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DIGITAL DILEMMA PSYCHE SNAPSHOTS DRIBBLING ABROAD Cable switch from analog to digital catches Rider professor provides photographic visuals of Ryan Thompson,’10, to play amongst the Belgians residential students by surprise page 8 the human psyche at campus art gallery page 6 after the 2012 NBA Summer League page 12 Concert Controversy J. Cole named Rider’s fall concert performer, students respond with mixed reviews

By Elora Ponter UDGET CONSTRAINTS AROUSED MIXED feelings at Rider after the Student Entertainment Council (SEC) announced six-time BET hip-hop award nominee J. Cole, with opener R& B singer BMiguel, will perform at the fall concert on Oct. 18. Other performers were pursued, according to the SEC Facebook page, but the organization was unsuccessful in obtaining an artist from a genre other than rap. Even so, the SEC is delighted to have them perform at Rider. “As for the concert, we thought it would be important to share with you all that first, we are really proud and super excited to have great artists, J. Cole and Miguel, to come to a small school like Rider,” said the SEC Facebook page the day after the announcement was made. “As for other genres, we tried multiple different artists, but we didn’t get the commitment [from the others that] we received from J. Cole and Miguel.” Joyce Suarez, special events chair for the SEC, confirmed these postings. According to Suarez, the

process in which an artist is selected has many parts, JCOLENATION.COM starting with the end-of-the-year survey that is sent out to Rider students. From the answers provided, data is This year’s fall 2012 concert will be rapper J. Cole. J. Cole’s 2011 album, Cole World: The Sideline Story debuted at number one on Billboard’s 200 chart. He is the fifth hip- gathered, including what the campus feels is the best hop artist to perform at Rider , all within the last five years. Students voted hip-hop as the top genre in an end-of-the-year survey distributed by the SEC. music genre and what the biggest event on campus is, among other things. This year J. Cole falls under the genre of rap, “I personally love J. Cole,” senior economics major From this information, the SEC generates a list which appeared sixth on the ranking, but is by no Abigail Yartey said. “But I kind of did want a non- of all artists within Rider’s budget and a ranking of means a consolation prize. J. Cole has earned the hip-hop performer this year. Oh well, guess everyone favorite music genres. The SEC tries to find perform- honor of having a number one album grace the needs to start answering ers who match the top-rated genre on campus, but Billboard 200 Albums of the Year chart in 2011. those end-of-year surveys.” SEE CONCERT because of monetary constraints this does not always News of J. Cole’s impending performance has elic- Junior elementary edu- ➠ P. 7 work, according to Suarez. ited different reactions from various students. cation major Erica Hoff Rider keeps up with high-ranking institutions By Katie Zeck Rider shared it’s ranking with Rowan U.S. News and T’S THAT TIME OF year again: The University. Rowan has since moved up World Report Forbes’ America’s leaves are changing, students are to 19th. opting for a wardrobe of scarves and However, out of the 193 schools Best Colleges List Top Colleges Uggs and colleges and universities that were listed in Rider’s division, 47 Richard Stockton College N/A Iacross the country can heave a sigh of the only New Jersey colleges and 61 Montclair State University 567 relief or grimace with disappointment universities that ranked higher than with the unveiling of the various 2013 Rider were The College of New Jersey 75 Fairleigh Dickinson University 556 national and regional rankings of the (TCNJ), Rutgers-Camden and Rowan nation’s best schools. This year, Rider University. This leaves Rider ahead of 108 St. Peter’s University N/A responded to the rankings with mixed 167 others in its division based on U.S. 133 Kean University N/A emotions. News’ methodology. Rider has slipped into a tie for 26th According to U.S. News’ website, the 26 Rider University 568 place on U.S. News and World Report’s Washington D.C.-based news maga- list of Best Colleges in the Regional zine ranks the colleges and universities 19 Rowan University 561 University North division, a five- in their respective regions based on 6 The College of New Jersey 175 spot shift from last year’s ranking of a quality and value. tie for 21st. It was also ranked 568 on The schools are divided into 37 Monmouth University N/A Forbes’ list of America’s 650 top four- categories and then rated based on year colleges and universities, 48 spots the Carnegie Foundation for the Out of 193 schools Out of 650 schools down from 520 last year. Advancement of Teaching’s Carnegie There are 2,618 accredited four- Classification of Institutions of Higher U.S. News and World Report ranks colleges and universities year colleges and universities in Education, a sorting system U.S. News in their respective regions based on weighted “indicators of the United States, according to the has used for its rankings since 1983. Association of American Colleges and The regional university category that excellence.” Universities. includes Rider, defines the schools in its This year, Rider shared the 26th division as four-year universities with Forbes uses participant-based data as a large component of a spot on U.S. News’ list with Alfred full-range undergraduate programs, school’s overall score. University, Hood College, LaSalle some master’s University, Ramapo College of New programs and Jersey and Wagner College. In 2011, few, if any, SEE RANKINGS ➠ P. 4 KATIE HAMBOR/THE RIDER NEWS RIDER HAMBOR/THE KATIE 2 The Rider News Sept. 21, 2012 Page 2 NEWS BRIEFS COMING UP...

LUMNI GYM HAS UNDERGONE Friday, Sept. 21 various renovations this summer, along with Rider’s Kan Jam tournament dining halls. There is a new 4 p.m., Daly’s field Aheating system and for the first time, air conditioning was installed, creating a more climate-controlled Campus ghost tours facility, according to Don Harum, 9 p.m., BLC steps Rider’s athletic director. There is also ‘fathead’ art on the walls, show- ing the history of Rider sports. The Paranomal Activity 3 viewing goal is to “create a cleaner, brighter 8 p.m., Sweigart 115 more modern-looking gym that Saturday, Sept. 22 will make a good first impression on students,” according to Harum. Psychic medium 8 p.m., Yvonne Theater SECURITY BRIEFS Monday, Sept. 24 An evening with State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney Hole punch swiper Foot pains Vulgar vandalism 7 p.m., Mercer Room in Daly’s

An unsuspecting student in the A female resident student was Unicco, the campus cleaning Monday, Sept. 24 Student Recreation Center (SRC) was awoken early in the morning on company, was busy on Friday, the victim of a three-hole punch Saturday, Sept. 15, by a severe Sept. 14, after students in Lincoln Fire juggler Marcus Monroe theft on Sunday, Sept. 16. pain in her foot. Hall vandalized every wall and 9:30 p.m., BLC Theater At 7:19 p.m., Public Safety arrived Public Safety arrived at the stairway in the building. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the SRC to meet with the female female’s room in Switlik Hall Public Safety responded to victim. The student said that at about at 5:20 a.m., to meet with the a call from a resident advisor in 6:50 p.m., a male approached her and victim. She reported that her Lincoln at 8 a.m. The male staff Brown water coffee house 9 p.m., BLC Pub asked if he could borrow the three- left foot was hurting, and that member showed the officers the hole punch he saw her using. She earlier she had stepped off the graffiti, which included 20 differ- Monday, Oct. 1 lent it to him, and a few minutes later curb incorrectly. Public Safety ent images of penises ranging in saw him walking out of the SRC with officers evaluated the foot and size across the building. Unicco J. Cole concert tickets on sale the hole punch in hand. The female determined that she should have was notified and cleaned up the 11 a.m., SRC ticket booth student followed him out, but lost it looked at by a doctor. graffiti. him in the parking lot. The victim’s friend offered to If anyone has additional infor- Coming soon While on patrol, Public Safety drive her to the hospital for fur- mation on this incident please noticed a student carrying a hole ther evaluation and treatment. contact Public Safety at x5729. Westminter Symphonic Choir performs punch in the parking lot while on with The Philadelphia Orchestra patrol and questioned him. The male 8 p.m., The Kimmel Center student said he was running late for church, but intended to return the hold punch to the female student at a later time. JOIN US

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News WCC parking lot: Here at last 2010 issue of The Rider News, areas of By Dave Pavlak concern included flooded basements FTER A LONG AND arduous battle, caused by runoff and light and noise Westminster Choir College pollution. A decrease in the market (WCC) students and faculty now value of homes in the area was also a have a newly renovated parking main reason for the many appeals filed. Alot, helping to lessen the burden of the The case had to be heard in front of the previous parking woes. New Jersey Superior Court Appellate WCC’s SGA President Elizabeth Division in which the decision was Fildes is appreciative of the help the upheld. new lot has brought to the students. WCC was permitted to build 93 “Before we had the new parking lot, spaces on their lot. The planning also students without morning classes and included improved lighting, drainage

music education majors in Praxis would and a fresh landscape to help buffer out NEWS RIDER MANNION/THE HELEN not be able to find parking,” Fildes said. any problems brought forward by the Parking on the grass, seen in the above photo taken at WCC in 2009, will be a thing of the past for Westminster students. “This would result in either getting local residents. Previously, students with afternoon classes would not be able to find parking, usually resulting in a ticket from Public Safety. ticketed by Public Safety for illegal on- Dean of Students Anthony Campbell campus parking, or getting ticketed by feels, “the lot is a wonderful addition to Princeton Township for illegal off-cam- WCC” that addresses many concerns pus parking. The new parking lot now students had about parking on campus. has specific spots reserved for Praxis “The student excitement was clearly students and has completely alleviated evident by the big round of applause the parking issue.” the students gave Dr. [Mordechai] The new parking lot didn’t come Rozanski when he announced the open- easily to WCC, however, as local resi- ing of the parking lot at Westminster’s dents battled tooth and nail in order to Opening Convocation,” he said. prevent the new lot. Despite the local Campbell addressed the parking protest, the planning board was able lot would not be possible without the to gain approval for the parking lot in help of the WCC SGA, Public Safety October 2010. and Dean Annis and Johnson’s offices “There were several Princeton for “the planning an advice they gave residents who protested this parking and to facilities for the work they did to lot,” Fildes said. “I can understand their work with the planning boards and for frustrations about having construction managing the project.” so close to their homes for an extended “The Westminster Community period of time. Ultimately, we are very waited a long time for the lot to open pleased with the new addition and that and I cannot be happier for them.” it has made our students’ lives easier.” Campbell said.

Even after the initial ruling in Rider’s NEWS RIDER LOBRUTTO/THE CHRISTINA favor, a slew of appeals by the residents Contact this writer at pavlakd@theridernews. Students at WCC are now able to enjoy the 93 space parking lot, above, that they waited two and a half years for. Princeton followed hoping to prevent the new com residents held up the construction by arguing to the courts that the lot would decrease their home value. parking lot. According to an October ESL students find a second home in Centennial

By Alex Gomez HIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS look forward to their new experience living on campus at Rider, but Gee Hall isn’t the only dorm building where they will reside. TCentennial House, once the home of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is now being used to house 12 international students who are part of Rider’s English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Institute (ELI) programs. The goal of ELI is to help prepare students to enter as either undergraduate or graduate students once they meet COURTESY OF RIDER CIE RIDER OF COURTESY the English requirements of the University, according NEWS RIDER GOMEZ/THE ALEX to Mary Amato, manager of ELI. Centennial House became the residence hall specifically for students in Rider’s From left, Yangjian Huang, Leng Jie and Chaofan Lin, residents of Centennial “The international student population is a growing English Language Institute to help them build a sense of community. House, attend a trip to a Philadelphia Phillies game hosted by Rider. segment of the Rider community,” Amato said. “It makes sense to provide a campus experience and help The class size is about five students, allowing them easier for us to see and study with our fellow class- these students acclimate to American and university to receive individual attention and is smaller than mates,” Wei said. culture.” Rider’s average class size of 25 students, according to Both Zhu and Wei like living in Centennial There wasn’t much renovation that had to be done the University’s website. House with others of the same culture since it allows to accommodate the new international students living Xiaoyi Zhu and Wenjin Wei, both from China, them to better communicate and adapt to their new in Centennial House, because of the fact that it was explained why they enjoy living in Centennial Hall surroundings. once a residence hall. The basement has been con- rather than the other international dorm. In October, 10 students from Saudi Arabia will be verted from offices to a lounge area, kitchen, laundry Zhu discussed how warm Gee Hall could get, since moving in, expanding the international population at room and classrooms where the ELI students are she has spent time there for events for an international Rider, according to Zhu and Wei0. Centennial House taught English, according to Amato. program she is involved with, and how it compares to will become their home away from home as well as “With the ability to incorporate their classrooms Centennial Hall. they adapt to college life in America. in the basement floor, it became the most logical next “We have air conditioning here,” Zhu said. “It’s step to create a residence hall for this student popula- better than Gee Hall.” tion,” Amato said. “Most of our friends live here, which makes it 4 The Rider News Sept. 21, 2012

News Meacham: ‘Americans like to look to tomorrow’ By Jen Maldonado agrees with Meacham’s view NE LEGACY OF SEPT. 11, 2001, is a country united to of the importance of honor- honor and remember those whose lives were lost ing the victims of 9/11. on a day that changed America’s history, accord- “Our history will ing to historian Jon Meacham. never be the same,” OMeacham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Safran said. “The events journalist presented his speech, “Reflections of of that day are infinite. September 11, 2001: How has the world changed and The families who lost what have we learned?” at Rider’s annual 9/11 com- someone that day will memoration, Peaceful Tomorrows. carry that with them “The attacks of 11 years ago compelled Americans forever and those surviv- to look inside themselves and decide what we’re made ing family members will of,” Meacham said. “As Americans, we love that out make sure no one forgets of the many come one. 9/11 taught us we are one what happened.” people.” At the time of the Meacham discussed his “passion for remembrance” attacks, Meacham was and how all Americans should never forget “the first the managing editor of casualties of 9/11: the mothers, fathers, sons and Newsweek and was living daughters who went to work that Tuesday morning, in New York City. In not knowing they were combatants on a battlefield.” The Rider News interview, “The loss of those 3,000 plus people, including he spoke about how he NEWS RIDER SARLO/THE MAGGIE people from this community, was due to the insidious spent the next 24 to 36 Jon Meacham, 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winner, gave the keynote address at Rider’s annual 9/11 commemoration, Peaceful evil of terrorism,” Meacham said in an interview with hours working in the office to Tomorrows. In his speech, Meacham read transcripts of phone calls from the passengers who were on the hijacked planes. The Rider News. “It forced them into a war they didn’t help put out special issues of know was being fought, which is part of the cowardice the magazine. Something that stuck out to Meacham made Peter Hanson a good man and which has made of terrorism. It was an act of war in an American city was the sense of community and togetherness felt America a good nation. Americans’ devotion to liberty and their death was a slaughter of innocence.” throughout the city. and opportunity is the one thing worth fighting and The victims from Rider’s community that President “One of the things I found interesting, and this even dying for, and it is surely worth living for, which Mordechai Rozanski read off in the beginning of was by Thursday night, the restaurants were empty in is the task which now falls to all of us.” the ceremony included: Mary Yolanda Dowling, Manhattan, but the pubs and neighborhood bars were David Dewberry, assistant professor of communi- ’81Westminster campus; Kenneth Ledee: College of packed,” he said. “I remember talking to the elevator cation, who was in the National Guard at the time of Continuing Studies; Gary Lutnick, ’87, Domenick men, the doormen, security guards, and asking, ‘Are the attacks, feels it’s essential to think about where we “Mosh” Mircovich, ’83, Ferdinand “Fred” Morrone, your people okay?’ The attacks were partly aimed at have been since 9/11, but to look ahead as well. ’77, Thomas Regan, ’80, Alison Wildman, ’93, and shattering our sense of nation, but they [the terrorists] “Bad things happen, but we need to remember Kenneth Zelman, ’86, all from the Lawrenceville failed and we won.” how to overcome them,” Dewberry said. “While it’s campus. During his speech, Meacham read transcripts from important to remember our history, it’s important to Courtney Ferrick, resident director of Wright Hall, passengers of American Airlines Flight 11 and United keep looking forward.” had a personal connection to the World Trade Center. Airlines Flight 175, the planes that were hijacked Meacham had similar sentiments regarding the “My dad used to work at the World Trade Center and crashed into the World Trade Center. Meacham future of this country. and I would go to work with him sometimes so I was recited a phone call between a passenger, Peter “Americans like to look to tomorrow,” he said. pretty familiar with the buildings,” Ferrick said. “Even Hanson and Hanson’s father, in which the last words “The fact that we have faced obstacles before that though my dad didn’t work there anymore, it was were, “Don’t worry, Dad.” seemed insuperable and we’ve come through them freaky to see that happen to a place I often went to as “Could there be any braver words than these?” should give us some hope.” a kid.” Meacham said. “They break the heart, inspire tears Sabrina Safran, a junior radio and TV major, and must serve for us a reminder of the spirit that Contact this writer at [email protected] Rankings CONT’D FROM P. 1

doctoral programs. in Marquis’ Who’s Who in “We’ve more or less held our strong position within America account for 10 per- the top 20 to 30 Northeast regional universities for the What our ranking consistently means is what we have cent of the total score. last two years, after moving up from the 30s last year known all along: that Rider is among the better regional Other survey consid- [on U.S. News’ Best Colleges list],” Dean of Students erations include four-year Anthony Campbell said. “While we’ve gained about universities in the Northeast. graduation rates, which six spots over the past five years, it’s not unusual for ‘‘ Dean of Students Anthony Campbell make up 11.25 percent of rankings to move up or down in any one year.” a score, freshman to sopho- Campbell says that the reason for these slight oscil- more retention rate, which lations in ranking from year to year is because of the accounts for 10 percent and way U.S. News compiles the data it uses to rank the Forbes’ list. average federal student debt load, which adds up to 10 schools. “Shifts in this particular ranking will come from percent of the score. “There isn’t much separating the institutions the pre-surveying activity that occurs from ratemy- U.S. News explained on its website that the schools ranked from about 15 to 35,” he said. “What our professors.com and payscale.com,” O’Hara said. it ranks are specifically rated based on 16 different ranking consistently means is what we have known all “Both of these surveys are based on participation “indicators of excellence.” along: that Rider is among the better regional uni- rates by students or alumni. Based on that participat- “Each factor is assigned a weight that reflects versities in the Northeast. Still, it’s nice to have third ing level [high or low], a school can experience shifts. our judgment about how much a measure matters,” parties like U.S. News affirm that.” Ratemyprofessor.com is a collection of student opin- writers Robert Morse and Sam Flanigan state in their Comparatively, Rowan came in at 561 on Forbes’ ions, and in no way speaks to the quality of the school methodology description on U.S. News’ website. list, 73 spots down from last year’s ranking of 488. or faculty.” The 16 factors include academic reputation, TCNJ placed 175, one less from last year’s 174 and Forbes uses this participant-based data as a large accounting for 25 percent of a university’s overall Montclair State University ranked 567, 39 spots down component of a school’s overall score. score; student retention, which is 25 percent of the from 528. “Payscale.com is self-reported salary data and score; faculty resources, a weight of 20 percent; stu- In 2008, the first year of the Forbes ranking, Rider employment information,” O’Hara added. “Alumni’s dent selectivity with 15 percent; financial resources, was 569. use of the payscale.com site will vary from year to weighing 10 percent of the score and alumni giving 5 According to an email from Jamie O’Hara, vice year. I think these two areas within the methodology percent. president of Enrollment Management, Forbes’ can account for the biggest swings on the survey.” The weighted scores are then calculated. The ranking is unique because its methodology includes According to Forbes’ website, student evaluations schools are finally rescaled, appointing the highest participation of students and alumni from the nation’s from ratemyprofessors.com make up 17.5 percent of scoring school with a value various institutions. Much of this, he said, can explain a school’s total score. Salaries of alumni from pay- of 100 and recalculating SEE RANKINGS the large differences in ranking from year to year on scale.com make up 15 percent and the list of alumni the remaining schools’ ➠ PAGE 5 Sept. 21, 2012 The Rider News 5

News Cranberry fest: reflecting on then and now By Nicole Cortese At Rider, the administration found there T EVERY CRANBERRY FEST you’re sure was a severe lack of campus unity, accord- to find “food, fun, friends and free ing to an article titled “Cranberries return T-shirts,” according to Assistant in second festival” from the May 2, 1980 Director of Campus Life, Nick issue of The Rider News. The article reported Barbati. that in just two days in the beginning of AThis year’s campus fall tradition, held on May the year prior, the administration was Thursday, Sept.13, marked Cranberry Fest’s able to assemble Cranberry Fest in an effort 33rd anniversary. to bring students together. Students today What made this year’s Cranberry Fest can still relate to the original purpose of special was the ribbon cutting ceremony for unity. Daly’s, signaling its grand reopening and “I love the school spirit atmosphere at New Residence Hall being properly dedi- Cranberry Fest,” junior Vicki Marquardt cated as the Hank and Bonnie Moore Hall. said. Also included in the mix was the Andrew According to information from the J. Rider look-alike who shared the history of Riderana, the University archives, in 1980 Cranberry Fest and a brief overview of the Karen Flischel, the assistant dean of stu- University’s past. Cover band, Lost in Paris, dents at the time, explained her thoughts came back to perform at Cranberry Fest for about the festival. the second year in a row. “There’s not really a whole lot of struc- “The students really seem to enjoy the ture to this thing,” Flischel said. “Too much bands that we book to play at Cranberry planning would tend to thwart the sponta- Fest,” Barbati said. neity you need.” Every year, there is a different theme at The early festivals included food, games, Cranberry Fest and over time, the festival balloons, music and, of course, cranberries has evolved into an anticipated campus supplied by the then-President’s wife, Betta

tradition. Elliott. In 1980, President Frank N. Elliott NEWS RIDER SARLO/THE MAGGIE “I really like how we get to interact with even participated in a volleyball match Andrew J. Rider look-alike was in attendance at Cranberry Fest once again this year. He provided a brief history of fellow students,”senior Isa Wisse said. “It’s among students. Rider and Cranberry Fest to an audience of students. Free T-shirts were also a returning tradition. great being outdoors on this beautiful day The festival today holds the same con- and getting our free Rider swag.” cepts, activities and sense of school pride. Flashback to the year 1979. The Iranian “I can’t wait to see what Cranberry government was overthrown, Margaret Fest holds for my senior year next year,” Thatcher became the first woman Prime Marquardt said. “If it’s anything like this Minister of England and Bruce Springsteen, year, it should be lots of fun.” The Who and the Bee Gees ruled the airwaves. JUSTIN RODNEY/THE RIDER NEWS RIDER RODNEY/THE JUSTIN MAGGIE SARLO/THE RIDER NEWS RIDER SARLO/THE MAGGIE Rider’s well-known “pasta guy” Raul Cortes serves a spread of cranberry-themed sandwiches and salad to students and faculty members This year’s Cranberry Fest included a bungee cord race as well as a performance from cover band Lost in Paris. Past on Thursday, Sept. 13. Cranberry fest originated in 1979 by the administration as a way to build unity on campus. Cranberry Fests included food, games, music and volleyball matches with then-President Frank N. Elliott. Rankings CONT’D FROM PAGE 4 scores as a proportion of that top score. The final academic excellence. music culture major and I feel that Rider is always sums are rounded and ranked in a descending order. “The University is doing well overall, but [we have] trying to improve their existing programs and bring Overall, O’Hara feels that the various national also moved up in some of the more important cat- in new ones, such as my major. This probably helped rankings that are published don’t play a large role in egories that U.S. News looks at,” Campbell said. “For with their ranking.” representing the University to the public. example, our numbers increased in freshmen reten- Junior Dan McSwain added that he feels there are “Typically, prospective students are more influ- tion rate and graduation rate in this year’s survey; certain things Rider could do to raise its ranking for enced by parents, peers and guidance counselors,” he U.S. News tracks a three-year average for both those next year. said. “Rider’s strong reputation and recommenda- statistics, and combined they make up one-quarter of “I think if the University stays more in tune with tions from currents students and alumni have more a university’s score.” the student body and advertises networking events influence on interest in the University and enrollment Students have found their own reasoning for why better, we could get a higher rank on a list like Forbes’ numbers from year to year.” they believe Rider received the rankings it did. [America’s Top Colleges] list.” Dean of Students Anthony Campbell attributes “I think Rider deserves to be ranked as one of the Rider’s increased ranking to the improvement the top schools in New Jersey for its division,” said junior Contact this writer at [email protected] University has made in many of these indicators of Tiffany Morales. “I’m a part of the new popular 6 The Rider News Sept. 21, 2012 Arts&Entertainment Psychology professor captures the mind’s images

By Megan Pendagast RT MEETS SCIENCE WITH psychology professor John Sul- er’s exhibit, “Photographic Psychology: Forces That Shape the Psyche,” which is on display at the Art Gallery until Sunday, Oct. 14. ASuler has been a part of Rider’s faculty for 30 years. He not only teaches psychology, but is also known for his work, which deals with how people behave online, as well as his photography. “I’ve been doing photography my whole life, although I never really liked darkroom work,” Suler said. “When digital photography came along, I immediately jumped on the bandwagon. I see it as an extension of what we do inside our minds, in our imagination.” Suler’s foray into the artistic and the scientific blends both his interests and his profession. “‘Photographic Psychology’ has been the perfect means of combining all these things I find fascinating as a psychologist: how our creating and reacting to images reflects who we are and how sharing images can be powerful,” Suler said. According to Anne Sears, the director of External Affairs from Westminster Choir College (WCC), this combination exhibition is composed of images that show “how people respond, create, share and react to

images that portray ideas about human psychology.” SULER JOHN OF COURTESY While Suler has often written about the behavior of Suler shows off his humorous side with “Self Multiplicity.” He became especially interested in taking pictures after digital photography came along because it allows him people on the Internet, he has also created a number to change the images after they’re taken. He sees this type of art as “an extension of what we do inside our minds [and with] our imagination.” of websites dedicated to different areas, including teaching clinical psychology and classic stories that relay the wisdom of Buddhism and Taoism. He also has the honor of having a Wikipedia stub dedicated to him. When his name is entered into Google, his picture, birth date and a summary of his work immediately come up in the right hand corner. “He is internationally recognized as an expert in some emerging fields of psychology, especially the roles of visual images in dreams, meditation, creativity and emotions,” Sears said. In terms of inspiration, Suler has had support from Rider faculty members. “Anne Law, the chair of the Psychology Department, was the first one to encourage me to do the exhibition,” Suler said. He also had encouragement from home and in the Rider art community. “There are many people [who inspired and sup- ported me in my work], like my wife, Debra, and Suler’s Flickr account states that this photo, “Addiction”, plays up his daughter’s Suler says “Deindividuation” is a “perfectly massive, blocky, mushy and blurry daughters, Asia and Kira,” Suler said. “Harry Naar love of gumballs. He says his wife and daughters are very supportive of his work. representation of the concept” for his art gallery exhibition. invited me to do this exhibition and contributed great ideas.” Gallery Director Dr. Harry Naar led an artist’s talk this Thursday to facilitate discussion between Suler and the audience. He is enthusiastic about the exhibit. “I find this show very exciting because we have someone who is very concerned with the meaning, ramifications and psychological implications of a visual image from someone outside the art world,” Naar said. Naar also spoke highly of Suler’s creative process. “He is very sensitive of concepts of how one puts something together,” Naar said. “He’s very aware of the visual and psychological and how they can be organized in a meaningful way.” As far as exhibits go, this is not the end for Suler. “Sometime I’d like to do an exhibition of surreal images as a reflection of how the unconscious works,” he said. “I love trying to capture in images the various ways the unconscious thinks.” The Art Gallery is located in the Bart Luedeke Center. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Suler’s website, which contains a litany of information as well as links to the websites he created, is http://users.rider.edu/~suler/psycyber/ suler.html.

Contact this writer at [email protected] The interesting and thought-provoking angles and contrasting images of “Mind/ Photoshop is one of Suler’s favorite tools, helping him alter and combine different Body” is what excites Suler the most about this photograph. images and photos, as shown in “The Environment.” Sept. 21, 2012 The Rider News 7

American Repertory Ballet puts its moves on display their required dance courses there, the Rider faculty were largely respon- while earning an undergraduate degree sible for spurring this program and in the Fine and Performing Arts with a academic relationship into being. concentration in dance. “This opportunity was created by Rider dancers, such as senior Dr. Patrick Chmel, former chair of the arts administration major Caroline Rider Fine Arts Department; Mary Asuncion, are enthusiastic about the Pat Robertson, director of PBS and preview. Harry Ferris, former executive director “I’m pretty excited because we have of ARB as a way to have movement this residency so it’s really nice to have classes for the theater majors,” Vaccaro them come on our campus and show said. “It developed a life of its own and us what they can do because they are now has a Bachelor of Arts in dance very talented,” Asuncion said. “It’s with 35 majors and 20 minors.” really nice for the dance department to Depending on what classes they are get a taste of what is out in the dance taking at Rider, students attend the PBS world.” between two and six times per week for Ashley Miller, a sophomore elemen- classes. tary education and dance major, enjoys “The partnership offers an oppor- the unique relationship. tunity to work with world-class faculty “I think it’s really cool that we have at a major non-profit dance organiza- a partnership with PBS and it was tion and still get a quality liberal arts interesting to dance alongside them in education in Lawrenceville — the best the spring show,” Miller said. “We’re of both worlds,” Vaccaro said. very lucky that they perform at Rider According to Vaccaro, dance majors and we get to showcase them and they and minors have been able to perform get to showcase us.” with the company in The Nutcracker Dr. Kim Vaccaro, associate professor through this program. Students have of performing arts, runs the dance pro- also been given internship opportuni-

COURTESY OF ANNE SEARS ANNE OF COURTESY gram at Rider. She plays a major role ties in the Princeton Ballet School The Princeton Ballet School offers Rider dance students the unique opportunity of taking classes on its campus. in collaborating with the ARB and said and in the administration. They can that participating in this program opens also receive discounts to ARB perfor- By J’na Jefferson and Megan Pendagast “Cappriccios” and Mary Barton’s many doors for Rider dance students. mances, among other advantages. HE AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET (ARB) “Straight Up With a Twist,” among Sophomore dance major Jacquelyn The previews of the upcoming whirls onto stage at the Bart others. Oathout enjoys attending the PBS. dance season of the ARB will be held Luedeke Center (BLC) this week- The performances in the preview “It’s a lot of fun, I’m enjoying this in the BLC on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and end as the dancers preview their are a part of the ARB’s residency at semester taking different classes with on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 Tupcoming 2012-2013 season. Rider, including master classes for stu- different teachers,” Oathout said. for adults, $10 for senior citizens, non- Performances will include pieces dents and lectures for the community. Junior dance major Kel Vallery was Rider students, Rider faculty and staff, choreographed by Douglas Martin, The ARB and its official school, the also passionate about the experience. and $5 for Rider University students. Trinette Singleton and Mary Barton, to Princeton Ballet School (PBS), share a “I have learned so much from the To order tickets ahead of time go to name a few. unique and rewarding relationship with experienced instructors at PBS and I www.rider.edu/arts or call 609-896-7775. The program features Douglas Rider. The Princeton Ballet School, really enjoy having a variety of helpful, Tickets will also be sold at the door. Martin’s “Ephemeral Possessions,” which was founded in 1963, allows enthusiastic teachers,” Vallery said. select portions from Trinette Singleton’s Rider dance majors and minors to take According to Vaccaro, members of Concert CONT’D FROM P. 1 thought differently. Suarez understands the What books “Good Omens” “The Stand” “Rider should try and get a student body’s want for a band by Neil Gaiman and by Stephen King band or someone who is actu- to come to Rider, and even do The Rider Terry Pratchett ally good at singing and who shares this desire, but said Megan people like, not just someone that at the end of the day the News editors Katie Hambor, Pendagast, with one popular song. We money required to bring one recommend? Design Manager A&E Editor should change it up,” Hoff to Rider is not there. Bringing said. “If it’s about money, a solo artist cuts the cost we should have fundrais- substantially because there are “The Yogi Book” “The Other “Gone Girl” ers. I’m sure students would fewer people needed to help by Yogi Berra Boleyn Girl” by Gillian Flynn participate.” behind the scenes. If a band by Philippa Gregory Daisy Rivadeneira, a soph- were to come to Rider, the Steve Eggert, Rachel Stengel, omore radio and TV major, amount of people who would Sports Editor Christina Managing Editor shares Yartey’s love for J. Cole need to be paid, which would LoBrutto, but believes that Rider needs significantly increase the cost Online Editor more variety than it has seen and this puts most bands out in past years. Recent perform- of the SEC price range. “Delirium” “The Fault in “The Perks of Being ers include Lupe Fiasco, a hip- In order to respond to other by Lauren Oliver Our Stars” a Wallflower” hop artist; Jason Derulo, a pop interests, the SEC has decided by John Green by Stephen Chbosky artist; Sean Kingston, another to bring former X Factor Emily Eiermann, pop artist and The Plain contestants and country group Executive Editor Jen Maldonado, Nicole Veenstra, White T’s — who ultimately, Lakoda Rayne to the Pub on News Editor A&E Editor because of an illness — did Sept. 29, at 9 p.m. not perform despite being on For now, Rider students the Rider campus at the time get to enjoy J. Cole on Oct. “The Outsiders” “Hate Mail from “Room” of the show. 18, at 9 p.m., in the Student by S.E. Hinton Cheerleaders” by Emma Donoghue Although technically the Recreation Center (SRC). by Rick Reilly past few artists, including J. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1, and Kristy Grinere, Katie Zeck, Cole, do not all fall under can be picked up using your Opinion Editor Dave Pavlak, News Editor the same genre, they are all Rider ID at the ticket booth Sports Editor solo performers who could between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and be found on the same radio again from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. station. 8 The Rider News Sept. 21, 2012 Opinion Senior Perspective From the Editor Reaping benefits Rider cable changes of campus clubs cause chaos HETHER YOU’RE A FRESHMAN, sports, which aren’t as demanding as S STUDENTS AND INCOMING freshmen start a new year on campus, Rider has transfer student or senior the Division I sports teams are and once again tried to improve the standard of living for its residents. This time, at Rider, it is never too late act as a fun way to relieve the stresses the change included new digital channels that allowed televisions on campus to to get involved on campus of the day by playing something you have high definition (HD) cable. Although Rider’s cable service provider, Com- Wand there are a variety of ways to do enjoy. Acast, made the decision to eliminate the old analog ways, for some students it came as so. Between clubs, campus jobs and Organizations on campus range a surprise. recreational or intramural sports, it’s from Greek Life, which consists of a There were people who thought Rider would be providing more assistance with almost difficult not to be involved in number of both social and academic the change. Now, I’m not sure what other students who received the email notifiy- some sort of organization on campus. sororities and fraternities, to stu- ing the campus of the change thought, but I thought that Rider would be providing With so many different ways to be a dent organizations, such as Student the cables they insisted we needed for older televisions. Of course, by making that part of something, you’re sure to find Government Association (SGA) and assumption I ended up hauling a chunky old television from my mom’s house here an organization that fits your interests Residence Hall Association (RHA). to find out that even our own OIT department recommended we go off campus to and schedule. Another way you can get involved buy the wire, even given its “pricey-ness.” There are a variety of clubs on is by landing a campus job. Working It clearly states in the email, “If you have a standard non-digital or non-HD campus that all have different goals on campus gives you great skills television that is cable ready, you will not be able to receive the cable channel lineup and serve specific purposes. For for the real world, a good sense of listed on the OIT Media Services website. All older TVs that are cable ready will example, some clubs are academic, responsibility and also makes you not be capable of receiving cable TV service.” Unfortunately, Rider does not even such as entrepreneurial studies or the feel like you are truly a part of the give an oncampus option that can be affordable for students. Maybe offering a deal History Club, and there are service Rider community. It also allows to buy or rent a cable box through the school or even sending an email suggesting clubs, like the Community Service you to get to know the faculty and affordable places to purchase a new TV, or an affiliation with somewhere like Best Council and RiderSERVES. administration. Buy or PC Richards would have helped students more. There are some clubs that pertain Considering the average student For someone like me, who has been a resident at Rider for three years, the to certain skills, such as campus has a lot of work on his or her plate ultimate predicament was whether to invest in a cord for a television that will be of media organizations like the Rider with just classes, it may seem like no use in six months, or invest in a new television that I will have no room to bring University Network (R.U.N.), 107.7 there isn’t enough time for a club, back home in six months. As a college student, my budget is tight and while it is The Bronc radio station and even job or recreational sport. However, great that Rider provided such a detailed email on which type of cord to buy and our own The Rider News. Others are making time for an organization that what options are available, many students needed to figure out where to buy a cord, just fun and help create interest- you have an interest in can act as a which added hassle to the transition back to the dorm lifestyle. ing events around campus, like the fun break within your mundane class -Jessica Zimmer Adventure Club, which goes rock schedule. Senior graphic design major climbing and whitewater rafting, and Being an active member of a the Student Entertainment Council campus group of your choice not (SEC), which helps organize the fall only looks good on a future résumé, From the Editor concerts and comedians that come to but can also heighten the college Rider. experience and allow you to learn Clubs also include recreational and see new things outside of the Rider brings rap back classroom.

The weekly editorials express the for campus concert majority opinion of The Rider News. This week’s editorials were written HE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A big event is one that is usually met with great by the Opinion Editor, Kristy excitement, yet lately the grand unveiling of who will be performing at the fall concert has been followed by a sigh of, “of course” by most students at Rider. TOn Sept. 7, at the I Love College event in the Cavalla Room of the Bart Ludeke Center (BLC), the Student Entertainment Council (SEC) announced this year’s fall concert performer — J. Cole. While some students were excited about this surprise, most were left with a feeling of fall concert déjà vu, seeing Ridge House, 2083 Lawrenceville Road as J. Cole is just another solo artist to add to the list of past performances. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Photography Editor As a rap artist, J. Cole has certainly made a name for himself, having his Maggie Sarlo P 609 896 5256 F 609 895 5696 most recent album, Cole World debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, Executive Editor Copy Editors according to billboard.com. This makes him an exciting star in the music realm Emily Eiermann Joe Petrizzo to grace the Rider stage. However, for the past three years, SEC has hosted Chrissy Cody Managing Editor solo artist after solo artist of the same genre, such as Sean Kingston in 2009, Rachel Stengel Online Editors Jason Derulo in 2010 and Lupe Fiasco in 2011. News Editors Christina LoBrutto According to Nick Barbati, coordinator of Campus Life, this year the SEC Samantha DeVeau Katie Zeck really looked into getting someone different that more students would enjoy. Jen Maldonado Design Manager A big problem that has constantly arisen is the costliness of artists of different Features and Arts Katie Hambor genres and bands as opposed to solo artists. & Entertainment Editors Advertising Managers While J. Cole is here to stay as this year’s fall concert performer, it would be Nicole Veenstra Arleen Barningham helpful if SEC along with the Office of Campus Life could plan a way to raise Megan Pendagast Rebecca Cawley more money toward artists that please the majority. By holding fundraising Opinion Editor Delivery Manager events on campus and making students aware of ways to raise money for this, Kristy Grinere Alexandra Gomez people will be open to contributing, which in the end will pay off for them. Sports Editors Faculty advisers Trying to combine efforts with other student organizations, such as the David Pavlak Dr. Thomas Simonet Student Government Association (SGA) or the Residence Hall Association Steve Eggert Randy Bergmann (RHA), may provide a monetary solution that can allow for a concert people The Rider News serves as a public forum for student expression and welcomes letters to the edi- would be excited about. tor from all members of the university community. Letters must include the writer’s telephone number and e-mail address for verification. Letters that constitute personal attacks on individu- als or groups are unacceptable. We reserve the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, accuracy, grammar and libel. Letters must be appropriate in terms of taste and civility. Brevity is The weekly editorials express the encouraged. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the editorial board, which may reject any majority opinion of The Rider News. letter. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to This week’s editorials were written by Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. the Opinion Editor, Kristy Grinere. Sept. 21, 2012 The Rider News 9 By all these lovely tokens September days are here. With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” Helen Hunt Jackson Opinion Writer and activist

Dining Changes Face-off Delectable looks at Daly’s dining changes HEN SOMEONE THINKS OF a cafeteria or a DON’T REALLY LIKE change, so when I walked into dining hall, the typical movie scene pops the newly designed Daly’s the first few times, I into his or her head. There are hundreds hated it. I wanted the old Daly’s back and I did of tables and chairs, stacks and stacks not have a problem complaining about it pub- Wof plates, long lines of bustling people looking for Ilicly. However, after a few weeks of getting used to something to eat and of course, gross food that the changes, I am now starting to think that Daly’s sometimes consists of “mystery meat.” To make a has changed for the better and the overall look and long story short, dining halls aren’t always beautiful design of the dining situation is an upgrade. and don’t always serve five-star cuisine. However, There is definitely more of a variety of food this year, Rider is really trying its hardest to give us options available presented in a spread out fashion, that picture-perfect dining hall, and its hard work is as opposed to the one long line of possible meals in paying off. Sophomore the old Daly’s. Senior Upon entering the doors of Daly’s for the first Danielle Gittleman The biggest improvement award goes to the Paige McAtee time last year, I thought it was great. The place was vegan and vegetarian station for the fact that it is huge, there was so much food and cereal that lined now separated from the regular food choices; vegan the walls. To me, it honestly couldn’t get any better than that. Coming from a meatballs no longer have a chance of fooling me into eating them. Honorable small high school where the cafeteria was a tiny room filled with picnic tables and mention would go to the salad bar. It now has a lot more options for vegetables, old women serving chicken nuggets, this was a five-star restaurant. Little did I dressings and toppings; the overall look of the salad bar is a big improvement. realize what I would have to face everyday: fighting for a table at high meal times, The new dessert station in Daly’s resembles a bakery, with a plethora of differ- finding at least one thing other than pizza or a hamburger that I would actually ent sweet treats to feed all of our desires. Brunch has a lot more options as well, eat and the overall monotony of it all. such as omelets, breakfast sandwiches and pancakes, among other things. Toward the end of September, I found myself growing bored with Daly’s. To Besides the food changes, the seating choices have also improved. There are me, it really wasn’t what it was cracked up to be. It really made me wonder how now regular square tables that students can move together if they want to sit with the other students dealt with eating the same food over and over again and what I a larger group of friends. In the back of Daly’s, there are booths and high tables could do to try to survive the next four years. or students can choose to sit right by the food area at the bar-style seating. It’s To my surprise, I somehow stuck it out and learned to get creative with what much easier to find seats during busy lunch and dinner hours. there was. I also learned to cherish the meals that I had when I went home for the With all of the positives, however, there are some negatives. I cannot stress weekend or on breaks. enough how much I miss the old weekday omelets. Every time I walk into break- Over the summer, I heard about the construction being done to Daly’s. I had fast now, I feel nostalgic for them, and I can’t get over the fact that this has to admit that I was very skeptical about these so-called “renovations.” Yet, when I changed. Now the omelets are always burnt, and the line takes way too long. I returned to Daly’s for the first time after summer vacation, I couldn’t believe that may be stuck in a breakfast depression for the rest of the semester. it was the same place that I hated going to last year. The dining hall was abso- The wait for the pasta is also ridiculous. The time it takes to heat up the sauce lutely gorgeous, and you could tell how hard the workers had worked over the in a frying pan is unnecessary and takes up too much time. By the time I actu- summer. ally get my pasta, I am already full from eating too many cookies while waiting More importantly, it didn’t just look great, but the food tasted even better. in line in front of the dessert station. Though, I do enjoy the enormous block of There were so many food choices that I found myself having to walk around Parmesan cheese that you can grate yourself to put in your pasta; I’ll give the several times just to decide what I wanted to eat, I knew that I could definitely get “Little Italy” station points for that addition. used to this. Even though I only experienced the old Daly’s for one year, I have to Although there are still a few improvements that are needed, the new Daly’s is say that I love the remodeled one a thousand times more. Rider did a great job definitely a step above the old one, even without the weekday omelets. with the remodeling and all of the modifications it made. Eating on campus is now that much more enjoyable.

Italian Experience Finding the beauty of studying abroad

HERE IS A SIGNIFICANT difference between visiting a place and living there. Taking a short trip to a different country, in my opinion, entails the romanticized version of the place we all picture in our heads. Living abroad, however, includes the cultural differences, logistics and other everyday annoyances. While living in Rome for four months, I had to take the good with the Tbad, and there was plenty of both. Most of the negatives came from the place that I lived in: Prati, a rich neighborhood in north- ern Rome. It would take me about an hour by public transportation to get to the historical areas

and my school, John Cabot University, which I sometimes didn’t go to because I couldn’t always CAMPBELL JENNIFER OF COURTESY catch a bus. The bus that went from my boyfriend’s apartment to mine became the joke of the Campbell poses with other study abroad students at the picturesque setting of Capri, Italy. year because it took so long to arrive, that we would have plenty time to get ice cream at the shop nearby before it came. As far as the wonderful things go, I loved seeing different places, the sights and the food, along with a few other things I miss since being home. One small thing that I immediately missed was the espresso. When I order shots of espresso here, I receive looks of disbelief from everyone around me. Simply drinking a quick hit of caffeine is so much easier than clutching that big coffee everywhere you go. Granted, it doesn’t taste nearly as good here. I still try to search for delicious Italian espresso. The Italian scenery is also something I miss dearly. Since my return, the lack of aesthetic pleasure in suburban America is so noticeable to me in the form of vinyl siding covering my bubble of New Jersey. There are many different kinds of beauty in the world, and I was fortunate enough to live in such a historically unique place. In my opinion, Tuscany was the most picturesque place I visited and would be my number one destination recommendation. One significant difference I now notice after being home is the food. I’m not referring to the typical Americanized Italian food we have here, but rather the freshness of the food and what is actually in it versus what’s in ours. I pretty much found everything to be much lighter, despite the stereotype of fattening Italian food. After going from warehouse-sized supermarkets at home to convenience store-sized markets in Italy, I wholeheartedly miss the smaller stores. I now realize how much more convenient it is to grab everything you need from a tiny place, rather than getting distracted by endless distracting aisles of consumerism. Overall, I would highly recommend studying abroad. A lot of people don’t do it because it is such a long time to be gone, and while it is, you do eventually come home. The planning stage was the most stressful part. The trip depends on endless paperwork and deadlines, but people from the Study Abroad office were there to help with that part of the process. My biggest regret was taking some decisions too lightly and rushing through them just to make sure I got there. It is a good idea to investigate every detail about the trip before you go, and to make sure you are fortunate enough to experience all that studying abroad has to offer. -Jennifer Campbell Senior human resources major 10 The Rider News Sept. 21, 2012

Sports

Field Hockey Broncs are set to return home to build on six-game streak

By Stuart Kovacs N MONDAY AFTERNOON, THE Rider field hockey team improved its season record to 6-1 after it defeated the UC Davis Aggies in overtime by a score of 2-1.

ODespite outshooting UC Davis by a 23-8 margin, NEWS RIDER WHITE/THE KATELYN the Broncs trailed the Aggies for most of the game. Junior Sandra Penas has continued to be a standout for the Broncs, even though she has dealt with extra defenders trying to stop her all season. However, Rider was able to tie the score at 1-1 with three minutes remaining in regulation because of a goal be settled in overtime. Six minutes into the extra frame, Conference. scored by senior forward Gabby Burgo. junior Sandra Penas scored the game-winning goal “We know Lock Haven always comes ready to play,” Burgo’s goal was a result of a missed shot by senior after receiving a pass from Adams. Hussong said. “We need to play our game, and keep the Jackie Adams that deflected off of the goalie. Burgo Hussong understands that Penas has had to deal ball out of our defensive end, and in our attacking zone was then able to run up to the left post and hit the ball with her opponents focusing on her and trying to take as much as possible. We look forward to playing them into the net. her out of the game. as these types of games will definitely prepare us for our “I knew that we were not going to walk away with “Sandra has had to work twice as hard this year conference run.” anything but a win and if I hadn’t put the ball in the than in the past two seasons to get free and get her shots Burgo knows that she and her teammates will have cage, I know that one of my teammates would have,” on goal,” Hussong said. “Every game she is double and to play at a high level in order to come away with a Burgo said. “We worked extremely hard to earn our triple teamed when making her run to the goal and victory on Saturday. However, she is confident that they win with UC Davis and I am proud of each and every she is maturing into a take charge player for us on the won’t let up regardless of the situation. one of my teammates.” field.” “I know Lock Haven will be a demanding game for Head Coach Lori Hussong is happy with Burgo’s With seven games in the books, the Broncs have us,” Burgo said. “They are not a team to take lightly by performance this season, as she provides a spark on only four more games before conference play begins. any means because they are skilled and very aggressive. offense. The first of these games occurs at home on Saturday I know that we will walk off the field knowing we gave “Gabby has been so clutch for us this season,” when they take on Lock Haven. it everything we’ve got. That is most important to us.” Hussong said. “We are so happy to see her hard work Hussong is looking forward to a tough battle pay off for her and [I] know that she will continue to be with Lock Haven who has a 6-3 record this season. a key ingredient to our success.” She believes it will be a good test for her team as it After the Broncs tied the game, the outcome had to approaches the start of the games in the Northeast Men’s Soccer Soccer seeks its first win Coaches’ Corner By Steven Sica and David Matt Perrella, a standout “We possess the ball Pavlak between the posts for well in the back and in HE EARLY PART OF the Broncs, is trying to the midfield,” Perrella LORI HUSSONG the schedule has see the brighter side of said. “We’re just having FIELD HOCKEY HEAD COACH not been to kind things. difficulty scoring goals. I “We feel that our team is slowly but surely to the Rider men’s “[There are] a lot of think that soon enough realizing that despite our losses to gradua- Tsoccer team, as it is still the positives from the some good things will tion, we have a great nucleus of returning searching for their first team this year,” Perrella happen with this team players who are capable of leading our victory of the year head- said. “Mainly, that we as long as we continue team by their play as well as their leader- ing into the Princeton have been attempting to to persevere through the ship. Our captains and our seniors have Tournament which starts create a culture of work obstacles and work hard. made the commitment to pour their heart tonight and continues hard and extra effort. It’s a game of minimiz- and souls into our program and give their until Sunday. We are fully aware that ing mistakes and taking best effort each time out and that attitude The Broncs will we may not be the most advantage of the oppor- is quickly spreading to our younger mem- face the hosting skilled team player-for- tunities given to you. bers in the program. Our team could Princeton Tigers and player, but as long as the We’re hoping to have have easily accepted that this season was going to be a rebuilding year the University of effort to get better every the better of this fall but our players have so much ‘Rider Field Hockey Pride’ and they are Pennsylvania (UPenn). day in practice is appar- [go] our way in future determined to accomplish their goals. Everyone realizes that there is no Even with the recent ent then the strides to games.” superstar to lean on and that everyone must do their jobs in order for us struggles the Broncs creating the culture we Inverso isn’t worried to experience success.” have faced in its win- are looking for will fall about the mix of young less season so far, Head into place.” and new talent on the Coach Charlie Inverso Princeton comes in field. DRAYSON HOUNSOME isn’t planning on stray- with a 2-3 record with “We have nine fresh- WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH ing from his usual plan wins against Seton Hall men on the team this We have to take everything we have of attack. and Villanova while year so there is a lot of learned from the non-conference “We’re not making UPenn is still looking for potential for the future,” matches and the memories from last many changes to our its first win of the season Inverso said. “Every one year. We must elevate our intensity, game plan,” Inverso as well. of them has earned it effort and focus once again for the said. “These two teams Perrella has seen and the more experience next five weeks. have a similar game flashes of what he they get now, the better plan to ours. They like believes the Broncs are they’ll be later. I’m [also] to move the ball around capable of, and hopes very fond of our senior a lot so our offense that the Princeton players. I hope that they will have to attack that Tournament is the per- can go out with a few strategy.” fect stage for all of it to more wins while playing Photos courtesy of Peter G. Borg/Rider University Senior goalkeeper come together. for Rider.” Sept. 21, 2012 The Rider News 11

Sports Women’s soccer deserves increased viewership at Rider the couch, watching the early called in most other coun- soccer team currently has a only conceded five goals. English Premier League game. tries, is the most popular 5-1-1 record and opened their The Broncs are just about A devout fan of Manchester game in the world according season with a 4-0 record — to begin their conference play, United, he would wake up at to most.popular.net. Soccer the best start in the program’s which will tell a lot about the ungodly hours to watch his hasn’t caught on in America history. They will look to strength of this women’s team. team compete, but his true like in other countries, but it add to this record when they Marist is the defending cham- allegiance lies with the U.S. is expanding every season. travel to Delaware to take on pion and will sit at the top of Women’s National Team. Any Soccer has the ability to pick Delaware State tonight. the pedestal until someone activities going on that day up a lot of bandwagon fans Freshman Tara Ballay, knocks them off, even though would screetch to a halt if his as well. We all have a handful junior Jody Sokol and seniors it has a 5-4 out-of-conference favorite teams were playing. of these people in our own Kaitlin Wylie and Claire record. As you can imagine during lives — the ones who pick the Thompson are all tied with If there are as many soccer this summer’s Olympics, the best team and say they support two goals a piece, while senior fans all the social media plat- women’s tournament was a them simply because everyone standout Abi Cottam has spent forms suggest, everyone should staple on the television in my else does. The sad part is that most of her time feeding her make their way to Ben Cohen DAVID PAVLAK house. The way he would they couldn’t tell you a thing teammates the ball. Cottam Field more often to catch a David Pavlak is the sports editor of scream out in joy as the ball about the team or the people had an incredible season last Rider women’s soccer match. I The Rider News and a senior would find the back of the net on it. It was amazing to see year, ranking nationally in know my brother would. journalism major. in favor of the United States how many soccer fans came six categories: sixth in points showed his passion for the out of the woodwork during per game with 2.17, eighth Contact this writer at N ANY GIVEN WEEK- team and the sport as a whole. the Olympics to support the in assists per game with 0.61, [email protected] END morning it wasn’t On the opposite side of U.S. team, but where have 14th in goals per game with uncommon to hear the things, you did not want to be they gone since? 0.778, 17th in total assists with television playing in my in the room if the U.S. began If there truly are fans of 11, 19th in total points with 39 Ohouse at 8 a.m. to lose. No matter what is soccer in and around Rider, and 28th in total goals with 14. However, it wasn’t my going on, one thing is clear: they are missing a lot of great Senior Jenn Nichols has parents though who would be my brother loves soccer. But so soccer action happening in started all seven games for the up beginning their days; it was does the rest of the world. their own backyard. Broncs and earned four shut- my younger brother, lying on Soccer, or football as it is The Broncs’ women’s outs along the way. She has Rider alum gets behind the scenes look at London Olympics By Kim Leder the city at night, which was NCE EVERY FOUR YEARS, awesome.” the world seemingly Veltrie was able to make comes to a halt as connections through an eyes become glued to internship with NBC in Otelevisions during the Summer the sports department even Olympics. It isn’t often that before graduating. people are able to help run “While interning at NBC such a prestigious event, but I was able to work closely Rider alumnus Josh Veltrie, ’11, with multiple producers and had that special opportunity. I kept in contact with them Veltrie was a production after it was over,” Veltrie associate (PA) for NBC who said. “I received a phone call dealt with the producers, from one of them at the end directors and other members of last summer asking if I’d of the network’s news crew. be interested in working the He was able to experience the Olympics in London.” Olympics in a way many are Veltrie’s attention to detail not able to because of his job and dedication to work is title. something that impressed his “As a PA, my role was to fellow co-workers. supervise a group of 14 log- “I only just met Josh at VELTRIE JOSH OF COURTESY gers along with another PA,” the London Olympics but Rider alumnus Josh Veltrie had the opportunity of a lifetime when he got to attend and work the summer Olympics in London this year. he said. “We managed their his organizational skills and schedules to make sure the poise really impressed me,” to watch the action unfold in screen as a PA. all of the producers and direc- important events got logged. If said Alex Tint, a PA with front of their eyes. Veltrie had “One of the top moments tors handle everything that anything important or news- NBC. “Josh was in charge of the experience of meeting while I was over there was goes on during the Olympics worthy happened in one of the a lot of people in London and some high-profile guests. seeing my name come up in and work together was amaz- lesser sports, it was my job to to be given that type of control “There was a ton of on- the credits after the Closing ing and I hope one day to be alert the producers about it to and responsibility at such air talent [and] Olympians Ceremony,” Veltrie said. in their position.” see if they would want to air it a young age is a true testa- walking around the hallways “It was one of the prouder With everything that Veltrie during prime time. My job was ment to how the folks at NBC while we were working such moments of my life and was has walked away with, his basically to help the producers Olympics feel about him.” as Apolo Ohno, Shaun White, just a great feeling.” future in the sports industry in any way I could along with It wasn’t all work for Veltrie John McEnroe and Michael With this once-in-a-lifetime became clear to those around supervising the loggers [and] though. He was able to expe- Phelps, just to name a few,” experience, Veltrie was able to him. interns.” rience some of the Olympic Veltrie said. “I was able to walk away with new knowl- “Josh clearly has a bright Even though he was work- events live in the stands. meet Jimmy Fallon, who edge about the sports industry. future ahead of him,” Tint ing hard at his job, he was still “My favorite part of the graduated from the same high “I did learn things while said. “It seems he can go very able to enjoy his first time in a Olympics was having the school as me, so talking with I was there,” Veltrie said. “I far in production or really in European country. chance to go and watch track him about my hometown was learned that in this industry any other capacity within the “Being able to go to and field for a night,” Veltrie a lot of fun.” you always have to keep your industry. He knows how pro- London for four weeks was said. “I was lucky enough to The Closing Ceremony head up. A lot of problems duction works, he gets results amazing,” Veltrie said. “I had witness Usain Bolt in the 200- was a spectacle witnessed by occur while working in televi- and he’s very easy and fun to never been in Europe before meter and a world record in millions of people throughout sion, but you have to be able work with. That, coupled with so it was quite an experience. the 800-meter.” the world. It was an event that to roll with it and adapt the great poise under pressure, The first week I was there The Olympics not only brought on a myriad of tweets best you can. The more you is a winning combination for everyone [I worked with] had brings out the finest athletes and Facebook posts. It was let it get to you and the more working in television.” relatively normal hours so we from every country, but also also incredible for Veltrie when stressed you are, the more it were able to go out and see many celebrities who come he saw his name flashed on the can affect your work. 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Former Rider basketball player, Ryan Thompson will be playing in Belgium this season for Generali Okapi Aalstar of the Ethias League. Last season, Thompson played in Italy for Centrale del Latte Brescia. Thompson had 18 points in his first game. Former Bronc Bound For Belgium By Steven Eggert overseas. even during his days at Rider. Three years removed after his collegiate playing “I loved the overall experience,” Thompson said. “It’s just a matter of him being more selfish,” days at Rider, Ryan Thompson, ’10, has become quite “They treated me amazing there. It was actually my Baggett said. “Ryan’s always been talented. He can the basketball traveler. He’s played professionally in first time playing any basketball overseas, and I think play with the best of them, but there’s times where he both the United States and in Europe. it was a great opportunity. I started off real slow defers to other talent on the court, and I think he’s too This year he is playing for Generali Okapi Aalstar because I had to learn all the rules and the game. It’s unselfish sometimes. Even when I watched him in the of the Ethias League, located in Belgium, one year much different from [playing in the U.S.]. Toward the NBA Summer Camp, he still was deferring at times to after playing a season in Italy. end, I got the hang of everything and did well. I even where he could take over a game and dominate.” “I want to see what Belgium looks like, how the got to fly my parents out to see me play and I got to Thompson feels his path overseas will better pre- people there interact and just to meet my team,” explore Italy.” pare him for the NBA. Even though it’s a more time Thompson said. “I also wanted to play in a bet- Adjusting to life outside the United States was a consuming route to get there, it’s right for him. ter league than last year and against teams all over challenge for him both on and off the court. “I know this whole process takes longer for Europe. I’m told we have a good team, so we will “The language was the hardest thing for me people,” Thompson said. “I was just giving the NBA hopefully win a championship. We shall see.” because in my city, people spoke no English and the dream more of a try, thinking the D-League would Backtracking to his graduating year in 2010, six-hour time difference was hard,” Thompson said. help me out, but I just didn’t like [it]. I feel like the Thompson went unselected in the NBA draft, but “Interacting with the people I would say was enter- competition was much better overseas in the league I played in the NBA Summer League with the Boston tainment in itself.” played in.” Celtics and the Sacramento Kings. He played a In July 2012, the Orlando Magic gave him another Coach Baggett has seen Thompson grow into a season in the NBA D-League, but was cut before opportunity to play in the NBA Summer League, but talented basketball player since his first days playing at the 2011 NBA lockout. Then, he decided to play he did not make the team. Rider. overseas. “I was disappointed on how that whole summer “Ryan came in as a very thin student athlete,” “I was mad at not being drafted, but playing in league turned out,” Thompson said. “I don’t think I Baggett said. “As time went on, he started to really both summer leagues was a great opportunity for me got used the way I should have in Orlando. [Coaches work in the weight room, getting stronger and once he and I learned a lot,” Thompson said. “After those told me] just not to worry about it and keep working had the strength to go with his athleticism he became summer leagues, I went to Utah and was released. I toward the dream.” a really good player. That’s what stands out to me the knew I wasn’t going back to the D-League, so that’s Besides the NBA coaches, his older brother Jason, most when you talk about his transition from where he when I knew I was ready to start playing overseas.” a forward for the Sacramento Kings, would also give is now to back then.” Baggett said the reason that Thompson has him advice that would motivate him to keep following Thompson has experienced ups and downs on his struggled to play in the NBA is the amount of talented his dreams. journey to the NBA, but at the end of the day, he feels players at his position wth the same aspirations. “[Jason] always tells me keep working and always lucky that he makes money doing something he is pas- “I do believe there are a lot of guards in the have the NBA goal in mind,” Thompson said. sionate about. country,” Baggett said. “So it’s that old cliché guards “Never take no for an answer and just keep push- “It’s a great journey,” Thompson said. “I’ve gotten come a dime a dozen. I still believe Ryan is going to ing. My goal is to be in the NBA and I feel like it’ll to do NBA things and play in Europe. It’s the best of get there; I think it’s taking him a little longer on his happen eventually. I feel my chances are always the both worlds so I don’t mind it at all. I’m getting paid journey though.” same of teams are calling me to come back to summer to do what I love, so in my eyes, I made it.” Last year, Thompson played for Centrale Del Latte leagues.” Brescia, a professional team in Italy. Though playing When Baggett observed Thompson’s summer Contact this writer at [email protected] internationally was an adjustment, he enjoyed his time games, he noticed something he had struggled with