Beloved Professor Missed by All

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12 The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 78, Issue VI - Friday, October 19, 2007 Dr. Da v i d Re b o v i c h , 1949-2007 Beloved professor missed by all

By Steph Mostaccio Understanding Politics. Vickie there was “no breathing, no Weaver, director of Public respiration, no pulse.” There has been a void in the Safety, said campus security Dr. A.J. Moore, assistant Political Science Department received numerous calls about professor of Journalism, said as well as in the state of New an unconscious professor. Joseph EMTs, Public Safety and LTPD Jersey since last Friday, Oct. Nadeau, dean of the College officers rushed into the class- 12. of Liberal Arts, Education and room, where the incident was That was the day when Science, said one student also contained. Dr. David Rebovich, associ- called the Lawrence Township Weaver said the students ate professor of political sci- Police Department (LTPD) and had pushed the desks back to ence, managing director of the another student called him to make room for the emergency Institute for New Jersey Politics report the incident. technicians. Nadeau, one of the and well-known political com- The notification system five marshals in Fine Arts who mentator, died suddenly from a worked well during this inci- is trained to organize evacua- heart attack. He was 58. dent, according to Nadeau. tions in emergency situations, “A loss of this magnitude He urges students to first call helped clear the classroom. cannot be expressed in words,” Public Safety during any urgent According to Moore, the President Mordechai Rozanski situations since the officers are sight was difficult for students wrote in a statement to the closest to the scene and know to watch. Rider community. “David’s the protocol for emergencies. “There was more than a contributions to our commu- When Public Safety arrived few students that just really nity, his passion for his work at the scene, the officers and looked emotionally drained,” Photo courtesy of Peter G. Borg and his love of teaching were two of the students performed he said. Dr. David Rebovich chats with a journalist during an interview. unsurpassed.” CPR until the LTPD and para- Rebovich was taken to He was the most quoted political analyst in New Jersey. Rebovich collapsed at medics arrived. According to Capital Health System—Fuld Shirley Turner, associate died practicing the two things approximately 9:45 a.m. while Nadeau, early implementation Campus in Trenton, where he director of Career Services and he had a passion for most in he was teaching his 9:10 class, of CPR was a necessity because was pronounced dead. a state senator, said Rebovich See Rebovich, p. 5 Student dies Alumni donations add up By Paul Szaniawski becoming a partner at major accountant after alleged firms and worked on Wall Street. “I felt Two years ago this month everyone it was proper to donate money where heroin use from students to alumni were welcomed the school requires.” to the splendor of a new exercise facility It’s alumni gifts like these that help when the Student Recreation Center advance the University in ways that By Paul Mullin opened — everyone except varsity ath- normally wouldn’t be accounted for in letes who were stuck working out in the the annual operating budget of $130 Westminster Choir College (WCC) obsolete Maurer Gym. million (fiscal year 2007), said Jonathan freshman Justin R. Warfield, 18, died Alumnus Ralph Anderson, class of Meer, vice president of University early Wednesday from heroin use, police ’82, decided to change that. In 2006, half Advancement. said. of the accounting graduate’s $200,000 “It’s the greatest thing alumni can Warfield, of Columbia, Md., was gift gave new life to Maurer Gym. do: wanting to let other students have pronounced dead on arrival at the The gift cheered up the once lackluster the same great experience they had,” University Medical Center at Princeton fitness center with cranberry-colored Meer said. at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Freshman Justin Warfield died machines adorned with Rider logos and Just last summer, P.J. Ciambelli, class “This is devastating to the com- Wednesday ofter allegedly using heroin. breathed pride into the gym’s somber of 1950, finalized a $3 million promise munity,” said Rider Dean of Students with Warfield’s death, and that he has walls. The old and sometimes squeaky to Rider in his will. Ciambelli’s name Anthony Campbell. “I feel so much sor- been charged with strict liability for a equipment was replaced with up-to-date has adorned the Admissions building row for the family and Justin.” drug-induced death and the distribution machines that will help bolster varsity since he first pledged the gift to Rider. Campbell, who spent significant of heroin. athletic recruitment for years to come. The efforts of the Advancement time with the Warfield family on Princeton Borough police also Anderson is just one of a number of office, which works toward raising funds Wednesday, said he is becoming more issued summonses to sophomore Robert alumni who have recently contributed mostly through donations, not only and more concerned about the abuse of Kelly, 19, of Danby, Vermont, junior a significant amounts to Rider, which garnered more money in total donations alcohol and drugs among students. Nicholas Landrum, 20, of Mullica Hills, raised more than $5.7 million last year. and pledges in Fiscal Year 2007, which “[Student deaths resulting from] N.J., and freshman Bryan Smith, 19, of That number has grown from 2006, ended in June, but also improved num- alcohol and drugs are so senseless to Freehold, N.J., all WCC students, for when slightly more than $5 million was bers in key categories like the Annual me,” he said. “They take away the future harassment. raised. Fund. The Annual Fund is money given potential of students.” According to a press release issued by “The great schooling I obtained in a certain year that is meant to be Yesterday morning authorities the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, permitted me to be very successful,” said spent in the same year on specific proj- announced that they had arrested Hunt, of Piscataway, N.J., purchased, Anderson, who earned a Bachelor of ects chosen by the donor. 19-year-old Kieran Hunt in connection See Warfield, p. 4 Science in accounting, which led to his See Donations, p. 5 Visit the Rider News Online at www.theridernews.com 2 Friday, October 19, 2007 Se c u r i t y Br i e f s ‘Racial vandalism’ sparks candle vigil Accident By Jeff Frankel port diversity on campus.

A motor vehicle acci- “The hateful words have Just one week after the dent occurred Monday, been removed, but can nev- ‘Pullquote etc. etc.’ University’s week-long program Oct. 15, on Poyda Drive. At er be cleansed from the eyes - Source Name to encourage diversity on cam- 9:38 a.m., a student backed that observed them,” President pus, vandals wrote a derogatory into a staff member’s car. Mordechai Rozanski said in an word on several doors in a resi- There were no injuries. The e-mail sent on Monday to the dence hall on Sunday. driver of the car that was Rider community. “There is no The incident occurred on backed into was not pres- place on this campus or any- Oct. 14 in Gee Hall sometime ent at the time. Both cars where else for acts of intoler- between 4 and 5 a.m. when sustained minor damage. ance and repugnant behavior.” someone wrote the “N-word” Police services were offered Dual vigils were supposed on the doors of eight rooms of and declined. to take place simultaneously both male and female students, on both the Lawrenceville said Vickie Weaver, director of and Princeton campuses, but Hurt Public Safety. Westminster’s vigil was can- It was written on all the celled at the last minute for A report of assault led doors of the hall’s second-floor another vigil being held for to a male visitor receiving A-wing, and on one door on Justin Warfield, an 18-year-old an alcohol violation. On both the first and second floor’s freshman who died off-campus Sunday, Oct. 14, at 1:32 B-wing. One resident’s door early Wednesday morning of a a.m., Public Safety was vandalized that night belonged possible drug overdose. approached in Daly’s Dining to a black student, Weaver At the Lawrenceville event, Hall by a male visitor who said. SGA Diversity Chair Davendra Photo by Martin Griff/The Times of Trenton said that he was assaulted Because the word was Brijlall read from the Statement Tamare Merentie, left, Joy Clayton and Matt Semel recite the by an unknown suspect in written throughout the build- of Community Values in front Statement of Community Values at the vigil against hate. a building on campus. He ing, authorities don’t think it of the group that had assem- would not say what building was directed at any specific bled, including student leaders. the same time.” noose was recently found hang- he had been in. individual. Lawrence Township Later, candles were lit and held The incident was also dis- ing on a black professor’s door. The victim had an Police were called to take over by all who attended. cussed at Tuesday’s Lawrenceville That event sparked harsh criti- abrasion near his right eye. the investigation. “Rider University prides SGA Senate meeting where cism and gained much media Public Safety observed the “We take all matters of itself as a community,” Brijlall Campbell and Don Brown, attention. male had trouble standing, bias incidents very seriously,” said at the vigil. “We are here to director of Multicultural Affairs Campbell said what hap- and the officers could smell said Weaver. “We are cooper- work together as a community. and Community Service, had pened in Gee was most likely alcohol on his breath. He ating fully with the Lawrence We are all one race, the human a candid conversation with the the work of a person who wasn’t had no identification on Township Police Department race.” group. “using their head” when he or him and was transported as they continue their investiga- This sentiment was echoed Brown used the incident as she scribbled the word on the to a local hospital. He lat- tion.” by Dean of Students Anthony a “teaching moment.” doors in the early hours of the er told the authorities that The suspect or suspects Campbell. “There is no place for hate morning. he had fallen and was not are still at large, according to “This was enough of an here at Rider,” Brown said. “It’s not part of Rider assaulted. The visitor has Weaver. affront to all of us that we “This kind of occurrence on University or any other place,” been PNGed from campus In response to the “racial just needed to take a stand a campus can split a campus he said. “It’s not what we believe and has been charged by the vandalism” that occurred, and make a public statement,” apart. It’s not about hate, it’s all in. We celebrate diversity.” Lawrence Township Police University officials and stu- Campbell said. “We need to say about community.” Brijlall said that he meets Department for underage dent leaders held a Unity Vigil as a community that we do not Brian Pawelko, vice presi- bi-weekly with all the diversity drinking. on Wednesday in the Cavalla tolerate this. We demand better dent of the Lawrenceville SGA groups on campus. A diversity- Room of the Bart Luedeke of our students, and you cannot said at Tuesday’s meeting that themed Bronc Buffet is sched- Black out Center to reaffirm the school’s be educated and intolerant at this incident was not like the one uled for Friday, Nov. 16. Community Values and to sup- at Columbia University where a — Additional reporting by Paul Mullin A case of heavy drinking led to Public Safety Freshman arrested finding a male commuter student unconscious in the in alleged campus rape hallway. On Saturday, Oct. By Jess Decina was in Hill Hall with a group of 13, at 12:32 a.m., Public friends, including the male stu- Safety found the male in A male Rider student was dent, on Monday, Sept. 17. The the hallway of Hill Hall. arrested Wednesday, Oct. 17, group was reportedly consum- Lawrence Township Police and charged with sexually ing alcohol. The victim report- Department (LTPD) and an assaulting a female student at edly became tired and went to ambulance squad responded the University, according to sleep in the room. and transported him to a Lawrence Township police. Around 1 a.m., the victim local hospital. He has been The 17-year-old male from awoke and found the suspect cited for violation of the Hillsborough, N.J., was arrest- was sexually assaulting her. She schools’ alcohol policy and ed the same day the victim, pushed him off her and left the has been charged by LTPD a 19-year-old female, reported room. for underage consumption. the incident to police. Based on this information, — Compiled by Jeff Frankel According to the victim, Lawrence police arrested the who reported the incident on male student at Rider. He was Information provided by Director Wednesday, the assault occurred of Rider’s Department of Public charged with the crime as a Safety Vickie Weaver. early in the morning on Tuesday, juvenile and taken to Mercer Sept. 18. The female student County Youth House. 7ANTYOURORGANIZATIONTO '/0,!#%3 !DVERTISINGIN 4HE2IDER.EWS CANHELP #ALLOROFFCAMPUS Friday, October 19, 2007 3 Unity Day speaker opens eyes to racial schemas ferent from the concept of president, By Jennifer Arruda Harris-Lacewell said. & Laura Mortkowitz “Is Barack Obama black enough?” she asked. “Why don’t people ask if Mitt Through psychology and political Romney is black enough, or if he would science, Unity Day’s keynote speaker, represent black interests?” Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell discussed The problem revolves around the the upcoming 2008 presidential election country’s schemas, or the pictures in on Tuesday, Oct. 9. people’s heads of how things should be, “Unity is infused with rich cultural she said. In an example, she tested the diversity,” said Don Brown, director of audience, asking them to close their eyes the center for multicultural affairs and and picture the first thing that came community service, in his introduction. to mind when she said certain words. “No person roams these hallways as a At the word “president” people picture stranger. We celebrate our differences someone like President John F. Kennedy. for they are our strength. We are many A white man. cultures and one student body.” “The schema of the president is Harris-Lacewell, an assistant profes- racialized and gendered,” Harris-Lacewell sor of African American studies and pol- said. “The fastest route to presidency is itics and social and clinical psychology to conform to the well-worn schemas. at Princeton University and author of [Obama] has, because of racial schemas Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday in America, a very particular work to do Talk and Black Political Thought, dis- that other candidates don’t have to do.” Photo by Barack Inbal cussed the problems facing front-run- Race enters this election in many Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell speaks about the upcoming presidential election at ning Democratic presidential candidates ways because Hurricane Katrina will set Tuesday’s Unity Day keynote speech in the Bart Luedeke Center. and the lasting effects of Hurricane the stage by reopening conversation on whites and blacks, is a great problem, Resource Management major and Global Katrina on voters. the racial gap in American political atti- she said. A poll given after Katrina and Multinational Studies minor, agreed She explained that the 2008 presi- tudes, Harris-Lacewell said. showed that people believed the govern- with Harris-Lacewell. dential election is historic because a “There’s a group of people who ment response would have been faster if “I believe her opinions are on point white woman and a black man lead believe that their government will leave the victims were white. After Katrina, because there are so many differences in the Democratics, and a Mormon and them to die,” she said. “There was a citi- people started criticizing the govern- people’s views on the 2008 political elec- a Catholic lead the Republicans. The zenship crisis about our government and ment again, and black voters “displayed tion,” Duru said. “The U.S. has always Democrats would have the most prob- how it cares about us.” exceptional partisan loyalty” during the had an idea of what the president should lems come election time because Hillary The racial gap, a deep and persis- 2006 mid-term elections be, which is a Caucasian male.” Clinton and Barack Obama are so dif- tent gulf in public opinion between Uchenna Duru, a senior Human Once homeless himself, Williams now gives back By Danielle Phillips Senior Joe Lucchio, a former Midnight Run volunteer, called the experience a “wake-up call to how good Dale Williams came from a nice you really have it at Rider.” upper-class family and completed his Contrary to what the name implies, education at The University of North Midnight Run begins earlier in the day Carolina at Chapel Hill. But he even- by preparing food, clothes and toiletries tually found himself alone on a park for the run. This provides the oppor- bench with no home, no family and no tunity for those who cannot go on the money because of his use of drugs. late-night run to contribute to the pro- Now the executive director of cess. Midnight Run, Williams spoke to stu- That same evening the bus leaves dents on Oct. 10 about his personal for the city. The group arrives around experience with homelessness. 10 p.m. in New York City where it “I had alienated every friend that I meets Williams or another Midnight had,” he said. Run representative who serve as guides. At first he did not associate with By 10:30 p.m. they are arriving at their other homeless people because he was first stop, and they finish around 12:30 afraid they would think he wasn’t like a.m. them because he had an education. “It’s really cool that the homeless After Williams conquered his fear, he people know the spots,” Lucchio said. met the volunteers from Midnight Run, “My favorite part about it is to talk to a nightly community service project that them.” brings sandwiches, clothing and toilet- One goal of the program is to make ries to the homeless of New York City. homeless feel like “they are among Slowly he began to pick up the pieces of friends,” Williams said. He said it means his life. He understood the true meaning something to them when they hear: of being cold, hungry, dirty, scared and “Hi, how are you? We care.” lonely. Midnight Run is more than just “I had people kick me while I was community service for those involved. asleep, pour beer on me, even rob me,” Not only is the program about helping he said. “That’s what it’s like to be the homeless but it’s also about interact-

scared.” Photo by Danielle Phillps ing with them. After a little more than two years Dale Williams, executive director of Midnight Run, a social service group that “Hearing all their stories is so inter- of being homeless, he has become the esting; none of them are the same,” feeds the homeless in New York City, explains the hardships he faced. main organizer of Midnight Run. In Lucchio said. “It’s a real gratifying thing fact, half of the executives are homeless to impoverished people living on the often sleeping on the steps of churches to do.” or formerly homeless. streets. Volunteers will make three, and synagogues. Every day groups go to New York sometimes four stops in midtown Rider students and staff make the City to give out basic living supplies Manhattan to tend to homeless, who are trip once a month. 4 Friday, October 19, 2007

By Paul Mullin 28, and the faculty would be Wa r f i e l d Strike still a possibility on strike beginning Monday, Continued from p. 1 Rider administrators and Oct. 29. negotiators from the faculty “A strike is a real possibil- prepared and injected doses of union will be meeting today ity,” said Halpern, an associate heroin for himself and Warfield. and Sunday hoping to jump- professor of sociology. “That’s Shortly after the injection in start talks regarding faculty why we are getting our pickets a parking lot on the WCC compensation. ready.” campus, Warfield passed out, As noted on the union’s According to Halpern, and Hunt and Kelly brought Web site, rideraaup.org, the there is still a “considerable him to Landrum’s apartment in negotiations “are at their most monetary difference” in the the 200 block of Witherspoon critical stage.” positions, parties, and he Street in Princeton Borough at “If anyone thought this stressed that in the next two around 11:30 p.m. would go on forever they are weeks “we need to close the Warfield was placed on confused,” said union Chief gap.” a futon, and Hunt, Kelly, Negotiator Dr. Jeff Halpern. Administrators were Landrum and Smith proceeded According to the Web unavailable for comment. to draw on him with mark- site, the union has stated The current contract was ers, police said. When Landrum that if the parties “have not originally set to expire on Sept. noticed that Warfield had reached substantial agreement 30, but the two sides agreed to stopped breathing, he began by [Sunday], it is very likely extend it. The negotiations are CPR and called 911 at approxi- that the AAUP would give the now week to week, as either mately 5 a.m. Police arrived University notice of the end of side can provide the other with on the scene and performed the existing agreement.” a week’s notice that it is dissat- CPR until the emergency squad This would mean that isfied with the current progress arrived. unless the administration and is terminating the con-

The toxicology results Photo by Karly Hamburg responded in a way favorable to tract. of an autopsy performed on the union, the current contract Professors create picket signs in preparation for a possible Wednesday are pending. Police would expire on Sunday, Oct. — Additional reporting by Paul Szaniawski received information that pri- strike if the union and administrators don’t finalize contracts. or to the injection of heroin Warfield may have taken several doses of Adderall, a stimulant drug used primarily to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, for which he had a prescription. Police could neither con- firm nor deny the presence of Looking for a Part-Time Job making $10-15 per hour that won’t alcohol at this time. interfere with your school schedule... Bail for Hunt has been set at $100,000 and his first court - Premier Exteriors has canvassing positions for Rider Students who present themselves appearance is scheduled for 1:30 well and have strong customer service skills. p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, in Princeton Borough Municipal - Premier is a remodeling company which promotes our services to potential clients in Court. Mercer county. After news of Warfield’s death broke on Wednesday, - We offer students flexible schedules, competitive pay. Intern possibilities for Marketing/ media outlets crowded the business students. Princeton campus with cameras • Call and mention this ad for immediate interviews • 609-689-0606 • and news vans. At one point, three helicopters hovered over Directions to our showroom: 295 to Exit 65 or Sloan Ave East. Second light is Quakerbridge Rd. the campus. “Security has been doing Go through light and enter University Shopping Plaza. a good job trying to minimize the disruption for people,” said Premier Exteriors • University Shopping Plaza • 116 Flock Rd • Hamilton, NJ 08619 Dr. Joel Phillips, professor of www.premier-exteriors.com music composition, history and theory at WCC. “Obviously everyone is very distraught.” Phillips, who taught Warfield in one of his classes, HAVING A MEETING OR EVENT? commented on the music theory and composition major’s exceptional talents. Schedule space on campus and publicize “Often musicians excel in your event on the Rider University calendar. some single aspect of the art,” Phillips said. “He was a cellist, a pianist, a singer and a drum- mer, and he possessed the rarest of musical talents: the ability to compose.” WCC freshman Jodi Zhao, a voice performance major, said that Warfield would be remem- bered for his presence on the Princeton campus. "The WCC community will recover gradually, but it's awful to realize that there will always be a Justin-sized gap in our midst,” she said. “We all just want him back.” Visit www.rider.edu/eventrequest Warfield’s family had not completed funeral plans as of late Thursday.

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ments at Rider. Do n a t i o n s When these improvements were being made, most of the funds were Continued from p. 1 borrowed and not raised, according to “We set a goal for annual giving Halpern. The University has negoti- each year,” Meer said. “It helps the ated a loan of $22 million for capital University achieve a balanced budget.” improvements. The 2007 goal was surpassed when “We have yet to make any sig- such donations garnered more than nificant improvement in our capital $1.45 million, beating out the previous fundraising, but capital fundraising is year’s total by about $100,000. something that takes time,” he said. “We have four primary engines driv- Halpern did credit Meer for taking ing our improved performance: alumni, on a new capital fundraising campaign trustees, faculty and staff, and the senior that he announced last spring. Halpern class,” he said. added that everyone, from the faculty to Not only are totals for annual giv- administration to students, would like ing on the rise but there is also a higher to see a larger increase in fundraising percentage of graduating seniors giving numbers so money wouldn’t have to be back. Last year’s seniors were asked for a siphoned from other places. donation of only $20.07 to match their “You can’t do these things by hold- graduating year. Meer said the percent- Photo by Stephanie Nardi ing down faculty salaries,” Halpern said. age of students who gave was signifi- The varsity fitness center was revitalized after a $100,000 alumni donation. “What’s the point of having a nice cantly higher. campus and not having the competent Domenico, class of ’06, was on the golf hockey scoreboard and renovation of the All this positive news for the faculty that you need?” team he and other golf enthusiast par- Van Cleve House. They also contributed University doesn’t yet have a huge impact Meer said the University contacted ents converted a long-abandoned rifle toward a renovation of the softball field, on the overall annual operating budget between 80 and 100 alumni who may be range in Maurer Gym, formerly used in which included enough improvements of $130 million, said Dr. Jeff Halpern of willing to donate toward the new capital a campus ROTC program, to an indoor to bring the softball field up to NCAA the Sociology Department, an officer in fundraising campaign, which is still in with a synthetic surface that simulates standards to host league tournaments. the faculty union. He said that seniors’ its “quiet phase.” They were asked if they a golfing range. The advanced system Across the nation, Division I col- gifts of less than $25 aren’t going to raise would support anything on the upcom- includes a nine-hole practice putting leges are competing in an arms race to new buildings. ing list of potential projects including an green, a television camera to record golf get their athletes the newest and best But the University did get some arena, another academic building on the swings and compare them to previous equipment available. This has begun a larger alumni gifts in recent years. In Lawrenceville campus, a new residence recordings or to those of professional trend of alumni giving that focuses on 2007 a donation was received to help hall of deluxe apartments or pods, and golfers. sports rather than the classroom. transform the current space that holds adding academic space to the Princeton Alumnus Herb Young, class of This trend is also reflected by WRRC radio station into the new head- campus. ’50, and his wife, Joan, also believe in Rider’s own future wishlist that includes quarters for Rider’s New Jersey Institute Since tuition money doesn’t contrib- the upgrading of athletic facilities. Herb a 2,400-seat arena behind Alumni Gym. of Politics. ute to large undertakings like new build- Young was a part of the original effort to A large undertaking like this is consid- Some 2006 donations included ings, alumni gifts are very important, build Alumni Gym in the late 1950s. ered a capital improvement, which is not those of former baseball player Bill Dean of Students Anthony Campbell “It’s not something new that we’re funded by tuition. Hartnett, class of ’76. He gave a contri- said. trying to get facilities that fit our Division Fundraising for capital projects pri- bution toward permanent stadium seat- “Gifts such as these are transforming I teams,” he said. marily comes from alumni donations or ing around the baseball field to replace to universities,” Campbell said. “They Over the years, the Youngs have from borrowing money. The Student the temporary movable bleachers. help us meet goals we couldn’t without donated more than $250,000 toward a Recreation Center and resident hall When Anderson’s son Brad them and we are very grateful.” number of projects, including the field renovations were recent capital improve-

love you all,’” she said. “You wouldn’t Republicans and the campus Democrats, Re b o v i c h get that from any other professor on which was scheduled to take place yes- Continued from p. 1 campus.” terday. Battaglia, one of the participants, life: politics and teaching. Junior Kyle Battaglia, who was tak- said Rebovich had prepared 22 pages of “The fact that he ended his life ing Campaigning and Elections with issues pertaining to New Jersey politics where he enjoyed being most was some- Rebovich this semester, said the late for the debate. thing that he would have wanted,” she professor was the best teacher that he Battaglia said the students still plan said. “He more or less died with his ever had. to have the debate later in the semester boots on, as they say.” “I looked forward to his classes like because that is what Rebovich would According to Nadeau, Rebovich’s no other,” he said. “I never missed his have wanted. The students are also 9:10 Understanding Politics class has classes and never wanted to. He was the going to try to keep the Institute alive, been assigned to a new classroom for reason I came to Rider, and he was the but Battaglia knows that is not going to the future. Three adjunct professors will reason why I enjoyed it so much.” be easy. be teaching his classes: two Rider alum- Rebovich was also Battaglia’s intern- According to Jonathan Meer, vice ni — Victor McDonald and Pauline ship and academic adviser. But to president for University Advancement, Goldman — and Kevin McQueeney, a Battaglia, he was so much more than the future of the Institute is unde- Rutgers University graduate student. that. cided at this time. He noted that senior Senior Bernadette Ulsh, who was “Reb was like a second father to administrators will be meeting next doing her independent study with me,” he said. “He was my mentor.” week to evaluate the institute’s future. In Rebovich this semester, said he was an According to Dr. Frank Rusciano, the coming weeks, University officials amazing professor who inspired students a professor in the Political Science will also meet with major donors to the Photo courtesy of Peter G. Borg Department, Rebovich instilled in his institute and the students involved in to become interested in politics. Dr. David Rebovich died Oct. 12 after “He was notorious for his jokes in students a desire to work in govern- this organization. ment. The search for a new director will suffering a heart attack. class, but when he did talk about the that — at least not easily or soon.” subject matter, you knew that he had “I can’t tell you how many former only occur if the University decides to students are in New Jersey government continue the work of the institute. Rebovich’s political knowledge a passion for what he was teaching and landed him the title of the 16th most that he knew a lot about what he was now,” said Rusciano. “Most, if not all of “First, we have to decide whether them, were Dr. Rebovich’s students at the Institute will continue and then we’ll influential person in state politics. His saying,” she said. knowledge also made him one of the Turner pointed out that his abil- one time or another.” decide what kind of leadership is appro- In addition to teaching at Rider, priate,” said Meer. most sought-after political commenta- ity to get students interested in poli- tors. Turner remembers seeing him often tics was one of his special traits. Rebovich was also the managing director If the institute does have a future, of the Institute for New Jersey Politics, Rusciano said it will be difficult to find at the State House being swarmed by the “I think he made them realize that media. regardless if you like politics or not, it an organization that he founded at the another director. University. Rebovich was the expert “We basically lost the person who “He was like a magnet,” she said. has a great impact on your education as “He just attracted people who wanted well as your life,” Turner said. on New Jersey politics, according to did New Jersey politics, and he drew a Rusciano. lot of media attention to the department to pick his brain. He had so much Ulsh also said that Rebovich cared knowledge and was so willing to share about his students. Before his death, Rebovich was and to Rider,” said Rusciano. “I don’t planning a debate between the campus know if it would be possible to replace that information and knowledge with “He ended every class by saying, ‘I others.” 6 Friday, October 19, 2007 7

Br o n c s Go n e Wi l d Masta Ace gives insider look at hip-hop By Amber B. Carter of hip-hop’s influences. Many hip-hop artists do not only take Part of the University’s material from their own experi- Community Values Statement ences but also strive to improve reads, “We celebrate our differ- based on their fellow artists’ per- ences, for they are our strengths.” formances. So when Dr. Mickey Hess, assis- “Most of my influences are tant professor of English, start- a lot of my experience from the ed the American Studies course time when I was a child to now,” Hip-Hop and American Culture, he said. “I also get motivated to he hoped it would help the write from listening to other rap- University “to get its foot in the pers as well. If a rapper is really door for hip-hop studies.” good, then that motivates me to “We use it as a common do better as well.” ground to ask what people think The event served a dual pur- about incidents such as [the] Jena pose for certain groups on campus [six], Louisiana or on campus,” such as the Black Student Union, he said. who co-sponsored the event In the past years, the with the Student Entertainment University has offered similar Council. According to senior Joy courses, such as the Social Impact Clayton, BSU president, hosting of Rock ’n’ Roll, but there was no Masta Ace was “an honor.” class about hip hop. Last year, “Masta Ace is really influ- Hess published a book Icons of ential to promoting good music Hip Hop, so who better to teach and the positivity of hip-hop,” the first Hip Hop and American said Clayton. “This event is a Culture class than he? great opportunity to bring aware- Photo by Stephanie Nardi “A lot of other universities ness to BSU, but it lets the com- have started hip-hop classes over Masta Ace captivates the audience during his performance last Tuesday. The concert was part of munity know and understand the past five or 10 years, such Inside the Rapper’s Studio, and event organized by Dr. Mickey Hess, BSU and SEC. what we are doing in reference to our music and our culture.” as Princeton with [its] hip-hop a concert. arrived on the hip-hop scene by After meeting Masta Ace, Marley symposium and Stanford’s hip- In the meantime, Hess hopes According to Hess, one of the winning a contest, according to Mar took him under his wing, that events like Inside the Rapper’s hop archive,” Hess said. major focuses of his class is Masta the artist. and from there, the artist wound On Oct. 16, Hess and his Studio will happen more often. Ace’s fourth album Disposable “The contest was at a skat- up recording with him. “I’d love to do an event like this class brought their ideas to the Arts. Masta Ace, who was born ing rink in Queens called United “Originally, I wasn’t sup- community when they helped with a different rapper every year and raised in the Brownsville sec- Skates of America,” he said. posed to be on track,” Masta Ace if we find the funding and the host Inside the Rapper’s Studio: Is tion of Brooklyn, New York, has “First place was recording time said. “I was asked just to warm Hip Hop Dead? with artist Masta students keep being interested,” worked with artists such as Kool with Marley Mar and second the mic up, and at the end they Hess said. Photos by Heather Gribb Ace in the Bart Luedeke Center G. Rap, Biz Markie, and Marley place was $500. I just wanted the decided that they liked the way it The Rider Bronc turns to a cheering crowd of fans in Alumni Gym, while its rivals — the Princeton Tiger and Roscoe the lion of The College of New Jersey — are put into Theater. A roundtable discussion Mar. He has also been cited money.” sounded and kept it on there.” cages in the Broncs’ Zoo as part of this year’s theme, “Midnight MAACness Goes Bronc Wild.” Members of SEC, Emerging Leader and other organizations transformed with a Q&A from the audience as an influence amongst rappers Masta Ace beat out 18 other During the lecture, Masta the gym and the Student Recreation Center into a wild safari and zoo area in honor of this year’s Midnight MAACness, which took place last Friday, Oct. 12. about the lecture was followed by such as Eminen. Masta Ace first contestants to win first place. Ace talked about the importance ‘Hairspray’ can’t stop the beat New Dashboard album seeks old music roots CD Review sarcasm that you don’t hear in songs any- SEC Film Review Tracy’s dynamite dancing skills impress While most of the cast are seasoned more. Corny Collins (James Marsden of X-Men) veterans, it’s newcomer Nikki Blonsky By Jess Decina Unfortunately, there’s not much else By Aurora Slothus and land her a spot on the show. who truly shines in her role. Blonsky really to enjoy. The song “Matters and Blood Before long, Tracy becomes a televi- carries the film while exuding charm and Like it or not, Dashboard Confessional’s and Connection” has great lyrics — “Draw In the past few years there has been an sion sensation and wins the adoration of sincerity. Her performance allows us to music has given its fans a place to drown well from the funds in the trust/Thanks explosion of movie musicals, ranging from both the residents of Baltimore and of look past Tracy’s size and straight to the their teenage angst. Despite this reputa- to the fathers of fortunate sons…. /For the racy (Chicago) to the surreal (Across Amber’s on-screen sweetheart, Link Larkin enormous heart that lies beneath. tion, Dashboard Confessional — with you it’s a matter of blood and connec- the Universe). But of all of these films, (Zac Efron of High School Musical). Despite the A-list cast, not all of frontman Chris Carrabba leading the way tions.” It’s that same biting tone, but in Hairspray emerges as the only one with If this were any other typical musical, the performances are exactly stellar. Zac — piqued listeners’ interests by mixing the track, Carrabba’s complaining about heart and soul. the plot would end here. Instead, Hairspray Efron as love interest Link Larkin is given emotional lyrics with soft sound for its snooty rich kids who spoil rock music. Underneath the veneer of toe-tapping tackles the issue of racial segregation. After little more to do than stand around and first two albums. Then, in 2003, the Whoops. Hypocrisy never bodes well, no songs, vibrant vintage costumes and the getting stuck in detention, Tracy befriends look pretty, while Brittany Snow’s Amber group burst into the mainstream with matter how talented you are. novelty of John Travolta in drag, Hairspray a black dancer named Seaweed (Elijah comes off as more of a constipated Barbie the charming album A Mark, a Mission, a That’s not to say The Shade of Poison Take the Lead Photo copyright Vagrant Records aims to show us that age, size and skin Kelley of ) and Motormouth doll than Tracy’s arch nemesis. Brand, a Scar. Trees is terrible, but it wasn’t the explosive color are trivial issues that have no busi- Maybelle (Queen Latifah), the host of Hairspray is at its most entertaining Dashboard Confessional’s fifth album, an And somewhere between that album comeback album that this band needs. ness keeping us apart. Negro Day, a show that airs only once during the film’s various musical num- and its fourth project, Dusk and Summer, acoustic venture, was released Oct. 9. Overall, the album is fairly short – almost Directed by choreographer Adam a month. Tracy thinks that The Corny bers. Shankman, who also choreographed Photo copyright New Line Cinema something went terribly awry. The band’s all of its tracks fall below three minutes. Shankman (The Wedding Planner), the Collins Show should no longer be segre- the film, makes the most of each scene. between you and me/I could make it if I Edna Turnblad (John Travolta) and her daughter Tracy (Nikki Blonsky) get ready to sound strayed too far from its roots and the The acoustic sounds blend together from film revolves around “pleasantly plump” gated, and her radical views land her in He combines historic dance styles like had to/I don’t break easily/You’ve got my lyrics didn’t hit home. With its fifth album, track to track, creating music that falls teenager Tracy Turnblad (newcomer Nikki legal trouble — just in time to threaten the “twist” and the “mashed potato” with dance in Hairspray. The film will be playing in the BLC Theater this weekend. counsel, thick as thieves.” The Shade of Poison Trees, Dashboard Meanwhile, “Little Bombs” is deli- more into the background than a collec- Blonsky) and her quest to become a danc- her participation in the Miss Teenage modern movements to create a style that Can’t Stop the Beat” in which the entire breath before the next energetic number Confessional attempts the tried-and-true ciously sardonic yet manages to keep the tion that you’ll listen to again and again. er on The Corny Collins Show in 1960s Hairspray competition. is both intricate and fun to watch. cast lets loose in a 20-minute extravaganza comes at you. method of getting back to basics. flow of the album’s maturity. Carrabba lets The Shade of Poison Trees is Dashboard Baltimore. Hairspray truly has an all-star cast. Songs like “Welcome to the ’60s” of singing, dancing and boundless energy. While some might not connect with Hands down, the tracks that bring listeners hear his frustration in his voice; Confessional’s way of getting back to Tracy faces many challenges, includ- Most prominent is screen musical veteran allow for glitz and glam as Travolta and The only place where Hairspray falters the vibrant outpouring of theatrical ener- back the most nostalgia are “Thick as in the second verse, he asks, “How do basics. But not even that tried-and-true ing the disapproval of her mother Edna Travolta, who is a marvel to behold as he Blonsky dance around in matching pink is in its length. At a runtime of almost two gy that the film has to offer, it is hard to Thieves” and “Little Bombs.” The former you deal with the consequence/Now that formula seems to work for the band. Turnblad (John Travolta) and the schem- dances and sings in drag while wearing a sequined outfits, while the heartfelt “I hours, the film can be a little overwhelm- deny that it both entertains and enlight- is the album’s most engaging track; it’s a we’ve felt the weight of your arrogance?/I Although The Shade of Poison Trees redeems ing nastiness of resident dance-show queen 30-pound fat suit. Travolta makes Edna Know Where I’ve Been” sung by Queen ing. Song and dance numbers fly onscreen ens. Hairspray is a film with an enormous romantic-with-hints-of-angst song with know you/And your cons, your petty Carrabba from the disaster that was Dusk Amber von Tussle (Brittany Snow of John both endearing and entertaining as she Latifah, reminds the audience of the at a rapid pace, and for the casual musical heart, and thanks to Aqua Net, even big- upbeat guitar riffs and solid lyrics that little bombs/But who will you blame your and Summer with a more mature tone and Tucker Must Die) and her mother Velma struggles to overcome low self-esteem and underlying message of racial equality. The lover it might feel like too much is hap- ger hair. paint quite the picture: “Would it kill troubles on now?” It’s a lyric that practi- a familiar sound, it simply doesn’t pack the (Michelle Pfeiffer). accept her daughter’s chosen path. most impressive number is the finale “You pening at once. It is hard to even take a you to breathe easy?/Only 17 miles lay cally drowns you in a kind of biting, witty punch of earlier albums. 8 Friday, October 19, 2007

Editorial: 1949-2007 ‘Reb man’ leaves Remembering Dr. Rebovich ‘Dr. Rebovich was an lasting impression incredibly engaging and welcoming professor. ‘David for me was Mr. New ords never can never fully mitigate the pain many His passion for politics, Jersey. Some of us are so are feeling after the loss of Dr. David Rebovich, teaching, and - most of all - consumed by their academic associate professor of political science and managing his students was evident to subject matter that they directorW for the Institute for New Jersey Politics. But words can all.’ - Jonathan Chebra, Junior become their subject remind us of reasons the Rider community adored Rebovich so personified. David was so much and help as we grieve. ‘As a former Political absorbed, fascinated and Science major in college, I consumed by his academic Rebovich, better known as “Reb” or “the Reb man,” meant found myself feeling envious field, that he became it, so so many things to so many of us. It is hard to capture the essence of Dave’s current students to speak.’ - Dr. Jonathan of a man who wore so many hats — astute scholar, tireless edu- who had the regular benefit Mendilow, Political Science cator and highly respected political commentator. As busy as of his brilliant, insightful, Department Chair Rebovich was with teaching and writing a weekly column for and sometimes wickedly PoliticsNJ.com, he always made the time for his passion — the funny observations on the ‘Reb enabled me to look beyond the partisan talking students. world of local and national politics.’ point when answering a Many of us knew Rebovich as the fun-loving professor who - Jonathan Meer, V.P. University Advancement question.’ was always telling a joke in the midst of complex political top- Junior - Kyle Battaglia, ics. At one moment he could be talking about different political ‘Dr. Rebovich was my theories for governing, and in another, have the class in a fit of teacher, my friend, my ‘David Rebovich was a widely laughter with one of his famous stories that are better left for adviser, my mentor and a respected presence in New Jersey’s political scene, private recollection. father to me. He helped me develop into a man, and I offering insight that was Rebovich was also the genuine and caring adviser who will always work and live universally acknowledged as served as a compass for thousands of former and current stu- in his memory.’ - Charles nonpartisan, fair and vital to dents, guiding them on a path beyond the walls of Rider. To the Burton, Senior the public discourse.’ Gov. Jon Corzine media and politicians, Rebovich was a wealth of knowledge to - N.J. turn to for in-depth analysis on important state issues. Rebovich’s commitment to higher education was synony- Contributions may be made to the Dr. David P. Rebovich Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Perth mous with Rider’s vision for excellence. In 2002, he received Amboy High School; or to the David P. Rebovich Memorial, c/o Rider University Institute for the Frank N. Elliott Award for his service to Rider. This award New Jersey Politics. Visit theridernews.com for more information. recognized his 28 years of dedication to teaching and advis- ing that made him the heart and soul of Rider. Like many of us, Rebovich bled cranberry as he proudly represented the University at his numerous speech engagements and interac- The Issues Explained: tions with the media. The suddenness of passing makes the loss especially dev- When wisdom and humor inspire astating. What we can find comforting is the fact that what When visiting Rider as a prospective stu- their stories and what he Rebovich taught us inside and outside the classroom will live dent while classes were in session, Dr. Rebovich could do for them. Dr. on in our hearts. He prepared generations of college students to figured out my whole life story in just one meet- Rebovich was selfless. go out into the world as confident leaders unafraid to express ing and then told me, “Nicky, come to Rider; it’s He also had a knack their opinions; to have intellectual, nonpartisan dialogue about a good fit for you.” I’m glad I did for many rea- for adding humor into the the important issues of our time; and, most of all, to become sons, but working with him was a true honor. classroom to help us stay involved in the political process. When I googled his name after our meeting, focused on his overall les- Although Rebovich left us much too soon and is irreplace- I discovered all of his commentary in the media son. Like when he was able, the wisdom he imparted and the indelible legacy he forged Nicholas that made him the most quoted political analyst teaching about the state will give us the courage to go forward in his honor. Ballasy in the state of New Jersey. Every major politician Department of Homeland It is only fitting we offer the parting words Rebovich would in the state knew him by name. His objective Security and the Patriot give us, “We love you like a brother, Dr. Reb!” way of giving critical insight into an issue but Act, he said to me in front of the class, “Hey still retaining faith in our political system was Nicky, we should go to Afghanistan, kill some Editorial: unique and rare. Dr. Rebovich had so much terrorists and find Bin Laden. That would be to brag about, but he never talked about his tremendous!” I miss our hours of chats when I accomplishments. For him, conversations were would be in his office and he’d say, “Now Nicky, Candles light darkness always about other people like his students and See Inspire, p. 9 Morally repugnant is the only way to describe the recent incident of racial vandalism. What makes the matter worse is Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d that the use of the “N-word” comes on the heels of celebrat- ing our diversity through festivities associated with Unity Day. Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s Olivia Tattory Charles Guthrie Faina Sandler Although the University took immediate action to remove Rachel Boyes the slur, the pain and damage from such an act of intolerance Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r As s i s t a n t Sp o r t s Ed i t o r will take time to heal. The Lawrenceville campus community Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r Erin Massano gathered for a candlelight vigil to reinforce the sense of unity Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r through the reading of the Statement of Community Values. It’s Jeff Frankel Stephanie Nardi Webm a s t e r s Paul Szaniawski Jung Kwon up to us to make sure these words that are laminated on beauti- As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r Keith Raymond ful bookmarks are not forgotten. Fe a t u r e s a n d Karly Hamburg To make matters worse, Rider has suffered the loss of two En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r Co p y Ed i t o r s Jess Decina En t e r p r i s e Re p o r t e r Stephanie Mostaccio students and a professor in the course of one week. The latest Stephanie Mostaccio Annmarie Mercieri student fatality comes after a night of alleged drug use. One As s i s t a n t Fe a t u r e s a n d student is now under arrest, three have received summonses and En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s Laura Mortkowitz Tom Cooper Dr. E. Graham McKinley Rider is once again facing heat from the barrage of the media. Dr. Thomas Simonet It’s a profoundly sad time for Rider. Morale seems to be Op i n i o n Ed i t o r Jamie Papapetros reaching an all-time low. There is one perennial question that remains amid all of this — When are we all going to take a The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be typed and include the name, address, stand? phone number and signature of the author for verification. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, These weekly editorials express the majority opinion of The Rider News or hand deliver to the Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Rider News editorial board and are written by the Opinion Editor. reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. Friday, October 19, 2007 9

Letter to the Editor: tator. But among his greatest Letter to the Editor: contributions, a contribution that will endure as a self-per- Legacy of petuating legacy, was his role Greeks issue a ‘Bid Day’ for change ‘one of us’ as adviser, mentor and inspir- This summer was partic- shirts that were to be worn by alumni packed the dance floor, 1949-2007 ing teacher to generations of ularly difficult for the Rider the whole Greek Community cheering on their new mem- Rider students. They loved community as a whole, and the once a week. They were very bers as they were introduced Dr. David Rebovich and flocked to him because Greek system was no exception. excited about an idea they had again to the whole community. devoted some 28 years of his his intellectual enthusiasm was A few days before the start of for a quote to put on the back They cheered each other on exemplary professional life to magnetic. He engaged his stu- the academic year, the leaders of the shirts. “I’m a movement in a pie-eating contest, game Rider, serving with great dis- dents through observation and of the Greek Community came by myself, but I’m a force when show and banner contest. They tinction as a faculty member, participation and fired their together for their annual retreat. we’re together.” To most of you danced together, ate together, chair of the Political Science passion for academic success In the past the focus would those may just be lyrics from a took home souvenirs of the Department, assistant dean and politics. And in all his have been on the next Bronc Fabolous song, but this Greek night and proved that they cer- of the College of Liberal endeavors he was a champion Buffet and Fall Recruitment. Community is certainly a force tainly do not need the help of Arts, Education and Sciences of fearless integrity. However, this year, attention when it’s together. Greek stu- alcohol to have a good time. and as managing director of On a personal basis, I was focused on new policies, dents did an extraordinary Faced with adversity, the Institute for New Jersey valued David’s wise counsel new staff and a whole lot of job of showing this when they change and quite a few crit- Politics. on numerous issues, but most change. came out in full force for a new ics, the Greek Community In these roles he made importantly on the politics Change is not always easy. Bid Day tradition on Saturday, here at Rider spent the week- remarkable contributions to and personalities of Trenton. In a community where tradi- Oct. 6. end showing its true colors. the Rider community, to the He prepared me for my meet- tion is the foundation of events Some perceive all Greek The Greeks showed what their state and the nation. All of us ings and occasionally paved that have been occurring for events to revolve around alco- brotherhood and sisterhood were the fortunate beneficia- the way by introducing me to decades, transition can be an hol, but Bid Day weekend truly means to them. We are ries of his intellectual curiosity, legislative leaders. A call from extremely difficult adjustment. showed otherwise. The mem- proud to work with such an his integrity and his dedica- David always opened doors. They began to discuss how the bers of our resilient Greek ambitious, determined group tion to the advancement of His influence was immense. Greek Community was going Community spent Saturday of leaders and want to thank political insight, understand- David was one of a kind, to cope with all of these chang- welcoming their new members you all for your effort and hard ing and citizen participation. he was one of us, and we will es. Right away one of the Greek into their chapters and into the work. Congratulations on a Clearly, he was our state’s miss him terribly. leaders started to talk about community. They started out successful Bid Day, and keep most prolific, respected and — Dr. Mordechai Rozanski the importance of Greek unity. the day with a traditional cer- up the good work. influential political commen- President Moving away from recruiting emony followed by a barbecue, for their own chapters and con- culminating in an extremely Letter to the Editor: stant competition, they saw a successful event in the Cavalla — Katie Guerrierie much bigger picture. The con- Room. Hundreds of Greek House Director/Program Tribute to dear friend versation moved to Greek unity students, new members and Coordinator Dr. David Rebovich, a val- It meant a lot to him to have Letter to the Editor: ued member of our Rider com- Missy close by. Dr. Reb knew munity, passed away suddenly what is truly precious in life. last Friday. Many will remem- Dr. Reb’s enthusiasm Population size takes toll on Earth ber David, or as I always called for teaching and sharing his Your lead article last week efforts alone will have any or other disaster is fast becom- him, Dr. Reb, as a talented, knowledge of New Jersey about “footprints” we all leave meaningful, long-term impact ing a reality. well-respected and influential politics was always evident. (“Cleaning & Greening”, The on global warming. Worldwide, we must find political scientist, and as an Students looked forward to his Rider News, 10/12/07) was The real problem causing a way to stop procreation at esteemed faculty member and classes, even though they were excellent in that you are help- the creation of footprints and the current level. China has colleague. Dr. Reb was indeed always scheduled first thing in ing make people more aware global warming is not CO2 the right idea. It may not all of these things. But even the morning. of the irreversible damage we emissions, which are one of the be a pleasant solution to all, more important, he was a lov- Of course, we all know are inflicting upon our fragile symptoms, but rather overpop- but one-child families are ing father and caring mentor how much fun it was to be in planet. All examples you cited ulation. With about 6.5 billion the answer to the inevitable to countless students, and to Dr. Reb’s company. Dr. Reb of ways to reduce CO2 emis- people on earth today and the destruction of our own planet, me, a very special friend. had a great sense of humor to sions were very good and it forecast of 9 billion by the year at least until the population is I worked with Dr. Reb for say the least. He knew how is highly commendable that 2050, the world will be a very reduced gradually to what it more than 28 years, including naïve I can be, and often took Rider is making this effort to sad place with rampant star- was in 1960, around 3 billion 12 in the School of Liberal advantage of this to tease me help reduce global warming. vation, overcrowding and no inhabitants. Meanwhile, well- Arts and Sciences Dean’s or heighten the effect of one However, your front page doubt, war on the fringes of intentioned efforts at reducing Office. It was during this time of his pranks or fabricated sto- photo was a somewhat mislead- every cross-cultural border. our CO2 emissions without that I came to know Dr. Reb ries. I never minded though. ing example of our approach to Call me a Malthusian if population control will not as a remarkable individual, as He loved to make people the task. Raking one’s garbage you wish, but at this point it make a significant long-term a scholar and capable admin- laugh and used humor to lift downstream would have no is not a label I am ashamed to dent in the problem and its istrator who understood the our spirits and brighten our impact on reducing an envi- bear. Thomas Robert Malthus’ ultimate consequences. value of friends and family. No days. Is it any wonder that we ronmental footprint, and I am 1800 theory that population matter how deeply involved enjoyed his frequent visits to not sure that was the intent will increase beyond its means — Ralph Gallay, Ph.D. he was with academic and the Dean’s Office? of the activity shown. In any of support unless controlled by Associate Professor of administrative work, he never Above all else, to me and case, it is highly doubtful these restraint, disease, famine, war Marketing missed an opportunity to share many others, Dr. Reb was a His parents raised a child who grew up stories about his daughter, loyal friend — the kind of to inspire others, put smiles on people’s faces Melissa, and to listen intently person you could call on any In s p i r e , f r o m p. 8 each day with his humor, instill knowledge in to updates about my children. time and count on for support the minds of his students and teach them how He also loved to talk about no matter what the circum- to apply that knowledge in real life. Dr. David his family and friends and the stances. Dr. Reb was one of let’s talk man-to-man about this” and when I’d Rebovich was a scholar and a true gentleman good times he had growing a kind, a once-in-a-lifetime start to leave he’d say, “Nicky, I love you like a who cannot be replaced. up in his home town, Perth friend, and I will miss him brother” to give me reassurance that he cared. His family, friends and the Rider commu- Amboy. There is no doubt, very much. I worked closely with him outside of the nity should find comfort in knowing his legacy however, that he took the classroom, and came to consider him not only as will live on with his students. We will forever greatest pride in Melissa. He — Barbara Fruscione an educator but also as a mentor and confidant carry with us the lessons he taught us, not just beamed when he spoke of her Assistant Dean, College of and mostly, a friend. He taught me to be an about political science but also about life, as we and was so happy she decided Liberal Arts, Education and analytical and progressive thinker. begin our lives outside of Rider. to attend Rider this past fall. Sciences The Rider News, Ridge House E-mail us at: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 [email protected]; [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 Fax: (609) 895-5696 [email protected]; [email protected]; www.theridernews.com [email protected]; [email protected]. 10 Friday, October 19, 2007

BRONCS’ BITS Scores/Records (* denotes conference games)

Men’s Soccer 10/21 Men’s/Women’s Diving Team Ice hockey team beats (5-7-1 overall, 0-3-1 MAAC) Men’s Tennis at Sacred Heart 12 p.m.* 10/20 TCNJ in overtime thriller 10/12 (3-6 overall, 0-2 MAAC) vs. U.M.B.C. 10:30 am Iona 1, Rider 0* 10/13 Volleyball The Rider club ice hock- 10/14 Siena 6, Rider 1* (1-18 overall, 0-10 MAAC) Men’s/Women’s Swim Team ey team tallied another vic- Fairfield 1, Rider 0* 10/18 10/14 10/20 tory over the TCNJ Lions on Rider 7, Wagner 0 Marist 3, Rider 2* vs. U.M.B.C. 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. 10/19 The Broncs battled back at St. Peter’s 4 p.m.* 10/24 10/19 from a 5-2 deficit in the second 10/21 at Drexel 2 p.m. at Siena 6 p.m.* ...And More Sports period, scoring three unan- at Manhattan 10 a.m.* 10/20 swered goals and forcing the Field Hockey at Manhattan 2 p.m.* Junior Lacey Johnson of the game into overtime. (7-8 overall, 4-1 NEC) 10/24 volleyball team recorded her Junior Bobby Kovarovic, Women’s Soccer 10/12 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 7p.m.* 1,000th career dig in the sec- who replaced starter Adam (5-5-3 overall, 1-2 MAAC) Lock Haven 4, Rider 1* ond game against Marist on Socci in goal, held back the 10/13 10/14 Golf Sunday. She finished the game Lions’ attack in overtime, Loyola 1, Rider 0 Rider 1, St. Francis (PA) 0* 10/19 with a ‘double-double’ with 21 and sophomore forward Nick 10/17 at Mt. St. Mary’s Classic kills and 20 digs. She finished Saviano scored the game-win- 10/19 Layfayette 1, Rider 0 10/20 the game with 1,015 career ner with an assist from senior at Niagara 3 p.m.* at Mt. St. Mary’s Classic digs. defenseman Robert Worlow, 10/21 10/19 winning the game for the at Canisius 12 p.m.* at Monmouth 4 p.m.* Broncs 6-5.

coaching job at Drexel,” mater and coach. doing it one time after Mi l l i g a n Milligan said. “He was very After serving a six-year Fi e l d Ho c k e y being told. We are going back Continued from p. 11 efficient. He taught me that stint with the Hawks, Milligan’s to our same old ways and it’s Continued from p. 12 frustrating. Potentially we have municate with her players when you had to be very organized as dream job became a reality. the ability to be excellent. It is she became a coach. When she a coach. He was the first type- “I’ve been really fortunate losophy has always been the a matter of getting the players came back for her master’s A personality coach I worked that Don Harnum offered me same: give your best effort and to believe in the program and degree, she chose counseling so with.” the chance to coach here,” she things will take care of itself. believe in our philosophy. We that she would be more well- After six years of coaching said. If everyone continues to push waited for misses, we didn’t rounded. at Drexel, Milligan was able to The new coach said she themselves a little harder to move the ball. We just got out- Former coach Eldon Price stay in the Philadelphia area has been lucky enough to work strive for excellence, we will hustled tonight.” realized that Milligan had a when she took her next job with a lot of good coaches who turn things around.” LoCastro had five saves for will to become a coach. When as an assistant at St. Joseph’s have helped her as she moved Rider fell to Lafayette (6-9) the Broncs as Lafayette outshot she graduated, he offered her a University. up the ranks. 1-0 on Wednesday in a non- Rider 10-3. position as a graduate assistant. As an assistant for the As for taking over a Rider conference game. “It’s the story of our sea- The position hadn’t been avail- Hawks, she was one of the team that has been getting The game remained score- son,” Hussong told Rider Sports able at Rider until she was given recruiting coordinators. She blown out of the water night in less at the half, but the Leopards Information. “We didn’t play the job. would organize whom recruit- and night out, she just remem- put one on the board off of a well together. We played like “[Price] made me do a bit of ers wanted to meet with and bers when Price took over and penalty corner with 23 minutes individuals and when we do everything,” she said. “I learned whom to go after. While at the what he was able to do for the left in regulation. that we are very ineffective.” that coaching is more than just position, three of her last five program. “It’s not that we aren’t scor- Rider will continue its fight hanging around the gym all day recruiting classes were nation- “We started off the same ing,” Hussong told Rider Sports for the postseason when the long. I learned that was just ally ranked. because we only had four wins,” Information. “It’s that we aren’t Broncs travel to Monmouth for a misconception; you have to While she was there, she she said. “He taught us how to making improvements. We need another NEC game today at 4 build a program. That includes wanted to be like Head Coach win and compete, and the next Cindy Griffin and get the year we won 14 games.” them to do what we tell them to p.m. being involved in recruiting, do each time out instead of and the development of your chance to return to her alma team, among other things.” Eventually, the then-Rider grad was given her first coaching gig as an assistant at Central Connecticut State. After a year, she followed one of her col- leagues to Drexel, where she landed her next assistant’s job. “I worked with Kevin Murphy, who got the head

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Welcome first home game of the MAAC The game was scoreless for season and lost 1-0. more than 61 minutes until back The lone goal came at midfielder Theresa Ferraina 27:03 into the first half when booted one from the outside You can call it a dream Iona junior midfielder Aly Lo box for the game’s only goal. come true. scored on a header from 10 feet Rider (5-4-3, 1-2-0) was For quite some time, out. Senior midfielder Michael unable to put a lot of shots on Lynn Milligan had wanted Ferenci tallied the assist on the net as they were outshot 13-2 to become a head basketball goal. Photo by Hugh Tsung by Loyola (5-5-2, 2-0-1). coach somewhere on the col- Lo has been impressive for Fairfield’s freshman forward Tucker Nathans tries to score on Freshman midfielder legiate level and eventually the Gaels and was selected by a header but is denied by Rider’s junior goalkeeper Randall Lauren Musumeci and fresh- return to her alma mater. College Soccer News for its Zapolski who had eight saves in the 1-0 loss to the Stags. man forward Kara Perkoski had After 15 years of working National Team of the Week. the only shots taken for Rider. as an assistant coach, Milligan Rider was unable to until Stags senior forward that went to the defender that Freshman goalkeeper Alex was offered the chance to score despite outshooting the Sam Bailey put one through just happened to be standing on Post had four saves for Rider achieve both of her goals Gaels 14-5. Sophomore Nico the posts for the games’ only the goal line to knock it out,” while sophomore Brittany when she was presented the Tramontana led the Broncs score. Sophomore midfielder Tramontana said. “[Parillo] had Henderson had one save at net opportunity to coach here at with four shots, three of them Christian Uy picked up an a well-taken volley that went for Loyola. Rider. on-target shots. assist on the play. straight to the defender’s head Henderson has been stel- “I always wanted to Junior goalkeeper Randall “Fairfield is a high-quality on the goal line also.” lar in net for Loyola and was return back to Rider to Zapolski had one save for the team,” Tramontana said. “They For the Stags, junior announced MAAC Player of coach,” Milligan said. “I nev- Broncs and sophomore goal- knocked off St. John’s this year defender Tom Clements had the Week for the third time this er wanted to be someone that keeper Nils Binstock had 10 and are always ranked very high three shots, and Bailey had four season. moved around from place to saves for the Gaels. within the college soccer rank- to go along with his goal. After blowing out St. Peter’s place.” Rider lost to Iona 1-0 last ings.” In a game that had shots 5-0 in its conference opener, Milligan realized that year when the teams met in The Broncs outshot the coming from all angles, the the Broncs have lost their last coaching was the perfect New Rochelle, N.Y., but Rider Stags 22-13. It was quite sur- goalies were pretty busy and two conference games with a profession for her because it still holds a 6-3-1 record against prising that a game that fea- both played well. Zapolski 2-1 win against Delaware State was something she has been Iona since the series began in tured 39 shots had only one made eight saves for Rider, and sandwiched in between. around her whole life. 1997. goal. sophomore Matt Cleveland had The women’s team looks “It was early, around my Rider lost another tough Junior A.J. Parillo led seven saves for Fairfield. to get back on track today as junior or senior year in high 1-0 game to Fairfield (7-3-2, the Broncs in shots with five, This isn’t the first time the it travels up to play Niagara at school,” Milligan said. “It’s 2-1-1) on Sunday. while senior Lee Tomasso and Broncs have been down this 3 p.m. something I always wanted The game remained score- Tramontana each had four. season. After losing their first to do. All of my jobs revolved less two-thirds of the way in “There was a volley I had three games, they went on to around coaching in some way.” Rider men’s team impressive against Hawks Milligan was no one-trick pony in college. She played M/W TENNIS matches had tiebreakers so you basketball, but was also a fair- can see it was a very close match By Christopher Cole ‘We’ve played a tough fall schedule ly talented softball player. so it was nice to get the win today.’ even though we lost 6-1,” said The new coach had more Torres. “We could have possibly The Broncs (3-6 overall, - Rider Head Coach Ed Torres than 100 career hits in her 0-2 MAAC) came out strong won the match but we had to three seasons on the Rider against Wagner yesterday. win the doubles point, which softball team, and was a part “Everyone played well,” we did not.” of the team that went to the Head Coach Ed Torres told The women’s team lost 6-1 1990 East Coast Conference Rider Sports Information. Sheldon Wilson 6-4, 6-1. 10-7. to Monmouth on Wednesday. Championship. The team “We’ve played a tough fall The Broncs weren’t given Ashed commented on how Rider sophomore Kristina also made a run to the Eastern schedule so it was nice to get much trouble in doubles com- he managed to stay positive Paich won the Broncs’ sole College Athletic Conference the win today.” petition. during his singles match. match against Monmouth, Championship in 1991. Junior Casey Jedlinski Jedlinski teamed up with “I think because I have had defeating Kaitlin Gallagher 6-4, “I came here to play won at first singles against Rultenberg, and they defeat- experience with letting a point 2-6, 10-2. Paich stressed the basketball,” Milligan said. “I senior Adam Amster 6-2, 6-3. ed Amster and Clohessy 8-3. or a certain call stay in my head importance of patience. talked to some people and I Freshman Josh Rultenberg was Haight and Ashed continued and bother me throughout a “I knew if I kept the ral- had an opportunity to play able to defeat sophomore John to show that they were a good match that I have been trying to lies going it would force my softball. Basketball was my LeBlanc in three sets 6-4, 3-6, pair as they rolled 8-1 over play with a short memory and opponent into a mistake so I sport, though.” 6-3. LeBlanc and Serbiak. Senior just play point by point,” Ashed tried to play a more patient While at college, Milligan Sophomore Will Haight Tom Becker and Esposito fin- said. “In the Siena match, a bad match,” said Paich to Rider even centered her education continued the streak as he ished off the Rider sweep as call went my opponent’s way, Sports Information. “I played around coaching so it would defeated sophomore Ben they beat Shuler and freshman and I just tried to forget about a tiebreaker last week and I help her in the future. She Serbiak 6-2, 6-1. Sophomore Charles Laquidara 8-1. it, and I was able to bounce was winning before I lost late said part of the reason that Marc Ashed won at fourth sin- Despite some close match- back and pretty much control so I learned from that experi- she chose speech communi- gles 6-3, 6-1 over sophomore es, the Broncs’ men’s tennis the rest of the match.” ence and said, ‘I’m not losing cation as a concentration was Byron Clohessy, and freshman team lost 6-1 against Siena last Head Coach Torres dis- this time.’ I dug deep and was so she would be able to com- Chris Esposito handled senior Saturday. cussed how the Broncs’ match determined to win it.” Will Shuler easily 6-0, 6-1. In Ashed earned the Broncs’ against Siena was closer than The men’s next match will the last singles match, freshman be at home against St. Francis only win against Siena, defeat- the 6-1 score shows. See Milligan, p. 10 Robert Olson defeated junior ing Jay Godbole 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, “Three of the singles of PA tomorrow at noon. 12 Friday, October 19, 2007 Ho p e s f o r t h e Po s t s e a s o n Broncs overtake St. Francis-PA in NEC FIELD HOCKEY opportunity presents itself.” LoCastro made eight saves By Kristie Kahl for the Broncs as the Bald Eagles outshot Rider 16-11 despite the Rider’s field hockey team Broncs having a 17-11 corner held onto its second-place advantage in the game. position in the Northeast “Losing to Lock Haven Conference after losing to first- cost us a chance to host the place Lock Haven before com- conference championship,” said ing back to conquer St. Francis Hussong. “Although the final of PA. outcome was a 4-1 loss, the The Broncs (7-8 overall, 4-1 score was not indicative of the NEC) fell to Lock Haven(10-5 way we played the game. We overall, 5-0 NEC) 4-1 in their had numerous scoring opportu- first conference loss of the sea- nities off our offensive corners son last Friday. that we were not able to capital- “It was a tough loss,” said ize on.” senior goalie Jen LoCastro. The Broncs bounced back “The score didn’t show what on Sunday while recognizing Photo by Hugh Tsung happened in the game. We the team’s seniors and shutting outplayed them, but we had Senior Stephanie Walker’s goal against St Francis (PA) was her team leading sixth of the season out St. Francis of PA in another and 35th of her career. She is now sixth on the all-time scoring list. trouble scoring.” conference game, helping the The Bald Eagles led 2-0 team maintain its goal of reach- four saves in the win as she tion,” said Hussong. “Offense is but we both truly feel lucky to going into the half, but senior ing the playoffs. picked up her second shutout starting to become more tena- have the opportunity to work Stephanie Walker put Rider on “Beating St. Francis was of the season. cious and with the return of with who we feel are Rider’s fin- the board 12 minutes in. Lock a must win for us in order to “We definitely put up a several players who have been est student athletes. We appre- Haven was able to shake off the keep our playoff hopes alive,” fight against St. Francis,” said hampered with injuries, we are ciate all of their efforts.” Walker goal and maintain its Hussong said. “Our team LoCastro. “I felt we deserved improving.” With a roster containing lead, scoring two goals back- responded in such a positive to win. Everyone was back, The win was Hussong’s more freshmen then it does to-back to put the game out of way and we’re pleased with everyone helped. It was a great 100th in her eight years at returning starters, the Broncs reach. their effort, especially on senior team effort.” Rider. are pushing to work harder for “We always hope to learn day.” The Broncs outshot St. “It’s a team accomplish- their goals each day. from each loss,” Head Coach Walker scored the only goal Francis 12-6 as the team was ment shared by all our current “We knew this year would Lori Hussong said. “We need to for the Broncs again, her team- able to get its record back to and past players, as well as all be a rebuilding year with only play with intensity and hustle leading sixth goal of the season .500 for the season. of the assistant coaches who four starters back from last year’s for 70 minutes. Bottom line is, and 35th of her career as she “We generated enough scor- have been with the program the team,” said Hussong. “Our phi- we only get a few chances to moved to sixth on the all-time ing opportunities both games past eight years, especially my score each game and everyone scoring list. LoCastro added ,and the next hurdle is to try husband, Dan,” Hussong said. needs to be ready when the and generate some goal produc- “This may sound a little biased See Field Hockey, p. 10 Men finish 17th, women finish 25th at PSU Invite CROSS COUNTRY Also completing the course “I think that we could have the majority of the race. for the Rider men were fresh- done a lot better if we were able However, as the race pro- By Eric Malave men Michael Soroko and to group up more than we did,” gressed, the teams had prob- Christopher Reale, who tied said Wojciehowski. lems executing their plan. Both Rider cross-country for 126th, with a time of 29:08. Finishing second for Rider “We needed to be a little teams had a tough race at the Lastly for the Broncs, was was junior Megan Crowe, who tougher in the middle of the Penn State National Invite last sophomore Philip Capaldi, who ran the course in 24:34, placing race to maintain and improve Friday. placed 134th in 29:27. 148th. Shortly after, sophomore upon our race positions to set “I felt we under performed The men placed 17th Kelsey Kohler finished the race, ourselves up for the last mile of as a team in the meet,” said in the overall competition at placing 156th with a time of the race,” said Hammer. “We Coach Bob Hammer. Penn State, ahead of Syracuse 24:58. gave up too many spots over the The men’s cross-country University, St. Francis-PA and Also competing for Rider last mile.” team competed in a race con- Bloomsburg University. were sophomore Lauren Lester, Despite the results of last sisting of 20 teams, including The women competed in a who was 162nd in 25:19; fresh- week’s race, Hammer believes themselves, and 222 runners. race of 25 teams. Overall, there man Chelsea Callan, who placed that the team is ready for the Senior John Smith was the were about 278 runners in the 166th in 25:25; sophomore MAAC Championship in a first to finish for Rider, placing competition. Kelly Dissinger, who finished couple of weeks. 53rd in the race. He completed Junior Kelly Wojciehowski 169th in 25:38; and freshman “There were a few bright the 5.2 mile course in 27:22. was the first to finish for the Ashley O’Brien, who finished spots and things that we Finishing right after Rider women. She placed 119th 173rd in 26:10. improved upon from our last Smith was freshman Christian with a time of 23:49. The Broncs placed last out meet that give me every indica- Gonzalez, who placed 77th in “We got out really fast of the 25 teams at the competition that we will be ready and the race with a time of 27:45. and there were so many peo- tion last week. prepared for the championship This is the second time ple in the race that we always “I think we all really left portion of our schedule,” said Gonzalez has obtained the had people to run with,” said there with a feeling of coming Hammer. number two spot for Rider. Wojciehowski. “Because we up short,” said Dahl. “It’s not The Rider cross-country Junior Matt Dahl finished Photo by Peter G. Borg went out really fast it was hard that we did bad, we’re just look- teams will both compete in the 92nd, with a time of 28:00. for us to maintain that pace.” ing for more to happen.” MAAC championship held at Junior Kelly Wojciehowski was Next to complete the course Both Rider teams faced Neither team performed Van Cortlandt State Park on the first to finish for the Rider was senior Jeff Stead, who fin- problems with keeping their as planned. The Broncs hoped Oct. 26. women in 119th place with a ished the course in 28:42, and pace and running together. that they could stay together for time of 23:49. placed 115th.