Feb. 17, 2016 theridernews.com Vol. 86, No. 15

SPOTLIGHT ALL SPORTS GOOD VIBES AND GOOD TIMES LAST SECOND DEFEAT Some Rider teams aren’t getting the attention Rider’s a cappella groups showcases their musical Despite a big lead, men’s basketball loses to they deserve. page 8 talent at the ICCAs. page 7 5WVUW]\PQV\PMÅVITUWUMV\[ page 11 straight MAAC titles By Carlos Toro said. “This was easily the best one HE men’s swimming and div- of the four that I won.” ing team won the MAAC Even though the women did not Championship for a fifth straight win the MAAC, coming in second was year while the women finished a great accomplishment for the team, second,T further cementing the teams’ status according to senior Erin Westcott, who as arguably the best swimming and diving finished third in the 200 fly. program in the MAAC. “The women’s team definitely had The Rider men finished with 906.50 points, a successful year,” Westcott said. defeating second-place Marist by 317 points at the “Everyone worked hard and went championship that ran from Feb. 10-13 in Buffalo, into MAAC’s ready to perform. New York. The Rider women finished in second place We trained and prepared all for the 14th time since 1998, 446 points behind wom- year to come and take second en’s champion, Marist. place back, and we were strong Head Coach Stephen Fletcher thought that both teams enough to do it. All the women displayed the best of their abilities. on the team really pulled “It feels great,” Fletcher said. “The team is excited about it. through.” I’m proud of both men and women’s teams’ performances. The Sophomore Zack Molloy guys are very proud of a tradition that they are starting at Rider had one of the most of coming out on top.” impressive performances in It was the largest margin of victory for the Rider men at the program history. He was MAAC Championship in program history, as well as the most points named the MAAC Male scored by the men at the event. For a lot of the swimmers at Rider, such Swimmer of the Meet as senior Jeffrey Prichard, who tied for fifth in the 200 back, this cham- pionship was a standout of all the championships won during the unprec- edented five-year streak. SEE COACH ¯ PAGE 12 “This championship was the highlight of my four years at Rider,” Prichard Photo Illustration by Thomas Regan Thomas Illustration by Photo 5 Where did we come from? Where are we going?

By Thomas Albano and Thomas Regan Associate Vice President for Planning Debbie Stasolla all feel confident that what we say in our discussion HILE Rider continues to face financial chal- at the kickoff to discuss how the process will work. stays in that room and is not attributed to one person lenges, the seemingly logical answer of The process’ structure will be coordinated by a or another, so you can all feel comfortable being honest increasing tuition is not the solution, accord- strategic planning steering committee and overseen by and being frank.” Wing to an outside consultant, who spoke the Board of Trustees. The steering committee consists If the university is going to successfully form a stra- at the university’s strategic planning kickoff in the of the Cabinet — made up by Tony Campbell, Greg tegic plan, according to Mitchell, it will take everyone’s Cavalla Room on Feb. 11. Dell’Omo, DonnaJean Fredeen, Don Harnum, Julie cooperation, and open dialogue between the adminis- “What you had [in the past] is you had expenses, Karns, John Lenox, Jonathan Meer, Jamie O’Hara, tration and the rest of the university. and then you had revenue, and the way you matched Mike Reca, Debbie Stasolla, Rob Stoto and Christine “Now as the president [Dell’Omo] suggested, I expenses to revenue is you raised the tuition, fees, room Zelenak — as well as deans, working group chairs, two think it has to be transparent,” he said. “There’s no and board,” said Dr. Brian Mitchell, a former univer- at-large trustees, three faculty members, two students surprise about it, whether you like each other or not, sity president. “And that’s how you did it. It really is and an external representative, Mitchell. whether you laugh at jokes from a Boston Red Sox guy that simple. There are six working groups in this process, which or not, the fact is you’re common stakeholders. You “It’s gone. You cannot do that. Consumer-price focus on: academic excellence and integrated learn- have to find a way to reach consensuses as stakehold- sensitivity is such that it simply will not allow you to ing (led by Dr. Jonathan Millen, associate dean of ers, because there’s really no way around it.” raise tuition, fees, room and board as comprehensive the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Sciences); Mitchell has experience in building strategic plans. fees above a certain level.” student enrollment, experience and outcomes (led While serving as president of Bucknell from 2004 to Following an eventful first semester under President by Dr. Todd Weber, professor and chair of biology); 2010, he developed its first comprehensive strategic Gregory Dell’Omo, during which multiple layoffs and institutional reputation and branding (led by Dr. Kelly plan and campus master plan, and also launched a program cuts were reversed thanks to negotiations Bidle, biology professor); financial resources (led by $500 million capital campaign. between the union and administration, the university Dr. Chih-Chieh [Jason] Chiu, assistant professor of He compared Rider’s situation to one that he is now ready to begin a new strategic planning process finance); facilities and infrastructure (led by Karin foresees Bucknell facing in the future, referencing the and work on its self-study report for Middle States Klim, assistant vice president for development); and declining demographics and the possibility of free pub- accreditation. An accrediting team will visit Rider in employee engagement and enrichment (led by Jill lic colleges as major threats to private institutions. spring 2018. Shockley, director of auxiliary operations). “[Rider has] a $65 million endowment in compari- Mitchell is a former president of Bucknell Stasolla explained the university is asking for con- son to Bucknell, which has 3,600 students as opposed University and Washington & Jefferson College, both fidentiality, not to hide top-secret information, but to to your roughly comprehensive 5,000, and [Bucknell] in Pennsylvania. He is also the owner of Brian Mitchell allow for free discussion. has roughly a $750 million endowment,” Mitchell said. & Associates — which gives consultation to universi- “The information that you’re going to be deal- “It has about 15 years to make the decision that you’re ties — and the founder of a nonprofit organization ing with is not necessarily confidential information, going to have to make today, even with $750 million in called the Edvance Foundation. As a columnist for The but one of the things that we do ask is that we want the bank and very little debt. Huffington Post, Mitchell comments on issues and top- everyone to feel comfortable in their discussions,” “In terms of conversations I had with Rider folks, ics in higher education. she said. “So let’s not share with our colleagues what initially, I have to say I’ve SEE STRATEGIC Members of the Rider community who were cho- somebody said that may have asked a question or also been very pleased ¯ PAGE 3 sen to help with the process met with Dell’Omo and made a comment about a weakness someplace. Let’s with the sense that one 2 The Rider News Feb. 17, 2016 Page 2 SECURITY BRIEFS PROVIDED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY VICKIE WEAVER Lights, camera? Action Early morning mischief Pub blunders Someone’s a little camera shy. On Feb. 10 at 10:30 They didn’t even get a chance to see the sunrise. On Feb. 11 at 6:20 p.m., Public Safety was dis- a.m., Public Safety was dispatched to the P and U lot On Feb. 13 at 3:53 a.m., Public Safety was called to patched to the pub for a minor mishap. A student was where o cers noticed a damaged camera junction Poyda Hall for suspected smell of marijuana. Officers changing a keg when it slipped from her grasp and box. Currently, there is no known value or cause for knocked on the suspected door and, when the landed on her left foot. An officer on duty at the desk the damage. Anyone with information should contact resident responded, they found a table with several outside of the pub was on scene. He offered further Public Safety at (609) 896-5029. plastic cups on it. The resident and three other indi- medical treatment, but the student declined. viduals indicated they had been drinking earlier in the evening. The alcohol was confiscated and the stu- dents were given alcohol violations. The matter was also referred to the Office of Community Standards. Bias in blue: Former policeman tells all By Robert Leitner Injustices by law enforcement agen- entire bunch.” experience during encounters with law HERE is potential for tragedy every cies are happening all over the country, He questioned the ethics of some enforcement, people need to know how time you encounter a law enforce- including here in New Jersey. The officers and prosecutors who are to act when stopped by the police, he ment officer, said a retired police federal government threatened to sue involved in the Criminal Justice System. said. But just knowing the rights given Tsergeant at the Know Your Civil Newark Police Department in 2015 Prosecutors often tell officers what to to citizens may not be enough. “What Rights event on Feb. 9. because it was determined that there say when asked specific questions while good is knowing your rights when you “The gun is on the officer,” said Sgt. was a pattern and practice of abuse they are testifying in court. are in an alley with a bad cop?” he said. De Lacy Davis. “It’s a danger to the in the department toward the citizens, “I’m going to tell you point-blank Davis argued that encounters with officer if he is disarmed, and it could said Davis. what law enforcement doesn’t like to law enforcement officers don’t have to be a danger to you if it is misused. I “Ninety-nine percent of police bru- hear,” he said. “We are taught to test escalate into a war. Instead, he said, don’t want you to have an encounter tality complaints go uninvestigated in a lie early in our career. ‘What do you people should think about a stop as a that isn’t a pleasant one, and I want you central New Jersey,” he said. mean, De Lacy Davis?’ What happens battle they don’t necessarily have to to walk away with your limbs and your “Inherently law enforcement is is that a prosecutor prepares you for a fight. life intact.” white, male-dominated, racist, sex- case, and says, ‘I am not going to tell “War is where you risk it all and Police officers killed 1,000 people in ist and homophobic. Now, I know in you what to say.’ But if I ask you this you may lose it all, up to and including 2015, and blacks were five times more college, when someone gives you a question and if it’s true, you might say your life,” he said. “Battle is a fight likely to be killed than whites. Only 36 hypothesis, you need to test the theory. this is what happened.” you can afford to walk away from, run officers were killed in non-accidental So all I want you to do is go back to In order to protect themselves from away from, hide from, and live to fight firearm fatalities in 2015, Davis said in your community and see how many the possible dangers citizens could another day.” a Black History Month event held in police officers that you know are openly Sweigart Auditorium. gay. And I will tell you very few because Tips for students during a traffic stop “I expected when I first looked law enforcement won’t tolerate them. 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Œ,WV¼\TMIVW^MZWZUW^MIZW]VL#\PMW“ job,” he said. “But disproportionately “Try sticking a rotten apple in a what we are doing in law enforcement bunch of apples, and see what hap- making a threatening gesture. to males of color — and people in pens to the other apples in the basket a • Keep silent when receiving a ticket — don’t justify yourself or argue. general — is unacceptable.” few weeks later,” he said. “It spoils the Trenton children have fun, learn values on MLK Day

By Robert Leitner and trust between the children. One person would VERY American student may remember sitting be blindfolded, and a partner would lead him or her crossed-legged on a thin carpet, listening to an around the room without bumping into others. elementary school teacher discuss Dr. Martin Janae, 9, enjoyed this activity the most. ELuther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Too “I liked the airport activity because it was fun, and often, little information is retained. you had to trust the person who was leading you,” she Now, Rider is aiming to change this pattern. By said. getting kids involved in activities centered around Education, another value emphasized at the event, King’s values, all while being with friends and having played a role in King’s success and allowed him to fun, children can pass on the lessons learned about the write powerful speeches. man who had a dream. “The function of education is to teach one to “Black History Month is a time to learn about think intensively and to think critically,” said King. important people who impacted our country,” said “Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true Joan Liptrot, the assistant director of campus life for education.” service learning, while speaking to the 26 children According to Juliann Brand, a junior secondary of the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton at the Martin education major, it is important to use this value to

Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Feb. 12. motivate the children to focus on their school work. RiderEmily Kelley/ The News “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did a lot of important “His quote reminds me of how important it is to Sophomore marine science major Naomi Jainarine volunteers things for our country,” Liptrot said. “He died for our inspire students to want to keep doing things like read- on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in the Cavalla Room. civil rights, wanted freedom for everybody, wanted ing and staying in school,” said Brand. people of all backgrounds to live together and be Junior psychology major Shaiann Grey shared this trips to Rider University, Delicia Mayer, an employee friends and wanted everyone to be equal.” view. at the club, explained. Stations were set up around the Cavalla Room, “Educating them in a way that is creative [is impor- “We came one time for Halloween, there was a cir- each designed to teach the children a value that King tant],” Grey said. “I like to see them being inspired by cus one year, and now Black History Month,” Mayer knew was important. the world around them.” said. “The kids look forward to this, especially the One value that was included in the stations was Other values featured at the stations were equality, younger ones.” faith. King set bold goals that he believed in, even nonviolence, love, leadership, selflessness and hope. After everyone had a chance to participate in every though he wasn’t sure how to begin or how it would Senior marketing major Pauline Ybanez was happy station, it was time for snacks, and then reflection. end. As he said when commemorating the centen- to see the children smiling and engaged. Mya, 8, had thought about the values that were nial of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation “They’re in these activities, and we’re making them brought to her attention at the event. on Sept. 12, 1962, “Faith is taking the first step even smile,” Ybanez said. “It brightens up their day, and “I learned that you should help people all the time, when you don’t see the whole staircase.” maybe their day wasn’t even that great. So just seeing no matter if they’re white or black because we’re all To bring this value to life, the children partici- them smile a little bit here is satisfaction for me.” the same,” she said. “We are all human beings.” pated in an “airport activity” intended to build faith The Boys and Girls Club of Trenton takes many Feb. 17, 2016 The Rider News 3 News Retirees are taking memories and making plans S part of last year’s negotiations, the university from Robert Stoto, Associate Vice President for age 62 by June 30, 2016, for anyone choosing to phase and the Rider Chapter of the AAUP came to Human Resources and Affirmative Action, and Jeffrey over three years, or those who have attained at least an agreement in which certain faculty members Halpern, AAUP chief negotiator. “The voluntary age 63 by June 30, 2016 for anyone choosing to phase Awere offered incentives to voluntarily separate. incentive benefit shall be 125 percent of current base over two years. The university offered up to 11 special voluntary salary, paid in three equal installments in September “All such bargaining unit members shall receive incentive packages for the 2015-16 academic year. of 2016, and the two succeeding years thereafter.” contractual benefits, calculated using the actual salary Next year, there will be six. In addition to the voluntary separation program, a earned, plus compensation at 75% of the full-time “[All potential candidates] must be at least 65 years phased voluntary separation program was also offered base salary that they would have received had they not of age and a full-time employee of the University to those who have completed at least 10 years of full- selected phased retirement under this one time offer,” for at least 10 years as of June 30, 2016,” the email time employment at the university, attained at least Stoto and Halpern said in the email. Linda Materna, Spanish professor awards for my service at Rider, to the counseling profession and in the community. I hope I had a positive impact through mentoring and being a source of support I don’t have one [favorite memory], but many. Among for hundreds of our students and my colleagues. I hope my research on hope and them are being able to be the first director of the Rider laughter has a lasting influence on the wellness focus in our counseling curriculum University Theme Program (circa 1998-2002) and being the and training. Furthermore, I hope my leadership as director has made the counsel- first director of the Center for International Education. ing program stronger so that it continues its mission of training outstanding profes- Because time brings institutional changes that one can- sional counselors. not even imagine in the present, it is difficult to identify my I have mixed feelings about leaving Rider. On one hand, I will miss the students impact on Rider. I hope to have lasting impact upon the and my colleagues. On the other hand, after I retire, I look forward to moving closer students I have taught. I always have sought to inspire them to to my family so I can spend more time with my children and grandchildren. I will see life as a journey of learning and self-discovery, and to take be able to do more of the activities I love: golf, bridge, acting, pilates, reading and responsibility as an individual and as a citizen. volunteering. But Rider will always be in my heart. My plans [after retirement] are varied. One plan is to open myself to new hori- zons by inviting the unexpected. That is how I will grow. More concretely, I hope to develop further my watercolor skills, my yoga and Buddhist practices, research Deborah Rosenthal, fine arts professor Spanish and Cuban theater, reconnect with old friends and make new ones, and Teaching is a way that serious painters support them- travel. Living abroad and learning other languages is also appealing. selves, but teaching was always a privilege for me — a way that I could support myself spending my time thinking about Tamar Jacobson, early childhood education painting, about art, and being involved in the world of the program professor arts and humanities that was, is, the academy. One of the courses that I think had the greatest impact on I had been at Rider for about a year when Mort, the my students is a New York seminar for which students came former president, stopped me on the path while I was walking every other week to spend a full day looking and drawing at to lunch. He said, “Hi, Tamar!” (he knew my name, I thought the museums, mostly in New York — the Metropolitan, the to myself!) and then he said he enjoyed reading my blog. I was Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim. For an artist, the museum is really the amazed that the president of the university took the trouble to place where one goes to educate oneself — a lifelong activity for an artist. know even the newest of faculty. I’ll miss being engaged regularly with young people who are just starting out in I hope I will be remembered for working hard to promote art, or who are just coming to their first artistic experiences. I’ll miss having the the early childhood program at Rider. revelations I had myself as we talked about works of art. After retirement I hope to work with teachers and directors of early childhood pro- I won’t miss the regular weekly interruption of my studio time. And I won’t miss grams all over the country — presenting, consulting, and writing a couple more books. the administrative duties of being a professor — which I take seriously, but which I have a lot to do. I will enjoy doing it all at my own pace! are much less significant, in the end, than one’s impact on students. Nancy Westburg, associate professor, I’ve had many exceptional or extraordinary students. I’ve been very happy to witness (and participate in) the transformation of some of my students, the develop- counseling services ment of their critical sense, their taste, their sophistication, their imaginations, in My fond memories at Rider are many. I remember when fact. As one of the many who’ve written to me about my impact on them said, “You I first arrived at Rider and how excited I was to begin my changed everything for me.” teaching career. The students and faculty were welcoming and Painters don’t retire, and I’m a painter first and foremost. I will paint! And as made me feel at home. I was thrilled when I received tenure usual get ready for my next New York show at the gallery where I’ve had many and when I was promoted to professor. Over the years, I loved shows over the years. And I write about art, and presumably will have a bit more working with our counseling students to help them develop leisure to do that as well. into compassionate professional counselors. I am appreciative Try to keep art going at Rider, threatened as it is — it belongs with the liberal for wonderful colleagues who were supportive and committed. arts and sciences, as one of the most important ways that we as human beings I am grateful for the opportunity to have served on the Rider Chapter of AAUP as explore the world we are born into. And keep in touch! president and on three negotiating teams. I feel honored to have received numerous List of official retirees Retiring at the end of the 2015-16 5. Dr. Richard Burgh, acting chair- 2. Dr. Charles Schwartz, profes- 7. Dr. James Dickinson, professor, academic year: person, Mathematics Department sor, Mathematics Department Sociology Department 1. Deborah Rosenthal, professor, 6. Dr. Linda Materna, professor, 3. Dr. Susan Denbo, professor, 8. Dr. Jerry Rife, chairperson, Fine Fine Arts Department Foreign Language & Literature Marketing, Advertising & Legal Arts Department 2. Dr. Christine Lentz, associ- 7. Dr. Ava Baron, professor, Studies Department 9. Dr. Pamela Brown, chairper- ate professor, Management Sociology Department 4. Dr. Radharao Chaganti, profes- son, Communication/Journalism Department sor, Management Department Department 3. Dr. Donald Wygal, associate pro- Taking phased retirement of two or 5. Dr. Anne Salvatore, professor, 10. Dr. Donald Ambrose, professor, fessor, Accounting Department three years: English Department Graduate Education 4. Dr. Nancy Westburg, professor, 6. Dr. Maury Randall, chair- 11. Dr. Richard Swain, associate Graduate Education 1. Dr. Tamar Jacobson, chairper- person, Finance & Economics professor, Fine Arts Department son, Teacher Education Department Strategic planning to increase revenue, not tuition Cont’d from P. 1 will take place from May to August, is complete and institution as we conduct a number of important initia- understands that strategy can inspire vision. And really reviewed, according to Stasolla, the groups will begin tives that will guide and shape the future direction of it’s very necessary to understand that there has to be a to seek out additional input before creating the plan in our university,” he said. “As I discussed at convocation common and mutually held sense of vision for Rider. December of 2016. The plan will take an additional and throughout my listening tour this fall across both If you do [strategic planning] right, it’s the living, couple of months to be reviewed and approved, but campuses, we are ready to begin Rider’s next compre- breathing heart of a university. I honestly believe that Stasolla said if all goes according to the schedule it hensive strategic planning process. it is the only way to build and sustain momentum.” should be reviewed in early 2017. “I am excited about the opportunity for us to renew During the first semester of the planning process, Dell’Omo said in a letter emailed to the campus Rider’s vision and mission, and to establish a set of Stasolla explained, each working group will conduct community on Feb. 15 that he understands how vital institutional priorities and goals that will build on our an internal and external analysis, “SWOT,” to evalu- this year will be for Rider in rebuilding its reputation strengths as we seek to serve students with distinc- ate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and improving enrollment. tion in an increasingly competitive higher education for Rider. Once that comprehensive process, which “This will be a very important year for the environment.” 4 The Rider News Feb. 17, 2016 News GrΣΣk Life converts houses to homes By Shanna O’Mara HERE is a familiar energy in Lawrenceville when students pour onto campus, with that number and the number of women who came out to recruitment. ready for the start of spring semester. Some rush to their rooms to restock their “For our men, the process is similar but less formal. We ask all of the men going closet, some head off to meet friends at the dining hall, and some are left alone. through recruitment to attend a series of events to get to know the chapters and TSome have yet to find their home away from home — until they reach out to the members. At the end of the week, the men decided which chapter they wanted Greek Life and find that what they’ve been searching for, or what has been waiting for to receive a bid from and chapters chose their top candidates for membership. them all along. Everyone who matched received a bid.” Over the past two weeks, Rider’s fraternities and sororities took part in bid week, To catalyze the bonding process and benefit the cranberry community, the uni- during which the Greek houses participated in a “mutual selection process” to versity holds several Greek-inspired events. recruit new members, according to Amanda Eisele, assistant director of campus life “We have a lot of big community and campus events in the spring, like Greek for fraternity and sorority life. Week, philanthropy events and Relay for Life, so I think it’s awesome to have new “Spring is already such an exciting semester,” Eisele said. “Most students who people who really want to contribute to the success of our organizations,” Eisele join have been waiting for the opportunity since coming to Rider, so they bring a said. level of excitement and a fresh perspective to the Greek community.” After the bids are complete and each new member has a house to belong to, he Although the process differs between the men and women, both groups have the or she has certain responsibilities toward the sorority or fraternity. same goal of making new members feel at home as they transition from their previ- “Now begins the process of learning the history and background of their new ous residences to a Greek house. organizations,” Eisele said. “The new members will have a lot of opportunities to “For the National Panhellenic Conference sororities, all women interested in bond with their brothers and sisters through new member activities and meetings. going through the recruitment process, potential new members, meet all four chap- New members will be paired up with an older mentor in the chapter as their ‘big.’ ters on the first night,” Eisele said. “After that, both the potential new members and That is something everyone always looks forward to, and that will be coming up for the chapters must begin narrowing their selections down to the final round, where a everyone soon. We also have a Greek new member course that everyone attends. It potential new member may visit one or two preference events. Our quota, which is is really important that we are building community relationships, not just chapter the number each chapter strives to achieve, was 21 this year. We were really happy relationships.” SigEp awards balanced men with recognition, money By Shanna O’Mara

IGMA Phi Epsilon awarded its annual Balanced with the organization,” said Shaffer, one of this year’s two chairmen and a committee of about five other Man Scholarship (BMS) to five freshmen to “rein-“rein- Balanced Men chairmen. “We award five students in brothers help interview the applicants over a weekend force the fraternity’s long-lasting commitment to areas of gentleman, scholar, athlete, leader and overall in November. S‘building balanced men’ by helping to recognize balanced man. Each of the five winners wins a schol- “We usually ask a mixture of both serious and exceptional undergraduates,” according to junior the- arship of varying dollar amounts and a certificate of comedic questions to ease the applicants during their ater major Thomas Shaffer. achievement.” process,” Shaffer said. “We want them to feel comfort- “The Balanced Man Scholarship is the single best This year’s award winners were business adminis- able when they talk to us, and we want them to give us recruitment tool in the fraternity world,” according to tration major Joey Corsentino, overall award; film, TV, genuine answers. There’s nothing better than having Sigma Phi Epsilon’s website.“The BMS is our chap- and radio major AJ Galda, gentleman award; chem- one of the applicants shine on the serious questions ter’s most valuable asset in finding and recruiting great istry major Mario Ramos, athlete award; accounting and then getting his interviewers to laugh moments students, strong leaders and well-rounded new broth- major RahQuan King-Stubbs, scholar award; and later.” ers. Running the BMS should be a chapter’s first prior- secondary education major Nick Giglio, leader award. After the interview process, the chairmen and ity when building a list of potential new members.” “We had a strong amount of applicants this year,” committee spent about four hours before winter recess Although applicants and scholarship recipients are Shaffer said. “I was incredibly proud of the amount deciding on the best men for each of the five awards. not required to join the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, of men we interviewed this year. We had 17 guys both “We all have a lot to say, and we all have varying that is the natural next step for many of the men. apply and interview for the scholarships.” opinions, but we always manage to come together to “Many choose to [join] after they become familiar In regard to the selection process, each year, the choose the top five guys,” Shaffer said.

DPhiE house manager hopes to ‘encourage and empower’ By Lauren Lavelle HE sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon will receive a new house director this month after in my life, and I’d love to be able to be that for other people.” the sorority’s previous director departed last spring. Aside from making sure the house is safe and an enjoyable environment for the Xany Whitmoore, a recent graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, sisters, Whitmoore also has other responsibilities she must uphold. TTennessee, will take over the position as well as serve as the community service “I will be put into the rounds system for the west side of campus, and I’ll also be coordinator for student affairs. helping out and attending any of the Delta Phi Epsilon events where they need my New to both the working and Greek world, Whitmoore is excited to see what is support, encouragement and attendance,” she said. in store. Along with this, Whitmoore will be lending her positive spirit to another element “This is my first foray into Greek Life, so I’m really excited to get to know it of campus life. and see this other side of higher education,” said Whitmoore. “Higher education is “As far as my role as community service coordinator, I help coordinate the something I’m passionate about and want to stay in long-term.” Bonner’s Scholar Program, I partially supervise the Rider Service Leader and I help A supporter of community building and an advocate for developing lasting rela- plan and execute the campus wide Days of Service,” said Whitmoore. “I want to tionships with people, Whitmoore accepted the position in order to provide guid- encourage and empower the students to take leadership roles on campus.” ance and help the sisters find their sense of self within their college community. While this experience will come with many obstacles, Whitmoore is looking “I really hope to get to know them and get involved with their structure,” said forward to meeting the sisters and hopes to understand what they offer to the Rider Whitmoore. “Hopefully my presence on campus can support them in whatever their community. goals and achievements are. “You have to expect to be affected as much as you are affecting,” said “I love connecting people to other people and helping them figure out what they Whitmoore. “As much as I would love to be a mentor for the women in my house, I want to do, especially because college can be such a difficult time. I know from my also can’t wait for the lessons they have to teach me.” undergrad experience, the people who made the most difference were the mentors Feb. 17, 2016 The Rider News 5 Come Celebrate Rider’s

INTERNATIONAL DAY

4:30 to 6 p.m. International Rhythm of Words ursday, Fireside Lounge Delightful Poetry in Foreign Languages, showcasing the creative February 25, 2016 flow of words of West Windsor High School, Lawrence High School and Rider students. Refreshments provided.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drumming Circle 6:30 to 9 p.m. Global Symposium SRC Atrium [Student Recreation Center] SWG 115 (Sweigart Auditorium) Presented by: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Barbara Franz Rider Political Richard Scannella, Rider Adjunct Professor Arts Administration Science Professor and Applied Percussion. Drummer-Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, “Refugees and Migrants in the European Union” and Lady Gaga. Professor Scannella will lead a drumming circle session bringing people together through African and 8 to 9 p.m. Dr. Abdulhussein Kadhim Reishaan Assistant Latin American rhythms. Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Passport to the World of Kufa in Najaf, Iraq. SRC Atrium [Student Recreation Center] “’We are not ISIS’: Peace-Making rough Student Dialogue Between the U.S. and Iraq” Refreshments provided. Rider’s Clubs & Faculty celebrate Rider’s diversity.

2 to 3 p.m. Open House with the CIE BLC 124 [Bart Luedeke Center]

Dreaming of studying abroad? Stop by the Center for feb 26 International Education (CIE) to learn more about our 165 2016 programs around the world. Refreshments provided. Funded by: MSAF (Mandatory Student Activity Fee) 6 Feb. 17, 2016 The Rider News 7 Arts&Entertainment Arts&Entertainment REVIEW Movie song medleys a favorite of the night By Emily Klingman in awe of her incredibly strong voice. In “The Wind” from Disney’s Pocahontas. He was a little and freshman Taylor Jackson. HE stage was set with small romantic Italian- Man With the Golden Gun,” junior Madeline reserved at first, but he quickly let himself get The final performance was the classic song style tables for two on the sides, band in the Chandler took the opportunity to work the stage into it and moved all around the stage. from Dirty Dancing, “(I’ve Had) The Time of center and it was time to begin. and move with the music. To end the medley, The audience got excited again when fresh- My Life.” It featured the cast members paired T Red Carpet! Music and the Movies, junior Margaret Warrington wowed the room man Terrie Goins came out to sing “The Gospel up and dancing, each doing some of the moves the school of Fine and Performing Arts’ spring with her solo in “Skyfall.” Truth” from Disney’s Hercules. She walked in from the iconic final dance number in the film. Cabaret featuring musical theater majors, The biggest hit of the night was the anima- from the theater’s side door, and as the song Everyone in the audience was clapping and started off with a spotlight performance by tion medley. As it began, the audience lit up built up, she climbed the stairs to center stage dancing along in their seats to the beat. The junior Mariana Saba, who sang the solo for a with excitement. The entire cast started off so she could really showcase her powerful voice. entire cast came down from the stage and into sultry song that the audience ate up. In “Hanky by singing “Somewhere Out There,” from An Ending out this medley was “Deliver Us,” from the audience to dance with each other and audi- Panky,” from the movie Dick Tracy, Saba and American Tail before moving on to junior Ashton The Prince of Egypt. It was a very moving and ence members in the last moments of a truly the female cast danced and showed off their Schaffer singing “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s powerful performance, featuring small solos great show. feisty sides as they pulled handkerchiefs out of Aladdin. As soon as he began, the audience was from Goins, Warrington, freshman Amy Hine their dresses and tops and whirled them above clearly ready to join in to the old favorite. After their heads. It was a powerful and high-energy Schaffer finished, senior Kyle Geraghty gave performance that the audience loved. a powerful performance of “Colors Of The The next big song of the night was “Cuban Pete,” made popular by Jim Carrey’s perfor- mance in The Mask. The entire cast was featured with a solo by senior Matt Caccamo. It was so easy to see the cast having fun performing on stage that the audience couldn’t help feeling that same energy too — especially when Caccamo and the rest of the cast began to shimmy around onstage. A medley featuring the James Bond theme songs, “Goldfinger,” “The Man With The Golden Gun” and “Skyfall” was another memorable series of performances. Audience members’ excitement went up as the cast brought back the classic instrumental 007 theme

a cappella style. There was plenty of slinky and RiderEmily Kelly / The News sneaky dancing all around the stage. Then, freshman Janayla Montes went up to the center Above left, Matt Caccamo dips Abby Anderson during his solo in the performance of “Cuban Pete” from The Mask. Above center, Janayla Montes, stage microphone and shone in her sparkly red Madeline Chandler and Margaret Warrington come together in their medley of songs from the James Bond films. At right, the entire cast crowds dress to sing “Goldfinger,” leaving the audience around Anderson as she sings “Lesbian Seagull,” from Beavis and Butthead Take America. REVIEW Hitting the right notes, with good vibes Customized comedy, just for Rider By Megan Lupo Sandoukas. “We thought the songs ARMONIOUS tones filled the went well with our theme, and the By Samantha Brandbergh competition stage, as Rider’s a choreography was mostly about telling AN I take a picture of your feet?” comedian Todd cappella groups showcased their the story. Choreography in the ICCA is Barry asked a student sitting in the second row at Hperforming talent at Stockton’s mostly about making sure the audience ‘ his show on Feb. 13. “This is something amazing ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinals on and judges can understand the story we CI’ve never seen before. This woman turned one of Feb. 6. are trying to tell.” the empty chairs around so she could really put her feet Rider Vibes, ‘Til Further Notes and Competition aside, the Vibes’ up.” The flash of his camera went off as he declared he Deaftones knew that to perfect their strengths extend much further than would be posting the picture to Instagram once he went performances, it was going to take singing. off stage. dedication. “Vibes has a great attitude that The Cavalla Room was filled with chairs, and “Competition season is a huge com- keeps them on top of whatever chal- although only about a third of the spacious room was mitment,” said senior theater perfor- lenge they face,” Earl said. “I think it’ll occupied by students and comedy fans, laughter made mance major Darin Earl, the president take them really far in fostering the up for the empty space. of ‘Til Further Notes and the musical family environment that has settled as The night began with a short set by comedian, director for Rider Vibes. “Everyone in the group’s foundation.” writer, artist and America’s Got Talent season-five contes- the group is an individual, a human And although the Deaftones, whose tant Doogie Horner, who warmed up the crowd with being — they all have their particular group consists of 14 music majors

semi-vulgar jokes comparing marriage to a boring interests, passions or commitments, so courtesyPhoto of Darin Earl from Westminster Choir College, did breakfast food and being single to an “all-you-can-eat- it’s hard to schedule rehearsals outside ‘Til Futher Notes were one of three Rider a cappella groups to compete in the ICCA Mid-Atlantic not move on to the final round held sex buffet.” of the regular time. We needed every nals, where it won third place with 367 points. in the New York’s Beacon Theatre, it “I remember being single. I didn’t go out to eat second we could manage to find.” desires to “perform more and more in very often, let me tell you,” he said to the audience. To bond and learn music arrange- from “The Story of Tonight” from fun. So, the mindset there was freer, the Princeton area,” according to its

“I made my own dinner and it was a sad little affair. huffingtonpost.com ments, ‘Til Further Notes organized a Broadway’s Hamilton to a mash-up and we allowed ourselves the liberty website. The Deafnotes did score a win, Sometimes I just microwaved a burrito — if you know Todd Barry (left) with popular comedian Louie C.K. at Barry’s birthday party last year. Barry performed his comedy routine at Rider on retreat called, “Camp Camp,” named of “Revolution” by Diplo and “New to gain the confidence through the however, with freshman Jaci Gisondi what I mean. Being married isn’t like eating oatmeal Feb. 13, even tailoring some of his jokes just for Rider students. after the founder of the group, Elena Americana” by Halsey, but also in the experience.” taking home the Outstanding Vocal every day, it’s like eating oatmeal every couple weeks Camp, ’13. performers. With songs like the fast-paced Percussion award. and that’s fine. It’s OK, put a little brown sugar on it “What could possibly be going on outside?” he and relatable. He took multiple digs at one student in The retreat also served as a way “to “We’re a family through and “Natalie” by Bruno Mars, the ballad With its diverse performances of — if you know what I mean.” asked after loud noises were heard in the Bart Luedeke particular, a popular music studies major. agree on our vision and message for through, and because there are so “King” by Jess Glynne and the final genres from pop to hip-hop to indie, Horner also gave the audience some advice on Center lobby. “Freaking out by the information booth? “Do you like popular music? Do you wanna write our set — our mutual mission was to many artists in the group, everyone gets upbeat medley of “Hold My Hand” the Deaftones have grown into a distin- small talk by detailing a situation at a party, where he Why is there an information desk at this place? This papers about it all day and then leave with no job compete,” Earl said. each other,” Earl said. “There’s a really by Lauren Aquilina and “Shut Up and guished competing force since forming told a joke about the difference between jelly and jam building is closed, basically… You can’t go back to opportunities?” He added, “I’m being sarcastic, mak- Hitting the right note, ‘Til Further supportive atmosphere that usually Dance” by Walk the Moon, the Vibes’ in 2007 under the leadership of Patrick as an icebreaker. New York and tell jokes about Rider University’s ing fun of you,” for assurance. Notes came in third, scoring 367 points, flourishes from competition season.” choreography had to match the adven- Dillon. Once Barry took the stage, he quickly made light information desk, those are custom written for you Although Barry’s delivery might have seemed bland and member sophomore musical Despite the cutthroat nature of com- turesome selection. “A cappella has sprung me into of the small audience. “I’m not the hottest comic on people.” to some, his humorous set showed that deadpan com- theater major Ross Thompson won the petition, Rider Vibes’ mentality was “The inspiration behind the chore- so many avenues I never thought I’d the planet, clearly,” he said. “I can’t even sell out a Barry engaged in casual banter with various stu- edy can easily relieve college stresses, even if it’s just award for Outstanding Choreography. more relaxed. ography was the story we were trying be able to explore,” Earl said. “I can free show in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.” dents, including trying to make sense of one student’s for an hour. “For ‘Til Further Notes we abso- “For Vibes, we met as often as ‘Til to portray. Each song had a different always go out into the world and know Barry had a somewhat sleepy tone to his voice, with comment about not liking “grainy” food. “Okay, so “You know, I saw that poster for Todd Barry com- lutely aced the competition,” Earl said. Further Notes did — every night for meaning in the stories of the characters that there are special people who have each word leaving his mouth at the speed of molasses. you don’t eat sand or anything? I just eat buckets of ing to Rider, I never thought it would happen,” Barry “The mission was to win, and despite two weeks after returning to school to we created for our set. Our story was shared the experience of Rider Vibes He kept the audience on their toes the whole night, air every day, unless it’s grainy air,” he joked. whispered. “Boy, did he give us a good show — this is what the judges thought, we did.” learn music and choreography,” Earl about love, loss, and ultimately reunit- and ‘Til Further Notes.” however, taking jabs at members in the front row and Tailoring his material not only to college students, you guys talking — boy, was he amazing — that was The passion of ‘Til Further Notes said. “Vibes’ mission was to go and ing,” said junior elementary education the university itself. but to students at Rider, made his set all the more fun you talking.” not only resonates in songs that varied compete for the experience and have major and Vibes choreographer Angela 8 The Rider News Feb. 17, 2016 Opinion FROM THE EDITOR The unsung heroes N Feb. 12, as the men’s swimming the app now, no upcoming events are and diving team was reaching listed, and those on the leaderboard are NWZQ\[ÅN\PKWV[MK]\Q^M5M\ZW under 100 points. 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By Thomas Albano entering the meet, defeated Rider HILE most of the hype in senior Curt Delia in overtime by a score Rider athletics this past of 7-5 in a 174-pound contest. week surrounded the Rider- Freshman Michale Fagg-Daves WMonmouth ESPN basketball won by decision to give the Broncs yet game, the wrestling team had a historic another win, and the lead was extended moment of its own. again when 197-pound junior Ryan In the final home meet of the season Wolfe was victorious in his contest via on Feb. 11, Rider defeated Hofstra major decision. Wolfe entered this meet 31-7, giving Head Coach Gary Taylor ranked No. 24 in his weight class by the his 427th win on the NCAA Division I Coaches Panel. level. This ties Taylor, who is in his 38th The Pride would earn one more win season as the head coach, with Bobby in the final bout of the night, as junior Douglas (Arizona State, Iowa State) for Mike Hughes took a win over Rider fourth on the all-time Division I wins senior Greg Velasco in a heavyweight list. battle. However, Hofstra could do noth- Associate Head Coach John Hangey, ing by that point to prevent a Rider ’93, was an All-American wrestler team victory. under Taylor’s coaching. He felt proud Aside from Taylor’s milestone, the to have helped Taylor reach that match against Hofstra also would be milestone. the last time seniors Deutsch, Brennan, “I’ve been here for win number 200, Delia, Morris, Valcarce Kirchner, 300, 400, and now he’s No. 4,” said Velasco and Andrew Reca would be Hangey. “So, it feels real special to be a at Alumni Gym in a Rider uniform as part of something that significant. The G. Borg/Rider University Peter wrestlers. guy has just worked his butt off and Head Coach Gary Taylor looks on during a bout against Hofstra on Feb. 11. The Broncs prevailed 31-7. While Hofstra leads the all-time hasn’t had all of the resources there series 13-4, the Broncs have gotten the all the time. It kind of puts a stamp on the team won eight out of the 10 bouts Sophomore B.J. Clagon, ranked upper hand, winning their past three that program.” that took place that evening. 20th by the panel at 149 pounds, fol- meetings. Oregon State’s Dale Thomas The night started off with Rider lowed up with a decision win. Rider only has a couple of meets leads the all-time win list with 616. taking six consecutive wins. First, 125- Chad Walsh, a 157-pound sopho- remaining in the regular season to give Iowa State’s Harold Nichols is second pound senior Zach Valcarce picked up more ranked No. 14, came away with Taylor career win No. 438. with 492, followed by J. Robinson a victory by decision when he defeated the only bout of the dual meet to be The Broncs will be on the road for of Minnesota, who has 439 wins. Hofstra sophomore Bryan Damon. determined by fall, winning seven their final two meets of this season, Robinson is the leader for most wins “I was trailing for the first two peri- minutes in. Senior Conor Brennan then taking on Princeton on Feb. 18 and in NCAA Division I wrestling among ods, but I was able to fight the whole won by decision at 165 pounds to put Maryland on Feb. 20. active coaches, with Taylor behind him match and make the kid quit,” Valcarce the Broncs up 24-0. The EWL Championships will take in second. said. “It was a good way to finish off Brennan feels that this meet was place in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Taylor became the head coach at our home season and to gain confi- a much-needed bounce back for the on March 5, and the NCAA Rider in 1978 when he succeeded the dence moving towards the conference team, considering its loss against Drexel Championships will be held March wrestling program’s founder, National tournament.” came in the closing seconds. 17-19 at Madison Square Garden in Wrestling Hall of Famer Barry Following this, Robert Deutsch — a “I think the team wrestled extremely New York City. Burtnett. Since he became the head 133-pound senior — got a win by for- tough, especially coming off a hard coach, Taylor has coached 13 All- feit, and senior Paul Kirchner defeated loss to Drexel,” Brennan said. “I was Americans, including three in the last Hofstra redshirt junior Jamel Hudson happy with my performance and all my nine years. in a 141-pound bout. Hudson came teammates’.” The Broncs (10-9, 4-2 EWL) helped into this meet ranked 26th in the weight Hofstra (5-10, 1-4 EIWA) finally the longtime coach achieve the feat by class by the NCAA Coaches Panel, and got on the board when redshirt junior winning in convincing fashion. In fact, he qualified for nationals last year. Frank Affronti, who was ranked 31st Taylor humbled by elite coaching status

IDER wrestling Head Coach Gary Taylor reached the country. his 427th win as a coach on the Division I level, Along with John, we are very fortunate to have an which ties with former Arizona State and Iowa excellent assistant in Nic Bedelyon, a two-time All- RState Head Coach Bobby Douglas, fourth all- American from Kent State in Ohio. He is an outstanding time in that category, when the team defeated Hofstra young coach with a bright future who has made an imme- on Feb. 11. diate positive impact on the program. Taylor, who is in his 38th season leading the In addition to John and Nic we have another former Broncs, made the following statement regarding his All-American of mine, Jason Nase, who runs our wres- historic accomplishment: tling club and is our volunteer assistant. Jason is like the Energizer Bunny and brings lots of energy with him to What I would say about the accomplishment of being each practice. currently fourth in the Division I all time wins category is Longevity also has a lot to do with obtaining this level that no success is achieved in a vacuum. of success. I have been fortunate to have the support of There are always those that have influenced you or the Rider administration throughout my career and they assisted you when you are fortunate to know some success. have always encouraged me. That includes four presi- There have been many people who helped influence and dents, and their vice presidents, as well as three directors prepare me for what success I have had. In addition, I of athletics — John Carpenter, Curt Blake and current have been very fortunate to have some excellent assistants Athletic Director Don Harnum. Without the leadership over the years. First and foremost is my current and long- and support I have received from the administrations and time Associate Head Coach John Hangey. the athletic directors I have worked with, I would not have John was a student athlete in our wrestling program been able to achieve this level of success. and became an All-American in his senior year at Rider. He stayed at Rider to get his masters degree and became my graduate assistant. He moved on to become the head wrestling coach at Bucknell University for three years —Gary Taylor before returning to Rider to be my full-time assistant and Rider Wrestling Head Coach eventually became associate head coach. John has clearly G. Borg/Rider University Peter been instrumental in much of the success of our pro- Head Wrestling Coach Gary Taylor has recorded 427 wins in 38 gram and thus my own win record. He is an outstanding seasons with Rider. He ranks No. 4 on the all-time D1 wins list. Associate Head Coach. I believe he is one of the best in Feb. 17, 2016 The Rider News 11 Sports MEN’S BASKETBALL Swarming Hawks swipe win at Zoo

By Brandon Scalea Tournament bid. The clutch shooting IDER had it in the palm of its hand from Robinson, who totaled 21 points and let it slip away. and six assists, might have earned him In arguably one of the biggest conference player of the year. Rgames in the 58-year history of The first half of the game showed Alumni Gym, the Broncs’ Zoo was the Hawks playing their up-tempo jammed with a standing-room-only style of offense, as the Broncs struggled crowd. The students and the fans all to defend the three-point line. At the did their part. The atmosphere was other end of the court, the Monmouth electric for 40 minutes; it felt like a defense struggled as well, as the Broncs championship game for a then 10-15 matched the Hawks shot for shot. A Rider team. The Broncs (11-16, 7-9 late Monmouth run gave them a 44-35 MAAC) did their part as well — for lead heading into the break. only 38 minutes. At the start of the second half, the In those final two minutes of regula- Broncs came out and played arguably tion, a late double-digit Rider lead their best basketball of the year. was squandered, literally stolen from Three consecutive three-pointers its hands like the basketball that was from senior guard Zedric Sadler sent ripped away by Monmouth in two late the crowd into a frenzy. Twelve points turnovers. from Thomas added to an incredible

That double-digit lead had students 31-9 run that gave Rider a 66-53 lead Rider/The News Neil Davis talking of storming the court — what with 11 minutes remaining. Trailing with 1:12 left, Monmouth steals the ball from senior guard Khalil Alford to cut the lead to 3. would have been a perfect ending to However, Monmouth stormed a night that brought a national TV back. Trailing 76-62 with just over four On Feb. 14, Rider was able to the Broncs had five players in double audience to Lawrenceville and had minutes remaining, Monmouth went bounce back from the heartbreaker digits. Thomas also recorded his 11th ESPNU broadcasters raving about its on a 14-0 run to tie the game with 59 with a decisive win against Niagara. double-double on the season with 10 student section, calling it the “best in seconds on the clock. Naturally, on a day that bears his name, points and 10 rebounds. the MAAC.” On the next possession, Thomas senior forward Shawn Valentine had Okereafor said the team did a good Instead, a game-winning three- dropped a layup and almost sent the a career afternoon with 17 points, six job of moving on from the Monmouth point shot by Hawks junior guard roof crashing down, as the Broncs rebounds and five blocks. Lundy fol- loss. Justin Robinson with three seconds left regained a 78-76 lead with 20 seconds lowed him off the bench with 13 points “You have to put it behind you,” he stunned the sold-out gym into an eerie left. and three rebounds. said. “It still stings and you think about silence, and led to chants of “Let’s go Then, with the crowd standing The Broncs got out to an 8-6 lead it, but you have to learn from your Monmouth” from the nomadic fan base and cheering, hoping and praying for early on and did not look back, as they mistakes and focus on what you can that has grown larger and larger as the a defensive stop, Robinson hit a shot won by 18 points. While some may control.” team has earned big win after big win. from beyond the arc to give Monmouth have thought Rider’s confidence was Rider is now 5-3 in its last eight Junior center Kahlil Thomas said yet another signature victory in 2016. at an all-time low after the Feb. 12 games played. The Broncs will next that despite the loss, the crowd was Thomas described the late Rider loss, every player on the court looked host Siena on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in a amazing all night long. collapse in simple terms. in sync, and it seemed like the Broncs game that will be broadcast on ESPN3. “The atmosphere in our build- “They hit big shots down the stretch couldn’t miss. And while the gym The Broncs lost to the Saints last time ing was through the roof,” he said. “I and we couldn’t score,” he said. wasn’t as rowdy as the previous night, they played in Albany 63-52. Rider will loved it. The fans always play a big role Graduate guard Teddy Okereafor the crowd of about 1,400 had plenty to look to overcome the third-place Saints because we don’t just play for ourselves was slightly more technical. cheer about. at home and show the MAAC that they or the team — we play for them, as “We just lost our composure,” he The Purple Eagles were shut down should not be taken lightly. well.” said. “We had some careless turnovers for most of the game, but junior guard The come-from-behind win for that they were able to capitalize on. Emile Blackman was able to put up 21 Monmouth (22-5, 14-2 MAAC) They hit big shots so we have to give points. While Blackman was the only all but earned its at-large NCAA them credit for that.” player to make some noise for Niagara, ICE HOCKEY Broncs close regular season with 10-goal victory By Derek Jordan Fox goaltender, Rider would go on to lose. FTER a loss to Marist, the club ice hockey team Against Monmouth, Grilli opened things up with was able to bounce back with a rout over a goal with assists from senior forward Andrew Heinz Monmouth, 10-4. and freshman forward Vincent Arlotta almost 10 A Following Marist crushing Rider’s two- minutes into the first period. About 40 seconds later, game winning streak on Feb. 12 at Loucks Ice Arena, Fox was called for interference and the Hawks took a game that saw the Broncs commit seven second- advantage of the power play and tied the game up period penalties and saw Marist capitalize on four of with 8:11 remaining in the first period. them, Rider bounced back with the victory against After another Monmouth score two minutes later, Monmouth to close out the regular season. the Broncs caught a break when the Hawks were given Rider (11-12) came out in the first period against an unsportsman-like conduct call with a minute and Marist playing aggressively. Showing no signs of 16 seconds left in the opening period. Arlotta scored fatigue, the Broncs were all over their opponent, play- on the ensuing power play to tie the game up at two ing in their own end for almost the whole period. goals each. Rider’s up-tempo play awarded it with a couple While the first period had both teams locked in a man-advantages in which it cashed in once. At 11:12 stalemate, the second was far from a competitive one. into the first, senior forward Pat Grilli put the Broncs Rider scored six goals. The first two goals, scored by

up 1-0 on a sneaky wrap-around move, with the assists Rider/The News Neil Davis Bozzi and Matt Fox, were scored within a 32 second going to senior forwards Connor and Matt Fox. Senior forward Pat Grilli scored the opening goal against Marist. span. “[Connor] Fox had the puck at the point, and I saw The Broncs would then score four more goals he had a shooting lane so I just went to the net,” Grilli gave it to him and saw him put it home.” in the second period before heading into the locker said. “He made a great shot-pass right to my tape, Rider left the first period with a 2-0 lead. rooms with an 8-3 lead. After two periods, Rider had and I noticed the goalie was out of position. I maneu- The beginning of the second period is when the 38 shots on goal while Monmouth only had 14. vered quickly around the net and wrapped it in.” Broncs began to crumble. Rider committed seven Even though Monmouth scored early in the third The Broncs kept at it and continued with their second-period penalties, which put them at a disad- period, it was too big of an uphill battle for the Hawks assertive play. At 15:08 in the first period, Matt Fox vantage for the entire period. The Red Foxes took it to rebound as the Broncs closed the regular season tallied the second goal with help coming from Grilli to the Broncs, tallying 22 second-period shots and four with two more goals and won by a score of 10-4. and freshman forward Eric Bozzi. unanswered goals. Rider will look to carry its winning ways as of late “I got the puck going down the left wing and I Rider could not get anything going offensively in into next weekend as it takes on Rowan in the first noticed Matt open in the slot,” said Bozzi. “I quickly the third period. Despite firing 25 shots at the Red round of the MACHA playoffs in Delaware on Feb. 12 The Rider News Feb. 17, 2016 Inside today: Men’s basketball lose to Monmouth in nal Sports seconds. Page 11 SWIMMING AND DIVING Coach brings free style to swimming

By Carlos Toro HE brakes on a bus failed in Flemington, New Jersey. The pas- Tsengers were traveling home to Rider and had been on a bus for more than 12 hours. It was mid-February, and in the freezing, bone-chilling weather, the passengers waited another hour for a new bus to arrive. But the new vehicle was also faulty — the driver couldn’t shut the door. “At that point, you don’t mind riding Head Coach Stephen Fletcher, Assistant Coach Shannon Daly and some of the men from home in a ‘convertible-style’ bus with their championship team on Feb. 13. the front door wide open, even if it’s 20 “The thing about him degrees out,” said Rider swimming and is that you can always joke diving Head Coach Stephen Fletcher. around him,” Molloy said. “He’s a Even with To everyone on that bus, the unlucky great guy and it’s almost like he is one his well polished Emily Kelley/ breaks did not overshadow the experi- of the swimmers. He knows when to résumé, Fletcher admits that The Rider News ence. Fletcher was proud of the young act serious, but at any other time, you he encounters problems as a coach. men and women inside the bus, and the can always have fun with him.” His attention to detail, according to program students had much to thank him for. The times that Fletcher does act silly him, has been the secret to him doing is a result of They were returning from the 2016 are the ones that athletes remember so well. the athletes’ hard work and effort, and MAAC Championships, with the fondly. During practice, the swimmers “I beat myself up for not giving a is blessed to coach teams that have won men’s team winning its fifth straight are able to go and pick out music that good pre-game speech,” Fletcher said. many championships. MAAC title while the women finished will be played throughout the practice “I’m terrible at halftime locker room “As a coach, you’re only as good in second. at the Richard Coppola Pool at the and pre-game speeches. It really both- as the athletes,” Fletcher said. “They Fletcher’s résumé is as good as Maurer Center. ers me that I can’t do that well. But I are really guiding the direction of the any for a head coach in college swim- “My best memories of Fletch have think what we do well is the daily stuff.” program. They just make the coaches ming: eight MAAC championships, an to be the times that he spontaneously But even so, Fletcher says that the look good, and we’re lucky that we have ECAC championship and three straight starts dancing or singing on the pool program would not be where it is if it such a great group.” MAAC Coach of the Year awards. deck during practice,” Molloy said. was not for the efforts of the athletes The long bus rides to different meets But to a lot of his athletes, Fletcher “It makes us all laugh and lightens the who have been under his tutelage. off-state can get boring. Fletcher rem- is a fun, energetic coach that creates mood of the day.” During Fletcher’s tenure as head coach, edies that with his own brand of cre- a team environment that everyone The 45-year-old coach tries his 47 of the 48 records at Rider were set. ativity. He already knows that he’s not enjoys. He once took the team to the hardest to build a lasting relationship Fletcher doesn’t rest on his laurels, great with speeches, so he plays punk town of Rincon, Puerto Rico, in early with his swimmers, something that he and sometimes, he thinks about what rock music for the team to listen to. His January. Senior Erin Westcott remem- values deeply. Senior Jeffrey Prichard he needs to do to maintain the level of favorite piece is “Shark Attack” by the bers Fletcher singing a ‘60s song to calls Fletcher the best coach he’s ever success that he has obtained thus far. Bouncing Souls, which has turned into liven the team’s spirits. had. Sophomore Zack Molloy says But at the same time, he thinks of it as a sort of official team song. “It was a good time when we went that Fletcher really cares about every a reminder that there is still work left to “I’m a big fan of punk rock,” on a training trip in Puerto Rico, and individual in the program. be done. Fletcher said. “I shouldn’t be, with me during our jog one morning, he started Creating those kinds of connections “In terms of championships, I being 45 years old, but I like to impose singing ‘Doo Wah Diddy’ the whole was something that Fletcher learned would like the men and women to my musical tastes on the athletes as a time,” Westcott said. “He knows how to when he was an assistant coach at win together,” Fletcher said. “That’s way for them to try new things.” bring the team up if we’re not feeling Rider from 1992-1997, under former a real challenge. There aren’t many Some laugh, some aren’t into it, practice that day and make that much Head Coach Richard Coppola. combined programs with one coaching some are. But they’ve all accepted more enjoyable. It’s goofy and fun and “I really admired Coppola’s abil- staff that are able to pull it off. Every it as another part of his personal- none of us would want it any other ity to create relationships with his day, or even in the middle of the night, ity. The bus ride home may not help way.” athletes,” Fletcher said. “It brings the you wonder if you can repeat the same swimmers shave seconds off of their Junior William Molloy says that best out of the athletes. It helps create thing you’ve done, and it is still a night- backstroke, but it’s the little things that Fletcher takes every opportunity to a better team, and I don’t think I’ve mare of sorts. As long as I’m waking up Fletcher emphasizes that have made make the environment a fun one, but at mastered that at all. Coaching is not a in the middle of the night and having the difference in these students’ college the same time, recognizes that there are transaction. It is a human relationship. that nightmare, there is still work left to experience. moments both the coaching staff and That’s what attracted me to coaching in be done.” the team need to take seriously. the first place.” He believes that the success of the SWIMMING AND DIVING Men’s historic conference title streak now at ve Cont’d from P. 1 beforehand.” fifth in the 200 breast (2:05.18) and seventh in the 200 breast (2:27.93) and by winning three gold medals in the 100 For the Rider men, the 400 free sophomore Ben Smith was fifth in junior Ariana Palmer finished eighth in free, 200 free and 500 free. Molloy also relay of junior Matthan-Matthew the 200 fly (1:53.10). William Molloy the 100 free (54.00). Freshman Taylor set a Rider and MAAC record in the Martir, junior William Molloy, fresh- placed second in the 100 free (45.32), Stalnaker was fourth in the 200 back 200 free with a time of 1:36.87 and was man Vincent Gibbons and Zack Molloy Martir was third in 100 free (45.38), (2:05.82) and sophomore Julianna Runk part of four MAAC and Rider record- won with a time of 2:59.69. junior Zach Mabin placed third in the was fourth in the 200 breast (2:22.96). setting relays at the 200 medley, the 800 Other results from the Rider men 200 breast (2:04.39) and senior Wayco While a fifth straight conference free, the 200 free and the 400 free. included junior Sam Cramer winning Bailey was third in the three-meter dive championship would be the perfect “I thought my performance at the the 1650 free with a time of 15:30.49 (297.10). ending to the season, the team still MAAC Championships was all right,” and freshmen Lucas Musselman and For the Rider women, senior Kaitlyn has work left to do. The Broncs will Zach Molloy said. “Most of the times Griffin Hutton winning the 200 back O’Connor placed sixth in the 200 fly compete at the ECAC Championship, I finished with were near my best ever and the 200 fly, respectively. (2:10.39), junior Jacquelynn Parker hosted by Navy, on Feb. 25-28. but not quite there. I had the goal Gibbons was fourth in the 100 free placed seventh in the 100 free (53.57), of winning Swimmer of the Meet (45.47), freshman Carter Paules was sophomore Tara Maniace placed