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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 79, Issue XII - Friday, February 6, 2009 AEPi Go n e Rider chapter shut down by nationals By Jess Hoogendoorn of the chapter. Lastly, member- ship dues checks continually Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) bounced.” ceased to exist on Lawrenceville’s Director of Greek Life Ada campus in early December, Badgley said she knew of at making it the third fraternity least one check that did not in two years to lose its charter. clear. Fraternities Phi Kappa Tau and “There were some issues Zeta Beta Tau were disbanded with their finances,” she said. in July 2007 and November Rider’s chapter was noto- 2007, respectively. rious for paying dues at the However, this time it was last minute but always had the not the university that made money, according to junior Sal the decision to shut down a fra- Brucculeri, the former presi- ternity; it was the national orga- dent of the fraternity. nization that asserted Rider’s “We don’t think they Beta Psi chapter was not up to bounced,” he said. “Our mon- par. ey, as far as we know, was fine.” “The national fraternity Brucculeri said that the chose to close the Beta Psi chap- one bad check Badgley may ter due to a long list of risk be aware of was a check that a management violations; there brother handed in but asked a had been over 100 write-ups national representative not to by the university,” said Andrew cash until after a certain date. If Neiberg, the director of chapter any check bounced it must have development, southern region, Illustration by Matt MacFarlane/ The Rider News been that one, said Brucculeri. for AEPi. “Employees of the Badgley said the closing The brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi had to move out of University House, which they shared with university and national fraterni- Sigma Phi Epsilon, after the national fraternity revoked their charter. ty were disrespected by brothers See AEPi, p. 4 Tragedy College applicants mars trip shop for best deal By Paul Mullin O’Hara said. abroad But just because admin- Although Rider adminis- By Amber Cox istrators aren’t worried doesn’t trators are not overly worried mean they aren’t watching Rider students who took a by evidence showing a decline closely, said O’Hara. service trip to Jamaica over the in applications at private colleg- “I think worried might be 2008-2009 winter break were es, they say they have noticed too strong a word, but we are shaken by the drowning death a trend that shows applicants definitely concerned,” O’Hara of a local high school student. using financial aid as a bigger said. “Because there is so much Andre Davis, a student of factor in school choice. uncertainty in the economy Iona High School in Ocho Rios, Although aid and scholar- right now it would be difficult Jamaica, drowned Wednesday, ships have always been impor- to say it’s just going to be the tant when applying to colleges, Jan. 21, during a farewell party Mike Compton same year as we had last year.” that Rider students held at the From their condo windows, students could see the city of Ocho Vice President of Enrollment According to O’Hara, Management Jamie O’Hara condominiums where they were Rios, Jamaica, during their winter service trip. Rider’s applications are, in fact, staying. said that “people are doing a ahead of the curve by about The Rev. Nancy Schluter, of the permission slips that the the pool area. lot more comparative shopping 10 percent. He said he has Rider’s former Protestant Rider group received. Schluter also said that this year.” heard similar results from other chaplain who co-directed the After the incident occurred, medical personnel arrived “What I’m hearing more schools, public and private. trip, said that all students had many people said that Davis quickly and that the hospital than anything is that people O’Hara said the university to have a permission slip signed did not know how to swim. tried everything. are looking and saying, ‘I’m has “committed to additional by their parents in order to Signs stating that there was no “It was a tragic accident,” putting a lot of applications resources in the form of finan- swim. There are copies of all lifeguard were posted all around out there and seeing what kind See Jamaica, p. 5 of financial aid awards I get,’” See Admissions, p. 3 Dempsey p. 13 Freezin’ Bronc DJs on for a Reason p. 6 Meets Rider radio Student helps fight cancer p. 8 World 2 Friday, February 6, 2009

Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Students divided on where to buy By Mike Garofalo Food fight Purchasing books for school can be a menacing task. If you A student threw various are lucky, you may have a friend food items at students or sibling who is willing to pass sitting in a nearby booth down his or her old textbooks. in the Bronc Diner after Most of us are left with the overhearing a conversation options of shopping around on about the Super Bowl on the Internet or ordering directly Monday, Feb. 2, at 12:04 from eFollett — which works a.m. The students sitting in coordination with our on- in the booth had a different campus bookstore. team preference than the Many students are turning student who was sitting to the Internet as a more eco- at a nearby table. No one nomical alternative. Despite the was injured but food was potential of finding good deals scattered in the immediate online, bookstore manager Joe area. Judge said that “if something changes with your class, we can Disagreeable meal make it right [in person] — something that will be hard to A student became find on the Internet.” sick in Olson Hall on It may be hard to beat Sunday, Feb. 1, at 12:23 the convenience of the campus a.m. after eating at an off- bookstore, but what about the campus restaurant. The price? According to Judge, all Illustration by Jade Shaw student was suspected of new books are sold at their sug- Although some students believe they get a better deal buying books online, others prefer the having food poisoning and gested retail price. convenience of stopping by the university bookstore where there is no shipping and handling. was transported to a local “New books that have This time around, Johnson are returned in virtually new on our shelves,” Judge said. hospital. no list or preprinted price are went to the campus bookstore condition. What an Internet He also said this is not sold at an agreed upon mar- instead. Sophomore Jason site considers a good used book always possible, such as when Game swiped gin between the institution and Lozito made his decision to use may vary — a highlighted book a class requires the latest edi- eFollett,” Judge said. the store simply based on “con- is still readable, but many will tion. Although some classes will An unknown suspect The book Courts, Judges venience.” find the neon yellow to be very inevitably require new editions, stole an electronic football and Politics costs $66 at the Freshman John Vassos, a distracting. and thus not lend themselves to game machine from the bookstore, but can be bought marketing major, buys most of One anonymous student the option of used textbooks, vehicle of a vendor who was for as little as $44 on Amazon. his books from the bookstore. tries to avoid buying books many other texts, namely classic parked in front of Daly’s com. Fraud Examination is “I also borrow some books altogether. He feels comfort- paperback novels, will be very Dining Hall on Saturday, $175.50 new at the univer- from friends who had the course able using the library, especially versatile year to year. Jan. 31, at 1:55 a.m. There sity store, but can be found on before,” he said. when multiple copies are avail- In the end it boils down to were no witnesses to the Amazon.com for $136.90 new He mentioned that “every- able. the fact that the growth of the theft. The game is worth up and $88 used. one wins” because his friends All students who sell back Internet is certainly providing to $200. Although there are certainly can trade the books in for cash their used books to the book- some serious competition for cheaper books available online, when he returns them. store — despite what many schoolbook sales. The campus Happy ending one must remember to factor in As far as used books, the consider to be a minor margin bookstore is certainly able to shipping fees when applicable. benefit to the in-store purchase of trade-in value — are con- provide more personal custom- A laptop, which Freshman Katherine is the ability to see just how tributing to the system for next er service, but students usually was originally thought to Johnson used an online store “used” a given book is. Many semester’s students. face the suggested retail price. be stolen, was turned in. last semester, but “when they students will read through a “Job number one for the Students must weigh the ben- A student with a laptop came in, they weren’t the books book once, and return it at the Rider Bookstore is to maximize efits and drawbacks of internet was eating at Cranberry’s that I needed for the class.” end of a semester. Some books the amount of used textbooks purchases. on Monday, Feb. 2. The student left the dining area, forgetting the laptop. Later Co m i n g that day, it was discovered that someone had found the computer and turned it Up ... in to the Sweigart Business Friday, Feb. 6 Tuesday, Feb. 10 office. The laptop is valued Mendelssohn: Die Erste Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m., Cavalla at $1,500. Walpurgisnacht, 8 p.m., Room, sponsored by the Student - compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn New York City, New York Health Center, AFSCME, Philharmonic and Westminster Human Resources and the Symphonic Choir Student Blood Council

Saturday, Feb. 7 Free HIV Testing, Health VITA Program, 12:30 p.m., Center, call x. 5060 for an BLC Ground Floor Lobby, appointment sponsored by the Accounting Program Valentine Party - Singled Out, 9 p.m., BLC Pub, sponsored by Sunday, Feb. 8 Catholic Campus Ministries Ensemble Music Concert, 1 p.m., BLC Theater, sponsored Wednesday, Feb. 11 by the Fine Arts Department Brownwater, 9 p.m., BLC Pub Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, 3 p.m., Gill Memo- Thursday, Feb. 12 rial Chapel, Kaleidoscope Cham- Thursday Night Dance Party, ber Series, free admission 10 p.m., Daly’s Dining Hall, sponsored by Campus Life Monday, Feb. 9 PCM Black History Month Compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn. Information provided by Captain Celebration, 5 p.m., Gill To list your event, e-mail Thomas Tucker of Rider’s Memorial Chapel, sponsored by [email protected]. Department of Public Safety. the Protestant Campus Ministry Friday, February 6, 2009 3 Examining countries’ growth across the globe By Laura Mortkowitz Khanna’s representation country to see that country of the world is a geopolitical through its own people’s eyes. Parag Khanna had fresh- marketplace, where people have “This was perhaps the man college students in mind multiple vendors to choose most truthful takeaway from when he wrote The Second from. Today, countries have at researching this book … look- World: Empires and Influence least three countries to make ing at each of the 40 countries in the New Global Order. As a foreign investments in. through their own eyes and result, he enjoys speaking to “The big three [China, understanding them on their undergraduate students, he Europe and the United States] own terms,” Khanna said. admitted in the Bart Luedeke are always going to be there for Another message Khanna Center Theater on Tuesday. you,” he said. “Anywhere in the learned during his trips was that “I always had in the back world, they will service your countries have been breaking of my mind to write the book needs in the name of compet- the mold and the Arab world is I wished my college professors ing with each other and in the changing. had assigned when I was an name of expanding their influ- Kazakhstan, Libya and undergrad,” he said. ence.” Malaysia are all breaking the The initial concept for the The title of Khanna’s book oil curse — that is “if a country book was formed in 2005 when refers to the countries that the has oil, it is basically doomed he was with the Brookings big three superpowers are trying to fail,” according to Khanna. Matt MacFarlane/ The Rider News Institution in Washington, to outbid each other for. Kazakhstan has taken its oil rev- Parag Khanna discusses the development of super powers and D.C. Khanna found three “Countries are increasingly enue and built infrastructure, second-world countries on the world stage. stacks of books on his desk: divided between winners and making jobs and moving away which the older generation has risen in spite of Bush and will one prophesying America’s con- losers, haves and have-nots, from being oil dependent. not provided. continue now that he is gone. tinued domination in the 21st elites and the masses,” he said. As for the Arab world, “I find this generation shift Even though President century; one about how China “Those are the countries that I Khanna said that the “next gen- holds a lot of promise for the Obama is “popular worldwide,” would define this century; and call second world. They’re really eration leadership is very pro- Arab world, so I actually came according to Khanna, that does one showing the European trapped: they’re both first and gressive.” The textbook exam- away with a much more opti- not mean Iran will stop seeking Union (EU) as a model for the third world at the same time ple of the Arab world, corrupt mistic vision,” Khanna said. nuclear weapons or Russia will future. and it’s never clear which way and full of Islamic extremists, In the beginning of his lec- stop “muscling around” Georgia “The three stacks of books they’re going to go.” was thrown out the window. ture, Khanna mentioned the and Ukraine. were not speaking to each oth- While writing The Second Khanna found that the Arab argument that these global “Issue after issue, you’ll er, and yet they were describing World, Khanna tried to “think youth have a desire for demo- changes are because of President find the world isn’t changing all the same world,” Khanna said. like a country from the inside cratic governance, women’s Bush’s administration. Khanna that much,” Khanna said. “The “And I wondered how to recon- out.” He spent time in each rights and better education, cile them.” argued that these powers have world is moving on.” over the past several years. full-time work, and they want- Convicted drug dealer Ad m i s s i o n s “Seniors have seen the insti- ed to credential themselves, but tution grow significantly over we also saw an increase in inter- Continued from p. 1 their four years here, and right national students,” he said. puts Rider on alert cial aid for new and continuing now from a perspective of where In the College of Con- By Julia Ernst we are standing on undergradu- tinuing Studies (CCS), which updates, additional Public students for next fiscal year” — Safety personnel were on hand approximately $3.5 to $4 mil- ate goals and graduate goals, the serves about 1,000 active stu- Students staying on Rider’s growth pattern is less than 1 dents with 800 registered at Westminster campus over win- to patrol the campus, includ- lion in the operational budget. ing escorts to and from differ- O’Hara also said that the percent,” O’Hara said. any given time, there has not ter break received surprising Graduate applications as a been the surge expected in such instructions on the afternoon ent locations on campus. university expects to have about Any fears or concerns that the same acceptance rate as it whole are slightly down, O’Hara economic situations. of Tuesday, Jan. 6. said, but only just behind in “It’s interesting because the “We have been notified students had were put to rest had last year — an all-time two days later, on Thursday, low 74 percent — and that credit hours since last spring. traditional school of thought by the Princeton Township But graduate business enroll- has always been that during Police that a minimum secu- Jan 8, when a final e-mail was the freshman class should be sent to all students. around the same size. ment saw an increase, he said. recessions our types of pro- rity prisoner has escaped from “I think that is a combina- grams always boom, and that Montgomery Township,” read “We have been informed But what this does mean, that the minimum securi- he said, is that the university is tion of people who were look- has been the case in most other an e-mail sent to all Rider ing for different opportunities recessions where people realize students. “We are advising all ty prisoner who escaped in expecting to see an end to the Montgomery Township on rapid growth it had experienced because they could not find that without a bachelor’s degree students and employees on the they cannot qualify for a job or Westminster campus to stay Tuesday was captured this get ahead,” said Dean of CCS inside until further notice.” morning in Vineland, N.J.,” Boris Vilic. Marc Harris, 22, of the e-mail began. “We appre- Vilic’s theory on the matter Pleasantville, fled Skillman ciate your patience and coop- is that, just as people are wait- Farm at about 9:40 a.m., eration during this incident.” ing to make major purchases, according to news releases. Senior Ellen Thompson they are afraid to make “invest- Harris was serving three years was in Princeton at the time. ments in their education.” for drug distribution. “When I got back to Dean of Students Anthony Skillman Farm is locat- Rider that night, after walk- Campbell said the university is ed about seven miles away ing to my car in what was working to help students, and from the Princeton campus, almost dusk in Princeton, by urged those experiencing dif- according to GoogleMaps. myself, I checked my phone ficulties to seek help. Information from the New messages,” Thompson said. “I He also said the university Jersey Department of had three messages explaining will be announcing a new form Corrections, says that the the security risk due to the of aid in a housing letter later farm allows inmates to “receive ‘low-security prisoner.’” this month. Called the Alumni training and experience that However, Thompson felt Senior Housing Grant, it will may qualify them to gain that the university handled the award $2,000 to 65 seniors — employment when they leave situation very well. 50 in Lawrenceville and 15 at the prison system.” “I don’t think I felt that Westminster — who opt to live A follow-up e-mail the threatened in any way,” in standard double rooms. next day informed students Thompson said. “I think it According to Jonathan Mil- that Harris “has not yet been was nice that there were extra len, chair of the Department of apprehended” and asked all precautions made and that Communication and Journal- Westminster students and fac- they took students who were ism, course selection has been ulty to “exercise caution when back over break into account moved up to early March, from moving around campus.” when they made the decision last year’s March 28 deadline. In addition to the e-mail to inform the community.” 4 Friday, February 6, 2009

Brucculeri said. “However, we we couldn’t win.” “He advised us to get at least 10 chapters must be recognized by AEPi are adults, we can multi-task. Brucculeri and Sullivan Jewish brothers [each] semes- their national organization in They basically said that if they believe that some of the person- ter.” order to exist on campus. Continued from p. 1 [told us] then our minds would ality issues between the chapter Brucculeri said that the The 26 brothers of AEPi came as a surprise, but she had not be on our academics as and national fraternity had to Beta Psi chapter did not look who were living in University been aware that the relation- much as they would be on our do with the religion of the Beta to recruit students based on House were relocated to other ship between the Rider chapter fraternity.” Psi members. whether they were Jewish or residence halls on campus. and the national organization Campbell said the univer- The national fraternity was not, but if they were a good fit “We worked with Residence had “been a little bit strained.” sity did not know about the founded as a Jewish fraternity for the fraternity. Life to find rooms around cam- There were some instances of closing until 4 p.m. the Friday intended to promote leader- Brucculeri explained that pus and placed every student risk-management and personal- before winter break. Campbell ship opportunities for Jewish when he pledged it was not who wanted to remain on ity issues cited by the national said he did not want to disrupt students. because of the national mis- campus before the start of the fraternity, she said. the students’ exams, but tried to The Beta Psi chapter, which sion. spring semester,” Badgley said. The closing of the frater- make contact with the president was founded in 1993 and is cur- “We pledged because we “We were able to honor their nity came as a shock to most and a lot of the student leaders rently listed as inactive on the saw a brotherhood that we requests to stay with room- of the members as well. The on Tuesday. Four members of national fraternity’s Web site, wanted to be a part of,” he mates as well.” brothers were sent an e-mail the the chapter were able to attend only had three Jewish brothers. said. In a letter Campbell wrote morning of the last day of finals the Tuesday afternoon meeting. However, the chapter did some A national fraternity rep- to the brothers, he explained last semester informing them “We had hoped more of of its community service with resentative reportedly said that that the members who already that there would be a meet- the brothers would be able to a local synagogue, according to when he visited Rider’s chapter moved out would have to make ing with the national fraternity. attend, but the timing of the Brucculeri and Sullivan. he felt disrespected. an appointment to return to There were only three brothers notice to the university and Although rumors have been “From his words, he felt Rider between Jan. 7 and 10 to left on campus, according to the exam calendar prevented circulating that religion may harassed and intimidated by retrieve any personal belongings Brucculeri. an earlier meeting,” Campbell have been a cause for some of some of the brothers,” Badgley from their rooms. “We had no warning; we wrote in a letter addressed to the tension, Campbell does not said. After the shut-down didn’t know,” said senior Jason Beta Psi members. believe the accusations are true. Prior to this, a chapter Brucculeri was stopped in Sullivan. “It just hit us like a According to Sullivan, the However, some of the adviser quit after a dispute with Cranberry’s by a Public Safety ton of bricks.” residence directors said another brothers said they felt that the a former Beta Psi president. officer and told to cover up his Brucculeri said he had reason no one was told about national organization has been The adviser felt the house was AEPi jersey or take it off. already moved out and was at the closing earlier was that it looking for an excuse to cancel not doing a good job promot- Badgley and Campbell said work when he received a call was feared the brothers would their charter. ing AEPi nationally, according they do not know why this hap- at 11 a.m. from Badgley telling throw a party and damage the At one point, a national to Brucculeri. The adviser said pened. him there was a meeting with house. adviser told the brothers that Beta Psi did not exemplify AEPi “They can wear their jer- the national organization that “They decided to wait to they needed to recruit a certain but he never said what should seys on campus,” Campbell afternoon. tell us until we’re all home and number of Jewish students each change, said Brucculeri. said. “What they’re not able to “Dean [of Students split up because if we’re banded semester, said Brucculeri. When Badgley met with do is reserve rooms, gather as an Anthony] Campbell and Ada together we can somehow think “We were told by our fra- representatives of the national official group or be part of the told us that it would inter- of something,” Sullivan said. ternity adviser that we were fraternity, she was told that the university’s Greek Life.” fere with our academics if we “They took it away from us supposed to have a quota of Rider chapter “was not recep- were told [about the closing] while we were all home. We Jewish males, and we just never tive.” Campbell said according prior to [the last day of finals],” were put in a situation where followed that quota,” he said. to university policy, all Greek Seven questions to ask when joining a Fraternity or Sorority How do I register for recruitment? Women: Visit www.rider/greeklife and click on sign-up for sorority recruitment. Men: Talk to any member wearing letters or e-mail [email protected]. 1What does your organization do for the community? Fraternities and sororities offer many opportunities to assist not only the Rider community, but also Mercer County. 2 What philanthropic groups does your fraternity/sorority support at a national level? Most national organizations have specific causes they support both monetarily and through service. What is your new member period? 3 The new member period (sometimes incorrectly referred to as pledging) is a time used to educate new members about the organizations they are joining and to assimilate them into the sisterhood/brotherhood. How much does it cost and what does it include? 4 The cost associated with a Greek organization is just that of any other organization. You are paying for the activities, not the friends. Costs vary and you should ask for a breakdown of semester dues to decide if your budget allows for the added cost. 5Is there someone that my parents can talk to if they have questions I can’t answer? Absolutely! Some chapters might refer you to their chapter president or an alumni adviser. The professionals in the Office of Greek Life are always willing to speak to parents, or you if there are any questions (609)896-5235. Why should I join your organization? What will it offer me? 6 Joining a Greek organization is a lifetime commitment. The decision you make in college could 7 help shape you and benefit you long after graduation. Friday, February 6, 2009 5 Historic inauguration delivers message of hope By Dalton Karwacki some complications. the simple fact that they cost “We barely have room for less. As the United States faces prisoners as it is,” said freshman However, the government is a severe economic crisis, wars Cathleen Leitch. “What are we already working on remedying on two fronts and a multitude going to do with the people in the economic situation. Obama of other problems, many in Guantanamo Bay now?” called for immediate action on the Rider community watched One of Obama’s biggest the economy upon taking office. President Barack Obama’s inau- and most immediate chal- Congress is currently working guration as the nation’s 44th lenges is the U.S. economy. In out the details of a massive president on Jan. 20 with a 2008 alone, 25 banks failed stimulus bill aimed at creating sense of hope for the country. and were taken over by the jobs and other actions intended Obama started his presi- Federal Deposit Insurance to help repair the economy. The dency with a speech that, in Corporation. In December, the bill, which is currently hovering the minds of many, was just unemployment rate reached 7.2 around $900 billion, includes right for the current state of the percent, the highest since 1992. allocations for housing, public nation. Courtesy Peter G. Borg/Rider University Experts have identified this as works, health care and other “I thought the speech the worst economic downturn avenues. was awesome,” said freshman Rider University provides community members with an alterna- tive opportunity to view the 2009 presidential inauguration. in 26 years. “Though he hasn’t really Chelsea Smith. “Unlike most Of the many problems been able to push his agen- other presidents, he didn’t use day’s events. Obama took office, he got to facing the United States, the da yet, the very fact that he the word ‘I’ [in] every oth- “He kept saying things like work immediately. Among his economy is arguably the one took office means that peoples’ er sentence, but instead used ‘it’s our time’ and talking about first official actions were execu- that most directly impacts col- expectations have improved,” ‘we’ because he was sincerely how we need to be more active tive orders formally banning lege students. With the credit said junior Zarif Islam. “What addressing the nation as a whole politically,” said another Rider the use of torture on detainees crisis, banks are reluctant to moves he makes next, and how — telling us that [change] was student. “I just thought it was a and ordering the closure of the lend money, making it difficult effective they will be, remains really up to us and we all will typical political speech. I really U.S.’s Guantanamo Bay. Both for many students to get the to be seen.” get through this as a united expected more from him.” of these orders have been over- loans they need to pay for col- To read about a Rider student’s people.” Regardless of one’s opin- whelmingly viewed as positive lege. This is forcing many stu- experience at the inauguration in However, not everyone had ion of the inaugural speech, ones, though the decision to dents to attend public schools Washington, see page 8. such a positive opinion of the there is little debate that when shut down Guantanamo has as opposed to private ones, for Kickoff for cancer fundraiser previews main March event By Emily Landgraf it will become a tradition on descriptions of the event was $300 million. The ACS hopes who have passed away because campus and that it will be pres- shown to inform those pres- that these funds will help medi- of the disease. The theme for Getting students excited ent for years to come.” ent about the main event in cal professionals to combat and this year’s Relay For Life is about the upcoming Relay According to a press release March. eliminate the disease. “Celebrate, Remember, Fight For Life was the goal of the issued by the American Cancer Ptaszenski, the produc- The Relay For Life is an Back.” Jan. 3 kickoff event, held in Society (ACS), the Relay For tion cochair for the Relay For overnight event, which will take Ptaszenski also stated that the Cavalla Room at the end Life kickoff rally is “when fami- Life at Rider, and her room- place from March 28 to 29 students interested in partici- of Leadership Day. The main lies, caregivers, cancer survivors, mates, juniors Heather Fischler this year. The event begins at 4 pating in the event should con- event, to be held in March, schools, companies, etc. come and Shannon Baals, have been p.m. and ends at 10 a.m. Teams tact Shannon Baals at baals@ raises funds to fight cancer. together to celebrate the begin- working to organize the event. and individuals will camp out rider.edu. The student leaders and ning of the Relay For Life sea- “My roommate Heather and take turns running around “Captain meetings start registered team captains for the son and their particular event.” really wanted to bring the event a track “relay style” to raise soon, and it’s important that Relay For Life attended the Christina Sagge, a spokes- to Rider, so I decided to help funds to fight cancer, as well as we get the teams organized for kickoff rally. person for the ACS and a Rider out,” Ptaszenski said. raise awareness. The event also the event,” Ptaszenski said. The Relay For Life at Rider graduate, attended and spoke at The Relay For Life began includes many other activities, Students interested in is a new event for the com- the rally. in 1985 when one man ran such as barbecues and dancing. donating to the event or get- munity. Director of University around a track for 24 hours and “It’s basically one big par- ting more information can visit “This is the first year Communications Cathy Carter raised about $27,000, accord- ty,” Ptaszenski said. www.relayforlife.org/rideruni- for Relay For Life at Rider,” Romero also spoke about her ing to the ACS press release. There is also a candlelight versity. said junior Megan Ptaszenski. experiences with breast cancer The event now takes place in memorial ceremony in the eve- “However, we are hoping that and the Relay For Life. A vid- more than 4,500 communities ning to honor cancer survi- eo with clips of survivors and and is expected to raise over vors and to remember those only half were swimming. and Multicultural Affairs, were Ja m a i c a “It seemed really surreal,” two faculty members who ‘I’m also very appreciative of the Compton said. “Nobody knew accompanied the students. Continued from p. 1 Rider University students for their what happened. Everyone Iona High School is one of compassion, depth of understanding, Schluter said. “I’m very wanted explanations.” two high schools that students and conversations they held with the appreciative of the people of The trip was 16 days long participating in the trip go to in Iona High School students immediately and the incident happened two order to help tutor students. Jamaica that knew the Rider following this tragic event.’ group and tried to help. I’m days before the students left The trip started in Kingston, Jamaica to come home. the capital. Schluter said the also very appreciative of the - The Rev. Nancy Schluter Rider University students “We have been praying time spent there was to help the for their compassion, depth for Andre and his family,” group get to know each other of understanding, and Compton said. “Rider has been and the Jamaican culture. conversations they held with very sympathetic and supportive “When we first got there, the Iona High School students to everyone that went on the I was just soaking it all in,” Compton said. “It was like a more upscale area, Ocho Rios, immediately following this trip.” Compton said. “It hadn’t hit being unconditionally loved.” to help in the classrooms at tragic event.” Junior Lindsay King said me yet that I was in Jamaica.” Schluter said that the Rider Iona High School. Schluter said Anthony Campbell, dean she is “not very comfortable While in Kingston, the students go around to local that Ocho Rios is now a tourist of students on the Lawrenceville talking about the incident.” group also went to the home of public schools during this city. She also said that the Iona campus, echoed the thoughts of “It was a terrible tragedy that a Rider alumnus for a barbecue. segment of the trip to assist in High School setting was more Schluter. no one could have predicted,” He lives in Jamaica and has been the classrooms. formal than the other area. “It was a tragic accident,” she added. allowing the group to come to Compton taught at Karen Although the trip ended Campbell said. “We’re all very Rider students were in his home for years. Hall High and said that he had in a way no one could have saddened by it.” Jamaica as part of a service- The group then traveled a blast and a lot of fun teaching expected, Compton said that Mike Compton, a junior at learning trip. Rider has taken up the mountains to go stay at the kids. it was the experience of a Rider, said that there were about this same trip a total of 20 an orphanage called the Pringle “The Pringle Home was the lifetime. 20 Iona High School students times before. Schluter and Home. highlight of my trip,” Compton “I wouldn’t tell anyone not at the farewell party and that Don Brown, director of Rider’s “The kids at Pringle Home said. “I miss them.” to go on this trip,” Compton Center for Community Service were waiting for us outside,” The group then traveled to said. 6 Friday, February 6, 2009

One student’s historic experience By Laura Mortkowitz purposes. There were even snip- ers out in plain view so people When most students on in the crowd knew they were winter break were still fast safe. Rummler admitted that asleep, senior Kiley Rummler she never felt unsafe. was at the National Mall at 7:30 “I expected it to be crazier a.m., waiting for President-elect with riots or something,” she Barack Obama’s inauguration said. to begin. With four and a half In the morning, Rummler hours until the inauguration, and her friends didn’t see many Rummler spent the time meet- people as they traveled from ing the people around her. where they were staying in “It was so crazy and we Bethesda, Md., to Washington, took a lot of time to just talk to but that changed when they people we met,” Rummler said. reached their destination. “There were two guys from “Once we got to where Zimbabwe. They just said that the Mall was and where the they had to come. Everyone we Washington Monument was, it talked to they just said, ‘We had was insane,” she said. “That was to be here.’” the most people I had ever seen There were a lot of par- in my entire life.” ents attending the inaugura- Although Rummler was tion with children, and one approximately a mile away by couple Rummler saw had their the Washington Monument and baby strapped onto one’s back. in front of the last JumboTron, Another boy was holding up the experience was worth it. By signs and giving them out to the time the inauguration took people who wanted them. place, only Rummler and one One of the Washington friend was left. The other two police officers said that in her Kiley Rummler had left because of the cold. 26 years on the police force “People were really nice she had “never witnessed any- Thousands of people gathered at the nations’s capital on Jan. 20, 2009, to watch President there,” she said. “It wasn’t thing like this,” according to Obama’s inauguration. Senior Kiley Rummler was able to witness this historic event live. loud, it wasn’t like people Rummler. inauguration speech, she said. some of the metros shut down, signs, but that was the excep- were screaming and yelling. It When Obama first came “When he was talking it Rummler had to leave before tion. was really quiet. People were out of the U.S. Capitol building was dead silence,” Rummler the speech ended. After her “Everyone was there for patiently waiting.” the crowd “erupted,” according said. “I’ve never seen that many experience, Rummler said she the same reason,” she said. At such an important event, to Rummler. However, it didn’t people be quiet. Everyone was would go to other inaugura- “Everyone just wanted to get as the special officers and police stay loud for very long. For the just listening to what he had to tions in the future. close as possible.” officers from all across the number of people who were say.” During the hours spent on country eventually closed the present, the crowd was sur- Unfortunately, to avoid the Mall, Rummler saw only entrances to the Mall for safety prisingly quiet during Obama’s being stuck in the city when one group of protesters holding

Frank Romano Frank Romano Juniors Frank Romano (right) and Bill Drummond freeze on the beach. Con- Some brave souls plunge into the icy waters for the “Freezin’ for a Reason” tact Romano at [email protected] to make donations to Camp Sunshine. fundraiser. About 50 people participated in the arctic swim. Freezin’ for a Reason: a polar plunge for a good cause

Taking a dip in the frigid Atlantic Ocean in January doesn’t sound particularly fundraiser donates money to Camp Sunshine, a retreat center for children with enticing, but anything goes for a good cause. On Jan. 31 in Long Branch, N.J., the life-threatening illnesses. Each year, there are nine polar plunges up and down the annual fundraiser “Freezin’ for a Reason” was celebrated with a polar plunge. The East Coast, and the goal for 2009 is to raise $150,000. Friday, February 6, 2009 7

‘Playlist’ hits all the right notes

SEC FILM REVIEW Lethario, a hook-up of one of Nick’s band members. By Kaitlin MacRae The “infinite playlist” Nick and Norah bond over surfac- If a playlist could define a es in the feature’s soundtrack. lifetime, what would be on it? Indie rock bands like Vampire Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist Weekend, We Are Scientists proves that sometimes the small and Shout Out Louds lend things in life turn out to be the their music to the movie, help- big things, and that the perfect ing chronicle the teens’ night of song can define any moment. fun and frenzy. Directed by Peter Sollett Another strength viewers (Raising Victor Vargas) and will appreciate is the natural based on the book by Rachel chemistry between Dennings Cohn, Playlist offers the and Cera. The two bicker same quick-witted humor as and argue like an old mar- 2007’s Juno, which also fea- ried couple, such as when Nick tured Michael Cera (Superbad, accuses Norah of being jealous Arrested Development). The and she angrily punches him young cast ultimately serves up in the throat. Eventually, how- a performance that is fun and Sony Pictures ever, they both find refuge in energetic, making for an enter- Nick (Michael Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings) bicker during their spree to find the band Fluffy each other and the music that taining experience. and Norah’s drunk best friend Caroline (Ari Graynor), who is roaming the streets of NYC alone brought them together. Cera plays the slightly awk- and lost. Playlist will show in the BLC Theater tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The supporting cast, which ward yet loveable Nick, the Nick and embarks on an all- of sarcasm that chimes in at shining throughout Playlist as includes Andrew Yoo (Disturbia) only straight member of his night journey to find the elusive the perfect moments, like when Norah’s boozed-up best friend, and Rafi Gavron (Inkheart), band, The Jerk Offs, and whose band Fluffy, scouting popular a couple mistakes his beat-up Caroline. As a girl who likes helps make the movie feel like a recent birthday breakup with New York clubs like Bowery yellow car for a cab and takes to barf in the same places and constant party and offers some his promiscuous girlfriend, Ballroom to track down the advantage of its back seat. chow down on Norah’s home- of the funnier scenes. Overall, Fool’s Tris (Alexis Dziena of secret show. With their friends Dennings balances Norah’s made turkey sandwiches after the energy and excitement of Gold ), leaves him heartbroken. in tow, the pair scours the city, carefree yet protective nature. a night of partying, Graynor’s New York City at night add to Tris nonchalantly discards the getting caught up in a few Between searching for Fluffy, performance is both funny and the script’s humor, making it playlists Nick burns for her in drunken and Jesus-and-drag- keeping tabs on her friend relatable. seem like anything is possible. efforts to win her back, while queen-ridden adventures along Caroline and dealing with her Other memorable moments Playlist proves to be both unbeknownst to him, the for- the way. It proves to be a night hipster boyfriend, Norah finds come courtesy of Jay Baruchel a charming and lighthearted gotten mix CDs are listened to of infinite possibilities. herself falling for Nick. Viewers (Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder), comedy. Those who enjoyed and loved by Tris’s classmate, Anyone can identify with can agree with Norah’s internal who plays Norah’s brown-nos- movies like Juno and Garden The Norah (Kat Dennings of Cera’s inherent awkwardness, struggles, and Dennings makes ing rock star boyfriend, Tal. State will find that Nick and 40-Year-Old Virgin). which ultimately makes Nick the transitions effortlessly. Jonathan Bradford Wright of Norah have an infinite number Having found her “musi- all the more realistic. As in pre- However, Ari Graynor Broadway’s Spring Awakening of ways to keep viewers inter- cal soul mate,” Norah meets vious roles, he maintains a sense (Mystic River) makes the movie, also makes an appearance as ested. Longtime friends share the spotlight ART REVIEW academic as well as a sculptor, she has taught at vari- ous art schools and colleges including the Pennsylvania By Jessica Scanlon Academy of the Fine Arts, the University of the Arts and Tyler School of Art as well as written about con- Their artwork has been featured in many galleries temporary art in Art and Antiques. She was also a resi- and praised by critics from prominent art publica- dent artist at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, tions such as The New York Times, Art in America and at Yaddo and at the Albers Foundation. Harper’s. They have taught at many prestigious art Rosenthal also has connections to the area. She is schools and universities. So what is next for two art- the curator of the show and a professor at Rider. She is ists with brilliant careers and critically acclaimed art an alumna of Barnard College and received her Master to their credit? How about a gallery exhibit at Rider of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Pratt Institute. Her University? writings on art have been published in the The New Artists Barbara Goodstein and Deborah Rosenthal Criterion, Modern Painters and Art in America. She has have done precisely that. Titled “Idol Idyll: Figure & also designed the stained glass windows of the Ansche Landscape,” the current exhibit at the Rider University Chesed Synagogue in New York, which were featured Gallery features sculptures by Goodstein and paintings in a PBS segment and received the NEA Critic’s by Rosenthal. Grant. “I am very pleased to have both my work and Beyond similarities in educational background the work of another artist I respect greatly — Barbara and career, the two have known each other for many Goodstein — hanging in the Rider Gallery,” Rosenthal years and their art displays common interests and said. cross-influences. The use of color in their works reveals Goodstein is a sculptor and professor with local a similar taste for and use of bold, bright colors that Bryan Wentz/The Rider News roots. She was born in nearby Philadelphia and attend- create contrast in the pieces. There is a unity to be A piece by Barbara Goodstein titled Trees and Two ed Penn State University along with the Plymouth found in the exploration of classical themes such as Buildings is featured at the Art Gallery in the BLC. College of Art and Design in England, the University landscapes and the human form. The exhibition will run through Sunday, March 1. of Guadalajara in Mexico, the New York Studio School This exhibit is more than twenty years in the mak- and Queens College (CUNY) from which she received ing, beginning with the creation of The Three Graces Graces” and vivid images of landscapes. a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture. She is well known by Goodstein in 1984. There are 19 pieces on display. “I am delighted to have my students and my col- for using plaster in her sculptures but her pieces on Rosenthal’s paintings are mostly oil paint on linen and leagues and the general community with an interest in display also feature metal, wood, tape, acrylic paint and are distinguishable by her use of warm colors such as art come see this work,” said Rosenthal. even bronze as mediums. Her pieces have been shown red and orange in her work. Goodstein’s sculptures of This mixed-media exhibit is an opportunity not to at numerous galleries throughout New York City. An Goodstein are mostly in relief and display “The Three be missed. Friday, February 6, 2009 7

‘Playlist’ hits all the right notes

SEC FILM REVIEW Lethario, a hook-up of one of Nick’s band members. By Kaitlin MacRae The “infinite playlist” Nick and Norah bond over surfac- If a playlist could define a es in the feature’s soundtrack. lifetime, what would be on it? Indie rock bands like Vampire Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist Weekend, We Are Scientists proves that sometimes the small and Shout Out Louds lend things in life turn out to be the their music to the movie, help- big things, and that the perfect ing chronicle the teens’ night of song can define any moment. fun and frenzy. Directed by Peter Sollett Another strength viewers (Raising Victor Vargas) and will appreciate is the natural based on the book by Rachel chemistry between Dennings Cohn, Playlist offers the and Cera. The two bicker same quick-witted humor as and argue like an old mar- 2007’s Juno, which also fea- ried couple, such as when Nick tured Michael Cera (Superbad, accuses Norah of being jealous Arrested Development). The and she angrily punches him young cast ultimately serves up in the throat. Eventually, how- a performance that is fun and Sony Pictures ever, they both find refuge in energetic, making for an enter- Nick (Michael Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings) bicker during their spree to find the band Fluffy each other and the music that taining experience. and Norah’s drunk best friend Caroline (Ari Graynor), who is roaming the streets of NYC alone brought them together. Cera plays the slightly awk- and lost. Playlist will show in the BLC Theater tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The supporting cast, which ward yet loveable Nick, the Nick and embarks on an all- of sarcasm that chimes in at shining throughout Playlist as includes Andrew Yoo (Disturbia) only straight member of his night journey to find the elusive the perfect moments, like when Norah’s boozed-up best friend, and Rafi Gavron (Inkheart), band, The Jerk Offs, and whose band Fluffy, scouting popular a couple mistakes his beat-up Caroline. As a girl who likes helps make the movie feel like a recent birthday breakup with New York clubs like Bowery yellow car for a cab and takes to barf in the same places and constant party and offers some his promiscuous girlfriend, Ballroom to track down the advantage of its back seat. chow down on Norah’s home- of the funnier scenes. Overall, Fool’s Tris (Alexis Dziena of secret show. With their friends Dennings balances Norah’s made turkey sandwiches after the energy and excitement of Gold ), leaves him heartbroken. in tow, the pair scours the city, carefree yet protective nature. a night of partying, Graynor’s New York City at night add to Tris nonchalantly discards the getting caught up in a few Between searching for Fluffy, performance is both funny and the script’s humor, making it playlists Nick burns for her in drunken and Jesus-and-drag- keeping tabs on her friend relatable. seem like anything is possible. efforts to win her back, while queen-ridden adventures along Caroline and dealing with her Other memorable moments Playlist proves to be both unbeknownst to him, the for- the way. It proves to be a night hipster boyfriend, Norah finds come courtesy of Jay Baruchel a charming and lighthearted gotten mix CDs are listened to of infinite possibilities. herself falling for Nick. Viewers (Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder), comedy. Those who enjoyed and loved by Tris’s classmate, Anyone can identify with can agree with Norah’s internal who plays Norah’s brown-nos- movies like Juno and Garden The Norah (Kat Dennings of Cera’s inherent awkwardness, struggles, and Dennings makes ing rock star boyfriend, Tal. State will find that Nick and 40-Year-Old Virgin). which ultimately makes Nick the transitions effortlessly. Jonathan Bradford Wright of Norah have an infinite number Having found her “musi- all the more realistic. As in pre- However, Ari Graynor Broadway’s Spring Awakening of ways to keep viewers inter- cal soul mate,” Norah meets vious roles, he maintains a sense (Mystic River) makes the movie, also makes an appearance as ested. Longtime friends share the spotlight ART REVIEW academic as well as a sculptor, she has taught at vari- ous art schools and colleges including the Pennsylvania By Jessica Scanlon Academy of the Fine Arts, the University of the Arts and Tyler School of Art as well as written about con- Their artwork has been featured in many galleries temporary art in Art and Antiques. She was also a resi- and praised by critics from prominent art publica- dent artist at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, tions such as The New York Times, Art in America and at Yaddo and at the Albers Foundation. Harper’s. They have taught at many prestigious art Rosenthal also has connections to the area. She is schools and universities. So what is next for two art- the curator of the show and a professor at Rider. She is ists with brilliant careers and critically acclaimed art an alumna of Barnard College and received her Master to their credit? How about a gallery exhibit at Rider of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Pratt Institute. Her University? writings on art have been published in the The New Artists Barbara Goodstein and Deborah Rosenthal Criterion, Modern Painters and Art in America. She has have done precisely that. Titled “Idol Idyll: Figure & also designed the stained glass windows of the Ansche Landscape,” the current exhibit at the Rider University Chesed Synagogue in New York, which were featured Gallery features sculptures by Goodstein and paintings in a PBS segment and received the NEA Critic’s by Rosenthal. Grant. “I am very pleased to have both my work and Beyond similarities in educational background the work of another artist I respect greatly — Barbara and career, the two have known each other for many Goodstein — hanging in the Rider Gallery,” Rosenthal years and their art displays common interests and said. cross-influences. The use of color in their works reveals Goodstein is a sculptor and professor with local a similar taste for and use of bold, bright colors that Bryan Wentz/The Rider News roots. She was born in nearby Philadelphia and attend- create contrast in the pieces. There is a unity to be A piece by Barbara Goodstein titled Trees and Two ed Penn State University along with the Plymouth found in the exploration of classical themes such as Buildings is featured at the Art Gallery in the BLC. College of Art and Design in England, the University landscapes and the human form. The exhibition will run through Sunday, March 1. of Guadalajara in Mexico, the New York Studio School This exhibit is more than twenty years in the mak- and Queens College (CUNY) from which she received ing, beginning with the creation of The Three Graces Graces” and vivid images of landscapes. a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture. She is well known by Goodstein in 1984. There are 19 pieces on display. “I am delighted to have my students and my col- for using plaster in her sculptures but her pieces on Rosenthal’s paintings are mostly oil paint on linen and leagues and the general community with an interest in display also feature metal, wood, tape, acrylic paint and are distinguishable by her use of warm colors such as art come see this work,” said Rosenthal. even bronze as mediums. Her pieces have been shown red and orange in her work. Goodstein’s sculptures of This mixed-media exhibit is an opportunity not to at numerous galleries throughout New York City. An Goodstein are mostly in relief and display “The Three be missed. 8 Friday, February 6, 2009 9 Br o n c Me e t s Wo r l d Essentials to keep in mind for a day trip to the Big Apple

Photos by Allie Ward Manhattan at a glance

Population: 1,620,867 Area: 33.77 sq mi

Entertainment: Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Broadway shows, shopping Fifth Avenue, sightseeing, restaurants including the ESPN Zone, Mars 2112 and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Transportation from Rider: Hamilton Train Station to New York Penn Station; Adult Weekend Off-Peak Round- Trip Ticket $20.50

(Top left) Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum captures America’s historic moments — such as the famous photo of the firefighters raising the flag after 9/11 — in wax.

(Above, right to left) Flawless wax statues of iconic comedic actress Lucille Ball and culinary queen Rachael Ray stand in Madame Tussaud’s. Other figures include Brad Pitt, James Dean and Albert Einstein.

(Below) At the flagshipToys “R” Us on Broadway, kids have the chance to ride a Ferris wheel indoors while shopping for their favorite toys.

(Clockwise from top left) Take the chance to go backstage of NBC’s famous studios and TV shows at the NBC building. Giant in stature and sentiment, the Rockefeller Tree has been a true crowd-pleaser for more than 75 years. Perhaps just as familiar as the Tree is the golden fountain that stands next to the ice skating rink in Rockefeller Center.

The ESPN Zone provides sports fans with the best seat in the house to watch all their favorite games on the big screen The theaters of Broadway and the huge animated neon and LED signs have long made Times Square one of New York’s iconic TVs. A full arcade upstairs allows customers to shoot a free throw, pitch a baseball or make a slapshot. images and a symbol of the intensely urban aspects of Manhattan. 10 Friday, February 6, 2009

Editorial: Weekly Poll: Buying Textbooks Quiet disbanding Where do you buy the majority of your textbooks? of AEPi fraternity 70% t the end of last semester, another Rider fraternity chapter 60% lost its letters. Because of a number of reasons, includ- ing multiple bounced checks, according to the national 50% fraternity,A the Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) was shut down, making it the third fraternity in two years to be dis- banded on Rider’s campus. Rider officials were only the bearers 40% of bad news in this case — the national organization had called for the chapter to be disbanded this time. Even so, it is plain to see that Greek Life on campus has been steadily changing. 30% Losing three fraternities in two years is not something every university goes through — and the drop from five fraternities to 20% two is noticeable, especially in a small community like Rider’s. For those who ventured past University House on a regular basis, or had friends in AEPi, the front of the residence hall may 10% seem empty now without the fraternity’s letters. However, for the most part, Rider’s administrators have kept the disbanding of AEPi quiet. They may not be the ones who called for Beta Psi’s closing, but they kept the information as close to their Rider Half.com Amazon Other chests as possible. The 26 members had little notice about the closing, and the majority of them were contacted after they had already moved out for the semester. This required another trip back to school What influences your decision the most? for a supervised move-out of all of their belongings. On the other hand, the administration had only found out about the 70% shut down four days before they informed the brothers. Regardless of whether Rider’s chapter deserved to have its 60% letters removed or not, it seems that not only is there a shift within the Greek Life community, there is also a shift in the Rider community’s attitude toward Greek Life. Students who 50% may have been on the fence or considering a place in a fraternity or sorority may be turned off to the idea since letters have been dropping like flies. With bid day around the corner, how many 40% male students will want to join a fraternity when the odds seem to be growing that it could be shut down in a year or two? This goes two-fold for students who may want to bring a new frater- 30% nity to the campus. A lot of students generally feel strongly one way or the 20% other about Greek Life and those in it. Since there has been a lot of negative press in recent years, students may get the wrong impression about their peers in a fraternity. Regardless 10% of the amount of public service that the Greek houses put into the school and surrounding community, there is still a certain stigma associated with them. Cost Availability Ease Other Although AEPi is gone, Rider should be able to come to The unsystematic survey conducted this week included 157 respondents from the Lawrenceville and Westminster campuses. a firm decision about the Greek Life here. With the quiet dis- banding of AEPi, it seems that the administration would rather Illustration by Jade Shaw keep Greek news under wraps than come out and say anything. Hopefully, there won’t be any more need to shut down another Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d chapter on campus, but if there is, the university should let the x e c u t i v e d i t o r p o r t s d i t o r d v e rt i s i n g a n a g e r s campus know. Greek Life has been an important part of Rider E E S E A M Laura Mortkowitz Kristie Kahl Rachel Boyes for decades, and it shouldn’t stop now. Faina Sandler Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r As s i s t a n t Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Paul Mullin Jordan Hall Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion Erin Massano of The Rider News editorial board and is written Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r by the Opinion Editor, Nadine Tester. Jess Hoogendoorn Bryan Wentz Webm a s t e r Julia Ernst Ashleigh Ondy As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Contact us: Fe a t u r e s a n d Ar t s & Ed i t o r De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r s Matt MacFarlane Jason Sofia Oliver Joszt The Rider News, Ridge House Allie Ward o p y d i t o r s a c u l t y d v i s e r s 2083 Lawrenceville Road, C E F A Robin Barletta Dr. E. Graham McKinley Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 p i n i o n d i t o r Julie Morcate Dr. Thomas Simonet Phone: (609) 896-5256 O E Nadine Tester Amber Lohne Fax: (609) 895-5696 www.theridernews.com [email protected] The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- Campus and local-community advertisers, please tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver contact [email protected]. to the Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publica- National and regional advertisers please contact tion. The Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. MediaMate at www.mymediamate.com. Friday, February 6, 2009 11

Eco-Rep Green Corner: Bl a c k Fa c t s Students compete by recycling trash Fe b r u a r y 5, 1934 — Former major league home run So when you go into the champion Hank Aaron is born today, a few months early for trash rooms on campus, what baseball season. do you do? Do you just throw e b r u a r y — Robert Tanner Jackson becomes everything in the first bin you F 6, 1867 see? Sure, it’s the easiest way the first African American to receive a degree in dentistry. to get rid of what you want to Fe b r u a r y 11, 1990 — Free at last? Nelson Mandela get rid of. But think about all the things that you throw out. is released from prison today after spending 27 years there. Are there water bottles in there? Fe b r u a r y 12, 1909 — The National Association for Soda cans? Tons of pages you the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded in printed out with PowerPoint slides and notes from class? The New York City. old Rider News? What you put in the trash A New Perspective: can gets taken out every day by UNICCO, brought to the Plug converter sparks back of campus, put in the dumpsters and then trucked safety violation woes out to the GROWS landfill in Pennsylvania. This is now the During Fire Safety Week, two RAs largest landfill in the nation, came to my room and inspected it. I and Rider contributed over 3 had no other violations except for a “one-prong extension cord,” and the million pounds of trash last Courtesy of Melissa Greenberg RAs even told me that I had nothing to year. It will sit for longer than Sophomores Trevor Hewitt, left, and Chris Shepherd, two Eco-Reps, you, your children, your grand- worry about. They confiscated it, and I inform students about Recyclemania, a recycling competition. children and probably your believed that everything was fine. Two great-grandchildren’s lives com- the yellow bins (that’s number 1 ability of our school into the weeks later, on Nov. 6, I received an bined. and number 2 plastics, glasses, future. We are participating in e-mail saying that I was involved in an Sure, there are some things and metal) and then put your the Steven K. Gaski Per Capita incident that violates university policy we have that just can’t be reused paper and cardboard (minus Classic this year, which has the and that both my roommate and I Angelique like a tissue or piece of gum, pizza boxes) in the green bins. goal of recycling as much as would have to attend an Administrative Lee and that is totally understand- It’s simple. possible. Hearing on Nov. 11. What?! able, but so many of the things As part of the Presidential Recycling is extremely sim- First of all, what they were calling we could be recycling, reusing Climate Commitment that ple to do, as long as you know an extension cord, I called a converter, a small plastic object to or not even using in the first President Mordechai Rozanski how to do it. Sustainability can change a three-prong plug into a two-prong plug. I did not know place could be prevented from signed, Rider is participating be taken in simple steps, and that Rider considered a converter to be the same thing as an exten- going there. in Recyclemania. We did it last this is the first step we as Broncs sion cord. When I bought it, the package was clearly labeled “Plug Rider actually does recycle, year, but we didn’t do too well can take for the whole commu- Converter.” If it said “Extension Cord” I would not have bought but if we don’t sort it, it’s just because the community didn’t nity. it. And if Rider did not want me to have it, then The Source should going to the landfill with the really know what was going on. Chris Shepherd is one of the seven have said that we could not have any extension cords or extra plugs rest of the trash. You have to This year, Rider is taking more Eco-Reps recently chosen to repre- of any kind, including a converter. put your cans and bottles into steps to help ensure the sustain- sent Rider. Secondly, the form that wrote me up for having the converter did not say whether it was in use or not. I feel that because it was Letter to the Editor: sitting on my dresser, not plugged into anything, that I should not be punished. The truth was, I brought it to Rider but never used Change vital for future stability it and intended to take it home that weekend. Unfortunately, I never got the chance. But my Residence Director said that she had I’ve heard so much about “change” dur- matter how much a person stalls it. The ques- to assume that it was in use just because the form didn’t say it was ing the past elections and having witnessed tion always remains, whether the rich and the not in use, which doesn’t even make sense. Whatever happened to the “change” this January, I must say, the fever poor, the powerful and meek will learn from the “Innocent until proven guilty?” I feel that this new information of “change” is far from over. Recently at a job past and make it a better future with the change See Violation, page 12 interview, I was asked, “How do you react to a in hand. change and what do you do if you don’t like the With the recent economic problems, Wall Letter to the Editor: change?” It was a tough and a tricky question Street fiascos and more to come, it is evident for me, but there was one certain answer to that there also needs to be a change in leader- Article brings back that, “Change is inevitable, whether you like it ship. A more transparent relationship needs or not,” and that is what I answered. to be established for more accountability and People in general are very apprehensive in personal responsibility. If one witnesses people memories for alumna adapting and adopting change because it pushes leaving a workplace or a business, one cannot It was wonderful to read your article about Milton Barnes them out of their comfort zone. But there help but wonder whether it is the workplace (“Mr. Ambassador: Rider grad is Liberia’s rep in U.S.,” Dec. 5). comes a time in their lives when they are tired that is a problem or the leadership. Whatever Milton was a housemate of mine when I was a student at Rider. of the “usual,” and they need something differ- the answer may be, a change is certainly an He and his brother were such intelligent and articulate humans. ent to look forward to, like a ray of hope, a light answer to it. People do leave jobs for a change. When we met the Barneses, my roommate, Lynn, had no idea in the darkness. In business practice, people In the wake of this wave of “change,” I cer- where Liberia was. I had to show her where it was in an atlas. do “cost-benefit analyses” before they think of tainly hope the soon-to-be graduates will make Other housemates on the second floor had a dog that had adapting to a change, but that model does not a valuable difference in shaping and establishing puppies. We took one we named Jet, and Milton took Jet’s brother, always work in everyday life. Sometimes, you a better future with more accountability and Oscar. Oscar looked like Jet on steroids. Oscar would often push just have to adapt to the change and create your responsibility for tomorrow, not only for them- in our back door to eat Jet’s food. Milton would come over to very own model for it. You can certainly retain your selves, but for others who may come after them nicely and apologetically retrieve Oscar. I should have known then identity in the change process. and then, do not forget, that they may change what a great diplomat Milton would become. History has been a witness to changes and it too. Change is the new power! Great job Rider, and thank you Rider News for keeping me has proved time and time again that change is Sukhi Bedi abreast of friends. inevitable and it will come sooner or later, no OIT Help Desk Specialist M.J. Manahan Class of 1976

The Rider News is printed by Packet Publications, Princeton, N.J. Our paper, purchased directly from North American mills, is composed of 50 percent recycled newsprint and 50 percent thermo-mechanical pulp (made from wood-chip and sawdust byproducts of the wood industry). Our inks are soy or mineral oil, not petroleum-based. Printing plates, litho film materials and silver content are recycled after use. 12 Friday, February 6, 2009 The Arts Abroad: Class overseas balances work with unforgettable experiences Every winter semester, involved. Students who took Rider offers students the chance the trip for credits had to write to travel overseas for credits or five papers about the shows for enjoyment and gives them they saw. However, it’s worth a taste of traveling abroad. This the work because it was such a year, a group of approximately fun experience. 60 students of all majors started Some students looking into off the new year traveling to upcoming Arts Abroad travels London and Prague the capital may be put off by the initial of the Czech Republic. The price. I know I was unsure at Arts Abroad trip offered a lot of first if I could actually go, but flexibility, a good price and an in retrospect, it is totally worth amazing experience for those the bill. If a student were to try who wished to see another side and take the same trip without of the world. going as a group through Rider, Receiving three credits to it would be almost impossible have fun and see some histori- to achieve alone. cal sights This was my first time trav- s o u n d s eling overseas. I really enjoyed great, but that Rider had structured the there is itinerary so that activities were some work always available, but also lax enough that you could decide what interested you and what didn’t. Going abroad is also fun because you spend time with Rider students you may not already know. In addition, it is great to go with friends you already know here on campus. One really great thing about taking the Arts Abroad trip is

that it can be the tool to show Bryan Wentz you how you’d fare in stay- The Prague Astronomical Clock, top left, has entertained visitors in the Czech Republic’s capital ing overseas longer (a semester since the 13th century. Tower Bridge, top right, spans the Thames River in London. Visitors can perhaps) if you’re currently on view the entire city of Prague on a clear day from the overlook at Prague Castle, lower photo. the fence. Two weeks is a good Students who traveled on the Arts Abroad trip in January visited both cities. amount of time for a student to figure out how he or she would interest were free and London Plans are already being than going it alone. If you’ve do living overseas for a longer is known for its eclectic mix of made for next winter’s Arts already been overseas, it’s always amount of time. ethnic foods. Abroad trip. The group will great to return for fun; and Dr. Jerry Rife and Dr. I had gone to Prague know- travel to London and Istanbul, if this is your first time, why Pat Chmel, who plan the Arts ing nothing about it, and came Turkey. Next year’s trip is lim- not give it a shot? I’m sure you Abroad class each year, always home ecstatic — exhausted, but ited to 40 people, so if you’re won’t regret it. pick London and another for- ecstatic. Prague was awesome able to take the trip and are Luke Hall is a sophomore man- eign city for the group to travel simply because it’s nothing like on the fence, my opinion is to agement major who traveled for America. If you can withstand just decide to do it. Travel like two weeks to London and Prague Bryan Wentz to. London is full of incredible Big Ben, the familiar clock tow- history, and to me, seemed to intense cold, Prague is worth this shouldn’t be missed and with the Arts Abroad program. visiting to see its impressive embarking on an adventure like er in London, is one of many be a place you have to visit. Lots of the museums and points of architecture, unique cuisine this through Rider is financially sights visited by the group. and exciting nightlife. and socially a smarter choice Vi o l at i o n , f r o m p a g e 11 that I told her should be brought into consideration. First week of Last week of Thirdly, I think that the fine is unnecessary. As I said before, the converter was not in use. Also, since I am a freshman, and this the semester the semester is my first offense of any kind, I feel that a warning would do, Economics especially since the RAs now hold the violating object in ques- Economics tion. Clearly, I will not be using it again, and will definitely not be bringing another converter to Rider University in my future years $100 $10 here. At this hearing, I was told that I had to pay a $25 fine. I appealed, because I’m not paying for something as ridiculous as this. Luckily, my strongly-worded letter allowed the Appeals Board to see things my way, and I do not have to pay the fine. I feel that This is how Rider students learn about it is too extreme and that the information I brought to my hear- ing would shed some light on my situation. As the converter was supply and demand. not in use and was to be taken home that weekend, I don’t think that it is a fire hazard if it is just sitting on my dresser. It’s not like I was going to make it burst into flames or something. And, since Jessica Scanlon The Source did not clearly say that converters are considered exten- sion cords, and the RAs failed to mention that as well, I feel that I should not be held responsible for possessing an object that I did Qu o t e o f t h e We e k not know was against the rules. In my opinion, a converter should not be interpreted as a “one-prong extension cord.” Converters are made the way they are so that they are not fire hazards and so that “I not only use all the brains I have, but all they are safe. And the way that I was using my converter was the that I can borrow.” safest way possible. Angelique is a freshman elementary education and psychology major. — Woodrow Wilson Friday, February 6, 2009 13 Dempsey presents Rider hoops to ‘The Bronc’ By Brandi Lukas for insight into the day-to-day called ‘Get to Know the Player things going on with the pro- Off the Court,’ which involves a Building the Rider com- gram that they might not know series of questions, and then we munity, highlighting past games about from attending a game. preview the upcoming games.” and creating a personal connec- “It’s a good venue for the In addition to the dedicated tion with the players character- students and fans to get to segments, other players come to ize the eager intentions of Rider know the players better,” said the show, sign autographs and hoops, as presented on Head Dempsey. “Sometimes peo- enjoy the food with students Coach Tommy Dempsey’s new- ple might not be comfortable and fans. ly broadcast radio show. approaching players as they are Rider basketball announc- The “Tommy Dempsey walking across campus. This ers Daryl Fein and Steve Rider Basketball Radio Show” is much more informal, and Rudenstein host the show with originates live on Tuesdays from everyone is there having a good Dempsey. Joe’s Crab Shack on Rt. 1 in time.” “There is a lot of personal- Lawrenceville, and can be heard The show occupies the air- ity at the show, and that starts on 107.7 The Bronc. waves from 7-7:30 p.m. During with Daryl and Steve,” said “Joe’s Crab Shack is a nice the first segment, past games Dempsey. “We try to have fun location because it’s a very kid- are reviewed and Dempsey dis- for half an hour, while at the friendly place,” said Dempsey. cusses where the Broncs are in same time promoting Rider “We decorate the venue with the standings and their perfor- University, Rider basketball and Rider basketballs, posters and mance. our players and coaches.” pompoms. It’s a venue to let “For the second segment of The coach’s show started Peter G. Borg/Rider University people in the community know the show we bring on a player in the mid-’90s and was previ- Head Coach Tommy Dempsey hosts the “Tommy Dempsey Rid- that we’re here.” to ask him how he thinks the er Basketball Radio Show,” which broadcasts live on Tuesdays Students and fans can team played,” said Dempsey. from Joe’s Crab Shack on Rt. 1 in Lawrenceville, and can be come out to the Crab Shack “After that we do a segment See Dempsey p. 14 heard on 107.7 The Bronc. Broncs answer with revenge to secure two conference wins

HOCKEY 6-3 to U-Penn in October and the first just over four minutes sophomore defender Nicklas Against the U-Penn 9-2 to Rowan in November. in, followed by D’Aurizio and Ryskasen, a hat trick from senior Quakers the next night, Rider By Paul Mullin “Right now, we are playing sophomore forward DJ Nork. forward Merlin Thompson, and might not have had the same not only the best hockey we’ve But the Profs would answer two by junior forward George fast start it did against Rowan, Near the end of a seven- played this season, but we are just 18 seconds later, scoring all Helock. but U-Penn didn’t take advan- game homestand at Louck’s playing the best hockey we’ve three goals in the second half of The Profs felt the sting of tage of it. The first period was Ice Center, the Rider ice hock- played in my three years with the first period. the penalty box in the second, scoreless, but Thompson didn’t ey team gave itself a boost this team,” said junior forward “I’m always worried dur- since three of the Broncs’ goals wait long to score his 10th goal by defeating Mid-Atlantic Tom D’Aurizio. “We knew ing a hockey game, whether it’s were scored on power plays. In of the season 1:19 into the sec- Collegiate Hockey Association we were a better team than the score, penalties, injuries, fact, both teams spent a good ond. (MACHA) rivals Rowan and both Rowan and U-Penn, but etcetera,” said Head Coach Ted amount of time dealing with U-Penn leading scorer Sam the University of Pennsylvania we didn’t play our game when Gerry. “Our puck movement penalties, accumulating a total Lerer evened the tally three min- (U-Penn) this past weekend. we visited them at their home has been the best it has been all of 64 penalty minutes in the utes later, but freshman forward The Broncs (16-8, 6-7 rink.” season. I had the feeling that second period alone. This was Conor Dragone made a power MACHA) defeated Rowan Rider got off to a fast start our guys would play well.” thanks to the assigning of four play goal to get the ball rolling (4-7-1) 11-3 on Friday, Jan. 30 against Rowan, scoring its first The second period was 10-minute misconduct penal- again for Rider. Ryskasen scored and beat U-Penn (2-11) 5-2 the three goals in the first 10 min- without doubt the most event- ties, two for each team. to close the second, Thompson next night. Both wins avenged utes of the game. Sophomore ful of the game for the Broncs, “They didn’t like the fact scored to open the third, and Bronc losses earlier in the year, defender Brian Folkes scored who scored six goals: one from that we didn’t let off the gas ped- the Broncs found themselves al after going up by six or seven with a three-point lead with 15 goals and they started taking minutes left in the game. cheap shots at some of our key U-Penn scored again on a players,” said D’Aurizio, against power play goal with six min- whom one of the misconduct utes left, but Rider freshman penalties was levied. “Our team forward Andrew Michael pro- reacted well and stuck up for vided insurance with just under one another and ultimately got three minutes to go. our main job done and that was Rider now has just three winning the game.” games remaining on its confer- The Broncs entered the ence schedule, the next coming third period up 9-3, but for tonight against a Wagner team good measure, sophomore that beat the Broncs 16-3 on defender Brenden Hellyer net- Oct. 30, 2008. ted a 10th Rider goal less than “When you play a team two minutes in and Helock like Wagner you just try to stay completed a hat trick just 25 competitive, do the little things seconds later. right, and not get into bad hab- The Broncs spent more its because it is only one game,” time in the penalty box dur- D’Aurizio said. “They put their ing the game (40 minutes), pants on one leg at a time just but Rowan was unable to take like us. That’s why you play the advantage of any of its 12 pow- game, because any team can er play opportunities. Rider win on any given night.” managed to utilize three of its nine power play chances, even scoring one short-handed goal in the second period. “Our power play has improved from the beginning of the season,” Gerry said. “We work on this in practice and some of our top players are beginning to find the net.” 14 Friday, February 6, 2009 De m p s e y BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 13 Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) ously broadcast on WBUD-AM 1260. This is Dempsey’s fourth year of hosting the show. There will be a show “for as long as I’m Men’s Basketball 2/7 2/1 Men’s Swim and Dive head coach,” Dempsey said. (12-9, 7-4 MAAC) vs. Siena, 1 p.m.* Rider 56, Canisius 55* 1/17 Since Rider’s radio station 12/7 2/9 2/6 Loyola 176, Rider 124* has been reimaged and now Rider 76, Manhattan 73* at Marist, 7:30 p.m.* vs. Fairfield, 7 p.m.* 1/24 has the equipment for off-cam- 12/10 2/8 Penn 187, Rider 105 pus broadcasting, this is the Rider 66, Monmouth 54 Women’s Basketball at St. Peter’s, 2 p.m.* Navy 196, Rider 87 first year the show has been on 12/17 (8-14, 5-6 MAAC) 2/12-2/14 107.7 The Bronc, which is now La Salle 92, Rider 75 12/7 Wrestling at MAAC Championships* the home of Rider basketball. 12/20 Loyola 86, Rider 78* (6-6, 3-1 CAA) “It’s nice to work with The Rider 70, NJIT 49 12/19 12/20 Women’s Swim and Dive Bronc because it’s all about 12/23 Navy 71, Rider 64 Lehigh 25, Rider 9 1/17 Rider,” Dempsey said. “We Binghamton 69, Rider 58 12/21 12/18-12/29 Rider 170, Loyola 131* feel like we represent the entire 12/27 La Salle 63, Rider 47 at Midlands Championships, 1/24 student body every time we Drexel 76, Rider 70 1/4 16 of 48 Penn 191, Rider 109 play, so having it broadcast on 1/1 Marist 69, Rider 45* 1/6 Navy 190, Rider 110 the student radio station makes Rider 68, Iona 54* 1/6 Bloomsburg 26, Rider 10 2/12-2/14 more sense.” 1/4 Princeton 68, Rider 54 1/9-1/10 at MAAC Championships* The men’s team, 12-9 over- Rider 76, Marist 65* 1/9 at Virginia Duals, all, will take on the Siena Saints 1/9 Siena 58, Rider 54* Edinboro 24, Rider 10 Track and Field in MAAC action tomorrow at 1 Siena 91, Rider 81* 1/11 Rider 35, N. Dakota St. 7 1/23 p.m. in Alumni Gym. 1/11 Rider 76, Manhattan 66* Old Dominion 25, Rider 12 at Great Dane Classic The game will be reviewed Rider 70, Iona 69* 1/13 1/17 M: 13 of 29 during Dempsey’s radio show 1/15 Rider 76, Penn 63 at CAA Duals, W: 18 of 30 this Tuesday at 7 p.m. Canisius 84, Rider 66* 1/16 Rider 26, George Mason 14* 1/31 “We’re just trying to encour- 1/17 Rider 62, Loyola 47* Hofstra 23, Rider 12* at Thompson Invite age people to get involved in Niagara 84, Rider 70 1/18 Rider 23, Binghamton 13* M: 4 of 10 our program,” Dempsey said. 1/23 Rider 61, Iona 58* 1/24 W: 4 of 11 “It’s a good opportunity to get Rider 66, Fairfield 49* 1/23 Rutgers 18, Rider 16 2/6-2/7 to know me and the players on 1/25 Canisius 71, Rider 59* 1/31 at New Balance Invitational a more personal basis.” Rider 78, St. Peter’s 67* 1/25 Rider 19, Clarion 18 2/13 1/30 Siena 70, Rider 56* 2/3 at Rider/Lafayette Games Loyola 75, Rider 61 1/30 Rider 25, Drexel 10* 2/ 1 Rider 72, Niagara 59* Rider 68, Canisius 55* Friday, February 6, 2009 15 Broncs come back to claim two-game streak W. BASKETBALL Niagara with a 6-14 record, The Broncs faced a much and a 3-6 mark in the confer- tougher test on Sunday, By Jordan Hall ence, but were winners of four matching up with Canisius, a of their last six games. They team coming in 16-5 overall After the long winter break, remained hot, cruising past the and 8-2 in the MAAC. The the women’s basketball team struggling Purple Eagles (1-20, Golden Griffins ranked 10th traveled to upstate New York 0-10 MAAC) for the victory. in the country in 3-point field for a challenging two-game In the first half, Rider goal percentage (.38 percent) road trip. The Broncs brought grabbed solid leads twice, but and possessed the second lead- out the brooms and swept past each time Niagara crawled back ing scorer in the conference Niagara, 72-59, and upended into the contest. The Broncs in senior Marie Warner (17.5 an impressive Canisius squad went into the break with a ppg.). This didn’t prevent Rider that stood in second place in three-point advantage, 35-32, from completing a tremendous the MAAC, 56-55. but that’s as close as the Purple come-from-behind victory. Rider finished the extensive Eagles would get the rest of the The first half consisted of break at a 4-9 clip, compet- game. major runs by both teams. After ing against top-notch oppo- Rider jumped out of the Canisius scored the first buck- nents such as Virginia, the 15th gates in the second frame, start- et, the Broncs poured in 11 ranked team in the nation, and ing the half on a 25-7 run, straight points to jump out to Marist, which boasts a 20-2 blowing the contest open and a nine-point lead. The Golden record. out of reach. Senior Shaunice Griffins answered right back, In mid-January, the Broncs Parker scored nine points dur- returning the favor by going on strung together four straight ing the stretch, while sopho- a 21-6 run and regaining the wins, three of them against con- more Cintella Spotwood cashed advantage, 23-17. ference foes Manhattan, Loyola in two 3-pointers to jump start The second frame was a dif- and Iona. the offensive push. ferent story as the half consisted “Break was very long this Parker shot a perfect seven of nine lead changes, four in year, so for the team to be able of seven from the field and the final minute of regulation. to stay focused and play well in finished with a game high 15 Rider trailed by seven points January was a credit to them points, while Spotwood chipped midway through the second Bryan Wentz/The Rider News and their hard work,” said Head in with 14. Rider’s leading scor- half, before creating a remark- Junior Amanda Sepulveda looks to score in the lane. She dropped Coach Lynn Milligan. er, junior Tammy Meyers, filled able 14-0 run and grabbing a in 12 points while Rider clinched a win over Canisius. The Broncs continued to up the stat sheet, dropping 13 seven-point advantage of their exert balance and depth in the points, pulling down six boards own. upset and completing the road game-high 18 points and hand- scoring column, showing off and dishing out six assists. The last minute turned into weekend sweep. ed out six assists, while junior multiple offensive weapons. The Broncs displayed their a seesaw battle after Canisius “Canisius took away point guard Sepulveda put in Rider had five different leading best shooting performance of came roaring back, retaking the our first looks and Amanda 12 and played all 40 minutes of scorers over break. the year (.52 percent) and set lead 53-52 with 44 seconds [Sepulveda] didn’t panic and the contest. “We are a very balanced a season-high with 18 assists. remaining. Meyers connected found Shaunice wide open Rider looks to continue team with many talented play- Milligan was very pleased with on a lay-up, but the Golden and she hit probably the big- rolling on Friday as it takes ers, all of whom know and the effort. Griffins responded with a bas- gest shot of her career,” said on second place Fairfield at accept their role,” Milligan said. “We took very good shots ket, leaving 14 seconds on the Milligan. “Shaunice stepped up Alumni Gym at 7 p.m. “This makes us harder to pre- and made the extra pass to clock and setting the stage and made a huge play.” “We will prepare hard this pare for and very versatile at put our teammates in successful for Parker. The 5’11” forward Parker finished with 11 week in practice and be ready both ends of the floor.” situations and it paid off,” she found herself open for an points and 11 rebounds, post- for a great game,” Milligan The Broncs entered their said. “Defensively we played 18-footer and drained it, giving ing her fifth double-double of said. matchup last Friday against very well for the entire game.” the Broncs a thrilling one-point the season. Meyers poured in a Rider rings in new year as Burke puts Rider on the map

SWIM & DIVE took first place in the 100 back, 200 “It’s a confidence booster when back and 200 IM. Senior Priscilla someone beats a swimmer or diver from By Kristie Kahl Modrov added to the Broncs’ victory Navy or Penn [because it] motivates by winning the 100 fly, 200 fly and 200 them to do better and stay focused,” The swimming and diving team breast. Burke shut out the competition, Burke said. rang in the New Year in tip-top shape winning the one-meter and three-meter Senior Josh Rosenbluth won the with tough competition against Navy dives. The women’s 200 medley relay, 200 back and finished in second place and Penn as the Broncs prepare to com- consisting of Tomasula, Modrov, Burns in both the 100 back and 200 IM. pete at the MAAC Championships. and senior Ericka Kriedel, also claimed Cavallaro placed third overall in the On Jan. 1, the men’s team was first place with a time of 1:48.20. three-meter dive with a score of 275.95, ranked 18th among the Division I For the men’s team, sophomore Drew finishing ahead of all the Penn divers. national mid-major team power rank- Modrov won the 50 free and 100 free, The men’s 400 relay consisting of ings as compiled by collegeswimming. while freshman diver Brendan Cavallario Brady, Kohner, Drew Modrov and soph- com. As of that point, the Broncs were won the three-meter and one-meter. The omore Ryan Nelthropp claimed second the only MAAC school ranked. men’s relay, consisting of junior Brian place with a time of 3:15.75. The Broncs started off 2009 by Brady, junior Scott Player, sophomore For the women’s team, Priscilla making a name for themselves at the CJ Kohner and Drew Modrov, placed Modrov won the 100 fly, 200 IM and Tennessee Diving Invitational, where first with a time of 3:10.56. 200 fly, while Tomasula won the 100 junior Amanda Burke made it clear she The Broncs finished their regular back and placed second in the 200 back. was a force to be reckoned with. Burke season schedule in a competitive tri- Burke claimed first place in both the placed fourth in the finals for the three- meet against Navy and Penn. Navy one- and three-meter dives. meter dive before claiming second place overtook the men’s team 196-87, while “I think we did well even though during the finals of the one-meter dive. Penn won 187-105. The women’s team Navy and Penn are very tough competi- Peter G. Borg/Rider University She missed winning the competition by lost 190-110 to Navy as Penn claimed a tion,” Burke said. “It gives some of our less than seven points at the 17-school Junior Amanda Burke claimed second 191-109 victory over Rider. athletes a chance to step up and swim or national competition. place in the one-meter dive at the Ten- For the men’s team, Drew Modrov dive against better competitors.” Rider moved on to split a MAAC nessee Diving Invitational. placed first in the 50 free and 100 free, The Broncs will begin their post- meet against Loyola on Jan. 17. The with both wins coming against a Navy season at the MAAC Championships women’s team claimed a 170-131 win For the women, sophomore Brianna squad that entered the meet ranked No. starting Feb. 12 in Baltimore. over the Greyhounds while the men fell Burns won the 50 free, 100 free and 200 1 in the Mid-major Division I teams 176-124. free, while junior Kellyanne Tomasula poll. 16 Friday, February 6, 2009 St r i k i n g Re b o u n d Rider clinches conference win before facing MAAC powerhouse Siena MEN’S BASKETBALL we would bring it back they half. Canisius came out strong would go back up. We couldn’t in the second half before Rider By Josh Veltrie get fully back into the game.” responded with an 18-7 run, Following a 75-61 confer- Freshman Novar Gadson which gave them a lead they ence loss to Loyola last Friday, had 11 points and nine would not relinquish. junior Ryan Thompson led rebounds. Sophomore Mike With six minutes left in the Rider’s men’s basketball team Ringgold went 6-11 from the half, the Broncs’ lead had been to a 68-55 conference win over field, ending up with 13 points, cut to 3. Thompson then took Canisius on Sunday. and senior Harris Mansell man- it strong to the hoop, got fouled In the loss to Loyola (11- aged 11 points before fouling and made both free throws. On 13, 6-6 MAAC), Thompson out late in the second half. Rider’s next possession, Mansell had 13 points and four assists. The Broncs went 10-16 snatched a defensive board and He came out stronger against from the free throw line while threw an outlet pass to Gadson. Canisius as he went 10-12 from Loyola went 24-37. Gadson then tossed a perfect the free-throw line and con- Against Canisius (7-15, alley-oop pass to Thompson nected on four out of six three- 2-10 MAAC), Rider was able who threw down a thunder- pointers, compiling a total of to cash in at the charity stripe, ous one-handed slam over a 28 points, a new career high. connecting on 23 of 29 while Canisius defender. “Everyone has bad games, Canisius ended up 14-25. From that point on Rider but the great ones always bounce “I have a lot of confidence never looked back making 9-10 back with a good game,” said in this team,” said Thompson. free throws in the last four min- Head Coach Tommy Dempsey. “I knew we were going to utes to seal the game. “Ryan played really well against bounce back and play well.” Rider is now third in the Canisius.” Sophomore Justin Robinson MAAC behind Siena and Although the Broncs (12- had 13 points and three steals Niagara. The Broncs are host- 7, 7-4 MAAC) lost by 14 to for the Broncs while Gadson ing Siena Saturday at 1 p.m. Loyola, the final score was not compiled 10 points and 11 which will prove to be a tough indicative of how close the boards. test since the Saints have not game really was. Down 13 at “You have to have a short lost a conference game and are one point in the second half, memory in this league,” said a perfect 12-0. the Broncs were able to cut the Robinson. “It was good to come “With Siena coming in lead to 3 with five minutes to out and play as soon as possible on Saturday I thought it was go but could get no closer. after Friday’s loss.” important we get a win against Hugh Tsung/Rider University “We got it down to 3 The Broncs were able to Canisius so we can feel a little Junior Ryan Thompson fights off two defenders on his way to points but they kept scoring,” jump out to a quick lead and bit better with how we are play- the basket in the Broncs’ victory over Canisius. Thompson com- Thompson said. “Every time kept that lead the entire first ing,” said Dempsey. piled a total of 28 points for Rider, setting a new career high. Broncs slay the Dragons in dual conference meet of six matches, only losing to started things off for the Broncs WRESTLING a national champion from host by winning at 133 to get Rider By RJ Barkelew Northwestern University. He on the board. Freshman Aaron was pinned by top-seeded Jake Nestor won by fall, his third pin It’s that time again sports Herbert in the semifinals. of the season and first at 149, to fans: time for Rider Broncs As the break progressed, give Rider a 12-4 lead. wrestling. In what seems to be Rider lost to both Edinboro Junior Michael Kessler, an up-and-down season, the and Old Dominion, and won ranked 25th in the nation and Broncs increase to a 6-6 record against North Dakota State at second in the CAA, defeated after overtaking Drexel in a the Virginia Duals. the sixth ranked wrestler in the Colonial Athletic Association The Broncs then traveled CAA to give Rider a 15-4 lead. (CAA) dual meet. to compete in the CAA Duals Senior Doug Umbehauer, They have been on top of held in Fairfax. They won two ranked fifth in the nation and their game for most of the sea- of the three matches there, only second in the CAA, aided the son except for losing some close losing to Hofstra University. Broncs in their victory, winning matches here and there. As the winter break for by a major decision. They started the winter Rider came to a conclusion, the Junior Ed Bordas, ranked break with a loss against Lehigh Broncs lost 18-16 to Rutgers 31st in the nation and first in University. The Mountain but won 19-18 over Clarion the CAA, defeated Kyle Frey, Hawks won eight of their 10 this past Saturday. ranked third in the CAA, for opening bouts, never once The match against Clarion the final score for the Rider giving Rider the chance for a was an exciting one indeed. win. comeback as Lehigh claimed a “The Broncs won six of The Broncs will contin- 26-10 victory over the Broncs. their 10 bouts in a come-from- ue their schedule against Old Since that time they have behind victory,” Head Coach Dominion in a CAA match on gone on to participate in the Gary Taylor said to Rider Feb. 14. 76th Wilkes Open Tournament Sports Information. “Clarion The Broncs have a promis- as well as the Midlands has a pretty good team.” ing end to the season ahead of Championships, where they On Tuesday, Rider over- them, and if they can wrestle as Matt MacFarlane/The Rider News finished in 16th and 46th place, took conference rival Drexel hard as they are now, then they Freshman Zac Cibula looks to take control as the Broncs over- respectively. 25-10 by winning seven of their will quite possibly bring home a Senior Doug Umbehauer 10 bouts. championship or two. took conference rival Drexel 25-10. Rider continues its CAA placed third after winning five Freshman Jimmy Kirchner schedule against Old Dominion on Feb. 14.