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BY WALLACE MCKELVEY It was also a conscious decision, Begleiter Staff Reporter said, to ignore the protester during the question For David Cole, the final straw came when John and answer session that proceeded Hofmeister's Hofmeister, the president of Shell Oil Co., said the world is presentation. not running out of oil during his presentation Wednesday at "There were a lot of people with questions Mitchell Hall. and none of them had had the chance to express Cole, a former Delaware Technical and Community their point of view," he said. "[The protester] had College student, rose from his seat in the front row, turned to expressed himself for 45 minutes." face the audience and spread his legs apart to steady himself. Begleiter said he likely would have called He crossed his arms behind his back and stared, expression upon Cole if he had sat in his seat through the less, away from the speaker. presentation and raised his hand at the end. By When ushers approached and asked him to leave, he standing up while Hofmeister was speaking, he whispered a decline. Cole took one step back to sit on the singled himself out. . edge of the stage. There were two ways to treat Cole when he He remained there for approximately 45 minutes. stood and began to ask his question without being Hofmeister concluded his lecture with a plea for an end acknowledged, he said. to the "paralysis of partisanship" and the need to explore "One way to do it is to appease the protest "cheap oil" on federal land, a reference to Shell's recent er," Begleiter said. "In this case, my feeling was attempts to tap oil reserves in the Arctic National Wildlife that wouldn't have diffused the situation." Refuge in northern Alaska. The moderator said he feared others would The protester returned to his seat and ,raised his hand do the same thing or that Cole would take over throughout the question and answer session. After a half the presentation by taking the opportunity to lec hour, Cole broke his silence to ask a question, although mod ture the invited speaker. erator and Global Agenda lecture series director Ralph Begleiter said the audience came to hear the Begleiter had not, and would not, call on him. speaker, not the protester. . "You've had your moment in the sun," Begleiter said, Walking from the scene of her boyfriend's before asking Public Safety to escort the protester from the arrest to Public Safety headquarters, Chelsea building. Zaldivar said Cole never wanted the spotlight, "I am passively resisting arrest," Cole said on his way only answers. up the aisle, flanked by officers. "I have done nothing "I kind of knew something would happen," wrong." Zaldivar said. "I knew he was depressed about Cole said he had three questions for the president of the state of the world." · Shell that went unanswered as he was arrested and charged She said she did not foresee Cole's protest, with trespassing, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. but was proud he stood up for what he. believed. Begleiter, a professor of communication, said it is not a "If they just let him ask a question, none of protester's job to walk the fine line between expressing his this was going to happen," Zaldivar said. or her protest and respecting others' right to speak. That job She had remained seated and was one of the falls to the moderator. first to ask Hofmeister a question, though she "I have a room full of people to whom I have a respon said she was dissatisfied with the answer. sibility, not just me and the protester," he said. "My job is to Cole said Hofmeister skirted the real issues, keep the event on keel." never addressing the root causes of global warm When Cole. first stood in protest, Begleiter said he ing or rising oil prices. THE REVIEW/Justin Bleiler scanned the audience for cues about what was happening "I stood up when he started telling bold John Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil Co., spoke at Mitchell Hall on because he could not see the protester's face. faced lies," he said. Wednesday night. "If I saw the audience looking at him and interacting Chief among Cole's concerns is that the oil with him, I would've gotten a. cue," he said. "I made a con company is not doing enough to solve a problem it helped "I think as students we should have the right to question ~cious decision. He's not doing anything, so I let it be." create. He said the $100 million Hofmeister said Shell what's going on," Hughes-Lampros said. "It's our responsi spends each year researching alternative ener bility to stand up." gy sources is a drop in the bucket. With a court date, fines and legal fees on the horizon, According to Shell's investor reports, the Cole said he is searching for a pro-bono lawyer. He said company made $7.8 billion in the first quarter because of his low income, he is unable to take care of the of 2008 alone. costs of his protest. "He probably knows the year in ~hich we "I don't want to incur more legal e?'penses," he said. won't have any more oil left," Cole said. "But I need to at least not go down without a fight." "He's putting his energies into ensuring he'll Cole said it would be easier to let the courts do what control the supply of oil, and when it's gone, they will with him. At this point, he believes his statement he'll control the alternative energies." · has been made, and he does not have any ambitions to argue As for his protest Wednesday night, Cole for his First Amendment rights in the Supreme Court. said it was spur of the moment and unplanned. He said every day he is depressed about the state of the "I recognize there were things I shouldn't world because of his perception of self and the environment. have·done," he said. "But that's what happens "I look at myself as an extension of the planet," Cole when you act without thinking about it care said. "That may sound crazy, but where do you think the fully. atoms that make up your body came from? We think we're "One of the things that upset me most was polluting the Earth, but we're only polluting ourselves." when the officer was on top of me, wrestling· Begleiter said there has not been a big student turnout to my arm away from !lle, and he said, 'You this year's Global Agenda lecture series, with much of the know what the worst part is, man? I agree with audience being professors and citizens of Newark. you.'" "This isn't some esoteric topic no one can understand, Sophomore Nate Wells said he has known but students don't seem to be willing to devote a small part Cole since high school and thought the police of their time to these issues," he said. "If they even think used excessive force in their arrest. about it and say, 'Did he have a point there, or is he full of "Dave was obviously all fired up," Wells shit,' I'm happy." said .. "But I thought they abused their power in After the lecture, Begleiter said Hofmeister told him he cuffing him and running him outside the faced protesters many times before. building." "He's a big boy," Begleiter said. "He didn't seem partic The police also threatened to arrest a ularly fazed by it." bystander, Conor Hughes-Lampros, who has Cole said while there is not much he can do, citizens known Cole since last year. He said he W!lS should not fear each other, but rather the handful of people held against the brick wall of Mitchell Hall, in charge. THE REVIEW/Melanie Hardy and said he received a scrape on his shoulder, "You can't expect things to change by shouting at the Protester David Cole stood with his back turned for Hofmeister's speech. but was not arrested. Shell Oil man," he said. 4 May 13, 2008 t Chinese ambassador delivers keynote speech on globalization at UD BY KELLY DURKIN Copy Desk Chief Zhou Wenzhong, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the United States, emphasized the importance of globalization and strategic dialogue between the United States and China dur ing the keynote opening address of the . THE REVIEW/Steven Gold University of Delaware Forum. The university's first forum was open to students, faculty, alumni and the community. Zhou spoke to a packed crowd in Mitchell Hall after being introduced to the audience by Alan Fox, associate professor of philosophy and president of the Faculty University community Senate. He said both the United States and China have interdependent economies and in order to prosper, the two countries must reacts to day-long forum recognize and strengthen that relation ship. They must also realize domestic BY JENNifER HEINE globally prominent. economic situations like the mortgage cri Senior News Reporter "I think the university, they've got a very sis have profound international impacts. Students, faculty, alumni, parents and high level now," Funk said. "If you want to "In a globalized economy, China can community members all came out for take it to the next level you have to become not develop in isolation from the rest of Saturday's Path to Prominence. The day's involved in the global economy. That's the the world," Zhou said. "And the world events included a lunchtime International future of our country." needs China. China's future is increasing Food Fair and various panel sessions in the He said he believes having a good univer ly associated with that of the world." morning and afternoon. sity improves the reputation of its city. Zhou briefly mentioned other diplo The panel topics ranged from alternative "The more prestige the university has, the matic issues, such as promoting democra energy to the future of public education to the more prestige the city has," Funk said. cy, ensuring the quality of exported university's Exelon Trading Center. . Junior Katie DiMichele said she went to Chinese products and holding dialogues Meg Meiman, program coordinator for Saturday's forum to learn more about what with the United States about situations the Undergraduate Research Program, said she Harker's administration sees as the universi like Darfur. He said the one China policy THE REVIEW/Steven Gold attended panel sessions to learn more about ty's future. She said she is looking to see if the involving the status of Taiwan is at the Zhou Wenzhong, ambassador from China, what other faculty and students are doing. She university follows through with its plan. center of U.S.-China relations, and the gave the keynote speech at the forum. said she appreciates the direction University "I think that they're taking a step forward, United States should help to promote President Patrick Harker is taking the universi- and this is the first of things to come," peace and stability in Taiwan by blocking that they were trying to cut themselves off ty. . DiMichele said. paths to Taiwanese independence. from the rest of the world and some people "A lot of our programs are nationally Benjamin W. Remondi, a 1967 alwnnus, Gilad Skolnick, graduate student in the are still skeptical about our relations with competitive, but not a lot of people throughout said he attended the event because he wanted College of Human Services, Education and them." the United States know that," Meiman said. to learn more about the university. He said he Public Policy, said he thought Zhou was Jianguo Chen, assistant professor of Michael Rubin, a parent of a university thinks Harker is on the right track to make the honest about China's views on Taiwan, but Chinese, said the speech was impressive, student, said he attended this weekend's events university a better institution. would have liked to have heard other especially in light of this year being the because he was interested in the Path to "I think he has a vision on how to do it," issues, like that of Tibet, mentioned in the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations Prominence and in the panel discussions. He Remondi said. "Delaware is really an excel speech. between the United States and China. said he found the morning panel on alternative lent, excellent school. I love it the way it is, but "When he talked about globalization, I "I appreciated his candidness to talk energy "absolutely excellent." he feels it needs to go up one notch." would have liked to have heard more about about these things and the- Chinese govern Rubin said he likes Harker's plan to make Michael Gallagher, a 2006 alwnnus, said he Darfur because China has been an active ment's wish to cooperate with the United the university a better-recognized institution. appreciated Harker's administration's efforts supporter of the regime that is responsible States government and continue to work on "I think Delaware's got a good story to to interact with all groups of people. for the genocide in Darfur," Skolnick said, many essential issues that if not handled tell, and I'd like more people to know about "What really struck me about it is that "and that's something I would have liked to appropriately cou1d endanger world peace," the university," Rubin said. they're more engaging of the various con see his perspective of, but he ignored that Chen said. Freshman Marlene Yandrisevits, an art stituencies than what [former university issue." According to an e-mail sent by John conservation· major -who attended the after President David P. Roselle] was," Gallagher Erin McGrath, graduate student in the Brennan, director of Public Relations, the noon panel about 21st century arts and human said. "Harker's really trying to reach out more College of Human Services, Education and original keynote speaker, President ities education, said the session made her more than Roselle. Roselle reached out to people Public Policy, said she felt that the speech Abdoulaye Wade of the Republic of aware of facultY and student activities and who were going to donate money." skirted many issues through carefully craft Senegal, was unable to attend the forum research throughout the university. The panel He said he is pleased the university is ed language, as opposed to directly because of the global food crisis and its included humanities and arts professors' making strides to become more environmen addressing topics like democracy and effect on his country. He was advised not to research, in· addition to information about the tally conscious after having ineffective recy human rights. She said she thought the travel by the Department of State and his Arts and Humanities Summer Institute, an ini cling programs for several years. emphasis on Taiwan as the most important own cabinet members. tiative to emoll ·more diverse graduate stu Lee Raymond, a 1979 alwnna, current gradu issue may not resonate with many University President Patrick Harker dents. ate student and faculty member, said she . Americans. said having a foreign official as the keynote "I thought it was really interesting," believes the initiatives Harker plans are feasi "I don't know if that's right, but I think speaker promotes the University of Yandrisevits said. "I didn't even know this ble, and she has hopes for what she wants in the American people are more concerned Delaware Forum's goal of a global initia stuff was going on." his plan. with product safety probably more than tive for the institution and highlights the Sophomore Katie Andriotis said she "I am looking forward to more collabora anything," McGrath said. steps already taken by the uniyersity to attended Saturday's forum because of the tion - interdisciplinary collaboration," Senior Tracey Louie, a sociology increase its presence on the global stage. international food fair, which included a buffet Raymond said. "I'm looking forward to major who traveled to China during Winter "This is not new to us; this is part of with various dishes' from many countries increased alumni work." Session 2006, said she thought the speech our DNA as an institution, so what we want throughout the world. She said her favorite Junior Chris"tine Ingari said she finds the was insightful, and it showed her China to do is strengthen that," Harker said. dish was the spring rolls. university administration's plan for the Path to wants to improve relations with the United "What we wanted to do is have .an opening "I was excited because there was going to Prominence important because the world is States and the rest of the world. speaker that would highlight that global be food and it was right outside my building," globalizing. "I really think they're trying," Louie perspective that the university has had for a Andriotis said. "They're realizing if we're stagnant these said, "but of course a lot of people have the very long time." Mayor Vance A. Funk III said he also days, we're falling behind," lngari said. mentality of what they were 30 years ago, would like to see the university become more · May 13, 2008 5
THE REVIEW/Steven Gold THE REVIEW/ Steven Gold YouDee mingies with attendees of the International Food Fair. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner delivered a speech Saturday. THE REVIEW/Steven Gold More than 1,000 people came to the Path to Prominence forum. Harker addresses the 'State of the University'
BY JENNIFER HAYES there's always room for conscientious self-reflection," he ensure that every qualified student from Delaware will have Administrative News Editor said. "In this case, we're talking about a combination of our the resources to attend the university; More than 1,000 faculty, students, alumni and commu goals, our purpose and our identity as an institution." "Beginning in Fall 2009, the demonstrated financial nity members came together Saturday for the first-ever Provost Dan Rich said the Path to Prominence includes need of every Delaware student admitted to the Newark University of Delaware Forum, titled "Charting Our Path to the steps involved in making the university more wen · campus will be met up to the full cost of tuition, fees, room Prominence," to celebrate the university's accomplishments known nationally and internaJ:ionally and providing greater and board and books," Harker said. of the past and its aspirations for the future. opportunities for students, faculty and the larger communi In an interview after the speech, Harker said unlike The university organized several panels throughout the ty. other institutions who have stated there are no loans for a day with topics including alternative energy, the future of "It's a specific plan that says in order to do that,' we family whose income is .below a certain number, the univer public education, corporate governance, climate change and have to have a fair · set of priorities that will guide us and sity will offer loans but will cap the loan amount so they arts and humanities education in the 21st century. These move us forward, that we can't be everything to everyone at remain affordable for all Delawareans. He said the universi panels, as well as an international food fair, allied up to uni all times, but that we need to take advantage of our distinc ty will also meet the full financial needs of Delaware stu versity President Patrick Harker's "State of the University" tive assets and set our course together," Rich said. dents through grant packets and work study. address, in which he revealed his plans for the university's In his speech, Harker told guests he was attracted to the He told attendees another portion of that initiative future in response to the Strategic Planning Committee's university because it is a "gem of an institution." The Path includes increasing the university's outreach to underrepre report submitted in April. . to Prominence includes the strategic plan to make "this gem sented groups by building partnerships with historically In his opening statements Saturday morning, Alan Fox, shine even brighter." black colleges and universities. philosophy professor and president of the Faculty Senate, He said he will present specific action steps to achieve In the initiative to achieve excellence in professional told attendees the strategic planning report lists common this goal to the Board· of Trustees at its May 19 meeting. education, Harker said one area of immediate priority is commitments andjnitiatives which are intended to guide the Soon after, the official strategic plan will be shared with the legal studies, in which the university plans to develop a law university as it charts its course. entire university community. institute. These commitments, which include diversity, partner Harker said there are six key initiatives or "milestones" "In establishing this institute, we will also continue to ship, engagement and visibility, represent the foundation of that the university will focus on to define this path. explore the broader step of creating a full law school at the the strategic initiatives that will propel the university to The first milestone is to create a diverse and stimulat university," he said. ·prominence, Fox said. ing undergraduate academic environment, he said. Included Harker said, in an interview after the speech, the long "Being myself a scholar of Buddhism, it seems to me in this initiative is the plan to extend its commitment to term desire to develop a law school came from a rigorous debate on campus and in the law community in Delaware. "There are two approaches to starting a law school," he said. "Approach one is to hire a few faculty, bring in lots of students and, to put it bluntly, hope for the best. Our approach instead is to develop the law institute, hire signif icant faculty in the core areas who will contribute to our undergraduate programs as well as the graduate programs." Harker said in his speech the initiative for the planet includes officially launching a university-wide Institute for Alternative Energy, which will expand the university's cur rent energy programs. "We will practice what we preach, reducing our own impact on campu1l, to become a 'green university,' " he said. "We have already launched a sustainability initiative to drive our progress." In the global initiative, Harker said the university will also create the University of Delaware Institute for Global Studies, which will expand on the current work of the Center for International Studies. "On the Path to Prominence, we will foster knowledge and awareness of the economic, environmental, political, cultural and social issues that face the world, and nurture the skills that address them," he said. · Near the end of his speech, Harker told attendees he encourages the university community to continue the con versations of this plan. "This dialogue does not stop now that we have commit ted these plans to paper;'' he said. "In a certain sense, it is just beginning as we work across the university to flesh out the implications of this plan for every part of our enter prise." THE REVIEW/Steven Gold University President Patrick Harker outlined six initiatives during his "Path to Pr~minence" speech. 6 May 13. 2008 who's who in Newark Senior creates formula for gambling profit
BY ANTONIA DONATO "Last year, my clients ended up winning StaffReporter 100 percent per game, they ended up winning One student at the university has more over $2,000," he said. "We were actually 8-1 in than just a knack for business. He has created the playoffs- eight wins, one loss." his own company - one that most people his Daniello said his clients' and his own indi age take years to develop. vidual betting pay off significantly when it Senior Victor Daniello, a double major in comes to profit. accounting and finance, created a formula for "Last year, I made about $10,000 from my NFL betting and currently runs his own busi clients and I earned about $30,000 from my ness, GoBustBookies.com. Clients pay for his gambling, betting on my wagers," he said. advice on what teams to bet on, and so far, he One of the reasons why Daniello said he said he has been extremely successful. believes he is so good at betting is because he "I started working on it like five years created a successful formula based on what he ago," Daniello said. "It took two years for me to studies from the game and his knowledge of the develop. I started using it with my family and industry. friends and I did really well. Last year, I started "I've always participated in different types opening it up to the public." of gambling," he said. "I approach it with a Daniello said one of the main reasons for mathematical strategy. I don't bet like a lot of starting GoBustBookies.com was because other people. I watch every football game there bookies in the NFL gambling industry are is to watch. mainly trying to make money, and not statisti "I know every single thing there is to know cally basing their numbers off ma~ematic rele about statistics. I focus all my attention on vance. every detail that could possibly be relevant." "Bookies want money," he said. "What Michael Calabrese,. one of Daniello's they're really looking for is the top commis Courtesy of Victor Daniello clients, said he is extremely happy with the way sion. Let's say you bet $100 and you win, you Last year, senior Victor Daniello made roughly $40,000 from his clients and gambling. the Web site worked for him and how Daniello will get $100. But when you lose, you pay the was able to be accurate in producing amazing bookie $110. Daniello said he charges $25 for a week or "There is a gap in the industry," he said. "I results. "That's where the advantage is for them. $250 for a year and offers a money-back guar was looking online at other people who were "I really like his method - just how he They would get 10 percent off the team that antee." doing this, and I noticed that there are not many goes about it," Calabrese said. "The mathemat loses." "If I don't give you profitable advice, I people who try to specialize in one particular ics are really interesting to me; how he can take Daniello said what makes his Web site dif return the membership fee," he said. "If it turns sport. those numbers and come up with a consistent ferent is he strategically looks at the numbers out that they didn't win, which pretty much "I thought if I could bring what I have to formula is extremely interesting." and decides what he wants to do with his point doesn't happen, I would return all of your bring to the table with 70 percent winning aver He said he made a substantial amount of spread. money." age, there really is no competition with another money from Daniello's advice, and the Web "There's a difference between statistical Daniello said one of his main motivations handicapper. They are really producing average site was beneficial. relevance and what they're doing," he said. to start the business was realizing that not too results in several different sports. I'm trying to "It's been successful for me following the "Their line is not as statistically relevant as the many handicappers were specializing in a par produce above average in one." system. I made around $2,000," Calabrese said. line that I'm setting. My spread is more accu ticular sport- most were just betting on differ The business has been successful and his "If you follow his unit per betting, you win. I rate in results. The line moves from day to day. ent sports. He said he wanted to focus all his clients are satisfied with what they are getting was a $100 per unit better. I'm really happy for When I have a difference between my spread attention on the NFL. from GoBustBookies.com, Daniello said. him." and their spread I place a bet." Delaware ranks high in infant mortality rates
BY MADDIE THOMAS wide problem. It's an epidemic in die as to what's really causing all thing that occurs daily at Christiana she's pregnant, the better it is for the StaffReporter this country." this. " Hospital and DuPont Hospital for health of the baby," Drake said. Delaware has the sixth highest The Fetal and Infant Mortality According to its Web site, the Children. Prenatal care involves regular infant mortality rate in the country, Review, a branch existing under the commission considers any child "We basically have an visits to doctors such as midwives, with premature births being the lead commission, was created in the mid death to be preventable "if one or unhealthy population of mothers at a gynecologists and obstetricians who ing cause of infant death, according ' 90s when studies showed the rates more interventions (medical, com child-bearing age," he said. measure and track the health of both to a report released by The Child of premature births in Delaware munity, legal, and/or psychological) Gail Wade, an associate profes the mother and the developing baby, Death, Near Death and Stillbirth were increasing even though nation might reasonably have averted the sor of nursing, said preconception she said. Commission. al rates were decreasing, according child's death or near-death." healthcare is an important concept Paul said although it is the indi Anne Pedrick, the executive to the commission's Web site. Pedrick said the commission's focusing on the need for women to vidual responsibility of a mother to director of The Child Death, .Near Paul said the small population current report on infant mortality maintain a healthy lifestyle, long receive proper healthcare for herself Death and ·Stillbirth Commission, of Delaware did not have any impact rates in the state is "more of a retro before even becoming pregnant. and her baby, Paul said he believes said the commission has reported in increasing infant mortality rates. · spective review" of all types of pre "The idea is to make sure the health care providers and the state infant mortality rates since 1995, but Any slight changes in reported ventable deaths in children between body is well prepared for pregnan should make sure women are receiv statistics have not been released for deaths still reflect greatly in the over the ages of 20 weeks gestation and cy," Wade said. "Sometimes women ing.proper treatments. the last five years. all statistics. 18 years old. are already three months pregnant by "It's not only the state's respon The report stated 59 percent of Pedrick accredits one possible The commission uses up to the time they find out and at that sibility, but also a healthcare all infant deaths in Delaware are reason for previous high rates of pre three regional child death review point the baby is already pretty much provider's responsibility to ensure caused by premature birth. Pedrick mature birth in the state to a lack of panels and three FIMR teams to formed. Preconception health care women are receiving good health said the commission is unsure why awareness on the issue and its con review child and near deaths caused minimizes them from doing any care," he said. premature birth rates are so high in nection to infant mortality. by abuse, neglect, stillbirth and pre thing damaging to the fetus." Drake said although there are Delaware, but hopes to learn more in "I think what happened is that mature birth, the Web site stated. She said as part of a grant made many prenatal and preconception its next report, which should be some funding for programs and Pedrick said the report increases possible by the March of Dimes, a health care providers available in the released this fall. resources dried up," she said. "The awareness on possible measures that nonprofit organization for pregnancy state, many pregnant women may David Paul, neonatologist at focus just got away." could be taken to prevent infant and baby health, the university is not be ~;\Ware of health Care providers Christiana Hospital and DuPont One goal of FIMR is to further death. currently trying to reach out to in their area, potentially resulting in Hospital for Children, said the over understand the state's high rates of "We can get a really strong pic women and educate them about the neglect of their health. all rate of premature births in premature birth and to prevent the ture about what are the preventions "their reproductive health plan." ~'They're concentrated more in Delaware is higher than the national average number of premature births that need to be strengthened," she Patricia Drake, an instructor in New Castle County but they are average. in the state from increasing, Pedrick said. the nursing school, said another pre accessible to people with all levels of "About 14 percent out of all said. Pedrick said she believes the ventative measure toward premature socioeconomic status," she said. babies born in Delaware are born "FIMR was implicated because best measures to prevent premature birth is prenatal care-care given to "Some women just don't take advan prematurely," Paul said. "That com we wanted more insight into the births are proper prenatal and pre a woman once she finds out she is tage of them. Some women don't get pares to about 12.7 percent national ways these babies are dying," she conception health.care for women. pregnant. into the health care system until ly. said. "We wanted to get a better han- Pa~ said premature birth is some-- ''The sooner a woman realizes they're eight months pregnant." "Premature birth is a nation- May 13, 2008 7 Wedded to the· classroom and to each other Married professors balance private and university lives BY DIANE CIPRIANI Rosenberg said she and Rocek do not collaborate Staff Reporter on research but they talk to one another about their For many professors at the uni~ersity, the divide work. She said they are fortunate to be able to work between work and home life is not very distinct, espe with several of the same students in the department. cially when the paycheck sent to both husband and ''Students don't realize we're married," wife arrives signed by the same institution. Rosenberg said. "Then they see us together and think The university employs a significant number of that something's up and they discovered something." professors who are married to other faculty or staff She said she and Rocek met as students of anthro members within the school and their own departments. pology in graduate school and now live a mile-and-a Stephen Bernhardt, chairman of the English half away from campus, making it possible for them to department, stated in an e-mail message that the uni ride their bikes to work. versity strives to be family-friendly and sensitive to "We feel very fortunate to be in one place and so the personal needs of faculty and staff. we are committed to the community and to the univer- · "Generally, things work fine," Bernhardt said. sity," Rosenberg said. . "It's difficult for academics to sustain a career and a Xiang Gao, associate professor of music, said he relationship if they have jobs that keep them in differ and his wife Renee Dong, a Chinese professor, are ent locales, so spousal hires sometimes can work" quite grateful they both work at the university. He started well." teaching 11pproximately seven years ago and then the He said the university works not only from with chairperson of the foreign languages and literature Photos courtesy of Xiang Gao in but also networks in goverrunent or businesses department asked his wife to help develop a Chinese Xiang Gao and Renee Dong run the study abroad trip to China. around the state to provide opportunities for faculty language program. members and their spouses or partners. "The university is growing so fast and we are Despite hiring both parties, Bernhardt said it is lucky to be here to build such initiatives," Gao said. important to treat faculty as individuals, not as mar In June, Gao and Dong will be leading the sec ried couples or partners since generally the relation qnd-annual trip to China, allowing alunmi, faculty, ship and the work they perform is irrelevant. staff and friends of the university to see the country "People have complicated lives and if we want where they were both raised. He said they volunteer them to be creative and productive and devoted to the their time as directors of the trip in gratitude for what university, then we need to fmd ways to help them the university has done for both of them. The couple have sane, reasonable, supportive relationships," he also directs the student study abroad trip to China. said . . "A lot of people think that working for the same Kathleen Duke and Harris Ross, both professors business is a bad idea," Gao said. "If the business of English, said they did not plan to work in the same fails, both are out of a job. But working for the univer department at the same university. Ross and Duke met sity is the complete opposite. It actually becomes a in college and were married in the late '70s. wonderful way to pursue our careers as teachers." Duke said she always wanted to be a college profes Susan Goodman and Carl Dawson, professors of sor, while Ross was.less certain about his career path. English, said they b&ve been able to pursue their com "I couldn't think of anything else to do," Ross mon interest together by co-authoring two books and said. · sharing in one another'·s talent for writing and Ross said the couple does not work together for research. mally. They read one another's work and critique it "Because we both do the same kind of work and Ross never has anything negative to say about Duke's read one another's work, it was a natural progression writing. They also collaborate closely on a study to work together," Goodman said. abroad trip to Australia and New Zealand. "I think it is, at the begirming, a bit of a chal Ross and Duke said they keep one another on lenge," Dawson said. "My first question to Susan was, task, especially when Duke makes sure that her hus 'Who's going to be boss?' which is really a joke band gets out of class on time. The couple said they because there is no boss." · are close and while they are temperamentally differ Goodman said the biography they wrote over a ent, students have said they are similar. period of five years about William Dean Howell was "We talk about each other constantly," Duke said. released in 2005. Their next book on Mary Austin will "We talk alike, we tell the same stories." come out this fall. Ross said the only drawback of them both work Dawson said they enjoy having a common topic ing at the university was that their daughter was bored to talk about and their work can get done faster and is by the time she enrolled, because they both talked better together. about the university constantly. ''We have complementary talents, so to say," he "For us, it may have been interesting, but for our said. "No one could tell who wrote each passage." daughter and the rest of the world, it must have been Dawson said they share similar values, which boring," he said. . helps them come to a better understanding about what Ross said his daughter did not want to take class they are learning. THE REVIEW/File Photo es with anyone she knew through her parents. "It is less a challenge and more a pleasure," he Harris Ross and Kathleen Duke both teach English. Nevertheless, she received free tuition, a perk for any said. "We know some friends who don't show their faculty member allowing dependents and family spouses their work and others who do and get blasted. members to take classes. People vary and we are fortunate enough to work well The university does hold specific standards for together." faculty and family relations. The policy on academic Finishing one another's thoughts, Ross and Duke freedom and standards of conduct in the faculty hand said working together has allowed them to share a book states, "Members of the same immediate family greater part of one another's lives. and those Wh,ose personal situation constitutes a fami "It has worked out .really well because it has ly or other intimate relationship may be employed, on given us a way to continue our common interest a full-time or part-time basis, so long as neither mem together," Ross said. "A lot of things haven't changed, ber is responsible for the supervision, direction, eval which is another way to say we've been students all uation or merit recommendation of the other." our lives." · Karen Rosenberg, chairwoman and professor of Besides having a child together, Duke said noth anthropology, and her husband Tom Rocek, also a pro ing much has changed since they met. fessor of anthropology, celebrated their 27th wedding "We have a huge advantage over other couples anniversary this past weekend. because we have lived our whole lives together," she As department chairwoman, she said by special said. "Some couples may get on one another's nerves arrangement she cannot complete her husband's per when they retire. We are used to being in one anoth formance evaluation, which influences decisions such er's company." as his pay raise. 8 Wednesday, May 14 Sigma Kappa,, Pi Ka'PI LONG WALK HOME (no cover) 1/2 price nachos & quesadillas pe·rform. their way to The . Deer Park Tavern Thursday, May 15 ..... Airband stardom ESTABLISHED 18$1 NEWARK, DE Kristen & BY JENNIFER BEINE watch and found Sigma pi fratex:Oi the Noise Senior News Reporter ty's exposure of their. gluteus max.~ All Day - Everday Low Prices A life-size cardboard Killer Tofu imus in an educational "Magic Mug Night -In your mug, Bud or carton danced around a few Doug Scl;tool Bus" theme the most sru;pris Funnies and several Patti ing part of the show. Bud Light cans $2,-50 Bud light $1.50 or any rail drink Mayonnaises. The carton of bean . "The thongs/' Dodd said. "Very Yuengling Pints $2.50 $2.50 curd moved its mouth up and down, unexpected.'' . , . , : pretending to sing the lyrics to the Junior Carty ·.• Fleasle .. said ....•• ~ht~ Tall Capt & Coke $2.50 All You Can Eat Wings $8.95 song ''l<.iller Tofu" bY The Beets. was surprised university students had Red Bull Drink $3 Shortly after, Quailman jumped on "so much talentP Her favorite theme stage to make his appearance. was "Cinderella.'l So Co & Lime $3 Friday, May 16 Besides members of Lambda ''~g in the themes with th~. Corona & Corona Light Bottles $3 OJ Tom Travers Awesome Chi Alpha fraternity being characters chtncing -I thought they )Ve~ ryal+ Cherry, Grape & Jager Bombs $5 from the Nickelodeo11 cartoon, ly neat," Fleagle said, ...... , "Doug," fraternity and sorority mem Matt LennQ, assistantdirevtor of 80's Dance PartY (no cover) bers participating in Airband, a lip . Gree~Cife, said 3,108 ticl>:!!ts~ more Join our Frequent Dining Club! syncing and dancing contest that is than 1,000 o:fwhich · weref~r aUdi part of Greek Week, either created ence members not.involved in <3reek Earn 250 points and Saturday, May 17 their own themes or were characters Life, were sold for the event. receive· $30 off your next check. BELLY UP from movies, television shows ay.d The ticket sal Free and easy to join! board games. . • mately $15~000, l;te sai Members of the ~ppa .Alpha will be split everily be~eeQ. the Sunday, May 18 . Theta sorority chose to do the.ir. per Ellll!laUs House, which provides formance based on "The h.omeless families wi alld CHORDUROY (no cover) Fiintstones." Fred, Wilma;',.Barney vat)ous •servjces, an and Betty were all on stage, along Learning Center, whichpr e with their foot-powered car. and education to childr~n up through Tuesday, May 20 · The Kappa Alpha fraternity age 12. . · members did several Stunts in their Lenno said be,was pleased With JEFE (no cover) portion of the show. They allowed the outcome of Airband. their bodies to be used as'jump ropes ''The chapters :r¢ally stepped it and also crouched on the floor while up a notc}l," he said. "The int~n did ai). one member walked. across all outstandingjob.'' their backs. Junior HoWie Shen said he Members of Kappa Delta Rho' enjoyed the show and Sigma 'ei•:fra-. fraternity chose a theme based on the ternity's performance was his board game Monopoly. Different favorite. Be said he preferred tl;te :tfa aspects of the game, such as the ternities and sororities' shows that pieces and properties, were . given. had simple themes with less dia- their own song. Fraternity members logue. , danced to the "Electric Slide'' to rep "For the most part, .I liked the resent the Electric Company proper ones that had good beats," Shen said. ty. "I liked the one~ Where they focused Do Y.OU want to Each fraternity or sorority's per.: on 'dance moves." . formance featured a music mix. The Brittany Hessemer, a recenf'uiti songs ranged from B;ip-hop to rock to versity graduate, said she thought disco to pop. Greek members wore Airband was entertaining a,nd pre costumes, used props and painted ferred the performances With well win a car? · backdrops to make the most of their thought-out ideas. minutes on stage. . "I really only liked the frat~pri The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, tit~s and sororities that . had .strong whose·members did a "Pirates ofthe themes," Bessemer said. ,.Otherwise, Caribbean" theme, was the winning they lose me.'' > fraternity, and Sigma Kappa sorority, She said she was impressed .. fra whose members danced to a ternities and. sororities put so m,uch "Cinderella" theme, was the winning effort into their performances .and Seniors register to win at sorority. then donated $15,000to c~arity. The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraterni ''It's good Greek Life is coming ty and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity together in a positive.. way," were the second and third-place fra Hessemer said. The Review website. ternities while Alpha Xi Delta sorori Lenno said other colleges and ty and Alpha Phi sorority won second universities have similar events like and third place for sororities. Airband for Greek members. Freshman Sarah Dodd said she ''None of them are up to the size thought Airband was enjoyable to · and magnitude of ours," Lenno,said. www. UDreview.com
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Courtesy of Joe Crimmings Photography - http://www.flickr.com/photos/joecrimmings/2096982084/ Some U.S. citizens feel the presidential primaries are taking too long.
Reaction mixed on American students will be participating in courses, team building activities and field excursions along-side their Saudi peers.
dwelling primaries Requirements: UD students who are on the Dean's list Live in dormitory with Saudi peers BY ASHLEE BRADBURY because by then it's limited down Be open to other cultures and customs Staff Reporter to one candidate," he said. After months of primary elec According to CNN.com, a . Available for the program dates of July 7 to August 2, tions across the country, some vot candidate must acquire 2,025 dele Available for two day orientation on July 1 and 2 ers are growing tired of the politi gates to claim the nomination. If cal campaigns. neither candidate reaches that While Republicans have all threshold, the Democratic presi but settled on Sen. John McCain dential candidate will be decided _Stipend: $2000 plus fee meal plan and dormitory accommoda- (R-Ariz.), Democrats are torn at the Democratic National tion between Sen. Hillary Clinton (D Convention held on August 25-28 NY.) and Sen. Barack Obama (D in Denver, Colo. Contact: [email protected] Ill.), resulting in a long primary Sophomore Bijan Maleki, a and caucus process. registered Democrat, said the con Jason Mycoff, a political sci vention may only be approximate ence professor at the university, ly three months away, but it seems said the reason why the primaries like an eternity. are continuing is because a "I feel the longer the election I I ~ · ( r I· I •.J Democratic candidate has not been process goes on, the more and ..J...J ..J-',;:.) decided yet. more people are becoming tire you're going "The nomination process is some and uninterested," Maleki taking so long because the candi said. "The candidates have been dates can run as long as they scrutinized enough and both of want," Mycoff said. "Both candi their platforms are very similar no dates have been given enough matter what. At this point, if this equal support to maintain their process goes on until the I I ..J campaigns." Democratic National Convention, us J~J:. .L ~ summer Typically, the process does the Democrats face losing all the not take this long, he said. Over momentum they gained with the the past few years, it has gotten 2006 congressional elections." Whether you 1re going away or shorter because the primaries were Junior Kevin Petrosino said more compressed and earlier in the he feels the more a candidate is in ~oming to Middlesex, spend the year. the news, the more likely a candi "It wasn't until this election date will accumulate negative summer getting a jump on college. that the continuing fight between press. Clinton and Obama lengthened it," "John McCain is basically sit 6 different starting·times with ESL, Mycoff said. ting idly by at the moment, laying He said he thinks the longer low and strategizing for the gener college prep and general ed classes. the election goes, the more it al election, watching the DNC shows a retooled initiative by the almost self-destruct before one of average American voter to care the biggest elections in the history about current politics. of the United States," Petrosino "I would imagine that there said. are millions of new voters that Sophomore Kim Obusek said may have not registered if not for she sees the long primary season this lengthy campaign," Mycoff as a welcomed change of pace Fmmo~ . said. • from the usual headline stories. · information visit www.middlesexcc.edu Some states, such as . Indiana, "I'd rather the American pub which usualfy .hold late primaries, lic be talking about the real issues are finally able to have almost that effect our daily lives than or call 732.906.4243 equal voice in the outcome of elec unimportant pop culture affairs we tions as those states with early pri are constantly barraged with each maries, he said. day," Obusek said. "Americans Mycoff said the unusually need to take the spotlight off of long primary season is inspiring Lindsay Lohan racking up DUI's interest in states that hold their pri and Britney Spears' ongoing cus maries when typically the nomi tody battle and put it back on the MIDDLESEX nees have already been decided. War in Iraq and shine a new one on COUNTY COLLEGE "Indiana almost never has a how we're going to survive the competitive primary election struggling economy problems." PERTH AMBOY • EDISON • NEW BRUNSWICK 10 May 13,2008
WIRETAPPING CONTINUES TO INCREASE SINCE SEPT. 11 The number of Americans being and some legal scholars. They say it · secretly wiretapped or having their is further evidence that the govern financial and other records reviewed ment has compromil;ed the privacy by the government has continued to rights of ordinary cifizens without increase as officials aggressively use much to show for it. ., powers approved after the Sept. 11, The emphasis· on spy programs 2001, attacks. But the number of ter is also.starting to give pause to some rorism prosecutions ending up in members of Congress who fear the court - one measure of the effec government is investing too much in tiveness of such sleuthing - has anti-terror programs at the expense of continued to decline, in some cases traditional crime-fighting. precipitously. Other lawmakers arc raising The trends, visible in new gov questions about how well the FBI is ernment data and a private analysis performing its counter-terrorism mis of Justice Department records, are sion. worrisome to civil liberties groups RELIEF TO CYCLONE VICTIMS IN MYANMAR ARRIVES Relief supplies that were sup vivors. posed to include the first U.S. aid Myanmar's military rulers have flight reached Myanmar on Monday, approved only a smattering of visas but the sinking of a Red Cross barge for foreign aid workers, although THE REVIEW/Ricky Berl underscored the logistical challenge relief agencies reported that aid ship Sororities and fraternities at the university practice months in advance for the Airband competition. of distributing food and shelter to ments were now receiving official survivors in the swampy aftermath of clearances with greater ease. The last week's cyclone. . · U.N.'s World Food Program also said The United Nations said its the Myanmar government had teams inside the battered Irrawaddy released 38 tons of high-energy bis Practice runs long for Delta region reported between cuits that had been impounded at the 60,000 and 100,000 people dead or airport and allo'o/ed the organization missing, and the Myanmar govern to begin distributing them. ment increased its official death Others saw encouraging signs in count to 28,458. The scale of the dis the junta's agreement to accept aid Greek 'Life's Airband aster means that relief efforts have from the United States, an offer that been too feeble, U.N. officials said, had been rebuffed previously warning that disease and hunger are because of hostile relations between stalking the roughly 1.5 million sur- the two countries. BY JENNIFER HEINE "It's kind of a status thing to Airband. She said several weeks Senior News Reporter have won Airband," Fortunato ago, the members would practice NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMS A POSSIBILITY INTERNAllONALLY Members of the Sigma Kappa said. "It feels good to win these two or three hours per day. sorority started dancing at 6 a.m. kinds of competitions." The week before the perform At least 40 developing cou!l according to U.S. and internation every morning for a week to prac He said his fraternity's mem ance, members would practice six tries from the Persian Gulf region al nuclear officials and arms-con tice for their six minute-long per bers practiced for approximately to eight hours per day, usually to Latin America have recently trol experts. formance, according to member two hours per day in the week starting practice at 6 a.m. and then approached U.N. officials to signal Much of the new interest is Tanya Sandler, a junior. The soror prior to their performance at practicing again for several hours interest in starting nuclear power driven by economic considera ity members practiced their rou Airband. again in the afternoon, Bergstein programs, a trend that concerned tions, particularly the soaring cost tine for four hours per day prior to "The fraternities don't prac said. proliferation experts say could of fossil fuels. But for some their exhibition at Airband, a danc tice as much as the sororities," She said Alpha Epsilon Phi provide the building blocks of Middle Eastern states with ready ing and lip-syncing contest that Fortunato said. "We were practic has Airband chairs who choreo nuclear arsenals in some of those access to huge stocks of oil or nat was part of the university's Greek ing several hours per week, two tQ graphed the sorority's dance, nations. ural gas, such as Kuwait, Saudi Week. three.hours at a time." which was based on the '90s At least half a dozen countries Arabia and the United Arab Besides 6-to-8 a.m. practices, ·Dream Phone board game. have also said in the past four Emirates, the investment in most of which took place in park Members devoted much of their years that they are specifically nuclear power appears to be linked ing lots, members of Sigma Kappa time not just to practice the dance, planning to conduct enrichment or partly to concerns about a future practiced from 9 to 11 p.m. but also to create the backdrop and reprocessing of nuclear fuel, a regional arms race stoked in part throughout the week prior to the "It's kind of a a very large replica of a phone, she prospect that could dramatically by Iran's alleged interest in such show, Sandler said. For approxi status thing to said. expand the global supply of pluto an arsenal, the officials said. mately a month prior to Airband, have won "We have a banner that kind nium and enriched uranium, members practiced for two hours of represents the board game," -compiled from the L.A. Times and Washington Post wire reports per day in Perkins Student Center. Airband. It feels Bergstein said. "It took weeks to Matt Lenno, assistant director of put together. It's pretty big." Greek Life, said most fraternities good to win Lenno said most fraternities and sororities wake up early and and sororities create a team of l?eo practice in various areas through tnese kinds of ple to participate in Airband smce out campus to get ready for competitions." the 36 feet by 50 feet stage at the Airband. - Junior Barney Bob Carpenter Center cannot hold "Months and months and a very large number of students. STUDENT ARRESTED FOR PROFANITY months of practice," Lenno said. Fortunato, president of Since Airband's conception at A 21-year-old university student, Nicholas Salatino, was arrested "Three times per week for· the the university in the mid-' 90s, the the Pi Kappa Phi Sunday at 1:02 a.m. at his residence on 219 West Park Place for disor women." show has featured a wide variety derly conduct. Sandler said all of the dance prac fraternity of music from rock, rap, country, The charges stemmed from complaints that Salatino was allowing ticing can be hard, but in the end, jazz, dance, Broadway tunes and people to throw beer bottles from his roof onto the street and was the results are worth the effort. songs from the '70s, he said. yelling profanities into the public, Lt. Brian Henry of the Newark Sigma Kappa was the winning Lenno said fraternities and Police Department said. sorority .at Airband with its When members of his Pi sororities accumulate points for . Salatino was charged with disorderly conduct and disorderly prem "Cinderella" theme. Kappa Phi fraternity had ·other winning various events, including ises, Henry said. . · "It's stressful and it's really, commitments during practice Airband, throughout Greek Week. really time consuming, and we got times, it was not a problem, he The fraternity and the sorority that PURSE STOLEN FROM PARTY really tired," Sandler said. "But said .• earn the most points receive a A 20-year-old female university student reported having her purse · it's worth it." "In general, there were so three-foot-long trophy for their stolen from a party on 130 New London Road on Sunday at 12:24 a.m., Junior Barney Fortunato, many practices, if people missed efforts. Henry said. president of P.i Kappa Phi fraterni one or two because they had a test "It's pride, it's chapter bond The student told police an unknown person removed her purse ty, the winning fraternity of the next day or a paper the next ing, it's bragging rights, but really from the bedroom after the party began to' disperse. The purse con Airband with its "Pirates of the day, it was OK," Fortunato said. physically all they get is a trophy," tained sunglasses, a debit card and a credit card. Caribbean" theme, said Greek Junior Carly Bergstein, presi he said. "It's like winning the Henry said ther.e are no leads at this time. members put so much effort into dent of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, Super Bowl and getting that prize Airband because they enjoy the said members Qf her sorority prac at the end." pride of winning. · ticed for a month leading up to - Lydia Woolever Ma 13, 200811
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Shell Oil lect-urer challenged The Review ·Seniors Protester arrested after being disruptive during speech
Last Wednesday, David Cole professor Ralph Begleiter refu_sed protested the speech of Shell Oil to let Cole ask questions because Co. President John Hofmeister's of his inability to respect speech during the Global Agenda Hofmeister. lecture series. Cole, a former Cole's point also may have Delaware Technical and been taken more seriously if he Community College student, sat had stuck with the general guide on stage with his back toward lines of a guest lecture. Instead of Hofmeister for 45 minutes, spoke having others leave the lecture and out of tum and resisted arrest from think about why he disagrees with police. Shell Oil's policies, other atten While freedom of speech and dees only remember him as 'that expression of opinions should guy Who got arrested.' · especially be encouraged in a uni The university did the right · versity setting, it seems Cole went thing by having Cole removed too far with his response to from the lecture. Hofmeister. He posed not only as a dis Rather than expressing his traction to others who wanted to opinions as someone who was see the lecture, but also as a threat well-versed on the issue, Cole sat to the lecturer himself. It is better on stage to make a statement about to be proactive if a protester how he felt. By overstepping begins to get out of hand. Hofmeister's ground, he only pre · - There is no reason for Cole to sented himself in a threatening have caused such dramatics during light. the speech. It was clear Cole had a point He has every right to protest to make, but it was not made clear. what he feels, but there is a line If Cole had sat in the audience which should not be crossed. Be sure to read the seniors' goodbyes on udreview.com. with everyone else and respectful Lecturers deserve a certain ly listened to the lecture, perhaps respect, whether or not you agree he would have been given more of with their ideas. an opportunity to speak. Cole shquld be an example as LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Moderator and communication to how not to peacefully protest.
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Memorial Hall, I began to think of the number to not look at the person walking by me, includ not until a few days later. Getting to of different techniques one can use to deal with ing co~pletely ignoring them and talking on I had only just begun my morning stroll to this situation. I have used them all while tromp my phone. I have tried to act interested in class when I noticed a girl walking toward me. Lapointe ing around campus for the past four years. something going on farther up the path, and This was my chance; the moment of truth was I realized I am presented with this particu once or twice I have decided to check my bag quickly approaching and only one question had Jessica Lapointe lar situation in so many different forms on a for something I may have forgotten. To avoid plastered itself across my mind's eye - how daily basis. The passerby-encounter is still what I suspected may have been a particularly should I proceed? served with a side of anxiety. In my case, this awkward encounter, I have even gone so far as This time, I knew how I would react. emotion comes in a slightly larger portion to cross the street. However, as I watched the girl take a left-hand When passing others on campus, because, while I need glasses to see objects in Not only is this type ofbehavior complete tum into a house, I was once more left with my think before reacting the distance clearly, I refuse to wear them out ly unnecessary, but it also takes quite a bit of own thoughts. side because my eyes are too sensitive to the energy and effort. There must be an easier way. Yes, there are a number of different I am quickly approaching that dreaded sun. Thus, I have shorter time in which to iden options to choose from when deciding how to moment - I have only seconds to decide my tify the person walking toward me. On my walk home after class, I behave to someone walking by. I have decided, next course of action. On more than one occasion, I have height curiously observed how other however, that I would rather not bog myself As she nears me - I think I recognize her ened the tension by accidentally staring at a students handled these done with such useless, anxiety-causing from one of my English classes sophomore stranger while waiting for the moment when thoughts when there seems to be such an year, don't I? uncomfortable seconds. Perhaps they would enter into my sight. they knew something I didn't. uncomplicated solution. I am racked with indecision - do I smile, It is this angst that causes me to take many The next time I find myself face-to-face say hi or maybe decide it's the perfect time to precautions to ensure I will not be caught in with this potentially sticky situation, I won't pull out my cell phone and send a text? I such a position. I walk with friends whenever I was so engaged in my thoughts by the look for the nearest alternate route, nor will I become terribly interested with a bird hopping possible so I have someone to talk to and I time I entered my apartment building I didn't become engrossed in some imaginary spot around on the Green, and the girl and I pass never leave my house without darkly tinted even notice a boy about to pass me on the stairs three feet in front of my face. each other without a word. Another awkward sunglasses - if a passerby can't see my eyes, I until he wrenched me back to reality with a Instead, I will smile. At the very least, it moment avoided - at least for the time being. don't have to worry about looking. friendly, "Hey there." I was so surprised I auto will brighten someone's day. We have all been there. You know what I However, there are inevitably those days matically greeted him in response, as a smile mean - that uncomfortable instant when you on which no one is to be found and my glasses effortlessly appeared on my face. Jessica Lapointe is the editorial editor for The have to decide how to react to a person passing are left on my shelf at home. Here is where the I went about the rest of my day as usual l Review. Her viewpoints do not necessarily within feet of you on the path. real hassle begins. -without thinking much more about my not represent those of the Review staff. Please As I continued on my way to class in I have tried almost every possible option so-awkward encounter in the stairway. That is, send comments to jessical@ldeLedu. State prison conditions cause fOr concern
flooring and his toilet - a hole in the floor. Act, prisoners are not medically treated unless cle said, "Inmates in their 20s and 30s die from Guest Twice per day he was given water, and once per something actually affects or harms them, so diseases that people outside prison routinely day brought food without utensils. Today, Alex nothing was done for these prisoners. survive." Commentary has completed the three levels of probation and Prison doctors do not prevent harm, but It is ironic because most states prohibit has paid off all fines and restitutions. But if he will possibly react if someone is harmed. prisoners from voting, therefore they cannot wants to vote, he needs to expunge the felony I do not know how people could breathe in vote for a candidate who may try to change Robitt Cebula from his record and wait seven years. those cells with three other people, let alone unhealthy prison conditions. For Alex, there is This is just one minor experience out of deal with feces. a seven year waiting period because he is a thousands which exist across the country. The Another case dealt with two women who Delaware resident. Most prisons are doing less Inmate health-care should be a New York Times recently cited a study that stat gave birth in prison, unattended. One woman to educate and encourage prisoners to become priority within Delaware ed the population in prisons has grown by reported having labor pains but received no positive citizens. According to Fennell, 25,000 since last year, coming to an estimated response. The other gave birth in the prison Delaware spends more money on prisons than Poor prison conditions is a top human total of 1.6 million people in state and federal bathroom into a toilet. education, yet it is not showing. rights issue in the United States, according to prisons. Despite whatever crimes those women Why is nothing being done about these sit sources from the American Civil Liberties committed that landed them in jail, it is inhu uations? Is it because once a person goes to jail, Union. It is another twisted bureaucratic system mane to not properly care for their pregnancies even for a minor instance, it is the end for that leaves no room for human treatment, but This means one out of everv 99.1 and labor. Health care is not a privilege, but a them? I strongly agree that punishment is need plenty of room to deny medical attention to a American adults are jailed responsibility humanity must share, especially ed for law breakers, especially murderers, contained overpopulation of people and restrict and the numbers when holding people captive. rapists and similar criminals. them from voting rights. continue to increase. A 2005 News Journal article titled, "Cruel But the system puts every crime into one I had a conversation with a friend who I'll & Unusual," was about Delaware prisoner pot, instead of separating case by case. I have call "Alex," abput his stay in the Delaware It" disgusts me more to learn about other Anthony Pierce who reported having a small more compassion for Anthony Pierce's need for prison, Ganderhille. events which have occurred in Delaware pris lump on his head. It was first misdiagnosed and healthcare as oppose to a serial killer and rapist. After turning himself in to Delaware ons. Drewery Fennell of the Delaware ACLU, later revealed to be a tumor. The law should have guidelines and rules that police, he was charged with burglary in the spoke to my law class at the university this At his last examination, the medical direc are determined by the crime a person commit third degree and was put on probation. During semester about such cases. The ACLU's gener tor stabbed at it to withdraw blood, but threw ted. It appears the real sentence for all prisoners a period of personal mental anguish, he al objective is to let citizens know their rights the syringe away instead of saving it for analy is possibly dying from unsanitary conditions checked himself in to a rehabilitation center and and to protect them. sis. The tumor became so large that other and health problems, and not having any hope by doing this broke his probation .. One case mentioned was about poor health inmates called him "the brother with two to change it, by the right to vote. I was astonished to hear how he was treat conditions, which were a result of over-popula heads." America's system acts like it is more ed in the state prison. Alex was told he was only tion. A prisoner had called the ACLU saying The medical staff did nothing and Pierce humane than other countries, when it is not. staying overnight in the infirmary unit, but they were sharing a cell with three to· four other died at the age of 21 from the tumor. His sen ended up being there for a month. When he prisoners. One inmate had a severe case of diar tence was serving 14 months for a parole viola Robin Cebula is a senior at the university. Her arrived, they stripped him naked and took his rhea, and because they were all packed in, it tion, not slowly dying from a neglected tumor. viewpoints do not necessarily represent those eyeglasses, making him almost blind. would get on the other inmates. Thankfully, this ~ase was reported, but of the Review staff. Please send comments to The cell had nothing in it except concrete According to the Prison Litigation Reform who knows how many are in the dark? The arti- rcebula@ldeLedu. 14
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BY ADAM ASHER Fife in there, a guy that thinks he's tough on Entertainment Editor the outside but on the inside is a sad, little Carlos Alazraqui is not a racist- he just scared man. So kind of a mixtUre of all of plays one on TV. those things. Basically, when you put on that As Deputy James Garcia on Comedy fake mustache and get a haircut and put on Central's hit show "Reno 911 !" Alazraqui those aviators, it puts you halfway toward patrols the streets of Reno, stops speeding that type of character - for me it does. cars, deals with domestic disputes - and that's pretty much it. Some fans of the faux How does the rest of the cast add to that crime show may think this is their first taste character development process? of the fake-mustache-donning actor, but We literally all went home and created many may remember him as Rocko from our own characters and on the first day they Nickelodeon's "Rocko's Modern Life," the had 20 questions. They said, "Oh what's your late Mr. Weed from "Family Guy" or the name? Where are you from? Why do you like Taco Bell chihuahua. being a cop? What do you hate about being a Alazraqui recently took some time to cop? Wlio do you like on the force? Who do talk to The Review about his past and present you hate on the force? What does a cop mean characters on the big and small screen, as to you? What's your favorite pastry?" So well as the new season of"Reno 911!" they asked these questions and through Courtesy of Comedy Central improv, that helped shape our characters. It Alazraqui (second from right) currently plays the role of Deputy Garcia on "Reno 911!" What inspired you to design your "Reno was a pretty smart idea. 911" character the way you did? My mom still had her thick Argentinean Shooting a fake .gun, watching things blow I think it originally came from an amal What is your favorite quirk that Garcia accent, my dad didn't have his. He went to up - that's also fun. gam of all the characters that were always the has? British school in Argentina. I grew up this pricks in your life, whether it be cops or secu I think it's that he gets sad easily. He all-American kid with characters around me What was different about doing the ftJm rity guards _:__ just those guys with an atti really wants a friendship with his partner and then the Latino part came when I moved "Reno 911: Miami" vs. doing "Reno: 911!" tude. Then you layer in a Napoleonic com Jones, who's black, and I'm racist, but I real to L.A. [someone said], "Hey your name is the show? · plex, a culturally self-denying kind of guy ly would like him to be my best friend and I Carlos, want to do comedy?" and I said, Location, location, location. As opposed that doesn't get it. You add a tinge of Marty think he's not. So he can be very angry and "Yeah I've got some [stuff] on my mom. to being in Sun Valley in July, we were in then at the drop She's from Argentina - I'll put that into my Miami Beach. Our trailers literally had sand of a hat he can act." So I started to embrace more of the coming into them. We also had real mus be really sad. Latino stuff when I moved to L.A., but I taches instead of fake ones. It was a bigger, He's quick to never realiy got Latino parts and that's what broader production. Different uniforms, anger - I like Garcia was all about. I did "Rocko's Modern Mustangs, high-definition cameras, we blew that too Life" and all these cartoons before I ever got up a whale - the budget was bigger. Things because it lets the Taco Bell chihuahua, and then it was like, on the set didn't change - we're on location me use my nat "Oh, this guy can do Latin voiceovers, his for "Reno" anyway so it's like being on a ural rage in life name is Carlos." So I started getting all these movie set. and funnel it Latino roles. So it all fell into place after I into my charac started to embrace the fact that I can do a Do you prefer working with scripted or ter. So I like Latino dialect. improv comedy? those things The improv stuff gives you so much about him. He's freedom. Ryan Stiles is going to be in the a pretty real How did you get into the voiceover work in second half of Season 5. He plays a cop who life character. the first place? is trying to teach us how to act so we can go He's sad, he's ·· It came out of stand-up comedy. I had under cover. Just working with him and mak happy, he's done. some stuff on stage, there was a local ing up dialogue with him was fantastic. It's angry, he's try audition in San Francisco and I didn't have so fun to improv. ing, he's prop an agent. I made a tape in a kitchen in er, he's improp Sacramento, I brought my eight-by-10 to the The following answers are not from Carlos er. But I think thing and I brought the tape and I happened Alazraqui. For a brief period, The Review my favorite .to do the voice of Rocko. Originally, they was able to speak to his character - Deputy thing is that didn't want an Australian or a Cockney, so Garcia himself he's quick to they gave it to Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon sadness and liked it and we made this little pilot called Who are you going to vote for in the anger. "Rocko's Modern Life" and off I went. upcoming election? Opened up the flood gates. I like small men with power. I know How do you John [McCain], he's been to hell and back. I use your Between stand-up, acting and voice work, know he went to the bad place over there in Latino her- what kind of work do you enjoy most? Viethurang, or whatever you call it. I go to ·. itage in your There are some really fun days on the bad place every day in Reno so I know he ··, life as an "Reno" when you're kickin' it and doing shares my feelings. I'd definitely vote for . entertainer? great stuff or other days where you're not John McCain. When I involved and you're just sitting in the trailer, came to L.A., I just waiting for things to happen and it's hot How would you feel if Barack Obama won started to use and you're in a bad location. Otherwise, you the election? more of my could be working on a cartoon with great Well, he is half white so I'm OK with it, heritage. I basi friends. I do like b.eing on a set - that is fun. I guess. cally grew up I have to say that that's the most excitement I in a white sub get. When I get to ride around in a cop car And Hillary Clinton? urb, in with Kenny Rogers in the front seat and Hillary? Well, I'm used to women with Concord, make up dialogue, it's hard to beat that. It's power. Clementine Johnson, in bed, when we · Courtesy of Gettyimages California. We hard to beat that when Cedric and I are in the got together she always took the top so I Carlos Alazraqui is known for his stand-up comedy, voiceover work assimilated, we car and we've got some chemistry going and don't really mind too much a woman with and TV roles. were American. we're just cracking up and getting paid for it. power. May 13,2008 19
Building hope for students in . . war-torn northern Uganda
BY NICOLETTE LOTRIONTE less than two years ago and will re-launch its third Staff Reporter "semester" in the fall. It has raised nearly $3 mil Students in Delaware and across the country are partner lion in the past year to re-develop war-tom schools ing with students and schools in northern Uganda to help pick in northern Uganda. The Charter School has raised up pieces of their lives - shattered, as a result of war. $30,000, which Schuck says is a result of the high The war between the rebel group the Lord's Resistance attendance of the events the 50 club members hold. Army and the Ugandan government has tom apart northern "We do whatever fundraising we can," Schuck Uganda for nearly 23 years. Now, with a fmal peace agreement says. in progress, the consequences of the war still take their toll on Popular fundraising events include concerts, the Ugandan people, especially children. fashion shows, carnivals, bake sales, car washes, The Schools for Schools program, created by the nonprof volunteering and covering Schuck in six gallons of Courtesy of Chris Sarette it organization Invisible Children, is designed to improve sec chocolate. Of the 860 students at Sir Samuel Baker, 90 percent are orphans. ondary education in northern Uganda. Sams says even though they offer scholarships Anna Schuck, a senior at the Charter School of for children of war-affected areas, the actual never come back." Wilmington and founder of its community service club, is the schools are unsuccessful without aid. Schuck says Sir Samuel Baker is an all-boys' boarding leader of its Schools for Schools program, and recipient of "Schools themselves aren't doing well and teachers aren't school, so the students are protected fro\11 the war and the risk "The Top Volunteer in Delaware" award. She says she believes getting paid enough to show up to classes," Sams says. "We of being kidnapped by the rebel army. Out of the 860 students education is the first step in teaching children to live a peace wanted to develop this program to address this other side of the enrolled, 90 percent are displaced or orphaned. Schuck has ful life. issue - the physical side of the classroom." been able to follow the progress of the school online via a "If we want strong leaders for tomorrow and for Uganda Invisible Children chose to improve 10 Ugandan second progress bar. . to be a peaceful place, then we. have to educate the younger ary schools that were at the most risk but showed potential for "When our school was first constructed, one quarter of the generation," Schuck says. "If we don't, how can we ever success. One requirement ensured the school's administration students didn't have beds," she says. "Three quarters were expect it to be better?" was not corrupt. sleeping on the floor. We've raised enough money to make According to Carolyn Sams, Invisible Children's director "The Ugandan government provides tuition for students sure everyone has beds. We raised money to build one perime of communication, the Schools for Schools program began in primary schools, but when they get to secondary school they · ter wall around the school and to build sanitation facilities, get are left on their own," she says. "A lot clean water, buy some books and do general things within the of organizations focus on primary school. For every single dollar we donate, we know exactly schools, but the real issue is making what We did for our partner school." sure a lot ofthose students go from the Although the university doesn't officially fundraise for fifth or sixth grade to graduating." Schools for Schools, Uganda Untold, a student organization In the United States, there are 10 for peace in Uganda, works to improve and contribute to edu clusters, categorized by region, with up cation in northern Uganda. The organization works closely to 180 participating schools. Each clus with the Upper Nile Institute for Appropriate Technology ter is connected to a school in Uganda. (UNIFAT), co-president .Camille Stoudt says. The school's Delaware, in the East Coast cluster, is founder, Abitimo Odongkara, is a refugee of Uganda. partnered with the Sir Samuel Baker "If you can give people edlication and give them the Secondary School. · future then you're guaranteeing peace for a country," Stoudt According to Sams, the money says. raised is divided into five areas: water The money raised by Uganda: Untold goes directly to and sanitation, buildings such as dorms UNIFAT's school and pays for teacher salaries and construc and classrooms, books and resources, tion. Its biggest fundraiser so far was Del Rock during Spring teacher training and technology. Semester 2007, an annual concert of campus a capella groups According to Chris ·Sarette, the where the proceeds go toward a chosen charity. Last year Del Schools for Schools director, the Sir Rock raised $2,500 for UNIFAT. Samuel Baker School was really affect Freshman Rebecca Centeno, Uganda Untold's representa ed by the first eruption of the "libera tive for Invisible Children, says the most important areas to tion war" in 1989. It was shut down, concentrate on are schoots' infrastructures and administra completely looted and served as a tions. She would like to fundraise for Schools for Schools in logistics center for the LRA. the future. "In 1996, 26 students were actual Courtesy of Chris Sarette "My goal is getting the campus more involved and more ly abducted by the LRA," Sarette says. aware of the situation, because it really needs a lot of support Sir Samuel Baker is an aU-boys' boarding school that protects its students from "This was a real changing point for the at the stage it is in right now," she says. "It's about raising sup the war in northern Uganda. school. Some of those students have port and awareness for the cause." Providing lOng-time fame for the half-time heroes
BY ANDREW LYNCH Raymond graduated from the university and Staff Repofler began interning for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1976. Generations of students have passed down the tra The Phillies were looking for a character to represent dition of performing as the Ulliversity's upbeat mascot their team - one that would be more than the typical YoUDee but few have made a career out of what they mascot. learned while suited up. "They wanted a character that would embody the Chris.Bruce says being a mascot has become his spirit of the Philadelphia fans. and help provide value, life's work and, an extension of his character. added entertainment," Raymond says. From 1998'to 2002, Bruce performed as YoUDee. He volunteered for the position in 1978 and was In 2005, he and a fellow alumnus David Raymond, son the first Philly Phanatic, filling the role until 1993. of former university football coach Tubby Raymond, After acquiring a great knowledge of mascotting, he created The Mascot Hall of Fame, a virtual exhibit transitioned into the field of character branding. dedicated to the greatest collegiate and professional "Character branding means that I identify per mascots in history resides solely online. formers through auditions and then train them through The Hall of Fame is currently managed by Dave Raymond's Mascot Boot Camp," Raymond says. Raymond's character-branding company, Raymond He says the boot camp, held annually at the uni- Entertainment. Raymond says the idea spawned from The mascot Reggy is the official spokes character of the Mascot Hall of their combined love of mascotting. See MASCOT page 22 Fame, created by David Raymond and Chris Bruce. ... 20 Ma 13,2008
A nauseating attempt Big names don't at a '60s remake disguise bad mo~ie
"Speed Racer" seatbelts, launching "What Happens in Vegas ... " Poorly developed characters, in com Warner Bros. Pictures the audience into 21 Laps Entertainment bination witllbarely-there acting, make the Rating:~ 112 (out of~~~~) the air, blowing Rating: ~(out of~~~~) movie unbearable at times. Garish would only half describe the film their eardl1.1Jlls with What happened in Diaz and Kutcher seem to be riding on adaptation of the 1960s Japanese anime fireworks and vio Vegas should have stayed the names they have made for themselves, "Speed Racer." Larry and Andy Wachowski, lating every health there. but even their well-established sex appeal the creators of "The Matrix," have invested code before reach Instead, audiences are cannot save this movie. in an overwhelmingly plastic world, in ing the grand finale, subjected to 99 minutes of far Kutcher overplays his "Punk'd" per which the bounds of reality are more than which resembles a fetched storylines, unattractive sona and Diaz confusingly jumps from the broken - they are entirely ignored. fidgety 3-year-old characters and unconvincing role of cold, greedy workaholic to selfless The monotonous plot, excessively pro screaming for more acting. charmer. Admittedly, Diaz's acting has longed dialogue and extravagant car races candy. After encountering per always been less-than-stellar and when seem to bewilder the film's target audience: The problems sonal setbacks, Joy McNally she's not playing her doe-eyed, fun-loving videogaming teens. Beyond the film's have not resolved (Cameron Diaz) and Jack token role, it's even more painfully uncon reliance on a flashy color scheme and spacey, themselves evern Fuller (Ashton Kutcher) escape vincing. exotic sets, it lacks a sense of foundation. It after launching to Sin City to alleviate the pain. Furthermore, Diaz and Kutcher sur seems to float aimltJssly with a pricey clash through a cobweb of Uptight Joy has just been prisingly have no chemistry, thus making between a Bollywood music video and "The subplots. A linguist dumped by her fiance and the far-fetched plot even harder to grasp. Jetsons," resulting in a nauseating explosion could not decode the makes the trip with her friend Even the camera work and lighting are of neon surrealism. motiveless complex Tipper to distract herself from sloppy, making the normally gorgeous The film goes lengths to abandon resem ity and rambling speeches, drawn out in the particularly humiliating break-up. Diaz appear aged and overly tanned. blances to the original cartoon, and such attempt to intellectualize evidently common Childish Jack, who has just been fired The only saving grace of this film is unconventionality undermines the believabil place ideas. from his father's company, makes the trip the comedy provided by Joy and Jack's ity of the plot. . The filmmaker's' attempt to If "Speed Racer" is a marker for what is with half-witted Hater (Rob Corddry) in an sidekicks. provide social commentary on corporate cor to be expected from big-budget animated fea attempt to win back some dignity. Tipper's biting qumor and Hater's ruption and crime is futile in such a distract tures, then there will be a sad future of psy Their paths cross when a hotel mix-up moral-free antics deliver a few scattered ing, artificial atmosphere. chadelic acid trips with little real substance, lands all four in the same room. From laughs throughout the film. Their personal Emile Hirsch, who stepped into the lime outside of formulaic action sequences. there, the plot becomes more and more out ities are clear-cut, thus making their char light with "Into the Wild," is far from fitting While "Iron Man" and "Forgetting Sarah landish. acters more successful while the lead roles for the role as Speed. During the first half of Marshall" wrap up the spring season with sat Joy and Jack bond during a night of remain consistently unimpressive through the film, he hardly says a word. Even after isfied audiences, "Speed Racer" took a excessive drinking and whining, ending out the course of the movie. the engines begin to roar and the dialogue wrong turn somewhere down the track. After when Joy groggily awakes to find a fake In t)le end, the trite, semi-heartwarm rolls into a heap, he delivers nothing more the 135-minute campaign to lead the summer gold ring with rhinestone-encrusted dice on ing message of"opposites attract" gets lost than a pretty face over a headache of eye blockbuster, the film lost its brakes and coin her ring finger. Both Joy and Jack agree to within the hodgepodge of shallow charac splitting visuals. The role could doom Hirsch cidently crashed· into a high-budget junk annul their hasty marriage, but when Jack ters, crude production and even poorer to a series of mediocre roles - such as with yard. At least the explosion was colorful. wins a $3 million slot-machine jackpot script. The existence of this film is more Halle Berry trying to recover her career after -James Adams Smith, [email protected] with Joy's quarter, they fixate on securing sinful than the city it's about. ~ playing "Catwoman." the money they consider rightfully theirs. -Sarah Esralew, sesralew@ldeLedu The film is like a rollercoaster without
Blame It on Gravity Old 97's New West Records No formula for success Rating: ~~~~ (out of~~~~~) When the Old 97's wanted to get back to their roots and find some energy, Narrow Stairs they went to a place that was familiar - Death Cab for Cutie home, back to Dallas. They recorded Atlantic Records their seventh studio album and first in Rating: ~~~~(out of~~~~~) four years, Blame It on Gravity, and it's To say that an album is all about sound might clear that going home was a great idea. seem like an obvious statement, but for much of Blame It on Gravity is a mix of pop, the music that graces the radiowaves, it's a rare alternative, country and rock that works find. With Narrow Stairs, Death Cab for Curie's surprisingly well. Add in Rhett Miller's second album since its switch to Atlantic Records, talents as a songwriter and his surpris the band truly plqces sound on a pedestal, leaving ingly soothing voice and the album is a its audiences with a musically challenging listen. great listen through and through. For casual Death Cab fans, singles such as "I There isn't one standout song on the sive new set of tracks from the band and Will Follow You Into the Dark" (Plans, 2005) album, but each is worth more than one fans of the Old 97's won't be disappoint epitomize what the band is about - gorgeous listen. No song should be skipped, which ed with the effort. melodies paired with Ben Gibbard's honest voice. is a testament to the band's talent and - Brian Anderson, While that aspect is still present, Narrow Stairs maturity. bland@ldel. edu takes the spotlight off Gibbard, revealing the Blame It on Gravity is an impres- band's talent as a cohesive unit. Tracks such as "Talking Bird" allow the frontman to show off his We Sing. We Dance. We Now, with the release in the past, for the most goods, but it's the moments where he steps down Steal Things. of his highly anticipated part, We Sing isn't so much that the album shines. Jason Mraz third studio album We Sing. • about Mraz boasting with At this point in their career - the band is Atlantic Records We Danc;e. We Steal clever words and overcon now in its 11th year - the members of Death Cab out, with tracks ranging from the eight-minute "I Rating:~~~ 112 (out of Things., Mraz has had the fidence as it is proving his were able to rely on their success and create an Will Possess Your Heart" to "You Can Do Better Than Me" (1 :59). Straying from the three-minute ~~~~~) chance to sit on his success talent through the substance album that pins mass appeal on the bottom of the With his silky smooth and build on his already of his lyrics and the perfect priority list. While there are potential singles intro, phrase, chorus, bridge, repeat formula that dominates the majority of pop music forces listen vocals, catchy lyrics and winning formula. pitch of his voice. throughout, most notably "You Can Do Better acoustic guitar, Jason Mraz Although Mraz has Mraz has managed to Than Me" and "Cath ... " the band's focus clearly ers to consider the album as a whole rather than the sum of its parts. has risen in the ranks from been accused of arrogance maintain the things fans lies elsewhere. "geek in the pink" to · have always loved about There is no standout track on Narrow Stairs, Narrow Stairs has just enough familiarity to attract new fans and more than enough experimen "dynamo of volition." 7A~()\II ~~fl~ ·him- he's still rocking the which is entirely the point. It's easy to get lost in Since he broke onto the trucker hat and each note he the repetitive drones peppered throughout, such as tation to please long-time followers. While it wouldn't be surprising if some of these tracks scene in 2002 with his first 8 sings still sounds like a little on opener "Bixby Canyon Bridge" and "The Ice is 0 ~· reach top Billboard status, Death Cab has studio album, Waiting for " drop of sunshine - but has Getting Thinner," especially with the attention My Rocket to Come, his =0 honed his sound to fit a paid to transitions. Many of the songs don't end achieved another kind of success, one more appro ~ priate and praise-worthy for a band in its mature unique blend of scat, jazz, ~ ~ @ more versatile and refined or start, for that matter- but rather blend togeth '- stages. pop, rap and folk has set 0 1 ~ .~ mold. er in a way that gives the whole product a sincere, him apart from others and i;;' - Sammi Cassin, live-performance feel. -Laura Dattaro, ldattaro@ldeLedu continued to win over fans. § -=- scass@ldeLedu The band cleverly plays with time through- 0 r-J_>... u May 13,200821
dela,yarel JNdressed TQ call it· quits fasl1 i<>nforward Going ·out good crunpus relationships, it's often diffi loved cult to foresee the future successes and hard~ one whenever ships the couple may face. Like my partnerl. you please. If ·· you .. in style ship With UNdressed, tbere are many duos have any doubt, ma~e who would be better off ending t,p.is s9hool it's time tq consider f1ymg For most of my life, year on a good note .rather than trying to do solo for the.summer. people have always told a long-distance deal over the summer, risk Think back •on yotrr time me I have too many ing an ugly ending. Sure, you may think: together as a couple+- if you've · clothes. · Sarah Niles your relationship can last through 3 months fought a)ot already, thought about Some say it as a: sim Columnist of distance, but trust me - it's difficult tp breaking up multiple times or had ple observation. Some keep a flam~ burning if it's not strong from the temptation to cheat, 'then continu- say it as an incredulous It's an understatement to say . the start. Putting your pair on hold would ing yotir relationship this summer .is a exclamation. Some goodbyes are tough. There's bad idea. It would be much better to say it as if it's a huge Larissa Cruz never an easy way to face the leave each other now, on .a happy note, and shameful addic Columnist end of something good, but Look forward to a than have ·a screaming fight over the tion worthy of shop sometimes it's better to call it phone and end it mid-July. By pressing the ping rehab, if there were such a facility. . quits before things get stale. . ~} - _, . / stop buttoq, at least you know it's a circum .· w·.·_r• i Now that my last column is NE] "- ·' _j ...; stantial break up, and not something that is · Unsurprisingly, I tend to disagree with here, I have finally begun to a total deal breaker forever. This leaves members of the last group. . .eyccept I will no longer be ponder UNdressed columnist things on an even keel and you I've never felt that I have too many clothes ing relationships and sex every next fall could even have hopes to restart - in fact, I believe quite the opposite. I can bare week in an effort to entertain otherll. Instead, it next fall. ly keep up with the flood of new trends released I will be forced to either keep my thoughts any ideas over the summer? In most cases, it's better to every season, leaving my wardrobe in constant to myself or beg my friends to listen to me e-mail [email protected] leave when things are pretty, need of updating - and I can't begin to tell you ramble for hours on end. Neither of these rather than when there is no how many instances I've thought I simply had , options excite me very much. other choice because the·sit nothing to wear. Although it was a difficult decision to probably be better for your relationship and uation has gotten so ugly. However, there's a fine line between being trend-friendly and trend-obsessed. One rule is to make1 my relationship with delaware your friendship in the long rnn if you have In ~ my case; r know UNdressed must come to an end. While I any doubts at all about yotrr ability to make leaving The Review is going not overload the latest ·crazes in an outfit, but have had a blast writing my column, I it last. to be sad. l have thoroughly instead add staples and classic pieces to the mix. know I have basically exhausted my topic The degree of doubt makes it easier to enjoyed every aspect qf writ There's nothing worse than following a trend ideas and that continuing to pump out sexy determine the proper. course of action for ing .my column and being on merely because it's a trend - the point of fash slogans and naughty body part nicknanies your relationship. If you think you·want to staff, but like many relation ion is to think for yourself and judge its stylish could be nearly impossible. I fear that be· with only this person for the rest of your ships, mine is also one that's bet factor accordingly. signing on for another year would be life, and they feel the same about you, ter to leave while still on If fashion trends are easy to overdose on and dangerous for both the column.and for . maybe breaking up for the summer isn't the good terms. I know what frequently changing, why bother? Is there a pur myself. In · this situation, like in right choice. By staying together you have UNdressed and I had pose to them that goes beyond looking hip at the many real-life romantic relation to know that you both can handle the d.i.ffi together; but now it's time moment? ships, it's better to quit while culties that come with a long-distance rela for someone else 'to have For me, fashion trends are a way to docu I'm ahead. tionship. Jealousy, neediness and worrying this experience. ment the various phases of my life. In seemingly , all are magnified when you can't see your While some people read old diaries or stare at )Veathered photographs in order to reminisce and note the changes in their lives, I just look at my clothes. By shuffling through my closet, I can recall the different sentimental occasions on which I've worn each piece of clothing -like that shrunk rnt~ BY ASHLEY WAYNE In March 2008, Trelenberg ly at market and try to find items Staff Reporter and Healy finally left their day jobs with unique accents." Amy Trelenberg studied behind in an effort to fulfill their Trelenberg says choosing a accounting at Pennsylvapia State dreams of owning a trendy bou refreshingly modern Web page University. After, like most college tique. over a windowed storefront graduates, she settled for a desk The best friends turned entre~ seemed to be the smartest way to job. preneurs searched Wilmington for make their products available to Megan Healy majored in mer the perfect piece of real estate to the public. Without having to chandising management at Virginia house their business. After search worry about the cost of rent, Polytechnic Institute and State ing and not fmding the right fit, Trelenberg and Healy can keep University, but she, too, found her aesthetically or financially, they costs affordable for their cus self in an entry-level medical sales decided to move their business tomers. position. online to Shopmamie.com. "All of our merchandise is After succumbing to a routine "Switching our whole idea priced under $100 and we strive to Courtesy of Chris Bruce they never imagined they would be .. from a storefront to an online store keep our prices as low as possible," living, the two decided they want was huge," Trelenberg says. "We Trelenberg says. "The concept of Chris Bruce performed as YoUDee from 1998 until 2002. · ed to go into business by them don't regret it." our store is to make great style selves. · The simple Web site is like a available to all." "We have been best friends meticulously organized closet. The two also emphasized their since the age of 14," Trelenberg Divided by category, it has tops, desire to keep it simple, which is The Mascot Hall of Fame says. "We never really had to skirts, dresses, sweaters, outerwear reflected in their Web site. Each decide to go in to business togeth and accessories from brands such item is described in detail and Continued from page 19 and forgetting about the daily trou er- we both knew it was a perfect as Tulle, LAmade, Kersh, By Boe, paired with at least one picture to bles," Bruce says. fit." ' Miss Me and more. The pair says aid customers in their shopping. versity, has been going strong since He says the anonymity of the Trelenberg says since fresh the brands mainly originate from Online shopping boutiques 1994. Shannon Harris, the mas costume lets him go further when man year in high school the pair the West Coast and Los Angeles have become increasingly popular cot coordinator for the university, is he's in front of a crowd. However, has been fashion conscious, femi area. over the past decade for their con present at all camps. he says he does have to maintain nine and trendy. They spent end The site does not, however, venience and ease. Yet in the past "Camps offer an extensive some responsibility. less teenage hours dreaming of the sell an abundance of similar looks few years, another method of shop view of mascotting," Harris says. "When you're out performing," fashion industry and their favorite or a surplus ofpages from which to ping has entered the race - at "It covers how the costume is Bruce says, "you're not just reck designers - Carolina Herrera, search. home purchasing parties. From cleaned, the do's and don'ts ofmas lessly running around." Catherine Malandrino and "We do not carry basics," jewelry parties to sex toy parties cotting, and how to build up Reggy is booked through repu Monique Lhuillier. Trelenberg says. "We buy careful- consumers of all ages now have the endurance." tation, much of which is built ability to host, entertain and shop Harris says YoUDee's reputa through the help of Raymond from their living room. tion as a mascot is particularly Entertainment. He has also been Trelenberg and Healy, who impressive. appointed the official mascot of the say their educational backgrounds "For the past ten years, Mascot Hall of Fame. in accounting and merchandising YoUDee has placed in the top 10 Bruce says Reggy has a pro management have proved useful in mascots in college sports," Harris duced, choreographed show that is a starting their business, were keenly says. different level of performance than aware of this concept when formu Raymond met Bruce while he most collegiate mascots. lating their business plan. was attending the boot camp as "It's an act, it's a show," Bruce "We offer fabulous trunk show YoUDee ill 1998. says. "We fill up our calendar and parties available to all customers," He says Bruce stood out from we go all over the country, even to Trelenberg says. "The host invites the crowd and took Raymond up on colleges that already have their own friends and family to view, try on an offer to go on the road with him. mascots." and shop the Shopmamie.com line "I learned a lot about mascot Even tua lly,Raymond in person." ring on the road with Dave," Bruce Entertainment plans to construct an Trelenberg says they can set says. "Then, when he started actual Mascot Hall of Fame exhibit up a viewing in any space. They Raymond Entertainment in 2000, he in the Wilmington or Philadelphia previously hosted a university pretty much handed the performing area. party with the Alpha Phi sorority in duties over to me." Raymond says it would offer which 10 percent of the profits Since 2000, Raymond has been tours and general insight to the were donated to the sorority's phi managing the business while Bruce world of mascotting. For now, it ---- lanthropy. acts as one of his biggest perform operates its office out of Newark. While the girls may have left ers. The company designs new "That's the genesis of this their desk jobs, they insist their characters on paper, turns the idea whole project, but it will require a new lifestyle still requires a lot of into a costume, finds and trains mas lot of money and cooperation," work. cots and shows its clients how to Bruce says. "We still get up really early, market and brand them to gain the Harris says YoUDee and the like a normal nine-to-five job," most profit. Philly Phanatic were among the first Trelenberg says. ·"The first thing He says his mascot boot camps to be inducted upon its creation. we do is pack our orders and get are for those who wish to be scouted Raymond Entertainment hosts them ready because they have to be by private clients or those who wish a plethora of characters and mascots shipped out by two, then we spend to go out and look for work. that currently tour the nation. Aside a lot of time doing e-mails, book After Bruce graduated, he and from Reggy, Raymond operates ing parties and that kind of stuff." Raymond created Reggy, a NCAA mascot J.J. Jumper, a project After a rough start out of col Phanatic-like character that current he created: lege, Trelenberg and Healy say ly tours the United States. He·says his business and mar they are now able to combine their He says Reggy attends every keting degree from the university love for fashion and their educa thing from sports games to birthday has gone to good use. tion into a successful business. parties, as a way to excite people. "Obviously, I didn't go to "We both feel so fortunate to "Being a mascot is kind of who school to be a professional idiot," Courtesy of Amy Trelenberg be able to able to follow our I am- being in the spotlight, enter Bruce says. "But it just fit me and Amy Trelenberg and Megan Healy created Shopmamie.com. .. dreams," Trelenberg says. taining people, making them laugh my personality." -)it .· May 13, 2008 23 Teenage 'rodents' infest Christiana Mall •. . BY SABINA ELLAHI youths began throwing food and fighting inside the Staff Reporter food court," as reported by ABC's Channel 6 As I walk into the food court of the Christiana Mall on a Action News. Needles, who was working the night Friday night, my mind instantaneously flashes back to ·the of the food fight, says as a result, the mall made a 2004 film "Mean Girls .." Lindsay Lohan 's character, Cady, policy that anyone under the age of 17 cannot be in . walks into the mall with the three girls dubbed "The Plastics." groups larger than three as a result. The mall-goers immediately transform into jungle creatures, "The massive food fight made it a nightmare fighting to survive or in reality, fighting to be noticed. . for mall employees," she says. "They obviously These unruly teens are right in front of me. Boys throw don't realize how much damage. they caused and pieces of sesame chicken at each other, girls frantically pull on how much money was lost by the stores involved." the arms of their girlfriends (lS they eye a "super-cute boy" on Armswood says since suburban culture lacks the other side of the court and tech-savvy teens with cell facilities for teens to go to, many of these kids, phones text furiously as if they had to close in on a merger. ranging from ages 13 to 18, retreat to the mall as a "Aww, I'm out of ammo," 13-year-old Ryan Armswood hangout place. · says. "Living in a small town kind . of sucks," ·Armswood is the ringleader and original chicken throw- Armswood says. "I feel like there aren't many fun er. things to do for kids our age." "It's cool, man. I got 20 bucks so we can get more," 13- Armswood and his two friends come to the year-old Shane Hoffman says. "I ~ove that my mom raised my Christiana Mall every Friday night. The mid allowance, ·man." pubescent boys let out an almost high-pitched Armswood and Hoffman run ·up to Suki Hana, the laugh at the idea of shopping. Hoffman claims he 'Chinese joint in the food court, with their other friend, 14- hasn't gone to the mall to shop in months and THE REVIEW/Caleb Smith year-o1d Jimmy Roddick. All three are students at Shue when he does go to shop, he goes with his mother. On weekend nights, the Christiana Mall is home to teenage "mallrats." Medill Middle School in Newark. The trio is wearing almost "The mall is a place to meet other kids and identical outfits consisting of Etnies sneakers and cargo hang out," Hoffman says. "There's a lot of kids our age from "How's college like?" he asks. I'm taken aback. · shorts. different schools so it's nice to get out and meet new kids." ''Honestly, as much as the work sucks, it's been the best These are the kids who dominate the food court, roaming As I assimilate into the group, I feel a sense of awkward three years of my life so far," I reply. in packs, all wearing virtually the same attire depending on the ness fall upon the boys, wondering what the night has in store "Shh, don't tell anyone,::.he says. "But I really want to go group to which they belong. for me. Armswood pipes up. to med school and become a doctor." I'm lost in a world of stereotypes, begging for uniqueness . "You probably will think we're just really immature," he · I'm confused by his bashfulness and why Roddick, or any and normalcy among people that seem like clones _posing as says. person with aspirations, would be embarrassed by a great the subject of a science-fiction novel. These packs of kids are He's right. ambition. Roddick, an honor-roll student at school, always mallrats. Throughout the evening, the boys run and weave through garnered awards for academics and says he prefers reading Mallrats, the product of a suburban nation, are "night the walking crowd, popping in and out of stores. Their favorite over skateboarding or biking. mares in human form," according to junior Emily Needles. store- to "wreak havoc," as Hoffman would say, is "I know it's silly," he says. "But being labeled as the nerd Needles has been working for Auntie Anne's Pretzels at the Abercrombie & Fitch. or the party pooper because I care about my grades gets real Christiana Mall for the past four years and says she avoids "The loud techno music, the clothes, the hot girls - why ly annoying. So I try. to play it off like I don't care about weekend shifts because of them. wo1.1ldn't you want to go screw around in there?" he says. ·· s.chool so the guys think I'm fun like all ofthem." "I actually don't work on Fridays for that exact reason, I:m curious as to why clothes are included in that factor, . Suddenly, I h~ve an epiphany. For Roddick, fitting in is because that's when they come out in hoards," Needles says. considering the boys have no intention of purchasing any the most important thing, not unlike his mischief-making "It's always high schoolers who try to defme themselves, thing. Before I can rationalize it, the boys are already gala friends. It also applied to me when I was a teenager. when they all wear the same clothing. From what I see, all vanting into the store, fist pumping and skipping to the beat of A wave of sympathy falls over me. The kids are no longer they do is yell and scream at each other." the head-aching bass. I'm embarrassed, but decide to embrace "mallrats." Instead, I see them as teens in that awkward peri The Christiana Mall, Delaware's largest shopping mall, is the situation. I walk in, nodding my head until I see a securi-· od of their life, struggling to fit into the right group of friends. a huge attraction for shoppers in the tri-state area. Since ty guard chase them out of the store. The boys are all laughing Ten o'clock rolls around. The boys look at their cell there's no sales tax in the state, out-of-state shoppers l:lpck to hysterically, as the security guard, an old woman carrying a phones. Hoffman's mom is calling to say she's waiting outside this 1,083,000 square-foot destination for their shopping p1tck of Skittles, yells at the three boys. to take them back to his house. needs, many of whom are teenagers. As we walk out, Roddick pulls me aside. Roddick is the "Curfew," Hoffman mutters. He turns to me, "You're Last July, the mall had to be shut down when "1,000 shy kid and has been relatively quiet all night. lucky you don:t have to deal with curfew." Sudoku broinfreezepuzzles.com Pyramid Sudoku Rules: Fill in the grid so that each row, column, 3x3 block, and pyramid region contains 1-9 exactly once. 24 May 13, 2008 •• BY CAITLIN WOLTERS on the enthusiasm." using an individual's instincts of what might become a Copy Editor She says it's essential for people to trend hunt because trend. Finding "cool" has become a bit harder than just open ideas are always out there - it's just a matter of finding The idea of coolhunting being research-based is illogi ing up a pop-culture magazine or looking at window dis them and bringing them to mainstream society. cal, Kerner says. plays in the mall. For some, it's now a science. "Trend hunting is crucial to people looking to inno "Coolhunting was established to define what cool Coolhunting is a way for everyone, from researchers to vate," Bartz says. "Great ideas don't come from copying means - it's not a science," he says. "Developing products bloggers, to identify what they think is cool. The idea is to something that's already mainstream, they come from in certain categories is very much a science -Apple, fash find not only what is popular now, but also what will be examining the more cutting edge things most people proba ion, music- that's essential to appealing to young people." considered so in the future - whether it's the newest iPod bly haven't heard of yet." Gloor says an important part of coolhunting is under or something that can't yet be imagined. It's also a way to add positive light into a sometimes standing social networking. Much of his coolhunting Peter Gloor, a research scientist at Massachusetts bleary world, she says. Coolhunting brings another type of research has been done over the Internet, through blogs and Institute of Technology and author of "Coolhunting: story into repeatedly depressing newscasts. MySpace, which has helped to predict future musical acts. Chasing Down the Next Big Thing," says coolhunting is a "Looking for cool can be really beneficial to staying Bartz says coolhunting can be done at any time, as long way to research future trends and predict how these trends excited about life," Bartz says. "There is such a heavy focus as the hunter keeps an open mind and open eyes. She usual are going to affect people. by the media on negative news stories, so it's important to ly attends locatevents, art exhibits and fashion shows to see "It's trying to find cool trends through reading the continue to look at the things that make life exciting and what trends will become popular in the future. Like Gloor, minds of the crowd," Gloor says-. "It's all based on how you worth living." she also relies on hundreds of Web sites to give her insight find these people's innovations tie into the definition of There are others, however, that believe coolhunting as to what's cool. cool." cannot predict trends. Rather, only strong market research She says coolhunting is a way to keep society wonder He says cool is dependent on the group, meaning what can show what has cool potential. · ing about what's next. It keeps people int~rested in the cur is cool to one group might not be perceived as cool to anoth Noah Kerner, CEO of Noise, a marketing and design rent ideas and always wanting to know what's coming next. er. It's only important to find what is considered cool to the company based out of New York City, and co-author of "Trend hunting is a continuous reminder that creativity target group. "Chasing Cool: Standing Out in Today's Cluttered is limitless and innovation has no boundaries," she says. "It Gloor says coolhunting begins with the study of inno Marketplace," says coolhunting cannot be done, because if shows that our world is an endless mecca of possibility. It is ;vation, which has a specific process. The first step is devel a product is considered cool, then it won't necessarily fol a powerful way to keep people inspired, in terms of coming· oping a "coin"- a group of people being researched to find low what the market has done in the past. up with new ideas themselves, as well as for acting as a pos the new ideas. · "It's a misguided approach to figuring out what to do," itive reminder that life is truly amazing." Bianca Bartz, editor and publicist for Kerner says. "You can't hunt something that pragmatically Gloor says it's important to research what is cool, and TrendHunter.com, says it's vital for trend hunting to occur. happens. It's not a science. It's not research-based method that coolhunting itself will never go out of style. "Trend hunting is a way of life," Bartz says. "It hap ology. The concept that you can buy it is flawed." "It's just human nature," he says. "Everyone wants to pens naturally for those who are open to discovering new He says research is vital, and it's important to do mar know what's coming next. We don't like change. We want to things. It's the constant pursuit of discovering things that ket research rather than coolhunt. While market research know what's going to happen. If we can't predict, then we are exciting so that you can share them with others and pass looks at products and their success, coolhunting is about can't prepare." Students revive the glory of tlie Renaissance days with Delaware organization BY ELISA LALA she says. She also says when those who don't know Copy Editor "I get to create all of my own garb," her learn she's a member of the group they are Linda Brizendine, a Delaware resident and Amanda says. "I also participate in archery." usually interested and fascinated. head of the Shire of Caer-Adamant, fostered a The organization presents an opportunity "They think it's really cool," Hintz says. long-time fascination with the lives of those liv for members to appreciate and learn about the Amanda says when she is seen on the ing during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period by participating in as little or as many street in her Middle Age garb, people some period. When the opportunity to step into their activities as they wish, she says. times ask her if she's in a play. shoes arose, she tried them on for size - liter "Some members are really, really "It's more like a long-term play," she says. ally. involved, others aren't," Amanda says. "It's "We actually live it." "I've always been an absolute knowledge really up to you how you chose to partake." Members of the society also are given the nut," Linda says. "So when I came across the She says the Shire of Caer-Adamant is just opportunity to deepen their association with group on the Internet, I quickly became like any other extra-curricular activity, except those of the past by taking on a name and per immersed in it." in this group members get to dress up, shoot sona of the time period and wearing their cloth Linda is an active member of the Shire of arrows and join friendly wars. ing. Caer-Adamant, a Delaware group dedicated to Amanda says by looking at her in every "Taking on a persona is just another way to reviving the Middle Ages by imitating the day life, one would not know she is a part of the connect more closely with the Middle Age lives of people of the period. SCA. world," Amanda says. "I've taken on an Indian The group, part of The Society of Creative "It's just something I'm involved in out persona with the name Amari," she says. Anachronisma, a larger organization devoted side of school," she says. "It's just fun, service However, members are not obliged to do to the same ideals, is a nonprofit historical based volunteering." so. reenactment group whose members not only Senior Jen Hintz, also a member of the "All membership asks is that you show an embrace a profound interest in the Middle Age Shire of Caer-Adamant, says she became attempt to live like the period by wearing the genre, but live that interest out. involved with the group through a lucky coin garb," she says. "Otherwise, you can partici "There are no spectators in SCA - we cidence. pate however you wish." learn by living it," Linda says. "In high school one day, my friends and I Amanda says the Shire of Caer-Adamant Members participate in events particular to were bored so we dressed up in our is open and available to anyone with an interest. the period, such as embroidery and archery, and Renaissance Faire clothes and went to the mall "We love newcomers," she says. dress in the clothing associated with the era. in them," she says. "While there, a voice from Linda says increasingly, more college Sophomore Amanda Brizendine, Linda's a store called me over and handed me a flyer for aged people are beginning to join and she's daughter and a member of the Shire since she the society. And with that, my fate was sealed." excited about this. was 11 years old, says she always had a fasci Hintz says others are not always aware of "It's fabulous to see that more college kids nation with the Middle Ages. The Shire of her involvement in the Shire but if they know are getting involved," she says. "They are the Caer-Adamant gave her an opportunity to fos her well enough they wouldn't be surprised to future for the Society." ter that fascination through hands-on learning, find out about it. May 13, 2008 25 UD Students: a \ate-night Pl . ? eed · ace to study for fina\ e~aros. • Daugherty Hall (located in the Trabant Center) • Kent Dining Hall • Morris Library • Morris Library Commons (The Library Commons contains tables, chairs, vending machines, and restrooms and is located directly inside the Morris Library entrance on the rigt'lt. The Commons has wired and wireless Internet access.) 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"She cuts offballs and Most rollercoaster other teams know she's out rides share common char there." Wednesday, May i4 acteristics. They go too Youth was perhaps the fast, have high and 1ow biggest obstacle for the GREG ARENT points, · but most of all, the team, which returned only ride· keeps you off balance · three seniors for the 2008 "Hey you guyyyyst" by never letting you know season. Depth in the rota Some athlet~s simply love the Thursday, May 15 what comes next. tion was the area most The baseball and soft affected by inexperience, as limelight. Many players have tried to ball teams endured their freshman pitcher Anne develop their excellence on the field own rollercoaster rides this Marie Pagano and sopho into greatness on the big screen. For season, with both teams more Samantha Shawn some it has failed; for otherS it has succeeded. Some have made us laugh Baseball vs. VCU, 7 p.m. . fighting .500 records were counted on · to anchor throughout. Although the the rotation for the team. with their humor . and others have softball season ended with The Hens saw key contri made us laugh (and almost cry) at out a ·playoff berth for the butions from younger play their woeful acting. second-consecutive year, ers such as junior third "Hey you guyyyyyyys." Any child growing up in the Friday, May 16 the baseball team fought to baseman Quinn Megargel, the very end for the final Pagano and . sophomore 80's and 90's remembers that call spot in the Colonial Caitlin Smith, all of whom from the loveable hero Sloth in Athletic Association help to give the team a solid Richard Donner's hit, "The Tournament before being foundation entering next Goonies. " What some people might not know is that Sloth was former Baseball vs. VCU, 3 p.m. eliminated in their weekend season. series against Towson. Megargel, who finished Super Bowl champion defensive This season's softball second on the team in aver lineman John Matuszak. team finished with an over age (.323) arid home runs In 1979 and 1981, Matuszak Men.'s Outdoor Track @ IC4A won Super Bowls with the Oakland Championships all record of 22-26. (3 ), said one of her favorite However, conference play moments of the past season Raiders and after retiring, explored hurt the Hens, as they fin was seeing the team gel and the acting world. He had 28 acting ished with a 4-17 record in play much better toward the roles before dying of heart failure in Woman's Outdoor Track @ ECAC 1989. Championships (Princeton) the CAA, putting the team end of the year. in a second-to-last place "We really started to work Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a finish ahead of UNC as a team and I'm·proud of superstar on the basketball court, Wilmington. how we came together," winning six Most Valuable Player The season started on a she· said. "I think we need awards and leading the NBA in all time points scored. His acting career Saturday, May 17 positive note, as the team to come back next year and went 9-6 as of March 15, continue working hard as a includes many milestones as well. . but inconsistencies plagued team and play less as indi · Kung Fu fans may remember the Hens throughout the viduals." Abdul-Jabbar from "Game of Death" rest of the season. Head Pagano also provides in 1978. This Bruce Lee film show cased Abdul-Jabbar's Kung Fu tal Baseball vs. VCU, 9 a.m. coach B.J. Ferguson attrib hope for next season. As a uted Delaware's 1-7 finish freshman, she led the team ents even more than his acting. In his to the squad's youth and its · in games started and posted big scene, Abdul-Jabbar leaves a footprint on Bruce Lee's chest Men's Outdoor Track @ IC4A lack of preparation for each a respectable 3.20 ERA to game. go along with a 13-10 The other Abdul-Jabbar acting Championships' Courtesy of Sports Information "It took some of our record in her first year of moment I will never forget is his role kids some time to learn Samantha Shawn posted a 3.41 ERA this season. play. in "Airplane." He goofily plays co pilot Roger Murdock only to be. Woman's Outdoor Track@ ECAC how to c-ompete on this . . Catcher and shortstop level," Ferguson said. "But I'm really proud of our Smith said along with hitting her first career home exposed as actually being Abdul Championships Jabbar by a young child on the air (Princeton) kids aoo they played every game hard and did not run, seeing her hard work meant a lot to her. give up." "I worked extremely hard in the offseason to pre plane in this hilarious cameo. She said although the team did not finish the way pare and I really think it paid off," Smith said. The next field-to-film convert the players had hoped, some positive highlights can . Ferguson said she looks forward to next season was the first NFL player to rush for · be taken froni. the season. and the team's strength will lie in the pitching staff · more than 2,000 yards in a single sea son, the first pick in the 1969 NFL Sunday, May 18 "Everyone on the team had quality game experi and continued development of younger players. ence, which will really help us come the fall to eval "I think our pitching staff will be much better draft and rushed for more than uate the players," Ferguson said. "We were young in next year," she said. "If we can start to click on 11,000 yards and 61 career touch some areas, but the playing time helped to make us offense and defense and continue to get contributions downs. This is not how most people better." from our younger players, we'll be right there." remember him. Most remember him Arguably the team's best player and biggest Some things the team hopes to improve upon as the rUnning back who was accused Men's Outdoor Track @ IC4A of killing his wife. "If the glove don't Championships (Princeton) leader this season was senior outfielder Katie Lee. A next season is hitting with runners in scoring position, second-team All CAA selection, Lee led the Hens as Delaware hit .243 this season while opponents hit fit, you must aquit." The way I like to remember O.J. Woman's Outdoor Track @ with a .365 batting average and 46 hits. .337 in the category, and also more offensive support Ferguson said Lee's defense is what the team will for the team's young pitching staff. Simpson is as the lovable Detective ECAC championships Nordberg in the "Naked Gun" (Princeton) miss the most. . "She really changes what teams do when she's in See MULTIPLE page 29 See DON'T page 31 ~~ ~M~a~1~3,~2~0~08~------ Courtesy of Shawn Duff Delaware rowers cross t,b.e finish line at Saturday's 70th annua~ Dad Vail Regatta. The Hens were the second-ever club rowing team to place first in the Philadelphia-based event. Men's crew rows to a win at Dad Vail Regatta BY NICOLETTE LOTRIONTE unique in the way varsity and club teams all freshmen boat victories, the varsity light in June. Only the Top-12 light Staff Reporter compete side by side. Beating other varsity weight eight placed second out of 11 crews · weight crews in the country receive bids to The men's crew team made university teams always makes us feel good about -losing to Fordham by 6.8 seconds- the the IRA Regatta and Delaware hopes for an history this weekend, winning the point tro ~hat we're doing." varsity heavyweight eight placed ninth out invitation, Crawford said. They have been phy in the 70th annual Dad Vail Regatta. The freshman heavyweight and light of 31 teams overall, battling with the "Dad ranked in the country's top 12 in recent The Hens are only the second club crew weight eight won first place in their respec Vail powerhouse" Purdue and the JV heavy ·years and he hopes this year they will be in team to win the men's title at the collegiate tive events. The freshman heavyweight weight eight placed fourth out of 19 boats. the top ten. regatta. eight placed first in the finals out of 28 "The varsity boats all did well, but did Duff said he believes the win is a step "This is considered one of the largest entries. The freshman lightweight eight n't do as well as they wanted to," Kleiman in the right direction for the athletes. and top-most competitive regattas in the placed first in a fast heat of four boats. said. "When you don't win you always want "I don't think it's our pinnacle," he country for colleges," head coach Chuck "This was a freshman sweep for to do better." said. "We won it as a team, but really, the Crawford said. "[The regatta] is .open for Delaware," freshman ,coach Joe Kleiman Despite the results, Crawford is happy best is still yet to come. It's a young team college varsity programs and club progra_!lls said. "I'm pretty proud of the whole year with the team's performance and hopes to that is getting used to winning. If they con and they are all competing against one these guys have had. This was the No. 1 see positive improvements in the upcoming tinue, they're going to be really good. It's another." goal to win this race. To finally get to do races. something special." Delaware dominated the regatta, which that is good for the program, good for the "It was the best performance the Both coaches agree the club program is hosted more than 2,000 athletes represent guys in the race and good for the guys on the University of Delaware has ever had at the moving forward toward a promising future. ing approximately 100 colleges from across team that didn't get a chance to race in the Dad Vail Regatta for the overall team,"· he "We proved how deep the team is right the United States and Canada. Delaware event." - said. "As far as freshman crew's perform now and how good we'll be for years to came in third for the overall point trophy Delaware had eight boats competing ance being so good, it bodes extremely well come," Kleiman said . . and won the men's point trophy with 29 this weekend. The junior varsity lightweight for the future of our team over the next cou- When asked if he expects to win the points, defeating defending champions eight was the only lightweight crew to com ple of years." · men's trophy at Dad Vail's next year, Purdue by 11 points. pete in the JV heavyweight event because The team looks forward to the Eastern Crawford said there is no doubt in his mind. "This is our first time we've ever won there was no JV event for lightweight boats. Sprints Regatta in Worcester, Mass. next "Oh yeah," he said. "We want to make this," team vice president and heavy weight Five of the eight boats advanced to the weekend and the selective Intercollegiate that a habit." rower Shawn Duff said. "Dad Vail's is finals, Crawford said. In addition to the Rowing Association Championship Regatta Multiple injuries falter teams' successes Both squads eliminated from playoff race triples. Continued from page 28 As the season continued, other young players stepped up, most notably sophomme first baseman Ryan Cuneo. The baseball team fared much better this season, Cuneo is currently in the midst ofa 23-game hitting streak, Despite a slow start, more consistent pitching and hitting which is tied for eighth longest in program history. has led the team to a 6-4 record in its last 10 games. · Cuneo said working with coaches to establish a new Team captain Alex Buchholz said along with the play approach at the plate has helped him step up his play as the offrace, establishing chemistry and getting to know the new season has gone on. players was a key part of the season. . "I really feel I've been taking a better approach at the · "There were so many new faces on the team this year, plate," Cuneo Said. "I've started looking for pitches in a cer with freshman and transfers," he said. "Getting to play tain zone." together has been really special." Sherman said another key addition to the team came Head coach Jim Sherman said establishing consistency from catcher-turned-third baseman Bill Merkler, who has been a major focus for the Hens throughout the season. returned to the team following a serious back injury. "We always play better in the second half of the season "Bill has been a great addition to the team late in the and this year is no different," Sherman said. "The develop season playing third base for us," Sherman said. "He's start ment of our pitching has been a key, along with some of our ed swinging the bat better as of late." young players §tepping up." The future looks bright for the Hens, as next season The team entered the season with a youthful staff, they will return three starters to the rotation and younger anchored by senior Mike McGuire. However, sophomores players such as Cuneo and Davis, who have gained valuable Brian Rorick and Brad Miller, along with freshman Corey experience. Crispell, each started more than five .times during the season Sherman said much of next season's success is contin- · and struggled early in the year. However, the pitching came gent upon the return of Buchholz, who may be selected in together as the season progressed, highlighted by a solid the upcoming MLB Draft. five-inning outing by Crispell in the team's last game, a 22- Cuneo said the potential loss of both captains will be 2 win against Temple. tough to overcome, but he believes the younger players will Delaware was forced to overcome a recent rash of respond by successfully filling the role. injuries, which included two of the team's star players, out "Tsakonas and Buchholz will really be tough to lose," fielder Adani "rl)akonas and shortstop Buchholz. he said. "They both bring a lot of energy and presence to the Sherman said although tl;u~ injuries have been tough, game." the team responded well. In particular, junior Kyle Davis, Buchholz and Sherman said they feel getting the team who stepped in for the injured Buchholz, hrt .295 with four playoff experience is a great way to prepare to play next home runs and 32 RBis during his absence. year. "Davis has real-ly stepped up in Alex's absence and TIIE REVIEW/File Photo "A conference tournament appearance this year would _played very well for us," Sherman said. Delaware pitchers combined to post a 6.14 ERA this season. really help the young guys," Buchholz said. "Playoff base The loss of Tsakonas and Buchholz could have been ball is a lot different from what you see in the regular sea much worse for the team, considering how each has per with a .349 average at the time of his injury and Buchholz son." formed this season. Tsakonas was the team's leading hitter was hitting .331 to go along with a team-leading three )it Mev 13.2QQB 3 0 Ultimate frisbee catching on at UD BY TOM BARRANCA way up the field by passing the disc to each other. A player Staff Reporter holding the disc is not allowed to run but can pass the frisbee. People often think of frisbee as the pastime of geriatrics To score; a player must catch the disc while standing in the and beach goers. Little do they know, this lazy hobby can be endzone. Players cannot hold on to the disc for too long or it transfored into an exhilarating game known as ultimate fris results in a turnover. A turnover also occurs when one team bee. fails to complete a pass and the disc hits the ground or when University team president Maura Brady said the sport a pass is intercepted in the air. involves the physical endurance of soccer, with passing skills · "You're pretty much alwaY.s running,"· Brady said. of football. "You're not strictly an offensive player and you're not strict The game usually takes place on a football-sized field, ly a defensive player, you're both." which is not as wide with longer endzones, Players work their The game is governed by a concept called the "spirit of the game," meaning there are no referees, so each individual is expected to be honest when calling fouls he said. "I think that's what makes Ultimate so fun," Brady said. "It is the fact that you're not always worrying about the ref or stopping for a whistle." Men's team president Pete Letteney said this year's team is extremely close with each other. ·"Out of my four years on· the team, this year the team gets along the best," Letteney said. "I think that since the team gets along so well, it is a major factor in our success this year." However, it is not just the men's team getting along so well. "I think what is really cool about ultimate is the men's and women's teams are all friends, and get along really well," Brady said. "I think that's what makes frisbee different than other clubs, because you don't really find that everywhere." The players practice five times per week, except in the event of a tournament, which still counts as practice time. With nationals approaching, the men's team is practicing even more to prepare themse1ves, according to team mem bers. The team also goes throt~gh conditioning during Winter Session because there is no place for them to practic.e. Team president Dan Cuoco said the team's sucess has come as a major surprise. Courtesy of Pete Letteney "This year was more of a surprise than the last couple In last year's nationals, the Hens upset No. 2 Florida. years because we lost some of our top players to graduation and on top of that, more of our top players including myself they might be looking for some revenge." were out for injuries," Cuoco said. "We thought this year was The team claims the sport is about having ·fun, being going to be more of a rebuilding year, so it was kind of a sea friends and staying in shape. Cuoco said this year its about son of adversity." elevating the squad's game and getting to that next level. Last year at nationals, Delaware was seeded No. 11 and "Everyone thinks that Ultimate is for hippies in cutoffs," Courtesy of Pete Letteney was pitted to play No. 2 Florida in the first round, but defeat Brady said. "We play a real sport. Bring someone to watch a With Nationals approaching, the Ultimate Frisbee team ed the favored Gators. competitive game of frisbee. I promise you they will be "That was a really big upset and I think this yeat we may impressed." prepares to stay competitive with the other teams involved. wind up playing them again," Cuoco said. "I'm pretty sure Leave the clubs home & pick up a disc BY ALEX PORRO He had one piece of advice for ariyone not wishing to Staff Reporter spend hours scouring the weeds for lost equipment. Three friends approached the first tee eafly one morning "Veterans know not to buy green, red, or brown discs," in March. The wind was brisk as it rattled across the course, Scott said, laughing. "OtheJ;Wise, you're just asking to lose through the trees and crashed into the small group. It was a per them." fect spring morning to golf. Mother Nature has other hazards in store for potential disc The first man stepped up and launched a frisbee from the golfers as well. tee box, down the fairway toward a large metal basket, com "At Bellevue State Park, north of Wilmington, there are plete with hanging chains to catch the shot. The chains rattle, these little birds that dive-bomb you," Scott said. "I guess we sending a group of sparrows into the cloudless sky, as the disc were too close to their nests, but they were on the fairway. It fmds its mark. scared the hell out of me." This is disc golf and the course is no pristine coUntry club, The eccentricities of disc golf have done nothing to hurt complete with manicUred greens, sand traps and clubhouses. the sports growing popularity, .Frolic manager Randy Neil said. Instead, the group plays at a special course, complete with 18 Several stores on Main Street sell disc golfmg supplies, includ holes set up in White Clay Creek State Park. J e f f ing the Ski Bum and Frolic. Scott, who started playing disc golf when he was in high "I used to have to restock those shelves once, maybe twice school, said the sport is not that much different than golf. a year, now it's more'li.ke four to five times a year," Neil said. "It's played just like golf, except with frisbees," Scott said. • THE REVIEW/Alex Porro As the warm spring weather drives people outside and Scott, 23, goes disc golfing every couple of weeks. Frolic offers many varieties of .discs that players can buy. onto the course, demand for the discs has gone up. "At first it sounded stupid," Scott said. It's kind of awk "[Demand] is defmitely going up," Neil said. "We're get ward your first time." Mid-range and putter discs are also used, which are ting pretty thin. I'll have to order some more pretty soon." · One of the main attractions of disc golf is that it is relative thrown when closer to the basket. These are heavier, sturdier Along one wall of the store hang many brightly colored ly inexpensive. Most discs range between $15 and $25. A $3- discs, that allow the player better control over a toss. discs. Neon greens, violent pinks and opaque whites draw vis fee exists for .. playing at a state park. When disc golf is com The nature of the courses themselves provides obstacles itors' attention when they walk through the door. pared to course fees and golf clubs, it is far more affordable, for the golfers. Trees knock down errant throws, but bushes · "It's a less 'bptight versiop. of golf," he said. "I get about especially for young enthusiasts on a budget. and tall grass are the most dangerous. five or six people in here every day buying discs, and I'm not According to Scott, players use different discs to help "Problem is, you lose discs," Scott said. "Then you either the only one who sells them around here." them in certain situations. There are driver discs, which are give up or you have to go find your disc." Neil, who no longer plays disc golf, said he believes part usually made of a harder, stiffer plastic, meant to cover long Looking for a lost frisbee can involve trudging through the of its attraction is in its relative simplicity. , distances from the tee and can be curved according to how they brush and nettle, often in summer clothes, in search of a lost "If you can throw a frisbee, you can play dise golf," he are thrown. A driver weighs approximatley 170 grams and can disc. said. "It gets easy. Now I play real golf." cover 300 to 400 feet when thrown. "It's a commitment to look for your disc," Scott said. "Right'now my hands are all cut up." · I I Don·'t quit your oay job Continued from page 28 Iron," which chronicled his rise to over-muscled stardom. movies. Nordberg is one of Leslie Schwarzenegger went on to Nielsen's cop buddies who gets into become an A-list actor, making mil wacky shenanigans with his partner. lions, all the while being completely He does a successful job playing the inept onscreen. Never has a lack of Trust the Midas touch~ dumb cop. The officers who were talent been so openly embraced in investigating Simpson may have Hollywood. It is a good thing he taken notes from their suspect's por became governor, because for now trayal of Nordberg. we will not have to put up with his. Michael Jordan is perhaps the disgraceful acting. . VISIT MIDAS COM greatest basketball player of all time. The most impressive job of seri FOR MORE GREAT TOTAL TECHNICIANS ALA EVERYTHING. CAR CARE SAVINGS He is also perhaps the greatest actor ous acting by an athlete over the past of all time - OK. not really. He was few years was basketball star Ray almost as good as the cartoons he Allen as Jesus Shuttlesworth in the acted with in "Space Jam." Spike Lee flick, "He Got Game." Some might remember the TV Allen is one of few athletes who show, "I Dream of Jeannie," but the could jump to the movie screen and only genie I dream of is "Kazaam!" 1 play a serious role. He was very Shaquille O'Neal makes on14 believable as a young basketball intimidating lamp-dweller. If he superstar trying to decide whether to asked me to make a wish, I would go to college or go to the NBA. His 1 have begged him not to eat me. The on screen acting with Denzel fact remains that "Kazaam!" and Washington was impressive. I "Steel" came out in 1996 and 1997, Athletes want to showcase their I - respectively, and are two of the worst talents in the movie industry. Most of I movies ever made. O'Neal is a great them fail miserably, but even when · I basketball player and a funny guy, they do it is usually good for a laugh. but he should leave movies to the These athletes should realize that professionals. their talents are best utilized in sports, The worst-ever athlete turned but as long as athletes try their luck as actor of all time, however, is coinci actors ~ will always go to watch dentally the one who has made the them. At least to make fun of how biggest name for himself as an actor, terrible they were and get myself a rather than an athlete - Arnold few chuckles along the way. Schwarzenegger. People sometimes forget that Greg Arent is a sports editor for Schwarzenegger was an athlete. The Review. His viewpoints do not Bodybuilding certainly is a sport and necessarily represent those of the at the age of 23, he won his first of Review staff. Send questions, com NEWARK WILMINGTON seven Mr. . Olympia bodybuilding ments and an autographed D VD of 656 Kirkwood Hwy.. 3425 Kirkwood Hwy. titles in 1970. "Kazaam!" to [email protected]. (1 2 miles East of Main St. on (Corner of At. 41 and In 1977, he made his big screen Kirkwood Hwy before Uberty Plaza) Kirkwood Highway) · debut in the documentary "Pumping 302-454-7179 302-998·0533 Baseball Softball Conf Pet All Pet. Conf Pet All Pet. · UNC-Wilmington 23-3-1 - .870 39-11-1 .833 Hofstra 18-3 .857 43-11 .796 James Madison 18-8 .833 31-16 .667 Georgia State 15-5 .750 37-18 . .673 On behalf of the sports staff, we William & Mary 16-10 .615 35-15 .700 James Madison 14-6 .700 32-22 .593 George Mason 15-10 .600 25-23 .521 Towson 12-8 .600 37-26 .587 would like to fhank you for all of Old Dominion 13-12 .520 23-23 .500 Drexel 10-11 .476 27-20 .574 your support this year. 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' , ~ ...... 2008 3 Andrew Duncan Abbott Ryan Frederic Auriana Christopher Michael Bednarski We are proud of your Congratulations Ryan! We are all Chris, so very proud of you and all that All of us are very proud of you but not ' accomplishme17:ts, but most of you have accomplished throughout surprised because anything you attempted, all we are proud of the person your four years at UD. Keep you accomplished. From early childhood to you are. Congratulations believing in yourseif as· we do. You becoming an adult; we have seen you Andrew. are an awesome guy! embrace challenges and defeat them in short order. No need to wish you luck but know we will support your choices always. Love, We love you, Dad, Mom, Jamie and Josie T,T,S,B,A,D,E, Mom, Dad and Love, Cal Mom, Dad, Stacie and Grandma Molly Marie Bevans Victoria Balque-Burns Deanna Maria Candeloro Congratulations Molly Marie Bevans! Hard work and determination got Congratulations, Deanna! We are very proud of you! you this far. Remember that drive CHEP '08 - B.S. Fashion Merchandising You are an amazing young woman, and reach for the stars. May you We are so proud of you and all mother, daughter, sister and fiance! have continued success that you have accomplished. You've What you have accomplished and makes you proud, enough work to worked really hard (and played balanced over the past 5 years is keep you challenged, enough luck hard too) for this moment. Now truly astonishing! You never cease to to make you smile. it's off to Manhattan. We wish you amaze us. Congratulations on your much happiness and success. graduation. We are proud of your Love, Mom, Dad, Katie, Brett and Andrew! accomplishments. Love, Mom and Dad Love, Mom and Dad (P.S. -Will visit often- ha, ha!) Deanna Maria Candeloro Deanna Maria Candeloro Colleen E. Conaty O>ngrats, Deanna! We are so proud . . Remembering Pop Carucci's pasta Deanna, . Colleen, sauce, MM Carucci and The Price is Congratulations on your CongratUlations. We are proud of Right, Easy Baking with MM graduation from University of you. Good luck in the future. Candeloro, Midway LL with Pop Delaware (Class of 2008). Candeloro, Ocean City, Disney World, . Carucci pasta dinners, Candeloro '(Jood luck in all you do and may Love, BBQ's by the pool. Where has the God always Bless you! Mom & Dad, Cristin, Andy & Emma time gone? Have fun in NYC. · We are so proud of you!I We will miss you. Love, Grandparents Carucci & Love, Aunt JoAnn, Uncle Mike, Candeloro Mike, Nick and Max Ryan ~rancis Cuzme Elizabeth Mary Dauphin S~ephen Michael DeLucia Dear Son Ryan, Hi Beth, Stephen, we are so proud of you. ·. Remember the good. times that brought Congratulations, you are graduating ou have always been such a joy · from the University with a B.S. in you to this special day, your new our lives. Follow your dreams and Nursing. We're all so proud of your keep a positive attitude. Success and all your achievements. accomplishments. You have been on the forward to your success in the future 's List all four years. Your ambition, will follow behind! We wish you a and most importantly, have fun along mpassion and determination will lifetime full of good health, love, your journey! You made us proud!! We you a wonderful nurse. happiness and love you! prosperity. We love you. Love~ Dauphins, Pop-Pop Bain, Rhodes & Mom, Dad, Andrea and Janine "Mom Dad" & Wilsons ...... ' ...... ·------~ ~ ------~----~------~------• Michael Ryan DeRienzo Alexandra Wende Devlin Megan Lynne Elizabeth Devlin Congratulations Mike on your Ali: Congratulations, Meggie, you did it! raduation from UDel. Your past To my loving daughter, sister and We are so happy for you and proud granddaughter- years have been very successful of you. Look out world, here.~he CONGRATULATIONS on your and you have achieved so much. comes. Call when you find :work. You have grown as a person, graduation from the University of leader and mentor. Reach high Delaware and all your Love Always, and follow your dreams. accomplishments. We are so very proud of you. They do come true! Dad&Mom Love, Forever proud, with Love, Mom, Frank, Lindsey, Charlie, Mom, Dad & Matt Nana and Papa Kelly Marie Mahn Durkin .· Garrett Matthew Fitzgerald Michael Joseph Follett Dearest Kelly, Garrett, three quotes: Mike, Congratulations! Everyone is so proud of you! Your "Some men see things as they are and ask !We wanted to let you know how very grandparents, your aunt and uncle, your 'Why?' Others dream things that never proud we are! We wish you nothing were and ask 'Why not?"-'- Shaw cousins, your stepdad, your friends, our but the best at Widener Law! friends and most especially your mom. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can u~e to change the world." We wish you all the joy and success Mandel a Love, Dad, Karen, Kaylee and CJ that you so richly deserve. Your dad is "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a smiling, too. door." - ,Serle We love you! WE LOVE YOU! I Nicholas John Franceski Stacey Anne Furtado Jeffrey Michael Genery Nick, Congratulations to our fabulous Congratulations!! We are so proud of you. daughter, and here's to your new Jeff Genery, you did it!! You have done an amazing job. Four beginning, and to the next life years have flown by so fast. You have achievement you have on your Love, turned into a wonderful, caring man "To Do" list. Your whole family . Mom, Cathy, Jim, Joe and right before our eyes. congratulates you on your Cindy Congratulations on your graduation with lots of love, hugs accomplishments, graduating and your and kisses. new job. Love, Mom, Dad, Paul and Love, Mom and Dad "The Family" Jeffrey Michael Genery Stephanie Rose Gifford Rachel Heather Goldberg Congratulations, Jeff! Now We are all very proud of you. Your Dear Rachel (alias Buffy to friends) dedication, hard work, and espec · get out there and get a job! those long, early morning drives to You continue to make us proud, and clinical are a great accomplishment. we love the intelligent, caring, ' Love, Your sensitivity in patient care has compassionate and beautiful adult been acknowledged and surely will you have become. Aunt Rose, Aunt Pat, Aunt continue. You are an asset to nursing Always know we wil.l be there to support, encourage and share your Helen, Aunt Grace, Sister Congratulations and God bless you! journey thro.ugh life. Mede, Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill Love, Love Always, Mom, Dad and Andrea Mom, Dad, !lana, David and Buddy ' . . . ' May 13, 2008 5 Hea·~her Robyn Greenberg Daniel Patrick Hagelberg Allison Leah Hainmer Heather Robyn "Crew, Campaigning, PoliSci The world lies before you. What you do We are all so very proud of you!!!! Dancing; Delta Sigma Phi. depends on your willingness to work All of your hard work and Apple,· Lemon, Blueberry Pie. toward your goal. The real key to success diligence paid off. What a great A "Drinking Liberally" kind of guy is within yourself. No one can take it from job you have done!!!!! Making beer for friends to try. you. We are proud of your Now get out there and show the Looking sharp in a suit and tie accomplishments arid know you have the world you are ready! ... and now it's time to wave goodbye." ability to be very successful. Love, Follow your dream! Mommy, Rickie, Mom-mom, Wishing you a future of pie, Pop-pop, Aunt Ellen, Lissa and politics and possibilities. Love," We love you so much. 1- Kenzie xxoo Julia, Mom and Dad-- Mom a.ndDad Jason S. Hertz Jessica Mollie Hirsch Jessica Meredith Hudes We are so proud and we a.lways You amaze us-in your ability to get knew that your undergraduate this done according to the bench Bubba. • • years would be an unqualified marks you set for yourself. Be success. This is just the beginning happy, work hard, always have of your road to independence and "the time of your life" and "dance". BYTB untold riches. (Remember, inch by inch life's a cinch, yard by yard, Congratulations on this milestone. life is hard). We love you! Mom, Poppy, Uncle Howie and We love yqu Maurice ~~·- -- Mf>m- &-Dad - .. t Wynne M. Hydo Peter Harris Johnston, Jr. Erika Jordan Wynne, We are so proud of you for P.J. You're the starfish who has all of your accomplishments at UD I always knew one day all that made~ a difference in our over the past 4 years. Your "good work and remembering" lives. With much love, we determination and perserverance would pay off. Well, today it has! congratulate you on your Now you truly are "a man among are admirable and we know only accomplishments at U.D. and the best awaits you. men". You did it Wizzie Woo! And I couldn't be prouder! wish you continued success We love you so much! .· in graduate school. Love, Mike, Melanie and Ella: XXOO Love, Mom Love, Geoff and Corinne: and Ben Mary & Jerry Piccolino - -- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kenney Teresa M. Knag · Keith Edward Lambert You are a young woman of To our Summergirl: Keith, we are extremely proud of much strength and We are all so very proud of you tremendous accomplishments determination. We are so proud and all of your accomplishments. the University of Delaware. We We wish you only PEACE f you! "Shoot for the moon, Happiness & Success in your know your worked hard, we know if you miss you will land among future endeavors. Congratulations you enjoyed your time as well! We the stars"! on your graduation! wish you the same success at Penn Congrats to all Kappa Alpha Theta State Law! We love you so much, Love, grads! Dad, Mom, Melissa, Jessica and Mom &Dad Love, Grandma Your family and Moe .. ' .. . 6 May 13, 2008 JR • ...... 2008 7 Shane Edward Baker · Frank Mark Barbato Lauren Elizabeth Brittingham Congratulations on your graduation Frankie, it is truly amazing Congratulations to our with a B.S. Electrical Engineering how.quickly 22 years have gone "talented and beautiful" degree (2008). Good luck with by. To say we are proud of you graduate! We are very proud of your MBA program. You have would be an your pois_e, strength of completed a.distinguished understatement. You have character and depth of undergraduate career, both as a grown into a man who is well integrity. It's amazing to UD student as as President of the respected & admired. Always be watch as you continually UD Club Tennis Team. your own man and never lose delight and surprise us with Shane, we are very proud of you. _ sight of who you are. all your accomplishments. Congratulations Cheech!! Love, We wish you Love, Health, Much Love & Best Wishes! & Mom&Pop Happiness Much Success ... Mom, Dad, Jody & Love, Granner Britt Mom, Dad, Andrew & Kristi Clarissa Rae Chenoweth Cheryn Marie Clark Danielle Lauren Cocuzza Clarissa, It has been such a joy Cheryn - Danielle, ' watching you grow up. We are so Congratulations on your All of your family is so proud of you in your graduation from the proud of you and we love you graduation. very much. From Kindergarten University of Delaware. We wish you We are all so proud of you. health, happiness and much success and ballet to Episcopal High Best of luck in the future. in your life. Your decision to become School and navigating the Keep smiling & you'll a school teacher is-one that you politics of Capital Hill to now go far in life. should be very proud of. The · .graduating from college, you dedication to be a teacher for young have exceeded our expectations. children is such a wonderful gift to As you embark on your career we GEOLOGY ROCKS! our society. Congratulations on this know you will continue to be truly wonderful and fantastic day. successful. . Love, Love, Love, The Portz, Willis, and Dad, Mom, Andrew (UDEL 2011), Chenoweth Families Mom-Dad-AJ KD and Holly .. .. 8 May 13, 2008 -. Jessica Rose Cohn Maura Taylor Devaney Matthew James Fadale Jess, What lies behind us and what Success isn't measured by the You have made us so proud of lies before us are tiny matters number of gold medals hanging compared to what lies within you. Graduating from college . - around your neck, the stack of is a tremendous us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson perfect report cards littering the accomplishment especially fridge, or even striving to live up Congratulations, Maura! to someone else's high standards. making the Dean's list each Treasure the wonderful semester while being in plays memories of the past four Success is defined by those who and operas. w~ know that you years, enjoy the new set the bar themselves. will achieve all your goals in experiences ahead and your career in English realize all the success we Congratulations Matt for education and go on to be a know you can. all you have accomplished. fabulous teacher. Love, Keep raising the bar. Love, Mom and Dad Mom, Dad, Ryan & Caralyn Beverly Melissa Leibowitz Allison Anne Lutz Lauren Moraeth Marshall You seized the opportunities the "Big Al!" We always knew that Congratulations to our University of.Delaware offered you were going places. You've "Golden Child"! You have with a wonderful education, exceeded all expectations and did done us proud as we have achieving academic success it with class and grace. never doubted, but most of and traveling far beyond Congratulations on your anyone's imagination. all you have proven a lot to We are so very proud of your outstanding performance at U .D. yourself. Our-"Butterball", accomplishments and We send our love, blessings and "Miss Priss", "Peanut" and · the person you are, wishes for great success in your singing "Diva" has grown wishing you the best of success, new career at Cresskill. and is ready to take on the we know you will go far. world. Just don't forget Mazel tov on your -Mom&Dad about us when· you tear it college graduation! Jared & Amanda up! Much love from your With love and hugs to_you, Mom, Dad, Andrew and Bubbie family in Connecticut .. . '. ' . . ' . 13,2008 9 - Christina Lynn Martin Colleen Marie 0 'Brien Glenn Thomas Owen Tina, Colleen, Congratulations to you on · Congratulations Graduate! We are proud of you for your college graduation! You had All of your hard work has paid off achieving your goals. You've four W Stephanie Lyn Parker Michael James Riisen -· Alyson Salonger ~.. Steph (RB) ... Mike! We are so proud of you and all Congratulations on your your accomplishments in the We gave you roots; graduation.! We are so proud of the past 16 years but especially at you've earned your wings ..... loving and considerate man you UDel, your "dream school". have become. Nothing in this Make the world a better place! You have matured into a world can stop you from success in beautiful young woman with a We are so proud! whatever you choose to do. bright future. We all wish you Always ~emember we love you: lots of love & success ... Love, Mom & Dad You are the best! Congrats! on your graduatio':L r from UDel. You DID IT! ' Love always ...... Love, mo Mom, Phil, Mattie, Grandma l 1 I 4 Mom and Dad, Liz, Mary and Rob and Pa, and Mimi . ' . ' ' . ' ...... ' .. I f • 41 10 May 13, 2008 ·~ i . 1 l, .. Oscar Wdowiak Jayde Wiener "Go confidently in the Since you were a young boy, Congratulations on your direction of your dreams. Live your passion to learn and Achievement! the life.you have imagined. " succeed has been inspiring Thoreau to all family and friends. Dear Jayde- Take the experience of your We are so proud bf all your hard The passion you have for life past four years to help start work and dedication. We wish you and your compassion for a new life chapter. the very best in Law School and we others creates an energy that Remember to hold onto your are so pleased to be a part of this warms everyone's heart. The kind heart and continue to special time in your life. world is so much better for laugh at everything. We are having Erin in it!I so proud. Congratulations. We love you. I love you, Love, Mommy Mom, Dad and Magdalena Mom, Dad, Ray and Lehr , Casey Louise Layton Gregory Oreste Lisi Caitlin Quinn Little With today's graduation comes the Congratulations! You have made so We are so proud of our "Nurse". We end of the fun. many Great friends al}d memories in the know that you will touch so many Your life in the real world has past 4 years at U of D . . lives with your compassion, officially begun. May the West Coast bring you Your accomplishments and hard work expertise and smile! continued Happiness and much have filled your family with pride; Congratulations on a job well done! Success. No matter where you go, we'll always Love - Mom, Stew, Daniel, Patrick be by your side. We look forward to visiting you ~ut there. and Kristen We love you, good luck! Love, Mom, Laura, Rachel Mom, Dad, Angela and Chris Cody Adam Lotrecchio Mark W. Mastrandrea David Allen Morton N "Anything is possible. Dreams come Ever so proud ... as always! Congratulations Davo! ·. true. Take the dream with you You did it! ··...... wherever you go." We love you With s·o much love and we are so proud of you We are very proud of you and look from and you success! forward to watching where your Mom, Dad and Jill dreams take you. Your Family With much love, Mom, Dad and · Doug ' .. . . , .. May 13, 200811 .. . 12 May 13, 2008 . .. Clifford Mulholland Steven Emmitt Newth Kristyn Janice Noren Cliff, congratulations on your We are all so very proud of you and Hey special "K"! You've made us achievement. We are very proud of everything you have accomplished. two of the proudest parents. you. You have become a fine, We know the next phase of your life You'll be a success in upstanding young man. The world is will lead to great success. whatever you do in life. now open before you and we wish Follow your dreams! you all the best in your adventures We love you, We all love you! ahead. Mom, Dad, Amanda, j Love always, Mom-Mom Carter and Dad, Mom, Matthew and 1 Mom, Dad and Markie Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop Newth Emily... Myla too! L...- - -· - Danielle Terese Norris Shaun Holt O'Donnell Ashley Grace Olivieri Dani, Congratulations Shaun! We are You did it and you did it well! From PA to Miami to DE to Barbados very proud of you and your Always be proud of your tQ S. Africa, what an exciting journey achievements and use them to I achievements as a student at 1 you are on. You personify "Carpe fulfill your dreams. For all your 'Diem"! Take a deep breath and see UD. We are excited for your successes behind you, we send ~hat the world has to offer you. You future although a little nostalgic congratulations. For all the , worked hard and we are so very for the past. You are truly an challenges ahead, we send proud of you! inspiration to many who have blessings. One last lesson as you ~ CONGRATULATIONS! come to know you. Good Luck! prepare for the world: always be J We love you very much, Love, Mom, Dad, Austin & Dillon true to yourself. L Mom, Dad, Erica and Greg Love 4-ever, Mom & Dad - ---=:"" ~------~~ ~~ Gina Marie Palladino Katherine Christina Pandilidis Arthur Peter Pelullo, Jr. Congratulations to our Katy, YAY! Congratulations on all • Dear Arthur, Chemical Engineer! We are so your amazing accomplishments! Congratulations! You did such a proud of your roles as student of We are so proud of you! You are a great job all four years at UD! We engineering, of Italian studies, beautiful young woman with a are so proud of you! Now off to and as President of AOE, the bright future. We look forward to Grad School. Keep on reaching for sorority of women engineers. watching that future unfold! May the stars. You are definitely capable! God's blessings be with you! We love you and will always be Con amore, la famiglia there for you. Love always,· Palladino Love, Mom & Dad Mom & Dad, Thea & Allie David Francis Piccolino John-Paul Dominick Piser Sharon Stephanie Pozzo "Man your ships and may the Congratulations on your amazing Dear Sharon, ·. force be with you." accomplishment! We are so proud o We give thanks to God for your life. He (Star Wars - George Lucas) you! You set your sights high and has blessed you with wisdom, courage have achieved your goals. We know has given you a purpose in life. May God bless you as you you will continue on this path of took your first step toward success and continue your studies at Palme success! You are a one-of-a-kind son We're so proud ofyou! College of Chiropractic. We are Congratulations! and we love you! extremely proud of you! With all our love, Love, Dad, Paoli, Galo Jr, Christian, Dad, Mom and Nick Mom & Dad · Aida ... . Michael J Prentice Jennifer Puttress Stephen Joseph Roettger Mike, Jen, Stephen, We are all so proud ofyou! Best Your college experience has been all We are very proud of you and we could have hoped for. You will wishes. Now go make some money! your accomplishments. Your cherish your memories of UD. You future looks promising. You have worked hard, had fun, and made made good life choices and have Love, many friends. Congratulations on become a successful young man. Mom, Bill, MomMom, Nicole, Billy, graduating with honors Continue to keep your faith and Amy, Justin and Alysia and good luck in Vet §chool. follow your dreams wherever they You deserve the best! lead. Love, Love, Dad, Mom, John, and your grandparents Mom, Dad, Heather & Michael Bianca E. Russano Mariah Doe Russell Sydney Schneir Dear Bianca- Mariah Doe Russell - Student Dear Syd, Extraord ina re! After many academic All your hard work paid offi We are Four short years - with highs and achievements and much personal growth, it's now time for you to very proud of your accomplishment. • lows - you've learned, traveled, made new friends and enjoyed move on. We have watched you great academic success. As you becoming a player in this rapidly Love graduate we know you are changing world. One is to study Mom-Dad-Gram-Jay prepared for the next exciting history, another is to write about phase of your life. We are very it. You have the ability to proud of you. Onward! · create it. Don't stop! Love from Mom, Dad and Wil. Love, Mom, Hallie and Dad I I• .., Elizabeth K. Seasholtz Jen1Jifer Lynn Sebolka Tionna Myesha Smith I "The future belongs to those who Congratulations Jennifer, e are so very proud of you. In the fac believe in the beauty oftheir We are so proud ofyou and ofall of many qifficult times, you never gave dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt yqu have accomplished. Please up - you kept overcoming, moving remember the future belongs to those forward. You are a fine example of Congratulations Elizabeth who believe in their dreams I Reach self-discipline, determination and a for the stars and change the world! strong spirit. May you be blessed in all you endeavor to accomplish. Your Love, family loves you so very, very much. Mom, Dad & Becky We love you sweetie, Mom & Christopher Mom, Dad, Grandmoms, Granddad Ashley Joelle Sparano William John Sutherland Lara M. Vandenbergh Dearest Ashley, Dear Bill, Lara Our youngest shall lead the rest. The Congratulations on your Congratulations on a phenomenal roots we have given you have enabled graduation! As you go out into accomplishment! Our feelings of ~u to soar beyond our wildest pride and love are forever · dreams. We love, admire, and the world, remember that we unwavering. We're so happy that congratulate you on your success. will always be proud of your the University of Delaware was Your future is as bright as your a9complishments. Follow your such a wonderful and positive lovely smile. ~eart and find your passion. experience for you and, therefore Love, for us also. Mom, Dad, A.J., Kyle, 1 Love Mom, Dad & Christine All our love always, Meredith & K. C Mom, Dad and Jesse Gerard Francis Vitale Erin Leigh Walder Jason Warren Weingarten Everything you aspire to, you excel Erin, Jason, at! We marvel at your spirit! You You've worked so hard and We are all very proud of you and ·have made us so very proud. Your have now come to another all of your wonderful turning point in your life. Follow accomplishments. Graduation is a journey at University of Delaware is your dreams and happiness will time to reflect on the past and ending, and a new one is unfolding. be yours. We love you so much plan for the future. Go confidently God bless you and guide you always. and are very proud of you. in the direction of your dreams. Congratulations! Explore ... Experience ... Discover... Love, From, Mommy, Daddy, - and Love Long and Prosper! With all our love, Mom, Dad, Lindsay and Brandon Mom, Dana, and Cole Mom, Dad and Simone Justin Michael Wehrenberg Kristopher Stieven Weidner Megan Victoria Welch Congratulations, Justin. Kris- Congratulations on your What a ride! We are so proud of all graduation with a Bachelor's degree in your achievements both academically and athletically. We are very proud of you! Civil Engineering. You've done an outstanding job, and we want to wish Our-wish·for you is to follow your you great success as you continue on dreams, as we know with your Love, to Graduate School at UD. We are so University of Delaware education proud of your many achievements, behind you, success will follow. Mom, Dad and Jason and of the man that you've become! Congratulations and We love you very much! · GO BLUE HENS! Love, Mom&Dad Mom, Dad, Kris, Kari and Jessica • Timothy Scott Wolfe The Review Congratulations Timothy on receiving your Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Our hearts are bursting The R.eview is 4onored to congratulate with love and pride for the wonderful young man you've become. May your our graduating seniors. life be filled with happiness & success. Love, Mom, Abby, Mom-mom, Wesley Case- Editorin-Chief Pop-pop, Uncle Kevin, Aunt Jen, Sarah Lipman- Executive Editor Berkeley, Kiley, Aunt Minnie, Uncle Jessica Lapointe - Editorial Editor Tim, Nick and Sarah Jeff Ruoss- Editorial Editor Kelly Durkin - Copy Desk Chief Tucker Liszkiewicz - Copy Desk Chief Megan Elizabeth Lyons Dominic DiBerardinis - Art Editor John Transue - Graphics Editor Megan: ·. Paul Fenlon :. Web Site Editor ...... We are very proud of what you have accomplished. 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