarly adjust and try, made cuts in an attempt to decrease If something like micropayments or move their ads online as well. In fact, in the those of the Review staff. Please send com­ spending by 10 percent. This move, harsh online subscriptions becomes the rule rather ments to [email protected]. Please stop whining, you're not entitled toit The two sides of the argument are clear, to use the members of the (usually) older "oh, decade. (previous generations, why you're not Pint-Sized and not necessarily delineated by age. On one please" group as a scapegoat. We are, after all, .off the hQok: I believe itwas one of you who side are the Gen Y-ers and their supporters, a generation raised on tee-ball teams that gave first sued McDonald's when that infamous cup Perspectives arguing that it is the university's responsibility out participation trophies like candy on of coffee spilled its unmarked hot contents.) to make sure we get home safely from whatev- . Halloween. We were taught (and I realize I'm Pointing fingers, though, is what got us Laura Dattaro er destination to which we choose to venture, or generalizing, here) that grades matter orily for here in the fIrst place, and not what will solve wondering why the folks at Preakness can't just end result - namely, a good GPA - not for the the problem. I could make, I think,. a pretty let us have our day of free drinking and learning that happened in the process. We saw strong case about why our collective upbring­ A generational sense of entitlement is debauchery. What happened to letting kids have that drinking was a means to get drunk, not an ing has led us all to be a bunch of lazy, self­ plaguing teens and twenty-somethings fun, after all? activity to be enjoyed in its own right. interested whiners whose complaints over When you spend as much time reading On the other is, basically, everyone else. Preakness sound remarkably like a small child and working for a publication as I have, you They wonder why today's teens and twenty­ We learned, 'essentially, that . who just got his play time taken away for mis­ start to notice trends in the stories being cov- somethings seem to think they are above the everything in life is about what behaving. If I did, though, I would simply be ered. There was the time period when we law simply because they are too young to agree you. get out of it, not what you continuing the circle of blame, rather than sug­ seemed to be writing about nothing except for with it. They question our ability to be respon­ put into it, and if you don't get gesting ways to get ourselves out of it (I'm get­ the wind mills off the coast of Delaware, and sible adults when we moan over no longer hav­ what you want, there is always ting there, I promise). the time wnen every story had to do with ing a free ride provided by our school. Perhaps . someone to blame. Let's say, for a second, that both sides are Residence Life's diversity training manual. the attitude is best summed up by comments right. Twenty-somethings, suck it up and con­ There were the few weeks this fall when every like these (unedited) left on The Review's Web fess that you have spent more time calculating story was about the onslaught of crime on stu- site: "Wow, I cant wait till these kids get out The most potent, and perhaps most trou­ how many absences you can afford without dents, and the never-ending supply of stories into the real world. I wonder if they call their bling, example concerns our lack of responsi­ failing than you have actually leaming some­ about going green. local township police and ask for a ride to the bility when it comes to grades. Without a goal thing (I, unfortunately, have to count myself in Recently, the trend has been not so much mall or the bars or a friends house," or, "It's like graduate school to keep a GPA in check, that group). Parents, admit that maybe you gave one of topic, but rather one of theme. It was in about time public safety stopped offering a free many of us let school fall to the wayside and do your kid the wrong impression when you the story about the changes in Public Safety's cab service; If you need a ride somewhere, call nothing more than the minimum to get the cred­ blamed his teacher for the time he didn't tum escort system, and the one about the changes to a cab and pay for it like everyone else in its we need to graduate. We are looking for the his homework in. We've both made mistakes, Preakness' alcohol policy. It was in the story we America," or, "Wah Wah Wah I think I hear the fastest way to get the diploma we need for and perhaps now it's time for us to come clean, ran regarding what deserves an A in a class, the Wambulance coming! Seriously, this student future success, without realizing that what we shake hands and grow up. That would be the disagreement largely centering on how much body is the biggest group of crybabies I have really need to succeed is the education and adult thing to do, after all. credit students should get for effort. No matter ever seen in my life. Holy cow you have to take experience that piece.¢' paper supposedly rep­ the subject, though, the resulting answer was the bus now like every other college kid in resents. This short-sighted thinking is what's the same: it seems, to many, that my generation America? Oimine a break" (the last one left by causing our critics to think us iminature and Laura Dattaro is the editor in chief for The is plagued by a sense of entitlement not before someo~e conv~niently !lamed "Get over it"). inco~p~tent,. and wh~t,. I. fear, will exacerb.ate Review. Her viewpoints do not necessarily rep­ seen in our parents and other elders. . It s temptIng (partIcularly, ~ su~pose, for a the cnsts of rrrespollStblhty curr~ntly plagu~ng resent thmie of the Review staff. Please send . '., '1" I ' oJ ,,~. 11 membeItoflthe·crybaJ,ygeneJ,>atlOn'like'1IlYselj») )[ our' ecJuntly. once we take over m the commg commel1fSlto !!fp~dt!L~t}1Jo;;, L.I · ~ "i~'~' • ~.. 11L,.~ J.I!.l '} l!",,::..l~ l\" JfL·'l~ .U L~J.t<.rld.Ji ":Jj-{~ ~r ll ~1llf.. \\~!Jri~ /l ~l!': \ ~(I' . 16 March 10,2009

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18 March 10,2009 First LGBT film series sheds light on sexuality issues

BY JAMIE SHEA Dream," he discovers within the says. "The others haven't been Smith Staff Reporter script a hidden formula to make a issued on DVD yet and the first two Students and faculty filled love potion flower, which he sprays movies of the series are still in the Bacchus Theatre Feb. 25 and intent­ on everyone who doesn't accept film festival circuit." Increased transgender presence ly watched the first of four films in him. During the first film, Bacchus the premiere of the Lesbian Gay "The music was pretty good," Theatre was mostly filled with stu­ Bisexual Transgender film series. says sophomore Rob Poiriel', the dents, from two classes in wnich in media promotes awareness The series, which is sponsored vice president of political and edu­ attending the film series is required. by the University Senate Cultural cational outreach for HAVEN. One class is taught by Peterson, and BY ADAM TZANIS "They decided to raise national Activities and Public Events "I've since gotten the sound­ is a lecture series on current issues , StqfJ Reporter , awareness about these kids," Committee and the Office of track. Once it took the magic-real­ in sexuality and gender. The other In a society where there is little Kirchner says. Affirmative Action and ism'tum, I wasn't expecting that. I class is taught by Richie Holland, knowledge on th~ topic of transgen­ Soon after she took the story to Multicultural Programs, runs ~as expecting a mpre realistic por­ instructor of women's studies, and der people - those whose gender Ira Glass, the show's host and execu­ through April with free viewings on trayal, but I thought it was good for is about gay and lesbian film. identity or expression differs from tive producer, she noticed the emer­ March 11, April 15 and April 22. the film." Holland requires students the sex they were assigned at birth - gence of several transgender children The first film in the series was The "High School Musical"­ to see all films, while Peterson recent media attention has shed light stories, including segments on NPR's "Were the World Mine." style film finishes with the town requires students to see two or on the subject and is raising aware­ "All Things Considered" and "Talk "I attended the film because I turning to love-obsessed chaos and three, depending on the number of ness about transgender issues. of the Nation." was interested in seeing an LGBT being restored to normality when credit hours for which they are tak- Lindsey Nowak, a trans gender "In the end, what Ira and I came movie," graduate student Karen the high school play ends. ing the class. ' staff member in the university's to agree on was that whatwe would Lakomy says. "I had never seen one "The film made me have a dif­ The next film in the series, physics and astronomy department, try to do different was give voices to before and thought it would be a ferent perspective on how people "The Art of Being Straight," is made her transition to the female these kids," Kirchner says. good experience." can really get affected and offended scheduled to play at 5 p.m. gender approximately a year ago and Nowak says the university com­ Larry Peterson, a member of by what others say," Lakomy says. Wednesday in Bacchus Theatre. says the perception of transgender munity is very accepting, but she has the music department's supplemen­ Poirier says he's happy. with Pt!terson arranged for "The Art of people has come a long way since her noticed stratification between the tal faculty and the film series direc­ the film series but thinks it needs -Being Straight" to be a part of the youth. older and younger generations. tor, says he hopes to make the film more pUblicity. Newark Film Festival. "I would say if it wasn't for the "The kids in general - certain­ series a regular thing. "It is definitely a good thing "You have both a woman and a media, I probably still wouldn't have ly the grad students and probably the "I suppose the major motiva­ because as far as I know, there has­ man questioning their sexuality," transitioned, so I think it's helped a undergrads, too - seem to be pretty tion is that I am quite a film lover n't been an LGBT film series, so Peterson says. "It raises some inter­ lot," Nowak says. "Ten to 20 years accepting," she says. "I foUnd that myself and there has been such an I'm glad to see one," Poirier says. "I esting discussion questions." ago it was just unheard of - even the especially in the older generations, explosion of lesbian gay bisexual think I'll probably attend at least All three remaining films are people treating trans people were just there seems to be two categories of trans gender films lately, anq we just . one more movie." offered to. the university commuriity as transphobic and homophobic as people: people who have really gone wanted to expose the university to Peterson says all the films were as educational opportunities. the rest of society. At the time, people through life and learned that you that," Peterson says. shown at the Philadelphia "I believe this film series is were put into mental institutions for should be happy and do what you "Were the World Mine" is an International Gay and Lesbian Film benefiting the university communi­ , it." need to do, and then there are these award-winning story of a gay high­ Festival" last summer and this is the ty by allowing individuals to know In today's media, MTV's "Real biddy old conservatives that will just school student struggling to be first time the third and fourth in depth how certain actions might World: Brooklyn" has cast a trans- never change their miild no matter accepted by kids at school, the com­ movies have been shown in affect individuals and overall . edu­ gender person on the show for the what." munity and his own mother. . Delaware. cating them about LGBT issues," first time. "Real World" gives view- Karen Middlecauf is vice presi­ When cast as the lead in his "The third film, 'Mulligan,l Lakomy says. ers insight into the personal life, dent for educational and political chool play, "A Midsummer Night's was issued on DVD right away," he thoughts and feelings of transgender programming for HAVEN, the uni- cast member Katelynn Cusanelli, versity's lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans­ who recently made her transition to gender and allies group. She says the female gender. trans gender issues haven't really The show allows viewers to gain been discussed due to the general an understanding of Cusanelli's situ- lack of knowledge on the subject. ation and her hesitance to let people "I think it's a ,very foreign con- . in on her secret. The negative reac- cept for most people," Middlekauff tion by male cast members. to says. Cusanelli's presence exemplifies the Transgender people are alienat­ animosity trans gender people can ed and perceived as strange, she says, face in society today. The up-close and people need to be educated on look raises awareness among 'the the subject in order to understand younger generations that tune in to completely. MTY. "They are being treated like sec- Nowak says media attention has ond-class citizens," Middlekauff had a positive impact on society's says. "There is an inherent difference acceptance of trans gender people. between sex and gender that most "I think our society, with the people don't know about." media attention recently, is at least On Sunday, HAVEN kicked off giving it a chance to change," she . its annual TransWeek, which focuses says. "Our younger generation, on trans gender issues and events. ~hich is generally more accepting, is There are kiosks in Trabant more educated than older generations University Center throughout the and if nothing else, people are think- week, where members wearing T­ ing about it and realizing that it shirts with "trans-facts" distribute exists." educational information. This year's In another instance of media TransWeek featured a panel of two · attention, "This American Life," a transgender ~en and women ansWer­ nationally syndicated radio show, ing question~ in Gore Hall on released a Valentine's Day episode Sunday. . titled "Somewhere Out There" that Nowak says despite the growing included a story on transgender chil- media attention and the slowly dren told by producer Mary Beth changing perception of trans gender Kirchner. The segment featured two people, she and others like her still 8-year-olds named Lilly and face a great deal of animosity. Thomasina whose parents met at a "I think you're always treated a convention for parents of trans gender little bit lower than regular people children. and those who can't blend in as easi- Kirchner says her son goes to ly are going to have more trouble," school with Thom~sina, w~ose par- she says. "We're just people like any­ ents approached Kirchner a year ago body else and I think that everybody Courtesy of Amazon,com after learning she worked in public should be treated like a person in a The first'film, "'¥.~~~l~~JiJ..J\fy.:~;i: detailS' a·;gay-ttigh [schocH' stftdent'~ struggle for acceptance. radio. ;;"'",.~ [ J "-V A J ~e ·titnat)rHc~-\va."'l lc,' • .J. ) Y nQ " ' ) ( , ,<;! _ ~] ..J 2'"....J .. I,·.,..;_,-t '·~... " ",..i"t:J~~ (J" "~:.J['!!'!I"Tr • .,# ..'f , '...... (. .... '_ I , .... _._ ... ~ March 10, 2009 1- 9 '

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros, "Watchmen," which is based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore, tracks back to the year 1985 and follows a group of superheroes as they fight to save the human race. ---:-r 'Watchmen' through the eyes of the director

BY BRYAN BERKOWITZ Snyder channeled his experiences read­ group on each project. His wife was a pro­ ulating as many other films. Still, he knows Staff Reporter ing the graphic novels into his films, he ducer on "300" and he says he likes to that moviegoers will continue to fight their Zack Snyder exploded onto the says. The scenes are shown as he visualized include his friends when working on pic­ preconceived notions that films from this Hollywood radar after directing "300" and them while reading and the music chosen is tures. Movies aren't work to him, but genre aren't up to par with movies nominat­ quickly invested the next three years in inspired by songs he heard in his head. Still, enjoyable projects, and involving friends ed for the Academy Awards. another big project - "Watchmen." problems arose when trying to bring the only makes it more fun. , "Culture needs to accept superhero Described as the unfilmable film, print characters to life. Snyder didn't choose to work on movies as a mythology," he says. "People "Watchmen" is based on a graphic novel The recreation of Dr. Manhattan, a sci­ "Watchmen" to give the superhero genre find it difficult to accept [the movie] coming about a team of superheroes who fight the entist with god-like powers following a prestige and acclaim since the genre, as a from a comic. Our generation is starting to evils of the world. Diving into a risky, time­ nuclear accident, gave the director particu­ whole, has lJever received much credit, say this is their world." consuming film wasn't an easy decision to lar trouble but was also the most rewarding. apart from the make, but Snyder says he couldn't say no. Luckily, Snyder says, the cast helped with recent acco­ "When I fust got the call, I figured the process. lades of "The there would be no way I could do it and fig­ "I thought about [Dr. Manhattan] in the Dark Knight." ure it out," Snyder says. "But then I real­ sense of the character that was pure philos­ This hasn't ized that the movie would be done without ophy at every turn," he says. "When work­ deterred him me as a PG-13 movie." ing with Billy [Crudup], I realized he is a from partici­ In an effort to help the quality of the super emotional character - dark and sad. pating in such film, Snyder says he couldn't let it be The cast really becomes the characters, projects and watered down and had to get involved. making it interesting." he remains The motion picture isn't just a straight Snyder's personal interest in the graph­ optimistic that copy-and-paste for the big screen. The writ­ ic novel gave him a heightened interest in the rise in ers placed deeper messages in the script, attention to detail. By editing shots while popularity of such as using superheroes as metaphors for recomposing the film, Snyder, Hayter and superhero politics, to give the film a more relatable the rest of the crew were able to give movies will context. "Watchmen" their own personal touch, change the With the United States being called the while still doing the source material justice. situation. police of the world, Snyder says, "Who "It's hard if you're not a fan - it's real­ The per­ polices the police? Who watches the watch­ ly hard," he says. "It's not an assignment ception of lik­ ers? Gods the gods?" but a thing that I find really artistically ing this genre Filming what is considered by some as interesting. It's how you stay with the work. of movie is the best graphic novel of all time posed a The work satisfies the creative part of you seen as people challenge to Snyder and all involved. that is trying to. When working whl!-t shots "dumbing" Snyder relied on screenwriter David Hayter or what stoiy to tell, it stimulates you for themsel ves to help bring the graphic novel.to life. years and it's pretty powerful and easy to down, he "Dave did 1,000 drawings that helped stay true to. Material is so dense and awe­ says, but in me make the movie," Snyder says. "He was some. Once the leap is made you are in for reality, these really the visual author of the movie and a 3-year freak-out. I just love it." movies are takes on the role of the imagination of the Besides being a fan of the movies he just as intel­ reader." works on, Snyder also works with a close lectually stim- Zack Snyder ("300") was initially hesistant to direct "Watchmen." ' - .- From the graphic novel page to the Hollywood set

BY HEATHER PLANK appeal. Pyle, a Rainbow manager, is a fan of something new is expensive and unpre­ Staff Reporter " 'Watchmen' is different because people Moore's "From Hell" "V for Vendetta" and dictable to develop," says film studies pro­ Last weekend, a cinematic dream came say it's a great novel, not a great graphic "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." He fessor Peter X. Feng. "With adaptations, true for countless fans as "Watchmen" final­ novel," Herzel says. is turned off by the hype of "Watchmen," they have a fan base already, and they ~ ly arrived in theaters. His co-worker and fellow alumnus John though, and doesn't plan to see it. that it works." Readers of Alan Moore's iconic graph­ Pyle says customer requests for "When graphic novels are made into One member of the "Watchmen" fan ic novel have been waiting for the film ever "Watchmen" have more than doubled in the movies, they change to make it marketable," base' is senior Brion Abel. He planned to see since the 12 serial issues were originally past few weeks. he says. the movie on its opening weekend on an published in 1986 and 1987. Twenty-three " ·Watchmen' is more than just a comic Hollywood may change details from IMAX screen and hoped the film stayed true years later, book sales are through the roof book," Pyle says. "It really is literary, and the book to the film, but they're successful, to the source. and midnight showings for the film sold out. shows what superheroes would be like in regardless. , "Hardcore fans are the bread and but- Alumnus. ~~atp.. Herz.el1f who works at real life." ,., .' ell' f '11' ' " )''' ' ','A..4!\pt~tiQn.... dp" w,elh b~cause 190ing r S· . a ...... bT1rT'C I '1 • 25 ' ., ., I Rainbow BOOKS' and Music, ubaerstands the , ...'." I ., • • • 1 ,'ed" -r- . '- , " ee ~.D.l page 2Q March 10,2009 'Watchmen' dishes out Film runs dry master adaptation of serious substance

"Watchmen" "Absurdistan" youngsters in the village. Then the plot Warner Bros. Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion grows predictable and tedious, and the Rating: **** (out of****) . Rating: ** (out of****) illogical, motiveless leaps throughout the Master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick "Absurdistan" finds a place between film distract from the main story. once said, "If it can be written, or thought, fairy tale and social critique. The problem There are subtle hints at gender it can be filmed." In the time of advanced is it wades in both genres, without actual­ equality in the Muslim world. Sadly, these CG effects, when films can show a man ly taking the full plunge. The opening hints are blatantly contradicted within the age backwards and robots transform into scenes conjure a dream-like village nes­ plot itself, and the entire premise of a cars, the audience is treated to one of the tled in Central Asia. The village was never political satire of a real social state is tram­ biggest epics ofthis decade. From day one, claimed by a country, and fell off the maps pled out by poor screenwriting. The "Watchmen" has been in the news, with its altogether. At one time, the women of the women in the film at first revolt by refus­ copyright problems and the difficulty of village were united by flowing water. ing sex, which is a logical approach, but in adapting America's most celebrated graph­ The pipes that run fresh water to the the film they aren't refusing in reaction to ic novel into a feature film. After many village have run dry, and the main charac­ inequality. They are reacting because they ters go days without water, which seems to need water to carry on their chores - speculations, ingenious director Zack hiding from the cruelty of the world. Snyder ("300") makes the impossible hap­ please the men of the village. Therefore, which to the Western world represents a "Watchmen" hits the mark from the the women go on strike, and literally traditional female role. pen by bringing Alan ~oore's 12-iss~e start with its thrilling opening sequence graphic comic book senes onto the bIg divide the town into two halves. This isn't to suggest that it was a bad and stylish credits, forewarning the audi­ At times laugh-out-loud funny, the idea. The film has zero realistic characters. ~~~en. . ence to sit tight and enjoy the next 160 "Watchmen" is one of the most awaIt­ humor is often off-beat. It's a notch away These characters are lacking consistency minutes. With the'doomsday clock set five from slapstick with a few dry moments. in their actions, and in tum, they translate ed films of the year and possibly the year's minutes to midnight, one of the Watchmen first blockbuster. Those who aren't familiar The film gets off to a great start, as purely fictional and cartoonish. is murdered. Working outside the law, with the comic may have some djfficulty telling a wacky love saga about two To counter the dull, overused charac­ Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) reunites ters, a film needs some ornament or artful relating to the plot and the characters. the heroes to find the murderer and save Nevertheless, the tight narration and the telling that establishes a form of human the human race. connection. Because the audience has no recurrent flashbacks bring the characters to The film's biggest strength lies in its life and take the audience into a 1985 sci­ room to relate to the events in this fantasy complex story and the convincing end, but fi ~orld where Nixon is president for a world, there is no sympathy and little every frame is shot with passiop. The ey~­ third term, people prefer help from badg~s interest in their lives. popping special effects and actIOn are bnl­ Purely as entertainment, the film and not masks and the United States IS liantly choreographed, with CG effects close to nuclear war with the Soviet Union. works well, with enough interesting oddi­ transforming every scene into art. ties and circus tricks. But as something to The only hope for humanity is the­ Superhero costumes, a fitting sound­ Watchmen. These aren't ordinary super­ be taken seriously, the film falls short. track, slow-motion action, sex, murder, the "Absurdistan" is amusing, stylish heroes, but more like the characters from end of humanity and nuclear warfare make "Sin City." They are masked men - only and, of course, absurd. But absurd isn't "Watchmen" a unique, stunning, awe­ enough to carry a film. Dr. Manhattan has actual superpowers - inspiring, brilliant piece of cinema. who live a dark life fighting in anger and - James Adams Smith, - Sanat Dhall, sanatd@ftdeLedu smithja@ftdeLedu

Not Without a Fight The sound of New Found Glory Jordan Pundik's Epitaph Records voice belting out Safety of familiar ground Rating: *** 112 (out of catchy choruses *****) still holds the abili­ Two and a half years All I Ever Wanted ty to worm its way Kelly Clarkson after releasing its last stu­ into listeners' dio album, New Found heads and plant SonyBMG Glory reemerges onto the itself there all day Rating: ** 112 (out of *****) . Since winning the first season of pop-purIk scene on its long. "American Idol," Kelly Clarkson has stuck debut with Epitaph Lyrics from with a distinct sound - a sound that has made Records. the album's first Although produced single, "Listen to her a regular on the playlists of pop-Iovi~g young women across the country. Her mUSIC by a new label, Not Your Friends" may have brought her commercial success, but Without a Fight still doles speak of the betray­ out its trademark ·sound. on her fourth album, the act begins to wear al and disillusion­ cover is edgier, the sound Listeners will notice few thin. ment NFG fans have on Not Without a Fight All I Ever Wanted isn't a bad album - it's distinctions between "47," 'become all too familiar doesn't deviate from what full of the poppy sounds and "go get 'em girl" "Heartless At Best" and with over the last decade, we've heard from these any other track from as do most of the new lyrics that we've come to expect f~o~ guys in the past. Clarkson - but it doesn't show much artIstIc Catalyst or Sticks and songs. . - Ellen Craven, growth. Perhaps this isn't a concern for Stones. Although the album ecraven@ftdeLedu Clarkson who entered the entertainment industry ~ith the intention of doing whatever it took to appeal to t~e .masses. ~ft~r ~ix years, Love vs. Money taking you from the dance floor to the however, a little artIstIc evolutIOn IS m order. new - even if it is a poppy facsimile of punk The-Dream bedroom, although the ballads on Love vs. The album's first single, "My Life Would . music. DefJam Money don't exactly stack up to those on Suck Without You," sounds strangely similar Clarkson further experiments with her Love/Hate, his debut release. to "Since U Been Gone," although the lyrics Rating: *** (out of *****) vocals and the accompanying music on "I In today's era of Either way, The-Dream might leave some wonder!ng if the sO.ng i~n't Want You," a bubbly, synthesized track that . electro-dance pop, has an uncanny ability just a rewrite of the sentIments that mspIred sounds a little like Regina Spektor had a hand R&B singers come to know exactly how to "Because of You." in its production. Katy Perry helped write two in one of two formS' stick lyrics in your It's ballads like "Cry" that have made songs for the album - "Long Shot" and "I Do - those with, com­ head. He did so with Clarkson famous . The song shows her at her Not Hook Up." puter assistance and "Umbrella" and "Bed." best - super-powered vocals paired with sim­ All I Ever Wanted is pop music at its finest those without. On his own songs like ple and honest lyrics that will un~oub,:edl ~ - it'll pump you up and put you in a good The-Dream "Walkin' on the Moon" ."'·~dtrack more than a few good cnes: Is It mood. It might even inspire you to get out of would fall into the and "Sweat It Out," he's over yet? Can I open my eyes? / Is this as hard bed on a cold morning and trek to your.class on former category, but at his best, using as it gets? Is this what it feels like to really the other side of campus. The album is proof thanks to his clever metaphor and melody to cry?" that Clarkson knows where her talents lie, and hooks and varying On "Whyyawannabringmedown," construct songs that will she doesn't deviate (much) from that role. tones, the singer­ put you in the mood, Clarkson takes her vocal and stylistic cues Clarkson'S fourth studio release may seem songwriter avoids one way or another. from Ashlee Simpson. Although the track like a good album, but it ends up being exact­ being the male coun­ doesn't showcase her vocal abilities like "Cry" - Ted Simmons, ly what her fans wanted. terpart'to Lady Gaga. tsim@ftdeLedu does, it's refreshing to hear her try something - Alexandra Duszak, a{luszak@UdeLedu He's capable of March 10, 200921

The benefits of sex .Appealing to save you from getting migraine headaches. car - For those who suffer from migraines, that's diovascular mus- reason enough to get down several times cles. In addition, you the masses per week. can burn up to 200 calo- According to The American Journal of ries, which is roughly Although I like to Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers equivalent to pedaling 30 min- think of myself as a bar­ have found higher levels of utes on a stationary bike. It gain shopper - well, at Immunoglobulin A in individuals who have strengthens and tones your mus- least most of the time - Alicia Gentile I've never been a fan of r"L~.-... 1'·:....• cles. Exercising more leaves you regular sex. Immunoglobulin A is an anti­ ~ . ~ ColUlllllist body that helps protect us from infections. more satisfied with your body and high-end designers who Not only does consistent sex relax you and makes you happy. Walking around make their clothing cheap­ Sex - with all precau- temporarily cure pain, but it also helps your loving the way you look puts you in a er and more available • tions taken - makes you a immune system. So say goodbye to the good mood. to the masses. Even as Jackie Zaffarano better person. The more sexual Being confident in bed will carry an economically chal­ COllllIIlIl,lt activities you partake in, the bet­ Tell me what over to being confident in life. Confidence lenged college stu­ ter off your health is, and in turn, is key to getting a good job, meeting new dent, these were my thoughts - until recently. the happier you'll be. This is obvi- you think people and generally being cheery. I felt that designers "Yere tarnishing their ously assuming you're participat­ To all the women out there, sex can be good names by stepping down from designing ing in safe sex - wrapping up, .. .for next week: a beauty treatment. According to a study what are deemed "finer quality" garments. The creation of beautiful garments that originate from taking an oral contraceptive and 1. If you were the opposite sex for a done at the Royal Edinburgh engaging in open conversation with Hospital in Scotland, a woman's the thoughts of creative masterminds is asraft your partner. Under these simple pretenses, day, what would you do? body raises its estrogen level well-deserving of proper recognition, whith you're bound to find yourself with an 2. Are there certain actions that are while having sex. This surge in translates to the big bucks. increase in energy and overall cheerfulness. gender specific? estrogen makes your hair shine There's something alluring about the cloth­ So go find your man or woman and get and your skin soft. Who does­ ing you know you can't have, yet aspire to wear busy. A healthy sexual relationship includes Send responses to aliciarg@JIdeLedu n't want that? - for me, I'll know I've made it the day I can having sex at least twice per week, accord­ Between all this extra purchase a · Chanel purse. High-end fashion ing to AOLHealth.com. common cold and hello to your man or exercise and relaxation, it's belongs to an elitist world of high-priced glitz and Endorphins are hormones that get woman. no wonder people are happi­ fabulousness - more importantly, a world seem­ released during the big orgasm. They're When you're sexually aroused, your er after sexual pleasure. And ingly invincible to economic turmoil. Achieving our natural pain-killing hormones. Pain is brain releases a hormone called oxytooin. it doesn't just need to be sex access to this world is a fantasy for many. nothing to be happy about, so when Research conducted b)"'Dr. Helen Fisher of - many of these hormones are Although the fabulousness that is high-end fash­ you're not in pain - voila - pure happi- Rutgers University states that this hormone also released during masturba­ ion deserves its recognition, I now realize there's ness. In addition to being a painkiller, causes intimacy and bonding and makes tion. Although sexual activity no reason why great fashion should have to be put endorphins are also naturally calming you more sensitive toward others. In other has many health benefits, on reserve. hormones. They relax you both phys­ words, sex makes you a nicer person. remember to be safe and Throughout its history, America has strived ically and mentally. They calm the People who feel attractive and loved are choose your partners to obtain equal opportunity and to meet the inter­ body, putting you in a more generally happier people. responsibly. So in the ests of the majority. As an existing industry in patient state of mind. Doing the deed is also good for your words of Sheryl Crow, "If America that helps to propel our economy, why In addition, the release heart. Just like any other exercise, having it makes you happy it can t be should fashion be any different? of endorphins can sex increases your heart rate and works your that bad." Whether it was the hype from our most recent election or a realization sparked from the economic destitution surrounding us that changed my opinion, I'm not really sure. However, I'm more certain now than ever that high-end desigu~ ers collaborating with affordable retail stores is a great thing for American consumers. Unnecessary education As of March 1, Target began retailing cloth­ ing for its newest design series, Designer Collaborations. This series will differ from the The "School of Rock" student-turned­ his age caught drinking underage every day, media enjoys when stars slip up. It clearly previously introduced GO International series in rebel-guitarist found himself in some real­ but the media doesn't care about ordinary gives them a story to cover and the public that it will feature the designs of already estab­ life legal trouble. Last month, 17-year-old teenagers. So why should his reputation be loves to read about Hollywood mishaps. lished designers, rather than up-and-coming ones. Joey Gaydos Jr. - Zack Mooneyham in the ruined? But the media walks a fine line when it The first collaboration guinea pig happens to be movie - was arrested in Michigan for an As if it isn't hard enough being a star invades the private lives of minors. The none other than Alexander McQueen. underage DUI. in Hollywood, imagine being thrust into the teenage years are known to be full of stress, As a prominent and well-respected designer, Gaydos Jr. was arrested after attempt­ spotlight at age 11. It can only be expected anxiety and a desire to be accepted without McQueen's line for Target will be a hit - at least ing to drive away from a Taco Bell while that young stars have growing pains and the press watching one's every move. Add while supplies last. (It's available until April 11). intoxicated. As if being arrested after leav­ wish they led normal lives. And with the non-stop media attention and the pressure is For the past five years, Isaac Mizrahi has helped ing Taco Bell isn't embarrassing enough, media breathing down their backs, these bound to be overwhelming. to boost Target's fashion forward image, generat­ the local police thougbt the kid was Jack stars are bound to lash out. It's too much for the public to expect ing as much as $300 million in annual sales, Black. One would think the press would've teenage stars to be superior role models for according to the New York Times. Upon Mizrahi's "When I heard we had someone from realized the effects of growing up in the their peers. These stars are human just like choice to leave Target for Liz Claibome, it will be 'School of Rock,' I thought it was that big public eye by now, but then again, maybe every other adolescent kid and will make interesting to see how the success of McQueen's guy, Black. Then I heard it was that goofy they do and just don't care. Maybe the the same mistakes. It's not fair to hold them collection measures up. guy who plays the guitar," an to a standard not expected of Designers possess the ability to maintain the officer told TMZ.com. "ordinary" kids. level of respect attached to their designs, as long After learning to play the Although it's been as they retain their signature style. Fashion's l'en­ guitar at age 3 and being fea­ repeated an infinite number of fant terrible will be designing for a much less tured on such· Web sites as times, the media needs to set some affluent crowd than he is used to, and undoubtea­ Child Singer, Gaydos Jr. has boundaries when it comes to child ly this is creating much excitement among aver­ been in the media spotlight stars. And if they won't set them, age American shoppers who now feel less neg­ most of his life. And even someone else should. Everyone lected by reputable fashion - fashion they once though he's been mostly under makes mistakes, especially those envied but could never enjoy. the radar since "School of still going through puberty and at Not only does McQueen have the opportuni­ Rock," one wrong move merits the height of the rebelling stage. ty to gain exposure by way- of Designer media attention. There's a bigger issue Collaborations, he also has the chance to gain After "School of Rock," here than just Gaydos Jr. being more respect in the public eye for agreeing to Gaydos Jr. toured the world arrested for an underage DUI. The make his previously exclusive design concepts performing for audiences at the real problem is the media allow­ more available. ~ -;0 - young age of 13. A kid that ing the public to see and criticize Ultimately, people like feeling like they can young in the public eye is the mistakes many have made measure up to the elite - even if that translates to bound to have some slip-ups themselves, whether they were rayon and polyester. - look at child-star Macaulay caught or not. So stop being so Americans have freedom of speech, freedom Culkin. But at least, unlike hard on these child stars - of expression and will soon have the freedom to Culkin, Gaydos Jr. wasn't they're just kids. afford real fashion. Well, at least by way of syn­ picked up for drugs. - Sarah Hubbs, thetic materials. There are plenty \ h ~. . i , _ sareiH£@¥t!el.edu ~ jackie1f@,udeLedu 22 March 10,2009 ]X tudent speeds to .success as , sprInt. car star

"This year, the last race of the hurt your wallet a little bit." &rail Reporter season, I won, and it was over a lot The biggest amount of money end of the first race of of the guys who had helped me get that he won was $1,500 during a Speeding along at 95 going," he says. race July last year. hour, freshman Bryan Radcliff says being successful Radcliff's successes haven't crossing the finish line. in racing is a week-by-week expe­ all been centered on his racing he knows, his sprint rience. There isn't a lot of practice career, he says. He grew up in end, across the between races. Some tracks might Wilmington and attended have Saturday practices and every Wilmington Christian School in .... v'!!T'\ITnlna goes black. now and then there's room for a Hockessin, where he graduated knocked uncon­ mid-week practice, he says,. but with a 4.0 GPA and was a member his sternum and once the season starts up in mid­ of the National Honor Society. ribs. Blood clotts March, it picks up and moves "It was a good amount of sternum. quickly from one race to another. studying, but I still had my fun," all tom up that week," He says racing takes a lot of Radcliff says. says. "With all the med­ time and resources. Between going He's a finance major with an I still raced the follow- to school, holding down a job to economics minor, and hopes to afford racing and working on the one day be a financial planner. He Radcliff grew up around rac­ car, plus racing itself, he doesn't says the university has been gener­ He knew people that raced, have much free time during the ally tougher in comparison to high messed around with go-karts and season. school. Still, he made the Dean's hung out around dirt race tracks. The work continues even dur­ List his first semester. It wasn't until 2006 that he ing the off-season, where he per- ' Radcliff says he works off and started racing competitively. He forms what he calls "physical con­ on between racing and going to started out with smaller classes of ditioning." He has to rebuild the school as a mechanic at European sprint cars and moved up from car by fixing all of the damaged Performance, a BMW shop in there - Radcliff races micro­ aruJ worn-down parts. Elsmere. The shop also doubles as sprint cars in the 250cc class. It's expensive to maintain the one of his sponsors. Radcliff says when he first car, Radcliff says. The funding Radcliff says his involvement staned racing, all that stood out to comes primarily from his different in racing forces him to live ~ff­ him was how fast everything was. jobs between school and racing, as ' campus. He maintains the car It wasn't until he gained more well as from his parents and his throughout the week and by the experience that he got a natural sponsors. The sponsors help in dif­ time Friday arrives, he's traveling feel for the subtleties of his car. ferent ways - some of them offer­ around Delaware, New Jersey and "When I'm in the car, I'mjust ing financial aid and others con­ Pennsylvania for his races. really aware of what's going on," tributing to the body work and He says he considered living he says, "like how the car's han­ welding. on campus next year, but feels that dling, how the motor's handling. "As long as you're not tearing it would interfere with his ability You just start to be aware of every­ anything up, it actually pays for to keep racing. He would rather be thing." itself," Radcliff says. "Depending able to race than have the experi­ Radcliff says his experience on how good you do, you win ence of living on campus. with racing has been rewarding so between a couple hundred and a "It's a blast to me," Radcliff far. His favorite racing moment is couple thousand. If you tear some­ says. "I don't really feel like I'm a recent victory. thing up, obviously it's going to missing out." Courtesy of Bryan Radcliff Tight quarters with quirky roommates

BY SARA WAHLBERG dency to snore, but having a roommate is all habits and personal hygiene. Since Housing cle, one report shows having a depressed Staff Reporter part of the college experience. Assignment Services started using room­ roommate led some college freshmen to also Coming back to her home-away-from­ "College is about being social," Stock mate characteristic questions, it has helped develop symptoms of depression. home in the University Courtyards after a says. "I feel like you need to have a room­ pair up students w~o are better matches, she Gomez says she agrees a bad living long 10-hour day on campus, sophomore mate, especially your first year." says: environment can make for a bad attitude. Tamara Gomez ran into a smelly situation. Although he says he gets along well Carey says the housing office processes "If you're not happy in your living sit­ One of her roommates had thrown a with his roommate in Dickinson, he is mov­ approximately 700 room change requests uation, you are going to be more homesick party in their apartment with a bunch of her ing off campus next year to · gain a little each Fall Semester, which is only 85 percent and you won't be able to focus on your work friends, and someone had defecated in the more freedom - the freedom to choose his of the requests they receive. This spring, or be a happy person," she says. bathroom sink. own roommates. just over 200 requests to change rooms were Esposito says he would just leave the ~ "I ended up having to clean it because it -Tony Esposito, a sophomore biology fulfilled, jncluding people who just wanted room whenever ,his roommate was grating was smelling up the whole apartment," major who now lives in an off-campus to move to a different side of campus or on his nerves, but for some students, avoid­ Gomez says. apartment, says his freshman year room­ found other friends to live with. ing the situation could only make it worse. Her story reveals a common truth about mate in Russell was a lot more conservative It's .not always bad, though, says fresh­ Carey says students shouldn't let a problem college - living with awful roommates, than he is. man Amanda Talarico, who lives in drag on, thinking it will get better. especially ones you barely know, can trans­ He says his roommate would get upset Dickinson. She says her random roommate "I encourage students to give their form a fun-filled four years into an unfath­ when his girlfriend spent the night because assignment worked out well and she gets roommates a chance, not make rash judg­ omable nightmare. it was against his religious beliefs. along well with her roommates. ments, and to be willing to compromise," Gomez says her roommate is a friend of "You know how you fill those surveys Still, having a bad roommate can affect she says. a friend whom she didn't know prior to out? You should definitely get someone who other areas of students' lives, Talarico says. Problematic roommates also make for moving in. This is often the case with col­ is like you," Esposito says. "He was nothing "I think if you have a roommate you memorable college moments. Sophomore lege roommates, who many times get ran­ - like me at all." can't talk to or feel comfortable around, it Christine Lyman says there were some domly assigned to live with people they The survey, called the Housing absolutely affects your schoolwork," unforgettable mishaps in her residence hall don't know. This can result in drama similar Assignment Services Information Form, has Talarico says. "It just puts stress on your life last year. to that seen on "The Real World." to be filled out by all incoming freshmen in general and then everything else just goes "This girl was walking to the shower Freshman Matt Stock says everybody . that will live in the residence halls, director downhill from there." with her shower caddy and she moved the has at least one or two stories about strange, of Housing Assignment Services Linda And it isn't just about an annoying caddy to open the door and the towel stuck awkward or annoying roommates, whether Carey states in an e-mail message. It asks roommate interfering with a student's study to it and pulled away," Lyman says. it's their antisocial attitude or just their ten- questions about sleep routines, smoking time. According to a Los Angeles Times arti- "Evefybody got a view." March 10, 2009 23

Everyone has a story to tell. Each week, The Review will feature the story of one student at the university. Students are selected randomly. BY TED SIMMONS ice around campus, but she plans to take Entertainment Editor advantage of all the opportunities the nursing Freshman Julia Kennedy has trouble sitting down. major offers. The nursing major says she's constantly moving When searching for schools, Kennedy around, from playing sports outdoors to community serv­ says the university's nursing program brought ice. Kennedy says part of the reason she chose the nursing her to visit the campus. She loved the distance major was that she enjoys being busy. from her home in New Jersey and the way the "Blood doesn't gross me out - I kind of like stuff like school felt. that," Kennedy says. "It's a different situation each day. I "I don't regret my decision at all," she could never sit in an office and do the same exact thing day says. "If I had to choose again, I'd probably after day." choose Delaware again." In high school, Kennedy was active in community Kennedy says she has a broad taste in service and played three varsity sports - basketball, soc- . movies, naming "Fight Club" as her favorite, cer and softball. but also saying she loves "The Notebook." As She says she would be pursuing basketball if it for music, she reveals a little known passion. weren't for a nursing scholarship she received that requires "I actually love country music," she says. a different type of activity. "It's a secret ofmine - well, not anymore." Kennedy works 10 hours per week at the makeup Between her studies and her job, company Clinique as part of the requirement for the nurs­ Kennedy says she's usually busy, but enjoys ing scholarship. working out at the gym in her spare time. It's "It's really cool," she says. "I get to put make-up on that kind of physical activity that's kept people and everything." , Kennedy moving her whole life. Helping people has always been an interest of Growing up in New Jersey, she says hav­ Kennedy's. She helped in soup kitchens throughout high ing a good handful of playmates on her block school and has been participating in community service and a baseball field in her backyard allowed since the third grade. her to get out of the house and run around. "I actually helped my mom teach CCD," she says. "I ~'We would just play soccer for hours, or was always her aid, and then when I got to high school I we'll go rollerblading," Kennedy says. "I love got my own class for four years." being outside doing something." Kennedy says she's not involved in community serv-

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"One time, my room­ Solitaire for iPod mate let her friend sleep over and I came "Thanks to Solitaire being on my iPod, I never back at 2 a.m. that get any work done on time. Sometimes, I play it night. There was a . until my eyes hurt because it's so addictive." stranger sleeping in my bed. That was very - Sarah Hubbs, awkward, and I left." Features Editor -Mel Carr, Sophomore

Cigars on a sunny day "There's nothing better than when the air is "I had this one room­ warm and there's' a light breeze and there's a mate who would stogie in my right hand." shower and leave a huge puddle on the - Pat Maguire, bathroom floor. When Sports Editor I'd go to the bath­ room, I'd get my socks - all wet. It was irritat- , ing." - Denny Choe, Sophomore 8 1 7 4 6 3 I I .. "I walked in my room 2 5 9 1 once and my roommate ~ 1 r was naked and having sex with her boyfriend. 9 8 4 He had come down for ! the weekend. I left and , ii when I got back, they were still there. I could­ 4 · 8 7 6 n't fmd anywhere to . sleep, so I slept in the I library commons." - Emily Brogan, 6 5 Junior

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Continued from page 19 "There's a scholarly weight to it that others don't have," she says. ter," Abel says: "If you make the Feng says graphic novels have fans upset, you're going to have come a long way from the old trouble." "Zap! Pow! Bam!" comic books In the novel, Richard Nixon is and have reached a new level of president and the Cold· War with , sophistication. the Soviet Union has reached terri­ "It's something you can admit fying heights. Unlike characters to liking withol,lt being embar­ like Superman, the "heroes" of rassed," he says. '~Watchmen" aren't considered Although graphic novels are ideal saviors of the human race. respected more and , are being They don't even have superpowers taught in class,. they have yet to except ·for one character, Dr. enter the Western canon alongside Manhattan. such classics as "The Odyssey" "He's like Superman on and "Beowulf." Feng, though, says . crack," Abel says. "It's a time of it's still a possibility. fear, and readers see that thisuni­ "Perhaps in 100 years, they verse has gon~ really wrong." will be canonical like Charles He says he likes the plend of Dickens - he was popular at the text and imagery in graphic novels time, and now he's part of the which gives the story a new depth canon," he says. and quality. They're an important Besides being popular, part of literary culture, Abel says. "Watchmen" transcends the genre. English professor Heidi Kaufman In 2005, Time magazine listed it.as" ­ says she agrees - she assigned one of the 100 best English-lan­ graphic novels in her classes. guage novels from 1923 to the When she used Moore's "League present. . . Courtesy of Amazon.com of Extraordinary Gentlemen" in Graphic novels also appeal to both genders. Kaufman plans to "Reprise," a Norwegian film, kicked off the English department's International Film Series Sunday. Victorian Fiction (ENGL338), as suggested by a student, Kaufman read and see "Watchmen," as does .. says the class was excited. senior Diane Knarr, a Rainbow "The rec~nt explosion of employee. Knarr has never read a graphic novels actually. comes graphic novel before, but the art­ "Tough times ahead·for from ·a long tradition of graphic work appeals to her as an art histo­ narratives," she says. ry major. She says her co-workers Kaufman cited a collection of have piqued her interest in it. engravings called "Harlot's "It seems like fun," Knarr International Film Series Progress" by 18th-century artist says. William Hogarth as an example. Junior LaKeisha Price has BY JAMIE SHEA Cultural Activities and Public an infectious energy, the film's Depicting the story of a young read "Watchmen" and went to the Staff Reporter Events and each film costs ,any­ splashy, self-conscious style is a prostitute, this precursor to the tnidnight showing Thursday. The International Film Series, where from $300 to $1,000 to show throwback ,to the French New novel would've been purchased in "I don't know other women a semester-long event sponsored by due to licensing fees, shipping and Wave." , a print shop, eventually bound and - who read them, . but I think the English de.partment, provides .renting the theater. Nicole Suto, a professional read like a book. It was common 'Watchmen' will help more people students and the community with Matwichuk says the closing of . and continuing studies student, says for novels to be illustrated and get into it," Price says. free Sunday showings in Trabant New Yorker Films has had an effect she attended "Reprise" because serialized until the early 20th cen­ Abel says "Watchmen" has University Center of independent on the film series. Scandinavian culture interests her tury, Kaufman says. helped to legitimize graphic nov- i-­ and foreign films rarely seen in "Since five of our eight films and she hopes to travel to Norway. In her English/Jewish Studies els. The New York Times'T Newark. The main source of films were booked with New Yorker "There's something about class Realism's East End announced on 'March 5 that · it used in the series is New Yorker Films, I've been scrambling to going to an independent film that (ENGL367/JWST367), Kaufman added Graphic Books Best Sellers Films, a widely known independent investigate whether' or not we can you don't get from a commercial is using "From Hell" to examine to its definitive list and foreign film di.stributor that has book those films thr-ough their orig­ film," Suto says. "Independent the Jack ' the Ripper murders. "Watchmen" tops it. ceased operation after 43 years in inal distributors," Matwichuk says. films move me a different way. I Kaufman says because "From "Graphic novels are becoming business. "I've been able to do this with two wanted to learn something about Hell" is based on research, it may main stream," h,e says. "They're ''New Yorker's closing drives Qf those five films." the culture." be taken more seriously than other not just for 'Star Trek' convention home eVen more to me the impor­ Although the closing of New Matwichuk says the commit­ graphic novels. people." tance of having these kinds of film Yorker Films has presented diffi­ tee tries to schedule a broad array of events available for the campus culties in obtaining the rights to films that represent a variety of THE REVIEW/Katie Smith community," Meghann Matwichuk, show certain films, Matwichuk themes. senior assistant librarian and organ­ says the department doesn't expect "We also try to include at least izer of the series, says. "It can be any screenings to be canceled. one documentary film," Matwichuk difficult to see these films as "We plan to find alternate titles says. "And we always keep an eye intended without living in a major to show for those which can no out for unique screening opportuni­ metropolitan area, and the longer be rented or licensed," ties, such as the package of short International Film Series creates Matwichuk says. films we programmed [in Spring opportunities for this to happen." Alyssa Benedetto, president of 2007], 'The World According to The film series depends on Reel Productions Film Society, a Shorts,' or animated films that fit New Yorker Films for five of its Registered Student Organization, our international bill, such as last eight filII}s scheduled to show this says the film festival is something fall's 'Persepolis.' " semester. Matwichuk says New students should support. The closing of New Yorker Yorker Films is one of the two main "New Yorker Films' closing is Films means access to international distributors with which the univer­ a. perfect example of why we need movies becomes even harder to . sity books its films. to continue to support films that gain than it already is. ''New Yorker Films has played may not be Hollywood cliches," Matwichuk says the depart- a major role in our series and many Benedetto says. "Sometimes, kids . ment is very fortunate to receive the others like it across the country in America can get caught up in funding from the university to put since before I became involved Hollywood's extravagant action on the series, as many institutions with the ' IFS," Matwichuk says. movies, and forget that the point of don't get the same support. "The company itself has been in the movies lies far beneath the specta- Benedetto says movies weren't business for decades,. and as such ' cle." , always how they are today. has developed a very unique collec­ The film series began Sunday "They were works of art with tion of foreign and independent with a Norwegian movie titled meaning and message that people films." "Reprise." According to the wanted to discuss when they are A seven-person committee English department's Web< site, over," Benedetto says. "The works closely , with New Yorker "Erik and Phillip, lifelong friends International Film Series is the per­ Films and other distributors to and aspiring novelists, are the focus fect way for students here at UD to obtain Public Performance licenses of this intelligent reflection on be exposed to that, and I only hope to show the movies. The series is friendship and youthful exuber­ that students realize the importance, funded by the Committee on ance. 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Baseball @ Maryland 3 p.m. disprove their doubters BY CAITLIN MALONEY said. Wednesday, March 11 Staff Reporter "We have a bunch of The women's lacrosse team is hoping to go plays that have lots of little Men's Lac'rosse vs. Georgetown advance further in the playoffs this season moves within them," she 7 p.m. after losing in the Colonial Athletic Association said. "Each of these moves league semifinal round last year. After making need to be run perfectly for it to the semi-finals for the third time in four our play to be successful." years, the Hens were knocked out by William Ciarrocca said the Thursday, March 12 & Mary. teams overall shooting per­ This season, the Hens were ranked No.4 in centage is not as high as it Women's Basketball vs. Towson the pre-season CAA poll. The defending CAA sliould be. Along with (CAA Tournament) champions Towson were ranked No.1, fol­ increasing their shooting Noon lowed by William & Mary and James Madison. percentage, the key to the ·Senior defenseman Amanda Lahiff was not team's success is having the Friday, March 13 happy with the No.4 ranking, but said it will midfield play both good only make the team more mot,ivated to play. defense and offense, she Softball vs. Buffalo Sophomore Corinne Drost agrees starting the said. 11 a.m. season unranked is a positive thing. -Lahiff said the team's "I like being at the bottom because I know main goal is to win the Baseball vs. Manhattan we are a better team than that," Drost said. "In CAA championship, which 2:30p.m. the ratings we don't have any expectations to would be a great end to her uphold just everything to prove." senior season. Men's Lacrosse @ Albany The Hens lost two starters from last season "In order to do this we 4 p.m. and return 12 players who started eight or more have to work together as a games. Among those returnees, seven scored team and give 100 percent 10 Or more points throughout the season. when we are playing in the Coach Kim Ciarrocca said along with the games," she said. "We need Saturday, March 14 other returning players, senior Debbie Sloan to focus on one game at a and junior Nicole Flego will return after heal­ time and not look pass that Diving @ NCAA Regionals ing from injuries last season. game." Noon "It is really going to help us this year to Lahiff said the players Indoor Track and Field @ have them back, since Flego and Sloan were are most looking forward to NCAA Championships both injured last year."Ciarrocca said. playing William & Mary. Noon With many returning players, the team's Besides losing to the team chemistry is already growing, Drost said. This in the semifinals, William Women's Basketball vs. Drexel bond will help them pull together and win the & Mary also beat the Hens (CAA Quarterfinals) championship as a team. during regular season play. Noon For Lahiff, team chemistry is what is need­ "We lost to them by ed for their team to be successful. one in the semi-final Softball vs. Seton Hall "This starts from the goalies and goes game," Lahiff said. "I am 1 p.m. down the field to the attackers," she said. really looking forward to Courtesy of Sports Information If the Hens are going to make it to the playing them again and The lacrosse team is trying for a third consecutive winning season. Baseball @ Marist championship game, there are a few things they beating them this time." 3 p.m. must prepare for. Sophomore Julianna Jeffers At their season opener, on Feb. 2~ at Rullo great job and will help carry the team. The new said the team is mainly working on transition­ Field, the Hens had their first non-league loss freshmen gained a lot of experience in the fall ing the ball from the defense to the attack since 2006 when they were defeated by Saint and will gain playing throughout the season, smoothly. Joseph's 10-8. Ciarrocca said. They are also focusing on perfecting plays Ciarrocca said the CAA schedule will not be The Hens' next game will be at home on and moves to keep up with competitors, Jeffers easy, but that the senior class has all done a Friday against Albany.

Quarterback Michael Vick was 21 years infamous Bad Newz Kennels dog-fighting case men of minority backgrounds, are able to use old - my age - when he was chosen with the set to expire in May, it seemed appropriate to sports as a legitimate escape from tht; adversity No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the look back upon the circumstances that create they face. Unfortunately, no matter how they Atlanta Falcons. Vick was signed to a $62 mil­ the Michael Vicks of our world. try and distance themselves from the odious lion contract, with seven figures guaranteed, Leaving college as a junior to enter the ghosts of their youth, it would be callous and essentially handed the keys to a multi-mil­ world of professional football, Vick did not naivety for society to believe the.se young men lion dollar NFL franchise. Lofty responsibili­ give himself the chance to mature even as much could leave behind everything and everyone ties for such a young person, both financially as a college graduate. It is impossible to argue they grew up with as easily as we may wish. and on the field. with his decision, as he immediately enabled Nobody in their right mind can suggest dog In stark comparison, my cu·rrent bank himself and his family to have lifelong financial fighting is anything but a nefarious activity. statements should consider themselves so security. While society cannot reasonably forgive such blessed to reach into even a three-figure strato­ Growing up in an impoverished and crime­ transgressiohs, it certainly can empathize with sphere, and if my parents happen to be in the ridden community, with a mother working two the circumstances that allowed such young men car they are often reluctant to hand me even jobs and an oft-absent father, Vick did know to justify such actions to their own conscience. those keys. what hardship meant. Vick himself once said, The problem in professional sports certain­ In no way do I consider myself worthy of "Sports kept me off the streets, kept me from ly stretches far beyond football to other sports,' playing arbiter to Vick's worth, nor do I intend getting into what was going on, the bad stuff." to propose any sort of comparison between us. Such a sad story is not unique to Michael See ROOKIE page :n ''BUCKIN' IT AIL UP" With his 23-month incarceration following the Vick. Many young athletes, especially young 29 March 10,2009 Monte Ross: The post-season wrapup BY TIM MASTRO Center Jim Ledsome was second on the team win over Drexel and a Staff Reporter in rebounds averaging 5.8 per game. remarkable comeback The men's basketball team's inconsis­ Freshman center Adam Pegg added on the road at Bucknell ·tent season came to a disappointing end quality minutes off the bench to the frontline on ESPNU Friday afternoon with a 54-41 loss to and gained valuable experience as he saw his BracketBuster Weekend Georgia State in the first round of the role increase throughout the season. with the regular season Colonial Athletic Association conference Ross placed a high emphasis on nearing its end. tournament. The Hens finished. the season improving team defense and throughout the "In situations like with a 13-19 overall record, with a 6-13 in season the Hens showed a lot of progressive that, a team could get the CAA. Head coach Monte Ross said he on the defensive side of the ball. down on themselves, wanted the team to be playing their best bas­ "I think we weren't a very good defen­ they could start feeling ketball now, rather than being eliminated. sive team when the season started," Ross sorry for themselves," "My expectations at the beginning of said. "But I think we slowly but surely have Ross said. "But I didn't the season was for us to be playing our best gotten better and we have shown flashes of think our guys did that I basketball toward the end of the season," being able to shut teams down when we think they responded Ross said. "I never put a number on the focus and we concentrate." admirably to the adver­ amount of wins I want to achieve." While the Hens did have a number of sity that we were put In a tumultuous season which saw good wins they were hampered by their into this year." impressive wins over Virginia inability to put, back to back strong perform­ When the shots Commonwealth University and George ances together in the conference season. The were falling true, Mason University, the two top seeded teams last time the Hens won back-to-back games Delaware could play in the CAA, the Hens relied heavily on their was Dec. 30 over Toledo and Jan. 3 with the neck and neck with any . outside shooting. win over Virginia Commonwealth team in the competitive "Outside shooting, guard play is proba­ University. After those wins, Delaware hit CAA. Unfortunately, bly our biggest strength," Ross said. "With the roughest part of their season, losing four against Georgia State our versatility at the guard spot we are able straight games to Towson, Hofstra, UNC the Hens started in a to plug a rot of different pieces into a lot of Wilmington and Northeastern. shooting funk from Courtesy of Mark Campbell • different holes." "During that time it's very important to deep and never got out Since 2006, the Hens have posted a 32-62 record overall. The team was led by senior Marc keep the players spirits up and that can be of it finishing 2-21 Egerson, a member of the All-CAA First difficult at times because as hard as they're from three-point range. While the season tributor on the offensive end in Egerson "and Team. Egerson averaged a double-double working they need to see some results, they ended on a disappointing note, the Hens ' their biggest force in the paint in Ledsome, for the year, leading the Hens with 15.4 need to see some fruits from their labor and showed that they could beat the best teams in they have a lot to look forward to for next points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The I don't know if they were seeing it," Ross the conference, which Ross sees as a huge year. All the other guards will be back, as team's versatility at the guard spot was said. "But the key was to continue to have confidence builder for down the road. well as Pegg who will only improve inside helped by the trio of Jawan Carter (15.0 them work hard, to continue to have them "We know that any given night when as his game grows over the next year. Rhode . points per game), Brian Johnson (10.0 points come and compete against each other every we go up against whomever it is that we Island-transfer Hakim McCullar, who had to per game and 5.0 assists per game) and single day and that's very important that they have the talent t.o beat them," he said. "We sit the year out due to NCAA transfer regu­ Alphonso Dawson (14.1 points per game). do that and I think we did that." have .to play well and we have to do the lations, will be eligible next year, which will Second-year players D.l Boney and The Hens did not let the losing streak things that are necessary but it does help that only help the Hens inside play. Edwin Santiago saw increases in meaningful get to them as they responded with wins over we have beaten these teams during the sea­ Additionally, Ross has four new recruits minutes, as they provided major contribu­ William and Mary, George Mason and James son." coming in as he continues to strengthen the tions and a huge spark off the bench. Senior Madison, as well as a hard-fought overtime While the Hens are losing a huge con- program in only his third year since coming to Delaware.

Delaware vs. Baseball: -Next series vs. Marist 13-15 - Seven Hens players are hitting Georgetown over .300 this season.

Men's BasketbaU: Time: Wednesday March 11, 7:00 p.ni. -Lost the first game in the CAA Location: Rullo Stadium tournament to Georgia State 54-41 to end their season. BY MATT WATERS Men's Lacrosse -Marc Egerson was named to Assistant Sports Editor The Numbers: NABC Division I All-District 10 First Team. About the Teams: Why the Hens can win: 10:The Hens'goals The Hens: scored average this Women's Basketball: The Hens dropped last week's game The Hens came close to a win against Albany, scor­ season. -Won their last game of the season toAlbany 15-12 and are 2-3 overall. They ing five straight goals to bring them within one before against George Mason 64-42 to lock up are lead by Curtis Dickson, with 14 goals losing their momentum and the game. They were playing the ninth-seed in the CAA tournament. and two assists, followed by Pat Lombard well offensively but lacked defensively and allowed one 16: Fourth period -The Hens play Thursday against with 10 goals. They are averaging 10.8 player to score eight goals, which cost them the game. If goals scored by the eighth-seeded Towson University. goals per game and are holding their the Hens can rally back from this loss and get scoring Hens. opponents to an average of 10 goals, from Martin Cahill and Kevin Kaminski who both had although their record doesn't reflect the three goals against Albany, the Hens have a real chance to Men's Lacrosse: positive margin. surprise the Hoyas. -Late game rally falls short in loss . The Prediction: ' vs. Albany, with Hens losing 15-12. The Hoyas: -This week's game is against Georgetown at home on Wednesday. The Hoyas are 1-2 so far this year Why the Hens could lose: The Hoyas have faired well and are led by junior attack Ricky against good teams this year despite Mirabito. Mirabito has eight goals on 18 The Hens have lost games they weren't supposed to their sub-.500 record. The Hens have Women's Lacrosse: shots, which is five more goals than any­ this year, specifically against Albany and Fairfield. Also, faired poorly against bad teams this one else on his team. The Hoyas have had Delaware almost lost to Hartford in the second half, and -Split a pair of games (win vs. year, causing them to have a surpris­ Canisius 3-2, loss vs. Marshall 3-1) at a tough season so far, winning their sea­ Hartford didn't win a game all of last season. They need ing sub-.500 record. The Hens need son opener against Maryland and drop­ to find a way to mesh better as a team and lock down Marshall University Tournament. this game to regain confidence and -This week the Hens see action ping the following two games to national­ defensively, or the Hoyas are going to steal this one as momentum, but the Hoyas do as well. ly ranked St. John's and Syracuse. well. against Seton Hall, Maryland, Mount St. Mary's and also at die Maryland Hoyas 13, Hens 9 Tournament. -- }1t March 10, 2009 30

Games of the week: Does soon-to-be-re(eased from prison quarterback Michael Vick deserve a Hens, Manhattan split second chance in the NFL? BY PATRICK GILLESPIE outs have been a key to his offensive success thus "I think he deserves a sec­ Staff Reporter far. The University of Delaware baseball team won "The coach's helped me in the fall, helping me ond chance. There's always the first of two doubleheaders Saturday against look for the ball up has really changed a lot of going to be controversy that Manhattan, and dropped the second set on Sunday . things for me." at Bob Hannah Stadium. The offenses of both Alonso also mentioned his previous experi­ surrounds him, but I don't teams were the deciding factor in all four games. enc't: as a leadoff hitter makes him feel comfortable think that means he doesn't "I think Delaware and Manhattan looked very at the top of Delaware's lineup. similar," head coach Jim Sherman said of the On the other side of the baseball, pitching was deserve another chance." series. "The experienced guys, offensively, who are a problem for both squads. Delaware pitchers upperclassmen for both clubs came through and the allowed 16 earned runs and Manhattan starting lack of experience for both clubs on the mound pitching gave up 21 earned runs. Delaware's ERA Jeff Kostes showed. The Delaware pitching staff is very youth­ for the series was over 7.00. -Freshman ful. " "Both clubs have a young staff, and both of us The Blue Hens got off to a good start with a have some work to do with our staffs," Shennan "Because other players. 15-13 win, followed by an 11-5 victory, which was S'aid. "We'll get better though, there's not doubt suspended Saturday night due to darkness and fin­ about it." have been allowed back i~hed Sunday afternoon. The baseball squad Bullpen performance was an issue for both after a felony shouldn't set Oropped Sunday's scheduled games 11-9 and 11-7 teams; each bullpen staff allowed over twenty runs to Manhattan. Despite losing twice on Sunday, to score in the series. Although the bullpen pitching a precedent. If he can't Delaware outs cored Manhattan in the series 42-40. wasn't ideal, Sherman was optimistic that the get a job at Happy Harry's, Sherman said offense was the key to the first bullpen players will come back from this tough games'success. weekend and perform better. he shouldn't just get back "We swung our bats well. It was a hitter's day. Corey Crispell had a solid four inning, two hit, into the NFL.." Carlos Alonso had a great game, Billy Merkler had pitching performance in the second game Saturday a grand slam. The first game was offense," he said. before the game was suspended. In the final game Delaware had twenty hits in the first game, Sunday, Rich O'Donald gave a valiant effort Brian Werkheiser including three home runs by Jared Olson, Bill despite not getting the win, giving up only three Merkler, and Ryan Reed. Merkler had 11 RBIs and hits over six innings. -Sophomore blasted three home runs in the series, two of which "I thought Rich O'Donald did a great job, and were grand slams. gave us a chance to wIn the last game, and unfortu­ "I was just following coach's philosophy, look­ nately, we weren't able to close it out," Sherman "I personally don't think he ing for a ball up, a ball to handle. I'm just happy said. "He's a quality pitcher. He's only a freshmen should get another chance with the win," Merkler said after the game. and he is going to get better with each outing." Sherman said the grand slam was the momen­ The Coach characterized the ending of the because it gives kids the tum shift for Delaware in the first game. series as "disappointing" considering that the team wrong idea of being able In the fust game, junior transfer third baseman won the first two games, and had a lead in each of Alonso made a diving play down the third base line Sunday's contests. to do what you want if with Manhattan runners in scoring position. Alonso Olson also had four RBIs in the first game, you're a famous person." fielded the ball and stepped on third base for the Scott Shockley had a hit in each game while batting force out, ending a potential Manhatten rally .500 (6-12) in the series, and Ryan Reed played "I was just thinking nothing could get through steady defense behind the plate for three out of four Robin Terrillion cause we were in a tough spot," Alonso said. "They _ games. were building momentum and we needed some­ The series put Delaware at a 6-5 record, and -Junior thing to turn it around." Manhattan at 3-5 for the season. It was the home The Hens batted over .400 in the series, col­ opener for the Hens, who will face the Maryland lected fifty hits and hit 10 home runs. Alonso was Terrapins today in Maryland, and host Marist the spark at the top of the lineup, and he is now University for a three game set this weekend. batting .457 for the year. He noted that fall work-

Bill Merkler - Baseball

The senior batted in the winning runs in the second game {)f a doubleheader Saturday when he cleared the bases with a seventh inning grand slam. The Hens went on to win 15-13. Last season, Merkler suffered through an 'injury plagued season, but still managed to start 31 games and hit four home runs.

Ariene Jenkins - Women's Basketball

The sophomore forward led the Hens to a 6:4-47 victory on Wednesday against George Mason with 15 points and 13 rebounds to close out their sea­ son. Delaware's next game is March 12 against the eight seed Towson in the CAA Tournament. The Hens are seed­ ed ninth.

Courtesy of Sports Information Despite losing two games to Manhattan, the Hens offense scored at least seven runs in each game. 31 March 10, 2009 Rookie pay scales need an audit

Continued from page 28 degrees, no prospects and no financial manage­ ment skills to take care of the money, if any, that such as basketball, where athletes may enter the they have left when their athletic careers are over. NBA after only one year of collegiate play. While Maybe the answer is to make all athletes Vick has become a recent pariah for delinquent complete their college degree program and fiscal athletes, his is just the climactic case in a much­ responsibility training in order to receive profes­ too-long series of negative instances enabled by a sional eligibility. Granted, the NFL, NBA, MLB, broken system of professional athletic economics. NHL and many other leagues are providing some Vick's saga was an extreme case of a man semblance of financial training to their draftees, who had the means but not the judgement to live but it is obvious their needs to be a fundamental in a way becoming of a nationally visible role­ change in the monetary structure of major league model. The deplorable fact is that there are to.o athletics, if only for the benefit of the very ath­ many young athletes whose lives are ruined letes who are raking in all that money. because they are given too much, too early; per­ Michael Vick may very well make it back to haps not more than they deserve - that is a dif­ the NFL. He has lost much of his money, fame ferent argument - but certainly more than they and has been humbled by his own misdeeds. He are ready for. served the time deemed fit for his crimes, and in a For a moment disregard the at-risk youth who nation of second chances his reinstatement would find celebrity status in the college sports world, be an appropriate symbol of amnesty. We can only leave for the big leagues long before graduation hope that with his return to the limelight immi­ and get their pockets lined with more cash than nent, Vick has learned enough to try and prevent their parents ever imagined for their children. the multitudes of other young athletes from going Think about the thousands of other young ath­ down the Same path he was once arrogant enough letes, whether born with the golden spoon shoved to traverse. down their throats or whether from the projects, He has the opportunity to reinvent himself as who are thrust into a world of more money and an important figure, if not .a role-model of sorts. attention than they have the maturity to handle. One who made the mistake of a lifetime and has The primary problem that arises for these demonstrated the consequences. professional athletes, even those who do not take part in any illegal activities, is nearly universal. Self Hussain is a Managing Sports Editor for The average professional career in all of the major The Review. Please send questions, comments athletic le~gues is significantly less than 10 years. and a ' cut of Michael Vick's 'new contract to This leaves a glut of young people with long lives [email protected]. ahead of them, many of them with no college . Cuneo driven-for mote BY RYAN LANGSHAW ing the year stili not knowing his full role, Cuneo Managing Sports Editor quickly became entrenched as the team's every day It is hard to believe Ryan Cuneo is never satis­ first basemen. It was during that time Cuneo said fied. After all, the Hens junior first-baseman hit in he realized he could play at a high level. 24 consecutive games last season, which was good "The middle of sophomore year was where it for fifth best in Delaware history. Add in the .351 all turned around for me," Cuneo said. "I started to batting average and 40 plus runs batted in, and gain more confidence and stopped saying to Cuneo came into his own last season. However, myself, 'well if I have a bad at-bat I'm going to , that is just the beginning. 'come out of the game' ". "I have really been trying to work hard to Kyle Davis, starting shortstop and team cap­ improve every day," Cuneo said. "I have focused a tain for the Hens, said he could tell last season that lot on my offense, and I spent a lot of time on that Cuneo was going to be an impact player. in the off-season." "In his sophomore year, you could see every­ Cuneo is one of.the key returning members for . thing start to click, and he really got things going, the Hens baseball team in 2009. However, his especially with the bat," Davis said. baseball journey begins long before, in his home­ The renewed confidence Cuneo had town of Freehold, NJ.Although he played baseball allowed him to be one of the team's key contribu­ growing up, he fell into the sport by default. tors during the 2008 season. Along with the obvi­ "I wanted to do it all," he said. "I played base­ ous offensive statistics, he also reached base in 26 ball, basketball and football, but I just had a knack straight games, and turned 39 double plays, good for baseball more then anything else". for fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association. Growing up, Cuneo said hard work is what Entering this season, Cuneo said he wants to allowed him to have success in the sport, and he translate his success at the plate into wins for the does not cite anyone as a big influence in helping team. him during his younger years. "The team is off to a much better start this "I really worked hard when I was younger, year, and if we sick together and playas a team, I and did a lot of it on my own," he said. "That think we can be very good this year." he said. makes me really proud of what I have accom­ Davis said Cuneo's success is also going to be plished so far." very important for the team to contend in the CAA Cuneo's hard work lead him to Delaware, this year. ' where he endured a rough adjustment to the col­ "Everyone respects him and he really loves lege game. As a freshman, he played sparingly, the game." Davis said. "He is one of the older appearing in only 21 games and hitting .244. guys on the team so he will be important in help­ According to Cuneo, the adjustment was both ing us contend this year." mental and physical. Sherman said Cueno's leadership style, though "Freshman year I did go through some strug­ low key, is helpful in guiding the team through a gles," he said. "I was not playing regularly and I long season. had to make more adjustments, especially at the "Ryan's not a real vocal type, but he sets the plate." example with how he hits and prepares himself for Head coach Jim Sherman saw something in each game," he said. , Cuneo that season that he knew would carry over The team has gotten off to a solid start this into success. year, posting a 6-3 r!!cord to start the season. "When I saw him his senior year of high Although he's never satisfied, Cuneo said getting a school, I knew then he was going to be a special spot in the CAA playoffs this season might be a player," Sherman said. "He has always shown start. potential to be a good college hitter." "If we just continue to work hard, and as a Courtesy of Sports Infomlation Entering his sophomore year, Cuneo said he unit, I really think we can make a mark in the Ryan Cuneo is off to a fast start, with two home runs and 13 runs batted in. started to see his hard work payoff. Despite enter- CAA this year," he said. - ______~ ______~M~a~r~c~h~10~,~2~OO~9 __ :3!2

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