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BY JOSH SHANNON week's vote to authorize the build City News Editor ing of a 270-home subdivision -on University graduate student the site of the Newark Country Ezra Temko now has an opponent Club. Despite heavy opposition in the race for Newark's fifth dis from residents, the city was legal- . trict council representative. ly obligated to approve the plan Temko, who has been official because of the way the property ly campaigning since November, was zoned. will face Mike Mullen, a resident "The country club was always of Fairfield. zoned as residential and nobody Mullen said he is running thought anything about it until, all because he cares about the city. of a sudden, a developer comes in "I absolutely adore where I and wants to put houses there," live," he said. "I grew up here, and Mullen said. I've been active in the community He said his plan calls for ever since." reviewing the city's comprehen Mullen is a graduate of the sive development plan and rezon university and played middle line ing certain properties if needed in backer for the Blue Hens. order to prevent a similar situation He said his job as a business from arising. development manager for Verizon Mullen's platform also has prepared him for being a coun includes trying to attract new busi cilman. nesses to fill the site vacated by "I'm in corporate sales, and Chrysler if the automaker does I've been very successful," he idle its Newark plant in 2009 as said. "The skills set you need for expected. corporate sales are very similar to The city should work to the political arena. attract businesses that will be relo He also said his involvement cating to the Aberdeen Proving in organizations such as the Grounds as part of the federal Knights of Columbus and Meals Base Realignment Commission Courtesy of Mike Mullen on Wheels has shown· his dedica (BRAC) plan, he said. Many busi Mike Mullen, pictured with his family, said he would like to see the Chrysler company stay in Newark. tion to the community. nesses will be relocating the area place for some of those businesses Newark needs to work to attract nent," he said. "I'm planning to be Mullen said he is running on around the military base in to relocate to, Mullen said. new businesses if Chrysler leaves, running a positive campaign." four issues - economic develop Aberdeen, Md., approximately 30 Mullen said he has raised but they disagree on whether Osborne, who said he is retir ment, traffic control, zoning and miles from Newark. approximately $900 for his cam Chrysler should be encouraged to ing due to. "physical reasons," said hiring a new city manager to Newark's proximity to paign. Temko said he has raised stay. he did not ask Mullen to run. replace Carl Luft, who is retiring Interstate 95 along with the more than $6,000. Mullen said the top priority "I let some people in the this year. · resources of the university should Despite entering the race late should be convincing the company neighborhood know I was interest He said zoning is an important make Newark, and in particular, and being behind in fundraising, to stay in Newark. ed in having som~one and he came issue to look at, in light of last the Chrysler site, an attractive Mullen said he is confident he can "If you have the opportunity forward," he said. prevail in the election. to keep Chrysler there ..and all the Mullen said he has known ''I'm confident because I'm jobs that are there, that should be Osborne casually, who lives four representative of my constituents our focus," he said. houses away from him, for and have some real life experience Temko said he disagrees with approximately a year and a half, and I think that means a lot," he some state politicians who believe but did not become close to him said. · the company can be convinced to until the campaign. Temko has based his platform stay in the city. "We were just talking one on three issues - economie "We need to take the next step .lay," he said. "He's known me for progress, environmental sustain and say, 'Oh, they're leaving; what a couple years and he knows what ability and responsive representa do we do about it?' " he said. I do for Verizon and how active in tion. Mullen and Temko are vying the community I am. One thing led He said the Country Club for the seat that will be vacated to another, and he decided to Estates issue shows Newark needs when incumbent Frank Osborne endorse me." a new land-use plan, one that retires after 14 years as a council . Mullen said if he is elected, he encourages environmental sustain man. Osborne has endorsed would keep Osborne as a mentor. ability through clustered housing Mullen and is serving as his cam "I look up to Frank and 'I'll and development that follows the paign adviser and treasurer. continue to take some of the things contours of the land. · "I think he will be a good man Frank was good at and let him Temko also said if elected, he because he's got a good personali mentor me on those," he said. would work to implement curbside ty and he's business-minded," If elected, Temko, 22, would recycling in Newark and uncouple Osborne said. "We're in the become the youngest person ever the city's utilities, which means process of choosing a new city to serve on Newark's city council. adjusting utility rates based on manager, and I think he would be He said he hopes his age will not usage, allowing the city to encour good to do that." become an issue in the campaign. age energy conservation without In an e-mail to supporters last "I'm not making it an issue," worrying about losing money. month, Temko noted Osborne's he said. "We'll have to see if he "Right now, the city has a endorsement of Mullen. makes it an issue. huge disincentive to promote con "While incumbent Frank "I've been portraying my age servation and efficiency because if Osborne will not be running, his as a benefit. It gives me energy they do, people wiU use less elec hand-picked neighbor filed last and a fresh perspective." tricity and they will make less week," Temko stated. Mullen said he does not know money," he said. He reiterated that point in an if Temko's age will be a factor in Temko said he and Mullen interview Friday. the April 8 election. agree on many issues but he is the "I think it's pretty clear that "I guess you'll have to ask the one who can bring a new point of basically, Frank wasn't sure if he residents," he said. "I think I'm view to city council. wanted to run, decided not to, and getting a very good response "I looked at his Web site and found someone to run for him," he because I am representative of his issues and there's nothing I said. what they are: same age bracket, would say I disagree with him on, Temko said the e-mail mes same type of family values and but I think I offer a fresh perspec sage was not intended to be critical ideals. tive as well," he said. of Mullen. "I think we have a great way One issue on which the candi "I was basically letting my of life. I don't think we need to Courtesy of Ezra Temko dates differ is what to do with the supporters know an update in the reinvent the wheel in Newark." Graduate student Ezra Temko has been campaigning since November. Chrysler property. Both said campaign and that I had an oppo- 4 March 4, 2008 }lt Thinspiration weighs in heavy on Internet Pro-anorexia Web sites offer mixed messages about eating disor.~ers
BY AMANDA LOPEZ one as a way to promote a healthy living. In a statement, NEDA said they actively Amanda Archer, co-coordinator of Staff Reporter Massage chairs were set up for free massages, speak out against pro-anorexia Web sites. NED A's events atthe university said she thinks . This past week, the National Eating as well as various speakers throughout the NEDA also stressed the content of these Web the media has much to do with this distorted Disorders Association hosted events for week explaining general information on eating sites was not to aid those seeking useful infor image. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. disorders, aspects of treatment and ways to help mation on treatment but to falsely encourage "It makes me really sad," Archer said. "I . Beginning last Monday, students were able to friends. those who do not seek help. guess the media is having a profound effect on attend the Healthy Lifestyle Fair in Trabant Students were able to gain any information Through the widespread discouragement people to go so extreme. But also it just shows University Center, where counselors, registered they needed to become more aware of eating of these "pro-ana" Web sites and groups, those that we really need to raise more awareness of dietitians and personal trainers spoke one-on- disorders in the United States. However, there who run them actively believe otherwise. · eating disorders so that their severity and the is a dark side of this epidemic, which was not Allison Botts, creator of the very negative effects on the body are known." discussed-"pro-ana" or "pro-anorexia" Web Facebook.com group, "Love U to the Bones" Botts said though she felt dignified in her sites and the "Thinspiration" trend. and "I feel FAT today ... so don't tell me I am way of thinking about body image, she was "Pro-Ana" Web sites and groups are pop NOT FAT [sic]," said there is a common mis indifferent with the way her friends thought ping up all over the Internet, with a sort of sub conception of"pro-ana" Web sites and groups. .about their own body image. culture that consists of forums, facts and sup "There are two different kinds of 'pro-ana' "I guess those who aren't like me are fat," port for those suffering from eating disorders. sites," Botts said. "One that actually encourages she said. "If they are happy that's fme, but they They provide help and encouragement for people to become anorexic or bulimic and should try and better themselves." . people who deal with the daily struggles of another that just talks about it and gives each Greenfield said girls who receive treat their own body image. other tips on how to lose weight better." ment at live-in facilities do not have access to Though these Web sites may seem to be a Support for people who have the same computers at all. However a large percentage of safe haven, there are many who strongly dis beliefs who already have eating disorders can those who are receiving and not receiving help agree with their principles. talk and come together to help each other have probably been thete, she said. According to NEDA, as many as 10 mil achieve their goals, she said. "If you're in that certain mind frame, you lion females and one million males suffer from "A lot of people I think who have eating· can defmitely fmd that sort of information," eating disorders in the United States. Many, if disorders want to get better," Botts said. "But Greenfield said. "People, who are sick, are sick not most, do not want to receive help. some like themselves the way they are. They just like with mental illnessl!s, or drug and alco Lauren Greenfield, photographer and usually have been struggling for a while and do hol abuse." director of the award-winning film and book, not want to get better." "Thin," a collaboration of photographs, "Thin" spoke at the NEDA Awareness Week Another trend among those suffering from diary entries and a documentary illustrate the kick-off event. eating disorders is "Thinspiration." She said effects of eating disorders, and should inspire "I think these sites are ground zero for "Thinspiration" means looking up to pictures of society to take action against these Web sites, girls struggling with eating disorders," celebrities and various quotes that portray a she said. Greenfield said. "There are so many high inci "perfect" image that girls strive to become. "I think body image is something that is dents, especially on colleg~< campuses. The "I honestly think it is very helpful," she very common· to struggle with," Archer said. "I solution would be to close down these Web said. "We form different quotes and pictures so think it is probably just once you get into that sites." that whenever you feel weak and want to eat, mind-set and you can see a goal to strive for, it Many feel these sites trigger disorders and· you can remind and motivate yourself of what is easy to get trapped into that sort oflifestyle." despite their strong statements of not being you want." Despite harsh criticism of her Facebook "pro-anorexic," some may not be able to tell Some of these idols include Nicole groups, Botts said she does not plan to delete the difference. Ritchie, Victoria Beckham, Mary-Kate Olsen them. On the film's Web site, Greenfield pro and various fashion models, Botts said. She "I know it is not healthy but it is something THE REVIEWNirginia Rollison vides an open forum for people to post their also said her opinion of Olsen has changed that we want to be," she said. "We're not going Lauren Greenfield showed her documentary thoughts and feelings on the book or movie, since she decided to receive treatment for her to stop until we reach that goal. The thinner the though everything is screened, she said. own eating disorder. better." "Thin" at Trabant University Center last week. Morris Library extends late-night study hours
BY SARA WAHLBERG said. "The initial proposal was to use additional two hours so th~t students iricluding himself, and students will . university, said she studies wherever News Features Editor the library as a study space, not as a were in the safest place possible be excited about the change and take is most convenient and will use the Students find all kinds of places library." when they're in the library or return advantage of the extra time. extended hours. to study around campus, but the most The proposal the SGA worked ing home after it closes," he said. "It's obviously something on "I like it a lot," Stachura said. "I popular spot has traditionally been on took approximately three to four Busses will now run until 2:17 campus students have been con- know I work on homework at ran the Morris Library. As a central and months to complete, Gregory said. A a.m., and there will cerned about for dom times and I always have a ton of secure location, no other place offers major area of research was looking at be a police officer a while now," he homework, so it definitely helps me." the quiet time students need to cram the library hours at peer institutions and student police "It sends an said. "I am one Gregory said he sees this as a for an exam or finish that paper, at along the East Coast. aide on duty after of the students way in which the SGA can act as the · least until it closes at midnight, forc "I looked at a total of26 schools midnight, Gilbert academic who studies in student voice on campus. ing those who are hard at work to and I found out that a lot of them said. message when the library and I Sandra Millard, assistant direc pack up and move elsewhere. have better overall hours in the He said he dislike being tor for library public services, said Starting this week, however, stu library," he said. "That was one of believes this could you have better kicked out at she was pleased with the SGA for dents can enjoy an extra two hours of my biggest arguments. I was like make a significant hbrary hours that midnight, so this bringing forth this plan. library time on Sunday, Monday, 'Look, other schools are doing it. It's impact because the is something I "I ~ the SGA made a very Tuesday and Wednesday nights. For not something that's unheard of' " library has the seat we're truly a was doing for good case and the university really the rest of the semester, the library Michael Gilbert, vice president ing capacity for hun me, for my wants to be supportive of students," will remain open until2 a.m. on those for Student Life, said he supported dreds of students, serious friends and for a Millard said. "I have been in the weekday nights and the Library the idea from the begirming and which is why i! is - academic lot of the other library late at night and there were Commons will stay open 24 hours. urged Gregory to do research to important to leave it students." many students here working really · Teagan Gregory, vice president make the best proposal to the admin open longer at).d pro institutton." Junior hard individually and in groups. I for the Student Government istration. In mid-January, Gregory vide additional secu -reagan Gregory, vice Lauren Popyack expect it to be heavily used." Association, said the proposal to presented the final idea for the exten rity. said although it Gregory said the SGA is excited extend library hours started last fall sion of the library hours and it was Gregory said president of the Student would be helpful to have d9ne something for the stu when the student senate first brought accepted. the extension of the Government Association if the library dents after being inactive in the past. up the idea. Since then, the SGA has The concerns the administration hours will send a opened earlier, He hopes this will continue and stu worked closely With members of the had included staffing the library for message to other she thinks the dents will feel free to voice their administration to enact the change. an extra two hours, extending bus schools, students, and prospective later hours are a positive change. opinion for change on campus. Gregory said the library will transportation until after the library students. "Sometimes you just need a "Personally to me, it's a big vic remain open the extra two hours only closed and providing adequate safety "It sends an academic message place to study with good resources tory," he said. "It signals that not only as a place for students to study and precautions late at night, Gilbert said. when you have better library hours when it's late at night so you're not has the SGA re-emerged, but that the not with library services such as cir "We wanted to make sure we that we're a truly serious academic bothering your roommate or some administration really has helped the culation or special collections. had the right people involved and institution," he said. thing like that," Popyack said. students. I think it's a sign of things "The main concern was about were protecting library resources, but He said he thinks this will be an Chelsea Stachura, Popyack's to come." study space on campus, honestly," he also extending security for those asset to students at the university, study partner and a sophomore at the ~ · March 4, 2008 5 Un iv. profs say, space tourism • IS a p0S$ibility
BY AMANDA LOPEZ far-reaching, he . ~aid: StaffReporter ''I think that is just impossible,'4 Scie11Jists have been studying a •Mullan said. "We Cf!.n't even get tq.· THE REVIEW/Steven Gold way for people to vacation in outer the moon safely in the next ten y~ars. University student Ben MacKinnon hopes to have his book published by the fall. space. In the near future, it may be There. has to be a safe and affordable possible for curious, cutting-edge transportation system." , travelers to jet-set off into space for a DeMicco said the estimated weekend getaway. cost of traveling into outer space i~ Student spreads· seed of Researchers at the university substantial. Per·trip, 'l:le cost would said the possibility of space tourism be $180,000, but will come. down to could be available to the public as approximately $20,000 within the early as 2010. Not only will tourists next three years, he said. spirituality through .book be able to tour the celestial views of "Right now, the affluent, outer space, but they could· also wealthy individuals who also stay at have the opportunity to stay in luxu and purchase luxury hotels and buy BY KAITLYN KILMETIS beliefs in such a way readers can toward aiding him in achieving his ry hotels. million-dollar boats would be the StaffReporter relate and comprehend. goal, which is to publish by next fall. Hotel, restaurant and institu- · target consumer for this type of By day, Ben MacKinnon deci- "The toughest thing when you Fortunately, MacKinnon's friends tiona! ma,nagement professor Fred r: experience," DeMicco said. phers logarithms and proofs as a try to communicate something so it's have assisted him greatly in attempt- . DeMicco, ARAMARK Chair and Space tourism is becoming so math education major. By night, he universal and easy to. understand is ing to reach his fall deadline, he said. Co-Author ofthe book "Outer Space prominent that the initial method of drenches boneless bites in "Bar-B- that it requires you to move outside "They are very supportive and as aNew Frontier for Hospitality and getting into space is being revised, Side sauce" as an ·employee at Main yourself and remove subjectivity to have been helping out a lot with Tourism," said space tourism is he said. An ongoing investment and Street's Wings-to-Go and Freddy's things," he said. "It's difficult to do fund-raising," MacKinnon said. "My increasingly becoming an affluent innovation of space tourism includ Wraps. The only difference between that and still articulate what you are friends who are in college are scrap fixture in the tourism and travel ing that of a "space elevator'' are in any other university student and trying to say." - ping up their own money to help me worlds. the works. · MacKinnon is that as many hit the Though "Green Bean out. It's amazing." "Adventure tourists are interest Hotel restaurant and institution snooze button to savor those extra Spirituality" is centered on Claire Tripeny, a junior at ed in the next frontier," PeMicco al management students at the uni few minutes of sleep, he is awake and MacKinnon's Christian beliefs, it is Portland State and a close friend of said. "People_ are touring space now. versity would not be excluded from writing his first book. not intended to target any particular MacKinnon, said the aspiring author You can go today for $20 million, this type of technology either, "l wake up early to write audience. He said he hopes readers of is one of the most dedicated, nard but price is coming down drastical- DeMicco said. Students at Mexico because my days and nights are pret- all ages, ethnicities and religious working people she knows. She said ly." . State University are working on a ty booked," MacKinnon said. backgrounds can appreciate his book. she is especially impressed with his DeMicco and Silvia Ciccarelli, "Space P.ort" project in which stu He also has a leadership position "It's basic theology, so many ability to pay his way through college a visjting scholar from the dents will be a·part ofthe tourism in the InterVarsity Christian Christians could benefit because its on top of publishing his book. University of Rome La Sapienza and hotels around the space. port as Fellowship and is training for the the most basic aspects of 'fripeny also praised and expert in space tourism, collabo people come to stay there and train Lums Pond Triathlon. Christianity," MacKinnon said. "But MacKinnon for beil:\g an inspiration rated to write the book which for their trip. MacKinnon said his book, titled people who are not Christian or are to those . around · him and says she describes the elements of tourism "When there is mass appeal "Green Bean Spirituality," began as a [not] religious could understand what knowS. he will continue to have a and opportunities that could arise there will be careers for space hotel personal journal MacKinnon used in Christians actually believe. And ulti great influence on others in the future from this groundbreakitig technolo general managers, hotel space ep.gi order to challenge, examine and mately we can all benefit from under as a published author and educator. gy, neers, directors of food and beverage reflect on his own Christian beliefs. standing." "I'm definitely excited for it to "UD.is a 'spac~t grant' universi within the .. hotel;M he said. "Surely Eventually it evolved into a body of He said he hopes the book can come out," she said. "He came here ty, so common scholarly interest and there will be gaming and casinos ill work broken into five chapters about be especially helpful to teenagers and to visit and made a great impact on collaboration were main reasons for space.'' . . sin, God, Jesus, grace and faith. Each young adults whose faith seems to me and all my friends here in Oregon working together," DeMicco said. Some of the amenities of a chapter explains how the subject have diminished in past decades, so I know a lot of people out here are "This is why UD.signs these interna space hotel would,. include experi explored impacted MacKinnon and which he attributes to the need for looking forward to it, too." tional general agreements to collabo encing weightlessness, tb,e "space features personal stories describing instant gratification in modem socie- Junior Mitch Ebbott, rate and innovate globally." spa," and other recreational / an4 his "journey though faith." ty. MacKinnon's roommate, shares Hotels and tourism could sky sports activities '.like· swJmmi)1g, "It's not theology and it's not an "For a lot . of people our age, Tripeny's feelings for the book's rocket in popularity with the pght DeMicco said. · . · autobiography," he said. "It's my everything must be practical and release. Ebbott said he was skeptical amount of commercialization, which. As far as danger is cone experience allowing the gospel to immediately put into practice but real about the idea of MacKinnon writing DeMicco said is already happening. research.ers . and professor:;; . .. , affect me." - true biblical Christianity is so diffi- a book until he previewed the fust Some popular brands signing onto confident the i!litial safety ()fa tdp Although he was not raised in a cult to wrap your mind around," he chapter. tbis new opportunity •include Virgin into space would need much,look4 religious home, MacKinnon said he said. "We're always just looking for a "I read it and was just like ,Atlantic founder Richard. Branson, ing after. , became a devout Christian during his quick ftx but there really are no sim- 'wow' and after that I was support whose plan is to go up into space "The]\e is alway~ f.\ danger early teenage years. ple answers." ive," he S.aid. "I'm excited to see how with his family next month. The going into spac~,';. Mullan He said the process of pouring Through his book, MacKinnon it comes out." Hilton ijQtels Corporation also has "But there is always a dan his personal beliefs onto the pages said he aims to inspire readers to see Ebbot said he applauds plansJQibacking funding of a space airplane travel but peop has proved to be a grueling task since the beauty in faith, begin their own MacKinnon's introspective nature jlotel, hesaid. ten to a stage 'Y~ere the ri~~ i the book is an extension of himself. unique spiritual journey and build a and imagination. · ''It will be up there :and even e11ough that they are willWg to "Most days I'd rather take a 50 personal relationship with God, "He's definitely a thinker," he hold greater popularity than climb themY mile bike ride than write," MacKinnon said: said. "He also has creative ways of ·ing Everest and going on A:tpcan The . MacKinnon said. "Sometimes just to In attempting to put forth these putting things and I look forward to safaris,".DeMicco said. · open my laptop is so exhausting. It ideas to the public, MacKinnon has reading them in this book." t'"fhe US/Russian Space Station takes so much perseverance. It's like faced a number of obstacles, specifi Ebbott said he encourages uni i~ the prototype for the spact; hotel, taking a proverbial power drill to my cally in the area of publishing the versity students who are interested in he.. said. head and letting it all bleed onto the work. a genuine and thoughtful approach to j; p page." "The process of publishing the faith to check out "Green Bean sor,P A major challenge lies in re- book might be more arduous than Spirituality." doubt examining the cornerstones of ·the writing the damn thing," he said. "He's been putting a lot of him Christian faith, all of which have' MacKinnon has made the deci self into writing this book," he said. become simp lifted into very basic sion to self publish after being denied "This is one of the more honest and ideas in order to be easily under- by numerous publishers. vulnerable books out there about top stood, he said. "A lotofbig publishing houses ics of Christianity and spirituality. "It requires me to go through won't accept me because of my age," "If you are looking for an open, things floating in my gray matter," he said. "Apparently you need to be honest book about some guy's MacKinnon said. "I'm trying to take 90 to have something to say." thoughts on Christianity I think this these 'things' and give them life and · In order to finance the project, book is definitely a great place to ftnd breath." MacKinnon said he created a Web that." Another difficulty MacKinnon site called SomedayPublished.com, said he tackles is presenting his where people can donate money 6 March 4. 2008 1Vl1o's Jvho in Newark Model's cold feet turn to high-fashion strut
BY ELISE LECOMTE tages, one of-which is traveling across the the Big Apple, but they really adjusted to it Staff Reporter globe. A favorite place Melody said she fre well. - Two weeks before freshman move-in day quents on castings is Paris. "They love when my work comes out in 2004, Melody Woodin had a case of cold "The city is really beautiful," she said. "As and they get to see it." · feet. far as architecture and history and culture, I'd While living in Manhattan, Melody said "I just kind of ft;:lt that I wasn't really ready say Paris is probably top on the list." she enjoys the simpler things of city life in her and that I wanted to take a little time to figure Melody said another Parisian perk is that it spare time, such as going to the movies, fre out what I wanted to study," Melody said. is home to esteemed designer, Christian Dior, quenting local museums, walks in Central Little did she know, her feet would soon be and his astoundingly irmovative haute couture Park and being outdoors. - stomping designer catwalks among the likes of fashions. She said she has learned a great deal from Christian Dior and John Galliano. "Christian Dior is definitely my 'favorite her modeling career. Modeling was something the 6-foot-tall show to do. I really like the clients," she said. "I've learned a plethora of things about 18-year-old had only thought of fleetingly, but "They know all the girls by first name as soon .style, fashion, networking and people skills," decided to pursue instead of the traditional col as you walk in. They're very loy~l to the girls, Melody said. "I go on castings every day lege route. Due to her age and the typical lifes so if they use you once-they tend to use you which are basically like job interviews, so it's pan of a career in the fashion industry, she' knew over and over again, which is great." definitely given me some wisdom at an early - such a bold decision had to be made quickly. Aside from the city of lights, the up-and age." _ Melody said she first approached the corning model said she has clients in New York, Despite her ever-expanding resume, she Barbizon Modeling Agency in Philadelphia. London, Milan, the Dominican Republic and said she remains composed in an industry that After placing high in a few major competitions, Nova Scotia. is sometimes peppered with controversy. she was on her way to the anything-but-average Michael Woodin, Melody's brother, said "There's always something going on in life of a professional model. Melody remains a true testament to the phrase, the fashion world," Melody said. "It gets pret Although she said she admits it took her a "down to earth." A self-pronounced tomboy, ty crazy. Really, it's just trying to keep your few months, the now 21-year-old native Melody said she grew up on a horse farm in selflevel-headed and not get too carried away Delawarean has grown accustomedto the fash Wilmington and ,if she was not busy mastering with the lifestyle." ion world's hectic lifestyle, awaiting spur-of a signature walk, she would most likely be Michael said his sister's independent the-moment bookings for fashion shows and found studying veterinary medicine or equine - spirit and positive attitude can be attributed to shoots, 7 p.m. scheduling the night before and sciences. her tremendous success in the fashion indus eight-hour plane rides. • Michael said he was puzzled at first by the try, gracing the glossy pages ofElle and Marie She said she is no stranger to the fact -that colorful career-move. Claire, and t4eir family could not be more on the runway, anything can happen. "I was , pretty surprised," Michael said. proud. "There's always something," Melody said. "Growing up, I don't think she really fit the "She's excelled from the very beginning, "I've been on the' runway and I've had a shoe model mold. She'd spend a lot ofher time out and she's really doing a great job," he said. fall off and it's like you keep going with one doors and she played a lot of sports." "We're really excited for her." fout-inch heel and one bare foot. I've had plen Since the fashion world employs seasonal Melody said she could not predict her ty of embarrassing and memorable moments.' ~ ly, Melody said she still has time to connect success for what started out as merely an alter- Despite the commotion of runway shows, with her laid-back-Delaware roots, making it a native to school. · the young model said she remains realistic. priority to spend time with friends and her "It was just a way for me to explore other "It does get stressful," she said. "But it's close-knit family. options instead Of going into school right my full-time job and I bet you'd have trouble "I've been blessed," she said. "My parents away," she said. "I just thought let's 'give it a fmding someone who worked full-time who are very supportive. I think they were nervous try and see what happens. If it doesn't work didn't say their job was stressful." at first when I started out as any parent should out, it doesn't work out, but it's been going However, this full-time job has its advan- be, sending your 18-year-old daughter to live in pretty well so far." Courtesy of Melody Woodin Melody Woodin has modeled for Christian Dior. Univ. theater company takes season. to recruit
BY DIANE CIPRIANI production experts, as well as the Newark for prospective students. "We usually geS,the top tier from there during the recruitment year StaffReporter year-long - absence of the She said the acting professors what we want." since fewer employees are needed. After three years of intense Professional Theatre Training test applicants on movement exercis Robbins said PTTP ranks with "Because it's an off-year, training, this year marks the season Program productions at the universi- es, voice and speech performance the top programs at Yale University, there's nothing really to do," of recruitment for a new company of ty. - and a monologue in front of others Harvard University, New York Principati said. "I know I am proba actors, stage managers and technical PTTP differs from a typical who are auditioning. University and Brown University. bly going to go back in the fall." graduate program at the university "People really love it," Howatt "The focus on classics is cer Sophomore Lindsay Steele said in that it graduates a company of said. "It fosters right there that sense tainly a distinguishing characteris she saw Cyrano De Bergerac last fall professionals once every four of-company." tic," he said. "Another thing is that and is disappointed by the absence of 'years. Robbins said people from we take one graduate class at a time performances this year. Sanford Robbins, director of around the world and of all different and focus on training individuals. "They're the best shows they PTTP and chair of the theater skill levels, including recent gradu "Our grads are enormously suc do on campus," Steele said. "I've department, said he founded the ates of theater programs and profes cessful," Robbins said. "They play in never seen any other production program and brought it to the sional actors desiring more training, theaters all over the country, includ groups on campus do as well." University of Delaware in 1988 have auditioned. He said it is not ing on Broadway." While students do miss the from the University of Wisconsin hard to narrow the nearly 400 actors Rene Thornton, a 1999 gr~duate entertainment, Tague said the faculty Milwaukee. . _ down to approximately 70, but after ofPTTP stated in an e-mail message is enjoying what time for,bids during "We are looking for people with that, it becomes more difficult to that he has not stopped working in the three training years. . dramatic talent, what we call strong reach the target of 10 to 20. the regional Shakespeare circuit . "The off-year is fabulous," he 'histrionic' talent and facility with Steve Tague, professor of voice since he completed the program. said. "The load is a lot lighter." language," Robbins said. "It helps and speech, said it is easy to talk "I am about to begin my fifth Tague said it is refreshing to !iq_ if they are musical and athletic and about skill, but teaching someone season as a permanent company other things, including write a boo1.: have an appetite for power and without talent is nearly impossible. member at the American about acting the plays of William beauty. We want people who have "The number one issue is 'can Shakespeare Center," Thornton said. Shakespeare. • strong prospects for success on the they act?' " Tague said. "Everything ~·1 do nine classic plays a year there, Howatt said she is using this professional stage." else is moot if they can't act." and without a doubt m): experience time to bring PTTP into the 21st cen Nadine Howatt, coordinator of Howatt said after the call-back at the PTTP prepped me for exactly tury with_ technology and advertis development, marketing and public weekend in mid-March, applicants this kind of job~" ing. She is looking to attract a larger relations for PTTP, said the stage will be notified of their acceptance Students are acknowledging the audience, including more students. management and technical produc and given approxirnately two weeks effects of a year without PTTP per "Most students on campus don't tion faculty began interviewing to respond. _ formances. realize classic plays are as attractive; applicants last fall. Since January, "That's a process especially in Junior Danna Principati worked sexy, daring and exciting as they Courtesy of Paul Cerra the acting faculty has held audi acting because we -can make an offer in the box office and as an usher dur are," Robbins said. "The authors Deena Burke, a member of PTTP, tions in New York, Chicago, Los to a student, but they can have an ing her freshman and sophomore never intended them to be read. They practices her craft. Angeles, San Francisco and . offer from-another school," she said. years. She said she is not working intended them to be seen." ~ · March 4, 2008 7 'Virtual fence' to curb illegal immigration
BY MATTHEW ZANDER the future," Rivera said. "It is Staff Reporter proven and it is working. It will be There are approximately 11 very effective." million illegal aliens currently liv Rep. Harry Mitchell of ing within the borders of the Arizona said he is unsatisfied with United States - a number that is the recent turn of events. expected to swell after a high-tech "I assumed things were going attempt to curb illegal immigration vety well because I hadn't heard THE REVIEW/Justin Maurer has been delayed. The Department anything until the GAO announce The Society of Automotive Engineers competes in two national competitions each year. of Homeland Security announced ment," said Mitchell. "We were this past week its plans to install a counting on this to seal the border, virtual fence on a strip qf land and we jumped into it without located on the U.S.-Mexico border knowing anything." in Arizona will be stalled for Rivera said the concept of a Race car runs on student another three years. virtual fence is currently being The fence will make use of used in parts of the Middle East radar, sensors and other surveil where the United States tracks lance equipment that can detect military advancement similarly to organization.'s teamwork any movement flowing across U.S. how it will track the ability for for- borders. Additionally, a physical . eigners to illegally enter the coun fence will accompany the virtual try. system. According to reports, the BY BRIAN ANDERSON chapter of the society often builds "Everyone wants to drive. This week it was declared the problem of immigration faces National/State News EdUor many of the components used in the Nobody wants to work," he said. first part of the fence's operations, more issues than aliens slipping by In a small, secluded workroom car, he said. "Unless you work a certain amount which have been allocated at $5 border patrol, such as using fake of Spencer Laboratory, approxi "We're more of the hands-on of time, then you don't have the million, in addition to the original or altered documents to enter the mately 30 university students are guys," Bauman said. "We like to opportunity to drive the car." $20 million, will country. The virtu- putting together a race car capable design it and build it." Timmins said the club has a not be ready al fence was of going 100 miles per hour. Junior Tom Merlie, vice presi budget of approximately $40,000 until 2011 due to viewed as a strong The Society of Automotive dent of manufacturing for the socie every two years, which is used for technical glitch deterrent for ille Engineers is comprised of universi ty, said he is not interested in cars parts. es found in its "Technology is gal foreigners. ty students with an interest in but is a member because he likes the He said while it may be known monitors. the wave ol the Mitchell said designing and building a half-size application of the s.J. BY COURTNEY ZANTZ president of the club and Alexander took the Staff Reporter position of secretary-treasurer and editor of In October 1998, at Jam'n Java Coffee the newsletter. House in Newark, a group of six accordion Richard DiBlassio, a member of approx players began meeting once every month to imately six years, said he loves every minute play together. The Delaware Accordion Club, · of it. DiBlassio said he took his son to get a which now comprises 47 members, is current haircut and was going through a community ly in the process of planning their 10-year paper when he found a tiny advertisement for anniversary celebration for this upcoming the club. October. "I heard about the club for years," The Delaware Accordion Club meets DiBlassio said. "I told friends that it must be every third Sunday of each month at the the best 'kept secret in Delaware because I College Town Cafe, on Route 896 North. never knew how to get a hold of it." President Joe Oberly said meetings usually DiBlassio is a professional accordion start with a short business meeting and then player who teaches accordion workshops. He members take turns playing. said he is going to Texas to do a workshop at "We play Irish, Italian, German, classi the National Accordion Association cal, country, rock, everything. You name it," Convention this month. · Oberly said. "We get together. It's informal He said he takes pleasure in how the and we get on the rnic and play in singles, members ofthe club actually have such a pas doubles and triples." sion for the accordion. Members hail from Delaware, New "When you talk to very young people, Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. they don't even know what an accordion is," Oberly said some members play professional he said. "People in their late 20s and 30s hold ly for senior citizens at nursing homes or pri their noses up to it, but older people just love vate functions. For others, it is simply a it." hobby. .. The strong camaraderie of the club is Oberly said when he was seven, his another reason why it is so enjoyable for the Courtesy of Delawareaccordianclub.com mother had an accordion instructor come to members, DiBlassio said. Members of the Delaware Accordian Club meet every third Sunday of each month. their home to give him lessons. He played for "I look forward to spending time with the five years until his instructor stopped teaching same gals and guys each meeting," he said. The Beatles, they have accordions, and so do Hart said he admires how a diverse group of due to her husband's death. Oberly said he put "There are some retired professionals and The Who and Billy Joel. I could simply go on people join together for the pure enjoyment of the accordion in his closet and was drafted housewives, as well. A conglomerate makes forever." the accordion. into the army in 1966 and served three years up the Delaware Accordion Club." Brian Lee Hart, WVUD radio host, stat DiBlassio said he hopes the club will in Japan. It was not until the late '90s when he The club has members of all levels and ed in an e-mail message that he has let mem have another opportunity to play for students was reading an article about another private all skills. The members' intentions are not to bers of the club perform on his show in the at the university and to open their minds to a accordion teacher and deCided to "bring it out show off their technique, but rather to just past. different style of music. of the closet." play in t!leir own way, DiBlassio said. "Whenever I have aired the few really "Many people only associate the accor With help from Stan Darrow of the Acme "At!one time in our country, from 1910 good musicians on WVUD, I have received a dion with polka," he said. "However, many Accordion School, in Westmont, N.J., Oberly to· 195~, the accordion outsold every other lot of phone calls," Hart said. "That tells me different sounds come out of those reeds mak founded the club with fellow accordion play instrunj.en~ America combined," he said. my listeners enjoyed it and I've never gotten ing it such a wonderful, wonderful instru er, Joe Alexander. Oberly was appointed the "Howpver the demise came in the '60s with one negative [comment] about them." ment." I Local artists on display in Newark Art LoOp BY JACOB WIGGINS Alliance. businesses drop off or new ones come in. The said. Staff Reporter "We don't choose them," Foreman said. latest addition is Cucina DiNapoli." "It is also a good idea for the business Since the beginning of the Newark Arts "We help to connect artists with the business The store owners who agree to exhibit an es," she said, "as it makes their businesses Alliance 15 years ago, the Newark Art Loop owners and the business owners make the artist's work welcome the idea of the art loop more attractive and may increase the number has been a monthly feature in the city. · choices. They often meet the artist in and its role in the community and find it does of customers they attract." Terry Foreman, executive director of the advance, see samples of their work, and not disrupt the store's atmosphere, Snelling Although the art loop's main purpose is Newark Arts Alliance, said the art loop was decide what month they are to exhibit." said. to display local artwork, many of the artists inspired by Wilmington's loop. The number of stores that participate "It does not inconvenience me at all," also hope it will increase sales of their work. "It seemed like the easiest way to get local varies from approximately eight to 12 for a Snelling said. "There is a hope that the artists who dis artists work on display in a variety of set number of reasons, she said. The loop may also help businesses as play will make some sales as a result of the tings," Foreman said. "It depends on which businesses have well as the artists because the artwork loop," Foreman said. "This happens occasion In certain stores in Newark, an artist can lined up artists," Foreman said. "Sometimes improves the appearance of stores, Foreman ally, but it's mostly a way for the artists to get connect with a store owner and come up with their work seen and noticed by a large audi a plan on how to present his or her exhibit. ence, and for them to build recognition for Beverly Fredrick, a local artist and the owner themselves." of tattersdesign.com, said she recently Although the display of local artwork is became involved in the art loop. beneficial for the artists as well as the stores, "I had been displaying at Gecko Foreman said certain environments are better Fashions for about three years now," Fredrick than others. said. "But this is my first time doing the art "It's hard to look at all the artwork on loop. Kay [Snelling], the owner, got me start display in a busy restaurant like Caffe ed." Gelato," she said. "Most people wouldn't Snelling, owner of Gecko Fashions, said want to disturb diners to peer over their tables she thinks the loop is a great idea for both the at the art on display." community and local artists. Sophomore Joel Ottenheimer said the art "There is a lot of local talent, and it must loop has a positive effect on Newark. be displayed somewhere," Snelling said. "I "I think it's great. for local artists to get don't think that it draws people to my store as there work out there," Ottenheimer said. "My much as it gives people a chance to observe. roommate is an art majm so I know it can be Women do most of the_ shopping here, so hard for some artists to get recognition, but especially men get to look at the work while it's nice to see stores helping out." the women are shopping." Foreman said there is no boundary to the Foreman said there are usually between number of artists or locations that the art loop eight and 20 artists that participate in the art can expand to. loop, depending on which stores are involved "We're always receptive to new loca during that month. She also said that the tions being added," she said. "There is no artists are not picked by the Newark Art THE REVIEWNirginia Rollison limit to the venues." The Newark Art Loop allows local artists to display their original art in businesses. JJt March 4, 2008 9 Tonight Tuesday Mar 4 Recycling comes Jefe -no cover The .. Wednesday Mar 5 to Newark curbs Musikarmageddon Deer-Park Tavern Battle of the Bands- n~ cover ' BY CHRISTINE GORDY With general projections and i/2pric.e nachos & quesadillas StaffReporter plans in place, Lapointe said there is Newark has proposed instituting still a lot to be done before curbside a curbside recycling program in recycling becomes, part of weekly 2009. life. Inspired by a similar program in Lapointe said new surveys will Wilmjngton, Newark commissioned be hopefully distributed by June, and Bud Light cans $"2.50 a study to determine the best way to a report for review by couneil will be introduce recycling to the communi assembled by September. Council Yuengling Pints $2.50 ty. must approve the plan before it is Tall Capt & Coke $2.50 Currently, the Delaware Solid .implemented. Red Bull Drink $3 Waste Authority picks up recycling Mayor Vance A. Funk III said he directly from residents' homes for a has always recycled and currently So Co & Lime $3 monthly cost of$6, but by 2009, city participates in the DSWA's program Corona & Corona Light Bottles $3 officials hope that by instituting their . for curbside recycling pick up. Cherry, Gri\)pe & Jager Bombs own free program, participation will Funk said the state has been $5 spread across the whole town. making strides toward recycling, but According to a survey distrib more is needed. Join our Frequent Dining Club! uted to Newark residents last year, "Last year we indirectly only 20 percent of the community increased recycling by making it ille Earn 250 points and said they would recycle if there were gal to put garden waste into garbage receive $30 off your next check. a monthly cost - even if it was only bins for collection." he said. "Trucks Free and easy to join! $5. Ninety percent of residents would pick up the clippings placed oil the recycle if it was free, the survey street and mulch it. It can then be showed. picked up at residences' discretion, A report written by Public and has been completely utilized in Works director Richard Lapointe in the past." September said there are three Dave Frey, a plant and soil sci options to institute recycling current enc.e professor at the university, said ly being considered by the city. much of what people throw away is One is for the city to collect the recyclable. recyclables by using its existing "On average, every person in equipment. Another option calls for the U.S. is responsible for about four contracting with DSWA to pick up pounds of garbage [per day] - and Newark's recyclables, which would about half of that is recyclable," Frey co1;1t the city approximately said. $200,000. He said he supports curbside A third option, using the recy recycling and said there should be cling company RecycleBank, would penalties for people who do it incor- cost the city approximately $56,935. rectly. · RecycleBank, currently used by "There should be some penalty Wilmington, gives residents vouch if you screw it up, you know, $25 the ers for local businesses based on how first time, and so on and so forth," much they recycle. Frey said. The report recommended the Newark is not proposing any city institute a voluntary, once-a such fines. week curbside r~cycling program run Ezra Ternko, a university gradu by Newark. This would save the city ate student who is _running for city an estimated $23,654 due to reduced council on a platform that focuses on landfill fees. environmental issues, said he is in Lapointe said currently Newark favor of curbside recycling. · picks up refuse twice each week. Ternko said he participates in Under the plan, the city would reduce the DSWA program currently offered garbage pick-up to once per week for $6 per month, but said it is not and use the second day to pick up enough. recyclables. "It's not effective because you ."That way we're not going to have to buy into it," he said. · have to use any additional labor or The recycling bins are too small equipment," he said. "That way it's and they are pnly picked up every much more economical." other week, Ternko said. Recycling will not be mandato He said while campaigning he ry, but some households may fmd it has met many people anxious for a necessary with garbage collection curbside recycling program in reduced, Lapointe said.· Newark. He also said purchasing recy "You'd be surprised how many cling bins for residents will cost the people consider recycling their top city approximately $300,000. issue," Ternko said. THE REVIEW/Justin Bleiler Curbside recycling could occur in Newark as early as 2009. 10 March 4, 2008 Civil rights speaker New Stock celebrates Black this Spring at History Month Grassroots BY SABINA ELLAHI that has been made. She reinforced Staff Reporter the idea of progress over time and Approximately 150 people mentioned issues today that were R••l Swl-.wt~ttr came out to mingle in the Trabant absent in her education. Multipurpose Rooms on Feb. 27 in "The concept of change and Now available at Grassroots honor of Black History Month. the progress that we have made Newark location only · The ' annual event, the Black over time has not only allowed us History Month Extravaganza, was to appreciate the world today, but Gear- up for Spring Break at Grassroots. held in conjunction. with the encourages us to learn," she said. New swimwear, flip ... flops, and bags - Center for Black Culture and the "We certainly have made progress Black Student Union. since my days." in stock just in time forM areh 28th. Attendees also had the chance Junior Shaquan Dixon said to hear civil rights activist Myrlie she finds speakers like Evers Evers-Williams speak about her Williams important, especially for campaign against discrimination, women. which has spanned the past 40 "Evers-Williams gives a lot of years. Evers-Williams' husband, inspiration with all the work she fellow activist Medgar Evers, was . has done," Dixon said. "I think Gra55Roof5 murdered on their front lawn in • .. this is · not only important for 1963. · minorities, but for everyone ~items.fur '~~'Rique /!fJOJ.* The program began with a because it really helps open up rendition of "Lift Every Voice and peoples' eyes." Wilmington Hockessin Sing" and an opening speech from Sophomore Sierra Bush said Foulk Road Old Lancaster Pk Kasandra Moye, director of the she agreed with Dixon, noting the (302) 529 ~0553 (302) 489 ~ 2501 Center for Black Culture and program was a good learning Multicultural Programs. Moye experience. Newark Trolley Square said the program was aimed at eel- "For me, I think the event Main St N. DnPontSt ebrating the achievements of past spreads awareness to the commu figures and heroes of today. nity as a whole, black or white," (302) 453 ~ 9751 (302) 777~2050 "Black History Month is a Bush said. "That sort of awareness time to celebrate, but it doesn't will help create a bettersetting for www .grassrootshandcrafts.com have to be only in February," she everyone." said. "We should always celebrate Students such as Bush give who we are every day." Evers-Williams the encourag-e- Before Evers-Williams came ment to come to speak to college on stage, a montage of photo- campuses. 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Jl> COntact Ray ZwyceNicz, 301-580-9187; rayz;wycewicz@yahoo .com .... lt March 4, 2008 11 i11. the Jlt~)ys MEDVEDEV ELECTED AS NEW RUSSIAN PRESIDENT After 24 hours of voting' across · numbers to claim a clear mandate for 11 time zones, Russians handed the next four years. Dmitty Medvedev an overwhehning As.expected, Medvedev'crushed victory in the presidential election the anemic chllllenges of three oppo Sunday, despite a lackluster cam nents who never had a chance to paign that was more coronation than debate him and were drowned out by contest from the moment President a deafening media drumbeat that Vladimir Putin endorsed · him in Medvedev was "Putin's choice" and December. his victory would ensure. the continu With nearly tWo-thirds of the ation• of the popular president's poli. ballots counted early Monday, cies. THE REVIEWfSteVen Gold Medvedev had 69 percent of the vote The elec.tion commission report More th~ 500 students attended the'btac!f and white eventhosted by numerous univ,ersity organizations. according to the Central Election ed that about 64; perqen,t of Russia's Commission. That percentage nearly 109 million voters had cast ballots at matches Putin's tally in 2004 and 96,000 polling.stations, a record for a infuses Medvedev's victory with the presidential election. Styde·nfs c~ome· together TROOPS MOVE TO COLOMBIAN BORDER AS TENSIONS RISE Ecuador and Venezuela said In a late · SWJ.day news confer Sunday they were moving thousands ence, Colombian National Police of troops to Colombia's border, a day director Oscar Naranjo said files in qs ONE to e·nd pOverty after Colombian forces killed a leftist three laptop computers recovered in a rebel leader in Ecuadorean territory. jm1gle camp one mile inside Ecuador, Bogota later charged that high offi where Reyes' body was found, show BY NICOLETTE LOTRIONTE given bY :Plan TJSA. the organization would be picked, but I definitely w,as cials in Ecuador met recently with that the rebel met Jan. 18 and Jan. 28 StaffReporter Jubilee and Ms. Liberia USA. not expecting this," Smith said. ''My the slain rebel, Raul Reyes, to with Ecuadorean Interior Minister The Trabant Multi Jessica Lapidbs, president and heartwas p6unding and l was trem~ accommodate the guerrilla presence Gustavo Larrea to discuss several Room looked m · editor in chief of UDress magazine, ~ling t)le whole time." . . there. issues, including stationing army and ion nightclub on . 29. white said UDress was excited to be a Pllrt ., Both students said they looked The developments raised ten police officers "who were not hostile bow ties, black top· hats, roses, bal of the cause. · forward the most to the fashion show, sions in a region that has been on to the FARC." · loons· and mocktails, university ·· "SGA approached UDress at the which would not have been possible edge in the several months since In a nationwide address late organizations came together to 'raise · end of last seJ.Ue~ter wit)l their Plawi" without contributions from seven Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Sunday, Correa rejected Colombia's money for the Student Government ,for haYing a multi~organization, event localbout1ql1es, · ' and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez had a apology for the incursion and said Association's ONE Campaign. that raises awareness for. the ONE 'We've seen some people that bitter falling out.· Reyes, the nom de Uribe lied when he told him Saturday The university partnered . with carnpaigri,'' Lapidos said. "We •were are pretty snazzy and we are excited gilerre of Luis Edgar Devia Silva, that the rebel leader and 16 other both the ONE CarnP.aign and Plan iii1llledilj.tely enthralled with this to see themwa1k down the runway," was the second-ranking commander FARC members were killed in hot USA to create tlie black and white idea, gettjng to put o'IJ. a I'liil\\o;ay show Fendt said. of the Revolutionary Armed Forces pursuit. event intended to help reduce pover for such a good cause, and.drawing in Lapidqs. said the runway show of Colombia. ty in Africa. a'qdience~. apart from our. o\Vn?' featured clothes from Newatk: adver~ : Katie Flenring, IDVI AIDS spe ·.·. 'the'{.1vent, :whiph was attended tisers and student models. They WAR IN IRAQ CONTINUES TO LOOM LARGE IN ELECTION cialist a:t.Plan USA said the non-prof~ by approximately 500 students and picked ther modl;lls throl!gh mod!!l Five years into _a deeply unpop voters in Ohio ranked the war as the it. is an international development raised more than, $ ~,000 in The Newarker- 'Pro-ana' Web sites unhealthy THE REVIEW/ Domenic DiBerardinis Internet trend openly encourages negative lifestyle The Internet has always been a of interest who find staying rail-th. breeding ground for anyone who to be the best way to "stay beauti wants to get their opinion out to the ful." public. With our First Amendment It is true these sites do offe rights, it is problematic to argue message boards with threads tha against seemingly negative Web can be seen as similar to suppo sites because we have the right to groups. But, these are suppo say almost anything we want on any groups for all of the wrong reasons. subject we choose. They are encouraging harmfu But, when the speech goes from behaviors, and even scarier, ar stating opinions to recruiting others attempting to recruit others to the· to subscribe t<;> harmful choice'S, lifestyle. there is a fme line between expres It is one thing for people t sion and something more dangerous. believe in their lifestyle, even if it i The trend of "pro-ana" Web seen as harmful by many, but t sites, which give people encourage attract others' participation i ment to lose unhealthy amounts of immoral. weight and in alarming ways, have By recruiting others to joi been appearing all over the Internet their way of life, these "pro-ana' ·for years. Web sites seem to be seeking sel These Web sites hide them validation for what they are doing. selves as support groups for people That leads people to ask the ques who want to help make their bodies tion, if you believe in what you ar "beautiful," but are only taking doing is so right, why do yo something which is inherently bad actions need to be justified by othe and trying to spin it into something people? good. Being students of a universi Some even go as far as to pro which has done much to help peopl vide helpful hints, such as tips to with eating disorders, we need t hide your rib bones when you go out question these sites and thei to dinner. founders' cause. If people are look One point many sites are using ing for a support group, help the to hide behind is that they claim to find a working one, not one that lie be a support group for other persons to their face. Fresh perspective for city council Temko is smart choice for Newark representative For the first time in years, there He has demonstrated that he has is a real competition for the position clear opinions on what should be "If you don't stop drinking that keg, you're going to turn into one." ofNewark's fifth-district council rep improved in Newark, as well as resentative. Ezra Temko, a 22-year organized plans for how these prob old university graduate student, has lems could be fixed or improved. been campaigning for the position Temko is making an effort to get to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR since November. He now has an know the people and affiliate himsel opponent - 42-year-old Mike with their opinions on what needs to Tuition prices affect admissions According to the admissions students seeming to receive a Mullen of Fairfield. be improved. Web site, tuition for in-state stu preference in admission as Lou If elected, Ternko wants to cre He would bring a fresh perspec I was interested to see that in dents i!! more than $7,000, while Hirsch, university director of ate policies to encourage business in tive to Newark and offer original, the article about the university's out of state students pay more admissions, and friends say? Newark and· a $1 per day vacancy new takes on how the area could be promise to promote in-state stu than $18,000. Considering room Too often do we believe our charge to discourage building owners improved. Newark could use some dents admissions over out of state and board, an in-state resident superiors without question. on Main Street from leaving rental 21st century thinking. students titled, "UD's 'commit will pay approximately $16,000 space empty for too long. He also However, some people have ment' remains in question" in the while an out-of-state student will Anthony Swierzbinski wants a vacancy database to be creat expressed concern that Temko, who Feb. 26, 2008 issue of The pay approximately $27,000. Senior ed, which would clearly shO!'f where would become the youngest person Review, not once was tuition Does anyone actually believe [email protected] and how much space would be open to serve on the council, does not have mentioned. this plays no role in out-of-state to allow new businesses to move into the experience necessary to handle Newark. the responsibilities of the position. Temko is running his campaign Look past Temko's age- he is The Review welcomes guest with the premise of "responsible rep more than just talk. WRITE TO THE REVIEW resentation," which means he is He is well qualified for the posi 250 Perkins Student Center columns from those interested doing everything he can to have a tion. He has a strong understanding Newark, DE 19716 in writing. real presence in the Newark commu of the issues that are important to Fax: 302-831-1396 nity. He attendS, and often speaks, at Newark residents, as well as cle E-mail: [email protected] the Newark city council meetings. ideas for what can be done. He is also or visit us online at www.udreview.com Please e-mail Temko has also gone door-to-door in greatly involved in the community. his district introducing himself and Temko is making a genuine The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel [email protected] for talking with Newark residents. effort to know the people he woul comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to The Review officially endorses be working for - we should make the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should more information. Ezra Temko for Newark city council an effort to listen to what he is pro not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorial~ represent the ideas and www.udreview.com representative. posing. beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. March 4, 2008 LAST WEEK'S RESULTS • • Q: Do you think o Web site like Jui ------~------13 Study abroad and change your life Now is the time to explore the world and It is obvious your foreign peers do not ing summer and winter-break stints. its people. Study or work abroad. take their college years for granted ~ neither While you more than likely would be Guest Gain first-hand experience of what mat should you. Settling for business as usual ·is responsible to bear the entire cost, it will be Commentary ters most in the lives of Brazilians; learn the not an option, nor will it equip you with the worth the investment. cultures and customs of Germans experience necessary tools to successfully compete in Working abroad may be the most cost ]. Renay Loper what it is like to participate in a Somin-sai the global marketplace. effective option. There are various initiatives Matsuri (Japanese "naked-man" festival). Studying abroad is easier than you think. including exchange programs established by It's best to check out your options early so United States-based organizations as well as Not only will you walk away with you can plan accordingly. programs established by foreign govern Make the most out of college by Speak with your academie adviser to ments and agencies. traveling away from home. irreplaceabfe experiences and ensure the credits you earn will count More often than not, these programs a competitive edge but you will towards your degree, as well as your study offer benefits including round-trip trans As the pages on the calendar continue to gain a greater unoerstandlng of abroad office to see what programs they portation to the foreign country, assistance in turn, the day is soon approaching when you someone valuable -you. offer. housing arrangements, health benefits and are expected to enthusiastically march down If the university doesn't have the best compensation for your work. the aisle to receive that cherished, hard Studies have shown that Americans are options for you, do a simple Google search; The value of global awareness and expo earned degree. generally uninformed about the world out there are an infinite number of programs and sure should not be taken lightly. At the very All of your brain cells will be fried and side of the United States. schools offering short, medium and long least, start by reading a foreign newspaper most, if not all, of your money will be gone I can vouch from fust-hand experience term sessions. online or watching the news broadcast from or tied up for the next 10 years in student that this is true. There are also many ·resources on the overseas. loan payments. . Having lived in Japan and worked with internet which can help you plan your depar Take the time to speak with the foreign ~ It would be nice if employers were young adults from India, Australia, South ture, deal with culture shock and the transi exchange students on campus or attend some chomping at the bit to give you a job that Africa And the United Kingdom- I ·can say tion to life back home. events held by foreign clubs in your area. pays, but unfortunately this is not the case. with disappointing confidence that they Regarding the cost, do your homework. As you bask in the freedoms afforded to The rapid globalization of our world and job knew more about the world, including the Typically there are funds, including grants you by your college years, I challenge you to market means countries have been, and are good ol' United States, than most Americans. and loans, for students who wish to study step it up a notch and see the world through continuing to become, increasingly interde And to think, these people armed with abroad. a different lens.- you would be remiss not pendent. global skills and knowledge are the same Also, the tuition you currently pay can to. Without global knowledge and experi folks you will be competing against for usually be applied toward what you are going I guarantee it will be one of the best ences, it will be hard for you to thrive, let careers upon graduation. to be doing overseas. moves you make in ~our life. alone stand out from the crowd. Now is the According to the 2007 Open Doors If, after doing the research, you find that time to make yourself stand out. report furnished by the Institute of for some reason you are unable to fit study J. Renay Loper is a speaker and interna Take advantage while you are in college, International Education, in 2006-07 582,984 abroad into your college cateer, there is tional educator. Her viewpoints do not nec take educational risks and capitalize on every foreign students studied in the United States, always the option of volunteering or working essarily represent those of the Review staff. learning opportuni~. whereas only 223,534 American students abroad. Like studying, there are short, Please send comments to studied abroad. medium and long-term opportunities, includ- j_renay_loper@JwtmaiLcom. The college lifestyle should not include a dog there are approximately 25 dogs at the shelter. of his bowl remain. left feeding the dog. The tension could have This number only represents a tiny fraction of In most off-campus apartments, pets are been avoided if the owner never bought the Dog's Best the dogs relinquished to shelters each year. not allowed. Even though pets are banned, dog in the fust place. Thousands of dogs are given up to shelters some students live on the edge and still bring As college students, we are in a constant Friend across the nation, and thousands more are them back to the apartment. I do not think I am state of uncertainty. Dogs live for more than euthanized every year because they are no a goody. two-shoes, but with a live animal, you 10 years and therefore are a very large time Elena Chin longer wanted by those who bought them on a have to take this rule into serious considera commitment. I am sure most college students whim. tion. are unsure where they will be in the next five More than 10 years after I have written a years, let alone the next 10. Most of my fel Wait to get a pet until you are able Christmas list, I am still dog-less and, If the dog is large, then it needs low, soon-to-be-graduating seniors also have to take care of it properly. although I am now on my own, I know I am to be walked outside. It cannot no idea where they will be working, what kind not ready for that responsibility. But not all remain hidden inside without of housing situation they will have or how students realize this. exercise and fresh air just much money they will make. With so many Growing up, I never got a dog. Christmas I have had several experiences with unanswered questions and potential limita after Christmas, I would write a list to Santa because you are • puppy-buying college kids at our university. disregarding the rules. tions, now is not the right time for an eight Claus with my one lone request. Every year, I My sophomore year, I often went to a friend's week-old puppy. was surprised with many wonderful gifts - parties. Her boyfriend had a dog, and yes, he One of my friends was limited because of but sadly, no dog. · would bring the dog into the bustling apart Most spontaneous buyers also get a puppy, so the dog he bought during college. He is <:ur Now that I'JD -older and no longer believe ment. The alcohol was flowing and cigarette its energy is much more than that of an adult rently having trouble finding an apartment in jolly Kris Kringle, I know my parents made smoke permeated the air. Needless to say, dog. Its rambunctious behavior may seem cute because most landlords do not want a 50-plus the right deo.i~ion. It was never a good time to some bright college kids would always give at first, but I doubt you would think it is pound dog in their complexes. get a dog and.it would have been a disaster. the dog sips of Keystone Light. We all know adorable if you are trying to study for a final Dogs are a huge responsibility and most, The puppy probably would have gone what cheap beer does to humans, so giving the and the puppy is chewing on your shoes. if not all, college students are not ready for the untrained, my parents would have had to walk dog beer probably was not the best idea. One more thing to consider is potential task. So, next time you see that adorable little it around the block and we may have had to Another pup I know was neglected tension with roommates. Some people buy a puppy in the pet store window, follow my give it up to an animal shelter. . because his owner would often forget to pick dog without realizing their roommates will not advice - leave it. Many people have bought a puppy impul up kibble at the supermarket. The dog would share the responsibility of the dog equally. The sively, only to give it up when they realize grab his food bowl with his teeth and beg the . same person who did not feed his dog regular Elena Chin is the blogger for The Review. Her they cannot care for it anymore. A week ago, I owner for food. Now, since the owner has a ly also thought his roommates would share the viewpoints do not necessarily represent those began volunteering at the Delaware Humane job, the dog is eating regularly and no longer duty offeeding the dog. The owner soon real of the Review staff. Please send comments to Association in Wilmington. On any given day, has to beg for food. 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Sunday, ·March 9 ·Informational Session and 4:.00 - Tr.abant Multi-Purpose Reception for Interested Women Room A Mon-Wed, March 10-12 "Tell Us About You" By appointment ,. (Interview) Sessi~ns Trabant and Perkins Tuesday, March 11 Philanthropy Event 7:00- Perkins Rodney Room Thursday, March 13 Alpha Delta Pi Bid Day For more information, look for our table in Trabant and Perkins, visit our Facebook page,_or email [email protected]_. '· l - www.alphadeltapi.org/ udetaware .. March 4, 2008 17 18 March 4, 2008 m Reaching out to state's quiet comf!~unity ...... New social-networking Web site connects local rap and Hip-hop artists BY NICOLETIE LOTRIONTE recognition because of Hip-hop Web sites. StaffReporter Jones, who created Delawarehiphop.com Hip-hop is more than just music - it's three weeks ago, says it's an easy way for a language, a culture andy more importantly, local artists to connect with one another and a way of life. Delaware, which is known for with fans online. · its local indie-music scene but not necessar "Delawarehiphop.com was easy to do. ily Hip-hop and rap, has been a breeding It's not like you need tools or anything," he ground for rhymes and beats for nearly 30 says. "There is a social networking aspect years. But now, Delaware's relatively that, like Facebook or MySpace, people can unheard Hip-hop community is beginning to create their own profiles, upload photos and make noise outside of Delaware's borders. streamline videos. It's Delaware-centered Gentle Jones, a local Delaware rapper and anyone can make their own page." involved with the social networking Web Jones says several artists have signed site Delawarehiphop.com, say~ the up and created their own profiles, exchanged Delaware Hip-hop and rap scene is specific contacts and learned about local events. to the area and although it's a bit obscure, "Delawarehiphop.com is very small, Delaware artists have been making records just for people in Delaware," Jones says. "It here for more than 20 years. provides users with the history of Hip-hop "The rap scene here started in the '70s, and the opportunity for artists to connect but people really started making records in with the fans. We've also got a news compo the '80s," Jones says. nent of the site, which is a blog and will be He says the majority of Delaware Hip updated with news and a community page. hop and rap artists don't .go on to become It's a place for everybody." national celebrities, but some make it big The new Web site is small compared to overseas. The Newark duo The 49ers has Allhiphop.com, a national and international played at local events like Skidfest and won multimillion-dollar operation for which Delaware's best hip-hop artist of 2007 in Jones writes. Courtesy of Gentle Jones Out and About Magazine. "The person who really started all of Grouchy Greg created the pro.minent Hip-hop Web site, AUhiphop.com . . This year, The 49ers have been touring this is Grouchy Greg, the CEO of Japan with their first release in Japan, State Allhiphop.com, which has been around for tion site," he states in an e-mail message. A lot of the time it's just when we're chill of the Art, and other Delaware rappers have about I 0 years," Jones says. "It is the "But as anyone who visits knows, it covers ing in Trabant [University Center], but also had success in recent album sales. biggest Hip-hop Web site online and it's much more than just music." people free style and rap at their houses at "Their records sell for hundreds of dol based in Newark, Del. The traffic is bigger Greg says the Web site has featured tal night." lars on eBay and are highly sought after," than BET and almost as big as MTV. There ented Delaware artists like Fred Knuxx, The Minix says the rap scene in Delaware is Jones says. "Grand G's record Armed and are over a million visitors a month." 49ers, Grand G. and Blu Chip. Newark is bigger than many students realize and there Dangerous sold on eBay last week for $325 Greg says the site is not just about also an ideal location for Allhiphop.com are high numbers of rappers on the to a guy in England." music. offices. Delaware rap page on MySpace. Many Delaware artists are gaining "It's a daily Hip-hop news and informa- "Delaware is central on the East "I bet there are thousands," he says. coast. It's an international hub for busi "There are definitely people in Delaware ness," he says. "There are a number of who are rapping, but where they're doing it businesses based in Delaware centering is probably in their bedrooms." around music, which we attempt to Minix and his high school and universi highlight in our Delaware Hip-hop col ty classmate Scott Moran also have a music umn in the 55 Hours. There's nothing group of their own called Rap Squad. But like Delaware. We are the First State; the music Rap Squad plays is not like typi we have a rich history in terms of our cal songs heard on BET. contribution to the u.s.; slavery and the "We have done every single genre of abolition of slavery. And at UD we used music we could think of but the one thing we to get it poppin' at the parties in Newark didn't do was rapping," he says. "So one day Hall Gym." .. we laid down 20 different raps and just kept Senior Bret Minix says he thinks going and going." the most popular Hip-hop group on Right now they have one rap video, campus is Fat Daddy Has Been. The "Automatic Hit," which they posted on seven-piece act already has a profile on YouTube, and are hoping to record more Delawarehiphop.com. soon. "They usually play at Skidfest and "We can -express ourselves through the at every different venue in Newark," raps and be different people," Minix says. Minix says. "Another rap group played "The stories you tell with your friends at Skidfest a couple years ago, so that become the lyrics to your rap." might be the place for a Newark rap He says the video was originally intend scene to develop." ed to amuse their friends, but more people, Minix, however, says he doesn't especially university students, have been think rap is the most popular music getting into it. genre on campus - he thinks universi Rap Squad doesn't have a profile on ty students listen to more "chill music," Delawarehiphop.com, but Jones says it like Dave Matthews Band and The would be easy to create a profile for the Killers. group. · Nevertheless, Junior Gito Monclus "People love·this music but there's not says he thinks Hip-hop and rap are big really an outlet," Jones says. "You wouldn't on campus. know the history and what people are saying "When I'm walking I see all types about rap unless you talked to someone who of people blasting rap in their cars or did it. Now you can. In the '80s this wasn't playing it at their parties," Gito says. "I available. Nowadays you can PayPal some know people at UD that write and who body 15 bucks from the Netherlands and buy Courtesy of Gentle Jones are trying to break into the rap industry. their record." Gentle Jones (left), creator ofDelawarehiphop.com, poses with.Ice-T. ~ . March 4, 2008 19 Fred Willard leaves 'that guy' (ole BY ADAM ASHER Safety net aside, Willard has never had a Entertainment Editor problem taking diverse rolls that introduce him Over the span of his career, Fred Willard has to new audiences. The Ohio native, who turns 69 made a name for himself acting beside comedic this September, says he has pandered to every ·heavyweights like Will Farrell and Mike Myers. He kind of audience imaginable in a wide array of creates awkwardly hilarious situations by combin roles. ing his signature straight-laced appearance with a "Being in Will Ferrcll's movie subtle sense of humor that always keeps audiences 'Anchorman' opened up a whole new [audience] rolling. -all his fans, which are kind of college-aged. These days, Willard can be seen alongside · kids with the beer cans," Willard says. "I also Kelsey Grammar as Marsh McGinley, a slick sports did another movie called 'How High,' which got caster on "Back To You," Fox's new sitcom about a a whole other audience - a lot of people from television news team. The show appeared for the the African-American community who just first time, fresh off the Writers' Strike, following would see me. I'd walk around a comer and "American Idol" on Feb. 26. they'll say, 'Hey, how high?' and I'll always stop Willard says they taped a few episodes before and discuss how much fun it was workiflg with the strike began and after a long period of inactivity the Wu-Tang Clan." he's ecstatic to see the show back on the air and to None of these roles aie Willard in real life. see the episodes, the first of which included a scene Although he claims that at one time he wanted to in a funeral home, for the first time himself. be a professional baseball player, a profession "We did them before the strike," he says eager that his character McGinley would be proud of, ly. "We had to stop tape a few times because, for he says he enjoys acting because it affords him some reason, anything that takes place in a funeral the chance to be someone else. He says his parlor lends itself to ill-advised laughter." favorite character embodies just that. After paying his dues for years, Willard says Courtesy of Fox "I loved my character in 'A Mighty Wind' he's happy to finally be at a level where people are Fred Willard (left) acts in Fox's new sitcom "Back to You." where I dyed my hair blonde, and I had all the writing roles specifically for-him. His current role, catch phrases," Willard says. "It's so far away along with many he has played in recent years, was well known for his work as an improvisational actor. He has from my real self. That's why you go into act- tailor-m(!de, a go!il he says he has worked toward for his starred as a regular cast member in almost every Christopher ing, to get away from yourself, to play your dream characters" entire career. Guest film, including "Best in Show" and "For Your Through his long career acting in stage productions, film Willard says he never likes to tum down these types of Consideration." and television, Willard continues to crack up audiences_ roles, but is amazed he is at the point where he can do so. Although he cites Guest as the director who launched his around the country today. He says he believes in humor as a "I said I'll never tum down a role that's just offered to film career in the cult hit "Waiting for Guffman," Willard says necessity in today's fast-paced stressful world, and ·as lqng as me, but I'm starting to get to the point where occasionally I he prefers following a script to acting on the fly. he can crack a smile, all his hard work is worth it. might," he says. _"If the people from 'Jackass 3' called me and "Improv can be very freeing and fun," he says. "It's like "I would never get tired of it because I think the whole said, 'Fred, would you join us? We 've got a great part for you walking a tightrope at the circus. If you make it, it's great, but point that keeps people going through life is humor," he says. where you wrestle a boa constrictor,' I'd say, 'I'm so flattered when you fail you fall a long way and you look very stupid. "So any time I can contribute to that, it's like pushing a rock - I love your movies, but no thanks.' " I'm not much of a risk-taker." uphill sometimes, but once you get to the top of the hill it's Willard may be back to reading from a script, but he is worth it." From rock star lifestyle to Del. coffee shops Form~r Bad Company bassist relocates to Rehoboth BYASHLEEBRADBURY Two weeks, one day, one flight to London "When David Gray's album Babylon came sliced bre;d." Staff Reporter and one beer later, Cullen had Bad Company's out seven or eight years ago, that was probably Cullen is living life in a slower lane, but Whether he's playing in a· stadium of entire body of work memorized and a spot in the single reason or single inspiration why I says he couldn't be happier with his new musi 20,000 people or at a bar with 20 of his dedicat the band solidified. recorded my own CD," Cullen says. "Dave cal career. ed fans, Paul Cullen's love of music has "That day was so cool," he says. "I got the Matthews and Peter Gabriel did inspire me, but "I'm kind of old to start it all at 48, but this allowed him to travel around the world and gig around two in the afternoon and went back Babylon alone inspired me to write songs." is what I'm going to do," he says. "I need to do back. to my hotel and said to myself, 'I'm in London He says the response to his music has been this now. The only regret I have is I wish I - These days, the former Bad Company and I just got a gig with Bad Company.' It was positive, especially given his lack of familiarity would have started earlier. Whatever, I'm bassist has traded in the sounds of screaming amazing and so surreal. I know that sounds so with his new style. where I am right now and I just got to do what fans for the calm sounds of the ocean in cliche, but it really was." "It's the first time I've ever sung in a major I got to do to be successful." Rehoboth Beach. - Over the next two years, Cullen toured studio and the first time - "I just fell in love with the place when I aro~d the world with the band. He says con I've ever played guitar," was on vacation here," he says. "I mef my wife trary to popular belief, the road is not such a dif he says. Bonnie here on the last night of my vacation ficult place. , Cullen is currently and I came back 10 days later. I've been here "People used to say it must have been hard trying to spread word of_ ever since." on the road and I'm like, 'Are you kidding me?' his solo career across the _Cullen, originally from Buffalo, N.Y., first I was seeing the world, eating the best food and ·country, playing gigs in picked up the bass in 1980, two years after he meeting the coolest people," Cullen says. "It North Carolina and . graduated high school. After moving to Fort was absolutely wonderful. I used to hate when Florida. Now that his · Myers, Fla., he became friends with the mem the tour ended." CD is finished, he says bers of AC/DC and his future band mates. Cullen's run with Bad Company conclud he wants to focus on "I was 29 and I was in a group of people ed in 1993 when the opginal band got back playing wherever he can that treated me like I was one of them," Cullen together. Ten years later, he re-emerged, trading and increasing his fan says. "And wha~ I found out was that you have the stadium for the sand. . base for his solo work, this preconception of rock stars that they're Cullen says his new music is aimed at a but his history with Bad untouchable·a,.nd they're not normal and all that, different crowd. Company doesn't hurt. but they all put-their pants on one leg at a time." "I want to go to a restaurant and play my "The music doesn't He says keeping a level head in a hedonis music and have the wine and food correspond sound like Bad tic atmosphere helped him land an audition with it," he says. · Company, but I think it when Bad Company was seeking a new bassist. · After almost a decade without music, has helped me get my "Back in that time, I actually had it togeth Cullen says he was excited to pick up his guitar foot in the door at some er for a musician, which is kind of rare," he again. His new solo' album Dreamdance has a places," he says. "I says. "Being a musician back in the '80s was all laid back feel, delving into the jazz geme. guess it does help saying about playing bars, drinking, drugs and girls However, Cullen says he's working _on I played bass for Bad and just not being very responsible. I was one new music that touches on the folk-pop sound Company. Believe me, of the more responsible, yet crazy ones. I think inspired by artists such as David Gray, Dave some people think it's Courtesy of Paul Cullen t}ley respected that a lot." Matthews, Peter Gabriel and Jack Johnson. the coolest thing since Paul Cullen recently released his first solo album Dreamdance. 2 0 March 4, 2008 Lost between history A semi~comedic lesson and sol;)p opera Fer~ell attemp:t· "Semi-Pro" and gimmickjng. Pressed to fill his "The Other Boleyn Girl" the doe-eyed, well-intentioned New Line Cinema stands with fans, Jackie is more inclined Columbia Pictures sister. However, it is Portman Rating: i'ci'c 112 to choreograph an oceanic-themed half Rating: **(out of****) who shines with her extraordi (out of i'ci'ci'ci'c) time show than practice plays. If any Viewing "The Other Boleyn Girl" is like nary performance. She perfect- Jackie thing, basketball is the latest forum for watching one of history's great train wrecks in ly portrays Anne's evolution Moon's basketball Ferrell to act ridiculous rather than the slow motion - you know things aren't going to from youthful confidence to moves aren't flashy premise for the movie. end peacefully, but it's just too spectacularly grip greedy malevolence to absolute or even numerous. In · "Semi-Pro" might just be painted ping to look away. shrieking panic. two games he's seen ' scenery used to recreate the Based on Philippa Gregory's novel, "The The historical accuracy of passing back and "Anchorman" glory days as it recycles Other Boleyn Girl" showcases ambition, greed the film is intriguing. While forth from post to jokes before the audience l:ias forgotten and lust gone awry in the 16th-century court of Mary Boleyn did exist, her player on the wing, them and uses cursing as a crutch. But King Henry Vlll (Eric Bana). The story is told interactions with King Henry not progressing the when Ferrell is able to pull off the per through the interactions of the Boleyn sisters, are questionable, and ~e was play at all. fectly timed and ·accented profanity-. Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett also a mistress to the King of "Semi-Pro" filled rant, it shows that he may_have lost Johansson). · France. Most likely, she was not like its star win a step, but remembers the same motions Directed by Justin Chadwick. the movie is as innocent as portrayed and Ferrell, has its heart that propeJled him to stardom in the first divided into two sections. The first is a dramatic had more in common with her. in the game, but place. but lighthearted depiction of the sibling rivalry scheming sister than the film either moves slowly, While Ferrell's candid commentary between Anne and Mary over who will "bed" suggests. in circles or some- isn't always as fresh as he assumes, he King Heriry. By the end of the first half, the plot Viewers' appreciation of "The Other Boleyn times not at all. hasn't lost all his bite. When he threatens doesn't have a decisive direction and audiences Girl" is dependent on preconceived expectations. Ferrell's newest film follows the a preacher's family, he blends the right are left wondering where the movie is headed. Despite its association with BBC Films, its genre formula audiences have come to love amount of shock and colorful language. However, the section gains momentum and is more a glossy drama than historical epic -look and know him for - he is an oblivious, Woody Harrelson and Outkast's intensity -as the soap opera of Tudor England elsewhere for an accurate chronicle of English his _arrogant sports figure who absurdly Andre Benjamin join. Ferrell on the erupts into the seriousness of adultery, incest, rape tory, because Chadwick's film isn't intellectually deals with ridiculous situations. In Tropics' roster, providing the Warpaint take long to The Black Crowes sing you Drinking songs never get old Silver Arrow Records my song I Rating: **i'c 112 (out of*****) Full of For a group that has been out of trouble and commission for the past seven years and despair" Float hasn't released a studio album in just as -and also Flogging Molly long, the time off certainly doesn't produces SideOneDummy Records show. Warpaint has all the aspects fans lighter and Rating: *** (out of*****) love and remember about The Black happier Despite what the Catholic Church is Crowes from years ago ~ unique style tracks like telling people, Flogging Molly says St. and classic sound. "Goodbye Patrick's Day is coming early this year. Warpaint has a little something for Daughters of the Revolution," where the With the release of the California band's · everyone. From classic rock and blues Crowes encourage everyone to "come fourth studio album, Irish punk enthusi to country and soul, the signature style join the jubilee." . asts can look forward to banging their of The Black Crowes is a jumble of gen With Warpaint, the Black Crowes heads, pounding their pints and getting res and sounds that manages to come proves that time and a few line-up green just a little prematurely. out the other side as a style all its own. changes don't necessarily leave a group Complete with fiddles, banjo, -pipes Aside from a variety of sounds, forgotten and fan-less, but can make and other traditionally Irish instruments, there is also a wide range of emotions people appreciate the music that much the seven-piece band's new album will expressed i)1 the songs. Frontman Chris .mor.e. pound listeners' ear drums with its signa Robinson sings of loss and regret on - Sammi Cassin, ture brand of upbeat raucous punk that tracks like "Woah Mule" - "It won 't [email protected] sounds straight out of an Irish pub on the holiest of drinking days. Good Time have. (Cay)") and . drinking The style is nothing new for the band Alan Jackson This album is no dif songs like "IfYouWa9-t to wtth plenty of hard-luck sob stories and, · Arista ferent. Good Time has Make Me Happy" - for · of course, good ol' fashioned drinking Rating:*** 112 (out of everything a classic coun Jackson, all it takes . is to songs. *****) try album should. There "pour me bourbon on the "Drink away the rest of the day, From the first notes of are fun tracks about rocks." wonder what my liver'd say I Drink, it's If it's not a somber acoustic story backed the first track, there is no kickin' back and having Although there are . all you can I Blackened days with their bigger with a fiddle, it's a loud punky call to the bar. _ mistaking Good Time is a fun (the title track and some odd tracks on the gales blow in your parlor to discuss the 'day I Whatever category the song falls into, howev- · red-blooded country "Laid Back n' Low Key album, mainly "I Still Like Listen it's all you can I Ah but don't, don't sink er, the band executes it flawlessly, giving its album through and Bologna," a song where the boat that you need, you built to keep fans just what they have come to expect in the through. Jackson sings about lunch afloat, " sings a somber Dave King on the title band's 11-year run. Country veteran · meat as a metaphor for track, just before a soft string section backs up Float sounds like a fun night at a crowded Alan Jackson is known •••11 .the comforts of home, his folk-style solo acoustic guitar. bar at the end of a hard day.' After 11 songs of for sticking to his classic iackson's talent and Since its last studio album in 2004, it pure pullli:y fun, the album is not musical country influences, such experience are obvious doesn't seem like a whole lot has changed. genius, but with its quick pace, simple struc Hank Williams and throughout and make _ Although the band is generally steadfast in tures and drinkable licks, fans will have no Chuck Berry, rather than Good Time yet another · using the same themes and song structures problem listening to King whine before jump moving into the pop successful album and, with frequency that borders on dependence, ing into party mode and celebrating early. country realm like some indeed, a good time. 1 Flogging Molly has clearly taken time to per- -Adam Asher, younger country stars ----' Sammi Cassin fect its sound over the years. · aasher@udeLedu March 4, 2008 21 dela,varel JNdressed How close is too close? fash i<)rJ forward A sale, about their night ofpassion .free from next- li p. d day emotion. fun, iti.probaqly , not rental hi the case of friendcest, the pair are · won't end in a actually good buddies. They share the satne heaf!:ache. After.• all, a I have a confession mutual friends and know a ,significant -huge perk of hooking-up to make. I'm an avid amount about each other's lives. 'Until the . with a g9o~ friend is that they sun goes down, there is.. an obvious bond . care about your ,rpental .health returner. that's fairly hormone-free. and would try n9t to drive yon Often, I impulsively buy a piece of clothing, Sarah Niles Fast forward a few hours, add pmltiple crazy or hurt you. try it on at home, let it sit Columnist drinks, short skirts and a dark comer and For the mosfcpart, friendcest is these 1:\Vo friends-by-day can be found harmless. If you are feeling super- on my chair for a few roak· .. days while I . muse "If you're horny and ing out like it's a middle-school dance. ' frisky, jl.lSt be sure to invite everyone'$ over the item's wear you're lonely find a friend." faithfu~ friend, a qondpm, .into the bed ablity factor, decide I One hazy Saturday room and there should be no'long-term don't like it quite as morning I stumbled into my Tell me what th" k damage done. , , kitchen to find this quote scrib , lf a traditional, completely platonic much as I thought I did and then finally return it. you .•n On one occasion, I bought two different col bled on our refrigerator's white friendship is more your stYle, more power ored versions of a handbag because I couldn't board. Words were misspelled, ... for next week: .to you.>I commend you for having such the handwriting was a mess and •great self·coptroL In the end, having friends resolve whether I liked the cream or red shade more. A week later, I retunled the unwanted red no ~ne l;l.as any idea who wrote it, 1. How necessary is foreplay? · who are always willing to lend a bag, having never.wom either of them outside the but this quote cleru:ly illustrates 2. What's your favorite foreplay · hand, Eegardless of what will it comfort of my own room. · the idea of "friendcest" move? be usro for, is what i~ really Before yon can fully understand the important anyway. Yes, the affair was petty, but that was the only instance where I knowingly purchased concept of friendcest, and why it is popular Although having friends Respond to [email protected] something with the intention to return. within many social families, you must dis ..who serve xrwltiply purposes Does this make me an awful person? tinguish the difference between a friendcest can be exciting and fun, Possibly, but I can't help the fact that I change my situation and a friends-with-benefits sce whether it's out of laziness, loneliness· make sure you avoid getting nario. Like friends with benefits, friendcest or legitimate' attraction, friendcest can into friendcestual .relation mind over everything innumerably. I don't, however, buy the. garment, wear it generally is not a romantic, relationship sometimes get sticky. , ships with all rpembers of out and then consciously return it for a full refund forming hook-up. The main difference I~ it's a one-time thing, .it usually can the opposite sex in your between the two trys,ts is the interpretation get. laughed off the next morning while crowd. .By doing tb.is you as if it was the latest movie released at of the word "friend." scarfing down an egg sandwic4 at.Ne'wark could easily make a name for Blockbuster. Whenl think of friends with benefits I Deli and Bagel. Otten, though, once jl!st yourself and also create tension At least in that case, Blockbuster receives money for the transaction. The clothing store col don't usually consider ' the friends isn't enough for the.flirtY friends, and.it hap wijpin your friend family. AS t)le lects nothing but a used and somewhat unhygien- involved to be close. These pseudo pens rypeatedly. , q,uote sllys you're feel 1 if ic article of clothing. . friends technically only have interac , When friendcest occurs multiple tin\es ing lonely and horny, This form of renting is called wardrobing tions when hooking up or planr:ring or on a regular basis it gets scary because it lind.a friend ·. ., f)ingnlar, and is categorized as return fraud. Some retailers to hook up. Their usage of the can lead to jealousy or hurt feelings. Ifthe not. whichever friend is aren't taking the matter lightly, by tightening their word "friend" seems to be a duo has ap open line of communication most t"eadily available - return policies, attaching noticeable tags to the way fot the twosome to about their intentions and makes it•clear and expyri- tour friendce~t clothes and tracking down serial returners. feel less sleazy from the beginning that it's meant.to be light ' ence should be stress free. Meanwhile, other retailers remain lenient with their returns and still follow the belief that the cus tomer is always right; which sets them up for more customers to take advantage of them . • - Are consumers entitled to return under any circumstances, as long as they can get away with oJediadarling Shooting for their 16th minute it? There's' no doubt that wardrobing can ·be I remember it vividly. It was Winter something I know nothing about. The dynam "We were at the beach and, . literally, extremely tempting, especially to the trend-driven Session when the video leaked on TMZ.com. ics of filming a hit video is not part of my pop Spencer hadlris camera and a boom box in the consumer. The act is not as apparent and taboo as A blonde, bikini-clad bimbo wildly flails her culture repertoire. However, I think I've seen trunk," she told Us Magazine: "We did it in stealing. Clothing becomes practically disposable arms while lip-synching to . a high-pitched, enough episodes of MTV's "Total Request one take, maybe two, and it took us 20 min at no cost. Celebrities borrow jewelry and cloth whiny song on the beach. the waves crashing Live" to know that "Higher" makes Paris utes to film and cost us zero dollars. We had ing all the time with no guilt. Splurging on special calmly behind her. · Hilton's similar 2006 video, "Stars are B.lind," other ideas but we couldn't afford them." occasion gowns that ()nlY get worn once is no big hito the shot comes the girl's Ken-doll look like "The Godfather" of music videos. Well, it must be hard to afford big-budg deal when a full refund is feasible. · boyfriend, holding a boom box .and a band With the new season of the '''Laguna et videos when the reality star, who appears Somehow, the idea still seems unethical to held camera, and it's official. MTV's "The Beach" spin-off series "The Hills" debuting desperate to become famous, continues to get _ me and can even end up costing the store money. Hills" villains, Spencer Pratt and Heidi later this month, Montag and Pratt must feel expensive cosmetic surgery she doesn't need. Plus, I assume the clothes I pay for are brand new, Montag, appear detem:rined to milk their 15 the need to come out and defend their crazy Montag has publicly announced several of her unless I'm shopping at a thrift shop, and the minutes of fame for all its worth. · antics. Montag proudly admits the video was · procedures,· including breast implants and a thought of a stranger previously prancing around -· The video is for Montag's first single as a purposely cheap. · nose job, because of her feelings of inadequa in my bought attire is foul. Nothing turns me off pop star, titled "Higher." It features her cy in the Hollywood spotlight. more than white deodorant marks and the leftover in ·several colorful bikinis, posing Her quest to become the next scent of perfume - dead giveaways of clearly provocatively while writhing in the Mariah Carey or Britney Spears is fail worn merchandise. sand and barely moving her mouth to ing terribly. While she deals with crit Principles aside, even if I decided to do the match the lyricS: Not surprisingly, the icism about her looks, her television dirty deed, I think I'd be too nervous of spilling video was slammed with negative show, her boyfriend and now her coffee, misplacing the receipt or accidentally rip comments when it first debuted on music, America continues to laugh at ping off the tag. And if anyone found out my fru. Feb. 5, apparently devastating Montag her downward spiral. Just days after gal secret, I'd be adequately -embarrassed and . to the point of tears. · the video was released, hilarious ashamed of myself for exploiting the clothing "I just started sobbing uncontrol spoofs showed up all over the Internet. stores that I love. · lably," Montag told Us Magazine. "I Montag, however, believes she is hi the future, I will most likely continue to cried myself to sleep that first night having the last laugh - all the way to send back articles of clothing that are defective, after my video came out. I just could the bank. hi a shocking turn of events, don't fit or appeal to me like they initially did n't understand why people I didn't "Higher" shot all the way to No; 7 on' there's no stopping this irrational buying behav even know felt the need to be so cruel iTunes. ior. , I can, nonetheless, sustain my moral fiber and hurtful ~ward me." "Looks like all the haters are also Soon after, pictures of the cam buying it!" Montag told Us Magazine. and control the sanitary state of the garments, by era-happy couple surfaced, depicting a It appears Montag has confused choosing not to wear them prior to returning crying Montag being consoled by her being on MTV with being a pop them. ever-cheesy boyfriend on a public. megastar, but the stupidity isn't Besides, no one likes a liar, or white deodor- sidewalk -just in case we wanted to enough to tear millions away from ant marks for that matter. · know what "devastated" and "sobbing watching every single exhilarating uncontrollably" looked like. second· of "The Hills" when it pre Like Larissa's columns? Visit her Ironically, Montag insists the mieres this month. new blog ~·t Cari Dress Myself" at song is about rising above negativity. -Sara Wahlberg, [email protected] Now, I'm not one to criticize www.udreview.com 22 March 4, 2008 ~ No more brown bag, no more sloppy joe . Local woman provides organic school lunch options BY ELISA LALA school, says the children are benefiting not Copy Editor only from the food, but also the knowledge. Four years ago, Delaware resident Francine Covelli "Even the smallest ones could now tell was done feeding her children unhealthy, preservative you what is a healthy lunch. and what isn't," packed cafeteria lunches - so she took matters into her Haldeman says. "The program is very much own hands. appreciated by both the children as well as To remedy the problem and teach kids about healthful the parents." living, she created a business that supplies students with Covelli says educating children on ingre healthy lunch alternatives, called Francine's Organic Kids. dients is a vital lesson. As a mother, wellness and nutrition coach,and former "A lot of kids are not seeing real whole res(aurateur, Covelli ·says she was disgusted to learn the food," she says. "They're only seeing these only options for children in school cafeterias were preservative-filled microwaveable meals. We unhealthy ones. are almost brainwashing them to not eat "I was a homeroom mom for my kids' school and I was healthy." unbelievably horrified at the lunches they served," she Margaret Leardi, director of · develop says. "I mean, it was a great school - I loved it- but the ment at Centreville, also believes living a lunch options were appalling." healthy lifestyle is something that should be Seeing a major need for change, Covelli began taught at a young age and is pleased with the Francintl's Organic Kids, which provides hot, organic opportunity that Francine's Organic Kid's lunches to schools in the Delaware area in the hopes of has given to Centreville's students. enforcing better eating habits in young people. "Definitely the amount of preservatives Covelli's business developedoy chance. In 2004, she and food additives in things can't be good for was speaking at The Tatnall School in Greenville, Del., to them," she says. "This program is so impor a group of parents about the importance of introducing tant for these kids, especially with adolescent their children to wholesome diets, when they started to ask obesity so·prevalent today." for her help. Covelli says the key to her program's "They said, 'Hey you're right, but can you provide the success is a new understanding in parents food for us?' And I thought, 'I'm going to do it,'" she says. that children need healthier alternatives Today, Francine's Organic Kids provides nutritious given to them. That is exactly what she has to and organic lunches to three schools in the Delaware area offer. - Tatnall, Hockessin Montessori and Centreville - and "The parents are beginning to reach out will be adding four to five more to the list this fall. and really recognize this problem," she says. Additionally, Covelli is opening Francine's, a commercial "You see it on TV, you read it, it's insanity. ly eco-friendly marketplace, this month on Route 41 in Kids are just not given the opportunity to eat Hockessin, which will work in correlation with the lunch healthy." program. However, through people like Covelli, A typical Francine's lunch includes a hot meal made more nutritious and organic changes in diets with organic meat, fruit and an all-natural baked good. The seem to be the new mainstream. entire meal is made from scratch by Francine's organiza "Just look at the McDonald's commer tion and placed in a biodegradable container with the cials of today," Leardi says. "Even the fast child's name printed on top. food places are offering healthier options "The kids really love power-pasta day when they get because that's what people want." served whole wheat pasta with a turkey meatball," she says. Haldeman also sees the healthful Courtesy of Francine Covelli "When they see me coming they all run toward me." _ changes being made. Francine Covelli packages hot, organic lunch for local students. Covelli not only provides the students with nutritious "We took out the junk machines," she lunches. She also teaches them life lessons on the impor says. "And the parents are sending better snacks for the changes made toward better health and wellness. tance of eating healthy and to be mindful of what they put kids like fruits and yogurt." "It's not all about making millions, but about changing into their bodies. Covelli says satisfaction cornea not from the money one kid, one school at a time with some yummy, healthy Susan Haldeman, the interim head of Tatnall pre- brought in from her prosperous business, but fr Sudoku 4 3 5 7 9 5 6 5 9 3 2 7 3 9 6 4 1 5 2 8 6 3 5 ·7 1 2 brainfreezepuzzles.com Rules: Fill in the grid so that each row, column, and 3x3 block co~tains 1-9 exactly once. )it March 4, 2008 23 Shedding light on the weight epidemic BY MADDIE THOMAS . "Girl Culture," Greenfield's important tools Staff Reporter second book, examines how popu in increasing "This is the life I really want. lar culture, "a pretty toxic culture society's under- This is the one thing I want so bad. for girls," influences the body standing." I just want to be thin. So if it takes - images of young girls. Among oth S e ·n i o r dying to get there, so be it. At least ers, it features girls who were Amanda Archer, ( lisordt!r I'll get there." patients of Renfrew. one· of the coor These words were spoken by Greenfield says her time spent dinators of Alisa Williams, one of four women at Renfrew for "Girl Culture" National Eating battling an eating disorder featured inspired her to continue her inves Disorders in Lauren Greenfield's critically tigation of the female body image Awareness acclaimed HBO documentary even fUrther by documenting the Week, says "Thin." complicated and often misunder NEDAW is Last Monday, Greenfield stood world of eating disorders for meant to provide spoke at the university as part of her book and documentary "Thin." help for students the f.rrst event for National Eating She decided to go back to struggling with Disorders Awareness Week, which Renfrew because she was already eating disorders took place Feb. 25-29. Her film familiar with the center and knew on campus and "Thin" was shown twice through its staff. It was there that she found offer knowledge out the week. four women who agreed to have on the issue. "Thin" premiered on HBO on their stories told in her documen "The main Nov. 14, 2006. It was filmed over a tary. goal of the activ -- ~ six-week period at The Renfrew Alisa, 30, is bulimic and ities this week is Center of South Florida, a residen describes how she joined the Air to raise aware tial eating-disorder treatment facil Force in the middle of Operation ness about eating ity for girls. Raw, emotionally Desert Storm as a desperate disorders includ painful and incredibly candid, attempt to lose weight. ing the types, "Thin" chronicles the treatments Shelly, 25, weighed 84.3 possible triggers THE REVIEWNirginia Rollison of four women battling eating dis pounds and used a stomach tube and contributors orders at the center. when she entered Renfrew for and signs of eat- Lauren Greenfield presented her film "Thin" at the university during National Eating The documentary captures the treatment. She explains in the film ing disorders, as Disorder Awareness Week. ups and downs of treatment, invit how she purges through the tube well as to teach ing viewers to experience the daily by squeezing food out from it or by people how to help a friend that is Freshman Veronica Abbott "There's been a lot of criti struggles and hardships of the sucking it out through a syringe. struggling with one," she states in admits to struggling with an eating cism about the movie,"· she says. "I patients firsthand. Anxiety-induc Brittany is a 15-year-old girl an e-mail message. "In addition, it disorder. Although she feels the heard it could be triggering, but ing daily weigh-ins, tearful meal whose mother also has an eating is a goal to clear up any miscon footage in the film can oe intense seeing it from [Greenfield's] per times, relapses and incredibly per disorder. Together they often ceptions about eating disorders at times, she believes Greenfield's spective and knowing that she sonal therapy sessions are all played a game called "chew and and to try to lift the stigma sur documentary has helped in her made it to spread awareness has filmed without borders. However, spit." rounding them." recovery. really helped me." "Thin" also portrays the break The final woman featured in throughs and achievements accom the documentary is Polly, 29, an plished by patients and shows deep anorexic who entered treatment friendships and support groups when she attempted suicide after formed between patients. eating two slices of pizza. "Thin" is also a book that fea Gerdts believes the different tures Greenfield's photography, ages, personalities and stories of the stories, journal entries and art these women show the indiscrimi work of 19 patients, as well as nating nature of eating disorders. expert information on eating disor "It brought attention to the ders. fact that eating disorders aren't Freshman Madison Gerdts just for white, skinny girls," she says she thinks the movie's honest says. and public portrayal of eating dis Junior Cailah Garfinkel has orders is important because it been personally affected by eating encourages other. girls to seek disorders and understands how help. challenging they can be for every "There's so many people that one involved. suffer in private, and that's why "Someone close to me for four they suffer," Gerdts says. or five years has struggled with an JOB FAIR Greenfield, who is a photogra eating disorder," she says. "I don't pher and a documentarian, spoke think a lot of people understand it Monday of her interest in eating not only affects the person We are looking for disorders, believing them to be involved, but also their support Energetic & Hard Working individuals "the most pathological, extreme system like their friends and fami and tragic way girls use their bod ly. It's a life long struggle." · to join our staff ies as their voice." For some the struggle ends all at She explains how this interest too soon. On Feb. 8, Polly suc grew out of her own personal cumbed to her eating disorder, tak experiences from adolescence, as ing her own life. On Monday, Baycenter • Sunset Cove • Que Pasa • The Lighthouse well as from previous assignments Greenfield described the incident - .1 she has photographed. As a young as "very unexpected in a lot of teen, Greenfield says she often felt ways." Wednesday, March 12m the societal pressures of having -an Greenfield says her goal in 12:00 3:00 ideal body. , filming the documentary was to noon - pm "I definitely had chronic diet have the public examine and expe ing but I never crossed the line into rience the realities of eating disor 108 East Main Street, Newark (formerly CVS) having an ·eating disorder," she ders in a new perspective. says. ·~, "I wanted to create an under Thursday, April 3rd Greenfield · started photo standing of what it's like to have graphing girls with eating disor the illness. It's not just a by-prod 12:00 noon .;.. 3:00 pm ders when she was sent to Renfrew uct of advertising, it's more akin to in 1997 on assignment for Time an addiction," she says. "In the Booksandcoffee, Ruddertowne magazine. After the assignment for course of this film, I kind of Hiring all positions Time, she came back to the center became an activist on the issue of for her own independent work, public awareness for eating disor. Onsite interviews will be available. including her 2002 book and trav ders. Eating disorders affect one in For info call 302-226-1680 eling photographic exhibition, seven women, and I think public "Girl Culture." awareness is really one of the most 24 March 4, 2008 A pint-sized piece of Europe finds its way IDE ...... to Main.Street parking AMERICAIN BY ASHLEY WAYNE Makansi says many people StaffReporter have asked why she doesn't just Last week, as usual, parking buy a hybrid. spots were at a premium on Main "My answer is that hybrids Street. Fortunately for Newark cost over a third as much and with resident Brian Dunnigan, he was a kid in college, paying that much able to make his own, thanks to more is not really something I his compact Smart Car. want to do," she says. "The Smart is short enough to The Makansis are one of three park perpendicular," Dunnigan families on their street that have says. "Three could fit in one space put deposits down on a Smart Car. on Main Street." 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"In fact, it is designed to his part in preventing global cli achieve a four-star crash rating in mate change. the U.S.A., just as it did in According to Ken Kettenbeil Europe," she says. of SmartUSA, the Dunnigans Gamarra says the Smart Car is aren't the only ones who couldn't equipped with four airbags and wait for their Smart Car. many of the safety features found "We have over 30,000 reser in luxury vehicles, like anti-lock vations for the Smart Fortwo from breaks. aU 50 states," he says. Makanski has seen the Smart Kristy Blank Makansi of Car in Europe. Blank Slate Communications in "Over there it doesn't seem so Missouri is . still waiting for her small compared to other vehicles Smart Car to be delivered. on the road," she says. "Although Makansi says she is "eager to have other small cars, such as the Yaris, a little run-around that gets great the Fit or the Mini' are- already on gas mileage, that is easy to park the road, the Smart takes small to and that is easy on the budget." a whole new level." Brian Dunnigan is the owner of Newark's first Smart Car. ps ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• at the Delaware General Assemb La Tonalteca opened its doors on Feb. 25. e Web for more details: www.ipa.udel.edu/legfello N.College Ave. gets ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• taste of Mexi·co a Work in State Capitol 20 hours/week, transportation provided BY EMILY RILEY cleaner than the old La-Tolteca and Contribute in-depth, non-partisan research Copy Editor it's got a bit more modem Mexican Although Cinco de Mayo is decor. The atmosphere in the older approximately two months and 50 restaurant seemed like '80s or '90s degrees away, Feb. 25 is just as retro Mexican or something." good a day for a fiesta as any other. Junior Kelly Murray, a resi Senior Stephen Petfield celebrated dent of the Christiana Towers, says Full-time graduate and senior-level undergraduate.s the day with chicken enchiladas the location is convenient on her and a Bud Light, taking in the walk to and from classes. Strong academic performance sights and sounds of the grand "I've eaten at La Tolteca opening of La Tonalteca on North before; but it was really out of my College Avenue. way to go to the Newark Shopping lication Deadline:· 9 "The restaurant itself looks Center," Murray says. great," Petfield says. "The bar is Perhaps the most obvious R PUBl.IC LECTURE SERIES SPONSORED BY THE DUPONT SCHOLRAS I SPRING 2008 superb and they have a nice HDTV transformation of the restaurant's for sports and whatnot." image can be found in its name The opening is a huge event sake. Galindo says in reformulating CHUNMIAO ZHENG for any business, but Newark is no the restaurant's image, the name Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 P.M. stranger to La Tonalteca. change added to the cultural value The restaurant, formerly of the establishment. Memorial Hall, Room 127 known as La Tolteca, once sat "Tonala is a city in Mexico among the stores in l:he Newark with an incredible value of historic WiU China Run out of Water? Shopping Center until Monday, art," he says. "The people in that Chunmiao Zh11,ng, an internationally Feb. 25. Unlike many restaurants, city are the artisans and farmers recognized expert in groundwater the move came not as a result of who only live by what they do with hydrology, will discuss if water poor business or sagging sales. their hands." Understanding the Re-emergence of aGlobal Power scarcity may be China's greatest Marketing Director Yonathan Carrying this aspect of crafts crisis looming on the horizon. Galindo says it was just time for manship into the restaurant busi change. ness, Galindo says an emphasis on "After a certain amount of freshly prepared food and excellent PATRICK HARKER years, people are going to want to service is key to La Tonalteca's Wednesday, March 19, 7:30·P..M. experience something new," success. Galindo says. "It's the same great Petfield says this commitment Memorial Hall, Room 127 food and service, just a different to quality was manifested in his ambiance." chicken enchiladas. China and UD: The Importance The Delaware chain of "The food was delicious in Mexican eateries has gone through taste and aroma and it really sticks of Global Partnerships a complete makeover since opening to the ribs," Petfield says. "I con University of Delaware President in 1993. Galindo says improving sider myself a half-decent eater and Patrick Harker will discuss the the overall look of the restaurant I couldn't finish the whole plate." need for engagement between the was paramount to establishing a Murray says she appreciates University of Delaware and China. successful business. the fact that La Tonalteca honors "I want people to feel Jike the Off Campus Meal Plan and also they're in Mexico," Galindo says. keeps t)le cost low. "I want them to feel like they're in "They know they're on a col a little museum." ' lege campus, unlike a lot of other Part of creatin.g this dining restaurants· around here," she says. experience w.as to revamp the "Their prices are low and you get a design of the interior while still lot on your plate, so it's really good staying true to 'La Tonalteca's for college students." authentic Mexican roots, he says. As for the future, Galindo says More than 20 different murals he is confident that the new loca cover the walls, all hand-painted by tion and a comfortable, friendly Mexican artists. Petfield says the .environment will make this new new atmosphere is a refreshing business venture a success. change from the old location in the "When people come in, they Newark Shopping Center. say, 'I feel like it's mi casa here,' " "The move seems awesome," he says. "That's what we're going he says. "The new place is a lot for." 2 6 March 4, 2008 - Lights, Camera, Action! Multimedia made easy! Attend a session in the SMDC. Located in the Morris Library, Lower Level. 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March 4, 2008 Check out www.udreview.com he 1997-98 season was the for coverage of the last time the women's basket~ CAA men's ba·s~etball ball team had at least 10 wins s 0 tournament. ·. in a single season. Wf'eH~.;!},~~dar uD- Drexel in first. round Softball vs. Penn., 2 p.m. Baseball vs. UMBC, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March' 5 Men's tennis at Navy, 2 p.m. Baseball vs. Rider, 2:30 p.m. Women's lacrosse at Loyola, 3 p.m. Thursday, March 6 Women's basketball at Towson, 7 p.m. Friday, March 7 Softball vs. Norfolk State, I1 a.m. and vs. Niagara, 1 p.m. (Norfolk State Spartan Classic) Men's basketball vs. Drexel, 6 p.m. (CAA Championship 1st Round) Baseball at Old Dominion, 7 p.m. Golf at Fairfield Spring Break Invitational (Myrtle Beach, SC) THE REVIEW/Justin Bleiler The last time the Hens faced Drexel at the Bob Carpenter Center, sophomore guard Brian Johnson scored 11 points and recorded four assists. Saturday, March 8 BY MICHAEL LORE defense, I think we should be fine." to score by double-teaming the big man and rotat Softball vs. Morgan State, 9 a.m. Managing Sports Editor The Hens and the Dragons (12-I9, 5-13 ing defenders on and off of him. & vs, St. Francis (PA), 1 p.m. This weekend's Colonial Athletic Association CAA) have squared off twice this season, splitting "Frank has really been a thorn in our side this (Norfolk State Spartan Classic) Tournament is the last chance for Delaware men's the series I-I. In the first match-up, Delaware won year," Ross said. "I think he's been scoring the ball basketball senior forward Herb Courtney to win a 67-63 on Jan. 5 in Philadelphia. Freshman guard too easily against us." Women's lacrosse vs. conference championship. Alphonso Dawson led the Hens, who were unde Courtney said the Hens must focus on stop St. Bonaventure, 10 a.m. In.his four years at Delaware, Courtney and feated in the CAA at the time, with I8 points. ping Elegar and force other players to step up. the Hens have not advanced further than the CAA Drexel came to the Bob Carpenter Center on "In the first game, we didn't double him and Men's tennis at Maryland, 12 p.m. Tournament quarterfinals. Courtney redshirted the Feb. 16 and slipped away with a 62-60 win. With the second game, we didn't double him until the 2004-05 season due to a knee injury. four seconds left, Courtney shot an off-balanced second half and it slowed him down and made Men's lacrosse vs. Albany, 1 p.m. The team captain said the Hens have learned three-pointer, hitting off the back rim and the other people step up and make good plays," from their mistakes made in Delaware's last regu Dragons held on to win. Courtney said. "If we can limit him and limit their Baseball at Old Dominion, 4 p.m. lar-season game - an 89-74 loss at Towson on On both occasions, Delaware (13-16, 9-9 role players; I think we should be in a pretty good March I - in hopes of defeating Drexel in the CAA) had little answer for Drexel senior center position to win." Men's indoor track at IC4A tournament's first round on Friday at 6 p.m. Frank Elegar. In the first game, Elegar had a game Dawson, who averaged 14 points per game Championships (Boston U.) "We knew· that the stuff we did wrong in that high 33 points and 17 rebounds. On Feb. 16, he against the Dragons this year, said Friday night's game we could fix and we had a lot of turnovers," recorded 22 points and II boards. match-up holds a special meaning to him. Women's indoor track at ECAC · he said. "We know what to expect from [Drexel]. Delaware head coach Monte Ross said "I think it's sort of a personal thing with me Championships (Boston U.) As long as we limit our turnovers and play good Delaware will attempt to make it harder for Elegar See BASKETBALL page 31 Golf at Fairfield Spring Break Invitational {Myrtle Beach, SC) Delaware men's basketball hit a of five match-ups. Junior guard Marc has been at its peak over the last few Sunday, March 9 speed bump Saturday to end its regu Egerson said Delaware's recent suc weeks. con1mentacy lar season. The disappointing 89-74 cesses have come because of the pro Egerson said after Wednesday loss to Towson has to be overlooked gressing defense. During the begin night's win over Hofstra that Softball vs. Cornell, 11 a.m. with the Colonial Athletic ning of the season, the Hens had a Delaware has continually improved (Norfolk State Spartan Classic) Association Tournament, just three few games where they could not its shooting. Over the Hens' last three days away. manage 25 rebounds. match-ups, the 6-foot, 6-inch star has Men's tennis vs. Lafayette, 1 p.m. In the first round, the Hens play The defense will be important often taken the games into his own Drexel on Friday at 6 p.m. Delaware while attempting to stop Drexel's hands. He led the team last week with Women's tennis vs. Lafayette, 1 p.m. split the regular-season series with (12-19, 5-13 CAA) senior center, two-straight double-double perform the Dragons this year; including a Frank Elegar. The stand-out player ances against Toledo and Hofstra. Baseball at Old Dominion, 2 p.m. heartbreaking 62-60 loss at the Bob has given the Hens major problems. Delaware heads into the CAA Carpenter Center on Feb. 16. Elegar recorded a double-dou Tournament this weekend with Men's indoor track at IC4A · Delaware has the tools to go into the ble (22 points, 11 rebounds) the last momentum on its side. Everything Championships (Boston U.) Richmond Coliseum and come out time these teams matched up against seems . in place for the players to with a victory in its first game. each other. The first time Delaware come together and for the Hens to Women's indoor track at ECAC With exception to the Hens' loss met Drexel this year, Elegar scored advance deep into the tournament at Championslrips (Boston U.) to Towson, Delaware's (13-16, 9-9 33 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Richmond. CAA) defense has showed signs of The Hens' defense needs to be at its Last year, Delaware's dismal Monday, March 10 MACKIEWICZ improvement. best on Friday. performance granted it an early first The team has recorded at least Along with Delaware's pro round exit after falling· 77-66 to Women's lacrosse vs. UMBC, 5 p.m. 31 rebounds per game in its last four gressing defense, the Hens' shooting "On the bright side" See DELAWARE page 31 • 2 9 March 4. 2008 )jt . Men's. CAA Tournament. breakdown BY GREG ARENT & SElF HUSSAIN Sports Editors season and is ranked first in the con with 16.3 points per game, ranking ference, giving up just 58.6 points The rest of the field fourth in the CAA. per game. No. 5 William & Mary Senior center Vladimir · The Rams have six players who The Tribe had a mid-season run, _ Kuljanin is UNCW's leading have appeared in all 29 games this winning nine of 10 games against rebounder, averaging 10.8 per season. Eric Maynor and Jamal CAA opponents. game, and has a conference-high Shuler carry the team in scoring, Prediction -Quarterfinal loss to 62 offensive rebounds. averaging 17.6 and 15.8 points per Old Dominion. The Seahawks have reliable game, respectively. No other scorers shooting, leading the league in average double-digit points. No. 6 Northeastern free-throw percentage and ranking The Rams won eight of their In February, the Huskies had four second in field goal percentage last nine games, which gives them a straight wins, followed by four straight (.485). The biggest downfall for No-.1 VCU boost coming into the tournament. losses. No.2 UNC-Wilmington the team is turnovers. The VCU currently has the best turnover Prediction ~First-round loss to Seahawks sit at the bottom of the The Rams finished first in the margin in the conference at + 1.89, James Madison. The Seahawks have been CAA in steals and have the worst CAA for the second-straight year which could be. a major factor to strong against the CAA's top-four turnover margin at -3.33 per game. with a 23-6 (15-3 CAA) record. their success in the tournament. No. 7 Delaware teams, defeating George Mason Prediction - The Seahawks Virginia Commonwealth made Prediction -In the semifinals, The Hens are 4-2 against teams and Old Dominion twice. will fall in their second-round themselves known on a national the Rams will struggle against Old on their side of the bmcket this year. UNC-Wilmington ranks sec match against Delaware. The Hens level last year when it defeated Dominion, just as they did during Prediction - Finals loss to ond in the conference with 73.4 beat UNCW 68-67 on Feb. 6 Duke in the NCAA Tournament. the regular season. The two teams ODU. points per game, but gives up the thanks to a last second three Even if the Rams do not win split the season series, but the second most points per game pointer by Hens' senior forward the CAA Tournament, it is expected Monarchs were the only team to No.8 Hofstra (72.4). Herb Courtney. that they will receive an at-large bid. stop the Rams' hot streak, beating The Pride are led by All The Seahawks feature a bal The Seahawks shot 47.1 per VCU is known for its tight them in Richmond two weeks ago. American candidate Antoine Agudio, anced offense, with four players cent. from the field, including 61.5 defense, which held opponents to The same thing will happen again who is Hofstra's all-time scorer. averaging double figures. Senior percent from three-point range under 50 points seven times this this weekend. Prediction - First-round loss to guard T.J. Carter leads all scorers that game. Towson. 2008 CAA Men's Basketball #8 Hofstra Championship Bracket #7 Delaware Game 1 . Fit·st Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals 12:00 pm Winner Game 1 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 Game 3 winner Gamc3 Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 6:00pm GameS Game 7 12:00 pm Winner Game 5 Willner Game 7 6:00pm TV:CN8 TV: CN8 Game ll # JVCU #2 UNC' Wilminl>lton 7:00pm TV: ESPN #5 William & Marv ;t-~~••• Gamc9 Winner Game 9 Winner Game 10 Game 10 #6 Northeastern 3:00pm 2008CAA 5:30pm Game2 r-...:.W:..:inner Game 2 TV:CN8 CHAMPION TV:CN8 Game 4 winner Game4 2:30pm I 8:30pm Game6 Winner Game 6 GameS # 1~ Geor ia State 2:30pm Winner Game 8 8:3Qpm .. TV: CN8 TV: CN8 #3 George Mason ~ rebounds. At the next game against No.9 Towson Lee has averaged double digits on Ohio, Thomas struggled to score nine Senior guard Gary Neal had 37 the season (13.1). . points when his asthma was trig points, including eight three point The starting lineup was uncer gered. . ers, in 28 minutes against Georgia tain until midseason and Lee was the Junior guard John Vaughan ele State on Feb. 10. only reliable player as the rotation vated his game in the second half of Prediction - Towson will lose was modified weekly. The bench has the season, scoring in double digits in to VCU in the second round. been effective recently and it seems 18 of the fmal 20 games. Senior the team has finally found some guard Folarin Campbell has provided No. 10 Drexel chemistry in its now steady rotation. a constant threat with his all-around Senior center Frank Elegar Many young players have ability to score. His 15.7 points per averaged 27.5 points per game stepped into their roles, most notably game is behffid only Thomas' 16. against Delaware this season. forward Ben Finney, point guard No.3 George Mason The Patriots have slumped late Prediction - Hens stop No.4 Old Dominion Darius James and forward Frank / ly and after dropping three of their Elegar, beating Drexel. Even though the Monarchs (17- Hassell. Finney and James have been Relati'l:cely height-challenged last five games, there may not be 14, 11-7 CAA) were defeated 72-64 contributing, both averaging approx with only one.player standing taller much momentum carried into the No. 11 James Madison by UNC-Wilmington in their last imately seven points per game. than 6-feet-7-inChes, George Mason tournament. The Dukes won eight of their game, they ended their season on a ODU has the most momentum relied on strong outside shooting to Perhaps the strongest aspect of first 10 games to begin the season, strong note, finishing 6-1 over their going into the tournament. With its obtain the second-best field goal per George Mason's play is its defense in but finished 13-16. final seven games. multifaceted offensive attack and centage in the CAA. the paint. Thomas leads the CAA in Prediction - Second-round While the team has surged opportunistic defensive play, the One problem for the Patriots has rebounds and the team is third in loss to George Mason. toward the end of the season, head Monarchs are poised to take the been their dependence on senior cen scoring defense. coach Blaine Taylor needs to make CAA title with hard fought tourna ter Will Thomas. If they expect t~ Prediction -Delaware will tire No. 12 Georgia State sure his players can continue -scoring ment play. win in the tournament, Thomas needs George Mason, knocking them out of The Panthers had 57 rebounds effectively if they want a chance to Prediction - The Monarchs to be consistent. In George Mason's the tournament in the semifinals, as it against Troy on Nov. 24. win out. Even though many ODU will power past the Hens in the 70-58 victory over Delaware on Feb. did in the teams' first meeting this Prediction - First-round loss players have been scoring big recent- . championship game if they keep 20, Thomas posted 24 points and 14 season. • to William & Mary. ly, only sophomore center Gemld Delaware's shooting percentage low. • ).t March 4. 2008 3 0 Soccer players go international Three Hens reflect on glo-bal views of the spqrt BY CAITLIN WOLTERS Good isn't good enough." Copy Editor Junior goalkeeper Taylor Thames said he has seen the A few of the players on the Delaware men's soccer love of soccer unite citizens of other countries despite dire team have had unique pre-college playing experiences circumstances. While in high school, he traveled to Sao which they apply while playing for the Hens. The worldly Paolo, Brazil to compete in a tournament. Soccer was a experiences range from playing with superstar athletes to clear priority in most people's lives. playing for highly-recognized soccer clubs. "It was an amazing experience to play against quality Sophomore midfielder Paul Danaher said he started his sides down there and really being able to understand what soccer career in England, where he grew up learning the passion and hard work were all about," Thames said. "The rules of the game. kids down there had nothing but their love for the game and "I started playing soccer as soon as I could walk," that taught us how fortunate we were." Danaher said. "Everyone in England plays and my dad got Thames said that before he came to Delaware, he me into it early. I think I joined my first local team when I ' played on- the Potomac Tigers' club team, alongside Freddy was seven and have played ever since." Adu - a former member of the U.S. National Team and He said one of his memorable experiences came from current player for Benfica in Portugal. being asked to play for the Irish Under-18 team in a tourna "What I remember the most is when I played with ment in Portugal. [Adu], teams would double and triple team him to try and "It was a great honor and very challenging," Danaher stop him," Thames said. "Even still, he would pull some said. "We won the tournament which was a big achieve- thing out of his sleeve and leave them stumbling behind him ment." · and wondering what had just happened." Delaware sophomore midfielder Darren Christie said Christie said he was fortunate io win a major champi he has had international experience with soccer throughout onship during his time playing for Swaziland. He served as his life. He was born in Johannesb'trrg, South Africa, where a captain of his under-17 high school .team and competed in he learned the game. He moved to Swaziland and played a plethora of different African countries. One of the high high school soccer. He said his passion for the sport came lights of being a part of the team was playing in Europe. when he was a toddler. "Going to Denmark was my first time overseas," he "I playe<:\. as long as I can remember, as long as I could said. "I was psyched. We won a gold medal and we were the kick," Christie said. "I grew up in neighborhoods that just country champions." _ play. You're born into it, so you just do it." Danaher said international soccer differs from in the The culture of soccer remains different in other coun United States because it is the primary sport played in most tries compared to the United States, he said. In Swaziland, /of the world's countries. People play soccer early in their Courtesy of Darren Christie soccer seems to be a natural part of life. lives and focus on the sport more intensely than Americans. Darren Christie was third on the team in 2007 with 38 shots. "Back home, people live soccer," Christie said. "It's Playing outside of the United States helped him better easy to be around people with the same passion. It's easy for understand the rules and logistics of the game. Christie said he will continue to play soccer after leav me to play and relate to people who share the same senti ·Thames said while he was in Brazil, he trained with ing the university and hopefully will make it to the profes ment as far as soccer is concerned." other athletes for three weeks to understand the importance sional level in Europe. He said because so many people love soccer and dedi of soccer on an international level. During his senior year of Thames said his international experience with soccer cate their lives to it, the competition is tough. He only high school, he returned to play in Brazil. has left an unforgettable mark on his life because of his time remembers encountering players who far exceeded average "I almost didn't go the second time because it was my spent playing in Brazil. skills. senior year of high school and in the summer I wanted to · "The people, the community, the poverty and the soccer "A lot of guys in the country are talented," Christie stay and have fun, but I realized that no other experience is that brought them all together," he said. "It was an amazing said. "You don't have to be good, you have to be excellent. going to affect me in the way that Brazil did," he said. experience that I wouldn't trade for the world." Colombion player adju_sts tQ life in the U.S. BY MICHELLE TRINCIA was one of the top players in the country. StaffReporter "What I like about tennis is you're the only one," Perez If going to college out of state is a bold move, try going said. "In soccer, there are excuses every time. You can say it to a different country. was your teammates. In tennis, it's only you versus the other Sophomore Camilo Perez came to Delaware from guy." Bucaramanga, Colombia. He said being a member of Whether it is changing sports or enviroments, Camilo Delaware's tennis team has helped him transition into immediately fit right in with everyone around him, Travis American life smoothly. said. "I understand it is completely different here, but I think "Camilo's adjustment to the [United States] has been I've adapted pretty well," Perez said. "The tennis team is pret exceptional," she said. "I have seen no signs of homesickness, ty much like a frat. They were my first support here." language-barrier frustrations or academic challenges. He Perez played for the Col Continued from page 28 Feb. 6, and Courtney drained the ing ninth in the conference. In the last winning three-pointer with 1.2 sec three games, however, the Hens aver because I was thinking about Drexel onds left, giving Delaware a 68-67 aged 75 points per game, including a ·with better defense . before I came to the University of victory. 77-69 win at Toledo in an O'Reilly Delaware, so it's like a little extra The Hens, who shot under 40 ESPNU BracketBusters game. Not only is the entire team motivation for me," he said. Continued from page 28 . percent from the field that ni~ht, Courtney said the offense has hit gelling, but Egerson and Courtney lbe Harrisburg, Pa. native who were led by guards sophomore Bnan a stride lately and the defense has Northeastern. There was no chance have hit their stride, leading the Hens averages 10.9 points per game, said Johnson and freshman Edwin been consistent throughout the year. for success in the postseason, but this in shooting and rebounds over the he is still unsure of how to feel about think Santiago, who ea<;h had 15 points. "I we have the team to go year, things are different. last four of five games. Egerson and the tournament. Ross said he told his players not far in the tournament," he said. "That With the senior leadership of "I don't really know what to Courtney lead the team in points to worry about UNCW, because if the would mean a lot to me especially in forward Herb Courtney, Delaware's (13.9). Egerson leads the team in expect," Dawson said. "I saw a little Hens lose to Drexel, they are elimi my last year. We're starting to play young squad has peaked at the right rebounds per game (6.9), with bit of it on TV last year, but don't nated. better and we're starting to come moment during the season. The Hens Courtney right behind him at 6.1. know how to feel for it. It's sort of a "We haven't really looked that around offensively." experienced their growing pains dur little bit of nervousness, but I'm not The rest of the team can look to far and have really been focusing on Another Hen playing well lately ing the middle of die season. They Egerson and Courtney come tourna really sure how to feel about it. Drexel because one slip, and you're is junior guard Marc Egerson. The fell into a slump starting on Jan. 16 "I'm going to go into it and play ment tiine. The stand-out athletes done," he said. "It's really a one Georgetown transfer averaged 20 after losing 60-39 at Virginia lead by example on the court. As like it's a regular game. I don't want game situation that we're in." points, 9.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists Commonwealth. After the Rams it to be my last game [this year]." Egerson and Courtney heat up, the Delaware is a combined 4-2 in the last three games, coming one humbled the Hens, Delaware lost the rest of the squad also looks to He can participate in three more against opponents on its side of the assist shy of only the second triple next four out of five games. conference tournaments, but for progress. · bracket during the regular season. double in university history on Feb. The Hens fixed their disappoint Head coach Monte Ross, who is Delaware seniors Henry Olawoye, Dawson said the Hens are confi 27. ing act after the streak of poor per Sam McMahon and Courtney, this is a former assistant at Drexel, will dent headed into this weekend, "At this time of year, you need formances. During that six-game have his unit ready to play in this their last. Dawson said Courtney has knowing they have had success your best players to step up and I span, Delaware never recorded a weekend's tournament. · had a significant impact on him this think against James Madison, that's. what Marc has done and field goal percentage of more than 45 If the team continues its recent year and the freshman wants success Northeastern, Drexel, UNC hopefully he'll continue to do that in percent. The team shot 27 percent for his senior teammates. type of play, the Hens could make a Wilmington lmd George Mason. our game against Drexel," Ross said. from the field when it lost to VCU on serious run in the playoffs. "Herb's really been a role model "I was kind of excited seeing Courtney said he looks forward Jan. 16. for me," he said. ''He's like an older "Every time we lace it up, we do those are the teams we already beat to his final CAA Tournament, and Luckily for the Hens, things are whatever we can to get a win," Ross brother to me. We're going to come or could beat," he said. "We're real said the Hens have a chance to beat improving at the right time. out and put everything in it and hope said. "If ow shots keep going in, I excited knowing we can go the whole anyone as long as they come pre A week and a half ago, like our chances." fully Herb will have a big one. way. I think we got a good chance of pared. Delaware straightened its sails Usually, when he has a big one, we making that happen in the tourna "It doesn't really matter, espe against Toledo, shooting just under Kevin Mackiewicz is a managing always play well." ment." cially at this time, who we play," 58 percent from the field. The team Should the Hens make it past sports editor for The Review. His Even though the Hens are 4-4 in Courtney said. "We have to give each has found its rhythm at the most cru viewpoints do not necessarily repre their rivals, No. 2 seed UNC their last eight games, Courtney said team their respect and we know we cial time. With the Hens clicking dur sent those of the Review staff. Send Wilmington awaits the winner in the the Hens improved their offense and can beat any team in this league if we ing the end of the regular season, the questions, comments and a 2008 quarterfinals. Delaware hosted the scoring. On the season, Delaware come out and play the right way." chemistry will translate into a deep CAA Championship banner to Seahawks (19-12, 12-6 CAA) on averaged 63.3 points per game, rank- tournament run. kmack@ldeledu. - ~ How's your favorite Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Delaware sports team doing? .Qmf Pet All ~ Conf Pet All Pet. Virginia Commonwealth 15-3 .833 23-6 .793 Old Dominion 16-1 .941 25-4 .862 Look for up-to-date George Mason 12-6 .667 20-10 .667 James Madison 13-4 .765 20-8 .714 UNC-Wilmington 12-6 .667 19-12 .613 Virginia Commonwealth 12-5 .706 22-6 .786 gamEr stories at.. . Old Dominion 11-7 .611 17-14 .548 Drexel 12-5 .706 17-11 .607 William & Mary 10-8 .556 14-15 .483 Towson 11-6 .647 19-9 .679 Northeastern 9-9 .500 13-16 .448 UNC-Wilmington 7-10 .412 16-12 .571 Delaware 9-9 .500 13-16 .448 William & Mary 7-10 .412 13-16 .448 Hofstra 8-10 .444 12-17 .414 Northeastern 7-10 .412 12-15 .444 U DR~ view.com Towson 7-11 .389 12-17 .414 Delaware 6-11 .353 7-22 .241 James Madison 5-13 .278 13-16 .448 Georgia State 5-12 .294 8-20 .286 Drexel 5-13 .278 12-19 .387 George Mason 3-14 .176 9-19 .321 Georgia State 5-13 .278 9-20 .310 Hofstra 3-14 .176 5-23-· .179 drew Zinn Senior Andrew Zinn set records for Delaware and made history by becoming the first individual Colonial Athletic Association champion for the men's swimming team. broke the university record in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 44.42. Delaware men's swimming team finished in third this past weekend at the CAA r"01. ---·-'---·L Zinn's 1 . freestyle time also beat the NCAA 'B' qualifying time, allowing him take part in the national competition. Last week, he qualified in the 50-yard freestyle a time of20.16, breaking his former school record of20.65. Casey McCrudden Delaware's women's lacrosse managed a 7-6 victory over Rutgers last Thursday at Stadium. The No. 20 Hens were led by senior attacker Casey McCrudden. She scored three goals and added an assist to help Delaware. McCrudden's final goal broke a 6-6 tie with seven minutes remaining in the match-up. The goal ended a 22:52 scoring drought for the Hens. . . . Thursday's win was Delaware's first home-opener vtctory smce 2005 agau~st Rll:tgers. Last year, McCrudden was fifth on the team with 33 goals and ranked third wtth 13 assists. 54 East Main St• • Phone: 368-7738 Mon-Sat 1OAM-9PM a\ oov<.S Sun 11AM-5PM tJ\us'c &. e It's March. . 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