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Terrorists At Ground Zero? Sophomores on West COMMENTARY | Page 5 RESIDENCE LIFE | Page 3 VILLANOVA, PA WEDNESDAY, September 22, 2010 On the inside GOP On the Move SEPTA Gains, Students Lose 07 Shauna Segadelli explains why the GOP has a chance SEPTA fares go up with bid for new technologies in the mid-term elections. By JUSTIN TIPPENS SEPTA has raised their rates since last semester; bus and subway rates have increased from $1.45 to $1.55, weekly transit passes have gone up to $22 from $20.75, and a monthly No More Heroes 08 Zone 3 commuter rail pass now American culture has costs $155, $7.50 more than essentially killed the beforehand. Why the sudden classical hero. change? The answer goes back to almost two years ago. In November 2008, SEPTA announced their intention to implement new technologies and renovations to their currently outdated system. This technology would be similar to the Port Authority04 Transit Corporation’s 07 Freedom card. PATCO, the high frequency rail line from New Jersey to Center City Philadelphia, is the best public transportation in Philadelphia. Funds in Philadelphia, however, have not come easily. When Language After SEPTA started taking Means Nothing proposals on this $100 million Americans have a serious contract, they have extended case of diarrhea of the Photos by Jess Hermes SEPTA, continued on p 5 mouth. Warped Tour, TI’s Balanced Budget Amendment Gains Traction 09 Arrest and More! ‘Nova students join ninety national groups to support BBA Campaign By PATRICK RYAN As the federal government Troubled Asset Relief Program, a timeline from the American public debt as a percentage of continues to spend money that passed in October of 2008 and Banking Association. The federal GDP rose to almost 60% from it does not have, Tea Parties and cost the deficit rose 2009 to 2010. As this occurs, the other grass-roots organizations f e d e r a l above $13 Government Accounting Office Top of the have started to campaign for a government trillion last has predicted that between 11 Mountain balanced budget amendment $700 billion year, and 2030 and 2040, mandatory to the Constitution. As that it did is expected spending for social programs A view of the ‘Nova candidates prepare for the mid- not have. to rise to such as Medicare and Social football season. term elections in November, T h e $18 trillion Security will exceed government ninety different groups, along second, the by 2019. revenues. with Villanova students, have Amer ican According “If you’re seeking to issue helped to start and endorse the R e - to a debt in the future, and you want Balanced Budget Amendment Investment document a bond rating, you will receive campaign. a n d written and a poor rating with unbalanced As a result of the R e c o v e r y researched budgets,” Economics Professor housing crisis, the United States Act which by BBA David Fiorenza of Villanova sunk into a recession. To prevent passed in Now, the University said. As the federal a worse recession, Presidents J a n u a r y government continues to spend George W. Bush and Barack of 2009, under a deficit, interest rates Obama supported two different added another $819 billion to organization managing the stimulus bills. The first, the the country’s debt, according to amendment campaign, the BBA, continued on p 5 2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES thoughts & reflections THE CRUX OF THE ISSUE As The Villanova Times begins the new year, it will begin its focus on more investigative reporting. With an feature on SEPTA and the Balanced Budget Amendment campaign, along with commentaries on heroes and modern English colloquialisms, the Times will continue to pursue its goal of journalistic excellence and thought-provoking articles. ISSUE 1: September 22, 2010 NOTABLE NEWS FROM THE OUTSIDE FIRST WORDS: The Editors’ Letter Man Ignites Qu’ran Near Ground Zero New York (NY Daily News)-A hate-filled fanatic ripped pages out of a Dear Reader, Koran and lit them aflame Saturday amid the chaos outside the planned community center and mosque near Ground Zero. “If they can burn American flags, I can burn the Koran,” the unidentified zealot shouted. Welcome back to The Villanova Times.Over the summer, we went into the belly of the “[Americans] should never be afraid to give their opinion.” whale and made some crucial decisions. We want to be a stronger independent news- paper, one that the student body values. One that specializes in investigative reporting Cities Increasingly Turn to ‘Trash Police’ to Enforce (such as the SEPTA and Residence Life articles), intriguing information (such as our Recycling Laws first drink recipe, available on the Last Word), excellent animation and photography, Foxnews.com - In a growing number of cities across the U.S., local along with intelligent and relevant commentary on campus and national issues. For governments are placing computer chips in recycling bins to collect this issue, we have an editorial on the heroes of our society, and one on American data on refuse disposal, and then fining residents who don’t participate language. in recycling efforts and forcing others into educational programs meant to instill respect for the environment. The Times has always valued quality over quantity. We hope that you recognize the value of our Fourth Estate tenet: we will be there for the student body, even when nobody else is. Some of our staff have a professional interest in journalism, while for others , the Times is an enjoyable hobby. All of us, however, are relentlessly dedicated RETRACTIONS & CORRECTIONS to serving the Villanova community with integrity and honesty. None applicable, since this is the first issue of the year. We choose this service for many reasons. We serve because we believe in this publica- tion. We serve because we are fascinated by and invested in our university. We serve because the most thriving communities are those with enlightened constituents. We CONTACT US serve to make Villanova a better place. Website E-mail www.thevillanovatimes.com [email protected] This year, we begin a great adventure in terms of the innovation and exploration of community issues we are pursuing. We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride. Get DONATIONS ready for one of our most excellent years yet. The Villanova Times is a donation-driven publication. We are always in See you in a few pages. desperate need of help with publication and equipment costs. Any support is greatly appreciated. Soli Deo Gloria, Please send checks to: The Villanova Times Patrick Ryan 217 Dougherty Hall Thomas David 800 E Lancaster Ave Co-Editors-in-Chief Villanova, PA 19085 Payable to: Villanova University The Fearless Independent Newspaper of Villanova University THOMAS DAVID, Co-Editor-in-Chief PATRICK RYAN, Co-Editor-in-Chief SHAUNA SEGADELLI, Managing Editor JENNIFER BRADLEY, Senior Editor SARAH LOVELAND, Campus Editor LAURA MITCHELL, Senior/Art Editor CHRIS FUJIMOTO, Sports Co-Editor JORDAN SHIPLEY, Sports Co-Editor KEVIN O’LEARY, Culture Editor ROBERT DUFFY, Commentary Editor KERRY RICHARDS, Copy Editor & Recruitment Chair The Villanova Times is an official award-winning newspaper written, produced and published by the students of Villanova University. The views expressed in The Villanova Times do not necessarily represent the views of Vil- lanova University. Each article, column, piece, or any other written statement is a representation of the author’s opinion, or, but not necessarily including, The Villanova Times staff in general. The Villanova Times is published biweekly and freely distributed to the Villanova community. This publication is made possible by the generous donations of friends of the newspaper. Copyright 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES “ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2010 3 STATS & FACTS VERBATIM campus The thousandth prime number. Every time I’m sad, I stop being sad and be 7,919 “ awesome instead. True story. Barney Stinson Day of Service: The Big Picture Thinking about the long-term effects of one-time service events By SARAH LOVELAND This Saturday, September 11 “the institutional promotion of was Villanova’s fifth annual St. a service culture at Villanova … Thomas of Villanova Day of Ser- may be a distraction from, or even vice. Over 4,500 students, fac- a substitute for the greater chal- ulty, staff, and alumni volunteered lenge before us” – working not their time, performing various only toward a more kind society, activities from singing at nurs- but a more just society and world. ing homes to repairing roofs, at So before you pat yourself nearly 200 service sites through- on the back for a job well done out the Greater Philadelphia area. this weekend during the Day of This year, another component Service, think about what comes was added to the traditional Day next. Do you simply forget about of Service. The day was combined Villanova because “we have a good Relief Services, had some insight. change. “I long to hear the words the work you did on Saturday until with the ninth anniversary of the view of Villanova to start. This in- Each year, she struggles to of St. Ambrose who said you’re not the Day of Service comes around September 11 terror attacks, and creases and reinforces what we al- figure out why the Day of Service making a gift to the poor, but restor- next year? Do you take it to the President Obama’s call to commem- ready think of Villanova students.” leaves her feeling so conflicted. As a ing what belongs to them,” she says. next level and sign up for some orate the day with remembrance Everyone at the school, par- professor with numerous Peace and Of course individual service is type of weekly service? Do you and service to fellow Americans.

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