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29 Sports THE REVIEW/Hany Caulfield The Wing Bowl on Thursday was sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon to raise money to fight AIDS. 31 Sports Commentary
\Vf~ l) eXC]llSives Check out these articles and more on UDreview.com • UNIV. STUDENTS 'WING IT' FOR AIDS Sigma Phi Epsilon sponsored the Wing Bowl on Thursday outside the Perkins Student Center. • NATIONAL GUARD ·COMES TO MAIN STREET The Guard looks to recruit college students at its new location. • AUTHOR SPEAKS ON DISCRIMINATION A feminist parallels racism and sexism in a SAGE-sponsored lecture.
BET COMIC CRACKS UP CLAYTON THE REVIEWlMeaghan Jones THE REVIEW/Jim (i'Leary • HALL Students break out the long sleeves and pants as The Blue Hen faithful gathered at the Bob Carpenter Deon Cole headlined CPAB's Annual the season's first cold spell takes over Newark. Center on Friday.night for the Hens' Hoopla. Homecoming Comedy Show.
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ill the news ·Newar'k Pol'ice react to , COMMISSION PROPOSES NEW IRAQ STRATEGY A commission backed by Baker III has agreed on one principle. an increase in robberies President George W. Bush exploring It is not clear how willing Bush U.S, options in Iraq intends to pro is to alter his strategy, which focuses BY GEORGE MASt process but has not been as success were trying to catch people before pose significant changes in the on improving security in Baghdad, Senior News Reporter ful with robberies that occur random they commit the robberies," he said. administration's strategy by early training Iraqi security forces and , According to ' N~wark Police lyon the street. "It's our hope that you will see the next year, members say, pressing the Iraqi government to statistics, the number of robbery He said its main problem with number of robberies diminish in the Two options under considera forge a political agreement among investigations through early October the robberies is with people who just next six' months because of that." tion would represent reversals of the country's warring factions. jumped from 36 in 2005 to 64 in happen to be in the wrong place at the LeMin said the highest risk U.S. policy withdrawing Progress on all those fronts has been 2006. ' wrong time. , areas for robbery in Newark are areas American troops in phases and bring slow, and Bush last week said he was Lt. Thomas LeMin of Newark LeMin said one way the depart where there are high concentrations ing neighboring Iran and Syria into a open to new ideas. Police said the majority of the 2006 ment is trying to stop robberies is by of individuals such as apartment joint effort to stop the fighting. "My attitude is: don't do what robberies took place early last spring placing officers in areas where the complexes or streets like North While it weighs alternatives, the you're doing if it's not working - but have recently elevated again. He majority of the problems have been Chapel Street. Also, footpath areas 10-member commission headed by change," Bush said at a news confer said in recent months there has been occurring. , where there is low lighting are also former Secretary of State James A. ence. an average of five per month com A strong police presence and a dangerous. pared to one per month at this time well-kept neighborhood can help to "These are all areas where we last year. reduce serious crimes such as rob try to make sure we have a high level HAWAII SHAKES IN SUNDAY'S EARTHQUAKE Mayor Vance A. Funk III said , bery, he said. of visible presence," he said, "and A powerful earthquake shook National Guard and seek· federal the current rate is higher than the city "We're trying to get a highly hopefully we won't have people the Big Island of Hawaii
BY GEORGE MAST to reach people who typically wouldn't come Senior News Reporter into your office," she said. "Our mission has Delaware is about to begin a controversial always been to bring the services to the people new method for combating the spread of AIDS where they are." by giving away clean needles to drug addicts in John Klein, associate director of AIDS exchange for their dirty ones. . Delaware, said his agency has been in support However, the needle exchange program, of Delaware adopting the program for quite approved by the state legislature in June as a some time. five-year pilot program for the city of "The programs that are in effect have been Wilmington is still met with concern by many. proven to decrease drug use and decrease pub Basha Closic-, director of HIV prevention lic health issues such as HIV transmission and at Brandywine Counseling Service, the center for that reason we really feel it's important that designated to carry out the operation of the Delaware has a program like this," Klein said. program, said a van will park at six different "Especially since the majority of people with locations at specified times on different days of HIV and AIDS in Delaware got it from inject the week in Wilmington and will exchange ing drug use." dirty needles for clean ones. . Jaime Rivera, director for Delaware Delaware has the fifth. highest AIDS Divi&ion of Public Health, said more than 50 infection rate in the nation and is the only state percent of AIDS cases are suspected or known besides New Jersey not to have some kind of to come from exchanging needles that are not needle exchange program already under opera sterile. tion, Closic said. Tb.e bill was approved with a $300,000 "We didn't reinvent the wheel," she said. state-funded budget for the first year, and com THE REVIEWlFile Photo "This is a proven strategy to prevent HIV and mittees have continued to meet since it was Wilmington's new needle exchange program was passed to prevent the spread of AIDS. it's being done and has been done in other passed to work out the many legal implica inject drugs." "So whether we prevent it in a 15-year-old states and countries for years." tions. Szczerba said now that this law has been intravenous drug user or a 35-year-old, we pre Addicts will register at the van and Wilmington Police Chief Michael enacted his department must support its imple- vented a case of HIV." become a card-carrying member of the pro Szczerba said he worries that handing out free mentation. He stressed his officers are required Closic said because the program was gram, Closic said. The state-issued needles, needles could increase crime, addictions, acCi to continue doing their jobs despite the van's given by the state for her agency to run and which cannot be considered drug parapherna dents and suffering. presence. since her agency's policy is to not serve anyone lia by police, are marked so they can be distin "I still strongly believe the government of "We're not going to be staking out by under 18, they will not give needles to minors guished from the others. the state of Delaware should not place itself in these vans, but we're going to be on patrol and even though the law allows it. Closic said the van will also offer free the position of enabling drug users to inject they're going to be on our street," he said. "We However, Atkins said these assurances are HIV testing and act as a bridge for participants their bodies with lethal and dangerous drugs," have the responsibility to police those streets not enough. to receive further help for their addictions. Szczerba said. and we will continue to conduct ourselves as "Unless it's written into the bill, I'm not "The idea is to use that office on wheels "No matter how you look at the issues, we do now irregardless of whether that vans going to assume anything because there's noth- both sides boil down to putting clean needles there or not." ing that says they can't," he said. in the hands of the addicted so they can contin State Rep. John C. Atkins, R-Millsboro, Closic said many people wonder why the A Closer Look ue with their illegal and dangerous activities," was also an opponent of the bill and said sev- state would pour $300,000 into a program that he said. eral things concern him about the new law. only benefits drug users when they could have These activities are not only dangerous, "I think it sends the wrong message to our given the money to schools. NEEDLE EXCHANGE Szczerba said, but deadly since fentanyl-laced children and to society that were going to have "The reason why is because this epidemic heroine has already caused 11 deaths in the the state sponsor a needle exchange program does not stop with drug users," she said. • In 1991 a 'report was published that con city. for heroin use," Atkins said. "Those that are HIV positive that inject drugs cluded 1 needle exchange programs show a Rivera acknowledged these are legitimate He said he is also concerned that as the have sexual partners with people who do not reduction in risk behaviors as high as 80 per concerns, but said there is no proof that needle 'law is written it allows the state to give free inject drugs. cept in injecting drug users, with es~imates of exchange programs increase drug use. needles to minors. "This is not just an injecting drug user's a 30 percent or greater reduction ofHIV. , "There are 'many needle exchange pro "One of my questions is, 'if a minor gets problem - it is a community health issue." grams around the country and this issue has a free needle from the state, and the key here is Closic said although the city's police • More than 50 percent of AIDS cases are been examined carefully," he said. "And there that the state knows full well it's going to be department's and the city's prevention suspected or known to come from exchang- is no evidence that appropriately-run needle used for illegal drug activity, and were to over- provider's methods of accounting for this issue ing needles. . exchange programs increase the use of intra ..,. dose and die would the parent be able to sue may be different their goals are actually the venous drugs or encourage their use." the state?' " Atkins said. same. • A van will park in various locations Closic said free needles would not lure Rivera said he did not think this would be "The goal is to improve the overall health, around Wilmington and pass out state-issued, first timers to begin using injection drugs. too big of an issue but the advisory committee safety and well being of our city and of our sterile needles, provide free-HIV testing and "It's not like an ice cream truck, where is considering this potential problem carefully. community," she said. "Our approach is differ offer counseling for addicts. when it pulls up it's going to be tempting to "The bottom line is we really want to curb ent but our intention and our goal is the same." anyone who doesn't use," she said. "It is 100 the incidence of new cases of HIV," he said. percent used only by people who currently Del. lacks system of cleansing former meth labs
BY LAURA DATTARO and pieces of equipment associated With meth production in "We are more concerned for the infants and toddlers that Staff Reporter 2005. are crawling on the floor," Grimm said. Fourteen states have established guidelines for the decon ,Deb Grimm, a representative for the Methamphetamine Youngsters tend to get a much higher dosage than adults tamination of methampheta!Dine labs before homeowners and Cleanup Program in Montana, said to take preventibn a step because the carpet can remain contaminated for long periods renters can move into the property, officials from the National further, select states created online databases a year ago, of time and there is a lot of hand-to-mouth contact in young Alliance for Model State Drug Laws said. Delaware is not op.e which lists busted meth properties.. "People are sur- children, she said. of them. . The system, patterned after the pioneer McKenna said meth is a highly addictive Sherry Green, executive director of NAMSDL, said programs in Washington and Oregon, p. d to f· d t drug. Effects on the body include psychotic although there are no states where it is illegal for someone to requires law enforcement officers to report rise In OU behavior and brain disease and chronic use can move into a meth house prior to decontamination, landlords in all ~eth lab busts, to th~ Dep~rtment of that they have lead to violent behavior, anxiety, confusion, select states are required to inform future buyers or renters the EnVironmental Quahty, Gnmm said. insomnia, hallucination and symptoms similar house was previously a meth lab. Th~ onlin~ database also lists historical been living in a to Alzheimer's disease or a stroke. Users also Green said laws such as these have not yet spread to the properties, datmg as far back as 1998, she experience severe withdrawal symptoms once eastern states, such as Delaware, because the meth trend start said. Many properties may have been occu- th h "use is discontinued, including depression, anxi- ed largely in the West, in states such as California, Washington pied two or three uninformed tenants since me , ouse. . ety, fatigue and paranoia. and Oregon. being discovered. Meth is easily produced at home, Green The trend, however, is beginning to spread eastward. She "People are surprised to find out that - Sherry Green, said. Most busted meth labs, commonly called said there was an incident where teenagers from Indiana trav they have been living in a meth house," executive director "mom and pop" or "Beavis and Butthead" labs, eled to Maryland because there are no restrictions on the pur Grimm said. ' of NAMSDL ar~ simply homes .or :,ehicles where the drug is chase of over-the-counter drugs - such as Sudafed - Physical side effects from living in a bemg produced With items commonly found at required to produce meth. meth house are still undetermined, she said. Many people start convenience and hardware stores. John McKenna, a special agent with the Office of Public attributing symptoms. they have had, such as allergies, watery "All you need is a high school chemistry education," Affairs for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in Washington, eyes and headaches, to tlte meth once they find out about their Green said. "You can find recipes all over the Internet. That's D.C., said nationwide, the DEA seized 12,139 labs, dumpsites property's history. ., I .. the scary p'art about living in the i.n.fo~ati~n .a~e.': .. .m October 17. 2006 5 Professors enter their 'freshman' year BY MEGHAN LOBDELL He said even he is having a hard time getting used Administrative News Editor to the "professor label." This fall, freshmen were not the only rookies on "The major adjustment is being called 'Doctor' and campus adjusting to a foreign zip code, meeting new looking over my shoulder for my father and then realiz people, using maps to get around and feeling apprehen- ing that the person means me," Wagner said. sive about what to .expect. Although this is his first job as a professor, he said Fifty professors packed their bags and headed to the he was not nervous about teaching. university to start new lives as Blue Hens. "I was more nervous about making a good impres- Many of the newest additions to the university fac- sion on my colleagues in the department in regards to ulty are first-time professors, while others taught at my research and teaching," Wagner said. institutions around the country and globe before coming He said the aspects he likes most about the univer- to Newark. sity are the campus, support of faculty research, engage- John Smith, a music professor, said he was ment ofthe students and his colleagues - and especial- Courtesy of Michal Herzenstein "absolutely nervous" to begin teaching. Iy the personable employees who work at- Smitty's Courtesy of Millicent Sullivan "We always want to make a good impression and Snack Bar in Smith Hall. "On my first week, I create a positive, useful learning environment," Smith Wagner, who received his doctorate from Indiana said. "But I would say that the sensation is more one of University earlier this year, said students at the "I am still learning the went to meet the a nervous excitement rather than anxiety. I hope students University of Delaware' seem to be wealthier than he is ropes ... and I expect dean. He thought feel the same." used to. Before coming to the university, Smith taught at the "It isn't everyone, certainly," he said, "but more that my comfort that I was a student University of Louisiana and Lynn University in Florida. students drive nicer cars and have more. technological He said he decided to come to Delaware because he doodads like iPods and Blackberrys than students at level will increase and asked me what loved the campus and high-energy atmosphere of the Indiana University." music department. Jamie Holder, a physics and astronomy professor, proportionally to my my major was. Since "I sensed a high level of commitment and enthusi- studied and did research.in the u.K., Japan and France experiences. " asm among faculty and students," he said. "There seems before coming to Delaware. It is his first position as a then I dress less to be a very strong sense of tradition at UD in terms of professor, as well. - Millicent Sullivan casual." ceremony, faculty and alumni support and in the gener- "It's a beautiful campus," he said. "It's very rare to al spirit of student life." find a physics building anywhere which is not made of - Michal Herzenstein Smith said a lot of his teaching is one-on-one in concrete and '70s architecture." hom lessons for applied hom majors, music education Holder said he has found spots around the commu- majors and even the school mascot. nity which he fmds charming. "Just this past week, YouDee joined some of our "I've been running up the creek into White Clay hom players and music ed students for part of a march- Park, which is a lovely area," he said. ing band rehearsal," he said. "He looked good with the Holder said there is a big difference between U.K. hom in his hands - or wings - and we'll keep work- and U.S. universities. ing with him on his playing technique." "My impression so far is that the students are more Although his favorite part of campus is the brand- mature and focused over here," he said. "But then I'm new music complex, Smith said he enjoys the overall teaching a 600-level class." environment. Sociology professor Antonia Randolph started her "In the music department, I think we all appreciate first job as a professor this year after receiving a doctor the new Center for Fine Arts as an excellent addition to ate from Northwestern University. Courtesy of Matt DeCamp our facilities," he said. "And I've found the campus to be She said she chose to come to Delaware because of Courtesy of John David Smith very pleasant to stroll through on the way to numerous the faculty in the sociology department. appointments and meetings." . "The strengths of the department in race and gender "I have spent most of The only complaint Smith said he has noticed about match my interests in those areas," Randolph said. "In my energy trying to "We always want to the university is the bustling streets around campus. addition, the faculty bowled me over with their warmth make a good "I live in a university house on Delaware Avenue," and friendliness." adjust. to the new he said, "which can be quite noisy with loud motorcy- • She said she was nervous to begin teaching. impression ... but I cles and truck traffic, but I'm not sure what I can do "I always feel nervous at the start of a school year," routine, trying not to about it." she said. "It's not just students who feel that way." would say that the Smith holds a master's degree and doctorate from Randolph said she likes the students' eagerness to trip over my own the Juilliard School, a bachelor's degree from Indiana learn at the university. mistakes and trying sensation is more 'of a University and diplomas from the Royal Academy of "My race and sexuality class (SOCI 467) is a new neNOUS excitement Music and Royal College of Music in London. course and I'm new to the school," she said. "But I still to find a sense of Michal Herzerrstein, business administration pro- was able to fill the class." rather than anxiety." fessor, said she chose the university over another job In addition to student enthusiasm, she said she has normalcy." offer from Rutgers University for her first position as a also been impressed with the food selections ' in - John David Smith professor. She holds a doctorate in business administra- Delaware as compared to the Midwest. - Matt DeCamp tion from the University of Rochester and a master's and "I like that you have thin-slice pizza and cheeses- bachelor's degree from Tel Aviv University in Israel. teaks," she said. "I just came from graduate school in Herzenstein said she is thrilled with the amount of Chicago and what passes for pizza and cMesesteak there research and teaching opportunities at the university, yet are criminal." not overwhelmed by the size. Ashley Pigford, an art professor, started his first job "I like the fact that there are no huge classes. I was as a professor this fall, too, but he is no stranger to the afraid I'll have to teach 300 students in one class," she university. Pigford grew up in Newark and received his said. "I have friends at other universities that teach in bachelor's degree at the university. auditoriums using mics. I. would hate that - it is not "My first impressions were growing up in Newark personal." and having the university be a major part of my life," Even though she is too busy to leave her office most Pigford said. "My grandfather, Robert L. Pigford, was a of the time, Herzenstein said she hopes to check out Vita major figure in the department of Chemical Engineering Nova restaurant soon, since some of her students work for many years and both sides of my parents' families there. graduated from the University of Delaware." Courtesy of Michael Wagner She said her adjustment has been smooth, although He said when the opportunity to teach in and coor- Courtesy of Antonia Randolph she was mistaken for a student when she first came to dinate the program he graduated from came along, he "The major the university. jumped at the chance. "I like that [Newark] "On my first week, I went to meet the dean," Pigford worked in the graphic design industry for adjustment is being Herzenstein said. "He thought that I was a student and 10 years, then received his master's of fine arts from the has thin-slice pizza asked me what my major is. Since then I dress less casu- Rhode Island School of Design. called 'Doctor' and al." "Coming back to Newark after 10 years in Los and cheesesteaks. I Michael Wagner, professor of political science and Angeles and two in Rhode Island has been very looking over my international relations, said he has also been mistaken strange," he said. "It's definitely still a small town, just came from shoulder -for my father for a student during his first months as a professor. although a lot has changed. No more Malt Shop, Stone Chicago and what "Recently, I was interviewed by a local TV station Balloon, Reborn Records or State Theater; but a few and then realizing about the 2006 elections. When the reporter came to my things remain." passes for pizza and office to meet me, I was talking with a more senior col- Pigford said it's great to be back in Delaware. that the person league in the hallway," Wagner said. "The reporter "The campus is beautiful," he said, "and the people cheesesteak there is assumed that he must be Professor Wagner and that I - faculty, staff, administration and srudents - are means me." must have been a student. It took her a while to believe mostly genuine, nice people who care about what they criminal." - Michael Wagner that I was the person she was looking for." are doing." I ' , Antonia Rondolph 6 October 17, 2006
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BY SARAH LIPMAN "We had to pack up everything," Nancy said. "We had Staff Reporter to sell everything, move everything and leave our family Upon walking into Central Perk on Main Street, it and friends and put everything we own into this." immediately feels comfortable. Artwork hangs on the beige She said Central Perk, which has been open for approx walls, complimenting the leather couches, hardwood floors imately two years, serves a variety of customers - students, and decorative tables and chairs. Elvis Costello is playing in businessmen, professors and local community members. the background while students with coffee quietly study for Nancy and her husband said they like to develop rela midterms. tionships with their customers to make it a more comfort "Will it be the usual for you today, sir?" Nancy Salaitah able atmosphere which keep them coming back. said. Senior Katie McCarthy said she started coming to the "Yes, decaf please," the older man said with a smile as coffee shop because it has a cozy feel and she never has to he waited patiently for his coffee. - wait for a table. Nancy and her husband Emad Salaitah, the owners of "This is the second time I've been here this week," Central Perk, said they believe a strong connection with McCarthy said. "I like it here. The owners are really friend their customers and a comfortable atmosphere were essen ly, the coffee is really good and the man behind the counter tial in opening their successful coffee shop. can be very funny sometimes." Their journey, however, was not an easy one. "Peop'le really love it here and we really like that," Both Nancy and Emad are from Jordan. Nancy"moved Nancy said with a smile as she attends to the rush of cus to California as a young child and met Emad while vaca tomers who have just arrived. tioning and visiting family back in Jordan. Nancy said the name Central Perk is a spin-off; but not "A cousin of mine introduced us and after awhile we named for the hit television show, "Friends." hooked up," Nancy said. "We 'got married and this THE REVIEW/Stacy Kleber "We picked the name, Central Perk, with the help of a Christmas we'll have been married for 21 years." Nancy and Emad Salaitah moved their business to Main few people," she said. "It's fitting, because that's what we They moved to Newark two years ago after visiting Street two years ago. want our place to be, somewhere where friends can go to Emad's uncle who lives in Delaware. hang out." Nancy said after coming to Newark, they realized it California - to Nancy's brother so they could move to Although the shop is currently thriving, Nancy said it would be an ideal place to open a coffee shop. They have Newark. Nancy said her and her husband imI;llediately knew was not always that way. It took awhile for the shop to gain owned a coffee shop ever since they were married. Main Street would be an appropriate place for a cozy shop, popularity because of all the other shops on Main Street. "We have been in the business for almost 25 years now, "There are a lot of cute coffee shops here, but I wanted "Opening a business is like having a baby," she said. ever since we got married, we've always had a shop open," to give something special with a home f~el to the communi "First it's born and it doesn't talk. Then it starts to move Nancy said. , ty," she said. around, it starts to see and it starts to grow. The same goes The Salaitah's sold their last coffee shop - located in She said the hardest part about opening the coffee shop for a business. You need to pamper it really well." was leaving California and coming to Newark. Women proclaim 'we.had .abortions' in mag. BY SAMANTHA SHINBERG that could have been prevented by going to "Women should have the right to deter Staff Reporter Planned Parenthood or any other allocated mine the fate of their reproductive organs," Best Ms. magazine's cover story this month fea places for legal abortions. said. "They.have the right to not feel responsible tures women who have had abortions and are "Creating bans on abortions, like the one for bringing a child into the world that will not ashamed to say so. South Dakota is considering, is a very draconian either be a burden on its mother or a burden on The article, "We Had Abortions," includes measure that would make it impossible for the adoption system, both of which cannot give a petition signed by thousands of women show women to get an abortion for any reason," she a child the opportunity or resources it needs to ing their support for keeping abortions legal. said. "It essentially would be putting their lives develop to its potential as a person." This petition is in response to court rulings in danger." Sophomore Amanda Hooper said South in South Dakota and 17 other states that are Sarah Quigg, vice president of the Pro-Life Dakota's proposed ban on abortions is com threatening to make abortion illegal. Vanguard at the university, stated in an e-mail pletely unjustified and sexist and felt appalled According to Ms. magazine's Web site, the message that having an abortion is essentially by the lawmakers who are making choices for 2006 petition is actually emulating a similar murder of an innocent fetus, which in no cir women. document signed by 53 well-known women in cumstances should be protected under the law. Hooper said signing petitions is a great way their 1972 debut issue. The petition can be "America has lost respect for life and for women to make their voices heard. signed by either contacting the magazine or by human dignity," Quigg said. "The article will appeal to a wide audience going online. It will be sent to legislators and She said the article gives the impression and it will cause shock waves in conservative political leaders in an attempt to reduce the neg that most women are proud of their abortions, media," she said. ative stigma attached to having an abortion. which she considers inaccurate. Senior Julianne Kutchen said she felt horri A representative from Planned Parenthood "There are thousands of individuals who fied at the article's blatant disregard for human in Wilmington, who wished to remain anony experience emotional, physical and spiritual life and thought it was sad humans could take mous, said the organization offers either surgical devastation following abortion, but unfortunate another human's life just for convenience's abortions or a pill to induce abortion in women ly many are ashamed to expose themselves for sake. up to their eighth week of pregnancy. fear of being judged," Quigg said. "I just think that is so sad and scary that She said the ' article sheds light on the She said the South Dakota abortion ban is they can view human life with such noncha importance of an issue vital to women's health. necessary to uphold the dignity of human life. lance," Kutchen said. "There are so many other choices open to She said if she had an abortion, she would "Abortion is part of many women's lives Courtesy of Ms. Magazine and this article is acknowledging that experi . women facing unexpected pregnancies that a not add her name to the list. Ms. magazine rallied thousands of women ence for what it really is," she said. "Instead of woman shouldn't feel trapped into accepting a "I would not be proud of murdering my arguing 'pro-choice' or 'pro-life,' the debate we decision that ultimately -causes more pain and child," Kutchen said. "If I was ever forced to to sign a pro-choice petition. ought to be having is how we can work to pre devastation," Quigg said. "Women deserve bet have an abortion it would be something I would vent unintended pregnancies. We should work ter than abortion." later regret. I do know a few women who have rience. to make the information available to the women Stefanie Best, a member of the National had abortions, and from what I know, the post- "Overall, the evidence shows that women and men who need it." Organization for Women Campus Action abortion phase is terrible, completely filled with who have had first trimester abortions are no She said Planned Parenthood is one of the Network, said the article will do little to tum guilt and regret." more likely than other women to suffer from few places abortions can be legally performed. heads of anti-abortion advocates. Kutchen's concerns are part of the larger depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or In Delaware, more than 5,000 abortions are per "Ms. magazine's decision to print the debate on how abortion not only affects the from psychological disorders in general," formed annually. names of women who have had an abortion rep fetus, but how it affects the mother. Anti-abor- Cohen said. The representative said one of the risks of resents a step in the direction of de-stigmatizing tion activists argue having the procedure is psy- She said while the majority of women who approving a law against abortion is that desper abortion procedures," Best said, "but only for chologically damaging. feel regret are morally or religiously opposed to ate women seeking solutions to unwanted preg women who have also had abortions or feel that Dr. Deborah 'Cohen, a psychologist at the abortion, many feel guilty because of being nancies might [rod themselves in back-alley abortions should be safe and legal." Center for Student Counseling and rushed into a decision. clinics, in which safety precautions are almost She said while she heavily promotes sexu Development, said although some of Kutch en's However, Cohen said most psychological nonexistent. al education and the use of contraceptive friends might have felt deep regret over having problems after the abortion are related to psy Approximately 70,000 women and young devices, there are instances in which abortion an abortion, the psychological effects depend on chological problems that existed before the girls have died from unsafe abortion procedures seems to be tW:: only·wtif)l'\. te:, t,J. 0), IJr, 'J " )ldl "el}biit ipsilv~dual w9t;n~q ~Q.dj tJ1~if personal expe: , J ~P9r,ti0Ji1. . . j I J ,; , , I '- ' I , I ,t i"" -' , October 17.2006 7
THE REVIEW/Stacy Kleber Delaware fans enjoy a pre-game snack at the tailgate party on Saturday (above). The Alumni Band entertains the crowd at Delaware Stadium during the football game (below).
THE REVIEW/Stacy Kleber Alumni came from all over to celebrate the annual event of Homecoming. University welcomes alumni 'home' BY MIKE DOUGHERTY Saturday's events returned to campus for the opportunity to the university because of the various activities that keep Staff Reporter to catch up with old friends and reminisce about their col them within the college community. The last time Stan Lowicki was under the roof of the lege years. Carlisle and Michener-Greer said they come back every building at the comer of South College Avenue and Main In addition to ' reaquainting himself with campus, Homecoming because of the Alumni Band. Carlisle is a Street, it was called First Presbyterian Church of Newark. Lowicki said he came back to show the university to a spe m(:mber, and Michener-Greer is the wife of a member. But today if is called Daugherty Hall and on Saturday cial guest. Yates-Herron sent her daughter to the university in evening it was the location of the 50th anniversary reception Lowicki brought his 103-year-old father, Walter, to 1986 and ever since she and her husband have had season for the Class of 1956, which welcomed back approximately show him what all of his money bought 50 years ago. After . t(ckets to the football games. 80 alumni from across the nation. graduating from the university, Stan went on to Georgetown However, some alumni have not had the chance to Sharon Dorr, the director of alumni and university rela Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he graduated in make annual visits. tions, stated in an e-mail message in addition to the Class of 1959 and ranked 10th in his class of 500. P.I. Kurylak, who graduated from the School of 1956, approximately 400 alumni attended Saturday'S In addition to an education from a school Lowicki said Engineer.ng in 1986, said he has not been back to the uni Reunion Row events, which included tents to reunite alum is currently gaining a reputation on a global scale, ' the versity since he graduated, but the possibility of seeing old ni from the Honors Program and previous tour guides, money bought a lot of good memories. friends was enough to bring him back. He remembered the cheerleaders, spirit ambassadors and the marching band. Merle Knotts, a 1956 graduate from the College of Arts all-nighters he and his friends shared together. The Homecoming Reception, which was held Friday and Sciences, said he also enjoyed his time at the universi "They were great ' people willing to help each other evening, drew a crowd of more than 500 alumni and guests, ty and described the Homecoming events scheduled for his out," Kurylak said. "They'd stick with you all night. They Dorr said. Throughout the weekend, the various events class as fabulous. . were good people." offered attendees theater performances, food, wine, sporting Although Knotts, a Newark native, has had plenty of Though Calvin Smith only' graduated from the Alfred events and music. opportunities to return to campus with events such as con Lerner College of Business and Economics in 'OS, he said In comparison to last year's Homecoming events, she certs and football games, he found the 50th anniversary he still thought it was important to come back to the univer said the attendance was higher this year, most likely due to reception worthy of another visit. sity and make the trip from Baltimore to support the Blue the sunny weather which probably attracted graduates who "Eat up all the uniyersity life you can," Knotts said to Hens as they played against Hofstra. He said he still gets a lived nearby. current students. "You'll never have it as good again." great feeling when he thinks about the fight song and the Dorr said one aspect of campus many alumni noticed But Homecoming weekend also brought back alumni marching band coming out onto the field. were new facilities such as the Center for the Arts and the from more recent classes. Smith said he returned because he has heavy connec Bob Carpenter Center, which is new to alumni who 'gradu Standing next to the Class of '91 tent before the foot tions at Delaware, as he played basketball for the university ated before 1992. ball game on Saturday, John Wagner waited with his wife and is a member of the Black Alumni Organization. . "There were many comments about how beautiful the and 2-year-old daughter for friends from his college days. "Delaware was good to me," he said. "I support it any campus is and how impressive the facilities are at the uni. Wagner, who majored in accounting and 'made the trip way I can. I believe in blue and gold." versity," she said. back to the university from West Chester, Pa., remembered As the alumni returned to the Homecoming tents Dorr said she enjoyed the fact that alumni, such as Saturday nights at the Stone Balloon with lines two blocks behind the Field House and Daugherty Hall for the 50th Lowicki and other members of his class, often return to long, going to a football game as Hurricane Hugo stormed anniversary, they offered current students the advice to campus for events that stress school spirit. through and his 21 st birthday party at his Towne Court . make the most of college life while still maintaining good "It is important for alumni to remain connected with the apartment where his family came down from Pennsylvania study habits. . , university and any time they are able to return to campus, it to surprise him. Norm Bums, a '56 graduate from the College of is especially nice," she said. "I was going to miss this school," Wagner said. "I was Engineering, suggested both. Lowicki, who graduated from the College of Arts and going to miss being here. I really enjoyed that time." "Enjoy yourself, it's a wonderful time of your life," Sciences in 1956, was part of the planning committee for More alumni, such as Helen Yates-Heron and Gene Bums said. "Study hard, it's a wonderful chance to learn." the reunion. Carlisle, both from the class of '61, and Betsy Michener - additional reporting by Leah Kiell He along with the other alumni who attended .GFeer, class of '67, have a -h:Wof opportunities to come-back .IJ .).1' - ,I (J , ••'/ t ... . ~.-: ... J..t 1 ~, I I ,4 J ~ I .( I",J I () I/.. :q J10:.16 8 October 17, 2006 J1t Laird Campus: a growing community getting bigger and bigger." According to Sharkey, the university dug around the foud Part 3 in our 4-week nation, jacked up the tower and poured concrete into the ground. "It's been stable ever since," he said. residence hall series Another change to the Towers came when the university placed resident advisors in the residence halls. Sharkey said the BY LAUREN DEZINNO institution of RA's was a combination of student behavior and Staff Reporter .student request. The Christiana Towers were the fIrst apartment-style resi "When we originally built the Towers, we did not have any dence halls on campus, followed later by the Ray Street complex RA's," he said. "We thought it should operate like an apartment in 1991. . and that students would want to be independent. But in the fIrst Stuart Sharkey, director of housing and residence life when couple of years, there were unfortunate accidents as well as the Christiana Towers fIrst opened in the fall of 1972, said the some suicide attempts." university built one story per week. Sharkey said the university has always tried to stay ahead of "You could stand there and just watch them grow," Sharkey the curve in safety and security. said. "We originally had combination locks in the Towers and He said the trend across the United States in many univer somehow we found out that students gave the combinations out sities was that traditional residence halls were being left empty to their friends," he said. "If you forgot the combination, you as students moved into town because they wanted apartments. could call the pizza man and he would know the combination for "They wanted to be able to cook," Sharkey said. "They your dorm room because the students gave them out so often." wanted more privacy. We thought building the Tower~ would be After this revelation in the 1980s, the university gradually the right thing to do." . changed to the PDI system. Equipped with a fIreplace and chimney in the commons, an "We really took the lead," Sharkey said. "Other schools art gallery, game room and snack bar called The Amber Lantern, came to look at what we did in the areas of safety and security." the Towers were designed by the Ogden Development He said he insisted on peep holes for the doors and higher Courtesy of the UniversitY of Delaware Archives Corporation, which was contracted to apply a new, innovative railings for the stair towers, both of which were implemented at The Christiana Towers opened in the fall of 1972 to pro his request. type of building. vide an on-campus alternative to residence hall life. A design flaw, however, proved troublesome for the univer However, one battle Sharkey did not win was against the sity in the 1980s. compact kitchenette, which consisted of a "teeny" refrigerator, a little stove and a sink. He saicj he thought students would want and two on Ray Street, which would have more fulfIlled that Sharkey said the code required the stair tower not be concept of tying the two campuses together. But, they didn't attached to the main building. more - especially a larger refrigerator. "They said they wouldn't do it because the students weren't want to sell. So we put three on Ray Street." "Then they suddenly discovered the East Tower w.as lean The main objective of Ray Street was to house sororities, ing," he said. "The space between the wall and the staircase was going to go in for cooking," Sharkey said. "Now, there's a stan dard size refrigerator in every apartment." fraternities and students in the Special Interest Housing program, Brad Eliason, a sophomore living in the Christiana West which was started when Sharkey was director of residence and Tower, said there are advantages and disadvantages to living housing. there. "The fraternities and sororities rejected it," Sharkey said. "It "There is more forced community in the dorms than here," was not independent enough. They did not want to move into Eliason said. "You had to associate with everyone on your floor what they called 'a dormitory,' so they said 'no. ' " in the dorms and here it's by choice. It's more like a real-life liv- She said special interest communities are groups of students ing situation than a typical college dorm." . who share a common interest, live together and do program He also said he prefers having a kitchen because he can ming. They are not required, but choose to live there. make his own food and does not have to buy a meal plan. Michael Diesner, Ray Street complex coordinator, stated in Ray Street, like the Christiana Towers, is different from tra an e-mail message Ray Street is currently home to 16 special ditional residence halls. Constructed in 1991, the Ray Street interest communities with more than 150 participants. Complex consists of a series of two double rooms which share a "Upperclass students report that they move to Ray Street for single bathroom. a number of reasons," Diesner said. "They include wanting to Ray Street's original residents relocated when the land was get more involved, wanting to make closer connections with the purchased. people they live with, wanting to explore their leadership poten "When we metewith the architect, we said, 'You're in the tial or looking for a location on campus where they simply feel middle of a community and we would like you to construct a res very comfortable. idence hall that doesn't look so much like a residence hall,''' he "Surveys that have been done over the past several years said. "And if you look at Ray Street, they look like big manor have shown that students who live here enjoy it quite a bit and houses. They look very attractive there." are happy to live here." Sharkey said conflict arose when some people did not want Abilio Vargas, a sophomore resident of Ray Street, said he to sell their property. prefers where he lives over the' other, more traditional residence Courtesy of the University of Delaware Archives "We had fIrst thought that we would build one of the resi halls. The Ray Street Complex was built in 1991 for special dence halls on North College," he said. "We wanted one there "I can't complain about Ray Street," Vargas said. "Having interest housing. your own bathroom and bigger rooms are defInitely a plus." Columbia students challenge First Amendment rights BY WALLACE MCKELVEY defInition of free speech can.be problematic. ers who disrupted the expression of certain express their opinion," she said. "They could Staff Reporter "There is a point at which unbridled free- ideas, DelFattore said. hold a peaceful demonstration, write letters to Student protesters interrupted a speech dom of speech can create a clear and present Scott Mason, associate director of student the editor or invite someone of their choosing being given by James Gilchrist on Oct. 4 at danger to others, and you have to know where centers, said he has never seen any major dis- to give their side of the story." Columbia University, reigniting debate over that line is," Colm said. ruptions during a speaking engagement at the The case of Huber was not the fIrst in the nature of free speech on college campuses. DelFattore said free speech is an essential university. which the university straddled the line of free Gilchrist, founder of the anti-immigration freedom for every American. Quiet protests outside an event are accept- speech. Minuteman Project, stopped his speech when "Free speech means the right to express able, as long as they do not become disruptive On Feb. 27, 1993, more than 100 Ku Klux protesters climbed on stage chanting and hold- ideas without government sanction," she said. or violent, Mason said. Klan members marched down East Main ing banners in opposition of his views. "Obviously, free speech doesn't mean the right Colm said the case of graduate student Street. The street was closed' for approximate . . The Minuteman Project Web site reported to lie under oath, commit fraud, plan crimes or Robert Huber, who was involved in white ly three hours and Newark residents were pre the incident as "the death of free speech." otherwise violate the law. supremacist groups, is an example of the uni- vented from crossing the street during that In response to the incident at Columbia "Nor does it guarantee against social sanc- versity's free speech policy. time. University, Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly said tions, such as people avoiding you ifthey don't Huber, who taught a physics course dur- Authorities advised the public to avoid the "far left" was out of control and dangerous. like what you say." ing Winter Session, also operated Final Stand Main Street during the march. The Newark English professor Joan DelFattqre said Shouting down those with whom you dis- Records, which releases primarily hate-based Police recommended businesses close for the this statement was ridiculous compared to past agree is not protected by freedom of speech, music. afternoon. Most businesses complied with the protests. DelFattore said. It goes against the purpose of "The university did not condone his inter- request. "Anyone who remembers the 1960s and colleges as an open marketplace of ideas and ests," Colm said. "But he had a right to be a Dennis Jackson, journalism professor, 1970s, as I do, is likely to fInd O'Reilly's freedom of speech, she added. student." said the store closings were a form of self-cen- hyperbole about the Columbia incident amus- "The university can prohibit unlawful Universities have an obligation to protect sorship. ing," DelFattore said. "Back then, protesters speech, such as incitements to violence," she the right of people to express controversial "The less people who know about [the were burning down cities." said, "but it cannot favor or disfavor particular views, DelFattore said. march], the better," City Manager Carl Luft "J. LMaxoioo-Colm,viceJliresident for adminis- viewpoints." I "People who dop.'.tJikt;: t40:;~ v\etv~ could said in 1993. trat1~M1t the'll!fniWt!;\t9"t of' De'laWl'tte, 'said '>the t h '1 'l , hNtii$esfs si'tUati~n, it was the protest- reasonably demand an equal 0BDortunity to . •. . . • t. 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".J BY BRITTANY TALARICO and beer tickets, breast cancer S,tajJReporter ribbons, breast cancer bracelets Klondike Kate's was a sea and a silent auction, Houser ards of pink Thursday evening. Pink said. . Farm and white balloons lined the out "It was amazing to see all side of the restaurant. Bubbly the support for such a 'great Market members of Chi Omega sorority cause," she said. greeted customers wearing pink Latina program manager of shirts that displayed the sorori the DBCC, Naya Cruz ty's Greek letters. Currington, said she educates ,Employees also sported others on the importance of self pink t-shirts, which they bought checks and mammograms. to benefit the cause and express "I deal with a culture that support for Pink Night, a night has been ignorant to the aware meant to raise money and ness of breast cancer," Cruz THE REVIEW/Sara Davidson awareness for breast cancer. Currington said .• "Through this The Milburn family has run their orchard in Elkton, Md., since 1901. Bartenders served pinkbev position, I am allowed to affect erages. Xn the upstairs dining a positive change in the Latina , room, tables were adorned with culture." freshp~p,k bouquets, pink con Senior Kerri Link, publicity fetti and pink Hershey's ,kisses. director for Chi Omega, said the Executive director of the sisters of the sorority dedicated How 'bout them apples? Delaware Breast Cancer time and effort to organize the Coalition and .I3-year survivor, charity event. Vicky Cooke, said she 'Vas "Chi Omega is eager to help enthusiastic about the event. in anyway it can," Link said. Milburn Orc_hards offers 'agrotainment' "I w:as so excited to drive "Many- girls have . had family down Main Street and see all members who suffered from BY ALEX CHEW turning toward the retail side of the Some of the activities offered are this pink," Cooke said. "Men breast cancer." Staff Reporter operation, he said. a five-acre com maze, unlimited hay and women all i)1 pink, everyone Sophomore Allie Franklin, Fruit is a way of life for the "We used to be 75 percent whole rides during which you can expect a supporting breast cancer." a Chi Omega member, said this Milburn family of Elkton, Md. The sale and 25 percent retail, now its basi hay fight with another wagon, a giant Normally, Thursday at event was meaningful to her on Milburn family is currently in the cally flipped to 75 percent retail and apple slingshot and a petting zoo, 'Kate's}neans one thing - half a personal level. fourth generation of owning and oper 25 percent wholesale," Nathan said. Nathan said. price wings. But not this week. "My mom is a breast cancer ating Milburn Orchards, located on Many farms and orchards have With all these activities, school Ip. tbe ~pirjf of Breast Cancer survivor and we were -involved Appleton Road. turned to the concept of "agrotourism field trips to the orchard are common Awareness Month, 'JS;,ate's host in many fundraisers in my home Nathan Milburn, 35, is one of the or agrotainment," he said. This is and children love the place, David ed a Pink. Night to help find a town," Franklin said. "She is a family owners who has worked at the when fanns that used to be mainly said. cure. big ~an of our sorority contribut orchard for years. He said this is the wholesale distributors now offer "We go through about 4,000 kids , ',cTIierestaurant teatned with ing and is sending her support fourth generation of family members amusements and rides to its cus per season for tours," he said. - ~ud . llight and Chi Omega,rais. from home." running the fann and the fifth genera tomers. At Milburn Orchards a customer iug '. uior~ thap. .. $7,000 f'or the Breast 'cancer fundraisers tion is already starting to work part "It saved this farm just like it has can pick apples, blackberries, raspber PBCC; are occurring nationwide. The time. saved other farms," Nathan said. ries and pumpkins. This coming ' Cb~bwne1: of .Kate's aud cast of the ABC hit show The fann was founded in 1901 "Wholesale-wise we are going down." spring, the orchards will add blueber ~niversity' jl1llmnUs, Ken "Grey's Anatomy" is collaborat by his great -grandfather who served as A portion of the whole attraction ries to the mix, Nathan said. said the, restaurant ing with the Ford initiative in it~ a general fanner, meaning there were is the "U-Pick" system where people The season begins in July with h all of;the serVers' Warriors in Pink Campaign to livestock in addition to vegetables and can come and pick their own fruit, he pick-your-own cherries and peaches ~$' tlpscombined. raise money for the Susan G. fruit, he said. During the depression in said. The agrotainmerit aspect of the are also in season, he said. Although prtherjnspite the Komen Breast Cancer the 1920s and '30s the farm was fann, which has been in operation for peaches are not pick your own, they el1ders, my part. FQundation. The show's cast is turned into a fruit farm. Nathan's the past 15 or 20 years, is growing are for sale in the market at the , will person featured in a series of ads wear.. father, Evan Milburn and his brother, each year and is overseen by David orchard. In addition to the. aforemen l,OQOo£ what ing Warriors in Pink clothing~ John increased the wholesale aspect of Milburn, who has been working full tioned fruit are more than 30 different te~"saidGqdwin. The garments display bold sym the fann by adding entertainment for time at the orchard for more than 20 varieties of apples which are available versity' graduate and bols representing spirit, power guests. years. beginning Labor Day weekend. nl!l.tj.aget, Jenpifer and unity, embracing the mes "It has been our generation that The orchard is currently in the The feeling one gets when walk ,. s.a,jd ai total of $1,400 sage also s'tated on the changed it into the retail-oriented middle of its Fall Festival, Nathan ing into the Orchard's market, where frQJll staff tip con bracelets sold at Kate's Pink agrotainment fann that it is today," said. Each weekend is a different the fruit, preserves and baked goods T-$hirtsales. Night, "Take Action to Defeat Nathan said. theme designed to provide entertain are for sale is immediately one of fam e 'rest ;of the money w:as Breast Cancer." Fanns such as Milburn Orchards, ment for the entire family. ily, Nathan said. It is clearly a tightly t!!~"~g' ~9~gugI:t tl:!e sale of beef and fanning in general have been on "There's a myriad of activities knit place. the decline in the country and one of once you pay admission at the gate," "Our job here as a family is we the new ways of attracting business is he said. are here seven days a week from June through November to keep things going," Nathan said. In addition to Nathan and David, there are two other family members who play an integral role in the daily operation of the orchard. Jay Milburn runs the market and the wholesale operations and Melinda Milburn oversees the baking and accounting. June Emory, resident of Newark, said she was one of the customers shopping in the fanners market who has been coming back to Milburn Orchards for years. "I like the peach season and the apple season because they are so fresh," she said. "Their baked goods are out of this world."
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BY DESIREE NORWOOD is," Gonzalez said. "In my opinion, I would "Some of the shirts are inappropriate," Staff Reporter n't want to project that type of message, Hinkson said. "There is a fine line that some Slogan T-shirts have recently become a which is for the most part seen in a negative T-shirts cross. A T-shirt that says 'Train your popular outlet of expression. Although not light in our society." Bitch' is going a little too far." new to the fashion scene, tl}ey are making a Women's studies Professor Margaret He said he tries to find the humor in statement on the shelves at almost any Stetz said these types of slogan T-shirts have whatever the shirts are supposed to say. trendy store. negatives and positives. Senior Kevin McGuire often wears slo Kay Snelling, the owner of Gecko "Everything that a woman wears is gan T-shirts and said they are just fun to Fashions on Main Street, said her store car read as having meaning," Stetz said. wear. ries an array of slogan T-shirts. "Whatever they wear will be seen in a sex "A shirt that says 'Train your Bitch' is "Slogan T-shirts are popular and fun ually objectifying way. They are trying to obviously about a female dog," McGuire because everyone has an attitude and every take back the power. You take the sting out said. "But I wouldn't wear it." one wants to express it in a different way," of the insult by using it yourself." He said he owns a controversial T-shirt Snelling said Margaret Stetz said Ariel Levy, author that reads "Spitters are Quitters." He heard She said their biggest seller was the of the book "Female Chauvinist Pigs," calls the shirts were pulled from the shelves but is first slogan t-shirt they designed. this phenomenon "raunch culture." She said unsure as to the reason why. "Our original design is 'What happens young women are mistakenly assuming that McGuire said he is not trying to make in Newark stays in Newark,''' Snelling said. making themselves objects will ~ive them a statement with his T-shirts. She wore a T-shirt that said "When life more power. "They are just something funny to hands you lemons, break out the tequila and Gonzalez said women are taking a step wear," he said. salt." She said for her, the shirt means to backwArds in history by projecting them Gonzalez said women also wear shirts have a good time and go with the flow. selves in this way. that are offensive to men, such as "I got my T-shirts such as these can be fun to "Women have worked hard to prove to man whipped." wear but the messages can be controversial. men that we are equal and strong members "From personal experience and being Many slogan T-shirts have provocative say of society," she said. "Wearing these T-shirts friends with many boys, I know guys don't ings such as, "Bitch" and "I'm easy." just contradicts all the hard work we've want to be 'whipped' and they're not going Melissa Gonzalez, secretary and e-mail devoted ourselves to." to find these types of messages attractive," manager for UDress Magazine, said she is However, Gonzalez said a slogan T she said. hestitant to call these T-shirts fashion. shirt makes a statement about the person Though slogan T-shirts can be offen "I would consider the T-shirts a fashion wearing it is more acceptable than to a shirt sive, they can also serve a useful purpose. statement, like a self-expression through being aimed at another group. Gonzalez said she owns a tee shirt that what you wear, but not necessarily fashion Men· who wear shirts that say "Train simply says "Chica." able or stylish," Gonzalez said. your Bitch" and "I may not be Mr. Right, "I'm Hispanic so I love wearing this t She said T-shirts that have sexual innu But I'll Fuck You 'till He Shows Up," are shirt," she said. "It's not offensive to anyone endos and swears they are worn by people even more offensive, Gonzalez said. and it shows cultural pride at the same to get attention. Junior Andrew Hinkson said he fmds time." Gonzalez said as a woman of fashion, "If a girl wears a T-shirt calling herself slogan T-shirts funny for the most part but is THE REVIEW/Sara Davidson a 'bitch' or 'easy,' that sends the message to sometimes disturbed by the messages he she believes a person should always try to Slogan T-shirts can be controversial due to their sug- the people around her that that is who she reads. look their best and project a positive image. gestive content. . Safety concerns rise after recent school shootings
BY ANDREA RAMSAY students and schools safe," she said. School District must follow both state and school, post office, McDonald's or anywhere Staff Reporter Noreen LaSorsa, principal of Christiana district requirements for attack preparation. with a weapon, there isn't much anyone can An alarming number of school shootings High School, said she sends her staff daily Robin Case, director of school climate do to stop them besides monitoring this month have shocked the nation, causing reminder ticks through e-mail each morning and discipline for the Delaware Department entrances," she said. many school districts, including those in so emergency protocol is constantly rein of Education, stated in an e-mail message Heather Austin, the small learning COUl Delaware, to re-evaluate their crisis plans. forced. state guidelines must be incorporated into munity coordinator for Christiana High Wendy Lapham, manager of communi "We don't want our crisis plan to be individual crisis response plans that are School, said she feels completely safe work cations for the Christina School District, said something that sits on a shelf," LaSorsa said. unique to a school's facility, personnel and ing in her school. Delaware schools have well-thought-out pro She said maintaining open communica environment. "Incidents of violence can't ever be fully cedures and feel prepared to deal with crisis tion channels with her staff has led to a feel LaSorsa said every school in - the prevented," Austin said. "But plans and pro situations. ing of safety and security. Christina district is under constant supervi- cedures in place can make it nearly impossi Lapham said the superintendent has LaSorsa said Christiana High School has sion by a member ofthe state police known as ble." asked principals to review crisis plans with recently shut down one of its two main a school resource officer. The university does not offer a course for school staff and is looking to develop and entrances so all traffic is funneled through a "When he walks up, you see an automat- education majors on the prevention of school strengthen evacuation plans. single door. ic change in demeanor," she said of her full- violence. "We do everything we can to keep our Currently, schools in the Christina time SRO. "He is active with the students so However, George Bear, an education they feel that they could talk to him if there professor who published a book on the topic, were an issue within the school." said the issue is covered in a few graduate In addition, LaSorsa said schools employ program courses. Bear said since individual three monitoring paraprofessional officers, acts of violence within schools are so unique, whose sole job is to oversee internal school teaching an entire course on the subject would issues. be difficult. In Christiana High School, one parapro- "It's not so simple as spending billions of fessional guards the only open main entrance, dollars on security," he said. "We don't want while the other two are constantly circulating to turn schools into prisons. The key element around school grounds. is providing a caring community where crime Lapham said schools must also conduct and violence is less likely to occur." . timed fue drills throughout the year and are Bear said above all else, schools should well trained in a system of codes to alert fac- focus on prevention by helping kids develop ulty in case of an intrusion or . other emer- self-discipline and providing support and gency. services to meet the needs of those with Case said preparation is essential to a behavioral problems. successful crisis response during an emer- However, the complexity of school vio- gency situation. lence has led some school officials, such as "Some incidents of violence are crimes Case, to believe it is an issue that will never of opportunity," she said. "We must continue be resolved. to work diligently in our schools with our "Prevention of all incidents of violence local, state and national partners to minimize today is no more possible in our schools than the chances of being a target of opportunity." it is in our society," Case said. "Safety of our However, Lapham said even the most children and school personnel must continue - intricate crisis plan may not deter gunmen to be a priority each and every day in our such as those in Colorado or Pennsylvania. schools and communities." "If there is ~omeone trYing to get into a ,'. • • " • J
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THE REVIEWfMike DeVoll Journalism alumni gathered in the Gore HaU rotunda to honor Professor Jackson and start a stipend fund for unpaid summer internships. 'He let my light shine' Journalism dinner honors prof
BY SARAH LEWIS because you learn as much in a Copy Edilor summer internship as you do in "Dennis Jackson is a legend in two semesters in school," he said. his own time," Professor Ben At the dinner, alumni Yagoda, director of the journalism addressed the crowd to express program, said Friday evening. their love and respect for Jackson. "He's been around so long and "I'm very proud of you inspired so many students. He's because you've touched so many more dedicated to students than people and look how many people any professor I've ever known or caroe out to say they love you," met." Sue Stock, a 2001 graduate and University journalism alumni Raleigh News Observer reporter, gathered for a fundraising dinner said as she started to cry. honoring journalism professor Rich Jones, a 1993 graduate Dennis Jackson and benefiting the and current New York Times new stipend scholarship program reporter, said Jackson is self-sacri for journalism students participat ficing, generous and never stops ing in unpaid internships. teaching. For the past three years, a "He let my light shine and I Homecoming event has been held really appreciate that," Jones said. for alumni of the journalism pro Chuck Stone, a distinguished gram, Yagoda said. journalist, former university jour "This year I thought we'd do nalism professor and friend of something bigger and do a tribute Jackson, said Jackson is a multi to Dennis Jackson," he said. talented person and eloquent The event, which more than writer. 90 people attended, raised money "It's important to honor him for a new scholarship fund, the because he's an Iconic legend and Dennis Jackson Summer a brilliant scholar," he said. Internship Stipend. Stone said he could not have Yagoda, who organized the . won his Excellence in Teaching event, said since most internships Award, given by the university, if are unpaid, it can be a financial it were not for Jackson. hardship for students. Some com "I became a better professor panies require students to do because I copied everything he internships for credit only. did," he said. Yagoda said he hopes to cre Former editor-in-chief of The ate an endowment with the fund. Review and 2005 graduate, Katie "It's always been important to Grasso, said Jackson was instru have internships for journalism mental in her journalism career. students," he said. "Dr. Jackson singlehandedly "Let's raise money for a paid pushed me to every milestone I've stipend that we can give the stu had in my career," she said. At Quinnipiac University School of Law, • Outstanding faculty dents. We'll start with one student English professor Kevin you'll find everything you need to succeed. and maybe have two a year getting Kerrane participated in Jackson's • Rigorous academic money for unpaid summer intern interview process at th~niversity From a chaHengingyet !iupponive academic programs \ ships." when he was hired in the. '70s. " environment to faculty members who will • Six concentrations Both alumni and professors "We gave him a job and I'm acknowledged the importance of glad we did," be said. "We found a _ become intellectual colleagues. From live-client • Extensive experiential internships in the journalism pro colleague, a friend and a model of clinics to real-world extcrnships. Plus annual learning fession. what a good teacher should be." opportunities Journalism professor Bill Professor Jackson.said he was merit scholarships ranging from $3,000 to . Fleischman said internships are delighted with the turnout at the • Student faculty ratio important because of the experi event and he was happy to be able full tuition. For more information, visit 15:1 ence and writing clips they give to raise money for the scholarship law.quirltPpiac.edu or call I-800-46z-1944. students. fund. "Internships get you out in the In addition, he said seeing for business world and you can see the mer students doing well makes pluses and minuses in the field," him proud. Fleischman said. "I grew up poor and I was Al Mascitti, editor-in-chief of very appreciative of all the teach The Review in 1979, said intern ers who helped me in high school, ships are an invaluable learning college and grad school," he said. experience. "I don't have.·ally. kid;;. Of.my ,own, "Internships are important so these are my kids." 12 October'17,2006
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Are graphic 1'5 too graphic? Graphic T-shirts are causing controversy Women and men everywhere what they please, but thinking about are testing the style norms and stir others when choosing what to put on ring up discussion about public should be common sense to most. decency standards. People who desire to wear the Graphic T-shirts have become a shirts should not be offended if oth mainstay on people's chests at uni ers assume the worst about your versities across the country. character. By displaying the mes T-shirts that display messages sages across your chest you are like "What happens in Newark stays inviting criticism and possibly in Newark," are not offensive to unwanted attention. most people but shirts that read "I In theory, society would not may not be Mr. Right, but I'll fuck judge people by what they wear but you til he shows up" have made peo by how they act. Theory is not reali ple angry and started controversy. ty and, in this case, it is the opposite There is even a split among of reality. People who choose to fe minist leaders about the positive wear the shirts have no argument and negative effects of the T-shirts. against others assuming the worst THE REVIEW/ Domenic DiBerardinis One side argues that the T-shirts about their characters because of the devalue insults from others by taking messages the shirts convey. the words out of their mouths while Retailers are allowed to profit LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the other side argues the phrases from the sale of these shirts, espe devalue women's places in society cially considering their popularity. Sbould Delaware UNdressd COD GPA according to Trojan, Ms. and contradicts feminists' hard work. However, retailers should under sider re-vamping its style? Dluglatch should realize there are Ryan Cormier These T-shirts should be worn stand there are lines of decency that more important things going on in News Reporter with discretion by men and women should not be crossed. Backlash The new sex column the world around her than who is The News Journal alike. It is one thing to wear the shirt from society about T-shirts that Delaware UNdressed was a despi "bouncing up and down" on who [email protected] to a college party or around a resi depict racial or ethnic slurs should be cable idea right off the bat, and the at 4:30 a.m. faking orgasms in dence hall, it is an entirely different expected articles are getting more atrocious order to get sleep before class. Citino's column missed one key thing to wear the shirt to a family Those types of T-shirts would each week. At least in . For example, she could talk spot. restaurant or around small children. be simply unacceptable by current Cosmopolitan the wdters have about how to prevent rape or what People have the right to wefU' social standards. some degree of talent and attempt it is like to be a victim of incest or I would like to respond to to teach the reader things about molestation. Maybe then this Brian Citino's column, "Where's sexual health and safety. These pathetic attempt of a sex column the best place to go when nature articles discussing how many stu would gain a little more respect. calls?" from Oct. 10 . dents lie about orgasms or their from disgusted students such as r would like to add the bath . Delaware exchanges needles number of sexual partners are myself. rooms in the Student Services Clean needles are to be traded·for used in Wilmington pointless and completely trashy. Building to your list of worsts. Think of how many prospec Alyssa M. Koser For those of us who work full A needle exchange program The program's intentions are tive university students and par Sophomore time in this building it is quite a has been approved by the commendable. Since the spread ents pick up a copy of the school [email protected] hassle. In the ladies room, we only Delaware Legislature. The pro of AIDS is such an issue in paper while on a tour and attempt have two stalls, and with all the gram would collect dirty needles Delaware, any program that pre to read these amateur sex articles. Criticism good for Tbe Review. traffic we see through the building, and exchange them for clean vents that spread is productive to Imagine how that makes this plus the approximately 35 ladies ones. the state, even if it does admit respectable university look. I just picked up the Oct. 10 that work in the building, it gets a With the fifth highest AIDS drug use is prevalent. Additionidly, the "maybe she issue of the paper and saw you got little interesting. infection rate in the country, The reality is that AIDS is got a little crazy freshman year" hate mail about the Mosaic section Those of us who can, try to Delaware legislators hope the just as big, if not a larger problem remark from the Sept. 19 article and Delaware UNdressed. take a trip to what we call the needle exchange program will than drug use in Delaware. AIDS completely plays into the sexist Congratulations. "Suite" in Pearson hall, a bath slow the rate of is a problem the stereotype that it. is not OK for It is good to see The Review room which has about 10 stalls, infection among "We didn't rein state needs to females to have a lot of sexual shaking things up again. I worked and not nearly as much traffic. residents. address and it is vent the wheel. going about it the partners. there in the late 1990s. We had a Because the Instead of trying to think of a ball pissing people off - and Jennifer Zappo needles cannot be This is a proven right way with this used as drug para plan. sexual reference that begins with doing exceptional journalism, of Records Specialist phernalia evidence strategy to pre- The key to this every letter of the alphabet in course. Account Services attempts to increase our school's Keep it up. [email protected] ' and are being dis vent HIV" program is to help tributed to known as many drug users drug users, -Basha Closic, director of as possible be safe, Wilmington Police HIY prevention at not to prevent drug are questioning the Brandywine Counseling use. WRITE TO THE REVIEW possible increase in Service , Statistics show 250 Perkins Student Center Semi letters and comments to crime that could that more drug Newark, DE 19716 [email protected] come from the program. users will not neccessarily come Fax: 302-831-1396 The purpose of the program with the program. If the program E-mail: [email protected] is to cut back on the AIDS infec has worked in other states to or visit us online at www.udreview.com Please include a name and tion rate of Delaware residents, lower the spread of AIDS, why not to cut down on drug use in wouldn't it work here? The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel daytime telephone number with Wilmington. According to Jaime Eventually, however, drug comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to Rivera, director of Delaware use needs to be addressed and the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should all submissions for verification Division of Public Health, half of there should be some program in not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and purposes. all AIDS infections are trans place that would attempt to curb beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property ferred via used needles. that problem as well. of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. October 17. 2006 • • o InIon 15 The democratic crisis.of ,Myanmar
because they could be arrested and tortured." on the black market it is 1,100 kyat to one dollar, diamonds and gold. The diamond in the center is In 1989 the National League for Democracy, which changes the price of a can of Coke from $70 76 karats. There are a number of Buddha statues Guest under the leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi, was to 4.5 cents. there, and at night they are all backlit by rotating Commentary gaining massive support and was set to win the T was walking around downtown Yangon on neon lights, that sadly make the Buddhas look like local elections established to help the economic our first day. As we passed someone we heard him a casino slot machine. Upon first appearance the crisis in Burma. The NLD won 80 percent of the say, "money change." Having been told about the country looks very prosperous. Tim Mis lock vote. Once the military junta discovered it had lost blaek market money changers in our cultural pre Although people appear happy and the coun the election, it immediately arrested Suu Kyi with port we all recognized that this man was not a beg try appears prosperous, there is a cold fact about all her fellow party leaders and put them under gar but a money exchanger. We told him that we Myanmar - you never see what the government house arrest. The junta attributed this loss of con wanted money exchanged, but before he could doesn't want you to see. After the study abroad th Wt hat is the best solution for trol to higher education and promptly closed all the start the transaction, the man spotted a military program left Myanmar, we were told all the streets e om country? universities in the country. Suu Kyi was put under guard, who was relatively easy to spot in camou in Yangon were cleared of poor people and beg house arrest at Yangon University for the past 28 flage and a rifle on his shoulder. He told us to walk gars so that U.S. tourists would enjoy the city Myanmar is the place where democracy was years. around the block and come back in a few minutes. more. [n many cases there is no way out of defeated. Yangon University looked like the set from a After walking away for some time and com Myanmar. The government only approves one visa Human rights are abused every day and the horror movie. All the windows were broken in the ing back the man irnmediately got down to busi per year for a high school student to leave the people live in constant fear of a military regime buildings and everything was overgrown. It is a ness and pulled a calculator from his pocket and country and continue education elsewhere. Once government. In April, Thad the opportunity to visit haunting symbol of democracy's defeat in showed us how much kyat he would exchange for the visa is granted, the student must leave immedi this controversial country's capitol, Yangon, and Myanmar and serves as a constant reminder to the our U.S. dollars. We handed over money that he ately and may never come back. discover for myself how bad the situation has Burmese as to who is in contro!. It is simply incon took to a man sitting behind a cigarette counter. The country is in such desperate need for become. ceivable to think that a country's government The man got up and ran down the block and came money, marly would think tourism helps the coun I was on a Semester at Sea study abroad pro would want to prevent educating its people. back with the Kyat. The anxiety and fear from try, but the money we had to pay to visit Myanmar gram that took 700 students around the globe. We The government controls everything in" those men was palpable and it made all of us anx went directly to the government. The people will traveled from Nassau, Bahamas, to San Diego, Myanmar. TelevisioR. channels, radio and newspa ious and scared. never feel the. effects of the money, they only feel Calif. The students and faculty were from all over pers are all run and edited by the government. The Surprisingly, the people in Myanmar are the junta tightening its control over the people. the United States. While in port we were allowed government even controls the Internet, and in happy. While walking around and talking to peo So if visiting the country does not help what to explore each country we visited. We stayed in extreme cases will delete what they deem improp ple, one would never know the daily struggle most does? Yangon for five days before setting sail again to er words from citizen's e-mail, much like a prison go through. The economy is in such a state oftur The only thing anyone can do right now is Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. guard would do to a prisoner. The government moil that most people live on less than one dollar talk. Use the freedom of speech that people in Myanmar was once known as Burma, but the banned the use of Yahoo and Hotrnai!. a day. • Myanmar don't have to educate those who do not military junta or regime changed the name in the There are no ATMs in Myanmar. Credit cards What keeps these people strong is their faith. know about the social injustices going on in hopes of creating a new image for the country. It and travelers checks are not accepted. However, Even with such meager incomes, they still donate Myanmar. did not work. The genocide and human rightS vio the American dollar is a valid form of currency to a lot of money to the Buddhist pagodas. lations still continue, and in many cases, have some, yet others caught with U.S. currency by mil There is a pagoda in the center of Yangon worsened. It is a place where before departing our itary guards may be arrested on site. While there I ealled the Shwedagon Pagoda. According to a Tim Mislock is a staff reporter for The Review. ship we were told by an American embassy offi got my money from a black market money pamphlet I received there, it is 2,500 years old. In Please send comments to [email protected] cial, "to feel free to engage the people in conversa exchanger. I did this because the exchange rate at the middle of the open-air pagoda there is a stupa tion but not to ask them about their government a bank is 6.662 kyat (chat) to one U.S. dollar but that is topped by a diamond orb, made of 4,351 The marching band refused ·to yield
After all, we can just go into the bathrooms what gets paid for in tuition costs, I discovered stand to ask the kind woman for a cup of water. of our residence halls and take water from the there was no extra fee for drinking water. The She kindly said, "I'm sorry, but we can't do K-Mack Likes sinks with disgusting faucet heads. university should probably add the cost ot tap that." Since I am denied the right to "steal" water water to the bill so that T could drink my share What? You can't do that? Snacks from the dining during the year. She went on to explain that the university . Kevin Mackiewicz hall I figured This weekend does not even allow the workers to drink water Trabant made me furious from the sink. This is a little bit on the illogical University Center with this whole no side. The woman looked at me and informed me would hook me free water bit. I that each band member receives two bottles of up with a small play the trumpet in water per game provided by the band. The university's marching, cup of water so the marching band, Gee, thanks. Could you imagine how that band is parched because the that [ could and after marching would go over if she told any athlete at the uni water policies are flawed. quench my dying around the parking versity, ''I'm sorry, only two bottleS per game." thirst on the way lot for more than an The band begins the day at 8 a.m. and is It all started in the heat of August during the to class. This hour, I became supposed to go until approximately 3:30 p.m. grueling week of band camp. The ensemble had time it got even parched. After We get two bottles of water. I do not want practiced in the blazing heat for the last nine worse, I h!ld to hyping the crowd another bottle, Tjust want to go and get a small hours and during dinner at the dining hall T want give the universi for more than an cup of water out of the sink. I guess I am asking ed to refill my water bottle. Guess what? Twas ty 15 cents for hour, all a trumpet for too much. denied the right to take my $15 Nalgene bottle sink water. player like myself The next time one of the football players is and fill it up with tap water. It is not like I was Paying for tap wants is a drink of in the fourth quarter and needs to get a drink, asking to take the sink with me, T wanted a little water is absolute cold water. [t is how about someone tells him he already had his bit of water. That was the point when I became Iyabsurd. not like we are ask share for the day. fed up with the university's tap-water policy. Since I do not ing for a drink from I am not asking for a large soda, I am not Did someone send a memo which said water always carry cash a fresh mountain asking for a five-course meal, I am not asking is no longer essential to stay alive? on me, T am once spring, all we for a discount on my tuition, I just want a drink There is no reason in the world why any stu again taken away THE REVIEW/ Domenic DiBerardinis would like is some- of dirty tap water. dent should be denied the right to get some water the right to fulfill thing to wet our for the road. Water and oxygen, we all need it in my thirst. whistles. Kevin Mackiewicz is the city news editor order to survive, but T guess the university is not My in-state tuition is $7,740 per year since After marching through the parking lot on for The Review. Please send comments 10 worried about us. I am living off campus. When checking to sel! Saturday in the suy, I went up to th(j <;oncession [email protected] . I •• a n ~
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BY BECKY POLINI & DANE SECOR Entertainment Editor and Features Editor "Sorry I'm late, I was fixing my breasts." Christine Mancini, emcee of HAYEN's third semi-annual drag show, successfully gets the crowd ;mIped for a night of dancing divas and high-kicking hotties. The eight contestants in the show are battling it out for the title of "Miss Delaware International 2007," based on their abilities to wow the audience with their lip-synced renditions of such songs as Beyonce's "Deja Vu" and Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back." With audience interaction being key, contestants and performers work the crowd by allowing them to strategically insert dollar bills into their outfits - lap dances are a staple of the evening. Two hours to curtain, the atmosphere backstage goes from serene to Serenity - Serenity Luvs'it, that is. "Oh honey," Luvs'it says as she tugs on her wig and rushes past. "This hurts so bad." Behind the scenes, stray feathers land on garment bags stuffed with rainbow-bright boas and Styrofoam heads garnished with poly ester wigs. A faceless voice shouts from the depths of the bathroom: "Girl, shave that back." "Honey, you need to Nair that." Other contestants, frantic in street clothes, rush to get dressed for the show: "Girl needs to put her body on." "I got to get myself together, girl." Outside the Trabant University Center multipurpose rooms, next to the neon-yellow sign boasting "Warning: Strobe Lights in Use During this Event," students line up outside more than an hour before the show's start at 7:30 p.m. Friday. A man dressed in sweats, a track jacket and a long, black wig impatiently applies blue-raspberry Bonne Belle Lip Smackers while he waits. Senior Kelly Enfield says she's excited to see the performers. "I've never been to this before," Enfield says. "But I heard you put money in their pants." Freshman Lauren Little mans the HAYEN table, where people can find information about the organization and also pick up compli- mentary condoms. . As the stage lights dim, her eyes light up. "This is so exciting and vibrant," Little says. seeHAVEN HOSTS page 2S 18 October 17.2006 m 'He's an icon whether he knows it or not' Wh is tling 'dog runner' trains for marathons on campus with collies in tow
BY CORINNE CLEMETSEN brought a TV on stage and plugged it in to see and rhythmic whistling won't be occupying requires to run as fast as he does. Cottrell says Staff Reporter Richard Nixon giving a live broadcast that Main Street and campus for much longer. he naturally puckers his lips while he runs, He sits outside Starbucks with a tall cof American planes were not flying into Laos, His whistling is a result of having his ton resulting in the whistling sound. fee in his hand, a long-sleeve T-shirt advertis when there were already reports of American sils removed at the age of 30, he says. The Students wort't be hearing the familiar ing his participation in a past marathon, shorts, bombings taking place in the neutral country. tonsils provided a barrier and in order to com sound for awhile because of the cold weather. a pair of sneakers, a backpack at his feet and Nixon was reporting a "bare-faced lie," pensate for the release of carbon dioxide and "Not until the Spring Equinox at least," two border collies laying close by, never let Cottrell says. intake of the necessary amount of oxygen he he says. ting their eyes lose sight of him. Cottrell hoists himself out of the black He lives in Pennsylvania, but spends a metal chair, kicks an imaginary TV, then picks majority of his time at the university, where he it up and throws it out into the Main Street received his bachelor's in chemical engineer traffic, imitating the actions of Abbie Hoffman ing. on stage. Then, Judy Collins gets up on stage, Stephen Cottrell is the iconic "Whistling hugs Hoffman, and sings "Where Have All the Shirtless Dog Runner," as he is called in the Flowers Gone," he says. 2,857-member Facebook group. He runs with Cottrell says the difference between then his two dogs for endless hours around campus, and now is the absence of a draft. Even still, whistling to the rhythm of his qreathing, plow he says he is disappointed in the lack of stu ing through the massive crowd of students dent.awareness today. migrating between classes and gliding in per "These students that are in school have fect stride down the green and the mall. And got to open their eyes and at least be aware of yes, he always runs without a shirt on. what's going on," Cottrell says. "They might One of the collies, Cody, six years old, be too timid to act, but at least they have to wears an orange bandana and stands in the know. And, if there is something they can do middle of the sidewalk, causing a diversion in along the way, then they can jump in. Being the path of the Main Street strollers. He stares involved is one thing; not wanting to be aware directly at Cottrell, hardly allowing a distrac is another thing." tion to break his gaze. Marshall says people today are numb to Pistol, Cody's 2-year-old younger broth the real issues at hand and to the severity of er, wears a yellow bandana and enjoys the the crimes. From this numbness comes the scenery, begging for attention from the occa ignorance to the brutal crimes taking place. sional person who stops for a moment to pet "Instead of learning how to create a bet his brother. . ter world, students are being taught that mur "We're going to get him an orange ban der is the way to solve problems," Cottrell dana so we can all match," Cottrell says. "And says. then we'll be the orange team." Although Cottrell's words are serious, his He says he got both dogs when they were facial expressions harsh and his opinions three weeks old and started running with them strong, Robert Taggart, an education professor the next day. Cottrell, on the other hand, start and old friend of Cottrell's with whom he trav ed running when he was 10. eled to several marathons, says he's sure of He says he and his dogs are training for Cottrell's overall amiability. the Philadelphia Marathon in November by "He's a really intense guy, but really running three times per day and approximate nice," Taggart says. "I think he has a really ly 90 miles per week. nice, easy smile." In April 2006, Runner s World Magazine After protesting the war and spending featured Cody and Cottrell after the comple years hitchhiking across the United States to tion of a marathon they ran together. California and Alaska and completing his Since then, Pistol has had the opportunity bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, to do the same with his brother and Cottrell in Cottrell received his master's from Villanova Washington, D.C. All three will run together University, running approximately 30 in November with the goal of running 26 marathons along the way. miles and 385 yards in under three hours. Through the years he says he never When Cottrell isn't running, he's either expected to receive the fame he now has doing computer programming for a pharma around campus today. Upon learning the ceutical company or hanging out around his number of people in the Facebook group ded alma mater campus with his dogs, of course. icated to the "Whistling Shirtless Dog But he doesn't sit quietly on the benches Runner," Cottrell found it hard to believe. and streets of Newark, and has been accused "I run through the campus and I don't of voicing strong opions to passersbys. Alan make eye contact with a fraction of those peo Wilkinson, a sophomore Air Force ROTC stu ple," Cottrell says. "The way they pass me by, dent, had an unpleasant encounter with you'd never know they were paying atten Cottrell. tion." "I was just passing by and r looked down Cottrell says he chooses to run around the and saw his dog laying there and 1 was like, university campus for the stimulation he can't 'Hey isn't that that runner's dog?' and then 1 get running out in the country. He says he heard 'Murderer' and I was halfway gone enjoys the conversations with strangers, famil before r realized what he'd said," Wilkinson iar faces and the passing comments about his says. dogs. Wilkinson is not alone. James Spadola, a After receiving an $850 fine in other senior politlcal science major who served in towns for not having his dogs on their leashes, the Army Reserves says several ROTC stu he knows in Newark, along with eight other dents say they have been called names like townships where the police are familiar with "baby-killer" and "rapist." him and his well-trained dogs, Cody and "I think he's insulting people without any Pistol are free to run on their own. justified reason," Spadola says. The dogs, even more so than Cottrell, get In contrast, Drew Marshall, an interna plenty of attention from passersby as Cottrell tional relations senior, has another theory. sips the last drops of his coffee. "He's an icon whether he knows it or One woman stops and gawks over them not," Marshall says. "And icons get their say. as Pistol jumps up and licks her face. She tells He said that if he had a one-liner he'd say, him she has a mixed border collie and com 'Our conscience is being destroyed.' And he's ments on how well-trained they are. onto something." "My husband insists that our collie is Cottrell says his feelings about the war smart enough to rewire the house," she says. today stem from the experience he had partic Cody and Pistol may not be able to rewire ipating in the petitions during Vietnam. a house or perform any tricks, but they can ~e.rec;;alls. Qn,e ipstglnce. )Vhen he hitch f\ln. I. I . hiked to Washington, D.C., for a rally_ They Unfortunately, Cottrell says ne,vhis d~gs; , "". , J f' _ J l 11 J ~ J ..:. J I ' ...... 1 .. • J .J' , r\ ~ October 1Z. 200619 Students trace Gay umpire talks Jewish identity about 'double life'
BY SARAH KENNEY in September of 1988. on pilgrimage Sta.lr Reporter "They took my dream for no Dave Pallone adjusted his reason than for who J was," Pallone baseball cap and faced the audience. says. BY ANNEMARIE VALLI mails to hitting "On Sept. 18, 1988, baseball He says. Major League StaffReporter the heart of the found out that I was gay and abrupt Baseball denies they fired him for As one stares high up at the university on ly fired me," Pallone says. his sexual orientation, and cites remains of a wall that has been campus grounds. Pallone was a major league three other reasons for his termina umpire for 18 years. He says he was tion. Those reasons did not make touched by countless fmgertips, M 0 r e hands and souls, an indescribable recently the fired because of his sexual orienta sense, Pallone says. awareness sets in. organization has tion. In 1990, Pallone co-authored a For many, including junior built the hype of While speaking at the universi memoir of his career called "Behind Jordan Gouline, this is the ultimate the upcoming winter trip by having dents, was fortunate enough to be ty, Pallone says he knew he wanted the Mask: My Double Life in connection. It's here any religious students engage interested passer- bar mitzvahed in front of one of the to make baseball his career when he Baseball." uncertainties subside and hearts are . bys around campus. holiest places in Jerusalem, the was 11 years old. That was when his "It's an angry book," he says. intertwined with one another. At "We have students out there Western Wall. father took him to his first baseball "I was more resentful then." this moment of clarity, everything shouting their heads' off," Blum "I'm half-Jewish and I wanted game, to see the Red Sox at Fenway Pallone says the book's title ~akes sense. With just one palm on says. to go on this trip to solidify my past Park. sums up his old life. Its surface, a religion comes togeth Taglit-birthright Israel has and see where my ancestors came . "I'm going to date myself and "Behind the plate 1 wore a er. been funded since 1998 by the gov from," he says. tell you bleacher seats were only 50 mask to protect my face," he says. "It's so warm and soft," ernment ofIsrael, the United Jewish Another memorable experi cents then," he says, laughing. "Off the field, I wore one too - an Gouline says. "It's scary how soft it Community and a number of ence for Greenspan was participat At 17, Pallone says he enlisted invisible mask:" is. It feels so delicate, like you could wealthy philanthropists, he says. ing in Mega Event. Resembling a in umpire school. At 19, he was an Today, Pallone speaks about almost break it." This lO-day emotional roller Madonna concert because of the umpire for his first professional tolerance at universities and work Gouline, a participant of the coaster experience gives students a crowd, flashing lights and enthusi game. At 26, he became the third places around the country. Taglit birthright trip that brought taste of their heritage and memories asm, this mass gathering of Jews is youngest umpire in the National Pallone says he's concerned Jewish students to Israel this past to last a lifetime. From lighthearted a synergistic powerhouse. Mega Baseball League, he says. But dur with the number of young people summer, vividly describes the depth camel rides to heart-wrenching Event sees the faces of more than ing those years, Pallone says he who commit suicide because of of his emotions experienced at the Holocaust memorials, there were 7,000 Jewish students of all nation found out he was somewhat differ their sexual orientation. sight of the Western Wall in few who left Israel unchanged. alities, including Americans, ent from his peers. He says he has received more "I found out I than 700,000 letters Jerusalem. Gouline reflects on his memo Cana~ians, Brazilians, French, "Everything you've ever' heard ries of Yad Vashem, a unique RUSSIans, Germans and was gay," he says. thanking him for about it, you feel," he says. "It was memorial dedicated to the six mil Argentineans. The night ensues Pallone didn't "Behind the telling his story. really emotional. I think everyone lion Jewish victims wiped out dur with music, dancing and appear have a partner in his Many people tell cried." ing the Holocaust. Although the use ances by the prime minister and first season as an plate I wore a him he saved them The Western Wall was just one of p'hotography in the memorial is other wealthy philanthropists. umpire, in 1979. It mask to pro from committing of the many emotional stops experi restricted, the picture in Gouline's , The recent military conflict was a lonely way to suicide, he says. enced by Gouline and other stu mind is clearer than any photograph between Israel and Lebanon forces live, he says. tect my face. Pallone says he dents who went to Israel courtesy of could portray. beginning on July 12, 2006, has "I had made it was disappointed Taglit-birthright Israel - a free trip .. Out of the many moving exhi sparked close media attention to the top of my Off the field, I he never got the ' ,," available to young Jewish adults bluons'ofYad Vashem, he describes around the world. Even though profession," wore one too chance to get a ages 18 to 26. a single, small room filled with mir Israel is portrayed as dangerous, a Pallone says. "I World Series ring. Hillel, the Jewish student rors and six candles. Because of the large majority of students traveling wanted to share that - en invisible but he felt his work group on campus, is one of several mirror illusion, spectators are in on the Taglit-birthright Israel trip with someone but I mask." today was much programs that make Taglit possible. awe and perceive the room as hold disagree and say they feel safer • was afraid people more important Mike Blum, program director ing more than one million candles. there than in the United States at would find out my - Dave Pallone than baseball. of Hillel, says it hosts the 10-day While walking in a spiral path to times. secret." "There is no trip to Israel twice per year during reach to the end of the exhibit, the Sophomore Dave Berman, a He says he met ring that could ever the winter and summer break. names of the Holocaust victims are past Taglit traveler and an active his partner John at the end of 1979. help save a life," he says. Blum says they have made spoken, sending an eerie feeling to leader for the advocacy of Israel, They had a three-year relationship. Lindsay Hagerman is a coordi great strides to publicize this oppor its listeners. specializes in promoting travel to Pallone says John offered him great nator at the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, tunity to current university Jewish "It was a very numbing expe Israel as past of his current intern relief. Transgendered Community Office, undergraduates, graduate students rience," GQuline says as he left the ship with Grinspoon - a founda "Finally, I was able to share one of the organizations that as well as alumni. Hillel motivates Yad Vashem memorial feeling emo tion that enhances the vibrancy of my innermost secrets with some- cosponsored Pallone's presentation. students to apply through a variety tionally worn-out. Jewish life. one," he says. • Hagerman was a nationally compet of ways that range from direct e- Though the trip evokes and Berman says in contrast to the It was hard keeping the rela itive tenni.s player at the university, intensifies way media portrays Israel, it's a tionship a secret, Pallone says. but she says she only revealed that raw feelings normal place with normal people "The lie that I told people on she was a lesbian after she graduat unexpected living their lives. Monday, I had to tell them on ed. by its "Conflict is something that Tuesday and Wednesday and every "I'm not alone in that," receivers, the Israel deals with on a daily basis, other day of the week," he says. Hagerman says. "A lot of athletes students' it's not something new," he says. "Every day, I had to tell a lie." don't feel safe coming out. travels "We still stay strong." The relationship ended abrupt "That's why I'm pleased so around Israel Berman has full confidence in ly in 1982 when John was hit by a many athletes turned out tonight." aren't with Israe.l's defense group.The safety of car and killed. Pallone says he had Doug Porter, secretary of out some students traveling to Israel is further to hide his pain. HAVEN, says he was an athlete in unforgettable, secured by the trip's chaperones "Because I was living this high school and waited until his last upbeat bond who advise students on places to go secret life, I couldn't grieve for year to reveal his homosexuality. ing 'experi and places to stay away from. John," he says. "I couldn't tell my "Swimming was a big part of ences.Junior Berman says Americans get family or his family What he meant my life in high school," Porter says. A dam alarmed and uncomfortable when to me, or I could lose my job." "However, being on the team was Greenspan, they see an abundance of security In 1983, after he was picked to one of the reasons I waited until I travel com guards in public. In Israel, visible work the 50th anniversary All-Star was a senior to come out of the clos panion of security guards are routine. Game in Chicago, Pallone says he et. I was terrified that people would Gouline this "There it's so normal to see a started to go out into the gay com treat me differently or worse." summer, was soldier carrying an M-60 on their munity. Hagerman says Pallone was an also able to back," he says. "I told them I was an insurance appropriate candidate to speak partake in an Blum reiterates the sentiment salesman," he says. "That way they about tolerance. unforgettable that is clearly evident when Iisten would stop talking about work right "There is this idea that gay away because they thought I would people aren't in professional athlet bonding ~g to the impassioned stories of experience. students from past birthright trips. try to sell them something." ics," Hagerman says. "He reached Greenspan, "It is our hope that students For five years, Pallone contin the pinnacle of his field, and he is along with a come back from Israel with a ued going out into the gay commu gay. It's really comforting to have a handful of greater sense ofJewish identity and njty.. Tilen his double life wall dis speaker likehirp shattering, ~t~req ·Student s other iitu.- II. greater conMction with Israel." covered, he says, and he was fired types." 20 October 17, 2006 . . ~ The search ·continues: group discovers hooks
"Still Searching" others, even asking, "Are you desperate for Senses Fail an answer? / I don 't have an ounce of good Vagrant Records left in me now." Rating: Unfortunately for Nielsen, his lyrics Two*** years ago, Senses Fail released don't always hit the mark. Between an EP "Let It Enfold You," a record that played and a debut album, it's obvious lyric writing like a mixed bag of tricks - some songs is Senses Fail's kryptonite. "Still Searching" were poor attempts at pseudo-screamo is no exception, featuring I-kid-you-not ("Irony of Dying on Your Birthday") while lines like, "I'm betting dreams upon my other, more effective cuts had hints of pop paper wings / Because flying isn't just f or punk ("You 're Cute When You Scream"). kings." Most notably, the first single, "Buried a Although Ni elsen's lyrics aren't worthy Lie," was the record's crowning achieve of Dylan, they don 't have to be. Taken for ment. The three-minute track was a new what it is, "Still Searching" is a solid release look for the group, as it featured the band's with more likeable songs than not - all strongest and catchiest chorus to date. It was because Senses Fail succeeds when it sticks surprisingly well-executed and showed to its hook-concentrated formula. The Senses Fail was more than a album only falters when the group lazily mediocre,screamo band. . resorts back to its unfortunate roots of Every While the "Buried a Lie" moment was Time I Die rip-off guitar parts and Williams' new picture fleeting, it gave hope to the New Jersey Underoath-like growls. quintet'S second LP, "Still Searching." The clearest example of the band's Realizing its strengths, namely pop hooks artistic coma is "Sick or Sane (Fifty for a over moving rhythms, Senses Fail returns Twenty)." As if lazy verses matched with a lacks laughs and flow with a more concentrated effort that yields lazier chorus isn't enough, we're subjected even better results than its debut. to a cheesy, Avenged Sevenfold guitar solo A significant addition to the band may and tough guy, misplaced growls. best explain why "Still Searching's" songs Surprisingly enough, mistakes like "Man of the Year" if the wheelchair he's confined to for most of are fuller and more mature than the adoles- "Sick or Sane" are rare. Although the Universal Pictures the film restrains his quirky energy. Walken's cent-tinged "Let It Enfold You." album's quality falls off toward the end Rating: ** . humor typically lies in his delivery, yet Heath Saraceno, former guitarist for ("All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Talk about unexpected. Levinson's script gives him only a few lines pop punkers Midtown, joined Senses Fail Issues," "The Priest and the Matador"), the The trailers for "Man of the Year" show at a time. Just as Walken warms up his during a tour prior to "Still Searching's" heart of "Still Searching" is a collection of veteran funny ' man Robin Williams as comedic muscles, it's time to pass the mic. recording sessions. Although Saraceno was tracks that combine the band's best quali President-elect Tom Dobbs who wears a The next observation may seem superfi- initially intended to fill in until the group ties. powdered wig and breeches on a trip to cial, but the film lacks a strong soundtrack. found a permanent replacement, the band The title track highlights the group's Congress and jokes about appointing rock When Dobbs receives crowd support in front realized the talented guitarist could round crew (or gang) vocal tendencies, while "To stars to his cabinet. But the film has much of red, white and blue flashing lights, one out its sound. All the Crowded Rooms" is the band's suf more serious undertones that are sometimes wonders why Bruce Springsteen and John Luckily for the group, Saraceno's inclu- ficient stab at an epic crescendo. Both are unwanted. Mellencamp songs don't blare in the back- sion paid off. The former Midtown member examples of the group's much-needed musi Williams may have received his fame as ground. Instead, watered-down version of adds a new dimension to the band's former- cal expansion. a comedian, but recent roles in films such as Bachman Turner Overdrive's "Takin' Care 'of ly single-minded guitar work. And here we are again, but this time "The Night Listener," "One Hour Photo" and- Business" supplies a weak exclamation point On the album opener, "The Rapture," with more progress than before. For its "Insomnia" show he can be dramatic and for the scene. Saraceno's presence is immediately felt _ sophomore release, Senses Fail builds on even terrifying. Levinson has a few political movies the straight-ahead rock 'n' mIl strumming what it's good at and (almost) steers clear of Here he has multiple personalities. under his belt such as "Wag the Dog" and (as opposed to Senses Fail's usual six-string what hinders its progression. Williams is hilarious, serious, caring and "Good Morning Vietnam" and he crafts the chugging) is a welcomed addition . It's an While it won't change lives or neces . crude within 115 minutes. film as commentary on the American politi- uncharacteristic sound for the band, even sarily stick with a listener for an extended Dobbs, a famous talk show host, is cal system, not our current administration. more poppy than anything on its debut. And period of time, "Still Searching" proves likened to comedians Jon Stewart, Jay Leno, The incumbent president in the film is a that's a good thing. Senses Fail doesn't have to reinvent the David Letterman and Bill Mahr in his cult Democrat, not a "Dubya" caricature. It doesn't take the group long to wheel, but should instead stick to playing to following and sharp, political commentary. Williams is an active supporter of the unleash "Still Searching's" gem, the first its strengths. Easier said than done, but After a member of his studio audience sug- Democratic Party, an opponent of the Iraq single "Calling All Cars." It proves my point "Still Searching" is
I usually don't condone kicking someone while ly a half a foot shorter. they're down, but I have to make an exception. Congratulations, Diamond, you beat up a little Dustin Diamond, acclaimed child star of old man. "Saved by the Bell," deserves to be kicked, run over Another gladitorial battle in which Diamond and dumped in a river. • claimed victory occurred this August in an Omaha, Just when you think your least favorite charac- Neb., hotel room. According to E! Online, a ter from your favorite crappy childhood show has woman, who Diamond called a crazed fan, con faded out of the spotlight, he suddenly comes back fronted the ex-star armed with a can of mace and up like Chinese food after a long night of drinking. proceeded to steal his PSP games. Diamond claims It bums. he tried to ward her off by offering her one of his All that most kids who act like nerds in high house shirts, but after his games were stolen, he had school get are years of ridicule and a kick in the ass. to resort to his black-belt karate skills to win back . Diamond got paid. And this summer, he began a his belongings. This led the woman to shout "rape." campaign to save his $250,000 Wisconsin house No charges were filed .. from being repossessed by selling T-shirts for $15 There are very few things in life that are more each on his Web site. For an extra $5, Diamond will pitiful than a former child-star trying to cling onto autograph the T-shirt, which raises its status from a the fame of a lifelong past. One of those things is a stupid shirt to a stupid shirt some guy scribbled on. washed-up celebrity who makes a sex tape in an If the T-shirt, or D-shirt, as Diamond has attempt to boost their career. dubbed them on his site, scheme wasn't pathetic Diamond has joined the company of such enough, Diamond also offers to sell virtual "bricks" celebrities as Fred Durst, Paris Hilton and Chyna of his house at $1,000 per spot. There are 250 spots with the recent release of another video nobody available and to date, only two have been pur- wants to see. I would rather watch a "VR. chased, one by Discountofficeitems.com and the Troopers" marathon than watch Screech have sex other by the appropriately-named Tardcore.com. with anything. Of all Saved by the Bellers, Screech Usually, people wait until after they are actual- is the last person anyone wants to picture naked. A ly homeless before they start begging for money. Mr. Belding sex tape would be more acceptable. Although it may be easier to fill a column with The worst part about Diamond's predicament is insults about Diamond, I have to admit, he does that I don't want to hate him, and at times it's easy have one noteworthy accomplishment: the ass kick- . to feel sorry for the guy. His problem is that he just ing he gave Ron Palillo, formerly Horshack on the makes it too easy. hit '70s show, "Welcome Back, Kotter," during an episode of "Celebrity Boxing 2" in 2002. At 'tirst, I had gained a little, resp~ct for the Dane Secar is, a features editor far, The , R~vj(;lw. Double D. Then, I was enlightened to {he .faat P-lease send comrrlents ,,(Jndo a gift certificatetlOi,The Palillo was 28 years older than Diamond and near- Max to [email protected]. 22 October 17.2006 )1t Scientists receive awards for unusual research
BY JOE ZIMMERMANN Fortunately for this year's crop of win Princeton University, had more of a straight disregarded in the scientific community. The Stal/Reporter ners, there is no statute of limitations on forward approach to his winning research in awards ceremony is co-sponsored by the Randolph Blake never suspected he research eligibility. the literature category. His hypothesis sug Harvard-Radcliffe Science Fiction would become a 2006 Nobel laureate for his In 1986, Blake and his partners Lynn gested people believe easier-to-read text is Association and the Harvard-Radcliffe work done 20 years ago on the reasons why Halpern and James Hillenbrand were about to written by more intelligent authors. One Society of Physics Students. The Ig prize pre fingernails scratching on a blackboard is embark on a large project dealing with implication of this, he says, is the overuse of senters are actual Nobel laureates from main uncomfortable to the human ear. sound frequencies. During an initial long words, which makes texts harder to ly scientific categories. Francis Fesmire was bewildered to hear brainstorming session, the grOl.. . f( read, will lead to lower intelligence judg Abrahams says Ig winners can enhance that his study, "Termination of Intractable tossed around the idea of lookin~ ments. To study this, he took normal text their professional reputation through winning Hiccups with Digital Rectal Massage," was at fingernails on the blackboard, and substituted in either longer words or an award. deemed prize-worthy. and immediately it was a hit. shorter words. "If you've done something people chuck Unfortunately for Blake and Fesmire, no "As we were talking about it, "I also looked at more nat le at, and you win an Ig, then more people will gold medal or 10 million Swedish kronor we became fascinated by the ques ural stimuli, by considering hear about it," he says. "And maybe some of award awaited them in Stockholm. Instead, tion," Blake says. "We wanted to know, translations of foreign text," those people will also become curious, and they had to settle for a barrage of paper air what was it about the sound that Oppenheimer says. "Many will think about what you've accomplished, planes thrown in their direction on stage in made it so physically and emo foreign texts have multiple and fall in love with it." Harvard's Sanders Theatre. tionally unbearable?" translations which vary in Oppenheimer believes his winning the Blake and Fesmire were two winners of The group hypothesized complexity." prize might not heavily enhance his status the 2006 Ig Nobel Prize. . that this particular sound had a He also manipu with other scientists, but his research might The Ig Nobel Prizes began in 1991 as a high-frequency signal that was lated the font in which the get more review thanks to the Ig attention. parody of the Nobel Prizes by the Annals of causing discomfort. They then text was presented. Easier-to-read "My guess is that the Ig exposure from Improbable Research and are given each fall used a· signaling processing fonts were judged as being from my research will have a larger impact in the for 10 achievements that, "first make people technique to test the sound waves. smarter authors. In all cases, the general community," he says. "People in my laugh, and then make them think." In the past, "We discovered that the high fre F'mpler versions were judged as field may have learned about the research any winners have been recognized for such feats quencies were not bad," he says. "It having come from more intelli- way, but non-psychologists would have been as research on the "five-second rule," creating turned out that certain mid-range fre j \ent authors. less likely to hear about it before the current odor-trapping underwear and the taste prefer quencies were causing the adverse ~ . ~'Much of my research media blitz." ences of leeches. effects." involves the ease with which The awards ceremony itself is always a Every year, of the new Ig Nobel Prizes, Satisfied with his results, Blake 1 nate people can process irifor raucous affair, with winners demonstrating approximately half are awarded for things heard little of the subject again until .. mation, and what role their experiments in-house if able. At the 2006 most people would say are commendable - if mid-July of this year, when someone - that plays on their judg- ceremony, 1,200 spectators were treated to an perhaps goofy, Annals of Improbable at the Annals of Improbable 1:j~""'...L._:' J ments," he says. opera about inertia, with all of this year's win Research editor Marc Abrahams says. The Research called him to inform him "Typically, easy-to- ners joining in the rousing conclusion. other half go for things that are, in some peo of his prize-winning research. process information is judged "It was a blast," Oppenheimer says. " I ple's eyes, less commenda.ble. "The paper was published 20 as better across a large range of dimen very much enjoyed the ceremony, and it was "Whether your achievement is for the years ago, so I was·a little surprised when they sions, so in that way the results aren't surpris interesting to see the many interesting public good or bad may be difficult or even called me," he says. "Quite surprised, but ing. research questions that led to prizes." painful to explain," Abrahams says. "But the happy. "The study is useful in that it may inspire Abrahams, master of ceremonies, ended fact is, you did it, and have been recognized "The study had little practical impor people to write more clearly which will the ceremony with a traditional slogan: "If you for doing it. Let others make of that recogni- tance, but it shows the public that science can improve communication as well as their didn't win an Ig Nobel prize tonight - and tion what they will. . be fun to do." careers." especially if you did - better luck next year." "All such judgments are entirely up to Daniel Oppenheimer, an assistant profes While awarding fringe studies with scien each observer," he says. sor of psychology and public affairs at tific prizes might seem silly, Ig winners are not Graphic by Luke Bracken Professor raises $15K to 'Ride for the Roses'
BY AMANDA VASILIKOS to be seen. bartenders, serving up beers and shots to willing donators. Staff Reporter On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 10, the dance floor is The bar is manned by a mixture of Shaggy's regular bar The atmosphere of Shaggy's on Main is anything but covered with people mingling over drinks, a far cry from the tenders and the professors in their yellow PT polos. One ordinary - the regular crowd of scantily-clad girls and their usual college kids dancing to the sounds of a local cover guest bartender in particular was sporting a bicycle helmet male counterparts in beer drenched golf-shirts are nowhere band. which reads, "Dr. Scholz - My Hero." The hundreds of undergraduate students More support comes in the form of donations from 22 with plastic beer mugs are replaced with mostly local businesses including Tan' Inn, Lettuce Feed You, graduate students there for a good cause. Bloom, the National 5 & 10 and Savvy Lou Bags. The event was organized by students from Ronan and Sinkosky say everyone was willing to help the Doctorate Physical Therapy program for the the cause. Lance Armstrong Foundation in support of their According to Ronan, if Scholz's goal of $15,000 is met professor, John Scholz .. he will be able to participate in the Ride for the Roses in The $5 fee charged upon entrance, along Austin, Texas. with a portion of the tips made by bartenders and The Ride for the Roses weekend is an annual event all of the raffle prize money go towards Scholz's which will be held from Oct. 13 through the 15. The race is goal of raising $15,000, to be donated to the a celebration of the Foundation's most enthusiastic support Lance Armstrong Foundation. ers, including Lance Armstrong. Decked in yellow T-shirts and big smiles, Scholz says he hopes to meet Armstrong next weekend coordinators Julie Sinkosky and Melissa Ronan, at the race. both second year DPT students, spend the "He has been such an inspiration to me and so many evening behind a table filled with raffle prizes · people," he says. "These events are just incredibly inspira- from more than 20 businesses around Newark. tional." . Scholz, professor of physical therapy at Supporters of the event approach the tables of raffle the university, rode 100 miles in the Philadelphia prizes as the night wears on. Some of the prizes include Livestrong Challenge this past September. While everything from gift certificates to restaurants, fragrant fighting his own battle with cancer, Scholz says body lotions from boutiques on Main Street and even a beta Armstrong provided him with inspiration to keep fish. up the fight. Elizabeth Foster, a senior, attended the event with With support of family, friends and the friends. Foster says she is blown away at the determination community, Scholz was able to raise more than and support from Scholz and his students. $12,500 for the foundation. Tuesday night's "Obviously, this is a good cause and people want to fundraiser was arranged to help him reach his help good causes," she says. "I just think the idea of the final goal of $15,000. professors acting as guest bartenders and the raffles were Besides the monetary goal, Scholz says such a unique idea to get people, especially young adults, to he hopes people who attend the fundraiser will come out to help." be inspired to help and give back. He says he is At the end of the evening, $2,758 is raised, which not overwhelmed by the support of the community. only means Scholz will be riding in the Ride for the Roses, THE REVIEW/Janelle Cannon Assistance comes in all forms, not just he~ll ~9Pc;f~~ly be lJl~ltjng , his , jr}~Pi.r~t~qo., ~ ~fln~e I '{\ guest batMulM dressed in biking gear sery~~ 4rj~~s ~t S~aggy".s. I from students.' Scllolz's "'~o~viorl&rs act as gues.t L_~_.;._...:-:.:.::.:.::.:;.:.-'"-'-_-= ______.. J) J.' J. I ... , \. :\rmJ!r?n¥. J , L • , J J ( , October 17, 2006 23 ringing down the iPod: - LG with Any XTRA One Topping Apple backlash surfaces OINE IN or TAKE OUT I ZZA MUST SHOW STUO£NT I,D. BY SUSAN RINKUNAS Kahney says the demographic owner of AnythingButiPod.com, Copy Desk Chief data from a few years ago showed states in an e-mail message that his It's no coincidence that the ear iPod owners were 35 to 45 years old experience with iPods drove him to buds of America's most popular with high-paying jobs. Apple's create the site. MP3 player are the same color as offcring of the iPod shuffle helped to In additions to errors and lock fluffy, white sheep. Followers are level the playing field. ups, Skee says "loading music onto baa-ing all the way to the Apple "That was back then when the the iPod was not simple - it was a store to buy their nanos, videos and cheapest iPod was $300," he says. complete antithesis of its ultra easy shuffles. "Now you can get one for $80 interface." More than 60 million Pods have online." A joking conversation with his been sold since the release of the Kahney says the high price of girlfriend led to the Web site's incep- $399, 5GB iPod on Oct. 23, 2001, Pods at their introduction created a tion. , according to an Apple.com press specific kind of user - the iPod "It was created to inform con release. snob. sumers and allow them to look past Maybe that's why Leander "It's somebody who's snobbish Apple's marketing hype and flashy Kahney, author of "The Cult of about their iPod and about others packaging," he says. "It was created iPod" and managing editor of who have lesser players," he says. to show consumers that there are WiredNews.com, calls the small Then there are those who better choices out there." white box "pure magic" and "an become "iPod users in the closet," Skee says he owns more than !#~U etm 6t. ~"loln(/ tl iconic gadget" in his book. Kahney says. 30 MP3 players because he buys Yet Kahney says an "iPod back "They're too mean and cheap to them to review for the site. In this tJt./41 f)IHP"t!~tl /41uh lash" sprouted a few years ago when spend the money to get the premium way he says he can keep the reviews tJ~ lH~nt!~ ~U~ ~6 consumers expressed discontent player," he says. "And they have unbiased because the manufacturers with the Apple product and began to kind of iPod envy but they won't have no involvement. He is biased, ~~u,. p~elut! seek other players. admit it." however, when it comes to his per "There are others that don't use Senior John Hamnett, creator of sonal choice for players. it because they don't want to be like the Facebook group, "Cool Kids "My two favorite brands are everybody else," he says. "The more with iPods," says he owns an Apple Creative, for its ease of use and ver popular it gets, the more of these player but he didn't buy it. satility and iAudio for its sound people pop up. "I mean, it was a gift, of course quality," he says. Think. Feel. Drive: "Apple has historically I'm going to take Skee says the enjoyed an outsider status. it, "h e alternatives are And now they're kind of says. attractive because SUBARU. like Microsoft they offer many because of the choices for soft iPod." ware and use. They I 1heL1st12monthsfroma2or4 Although can have better fea Kahney has never tures, support more owned an alternative audio formats and player, he says he can offer better recently reviewed service and - the Sandisk Sansa most 'importantly, e280. He says the he says - indi player's radio tuning viduality. and voice memo fea Bill Eisenhower, tures were good, but "That's university alumnus file transfer and video one of the and creator of the viewing were not up defining Facebook group, "I to par. things of our don't have an iPod The e280 is generation. It's kind and I don't . want described by some as of sad to think about one," says he has some gripes an "iPod killer," or a that, but it is." with Apple's product. "BrL""0 til\" tl.1is COI..<:p0V\, crIMi recLeve competing player that will destroy Hamnett writes in the group's Eisenhower says the hard Apple's hold on the market, but "About" section, "we all have iPods drives in larger iPods (20GB and up) so~ off t10tA.r fLrst NAIL sen/wI! Kahney disagrees. and listen to them all the time. This are too fragile for him. Competing "It's OK, but it's cheap and makes us really cool." companies use flash drives, he says. nasty," Kahney says. "My life's too Although he says this comment "With a flash-drive based play- short to mess around with this stuff. is satirical, he thiriks Apple is a suc- er, you can throw it against a wall "The iPod experience is defi cessful company because the iPod is and it will still work," Eisenhower nitely superior," he says. "It's so the most recognizable player on the says. 302·456·090060 North College Behind Unique Impressions seamless in the way it's integrated market that is constantly improving He's says he's not too fond of with iTunes music store." while remaining at about the same Apple's batteries, either. When people complain about price level. "The batteries are made to last their Pods, Kahney says it's usually In fact, the price has dropped. for one or two years," he says. Start Saving BIG on about the player's irreplaceable bat An 80GB iPod video costs "They're a hardware company - - , teries, easy scratching and price. $349 - that's 16 times more storage they make money on selling new Inkjet & Laser Toner Cartridges!! "But I don't agree with any of for $50 less than the original player. hardware." these," he says. "I know some people who are But Eisenhower says the iPod • up to 70% over manufacturer pricesl Kahney says Microsoft's com . definitely just against iPod, not just does have something going for it - • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed petitor - the Zune, slated for as an MP3 player but as a status its easy-to-use interface, or the way release on Nov. 14 - is already symb01," Harnnett says, "but they're a user navigates the player. For any • Reuse = Environmentally Friendly being hyped as an iPod killer. The less expensive so it's no longer a sta- iPod killer to be truly lethal, it must Zune is priced at $249.99 for 30GB tus symbol." innovate. capacity size and it plays video and Hamnett, a double major in "Everyone copies the interface, Rapid Refill Ini<. has TV connectivity, FM radio and mechanical engineering and com- but Apple has it patented," he says. WiFi photo transfer. puter and information sciences, says "To beat the iPod, they have to do , ,------, , NOW OPEN , \ Microsoft is about to enter the his younger brother tried iRiver's something more or different." , Introductory Coupon I music format war. product but it "just kind of broke on Eisenhower says he is ultimate NEW LOCATlON: , J I I I "There's a lot more at stake him." If he were to buy an MP3 ly satisfied with his choice to buy an 11 D Liberty Plaza I I than making a hit music player," he player for himself it would be an iPod alternative, a Creative MuVo. Newark, DE 19711 , $3.00 says. "They're afraid of Apple's iPod. "I don't need an 80GB hard I 302-565-4194 (P) I iTunes, they're afraid that people "It forces you to use iTunes but drive and a 2-inch screen that plays I 302-738-2INK (F) I Offer good until who have iTunes on their computers that's not really a bad thing because crappy video," he says. 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BY SARAH LIPMAN does, but insists they should give it a Staff Reporter shot. While standing in line at the "They're totally missing out," nearest fast food restaurant, it's no he says. "You can start off small longer uncommon to hear an with a chicken sandwich and work exchange similar to this one: your way up." "Can I take your order?" Jeff Mochal, a spokesman for "Ycs, I'll have a quadruple Hardee's, agrees. cheeseburger with extra cheese and Hardee's' specialty burger, the bacon, hold the produce please." Thickburger, was given a makeover, Condiments such as lettuce, adding a Philly Cheesesteak to the tomatoes and onions are no longer third of a pound burger. reigning supreme in the fast food "At first, a lot of people world. Why use mustard and laughed when we said we were put ketchup when instead, customers ting cheesesteak on top of a burger," can just add more meat on top of Mochal says. "But then we tested meat? and retested the product extensively Over the past year, fast food and launched it with tons of sup- restaurants have released new items port." • containing more meat and naturally - He says he doesn't believe it's more calories. Items such as the unhealthy to consume so much meat Burger King BK Quad Stacker, at _once, especially if people are released last June, and the Hardee's aware of their own personal dietary Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger, needs. released last April, have taken the The Hardee's Web site and idea of a simple cheeseburger and posters on display in the restaurants transformed it into a creation of contain nutritional values so the approximately a half-pound of meat. consumer can make their own deci- According to a Burger King sions about what they eat. press release heralding the "We take our BK Stacker's arrival, the responsibility of pro- Stacker is made up of viding the proper anywhere from two to facts about our prod- four flame-broiled ucts very seriously, patties, each covered but ultimately it's with American the consumer's cheese, topped off choice," Mochal with bacon and spe- says. "If we cial Stacker Sauce. could make a lot "The bigger the of money sell- burger ordered, the ing chicken more layers of sandwiches, we Looking for something FUN and FREE bacon and - would. But it's cheese," the press all about the release states. consumer and to do this weekend?!? Nut r i t ion a I what choices they facts available on the decide to make." Burger King Web Car 0 I y n site, state a Quad Manning, nutrition Stacker contains professor, says over- 1,000 calories alone. Add THE REVIEW/ L~e Bracken consumption of any on a medium soda and french fries meat, especially in one sitting, is not from the value meal and the con- good. Although fast food restaurants sumer is looking at 1,560 calories ill offer choices and provide nutrition one meal. facts, the consumer still needs to be The U.S. Department of aware of what they're eating. Agriculture recommends a daily Manning says not only is it an calorie intake of 2,000 per day. expensive undertaking, but it's Katie Boylan, a spokeswoman something to be concerned about on for the Burger King Corporation, a long-term basis. Double and triple says items such as the Stacker were burgers from fast food restaurants what customers wanted most. have excess calories and can lead to "Burger King was continuously obesity. finding that consumers really love "Meals that have more than their meat," Boylan says. "We three ounces of meat, which is the decided to look more at that concept standard portion size, is definitely and respond to that demand and cre- more protein than you need," Take on the Bull! ate something that really focused on Manning says. "You're also getting meat, in and of itself." a lot more saturated fat, which is a She says consumers seem to big downside. Saturated fat is actu Get Wacky! enjoy the permanent addition to the ally something you want to de Friday, October 20th Burger King menu, but points out emphasize in your diet." there are other options for the Manning says her main con 9pm-lam health-conscious, including salads cern with meat being used as a and grilled chicken sandwiches. condiment is people who are eating Perkins Student Center Freshman Mike Geddish says fast food on a daily basis. These he eats at fast food restaurants any- people are probably not getting where from three to five times a enough fruits and vegetables, but FREE Mechanical Bull rides, week. His favorites are Burger King rather are likely ordering french and Wendy's. fries instead. Caricatures, Spin Art, Cookies, Acupuncture, Massage, Tie "I love the Double Whopper "The fast food industry targets with bacon and cheese value meal," a certain type of customer," she Dye, Arcade Games, Swing Dancing Geddish says. "I know it's says. 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The stage proves too to this." small for his performance as he Senior Jared Lander, co-presi- jumps into the crowd and dances on dent of HAVEN, says there's audience members - a true Justin enough room for 400 people to Timberlake clone. attend. He adds that last year, the Contestants, including Amaya show sold out. Mann, Jessica Spaulding and This year, the show is official- Madris SinClair, are judged based ly sold out at 8 p.m., and there are on an evening gown competition approximately 425 people in atten- and talent portion. dance. Mallary says the judges had all "That's not even including the either won titles previously or are people standing," Lander says. knowledgeable about these types of Public safety has to turn many competitions. students away, but that doesn't stop The contestants do everything some from trying to be stealthy - from lip-syncing ballads to flying Lander says people are switching splits off the stage, and there's even wrist bands and a bubble- trying to sneak machine to into the event. add to the The $5 excitement. entrance fee The y goes entirely to aren't, how- HAVEN. ever, without According war d rob e to sophomore malfunctions Kate Mallary, - wigs fall social chair of off and skirts HAVEN, the ride up. money will be Mancini re- used to produce the RSO's drag enters the stage between perform show in the spring. Proceeds col- ers, wearing a peculiar ensemble. lected from that event will go to the Her dress just so happens to be on organization AIDS Delaware. backward, but she plays it off like a The show opens with a per- pro, diverting the audience's atten formance by Miss Delaware tion to her elaborate hairdo. International 2006, Sierra Mist. She "I need my migraine medicine, enters the stage cloaked in a furry this wig is so tight," Mancini says. black robe, which is removed to "Soon as I find a Denny's after this, reveal a barely-there blue ensem- I'm going to eat." ble. The audience excitedly cheers Before the winner is crowned, as she kicks the show off with a contestants are bustling backstage, dance to Janet Jackson's "All Nite hurriedly re-applying their cheek (Don't Stop)." bones and extreme eyelashes. Between acts, Mancini makes Sweat beads form atop the cake jokes about having a hard time like layers of foundation. keeping the show tame. 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Senior Josh Williamowsky said the team chemistry With the Colonial Athletic Association championships is down this year because there is not a consistent group of still ahead this spring for the golf team, dissension has aris players at each tournament. en between some players and the sixth-year head coach "It's disappointing because last spring, five of us Mike Keogh. played every tournament," he said. "The coach should try to Earlier this week, Keogh commented on his disappoint develop core guys like last spring and develop a core team ment with freshman Dan Rexon. so they can get some confidence." "When I recruited Dan Keogh said he objectively Rexon, he was supposed to be a "Every single practice, a decides his lineup each week superstar player, an all-world group of us goes out on based on the scores his players kid," Keogh said. "We gave him shoot in pre-tournament qualifiers. the maximum $10,000 scholar the putting green and "I have brought in some better ship, but he's been playing way players," he said. "I had scholar too inconsistently." talks about ... how we ships and the better players have While Rexon said his coach taken the spots of the players who has the right to criticize his play would really like to see were here." ers' performance, he said for him fired." Keogh said some players are just Keogh to speak publicly of his disappointed that they are not financial aid information was not - Sophomore TommyEllison receiving last year's playing time. appropriate. "Some kids are taken aback by "I'm a little disappointed that coach would say some the fact that the scores they used to shoot are now not good thing like that, especially that he would expose me in that enough to [play in] tournaments," he said. way," Rexon said. Sophomore Tommy Ellison, who is tied for the team Keogh said his criticism of Rexon was not malicious, lead with II rounds played and is third in scoring average, but a result of the rigors of being a freshman athlete. said players are more than disappointed with their lack of "For freshmen, the adjustment from high school to col playing time. lege is overwhelming," he said. "One day is different from "Every single practice, a group of us goes out on the Courtesy of un Photo Services the next. It's easy for a freshman to shoot a 72 one day and Golf head coach Mike Keogh faces controversy with his then come out and shoot 85 the next." See TEAM page 30 team. Hens make Hofstra swallow fheir 'pride' UD claims Homecoming revenge BY KENNY RIEDEL would be looking way uphill," Keeler ter and had an MRI taken after the Sports Columnist said after Delaware (3-3, 1-2 Atlantic game. Last year, flood levels (not to 10) outlasted the Pride to stay in con- The Hens opened the action with mention BACs) rose and morale fell tention for a playoff berth. "Whoever their most impressive drive of the year, when Delaware suffered its first left 3-3 could take a deep breath and a 14-play, 85-yard epic that ended Homecoming loss of the K.C. Keeler . kind of move on. We were fortunate to when Fiacco rolled right and found his era to Hofstra, a 10-6 setback that get some kids back on defense, and fellow Pittsburgh transfer, Agnone, amounted to a mud-wrestling match. In that was more like real Delaware alone in the end zone with 8:15 left in the slop, the Hens and Pride combined defense today." the first quarter. for just one touchdown and a modest Bolstered by the return of sopho- Fiacco completed six of seven 576 yards of offense. more tackle Manny Marshall"and soph- passes for 51 yards on the trip, while Talk about flipping the script. omore linebacker Brian Brown, the Delaware moved the chains seven In Saturday's sunny sequel at defensive unit limited Hofstra, times and faced only one third down. Raymond Field, the 10-6 tally held up coached by former Delaware defensive . Sophomore wideout Kervin and neither offense cracked 300 yards, coordinator Dave Cohen, to 262 total Michaud started at tailback for the but Robbie Agnone made sure the yards, sacked quarterback Anton hobbled Omar Cuff and carried 15 Hens' faithful had a reason to booze it Clarkson five times and denied the times for 61 yards. He said the first up. The sophomore tight end capped Pride on nine of 13 third downs. possession helped the team on both Delaware's opening drive with a "We played the best defense we sides of the ball. seven-yard catch that gave the Hens all have all year," Keeler said. "[The drive] was great," he said. the points they would need for a long- Junior quarterback Joe Fiacco "It really got us going in the right THE REVIEWlName Name awaited third victory. completed 20 of 29 passes for 168 direction and -got our confidence up. Sophomore K~rvin lv,lichaud rushed for 58 yards whUe "I knew one of us was going to be yards to anchor the offense, but sus- . fdllilg"irrfor jun1arnnll11ng back OhflO"-Coff tift "SatUl'tlny. - -- teaving-tIere-1-4~ amtwhoever that was- ta-iftect Ii knee-ih1tiry 'iIi lliefoliitllquai": - See DEFENSIVE -page 31 ------30 Q~tQber 17. 2006 )it A 'change does TE Patrick good Duke transfer steps into leading role for UD BY TED SIMMONS and to not have a lot of time here." Staff Reporter He recorded just 35 yards on six receptions in his first Change is common in the game of football. Whether it two games for Delaware. Nevertheless, as time progressed, be a quarterback making an audible at the line of scrimmage and Patrick and the team became more familiar with each or a coach switching game plans at halftime, change is cru other, his raw talent was beginning to emerge. cial to the game, and a team's success. However, tight end Junior quarterback Joe FIacco said that Patrick's abili Ben Patrick's decision to change football programs after ty was never doubted, but the two new Hens needed some graduating last year was far less common, and not as ·easily reps to mesh within the offense. , done. "It took ,a while to get him going, but it's pretty obvi Patrick, who served as a Duke captain each of the past ous he has good size," FIacco said. "His great hands make two years, came to Delaware with one season of eligibility him a pretty easy target." ' left after red-shirting as a Duke freshman in 2002. FIacco and Patrick have flourished the last few games, In 2003, defensive end Shawn Johnson relocated from demonstrating the true connection eminent in all great quar Duke to Delaware, and played an integral part in the team's terback receiver tandems. national championship that season. Playing with Johnson as "It took some time," Patrick said. "We couldn't get a freshman, Patrick watched Johnson's success. When he acclimated in camp, blJt we got comfortable. I know where decided to transfer, he remembered how easily Johnson was the ball is going to be on routes." able to come into the Hens program and win. This sentiment proved true, as Patrick turned the '~He sparked my interest," Patrick said. "He was wei" proverbial corner against Rhode Island on Sept. 23 when he corned with open arms, and just came here and helped win. caught four passes for 91 yards. His play continued to excel I hoped I could have the same impact.", the next two weeks against New Hampshire and With his interest raised in Delaware football, Patrick, ,Northeastern as he quickly became FIacco's favorite target. with Johnson's help, began to find more reasons to play for In those two games he had a combined 175 yards on 14 the Hens. - catches and two touchdowns. "The Delaware name speaks for itself; they're a This past week, Patrick caught eight passes for 72 yards Division I-AA powerhouse," Johnson said. "I had a friend . in the Hens' homecoming win, leading the team in receiv- here. It was just a great fit." ing. - Even though Patrick earned an undergraduate degree Now, as the Hens stand 3-3, they will look to Patrick from Duke in African and American Studies with a minor.in more and more, both through the game plan as well as a cultural anthropology, he chose to play his final season at check down receiver. Delaware rather than finish his eligibility at Duke. "Ben is playing a big role for us," head coach K.C. After deciding to transfer, he enrolled in the master's Keeler said. "He is a great target." program in the college of human services, education and Undoubtedly, Delaware is playing a big role for public policy. .Patrick. Since transferring, he has gained 343 receiving When he eventually joined the Hens, Patrick had a lot yards, almost 100 yards more than last season's total of252. to offer the team, but assimilation does not happen over Nonetheless, both the school and Ben are disappointed his night. With playbooks to learn and a family of teammates to time here is so short'. THE REVlEWlDan Michielli join, Patrick's production was minimal early on. "I wish I had more time," Patrick said. "I love the fan Senior Ben Patrick has become junior quarterback Joe "I had to get 'in' with the team," Patrick said. "It was support; the people here are very different [than at Duke]," Fiacco's No.1 receiving option. He has 34 receptions, 373 tough leaving friends behind, leaving years at Duke behind, Patrick said. "I have had a lot of fun." yards and two touchdowns. Team in dispute over whether b(~ n peckings Men's Soccer Keogh is a 'great manager' • Just three games remain for Delaware before the start of the Colonial Athletic Association conference, tournament. The Hens (5-6-2, 3-5 CAA) Continued from page 29 Williamowsky said with 12 McLister said. "Our guys have beat Georgia State 3-1 on Oct. 15 as senior co-captain Anthony Talarico players on the active roster and their own golf coaches for that. scored two goals, including the game-winner. Sophomore goalkeeper putting green and talks about how only five players participating in "Keogh is a great manager of Jonathan Curry-Edwards had eight saves and recorded his first win, much we dislike him and how we each tournament., the competition the guys and as a coach, he knows which snapped a three-game losing streak for the Hens. Junior forward would really like to see him fired," for playing' time is stressful. He where the team needs to be in the Sobhan Tadjalli continues to lead the team with eight goals and four he said. "He's really bringing the said Keogh has not been able to tournaments." assists. The latest NCAA Division I RPI report released Oct. 10 ranks team down." manage the players effectively, Sophomore Jeff Griest, who Delaware,No.74 out of 200 teams after Delaware finished last season Athletic director Edgar hurting the team's /morale. has only played in two rounds in ranked No. 180. Johnson could not be reached for "There's 'too much pressure competition due mostly to injury, comment on the state of the team. because there are eight guys fight _said team chemistry is a responsi While some players voiced ing for two spots," Wi-lliamowsky bility of the players and not the Women's Soccer dissenting views, others are in full said. coach. • With just three win,S in their last ten games, the Hens (8-6-2, 3-5 support of Keogh. Senior captain Keogh thought the competi "To get chemistry, players CAA) are limping into the final games of the season, all of which come Joe McLli'ster said the players who tion should be seen not as a hin need to be together," he said. "We against conference opponents. The team has scored just one goal in the have been knocked out from the drance, but an opportunity. need all the players to hang out past four games and have been outshot 198-169 on the season. Senior usual tournament group are voic "When the guys come back and spend time together." captain forward Lindsay Boyd and sophomore midfielder Kasie Shover ing their personal frustrations. ft:om a tournament, the other play While ' the real source of the are leading the team with 12 points each and and senior goalkeeper "Everyone has their own ers know there will be spots open," team's problems were in dispute Bonnie Mills has a save percentage of 82. Delaware will next face grudges," he said. "As far as talent Keogh said. "Everyone on the this year" junior Britt Murdoch Northeastern at home on Oct. 20. goes, that's not up to the coach to team has a chance to play the next said there is no denying some decide ... that's on you the player." week." players are unhappy with the state Ellison said some of Keogh's Ellison said Keogh has been of the team. Volleyball other moves this season, including unable to offer helpful instruction "There's been a lot of animos • Delaware continued its winning ways last week with a 3-1 win over the recent cut of junior Mike to his players. ity lately," he said. "Everyone's CAA foe George Mason. The Hens (15-5, 6-5 CAA) snapped a four Strasburg, have sent discouraging "He has no idea how a swing questioning everyone. We have a game losing streak all of which were against CAA opponents. messages to the team. . works," he said. lot oftalent to be a great golfteam, Sophomore outside hitter Kelly Gibson and junior outside hitter Colleen "He's been making unneces McLister said teaching swing but we're not there and everyone's Walsh each posted a game-high 22 kills while freshman middle hitter sary cuts in the middle of the sea mechanics should not be Keogh's frustrated. " Michelle LaLonde added 17. The Hens will travel to Towson on Oct. 20 son," Ellison said. "Strasburg was job. to try to avenge a 3-1 home loss they suffered on Oct. 3. Delaware only cut this week, but he's been just a "The coach isn't a technical additional reporting by Brendan has one game out of eight remaining on the schedule against a non-con stroke out of qualifying for our ference opponent. golf pro, but a golf coach isn't just Reed . tournaments. It's frustrating to I,' I , .... " I \ .. ( I 'r...., ~,., ab9t1t \ ~~achilJg I tp.j: • s'f~ng;: . see." I ~ j ( j I') I' }" -compiled by Brendan. Reed I L.. __,______• ______._. ___ • ____ ._. ______, ______~ _____I JR . October 17, 2006 31 (~(lm rn en 13 I:f team in Division I-AA, but also lost to The dominant Hens are long gone these the playoffs and make some noise. Talent unranked Albany 17-10 on Sept. 16. The days. I know the · injury bug has hit them needs good guidance and it is Keeler's obli Hens could only manage 10 points against a hard, there's no denying that. However, gation to instill the confidence and motiva Hofstra squad that was allowing 25 points · every team suffers through injuries, but it's tion needed to bring Delaware back to per game prior to Saturday's contest. the good teams who can overcome them and prominance. Delaware should consider itselflucky to still be successful. One man's loss is another Should Keeler's job be in question if the be .500 at this point. If a few bounces didn't man's opportunity. As.a I-AA school, the tal Hens missJhe playoffs again? Probably not. go its way, it could be 1-5. ent level between a starter and someone The ring he won in his second year as head After the Albany game, fifth year head coming off the bench should not be that coach seems to have established his cred coach K.C. Keeler said his team was embar large of a gap. . ability for the time being. However, fans are rassed because of a bad week of practice. On the bright side, junior running back getting frustrated not seeing the same results After the Northeastern game, Keeler and all-American candidate Omar Cuff will they saw a few years ago. No one is asking blamed mental errors as the reason Delaware be active next week and there is hope that for a championship ring every year, but fans lost to the Huskies. On a postgame radio senior defensive back and co-captain Kyle want to see Delaware in contention year in STEVE RUSSOLILLO interview following the game, he tagged his Campbell will return as well. Even though and year out. It's tough to have that kind of squad as "probably the dumbest team in junior quarterback Joe Fiacco sustained a hope after watching the Hens barely squeeze Keeler needs to step it up America." Eve r bone bruise on his knee against Hofstra, he out a four-point win over Hofstra. since the fourth quarter meltdown in the will start at Richmond . It's time for Delaware to play that state Delaware's 10-6 victory over Hofstra on 2004 I-AA quarterfinals against William & . While Saturday's win was not pretty, ment game they sorely need and there is no Saturday helped keep its slim playoff Mary, the Hens have compiled only a 9-8 Keeler knew the importance of it. He saiq better time than Saturday when they travel to chances alive. However, a four-point win record. Keeler has cited injuries and inexpe the team that went 2-4 "would be looking Richmond. over a sub .500 squad is certainly no state rience for their average play, as opposed to way uphill." With five games remaining, the The only loss the Spiders (5-1, 2-1 A- ment game and does not prove the Hens the I-AA powerhouse they used to be. Hens need to forget the first six games of the 10) have suffered was a 27-17 drubbing at have w~at it takes to qualify for the post sea What happened to that powerhouse? season and pretend like they are 0-0. the hands of New Hampshire on Oct. 7. A son. The Hens are only three years removed from Keeler, I'm puttting the onus on you. win Saturday can instill hope the fans des Delaware is struggling to find their their last national championship. Remember The success of the Hens this season is perately want to have. identity. Aside from its 30-7 victory over how they started that memorable season with squarely on your shoulders. These are your The time is now. Make it happen K.C. perennial pushover West Chester to begin 40 or more points in four of the first five recruits and the talent is there. The offense the season, every game has been decided by games? Remember how they outscored their showed it Sept. 30 and the defense showed it seven points or less. Each week, Delaware four playoff opponents 149-23? Remember Saturday. As the squad gets healthier, the Steve Russolillo is a managing sports editor (3-3, 1-2 Atlantic 10), continues to play to its how they outscored Colgate 40-0 in the most consistency should improve. for The Review. Send questions, comments opposition's level. They put up 49 points on lopsided Division I-AA championship in his Although the experience may not be and hope to [email protected]. Sept. 30 against New Hampshire, the No.1 tory? there, this team does have the talent to reach' Defensive struggle ends in Delaware's favor Continued from page 29 marathon drive, this one good for 4:35 mark to preserve the Hens' 16 p.lays and 81 yards. But on third Just knowing we could score so lead. and two from the Hofstra five, jun easy like that was big for us and Delaware found its rhythm to for the defense." ior linebacker Gian Villante stoned start the fourth, as Michaud ran up freshman back Jared Bradley for Hofstra answered immediate 36 yards in a six-play spurt and ly with a 60-yard march of its own, no gain. The Hens settled for a 22- Delaware advanced to the Hofstra yard boot from sophomore Zach but Hen comer Rasha'ad Woodard 10. On first and goal, Keeler sent Hobby and took a 10-6 cushion broke up a Clarkson pass on third in senior quarterback Ryan Carty, into the locker room. and goal from the Delaware five to who managed three yards on a The Delaware offense, a thwart the Pride. Rob Zarilli's 22- keeper. Two plays later, the four model of efficiency in the first yard field goal trimmed the margin year back-up re-entered and fum to four with five minutes remain half, flattened like Keystone Light bled at the goal line. Villante ing in the period, and he added a in the third frame, when it netted recovered at the Hofstra one-yard negative two yards .and zero first 34-yarder on Hofstra's next pos line with 8:35 left. downs. But Hofstra could not cap session to make it 7-6. "[FIacco] got nicked," Keeler italize, as freshman defensive line The teams traded three-and said of his decision to play Carty. outs before Fiacco piloted another man Justin Johnson blocked a 42- "In that situation, running Joe was yard field goal try by Zarilli at the not an option, so we decided to play Ryan. We thought that was the best option." On the ensuing possession, Clarkson and company drove 72 yards to the Delaware 27 and looked primed to scqre. But on fourth and one with 3 :24 on the Hof~tr8~'u ""'-.. clock, linebackers KeiAndre Hepburn and IT. Laws swallowed De~ ware - 10 the slippery signal-caller in the L backfield to secure the win. Jttendance: ~ 21,688 Delaware sophomore . Erik Johnson, who notched 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks at middle linebacker, LeJ~rs: Hens' Stat said the Hens units played as one. Passing - FIacco: ~O-29.1 168 "So far this year, we haven't Rushing - Micha:, 15·58 really been able to get our offense Receiving - J:art: 8-72 and defense going at the same time," he said. "Either the offense is scoring and we're not stopping people or they're not scoring and THE REVIEWlMike DeVoll we're getting stops. We finally got The Delaware defense held Hofstra to 262 yards of total offense_ it together today." Keeler said the win reflected win like this. ' Eventually, you need Clarkson finished with 242 his team's new-found focus. to get that payday." total yards - 182 through the air "The kids made a lot less mis Senior tight end Ben Patrick - for. Hofstra, which fell to 2-4 on takes today. That was huge," caught eight passes for 72 yards the year. Keeler said. "This group has for Delaware, his fourth consecu Next Saturday, the Hens visit The Review at UDreview.com worked so hard [to reduce mis tive game with at least five grabs. 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There is a parallel here with the opposition that scientists first had Inquiry for Truth Event with the Big Bang Theory of the origin of Fall, 2006 the universe. They opposed it because it had "religious" implications. After decades, most THE BIG EVENT scientists now accept the Big Bang Theory as a better explanation of scientific evidence .0 C T 0 B E R than the Theory of a Steady State universe. We think the educational environment would be enhanced by: allowing scientists to speak 24 25 26 freely about evidence of design, express TUE WED THU disagreement in a civil way, not ridicule University ofDelaware, Newark, DE proponents of evolution but dialogue on the evidence, and to avoid stereotypes. Why not give a hearing to the evidence and draw your DEFINITION OF own conclusions! INTELLIGENT DESIGN The following four points clarify the positions The theory of intelligent design holds that of this event. We hope this will eliminate certain features of the universe and of living misconceptions about ID. things are best explained by an intelligent cause, not an undirected process such as All of our speakers hold to the natural selection. accuracy of scientific data. Our starting point is evidence, not any religious position. PURPOSE STATEMENT Our speakers find abundant The foundation for the semi-annual Inquiry evidence for microevolution for Truth events is: to "create a venue in the (minor changes in already existing university where differing worldviews can be species), but find the evidence for expressed in a civil fashion." In that context, the Vote Your Opinion! macroevolution (the appearance purposes of the Science vs. Science event are: of new complex organs and new organism) lacking. 1. To educate about the Intelligent Design! Is Irna Gorilla his Keeper's (Lou, the Zoo Keeper) Brother? Darwinism controversy via presentation of According to macroevolution, gorillas eventually evolved into People should draw conclusions on the scientific evidence without reference to humans. Gallup polls in 2006 report that over 2/3 ofAmericans do origins based upon evidence, and religion. should follow truth wherever it not think gorillas evolved into humans in spite ofyears ofinstruction leads. 2. To advocate that evolutionary theory otherwise. Do college students think differently?? be tested against its important claim We are not claiming that Intelligent of the ability of the mutation-selection Vote your opinion at the kiosk in Trabant between 11 AM and 2· Design proves the creator God of the mechanism to create new complex organs PM on October 17,18,24, and 251 Muslims, Jews, Christians, or of any and new organisms. other religious group. 3. To propose the dialogue on origins teach more about evolution by including the evidence against the theory, and to take the PRESENTING SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR INTELLIGENT DESIGN broader view by also including evidence for Intelligent Design. CHEMIST BIOLOGIST ENGINEER Charles Thaxton has a PhD in physical Scott Minnich is a microbiology professor Mark Lamontia is a Senior Engineer UNITED STATES SENATE chemistry from Iowa State University and at the University ofIdaho, with a PhD in Fellow at a major specialty materials completed two post doctorates in the history microbiology from Iowa State University. company, with 27 years working in AMENDMENT 799 of science at Harvard and in molecular He pursued postdoctoral studies at Purdue mechanical engineering design and This part of the Better Education for Students biology at Brandeis. He is co-author of (cloning and genetics and molecular development. Mark has a Master of and Teachers Act (No Child Left Behind), The Mystery of Life's Origin and The Soul biology). He has published in Proceedings Science in Mechanical Engineering from passed with a strong bi-partisan 91-8 vote on of Science. He is academic editor of the of the National Academy of Sciences, the Ohio State University. He contributes June 13 ,2001 states: Good science education high school biology book Of Pandas and Journal of Molecular Microbiology. His to many NASA and aerospace contracts, should prepare students to distinguish the People. He has published in the journals of present research centers on the genetic and is a frequent speaker at international data or testable theories of science from Inorganic Chemistry, Scientific Instruments, regulation offlagellar biosynthesis and conferences, with 82 publications and 3 philosophical claims that are made in the Cell Research, and has lectured widely in type III protein secretion in gram negative patents. He has lectured on the ID/Evolution name of science; Where biological evolution America and abroad, holding appointments pathogens, and novel strategies for vaccine controversy at Towson, West Virginia, and is taught, the curriculum should help students at Slovak Technical University in production. He is considered a world leader Penn State Universities. to understand why this subject generates so Czechoslovakia, the Biomathematical in the study of bacteria flagellum. much controversy, and should prepare the Institute in Romania, and at Charles students to be informed participants in public University in Prague. discussions regarding the subject. Are Intelligent Those systems could never have evolved, step by Darwinian step, because all the parts must Design and Evolution Kiri Wallace: Senior Meet Kiri in many organisms around be present in order for natural selection to Animal Science Major. me and since ID explores Incompatible? have a function to select. Wildlife Conservation A Student this worldwide observation, I believe it a valuable addition Intelligent Design is defined many ways Intelligent Design is aimed at detecting Minor, Senior Thesis Leader for to scientific consideration. in the ongoing debate on the origin and design, but is incapable of identifying Candidate. Planning on the "Big development of life. Some definitions the designer. This is where the distinct grad school. Interesting Event" Interviewer: What attitude do attempt to discredit Intelligent Design as boundary between science and religion exists. fact: Kir; has dual you hope will prevail among "the same old creationism with a new twist," Intelligent Design uses the scientific method citizenship - New Zealand people as we discuss this but those have little regard for how real ID to observe and find evidence of a cause, and American controversy? theorists define it. Simply stated, Intelligent allowing for design as a possible explanation Kir;: My main concem is Design is the study of identifying purposeful along with law and chance. Interviewer: Why did you that the Intelligent Design design in naturally occurring systems. Just become interested in the Forum be an open-minded as design can be detected in the carving of EvolutionIID controversy? event. Hostile science is messages in three languages on the Rosetta KiTi: I have always been poor taste and I expect that stone, or within a silicon wafer that has been Isn't Intelligent intrigued with the concept students on a free campus imprinted with the features of a CPU, similar Design a Cloak for of origins. Naturally I suppose we all are, will carefully consider, and either accept or design characteristics can be observed in but also I have pursued the IDlEvolution reject a multitude of ideas without pressure living organisms. Religion? controversy due to the fact that I have or uncivil conduct on the part of advocates Why do the Science vs. Science organizers passion for science. Problem-solving and for or against an idea. This event is for the Actually ID theorists and evolutionists agree avoid the "R" word - Religion, so much? questioning the norm are two qualities benefit ofUD students - not the ID Theory. on much of the specifics of evolutionary I foster in myself and others, so debates After all, television news stories or TIme and Interviewer: The Secular Student Alliance is biology but disagree on certain conclusions: (especially scientific) draw my attention. Newsweek mention or feature "It s religion!" one of the co-sponsors. How have they been Ultimately, I also feel that the position ID theorists find evidence for and, thus, when Intelligent Design is covered. And involved? taken on the origins topic can be very life agree with, four of the six definitions of that's the point. The Big Event organizers Kiri: Kira Mineroff, the president of the impacting. the word "evolution," (1) change over seek to restore a rational discussion of the SSA, has been a wonderful and helpful time, (2) change in gene frequencies in a relevant scientific evidence for and against Interviewer: Do you think there are correspondent as 0 0 groups work population, (3) limited common descent, Darwiflism and Intelligent Design. Rather weaknesses in evolution theory? together. The SSA aciously committed and (4) microevolution - minor changes in than providing a forum for this discourse, Ki,;: The evolution theory is brilliant, and to providing a sp 10 ith an already existing species. They question, (5) the media, along with some scientists, have almost everything I read on Darwin and his ID advocate. In adOftit)l1,.the..S has ~elped universal common descent from a single taught the public to view Intelligent Design ideas I find I agree with. For his time, he was to draw in other co- - FS and promote common ancestor, and disagree that (6) as a religious rather than a scientific position. revolutionary and deserves the praise given the event. Although they decided to recruit natural selection acting on random mutations We seek to change that, to bring out all the him. However, I feel that there are many only one evolution advocate, all other eight is singularly required to produce animals and relevant evidence for discussion, even if some gaps in macroevolution. The ideas that have presentations will have time for audience plants from the first replicating molecule, factions don't want us to. elephants evolving from primordial ooze claim questions. We've cooperated 5 times on which itself assembled from non-living much with little evidence to substantiate them. various issues. Critics of the Intelligent Design movement chemicals. Today, with the molecular advances being responded "It s religion." But it's not. It Interviewer: Why should someone not made we see just how complex our world is, is a different interpretation of the same studying biology or a related field CQ Many are suspicious that the goal of ID and perhaps whether we should review the scientific evidence that mainstream to some of the 9 meetings? Would a non advocates is to identify a particular designer, idea of macroevolution. I believe that good evolutionary biologists study, reaching a scientist be able to understand the talk? thus propagating a particular religious science is constantly challenged to create different conclusion. It is an interpretation Kir;: As I mentioned earlier, the topic agenda. ID theorists don't identify the better science and so anyone with evidence that concludes that biological features are of origins has far reaching implications, designer. Instead, Intelligent Design is a deserves a voice: let others decide whether the result, in part at least, of a designing no matter what position you take on it. result of viewing latest scientific evidence they think it valid or not. and not being satisfied with some of the intelligence. Everyone considers the question of where conclusions derived from naturalistic Interviewer: What parts of the 1D. Theory our earth came from, along with all the philosophy surrounding that evidence. Since the 1990's, the Intelligent Design impress you? life on it, from time to time. This event is movement has added three additional Kiri: The reasons I think the ID Theory is excellent for just about everyone because Intelligent Design theorists invest in two objectives to that of giving Darwinism its worth taking a look at are several. Primarily, it provides some fresh perspective, which endeavors, pointing out Darwinism's. crucial critical review. They are to : it does not emphasize religion (which is not typically provided in the classroom. weaknesses, and identifying how the biosphere does not belong in science), and so I am In addition, the format is friendly to a I. Explain why the scientific evidence for indicates design. This article will do the impressed by the fact that it employs only general audience and rich in many different the chemical evolution of first life finds same. There is no evidence that the Darwinian evidence and logic for support. Although fields, such as philosophy, engineering, and the naturalistic explanation lacking mechanism is responsible for the appearance "proven" and "disproven" by many chemistry. The initial session on Tuesday, and in fact more closely fits a design of new complex organs and new organisms. people, I also find irreducible complexity a the 24th, at 12 noon is a presentation not to explanation. Natural selection happens, of course, as ID compelling argument for ID when observing be missed in order to have a basic, clear theorists point out, but successful examples 2. Show how the evidence from blood clotting cascades, the human eye, and and concise introduction. Mark Lamontia's are limited to within-species changes like cosmology, astronomy, and physics such irrevocably inter-connected systems. powerpoint is powerful and even includes antibiotic-resistant bacteria, insects resistant to points to Intelligent Design. A further point is I see evidence for design clips ofthe D.D. football team. _ pesticides, finch beak variation, and peppered moths (look in biology textbook). Evidence 3. Layout the positive case for Intelligent for positive mutations upon which natural Design, and how it can be tested. Why do critics do that? Because Darwinists even they were designed by huge teams of selection can act is absent. The fossil record have taken a no-conciliation policy towards engineers. If organisms really did result from is the best reason to doubt Darwinism. The The Intelligent Design movement counts Intelligent Design. Science lacks an Darwinism, that claim should be supported by Cambrian Explosion, 530 million years ago, is among its ranks more and more mainstream argument to counter the clear and convincing extraordinary evidence. That no convincing in clear contrast to predictions from Darwinism scientists. In fact, Seattle's Discovery evidence for Intelligent Design. As a evidence is to be found in journals or books (Definitions 5 and 6), since new species show Institute launched a Scientific Dissent from result, some seek to change the subject by speaks volumes. Perhaps this controversy is up in the fossil record fully formed. There is Darwinism list in 2001 of over 600 scientists marginalizing Intelligent Design advocates as in fact about a belief system - the Darwinist a universal absence of the transitional fossils who courageously stepped forward and religious extremists. They further claim that premise in naturalism and materialism. (that show the gradual transition of one species signed their names to a statement that reads: the only persons who criticize evolution are to another) that Darwinism requires; and once religious persons who discount the evidence In this conference, we propose to put organisms appear, they stay the same during "We are skeptical ofclaims for the ability from mainstream science. With the spotlight religious issues aside and concentrate on their tenure on earth. With almost every ofrandom mutation and natural selection off ofthe real issue - does the evidence the crucial question. Does the evidence of species purportedly transitioning into other to account for the complexity oflife . actually confirm the important claims of mainstream science support Darwinism or species, one would think an overwhelming Careful examination ofthe evidence for Darwinian evolution - critics have succeeded any other version of macroevolution, or does wealth of such fossil evidence would be found, Darwinian theory should be encouraged. " in misrepresenting the controversy as Science it support Intelligent Design, or both? Do but none exists. vs. Religion rather than Science vs. Science. we know how animals first arose or don't The list continues growing and includes The benefit to the scientific community is we? Does Darwinism or Intelligent Design Regarding Intelligent Design, anyone driving scientists from the US National Academy that the Darwinian hypothesis retains its deserve the status of scientific knowledge? past Mt. Rushmore would infer design of Sciences, Russian, Hungarian and Czech position of dominance without being put to Do we know how life first appeared and from the carving of the Presidents faces in National Academies, as well as from scores of the test. This is completely antithetical to the propagated? the mountainside, in spite of not knowing universities such as Yale, Princeton, Stanford, scientific method. Darwinian evolution is the sculptor's identity. The same goes for MIT, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. Thus, there is making an extraordinary claim - that all the We believe that it is critical to open up the the bacteria flagellum, the blood-clotting good reason to discuss both Darwinism and plants and animals appear without the help debate so that the fastest progress can be cascade, ciliary motion, vision, and most Intelligent Design at the academy. This has of a designing intelligence. These organisms made in this most important issue of origins complex biochemical systems. The design proved difficult, because critics counter "It s are entities that make the Space Shuttle and that dominates westem thought. It has always characteristics are unavoidably apparent. just religion." But it's not. supercomputers seem very low tech, yet been the tradition in science to bring out ~r; all contending points of view. Witness, for Macroevolution by example, Natural Processes ------~Mitchell Ebbott is a Meet Mitch A large and growing number • the great debate between Ptolemaic earth Sophomore Biochemistry Student of people, myself included, centered astronomy and Copernican sun Where is the Evidence? major from Wilmington, have researched both sides centered astronomy Darwinian natural selection is well-confirmed DE. Leader for with an open mind and come to the conclusion • the clash between the geosynclinal theory at the level of micro-evolution ... even the Science vs. Interviewer: How did you that sCientific evidence for of geology and plate tectonics Young Earth Creationists agree. And why become interested in the ID! Science wouldn't they - the evidence for minor naturalistic evolution is • the battle between Big Bang cosmology Evolution controversy? variations in already existing species is plain lacking, while there is a large and the steady state universe. Mitch: I was introduced body of scientific knowledge to see. Examples are plentiful - the varying to the topic in Junior High, size and shape of the beaks of finches on the suggesting that there is a All of these contentious issues where debated though I'm not sure exactly Galapagos Islands in response to climate purposeful, intelligent force in public and in print, and in each case the how. I immediately immersed variation, insects that become less prone behind the inception and best theory won the day. This occurred myself in reading, thinking, to attack by pesticides, and bacteria that development of our universe. despite each issue having religious overtones. and questioning in an attempt become more resistant to antibiotics. These This type of dialogue is what should take to learn all I could about the Interviewer: Which talks are explanations confine experimental validation place in the critical issue of origins. subject, and that thirst for you most interested in? to microevolution because finches stay knowledge has continued to Mitch: I'm really looking finches; insects stay insects, and bacteria this day. I am now studying biochemistry, forward to the dialogue between Dr. Scott remain bacteria. which is probably one of the fields most Minnich of Iowa State University, and New Scientific relevant to the topic. Dr. John H. McDonald from here at the Theories with Because of the success in describing University of Delaware. Their discussion microevolution, Darwin's theory has acquired Interviewer: Why do you think it's is on "Signatures of Design in Biological Religious Implications the lofty status of scientific knowledge in at important? Systems," which sounds totally nerdy, but Always Struggle least that area. It has also been extrapolated Mitch: Knowledge of our origins is hey, I'm just a bit on the geeky side myself for a Hearing to macroevolution. Macroevolution is the important in numerous ways, even besides the It should be especially interesting because hypothesis that chance random mutations obvious scientific and historical applications. both sides are represented, so I'm sure some Before the 1900s, most scientists felt that create variations that might give an animal It could help answer such basic questions excellent questions (and equally excellent the universe was infinitely old. However, a a chance to survive and reproduce longer. of life as "What is our purpose?" and even answers) will come up. convergence of technologies and scientific When acted on by natural selection, the bring humility and perspective to our own discoveries has led most scientists to species improves. With enough time and humanity - if there is a prime mover of some Interviewer: Do you think an IDEA conclude that there was in fact a beginning generations, new complex organs and sort, how much more intelligent must he be (Intelligent Design and Evolutionary to the universe now called the Big Bang. new organisms arrive on the scene. This than any of us? Awareness) club should be formed at UD? Many scientists hated the Big Bang process, writ large over eons of time is said Mitch: I think the most important thing because it looked like a creation event. For to explain the entire biosphere and all the Interviewer: There is a widespread this subject needs is good dialogue and example, Arthur Eddington, who confirmed adaptive complexities in nature. That is, perception that ID advocates are trying to discussion, and I would love nothing more Einstein's theory of General Relativity starting with the first replicating molecule bring.religion into the educational system. that to have a place where everyone is free stated, "Philosophically, the notion ofa which itself formed from natural processes, What do you say to this? to explore all sides of this issue in a civil, beginning to the present order is repugnant the theory explains how to get eyes, Mitch: Admittedly, some are. There are scientific way, unimpeded by the "politically to me and I should like to find a genuine hearts, brains, livers, lungs, ears, sexual people out there who support ID purely incorrecf' jrnplications such a discussion loophole." He later said, "We must allow reproduction systems (simultaneously on two because it validates their religious beliefs, but might have. An IDEA club, especially if its evolution an infinite amount of time to get individuals at the same geographic location?), those people are not as common as you may membership included equal representation started." Others sought to avoid a beginning. photosynthesis mechanisms in plants, and think, and they certainly do not constitute the from Intelligent Design advocates and The most famous example was the work of ultimately human consciousness, all without majority of those active in the ID movement. Darwinists, would be a great place to start . • Stephen Hawking who wrote the very famous the input from any designing intelligence. A A Brief History of Time, explaining how grand claim. 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