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Jamie Squire/Getty Images Caroline Lind, third from the right, stands alongside her gold-medal-winning U.S. rowing teammates at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Lind is currently an MBA student in the College of Business Administration. For the full story, turn to page 16. Rider devotee Curtain rises for fondly recalled the arts By Julia Ernst analysis of the stat sheet or the By Jess Hoogendoorn opinions on the tendencies of There’s a new kid on the Even after years as an opposing coach.” Before becoming director block among Rider’s academic the director of University schools. The new School of Fine Communications, the Rider of University Communications, Rommel served as the Sports and Performing Arts (SFPA) Athletics Department remained has joined Westminster Choir an important part of Earle Information director. Bud Focht, the current Sports College (WCC) as an institu- Rommel’s life. The Rider News Archives tion for fine arts students. At funeral services for Information director, worked with Rommel when he was part Earle Rommel graduated from Rider in 1967 and later spent The school was techni- Rommel, who died of cancer 35 years working for the university in various positions. cally in operation last school on Sept. 3 at the age of 63 and of the Athletics staff. “Earle was a self-proclaimed successor as the director of discussed working closely with year, consisting of the arts, is survived by his wife, son, dance, music and theater daughter-in-law and two grand- stat head,” Focht said. “He loved University Communications, Rommel, especially when events stats, especially basketball.” said Rommel’s passion for Rider occurred on campus and local programs taught within the children, Dean of Students Fine Arts Department on the Anthony Campbell recalled Rommel graduated from was evident and that he made media came to Rider. Rider in 1967 and worked the transition easy. “There were more than a Lawrenceville campus and attending a sporting event with the music theater program at the long-time Rider employee. for the university for 35 years. “He was positive and few phone calls in the middle of Before returning to the univer- encouraging of me,” Higgins the night and long days work- WCC. All freshmen major- “Sitting next to Earle at a ing within SFPA now reside basketball game was like having sity to work, he spent two years said. “He cared about this insti- ing side-by-side to respond to in Vietnam, where he was an tution and this office. He saw a media requests,” Campbell said. on the Lawrenceville campus. my very own color commenta- Upperclassmen already living at tor,” Campbell said. “I grew army counterintelligence agent. program that needed to be pro- “Even in the most hectic of He earned two Bronze stars and moted and he worked tirelessly times, Earle always maintained Westminster will remain there to cherish the stories about a until they graduate. By 2011, player’s high school and college an air medal for his service. to ensure its success.” his poise and calm. Reporters accomplishments, his halftime Dan Higgins, Rommel’s In his eulogy, Campbell See Rommel, p. 3 See SFPA, p. 3 Photographer Take a bite out of the ‘Big College Republicans and University Democrats Jon Naar p.6 Wheel at the Cracker FACE-OFF p. 11 is featured in the art gallery Factory’ p.7 on the economy 2 Friday, September 19, 2008 Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Recalling Katrina three years later Tables turned By Amber B. Carter at diner After growing up in While on post at the Shropshire, England, and Bronc Diner, Public Safety achieving college degrees from officers heard what sounded universities in England, Canada like a table being toppled and the United States, sociology and someone yelling on professor Dr. James Dickinson Saturday, Sept. 6, at 2:28 set his sights on New Orleans. a.m. Public Safety ID’d the When he heard about the male resident standing next aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to the overturned table. The through all forms of media, suspect appeared to be upset Dickinson made his way to and mildly intoxicated. Louisiana to visit friends and The male was with a took the opportunity to write group of friends and had for Designer/builder magazine. ordered. The other mem- He wrote “Still Swept Away: bers of his party received New Orleans Four Months their food, but he did not. A After Katrina” for the March/ manager told the male that April 2006 edition. This arti- his order was never made cle includes his photographs and if he wanted any food, of hurricane-ravaged parishes he would have to put in a just days after the streets were Dr. James Dickinson By Name Name new order and pay for it. cleared for the residents to A husband and wife stand in front of their home, severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Three Public Safety eventually return to their homes. years later, families and the city of New Orleans are still rebuilding. asked the male to vacate “To those now-familiar vis- er — galley kitchen, cubbyhole the diner. The resident was tas of ruination in America — bunk beds, minuscule toilet charged with verbal and inner city blight and Kudzu- facilities, floor and ceiling just nonverbal harassment, van- encrusted Southern dereliction an arm’s reach apart — have dalism, an alcohol violation — we must add a third kind, more in common with pleasure and disorderly conduct. the flooded and depopulated city,” Dickinson wrote. “Unlike boats tied up at the local marina than the spacious homes to Underage the first two, which evolved in response to factors such as sub- which they are accustomed,” he wrote. A female resident was urbanization and globalization, this new landscape was created Dickinson said he chose to cited for underage drink- write for Designer/builder maga- ing in University House on in a flash, in the few days it took the city to fill with water.” zine because it takes a critical Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1:35 look at the way humans put a.m. Public Safety officers Dickinson’s second article, “Gulf Coast Blues: FEMA’s together the societies in which were conducting a routine they live, including everything walk-through when they Botched Plans for Emergency Housing After Katrina,” was from shops, houses and roads observed a female headed to the style of the houses and into the men’s bathroom. written for the September/ October 2006 edition. the impact of what people build Dr. James Dickinson She began vomiting in the and the effects the buildings Dr. James Dickinson had the opportunity to take photos of the bathroom and the officers “They discover the layout destruction in New Orleans while visiting friends. asked her if she was OK. and amenities of the travel trail- See Dickinson, p. 5 The resident said she thought it was something she ate, but also admitted she had consumed alco- Co m i n g hol. Public Safety called an ambulance, but after fur- ther medical assessment, Up ... it was determined that the female did not need to go to Friday, Sept. 19 Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon the hospital. However, she NJ Free Transit Festival, Sweigart 115, 7 p.m. was cited for alcohol viola- “An Evening with Evan Monday, Sept. 22 tions by the university and Handler,” BLC Theater, 7 p.m. LASO general meeting, Daly’s Lawrence Township. Board Room, 5:30 p.m. Bronc Bingo, Daly’s, 10 p.m. Freshmen Class Elections Info No Exit (signs) Saturday, Sept. 20 session, New Building confer- NJ Free Transit ence room, 6:30 p.m. Four unknown people are thought to be respon- Alpha Xi Delta’s “Volley for Tuesday, Sept. 23 Alternative Film Club meeting, sible for breaking exit signs Kids” volleyball tournament, SRC, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fine Arts 110, 6 p.m. and a fluorescent light near bathrooms in Ziegler SEC in the City: Sex and the LASO Movie: El Cantante, Pub, Hall Saturday, Sept. 13, at City bus tour, departing from 8:30 p.m. 1:42 a.m. A female resi- BLC, 10 a.m. dent observed the suspects Wednesday, Sept. 24 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Brown Water Coffeehouse, running down the hall. 12 p.m., SRC Pub, 9 p.m. Lawrence Township Police Department prepared Sunday, Sept. 21 Thursday, Sept. 25 NJ Free Transit a report of the incident, Gallery Artist’s Talk: Jon Naar, UNICCO was contacted Men’s Soccer vs Delaware, BLC Art Gallery, 7 p.m. for clean up and facilities Soccer Field, 2 p.m. was notified for repairs. REV’D Car Club meeting, - Compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn Cirque du Soleil Trip, depart- Memorial 112, 9:30 p.m. ing from BLC, noon Information provided by Director Compiled by Julia Ernst Rider’s Department of Public Safety To list your event, email Vickie Weaver. [email protected]. Friday, September 19, 2008 3 Ford: Candidates need to better articulate plans why Obama and Biden are the By Amber Cox change we need,” Ford said. People are ready for a new Between the two diverse president and new government candidates running for presi- after eight years with President dent and their chosen running George Bush’s administration. mates, this election will be one “I don’t think we have ever for the books. had to ask, after eight years, if Rider’s annual Constitution we can still be great and con- Day Lecture took place tinue to be great,” Ford said. Wednesday, Sept. 17. There was Ford had much to say almost a full house in the BLC about the Democratic Party, Theater as former Congressman being a Democrat himself. He Harold Ford Jr. commented on thinks that Democrats just the upcoming election. naturally have a hard time win- “In a lot of ways, it may be ning nationally. He also stated the most turbulent one of our that Arkansas may be the most lives,” Ford said. democratic state and the run- People are truly engaged in ning mates need to “sneak” up this campaign, not only because on the people living there. of Obama’s race but also because However, Ford does not McCain is the oldest man to agree with Obama on his tax ever run for president. Matt MacFarlane plan. He thinks that the candi- “McCain was politically Former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. of Tennessee gave his views on both presidential candidates dur- date needs to stop talking about dead a year ago and here he is ing a University Lecture Series event in the BLC Theater. a tax hike because he won’t win running for president,” Ford if he keeps going down the Ford hopes the candidates will him to tell Americans how he Biden because they don’t always said. “Obama has done more to same path he is currently. be able to stand their own plans to change things. McCain agree on everything. excite and energize people than “I don’t think you should ground. He thinks that they needs to go into detail about “McCain won’t go any- ever before.” raise taxes with what we are should be asked things that will his plans for the war and the where without Palin now, and Ford believes that the can- going through right now,” Ford have them questioning their economy. I don’t blame him,” Ford said. didates need to stop worrying said. abilities. Ford stated that McCain “I think we need to see more of about trivial matters and go But, Ford stated that “I want them to have to may have stolen the change Obama and Biden together.” into detail about what they plan Obama has accomplished great answer tough questions,” Ford concept from Obama when he Ford also believes that on doing. things with his campaign. said. “I hope they’re honest and chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Obama should take Sen. Hillary “I think the more Senator “His campaign has pro- specific in their answers.” to be his running mate. He also Clinton with him everywhere Obama focuses on race, the gressed greatly,” Ford said. “I Obama’s whole campaign thinks that Obama chose the he goes. worse it is for him,” Ford said. happen to think Senator Obama is about change but it’s time for right running mate in Sen. Joe “Clinton can make the case With the upcoming debate, will win this race.” priority. To accommodate these campuses closer.” SFPA students’ needs, five new music ‘We are creating something that The SFPA will continue practice rooms, two teaching will be far superior to what we have Westminster’s choir tradition Continued from p. 1 studios and a keyboard lab have by implementing two choirs on now. The opportunities are tripling every SFPA major will live on been furnished in the basement the Lawrenceville campus. the Lawrenceville campus. of the residence hall. overnight for our students.’ “Through the Rider “There’s going to be Although the freshmen will University Choir, which will so much performance [in be living on the Lawrenceville - Dr. Patrick Chmel be a non-auditioned ensemble Lawrenceville],” said Dr. Patrick campus, they will need to travel associate dean of the SFPA conducted by Philip Orr, they Chmel, associate dean of the to Westminster to fulfill some will be able to explore many SFPA. “We’re going to have of their course requirements. musical styles, while empha- that kind of cultural richness A shuttle system will be pro- sizing contemporary themes,” growing on this campus this vided. Organizers are working overnight for our students.” and they do not have to worry Annis said. “The Chapel Choir, September.” out ways to coordinate course Annis said the new school about their programs being cut. conducted by Ronnie Oliver, Dr. Robert Annis, dean and assignments with each campus will encourage aspiring perform- The freshmen have been given which will be open to all stu- director of WCC, believes that so there will not be a need for ers and artists, as well as teachers the chance to be pioneers and dents by audition, will offer not only will the new school shuttling in the future. and students with artistic talents will be able to say that they students the opportunity to enhance the Lawrenceville Chmel knows that it will and interests. It is also designed were there at the very beginning explore choral music of diverse campus, but it will also pro- be difficult to accommodate to fuel the interaction between of it all, said Chmel. musical styles in depth.” vide Westminster students with the new students and school in professional, liberal arts and “It can be tempting to build Chmel believes that the cre- enriched academic and social terms of space until new facili- interdisciplinary tracks, he said. walls when you don’t work with ation of the SFPA is a great step opportunities. ties are completed. However, he Chmel hopes the “us vs. people on a daily basis,” Annis for the university and will add There are approximately said there were fewer problems them” mentality some of the arts said. “Collaborating on cur- to its quality. The university has 40 freshmen enrolled in the than first anticipated, and with students on the Westminster riculum, the strategic plan and greatly progressed from its start new school. Lake House is any great stride comes eyebrow- and Lawrenceville campuses plans for the future — not when the arts were simply used the primary residence hall for raising and a few hurdles. have will disappear. He said to mention having more arts- to serve other majors by making these new students, according “We are creating something that students should be cele- related programs and students students well-rounded, he said. to Chmel. They are required that will be far superior to what brating because they are getting on the Lawrenceville campus Now, the arts are sharing the to live there, but they have we have now,” Chmel said. new programs and new facilities — should, hopefully, bring the spotlight. “The opportunities are tripling

pened, Earle was the one who “Throughout his career, eulogy with a look at the many children Brian and Timothy Ro m m e l dealt with the media — the Earle’s dedication to communi- aspects of Rommel’s life that and the rest of his extended Continued from p. 1 good and the bad,” said Focht. ty service was truly admirable, helped him to teach all of those family more than anything in “The newspaper and TV people as evidenced by his involve- who surrounded him. the world. He taught us that could count on his honesty loved Earle for being honest. ment with the Rotary Club of “I can truly say to you leadership is derived from ser- and integrity. He taught those He was always direct.” Hamilton Township, Lawrence that Earle was an educator,” vice to others and that relation- around him that the truth will In his announcement to Township Tricentennial Campbell said. “He taught us ships matter. Whether it was get you further than spin.” the university about Rommel’s Committee, Mercer Science and the value of integrity, the power serving his country, commu- Focht had similar memo- death, president Mordechai Engineering Fair, Heritage Days of humility and the nourish- nity, university or family, Earle ries of Rommel’s experiences Rozanski highlighted another and as the United Way campus ment of love. He loved his wife taught us by example that ser- with the media. important aspect of Rommel’s campaign chair,” Rozanski said. Benita, his son Sean, his daugh- vice is the path to greatness.” “Any time something hap- life. Campbell concluded his ter-in-law Andrea, his grand- 4 Friday, September 19, 2008 Minding Our Business receives hefty grants

By Jess Hoogendoorn trator. However, by the end of April and May, a silver lin- ‘In my opinion, the key reason for all this money coming ing appeared as grant money in is that the quality of our programs is starting to be began rolling in. The program With donations just shy received $20,000 from Bank recognized at the national level.’ of $100,000, the Minding of America, $30,000 from the - Dr. Sigfredo Hernandez Our Business (MOB) program Trenton Board of Education Business professor and founder of increased its reach. and $5,000 from Merrill Lynch. the Minding Our Business program Dr. Sigfredo Hernandez, The Prudential Foundation the MOB founder, began writ- gave $15,000 toward the sum- ing applications for grants to mer program and the RGK gram was also run with TCNJ 30 students and four Trenton one to see the program go foundations and corporations Foundation of Texas donated Bonner Program students who schools in 2007 to two sessions, nationwide,” Wortham said. in December 2007 and January $20,000. were mentors to four students 58 students and 10 schools this “The quality of our program is of this year. In April, he still “In my opinion, the key at Trenton High and 10 stu- year. bar none.” did not have any cash in hand reason for all this money com- dents from Team MVP, a bas- “I would like to expand Hernandez believes MOB and was beginning to worry, ing in is that the quality of our ketball team of middle school the programs to other urban changes the lives of both the col- not about failing to reach his programs is starting to be rec- students. areas in New Jersey and in lege students and low-income goal of expanding the summer ognized at the national level,” According to Hernandez, other states,” Hernandez said. youth participants. College stu- program, but about maintain- Hernandez said. the number of Rider students “In fact, this fall I will start to dents become more interested ing what was already in place. In April, the program was participating as mentors has market MOB in Camden and in community service and low- “I was worried about the recognized by the Center for increased from 34 in 2007 to Newark.” income youth are more inclined distinct possibility of not being Summer Learning at John 52 this year. Project director Kevin to go to college, according to able to run a session of the Hopkins University as one of the “To get 52 students to take Wortham is the lead instruc- Hernandez. MOB Summer Program,” top 20 programs in the country an elective course at Rider is tor for the summer programs. “[Inner city students’] Hernandez said. “There is no in terms of summer excellence, a major accomplishment, but He has been working in the school attendance improves such thing as promised money according to Hernandez. MOB provides the opportunity field of entrepreneurial training and their tardiness decreases,” by donors so you can imagine The spring program for a great learning experience for 22 years. Hernandez and Hernandez said. “Their self- that I was getting somewhat increased from 100 Trenton and we were able to recruit the Wortham have been working esteem improves. I can see both anxious about the lack of mon- students from two schools to number of Rider students that side by side for 12 years and Rider students and Trenton kids ey in early April.” 173 students from four Trenton we needed,” Hernandez said. are both very adamant about growing together every spring.” Funds were so low that schools. The schools included The summer program expanding MOB. Hernandez had to lay off the Hedgepeth-Williams, PJ Hill, expanded from one session of “I’ve been ready since day program’s part-time adminis- Rivera and Grant. A pilot pro-

Seize the opportunity to travel: Study Abroad Travel Dates Visit Asia, Europe or Jamaica 1. IND210 Global By Julia Ernst of the country as well as the contact Drs. Patrick Chmel 3. IND210 Global changing economy and busi- or Jerry Rife in the Fine Arts Encounters: Jamaica Encounters: Hong ness atmosphere. Students will department. Questions about January 2009, Kong The fall semester has just also examine the impact that Hong Kong can be directed to begun, so it may seem like a the changing Indian economy Dr. Eric Hung at Westminster Intercession January 9-20 long time away yet, but now is has had on legal, biological and Choir College. Students curi- a better time than ever to start environmental concerns in the ous about the India trip should 2. THE312 The Arts 4. CBA 316 Nature’s thinking about plans for winter country. contact Professor Susan Denbo break. For students interest- or Dr. Cynthia Newman, both Abroad: Prague and Business/CBA 317 Rider has organized four ed in the trip to Jamaica, an in the Business department. London Emerging Nations: global trips that will be tak- information session is being Additionally, the university January 5-17 India ing place this January: Jamaica; held on Tuesday, Sept. 23, Web site has trip information Prague and London; Hong in the Multicultural Center and people to contact. January 6-20 Kong; and India. Students who Conference Room in the BLC. take part in a trip will earn 3 Students who want to learn Article compiled with informa- credits. about Prague and London can tion from the university Web site The trip to Jamaica is sponsored by the Multicultural LADIES FREE WITH Studies Program and is cen- COLLEGE ID tered around volunteer work. EVERY THURSDAY Students will spend the day at GREAT BANDS local elementary and second- ary schools. After school, they SEPT 25- SPLIT DECISION will create and then assist in OCT 2- THE BENDERZ programs for children without OCT 9- SPLIT DECISION parents. OCT 23- THE ROCKETS Students who travel to OCT 30- COLLEGE Prague and London will explore HALLOWEEN PARTY their cultures through the art, music and theater of both cit- ies, as well as enjoy individual, EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT STARTING SEPTEMBER 2 free-time travel. Planned events NO COVER AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY include the London Symphony Orchestra, the Globe Theater .30 wings from 9-11 and more. This is an EXCLUSIVE COLLEGE ONLY PARTY Hong Kong participants NO COVER with COLLEGE ID will explore the culture, history And College ID ONLY gets you in! (must also be over 21 with valid ID) and music of the Chinese city. No knowledge of the Chinese Wii games and other games to compete for Prizes language is required to partici- pate in the trip. Travelers in India will explore the culture and history Friday, September 19, 2008 5 5k Run/Walk honors retired Rider chaplain By Corey Dunn Westminster Choir College, get away from the materialistic at the end of your career,” said The winner of the over- The College of New Jersey world we live in today.” Mazzulla. all race was Neil Van Aartjik As runners took their marks (TCNJ) and MCCC. MCCC student and 5K The walk included students with a time of 18:21. In first and started off at the sound of “The walk is a wonderful participant Michael Szubrowski from TCNJ, MCCC, area pas- place for the women, which the air-horn, a smile appeared way for the board to honor the said he had heard about the tors, church members and even was announced after the overall on the Rev. Nancy Schluter’s ministry of Reverend Schluter event through his church and runners just looking to support winner of the race, was Gayle face as she followed the runners and her call to run the ministry the Christian club at MCCC. a good cause. Ciallella with a time of 21:34. and walkers participating in the and not be weary,” said Lori Bill Schluter, Nancy’s hus- Some runners wore team The 5K concluded with a 5K race in her honor. Neff, president of the Trenton band, was at the 5K event to shirts, such as a group from brief award ceremony in which The Trenton Area Campus Area Campus Ministries. support his wife. International Business Research, winners were presented with Ministries held the event on The Trenton Area Campus “The race is a tribute to a Princeton company. Others a medal and congratulated for Sept. 13 at Mercer County Ministry started out exclusively the work my wife has done wore T-shirts that the Trenton their hard work and participa- Community College (MCCC) at Rider and has grown bigger to campus ministry, which is Area Campus Ministries sold at tion. Nancy Schluter thanked to commemorate Schluter’s 25 with Schluter’s work as chaplain not too well-known,” said Bill the event. everyone for coming and taking years as a chaplain at Rider. She at Rider. Schluter. “I’m excited about the race part in the 5K. retired from her position at the “I hope the walk raises Rider juniors Michelle because it provides income for “The 5K is an appropriate end of last semester. awareness and creates more Mazzulla and Kenneth Jacobs campus ministries,” said Greg way to honor Nancy,” said the The Trenton Area Campus publicity about campus minis- both volunteered to help direct Albert, associate executive pres- Rev. Dawn Adamy, the new Ministries is a non-profit orga- try,” Schluter said. “All students runners during the 5K. byter for the Presbytery of New protestant chaplain at Rider. “It nization that funds chaplains have a spiritual side, and cam- “It’s a great achievement to Brunswick. “It’s hard to raise supports her 25 years of work.” for campus ministries at Rider, pus ministry can help students have 80 people running for you money for the ministries.”

built environment that affect during Katrina. time to avoid another trage- “People will say they don’t want Di c k i n s o n people’s lives. They are of inter- “It has been three years of dy such as Hurricane Katrina, to go through being picked Continued from p. 2 est to planners and architects total criticism [since] Hurricane Gustav was still a challenge. up by bus, traveling hours and as well as group leaders and Katrina,” said Dickinson. “This The evacuation centers had no hours, then being stuck out have on them. activists.” was a real test case for the Bush running water and many who there for days and days or being “Designer/builder magazine Dickinson believes that administration. It’s an election were evacuated had an unpleas- on the road, spending hundreds is written for a broad readership the FEMA procedures used year so the last thing they want ant experience. of dollars a day on food and in a way that is comprehensible to evacuate the residences of is another Hurricane Katrina- “The next time there is a hotels. The real test will come to the ordinary reader,” said New Orleans before Hurricane type situation.” hurricane, you won’t get such when the next hurricane comes Dickinson. “It makes a particu- Gustav showed great improve- Although the majority of compliance with mandatory where the call to evacuate may lar point with its articles and ment over those conducted residences were evacuated in evacuations,” Dickinson said. not be so well subscribed to.” writing to address issues in the 8 community members lost in 9/11 attacks remembered

A student lit a candle and Dean of Students Anthony Campbell and President Mordechai Rozanski placed a wreath on the Rider seal at the Moore Library steps to commemorate the eight Rider University community members, mostly alumni who lost their lives in the Sept.. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. A wreath with eight red roses was placed in the middle of the seal as a symbol of how the com- munity members lost will remain a part of the university. The ceremony was a collaborative effort between the Lawrenceville and Westminster campuses. Westminster students sang, speeches were made and there was a moment of reflection. The Rev. Dawn Adamy led the community in a prayer to begin the service. The Rider community, as well as members of the Lawrenceville community, were invited to reflect on and remember the event and honor those who were lost.

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Bryan Wentz 6 Friday, September 19, 2008

Finding art in ordinary places

By Amanda Thorogood their time — their studios — to really capture a sense of who they are,” said After being published in Vogue, Elle Harry Naar, who will be conducting the and Fortune and having thousands of event. people flock to his shows in Paris and One part of the Rider showing that the Netherlands, Jon Naar is bringing Jon Naar said he is most excited about the past 50 years of his work to Rider. is an artist’s talk that will take place on From Sept. 18 through Oct. 26, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. students can visit what Naar refers to as The session will be set up like the art that will help students see the world popular show Inside the Actors Studio, a little differently. “only without some of the more absurd “Jon’s work is very meticulous,” said questions,” said Harry Naar. Professor Harry Naar, director of the “I always enjoy when the artist can Rider Art Gallery. “He is very percep- be surrounded by his own work during tive and truly cares about the images he the question and answer period,” said chooses to photograph.” Harry Naar. “It is a great feeling for the Harry Naar was an admirer of Jon audience, too, to see exactly what this Naar’s work for many years before find- artist produced all around them.” ing out the two are distant cousins. Visitors are also more than welcome Jon Naar will display around 65 to pose questions for Jon Naar, who will pieces of his work and the show itself will be on-hand to sign copies of his books. be divided into five distinct parts: Early “I have come to a lot of other artist’s Jon Naar Work; Artists and Their Environment; talks and hope that people will come to Design and Architecture; Work in ask me questions about whatever they Progress; and Graffiti. Some of the art- are interested in,” Jon Naar said. ists, designers, and other celebrities Naar While he admits that the age of the has photographed include Josef Albers, digital camera has turned everyone into Andy Warhol, Henry Moore, Marino a budding artist, he says there is a key to Marini, Marcel Breuer, and British taking a memorable picture. Prime Minister Harold Wilson. “Follow your passion and instincts,” The graffiti part of the display has Jon Naar said. “Take a picture of what- been a large focus of Jon Naar’s work as ever appeals to you.” of late. Recently, in Paris, he showcased numerous pieces centered on graffiti. He The artist’s talk with Jon Naar is Sept. 25 also penned his 12th book, The Birth of at 7 p.m. in the BLC. The free photogra- Graffiti, which will be available in the phy exhibition will run through Oct. 26 in Rider bookstore. the Art Gallery. Naar has won prestigious awards throughout his time, including the Jon Naar’s work will be featured in the Thomas Alva Edison award for writing Art Gallery until Oct. 26. Above is a The Story of America. Also, his book The piece from his collection taken in 1964 Faith of Graffiti is now considered an and titled Shadows of Children on iconic collector’s item in the history of Swings. To the right is a picture of pop- street art. art icon Andy Warhol taken at Union Born in England, Jon Naar said he Square Factory in New York in 1974. got his first camera more than 75 years Below is a picture of a building in New ago, and the relationship between him York City that has been demolished and the lens has flourished ever since. What started out as a passion and a and appropriately titled NY Demoli- hobby evolved into a career that led him tion 1957. to be published in The New York Times Magazine, as well as many other maga- Jon Naar zines. “I am always looking to find the beauty in what I am photographing,” Jon Naar said. “I usually have an idea of what I want to capture, but I always let the subjects inform me of what they want, either through their words or how they act. Even inanimate objects speak to me through art.” Although this is the first time that Jon Naar will formally show his work at Rider, his work has passed through the hands of the Rider community before. “For a few of the past art shows here at Rider, I had contacted Jon about tak- ing photographs of those artists,” said Harry Naar. Those photographs were then turned into reception cards that were passed out around campus to announce the upcoming artists and will also be displayed at Naar’s show. “Jon chose to capture those artists in the place where they spend most of Jon Naar Friday, September 19, 2008 7

Taking a bite out of the real world

By Allie Ward thinking: maybe being a professor had lost some of its prestige. He uses an analogy in the book to An instructor of English by day and, describe it: “You can’t leave your doctor’s at one time, a ball-pit monitor by night, office and see him two hours later mak- Dr. Mickey Hess has had some interest- ing sandwiches at the place down the ing part-time jobs, to say the least. street.” “As of today, I am certified to teach A similar meeting actually hap- college, operate an ice cream truck and pened while Hess was employed at maintain a pit filled with plastic mul- Action World, an indoor amusement ticolored balls,” Hess says in his 2003 park located in a mall. A student who book, Big Wheel at the Cracker Factory. also worked at the mall came in and A new, revised “reinvention” of Big recognized his professor. Wheel, whose title refers to a Simpsons “It was more funny than awkward,” episode, is being formally released by Hess said. Garrett County Press on Nov. 15. It For students in college today, Big details Hess’ transition into adulthood Wheel’s message is relatable. and the financial struggles he encoun- “[The book] is about that moment tered along the way. During the sum- right after you graduate college when mers, when school was out, Hess had to Garrett County Press Courtesy of Dr. Mickey Hess it hits you that you’re not in school find part-time jobs to support himself. anymore and you’re expected to support Big Wheel at the Cracker Factory, due out Nov. 15, details Dr. Mickey Hess’ “I tried to get a few jobs that I didn’t yourself,” he said. get,” he said. “An ice deliverer, a door- trials and tribulations as he tried to “make it” as a professor. That meant work- Whether it is teaching as an esteemed man.” ing some interesting part-time jobs, such as an ice cream man (right). professor or serving up Freezee pops to Those may not have worked out, kids, do what you love and have fun has been for three years in the English Wheel. but Hess did end up working some with life, Hess advises. Department at Rider. He explains in “I had been teaching college part- diverse jobs. He’s driven a Freezee pops the book that he never wanted a job to time for a few years when I [first] wrote truck, acted as a haunted house charac- Big Wheel at the Cracker Factory is define him as a person. the book and, in one semester, I would ter and waited tables in a restaurant, to available for sale on Amazon.com and will “To me, accepting a full-time job teach at five different schools and have name a few. be in bookstores Nov. 15. The first chapter means accepting that teaching is what I to commute 20 or 30 miles,” Hess said. “It was fun [being an ice cream man] is also available for free on the publisher’s do and I am no longer working toward “You would get whatever times of the but I was pretty bad at it,” he said. Web site at www.gcpress.com/bigwheel/ anything,” Hess writes. day they gave you.” At first, as a young, part-time wheelsample.html. instructor, Hess wasn’t concerned about The part-time vs. full-time professor The fact that colleges are hiring becoming a full-time professor, which he idea is something he reflects on in Big more and more part-time staff got Hess

Q&A: What do you think of the renovations that took place over the summer on campus?

By Jaskaran Singh Photos by Bryan Wentz

“I love what they’re doing. “The money can be “The new additions are very “New parking spots are a I’m glad Daly’s is still open better spent on lowering convenient for the new stu- welcome addition. It can be and the changes made tuition than expanding the dents arriving on campus. It extremely inconvenient to haven’t affected my daily university.” provides a homey feeling.” walk long distances, espe- routine in a negative way.” cially in inclement weath- er.”

-Jill Stengel, -Adam Havas, -Dimple Shah, -Mike Colaianni, Junior Junior Sophomore Freshman 8 Friday, September 19, 2008 9

‘Se x ’ Is Ba c k i n t h e Ci t y SEC Movies Fall back into returning shows Next Weekend: SEC Film Review (Kristen Davis) ever adopt the baby that but then what else can be expected? she always wanted, and did Miranda Director Michael Patrick King, who over- By Katherine Johnson (Cynthia Nixon) and Steve’s (David saw several of the television show’s epi- 9/25 - Pirates of the Eigenberg) marriage last with the ever- sodes, certainly made the film live up to For the past four years, fans of the hit failing health of his mother? the expectations set by the fans. Caribbean: Curse of HBO television show have been waiting The movie begins the way all of the The acting ability of the cast, though the Black Pearl anxiously for the return of their four best episodes ever began, with a voice-over debatable in some scenes, is mostly accept- 9/26 - Pirates of the friends, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and from Carrie, only this time she is explain- able, and the feeling of the four main Caribbean: Dead Miranda, to the big screen so they could ing the montage of what has happened characters’ friendship is as strong as it ever find out what happens to them in the to everyone since the show has ended. was in the show. Man’s Chest end. It answers most of the previously unan- However, in some scenes you can tell 9/27 - Pirates of The Sex and the City movie certainly swered questions that the series finale left the actor/actress is trying too hard to seem the Caribbean: At fulfills all of the expectations fans may fans with. upset or extremely happy and it just comes World’s End have had from the end of the television Throughout the movie there are ups off as phony. Parker’s acting makes it seem series and answers any questions they may and downs; break ups, make-ups and sad like, during the filming of this movie, she have had. moments; one extremely funny scene in became Carrie Bradshaw. All showings are at Did Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) marry Mexico; and the never ending search for There is also a new girl on the scene: 7:30 p.m. Mr. Big (Chris Noth)? Did Samantha love in the Big Apple. Jennifer Hudson joins the cast to play (Kim Cattrall) manage to stay faith- Also, just like any episode of the show, the perfect answer to Carrie’s problems. ful in the monogamous there are a ton of fashion break- Hudson plays Louise, a secretary who NBC Universal Television American Brodcasting Company relationship she was through moments, especially leaves her small town behind to make it needing to look into mortgages. involved in with Smith when it comes in the big city and finds herself at Carrie’s Still, most of the film seems like the The Office Pushing Daisies Jerrod (Jason Lewis)? to Carrie’s doorstep. everyday occurrences of any group of Did Charlotte big “I do” Another happy moment comes when friends going through life at any age, in Where we last left off: Toby (Paul Lieberstein) went to Costa Rica. Jim’s (John Krasinski) Where we last left off: The relationship between hands-free lovers Ned (Lee Pace) and moment; Charlotte’s adoption of a little girl from any place, which is what the movie aimed marriage proposal to Pam (Jenna Fischer) was thwarted by Andy’s (Ed Helms) proposal Chuck (Anna Frie) became strained when Chuck learns that Ned was responsible for her China, Lily, goes through and she finally to achieve. to Angela (Angela Kinsey); she said yes, but was caught cavorting with Dwight (Rainn father’s death. After some time, Chuck starts to accept Ned not being able to bring her becomes a parent. In the movie, there are scenes that will Wilson) later that night. Michael (Steve Carell) took a liking to the new human-resources dad back to life. Then, a twist: Lily (Swoosie Kurtz), one of Chuck’s aunts, revealed, under There are some things that happen make viewers want to grab a box of tissues gal (Amy Ryan), but when he heard that his ex (Melora Hardin) was pregnant, he offered the influence of a hallucinogenic pie, that she was actually Chuck’s mother. in the movie that don’t seem possible. For and others that will make viewers laugh so to accompany her to Lamaze classes. example, the wedding planned for Carrie hard their sides will start to hurt, which Premiere: Sept. 25, 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. on NBC Premiere: Oct. 1, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. on ABC and Mr. Big is set to take place in the New is exactly what is be expected from one of York Public Library. Also, Mr. Big agrees the most popular television shows aimed to buy a penthouse apartment on Fifth towards women. Avenue in New York City without even All in all, the Sex and the City movie is definitely a must-see for all of those who Laughter ensues as the women were fans of the show while it was still on from Sex and the City (left to the air, and for anyone who just loves to right) Miranda, Charlotte, Carrie see a good chick flick. and Samantha (not pictured), are together again to have a good time in the movie version of the hit New Line Cinema HBO television show. Tour follows the footsteps of Carrie and Co.

By Kaitlin MacRae Parker) ate delicious cupcakes. “I think it’s going to be pretty cool Welcome to the world of Carrie, to see the places I watched on TV,” said NBC Universal Television NBC Universal Television Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda, where Jenny Benack, president of SEC. the fashion is fierce, the friends are forever, Other destinations include the art the men are gorgeous and, of course, the gallery in SoHo where Charlotte (Kristin Heroes 30 Rock sex is great. Davis) worked, as well as the church in Rider’s Student Entertainment Where we last left off: Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) was gunned down just as he was about Where we last left off: Liz (Tina Fey) had a pregnancy scare, and Jack (Alec Baldwin) which Samantha (Kim Cattrall) attempt- Council (SEC) is devoting this weekend to reveal what he knew about an immense scheme at a press conference. Sylar (Zachary tries to abandon his new job in Washington by making a gas that made people gay. Liz ed to seduce “The Friar.” Guests might to Sex and the City, the iconic HBO series Quinto) regained his lost powers. Hiro (Masi Oka) buried Adam (David Anders) alive in contemplated having a child for real. Tracy (Tracy Morgan) created a porno video game; also catch a glimpse of Carrie’s apartment that has attracted throngs of adoring fans Japan. Niki (Ali Larter), too, appeared to be dead, as she was in a building that exploded. while Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) was attacked by a unknown assailant in China. building, stop at Aidan’s —Carrie’s one- since its beginning in 1998 through its Noah (Jack Coleman) was brought back to life. time fiancé — furniture store and even current run in syndication. shop at the designer stores where the girls The show chronicles the lives of the Premiere: Sept. 22, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. on NBC Premiere: Oct. 30, 9:30 p.m. -10 p.m. on NBC dropped some serious cash on some seri- four New Yorkers as they search for love ous style. in the city that never sleeps. Even those who aren’t big fans of the Tomorrow, Rider students can get On Location Tours, Inc. show can have fun; after all, it’s a chance their own taste of the Big Apple on the The Sex and the City Hotspots Tour brings TV to life and gives everyone an inside to see and learn more about the revered “Sex and the City Hotspots Tour,” which look “on the set” of Sex and the City. The tour leaves tomorrow at 8 a.m. Editor’s TV Picks: What to watch this fall city. includes visits to more than 40 locations gives you the feeling that you are in Sex “How can you not love Carrie Bradshaw “[It’s] a good way to get people get off throughout Manhattan, where the show and the City with your friends, following and company? I’m most looking forward campus and get to hang out in New York Laura - Executive Editor Julia - News Editor Allie - Assistant F&E Editor Kristie - Sports Editor and movie were filmed. in the characters’ footsteps,” she said. to seeing the actual locations where film- for the day,” Benack said. Supernatural House The Office Grey’s Anatomy “Most people are under the impression The 3½-hour guided tour runs week- ing took place.” And in the words of Carrie Bradshaw, that everything is filmed in Hollywood long, stopping at popular places central to The tour follows in the chic shoes well, “that’s just fantastic.” and they have sets that recreate N.Y.C., or Paul - Managing Editor Oliver - F&E Editor Nadine - Opinion Editor Bryan - Photo Editor both the show’s and the movie’s plots, as of the show’s stars. Students who attend wherever a certain show takes place,” said House The Ultimate Fighter well as classic New York staples. will get a chance to visit places like the The bus for the “Sex and the City Hotspots The Office 30 Rock Nicole States, SEC off-campus chair. “I am a huge fan of the show and famous Magnolia Bakery, where Miranda Tour” departs from the Bart Luedeke Center “This tour not only proves that the have all the seasons on DVD,” States said. (Cynthia Nixon) and Carrie (Sarah Jessica at 8 a.m. on Sept. 20. actual filming was in N.Y.C., but also 10 Friday, September 19, 2008

Editorial: Peaceful group spreads the word ast Thursday, a quiet ceremony was held in front of Moore Library in memory of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The ceremony was hosted by LLawrenceville and Westminster SGAs and included reflections and readings from members of both campuses. A candle was lit for each of the eight members of the Rider community who died in the attacks. After a beautifully performed song by a small group of Westminster students, President Mordechai Rozanski and Dean of Students Anthony Campbell placed a wreath on the University Crest, in front of the library steps. All over the country, there were most likely hundreds of ceremonies similar to ours. The attacks of 9/11 left the entire country in shock and devastation, but, more importantly, it hurt thousands of families whose loved ones were killed. Some of these families felt that the U.S.’s response to the attacks was not what their family members would have wanted. With this idea in mind, September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows was created. Although there were plenty of groups formed for a peace- ful solution after the attacks started in Iraq and Afghanistan, Peaceful Tomorrows perhaps speaks the loudest. “In response to the terrorist attacks that killed our family members, we never wanted wars of retaliation that would cause the deaths of innocent civilians in other nations. We never wanted hunger for revenge to lead America to violate international law, abandon Constitutional rights, or engage in torture.” With this in mind, the group is now pushing towards reform in several countries. Iraq is what Peaceful Tomorrows considers its “most hope- ful” endeavor. The group is working with Iraqi citizens who have lived through the repression and invasion of their country, and yet are still committed to a nonviolent solution. Another project that Peaceful Tomorrows has commit- ted itself to is supporting fair trials and peacefully protesting military commissions, like the ones that occurred after 9/11. Of course, the group spoke out against the torture that occurred to 9/11 suspects. Its members feel that no Constitutional right should be broken, nor should military codes be ignored just because the circumstances were unique. Peaceful Tomorrows is committed to spreading its message not only all over the country, but also all over the world. The group offers screenings of a documentary about its work with Iraq and how more people can get involved. Peaceful Tomorrows has even spoken on this campus in the past. Some of Peaceful Tomorrows’ campaigns seem hard to fath- om. For example, it is working with two other groups to shut The unsystematic survey conducted this week included 178 respondents from the Lawrenceville down the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center within the first and Westminster campuses. 100 days of the new administration. Although this may seem unlikely or, at the most, extremely difficult to accomplish, what the group is really pushing for is a new leader who will work to Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d make these changes. Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Op i n i o n Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s When it comes time to cast your ballot in November, try to Laura Mortkowitz Nadine Tester Rachel Boyes keep in mind that a leader is now needed who can make sound Faina Sandler decisions that do not aggravate other countries or the people of Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r this nation. Moreover, the new president and his cabinet should Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r adhere to the Constitution, no matter what the circumstances. Erin Massano Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r Jess Hoogendoorn Bryan Wentz Co p y Ed i t o r s This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion Julia Ernst Robin Barletta of The Rider News editorial board and is written by As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Julie Morcate the Opinion Editor. Fe a t u r e s a n d Ed i t o r En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r Matt MacFarlane Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s E-mail us at: Oliver Joszt Dr. E. Graham McKinley [email protected]; [email protected]; De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r Dr. Thomas Simonet [email protected]; As s i s t a n t Fe a t u r e s a n d Jason Sofia [email protected]; En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r [email protected]; Allie Ward [email protected]. www.theridernews.com

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on cti le E Economy face-off: College Republicans Focus on strengthening businesses for sturdy future 2008 The current state of the American economy is employees. fragile, to put it nicely. Jobs are being moved overseas ‘Those who are losing Freshmen to seniors at and a weak American dollar is hurting the nation. their jobs, from Detroit Rider need to keep a sharp Have you noticed that prices are rising on everything to Spokane, can get jobs eye on the current eco- from food at the supermarket to our own school store? nomic situation. We will We need guidance and strong solutions to answer the in this new field and be graduating soon and current market problems. ensure American energy trying to start careers. We There are many steps that can and must be taken independence at the same need to make sure that our by the next commander in chief in order to shore up time.’ degrees allow us to obtain our economy. First, we need to create a comprehensive careers that pay well, pro- energy policy that combines wind, solar and, most vide health insurance and Josh importantly, nuclear power. Sen. John McCain’s plan America has the second-highest corporate tax rate give us enough income to Hursa to build 45 nuclear power plants from now until 2030 in the world and, in order to stay competitive in the survive in this world. The will create 700,000 jobs at home. Those who are los- world economy, we must rectify that. By cutting the Republican economic plan ing their jobs, from Detroit to Spokane, can get jobs corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent, we provides the necessary tools in this new field and ensure American energy indepen- allow businesses to keep more of their profits, which for us to succeed post-graduation; further taxation dence at the same time. enables them to avoid passing the rising costs onto the through impossible universal plans will not. In addition to securing American energy inde- consumers. We have seen how much of a burden these Let’s think this one through; our future depends pendence, we must cut taxes to promote small busi- taxes put on businesses here in New Jersey, and it is on it. nesses. Businesses have been hit especially hard in this higher taxes like these that have been driving work out economy, as seen by the recent bankruptcy of Lehman of our state and into Pennsylvania. The issues mentioned here represent only a frac- Brothers global finance firm. Rising gas prices hit The national focus needs to be keeping the busi- tion of McCain’s economic policies. To learn more, visit small businesses even harder, making it nearly impos- nesses here by providing a healthy and strong envi- JohnMcCain.com. sible to make ends meet. ronment for businesses, their headquarters and their on cti le E Economy face-off: University Democrats

2008 Obama makes plain plans for taxes, wages, credit The summer was tough for many Rider students. so small for the millions It was very difficult to find summer jobs or break into ‘As 21st-century college of families (and students) career fields. The few places that were hiring had even students, we all recognize struggling with credit card fewer hours to offer. the importance of debt. He will introduce a The tough times are not over, though, as Rider flexibility because we new Credit Card Bill of feels the pinch of rising food and fuel costs. Chips Rights for consumers to and pickles at Cranberry’s are the latest casualties of have so many obligations. protect against oppressive America’s faltering economy. However, despite the The world is changing practices by companies. crisis we are faced with, there is hope for a brighter and Obama understands Obama has already future. This presidential election, Sen. Barack Obama implemented some of his has a detailed plan to rescue our country from this that the workplace should economic plans in the Krista economic crisis. adapt.’ U.S. Senate. Countless Wettengel Obama was raised by a single mom who struggled Americans are losing their to make ends meet, so he understands the pain of including the workforce of the future: college stu- homes right now due to families who are forced to choose between groceries dents. He will cut taxes for companies who provide what is called “predatory and mortgage payments. According to BarackObama. more full-time employment with health insurance, lending.” Many families were convinced to buy homes com, “Barack Obama and Joe Biden will enact a something that so many companies are eliminating and mortgages that they could not afford. Before this windfall profits tax on excessive oil company profits and many of us will lose when we graduate. Obama crisis even started, Obama introduced the STOP to give American families an immediate $1,000 emer- will keep well-paying jobs in business and technology FRAUD Act to provide more protection to low- gency energy rebate to help families pay rising bills.” right here in the United States using the same tax income people who deserve to buy a home as much as He will also cut taxes for 90 percent of Americans. incentive. Furthermore, he will educate businesses on anyone. The act also increased penalties for predatory So many students work in restaurants, supermar- the benefits of flexible work schedules. As 21st-centu- mortgage companies. Last year Obama also intro- kets and retail stores in order to pay for books and ry college students, we all recognize the importance of duced the Patriot Employer Act, which provided tax basic necessities. Those of us who earn minimum flexibility because we have so many obligations. The credits to those loyal American companies mentioned wage know how hard it is to live on. Obama intends world is changing and Obama understands that the earlier. to raise the national minimum wage to a livable stan- workplace should adapt. The issues mentioned here represent only a frac- dard and make it easier for people to join the protec- Obama will also work to reform an issue with tion of Obama’s economic policies. To learn more, visit tion of unions. which we are all familiar, for better or worse: credit BarackObama.com. Obama is committed to working Americans, cards. While this may seem like a small issue, it is not

Qu o t e o f t h e We e k “I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. ” — Arthur Godfrey

The Rider News is printed by Packet Publications, Princeton, N.J. Our paper, purchased directly from North American mills, is composed of 50 percent recycled newsprint and 50 percent thermo-mechanical pulp (made from wood-chip and sawdust byproducts of the wood industry). Our inks are soy or mineral oil, not petroleum-based. Printing plates, litho film materials and silver content are recycled after use. 12 Friday, September 19, 2007 Joszt, Judge and Jury: OIT Kentucky help desk fried: not as good as original recipe “Please leave your name and number and someone hold on a second. I happily will get back to you tomorrow.” ‘After wasting about half waited. I started to think That is exactly what I heard when I called OIT an hour of my time on the this was it. He was com- 24/7 for the first time. phone I got no further. ing back with a brilliant I just finished unpacking all my bags into my suite plan that would reunite me when I decided that it was time, like a typical college I could have gone to the with my Internet connec- kid, to “Facebook stalk” people. Yet, to my surprise, I library the next morning tion once again. found that my Internet wasn’t working. I just figured with my information without Sadly, that was not the that it was the start of the school year and the Internet wasting 30 minutes of my case. Once he came back might be having some troubles after the long break. he just asked me for my Nevertheless, day after day I still found myself time.’ information and told me Oliver without Internet service. I needed to print something that someone from Rider Joszt out for class off Blackboard, but without Internet would get back to me He asked me for all my information and after a series access it didn’t seem likely. I knew that OIT would tomorrow. After wasting of being left on hold we finally got down to business. help me with my problem if I called, but I was in class about half an hour of my He began by asking me if I had all my wires plugged all day long and didn’t have a free moment until after time on the phone I got no further. I could have gone into the right places. That question made me feel a 10 p.m. to the library the next morning with my information little dumb, but fine, I figured this was just the begin- I was reminded by a friend about the 24/7 OIT without wasting 30 minutes of my time. ning and people make those kinds of mistakes all the service from Kentucky implemented this year. I know However, I want to specify that in no way does this time. what you’re thinking: Kentucky? How is someone from reflect on OIT in general. Whenever I go to the library Next, he asked me to restart my computer. How Kentucky supposed to help us? Trust me, I was won- with a problem the OIT staff members are more than restarting my computer could solve my Internet dering the same thing, but I had hope — and despera- happy to help me and, luckily enough, they do. problems, I had no clue, but I still held onto my opti- tion — on my side. Mostly desperation, though. So, I But let me just leave you with a bit of advice: If mism. picked up the phone, and after a minimal wait, I got members from Rider’s administration ask you whether Finally, he made me open my Internet properties through. they should keep the 24/7 OIT service, ask them to and check if I enabled my Internet, but I told him I The man who answered the telephone was very leave their name and number and tell them that you’ll had been trying that all day. After that, he told me to nice and, surprisingly, did not have a southern accent. get back to them tomorrow. Letter to the Editor: A good leader defined It is noted that Rome was not built in a day and I, continuing on that, add “neither were its leaders.” One does not become a leader by taking a dip in the holy Ganges or getting a MBA from an expensive college. Leadership does not have a specified price tag and it definitely cannot be defined by driving an expensive car. Leadership is not something you can place in your hands, show to your friends and say, “Here, this is what leadership looks like.” Leadership is a process, a learn- ing experience that takes time. Why am I talking about leadership? I, surely, am not a perfect leader, but what I do know and hear is people talking a lot about required “change” in U.S. politics, “change” in administration, “change” in the process of teaching, “change” in the college admin- istration and last, but not least, “change” in leadership. Leonard Roberts, CEO of RadioShack, said, “You cannot maintain your integrity 90 percent and be a leader. It’s got to be 100 percent.” What that means is, you have to stand up for the right thing regardless if your boss disagrees with you. You might lose your job, but your integrity won’t be lost, which is an impor- tant part of being a leader. Being a leader is not all about being a pied piper and shepherd- ing people away with your tune. Leaders fight to make a change happen that benefits the society at large. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Sir Winston Churchill and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. weren’t interested in shepherding people away; they were more worried about bigger issues that loomed in the society, such as John Cole/Cagle Cartoons inequality, freedom and racism. Every person is a leader in some fashion or another and they are in every field and walk of life, but h i s e e k i n i s t o r y one has to work hard to make a change happen. T W H ... The key points in becoming a good leader are: first, learn to Se p t e m b e r 18, 1851 — The first issue of The New York Times is published. listen and communicate; second, show commitment towards the goal and the people; third, develop trust between you and the Se p t e m b e r 20, 1519 — Portugese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from people; fourth, stand up for the people and make a statement and Spain in search of a western passage to Indonesia’s Spice Islands. Magellan eventually reaches take care of the people; fifth, put your duty before yourself (ask Armed Forces about that); sixth, be innovative and looking out the Pacific Ocean but in a very roundabout way. for better ways to serve the needs of people and last, but not least, Se p t e m b e r 22, 2008 — The autumnal equinox begins today. know exactly what you are doing. Leaders must listen, communicate and be patient. 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OIT Help Desk Specialist Friday, September 19, 2008 13 Broncs claim two straight wins after 0-3 start nect our plays, and [we] played beginning, which is going to FIELD HOCKEY our game until the clock ran help us in the long run,” she By Rocco Schirripa out,” Johnson said. “We are said. “If we continue to work excited to celebrate our first win hard and give our best effort Thanks to hard work, and we are already anxious to each time out the success will practice and determination, meet our other opponents and follow.” the Rider field hockey team the opportunity for more.” The Broncs knotched defeated the Appalachian State The team kicked off its another win in their belts after Mountaineers 3-2 on Sept. 14. season on Aug. 31 against the clinching a 3-2 win over West Goals scored by seniors Hofstra Pride in a 2-1 overtime Chester on Wednesday. Tricia Crotty and Diana Celebre loss on the road. Crotty put one on the gave the Broncs their first win Crotty scored her 33rd board 30 minutes into the game of the regular season. career goal with eight minutes to break the scoreless tie. Later Just 15 minutes in, Celebre left in regulation time to send she put another in the back of started the game with her first the Broncs and the Pride into the cage to give the Broncs a goal of the season off of a overtime. 2-0 lead at halftime. pass from freshman Virginia Hofstra broke the scoreless After only 11 minutes into Egusquiza. tie three minutes into the sec- the second half, Crotty added The Mountaineers respond- ond overtime to give Rider its yet another goal to her stats, ed by tying the game, but then first loss of the new season. scoring her fifth goal of the Celebre added her second goal Johnson, making her first season and 37th of her career. of the day to reclaim a Rider career start, made eight saves in Crotty moved up in the ranks, lead. the overtime loss. finding herself fifth place all- Crotty rounded out the The Broncs then took on time on the goals scored list scoring by ensuring a Rider the Villanova Wildcats on the at Rider as well as the seventh victory off a rebound, scoring road four days later. The two place all-time on the Bronc her second goal of the sea- teams played hard throughout scoring list with 84 points. son and 34th of her career. the game, refusing to give in The Rams attempted to The Mountaineers tried to until Villanova scored right as Peter G. Borg/Rider University come back with two goals in play catch up, but were denied the clock ticked down to zero Senior Tricia Crotty runs-up field with the ball in the team’s win a row, but Johnson made two for Rider’s first win after three to win the game 1-0. It was the against Apalachian State. She currently has 37 career goals. sprawling saves to ensure Rider straight losses. Broncs’ second one-goal loss. its second consecutive victory. Johnson made four saves as self busy in net, making eight single opportunity we get in Johnson made seven saves while Among other highlights saves as Colgate outshot the front of the cage.” in the team’s first win, junior Villanova obtained a 15-6 shot Rider outshot the Rams 17-10. advantage over Rider. Broncs 18-13. Head Coach Lorraine The Broncs will continue goalkeeper Lyndsie made seven “We were all over the ball Hussong views the early games saves. This was a great rebound The Broncs also fell to their schedule on the road, fac- Colgate 3-1 before finally and played our hearts out; the as nothing more than a learning ing off against Lehigh tomor- for the goalie from the 3-1 loss only bad part was the final experience. to Colgate one week earlier. reaching victory on Sunday. row at 5 p.m. Sophomore Allison Vogel score,” said Crotty. “We have “We knew going into our “We [worked] as a unit and learned from those games that game schedule we would face [got] through the heat to con- claimed the only goal of the day for Rider. Johnson found her- we have to cash in on every some stiff competition in the Offense deflates after promising season opener six goals, while compiling 13 package.” MEN’S SOCCER points. The Bronc’s performed By Jordan Hall Returning goalkeeper superbly in the first half, head- senior Randall Zapolski is off ing into the break with a score- The men’s soccer team to an impressive start. The less game. However, nine min- began the season with a posi- Lawrenceville native is already utes into the second frame, the tive start by defeating host fourth in the conference in the Hawks struck twice in a matter Robert Morris 2-1 in the open- save category with 14 stops. of three minutes, quickly put- ing round of the Robert Morris Ending the Broncs’ three- ting Rider in a 2-0 hole. University Invitational. game skid wasn’t going to be an “We played with more atti- Junior Nico Tramontana easy task as the team traveled to tude and desire but not enough put the first goal on the board West Long Branch on Sunday intensity,” Fager said to Rider before RMU tied the game. to battle state rival Monmouth Sports Information. Sophomore Andrew Cotes University. The Broncs offensive strug- scored the game-winning goal The Hawks have been a gles continued, as they were with six minutes left. Northeast Conference (NEC) unable to push anything across After the Aug. 29 victo- powerhouse, capturing three the board, losing their fourth ry, the Broncs dropped three straight regular season titles, straight by a final score of 2-0. straight decisions, all coming and looking even more impres- With the defeat, Rider fell to from shutouts. Two of the three sive to wrap up their fourth this 1-4, despite another solid effort defeats were 1-0 nail biters to season. Monmouth finished last in the net from Zapolski, who quality opponents in Pittsburgh season at 12-5-2 and are predict- finished with seven saves. and Central Arkansas. ed to win the NEC champion- Monmouth outshot the The problem in the shaky ship this year. Monmouth came Broncs 21-1, with 15 of those 1-3 beginning seems to be into the Sunday showdown 21 shots coming in the second offense. Rider only posted two sporting a 1-1 record, while half. The Hawks also held the goals in its first four contests receiving votes for the National corner kick advantage, overtak- of the new campaign; however, Soccer Coaches Association of ing Rider 13-3. this young group has all the tal- America/Adidas Division I top “We had three or four ent to bounce back. 25 national rankings. scoring chances,” Fager said to The Broncs’ 24-man roster “Monmouth was very simi- Rider Sports Information. “I’m consists of 15 underclassmen, lar to Colgate as the top teams not sure if they turned into with key returnees desiring to we’ve seen this year,” Head shots or not but we had some capture Rider’s first MAAC Coach Russ Fager said to Rider chances.” Peter G. Borg/Rider University Sports Information. “Both very Rider will move on to play championship since 1998. Last Senior Randall Zapolski makes a save in Rider’s 2-0 loss to year’s 7-10-2 squad returns with technical, very good on the ball. Delware at home on Sunday at Monmouth, totalling seven saves for the day. He is currently leading scorer Nico Tramontana. They’ve got good pace, good 2 p.m. The junior fired in a team-best size. They’ve got the whole fourth in the conference in the save category with 14 stops. 14 Friday, September 19, 2008 BRONCS’ BITS Scores/Records (* denotes conference games)

9/4 9/12 9/20 Women’s Tennis Men’s Soccer Towson 1, Rider 0 (ot) Rider 3, St. Francis 0 at Lehigh, 5 p.m. (1-0 overall) (1-4 overall) 9/7 9/13 9/18 8/29-8/31 Rider 2, Fair. Dickinson 0 Rider 3, Delaware St. 0 Cross Country Rider 4, Monmouth 3 at Robert Morris Tournament 9/12-9/14 George Wash. 3, Rider 0 9/6 9/21 Rider 2, Robert Morris 1 at Northern Colorado Tourn. 9/17 at Fordham Invitational vs. Delaware St., 12 p.m. Pittsburgh 1, Rider 0 N. Colorado 4, Rider 0 Rider 3, Wagner 0 Men: 7th of 16 9/24 9/5-9/7 N. Florida 3, Rider 1 9/19 Women: 10th of 20 at St. Joseph’s, 3 p.m. at Colgate Tournament 9/17 at Fairfield, 7 p.m.* 9/13 Central Arkansas 1, Rider 0 Rider 1, Binghamton 1 (2 ot) 9/20 at The Old Nassau Run ...And More Sports Colgate 4, Rider 0 at St. Peter’s, 2 p.m.* Men: 7th of 10 9/14 Volleyball 9/23 Women: 11th of 13 Recreation Program’s “Fall Back Monmouth 2, Rider 0 (7-3 overall) vs. Lafayette, 7:30 p.m. Into Shape” eight-week incen- 9/21 8/29 Golf tive program is starting on vs. Delaware, 2 p.m. at La Salle Invite Field Hockey 9/12-9/13 Sept. 22. The program consists 9/23 Rider 3, Lafayette 1 (2-3 overall) at Rutgers Invitational of earning 80 or more points vs. NJIT, 4 p.m. N. Colorado 3, Rider 0 8/31 20th of 24 by the end of the eight weeks. 8/30 Hofstra 2, Rider 1 (ot) 9/20-9/21 Activities consist of walking, Women’s Soccer Rider 3, La Salle 0 9/3 at Colgate Invitational running, biking, strength train- (1-5-2 overall) Villanova 3, Rider 0 Villanova 1, Rider 0 ing and taking group exercise 8/26 at Sacred Heart Invitational 9/7 Men’s Tennis classes. When members suc- Rider 2, Lafayette 2 (2 ot) 9/5 Colgate 3, Rider 1 (0-1 overall) ceed in earning their points, 8/29 Rider 3, Hartford 0 9/14 9/16 prizes will be awarded, such Drexel 1, Rider 0 9/6 Rider 3, Appalachian St. 2 NJIT 7, Rider 0 as healthy snacks and t-shirts. 8/31 Rider 3, Holy Cross 0 9/17 9/21 Regisration ends today in the Monmouth 1, Rider 0 at George Washington Invite Rider 3, West Chester 2 vs. Delaware St., 12 p.m. Recreation Programs Office.

work ethic.” to be a team player because sees the Olympics as a great thing was a bundle of stress, Li n d During her junior year at you always deal with different learning experience for Lind. and by just being able to deal Continued from p. 16 Princeton, Lind’s crew finished personalities. Caroline was a “I think Caroline has with that and realize that some second in the varsity eight at the positive force in her four years learned how to perform under of the feelings I was having Greensboro, N.C., is a four- 2005 NCAA Championships. here at Princeton and she was a great amount of pressure,” leading up to the first heat were time senior national team mem- The following year, they a positive force on the national Dauphiny said. “She had high anxiety, I think that made me ber and a first-time Olympian. stepped up to win the gold in team.” expectations and she was able more mature as an athlete and She has not placed worse than the varsity eight at the 2006 At the 2007 U.S. National to achieve her accomplishments more mature as a person.” third at an international com- Championships. Championships, Lind placed under tremendous pressure.” Lind looked back on the petition since 2005. Looking back, Dauphiny third in the women’s pair while The coach has nothing but experience and cherished the “She’s a great athlete, and I saw Lind’s success as a result of winning first place in both the pride in her former athlete. success of all the hard work noticed this from the moment her excellent teamwork. women’s four-person and the “Caroline is an exceptional she has endured throughout the she stepped onto Princeton’s “Caroline has always been women’s eight-person. She con- athlete and she is very special,” years bringing home the gold. campus,” Dauphiny said. “I was a team player,” Dauphiny said. tinued to be a force to be reck- Dauphiny said. “There are defi- “Just taking each step in always very impressed with her “To row in the eights you have oned with when she claimed nitely not many like her.” life and really appreciating it is first place at the 2008 National In two years, Lind plans on another thing I learned,” Lind Selection in the women’s pair. graduating Rider with a MBA said. “I was told by so many “With the national team, I with a concentration that she is former rowers to just take each learned how to restructure my still unsure of. In the meantine, step of the Olympics and cher- training, build my aerobic face Lind is enjoying her new expere- ish it because it’s stressful and and really become more fit and ince of studying businees. it goes fast but it’s an amazing a better overall athlete; and that I have a great time with my time. So I’m going to try to translated to more speed on the classes,” said Lind. “It’s nice to carry that over into the rest of water,” Lind said. learn information that I have my life, do everything 100 per- In 2007, at the FISA World never been exposed to in a for- cent and enjoy it.” Championships, Lind brought mal academic setting before.” home the gold in the women’s Lind says she will carry eight, but she was only able to on her knowledge from the Spring Break 2009. Sell Trips, Earn Cash, Go Free. Call for place third this year in the FISA Olympics to continue both her Group Discounts. Best prices World Cup women’s pair. athletic and business career. guaranteed! Best Parties! In the weeks preceding the “I definitely learned a lot Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Olympics, Lind “felt prepared about managing stressful situ- Bahamas, S. Padre, Florida. physically” with the national ations,” Lind said. “The whole Information/Reservations 1-800- team as the women practiced 648-4849 or www.ststravel.com one to two hours, two to three times a day, six to seven days a week. Part-Time Tutors! As the team prepared to compete, Lind had nothing but All levels math, reading, writing, SAT/ACT Prep. confidence in her team. Ability to tutor in multiple subjects a plus. “We had won the past two Flexible schedule required, competitive rates. World Championships so we knew we had a strong team, West Windsor, NJ. a lot of potential, and a lot of Fax resume: 609-750-0043 or email to power; we just had to remain [email protected] focused and not let all the new Matt MacFarlane aspects of the Olympics deter us from our goal,” said Lind. Rider MBA student, Caroline Lind, graduated from Princeton in With a new gold medal 2006, and moved on to join the national rowing team. under Lind’s belt, Dauphiny Friday, September 19, 2008 15 New head coach steers team toward fresh start

WOMEN’S SOCCER Hounsome believes that Florida. there is no substitute for hard The losses at Northern By Lauren Clay work on or off the field, and Colorado give the team a 1-5- he is working hard to keep the 1 record so far. However, the After ending last season team focused. scores of the games this season with seven straight losses, the “We set team qualities are a better indicator of the tal- women’s soccer team is start- which will distinguish us from ent on the team. Out of the first ing fresh this year under new other teams that we play,” five losses, four of the games leadership. said Hounsome. “The players were decided by just two goals Head Coach Drayson focused on five qualities for or less. Despite their record, Hounsome, who came to Rider the season as goals: dedication, the women are working hard after coaching at C.W. Post in unity, sacrifice, positivity and to prepare for their upcoming Long Island for seven seasons, pride.” conference games. brings a positive attitude and an In Hounsome’s outlook for The team ended their los- impressive résumé to the table. the season, he told Rider Sports ing streak from the Northern “Last year we were as high as Information that he is “trying Colorado Tournament by tying seventh in the nation and went to get the losing out of their Binghamton 2-2 in double to the NCAA Sweet 16,” explains system” after last season. He overtime, making this Rider’s Hounsome. “I was National also said that he is trying to third game of eight that have Soccer Coaches Association of change how the players respond gone into overtime. America (NSCAA) Northeast to losing a game or giving up Junior Natalie Sica scored Regional Coach of the Year.” a goal. 10 minutes into the second half Don Harnum, the Rider The team started this sea- for Rider to gain a 1-0 lead over director of Athletics, is confi- son with 17 returning players, the Bearcats. Binghamton tied dent he made the right choice including sophomore goalkeep- the game with 18 minutes left in hiring Hounsome, who er Alex Post, who began the sea- in regulation time to put the stood out from approximately son strong. Post made a career- game into two overtimes. 80 other applicants for the head high 16 saves in the team’s 1-0 The Bearcats entered the coach position. overtime loss to Towson earlier game after shutting out their “You’re looking for some- in the season. last three opponents, until com- one who has a proven track The Broncs traveled to ing up against Rider. Peter G. Borg/Rider University record with success at schools Colorado this past weekend The Broncs outshot Junior goalkeeper, Alex Post, makes a save in the team’s loss to similar to Rider, which he had to compete in the Northern Binghamton 10-9, with nine of Monmouth. She has collected 62 saves in eight games. at C.W. Post,” said Harnum. Colorado Tournament. They the 10 shots on net during the “We also looked for someone returned home with two loss- regulation halves. saves thus far in the season and The team will continue its who had recruiting ties in the es, falling 4-0 to Northern Post assisted in the tie with finds herself having the 11th game schedule on Sept. 27. area.” Colorado and 3-1 to North four saves. She has collected 62 most saves in the nation.

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In the 2008 Summer Olympics, the United States earned 110 medals in Beijing, including 36 gold. A new Rider student helped win one of them. Rider MBA student Caroline Lind helped the U.S. bring home the gold for the women’s eight-person rowing team on Aug. 17.

“[I felt] satisfaction, relief, Jamie Squire/Getty Images happiness, joy and all of those emotions; I just felt really Rider grad student Caroline Lind (far right) awaits the beginning of the final heat during the Olympics on Aug. 17 at the Shunyi proud,” said Lind. “All those Rowing-Canoeing Park. Team USA brought home the gold with a time of 6:05.34. emotions just ran through me the first 500 meters of the com- race, you’ve done this a mil- atmosphere.” early on,” said Lori Dauphiny, from the time of finish to the petition. The team increased its lion times and it doesn’t mean The U.S. rowing team has Lind’s former rowing coach at time the anthem played. It lead to 1.78 seconds midway anything.’ So I really just had had no luck in bringing home Princeton University, where was just an amazing feeling to through the race. Maintaining to mentally talk it down a little an Olympic gold victory since Lind graduated in 2006. “They have worked so hard for years their lead in the last 1,000 bit and that helped me have a 1984, but claimed the silver had great style, poise and com- together with these other amaz- meters, the women claimed the really patient first 1,000 like medal four years ago in Athens. posure. Caroline fulfilled her ing girls. To achieve something gold with a time of 6:05.34, I’ve been training for all year, This year, the crew exceeded the goals and that brought me much and finally bring back the gold finishing 1.88 seconds before and I achieved that patience past, averaging 36 strokes per pride, enthusiasm, emotion and for the rowing women — it was the Netherlands. in small boat races at World minute in the 2,000 meter dis- just so much excitement.” a huge deal.” “For the final, I pretty much Cups. So I know I could do it, tance to help claim its victory. Lind, originally from The U.S. led the six-team had to lie to myself,” said Lind. I just had to translate it to the “It was an awesome race race from start to finish, build- “I was like, ‘This is just another high energy and high intensity with the team taking command ing a .73-second advantage in See Lind, p. 15 Broncs have new beginnings with familiar face

CROSS COUNTRY Invitational meet held on Sept. ed young crew of underclass- 6. men. For the women’s team, By Michael Mack The men’s team placed it has been a freshman lead- seventh out of 16 teams with ing the team thus far: Heather Same face ­— new job a score of 226 points, while Giovagnoli was the first Bronc description. That is the case for the women’s team claimed 10th at the finish line in both of her the new head coach of Rider’s out of 20 teams, scoring 284 first two races with the team. cross country teams. points. She placed 37th in her first Former Assistant Coach “We competed well and collegiate meet while falling to Bob Hamer was promoted to stuck to the race plan I had 39th in her second debut with head coach this past off-season established prior to the meet,” a time of 24:02. after former Head Coach Rob said Hamer. Sophomore Christian Pasquariello was not reappoint- The following weekend, Gonzalez, like Giovagnoli, has ed in June. the team competed in the Old finished first for the Broncs in While he is familiar with Nassau Run, where the men both races. In the first meet of the team and how the program took seventh place out of 10 the season, he placed 19th over- works, there are still some big teams and the women placed all for the Broncs with a time of changes in Hamer’s responsi- 11th of 13. Although Hamer 27:36, while improving at the bilities. was slightly disappointed with Old Nassau Run and claiming “Overseeing the entire pro- the teams’ placings, he believes 11th place. Gonzalez was also gram is a new challenge for they will only get better. named the MAAC Runner of me,” he said. “Previously, my Hamer is leading very the Week for his 19th place coaching responsibilities were young teams, with only four performance at the Fordham limited to the distance run- seniors between the men’s and Invitational. Peter G. Borg/Rider University ners and cross country. They women’s teams. With three of This cast of young talent still will be my primary focus those four being female, lead- Bob Hamer was promoted from assistant to head coach after leaves Hamer with high hopes but I will be overseeing a staff ership on the women’s team the former coach’s contract was not renewed in the summer. and lofty goals for the future of of three assistant coaches and will not be a problem for the this program. providing support and guid- season. He believes that his Wojciehowski. an integral part of the suc- The teams will continue ance in the other event areas.” talented young squad will be However, lone senior Matt cess and growth of this their training schedule until The team didn’t seem fazed able to rally around the expe- Dahl leads the men’s team. program,” said Hamer. competing again on Oct. 3. by the changes in the Fordham rienced seniors: Megan Crowe, “[He] is developing into Experience has not been Patrice Mahoney and Kelly a great leader and has been an issue so far for the talent-