Memorial Service Held for Lost Students

ARGO «ni"""™ ^^asSBSSa^^^ ^EwSMm^*^ Monday, October 27,2003 The independent student newspaper of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 65 Number 6 Memorial Service Held for Lost Students

Argo Staff Reports er and member of New Hope grandmother, Annie L. Thomas Church in Toms River. He grad- An avid baseball card collector, There are many here at Pentecostal Independent Church. Williams; and step grandparents, uated from Toms River East in and fan of the New York Mets Stockton who have been deeply There she worked faithfully J.D. & Margaret Higgins. 2002, and played for the Toms and San Francisco 49ers. He was touched by the loss of three stu- singing in the choir. Lekeaitha is survived by her River Basketball Association for a senior at the Richard Stockton dents, Lekeaitha Shantrael Scott, Lekeaitha was always willing daughter, Destiny K. Scott- 10 years. He attended Ocean College of NJ, majoring in crimi- David Matthew Treglia, and to help out wherever needed with Eccles; grandmother, Jessie M. County College and was in his nal justice holding a GPA of 3.1. Dennis Frank Corolla, Jr. A a smile. Lekeaitha brought into Grant of Baton Rouge, LA; great sophomore year at Richard He is survived by his father memorial service will be held on this world a beautiful daughter, grandmother Mirma James of Stockton College of NJ. and mother Dennis and Donna Wednesday October 29, 2003 at Destiny, at which time she Baton Rough, LA; brother He is survived by his parents, Carolla, of Landisville; brothers, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the became a loving and devoted Quentin T. Harris of VA; sister Victor and Susan Treglia of Toms Jesse S. Carolla and Marco Townsend Residential Life mother who felt she owed her Nateka D. Higgins of River, one sister Christine Marie Carolla; grandmothers Angela Center. daughter the world and tried to Whitesboro, NJ; two step broth- Treglia, paternal grandmother Carolla and Antionette Dolgopol Dr. Beverly Vaughn and the give it to her. ers, and two step sisters. In addi- Ruth Reglia of Toms River, and both from Landisville; two Gospel Choir will provide reflec- Lekeaitha was an honor stu- tion, two nephews, Tre'Shawn maternal grandmother Betty devoted aunts Denise Micheletti f tive music. Prayers will be dent at Middle Township High and Evan Harris, of South Juliano of Trenton. Richland, and Linda Christopher offered up by Father Jeff Burton School, where she was a member Dennisville, NJ; one god sister, Dennis Frank Carolla, Jr., 26, of Landisville; a loving uncle, S.J, and Pastor John Quinn. of Ebony Awareness National Alijah A. Harris of Cape May of Landisville, was born on June Bob Carolla of Landisville. Rachel Feller of the Jewish Honor Society, the step team and Court House; and one god broth- 13, 1977 in Vineland, departed Grandfather's Frank Coralla and Student Union Hillel and helping band clubs in which she er, Kentrell James of Baton form this life on September 19, Samuel Dolgopol predecease President of the Stockton devoted a winning spirit. Rouge, LA. A host of uncles, 2003. " Dennis was a member of him. He will be missed also by Religious Council will offer a Lekeaitha graduated with the aunts, cousins, and friends will Queen of angels Parish, Buena. many aunts, uncles, cousins, and Scriptural Reading. Speakers will class of 2002 and then went on to miss her smiling face and encour- He had been employed at the friends. include President Herman J. pursue a college education at aging words. GNC Health Stores for many The Office of Counseling Saatkamp; Lekeaitha's friend, Richard Stockton College of NJ. David Matthew Treglia, 19 of years. He was an AAU Power Services is available Monday Pearl Matthews; David's friend, She majored in Child Psychology Toms River section of Dover Lifter, completed on the National through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to Joshua Kuhlwein; and Dennis' which she completed one fill year Township, died Wednesday, Level and placed fifth at the 7:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to friend, Frank Rodriguez. of as well a being a part of the September 17, 2003 at Shore Superdone in New Orleans. 5:00 p.m. and later hours by Lekeaitha Shantreal Scott was Education Opportunity Funding Memorial Hospital, Somers Dennis placed second at the appointment if you need some- born on November 27, 1983 to (EOF) program. Point. Born in Trenton, on Teenage Nationals in Orlando, one to talk to or need any type of Herman and Marion Higgins at Lekeaitha loved all children August 26, 1984, he lived most of FL. For a time, he held the state assistance. The. Counseling Earl K. Long hospital in Baton and spend much time trying to his life in Toms River. He was a record for the 165-pound class of Center is located in the WQ-1 10 Rough, LA. She departed from teach them to be positive. She communicant of St. Justin's AC the Raw Dead Lift at 505 pounds. at extension 4722. this life on Friday, August 22, was a shining forerunner to our 2003. Lekeaitha is said to have your generation. She was pre- accepted Christ at an early age ceded in death by her grandfa- SSTV on the Look Out for New Movies and became a very willing work- ther, David G. Thomas Sr.; step Angela Santorillo tant meeting in SSTV history." setting up the schedule for Argo Staff Writer The station has formatted a meet- upcoming tube time. The studio Pull up a seat, grab the ing that will address the true pol- aims to schedule the posting of Stockton Student Falls Goobers and popcorn, and get itics of closed circuit cinema by chosen films via Housing and comfortable— because it's movie addressing some serious station SSTV station guides. Scott Acker man gency care given to her by para- time. Stockton Student issues. One extremely important The station runs films on every Argo Staff'Writer medics and she was airlifted to a Television (SSTV) is the best point that will be addressed is the hour and half-hour. There are On Wednesday, October 22, local hospital. According to ticket around for a lineup of station's ability to access certain slots of slide shows to fill in at 2003 at about 6:30 al night, a Acting Chief Joseph Mangiello, action, comedy, and drama in films. intervals, depending on the films' young woman fell from a railing she was in the trauma ward, but some of Hollywood's hottest new Presently, some major studios lengths and upcoming movies. in Upper G-wing and onto the listed as stable as of 1:3() am late releases. SSTV makes it possible are less cooperative than usual by The studio's slide shows are cre- lower floor. The person, identi- Wednesday night into Thursday for students to enjoy the latest declining to release some of the ated by SSTV Power Point pre- fied only as a 19 year young morning. films through their closed circuit most highly anticipated films. sentations. The slide shows also woman, has had her name with- There is no signs of any foul station. When a student turns to Ron Magdon, SSTV Vice consist of any news or upcoming held until contact is made with play Mangiello also said. channel 10, they are guaranteed President, informs us that, "There events on campus, and informa- her parents, which had not been Eyewitnesses are still being top entertainment chosen by are restrictions on closed circuit tion on clubs and organizations. made by 5pm on Thursday. It is interviewed and a full account of Stockton students themselves. films being provided by two of Any student is welcome to adver- believed that they may be out of events is being put together, but SSTV is holding a meeting our main sources, i.e. Buena tise information on the slide the country. could not be available at the time October 29, 2003, at 8:30 in N- Vista, Walt Disney, New Line shows. So if you have anything The young woman had emer- of printing the Argo. Wing Lounge. The studio is invit- and Fox." to say on the big screen, contact ing all students who want to help Rodriquez agrees, explaining, SSTV at ext. 4865. World and Nation - Page 2 choose upcoming movies the sta- "The restrictions narrow the The movie business is now in Si tion will show. Students will be selection." Regretfully, Stockton students' hands. Come Police Blotter - Page 2 given a chance to browse through Rodriguez and Magdon cannot on out on Wednesday night and a catalog and help select the final pull any Hollywood strings and plan your movie nights with News - Page 3 15 showcases. The students' are confined to providing only friends. There is nothing better input will decide whether we see certain films. The sources that than a good flick on cold fall Editorials - Page 4 some of Hollywood's top actors, SSTV gathers their picks from night—especially when you get like Mark Wahlberg, Martin are Swank Motion Pictures and to choose it! Lifestyles - Page 5 Lawrence or Harrison Ford, Resident Life Cinema. Calendar and Classifieds - Page 6 grace the screen. The selection on Wednesday Frankie Rodriguez, SSTV evening will be limited to 15 Argo Ace - Page 7 President and station manager films, and five alternatives for quotes, "The meeting is expected back up. Students can choose SSTV Sports - Page 8 to be the largest and most impor- from "two thumbs up" movies, October 27, 2003

World and Nation Compiled by Argo staffers from reports and wire services

World U.S., U.N. Seek Israel disclosed plans Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday to build nearly 300 Billions to Rebuild homes in West Bank settlements, despite a freeze on construction required by a U.S.-backed peace Iraq plan. Palestinians condemned the project and urged the United Argo staff reports of anonymity. States to intervene. American and Iraqi officials The senior U.S. official in An associate of Yasser Arafat urged nearly 80 nations at a Baghdad, L. Paul Bremer, who Thunderstorms Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Showers meanwhile, said the Palestinian donors conference Thursday to attended the session with scores High of70° High 62° High of 58° High of 61° leader was unnerved by an army pledge billions of dollars to of Iraqi officials and business Low of 55° low of 45° Low of 43° Low of 39° raid near his compound this rebuild Iraq, but a senior leaders, said it was too early to week, and clenched a subma- European official said expecta- know what donations would be. chine gun as he declared he felt tions should be kept low. Asked about World Bank esti- The Feds Bust Wal-Mart the "smell of paradise." "You cannot expect European mates that Iraq could absorb only taxpayers, who felt pretty hostile about $5.6 billion in aid the first Argo staff reports Springdale, were charged in an to military intervention, to feel year, Bremer said that spending Federal agents raided Wal- immigrant-smuggling case in Health terribly enthusiastic about spend- the money President Bush (news Mart's headquarters and 60 of its 2001. ing a large amount of money in - web sites) has asked for would stores across the country One defendant shot himself to Iraq," Chris Patten, the European not be a problem. Thursday, arresting more than death a few months after being Jewish women with the most Union's external affairs commis- UN Secretary-General Kofi 300 illegal workers in an immi- charged, and two managers common genetic mutations sioner, told reporters as the con- Annan, opening the conference, gration crackdown at the world's entered guilty pleas early in the known to cause breast cancer ference began. called for generous contributions. biggest retailer. case. A jury acquitted the poultry have more than an 80 percent In fact, Patten said, Iraq would But despite approval last week of The workers were members of company and three other man- chance of developing the disease have difficulty absorbing even a UN resolution setting out Iraq's cleaning crews hired by outside agers. in their lifetimes, U.S. the contributions already future course, Annan acknowl- contractors, but federal law researchers reported on promised, which include about edged that lingering divisions enforcement officials who spoke Thursday. $20 billion by the Bush adminis- over Washington's role in run- on the condition of anonymity And the risk is getting worse tration and $1.5 billion by Japan. ning the country might deter said Wal-Mart had direct knowl- THE ARGO for the Ashkenazi Jewish women Nevertheless, American offi- some donors. edge of the immigration viola- who were studied. Those with cials think that when the pledges Annan urged that s.uch con- tions. They cited recordings of The Richard the mutations born before 1940 begin Friday, they will signifi- cerns be set aside and said, "The meetings and conversations had a 24 percent chance of devel- cantly exceed most expectations, long-term challenge of recon- among Wal-Mart executives, Stockton College of oping breast cancer by age 50, with Persian Gulf countries offer- struction has to be faced by all of managers and contractors. New Jersey while those born after 1940 had a ing considerable aid, said a U.S. us." "We have seen no evidence of Pomona, New Jersey 67 percent chance. official who spoke on condition this from the INS, and, if that "I was surprised at how, age turns out to be true, we will coop- 08240 by age, the risk is worse in more erate fully with law enforcement Phone (609) 652- recent times," said Dr. Mary- Students Beware!!! officials," Wal-Mart spokes- 4560 Claire King of the University of woman Mona Williams said. Fax (609) 748-5565 Washington, who led the study. The workers were arrested as they finished their night shifts at The Argo is not an offi- The Police Blotter Wal-Mart stores in 21 states. cial publication of The Agents also hauled away several Richard Stockton Business boxes of documents from an College, but is published Will Be Returning executive's office at Wal-Mart independently by students headquarters in Bentonville. at Stockton College. Microsoft Corp., the world's An employer can face civil and largest software maker, on Next Week!!! criminal penalties for knowingly Thursday said its quarterly profit hiring illegal immigrants or fail- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF rose on increased sales to busi- ing to comply with certain Scott Ackerman nesses and robust consumer employee record keeping regula- ASSISTANT EDITOR demand for personal computers. tions. John McGuire For the fiscal first quarter Wal-Mart Stores had sales last DEPARTMENT HEADS ended Sept. 30, Microsoft report- year of $244.5 billion. The com- Copy - Tara Fayter ed a net profit of $2.6 billion, or pany has about 1.1 million Lifestyles - -Paul Montecello 24 cents per share, compared employees in the United States, Athletics - Dave Sholler with a profit of $2 billion, or 19 and it uses more than 100 third- Advertising - Danielle Rago cents per share, a year earlier. party contractors to clean more STAFF WRITERS than 700 stores nationwide, Jimmy Adams, Joseph Knight, Williams said. Nicholas Colin, Angela "We require each of these con- Santoriello, Chick Yeager tractors to use only legal work- Entertainment ers," she said. Printed bv AFL Printers The law enforcement sources said the investigation grew out of "Baby Boy" from Beyonce earlier probes of Wal-Mart clean- and Sean Paul hangs on for a Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? ing crew contractors in 1998 and fifth straight week atop 2001. Billboard's Hot 100, fending off All the arrested workers were a threat from Ludacris' "Stand in the country illegally, said The above people are the Up," featuring Shawnna. Garrison Courtney, a spokesman only qualified representatives of The Argo. Letters, opin- The latter jumps 4-2, a peak it with Immigration and Customs The Argo Corrections ions, photographs, cartoons, reaches in its ninth week on the Enforcement. They were The Argo would like to for receiving 1st place in and articles are welcome by chart. "Stand Up" has slightly detained at local immigration all. Deadline for all submis- better luck in pure urban mar- apologize to the Kappa the Float Design offices. Those who had no crimi- sion is every Wednesday at kets, swapping places with Sigma Fraternity. The Contest. nal record were released with 5:00pm. The Argo reserves "Baby Boy" on. Billboard's Hot Kappa Sigma Fraternity instructions to appear before the right to edit or deny all R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks immigration judges. copy. For advertising infor- had their float pictured tally with a 2-1 gain. The Caption with the Wal-Mart is not the first big mation, please call (609) 652-4298. The Argo wel- where the caption read Picture of Lester Holt is company to be targeted in an comes all newcomers to join Delta Delta Delta with John McGuire, not immigration investigation. Six our meetings Monday at Sorority. We are sorry Juhn McGuire. Sorry managers at Tyson Foods, based 5:30 pm, upper G-Wing, Argo and Wire Reports and congradulate you all John. one town away from Wal-Mart in room 202. Page 3 The Argo NEWS October 27, 2003 Become Part of the TEAM

Nicholas Colin programs is TEAM (Tutoring that will ultimately lead the chil- involve a number of things, from ing employees. If as little as an Argo Staff Writer Enrichment and Mentoring). dren into a life of drugs and playing sports or video games hour a week can increase the Being able to positively influ- The TEAM program is a crime. It is the greatest of with them to taking them to a ball opportunity of obtaining a job, ence a child's life is a fulfilling one-to-one mentoring program tragedies when a child is game or to the beach: The main isn't it worth the effort? experience that serves as its own for the youth of Pleasantville, NJ. deprived of the opportunities that objective is to make them feel Those willing or just curious reward. There are many organi- Their goal is to provide emotion- many take for granted. All they special, which is something that about the TEAM program should zations that provide mentors for al and spiritual support that is need is someone to look up to. many of these children have not contact Dorothy Bowker at 609- children who lack the proper sorely lacking in the children's All it will take to improve one felt as often as they should. So if 383-6900, or email her at bowk- guidance at home. Some of these lives. All that is requested is a child's future is to show them that you have a little free time and a er. [email protected]. organizations are lucky enough to one-year commitment of at least they are special and that there are big heart, then you should con- us. Waste no time, though, have gained the necessary expo- one hour a week. This, of course, alternatives to the negative sider giving it a shot, if any more because the faster you act, the sure needed to obtain their goals is very little and the result is pos- lifestyles forced upon them. incentive is needed, then just sooner you will positively change in the way of volunteers and con- sibly changing a troubled child's TEAM desperately needs think how such a deed will look a child's life forever. tributions, at least to some extent. life. Many of these children suf- positive male role models, partic- on a resume. Community service However, there are many smaller fer from neglectful parents and a ularly African-Americans that are is a positive attribute that appeals organizations that still desperate- lack of extra-curricular activities willing to hang out with a child to employers and can influence ly need volunteers. One of these outside of school. This is a path and be his/her friend. This could their decisions in regards to hir- Gospe! Choir: Pi Kapp Helps the Hanidcapped Again

Is it Really Back? Paul Montecello donations from anyone Kewana Gordon choir and suggested that they Argo Staff Writer who offered, the broth- For the Argo advertise for their upcoming On Monday, October 6th, the ers raised $260 Yes, it is true. The Stockton singing engagements. The choir brothers of Pi Kappa Phi con- throughout the day, and Gospel Choir, formally known as put a positive hope in the hearts tributed a full day of work once it was time well spent. Ebony Ensemble, has indeed of those who listened. again to their national philan- Most people were returned, and it is back with a Their next singing engagement thropy, PUSH America. For those extremely generous in bang. is scheduled at the Boys and who are unfamiliar with the orga- their contributions. Stockton Gospel Choir made Girls Club on Oct. 23rd at 8pm. nization, PUSH stands for People Students alike were their first appearance in 10 years, They will also be performing Understanding the Severely friendly, receptive, and even er display of what can be accom- on Friday, October 17,2003 at the here at Stockton College in the Handicapped, and the brothers thankful that someone was doing plished when effort is put forth. Newman Center Dedication. The TRLC on Oct. 29th at 3pm. take pride in their help and sup- something for the handicapped. The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi col- choir was exquisite. The attire Finally, on Oct. 30th, the choir port toward the cause. All pro- The brothers were privileged to lectively attempted a goal and was all black. They rocked the will be singing at the multicultur- ceeds went towards the develop- meet a few individuals who even reached it. "I was really happy to house with enjoyment as they al event in N-wing at lpm. ment and research put forth by worked with the handicapped, see so many brothers take part in sang their two selections, "I Need Come out and see the Gospel PUSH. and felt like they were really this event. 1 think it showed a lot You" and "Awesome God." The Choir in action on any of these Outside the parking lots of the making a difference one step at a of people that we really do care performance was indeed a suc- days. Also, if you would like to school, on a day that could not time, as their services were about our philanthropy, and try cess and the audience made sure join this club, stop by H102 on have been better for an outside appreciated. "It was great to see our best to benefit it any way we it was known. One lady Tuesdays at 8pm. Everyone is fundraiser, brothers volunteered so many people stop and take the can," added brother Anthony approached a member of the always welcome! to ask people to donate money time to donate whatever they had Cicali. Pi Kappa Phi proved once towards the foundation, in hopes on them at the lime. A great day again the trusting relationship of spreading awareness to as for a great cause," said brother between PUSH and the brother- Banner Designing Contest many people as possible. While Jason Egies. hood. accepting even the smallest of This fundraiser was just anoth- Announced "All Are Welcome"; the Stockton Newman Center Dedication Argo Staff Reports addition, there will only be one It would be nearly impossible cash prize of $250, regardless of John McGuire Conran, Tom CTDonnell, and Reading. Alumni members were for any student to walk by the the number of designers Argo Staff Writer Dianne Hill. Beverly Vaughn and also on hand, including Gregory courtyard outside K-wing and involved. "All Are Welcome" was the the Gospel choir provided music. Mcllhenney, once the former miss the heavy construction Only one submission is theme of the dedication of the Many clergy members were also president of the Newman Club going on there. For many of us, allowed for each individual stu- Stockton Newman Center. This is present, including Stockton chap- and Pat Ancharski, who was the this intrusion meant a little incon- dent and/or group. However, a best illustrated in the diverse lain' Father Jeff Burton S.J.; very first Newman Club presi- venience in the way of getting to student may design his/her own crowd that was in attendance. It Father Cadmus Mazzarella, the dent. work and classes. Over time, submission and work on a collab- was a beautiful scene of the unity chaplain at Rowan and Father The dedication ceremony went though, the presence of small orative submission as well. of the Stockton community. Josef Waggenhoffer, one of beautifully, from the procession garden plots and freshly planted Designs should be submitted Catholics, Jews, and Christians Stockton's first chaplains. Also led by the Knights of Columbus trees has allowed for a pretty nice as a 2-dimensional design on alike were in attendance. present were Msgr. Thomas Color Guard to the benediction view from the J-K bridge outside. paper. Entrants may include A personal letter from Morgan, current administrator of and concluding rights. Although Soon, the courtyard will be more than one color in their Governor James McGreevey was our diocese; Father John Swope, it appeared there would be a rain- spruced up with flags as well, and design and they may also submit first read to the crowd. In the let- S.J., the head of the Jesuit storm, it held off. At the very one or more Stockton students a design series, as there will be 11 ter, the Governor thanked Father Maryland Province and Pr, Gap moment Father Jeff stood to give will be responsible for designing banners made when the winner is Jeff for his work within the com- LoBiondo, S.J. and brother of the thanks to the crowd, the sun them. chosen. Students should remem- munity and stated the importance local congressman, who resides broke through. This wonderful Stockton is currently sponsor- ber, however, that the cost of the of Catholic Campus Ministry at Georgetown. Leaders of other siglit was a metaphor for the ing a contest for students who are banner production will be a groups that both spiritually and faiths were also on hand, includ- entire process of the fundraising interested in designing a school deciding factor in the final choice emotionally help students first ing Rabbi Aaron Krauss, for and building and opening of banner for the courtyard, with a of a winner, so a series of 11 dif- entering college. Professor in Stockton's General the center. At first it was a chal- $250 cash prize to the winner ferent designs may not be the Speakers included several Studies division and spiritual lenge to get things going. Over whose design is chosen. most cost-effective plan. members of the Stockton com- leader of Beth El Synagogue in time, however, everything Potential banner designs should Designs should be submitted munity. These speakers included Margate and Pastor John Quinn, worked out. incorporate the contest's theme, by the designer, along with a Dr. Joe Marchetti, Dr. Eileen who provided a Scriptural "The Spirit of Richard Stockton completed entry form, to the College," and there are a few Circulation Desk of the Library should pick up his/her entry from and disposed of accordingly. All November 25 at 12pm. The col- guidelines to keep in mind. Once by 5pm on Thursday, November the Circulation Desk of the entry submissions of designs lege's goal is to have the banner a design is chosen, 11 banners 13. Library during regular business shall be exclusively owned by the design chosen and reproduced in will be produced. The winning entry will be cho- hours following the final deci- College, and no persons shall time to hang the flags in the J-K All designs must be original sen based on creativity, appropri- sion. have the right to use any of the courtyard for the start of the and the work of a current ate representation of the given "The College assumes no lia- submitted designs for any pur- Spring 2004. Contest entry forms Stockton student or employee. theme and the college as a whole bility with respect to the artistic pose whatsoever without the may be picked up at the Designs may be collaborations and visual appeal. Consideration content of the judges. express written consent of the Circulation Desk of the Library. between two or more students/ will also be given to production Submissions will be held until College." So, give it a shot - you may see employees only if every member costs. December 4 and any not retrieved The winning entry will be your work flying high over the of the team is given credit. In Anyone submitting a design will be property of the college announced on or before Tuesday, Stockton campus.

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iltHill! SBI Page 4 The Argo EDITORIAL October 27, 2003 Fact-Free News

FYI By ceptions of major news events three. ers thought we'd uncovered a at all clear. • Chick Yeager and polling people to find out just The researchers then asked working relationship between Rupert Murdoch, Roger Ailes ***** where they go to get things so where the respondents most com- Hussein and al Qaeda, while just and the other guys at Fox have : oisw*.., Thought for balled up. This month they monly went to get their news. half of those who watch PBS long demonstrated a clearer com- • m Today: The released their findings, which go The fair and balanced folks at believed this to be the case. mitment to changing public poli- truth will set a long way toward explaining Fox, the survey concludes, were Misperceptions can also be the cy than to reporting it, and an you free. But why there's so little common "the news source whose viewers result of inattention, of course. If even clearer commitment to •y first it will ground in American politics had the most misperceptions." you nod off for just a nanosecond reporting it in such a way as to to \ j j à piss you off. today: People are proceeding Eighty percent of Fox viewers in the middle of Tom Brokaw change it. Chick Yeager from radically different sets of believed at least one of these un- intoning, "U.S. inspectors did not Take a wild flight of fancy This is an facts, some so different that facts; 45 percent believed all find weapons of mass destruction with me and assume for just a article from the Washington Post they're altogether fiction. three. Over at CBS, 71 percent of today," you could think we'd just moment that one major goal over by Harold Meyerson published In a series of polls from May viewers fell lor one of these mis- uncovered Hussein's nuclear at Fox is to ensure Bush's reelec- on October 15, 2003. .through September, the takes, but just 15 percent bought arsenal. So the wily researchers tion. Surely, anyone who believes Fact-Free News researchers discovered that large into the full trifecta. And in the also controlled for intensity of that Saddam Hussein and al Ever worry that millions of minorities of Americans enter- daintier precincts of PBS viewers viewership, and concluded that, Qaeda were in cahoots, that your fellow Americans are walk- tained some highly fanciful and NPR listeners, just 23 per- "in the case of those who primar- we've found the WMD and that ing around knowing things that beliefs about the facts of the Iraqi cent adhered to one of these mis- ily watched Fox News, greater Bush is revered among the peo- you don't? That your prospects war. Fully 48 percent of perceptions, while a scant four attention to news modestly ples of the world — all of these for advancement may depend on Americans believed that the percent entertained al! three. increases the likelihood of mis- known facts to nearly half the your mastery of such arcana as United States had uncovered evi- Now, this could just be pre- perceptions." Particularly when Fox viewers — is a good bet to be who won the Iraqi war or where dence demonstrating a close sorting by ideology: conserva- that news includes hyping every a Bush voter in next year's con- exactly Europe is? working relationship between tives watch O'Reilly, liberals look false lead in Iraq as the certain test. By this standard — moving Then don't watch Fox News. Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda. at Lehrer, and everyone finds his prelude to uncovering a massive votes into Bush's column and The more you watch, the more Another 22 percent thought that belief system confirmed. But the WMD cache. keeping them there ~ Fox has to you'll get things wrong. we had found the weapons of Knowledge Network nudniks One question inevitably raised be judged a stunning success. It's Researchers from the Program on mass destruction in Iraq. And 25 took that into account, and found by these findings is whether Fox not so hot on conveying informa- International Policy Attitudes (a percent said that most people in that even among people of like News is failing or succeeding. tion as such, but mere empiricism joint project of several academic other countries had backed the mind, where they got their news Over at CBS, the news that 71 must seem so terribly vulgar to centers, some of them based at U.S. war against Saddam still shaped their sense of the real. percent of viewers hold one of such creatures of refinement as the University of Maryland) and Hussein. Sixty percent of all Among respondents who said these mistaken notions should be Murdoch and Ailes. Knowledge Networks, a respondents entertained at least they would vote for George W. cause for concern, but whether We welcome the California-based polling firm, one of these bits of dubious Bush in next year's presidential such should be the case at Fox have spent the better part of the knowledge; 8 percent believed all race, for instance, more than because 80 percent of their view- viewpoints and year tracking the public's misper- three-quarters of the Fox watch- ers are similarly mistaken is not fetters from stu- What dents and faculty. Living in a Stockton Prison Letters may not go Happened? to the Argo A dormitory is not the most and fine everyone. Doesn't this night, but fail to silence those liberating environment to live in. seem completely unfair to those who disturb the peace long into It was Monday, October 13, anonymously. As a matter of fact, there are con- who are innocent and who in the early morning hours or to do 2003. The sun was out on this Drop them in the straints that a student must most cases were not even on the anything other than make conver- particularly warm afternoon. For endure while they live in their premises at the date of the crime? sation with these brutes and then the commuter student like me, mailbox outside of jail-size cells. Many constraints How can residents be responsible go on their way. Why don't they the drive to Stockton was quite G-202 or e-mail are of course necessary for the for the actions of everyone on routinely check the lounge area pleasant. However, that didn't argo@loki. small number of dorm residents their floor? It is the responsibility throughout the day? This way last long. • who are unable to grasp the con- of the floor supervisor to ensure they can stop those who ruin the Right before the turn onto stockton.edu. cept of respect. The students with that order is kept. If the school area or at least uncover the crime Parking Lot 5 on College Drive, Call ext.4560 for more tendencies towards unruliness cannot depend on these figures of and establish who was on the the traffic literally came to a information. and late night shenanigans per- authority to keep orde, then other floor around the time that the act stand-still. There seemed to be haps deserve the iron fist that will measures must be implemented was perpetrated. some sort of commotion up died and she was holding up traf- inevitably fall on them. However, to prevent these crimes. Those in the position of ahead, as I distinctly heard an fic. It seemed that three or four when this fist of authority Perhaps the Stockton police authority cannot punish the inno- orchestra of car horns. I got out selfless and generous Stockton unclenches and envelopes an should keep a closer eye on the cent, who usually outnumber the of the passenger seat, walked up, students, to try to allow her time entire dormitory floor for the lounge areas, especially on the guilty. The guilty should be the and saw a fellow Stockton com- to move her car out of the way, wrongdoings of a few, the inno- weekends when partying is a pre- only ones being prosecuted. muter looking quite distraught, used their own cars and them- cent have been unfairly violated. requisite for a college student. Students cannot control what standing by her maroon sedan. selves to direct traffic until the These kinds of injustices usu- These officers of the law can type of people live on their floor It was still not clear as to the police could arrive. This they did ally occur at Stockton when a surely be pried away from their and who these people may invite exact nature of her peril, but she with the possibility that they dormitory's hallway or lounge demanding schedules, which into the building. Furthermore, had her driver-side door open, would bear the risk of getting a area is crudely littered or dam- include aimlessly circling the the resident's only responsibility with one hand on her steering traffic ticket. aged. In most cases the guilty parking lots and relaxing in their is to control his/her own actions wheel, and all the while, trying to But the bigger question was, will not step forward and, as a squad cars awaiting speeders. and to respect those around push this maroon sedan, with why wasn't anyone else helping? result, those in the position of They routinely drive by the them.. considerable difficulty. I walked There must have been at least 30 authority take the lazy way out dorms throughout the day and Nicholas Colin up, asked her if she needed help, cars or more, filled with Stockton and I was informed that her students and other commuters on engine wouldn't turn over. College Drive, but only a handful Coming Up in the World of Anime Without much contemplation, I of these were willing to help this quickly got to the back of the car person with her car troubles. I'm There really isn't any game to watch over her at school. Of Honestly, feel free. I might add it and pushed with my limited not claiming to be a great moral- review this week. I will have course, since he is a heavily to an article or comic in the strength, while she tried to con- ist, but why didn't it occur to something new for next week, I trained soldier in body and mind, future. Later! tinue to steer and push at the those able-bodied "humans" to am sure of that. So I'm going to he finds himself out of place. Joesph Knight front of the vehicle. It only took show some humanity? It wasn't review Full Metal Panic, a new Hilarity quickly ensues, and even about 30 seconds, and her dis- a Herculean feat, as even such a anime to hit America. This fits a little unlikely romance begins. abled vehicle was safely pushed puny person like me did it in into one of those mixed cate- I highly recommend this series to a side slope next to the soccer about 30 seconds. I'm truly curi- gories, being a blend of action, because of its variety and charm. field. I asked her again if she was ous when I put forth this question mecha, romance, comedy, sci-fi, No matter what kind of anime okay and needed further help, as to the Stockton student body who etc. The main character Sagara you watch, something is bound to she looked a little dazed, but she were present there, what hap- Sousuke resembles Heero Yuy strike your interest. Volumes 1-4 gracefully declined, and thanked pened? Was it better to sit at the from Gundam Wing in many are currently available at your me instead. I replied, wheel of your cars, whine, honk, aspects, from the nearly identical local video retailer. Wow, that "Welcome," and walked to class. and complain about some "jerk" character design to the serious sounded professional. Hope you It was not until about a holding up traffic, than to walk military attitude. It begins as a enjoy them! I did! minute later, when I heard and up and simply ask this person in female high school student is tar- If you have any comments, saw the sirens and flashing lights trouble if she needed any help? geted by a terrorist organization questions, suggestions, argu- of a police car, that I fully real- for mysterious purposes. The ments, marriage proposals, etc., ized what had happened. Sandip Basu secret organization known as please send them to Apparently, right at the turn out MYTHRIL sends Sousuke to [email protected]. of the parking lot, her engine Monday, October 27, 2003Page 7

Music May Soothe the Savage Beast, But it is Time to KIN Bill

Tara Fayter Records and Maverick, the Kill The first is the Sinatra song, a with Charles Bernstein. In both not neglected the classics in his Argo Staff Writer Bill Soundtrack was produced morbidly haunting track that bit- cases, the lyrical master proves production of the Kill Bill There is something amazing- entirely by Tarantino and terly relates a tale of traitorous that he has not lost his touch with Soundtrack. Most of the songs ly artistic about Quentin Lawrence Bender. Some of the love. There is an aspect of this the microphone and his tracks are are from the late 60s and early Tarantino's work, something songs have words, some are glar- song that is strangely accessible a great (albeit unique) addition to 70s, with a few notable excep- indefinable that allows his films ingly lyric-less, but all the music to any audience, regardless of the album. tions. Some are classic we know, to become cult classics in their speaks to the theme of the movie musical taste, and the music car- One final addition worth not- some are less recognizable. own right. As we have seen with better than any other selections ries with it a brief reminiscence ing is the inclusion of Santa Whichever the case, it's a sure the release of Kill Bill: Volume could have. Beginning with a of that Jefferson Airplane song Esmerelda's "Don't Let Me Be bet that Tarantino wanted us to One, Tarantino fans wait with Nancy Sinatra song, "Bang Bang from the 60s about the white rab- Misunderstood," a 7()s-era disco experience the music as both baited breath for the next surreal (My Baby Shot Me Down)," and bit. The second song, "The masterpiece. This particular ren- artistic in its own right and as a chapter in what at times seems to ending with a disjointed selection Flower of Carnage," is performed dition, entitled the Esmerelda part of the movie as a whole. In be one long, twisted story. I have of musical soundbites from the entirely in Japanese by Meiko Suite, has a distinctly Latin flavor a truly surrealistic sense, this no doubt that the music chosen movie, this soundtrack is art in its Kaji. The ballad's aesthetic that includes a slight Flamenco album reflects the diversity and by Tarantino to accompany his purest form, with a few notable beauty masks the brutal truth of rhythm and castanets in the back- intense meaning of Tarantino's films is one of the reasons his examples. betrayal, isolation and numbness. ground. Whether you like the work, while connecting us with work is so appealing. The Kill The CD's liner notes include The artist's rendition of such a original cut of the song or not, music that we might not other- Bill Soundtrack's sheer depth and lyrics from only two songs on the harsh reality is so calmly related this particular version doesn't wise allow ourselves access to. diversity certainly gives credence soundtrack, a fact that is especial- and mellow in form that one permit a stationary audience. It Oh, and if that doesn't convince to this possibility. ly meaningful if you've been would never know the difference tugs at your limbs until you don't you to give it a listen, perhaps Released by A Band Apart lucky enough to see the movie. without the liner notes or a fluent have a chance and you suddenly this will: the CD is enhanced and knowledge of Japanese. find yourself dancing in your features the Kill Bill Trailer A couple of other songs quite seat. The lively instrumental Trilogy. This fact should be mm H 1 accurately reflect the diversity of vibrations belie the importance of incentive enough for any the song's lyrics, though, and Tarantino fan, either casual or " ' v L the rest of the album as well. The RZA (a.k.a. Robert Diggs of Wu while you're dancing, you're obsessive, to run right out and Tang fame) makes a couple of likely to find yourself thinking pick up the album. If you don't EI v back to some pretty good action like the music, then at least you'll ^H^MIi;hhhhwI ; arnié appearances in the lineup, once with a solo rap and again in an sequences. have a brief reminder of how 1 » unbelievable the movie is. B9 electronica-tinged collaboration It is evident that Tarantino has ^f*- Jr" r JW*"" International Act at Stockton Captures Audience

Urna Thurman in Kill Bill Argo File Pliato Tara Fayter was the presence of Canton mental world with a self-released Argo Staff Writer Becker, Luna Negra's DJ/ digital album entitled Marita: Shadows Imagine yourself suddenly percussionist, who sat cross- and Storms, an effort which was Check Out the Upcoming transported to an obscure loca- legged on the floor of the stage soon picked up by Higher Octave tion somewhere in South while controlling the background Music and re-released as the Punk America - you are intrigued by music with his hand on the more recognizable Nouveau your surroundings, yet baffled by mouse of a Mac laptop. Not Flamenco. Throughout his 12 Paul Monticello ty in their writing*. "We just a range of emotions you've never something you'd expect to see in years of touring, often with the Argo Staff Writer wanted to make a record that we experienced before. A series of a traditional Flamenco perfor- band but sometimes as a solo On Thursday, November 7th at would like to listen to," says last dances, recovered loves and mance, but certainly worth expe- artist, Liebert has completed 14 8:00pm, Lakeside Center will be bassist and Stockton student Eric brilliant sunsets floating in the riencing for the ambience it studio recordings. Seemingly as rocked once again, but not by Raj. back of your subconscious have added to the show. a result of his unique upbringing, Nerds this time. Finding Last Week of the Day is anoth- abruptly come to the front of In addition to the fantastic the artist has a strong apprecia- Westerly will headline an amaz- er band with students who attend your mind and you are transfixed. music, the distinctive lighting tion for world music. The son of ing show with The Bankrobbers, the school. Their debut CD is set Now, you've got the experience contributed further to the quality a Chinese-German father and Last Week of the Day, and For to be released, and tons of live of Ottmar Liebert, an enormously of the performance. The swiftly Hungarian mother, Liebert was The Record. These are four shows promote the hard work successful neo-Flamenco gui- changing patterns truly accentu- born in Cologife, Germany and bands that put on high-energy they put forth in the record. The tarist responsible for creating ated the depth of the music began playing guitar at the age of shows every time they are out, faster punk rock bands like influ- music with a distinctly Latin (in played. Each song seemed to 11. He traveled throughout his and surely will come through ence them Face to Face and Bad the most broad sense of the term) have a visual interpretation of its native country and Asia to expe- again. The best part of it all is Religion and their live perfor- flair. own. Colors that alternated rience different types of music, that it is FREE!!!! mances emulate their apprecia- Liebert and his band, Luna between hot and cool added to before performing in Boston and Finding Westerly is a four- tion for high-energy bands. This Negra, performed in the Stockton the audience's experience and finally settling in Santa Fe, NM. piece rock band from the South band is fast, hard and good, and Performing Arts Center on understanding of each piece Liebert and Luna Negra's new Jersey area with former members surely will not disappoint. "We Saturday, October 18, to an played, while contributing a cer- and previous albums are avail- of Early November, a band on just want to come out and show almost sold-out crowd. The gui- tain indescribable flair to the able only via the band's website Drive-Thru Records that is mak- Stockton how to rock," says tarist, who began his career as a show. A particularly interesting (www.lunanegra.com) and at live ing a certain buzz. Just coming vocalist Anthony Cicali. "We touring artist in 1990, played combination of light and sound shows. Liebert, disgusted with off an awesome tour with The rock out with our c*ck out." awe-inspiring music with the occurred during the band's per- the current state of the recording PrizeFight and Game time, Making a certain buzz around three current members of his con- formance of a recently released industry, refuses to sell his wares Finding Westerly are making the Jersey Shore area, For The stantly changing band. While song, Sao Paulo. Soft, rhythmic in stores. In disagreement with things happen. Their debut CD, Record also has two members much of the performance was melodies and smoothly transi- the recent controversy over file- entitled "Call It What You Will," who attend the school, and have noticeably drawn from traditional tioned lighting combined to form sharing and CD burning, he will be released, if all plans go played past shows with Last Flamenco guitar, the synchronic- a memorable (and quite tear- called the practice of punishing accordingly, as soon as early Week of the Day at the Lakeside ity of each musician with the rest inducing) understanding of the music lovers for copying songs wintertime. Center before. They are a great of the ensemble greatly con- passions natural to the human and CDs "revolting" because The Bankrobbers are a five- live band fueled with emotion tributed to a uniquely flavored experience. record execs are doing precisely piece band with members who and liveliness, and every time the take on the customary form of Luna Negra, started by Liebert the same thing with no fear of attend Stockton. Influences two bands play together, all have music. Particularly interesting in 1989, first entered the instru- prosecution. come from The Movielife and a good time. r~v il * • i l *• • * « >i* Thrice, and their live shows are This show will definitely wake always filled with high energy. the students up as everyone is Due to layout issues and lack of submissions this They brought the same energy to coming off of studying for the the stage at the Stone Pony last mid-semester tests and midterms week, there is no comics page this week. However, week in Asbury Park while open- that cause the need for rock in the ing for The Ataris. Their sopho- first place. Lakeside should be keep in touch in the upcoming weeks and send us more effort from No Milk packed on Thursday the 6th, and Records, entitled "The Patterned will definitely be an awesome your funniest, or whatever you can scribble on a Reversed," shows strong maturi- time. napkin! Page 6 October 27, 2003 Calendar and Classifieds contact Nogc at x1254. wing. Stockton's Muslim Student Student Club and Board of Activities meets in International Students Association contact Umar at upper G-Wing Lounge every Circle K International meets Organization meets on Psychology Club meets 965-6802 or e-mail: Organization Mon. at 8pm. every Wed. at 8pm in G-208. Thurs. at 4:30 in C-134. every other Thurs. at 4:30 pm supsuphello® hotmail.com. in Room F-215. For more info meeting times Caribbean Students Coalition for Women's Karate Club meets Mon. and email [email protected] Stockton Philosophical Association meets every Rights meets every Wed. at Wed. in the Sports Center Society will meet every other and information other Mon. in Upper G-Wing 8pm in Upper G-Wing. Court 2 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Public Health Society will Thurs. in G-wing lounge at at 5:35 pm. Contact us at equal meet every first and third 8pm. (beginning 9/19). Accounting and Finance [email protected]. Los Latinos Unidos (LLU) Tues, of every month at 8:00 Society for information, con- Catholic Campus Ministry/ meetings Thurs. at 5:00 pm in pm in G-wing Lounge. Stockton Residents' tact Alena at Newman Club: Sundays in College Republicans will F-204. 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The Argo Professional Sports Update King James Knighted the Next Jordan, Can He Be the Next Great Number 23?

Dave Sholler the Cavs out of the Eastern leading the way, the Sixers will Lebron James, Argo Staff Writer Conference gutter. Alongside also get much needed offensive the first pick in Roll out the red carpet, King sparkplug Ricky Davis, James help from "The Big Dog" Glenn the NBA draft by James will hold his first NBA must show leadership early by Robinson. Robinson, acquired the Cleveland court. Lebron James, the distributing the ball well (as he from the Atlanta Hawks in a Cavaliers, must Hummer-driving, premiere-shoe- has done in the preseason) and by three-team deal, averages around prove that he can wearing, MTV teen-idol has a lot proving that he can shoot a 20 ppg and could be the missing make the adjust- to prove after jumping straight jumper. If not, the Cavs and the piece of the Phil ly puzzle. ment from high from high school to the NBA. almighty James could be a bust. Defensively, the Sixers finally school to the pros. Booked as the next Michael Other Eastern Conference have some size after re-signing Critics say he Jordan by many, the Ohio native teams are expecting great things. C/PF Derrick Coleman and must concentrate drafted number one by the The three Argo-Area teams all acquiring C/PF Mark Jackson in more on his Cleveland Cavaliers has his seem poised for success. The the same deal as Robinson. jumper and less hands full. Besides maintaining New Jersey Nets, having already In NYC, the New York Knicks on his Hummer. his H2 and all of his corporate re-signed PG Jason Kidd and went on a bit of a shopping sponsors, James must try to get added All-Star C/PF Alonzo SPREE. The shopping binge Mourning. brought in F Keith Van Horn Mourning, one of from Philadelphia and sent out the best big men fan-favorite Latrell Sprewell. In in Miami Heat addition, the Knicks also signed history, is making ex-Net/Sixer Dikembe Mutombo. a serious return If Antonio McDyess returns from after missing a a knee injury, New York could Argo File Photo great deal of time return to Eastern Conference due to kidney prominency. the biggest shopping spree of all. and Michael Finley. problems. If Zo is Out west, the San Antonio Owner Mark Cuban added But as always in the West, healthy, the well- Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Antwan Jamison from Golden never, ever, ever, count out the balanced Nets Angeles Lakers will most likely State and recently acquired the Lakers. Even though Kobe could be set for be the powerhouses. The reigning flamboyant Antoine Walker from Bryant made the most headlines another champi- champion Spurs return a good the Celtics in a five-player deal this summer, the Lakers were onship run. line-up and should be favored to that sent C Raef LaFrentz to busy signing "The Mailman" The Philadelphia repeat. Despite losing future Boston. With that said, Dallas Karl M alone and "The Glove" 76ers might be the Hall-of-Famer David Robinson may have the best lineup in the Gary Payton. The additions of Argo File Photo "Big Dogs" of the to retirement, any team with Tim league. In addition to Jamison Malone and Payton should pay around two East. With the The Lakers' success may revolve Duncan leading the way should and Walker, the Mavericks return great dividends and the team will Shaq staying newly re-signed things; Kobe staying out of jail and be feared. stars Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, succeed as long as C Shaq O'Neal Allen Iverson healthy. The Dallas Mavericks went on stays healthy.

The Argo Prediction: The Los Angeles Lakers overcome Kobe's controversy and prove that you can learn a lot from your elders. (Malone, Payton) Shaq- Daddy shows why he is the best big man to ever play the game and man-handles the New Jersey Nets in the Finals once again. Kidd and Kenyon Martin have great seasons for NJ, but they can't hang with the Lakers. NBA M VP: Shaq O'Neal, Los Angeles NBA Scoring Leader: Tracy McGrady, Orlando NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Wallace, Detroit NBA Rookie of the Year: Carmelo Anthony Below is an editorial to the Wide World of Sports. If you have an editorial about a sports related issue, drop us a line. The Curse Lives

I was born 25 years ago during me, Red Sox have never been of the Boston Red Sox or B) a no- Pedro is a loser who had so much GREAT BAMBINO, THE SUL- a hot August summer that saw the "in." Furthermore, does anyone talent ass clown? Personally, I'd to prove. Hence, he is the only TAN OF SWAT, THE COLOS- Boston Red Sox squander a 14- even own red socks? And if you go with B. Why? First off, the player in the history of the game SUS OF CLOUT, AND NOW game lead to the NY Yankees, do, come on, you're only kidding guy has no class. Second, he who still thinks he is the I in THE CURSE OF THE NOT-SO- which culminated with a yourself here. makes the entire BoSox organiza- TEAM. So I hope every day for GREAT PEDRO... Ruthian-like homerun by Bucky So what was it this time, tion look like a Little League the next 82 years, Boston fans This article was inspired by the Dent in a one-game playoff at Boston fans, if not the curse? operation. Believe me, if Ted realize that they placed their trust Boston fan who sat in front of me Fenway Park on October 2, 1978. Think about it - 1918, Ruth, Williams was still around, he'd and respect in a cocky, undisci- for 11 innings. God bless him, he In 1995, I saw Wade Boggs go Dent, Boggs, Clemens, and now spit right on him. And third, come plined, and cursed Pedro shouted so hard and so loud for four-for-four in his first game Pedro- that's right, "The Curse of on, HE CHOKED because he Martinez. Because for every time his dear Pedro, but apparently not back in Fenway as a Yankee. the Great Pedr-o." Was it not was too busy being a selfish little they hear, "deep to left," deep hard enough. Then, last week I watched from Pedro "The Punk" Martinez who pitcher with Red Sox. You didn't down inside, I know Boston will Michael Louis my nosebleed seats in the Bronx threatened to hit The Babe in his see Roger Clemens argue with never win in my lifetime. See, its as Aaron Boone's walk-off, fat ass last season? As a matter of Joe Torre when he benched him not Aaron bleepin' Boone or game-winning homerun jumped fact, was it not Pedro who threw in the fourth inning of game Bucky bleepin' Dent - just THE over the left field fence as quick a 72-year-old man on his ass, one seven. No, why? as you could say, "the babe." So who shares an uncanny resem- Because YES, 1 believe in curses - goats, blance to The Babe, I might add? Clemens has bambinos, rally caps, turning And was it not Pedro who started nothing to prove, your underwear inside out, lucky the Boston massacre in game his hall-of-fame hats, and even strategically plac- three a couple of weeks ago with stature won't be ing the remote control to your TV his antics under pressure? Sure, tarnished by a set in October baseball. I hate he can bean us, but surely he can't game seven loss Pedro and I love Clemens. I beat us. and, more impor- wouldn't trade one Joe D. for Here's the deal: Pedro tantly, he is a three Ted Williams and if you ask Martinez - A) hall-of-fame hero winner and Monday, October 27, 2003 Page 7 gttm m m m n i Behind the THE ARGO numbers 16 kills for Whitney Verduin as volleyball defeated Rutgers-Newark

Men's Soccer Can't Contain Messiah Osprey Athletic Volleyball Clinches Schedule Argo Staff Reports Cape May/Lower Cape May). Home-Court Advantage The Stockton men's soccer The Falcons tallied again at Tuesday, October 28 team fell to Messiah 4-2 on 86:14 for a 4-1 lead and Tom A rgo S taiff Reports game before rallying to win 30- October 22 in a contest between Tutalo (West Orange/West Volleyball @ Ramapo The Stockton volleyball team 28. Stockton proceeded to cap- the last two NCAA champions. Orange) closed the scoring with 7pm moved into sole possession of ture the next two games 30-24 Messiah led 1-0 at halftime and his first goal of the season for first place in the NJAC with a and 30-21 to complete the victo- increased the advantage to 3-0 Stockton at 86:49. Brian Klein Friday, October 31 win over Rutgers-Newark on ry- before Stockton could get on the (Ocean Twp./Ocean Twp.) regis- Women's Soccer @ October 22. The Ospreys took board. Lou Vaz (W. Long tered the assist. The Ospreys the match 34-36, 30-28, 30-24, Branch/Shore Reg.) broke the were outshot 16-5 in the match Montclair State 30-21 to remain unbeaten at 7-0 shutout bid at 80:44 on a corner and goalkeeper Sean Dallas 7pm in the conference. Stockton also kick by Vince Colubiale (N. (Cherry Hill/CH East) made clinched the top seed and home- seven saves. Saturday, November 1 court advantage for the NJAC Cross-Country @ NJAC Tournament on November 4-8. Whitney Verduin (Hawthorne Eastern Goalie Stymies Stockton Championship /Hawthorne) led the Ospreys Argo Staff Reports four saves in the match, with the 10am with a team-high 16 kills and 14 The Stockton women's soccer Eastern goals coming at 26:02 digs. Setter Kate Hahn team yielded one goal in each and 50:51. The Ospreys outshot Volleyball @ Eastern (SeweJI/Washington Twp.) regis- half for a 2-0 loss to Eastern in a Eastern 15-9, however they were University Tournament tered 45 assists, 11 digs and non-conference game on October unable to find the back of the net. seven blocks. Cathy Velazquez 21. The Ospreys were shut out The Eastern goalkeeper made 10am (West Paterson/Passaic Valley) for just the second time this sea- several outstanding saves, scooped a game-high 18 digs and son and suffered their second loss including a tip over the crossbar Men's Soccer vs. served five aces. The Ospreys Argo File Photo in the last three games. Stockton on a high shot by Kristie Abbott Montclair State @ Home fell 36-34 in a tight first game Kate Hahn (12) sets up a ball goalkeeper Becky Baisley (Manahawkin/Southern). 1pm and trailed 7-0 in the second in win over Rutgers-Newark. (Browns Mills/Pemberton) made Kleppan, Johnson Elizabethtown Ends Field Hockey's Streak Field Hockey @ William Lead cross- Paterson Argo Staff Reports er Caitlin Nolan (Riverside/Holy lowed with 12:30 on the clock. "PCF country Team in The Stockton field hockey Cross) made 14 saves in the Elizabethtown out-shot Stockton DeSales team surrendered two second- game. 16-5 in the game and took 11 half goals and was defeated 2-0 Elizabethtown scored two penalty corners to three for Tuesday, November 4 Invitational by Elizabethtown on October 18. goals in a span of 2:48 midway Stockton. Dawn D'Orazio Men's Soccer @ NJAC The Ospreys' modest two-game through the second half. The first (Gibbsboro/Eastern) registered Tournament winning streak came to an end tally came with 15:18 remaining three shots for the Ospreys TBA Argo Staff Reports with the loss. Stockton goalkeep- in the period and the second fol- The Stockton men's and women's cross-country team Women's Soccer @ competed in the DeSales Malinowski, D'Orazio Guide Field NJAC Tournament Invitational on October 18. The TBA meet was very large, featuring Hockey team past Delaware Valley 228 runners in the men's race and Volleyball @ NJAC 221 competitors in the women's Jimmy Adams the Ospreys waited a mere four going to be very important for the race. The Stockton men's team Argo Staff Writer minutes to put another point on Ospreys as three of them are Tournament finished 20th out of 34 scoring The Delaware Valley Aggies the board. Lauren Malinowski going to be NJAC games. TBA teams with 605 points and the blew into town on a very windy boasted the Ospreys to a 2-0 lead "We all have so much talent Osprey women's team placed Wednesday to challenge the with the help of Kristen and now know how to work Wednesday, November 22nd out of 31 scoring teams Stockton Ospreys Field Hockey Wood row. together. From here we need to 5 with 595 points. team. The Ospreys showed what "I was in the right spot and establish a winning streak and Danielle Kleppan (Ridge, they were all about and sent the executed the shot flawlessly. most importantly, play for all 70 Field Hockey vs. Kean NY/Longwood) was the top Aggies home with a frown. Nothing could have made me minutes," Madden said. @ Home female runner for Stockton as In the first half the Aggies happier at the time," Lauren 2:30pm she finished in 63rd place with a showed themselves to be very Malinowski said. time of 21:28. Erin Healy aggressive while managing to To keep the momentum Saturday, November 8 (Woodbridge/Woodbridge) post- keep the ball in its territory for rolling, just five minutes later The Argo's ed a time of 23:00 to finish in the majority of the time. The Christy Capasso scored another Cross-Country @ ECAC 124th place. Chris Johnson Aggies had a strong offense that goal for the Ospreys on a stroke. Game of the Tournament (Glenwood/ Vernon) paced the kept the Ospreys on their toes the This gave Stockton a 3-0 lead TBA Ospreys in the men's race by fin- whole game, but after an amazing midway into the second half. Week ishing 87th in 29:07. Matt charge up the field by Osprey The Delaware Valley Aggies Parkinson (Sicklerville/St. Lauren Malinowski, Dawn then put the pressure on offen- Joseph) crossed the finish line at D'Orazio took advantage of the sively just as they did in the 29:52 for 116th place. situation and scored with an beginning of the game. The MÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ assist from Laura Schules. Aggies put two goals in before For more informa- "We made great passes, good the end of the game to make a teamwork, and got the team all very interesting final minute of tion on these fired up," D'Orazio said. the game. Caitlin Nolan, Osprey games, fog on to This impressive shot was just a goalkeeper, held off the charging www.stockton.edu/ glimpse of what was soon to competition and sealed the victo- come. For the remaining 19 min- ry with a 3-2 win. ospreys utes in the first half, there were a "Today we had everybody couple great charges up and play and we made some great down the field, but they amount- goals," Head Coach Madden ed to nothing. At the end of the said. "We were a little shaky first, the Ospreys led 1-0, but towards the end so that's what we would not stop there. will focus on for the future." At the start of the second half, The remaining games are