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, UD and DSU schedule ·first regular-season games Teams to play four times by 2014

BY SElF HUSSAIN Spurred by a fiery 2007 article written by Managing Sports Editor ESPN.com columnist and Delaware alum­ . For 82 seasons the University of nus Jeff Pearlman, allegations of racism Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens and the began to taint the long standing non-rival­ Delaware State University Hornets football ry. Essentially Pearlman cited racism as the programs have coexisted in a state of rela­ reason that the Hens were reluctant to tive incommunicado. With merely a 45- include the historically black DSU on their mile bus ride standing in between Newark schedule. and Dover, the neighbors seemed to have Fans grew progressively more uneasy little reaso~ not to share the gridiron, at and angered that ·season, until the now least occaslOnally. much-anticipated match up was scheduled La~t week, in an answer to many fans' by the NCAA in the first round of the 2007 prayers, the schools agreed to an inaugural FCS playoffs. The game was much hyped four game series starting in 2009. The first by 'this point and was to be nationally game will be played Sept. 19, 2009, with broadcast on ESPN. The two previously three more following on Sept. 8, 2012, unacquainted squads were set to meet in an Sept. 7,2013 and Sept. 6, 2014. atmosphere akin to a showdown between a While the schools previously played in pair of decades-old rivals. other sports, meeting for men's and Though that game ended rather anti-cli­ women's basketball, baseball, softball, ten­ mactically, with the Hens rolling to an easy nis and more, it appeared the football 44-7 victory over the Hornets, the idea of a teams were being purposely held out of a regular rivalry between the teams was not potential in-state rivalry. The reasons were lost on most people. For all those ~nbeknownst to nearly everybody, includ- . mg the speculative national media. \, See HENS page 28 The university's footbaU team will play DSU's in the faU, afte~ 82 seasons without a game . • Students' grade expectations Griffin family hires lawyer may differ from professors' BY JOSH SHANNON knowledge of Griffin's death to Managing NeWs Editor come forward. BY BRITTANY HARMON to soak the information in and The family of Brett Griffm has . "Brett's young life has tragical­ hired a lawyer and is seeking com­ ly ended," the ad read. "But you can Staff Rep orter walk out of the classroom knowing Many students think that sim­ something that you didn't before," ment from students who have infor­ do the right thing and give his par­ ply showing up to every class and King said. mation about their son's death. ents and brothers the gift of compas­ doing · an average job on each Casey Mucha, a junior com­ Griffin, an 18-year-old fresh­ sion and truth. It will make a huge assignment warrants an A, while munication major, said he would man from Kendilll Park, N.J., died difference in helping them under­ professors disagree. like it if good attendance were all Nov. 8 after a party at 28 Annabelle stand and cope with their loss." English professot Rebecca that was necessary for an A, but St. The state medical examiner ruled Fierberg, who works for the Worley believes the highest grade that is not the case. the death accidental, meaning the law firm Bode and Grenier, would is reserved for superior perform­ "But I feel to actually deserve details of the report are not made not say what the information will be ances. an A, you have to get an A on all of public. However, at the time, police used for or whether students have "An A is for excellence and by your assignments or at least close Students may disagree on what said alcohol was involved. provided information. excellence, a student must go to it, in which case being bumped deserves an A. The family has hired "We're still in the investigative above and beyond the norm in up to an A due to attendance and Washington, D.C.-based lawyer stages, and at a later time it may be order to achieve it," Worley said. effort would be acceptable," of the process of comprehending, Douglas Fierberg, who specializes appropriate for the family to talk To some students, like sopho­ Mucha said. analyzing and retaining informa­ in wrongful death and hazing law­ about what they hope to accomplish, more Aleecia King, going beyond There are behaviors that most tion and can be evaluated in terms suits. In 2007, he sued Rider but not right now," Fierberg said. the norm means more than simply professors expect from students, of quantity and quality. University, representing the parents "We're investigating the causes and attending class. such as attending and participating "Attendance requires active of a Rider student who died after a circumstances of Brett's death." "You don't just have to show in class. English professor Susan suspected hazing incident at a frater­ Fierberg would not comment up or attend all the tests, you have Goodman said participation is part See PROFESSORS page 4 nity party. on his or ·the family's future plans. Fierberg purchased an adver­ He asks that anyone with infor­ tisement in the Feb. 17 issue of The mation contact the law firm at (202) Review ' asking students with any 828"-4100.

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THE REVIEWLarissa Cruz

THE REVIEWlNatalie Carillo THE REVIEWIBrian Anderson During yesterday's snow day, students made snow angels and built snowmen on the beach (top, right) and prepared for a snowball fight on the Green (left). The cheerleaders dance with members of the dance team at a basketball game. Editor in Chief . Layout Editor delaware UNdressed Columnist Laura Dattaro Andrea Ramsay Alicia Gentile The Review is published once weekly every Tuesday of the school year, except Executive Editor Graphics Editor Fashion Forward Columnist during Winter and Summer Sessions. Our main office is located at 250 Perkins Student Brian Anderson Katie Smith Jackie Zaffarano Center, Newark, DE 19716. If you have questions about advertising or news content, see the listings below. Copy Desk Chiefs Administrative News Editor Sports Editors Jen Hayes, Andrew Lynch Baley Marks Patrick Maguire, Alex Porro Editorial Editors City News Editor Assistant Sports Editor Sammi Cassin, Caitlin Wolters Elisa Lala Matt Waters Managing Mosaic Editors News Features Editor Display Advertising (302) 831-1398 Copy Editors - Caitlin Birch, Larissa Cruz Maddie Thomas Classified Advertising (302) 831-2771 . Greg Arent, Ellen Craven, Managing News Editors Student Affairs News Editor Claire Gould, Sam Grayson, Fax (302) 831-1396 Jennifer Heine, Josh Shannon Matt Ford Nora Kelly, Nicolette Lotrionte Web site www.udreview.com Managing Sports Editors Assistant News Editor Seif Hussain, Ryan Langshaw Cartoonist E·mall [email protected] Ashley Biro Allison Schwartz Senior News Reporter Photography Editor Web site Editor Kaitlyn Kilmetis Natalie Carillo Quentin Coleman Assistant Photography Editor Recruitment Manager Features Editors Ashlee Bradbury Justin Bleiler Jordan Allen, Sarah Hubbs Staff Photographers Entertainment Editors The Review reserves the right to refuse any ads that are of an improper or inappropriate Advertising Director Ricky Berl, Ayelet Daniel, Ted Simmons, Alexandra Duszak Darby DeCicco, Alexa Hassink time, place and manner. The ideas and opinions of advertisements appearing in this Steven Gold, Senior Mosaic Reporter Business Manager publication are not necessarily those of The Review staff or the university. James Adams Smith Lisa McGough ------~~------~------~ - ~ ---

}R March 3, 2009 3 The Review-Interview: Patrick Harker The economic crunch: how we got here, and what to do about it now

BY KAITLYN KlLMETIS UD students or about internships to think you're making short-term decisions. If you you do, whether it's as a journalist, or a nurse, Senior News Reporter about opening their door to a UD student. We look at the planning that we have been doing or as an engineer or as an artist. It's adding real continue to do those sorts of things. Again, on campus on facilities and the earth and value to something. I This is the last installment of a three-part they're not very expensive. They're very tirne­ growth study that's up on the Web site under I think it's going to be a painful process to series in which university President Patrick consuming on my part and on the part of the [Campus Capacity and Assessment Review], get out of this. The thing about this country, if Harker spoke to The Review about the eco­ staff, but they're essential because when we two of the keys that haye come out of that are, we look back at the history, is that we have nomic challenges facing students and the come out of this - and we will come out of one, we want to tI}' to connect the campus bet­ very short memories, so we'll get of this and world. In this segment, Harker looks back at this, this won't last forever - we want to ter. Well where do e do that? That land is we'll lose sight of this, but I think it's impor­ how we got to this point, and ahead to how we come out of this a much stronger university. contiguous to the u iversity and it's a perfect tant we keep reminding ourselves, how did we can begin to deal with it. site. It's not just perfect for the type of activi­ get here? A housing stock that is rotting in the As a relatively new president, were there ties we are thinking about as a university, but deserts of Arizona and the tropics of Florida. It things that required funds that you were also one of the othW key things in the strate­ didn't leave productive capacity in its wake. Are there any plans or projects, construc­ excited to get started that will now have to gic-planning Path to Prominence is partner­ That's why I think this one is going fo take a tion-wise or just your Path to Prominence wait? ship, that we will be effective when we have little longer to get out of. We will get out of it. in general that are having to take a backseat Well there's some things like, let me give strong partners so imagine that site also having There's a speaker we had on campus here or be postponed in the current period? you an example, the Blue Hen Poll last year. good companies where students could do recently. He said, "Either we're going to get _ Sure. We have delayed certain things both The number one issue for the student body internships, where we have connections and out of it, or Armageddon's going to happen. facility-wise and also in terms of the invest­ was the Little Bob being too small, so obvi­ it's close so students can easily go oyer and do The world's going to end. In which case, we ments in academic programs, but that doesn't ously I want to be able be responsive to that. internships. The companies can benefit from don't care if we get out of it." We will get out mean we've curtailed all of them. Some of We are continuing to work on planning and student expertise and slart to recruit the stu­ of it. But I think it's very important that we as what's in the document really doesn't take a thinking about how to do this, but we just can't dents here. a nation and we as a university, make sure we lot of resources. The fust milestone in our do it as rapidly as we had hoped. understand our core mission, what are we try­ undergraduate education involves a look at our What do you think, in terms of the univer­ ing to do and, in our case, it's to educate you transfer policies and our ability for students to Where do we stand in terms of acquiring sity or the country, it's going to take to be to the best extent we can and to contribute our move more easily between majors and pro­ the Chrysler Plant? . out of this big problem that has come in knowledge to making society better and that's grams. We're working with Faculty Senate We continue to have discussions with with the economy? what we're here for .. Good times happen and right now and working with the deans of other Chrysler, and at this point, there has been no Let's start with how did we get ourselves you sort of float away and do lots of other colleges in the university to make that happen settlement. into this mess. There are lots of mistakes, and things - that's not just true of us, it's true of so those things continue to move forward. you can blame bankers, you can blame regula­ everybody. This will get us back to focusing We also are continuing to make certain Do you have any idea when students could tors, but in the end, it was us. All bubbles, and on real work. investments. In the fall, we launched the , expect something? this was the result of a bubble, all bubbles ulti­ Energy Institute. We're continuing to develop No. There's the when and the why. When mately are a product of greed because, where Have there been any cuts in staff? Have you the environmental institute in programs that it happens, if it happens, is really up to the did the money go? It didn't just vaporize. The had to let people go, or are we not at that are laid out in the plan, but other things \ye're negotiations that are occurring. The more money didn't just disappear. It went some­ place yet? just going to have to delay, some because it's important question is the why, I think, and that where. When the real estate market was boom­ We are not filling certain positions right just not prudent to make those investments some people have said, "Tough times - why ing and you had shows on TV like "Flip this now, but there are no across-the-board cuts of now but that being said, this is when a strate­ would you even consider this?" In tough House" where people were learning to make a any sort, but we are being careful when posi­ gic plan is even more important. One of those, times, if you have a clear strategy, you can quick buck. I mean this is a basic lesson in life tions open up, particularly those that are for example, is around alumni outreach and come out of the tough times stronger in a that we all forget. All of us forget. There is no directly supported by the state since we don't activity in a broad category of engagement sense. We need to think of this not as getting such thing as a quick buck. It comes with hard know where we stand. I think it's unfair to hire plan. That's important. Even in tough times, tluough the next six months, the next year or work, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurial somebody into those positions with the great we ask our friends to help support us so we can the next two years, but what's the university activity. I think to get out ofthis, we fust need uncertainty of not knowing if we can continue help support you, but there are other things - going to look like 10, 20, 30 years from now? to learn that lesson. Getting back to basics is to have them on. We're just being cautious asking alumni for jobs to think about hiring You can't lose sight on the long run while what it's about. Adding real value in whatever right now.

- Students' cars towed from Courtyards visitors parking'

BY CAITLIN MALONEY company officials would keep a time for long periods, and I get Staff Reporter log of the license plate, make ofthe towed?" Twenty to 30 cars were towed car and where it was· parked. On After her car was towed, from the University Courtyards Feb. 21, the towing company Daniel went to the Courtyards parking lot Feb. 21 after a week of towed every car that was parked office where she was directed to illegal parking. "" . for more than 48 hours, Licht said. Horton Brothers. In order for stu­ Each of the towed cars was Junior Ayelet Daniel returned dents to get their cars back, they parked in the Courtyards visitor to the Courtyards parking lot last had to pay an $80 fee, Licht said. parking section. The visitor park­ Monday to find her car had been Although Daniel did not under­ ing is reserved for guests of one of the cars towed from the lot. stand why her car was towed, Licht Courtyards residents and has a 48- "When I went to go get my said many other students seemed to hour time limit, Courtyards car, I started panicking," Daniel be aware of the rule. Resident Director Elisha Farmer said. "I always know where I park, "When they were told they said. and when it wasn't there, I knew were parked for more than 48 After getting numerous com­ Courtyards was scheming against hours, they all understood they plaints from residents about the me." . shouldn't have parked there," Licht lack of visitors parking, the Farmer said there is a sign in said. "Most of them were not resi­ Courtyards staff became suspi­ the parking lot indicating the 48- dents or visitors of the cious of the cars that were parked hour rule, and aIr residents are Courtyards." there. made aware of the rule in their Farmer said she suspects most "We have always been getting move-in-packet. However, Daniel of the cars were from people living complaints about the visitors park­ said she was unaware of the rule, in apartment complexes across the ing, so finally the towing company and if she saw the sign she would street. Many of those residents agreed they would help," Farmer have thought other than to park only get one to two parking spots said. • there. for an apartment that may hold Harold Licht, owner of Horton "It's visitors parking - where four people, she said. Daniel faced THE REVlEWlNatalie Brothers Towing and Repair, said is the sign that says that after 48 that situation, as well as general Students paid fees upwards of $80 after their cars were towed from the towing company began track­ hours you will get towed?" she the Courtyards last weekend. ing the cars Feb. 18. Each day _~a!~ .. ?~~~Ie ~~~k__ t~~r~ _ ~I! _t?~ __ ~~'= ~~~~~~J~~~e_ l}____ _ 4 March 3, 2009 JR Professors say students must earn grades

Continued from page 1 engagement even if it is simply lis­ tening," Goodman said. "A stu­ dent's jo.b is to. attend class, but how he o.r she perfo.rms in class is ano.ther matter." So.pho.more Amanda Stevens said students sho.uld put forth eno.ugh work and effo.rt in order to. learn the material of the classes they cho.o.se to take. "That's why we're here, and that's what we're paying for, to actually learn something," Stevens said. "If a student just coasts along without actually making effort to retain any knowledge, then they're paying to. just set themselves up In 1991, photos of deceased soldiers' coffins were banned under former president George H.W. Bush;s administration. The ban was for a harsh reality after college." lifted Thursday, largely due to a lawsuit brought by university professor Ralph Begleiter. .' Charles Apple, a climato.lo.gy and geo.graphy graduate student, said he do.es no.t wo.rry about get- ting a 4.0 average. . Dover media ban lifted, community reacts "My effo.rts are spread amo.ngst many things, and so. a B is fine with me," Apple said. "As lo.ng as I do. my best, and that includes several ho.urs a week in BY JOSH SHANNON released until Begleiter sued. After cause o.f demo.cracy any go.o.d." the library, o.r even with a teacher, Managing News Editor the suit, the military ceased taking Begleiter said he realizes his I am satisfied." The Pentagon on Thursday the photos. stance is co.ntroversial - as evi­ A Closer Look Alan Fo.x, philo.sophy profes­ eased restrictions on public access Thursday's announcement was denced by the negative, and at so.r and directo.r of University to images of fallen soldiers return­ also welcome news to Bobbie times vulgar, e-mails that poured Hono.rs Pro.gram, et).courages .dia­ ing to Dover Air Force Base, which McGowan of Newark, whose son, into. his inbox after he filed the law­ logue between students and their were challenged by university com­ Stephen, was killed in Iraq in suit. Mo.re began arriving after pro.fesso.rs. munication professor ' Ralph March 2005. She said media should Gates' anno.uncement last week. "Students o.ften think that pro.­ Begleiter in 2004. be allowed at Dover, but only if the Still; Begleiter holds steadfast fessors give grades, but mo.st pro­ Secretary of Defense Robert soldier's family agrees. to. his beliefthat images o.f the flag­ fessors think that students earn Gates announced the media will "Americans in general have draped coffins belong to. the natio.n. them," Fox said. again be allowed to photograph the been very disengaged from the war "They enlisted fo.r their natio.n, Sopho.mo.re Nico.le Sgromolo flag-draped coffins being carried in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan, they fought for their nation and said she has approached her pro­ off planes at the Delaware base. and there's no clearer symbol of the they died fo.r their natio.n," he said. fesso.rs on more than o.ne o.ccasion Though specific guidelines are still costs than a flag-draped coffin," "So with all due respect to. the fam­ in regards to. her grades. being worked out, such media cov­ McGo.wan said. "But at the same ily, the ability to' moum, the ability "Once my grade was ' raised erage would be subject to approval time, there's no image that evokes to' pay respects, the ability to' see A slow, somber ceremony because I was unfairly graded by a by the soldiers' families. more sense of American pride and the sacrifice that was made in this TA, and in the seco.nd case, I was However, it remains unclear if honor than a flag-draped coffin." . powerful, poignant way is a right, Bobbie McGowan went to able to. learn why I ' had not military photographers will resume . McGowan, who traveled to and maybe even a responsibility,o.f Dover Air Force Base in 2005 to received the grade I tho.ught I taking and releasing photos of the Dover four years ago to watch everyo.nein the United States." watch the remains of her son, deserved," Sgro.mo.lo. said. solemn homecomings, a procedure Stephen's remains return home, Begleiter, who. was a world Stephen, return home. She wit- . Englishpro.fesso.r Patrick that was stopped after Begleiter's said she would have allowed media affairs co.rrespondent fo.r CNN nessed a solemn ceremony seen White, said students who put in Freedom of Information Act law­ access had that been an option then. fro.m 1981 to. 1999, said he do.es not by fewAmericans. Below are her medio.cre effort deserve a suit requesting release of such pho­ "When the ho.nor guard came expect the media to spend much recollections: mediocre grade. tos. out and they went onto the plane time co.vering homeco.mings at "When we go.t there, a mili­ "Try to train pilots with the Dover Air Force Base, home to and then they carried Stephen, it Do.ver, just as few media outlets tary chaplain met with us. He 'show up and try' approach," the military's only mortuary in the was done with so much dignity and published the photo.s released after to.ld us what wo.uld happen. The White said. "Does anyone want to. continental United States, receives hono.r." she said. "I was so grate­ his FOIA request. ho.no.r guard would come and fly o.n a 747 with a pilo.t who. go.t all casualties from the wars in Iraq ful." "The sto.ry will be about ho.w they wo.uld go. into. the plane. He an A for effo.rt?" and Afghanistan. However, not all military fam­ this is the first time the media has wo.uld be saying a prayer, no.t Begleiter hailed the policy ilies are heralding Gates' decision. been allo.wed to see it, not abo.ut the o.nly for Stephen but for the change, although he disagrees with At least two national military casualties thtW1selves," he said. ho.no.r guard, because this is o.ne the provision giving military fami­ groups, Veterans of Fo.reign Wars "Then I think the co.verage will o.f the toughest duties they are lies veto power over media cover­ and Military Families ' United, dro.p o.ff significantly." called to. do.. age. released statements supporting the · Few peo.ple read articles about "Then, very so.lemnly, they "The return of the casualties is media ban. the war anymore, and TV ratings go. carried his casket off the plane. not a family matter, it's a national John Morrow, judge advo.cate do.wn when a sto.ry about Iraq They have an ambulance there matter," Begleiter said. "Those fo.r the Delaware VFW, said co.mes o.n, Begleiter said. - I can't remember if it was casualties were part of a national although a family should be He emphasized that his lawsuit actually an ambulance, ' but a public policy." allowed to invite the media, he sought the release o.f military pho.­ vehicle like that - and with that Former president George H. W. feels media coverage of Dover tos, no.t media access to. the base. military slow walk, they carried Bush instituted the ban in: 1991 in homecomings is not a good idea. "The matter o.f principle is the casket to. the vehicle, and response to a 1989 incident in "It's ingrained in every veteran whether the public sho.uld be able very, very, slo.wly clo.sed the which Bush was holding a press that when you put on the uniform to. see these pictures," he said. do.o.rs. conference at the same time fallen that we're willing to make the ulti­ "Whether the media had access to' "Then the vehicle dro.ve soldiers from the. U.S. invasion of mate sacrifice," Morrow said. "The Dover Air Fo.rce Base didn't seem away because the bodies have to. Panama were arriving at Dover. public doesn't need to see that like an issue they needed me to go. to. the mo.rgue fo.r final identi­ Some television stations used a when it happens. It's more of a fight o.ver." ficatio.n. So, it wasn't like we split-screen to juxtapose footage of family thing." Begleiter said he ho.pes the were getting Stephen back that Bush joking with reporters along­ Morrow, a Vietnam veteran, military also. resumes taking pho.to­ day, but at least we had the side images of the somber ceremo- said he· fears some in the media graphs at Do.ver, regardless of o.ppo.rtunity to. be there." ny at the air base. . would exploit the images. whether the families allow the Military photographers contin­ "To photograph a flag-draped media access. ued to photograph the casualties co.ffin doesn't do our country any "I'll go. out on a limb and say, retuming, but the photos were not goo.d," he said. "It do.esn't do the yes, they will," he said. .m .March 3, 2009 ·5 ' N,ewark continues .debate over water'rate hike

BY ANDREW LYNCH the re'venue generated there will be suffi­ uses 6,.0.0.0 gallons of water per quarter-year, Kathy Cardillo, who has lived in her Red Copy Desk Chief cient," McFarland said. "When we did the show a bill of $337.36 rising to $438.57. Mill Farms home for more than 25 years, said Newark City Council delayed the enact­ analysis for 2.0.09, it was clear that we needed "With an increase of3.o percent, the aver­ on top of paying out-of-city rates, she spends ment of a proposed ordinance to raise water a rate.change in order to both recover the cur­ age water-bill for outside residents would rise $1.0.0 per year on ·filters for her sink and rates for residents after a large public pres­ rent-year cost as well as to reach a targeted by $1.0.0," Kowalko said. "Many out-of-city . refrigerator in order to have drinkable water. ence at last week's meeting. operating margin of about 18 to 2.0 percent." residents live so close that they are forced to "Why do the governments have to find On Feb. 23, the council planned to pass The rationale for the different rates is that use municipal water." some way to make it unequal, for city resi­ Bill .09-.03, an ordinance amending and estab-' the tax structure, created years ago, had only Before anyone in the audience spoke, the dents to pay one rate and the outsiders to pay lishing a water rate schedule that would have in-city residents paying taxes to recover the - council felt the pressure of the people and a different rate?" Cardillo said, holding up been retroactive to Feb. 1, 2.0.09. The ordi­ capital cost of the water utility and mainte­ chose to amend the bill to an even 15 percent photos of her sink filter. "Is our water better? nance aimed to increase the rates for in-city nance, putting them at a disadvantage. increase for all water customers. Council I don't see how our water can be better." customers by 15 percent and increase the rates "If the proposal is adopted, there will be members 'warned, however, that this would The people who call Newark home, liv­ for customers outside the city by 3.0 percent. about a 5.o-percent differential between the leave a $233,.0.0.0 budget gap and that times ing in the city limits or out, demonstrated the Dennis McFarland, director of finance non-city and city rates, and that's comparable will get harder for taxpayers. power of numbers·on Monday by teaming up for the city, said the water rate structure is to the differential in other Delaware cities "The power of democracy was evident in and questioning the new water rates. The split into two sets of rates, one for customers such as Dover, Milford and New Castle," he the shear number of people that were repre­ budget gap, however, is now a substantial size residing in the city and another for customers said. sented on Monday," Kowalko said. "We all and will continue to grow as the-bill is revised who live outside the city but use municipal John Kowalko, state representative for understand that comers need to be cut, but the and the council searches for a solution, water. the 25th district, said he is unhappy with the city will not get away with pulling a fast one Kowalko said. Eight years after the last change, a gener­ percentage differential and thinks it is nothing ,on Newark residents. It was a glorifying. "The lawmakers waited eight years al water rate increase was recommended by more than a way to balance the city's budget. moment." , before changing the rates," he said. "If they the university's Water Resources Agency in He said there are already two different rates, Even after the bill was amended, several had raised it 2 percent each year, no one October 2.0.08. ' . one for the first 1,273 cubic feet of water and others were still prepared to negotiate, many would be outraged and their target operating "Annually, city staff looks at the budget a higher rate for anything more. His calcula­ suggesting a 5 or l.o-percent increase due to margin would be reached. I hope that all par­ for the water utility and determines whether tions, based on an out-of-city household that ~urrent over-taxation and poor water quality. ties can learn from this experience." Students disappointed with new policy at Preakness BY MARINA KOREN $3.5.0 per can for beer. attendance to Preakness. Staff Reporter "I understand why out-of-control "Preakness officials claim that This spring, students returning to drinking gets dangerous," Katzen the measure to ban alcoholic bever­ Pre<)kness in Baltimore for the annual said. "But Preakness is hectic and so ages will help its image as well as horse race will have a slightly differ­ much fun. And it's also not really an increase safety of those attending ' ent ~xperience. atmosphere for organized events." Preakness," Motamedi said. "When Pimlico Race Course officials Senior Paul Quirk said, he had the my friends and I attend Preakness, we announced Feb. 5 fans will not be option of going to Preakness this year either take a bus or have a designated allowed to bring in beverages of any as well but has decided not to attend. driver. This ensures that we are safe." kind to the public infield on race day, "The new restrictions are going Motamedi said fans will no May 16. to deter a lot of students who other­ longer. feel the desir,.e to attend , The new policy has upset some wise would have gone," Quirk said. "I Preakness. university students who have attended am definitely not going now, and no "Preakness just simply w.on't be Preakness in the past and has spurred way would I pay $3.5.0 for a beer." the same without the controlled chaos the creation of several groups on Junior Eric Sauter, who attended of the infielq," Motamedi said. Facebook in protest. last year with a group of friends, said "Preakness just wouldn't feel like Maryland Jockey Club president he was surprised by the new restric- Preakness." and chief operating officer Tom • tions because of how much ofa tradi­ Sauter said at times the· drinkllig Chuckas said in a news release it was tion the infield at Preakness had may get out of control, but he thinks time to transform the Preakness become. He said he still would not there ;trt( better ways Pimlico could infield experience. mind attending but probably would have controlled it, such as having "We feel it is time for our public not because most of his friends who more security. infield customyrs to enjoy a new way have attended no longer plan on Sophomore Travis Gassner, who to party," Chuckas said. going. . attended Preakness last year on a bus Chuckas said Pimlico will "I understand where the trip organized by students Iliving in unveil "Preakness InfieldFEST," Maryland Jockey Club is coming the University Courtyards, said he which will feature performances by from, but at the same time I think it was still undecided about returning to ZZ Top, Chuck Berry and Charm City will have a very negative impact on Preakness in the spring. Devils. There will also be a women's infield attendance," Sauter said. "I can confidently say that it will pro volleyball tournament. Fans will Freshman Brittany Berger said not be the same,", Gassner said. "The be able to purchase alcoholic drinks at she was looking forward to attending new restrictions are completely the track, with beer selling at $3.5.0 Preakness for the first time in coming uncalled for. Yes, the infield can get per can. years. She said she agrees the new out of control sometimes, but nothing Despite the new activities now restrictions are ruining a tradition that severe ever really happens." available on race day, senior Brooke has been around for ye~s. Gassner said he believes there Colgan said attendance will suffer this "That weekend has always been will be an increase oftailgating in the year. a huge celebration," Berger said. "I parking lots. People will be showing "I think the new restrictions are have not been to Preakness, but I up earlier and spending the entire day going to greatly decrease the nurnber think even though it seems to get real­ in the parking lots instead of going , of young people and university stu­ ly crazy, security has always been into the infield, he said. dents 'that attend Preakness," said able to keep it under control in the "Preakness gained its popularity Colgan, who has attended Preakness past." with its BYOB policy," Gassner said. before. "It will be more expensive for Discontent with the new restric­ ''No one goes there with the intention students, which is a deterrent." tio)1s on outside beverages is evident of emptying their wallets on over­ Colgan said she had been plan­ with the creation of several Facebook priced beer." ning on attending Preakness this year, groups. Junior Katie Roche attended but with the new restrictions she Kevin Motamedi, a sophomore Preakness '. last year with Sigma believes it is a ,waste of time and at Salisbury University, is the creator Kappa. She said she is unhappy with money. of "1,.0.0.0,.0.00 Strong Against the the new restrictions, Junior Alana Katzen, who has NEW Preakness," which had 992 "It ,is my favorite day of the attended Preakness the previous two members at the time of reporting. year," Roche said. "I might still go if years, agreed attendance will drop off Motamedi said he made the group in others are, but I am not nearly as this year. She also said that college an effort to show how the restrictions excited about it as I normally would students will not be willing to pay will dramatically affect people's be." 6 March 3, 2009 .}R A look into the Ag dept

The Agriculture and Natural Resources College here at the university offers many classes that intrigue students to support our food supply, pre­ serve the quality oflife andprotect the environment. Courses rangingfrom bee keeping to flower arranging are the natural resources that sustain the world and are based in sciences, business and technology.

Flower Arranging - PLSC 120 This course is the hands-on experience and learning process of floral supplies and mechanics. Step-by-step sequences show the stu­ dents how to build each style of arrangement ranging from rich table decorations to the simplest hanging bunches of dried flowers. Professor James Swasey teaches the basic skills of preparing and arranging flowers and how to maximize an arrangement's lasting quality. "The creations range from an arrangement using fresh flow­ ers, a wine bottle and candle for a romantic evening, to a grapevine wreath covered with artificial flowers, birds and butterflies to honor spring," Swasey said. "The students tell me they love working with tpe fresh flowers in January."

Ornamental Horticulture - PLSC 133 This class is designed for the use of ornamental plants, which are plants that society uses in decorative and recreation applications. The emphasis in this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of plant material, its environment and culture. It is also to show the students how they may plan, execute and maintain an aesthetically The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has a 350-acre complex with approximately 100 cows. and functionally pleasing home environment. Professor David Frey is \ the common instructor for this class. Frey exemplifies the various areas of ornamental horticulture in hotels, on college campuses and front yards of residential properties. "You can learn a lot about a per­ Ag school churns out plan son by looking at their garden," Frey said.

Healing Plants: Medicine, Myth, Magic - PLSC 275 to build on-campus creamery This intermediate course merges science, literature, folklore, world cultures, alternative medicine and analysis of current events. Information is gained through studying and testing plants that have BY BILLY DESAUTELS parasitology and virology, said sen­ flavors and do the selling," she said. been believed to cure illness and aid people. Hands-on learning activ­ Staff Reporter sory tests for the flavors have been "It's going -to be a very student-run ities include student-researched and developed medicine and propa­ The university's College of conducted to see how the ice cream program." gating healing plants. The class gives students the opportunity to eas­ Agriculture and Natural Resources is compares with other brands. Gilinsky said she expects stu­ ily identify the plant in the wild or in one's own garden. Some field in the early stages of developmg an ''!- know the ones at UD came dents from different majors at the trips planned throughout the semester are to Delaware's Herbarium on-campus, student-run creamery, out very highly," Kniel said. university to be involved in running and to plant-compounds analytical laboratory at Delaware State university officials said. - So far, the ice cream has been the facility. Business students may be University. .UDairy Creamery efforts began served at CANR events, including able to· focus on the managerial last semester, said Katy O'Connell, . Homecoming, holiday events, stu­ aspect of the creamery. Food science the communications manager for dent club events, agriculture work­ mrtjors would get hands-on experi­ CANR speaking on behalf of the shops and open houses, O'Connell ence making the ice cream. ENWC 214 - Apiology & Apiculture (Bee Keeping) project's committee. The committee said. It has also been provided to She said goods CANR faculty The introductory-level course covers basic bee biology with an is composed of faculty and staff at the Trabant University Center's Vita and students produce often go unno­ emphasis on bee colony management. This scientific approach to university. Noya restaurant, and will be featured ticed on campus. The farm at the uni­ studying the life of honey bees, taught by professor Dewey Caron, "The creamery will be a student­ in upcoming spring events like versity is fully functional and also includes bee biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior and communica­ centered, faculty-supported enter­ Decision Days and Ag Day. produces milk, meat, wool and crops. tion. The course additionally covers an introduction to beekeeping, prise," O'Connell said. This year, CANR received fund­ She said making ice cream might including techniques for practical bee care, bee culture and steward­ CANR has a 350-acre complex ing support from the UNIDEL show what skills CANR has at its dis- ship and managing honey bees for honey products and crop pollination on South Campus, she said, which Foundation to purchase necessary posal. . services. Preceding this course, ENWC 224, which is the laboratory includes the UD Dairy, a fully func­ equipment to make ice cream on The committee also plans to and field course, complements the topics covered in ENWC 214. tional dairy with a herd of approxi­ campus, she said. The UDairy open a store selling university ice Simply, this lab emphasizes hive management while working with bees mately 100 Holstein cows. Creamery's committee hopes to pur­ cream. Other products made by in an apiary to develop confidence in keeping bee colonies. This fall, milk from the universi­ chase equipment and install the CANR, including blankets made ty's cows was shipped to Kilby creamery on South Campus later this from wool from university sheep, Cream in Rising Sun, Md., where it year. vegetables grown in student gardens was made into ice cream, O'Connell Junior Marissa Gilinsky said the and honey from the university's api­ said. Kilby Cream has made ice creamery may be built between the ary, could be sold, O'Connell said. Entomology Laboratory - ENWC 215 cream since 2005, using its own mix new wetlands and the UD Dairy. "While nothing has been solidi­ In the essence of collecting insects, the lab gives students the and milk from the Cecil County "Right where you're walking fied about distribution to the entire opportunity to scientifically study insects. Insect structure, physiolo­ dairy. over the bridge to go to the football campus and beyond, both ideas are gy, behavior, taxonomy, evolution and ecology are studied through She said the Kilby family, as games," Gilinsky said. "It would be being considered," she said. field trips, dissection and experiments. A required activity throughout well as Hy-Point Dairy Farms Inc., in in that open field to the left." Kniel said she expects the ice the duration of this course is to collect insects while identifying Wilmington, has offered assistance The creamery, when completed, cream to at least be available orders. for the project. Hy-Point Dairy is will be used as a tool to educate stu­ throughout campus, including the owned by Jay Meany, a university dents, O'Connell said. food courts in Perkins Student Center alumnus. "It is anticipated that courses and Trabant. So far, the university had made including, but not limited to, animal She said the idea of an on-cam­ four flavors - vanilla; True Blue, and food sciences, food and resource pus creamery has been around for a Aquatic Insects - ENWC 426 vanilla with a blueberry swirl; Minty economics, engineering and entrepre­ few years. The recent creamery activ­ This course requires the collection of immature aquatic insects, Moo, mint chocolate chip; and neurship will utilize the creamery for ity is partially due to university such as water beetles and whirligig beetles. It is a basic course in the Pretzel Fudge Swirl, vanilla with teaching undergraduate and graduate President Patrick Harker's Path to taxonomy and biology of the insects most commonly encountered in chocolate-covered pretzel bites. students," she said. Prominence. freshwater habitats. Emphasis is placed on identification of aquatic "The response has been posi­ Kniel said while right now the "I think the biggest thing is that insects and important aspects of their biology such as life cycles, habi­ tive," O'Connell said. "We certainly university is piecing together how it's sort of coming to fruition now tat preferences, feeding habits, adaptations to environments and func­ anticipate adjustments and changes everything will work out, students because of President Harker and his tions in ecosystems. It is primarily intended for persons interested in as the project moves forward and we will take the reins of the creamery. initiative," Kniel said. "Then we have careers in aquatic ecology, fisheries science, environmental science or strive toward making a premium ice "What will be in the future, we our new milking parlor, and the sup­ sanitary engineering. cream." hope, is that students will really be port within the university for this has Kalmia Kniel, an assistant pro­ the ones who make the ice cream, really been great. Everything has - comp iled by Brittany Harmon fessor in the CANR who teaches food come up with the creations for the come together right now." J1t March 3, 2009 7 UD ranks 246 in-collegiate-recycling contest

BY SARAH HUBBS than 17 times that amount. sity could create more accessible recycling San Marcos leads all schools so far with 7.55 Featllres Editor Sophomore Rachel Larrain said she is not centers for students who live off campus. pounds collected per person. If RecycleMania is any indication of a aware of RecycleMania. The Gorilla Prize category for The university is not eligible to compete school's waste management and recycling "The university promotes recycling in RecycleMania measures the gross amount of in the Grand Champion category because it programs, the university is earning low marks. general, but I think they could do a better job," recyclables regardless of campus population, did not register for all four major categories to RecycleMania is a competition to pro­ Larrain said. the Web site states. As of Feb. 14, the univer­ qualify. This competition would have scored mote waste reduction activities on campus Andrew Knab, business and project ana­ sity ranked 116th with 22,669 pounds of recy­ the school's success in both reduction and communities, according to RecycleMania.org. lyst of the Office of the Executive Vice clables collected. Rutgers, The State recycling of waste. Recycling and trash data are reported weekly President, said the university added several University of New Jersey, is the top school in University marketing director Ryan to determine the schools' rankings over a 10- thousand single-stream recycling bins to Laird the category, collecting 486,954 pounds of Boyer stated in an e-mail message that it is the week period with the fmal week's results due Campus and South Campus, resulting in high recyclables, according to RecycleMania's site. discretion of the university cOIllinunity as to by April 1. The competition began on Jan. 18, recycling rates. The University of Delaware does not whether it chooses to recycle or not. and 294 schools, including the university, reg­ "The university has made substantial score much better in the targeted materials "Each year we aim for a goal that is istered for the competition division. progress with pilot programs this year," Knab division, according to the site. It ranks 158th approximately 3 percent higher than the previ­ The goals of RecycleMania are to reduce said. in both the bottles and cans and corrugated ous year," he stated. "In all of our operations the waste generated on campus, raise the Larrain feels the school does not do cardboard divisions, collecting 0.13 pounds we have recycling bins to give our customers awareness of a school's waste management enough to get students excited about recycling per person and 0.41 pounds per person, the option to recycle. Whether or not we recy­ and recycling programs and increase student and going green. respectively. cle is a personal choice that we all make." and staff participation. "They could have various incentives for Connecticut College leads the bottles and Senior Justin Web believes the university However, the data reported on recycling within the dorms and have more cans division with 4.87 pounds of recyclables community should recycle even without the RecycleMania's Web site as of Feb. 14 indi­ signs and make a bigger deal about it," she collected per person. McNeese State incentive of winning a contest. cates the university collected 1.01 pounds per said. University tops the corrugated cardboard divi­ "RecycleMania is great and all, but I .person of acceptable recyclables, placing Junior Sarah Lane thinks the university sion, collecting 9.87 pounds per person. don't think recycling itself should be a con­ 246th in the per capita classic category, does a decent job promoting recycling in the According to the site, the university ranks test," Web said. "It should be part of our com­ according to the site. Louisiana's McNeese dorms because the recycling centers are pro­ 190th in paper recycling with 0.06 pounds col­ mon sense. We should just recycle because it's State University ranks first, collecting more vided close by. However, she feels the univer- lected per person. California State University- our duty."

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According to RecycieMania's Web site, the university recycles 1.01 pounds of acceptable recyclables person.

~ School, state lag in national recycling rates A Closer Look How Delaware compares with other sates in paper, glassi plastic and metal recycling BY CASSIE KALINGER ing single stream recycling across the due to the lack of bins across campus, (pounds recyc ed per person per year) Staff Reporter entire campus in fall 2009," Andrew which will be addressed by the increased The state of Delaware's recycling Knab, university business and project number of recycling bins in the fall, Paper program demonstrates below-par results analyst of the Office of the Executive Knab said. Delaware: 191.5 as compared to its surrounding states, Vice President, stated in an e-mail mes­ "This will address the issue of Maryland: 339.1. 2006 statistics show. "This would mean extending the attempting to find a recycling container, sage. New Jersey: 151.2 The Delaware Solid Waste existing single stream pilot programs at but will add a new challenge in main­ Authority serves the entire state of Laird and South Campuses across the taining the system," he said. "Faculty, Virginia: 237.4 Delaware with single-stream curbside entire campus." . staff and students will be responsible for pick-up and drop-zone recycling pro­ In addition to a new outreach pro­ making sure containers stay in their Glass grams. In aadition to the size of the state gram, the university will add several offices and dorm rooms and are main­ Delaware: 13.7 contributing to the significantly low thousand new bins throughout campus. tained." Maryland: 20.9 recycling rates, the lack of convenience "The plan is to have a single-stream Knab said another issue is students New Jersey: 83.3 is also a factor. recycling container next to every trash need to recognize and improve waste Unlike in many other states, resi­ can," Knab said. levels and also know what to recycle and Virginia:. 10.1 dents of Delaware who want the service The university launched its what not to. He said the university is must pay $6 per month for curbside pick Gameday Recycling Program in fall working on communicating to the cam­ Plastic up because DSWA is not a state agency. 2008, placing large, single-stream recy­ pus community about proper recyclable Delaware: 5.9 According to the University of cling bins in parking lots, tailgating materials. Maryland: 12.4 Delaware Facilities Program, there were areas and'around the stadium at football He said it is important for the cam­ New Jersey: 20.1 99 tons of paper, 14 tons of glass, three games. Knab said the program resulted pus community to reduce its waste lev­ tons of plastic and 125 tons of metal in 21,440 pounds of recyclables being els as well as recycle. Virginia: 7.8 recycled on campus in 2006. collected. "Frequently, we only focus too Currently there are recycling con­ He said surveys have shown a much on what we can recycle rather than Metal tainers outside all resident halls, but the strong satisfaction with the single­ how we can generate less trash in the Delaware: 212.6 bins are separated into different cate­ stream pilot program from the student first place," Knab said. "This means pur­ Maryland: 190.8 gories depending on the material being body; however, students have requested chasing items with less packaging or no New Jersey: 161.4 recycled. larger bins. packaging, buying in bulk and reusing "The University plans on expand- A large part of the issue has been items." Virginia: 181.3 8 March 3, 2009 JR. Newark raises underage DUlpenalty

BY ANNA GESTERAK charged a fee of $200 for the first "I think they need to hear the pain Staff Reporter offense. from people whose loved ones never Newark City Council voted on "The fine was made essentially to made it home," Taylor said. Feb. 23 to raise the penalty for under­ be a level playing field," Tuttle said. "I Councilman Ezra Temko said he age driving under the influence. don't think this will change people's feels the main reason for the change Councilman Doug Tuttle said expectations. Anyone under 21 should was because there was an inconsisten­ there is a difference between a DUI expect a fine when caught." cy before. and a zero-tolerance violation. A DUI The minor change in the city law "1 think it doesn't make sense to is based on a blood alcohol level of . did not bring a lot of public protest have a fine for one group but not . 08 or higher or an indication of drugs even though it was open for discussion another," Temko said . in the system. Zero tolerance is an age at the meeting. He said council was not imposing specific ban for any person under the . Sophomore Jessica Taylor, 20, a new fine, it was just extending the age of 21 found with alcohol in his or thinks it's about time the crime's fine to people who have a driver's her system. penalties were increased. license. "The adjustment in the already "The reality is that underage "I think it will have a positive existing law was made in order to drinking is all around us," Taylor said. impact in that way," he said. close the gap for those who are too "But if you're mature enough to drink, "Obviously there are still going to be young to drink legally and have con­ you should be mature enough to underage people who are going to sumed alcohol but are not to the level understand and accept the conse­ drink." that would make them intoxicated," quences that come from it." Temko said the city's intention is Tuttle said. She said she does not find the bill not to raise revenue by increasing the Prior to' last week, if a person to be harsh enough. She said she fine, but the fine will serve as a deter­ under 21 was found operating a vehi­ understands and realizes everyone rent. cle after having consumed alcohol, he makes mistakes. However, she thinks "If you are someone under 21 , or she would face a two-month license the underage intoxicated driver should who likely doesn't have money, you revocation with no fine. have to sit and listen to stories from probably won't want to do this again," A person found in the same situa­ mothers who lost their family mem­ Temko said. As of Feb. 23, underage driver~ under the influence will face tionwithout a license would be bers to a drunk driver. a higher fine. After debate, Hooters granted liquor license

BY HEATHER PLANK appease residents who are concerned about Staff Reporter rowdy behavior and noise coming from his Customers will soon be able to buy a restaurant. At a special meeting with the beer with their wings when they visit Meadowood Civic Association on Feb. 9, Hooters in Newark. Mor~n agreed to forgo bike nights, lingerie After a two-month battle, the restaurant shows and outdoor events with the excep- won its right to operate with a liquor , tion of those held for charity. In the case of license. The Alcoholic Beverage Control outdoor charity events, Hooters agrees not had previously denied the Kirkwood to hold more than, one event per calendar Highway establishment the right to sell month, to obtain proper permits, to end the alcohol because of issues with its floor plan event by dusk and to serve alcohol only and pressure from several residents in the within the confines of a tent. adjacent Meadowood neighborhood con­ According to Sen. Karen Peterson, D­ cerned about Hooters' risque reputation. Stanton, and Rep. Mike Ramone, R­ ,In a hearing on Feb. 24, Phill Moran, Drummond Hill, the residents attending this chief operating officer for Newark Wings, meeting voted more than two to one in favor LLC, which runs the Newark Hooters, suc~ of withdrawing the protest as long as cessfully pled his case before the ABC and Cordrey enforces the restrictions and makes concerned residents. them legally binding. ABC Commissioner John Cordreyhad Nevertheless, some residents at the said the original floor plan designated too hearing expressed concern. much space for the bar and not enough for Bill Dunn, vice president of the the restaurant. Since then Hooters has Milltown-Limestone Civic Alliance, asked redesigned its space for a stronger emphasis how Hooters management will handle prob­ on food service. lem customers. Moran said all managers are Moran said the sales ratio of food to trained for these incidents, but if trouble alcohol and merchandise is now 67 to 33 spills out into the parking lot, they are percent. instructed to'call police. The new floor plan has no dance floor, . Earle Gould, a resident of Eastburn Acres, said he was worried about loitering, no jukebox, no DJ booth and no stage for Courtesy of Hooters live music. trespassing and vandalism. He said he The new Hooters, located on Kirkwood Highway, was granted a liquor license on Feb. 24. "It's just a restaurant," Moran said. would shift from a skeptical to neutral posi­ He is also ensuring that Firewaters, an tion about the restaurant if Hooters keeps its generous concessions, and the establish­ property's value possibly going down, but upscale restaurant adjacent to Hooters and promises. After his state­ ment could count on Eastburn residents as said the restaurant has a right to be there as under the same management, will meet the ment, Moran unveiled a plan to build a customers. long as the regulations are enforced. ABC's standards. Firewaters is still under physical barrier between Burger King, Joseph B. Green, attorney. for Newark She and her husband won't patronize construction. which is across the street from Hooters, and Wings, LLC, said he felt optimistic during the restaurant because they don't care for Hooters has filed an application for an the adjoining Eastburn Acres. the break while Cordrey deliberated. He was wings. outdoor patio with seats for food service, Hooters will foot the bill for two 30- glad there seemed to be a turnabout in the "It's not our type of restaurant," Porter including alcohol. Moran said there will not foot cement fences measuring eight feet community'S feelings toward Hooters. said. be amplified music on the patio, although he high, Moran said. On Feb. 20, he met with a Pauline Porter is one concerned resi­ After deliberating for approximately 10 has the option to apply for outdoor music, in Burger King representative who verbally dent who has had a change of heart. She to 15 minutes, Cordrey said the majority of which case the community would be noti­ agreed to allow Hooters to oversee the approved of the compromises that Hooters concerns had been addressed. fied. building of the barrier. is making. As a resident of Eastburn Acres "I can't find a reason to deny the Moran said he has taken several steps to Gould said he was happy with Hooters' for 46 years, Porter is concerned about her license," he said. JJt March 3, 2009 9 Univ. artists get creative to sell their work ·Students form RSO, plan events to learn to promote their art

BY HEATHER PLANK work. Staff Reporter Torres plans to teach classes and work­ Despite the poor economy, Web sites and shops when she graduates and will continue classified ads still post positions for tradition­ making ceramics. al jobs like sales or teaching. But since there Senior Dani Galietti said she agrees fac­ are few classifieds reading "Artist wanted" art ulty is helpful, but insists that students have to majors find themselves needing to find alter­ motivate themselves. nate ways to navigate the waters and support "If you want something, you have to go themselves in the subjective world of art. out and find it," Galietti said. There are several options for the creative She said she is in constant communica­ student, but it's not as easy as posting a tion with faculty, asking about research oppor­ resume on Monster.com. To make a living as tunities, art clubs and art shows. an artist or in the artistic field, students must She has spearheaded a registered student learn the art of self-promotion. organization called StuArt with fellow student First-year ceramics graduate student Emily Bunker. The group of about a dozen Claudia Torres has shown her work in gal­ studetl.ts organizes opportunities to show their leries and student exhibits in her native Puerto work and arranges trips to see exhibitions in Rico. She was involved in creating a mosaic at Wilmington, Philadelphia and New York. her alma mater, the University of Puerto Rico. StuArt's next event is its annqal "Art She was only paid for materials for the latter, Happens" show which will be held March 10. but it is something that will last forever and Galietti has never sold any of her work. In she seems content with that. fact, the prospect makes her a bit squeamish. "Living off your work is really hard," ·"1 don't make work to sell it," she said. Torres said. "That's not my main focus." She said critique classes help students Instead, Galietti hopes to use her fme' art learn how to sell themselves. In these classes, and art history degrees to become an art histo­ the students shows their work to fellow stu­ rian or curator. She would love to be a guest dents and they engage in a dialogue. Either the curator, which would allow her to travel from artists will say what they were thinking during museum to museum in several cities and coun­ the creative process, or the others will say how tries. they interpret the artists' work. In either case, The New Jersey native is also an interac­ the artists must learn how to explain and tive media minor. She believes that learning defend their work, both of which will lead to Web-based HTML and Dreamweaver, a Web­ the artist's ability to promote himself. design program, will give her an edge in the Junior Phillip Scarpone has found a more marketplace and has already put her skills to high-tech way to promote his work. The fine use when she interned for the New Jersey Film arts major has been posting his photographs Commission. on a Web site called Ugallery.com since he Before Galietti pursues a curating career, was a freshman. He has sold three photos alto­ she has specific plans for immediately after gether, which he considers a success. He Student artists often search for outlets to display and seD their work. Above, the doors graduation: a trip to the Arctic Circle. She said . charges between $100 and $200 for a photo, to the art building. she is applying for a Fulbright scholarship, depending on the time spent on it and whether which would allow her to go to Iceland for up or not he frames it. art isn't necessary to make a living, but work," Torres said. "The work now is not to 12 months to do a research project, the Scarpone has also sold his work at shows Scarpone thinks it's a good idea. based on selling it." details of which she is still trying to clarify. - he's been in six or seven group exhibits - "A master's will help you beat the odds," She likens the arts faculty to Tim Gunn, Galietti hopes to sharpen her focus and and at an AIDS benefit at the Opera Delaware Scarpone said. the mentor to the designers on "Project gain inspiration when she visits the land of fire studios. Although faculty is helpful at guiding the Runway." Advisers drop in frequently to and ice next month. He said he will most likely pursue a student in his creative work, they don't advise check on the student's progress. They will also "I'm going to Iceland for spring break," she Master in Fine Arts degree and would like to on how much to charge for it. help the student to fmd a job or gallery space, said. teach at the graduate school level. A degree in "The goal of the program is to better your and' other opportunities to show his or her

Residents begin moving intoWashington House

BY ALLISON RUPPINO chased want the convenience of city are people that want to walk down Staff Reporter living, the metropolitan feel, and to get a cup of coffee and want to be For many months, The would like to leave the headaches part of the college town feel," Della Washington House grew from a sin­ of maintenance to someone else," Valle said. "Many people here are gle brick into a massive coridomini­ Della Valle said. UD graduates and there is also a bit um complex. The four-story struc­ According to The Washington of nostalgia coming back into their ture, which sits above Cosi, finally House · Web site, residents have life." has people living inside. access to an on-site fitness center, a Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk Joe Della Valle, sales represen­ large community room for social III said the condominiums bring a tative for The Washington House, events and four rooftop sun decks. new aspect to Newark. said of the 58 units inside the com­ All homes also include a private ''I'd be in that building in a plex, 27 have been sold. balcony, with others having a pri­ heartbeat ifl didn't have grandchil­ . There are a few professors vate patio for extra outdoor living dren," Funk said. "We do have residing in this complex; however, space. grandchildren locally, and we have no students have purchased. The rooftop sundecks are a big backyard for them to play in." "We do not lease the homes; all located on the Penthouse level, and Junior Suzanne Thayer said settled homes are owner-occupied," from them most of Newark can be she does not understand why adults Della Valle said. "The people here seen, Della Valle said. would want to buy a place on a do range from first-time home buy­ Della Valle said having The main street in a college town. ers to empty nesters." Washington House situated on "Every Thursday, Friday, and He said The Washington House Main Street is beneficial for busi­ Saturday night they are gonna wish had half of its units sold before he ness. they hadn't with all the kids settled in. "Going back to the metropoli­ screaming outside," Thayer said. Of the 58 units in The Washington House, 27 have beea sold. "The people who have pur- tan feel, people who are living here 10 March 3, 2009 Jlt Stone Balloon Winehouse open to public

The old Stone Balloon closed in 2005. The Stone Balloon Winehouse opened on Feb. 23.

BY NICOLETTE LOTRIONTE but by the setting of the restaurant." wine tastes like, you might say, 'Well I want you ' can try a lot of different things and not Copy Editor The restaurant is unique to Main Street. to try a two-ounce pour of that. I can afford spend it lot of money if that's what you want When Jim Baeurle closed the doors of It integrates the Stone Balloon's one-of-a­ that and see what that tastes like'," he said. ' to do," he said. the Stone Balloon for the final time in 2005, kind liquor license - a taproom on/off Baeurle said the staff, which includes Graduate student Lindsey Aloia, who it was clear to him that Newark was chang­ license. Patrons can drink alcohol in the seven or eight university students, is both enjoyed cocktails at the bar, said the restau­ ing. As a developer and owner of several restaurant, at the bar, or take some to go. Bill knowledgeable about theorigin and taste of rant offers Newark something different. Delaware restaurants, he had in mind a plan Galbraith, general manager and university the wines. "It's nice to go out and be in a classier to expand upon the change - by bringing alumnus, said although it does serve Mer Josh Kling, a senior in the department place, get dressed up and have a little more accessible fine dining to Newark. and liquor, the restaurant's central feature is of hotel, restaurant and institutional man­ fun," Aloia said. "It's pretty swanky, I like The result, the Stone Balloon clearly the wine. agement and the restaurant's sommelier, it. It's a bit of an older crowd though, so I Winehouse, gradually opened its Main "Wine is our focus," Galbraith said. said the restaurant's menu, which includes can't see myself coming here all that fre­ Street doors last week- hosting a three-day "The package store up front sells only wine ten different cheeses and small, shared and quently." private opening last weekend to more than to-go and inside we have over 200 different large plates, is equally appealing. However, Kling said he has already 150 friends and family. Doors officially labels you can choose from - of which, any "Everything on the menu is legitimately seen several groups of students and thinks it opened to the public on Feb. 23, and the of those you can buy to take home with good," he said. will get more popular by word of mouth. staff welcomed in a sundry crowd of locals you." The chefs are all professionally trained "They just need to discover it, that's and students. Because the unique license allows cus­ and desserts are made fresh by a pastry chef what it is," he said. "It ~ent phenomenal," Baeurle said. tomers to buy wine to take home, like a commuting daily from Dewey Beach. Graduate student Jill Nash also hung "The feedback has been great." liquor store, all patrons must be 21 years old "We don't just slop it on the plate," out at the bar for the first time. The restaurant has a refined, yet com­ to enter the restaurant. Galbraith said. "We put a lot oflove into it." "I think the cool thing is that not a lot of fortable charm to it - bookcases lined with The real heart of the bar is the wine Executive chef and Newark native, us know that much about wine, but the bar­ bottles of wine, a single flower adorning preservation system, or cruvinet. The sys­ Jason Dietterick, said he tries to incorporate tenders are really nice and you can try small each table, snug leather couches and cozy tem, which uses nitrogen to preserve the local and seasonal products into his progres­ samples of different kinds," Nash said. tables dotting the space, while black-and­ wine, allows the restaurant to serve 20 dif­ sive American style of cooking. For college students, she said, the menu white movies play in the background. Stones ferent wines on tap - in two-ounce or five­ '!I'm trying' to bring my style of food is a little pricy, but it's a great place for spe- from the original Stone Balloon complement ounce pours. Galbraith said there are only a back to Northern Delaware," he said. cial occasions. ' . the rustic backdrop, including the 25-person handful of places in Delaware that have such "Delaware is so under-looked for its agricul­ Galbraith said that he is looking for­ bar, bringing a distinct atmosphere to a system. ture, and I want to try to incorporate a lot of ward to the success of the restaurant and Newark's restaurant-bar scene. "We offer a lot of different · stuff that farm to table dining. It's a lot of simplistic hopes to bring something different to "What we wanted to do was to really you normally wouldn't see by the glass," he ingredients, but really just using great prod­ Newark. have people walk in to the space and go, said. ucts. and just having them shine in a dish." "We take pride in what we do here and 'Wow,' " Baeurle said. "And I think we The real beauty of having wine on tap, Baeurle said that since it's fine "dining hopefully it will show when it comes to eat­ achieved that. We don't wantjt to be intimi­ Baeurle said, is that pricier wine is accessi­ many people think it's not affordable. ing dinner, or with the bottle of wine we -dating, we WaDt it to be inviting. We want ble to anyone. However, he said, that's not the case. select for you, or with a plate of food that the place to be accessible, not only by price, ~ "If you want to try what a $70 bottle of "I think the way we course out the menu comes out," he sai

t.' •. March 3, 200911 Speech at UD leads to accusations of genocide for Goucher professor

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS power. ... Ethnicity is not really people from the embassy come Senior News Reporter . understood about Rwanda; in and sit with you and listen to Because of comments he Rwanda there are no tribes, there me," Munyakazi said. "They are made during a controversial are social groups. They are one accusing me, but they don't talk speech at the University of single people." officially in the open when they Delaware on Oct. 25, 2006, a The UDaily article also stat- are accusing me of something so professor at Goucher College ined that in the forum Munyakazi serious. It's not fair .... I am still Maryland, who has now been challenged those who disagreed being threatened." suspended, has been accused of ------According to The New York genocide in his native country Times, officials from Goucher Rwanda, according to The New College said the indictment York Times. accusing Munyakazi of being Leopold Munyakazi spoke· "There is directly involved in the genocide at the university in a faculty a kind of was prepared a month after his forum sponsored by the office of speech at the University of the provost and local chapters of international conspiracy Delaware. Munyakazi continues the American Association of to hide the truth to vehemently deny any involve- University Professors, accord- ment in the genocide in Rwanda. ing to an article on UDaily. about what happened." In the UDaily article, Gerald The UDaily article, pub- Turkel, former president of the lished on Oct. 25, 2006, stated university's chapter of the in the forum, Munyakazi argued - Leopold Munyakazi, AAUP, said the forum displayed the massacre in Rwanda in Rwanadan native, interest among faculty and 1994, which resulted in the administration in issues concern- killing of more than 500,000, on the 1994 Rwanda Massacre ing academic freedom world- Despite a nationwide salmonella scare, the dining halls are carrying was not a genocide but rather a .wide. civil war due to the fact it was "The main concern is not peanut butter driven by deeply rooted social- deciding who is right or wrong economic conflicts rather than on any particular issue, rather conflicts due to ethnicity. that we value discussion, we Dining halls deal with "There is a kind of interna- with him to a public debate and value academic freedom, where tiona 1 conspiracy to hide the .truth said his presentation at the uni- issues can be discussed without about what happened," versity had encouraged objection the threat of intimidation, with­ Munyakazi said during the talk. from the Rwandan Embassy in out reprisal," Turkel said. peanut butter recall "I refer to it as civil war, not Washington, D.C. Turkel is abroad and could genocide; it was about political "I would prefer to have the not comment at this time. BY DENNIS CLARK Nielsen, were concemed. Staff Reporter '~I don't eat that much peanut It has been almost two months butter," Nielsen said. "But it was since an outbreak of salmonella poi­ worrisome. " sonings led to an investigation by She said ber consumption of federal officials. The Food and Drug peanut butter, already low before the Administration then discovered that a recall, has stopped all together. processing plant in Blakely, Ga., The fear of contaminated prod­ belonging to the Peanut Corporation ucts among many consumers like of America . had distributed peanut Nielsen has led to a large drop in butter tainted with the bacteria in sales. According to The New York June 2008. This discovery led to a Times , peanut butter sales have fallen large-scale recall of peanut butter by 25 percent following the recent infec­ the PCA, which distributes its peanut tions and subsequent recall. butter in bulk under the name King Though the PCA does not pro­ Nut or Pamell's Pride. vide peanut butter directly to the pub­ The University of Delaware has lic, and its customers are institution taken steps toward addressing the like schools and hospitals, some problem through ARAMARK, the companies like Kellogg's do obtain supplier of food to dining halls and some peanut butter through the PCA. vending machines on campus. In reaction to the FDA warning, Karen Cutler, the director of Kellogg's has recalled all products communications at ARAMARK., that are at risk, including products stated in an e-mail message the com­ that are packaged under other brands, pany monitors FDA alerts regularly. sucn as Keebler or Little Debbie. "When an alert is issued by the Freshman Jonathan Harris said FDA, we immediately stop using the the university's recall of peanut but­ recalled product and do not use it ter products was the right move. again until the FDA proclaims the "It was the correct response product as safe and consumer confi­ because they might've been held dence is restored," Cutler said. "All liable by a lot of parents if their chil­ products specified in the FDA and dren were to get sick," he said. supplier notifications are immediate­ Junior Josh Byler agreed. ly removed from service operations." "It's not the end of the world if Nevertheless, some students at people don't have peanut butter," he the university, like junior Cara said. "It's a safe course of action."

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"There is a (no cover) "UD Goes Red," an informative growing population of people affect­ event promoting women's heart ed by heart disease, and it's really 108 W. Main Street Newark, DE 19711 health, Feb. 25 at Trabant University prominent in women." Center. Smith said the event was based PH 302-369-9414 The event was held by the around the American Heart www.deerparktavern.com Employee Wellness Center and Association's women's heart health · WIFI Now Avallablelll HealthyU and was organized by its movement. The AHA's Go Red for program coordinator, Linda Smith. Women campaign aims to spread "UD Goes Red" offered several awareness of the intricacies of heart activities for visitors, including infor­ disease in women and to reduce coro­ mational booths, free blood pressure nary heart disease and stroke risk by screenings, a red dress fashion con­ at least 25 percent by 2010, accord­ test and a lecture on the prevalence of ing to its Web site. heart disease in women. "The whole campaign tries to Smith said the event focused on reach women through their love of women's heart health for a few rea­ fashion," she said. sons, mainly because the symptoms Frances Mayhew, an associate in men and women are different. professor for the university's depart­ "Heart disease in women is ment of fashion and apparel studies, This year, ·Ernst Young more subtle," Smith said. "There is said Smith asked her to come up with & no feeling like an elephant crushing something that would tie in with the your chest like in men." theme of women's cardiac care. The has 20 reasons to celebrate. Kathleen McNicholas, a cardio­ idea for a red dress fashion design thoracic surgeon for Christiana Care, contest started as a result. gave an hour-long lecture about the "We were thinking that the fash­ Thank you University of Delaware. dangers of heart disease in women . ion angle would interest young We can't wait to welcome our brightest new colleagues. From the women,'.' Mayhew said. and commented on the belief that the moment you walk through the doors, you'll hit the ground running. disease is primarily found in men. Dress designs were shown in "Women have the lion's share of two different ways at the event. Some Look forward to a career that challenges you, offers diverse global heart disease," McNicholas said. students made dresses in their fash­ opportunities and on-the-job training that will help you realize your She said 500,000 women die ion classes, 'and the dresses were put true potential. Congratulations on moving forward with the from heart disease per year, and 50 up on display while other students organization BusinessWeek ranks the No.1 "Best Place to percent of women will develop the made illustrations of their designs. Launch Your Career." disease over their lifetimes. Junior Sarah App, junior Kimberly Cignarella and senior The symptoms of heart-related Michael Bartkovich James Fabregas Emerson Rana problems in women are subtle and Samantha Grandy tied for first place can be missed or misdiagnosed easi­ for dress designs, and junior Jenna Brian Bettenhausen David Gempesaw Kathryne Read ly, McNicholas said. She told a chill­ Shaw was awarded second place. Patrick Burke Kevin Gobeil Michael Strasburg ing anecdote about a woman who The winning designs will be included Laur~n Caminsky Erica Gross Brett Szeker died at the age of 41 from a heart in the fashion department's annual attack thinking she had the flu. spring fashion show this May. Rochelle DeVault Megan Jackson Kevin Turner McNicholas stressed the impor­ The contest was conducted by Lindsey Eigenbrode Elaina Jones Steven Vernacchio tance of working toward a healthy the use of raille tickets. Half of the Ashley Erwin' Nicole McHugh lifestyle early on; calling such choic- proceeds· of the fashion contest will . es the primary treatment for heart dis­ be donated to the local branch of the ease. Many factors that contribute to AHA, Mayhew said. The rest will be To launch your career, check out ey.com/us/eyinsight. heart disease, like obesity and smok­ dispersed among the contest winners, ing, can be counteracted by leading a according to the Employee Wellness healthy life. Center's Web site. Sophomore Ariana Semegen "Most people think the major i!J ERNST & YOUNG was one of several nursing students cause of death for women is breast Quality In Everything We Do giving free blood pressure screenings cancer, but it's heart disease," she to event-goers. She said women's said. "The Heart Association wants heart health has been an important to get that message out." t1he Mill at White Clay Creek (Near Timothy's) t Main Street Courtyard (329 East Main Street) t 257 E. 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Continued from page 3 Courtyards to accommodate the 880 residents. Farmer said she parking problems around campus. would not consider selling parking "Due to the lack of parking on spaces and would rather keep the campus, getting ticketed daily and Courtyards parking to residents expensive parking garages and and their guests . www.jefferson.edu/jcgs . meters, it is almost impossible for "They need to know they can­ myself and others to find a parking not park in our spaces," Farmer spot," Daniel said. said. Even Courtyards residents are Licht said the other problem is having parking troubles. Because that real, visitors without a place to there are rarely visitors parking DiScover Jefferson! park were subject to towing. spots, senior Jon Schorah would "Some of them were visitors, often save a visitors spot for his and they parked where they want­ girlfriend earlier in the day for ed," Licht said. '.'We have been giv­ Master of Science Degree Pr9grams when she came to visit. After sav- ing them their money back if we . ing her a spot at least 50 times, feel they were honestly visiting • Microbiology/Emerging Diseases Schorah said one day his car final- there." • Biomedical Sciences ly got towed. . Although the visitors parking "I had no idea that residents has a 48-hour time limit, Farmer • Cell & Developmental Biology • Pharmacology could not park in visitors spots or said if residents have guests for of the 48-hour rule," Schorah said. more than.48 hours, they should Jefferson College of Graduate Studies provides training in the biomedical "I actually first noticed a small call and notify the office, and the sign ~n the visitor lot explaining the car will not be towed. sciences as well as important management skills to become a successful life 48-hour rule tonight. I never saw it However, Schorah faced a dif­ science professional. before." ferent situation. When his car was After getting towed, Schorah in the shop, he needed a temporary went to the Courtyards office to visitors pass for a different car, but • Work full time whlle pursuing your MS degree part-time- ask if the apartment complex the Courtyards staff failed to help would pay the charge for towing out. • Late afternoon or early evening classes held once a week because he was unaware of the "They told me they were out rule. The office refused to pay and of temporary passes," Schorah showed him a copy of the lease' said. "And if the visitors lot was • Convenient and safe Center City Philadelphia location where the 48-hour rule was listed full, which it would be when I got in fine print, Schorah said. off work, I could park at the Burger • Rolling Admission for .Fall, Spring & Summer sessions "It's just another way for them King, which is absolutely absurd." to make money and screw over Officials at. the towing compa­ • A part-time program with a full-time value, and flexibility their tenants, which they do on a ny said they will continue logging. daily basis," Schorah said. "It's cars parking in the visitors spaces ridiculous. " but will wait three to five days Farmer said there are more before they tow again to give peo­ Contact us at (215) 503-5799 or [email protected] than enough parking spaces at the ple time to move their cars. March 3, 2009

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Preakness rules needed a ch~nge Taking partying too far leads to lost privileges Allimations Every third Saturday in May wrestling. Because the price of for the past 136 years, jockeys food and alcohol at this type of THE REVIEW/ Allison have gathered at Pimlico Race sporting event is normally high, Course in Baltimore to participate it's likely that less college-aged in Preakness, the second leg of kids will be at Preakness this the Triple Crown series, while year, due to financial issues. This spectators flock to the infield to will also put more of the focus on look on and participate in the the jockeys and their horses, the . day's activities. In fecent years, whole reason Preakness exists in . Preakness has lost some of its the first place . original purpose, and has since Preakness is another example become a hub for people from the of taking advantage of a good surrounding areas to party and thing. For a long' time, besides lose all concept of self-control. being an important event in the Preakness has always been a horseracing world, Preakness was Maryland staple; but the atmos­ a yearly event to get together with phere has developed into a less friends and have fun outside on a posh version of the original event nice day. But because crowds in in 1873. The violence and overt the recent past have taken the drunkenness in the infield areas in drinking and partying to the recent years has caused the extreme - to the point of vio­ Preakness authorities to ban lence - the privilege had to be attendees from bringing any out­ taken away all together. side food or drink into the infield. It's possible that w.ith this Because there will most like­ new rille, students will forego the ly be less alcohol consumption on usual bus trips to Preakness this the field, it. may attract a differ­ year and instead choose to have ent, more family friendly crowd their own parties on campus on more conducive to this type of the same My. Perhaps that is just event. This year there will be a the price we pay for playing concert and professional volley­ "Beer Can Duck Hunt" while ball game in the infield for atten­ people run across the tops of the dees to enjoy instead of the usual port-a-potties. beer slip-n-slides and mud Grades should ·be performance-based ' Profs and students have different ideas of A quality Attendance can make or to see that acquired knowledge is break a grade in some classes, but no longer the meaning of going to • "A hot; sweaty day." it definitely should not be the college. It's becoming more of a deciding factor of whether. or not means to an end. a student receives an A. But not There is a sense of entitle­ everyone feels that way. Some ment that students demonstrate by students think shQwing up to expecting an A purely for atten­ classes and doing the minimum dance. As a whole, our generation required work during the semes­ expects to be recognized for what ter is enough to give them an A we are supposed to do. It's com­ WRITE TO THE-REVIEW because of the effort it shows by mon sense that when enrolling in attending classes. . college, you're expected to go to 250 Perkins Student Center If a student attends every class. Fulfilling an expectation is Newark, DE 19716 class, they are exhibiting the min­ not enough to earn you an excel­ imum amount of effort. An A is lent grade, it just shows laziness Fax: 302-831-1396 The Review welcomes designated for those students who because of the lack of a drive to E-mail: [email protected] give the maximum performance reach beyond· that. Doing excep­ or visit us online at www.udreview.com guest columns from' - not just effort. It's easy to just tional work is the point of going be present in class, and not take to college. After all, it's why any- The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The those interested in writ­ notes or participate. This isn't . one is accepted in the first place. Review welcomes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the mg. what deserves a high grade. The Professors - as most of right to edit all letters to the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas grade is reliant on knowing the them do - should find the logical material and demonstrating that difficulty for a particular course. anq beliefs of the authors and should not be taken as representative of The . the concepts are understood. It should be challenging to get an Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and beliefs of The Review Please e-mail By expecting an A for atten­ A, but an attainable goal at the Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property of The dance only, students are showing. same time. Coursework should be Review and may be published in print or electronic form. [email protected] that college isn't about learning made clear to students so they and expanding their level of edu­ understand exactly what needs to for more information. ca,tion, but about getting a 4.0 to be done. By giving credit for put on a resume or apply to grad­ effort to do these things, their stu­ www.udreview.com uate school. With all the money dents may be inspired to put forth that is given to schools through­ that same level of effort to .out the country, it's .discouraging achieve an A. " March 3, 2009 • • IIDon

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an apartment complex whose residency is Parking is limited as is and this would freezing. Even criminals get cold - crime nearly fully dependent on the university stu­ only increase the number of cars on campus throughout the nation declines in winter Guest dent population, and find it unreasonable - as if Newark isn't having enough trouble months, and rises in summer. Give us some Commentary and downright absurd that my area is not handling its volume already - endure credit - we college kids are smart enough serviced any night ofthe week after 10 p.m., inclement weather or compromise their to see through such a transparent statement. especially considering the number of for­ safety. A 10-year-old could tell you this (take note, Toni McLaughlan eign students in this area who most likely This university, in conjunction with the Harker - you've shown us on several occa­ have no cars. Furthermore, the Park Place city of Newark and its parking regulations, sions that you, sir, are not smarter than a The university should be more concerned and Towne Court· complexes are relatively number of police on patrol, lack of proper fifth-grader). with student safety high-crime areas of Newark, especially public transportation, etc., really make up There is an obligation to take care of The university should be embar­ Madison Avenue. These are exactly the the population on which the town survives, the student population - the heart and rassed with respect to its late-night safety neighborhoods that are not serviced by the and it is absolutely disrespectful and essen­ financial foundation of Newark - as we system. Please help me to understand the Late-Night shuttles, forcing us to walk - tially obscene that they would take away respect and support a town that clearly logic behind cancelling a service because it often alone - during the late-night hours. this service. The university should be humil­ exploits us with 'every opportunity it finds. is in such high, increasing demand. Thanks I am a 27-year-old graduate student. I iated when addressing this aspect of campus Shame on you. for denying us a service of which we are so .believe that I, and all students, for that mat­ life to prospective students - though I'm I am appalled by this decision, and clearly demonstrating approval. ter, deserve a break sometimes. I should be fairly certain it's a topic that all hope to believe that the university must really do I am desperate for change with respect able to go out, have three or four glasses of avoid, considering how impractical it is. something to address this issue. It is imper­ to this issue, so much so that I even recom­ wine, and not be forced to end the night with ative that President Harker step down from mend perhaps charging students, requesting the following decision - either walk two It really seems that students are viewing this school as purely a money-mak­ donations or starting some sort of taxi serv­ miles alone when it's 10 degrees outside ing business for just a moment, and that he being taken advanta~e of. ice. I feel fairly confident in speaking for (and be certain that my car will be ticketed, recognize the needs of those who provide others by saying that we would pay. I also because overnight parking on campus is Newark and the universIty should the dollars on which the university is built. believe the student population would fully atrocious - competitive, almost), or drive certainly feel a significant degree Even putting a price on the service may be support a system that provides walking my vehicle home slightly impaired. of responsibility each time an - an option, though I believe that one of prox­ escorts for areas within close proximity, and The usefulness of the escort service indiviaual's safety is violated or imity-limitations is better. Safety is the last driving escorts for those who live farther extends well beyond nights out. put in jeopardy as a result of late­ thing that a university should compromise. distances from main campus. Proposing that How do we get to the health clinic night activity - whether it be F or goodness sake, cut us a break for a escorts walk us only so far as the bus stop is when we become sick? How do we get related to druDk-driving, robbery change. barely useful. The closest drop-off point for home from late-night group study sessions? or even rape. Toni McLaughlan is a graduate student at the Hens After 10 shuttle bus leaves me with I think students deserve and would be will­ the university. Her viewpoints do not neces­ four blocks to walk at night by myself: At ing to do what it takes to ensure that they are It is naive to claim that "crime is low sarily represent those of the Review staff. least extend the Hens After 10 shuttle serv­ able to arrive home without having to drive right now", as was claimed in the e-mail the Please send comments to ice to more areas: I live near Towne Court; - drunk or sober. university was sent. Of course it is - it's tonimac33@gmaiLcom. A hopeful outlook after Obama a~dresses nation lion in spending to create and save jobs, didn't Tuesday night, I tuned in on Saturday to wit­ him succeed? get any Republican votes from the House of ness one of the most divisive and arrogant Not according to Limbaugh. For him, Representatives and could only muster three speeches I have ever seen. bipartisanship is subject to mockery. republican votes from the Senate. Limbaugh, a conservative syndicated talk "To us, bipartisanship occurs after we The attempts were there. No matter what show host was the keynote speaker for the politically clean [the liberals'] clocks," he happened, the bill would have passed. Obama Conservative Political Action Conference. said. "That's what we need to aim to do." Pat Maguire didn't need Republican support. Democrats Rather than unite a nation, his goal was to What concerns me is that people continue control both the house and the Senate and divide. His rhetoric could have been mistaken to listen to this man. He is the same person Bipartisanship and teamwork will bene­ now, with a Democratic president ,they have for words given to troops before going into who mocked Michael J. Fox for having fit the country during difficult times the ability to push their own agenda in ways battle. Parkinson's disease and cited the only reason President Barack Obru;na's first address to they were unable to do in the past eight years. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan a joint congressional hearing Tuesday That didn't stop the new president from invit­ There is not:bina wrong with ltavin£ McNabb was playing professionally was addressed the battered economy, health care ing GOP leaders to the White House for cock­ different views from the ~dent. 1 because of his race. Yet, every day, over 12 and renewable energy. He focused on the need tails and having private meetings with key certainl did for the past eight years million listeners tune in to hear his nonsense. . for Americans - particularly those in Republican figures. It would have been - as aid about 70 ~t of the This nation certainly has a difficult ditch Congress - to work together, a sentiment he unheard of to hear about George W. Bush and country by the end of ~ush's term. to dig itself out of before we begin to address had since his first day on the campaign trail. Ted Kennedy sitting down at the white house its multiple problems. We continue to be a He spoke with a vision that was fresh and new for a drink. land split between red and blue states, districts for most Americans who suffered through the But that's Obama's approach. He knows But, blatantly wishing the president will and counties. If we're too busy fighting each past eight years under a George W. Bush­ that in order for the country to succeed in a fail - as Limbaugh has said and continues to other, it will be impossible to fight the real bat­ administration. Although he explained that time of crisis, our leaders need to be united defend - while absolutely denying his tles that we all face as a nation. America's current state is bleak, his outlook and at least share their views with each other request to work together in any way is stub­ Maybe someday Limbaugh will realize was optimistic, both for the future of the coun­ in order to do what is best for the American born and, frankly, unpatriotic. this, but probably not. He could have at least try and for the future of politics. people. That doesn't mean that different ide­ Wishing the president would fail is to been smarter about his choices if he wanted a Obama's words left me feeling positive ologies will soon cease to exist. It will be dif­ wish the country would fail. If the decisions president to fail. If he had been saying that for about the state of the nation. While things ficult for Obama to get Republicans to agree Obama makes in the next few years do not the past eight years his wishes would have aren't perfect, at least we are on the right with him on certain issues - like a lot of succeed, the country will be in complete and come true. track. We have a goal and we are moving spending on a government bill, for example. utter economic turmoil, national security will toward it through cooyeration and reason. It is important, however, to recognize that be vulnerable and millions more people could Pat Maguire is a sports editor for The Review. Sure, the new president has found that "work­ we are one nation working toward the same be jobless, homeless or bankrupt. Every His viewpoints do not necessarily represent ing together" isn't as easy as he thought it was goals. choice he makes is extremely important to the those of the Review staff. Please send com­ going to be. 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BY SHANE WEBER friends to catch the newest flick, Staff Reporter students like Parkhurst are finding -a On Monday nights, senior Matt cheaper . alternative for a Parkhurst and his friends cram Wednesday night - following their together in their living room and favorite show in their living room tune into "24," frantically breaking with friends. into conversation during commer­ A fan of "L-ost" and "24," cials to argue about who the FBI assistant professor of communica­ mole might be. Parkhurst says he tion James Angelini isn't surprised and his friends are only trying to sift by the fan communities these pro­ through the knotted plot twists. grams have established. "It's more entertaining that "I think television watching way - we all try and figure out can be a very fun group experi­ what's going on and what's going to ence," Angelini says. "These are happen next," he says. "With '24' . shows that can be complex. They there are twists every few minutes. have very loyal followings, and Courtesy of JoAnn Balingit It's just more entertaining watching fans seek each other out in some JoAnn Balingit, Delaware's 16th.Poet Laureate, has published poetry in Rolling Stone magazine. a good television show with a group cases. They will find it a more of people rather than by yourself." . enjoyable experience to be able to 'In recent years, TV shows have talk about these theories and con­ taken large steps away from shoot­ spiracies." Delaware Poet Laureate reads· ing an entire series on one set with He says this type of collective built-in laugh tracks. While some audience isn't new to TV. shows like "Two and a Half Men" Housewives may have gathered to . still follow the classic formula, watch soap operas in the '80s and at Metnorial as part of series today's top TV programs, such as '90s, including nighttime soaps like ''Lost'' apd "24," have complex "Dallas" and "Beverly Hills, BY MADDIE THOMAS "Going to the grocery store where she taught English once plots, multi-season story arcs and 90210 " but "24" and "Lost" have News Features Editor with my mother' was a. huge deal more. In Lisbon, Balingit gave big-screen budgets. Instead of found' a way for group viewing to JoAnn Balingit grew up in a because of the Bookmobile parked birth to her second daughter, now going to the movies with a group of include a wider range of people. family of 12 children, traveled the out front with its AlC and kind 24. "I don't think it's a new phe­ world and published poetry in librarians," she says. "Libraries Balingit accredits part of her nomenon, but I think it has Rolling Stone magazine. Balingit, became a pleasant association." love of traveling to her father, who evolved to a different genre of Delaware's 16th Poet Laureate, Soon after her first few visits immigrated to the United States programming," Angelini says. held a free public poetry reading at to the Bookmobile, Balingit from the Philippines. Although her "Programs like 'Lost' and '24' the university on Feb. 24 as part of became an avid bookworm. She father completely assimilated into don't look like programs that were the English Department's 2008- frequented libraries as often as she American culture. she says she on five or 10 years ago. They def­ 2009 Speak;ers' Series. could because her family couldn't always daydreamed about traveling initely look a lot more like Balingit says when writing afford to buy many books of their around the world and experiencing movies; and the appearance is def­ poetry, she's peaceful, and once own. '. cultures other than her own. initely an appeal." she is finished, she feels happy. Balingit began writing as soon Upon returning to the United Senior ' B.J. Anderson says . When reading poetry, she feels as she began school, where she States in the mid '80s, Balingit watching "Lost" and "24" is an emotions that are just as affecting, never went without a notebook or a moved to Delaware where she easy way to get together witli if not more so. journal by her side. At age 16, after received her master's degree in friends on nights when there typi­ "When I'm reading poetry, I the death of her parents, Balingit library science. Although busy cally isn't much of a night life on feel very connected with the great . began to write letters to friends and teaching, she says she was continu­ campus. conversation and what it means to family members, and developed a ously writing and had some of her "We all started watching '24' be alive and human," Balingit says. love for the fading practice. work published in Rolling Stone together our sophomore year for "That's a really inspiring place to "My father committed suicide magazine. something to do on a Monday be." after he shot and killed my moth- Upon becoming Delaware's night," Anderson says. English professor Jeanne er," she says. "It was a big change Poet Laureate last May, Balingit He says he wouldn't have near­ Walker says Balingit was chosen as in my life." s'ays she found her once private and ly as much interest in these shows a speaker for the series to celebrate In her own writing, Balingit anonymous career thrust quickly if he watched them by himself her position as Delaware's newest says she is always trying to make into the limelight. Many of her "I would still be a fan, but I Poet Laureate, and because the connections between ideas and neighbors had no idea she was don't.know ifI would be as much department wanted to invite some- images. even a poet before receiving the of a fan," Anderson says. "It just one to read who both writes and . "I think I'm always trying to honor. makes it so much more exciting to supports poetry. put my family back together," she As Poet Laureate, one of watch it with friends." "Poetry is a natural human says. . Balingit's foremost passions is her With TV shows available on expression - it's like ' music," Balingit djdn't consider campaign to keep the arts alive in DVD and online, new fans of a Walker says. "We can't conceive a becoming a serious writer and poet schools. series get to start at a pilot that world without music. Poetry is like until she attended graduate school "I felt a responsibility to apply may have originally aired several that - a concise expression of at the University of California, for the position," she says. "I know years ago, and can catch up with human thoughts and emotions." where many of her closest friends the community very well and I feel the entire series in a week. Junior Balingit says she felt grateful were poets and artists. very strongly about keeping poetry Anthony Fulginiti watches "Lost" to be invited. "I was just in awe of them," in schools. When s'tudents can cre­ weekly with his friends even "I felt so honored," she says. she says. "I didn't believe I could ate art, they create a dialogue with though they came into the series at "I associate that room with seeing do it." themselves and other people and it different seasons. other wonderful American writers It wasn't until Balingit beg

Photos courtesy of Joe Urban After vacationing in Kenya, Newark natives Joe and Carol Urban began raising money to build Hellen's School for underprivileged pre-school age children. Newark siblings raise money for change in Kenya

BY ALEXANDRA DUSZAK "When we saw that, we just decided we needed to do who can afford tuition will have to pay. Initially, there will Entertaillment Editor something," Joe says. be space for 25 to 30 children, according to the Hellen's Joe and Carol Urban dreamed of going on a safari in Upon their return to the United States, Joe began look­ School Web site, although the Urbans would like to see the Kenya for much of their lives. In September 2006, the ing into the cost of shipping school supplies. Although it school expand. brother and sister, who are natives of Newark, realized their was expensive, Carol collected clothes and school materials Hellen's School will also operate as an education cen­ dream when they embarked on a two-week journey to see all and shipped~ them to the school. ter for parents and as a community center. As a way to raise the wildlife the, Kenyan savannah has to offer. "She'd done that several times, but it never seemed to additional funds, there will be a charge for meetings and Soon after their arrival, they got their first taste of what be enough," he says. "Our memories kept going back to the events held at the school. The Urbans say they won't charge life was like outside of Kenya's safari lodges. The Urbans kids - how crowded they were." , women's groups who want to use the school for their meet­ visited a local tea plantation with their tour guide, who had Carol continued to keep in touch with Wamboi after the ings. brought along a duffel bag full of clothes for the locals. Urbans, returned from Kenya. Wamboi had told Carol she All that needs to be done now is fundraising. "Just watching the excitement of the kids and the adults dreamed of building and running her own school. When "Funding is the key component to making this a suc­ as she was handing stuff out while we were sipping on local Carol learned Wamboi had come into possession of a parcel cess," Mong'are says. "If through fundraising we are able to tea, I think, really started the thought process of doing of land, the Urbans realized how they could help most effec­ build the funds needed to build to the school, I don't foresee something," Joe says. tively. The idea for Hellen's School was born. any challenges." While in an area known as the Samburu, they visited a Joe contacted the Delaware Kenya Association, which In order to ensure the money raised is correctly appro­ village for battered women and their children. provides social and practical assistance to Kenyans living in priated, the school will be built in stages. "No men were allowed to stay there," Joe says. "But Delaware and in Kenya. Erastus Mong'are, president of "We're going to establish milestones in the construc­ the sad part was there was a military base not within sight DEKA, traveled to Kenya and met with Wamboi. Mong'are, tion and send the money as those milestones are met," Joe but close, and these women actually had to hire men to pro­ a Kenya native, liked what he saw and agreed to help the says. tect them from the soldiers." Urbans on behalf of the association. Through the organiza­ Although the Urbans have sent e-mails to many oftheir Several days later, the Urbans visited Nanyuki, an tion, Mong'are was able to locate a contractor and an archi­ friends, they say they've had limited success in fundraising. equatorial village at the base of Mt. Kenya, where many tect, Kennedy Okindo, to work on the project. Mong'are is grateful to the Urbans for their efforts. women make their living spinning wool by hand. During a The design for Hellen's School, which is soon to be "They went to Kenya as tourists but came back wanting demonstration, Carol left and stumbled upon .a nearby constructed, is relatively simple - a two-classroom build- ­ to give something to those in need," he says. school. The small school was filled with children who were ing with a small reception area. Its windows will be open­ Carol says the trip was truly a life-changing experience. squished together and sickly looking. ings in the walls, and it will have an outhouse rather than "When you see how ~ live, you'll never be the Carol soon met their teacher, a woman named Hellen indoor plumbing, Joe says. same person," she ~ays. mboi. Almost immediately, Wamboi asked Carol for her' Hellen's School will serve preschool-age children who have been otherwise at risk because their To learn more visit: e Urbans p.ad no problem donating whatever they mothers are work as prostitutes. He says the http://hellensschool.org/ could. school will donations, and only families 20 March 3, 2009 The less glamourous. side Too little too late: of the mafia martial .arts film flops

"Gomorra" "Street Fighter: The Legend of story of a young girl who witnesses her Fandango Chun-Li" father's kidnapping, only to learn years Rating: *** (out of****) Adlabs Films later that her city of Bangkok is under The tradition of "The Godfather" Rating: * (out of ****) siege from the same evil forces that trilogy has painted a sort of elegance to Why an ancient - we can call the took him. the mafia lifestyle. The mobsters live in '80s that now, right? - video game A strange crew of familiar faces fancy houses and stand up for family, franchise warrants a movie sequel near­ (Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Klein, and their system of morals maintains that ly 15 years after the first is a bit puz­ Neal McDonough) are poorly used, and women and children should be shielded zling. What's more perplexing is how those whQ are privileged enough to get from violence. Director Matteo this martial arts film ends up being as any kind of backstory or character Garrone's "Gomorra" is a modem update dry as the wood it's meant to break. development still remain one-dimen­ to the life of the mafia - no glitz, no "Street Fighter: The Legend of sional. Kris.ten Kreuk, who plays Chun­ family honor and no sense of morality. Chun-Li" seems out of place in every Li, never has the opportunity to shine in Resembling a documentary, context, and can't possibly fulfill any her first starring role, as her narrative "Gomorra" depicts reality in present-day moviegoer's wishes, except maybe for voice overs are more irritating than Naples, Italy, where the Camorra - the ism and literary craft. The image of a pre-teen boys who can't bear to join informative. It's well and good to be Neapolitan mob - controls the whole of businesman throwing peaches onto poi­ mom and sis at the "Jonas Brothers 3D certain your audience is following, but society. The film peers into the lives of son-filled land and the image of two boys Concert Experience." hieroglyphics would be enough to tell five individuals dealing with the in their underwear shooting guns in a But "Street Fighter" is its own this story. . Camorra. The telling is microscopic and creek contrast the old and new ways of experience, the kind where you're The action scenes are entertaining, without music or sentiment. The silence life. Underneath all the imagery, the spoon fed the narrative equivalent of but they're few and far between and a and the hand-held camerawork allow characters lack any form of hope. They baby food. level of disbelief surrounds them. images to tell the story. are trapped in an evil society with no "The Legend of Chun-Li" tells the When McDonough's head-villain char­ In this new world of crime, children clear way out. acter throws a punch, it's seemingly· wear bulletproof vests as the mobsters Based on the 2006 novel by journal­ with the force of an 18-wheeler. And shoot bullets at their chests to test their ist Roberto Saviano, the film isn't far when Chun-Li summons the energy loyalties. Old women lock themselves in from real events. The police have closely around her as a weapon, it's seemingly their homes with closed shutters, fearing protected Saviano from the Camorra the most unstoppable force known to they will be forced to move out if they since the rele~se of his book, which is man. make a wrong move. Rural families deal factually based. Alt.hough the film What sounds like a useless movie with cancer as trucks dump cans of toxic exceeds two-and-a-half hours, the time from its inception, "Street Fighter" chemicals on their land. The modem allows ·the characters to become under­ only becomes worse once it's clear that mafia has no problem crossing lines or standable. The final result, as the narra­ wherever a dollar could have been killing women and children just to make tive follows the characters' outcomes, is spent, a quarter was instead. It's not a point. something that is artistically genius and that the film is meant to be cheap, but The film finds a way to transcend ultimately disturbing. when compared to any in its genre, it both the documentary and the mafia - James-Adams Smith, certainly feels that way. flick. The telling is filled with symbol- [email protected] --:- Ted Simmons, [email protected]

Middle Cyclone Forever " Case Neko Case sings, :'The next Anti time yo·u say forev­ Striking the right chord Rating: *** (out of er / I will punch *****) you in your face / No Line on the Horizon Neko Case is best Just because you U2 known for her work with don 't believe it / Interscope The New Pornographers, doesn't mean I did­ but the singer has a solid n't mean it." Watch Rating: ***~ (out of *****) No Line on the Horizon, U2's 12th solo release in Middle out, Alanis album, is the first one released by Dublin Cyclone. The album ven­ Morissette. rockers Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and tures far away from New Case's album Larry Mullen, Jr., in nearly five years. It's a Pornographers territory - is good, but unim­ complex and layered exploration of modem the country-tinged riffs on pressive. Her con­ melodies and beats, combining some of the "This Tornado Loves sistent guitar and band's most trademarked and classic tech­ You," the CD's opening lovelorn lyrics country singer, her music niques. Although clearly influenced by pop track, make this perfectly wear thin after the first doesn't have the same res­ and some electronic beats, No Line on the clear. few tracks. She is at her onating power as that of Horizon still showcases U2's gift for deeply The sweet sound of most creative on the Jenny Lewis or some of layered sounds, specifically The Edge's Cases's music belies her haunting "Prison Girls." her other contemporaries. hauntingly melodic staccato guitar paired fierce lyrics. On "The Although Case bills - Alexandra Duszak, with Mullen's military-esque drum rolls and Next Time You Say herself as an alternative aduszak@udeLedu Bono's soulfully scratchy voice aching with emotion. "Moment of Surrender," one of the best Invaders Must Die accentuate each track will make any and longest tracks on the album, clocking in ed me to / I give you back my voice / From the The Prodigy heart race. For several songs, however, at 7 minutes and 25 seconds, is a prime example womb my first cry / It was a joyful noise." Take Me to the Hospital/Cooking the bass drops out, revealing mesmeriz­ of .the band's experimental hybrid between old Although most of No Line features a cohe­ Vinyl ing synthesizer progressions that are and new sounds. Although it explores electronic sive line-up of tracks, one song is slightly too Rating: **** (out of *****) amazing. beats and strings, "Moment of Surrender" mimics experimental and out of the realm of the band's After a five­ While all the the spiritual, gospel feel of 1987's The Joshua typical sound. "Get On Your Boots," the first year break, musical songs have similar Tree. The organ in the background, paired with released single, stands out like a black sheep on geniuses The elements, each song Bono's emotional pleading and vocal harmonies, the album, blending too many different gemes of Prodigy are at it has its own individu­ gives the song a ballad-like feel: "My body's now music together. It begins with a heavy metal gui­ again. Invaders ality, which makes a begging bowl / That's begging to get back, beg­ tar riff - a far cry from the softer styling of The Must Die is a work the album solid when ging to get back / To my heart / To the rhythm of Edge - then quickly becomes influenced by of musical mastery listened through all my soul / To the rhythm of my unconsciousness / 1960s surfer music. Even its lyrics sound unlike that many people the way. People who To the rhythm that yearns / To be released from the band: "Yeah sexy boots / Get on your boots may not understand. enjoy all gemes of contro!." . yeah." The arrangements music will appreciate "Magnificent," another notable track, show­ Compared to 2004's relatively safe, unmem­ are strong, and the this album - outside cases The Edge's shimmering rhythmic guitar and orable How to Dismantle an Aiomic Bomb, it's lyrics evoke feel­ influences are audi­ Bono's nearly falsetto notes. Its lyrics illustrate clear that through. No Line On the Horizon, U2 ings that the words ble in each song. Bono's mission as an artist: "I was born / I was has found a balance between experimentation and of most artists can't. - Russell Kutys, born to sing for you / I didn 1 have a choice / But characteristic sounds. The heavy bass [email protected] to lift you up / And sing whatever song you want- - Maddie Thomas, mtthomlM@udeLedu and drums that March 3, 2009 21 Welcome to the jungle The force in a mate. Women subconsciously search down for a partner who will protect and provide a . man that for the couple's children, according to a intrigues us - some­ 2009 Times Online article. Humans aren't one who turns us on. of fashion the only animal to do this. As a matter of This hunter-gatherer fact, all animals do this. theme seems pretty consis- Every act of fashion That being said, our animalistic ten­ tent, especially in the life of a produces an equal and dencies also come out when it comes to partying college student. We go opposite reaction. Sound Alicia Gentile sex. Think about your sexual fantasy. out to a bar and scope·out who's familiar? Although I'm no ColulIIlI/st Many fantasies have something to do with there, and once we find a prospect, science guru, I am a firm ropes, handcuffs, wipes or blindfolds - it's a matter of trying to catch him or believer in Newton's pos­ Humans are animals. that sounds a lot like a hunter-gatherer sit­ her. It's funny how similar that sounds tulations about the work­ That simple fact makes me uation. We want to be treated like animals, to a day in the life of an animal, scav­ • ings of universal question almost all actions enging for its mate. forces. Believe it - Jackie Zaffarano and sexual habits performed Tell me what Ever wonder w,hy so many men are fashion is an action­ Columl/ist by humans. We are mammals, attracted to boobs? Boobs are intriguing reaction force. similar to monkeys or kanga­ you think perhaps because of their relationship with I like to think roos, which means we tend to breastfeeding. It's a subliminal thought Newton would've agreed with my theory - one have animalistic tendencies, .. ~for next week: but it's there. According to a PBS.org arti­ of the few ways I've been able to see eye to eye particularly sexual ones. 1. Do you think the act ofhaving sex is cle, men may equate the curves with science. His first law states, "Every object of a woman's breasts with fer- persists in its state of rest or uniform motion in According to a healthy physical activity? PsychologyToday.com, many animals are tility. . a straight line unless lit is compelled to change polygamous, but society says humans 2. Does engaging in intercourse affect Humans also have their that state by forces impressed upon it." In more should be monogamous. For millions of your overall mood? own distinct smell readable terms, fashion can be considered the years, animals have done well with sever­ pheromones. According to object in a "straight line" of uniform motion. We al partners, but when it comes to humans Send responfies to aliciarg@udeLedu research published by know that fashion never actually rests, but this it's often socially unacceptable. Women s Health is because the "forces impressed upon it" help According to a 2003 Times Online article, thrown around, tied up and played with. Connection, we smell peo­ to change it, hence the formation of trends. what society deems appropriate goes We desire to be pushed around and take ple we're attracted to, Today, this driving force is the economy. against all our animalistic instincts, pleasure in actions that are forceful. , It's . almost like a dog smells its A plummeting economy, war overseas and which could explain cheating. I want to sexy and we know it. Subconsciously, we mate. It's not a sort of smell global warming aren't the most uplifting occur­ be clear - the tradition of monogamy find it sexy because we are animals. Like that we notice - we subcon­ rences. "Force is equal to the change in momen~ has served us well, but it's peculiar that every other animal, horseplay intrigues sciously find our partners with tum per change in time." With changes in driv­ everyone knows it's wrong to cheat, us. our nose. ing forces over time, fashion corresponds by yet cheating still runs rampant. Pregame at my place on a Saturday . Humans' animalistic gaining or losing momentum in certain areas. Maybe that's because it's not human night and you'll be sure to hear the term tendencies are more How many women are wearing power suits to instinct to be with one person - "manhunt" thrown around. Yes, guys, obvious when it comes work? There's 'no longer a need for inch-thick we crave' several. some of us ladies go on manhunts. We go to interaction with some­ shoulder pads to validate powerful women as Additionally, people to parties to find a cute boy and mack it one we are interested in. there was 20 years ago. Women can now be just look for attractive attrib­ with him. I think the word reflects our We become competitive, as effective as men in the workforce. utes and qualities prehistoric instincts. We want to hunt emotional, fierce and wild.. Ask yourself how the economy has affect­ ed your own fashion motives. How have such lows affected your purchasing? Have you fed into a particular trend? A scarcity of jQbs and mon~y isn't really a reason to celebrate. However, all of mankind isn't in mourning eitber. Oscar de la Renta's collection for A man of few words FalllWinter '09 focuses on bright, optimistic colors, while Marc Jacobs captured the spirit of his favorite era - the fun, crazy and fashion­ Only the bogus character of a superb quit being a "funny guy." The two actors made Fox News reported that an "inside ably fearless 1980s. Both collections draw' con­ actor or the rude detachment of a mental fun of Phoenix's disheveled appearance, lack source" said Phoenix planned his faux down­ patient could disturb the normally jovial sumers into desirable optimism. of manners and outrageous new profession. fall to provide the public and tabloids with As I like to say, c 'est la vie - or that's life. David Letterman. On Feb. 11, Joaquin When Portman asked Stiller what he material to use as parodies. The inside source We are often left with the choice to wallow in Phoenix not only managed to anger the late­ • wanted to do now, he slurred, "I don't said that this is all a "big joke." The source sorrow or leave our troubles behind. Similar night host, but set the tabloids buzzing again know ... maybe ...cinematpgraphy." continued to explain that his stunt was for a about his disturbing behavior. The three-minute skit left celebrities and documentary he was making about the "issue choices exist with fashion. How does a poor economic state translate into the way people are • Since his announcement on Oct. 27 that fans laughing at Phoenix and his outlandish of public persona." dressing themselves? Let us recall the last, most he would no longer be an actor, the confused new .demeanor, but perhaps the actor's peers If Phoenix is joking, his symptoms and star has had a number of public embarrass­ effective law of fashion motion. should be more responsible about their teas­ temper tantrums seem far too real. He is either I stand by ,my belief that fashion is an ments, the pinnacle of which was his late­ ing. an even more amazing actor than everyone night disaster with Letterman. From put­ action-reaction' force. For every action, there is anticipated or the death of his brother and an equal and opposite reaction. When life gets ting gum on the bottom of Letterman's abuse of drugs have sent him into a down­ me down, I go for the king-size candy bar. The desk to responding in monosyllabic and ward spiral. fashion equ~valent? Luxury. Those who choose curt answers, Phoenix's spaced-out per­ Joke or not, Phoenix's actions have raised sona ruffled the host's feathers. many concerns among the psychiatric com­ to splurge on that perfect plush leather jacket or fur coat choose to remedy helplessness with Letterman's parting words were "Joaquin, munity as well as from fans of the actor. I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight." security or replace depression by immersing Psychiatrist Paul Dobransky told the Los themselves in fabulousness. Difficulty often From October to February, the Angeles Times that Phoenix's behavior Hollywood community has moved from "reflects some of the symptoms of schizo­ compels us to offset hardship with comfort, sat­ bewildered confusion to sympathetic senti­ isfaction and indulgence. phrenia." Although indulgence can lift our spirits, it ments to cruel parodies (or humorous, If the actor is simply acting, has he depending on your perspective). The high­ doesn't exactly solve our problems, regardless crossed the line by mimicking people with of what we like to think. The truth is that choco­ light of these was on Feb. 22 at. the 8Ist legitimate mental illnesses? And if he truly Annual Academy Awards when Ben Stiller has mental health concerns, is it right for his late doesn't actually help you study, reduce a stack of term papers or take away what pains us came to the stage with a fake scruffy beard peers to parody and tease him for a possible and a mouthful of gum. descent into schizophrenia? One thing is cer­ most. In the long run, it may do more harm than Mimicking the actor's slurred words tain - his continued antics have lost him good. One who doesn't initially take the luxury route may choose instead to think logically by and rude demeanor, Ben Stiller drew respect among his Hollywood peers and laughs from the crowd, including Philip Phoenix will have a long road to "recovery" endorsing economic purchases and products. Secondhand clothing is our attempt to make Seymour Hoffman, Steven Spielberg, Kurt if he decides to expose his four-month Russell, Taraji P. Henson, Ron Howard fashionable what is affordable and practical. It "joke." Can also be empowering in the way it allows for and Dennis Hopper. Perhaps the roughest Let's hope that in due time, Phoenix's jab of the night was Natalie Portman's creativity and originality. new documentary hits the presses and the Ultimately, it seems we struggle to frod a comment that Stiller looked like he world can breathe a sigh of relief that such an worked at a "Hasidic meth lab." acclaimed actor is not mortal after all, but a balance between helping our world and helping ourselves as we are pulled from one fashion Stiller and Portman continued the genius actor and brave social scientist. force to another. joke and Stiller adrnitteq that qe w,p~ted to •.. .~ .. ""T"".¥QIIX tlJarm, YP()frlJ@udeLedu , - [email protected] 2 2 March 3, 2009 . 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BY TED SIMMONS than anybody." Lee criticizes the images put forth by today's gangster Entertainment Editor Lee has an open mind wlien it comes to his son's hock­ rappers, saying the glorification of money and violence Spike Lee wore a different hat than ' usual when he ey ambitions. He says without the proper encouragement, paired with the objectification of women isn't elevating spoke at the -Bob Carpenter Center. young people searching for an identity and sense of place anybody, and is keeping artists and fans stagnant in their On Feb. 23, the Brooklyn native came a,s neither a film won't have faith in themselves to follow their dreams. He growth. director nor basketball fan but rather the Student Centers says Herb Eichelberger encouraged him to pursue film at Throughout Lee's course as a filmmaker, he has worked Program Advisory Board's keynote speaker for its Black Morehouse College and was vital to his development as a . with great artists, most notably Denzel Washington, who History Month calendar. Lee shared the knowledge and wis­ filmmaker. starred in four of Lee's films - "Mo' Better Blues," dom stowed beneath his brown newspaper-boy cap. . Lee' says the times we live in are both exciting and "Malcolm X," "He Got Game" and most recently, "Inside Lee's experiences growing up black gave him insight frightful. While the economy and job market are leaving Man." and Understanding to some ways of the world. He says it students and professionals. searching for income, the magni­ While working with Washington on "Malcolm X," Lee was his rich black experience that ignited his inte5est in filni tude of an event such as the election of President Barack was impressed by the actor's preparation and dedication to and would later go on to serve as the material for most of his Obama has implications that are difficult to fully compre­ his role as Malcom. Washington went as far as swearing off films, including "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X." hend, the start of which is a new image with which young pork, reading the Koran and learning to pray in Arabic. That · A career as a filmmaker wasn't full immersion into his role allowed always Lee's ambition - he once hoped Washington to not only play his part, to see his name on a box score, not a. but become it. marquee.· Lee tells a story from -the "Growing up I thought I was going "Malcolm" set, where Washington to play second base for the New York delivered a speech as Malcolm, and Mets," Lee says to the audience. "But extended the scene without Lee's or genetics conspired against that happen­ anyone's instruction, leaving both the ing - I had the heart, but not the physi­ actor and director in a brief state of cal tools." astonishment. $0 he attended Morehouse C()llege, "Many occasions I thought I was a step lie was expected to make, as both seeing a reincarnation of Malcom," his father an.d grandfather had graduated Lee says. from the Atlanta school. Those expecta­ tions hadn't come with direction, "The spirit at that though, and Lee spent his first two years barely skating by as an undergraduate. moment . came through "I'm one of the few who were able Denzel. He had no idea to take off their freshman, their sopho­ what he was saying was more year and still tum it around," he Malcolm and that's the says. "You individuals, you don't have that luxury. We all know that you want to type of artist Denzel is. So have fun and what not when you come to when you're able to work college but you must always remember with someone like that, you are here to get your books, to get it's a joy." . your studies." In the same vein, Lee urges young blacks to always try their hardest, saying In lieu of Washington's history that doing just as well as their white with the Academy Awards, Lee says counterparts simply isn't enough. . the Academy often messes up its "You ask any successful African­ award giving. American - they were told the same "For the most part the [award] thing by their parents and grandparents," they give you is not for the best thing he says. you did," he says. "And here's the rea­ son - they mess up, and so when the "Just being as good is not person they mess over comes up again enough to get by. You got it's like a make-over call in basketball. They blew a call - the next time to be better and I don't you're going to get the call." think any child of color is Lee assures that he and too young to start hear­ Washington aren't in the moviemaking business for the awards. He says he ing that." doesn't need the Academy's recogni­ tion to ¥alidate his work, citing his Lee spoke on many topics affecting 1989 film "Do the Right Thing," young blacks, but also encouraged all which wasn't nominated for Best students to explore their artistic abilities Picture, but continues to be a hallmark and to choose a major and profession ' of race in film and taught in class- that they love. He cites the exposure his rooms throughout the world. Lee says parents gave him at a young age as the he would rather have that legacy than reason for his venture into the arts, and that of the film that won the Oscar that stressed the importance of having year - "Driving Miss Daisy." options. THE REVIEW/Steven Gold Lee also has nothing but praise . "I think everyone has artistic ability Director Spike Lee ("Malcom X," "Inside Man") addressed the Bob Carpenter Center on Feb. 23. for Tyler Perry, his companion as a in themselves," Lee says. "I think it's prominent black filmmaker. Perry's innate, but you have to nurture it, espe- "Madea Goes To Jail" earned $41 mil- cially at a young age. My parents made sure my siblings and blacks can associate. lion . its opening weekend on Feb. 20 - something Lee I would be exposed to as much stuff as possible; therefore, "For far too long the limits of the African-American could only take his hat off to. we would be exposed to it and be able to choose what we experience has been small," Lee says. He says in Hollywood today, it's very difficult to get might want to do in life. Young people do not receive that any kind of support. exposure - they have great talents but they will never see "If you're trying to do something about the African- the light of day because they were never shown options." "Young black boys and girls are limited to American experience that's not a low-brow comedy, it's not Lee says many classmates who graduated alongside what they feel they can do. Now there's a Hip-hop, drug, shoot 'em up," Lee says. him later went on to study and work in fields that were of no new wage of what we can be. We can be. Controversial images and words will start to disappear interest to them. He says the' story is all too common - a th· ball d d and the climate for black films will start to change when young man is the first of his family to attend college, and more an Just a er - run up an own blacks have gatekeeper or decision-making positions, he before embarking on his course to manhood, his dreams of the field or the court; or the rapper, talking says. becoming a painter, a singer or an artist are dashed. There's about hoes and bitches; or the brother "Those are the people that are making the decisions and a sense of responsibility given to him from his parents and slinging on the comer. We still don't know that's why it's so important that we all understand media," they won't allow for anything short of a poignant preacher what the ramifications can be flor young Lee says. "If you're a filmmaker or an artist, whatever you or dedicated doctor. do you're going to have to be very intelligent and under- "These unfortunate situations are when parents kill black minds to see those powerful wages." stand the power of it - the power of the images, the power children's dreams," Lee says. "Parents kill more dreams "'J . • _G , ., <'4,' 4"" " •• ' " "", ., .• , \'.. • • o( wonts.". . . .•. ... .', . • ~ ••.. ~ •• ~ ~ "." _ ~ _.~ ...•.••

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Everyone has a story to tell. Each week, The Review will feature the story of one student at the university. Students are selected randomly. BY SARAH HUBBS my lack of interest in any type of natural science led Featul'e$ Editor me to reconsider," she says. Freshman Shazida Sarwar spends her free time volun­ Despite the volunteer work and classes, Sarwar teering to help others. Her last trip to Bangladesh, where has plenty of time to engage in other activities she her parents were born, had a huge impact on her life. Since loves. the trip, she and her sister have a dream to one day build a Little things such as movies, good food, friends hospital in their family's village. and a good book make her happy. Sarwar also "I want to do something, however little or big it might 'enjoys anything unique and "outside the box." be, to help those suffering in third world countries," Experiencing new things and laughing often are Sarwar says. "I realize that it's a huge dream and will take necessary, she says. years to plan and implement, but doable nonetheless." Sarwar's favorite book genres are those that Not only is she big on helping those that are less for­ involve different cultures, time periods and coun­ tunate, Sarwar was a member of the Kick Butts tries. Ideally, she enjoys meeting people from for­ Generation, Delaware's largest youth movement against eign countries to learn about their culture, but learn­ tobacco, in high school. As an active member, she quickly ing about cultures through books is second best, she rose from member to intern to state chair her senior year. says. , "Tobacco use is a sensitive issue in my family and I "I find diversity fascinating and wish to know wanted to help others realize its dangers," Sarwar says. as much as I could about it," Sarwar says. She is an ambitious student majoring in international As far as movies go, Disney will always have business with a minor in IslamiclMiddle Eastern studies. her heart. Her favorite two Disney movies are While Sarwar hasn't visited many places, she loves to trav­ "Mulan" and "The Little Mermaid" because she el and hopes to use her major to visit different countries. loves their songs. Sarwar prefers quiet, peaceful "At some point in my life, I would love to live 'in songs, and she always has some sort of music playing in wasn't assigned to Laird Campus. However, she currently Dubai, even though it's extremely expensive," she says. the background. lives in a single in the Rodney complex and wouldn't trade "Hopefully the Arabic classes will come in handy." "I feel like I need music when I work," she says: the experience. Sarwar is unsure what her career will be and doesn't "Silence drives me nuts." "The girls on my floor are amazing and have made this think she'll stick with international business, even though After living in the James Smith residence hall for year wonderful," Sarwar says. "I love the mix of students she enjoys it. When she was little, she wanted to become a Summer College 2007, she didn't think she could have as in the dorms and I don't think I would have met any astro­ pediatrician. much fun as she did then, she says. When Sarwar moved physicist majors or even fencing students if I hadn't lived "Unfortunately, my disgust for blood and injuries and onto campus in the fall, she was initially disappointed she on campus."

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SaMaBtha Weintravb took tllis pilote as part of a series that shows the uDiversity campus tIlreagll tlte eyes of studeats. 24 March 3, 2009 J\ what we're booked on this week yoU spea k 0]) t Peg from Russell Dining Hall "Peg is the sweetest lady ever. She always gives out Do you think the compliments and is always in a great mood. Plus, Oscars are getting her green contacts are awesome." -Alexandra Duszak, better or worse? Entertainment Editor

I watched the Oscars this year, but I had trou­ ble paying attention. I Paolo Nutini think it was boring "Thanks to Seif, the lovely sports editor, I can't compared to other award shows. It seemed stop playing Paolo's CD on loop. Sometimes, I like I was just watching put my new shoes on and sing along." rich people gathering to -Andrea Ramsay, congratulate them­ selves. Layout Editor - Keondra Midgett/!, Senior

"Kittens Inspired by Kittens" I think the Oscars are "It's possibly the greatest YouTube video of getting better. I liked all time. I've never seen a 4-year-old with the whole musical thing with Beyonce. I such an obvious gift for narration." also love Kate Winslet - Caitlin Birch, - I was so happy she Managing Mosaic Editor won. I've watched them every year, and I still love them. - Olivia Henkel, Jigsaw S u Freshman

I always love watch­ 9 2 1 8 ing the Oscars. I thought Hugh Jackman was really 1 7 funny. I've seen some of his stage stuff, too, 7 ' so it was impressive. I 4 1 liked the change up in the sets. It was coher­ 6 , 12 ent and matched up. 5 - Elanor Sonderman, 7 ·3 2 8 , Freshman

i 9 7 3 I guess it's worth watching, if you're into' celeorities and stuff. 6 1 . But if you're a guy, it's just not the same. I wasn't all that interest­ 1 5 ed, but the Oscars have stayed the same. A lot of people do watch it, 1 5, 6 2 though, so it must be good. broinfreeze pu zzl e5_~om - Christian Biners, Freshman Rules: Fill in the grid so that each row, column, - CoMpile4 6, JaMes Atltlms Smith and Pi saw re ion contains 1-9 exac1l once. March 3, 200925 Peace, love and hugs come to campus Student spreads the love with open arms: free hugs available every week

BY ANNA GESTERAK To him, it's not about the number of hugs he Staff Reporter gives, but about the compassion and ran­ Freshman Orion Kobayashi has taken it dom acts of kindness. upon himself to brighten up the spirits of Freshman Jen Cichocki has known students on campus by giving away free Kobayashi for years and says he's all about hugs. brightening people's day. After jokingly suggesting the idea to Cichocki sensed some people took it as his friends, Kobayashi decided to go out, a joke, but she also saw some people come find some cardboard and paint the words up to him and thank him because they were "Free Hugs" on both sides. He figured this having a bad day, and others who opted for would be a joke between him and his a high five instead of a hug. te~r;~e friends . The joke turned into a random act of "I think it makes people nervous to kindness that became something much more have someone so outgoing approach them meaningful. . for a ·hug," Cichocki says. "For all I knew, it was going to be a Kobayashi told her that when people flop,': Kobayashi says. "It was good to know make eye contact, he usually asks them if I was making people's day." they want a free hug, and they often do. No stranger to compassion, Kobayashi Sophomore Grace Manalo was coming took a year off after graduating from out of her psychology class when she saw Newark High School and spent approxi­ Kobayashi standing outside holding the mately six of those months in Bolivia work­ "Free Hugs" sign. She decided to join him ing with malnourished children and street for a bit. orphans. "I always wanted to do something like "I really wanted to make sure I was this but I guess that I just never thought of doing something that was helping others it," Manalo says. THE REVIEW/Steven Gold and was abroad," Kobayashi says. - Manalo describes Kobayashi as world­ Freshman Orion Kobayashi travels campus on Friday to offer free hugs to strangers. With just one class to attend on Fridays, ly, eccentric, chic, vintage, Vegan, awesome it seems to be the perfect day for Kobayashi and a great friend. She realized even if peo­ ness in a world that is somewhat disconnect­ people showed up." to give out hugs. His experiment began in ple chose not to take a hug, they would still ed. Kobayashi does have plans to give out front of Kirkbride Hall, then moved over to smile. "I didn't get the idea from the site - it free hugs again, but says it loses its effect Gore Hall on the Green. Kobayashi says he "Either way, it still made me feel just ended up merging," Kobayashi says. and significance if it's done at the same time ended up giving out hugs to strangers, some good," Manalo says. Since then he has created a Facebook and place and in the same way each week. of whom were in need of someone to tum Manalo heard about event for a large group hug. Due to weather He says he needs to get more creative each their day around. FreeHugsCampaign.org and thought and timing, the group hug, which took place time in order to keep the spark. Taking time "A friend of mine who's an RA came to Kobayashi's hugs had something to do with on the Green on Friday, was unsuccessful. to make people smile is something he looks me saying that a girl on her floor meiltioned the site. Kobayashi says he knew only of a "I did give out hugs on the Green with forward to every week. that she was having a bad day and getting a national free hug day that takes place in some steady flow, though it seemed less "I still have some special surprises free hug really helped improve her day and September, but nothing of the site. Aside than before," Kobayashi says. "I think it is planned," Kobayashi says. "I won't tell you made it great," Kobayashi says. from it being somewhat of an inside joke losing some of its novelty, its humor and its what they are just yet - just keep your eyes He's not exactly sure how many hugs between him and his friends, he offers free surprise that it used to [have]. The group· open around campus on Fridays and you he's given out these last few weeks, but hugs in hopes it will create a sense of kind­ hug was a flop. Although there were 128 might see something special." Kobayashi says he doesn't try to keep count. ness, compassion, connectedness and happi- people attending on Facebook, only eight

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Friday, March 6 Softball vs. Buffalo 11 a.m.

Men's Basketball vs. Georgia State Noon

Baseball vs. Manhattan THE REVIEWlFile Photo 2:30p.m. Because Furman pulled out of the Hens' schedule, DSU was able to finally get a chance to play their in-state neighbor to the north. .

Men's Lacrosse @Albany 4 p.m. Hens and Hornets set to meet at last Continued from page 1 Delaware did make some con- still in diapers almost." was the scheduling and the logis­ Saturday, March 7 cessions in the series to sweeten Both Johnson and Smith tics of preparing such a series." eagerly patient fans, the decision the deal for DSU, including neu- agreed that despite the teams' iso­ The dit; is now cast on a four Men's Indoor Track @ IC4A finally came to pass, and the series Championships tralizing the home field advantage lated past, the time was right for a game gamble, and only time will of games can begin almost imme­ in one ofthe games. For that meet- deal to be reached. tell if the series can be as compet­ Noon diately. All four meetings will Women's Indoor Track @ ECAC ing Johnson said almost half of the "This was all made possible itive as is hoped. If so, Delaware occur at the Hens' 22,000 seat sta­ ticket aiiotment will be given to by virtue of -the fact that there was will no longer be the only state Championships dium instead of Delaware State's Noon DSU. so much enthusiasm and excite- without an in-state college football much smaller 6,800 seat venue. While intriguing, the newly ment with the game we played in rivalry. . "I don't think all that [the formed rivalry bears one striking the playoffs and momentum built "It's going to be a great Softball vs. Canisius controversy] made a difference 11 a.m. difference from other popular in- between the parties," Smith said. game," Johnson sai&." "And it's really." DSU's acting president state rivalries such as Virginia ver- "It was an easy thing in terms of great for the citizens of tpe state Claibourne Smith said. "I think sus Virginia Tech or Alabama ver- making a decision, the hard part and both schools." Baseball vs. Manhattan those of us who have been associ­ sus Auburn. Those annual ...... ".,...... --. __ ~ Noon ated with both institutions have feuds are between confer- I< t~iIliI'Ati; wanted this to occur and when the ence rivals, but UD and Men's Tennis @Maryland opportunity arose we engaged ip Noon DSU play in the FCS's CAA conversation that made this all and MEAC conferences. possible." While the CAA is con­ Women's Lacrosse @Rutgers Delaware Director of 1 p.m. sidered to be one of the FCS Athletics' Edgar Johnson said division's toughest confer­ despite the location of this series, Sunday, March 8 ences, the MEAC is not held the schools' negotiations allowed in the same esteem. Johnson Men's Indoor Track @ IC4A for games to be scheduled in Championships cited this fact, and not the Dover pending DSU's construc­ alleged racism, as one major tion of a larger 17,000 capacity factor in the delay of any Women's Indoor Track @ ECAC stadium. Championships _ regular season meeting. UD was in a tight spot and According to him, due to needed to find a team to fill a 2009 scheduling done far in Men's Tennis @ Navy scheduling vacancy created by Noon advance, the Furman hiccup Furman's . withdrawal. Even in the 2009 schedule was though the Hornets had already just the right catalyst for the Baseball vs. Manhattan scheduled Wagner into that time­ 1 p.m. Hornets to find a place on slot, they ag,reed to make arrange­ Delaware's schedule. ments to play Delaware. Men's Basketball @ "In my mind it just did­ "For 2009 they did us a great n't seem, given their prior CAA semi-finals favor and had to buyout an oppo­ 3 p.m. success, that it was a good nent," Johnson said. "We offered a ballgame for us," he said. game in 2010 and they didn't "At one time in the '90s dur­ respond in time. Because of the ing my tenure we were way our conference schedule was scheduled out 10 years . coming together I had to rescind ahead. I was scheduling THE REVn;WlFlle Photo that offer and instead offered 2013 and 2014." games for kids that were un President Patrick Harker and DSU President Allen Sessoms meet m 2007. 29 March 3, 2009 Lax is easier in the states BY PAT MAGUIRE around threat." Sports Editor On Saturday, Dickson wasn't the leading scorer With 8:51 left in the second quarter during the for the first time this season. Instead, fellow attack­ Hens' lacrosse game against Hartford on Saturday, man Josh Coveleski led the Hens with three goals. Curtis Dickson scored on an assist from faceoff man Mucn of Dickson's success is garnered around his Tommy Lee. The goal put the Hens up 6-1 - teammates playing well, Shillinglaw said. Delaware went on to win 11-9 - and was Dickson's "What we have to do is complement him," he twelfth score of the season. For Dickson, however, it said. "The attack unit is getting a lot of our scoring." was a personal achievement. He set the Delaware The Hens' starting attack unit is composed of record for . longest streak of goals scored in a game, Dickson, Coveleski and Pat Lombard, who is second scoring in 29 games. on the team with nine goals. Dickson attributes many "The honors of the records are always good but of his 13 goals so far this season to the two other you have to go with the old cliche we're going for the players around him. win," Dickson said shortly after the game. "Me, Coveleski and Lombardi have gelled really The 6-foot-2-inch, 190-pound attacker came to well," he said. "The attack unit so far this year, we've Delaware from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. been good and we have some big bodies out there. Since starting for the Blue Hens during their 2007 run They take a lot of the pressure off so that's nice." to the Final Four, Dickson has blown away the rest of Despite his talents, it's hard to differentiate the CAA away with his unique style of play and between Dickson and the average freshman walk on. unprecedented quickness. An All-American, he was His quiet demeanor and humble attitude have led to named as the CAA Preseason Player of the Year ear­ him being a leader on the field, even if his main goal lier in the winter. On Feb. 20, he was named to the isn't to get the team pumped up before a game. Warrior Tewaaraton Player of the Year watch list. The Kaminski said he sees a side of Dickson away honor is considered the lacrosse equivalent to foot­ from the field also. ball's Heisman Trophy. "He's pretty quiet," Kaminski said. "He likes to Sophomore midfielder Kevin Kaminski said play video games. We like to hang out at his house. Dickinson's Canadian roots have helped to set him He's really terrible at jokes. He'll just say things apart from the pack, often giving him a unique advan­ sometimes and we'll be like, 'OK, whatev,er Curt.' " tage. Dickson's questionable sense of humor aside, his "In Canada .the goals are smaller," Kaminski personal success hasn't hindered his vision for the said. "I guess when he gets to the goal [in the United team for the rest of the season. States] it feels like a slam dunk." "I'm hoping we don't lose another game but by Kaminski's experience with him on the practice the looks of it we're going to have to win the CAA to field is a testament to the differences between get to the tournament," he said. "Hopefully that's not Dickson and almost every other player. Kaminski said a problem. We have the team to do it." trying to take Dickson on one-on-one was a formida­ The Hens head to Albany on Friday, and face a ble task, and head coach Bob Shillinglaw attributed difficult Georgetown team next week. If the last 29 Dickson's success to his athletic ability in addition to games are any indicator, Dickson is likely to score in his unique set of skills. his continued quest to lead his team to the national "He's an explosive athlete," Shillinglaw said. tournament. "He's got a terrific stick. He can maneuver in tight "He's a real quiet kid;" Shillinglaw said. "But Courtesy of Sports Information quarters. He's got good vision and he's just a total all- when he buckles the chin strap, he's ready to go." Dickson has been an unsfoppable force to the net, with 13 goals already. w: ChickenSeratch Baseball: The Hens are on a two-game win­ ning streak entering their series with Delaware vs. Manhattan. Delaware is 2-0 this season when scoring a run in the first inning. Manhattan Men's Basketball: Delaware will be the ninth seed in the CAA tournament, and will take on Time: March 6-8 the eighth seed, Georgia State. Junior guard Brian Johnson has Location: Bob Hannah Baseball Stadium scored in double figures in eight straight games. BY MATT WATERS Three-game series Assistant Sports Editor Women's Basketball: The Numbers: The Lady Hens are 6-4 in their last About the Teams: 4: Times the Hens have 10 games. Sophomore Ariene Jenkins's scored more then 10 or more return has sparked the Hens. She has Why the Hens can win: runs in a game this season. scored in double figures in two consec­ The Hens: utive games. Delaware has started this season 4- Regardless of the Hens only being a game above 3: Games Manhattan has 3, with two double-digit wins over .500, they've gotten off to a great offensive start. They allowed ten or more runs this Men's Lacrosse: Fordham and Longwood. Leading the have outscored their opponents 67-52, including 13-3 in With their 11-9 victory against Hens is CAA preseason honorable men­ the final inning, which is why they are 3-0 when leading season. Hartford last Saturday, the Hens tion canidate Ryan Cuneo with a .419 by the 6th inning. . improved to 7-0 against them when batting average, one home run and eight playing in Newark. RBIs. Leading the team in slugging is The Prediction: Delaware currently sits in 4th place Jared Olson with four home runs, 10 in the CAA standings. The Hens rank RBIs and a .905 slugging percentage. Why the Hens could lose: The Hens haven't' played at home last in the CAA in man-up goals. The Hens are starting and finishing yet this season, so look for their home games strongly, with 14 runs coming in So far, junior right-hander Brian Rorick has the lowest debut to be a success. They aren't Women's Lacrosse: the first inning and 13 coming in the 9th. ERA on the Hens pitching staff, at 3.27. What's worse is playing well enough for a series By losing 10-8 to Saint Joseph's in their total ERA - 6.52. sweep, but should come close. The their season debut the Lady Hens suf­ J' The Jaspers: Jaspers are having a rough start with fered their first non-league loss since The Hens are 1-3 when scoring nine runs or less, so if their pitchers as well, so look for Manhattan College has started the the bats are silent in the early going it'll be up to the pitch­ April 2006. season 1-3, with their only win coming Cuneo and Olson to have some big ing to keep them in the game - something that hasn't hap­ Saint Joseph's goaltender Suzy against Brigham Young University 20- games. Herlihy was a former player for the 6. Leading the Jaspers is catcher pened yet. Lady Hens. She transferred after the Anthony Armenio with a .538 batting Delaware over Manhattan two 2006 season. average, one home run and seven RBIs. games to one. March ~, 2009 30

Personally, I've hit each and ing him roam the field for the Babble every one of those stages. past 13 years, I cannot say this At first I couldn't believe it. was Dawkins fault. Neither is it There was no way that Dawkins, the front office's. They made a What do you think about the recently Brian Dawkins, was visiting sound ' business decision not to Denver. I rationalized it. He was pay a 35-year-old safety the kind scheduled Delaware versus just there to get a fait-market of money he wanted. assessment of his value before In the end, after all that has Delaware State rivalry? returning to Philly with the happened, all I can say is thank Broncos offer - turns out this you Brian. was not the case. Thank you for leaving every­ "If in the following yeqrs Then, when the story offi­ thing you had on the field for 13 DSU can improve their cially broke Dawkins had signed years. the deal, I was stunned. I felt like Thank you for the open-field team I think it'll be a I had been punched in the gut. tackle on Barry Sanders during The unthinkable had happened, your rookie season. great rivalry to boost Dawkins was leaving. After 13 Thank you for every bone­ school spirit." seasons, seven Pro Bowls and crunching hit you laid and every ALEX PORRO numerous accolades, the heart miracle interception. and soul of the Philadelphia Thank you for running out of John Tomczak "GREEN GIANT " Eagles was gone. the tunnel like a mad man before My first reaction was to lash every game. -Freshman out at the front office and their Thank you for pumping the nickle-and-dime tactics. Why team up before every game with a The Philadelphia Eagles hadn't they offered .him ·a better pre-game call to arms. , . selected Brian Dawkins with the deal, or at least one to match? Thank you for leading the 61 st pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. After all he had done for the fran­ fight song as fans chanted from "I think it'll be good to Last Saturday, after 13 sea­ chise, they had left hiin hanging the stands, whipped into a frenzy get an in-state rivalry sons with the Eagles, Dawkins out to dry. The man who was, in because, for a minute, you were signed what is essentially a two­ his prime, the greatest safety in like them. going for both schools." year, $9 million deal with the the NFL had been low-balled and Thank you for the $10,000 Denver Broncos, with whom he left for dead by a fat, musta­ you donated to a local children's will likely spend the last years of chioed dummy of a general man­ hospital recently. Kyle Stranick his career as a strong safety, the ager and his penny-pinching Thank you for all those tick- . position he played during college cohorts. ets you gave away to local high -Freshman at Clemson University and with Then I turned on Dawkins. If school football players so that the Eagles. he loved this team so much, he they might have a chance to see What a long, strange 13 would have·· stayed. He would the games live, even if they years it has been for the city of have turned down Denver's offer couldn't afford the tickets. Philadelphia. In that time, the and played out his golden years Thank you for always being "When they played two city has seen superstars come and . in Philadelphia, where he was a class act in a city that has, let's go, coaches crumble under beloved by his teammates and by be honest, seen its share of years ago there was a intense scrutiny and the fans the fans who worshipped at his schmucks. lot of publicity behind become jaded, heartbroken and midnight green altar. Thank you for the blood and bitter. It rode with the Eagles to And then, when the anger sweat you gave to this city. it, so I think it's great for four NFC Championship games had faded and reason resumed Thank you for all your tears. and one painful Super Bowl, saw control of my conscience, I saw They resonate more than you'll both schools and the the Sixers and ·Flyers make deep . this for what it was. know. state." playoff runs, and even found a At its very essence, the NFL Most of all, thank you for champion that had eluded the city is a business designed to make a caring about the team, the city for so long. tremendous amount of money for and the fans the way we cared In a city obsessed with its people in a relatively short about you. Dave Laffey sports, and especially its Iggles, amount of time. Dawkins is a -Senior Dawkins was the longest tenured proud man who believed he could athlete in the city at the time of still play at a high level, a level at his departure, and arguably its which the Eagles didn't believe Alex 'Porro is a sports editor for most popular. he could play, and for which the The Review. Send questions, com­ Thus, it came as no great Eagles were unwilling to pay ments, and a fully paid pass for a surprise that the news of his sign­ him. honeymoon vacation for Alex and ing elicited a wide-range of emo­ Though this feels inherently Brian Dawkins - to tions from denial to anger and personal, it wasn't. After watch- [email protected]. acceptance. Marc Egerson - Men's'8asketball

Egerson played his final regular sea­ son game for the Hens on Saturday, scoring 20 with 14 rebounds on their Senior Day Hens defe·at JMU in finale win against the James Madison Bulldogs 79-65. Egerson started early with eight BY ALEX PORRO "I thought our guys played with spirit, energy points in the Hens 21-0 run at the begin­ Sports Editor and effort," Ross said. ning of the game, including two three­ Marc Egerson walked off the court at the Bob On a day Delaware shot 49.1 percent from the pointers and a thunderous dunk. Carpenter Center Saturday for the last time. Late field, including 45.8 percent from three-point range, This was Egerson's 14th double-dou- into the 79-65 rout of Colonial Athletic Conference their greatest achievement might have come on the ble of the season. . opponent James Madison, head coach Monte Ross defensive side of the ball. The Hens out-rebounded began subbing his players, most notably his graduat­ James Madison (18-13, 9-9 CAA) by 12, allowing ing seniors, in and out of the game. One by one, only ·four second-chance points, and forced Egerson, Jim Ledsome, Pau Geli and Brian Young turnovers and poor shots while creating scoring Karen Mandrachia - Indoor Track and Field took the floor in the final minutes and exited to the opportunities for themselves. This was evident dur­ sounds of thunderous applause from a raucous ing a sequence in the first half that saw Edgerson crowd of3,736. steal the ball before walking down court, past When time expired, and the crowd were leaving backpedaling defender..." for a dunk that brought the Sophomore Mandrachia closed out their seats, Ross grabbed a microphone and electric crowd to their feet. the indoor track season record-breaking addressed the crowd .. Defense had been an emphasis for the team dur­ fashion, setting the new record for "The biggest thing we wanted to do was to send ing practice following a loss to Towson earlier this fastest time in the 1,000 meters at our seniors off right," Ross said. "I think we did week. 2:52.7l. that." "We've got coaches across the board, from the The Hens won two other events at .After a difficult season, the Hens (13-18, 6-12 head coach to the assistant coaches yelling at us to the meet, and are set to compete at the CAA) played perhaps their best basketball game of stay focused and played defense," guard Brian regional championships in Boston the year heading into the CAA tournament next Johnson said. March 7-9. weekend. The Hens began the game by responding Ross credited his team with working to improve to a James Madison three-pointer- with an eight­ their shooting in practice. minute, 21-0 run that buried their opponent and built up some important early momentum. See BASKETBALL page 31 31 March 3, 2009 Figure skating takes it·all the "way to nationals

BY ALEX RESCH as a team." strategy by giving more starts to the team's dent-run board of officer's decisions. This Staff Reporter Winning at Cornell was the club's first strongest skaters. year the skating club30aches are Scott After placing second in a competition at win in a competition in six years. The club "For the qualifiers, we let everyone get Gregory arid Joel McKeever, both of whom the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, wants to build on that success and has been a chance to prove themselves," Kovalsky have many successes in their own skating Feb. 28, Delaware's club figure skating team strlltegizing for better results in nationals. said. "For nationals, we're cracking down careers. advanced to the national competition. With a The team will look to gain more points and putting out the best 35 starts we think we Gregory, whose long list of career first place victory in a competition at Cornell in the ice dancing section by having their have." achievements include being a two-time in October, and a second place finish at a better freestyle skaters make ice dancing Along with a change in strategy, national amateur champion, placing as high competition hosted at Delaware in February, starts as well. In addition, while each skater Kovalsky credits a coaching change this sea­ as fifth in world championships and compet­ the hopeful team will enter the U.S. typically gets between one and three starts son as a reason for success. The coaches ing in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games,is Intercollegiate Figure Skating Championships per competition, for the national champi­ have provided moral support and technical very excited about the potential to win in with a chance at winning for the first time onship the team is considering a different advice to the club while backing up the stu- Colorado Springs. since 2002. "This is my first year as coach and "I think we have an outstanding I know in the past the last time they shot," team president Melissa Pearl said. won nationals in 2002." Gregory said. . "We have the potential to be the best team "When I took the job I said this is the in the nation." year I want to win the championship. The championship will take place in That's my goal. I didn't want to take Colorado Springs, Colo., on April 17 and the job to finish in second again." 18 and will feature nine teams, three from Gregory's team is putting in work the East Coast, three from the Midwest at practice with their eyes fixed on and three from the West Coast. The team taking first place in Colorado. While feels confident about the ability to bring they only practice together once a home the gold and bring an end to week, individual skaters practice on Dartmouth's six-year streak as national their own every day, skating one 01: champions. two 40-minute sessions, with The club figure skating program uses advanced skaters like Kovalsky skat­ a team-oriented setup, which is different ing three sessions per day, he said. for the traditionally individual sport. At The sessions are important for keep­ University of Pennsylvania, the girls had ing the skaters' conditioning up and a total of 35 starts, or programs, for prevent them from getting worn out skaters performing at various levels of while performing in front of the experience, from preliminary up to sen­ judges. ior, in either freestyle skating or ice danc­ The hard work has paid off in com­ ing. Judges score the programs based on petition so far for the figure skating difficulty of elements, combinations, club, and there is now over a month spins, footwork, skating speed and to prepare for the biggest competition artistry. of the year. With three strong show­ What separates the collegiate system ings in the qualifying competitions, from others is the equality on score values hours of practice logged at the rink across all levels of competition. A win at and the support of a new coaching the senior, or highest, level is worth the staff, the club is looking to have its same amount of points as a win in a lower best showing of the season in level, meaning every person, regardless Colorado Springs. of skill level, gets the chance to con­ "We work so hard, and each girl tribute equally to the team. works so hard individually," Pearl "The team aspect is really nice," club L-______-' said. "To win would feel like all our vice-president Kandis Kovalsky said. Courtesy of Kandis Kovalsky hard work really paid off. We are so "We travel as a team, room as a team, eat The team has worked hard this season to get their first shot at winning nationals since 2002. close this year." Men's basketball gives seniors a great goodbye

"This is one of the hardest work­ the clock, Ross began to substitute in ing teams in terms of working by players who did not see many min­ themselves," Ross said. "They come utes this season, including walk-on into the gym so much by themselves Samer Madarani, who scored his first and work on shooting the ball. I think points of the season after being whenever they raise up to shoot it, fouled late in the game. it's going in, and I'm shocked when it While it was nice to get every­ does not. I'm upset when it does one playing time in the game, Ross not." admitted how much this game meant Delaware was able to use crisp to the team and its seniors. passing to find the open man when "One of the things I put on the JMU used added pressure to try and board is that you have to respect your stifle the four-guard attack. These elders," Ross said. "When you're exchanges usually ended in points for building a program as we are, it can the home team, and when they did be difficult. But if you don't have a not, Delaware was there for the good, solid character guys it's almost rebounds. Egerson corralled a game­ impossible. We have some seniors high 14 boards, while Ledsome col­ who are very, good character guys." lected another six. The win sends the seniors off on No matter how far the Dukes cut a positive note, and propels the team into Delaware's lead, the Hens had an into the CAA tournament with some answer, occasionally trading two­ momentum and confidence, having point shots for three pointers. In the beaten some of the better teams in the opening minutes of the second half, conference, such as Virginia James Madison came out and hit sev­ Commonwealth University, George eral quick baskets to cut the lead to Mason, and Drexel. just seven. Delaware then began to "I'm very grateful for this win work the ball inside, hitting lay ups for sending the rest of the seniors off and short-range jump shots, which on a good note," Egerson said. "I just allowed the Hens to take a command­ wanted to win really. Be aggressive ing lead. and take it one possession at a time Courtesy of sports Information As the final minutes ticked off and get the win." Despite victories over strong CAA rivals like VCU and ~orge Mason, the Hens enter the playoffs a No.9 seed .. - ~ ______~M~ar~C~h~3'~2~Oo~9--32

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