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VOL.2-N'o. 1 ~ RIDER UNIVERSITY, LAWRENCEvn.LE, N.J. - Nov. 8, 1996 PRICE ··FREE.· Why all News' advisor Rider Newspapers plays key role the hoopla! Celebrate 70 Years in keeping staff TQ most of yo~ out (here, this 70th in shape anniversary issue of your campus news­ paper may nbc mean much. but to of Publication By BRIAN J. KEUEY those of w who sacrifice: many hours of F..xccu.tiw: Editor partying and sleep on those long Although listed last in the masthead Thursday-nighlSi'ifut merge imo Friday on the editorial page, the advisor of me mornings (or af I all it. 'Thriday), it is Ritkr Nws certainly is not the least of a aU to arms to ~ sure We connnuc ,he people inv,?lved in putting this . serving mis campus community. paper out every week. The JaJn Nt'UIS Ius heen mere dur­ The faculty advisor acts to smooth ing good times, like the day Rider OUt the waters when the seas get rough became a university• . as weD as the bad: nom dme to time during a long, gruel­ the facuhy strike of 1974, the near ing year. Lds face it: When you have It· strike: in 1994, the fatal shooting OU[- about IS to 20 staff" members with dif­ 0; side the Student Center in 1993 and ferent ideals and personalities trying to the unthin~ablc assauft that just work together in a collegiate atmos­ occurmi,this week. phere, things tend to get a little crazy We were here when big names in and tempers sometimes flair over the cntenainmcnt ~ to srop by and play stupidest things. us a song or [Wo, like Janis Joplin • . BiUy . Dr. E. Graham McKinley, a professor Jocl and "Slowhand" -himself. Eric of co mmunications, currently sits in the Clapton when he W2S with Derek and position of advisor of the Ritkr N~wI. the Dominoel. "It's a hard job," she says. "But I . We hope you enjoy me photo spread know what it's like puuing a newspaper on thcinside of chis and the back page. together all night." It is representative of the eras in which McKinley, who also currently works me RUin- Nws served the campus com- part time as a copy editor at the limes munity. ofTrenron, added that the greaU$t chaJ­ But we intend to keep rrying to make lenge of the job is trying to keep the sure aU the voices on this campus are sraffhappy and content. being heard. "The job is so stressful and people Members of the Rider community. tend to lose it," she said. we are here for you. $0. if you have McKinley is into her third year of something you want to express. give us advising the N~WI and she says she is ;1 call or write a letter to the editor and fortunate she got off to such a good get your point across . . start with her first executive editor, . We hope you enjoy mis new edition Marilyn Mackiewicz (1994-95). of The Rider Rooster. although no one "I was really lucky with Marilyn, is quite sure: why a rooster was picked because she WAS a real self starter," she. to be the name of the paper back in said. "That whole Staff was really com­ 1926. mitted to the paper and it was a great We have had a lot of problems this 'The Rooster' launched sellen first experience for me." semester. but hopefuliy we can sun to Dr. Pamela Brown, professor of com­ put those behind us and begin to put decades of student" newspapers on munications. was the advisor for 10 out a quality. comprehensive newspaper years before McKinley took over and that wiD mrive for 70 more: years on the the Rider campus she, tOO, agreed that the job was a tough Rider campus. one. By BRIAN J. KELLEY The Roos.·er was published during We expect big things next semester. "I would caJl in at II p.m. to see how Executive Editor the 1926-27 academic year and aetu­ like: a new look and format. as well as they were doing, but I WOuld go to sleep Sc;venty years ago on Nov. 10, ally had a cover price of five cents. our very own website on the Rider expecting to get a call at [WO. three o' 1926, the Rider College campus - After The Rooster crowed its last, Home Page. dock in the morning with some kind of then located in Trenton - was the Rider College News became the What we want to accomplish by the legal or ethical question," Brown said. awakened and informed hy The official newspaper of the campus end of this year is to put out a newspa­ Brown, however, remains close to the Rider Rooster, the first-ever student community. The first issue of that per you can be proud to call your own editors she had the pleasure of advising newspaper in the school's history. paper, which came out Jan. 17, 1930, and one of the highen qualitative and during the years. even though s~e had Among the eight articles included represents the true origin of what professional standards. to do a lot of "negotiating" at the begin­ on that issue's front page were stO:­ became simply.the Rider News in the So enjoy this liule trip Nck in time ning with her first editor. Barbara ries about the "delightful mystery summer of 1940. as we salute all the Nws' staffers nut Boyer, about how much of a role Brown dance" scheduled for Nov. 19, a However, Sunday represents a have come before: in their re:lendess pur­ should play in the operation of [he speech given by Gov. Moore to the landmark in Rider student journal­ suit of me truth and their defense of the paper. Assembly and the welcoming of two ism history so, in honor of that first first amendment. "She was so fearful that this new advi­ new instructors to the Rider commu­ publication, the newspaper is bring­ But, once'again, this is your paper­ sor was going to somehow take over," nity - one of which was legendary ing The Rooster and its oid-fash­ n(Jt ours. We only neer it through mis said Brown. "I really didn't wane ·to, but Rider men's basketball head coach ioned style back to life - so to nream of time. I did want to have a say." Clair Bee, who had been previously speak - for this one issue. Today, the advisor gives us direct ion, Dean of the National University of Enjoy the trip down memory Jane. but the uaff takes its own roads 10 get Kentucky. there. ""SPECIAL FOUR·PAGE PULLOUT SECTIQN""

P2 70 YEARS AND STILL CROWING Friday, November 8,1996 - "SPECIAL FOUR-PAGE PULWUT SECI10N"

J6 Friday,N~mber8,1996 ·70 YEARS AND STILL CROWING P3 ""SPECIAL FOUR-PAGE PULWUT SECTION""

P4 70 YEARS AND STILL CROWING Friday, Nowmber 8, 1996 Former editor recalls 'first love' ; By RON PANARO'ITI '93 paper to reflect on their memories. it part of the campus community. Darrick and getting our hands good and di ~ty &ecuti~ Editor 1991-93 was like geuing to go to Homecoming Suber made that inc~dible shot in the from delivering the Nnm sustained IUS again. last four seconds all. • Espcc;ally me. In a. sense, "she" was like my first To me,- the '!11~]~;;;i;';ii1ir.;1 of a game that let love. N~ was the main k Rider squec:ze past The greatest gift the Nnm gave: me. She gave a wct-bchind-thc-c::us course of study: Wagner, 65-64. I think, is nOt one that can be seen in undergraduate me experience: he would classes were inci- turning Alumni black and white. 1De N~J taught me need. Many people thought she was a dental. textbooks a Gym into a mad- humility and a sense <<;If balance: no waste of time, but he knew bener. If he: necessary evil and house as the maner how right you think you are at screwed things up with her ,onc week, a usocial lifc:" me~- 'llroncs made it to any given time. juS[ look hard enough he could always redeem himself during Iy meant you did the NCAA [ouma- and you'll probably see· another side ~ o the next. He felt that taking care of her your drinking in meht. the story. was the reason the fates had brought The Pub on wc:c:k- We saw the Iu sad. as I was to hang up my hat him to this four-year suburban college, ends instead of in first people of three and half ynn .ago, 1 1i:I, tha, my and she never dis2ppointed him. good old SC234 color to be chosen Rider career meant something. and that And she is 70 years young this during those Homecoming 1 had hdped any on a uadition. month. Thursday night King and Queen. Now, the current editor, Brian "Shc" is, of (.:!lUl""..c, the RNkr Nnvs. crunches. I felt like: And a fraternity Kelley, and his team are carrying the a campus inS[i[Ution ~hat has been nothing more: than trying to roll back N~s into its 70th incredible year and through coundess incarnations and another journalist. racial progress beyond! It's a birthday buh\ that I'm chronicled the facc:s. evcn.ts and forces who also happened instead of taking it proud to be a part of. and as good as mat have shaped Rjder into the univer­ to live in a resi- forward lost its the cake is, the ~emoties are even sity it is today. dence hall. house following a .sweeter. My own involvement with the: During my time at the helm, Rider stunt that was as despicable as it was New! spans only a tiny part of these saw quite a bit of media attention, shocking. Ron Panarotti nnrmtly is a copy uJikJr lit past seven decades. a drop in the buck­ much of it from the mainstream papers We at the N~J wen:: never bored. Th~ Pr~ss of Atlantic City in et. if you will. The paper" certainly made and newsca.sts. Woody Allen's adopted And even on the slow weeks, the thriU Pk"",nwi!k; NJ. its mark on me. When J saw an item in daughter-turned-lady love sought refuge of pounding the kqboards, pasting llP the Oct. 11 issue of thi.s ~ar's N~J ask­ here. to no avail. . pages, learning to use the Macintosh ing alumni who had worked on the Westminster Choir College became computer~. fighting with SGA members Bringing the News into ·the 21st century With (he 20th century rapidly com­ Thar is why I, along wim [his year's but this staff 'as young and rdatively P."... Pr=.. ... and Beyond." I ing to a close and 3. new millennium staff, have made a commitment to situ· inexpe!ienced. F~r instance, except for There is a whole.new world and time I close at hand, it pains me to look ating this newspaper so it can survive myself and the managing editor. not in frOnt of us and we need to step~ up to around the news office and see equip. another 70 years and beyond. one person on the editorial board of the a higher level. As Ron Panarotti mentions above in paper was here at the stan of last year. The next stOp for the Rider News is his column, the tenure of an editor of Basically. to use a spons term, it is a the World Wide Web. with an online BRIAN J. KELLEY , ~_ this paper represents such a small por­ rebuilding year. version expected to be up by January. tl ._ F..ccurl>oe Editor tion of this publication's history, it Granted, my stress levels are most So stick. with us and give us a chance seems strange that anyone would be likely at all-rime highs at this point. but and we WILL give you a newspaper you crny enough to put him- or herself I would like ro think that after the win­ won't be able to ignore or push aside. ment that seems like it was around the through this torture. ter break, the staff will be able to ~ome The 21st century is waiting'and now last time the calendar's last cwo digits Then, I think, "Well, if Ron could back rclaxed, focused and ready to dea1 is the time for The Rooster. [0 crow were "00." make it through TWO terms as editor, with the task at hand of giving this uni­ again. Except for cwo PowerMac computers then I guess I can take the abuse of versity the kind of newspaper it But this time, instead of crowing to and cwo brand-spanking new cameras one." deserves. signal a brand new day, 11u Roc;ter is that neuly took a third World War (0 Actually, though, it comes down to With this 70th anniversary issue • .:....c: welcoming in a whole new era. . purchase, the equipment we use to put just caring about what you do - and I are looking bade. to what we have this paper out every week is fairly ann­ care: about this newspaper. become, but as it says in the photo , qU:l.ted. Sure. we: have had problems this year, spread, "Covering Rider's Key to Pictorial Scrapbook

1. C~room ai old Trenton 8. Current Rider President Bart ...... pus Luedeke and oIbers celbrate 2. Picture or last1tider . Rider becoming a university on RoughRiders rootball team i.d • Marcb 23, 1994 1951 9. Moore Library circa 1980 3_Students ellioy the lawn out­ 10. The Trenton campus main side one or the Trenton ...... pus building on East State St. buildings 11. FIa& rrom 1926 4. An early look at a room in one 12. FIa& rrom 1930 or the Lawrenceville campus res­ 13. Flag rrom 1947 idence halls 14. Flag rrom 1958 S. View or the academic build­ 15, Flag rrom 1971 ings circa 1976 (NOTE: No eBA 16. Flag rrom 1978 Building!) 17. Flag rrom 1985 6. Lights illuminate the stairwell 18. Flag rrom 1993-94 in the Science Building 19. Current nag 7. Alumni Gym 20. Online Flag, Jan. 97 WEATHER Rain later today - SWEENEY TODD heavy at times - with Opens Tonight chance of T'Storm 8 p.m. Rider Theatre

VOL.2-NO.l RID~R UNIVERSITY, LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - Nov. 8,1996 PRICE "FREE" Assaqlt of student stuns campus

By ED MAYER Tues., Nov. 12. at 11 :30 a.m. in Room News Edilor 237 of the Student Center. The Rider community is recovering "We have these workshops and semi­ from the shock o f an alleged physical nars for a reaso n. !l's important for assault and anempted rape on a female campus community to take advantage student earlier this week. of these seminars and the faculty and A 26 year-old commuter studeot w.as staff as well," he said . found on Monday night by two stu-­ Finally, Rommel mentioned the dents in a first-floor women's ba~room Student Patrol as a mea ns of assistance. in the Student Center at approxim.atdy These are students who can escort a 6:20 p.m. ?erson and arc identified by the blaze The O'ssailanr was allegedly wa iting orange vests that they wear. Suspicious inside the bathroom. However, he then persons and activities also can be became alarmed and fled befort me [wo reported to Student Pat rol members. other students had arrived. acCording [0 Security measures are being increased police. in order to keep the campus safe. "Rape appeared to he the suspect's However, "Bad things happen on safe intenlioR," said Lawrence Township b. Pholognph by Brian J. Kelley ·campuses," said Director of Security, William CheSler in Tuesday's "edition of The btJJw.y Oil the grourul jIoor ofthe Struknt Center Ie_ing to the ",t room Vickie Weaver. The Times of Trenton. rllbkh fII4I #nte ofMo"""''' tUIIIrJt is lutkJ offboMrI.jie:r the inciJnrt. Students who arc in the Student The victim suffered several bruises pus," said James McRoberts. dean of "instant access" to Lawrenceville police. Center or other buildings at night are and was taken to Wood Johnson Robert nudents. "That brings in ,he municipal angle encouraged to call security for an escOrt Uaiversity Hospital in Hamilton where before they leave o r to repon any A repon ed rape behind Poyda later ... and it puts us in direct communica~ s: •.: was treated and released, according strange activities. Monday night was found to be false. tion with law enforcement, which is to Chester. "In these situations. rumors do fly," vital." he said. The incident is still under investiga­ The suspeCt is said to be a white male said Earle Rommel, director of public However. Rommel recommended tion. Anyone with information is asked in his 20s. about feet inches ral( 5 5 rela ions. "Comin uni ~tion to the nu­ that students and faculty rake common to u il campus security at extension with short brown hair. lawrence police dents is very important." sense measures in keeping themselves 5029 or the Lawrenceville Police are expected to produce a sketch of ,he "We do have 24·hour security. We and others safe. Department at (609) 896- 1111. suspect. have a strong presence and a commit~ Rider routinely offers se lf~ d efense The attack has spurred campus~wide ment to maintaining that presence," workshops and seminars. UNICCO is Call Security re ac tion from both students and said Rommel, nressing that the Rider sponsoring a crime prevention program administrators. for a Student Escort campus is nill well secured. in cooperation with Rider Safety and "This is a wake-up call for our cam- Rommel is pleased ,hat Rider has SecurIty and Citizens Against C rime on x.5050

Rider "Takes Back the Night" NEWS • StudentS react to shocking By ELAINA BAlTISTA anack in Student Center. • Staff Writer • Campus Securicy taking steps Dozens of Rider students devoted Wednesday evening to a to increase coverage. candlelight procession that promoted rape awareness. Women and men participated in the "Take Back the Night" program, sponsored by the univeristy Women's Center. Or-Eo To many. the timing could not have bee n bener after • Editor explains decision to go Monday night's in c;: ident in which an altempted rape was ahead with 70th anniversary issue commined againn a 26·year~0Id female commuter student. of the Rider N(ws despite anack. Maggie Lorjuste. Women's Centcr presid~nt. said she' was Page 6 ~ very excited [hat so many students were willing to participate in the evening's events, which included three marches around FEATURES the campus mall and two guest speakcrs who offered vital • When he's not hining the information about the many types of rape:. books, one Rider swdenr spends Sororities, including Delta Phi Epsilon, Alpha Xi Deha, his time racing Indy cars. and Zeta Tau Alpha were among the female participants who Page 12 felt very strongly about aierting Rider students to issues such Strulntts PPUlt'Cb 0 .. tIN ClmlpIU _O.r""i.g as rape and physical assault. Joann Nyhus of Alpha Xi Delta, Night" Cermfony WeJJJDJAy "ipL 5POKfS said that after hearing :fuout the ·assault on campus, morc attended programs like these in the past where the scene geTS • To mark the stan of the colle­ women attended "Take Back the Night" out of fear and con~ very emotional. cern . "Victims told their stories and people listcned carefully." giate basketball Season, the "It's imporranr to promote self.protection in times like Debbie Venello, advisor to the Women's Center, s"id that Northeast Conference held its these," said Nyhus. "Take Back the Night" was, above all, a learning experience annual Media Day last Monday. In addir:on to the female popul:ation. men like Dominic..~ for the Rider community. Sec whose favored (0 come OUt Gallo firmly believe in being suppC!.nive of women concern· "fit] challenged Rider to join together and express the same on tOP in men's and women's bas­ ing issucs such as r:ape and other types of violence. intolerance," she said. "Tonight is a great display of Rider ketball in the NEe this season. "I have had too many friends wh.o have been victims, and I suppOrt. This cause is world-wide and should be recognized Page 14 feel strongly about being here tonight," said Gallo. "I have See NIGHT, J>.ge 2 2 mE RIDEll ROOSTER Friday, N,,~ber 8; 1996

Clinton rolls to second·term SECURITY. BRIEFS

By TIM HEFNER The Phi!addphia Inquirer. Clinton held chances of getting elected. Many believe All informatioll courtesy Correspondent 50 percent of the vote, nearly 25 mil­ that Dole spent tOO much time degrad­ of Vickie Wcavu, dirutor ing Clinton's character inscead of facing Incumbent President Bill aimon eas­ lion VOtCS, ~ole, meotnwhile, controlled of Rider Safety &:Security ily overcame Republican candidate Bob 41 perclI::nt of the vote. with just over 20 the issues. . Dole's quest for the Oval Office. million votes. ~ For ¥many Rider students, this was Clinton collected over 350 electoral A stronger economy than that under their first time to vote in a presidential votes, while Dole garnered a mere 140 former President George Bush, was a election. votes. Clinton's strength was abundant­ key faaofin Clinton's re-election. "Clinton's strong stance on education ly clear throughout the entire nation. "My main concern with the candi­ was very important to me," said fresh­ One crappy MisdtiefNight He carried the states which have the dates is how they are going to lead this man theater m:ajor Rachael Mather, most amount of dectoral votes includ­ counny, both internationally and who wants to one day become a teacher. On Wed., Oct. 30, at 11:21 a.m.; ing California and Florida. His· win in domestically," said Rick Turner, profes­ Now that Clinton has been re-e1ected security officers arrived at Lincoln and Florida was the. first for Democrats sor of commun!ications. "I think thar' for four more years, the Rider commu­ observed. that unknown persons ha,d si nce 1976. Clint o~ also is the firs[ equa1ity, both social and financia1, is a nity is looking to see if his promises are defeated on a rug in a hall~y and Democratic president to win back-to­ big problem facing this country now." going.to be fulfilled. had trashed two rooms in the hall. back terms in more than a half century. Turner said that he believes Dole's UNICCO ¢,le2l1ing Services were According 1.0 ~he Nov. 6 edition of general attitude may have hurt h is notified and ~ponded.

Students: Education issues Campus takes Some more mischief ba~knight A male S{udenr rc=porred to paved way for Clinton win· Security on Thurs., OCt. 31, at 3: 15 From Page 2 a.m., that he observed a male S{udent paign has not addressed student aid as as such." throwing eggs ar University House. Rich W ilson of Planned Parenthood directly," s::.id Merkowitz. The complainant provided Security said that" rape "is mainly motivated by CHICAGO - Students leaving the Indeed, in their acceptance speeches with a description of rhe suspect. aggression olnd the need to dominate, polls Tuesday night said President Tuesday night, C linton and Vice Security responded a~d the alleged C linton's emphasis on higher education rather that the need to have sex." President AI Gore told cheering audi­ egg-thrower was found. issues throughout hi s campaign won Stalking. violence, and partner ences that their administration would T he maner haS been referred to their votes. abuse were also discussed. Amy Eggloff­ pave the way for students to pay for col­ Student Administrative Services. Clinton was easily re-e1ected with an lege. Clinton said he would work to Baker, a Princeton Theological overwhelming majority of Electoral make higher education possible for Seminary student was firm in her con­ victions. College votes, winning 379 votes to every single IS·rear-old willing to Swiped in Switlik . Dole's 159. To ret:ain rhe presidency, work for it." "An abusive relationship will not 270 were needed. According to national Gore said in its second term, the get bener on its own," she said. Eggloff­ Two fema1~ students who are exit polls, C linton's brgesr group of adminisrration would make higher edu­ Baker, promored Womenspacej a shelter '\ ...... ". roommates in Swilik reporred to supponers were J S- (0 29-year-olds. cation "open to all and affordable to for b.utered women and their children. Security on Sat., Nov. 2, at 4:30 a.m., At DePaul University in Chicago, aiL" The program provides rape and abuse that there h:ad been a break-in at their students who voted for Clinton said But despite C linton's win, victims with transportation from hospi­ room. Security met with the victims they supported the president because Republicans kept control of the Senate tals, police"stations and unsafe homes. and observed items scattered around he's in-tune with their generation and and the House. With the GOP setting "We encourage self-empowerment the room. cares about education. the agend:1, it could mean more of the of women since 97 percent of victims The victims told Security that they At the same time, many exp1essed same bitter, partisan gridlock that twice a re women:' She added that even had done some initial cleaning and frumation that they didn't have better dosed down the government down last though many neglect to realize it, men had not notified the department choices, citing concerns about CI!nton's year. are also in danger of being victimized. immediately. Lawrence police were character as the ptesident begins a sec­ It also could mean Clinton can "Take Back the Night" cannot requested and took a burgulary ~port. ond term in office. expect continued attacks on some of his directly prevent incidfbts like the The investigation is being h2l1dled "He's a more energetic leader than the key education programs, including the assault in the Student Center. However, by Security and·LPD. Anyone with other options," said Heather AmeriCorps national service program it can provide a foundadon for inilivid­ infonnarion regarding the incident are Schmiedekamp, 21, a senior music anddirect lending. uals to learn and become :aware that encoungc:d to ca11 Security at 5029. major. '" thought about Ralph Nader But the fae[ that Clinton and the ' rape and violence are very real and that for a while, but thought I better go with GOP Congress worked together on a rhcy could happen to Rider students at the main lWO." number of pieces of legislation as the any time. Everyone is a potential viaim OOb.tbat~ She VOted Democn.tic because "a lot election dmv closer is " good sign, said and they must act in some W2'f to pre­ of times I JUSt don't see the Republican Merkowia. who prediaed both panics vent thar from happening. A female madeR[ in'"Olson report­ party as having good things for college Sec CUNTON. 1'Is< • ed to Security on Sun., Nov. 3. at students in there," she said. "1Oe whole 10:20 p.m., that a substance believed thing with the Republican Congress to be pepper spray w:as sprayed in a trying to slash college loans is really hallway. frightening at a time when college Open Hous·e Pr.ogram The smell was gone by the time tuition is going up." officers had arrived on the scene, but a C linton's education proposals-a cen­ "couple" of residents claimed illey had terpiece of his re-election bid-include a Sun., Nov. 17, from Ito 4 p.m. been affected by the odor. $1,500-a-year tuition tax credit for the Services ofLPD were declined. first twO years of college, ca1led HOPE Get involved in our Open H~use program for schularships, and a $ J 0,000 tax dedu.,;­ Remind... from Security tion for college tuition. potential students and their families. Your "The president has based a lot of his participation in and out of the classroom truly Rjder students on campus are Clmpaign on his proposa1s to help Stu­ encouraged to ca11 x. 5050 and utilize dents with higher education," said defines the Rider experience. We hope you'll the Student Escorr service offered by David Merkowitz, director o f the be available to share your experiences (and a Security. American Council on Education in Also, because of an increase: in the Washington, D.C. warm smile) with our very special guests. number of fire alarms being set offby In nearly every campaign speech , candles in the residence halls. Security Clinton touted his campaign pro(>'>sa1s Contact the Office of Admissions reminds resident students thac the to promote access to higher education, burning of candles in the residence Merkowitz said. 896-5042 halls i, against university policy. On the other hand, "the Dole cam- 3

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8yEDMAYER Every team will draft an idea ' for a CBA wirh ;lJ.nior or senior standing. run successful businesses when th~y News Edit~r business and propose it to an advisory The program being run this spring will grow up. they may still be able to send TRENTON - Starting this spring. board of CBA Dean Mark Sandberg be a trial run worth three credits. Next themselves to college. students from the College 9£ Business and area business leaders. Once their year's course will run for twO semesters "Entrepreneurship is a ... very critical and Administration, along with sixth· idea is accepted, each team will be given and will·be worth four credits. and very viable life skill." said Kevin grade students from Trenton. will be up to $200 to "I've already had about 30 inquiries Wortham, president of Youth Works able [Q run their own busineS!es. use in seiling and there is only room for 20 students," Foundation. The foundation will The "Minding Our Businessn pro­ their product. said Hernandez. assemble a follow-up program for gram was officially announced during a Their goods "Minding Our Business" is designed Holland S[udents who remain interest­ press conference held at me Arthur J. will be sold on to help both Rider and .Holland stu"':. ed in business. Holland Middle School in Trenton on Saturday, April dents and, ultimately, the community Also assisting with "Minding Our Wednesday, OCt. 30. Dr. Sigfreda 5, at a market at large. Hernandez expects CBA stu­ Business" are the Princeton Center t9r Hernandez, a Jesse H. Harper professor. fait to be held dents to "practice social responsibility Leadership Trainipg and the Mercer founded the program as a way to instill at Holland and develop cultural sensitivity" while County Chamber of Commerce. . social responsibility into business Stu­ Middle School'­ working with the middle-school stu­ ,Rider is one of the few schools in the dents. Team members dents. nation to be 'able to give studel1ts a "This is no Mickey Molis~ course," can do one of "[The program] will create a safety chance to practic~ social respOnsibility said Hernandez. The pmgram will be three things with the profits ftom their net for youth in our area," said Calvin in the field. ' run using money from -..he Hupcr products. They can buy something for Thomas, direcroc of Community "Many business colleges only teach grant. themselves, donate the money to the Partners for Trenton Youth. "It will classes on business erhics," said Rider participants will undergo 30 middle school or donate it to a local reach kids at the a'ge when they ar.e Hernandez. hours of intensive training. Then they charity of their choice. ~ost vulnerable to peer pressure. "This really hit with the social will go to the Holland Middle School Those involved in the program 'will "We' can help buill! the skills and r~sponsibility aspect," said CBA where they will divide into 10 teams. also visit Mercer County businesses to abilities they need to survjve. Many Associate Dean Tom Kelly. "In the age Each team will be include two CBA gain an understanding of how large barriers prevent children from going to of the global village, it's reaJly critical S[udents, 10 Holland sixth-graders and companies work. college. Entrepreneurship is an alterna­ for us [0 reach out to our neighbors." one Mercer-area business person or a To participate in "Minding Our tive." Holland parent. Business." a student must be in the Thomas added that jf these children Writers honored with awards"from profess~rs "" By TIM HEFNER ry essay about Isaac Rosenberg's poetry was turned in dents talked about the study abroad program available Correspondent as a midterm, then submined ro the faculty judges by to Rider students. Rider University English teachers receive many his professor. "The Imagery of Isaac Rosenberg's Sherrel Claytj:)Il, a senior, told of her personal expe­ papers throughout the year. Trench Poems," Cline's essay title, highlighted riences in.l..ondon, England. During her junior year But only two papers received this past year have Rosenb~rg's poetry about World War I. While writing­ Shereel ttudied at Queen Mary and Westfield 'College been found worthy of merit as the Rider English his essay, Morris gained a new interc;st and apprecia­ in East London. She explained her shock when department held an awards ceremony to recognize rion for Jewish writers. 'approaching the airport. outstanding writers on Oct. 24, at 4:30 p.m., in Gill The second winner of the English writing awards "What am r doing here?" she thought when "rriving C hapel. was Michael White. White, a 47 year· old father of in an atmosphere unfamiliar to her. By winter break, Teachers submirtl'd papers turned in by students two, small business owner, and a pan-time student at she had become accustomed to the cuhure and was throughout Ihe year, to a panel of faculty judges. Rider, won the award for his creative story. The story reluctant in remrning to the states. "I would recom­ These judges chose between many papers, finding revolved around hustlers and gamblers from Brooklyn, mend this experience to any student. ',' only tWO worthy of the aW:lTd; an explan:uory essay N. Y. White read excerpts form his Story to illustrate Dr. Aberger followed Sherre! and talked about how and a crealive story. why his story was chosen. students could get involved in the program. He told Dr. Anne Salvatore stood up in front of the podium The two award winners received a certificate and a of how this experient~ could help any student grow to introduce rhc winne rs of the English writing cash award for an undisclosed amount. academically as well as personalty. Forms for the awards. The firsl winner announced was Morris Before the ceremony, Dr. Peter Aberger, the head of study abroad program are available from Dr. Aberger. C linc, a junior English writing major. His expianato- the foreign language department, and some' Rider stu­

~~~~~--~~--~~~--~~-. "Eight inducted into Phi Sigma Tau Education spurs Clinton"victory Phi Sigma 'fau. (he honorary philos­ Sharpless, Raymond Touomou, and From Page 2 ophy organization, held irs induction KdlyWatson. in the 60s. He went through the same ceremony on Oc(' 8 in .The Board of Dinner was served and the guest will likely be jockeying for the high kind of stuff we're going through," she Trustees room. speaker,. William Brosha, a lawyer form ground on education. said. But sharp attacks on C linton's Eight new members were inducted Stark & Stark law firm, spoke about the "We could expect Republicans to be characrer-a key strategy used by Dole as into the organization: Stephen Fry, current issue facin ir. Brosha, a former coming in with own prOpOsals," h.e said. e1eClion day neared would not be quick­ Christine Garison, Devin Gorman, Rider student, was a past Phi Sigma Tau "In one sense, college students are in ly forgonen. according to·Sciarretta. Robert Schmid, Daniel Shamy, Heather member. an advantageous position. ''I'm hoping he'll try to do something Parties Will be vying to see [I".: , better about his reputation," she said. "I who will do things for . hope' JUSt because he's won he won't put them." .;.1 ' his feet up, and pur his pen down, and In ~xii polls, young VOt- """}, ~: , say ' I can kick back, I'm home free.''' ers surveyed said Clinton ~ Jessica Corcoran, 21, said she voted is more in touch with the \ for Dole because the president lacks 1990s and has a be tter Clinton integrity. vision for [he future. "Clinton is a liar, a thief and an adul­

"I like their plan for education," said terer," she said. "I JUSt hate Clinton. n Ann Ruane, 2 1, a political science Corcoran. a co'mmunications major, major at DePaul. "The one ;hing that describes herself as more conservative will lead this country i ~ education." than liberal. She's di;appointed that Lisa Sciarrena, 20, a sophomore inter­ Dole was defeated"Jf you can't trust natioqal marketing major at DePaul, your president, who can you rrusd" sh~ said the president could better relate to said. "Oh well. another four years. the issues that concern college students. There's not much you can do about it." "You're looking at a man who grew up : '. \ Friday, Noveinal:r 8, 1996 THE RIDER ROOSTER 5 UN/CCO, Rider Campus'reacts to attack plan to increase

By RHODESSA ABARINTOS Studem Center manager. "The descrip­ safety measures Correspondent tion they gave could be half the guys on ByBRlANJ,KELLEY The atmosphere at Rider University this campus." . Executive Editor is usually serene and conducive to learn­ Many professors fed that this situ­ Enn before ~he anack of female stu­ ing. Therefore. when a incident occurs, ation must be handled with the utmost dent that occurr ed last Monday like the attempted rape in the Student '" ::J :'J' ",u,,,"-_ '_ care and concern and bdieve that stu­ ev:ening, Ridet Safety & Security, in Center laS[ Monday, it shocks the cam­ Jackson said. "It really shocked me, I dents must fed safe in their environ­ conjunction with its operator, UNIC­ pus. never thought something like that ments in able for them to reach their CO, had been looking at increasing j People reacted in many different would happen here because (Rider's) so full potential. .safety measures to .help prevent,such ways to news of the incident. Many are small. I'm really thinking twice about Many studems agree. an incident. realizing that victimization does not where I go by myself now." A junior who also spoke anony­ UNICC;:O and the,university have only occur on big-ciry college campuses, Female students aren't t~e only ones mously, said, "for me to be able to do been evaluating campus, security, from but can alsp happen here. Some stu­ who are concerned. I well in my classes, I have to be comfort­ a "a proactive standpoi~t~ since denu are now afraid and have become "I never thought it could happen able. I don't want to 'be afraid for my UNICGO and Rider became parmers more cautious in the aftermath of the here, especially in the Student Cemer," safety and wdl-being." in August, according to Vickie Weaver, assault. Others show no concern and said junior Ali Chaudry. Students have come to the general director of Rider Safety & ~ecurity. are quite apathetic. FemOl le students The faculty and staff here at Rider consensus that .the world . including "We looked at several things." have become terrified to do anyti);'ng have also been affected. Rider University, is not perfect and will Weaver said. "We looked at ~ raffing alone since the incident. ". doubt that they're going to catch not be anytime soon. and scheduling of officers and made One student, fr eshman K a m i~ah this guy," said Nadine Forrester, alterations to provide an increase of officers after 5 p.m. "We also looked at coverage and assigned officers to specific sectors of. the campus," added Weaver, explain­ l' 1< I '\ lit' I I"'" ," ( ) I '\ I) I.e. 1 I I I.e. I \ \ I '\ I J:\ \ I S I I '\ (, ing that security personp d - includ­ ing the student patrol - are more spread out now, rather than there being twO or three officers in one loca­ tion. <'. Other security measures, including the installation of surveillance cameras on campus, a150 h~ve been discussed. Already, a new radio system for the stude'nt p <>~ rol , as well as Student Center managers, has been put into operarion to allow for improved com­ munication with security. The official recommendation will be presemed by UNICCO to the univer­ sity on Dec. I, she added. Since the incident, (he investigation into it has been non-stop. "Security is working hand-in-hand with lawrence police," ~aid Weaver. "We put out information as quickly as EVERYONEWILLGIVEYOU we were able to do so. "We are de(ermin~ to fully investi­ THEIR'IWOCENTSWORTH,BUTWILL ,gate this incident from beginning to end," she added.· THATBEENOUGHTOREI1REON~ 'According t~ Weaver. information about the .au"ack was release d [Q the'" oday there seems to be an investment expert CREF's seven variable annuity accounts. ruder-commu'nirr in a timely manner. T or financial advisor almost evel)'Where you And we're nonprofit, so our expense charges tum. But iuat how qualified are all thele are among the lowest in.the insurance and mutual ! ~ Politc dictate t6 uS1 w"har 'informa-'" experts? fund industries. - 1ha.t rne.tnS more of your mone.y don we' c ~n ,' rele;i.s e; " said,Weaver, Peace of mind about your future comea from is where it should be - working for you. nressing,that LPD and sec~ty n~­ sollcl planning. From investments and services TIM-CREF is now the largest private ed to get as-much fac'(uahnformation designed and mana,ed with your needs and pension system in the world, based on assets retirement security specifically in mind. The under management - managing more than as possible before informing the cam­ kind of investments and services TIM-CREF $150 billion in assets for more than (One and a pw about the incident. haa been providing For more than 75 yean. half million people throughout the nation. "From the beginning, we wanted. to WE'LL HELP YOU BUll.O TIAA.CREF, make.sure the community was notified A REWARDING RETIREMENT. THE CHOICE THAT MAKES SENSE. as so ~ n as possible," said Weaver. Weaver. saii:l she is "proud" of the Our counseton. are trained retirement It'. tough to wade through.aU the "advice" professionals who have only you and your to Find a reliable pension plan provider. But as a Rid.er corltm'unity for its response to ' futUre in miud. So you're treated CUI the unique member of the education and research the assault. person you are, with special needs and concerns community, your best choice is simpl(:: TIM­ "I commend. the two students who about retirement. And that makes for an CREF. Because when it comes to helping you found the victim and notified security under atanding. comFortable relationship. prepare for retirement. our annuities will add tip With TIM-CREF. you have plenty of to more than spare change. immediately." she said. "LPO's choice and flexibility in bu:lding your retirement For more infonnation about how TIM­ response was outstanding and security nestoegg - from TIAA's guaranteed traditional CREF can help you prepare for the future. call and poliCe were 'on the scene in a mat­ annuity to the investment opportunities of at our Enrollment Hotline 1 800 8042-2888. ter of mere minutes. "OU( of'tragic situations, we some­ ~ Ensuring the future rimes have the opportunity to sec: our _ for those who 8h~ it." strengths as a conuriupity." Students who feel they need. to dis­ • SwIdanI a ~ 'I Inl1l.ranc"C R... i", AtI.tyais. IH!J; u"a-A-Iytic.J ~ I.e.. Lippt"r. OiI'KtOrl· AnaiytK.t 0...... 1m (G-tniy). eMF -ti{'.-Ju ...... NlrVo.i.1" nMCREF 1--.' d l...,iM'*":.-{ ~ cuss the incident arc encouraged t~ call the Counseling Center at ext. 5157. , .. 6 Fri4a~NoJfDlber8 , 1996

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Sports Editor •.•..... o • • ••• o •••••• o •••••• o • • • • •••• • •••• • •• o • • ••• o • • • Dobbi Loy Fl!atJlrrs Editor•. •• ••. •..•.••• .•.••••.•.•... : .•••.••••• ••••• •••. Angela Cline Violence puts damper Features Editor...... Abdullah H. E~I Special Projects Ediior. .•.•.•.•.••••.•. .•..•.•.••• .•.••. ..•.• Hcather Lewis on special News issue PIJotograpy Editor. •. .•...••.•.•...•••.•..•••• •••••• .•.•..••• ••.• A] Genovesi For weeks since I found a lit about the !lallle of the RooJur - with all ~ f the 70th ann iversary of Tb~ Rjd~r ROOJlt'r, I news going on around campus. Busilless Mallager ...... •.•••••.•••..••••• .•••• •••.•.••• •...••• Kim Hacker have been planning on (his special issue Well, that all changed o n Monday to mark the occass1011 . night. Surely. the novell)' of the ROOf/a Advertising Mllllllger• ..•• .••...... ••.....•...... •...... Jon Luster Now, a se nsless act of v i o l e n ~e 011 should nut co me before the severil), or - campus has made working 011 Ihi s issue the artelllpred rape of a student, bUl in A,/visor. •..• ••• •....•...... •.•. •. ..•.•...•..•.•.•••.•... E. Graham McKinley a lot less fun than wlial il should have tryi ng to compromise, to some extent it been. d;d . T his issue was meam 10 look back al Hence, the four-page pull out was the humble beginnings of not onl y Ihis mowd to the very front of the paper so Notification process publica ti on, but the university as an the front and back inner and outer P'3es make up t he spec i ~ 1 section. enab li ng this week's actual issue to be could be improved ,~.,. BRIAN,. J . KELLEY . pull ed out for read ing. This form at <.I . _ Executive. Editor allows us to still mark 70 years of Rider As word of Monday evening's attack of a fema le student in newspapers, while also doing what we feci we do best - in forming the cam­ to ~ the Srudent Center bega n spread around the Law rencev ill e entity. pus community. campus, it became apparent the way in which rhe campus com­ Unfortunately, the physical assault Granted, I am sure that this issue's munity is told of such incidents is in need of some improvement. and attempted rape of a 26-yea r-old front page was not what you expected female commuting studem last Mo nday to sec co nsid :: ring what has transpired Of course, being journalists •. we understand the importance of even in g in the Student Center now 011 this campus, but I hope none of you makin g sure all [he f.'lCts are correct and, in a case like this, it is becomes an ugly part of the history of '"3ft: o ffended by what we have done even more important. bodl the cam pu s the newspaper that with thi s issue. Within a couple of hours of the incident, residence life staff covers it. This newspaper had been planned as With this crime occu rring this week, a cel ebration of nudent journalism on members in each of rh e res idence halls had left messages on stu­ a tough decision had 10 be made regard­ the Ri der campus and, as it unfonu­ dents' voiccmai l informing the campus that a crime had taken ing my p lans for this special 70th nouely turned out, it became one of th l.' place and warning students ro take extra precautions. an niversary issue. biggest challenges of my tenu re as edi­ However, as the night prog'ressed and Rider unforrunately The front page, fo r in stance, was tor: Balancing tile seri ousness and going to be abou't the history of Rider impo rtance of the assault aga inst [he became thrusted into the spotlight o n television newscasts, .lewspapers. It also was going to include novelty and lightness of the anniversary rumors began swirling around the campus about the assault, as stori es about past staff members and of the ROOIUT. well as a second incident ncar Poyda. This other attack did not advisors. I could have just said it was an exam­ With the exception of the front page occur, but the fea r (hat there was someone on rhe campus repeat­ ple of bad timing, but in a case li ke th is and a special four-page pullout section ~ i t h a crime so heinous being commit­ edly commining (hese violent acts seemed to (ake over (he judg­ in middle of the issue, the newspaper ted here, there really shouldn't come a men( of the community, leading (0 false conclusiom.. was goi ng to be a normal weekl y edi­ time for this at all. We commend the university's deparrment of safety and secu­ tion of the Rid~r Ntws - JUSt under the rity for dealing with (he situation in an open and honest fashion, but more could have been done to keep rumors about (he inci­ Letters to the Editor dem to a minimum. Th e Rider Rooster welcomes letters on all subj ects of interest to the campus community. Leiters to the editor must be typed and Perhlps, security should be abl e to have emergency accc~s to mclude the name, address, phone number and signature of the the Ridcr bulletin bG,rd television channel in situations like this. author for verification. Send leiters to Th e Rider Rooster through We fec i a simple message could be placed on the electronic bul­ campus mail Ot hand deli ver them to Room 234 of the Student letin board in a maner of minutes and instantaneously sent out Cf! nlcr. The Rider Rooster also accepts letters to the editor via to the campus community, whereas the voicemail sys tem takes a . email at the address in the masthead in the upper left comer of couplc of hours to reach the entire cam pus. thIS page. A phone number mu st be included for verification. All In any event, the incident was handled well by Rider, but a letters must be received by 5 p.m. of the Tuesday preceding pub­ little more communication could have ave rred rumors about. hcatlOn. The Rider Rooster reserves the right to edit all letters fo r Monday night getting blown way out of proportion. space and clarity. . , I '~ .

Friday, ~cnembcr 8, f9% OPINION " 7 Diversity stressed by Greek council

The beginning of this semester ush­ Fraternity Inc .• and Phi Beta Sigma zations; and a "Movie Night" sponsor~d admission is $,6 for Creeks. $7 with ered. in.a new era for Gruks. specifically Fraternity Inc. by Phi Beta Sigma. which was an event Rider 1.0. and $,8 for the general pub­ the minority Greek population here at The overall objectives of MGC are for the Rider Community to come our. lic. Rider University. to advise and assist all minority Greek relax and have a goed rime. In collaboration with Interfraternity At the end of last semester. the lener organizations in raising cultural During Alcohol Awareness week. Pan hellenic councils. Creek Affairs and 5lUdcnt Government Association recog: and eth nic awareness. MGC acknowl­ MGC had a progrnm dealing with the the Rider campus as a whole. MGC will niud the Minority Greek Council as a edges that there is a need for people legal drinking age' and responsible strive to be an active and intrical part of LUIS A. MATOS holding similiar views to support the drinking. It became II. good event with the Rider experience. advancement and upliftment of the full participation. Also, MGC held a MCC would like to thank those President minority Greek community. We hope Greek Lecture Series on Ocr. 28, tided who have supported them in the past Minority Greek Council 'to attain these objectives through con­ Community Service Awareness Day. and hope for continual support in sistent participation within the Rider This program was held in' conj unction events to come. subordinate govenment of SCA, gov­ community, as well as in the surround­ with Panhellenic and Interfraternity If you have any questions about erning over all Minority Greek ing performing community servia- and councils to inform the Rider c:;ommu ni­ being involved in the Minority Greek Oganizations. Current membership workshops. ty about so me good opportunities for Council through a minority Greek let­ includes. but is limited to: Alpha Some of the events that MGC have community service. Finally. MCC is ter organization , please contact MGC Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Ddra,Sisma accomplished so far this semester were going to have its first G reek Step by calling the Office of Greek Affairs at Theta Sorority Inc., Lambda Theta Greeks Around the World. in which (he Exhibition and Dance Pany on m.5235. Alpha Latin Sorority Inc .• Omega Phi represematives from each sorority and Saturday, Nov. 9. from 9 p.m. until 2 Chi Sorority Inc .. Zeta Phi Be ta frate rni ty discussed to the Rider com­ a.m. The show is taking place in the Sorority Inc., Lambda Thera Phi latin mun~ty information about their organ i- Student Center Cavalla Room and Wait over for long-suffering Yankees fan

The month of OC[Q ber usually 10 years is a pretty long time. But some . a shot ;n winning - not necessarily by Yankee Park at Camden Yards. And to means me watching the World Se ries former Mers did playa part, like David [he talent they have, but by the breaks the rest of you doubters our [here, the JUSt as a baseball fan, not having an)' Cone, who proved that he is the best they get. Most recently, in the divisional Yankees never lost a road game in the allegiance to the participating clubs and "money pitcher" in baseball when the series versus Texas, Dean Palmer threw postseason and' beat the supposed team convincing myself that next year will be game is on the line. And how about the ball away when trying to make a of the decade in the Atlanta Braves. It is the yea r. October usuall y drags on that seven-inning no-hitter ·in his first throw to first. In the A.l. toO bad they couldn't be the team of through football season as I eagerly start back from having an aneurysm in Championship Series vs. Baltimore. October. Actually, that is only when await the start of the basketball season. his right shoulder removed. And what Todd leile (;uuldn't hold onto the ball they playa team like the Indians. right, about Dr. K? Dwight Gooden waited to and then Roberto Alomar does his best Kevin Finefrock? .\nd, finally, to jimmy throw his no-hitter in a pinstripe uni· Bill Buckner impersonation. "Finally. in Tighe and Brian J. Kelley, the Yankees form with. what Yankees radio brmld­ the World Series vs. Atlanta. M:lfquis are an American League team and beal CLIFF OLSEN caster Michael Kay would describe, "A Grissom decides to drop a fly ball that the best the National had [0 offer. . ,/ Managing Editor .''''''. '' dark blue interl ocki ng N.Y. on the left eventually leads to the Yankees only run I bask in the glory of victory with - . chest and a numeral on the back with in their Game 5 win and Ryan Kelsko the die-hards like myself: First, my dad, i no name. n And who can forget about proved on the field that his true posi­ who raised me on Yankee baseball; the But, this October was different. The Darryl Strawberry, who always could tion is designated hiner. rest of my family who also !:upported New York Yankees won their first electrify a crowd with what Yankees The last rime the Yankees were the the Yanks; men's head basketball coach World Series championship since 1978 radio ' broadcaster John Sterling would Chilmpions of the World, I was 2-years Kevin Bannon, who just loves to and finally brought· the Fall Classic call as "a towering drive deep to right. it old. Waiting 18 yea rs is a while, but say"Yankee baseball" (especiall y to back to the Bronx. Collins); Dr. Barry Janes. who always Last season, the Bronx Bombers had time to talk about the Bombers; my made the postseason, ending a 13-year roommate Gabe Conte, who gave me hiatus. But just as Yankee fans gained tickets to Game 2 of the ALCS and was hope as the pinstripers won the first as loud as I was when the Yanks we re two games of the five-game division on; John O'Erchia, Jeff Hanofer, SCOtt series against the Seattle Mariners, they Lauri and SCOtt Fersko, who went to . wt:re swept in the next three, ending the playoff games with me; Joe {heir playoff run. It wali nice to have the Mantone.- who hopes I am not home Yanks back in the playoffs. but every when he calls me, so he ca n listen to Yankees fan can still see Ken Griffey Jr. John Sterling o n my answering scoring the winning run to eliminate machi ne; and the rest of the Yankee the Bombers - a sigh t that left a bad faithful in the Rider community that I taste in everyone's mouth lasting the is high, it is far, it is gone! A home run!" there is no doubt the New York Yankees failed to mention. As far as I'm con­ whole wimer. SOme other players who have to be are the best (earn in baseball and were cerned. a little part of the World Series Now, a year later. there is a very dif­ mentioned are: Bernie Wiliams. the well deserving of the largest parade in trophy belongs to us - the fans. feren t taste. It is the sweetness of victo­ next "Mr. OC(ober?n; Andy Pettine. New Yo rk City history. Now that we To conclude this tribute ro the ry. It is the image of Wade Boggs shed­ 1996 American League Cy Young have established that, something has to Yankees, some sayings from the cham­ ding the tears of triumph and becoming Award winner; Cecil "Big Daddy" be said to those who doubted the pionli hip season: Mariano Duncan's an honorary

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By RON PAN AIIOTTI '93 paper 10 rcflec[ o n [heir Illl'rnuries, il part of the campus commun iry. Darrick and gettiug our hands good and dirty Excc::ut ivc Editor 1991· 93 was like ge lling 10 go to Ho nwcoming Suber made Ihat incredible shot in the from delivering the News sustained us aga in. lasl four seconds all . In a se nse, "she" was li ke my first T o m e, the o f a game thai lei Especially me, love. NI'IlIJ WaS the main "The News taught Rider squeeze past The grt'3rest gift the News gave mc::, Sh e gave a wCf · bchind -dll·-cars courSe of st ud y: me humility and a W agn e r, 65 -64, I think, is not one that can be seen in lilldcrgradu:uc till' experience he would claSSl'S were inei­ rurning Alumni black and white. T he News taught me need. Many pellple thllught she was a derHa1. tex tbooks a sense of balance: no Gym into a mad­ humility and a sense of balance: no waS il' of ,illlt", but he knew better. If III: necessary evil and house as t h e matter how right you think you arc at screwed things up with he r o ne week, a "social life" mere­ matter how right Broncs made it 10 any given time, jusl look hard enough he could always redeem hilTl self during ly mean t you did Ihe N CAA lOurna- and you'll probably sec' another side to the next. H e {cit Ihal taking care o f her your drink ing in you think you are at meht. Ihe srory. wa .~ lIu: reasoll the (ates had brought T he Pub o n week­ We saw Ih e As sad as I was 10 hang up my hat him 10 this four-year suburban colk,;c. ends ins tead o f in any given time, just first people of three and half years ago, I felt Ihat my and she never dis:appuirm:d him. good old SC234 color to be chosen Rider career meant something, and that And she is "70 l ears yo u ng rhi s durin g those look hard enough Hom eco m in g I had helped carry o n a tradition. mOl11h . Thursday n igln and you'll probably Ki ng and Queen. Now, rhe cu rrent editor, Brian "She" is, of eli,usc The Ridrr N~wj, crunches. I fclt like And a fr aternilY Kell ey, and his team arc carrying the a campus inSlitutio ll t"'l1 has bee n nothing more dun see another side to trying to roll back News il1lo itS 70th incredible year and through cO lilldes!. incarn atio ns and another journalisl, racia~ progress beyond! It 's a birthday bash that J'm chroniclt-d the faces, CVCIIIS and forces who also happened the story." instead of uking it proud to be a part of, and as good as that have shaped Rider inlU the univer­ (0 live in a res i­ fo rwa rd lost its th e: cake is, t he m e mories a re even sity il is IUday. dence hall . Ii o use: following a sweeter. My ow n invo lve menl wit h the During my time at the helm, Rider sw nt that was as despicable as ir was NI'WI spans o n ly a tiny pan o f these saw quite a bit of med ia a lle ntion, shocking. ROil Pmlllroiti (u"entry is a copy editor tit pasl seve n decades, a drop in the buck­ much of it from the mainstream papers We at rhe News were never bored. TIlt Prl'JS of Atlauric City ill el, if you wil l. The paper certainly made and newscaSts. Woody All en's adopted And even on rhe slow weeks, the thrill Pll'llJtlfllvilll', N.J. its nlark on me. W ilen I sa ..... an item in daugIHcr-turned-lady love sought refu ge of pounding the keyboards, pasting up Ih e Oct. I I issue o f this year's Nl'ws ask­ here, 10 no avail. pages, learning to usc the MacinlOsh ing alumni who Iud wo rk(: d on dll' \'(feslilli nster C hoir College became computers, fi ghting with SGA members Bringing the News into the 21st century

Widl Ihl' 2Dlh n'lllu ry r; ,pidly eUIII ' ThaI i ~ wh)' J. :dong with thi s ye:lr ·.~ Olll Ihis staff is young :ln d relati ve ly Past ... Presclll ... and Beyo nd. " Ill g 10 :1 d o se ;lI1d .1 un ... mille nn ium sl;dT, have rnadt· ;I commitment 10 situ­ inexperienced, For insl:t nce, except lor There is :1 whole new world and till ll' ... losl· ;11 h:lIl d, i l p,lins me [0 look :HlIlg Ihi ~ neWsp ;J per so it can Sli rvive myself and [h(' m:IIl :1ging edito r, nOI ill froll! of us and we Ill'ed 10 step up to ,lrolJl1d fill' IIl'WS uflil'e and SCl' equ ip' anotlwr 70 years ;,nd b~-yond. onl' pe rsoll on the ('cli[orial board of [he ;J higher levc l. As R O il P:H1afOll i illCllIions above in paper was h('re at the stan ofiast year. The next Stop fo r rhe Rider News is his culumn, the tenure of an editor of Basicall y, 10 lise a SpOttS tefm , it is :t [he Worl d W idt: Web, with an o nli ne C'..1 BRIAN J. KELLEY this paper represents such a sill all por­ rebuilding year, version expected to be up by Janu:try. ~'. Executive Editor ::1 tiun o f this publication's h istu ry, il G ranted, m y stress le vels arc most So stick with us and give us :1 chat!ce I r:;r seems sltal1 !;e !lUI anyone wou ld be likely at all-time highs al this point, but and we \"ILL give you a newspaper you

<.:r.n.y elll Hl~h [0 PUI him - o r herself I would like 10 think tim afte r Iht· will­ won'l be able 10 ignore or push asi d~·. 11ll'lll thai seems like i[ was around the thro ugh [h is wnure. ter break, [he staff will be: able to come The 2 1S I century is waiting and now I.I~ I lillll' the ca\elHl:tr's laSt IWO digits Theil, [ think, "Well, if Ro n could back rel axed , foclI sed and ready to deal is the time for The Roosur to crow werl' "00." makc it Ihrou~h T\'(fO terms as editor, wilh the task at hand of giving this uni­ again. Exce pt fur two PowerM.K computcrs then 1 guess 1 ca n tah· till· abuse of versity lhe kind of newspape r it BUI this time, instead of crowing to :lIld two brand-s panki ng IH: W cameras u nl·. deserves. signa l a brand new day. Th~ Roosrtr is Ihal nearl y wok :\ Ihi rd World \'(Iar w Actuall y. [hough , it comes down 10 Wilh Ih is 70th anniversary issut!', we welcoming in a whole new era. j1tuchase, the clluipIIll' II 1 we usc 10 pu t jusl c: uin~ about what you do - and I a re look ing b:tc k to wh at we have Ihis paper Ollt every wt'ek is fairly ami· cart· ahol1l Ihis newspaper. become, but as it says in the photo quated. Sure, we have had problems [his yea r, sprea d, "Covering Ride r's Key to Pictorial Scrapbook

1. Classroom at old Trenton 8. C urrent Rider President Bart campus Luedeke and others celbrate 2. Picture of last Rider Rider becoming a university on RoughRiders foo tball team in March 23, 1994 195 1 9. Moore Library circa 1980 3. Students enjoy the lawn out ~ 10. T he Thenton campus m ain side one of the Trenton campus building on East State St. buildings I I. Flag rrom 1926 4. An carll' look at a room in one 12. Flag from 1930 of thc Lawrenccl'ille -.:~ m p u s res­ 13. Flag rrom 1947 idence halls 14. Flag rrom 1958 5. View of Ihe .Icadcmic build~ 15. Flag rrom 1971 ings t'i rl'<1 1 ~1 76 (NOT E: No CBA 16. F l a ~ rrom 1978 Building!) 17. F la~ Ih.m 1985 (., Lights illuminah.' the sta irwl'l J I 8. Fla~ from 1993-94 in Hll' Sdcnn' Build inl-! 19. Curn 'nt fl ag 7 Alumni (;~ ' m 20. O nline Fhil-!. Ja n. 97 10 FEkTURES Friday. Nmmbcr 8. 1996 & . D "$we~ TodJ hits Rider's stage By AMANDA PAUL Staff Writer Nine more days umil opening night and the cast sits on the: stage diligently, listening to the advice th:u director Dr. Patrick Chmel has on what parts are important to pronunciate to get the audience to feci the proper emotions. While Kristin M. Wolfe, assistant direc~ (Or, sets up rh e st

explai ned Chmd. "We don't have [0 desires to make a profit. he's less inter­ Iy turn into his victims as he slices them realize that it's about cannibalism their worry about peaking [00 earl y." ested in commercial thea[er. up. minds will be: turned off." SWU1ItJ Todd originated on "S lephen So ndheim thinks of the "Sweeney Todd and his new part­ This mu ~ical is going to be: one of Broadway in 1979 and won eight Tony box office second." said C hme!. "He ner Mrs. Lovett turn [hese victims in[o the toughest that the fine arts depart­ awards including best musical of 1979. thinks of what he's going [0 do in terms commercial produclS," Chmel said. ment has ever tried [0 conquer because The award for best performance went of his own aninic bit first. "They start to cook the victims and of the enormous amount of singing and to the actress who played Mrs. Lovett, "He explores first and. thinks, turn [hem into meat pies and mak~ a all of the [echnical aspects. The cast is Angda Lansbury. The name Swunry 'Wouldn't it be nice if 1 made some forrune because meal is very scarce." looking forward to replacing all of the Todd is known as the "Demon of Fleet money back now Ihat 1 have this~'" The whole tone of [his play is "p.ainful" hours of rehearsal with four Street" - a legend goes back to the Swunry Todd explores the human very gruesome. It's about a topic that shows filled with succcss. mid· I 9th century. The;: legend call be quality of obsessiveness. His fairy tale . many people don't wan[ to hear abou[ The cast has gone above and compared to what most people know as li fe gets ruined when a town judge and may turn some people away - ' beyond to make this musical the best, the "Boogie Man". r ~ pes his wife, takes his daughter and cannibalism. But the writer of this as the lead actor, Frank Saffioti Jr. , The composer of rhis musical is sends Sweeney off to the penile colony musical doesn't have two and a half whose: most treasured feature is his hair, Stephen Sondheim. A lor of what he with ~se allegations. Sweeney flips OUt hours of doom and gloom and mental lhaved his head bald [0 make Sweeney and starts this rage of anger when he massacre going on. look even more devious and to make Music tames the savage barber

By LESLIE JONES Swunty Todd than I usually do on opposite of what you would expect," Corrcspondcnt any other produc[ion," Chmel said. Chmel continued. "The music is as ' The music of Swuney Todd: Tht The show is rarely done because schizophrenic as the mind of Sweeney Dtmon Barber of Flut Strur plays a of itS complexity. . Todd. " major role in the production. consid­ "The production has nine princi­ This production was made possi~ . e ring 90 perce nt of the show is sung. ple singers and Sondheim's composi­ ble with the help of students from The musical was composed by tion is extremely complicated," said b o th Rider University and S [ephen Sondheim and is being Chme!. Westminster Choir College. This directed by Dr. Patrick C hmel, chair­ D es pite the complexity of this production is the first o~casion the man of the fine arts department. It prot:luclion. Sweeney Todd is a :'classic talents of both campuses were used: will be presented on Nov. 8, 9. 15 among music people." In 1979, it "We want to keep doing this in and 16, ar 8 p.m. won a Tony Award for Best Musical. the future," explained Chmel. ". "My biggest challenge was doing Chmel explained that the theme would not consider Swunq ToJ4 jf a production that has all the music," of the music in this production is we did not have this new relationship said Chmel, who has a limited back­ schizophrenia. with Westminster Choir College.· ground in music. "Sondheim will have Sweeney " I probably spent more time this Todd eXccu[e the most heinous deeds summer researching and studying with soft and lovely music, ,he exact friday,. November 8. 1996 THE RIDER }tOOSTER 11 Career .Center dresses .for success

By TAWANA SKIPPER Thompson is cum:ndy the gradu. runway dazzling and educatin g stu· Howeve r, she hopes that now "not JUSt

Correspondent ate assistant for The Office of Career den ts o n [he appropriate ways (0 panicking seniors wi ll use the office at "You beua work!" Services. An avid user of the office as :usemble their co rporate wardrobe the last minute. The office offers a The last line of RuPaul's so ng an undergraduate and now as a gradu­ (donated by Dress Barn Fashions). chance for underclass men ro obtai n "S upermod e'" - the unofficial are student, Thompson drew on her While guests enjoyed their dinner. pre­ opportunities in part-time job search­ anthem of fashion runway shows expertise of the faciliry to inform sru­ pared by rh e Black Student Union. ing as well as internships which are across nations - provided appropriate dents of its many uses. models sported the latest business­ vital for full·time positions. opening music for the fashion ponion "The Office Of Caree r Se rvices. wear fashions. "I believe this eve nt has been and of the Office of Career Services and offers opportunities to improve inter· Tywanene (Missy) W illi ams. a will co ntinue to be successful. Maybe, .. the ~Iack Student Union's Second viewing tech niques. resume writing junior Political Scie nce major and this dependin g on how well attendance Annual Minori ty Student Open and cri tiquing, parHime jobs. sum mer year's President of BSU said, "I myself continues 10 rise we will begin holding House. employment and much more." use The Office of Career Services and this eve nt every se mester," sa id The event rook place Oct. 10 from Thompson.explained. 1 realize the importance of the facilit y. Thompson. "Thi s ye ars attendance 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Carolyn Thompson. The information session ~as co m­ . This event is definitely a success. Now more dIan doubled to rough ly 60 stu­ who received h ~ r bachelor's degree in pleted with handouts and brochp.res students ~vill realize where rhe office is dents. " political science from Rider and is cur­ det:l. il ing the benefits and many and hl)~full y ,his event will shed light Evc lH s sponsored The Office o f rently a seco nd year graduate nudent resources The Office of Career on the importance and ways in which Career Services arc held mo n th ly. here majorin'g in Huma n Services Se rvices offers. Then auendants they can be aided in the many aspec(S Inform:uio n concern ing other even ts Adminisrrations. began the Open moved ro fhe uppe r le vel of fh e o f sclf.prepa ration and adva nce ment held by the o ffi ce can be obtained House with 3. welcOrilc add~ss to stu­ Student Center for the viewing of the in the busi ness spectrum." wi,hin yo ur Monlhly C ampus dents, who 3ltcndcd. She inuoduced "Dress For Success" fashion shC'w. Tho mpson agrees thar the eve nt Calend ar ill the SlU dellt Center. some of the facilities in [he Career . Volunteer models Le vi Wilson. will help studerlls bener a ~so ci :)[ e the Services Office (SC 11 5) Ihat Sludents Kennet.h Sledge. Dj enaba Figueroa. faci lity with Ihe adva nce ment and should take advantage of. Lashieka Purvis and others walked the preparation for the busin ess wo rld . Health fair held to help prevent flu breakout

BY AMANDA PAUL sis," Ma rd er explain ... d. "The peo pl e ca n also etlll'f info rrll.uion in to :J mach in e Staff Writer and gtt a complc!(· med ical analysis." ~ Here it co mes - the seaso n that brings cold weather, snow and rhe dreaded Au. \'(Ihat altracttd many of the people to dR' health ~;li r was II ll' fret flu shuts. A But the Rider employee community is tak in g :111 precautions to avoid be ing line formtd around (he table as people waited (0 get thc shoe This was th l' only attacked by the virus. table that had a line. Man)' of the OIher ex hi bitors Iud time (() talk wit h IIll' sur­ The fits[ health fair for Rider Universiry was held in the Cavalla Room on rounding people. OCt. 15 under the direction of Mo n:1 Marder, who is the benefit manager in charge "I :lIn only here for tbe Au shot," Rider e;;.ployee Kellic W. Slade said ... \ h:1.\'c of human resou rces. gonen the shot berorc from m)' doctor, bUi I think this is :t gre:\( idca:' "The purpose of rhe hea lth fa ir is to raise rhe healrh aware ness," Marder The fa ir :utrncted people at a ste::td), rate. which was a positi ve sign because the explained. "We want to promote a healthy attitude and healthy employees." future of the health F.tir depended on Ihe turnour this p:ar. The event was only open to Rider faculty, staff and administration. Many "\ hope Ihat we can cominue to h3.\'e the hea lth fa ir bcca tl s(' it is :Ill employee tables were sct up around the Cavalla Room with displays that were trying to por­ benefit ," Marder said. "But it is based on Ille :IITlOunt of people that show up." tray 'healthy ways of life and what was aClually available to Rider employees. About 200 people were expected. "The tables consist offree Au ShOIS , vision screening and fOO l and ankle anal},- Nerds,-students show.case talents "

By NICOLE T.AYI..OR In the talent show, third place was Staff Writer awarded to Tori Roberts, who sang DanCe •. dfama. singing and various Whitney Houston's "1 Will Al ways other. mwica.1 talents were-all displayed Love You" a capella. ~ I at Rider's 2nd annual.talent show. Second place went to Four Women, On Friday, Nov. 1, students gathe~d who ~rformed a dance so c:xotic that in die Student Center 1:heater to view the audience was silem. except for a i me event. . . few whisdes of appreciation . . . The opening. act was The l)Jerds; an The grand prize was awarded to the j band ~ hi_red by ' the Student ·. group Forevet, who move4 the audi­ Entertainment Council. The band's . . enee with their soulful rendition ?f Az name wis indicative of the members' Yd's "Last Night." appearances. Julia Ebert, SEC preiidem, said she Dressed in droopy plaid boxers, felt' that the event was "extremely suc· shorH leeved shirts wim pocket protec- c~ ful." tors, greasy hair and thick glasses, th~ Those who participated in the event audi~nce had an opinio'n of them gO t a lot out of it, as did those who before they even started playing. attended it. Whatever conclusion they came to, "The Special Events Committee it c!ranged for m~y once the ,music worked very hard aqd deserves 3 lot of st3ned. One audience member silid credir," she added. ~at "regardless of me type of music that I prefer, I had to admit that they wen: gOOd ~,wha, they did." 12 THE RIDER ROOSTER Friday: November 8, 1996 Rider student lives life in fast lane

8y RICK SUPPLEE his life gOt a liuic morc .speed in it Brian has come in first 11 QlIl of his last in a race. Correspondent when he gOl his first compedtion go· 32 races and has had 15 lop·five finish· "If you do not do well when you are Four years ago, Brian Davies came to cart. Ever since then he has been racing es. young, then you probably will never Rider ro carn a degree in markc=ting. different courses and competirors all Now driving at the Formula 2000 have a career." added Davies. He said But markeTing is only something for over the world. level, for Dragon Slayer racing equip· that when you race, you don't just race him to fall back on. This Rider senior lrelar:ad is the farthest he has traveled mem, he is only three classes away from for yourself. but for your sponsors. has actively been involved with auto for a race so far. In 1994. Davies wem his dreams. Formula 2000 is (he style of "It (.acing) is an expensive sport racing for 14 years and is vlorki ng there for the World Teen Challenge car that Davies drives. Each level has a and your sponSors do not WaR[ to pay towards becoming a professional Se ries with Team USA. Both Davies differem style of car which racers use to to lose, It Davies said. Indianapolis car driver. and his team wem home happy after compete. The cars get faster and handle If the Indy dreams are not m~t. he will Davies, whose parents were involved placing first. better as .the levels rise as well as the go.back to his marketing' training: But with racing as youths and are avid fans "It's an incredible rush to be in con· competition gets more difficult. he hopes not to be' toO far from the' of the spon. was born into the lifestyle. trol of something t~at's going 170 "It is like a process to weed out the race. He went 10 races with his parents every m.p.h., passing people," Davies said. week, and when you finally make it to "I w.ould like to work in race pnr weekend since he was 3-months old. Now he races only fou r time's a year the Indy cars, it is only the best drivers, modons or some form of it as a busi· "One day when I was seven at a race, while on summer breaks, but that num· the ~ost dite," Davies said. If he fails ness," Davies said. my f.1thcr asked me if I wanted to do ber wi ll rise from four to around 25 to go up in classes fast enough. he will that," recalls Davies. That Christmas, races a year' once he is done with school. be roo old and never drive an Indy car Mastrllsimone t:eturns to debut new play at Riaer Re nowned playwright William Mastrosimone, one Mastrosimone. Mastersimone last returned to campus in August, of Rider Unh·ersi ty's 1Il0st prestigious alumni , wi ll · This is rhe rhird formal visit ro the campus for J 995, for:;. world.premiere reading of his play.

return (O the Lawrenceville campus on Sunday, Nov. Mastrosimone. a 1974 Rider graduate and former Huming D~Jiu. 24 for the first public n::!ding of his new play, Bmdict Trenton resident who first returned in February 1995 Tickers for the read'ing are $10 for the general pub­ Amolrl. for a the~tre festival in his honor. His works per· lic. faculty. and staff, and $5 fo r SrUdel].lS. All proceeds The reading, which is the first slep in the process' formed at the festival included Sbillnru, a drama of an will go toward the renovation of the theatre f.lcili[),. of production, will be held in the Fine Arts Thearre af unlikely love Story berween a young hemophiliac and The play will be directed by the writer himself. 2 p.llI. and will be presented with a caSt of Rider stu· an exotic dancer, and Extr~miliu. a powerful story For more information on the event, contact· the dents aud faculty members. The reading will be foll ol· about an ancmpred I"Jpe which brought him instant Rider University Fine A!ts DeJlartmem at 896·5168. wed by a question and answer session with international recognition.

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By CUFF OLSEN lowed by St. Fl1Incis (Pa.). Long Island son. Beck also lead the NEC in blocked Langville who w.. the NEC PlaY'r of ManaJi,ns Editor andFDU. shots for the second year in a row. the Year last season. "rhey (Rider) This year will include a lot of last The fifth-ranked Broncs finis~ed last Last year Hames, Smidt and ·Beck always give us a tough rime •. especiaJ.ly , rimes for the Rider men's and women's year with an overall record of 19-11 were all pre-season all NEC selections. at the Broncs' Zoo. They,have a lot of basketbaU tcams. while posting a mark of 12-6 in the This season the Broncs are shutout in good shoolers." They geared up for their lase season conference. Rider advanced to the NEe terms of placing any members on the in the Northeast Conference: ar me tide game last March for its foun~ con­ pre-season All-Conference tearns. PRE sE"'-WN COACHES POIJ annual NEC Media Day held at Gianu secutive time in as many years. - I'm excited that people pick w first. Stadium, Nov.4. The Broncs suffer two key losses: but it puts a little more pressure on us; MEN Rider will be movins (0 the Metro Dean Hames, who graduated, and we've gOt to work that much harder," 1. Monmouth Atlantic Athletic Conference: along with Cnarles Smith, who will sit out this sea- said Corey Albano. last year's NEC 2. Wagner ' Marist nut year. The NEe will be son. Tournament MVP and who is a unani­ 3. St. Francis (Pa.) adding four new schools to its confer­ On the women's s id ~. Mount St. mous selection to the All-Conference 4. Long Island ence as it heads into the year 2000. Mary's is th~ pr~-scason numb~r one team. "They're (Rider) going to be 5. RIDER Central Connecticut State. Maryland­ with nine first place votes. The Mount laugh. they always come ready to play. FDU Baltimore County, Ql!:innipiac. and won its seventh straight regular season "llmow the games against us have 7. Mr. St. Mary's S:tcrcd Heart arc the Olcmber.s that will tide last year, but failed to capture its been real dose and competitive. We 8. St. Francis (NY) make the NEe a 12-tcilm confC"ll'ence. fourth straight NEC tide, losing to St. have a pretty good rivalry going,n said 9. Marist In the coaches poll. bmh the Rider Francis (Pa.). The Mount is followed by Albano, who was a member of [he [earn 10. Robert Morris men and women are picked jfl ·£he mid­ Monmouth, Wagner and the Broncs. that lost to Rider in the 1994 NEe dle of the pack for their fa rewdl tour. The Rider women have advanced to Final. "It is a real good in state rivalry, WOMEN T he men were predicted in a fifth p!ace the semifinals the last three seasons. they are always exciting games and I'm 1. Mt. St. Mary's rie wi th Fairleigh Dickinson while the Last year, the Broncs w~r~ 12-16 overall looking forward to playing." 2. Monmouth women an: expected [0 finish in fou rth and t 0-8 in the conference. The squad Just as AJbano is a nemesis for Kevin 3. Wagner pIau. only loses one starter. However, that Bannon's squad, (he Mount's Amy 4. RIDER For the: men, the defending NEC starter is Jc:ssica Beck who made the Langville poses a threat to Eldon Price's 5. Mari ist champion Monmouth H awks ar~ the NEC Fim Team last year. She is also group. St. Francis (Pa.) pre-s~ason favorite r ~ce i ving eight first­ Rider's career rebounding leade r in "I'm not su~prised that we got first, 7. FDU p la c~ votes. Wagner received two first­ addition to leading the NEC in that because we have a lot of people coming 8. Long Island place votes for second place and ar~ fol - category for the thir~ consecutive sea- back and a lot of experience," said 9. Roberr Morris Skaters down Quakers, 7-4, remain unbeaten in conference By BRIAN J. KELLEY Jason Krell , who tallied a hat trick ver­ long, n said Millen , who also was unhap­ Rider lit the lamp for its only goal of Special to Spons sus the Quakers. py with the three unanswered goals the game in a 4-1 setback. Following a 7-4 win at league ri val However, head coach Jonathan gi ven up by the Broncs in the third ,"Tile' West C h~s~e; game was horri­ Universiry of Pennsylvania Sunday, the Millen was ' not overly pleased with his period against Penn. ble," said ~iIIe n . "We slept through the Rider ice hock~y team continued to be team as they let a 7- 1 third period lead In Rider's previous game against first two periods." unbeaten in the Delaware Va ll ey become JUSt a three-goal margin at the West CheSter University at The next game for the Broncs is at Collegiate Hockey Conference at 5-0. final ~uzu r. Lawrenc=ville, Oct. 30, the Broncs Lawrenceville tonighr at 9:30 p'-m. The brt:nt of (he Broncs' attack "We have been unable to put togeth­ allowed the Rams to take a command­ against Kutttown University. against Penn came from sophomore er three full periods of hockey all year ing 4-0 lead into the third period before-

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By JOE MANTQNE "Our seas~n is much longer then the (55.89) and the 200-meterJreestyle StafI'Writer high school season."Coppola said. (2:00.90), and Danielle Ste'vens. who BUSTIN)t "The overall intensity (is much greater) won the 200-meter backstroke with a This year the Rider women's swim with the (Wo. workouts a day and the time of 2:23.32, h'e!ped lead the (cam could be a little wet behind the academic schedule. n ., Broncs over St. Peter's 'and Fairfield. ears. The women have lost four members "The times were v ~ ry ,good," Records _ H.~d coach Rich .~ppola has wei· from their Metro Adan.tic Athletic Coppola said. "The e,:uhusi.asm and corned nine new members to the team Conference'third place team of a year work ethic that people have shown up Men's Soc", (9-8-1. 5-2-1 NEC) this season. The new recruits a re ago, but Coppola is confident that they to this point have certai' ~ly paid off. Volleyball (9-15. 7-0 NEC) already being tagged the best ever. can be sl;'CCCssful this. year. YJle're preny pleased' ~it!"t the way Field Hockey (6-10 Final Record) "Our strong point is the base of "We finished third in the conference: things are going. n , • .• , Golf (2-5 Final Record) women that,we have br9ught in this last year," Coppola replied. "We lost Junior Juliet Lancaster, who won the Women's Soccer (1-7-2 Final Record) . year," ,said Coppola. "Our team is 'very some key people, but I think we're still 50-meter freestyle (25.63), set the pool Men's Cross Country (9-3) young. "The freshmen make up more going to be in the top three." record in the 200 breas[$[roke with a Women's Cross Country (5-5) then two-thirds of the' (ca.m." "The women that we have brought winning time of 2:28.85'. Lancaster Men's Swimming (2-0) At this early stage ih the season in this year," Coppola continued, "have already hold ~ the Rider team and the Women's Swimming (2-0) Coppola likes what he s~e.s from his -' really complimented the program very Maurer Pool Record for the 200 breast­ Ice Hockey (6-3. 5-0 DVCHC) new swimmers. nicely. and are certainly making an stroke. "They're all solid," lemarked impact." Also winning was sophomore Fran Upcoming Homes Games Coppola. "They've all been. working Making an impact in the 71-33 Pustizzi in the 200-meter individual hard and the attitude has 'just been out­ defeat of St. Peter's College·and the 68·· medley with a time of2:20.11. Men's Swimming v ~ Delaware-Sat. stmding." 44 rout of Fairfield University is just Rider opens its home season wich a Nov. 9, I p.m. 'The one problem that all freshman what they did this past weekend. rneet against Delaware University on Women's Swimming vs Delaware- Sat. face is the uansition they have to make Freshmen Madeline Luma, who fin­ . Saturday Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Nov. 9, I p.m. from high school to college. ished first in the .100-m.eter freestyle Men's Basketball vs Poromac AAU­ Sun. Nov. la, 1 p.m. vs Czech Republic-Thur. Nov. 14, Vaccaro, Broncs best season ever 7 p.m. Women's Basketball vs Siovakia-Tue. By BOBBI LOY For her outstanding season, Vaccaro was named Rider Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Sports Editor Athlete of the Month, the first women's tennis player to Ice Hockey vs Kutztown-Fri. Nov. 8. It was a long shot, but they did it. receive the award. 9030 p.m. The women's tennis team became ,the winningest team in Senior Jen Molinelli also improved her final season record vs Princeton-Wed. Nov. 13, 10 p.m. its 14-year history with a 8-1 win over Northeast Conference to 11-9 with a win over Christine Dragula. 8-1, at fourth si n­ opponent Long Island University. gles. "ALL ICE HOCKEY HOME GAMES ARE PLAYED AT THE The old reco.nI was held by the 1992 squad )Yhich com- All Broncs were winners at singles, losing JUSt one of three piled seven wins, ' matches at doubles. . LAWRENCEVlLLE PREP ARENA The Broncs were led by senior Val Vaccaro who also set The match against the Blackbirds was not even scheduled her own record this past week. The fifth singles player tied until a few weeks ago, giving the Broncs an unexpe ~ted The Rider News '. the single season singles win record with a win over LIUs attempt to beat the record. Athletes of the Week Donna Barone, 8-1. Vaccaro, 12-3, now shares a record with Rider finished its season with a record of 8-10 under sec­ Heather Hajdu who'set the mark in 1991. ond year coach Ed Torres. Jesse Breeden, senior member on the cross country team, has been named Th~ Ridu N~ws Male Athlete of the Week (Nov. I-Nov. 8). Breeden won Rider's wake sinks St. Peter's, Fairfield the five mile race at the NEC champi­ onships over the weekend. leading his By JOE MANTONE our program." replied Coppola. "We know that MariS[ is going to ~ team to a second place: finish. Breeden StolJWriter Three freshman were also victorious a major threat," Coppola explained. is only the second Bronc to ever win a Then: was as much suspense in chis on Saturday. Dave Black, who won the "That doesn't mean anybody else is out conference: championship race:. pan weekend's opening meet of the 200-meter bu[[erfly (2:00.57) and of it, but I think we should be in the men's Swim~ing season as there was in Dave Kulbok, who won the SOD-meter tOP three." Juliet Lanc:a.ner, junior member of TuCsdaY'$ presidential "dection, Freestyle (4:58.58), were both part of The strength of this year's team is its the women's swim team, has been The Broncs (2-0) easily SW2m pas, the winning 400-meter medley team depth. This could lead to some tough named Th~ RUkr News Female Athlete S,_ Pete,', (I-I) 65-41 and Fairfield (0- (3:4758)_ Also splashing hi, way '0 decisions when championship time rolls of the Week (Nov, I-Nov. 8). 2) 70-35. improving their career req>rd the winners cirde was SCOtt Breman in around.. ' Lancaster won the 50 meter freestyle ave, the two schools to • pe.&ct 12-0_ the lOOO-metct freestyle at 10:26.46. "We are deeper and stronger this and the 200 meter breaststroke last "The meet went extremely well." "We had an exceptional recruiting year." Coppola said. "We're going to weekend, setting the St. Peter's pool said head coach Rich Coppola. "We 1""'." said Coppola who added 11 new have [0 leave :;ome people home for record in the 200 meters. had some very good swims right across members to his squad this year. champio~hips ... theboW." "It's not [he quantity, but it's the Rider, who will host Delaware sports and More The Broncs PUt forth a total team quality," Coppola explained, "We've University on Saturday Nov. 9 at I The men's cross COUntry team fin­ effort which saw seven different Ridet become much more selecrive. Last year p.m., is hoping to avenge its loss From a ished second at the NEC champi­ swimmers come away with first place we IiteraUy turned some men away." year ago. onships last weekend with senior Jesse .' ,.. finishes, With all the new members, Coppola Breeden leading the pack. Breeden "I couldn't even single out anybody is looking for the veterans of the squad won the five mile race, becoming only who did exceptionally well," explained to show the new guys the ropes. Sports Writers the second Bronc to win a conference Coppola. "Everyone had a great mc:c:t. " "Freshmen come in here and they championship race. Senior Jason The senior co-captains Tom Howell look for direction and there is only so Needed for the Hagerman and freshman Scott Keyser and Eric PerJish led the team with ,vic- . mlJch direction a coaching staff can winter sports along with Breeden all earned AII­ tories in ,the 50-meter Freestyle (23,46) provide, n replied Coppola. "The impact NEe honors. and 200-meter freestyle (I :49.21 ), that the upper class men make both season The women's cross'country team resp~c[ively. Junior Don Fay led the academical!y and training wise is very finished third, its best showing ever. dive team with a win in the one-meter Important Call Bobbi Four Broncs finished in the Top 20. dive with a score of 234.05 .. The improved men's team hopes to @ X5256 Junior Beth Chaffee finished 11 th, "The work ethic, the attitude, the build on the second place finish of a freshman Nekeya Holmes came in consistency and everything that has year ago. They expect their main com­ The Rider News 12th and Janine Minehan placed 15th happened up till now is a major plus for petition to com~ From Marist College. of the 64 runners. 16 SPORTS Friday, November 8, 1996 Broncs earn NEe top seed Focus on• • . By RORI AUTUMN EDDIE Look where we've Staff Writer come from, watch Although thc= Rider women's volley­ ball team ended its home schedule with where we're going a 3-1 loss to Buckndl University, the 8roncs are putting this Joss behind them as they look forward to the We've come a long way, ladies. Northeast Conference Championships. The progress women's athletics has The Bison won by scores of 15-17. made at this university has been 15-9, 15-3, 15-9, dropping Rider's tremendous and looking back over the record [0 9-15. issues of Tht Ridtr Roosttr and vol­ Freshman standout Michelle Peel Jed umes of the Shadow reinforces that the tc:am with 32 assiSts while sopho­ idea. more Stephanie Van loon added 14 Back in 1926, the only female sport kills and II digs. Amy ZirnekJis capped was "gi rls'" basketball. According to off her final home match by compiling the 1926 volume of the Shadow, "The IGdigs. teart;! consisted of six earnest players Despite the loss, the implications ready for wo rk and a spirit which well of the match are more imporram. The showe4 rhey were going to uphold Broncs .ue once again the tOP seed in The Broncs take on the Bison ofBuclmeO in lWent volkybaIJ action at home

rhe N o r.. heas t Conferen ce:: The Broncs have been chosen the faced Bucknell, once before in :I early Championship vournamenr, which is top seed in the: NEC the last three season match-up at the Bucknell ,0 " BOBBI WY bdng held Nov. 16-17 at St. Francis­ years, winning the: Patrior League Play­ Invitational. Pee: was impressed with '~) Sports Editol' Pa., while Bucknell is a member of the In Seri es in 1994, earning them a trip the overall improvement. adding, "It Patriot League. Looking ahead, the to the NCAA Regionals. was a real heartbreaker. to NEC champions would have [Q play "We know we can play with them," Before that. though, Rider will com­ their end of the athletics for Rider the Patriot League champions in the said Peel. "We should have a lot of con­ plete the regular season at the Princeton College." NCAA play-in, the tournament that fidence going in next time." Tournament this weekend, playing on It's now 70 years later, and would give the winner a berrh in the This was the second time Rider had Saturday against Wofford at 10 a. m .• women's athletics are mar:: than hold­ NCAA tournament. ing up !heir end of things at Rider Unive rsity. In the past few years alone, the women's athletic scene h~ Men's basketball gets set to tip off season boomed-the volleyball ream became' the Jfirst women's team at Rider (0 go By CLIFF OLSEN The coach said that there is healthy to me NCAA regionals, the basketball Managing Editor com~tition as Finefrock and fershman team was recognized as national cham­ Basketball games are played on Marc Bayha are battling it out at the pions in grade point average, [he ' soft~ the COUrt during the season, not on point guard slot and that junio,- college ball team won.a Northeast Conference paper (rom the pre-season predicrions. tra'nsfer Chris Stansel and freshman championship, a soccer team was The Rider men's basketball team . Ken Lacey are adding size: strength and formed on the dub level with inten­ finds themselves in a new position this speed to the frontcourt. Bannon also tions for a varsicy squad next year, a year: without a senior on the team, a go said that his other JUCO transfer Bronc basketball standout was offered to scorer and being ranked in the mid­ Derrick Perry is a very versatile player a chanlX to play professionally on the dle o( the pack in the Northeast... and will be used more outside than he international level and most recently, Conference by the coaches. played in junior college. Bannon is the tennis team became (he win­ "The strength of our program has looking for contributions from every­ ningest women's tennis (~am in the been, when we lose people, people step one . school's history. . ~ up," :.aid head coach Kevin Bannon, . In addition to making their farewell As for coaching women's sports, it who is entering his eighth campaign as [our through the NEC schedule, before is no longer a male-dominated field at the Bronc mentor. "Names and faces heading to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Rider. Tricia Carroll is coaching both change, but rhe way you play remains conferenlX next season. this year's slate softball and field hockey, Nancy the same. features some inreresting non-confer­ Robelts is coaching volleyball while The coach said (hat he wouldn't be ence match-ups. The Broflcs only host also holding the position of senior happy with a fifth place finish, but did two non-confertnlX games versus Siena women's administrator, Kelly Sack understand why his team was picked and Maryland Bahimorc Coumy. bU[ Baker is [he hea(f of [he inagurill soc· shots for sophomore point guard Kevin there. This motivates me and my play­ will begin a home and home series with cer squad and Sharon Ginens and Finefrock and shooting guard Bob ers, because we don't evcr want to be a New Hampshire, Delaware and Sally Martinez are second in com­ Fisicaro, slashing opportunities for fifth place team. Nonheasl:em. . mand for basketball and (he men's and sophomore Greg Burston and junior "We are really going to be a team The rna$[ notable COlltest on the women's track and field programs, Raymond "TaTa" Touomou :1S well as that executes and plays very sharp and schedule is when Rider goes at national­ respectively. chances in the low post for junior cen­ cri sp and doesn't turn rhe ball over ly nnked and pre-season pick to win In the past at Rider, there were nQt ter and capuin Kevin Me Peek and much," said Bannon. '" don't think the Big East Conference Villanova Dec. many sports for women on the varsity junior forward Dimitri Charles. that there will be anyone player that 28. or intra.mural level. Some of the big "Our teams are pretty good in will make up for Dean's and Charles's "They are going to be a tOP five sportS were archery, basketball, bowl­ knowing the way they have to play in poillu ~ut I think that a bundle of team. I'm excited about going down ing, tennis and C'ven '" club soccer order to reach their ful.l,est potential." them will and that's a real positiv!!." there at letting it all hang out," said team that was formed in the faU of said Bannon. "This team knows we The Broncs do not have the luxury Bannon whose club was defeated Du 1937, which lasted only a shorr time. have to have an inside-outside attack. of having a go to type player on this Pont Pavilion two years ago. "It is not a W ith the formation of the latest "Kevin Mc Peek will be much more year's squad. Veteran point guard and situation where I am afraid of that women's soccer program and the pro­ of a focal point of the offe~ than he Rider oreer assists leader, Deon Hames game. gressive success of the varsity sports of has been in the past," said the coach. has graduated and is now pla)·ing over­ "We are very committed to try to vo lleyball. field hockey. basketball, "So f:u he has handled that very well." seas in Eu rope. First team Ali-NEe for~ stay in the h unt af!d be a team that softball , swimming, tennis and the Mc Peek is still the man in the mid­ ward C harles Smith, whose slatus wilh compeles for a conference champi­ track and field programs, Rider ~om­ dle for the Broncs, but he has returned the teain is still undetermined, will sir onship, and I don't ever want that to en's athletics are well on their way to bigger and stronger and more confident fo r the year. change," said Bannon whose goal is to not just holding their own, but lead­ as well as showing more quickness The Broncs will t:ontinue to impJ.!: . get 'better as the year goes on. "We just ing the way in the success of the entire around the basket. ment a Motion offense, with some new want to try to finish the NEe in a very athletics program. All 10 scholarship players on this added wrinkles this year. Bannon wanrs po.siti ... e manner before we move on to Yes, we have come a long way, but yr.ar's squad wi:! be used in the rotation. to maximize his talent by getting free bigger and better things." what a ways we're still going to go! The INSIDE Rider News I~ I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • News EXCWSIVE! Suspect in blaze Arson ruled in stage fire I $pea,u to the News Erik Kaye. charged with Student faces third-degree arson in con­ nection with last weekend's 'charge he set ruder stage fire. gave the Rider News an exclusive blaze during performance See Page 5 Everyday is By ED MAYER • Nnr.II~Editor Sunday ' A showing of Jtj~l:'r'~ f.U ~ mwi· cal was cancelled last wcdu:nd as a fire forced the evacuation of the Fine Ala Theatre. Treasurer Kirk Sunday is Crew member ~n d Rider sopho· elected to a three-year term more Erik C. Kaye has been a councilman. charged with third degree arson in connection [Q the fire according to Oct. Ray Britton of the See Page 2 Lawrence Police Department. Five minutes into the Saturday Nov. 9. performance of Swunty TtJJJ, a burlap "erosion net" was Photognph by Todd Cooper AjirY• .,JnJ, rwswbd;" M nwU., bft"l eINtrt.wI";0 MnII., pIII.1MIt to wt S4trnvJ.y ft/ftJi"g', pnfor­ set ablaze causing the'theatcr to be An appealfor evacu:ued by Lawrence police and ~./'S..;...y TMJ·.,. IMF.A.m n.MhYst.p. . fin: depanments. . ·We saw ~ glowing on the pended from Rider pending a "I have to compliment them for MORE lawyers? Investig~tol$ from the Mercer curtain before it went up: said hearing on this mauer," added not panicking." Wolfe said. "They County prosecuto,'s office also freshman aaress.Rachad Mather Weaver. handled themselves very w:;!!, and Associate Provost James responded to the SC('~c. who was behind the curtain on Only one minor injury was nobody lost: it." Ottavio Castagnera offers Junior·JC lungcrman .was in _ r, Patrick Chmdi director the op~idJ'" of~ the-stage .:o f -atuibuted..to.tbc . fk'?-~J

PAGE 2 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5 Rider News RHA fundraiser features talent show Security Briefs All information courtesy By LORI JORDAN wit was pretty much :I.n inven­ event. According to Shamy, any outside companies. Tommy of Vickie Weaver. director . StaffWriccr (ion laken from bits and pieces," panicipant who displays a dis­ . Hilfiger, Nature's Elements, of Rider Safety & Security A nl:W type of event that will Shamy describes the Rider tasteful talent will be removed Shamy and Biddle, and Mailboxes bring together and benefit both Campus Conncction as both a u.l­ from the event and punished ' Etc. , along with Joa.1 restaurants the Ridl:r campus and surround­ ent show and a fun9raising event. accordingly by the administration. such as Casa Lupita, Tomatoes, ing c.ommu nity is coming to For the talent show aspCCt of As for the fundraising aspect of Palace of Asia, and Chili's, have Car 54, Where' Ace You? Rider University. the event, 25 men and 25 wOlPen, the show, there will be coll ections all donated various prizes for par­ MThc Rider Campus chosen prior to the occasion, will for Toys for T ots and the Trenton licipants and audience. While on patlOl in the early Connection to Benefit the Rider be introduM to the audience by Soup Kitchen. All students mak­ Door prizes wi ll be given to morning hours of Fri., Nov. 8, Community" wi ll take place in the program's hosts. Eaeh partici­ ing donations to these twO organi­ the first 200 people in attendance. ScaJrityobserved a car stopped the Fine Ans Theatre on pant will then demonstrate a tal­ zations will receive a ticket for The twO biggest prizes of the against the curb at Campus and Wednesday, Dec. II. ent. e.ach donation. These tickets will evening arc a 14-karat white and Alumni drives· ncar Alumni lt is a large-scale event hoped The audience will vote for its be entered into a rame to be held yellow gold bracelet worth S I ,280 Gym at 3:42 a.m. to unite the campus and give favorite contestams using a point during the evening. and an 18-karat gold amethyst Officers found both axles on something back to the communi­ system. The audience member There .also will be a short and diamond bracelet worth the ear to be damag~d - the ty. The event is the invent ion of who gives the most points II) a intermission in the Fine Ans $3,000. Both prh:es, which were front, left wheel being bent Conover H all 's Residenc Hall contestant, wins a dinner with lobby where the iudie~ce will be donated by Shamy and Biddle, a)moSl parallel to the ground. Association Vice President Daniel that contestant. The dinner-for­ able to buy soda and pizza provid­ will go to the contestants who Because there was no driver to Shamy, a transfer student (rol1l two will be at one of the many ed by loc.al piu:erias. All of the have scored Ihe mO$l points in the be found. Lawrence police were the Universiry of Scranton. local restaurants that have helped proceeds will be donated to Toys talent show, . notified. "Basically. , got the idea fr.om tilt sponsor the fundraiser. for Tots and the Trenton Soup Shamy is optimistic about the At 10:30 a.m. later that myoid school, but I didn't like Wit's a chance for people to Kitchen, 3$ we:ll as other possible upcoming event, and if all goes morning. a male smdem called how it was laid out," said Shainy. meet people," said Shamy. charities. well, he would like to hold anoth­ Security stating that he did not MI completely reorganized every­ To ensure that the panicipants The Rider Campus er large-scale function next semes­ know the whc:reabouts of his thing with the help of the com­ do not exhibit anything that could Conntttion differs from past cam­ ter. vehicle and :i."ked if it was mitttt so the event would help to be considered distasteful, they pus events in that all of the fund· . towed. He was told by Security benefit and unify the campus. mUSt sign a waiver prior to the ing for the event is coming from that the car was heavily dam­ aged and had been towed away. The student stated that he SGA treasurer -wins hometown election had been in the Pub the night bc:fore and gave his car keys to an unknown per~n. By ELAINA BATI1SfA councilwoman for six years. said ~ unda y. "More would hap­ a political science major for Meanwhile. the student was StaffWritc:r "She did not have a baby-sit. pen if others worked as h~d." now!'" escorted back to his room before Kirk Sunday. a junior political ter for me, so I learned to debate Like other Rider organization Sunday is sincere in his con­ discovering h~s car W2S missing. sciencelfinance major, was r~nt · instead," he added. leaders, Sunday has a desire to get viction that fraterniries and sorori­ Iy elected councilman in his Presently, Sunday is the trea­ quality results, ties can build character, rather hometown of Milford, NJ. surer for S[udent Government "The more talkative' am, and than break it down. In opposition You little stinkers! He won the position at age of Association and (he Zeta Bcca Tau the more ( enjoy the interaction to the long-lived stereotype that 20, making way for a three-yt''ll house. between studenu and faculty, the the Greeks discourage individuali· term. '" can remc:mber the very first more success I achieve," he said. ty, Sunday believes thc;y can A female student in Poyd.a His duties as councilman rest day of my first political science "It is people, not paper. that deliv- enhance it. His experience in Z8T reponed to Security on Thurs., in the financial areas of local gov­ has bc:cn one in which he has nur­ Nov. 7. at 8:05 p.m., that three ernment. Sunday was assignCil- to tured his traits that will benefit male non-students were going the finance commission, where he him in his fulure career. door-co-door sell ing perfume. will be responsible for overstting "h's all about supporting each Security responded and tax collection, town ordinances, other and f«ling comfortable in found the three suspects. but bills and the maintenance of town situations," said Sunday. two were unable to provide equipment and property. Sunday jokes that he certainly identification. Lawrence police "Honestly, I feci very pre­ has his name on his side. He has we re contacted and responded pared, ~ said Sunday. who will be heard it all from "Captain Kirk" and found the car the suspects cXPl'Cted to devote approximately to "Make Everyday Sunday". TIle were using was no.t register'!d. five hours per week to his posi· course when we learned the mean­ crs slogan that helped him clinch the The vehicle was towed tion, in addition to attending ing of politics," he said. "The Not many 20-year-olds have a SGA position was "In Sunday We because it was illegal to drive:' it weekly meetings. basis of politics is compromise. set of goals that arc as well carved Trwt: and all three males were advised "I was not destined to somc­ "Some people forget that." OUt as Sunday'S. At ZBT, Sunday is known for to leave the camp,:,s and not day be a star quanerback for a pro Sunday claims Ihal events at "I will possibly live at ·1600 having the only 4001b. fireplace return. team. but instead to be a pro on Rider would gain popularity and Pennsylvania Ave, one day,· he on campus in his room. In Persona Non Grata recom­ the House noor/ Sunday s::i d. be more successful if onl y those predicted. "After twO years as a Milford, he is now known as "Mr. mendations have been made. While other 7-year-olds were who complained about campus councilman in Milford, I will take Councilman: and at Rider, as an playing football with their fathers events found the energy to sup­ rwo years of[ In 2002, I'll lUll fo r SGA treasurer. (n twenty years, he in the afternoon, Kirk Sunday was pon them instead. Congress. then Sr:nate. Finally, I'll may be on the presidential ballot. Reminders from Security watching his mother sign vouch­ "I know that certain people be a presidential candidate. "I have a gleam in my eye for ers in !Own hall . She served as a work hard to organize events," "Others might say. 'Wdl I'm it," said Sunday.

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PAGE 4 FAIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5 Rider News Cathol~c .colleges asked to follow Orthodox teachings

WASHINGTON - The some scholars to be one of the culture, and we've chosen the best drive for total independence facm intervene if someone violated the nation's Roman Catholic bishops three or four U.S. Catholic col­ road." said Bishop John D'Arcy of all universities," Bishop Charles rules "only cardy." approved a plan Wednesday leges most closely aligned with Folt Wayne·South Bend, Ind., Grahmann of Dall as said Such sticky issues arc what gOt requiring professors at the nation's Pope John Paul 11 '5 conservative and a member of the Committee Wednesday. "It was articulated in Curran in trouble.He believes that 235 Catholic colleges and univer· theological vic:ws. of Bishops and Catholic Collcge the desire that no one should have the bishops' document represents sities to hew to official church The Catholic debate is remi­ and University Presidents. ~I any power over academics. They a compromise beMcen what the teaching in the classroom on niscent of controversies in the think it's the. best place we've been said they were in the pursuit of pope would like-Catholic uni· issues such as abortion, priestly Southern Baptist Convention over in since the founding of truth and should be able to say versities' full submission to the celibacy and birth eonuol. . what is taught at irs seminaries Georgetown University 200 years whatever they wanted to say and Vatican-and th.: reality that But while bishops can repri. and colleges. In 1994, the trustees ago. The separation of faith and teach whatever they' wanted to Americans pril.e the licmsc to say mand dissenting professors for of Southwestern Theological learning is one of the great . tach ... If you tried to stick to what they want.Curran said the their vic:ws, the prelates said, they Seminary in Fort Worth fired tragedies of our country. My sup" the traditional mission, suddenly document would nO[ impede col­ cannot fire them. The prelates also Russell Dilday as president after pore for this document is not you wer,c: called an extremist ... leges from getting government said universities should begin years of wrangling over his unwill· because I think all is well in all Universities saw this and had to money as long as they allow &ee· ongoing dialogue with local bish· ingness to impose inidarives from theology departments. My sup· be confronted with it."He said the dom. In addition. he said, the ops on the issue. the conservative-led convention. pon is because this :addresses it." University of Dallas, which is 40 Vatican has realized thai the The debate by the National The Carholic bishops' vote Tbc bishops issued their doc· years old, would have no trouble United States is home to the Council of Catholic Mishops has Wednesday followed six yean of ument as Catholics approach a dealing with the nc:w document. biggest and richest Catholic col­ special resonance in Dallas, which intense debate over a 1990 papal aossroads in their attitude toward About the only change it will leges in the world and that there is home to examples of both poles, d.gcument, "Ex Corde Ecclesiae" church·affiliated schools.WiII uni· prompt there is a nc:w paragraph W!S no point in making their lead· of the academic freedom issue. The ("Ftom the Heart of the versicles such as Georgetown, in irs consrltudon spelling OUt the ers mad. Rev. Charles Curran, probably me' Church"), which proposed chI( Boston College and the University institution's mis:rion to be in line "The American Catholic bish· most celebrated U.S.·Catholic dis· b~op !'j be involved in hiring and of Notre Dame be rccogniud as with the traditions and teachings ops have acccpted the undcrsund­ sident theologian, now teaches firl Hg theology faculty. distinctly Catholic in the future? of the church. ing of the mainstream of high:er ethics at Southern Methodist Opponenu argued that such Will they follow the path of Bishop Grahmann, w!.o is the educators that academic freedom University after his license to involvement would thrciten acad· schools such as Southern grand chancellor of the University is important. and churCh authori­ tach was stripped by the Vatican emic freedom and perhaps even Methodist University and Texas of Dallas, said professors there are ties an't intervene in the hiring, in 1987. He was owted for teach­ federal research money. Christian University, which retain not permitted to teach, for firing and promoting of f.aculty," ing. among other things, that The bishops' document, Protestant affiliations while per· insrancc, that aboruon, binh con­ Curran said. "In the broader per. birth control and homosexuality approved in a 224·6 vote, is a mining academic &ccdom?Or will crol and married pricsa arc accept­ spective. the American bishops arc aren't necessarily sinful. compromise, allowing more they'follow fotmerly Protestant able or that Jcsw didn't physically caught between Rome and the The Vatican's action to dis· church involvement-such as dia­ universities such as Harvard, rise from the dad. But professors American Catholic people. And miss him was widely seen as an logue with local pidatC5---but not Northwestern and Vanderbilt, may pri\?tcly hold such views and this might be the firS[ instance assault on academic concrol, at universities. The docu­ which aband~ned t~cir church may tell Students that some the­ where they sided with their peo· freedom.Meanwhile. the ment mwt go to the Vatican for roots and arc now .secular? ologians debate these points, even pie." University of Dallas in suburban final approval. · In rhe last 25 years, rhis though the church docs Trving, Texas, is considered by '"This is a sensitive issue in our (issue) exploded, and a strong not.Grahmann said he would College students find ways to help homeless, hungry

NASHVILU. Tcnn.- A smaJJ child stares out from a "We've secn an age of activism among nudents in what your background?" painting on the wall. In another rendering, a child seems to recent years that we've never seen befocc, and Vancierbih's In the high~t recorded turnout, some 900 students be: screaming-her eyes wide. These works were created by program has really been the mip'ocosm of that,· said Katy attended Vandccbilt's Freshman Volunteer Day this &n to homeless children in Nashville, Tenn. McGiffin, field organizer for the National Student learn ways they could volunteer. Theil' thwarted dreams often come aeross in the simple Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, ~ in Los Nationally, the problem of homelessncss in particular is painting of a howe: with a yard. Angeles. galvanizing many students. About 400 colleges will obsc",e All of the art hangs in a cafeteria at Vanderbilt National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; University. The exhibit is one piece of a widely praised and some srudents plan to fast for a day and contribute the many·pronged effort by Vanderbilt, one of the nation's money saved to an agency that provides mc:a1s for home­ top"ranked universities, to build relationships between the less people, according [0 organizers. poorest of the poor and the mostly privileged college StU­ At Vanderbilt, Meals on H eels brings the food to dents. homeless people. Once a month, volunteers canvass the Student volunteers take sack lunches each month to streetS handing OUt about 100 lunchcs--packed .with (W() screet people as part of Meals on Heels, which includes sandwiches, carrou, cookies and a container of juice:. bwincss·sizcd cards listing area agencies where homeless Slipped beside a peanut butter and jdly and a ham and people can get hclp. ch~ sandwich is the Chrysalis Card with agencies list­ The students go into economically depressed East ed-and slots holding a quarter to call for help. NashvilJ~ to teach middle school students how to manage "It's surprising how many people out there don't know money earned from their own recycling venture. there are places where they can get a hot meal and some They visit shelters for homeless families, getting to know doth.es. A lot of these people may have jwt arrived in town, the kids and giving their moms a break. and they don't ha~ the first idea about when: to go to find ·We never presume tOO much about what we're doing. a job," Niedzwiecki said. We're not changing anybody's life," said Nicole Falgoust, Some scudenu-&om families prosperous enough to who hads the shelter visitation program. ~We JUSt want to pay $30,000 a· year for a Vanderbilt education-have understand them and maybe give them a lift w~ile doing become friends with homeless people, both on the srreets that. ~ L"1d in the shelters. The center of this constellation is Chrysalis, a student "Before I gOt to Vanderbilt, homeless people wecc 'the organization that originated with one of Vanderbilt's inno­ guys on the roadside holding signs saying 'Will work for vative community service scholarships awarded for volun­ food.'" said Will Bernal, co-chairman of Chrysalis. "But a teer work in high school. lot of the people are fascinating. One guy I talk to a lot Like other service scholarship recipients, student JOI$()n JUSt loves books, so sometimes I find him on the street Dinger was required to design a community project of his homelcssncss and the studcnts (in urban areas) are affccted and give him some to read. He cares about life and I ~rn­ choice at Vanderbih. T wo years ;lgo he launched the stU­ becausc they sec it every day as they walk to dass,~ said ing. dent volu nteer group and namee: it Chrysalis after th e McGiffin, whose organization promO(es National Hunger "When you get to know them, you raliu: how easy it cocoon phase of a buw:rfl y. For his efforts, D:ngcr u.'ceived and Homelcssncss Awareness Wcck, Nov. 17-23. can be to nave it happen to ·you. Lose a job. have trouble a 19% President's Service Award, co-sponsored by tbe Many of thc city's homeless people came to town finding another, :md about anyone could he in that boat," Points of Light Foundation in W;uhington, D.C., before dreaming of succeeding in the music: business. The Stu· said Bernal. laki ng olTfor Africa to work in a rural hcahh clinic. dcnts--on the verge of realizing their own dreams of gradu­ Now, Chrysalis has put Vanderbilt on the leading edge atrr:g Irom college-ca.n reialC on a certain level. of what some nationaJ observers SI:C as a new rise of social "People come to Nashville for the music, realizing that conscicusncss among college students thw"s a lot of opportuni ty here: she said. "But the cicy Editor's Not~: National Hung" and Hom~ksmtsS nationwide. The university ~nked 20th in the recent isn't nccessarily full of promise for some of these people, so Awarmas Wftk runs from Nov. J7-23. U.S. Nrn;s anti World Rrporllisting of the 229 ~bcst natior... then thcy're left OUt in the cold. al universities." ~\'Vho can't unders,and the fear of failure, no matter The Rider News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5 PAGE 5 Theater fire ruled as arson

F.... P.... which was used to extinguish the: spcciaJ ThUrsday night. Nov. 14. M:any people in the audience flames. at 8 p.m. and seating was open. later admiued th.u for a feW sec­ The maner bas IKen referred to Anyone who was :It Saturday's onds they thought .the fire was a Srudcnt Administrative Services. cancelled performance and wanD part of the play. "This' is the 6m time an)"lhing to attend either onc of the Nov. Chmd cstimau:d that approxi~ like this has happened in the his­ 15 or 16 performances can when a human being in this matcly 350 people were in the tory of the program: said Chmd. exchange his or her ticket stub at counay QfI'hayr: an accident and theater when the blaze broke OUt. "All of US arc anxious to put this me Student Center bOx office. be brougb(i up· on criminal The fire caused only minimal behind us and enter a weekend of Tickeu can be reserved by call· cIwga.- damage [0 the stage. The erosion high-level performances." ing the box office at at. ~303. According (0 che law. even an nct was desuoycd and crew mem­ Saturday's performance was accidenw fire ~ be judged ~ bers were left to dean up the f~am cancelled and r~hcdulcd for a an arlO!;! ifa /building is in danger of being desuoyed or if people are endangered. Security, police still ~vestigating assault Kaye says cl)at h~ plans to fight By BRIAN J. KEU.EY ~is suspension "to the fullest Executive Editor extent pOssible.- dOesn't ~DNight," he said. Campus security and 4wrence -It police are still investigating the INFORMATION NEEDED "l JUSt want ' to go back to alleged physical assauh a'ld school." attempted rape of a 26·yeu-old CAMPUS NEWS RELEASE female commuter student, -:laid NOVEMBER 11.1996 Vickie Weaver. director of Rider Safety & Security. She adde~ that police "still do Campus Security and Lawrence Township Police Dept. not have enough for a compositc are investigating the reported physical assault and sketch of the suspect at this time. n attempted rape of a female student on a first-floor Bryce Egger and William restroom of the Student Center on Monday, Nov. 4. Chester of Lawrence police. along with Rider security officer around 6:20 p.m. Possible suspect information available Michele Tonrey and Weaver dis· at this time is that of a white male, approximately 5 foot rributed fliers outside the 5 inches in height, and short brown hair. University Store lut Monday evening - exactly one week after Anyone who may have seen a person fiuing that the reported attack - between . description leaving or entering the Student Centet area 4:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. A descrip­ tion of the suspect and the names around that time is asked to contact Campus Security at and phone numb~rs of who to 896-5029 or Det. Chester from Lawrence Township contac~ ~i th information regud· Police Dept. at 844-7135 ' • Princeton Women's Center ing the case ' arc included on the • Complete GYN eum flyers. "Lawrence police and Rider ·PapSme..... 1M ..... iofo-...... ,...w.,; "".u.,..t -""-'_"" • Depo-Provera security ue both diligently pursu· ,.,..f. fn-U """-t N ...... m-nJouJ ..fIin"s JistriIn.uJ ing this matter," said Weaver. . 6: to "" RiMr ~_iIY 6y poliN -'_,.. '"""'7 £u< M..,uy. • IUD Insertion Removal • Diaphragm Fitting · STD Testing 6: Treatment STDs top list of common infectious diseases • Pregnancy Testing FromP-.3 cause sterili£Y in women. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are - Discount for Students· without symptoms, maf!Y people Men who have gonorrhea tre:uable with antibiotics. • Insurance plans accepted ue infttted without knowing it," rc:~ pon a ycllowish·white discharge Rounding out the CDC's list of Clarke said. "Estimates of new from the urethra, as well :as burn­ most common infections were: Call 800-216-0016 chlamydia infections in the ing while urinating. The groin salmonella. hepatitis A, shigellOSis. United States are as high :as 4 mil· may also bttome swollen. (a painful bowel infection), tuber­ to set up your appointment! lion, making it the fastest spread­ In women, gonorrhea typically culosis, primary and secondary ingSTD." has far fewer symptoms. When syphilis, Lyme disease and hepati­ ~n both men and women, there are signs. there may be a dis­ lisB. chlamydia infection can range charge from the vagina, pain in More information on chlamy· from no visible signs to a spare, the pelvis area and frequent urina­ dia, gonorrhea or AIDS. can be deaf discharge from the urethra. tion. Left untreated, it can cause obtaintd by calling the STO hot­ Left untreated, (he disease can sterility. line at 1-800·227-8922. FALL & WINTER COLLECTIONS Catholic Campus Ministry recognized _ Wool Sweaters $29 Winter Coats $55-$69 as parish ~y the Diocese of Trenton Wool Trousers $32 By TIM HEfNER ulholic ministry," said Reverend The Catholic Campu.~ Ministry Skirts $25-$29 StafFWritcr Iknedict Worry. is very ir,tere.ned in helping Stu- The u.tholic C:a.mpu.s Ministry The parish is looking for volun· dents get involved in the church 40 - 70 % Off is now recognized as a parish in teers to serve as board members and would be graleful for any help the Diocese ofTrenlon. on 'certain committees such as that [hey could r«eive. Regular Catalog Prices The church has been rcorga- liturgy. finance, social, public lela- "We do realize that many 0 niz.ed as a parish but still actually rions and community service, as you are busy, so if norhing else, OPEN EVERY WEEKEND! Fri. 10-8 nands as a chapel under the well as Glher opportunitie.~. The we ask for your prcscnce at Mass,n All Sales Final authority of St. Anne's Church. ministry also is looking for yo lun- said Reverend Worry. Mass Sat. 10-6 VISA·MC·Discover The reorganiudon is an dTon leefS 10 help with Mass in areas begins 201 7:00 p.m. in Gill Chapell Sun. 11-5 by the ministry 10 draw more Stu· such as the chorus and music cYtry Sunday. dc: nlS, and :lisa will leave many of mini~ters. Anyone interesu:d in voluntccr- PLAIN SAILING the church's responsibili ties in the "We would appreciate any time ing ~ou ld conlact Rev. Worry al Catalog Clearance Store hands of its patrons. or c:fTotl thai one wo uld be willing 896-0394 or Brad Dooley, assis7 85 Rt. 130 N., East Windsor - 371-1158 "I think that this wi ll now get to contribute, n said Reverend [ant dirC'Ctor of Catholic umpus Can for directions more people involved in the Worry. Ministry at ext. 3814. PAGE 6 EDITORI'AL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

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KIM HACKER • BUSINESS MANAGER ...ION LUSTER • ADVERTISING MANAGER E. GRAHAM MCK,NI.EY ADVISER come I had to miss all Charge of arson the excitement around here? LaS[ year. when I was news behalf of myself. as well as the that so many outside groups have editor of this newspaper. it staff, I think me newspaper as a access to a building that, through seemed like I spent a lifetime cov­ whole could use a nice, easy news its name. is supposed to be pri. seems a bit much ering every aspect of the brand· w«k. marily for students. However, me new, state·of-the·an technology Student Center, I have come to We may not have all the faclS. but in the case of the fire network installed on campus two realize, is actually a conference that occured Saturday. Nov. 9. on the Fine Arcs Theatre summers ago. Well, the semester is almost center that JUSt happens to house stage duting the opr.ning minutes of the Rider production After all, nothing significam over and we're into the home most of the student activities. of Swunry Todd, it sounds as if the scudent accused of set­ ever went on here. Gramed. I did stretch to a few weeks off from Well. as the new exhibit was ting the blaze had no intention whatsoever of starting the get to write about the outcome of the ranace known as Rider being moved into the Student the trial ~rding the 1993 mur­ University. Center Art Gallery last week, it fire that caused the evacuation of around 350 people in the der of a male visitor on campus, And let me [ell you. I could suddenly struck me how odd it is cheater. . but that was leftover stuff from sure usc the rcst. [0 have the art gallery in a build· Erik Kaye. a sophomore business major who was work­ But,. before I forget to do it. I ing call ed a Student Center, ing as a stagehand for the musical. was charged Monday L,,""~;;~::..:.::.!::..:.:.:::..:.~_~i"':t wanted to point OUt some lil­ rather than in Fine ArtS. h seems with third-degree arson for setting a burlap erosion net r; tie things I've noticed around [0 me that if one was expecting to this institution that just seem come to Rider to see paintings attached to the set on fire. According to a statement made BRIAN J. KELLEY to bother me for some rea· and sculptures and such, one by Kaye to Security. he said he was using a cigarette lighter son. would be inclined to think that "as a flashlight" backstage when th-: netting caught fire_ For instance. that ice the Fine Arts Building would be Granted. Kaye's negligence may have resulted in the machine in the big cafeteria the place to go. blaze. which was quickly extinguished by a fellow stage in Daly's. How much can it But, once again. somehow thing that was journalisitcally to fix an ice machine~ I mean, the art is more at home in the worker. but we do not fed that his life should be ruined by speaking. cool. this same technology, on a small­ Student Center man in the Arts what appears to be a trumped up charge of third-degree Nowadays, and ·unfortunate­ er scale of course, oUsts in most Building. arson_ ly. every week seems to bring us a rcmger.nors; why can't mat thing If it turns out the police and the Mercer County· prose­ "brand new alleged criminal acts of be fixcd~ cutor's office discover that Kaye had intent to set the fire some significance but I now I Gruued, if it does get fixed, Well, I see my space is finally don't get a chance to write about I am quite sure the repairs mem­ from the outset. then let him be punished to the fullest coming to an end about a couple mose kinds of stories. selves would warnm about a 5 of inches down the page here, so I extent of the law. . Oh sure, I have helped om· percent tuitition increase, but will begin to wrap this column However. in the Nov. 11 issue of The Times of Trmton. ers on the staff OUt with these wouldn't be worth it to not have up. it· was reported that investigators were still trying [0 deter­ articles. but I don't get to sink my to scoop the ice. along with all I am sorry if I didn't have mine a motive for the alleged crime. teeth into them like I would like the other garbage that sometimes much to say this week (not like to. gcu thrown in with it, out of that To us, it seems strange that someone can even be anyone thinks I ever do), but Now. don't get me wrong­ tr=sh can-like bin. these past twO weeks have been charged with arson without a motive to support che accusa­ I would never wish for people to Also. getting back to the hectic for "me and everybody here, tion in the first place. be harmed or endangered in any topic I brought up a few weeks so my brain is JUSt about com~ What Kaye allegedly did is not condoned in anyway by £Uhion, but. as a journalist who is ago, the Student Center contin­ plctdy fried. the staff of [his newspaper; nor do we mean to sound like S[i11 learning how to hone this ues to intrigue me. I'll try to be coherent neXt craft, I regret [0 some extent that we are exo.lerating him of his actions. But it just seems As I said. in my column week - I promise. I'm not the one wri:ing the S[O- awhile back, [ found it strangt: strange that a person who volunteered to w~rk on a show ries. would be willing to destroy is. as well as endanger the well But, at the same time, .s edi­ being of his frie:lds and [he hundreds of peoyie in the tor of this newspaper,"I am proud . NEWS WEl.eOMES I.ETTERS ON ALI. SUBJECTS of the job the news staff has been OF INTEREST TO THE CA .... PUS COMMUNITY. LETTERS TO TI-4E audience. EDITOR .... UST BE TYPEO' AND INCI.UDE THE NA .... E, doing in the wake of these recent AD D RESS, PHONE NUMBER AND SIGNATURE OF" THE We just hope that this arson charge is not ail overreac­ incidents. tion to the physicaJ assault of a female student reported last AUTHOR FOR VERIFICATION. SEND LETTERS TO THE RIOER However, it seems to me the NEWS THROUGH CA .... PUS .... AIL OR HANO DEI.IVER TO ROOM week and that Kaye's arrest somehow is supposed to make entire campus could usc a nice :1:34 OF" THE S l·UDENT CENTER. THE RIOE~ NEWS AI.SO up for [he fact that the alleged attacker has not been appre­ break from the unwanted media I.ETTERS TO THE EDITOR VIA EMAIl. AT THE hended yet. spotlight that has been shining on II "0"."86 ABOVE. A PHONE NU .... BER MUST SE INC loUD EO Rider University the pan couple FDA VERIFICAT ION. ALI. LETTERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 As stated above, we do not know everything che hlVesti­ ofwccks. P . M. OF THE TUESDAY PRECEDING PUBI.ICATION. THE gators know. but we just hope all the bases are covered in Being a little selfish. on RIDER NEWS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EDIT AI.I. I.ETTEA9 this case. Anything less would be playing with fire. FOR SPACE A~IO CI.ARITY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 o PIN'ION PAGE 7 Law education can lead to many fields

Question: What do you have, their legal educations, given the The researchers grow less attached readers an appropriate decision. mediation, can reduce, legal COStS, if you have 1,000 lawyers buried ·highly competitive job market to the attorneys and there arc Justice is the result. time to resolution, and unreason­ up (0 their necks in sand? newly-minted lawyers face today. some things even the rats won'l Sometimes, due to bad rules, able results. This is exactly what Answer: Insufficient sand. especially her~ in the northeast. do. Woops ... I lapsed. Sorry or unbridled passions, or judicial the first Law & justice Senior So where do I come off claim­ To give them an honest answer I about that. incompetence, the decision makcr Seminar will explore next Spring. ing we need more lawyers? had to confront the issues squarely Anyway ... that lengthy list led apparently runs amuck. for Since arbitration and media­ AClUally, that's really JUSt a teaser myself. Given my own experience mC" to ponder what it is about a instance, an Ala·bama jury bit the tion require neith':r judges nor tide for this little essay. A bit of of passing the Pennsylvania Bar legal education that might make it national h(.'adlines a few weeks ago lawyers, the better versed non­ bait and switch, if you will. and entering into private practice useful to a variety of occupations when it awarded a paralyzed plain­ lawyers in business, education, indulge me. with a Philadelphia firm - a tra- and social roles. First, the law pro­ tiff $150 million against General and the OIher professions arc in vides a method of rigorous Motors. Tben, tbe hue and cry such centtallegal principles as due inquiry. So does natural science, commences once again: Too many process, best evidence, and the art likewise mathematics, music and lawyers! jurors cannot be trustcd! of constructive compromise, the JAMFS OITAVIO CASTAGNERA other disciplines. The important Tort reform is a must! more likely that they will resort [0 Associate Provost difference may be in the sortS of One of Shakespeare's charac­ such powerful alternativC5 in lieu problems each seeks to help solve. ters has the much-quoted line, of the chancy courtroom clashes The law, I believe, strives - "First thing we do, kill all the which are roo common today. first and foremost ---: to resolve lawyers." A distinctly American Many Rider students drawn to disputes between particular per­ variant of that asks, "What's the do a Law & justice minor in the What I really want (0 suggest ditbna~ career path until I veered sons. They may be corporate per­ difference between a dead snake years ahead will be looking toward - as I plan my syllabus for the ' jnte.. h igher education - I was son, or .spouses, or workers and on the road and a dead lawyer careers in law, criminal justice and first annual Scnior Seminar in the surprj!t;d by the number of non­ unions and employers. While the there? Answer: "Skid marks in the like. But my hope, as one of new Law & Justice minor here at traditional alternatives of which I legal rules may be broad and gen­ front of the snake." its faculty, is to see a goodly num­ Rider - is that American society was able to conceive: politics, eralized, each dispute is particular Perhaps a better solution. ber of future chemists , accoun· is the beneficiary when more stu­ u.."a.ching, writing, journalism. real to the parties on both sides of it. .and not only for us lawyers . . .is tants, high school tcachers, etc. dents study law and legal method­ estate development, corporate When the justice system works [0 change the process so as to pass through at least piece of the ologies. As a professor of legal management, university adminis­ well, the general rules of law are channel more disputes in direc­ program as well. In this sense, I methods at Widener Law School tration. banking and finance all applied rationally and reasonably tions less likely to end with outra­ repeat, that the nation needs more before coming here this fall, I have large contingents of attorneys to the particular faCts placed into geous results. Many critics of the lawyers. often found myself confronted by in their ranks. evidence by the parties' atlorney5, current justice system suggest that first-year law students concerned· Lawyers also make better labo­ and the decision maker - judge alternative me~hods of dispute res­ about what they might do with ratory subjects than 1!ihite rats. or jury Or referee or arbitrator - olution, such as arbitration and Letters· to the editor A Remarkable Response From Walter Cronkite

As a recipient' of one person's Zionism instigate and setup the He told me that he knew responsible; for JFK's 4eath. arsenal. generous hosp'jtality, l had the assassination of John F. Hersh had regarded him as top While Hersh is anti-Zionist, he Thirty-three years will have good pleasure of meeting Walter Kennedy?" Cronkite reacted by notch. one of the best journalists is also Jewish. It must be under­ passed [his November and the Cronkite at the farmer's market in telling me that he knew of no in the business. But he also told stood that to be ami-Zionist is not American people have yet to West Tisbury · on Martha's group capable of keeping the me that Hersh is anti-Zionist and to Uc anti-Jewish, in the same way unders(3nd the importance of Vincp.rd on a Saturday morning assassination a secret for this long that when one media member that to be anti-Nazi is not to be finding out the truth in relation­ (Aug. 31. 1996). other than braeli intelligence. comes OUt with a story and no ami-German. ship to (he future of this coumry. I knew exaetly what 1 wanted · Coming from Cronkite, I found other media member comes out Zionism in its most dangerous to ask him, and I wasted no time that to be a remarkable response. with the Story. it becomes a hard form (Deut. 20:10-17) would in the asking. Seymour M. Before John Chancellor died. I Story to sell. think nothing of killing a u.S. res­ RAY KALAlNlKAS Hersh's book, The S4mson Option. had the opportunity to meet him Neither Cronkite nor ident, especially a U. S. President Toms Riyer, N.J. leads the reader to ask the ques­ in Princeton and confront him Chancellor denied the possibility (Kennedy) who was determined to tion: "Did militant covert with the same issue. of coven militant Zionism being kccp Israel from having a nuclear Reader impressed With fan support at recent swim meet

This past Saturday. I saw Rider's men's and women's But JUSt as ,mporrant was the faCt that the stands were I was sitting next to a mother of a University of 5'vimming and diving teams pull a major upset victory over full of fans. Delaware diver and she was much impressed by the enthu­ the UnivcJ"S:itr !,f Delaware teams. Yes, many were parcnu of swimmers, but I was glad to siasm and number of those in attendance for a swim meet. The win came down to the final event with all the fans see SO many studentS there for this event. I hope many of you will be: there to cheer the swim team on their feet screaming for the swimmers to GO! GO! GO! Swimming and diving arc events that do not usually on at its neXt home event. . in the 400-meter rday. The excitement was as imense as in draw big crowds, bllt they were there on this day to cheer any sporting event. our tC2n1 on. MARYJOHALL It was the first victory over Delaware. Another first was I hope that (fend continues; it certainly helps the team. Swim T cam M~ntor the tossing of coach Rich Coppola and his assistants into Also prescnt were many of the former Rider swimmets the pool: a perfect ending for a perfect day. still supporting the tcam.

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BY HEATHER LEWIS plays ~he first bawdy-then­ Staff'Writer prophetic beggar woman: Howard Whitmore, who clearly conveys SIIHtnty Todd The name alone brings chills the Bcadle's pompousness; and and once you sec Ihis musical. Pete Zicky., who portrayed the you'll know why. lovesick Anthony perfectly. The show is rarely l"Vcr done The entire cast had strong because of the complexity of the voices capable of handling the operatic . .Everyone of them songs, SCI design and acting. But so~gs the Rider University fine a ns rises 10 the occasion with his or department has done it again with her acting and singing talents. an c)(ccllcnt performance of one of The set design is JUSt as com­ Stephen Sondheim's most compli ~ plex as the rest of the show. cued and darkest musicals. There arc about 20 different set­ The cast of 18, whh talent tings throughout the two-and-a­ taken from both RiQcr and half hour show. Since the actors Wcslminstcr Choir Colkgc, .acted are always on stage, they had to

and sang its way [0 a' ~"Jrc ~uc cess . find inventive ways for the stag­ The 1979 Tony Aware! winnirtg ing, said Chmel. The design had Broadway musical thriller i"s a to incorporate the bakeshop and "must sec" on the Rider stage. gardens, the Tonsorial Parlour You can s[ill sec [he production and a scenic view of London, as onNov.15and 16:11 Bp.m. well as, of course, the infamous Without giving too much barber's chair. The central part of away, Sweeney Todd explores the the show has some surprising ele­ human 'lualitics of obsessiveness ments due to the ingenious cre­ and retribution. The dark ~tory, ation by Tharyle Prather. mixed wilh a bit of irony. is OUIf3- The lighting, tOO, is effective, geous. II is "playful in a sick son and adds to the dark, depressing of way," said Dr. Patrick Chmel, theme of the musical. Watch for Photograph by Todd Cooper chairman of the fin!=. ans depan­ the special effects in lighting In fougrountl, Izcton Jnu,ifor Almonti IInJ Frll,,}, S4ffi0tiJr, try to eonpirue FIlet Strut resitlmu IUIt ment and director of Swunq Sweeney's razor. to be fookJ by PireUi's mirllek elixir lIS Kurll Hlliky IItkmpU to seU the tonk i,. the bllJegro-J. Todd. Swmtey Todd is not the tradi­ The play opens up with tional musical and it is not for As stray clients.look for the playa schizophrenic theme. "Hc Rider has a new relationship with Sweeney, played by junior Frank everybody. It is not mainstream, ~doscst shave in London," they go goes about it as though he's pick­ wce. "The talent we have ;s Samoti Jr., returning home 10 so don't be oc:pecting Can if you to the demon barber of Fleet ing flowers," said Chmel. extraordinary," he said. London after being sent to go to sec it. The environment is StrC1:t, Mr. Todd. With the slip Most musicals feature three . And extraordinary talent is Australia by Judge Turpin, not a very relaxing one to be in, to five main singers and a chorus. right. Both the sifiging and acting (played by sophomore James P. of his razor, they arc sent to the but when you walk away, you will were very effective. Saffioti and Ryan) who coveted SWl:eney's bakehouse of his crazy cohorr, Swu'n'Y Todd has nine pri~dipie be wowed. AJimonti portray the demented wife, Lucy, What Sweeney finds Lovett, who has Ihe perfect secret singers who sing 90 percent of the The Rider Univc:lsiry fine arts time. The music is challenging, duo superbly. As the main char­ is his wife, who he is told is dead. recipe for meat pies. department has risen to the chal­ acters, these two act as if they and his beautiful daughter, The lyrics by Stephen not like a mainstream musical. lenge of producing this unique Sondheim, best known for his Music Director E\len Lang, on don't have a care in the world. An Johanna (senior Joyce laBriola) a theatre experience and I would sabbatical from New York Ciry's interesting little love story devel­ ward of the judge. With the help music in Wl'st Sidl' Slory and recommend seeing this musical. Gypsy, "come roaring at you, n said ops between the sick minds, and of the fun-loving, wacky bakC'l hop Metropolitan Opera, came in Who knows, if you miss it, owner Mrs. Lovett (junior Chmel. Irony is Sondhdm's razor three hours a week to work with the actors handk it with ease. Swunry TodJ might get you into the cast. Chmc:l said he wouldn't Other cast and crew members Jennifer Alimonti), Sweeney as he loves to counterpoint soft his parlor. music with heinous deeds and fast have considered doing such a are Keara Hailey, who plays an comes up with a plan for revenge. music with soft actions, giving the complex production except that appealing Toby; Kelly Foster, who Soprano Rochelle Ellis performs at Westminster

The Westminster Conservatory Faculty cen tour. Over 1,000 performances were in the Apollo Muses Concert &eries. summer, music camps. Recital Series will present a re-enactment of included on this 80,000 mile rrip made Lisi has appeared with the Fl~rida As a member of the 14th Regiment of a circa 1862 concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, between 1862 and 1865. Grand, Chatauqua, Sacrament, Portland New Jersey Volunteers, Pederson is 1996, at 4 p.m., in Bristol Chapel on the A facull}" member of the WC'Stminster and Roanoke opera companies. She recent­ involved in Civil War re-enactments. In campus of Westminster Choir College of Conservatory, JacoLsen has performed in ly hltS performed. the roles of DorabclJa in addition, he portrays characters of the Rider University in Princeton, N.J. musical theater, opera, barbershop singing Corj fan lulU, Stephano in Romro And 1800s in historic Richmondtown on Statcn Entitled Gottschalk at Niblo J Saloon and in a country western band. Involved in JuJim~, Cherubino in Th~ Marriag~ of Island. the perrormance will feature repertoire Civil War re-enactments, he co-wrote a Figaro, Hansel in Ha1U~1 and GUILl and the The Westminster Conservatory i~ the which may have becn heard during the brief history of the 14th R":giment of the title roles in Carmrn and La Crnormloia. com_munity music school of Westminster Civil War era. This program will include New Jersey Volunteers entitled Th~ Jmry She portrayed the mother in the world pre­ Choir College. It serves [he central New arias by Rossini and Bellini and Hom~ Swut BOJI, from Camp Vrrdrnburg to th~ miere of Victoria Bond's Trawls. Lisiwas a Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area with pri­ Homr by Henry Bishop, among others. BlIu~fidds. This spring he will present a finalist in the Pacific region Metropolitan vate and group instruction for students of The performers will he costumed in children's progtam entitled Thr Tunr Opera Council Auditions in 1991 and was all 'ages and Stages of advancement. period dress. The concert swing is Niblo's Travrlm - A Worldwidr, Whir/wind MUJical the recipient of the Florida Grand Opera's In addition to its Princeton location, the 5:lloon, wnerl: composer and pianist Louis luumry. Gilbert Award in 1995. Conservatory has extension divisions at Our Moreau GOHschalk, portrayed by Michael Sincl::.ir is currently appearing with Lauffer performs in solo chamber recital Lady of Sorrows School in Mercerville, at J:lcobsen, made hi s Ameri can dcbut in New York City Opera and the Opera in the ui-state area. She also performed as St. Ann's School in Lawrenceville and at 1H 53. The re·enactment also will feamre Company of Philadelphia. She has per­ pan of a duo·piano team with hcr husband, Crossroads Middle School in Monmouth soprano Luc), Simmo ns pOflrayed by formed the roles of Musell:t in La Boheme; Pcter. She has ar.companic.-J the Princeton Junction. Margaret Lisi, soprano Addina Pani por­ Gretel in Hansel and Gretel; Despina in Ballet Company in a work choreographed A free-will offering will be taken to trayed h)' Danielle Sinclair, pianist Eugenic Cosi fan tum!'; Zerlina in Don Giovanni by Jeoffrey .e ntitled Pas de Dueses with benefit the New Jersey Civil War History Ihrnelche ponrayed by Marianne Lauffer, and !h.stienne in Bastien and Bastien:le. music by John Field. Laurfer is the Association. :lnd narralUr Max Strakosch portrayed by She has appeared with the Seattlc, Mercerville extension director of the For more information, call the Norman Pederson. Broadway and Port Angeles symphonies. Westminster Conservatory, coordinator of Wesrminster concerts office at 609-921- GottSchalk appears at Niblo's Saloon Winner or the 1995 Opcra at Florhar.l the: Conservatory's Children's Concert 2663. again in 1862 as part of a nationwide con- Guild Competition, she recently perfo rm txl Series and dircctor of the Conservatory's ThO Rider News f":RIDAY. NOVEMBER 1 5 PAGE 1 1 Sweeney Todd hits Rider stage

Ediwrs Nou: DUI! to a production placing and replacing me cast into' La nsbury. The name Sweeney His fairy talc life gets ruined when YA lot of this play is JUSt plain ~r, tht following story was not positions thal are slight, but Todd is known as the "Demon of a town judge rapes his wife, takes funny, but you have to gel it, nm in itt mumy in WI weeki intensely !mponant. There is a Fleet Street" - a legend that goes his daughter and sends Sweeney explained Chmel. "And chere will ~. $omt infomuttion hIlS hem light atmosphere, but everybody back to the mid- 19th century. off 10 the JKnile colony wi th false be some people who won' t and updated. knows thu there is a deadline line The legend can be compared [0 a1legalions. Sweeney nips OUf and once t hey realize that it's about By AMANDA PAUL and pressure to be the bat. what most people know as the StatlS this rage of anger when he cannibalism t heir minds will be StaffWritcr Twenty~ight hours a week for "Boogie Man". gets aUf. turned 01[" Nine more days umil opening seven weeks the cast for the fall The composer "of this music:a.1 "He turns into a character like This musical is goi ng 10 be one music:a.1, SWttnq Todd. has been is Stephen Sondheim. A lot of Anthony Hopkins' in Silence of of the toughest Ihat the fine arts night :l.nd the cast sirs on the stage working to make it one of the what he deals with ,is the dark the Lambs. All of hi s barber department has ever uied to con­ diligently, listening to the advice quer because of t he e normous that director Dr. Pauick Chmel most exciting musicals that ever nature of people. He explores , clients actually turn into his vic­ hit Rider. The musical also will much more than what many of tims as he slices them up. . amount of singing and all of the has on what parts arc important [0 run on Nov. 15, and 16 with the the Broadway-line mainstream "Sweeney Todd and his new technical aspects. T he caSt is . pronunciacc [Q ~t the audiencc to COSt of $5 with Rider 1.0. and composers and, although partner Mrs. Loven turn these vic­ looking forward to replacing all o~ feel the proper cmodons. While $10 for the comm.unity. TIckets Sondhcim desires to make a prof­ tims into commercial products," the "painful " hours pf rehearsal Kristin M . Wolfe, assistant direc­ are on sale now. it, he's less interested in commer­ Chmcl said. "They start to cook with fo ur shows r.lle~ wilh suc­ tor, seu up the stage for a "Everyday we make enormous cial theater. the victims and turn them inlo C"'. rehearsal; checking to make sure ".: . progress. Now is the time when "Stephen Sondhdm thinks of meat pies and make a forrune Thc cast has gone above and .. loll the props arc in thdr &(mcct tremendous growth usually takes the box office second," said because meat is very scarce." beyond to make this musical the plate. place," explained Chmel. "We ' Chmel. "He thinks of what he's The whole tonc of this play is . best, as the lead actor, Frank Twenty minutes> into ,t hlt don't have to worry about pcalcing going ro do in terms of his own very gruesome. It's about a topic Saffioti Jr., whose most treasured rehearsal. the actors final1r stan: [ I'} too early." artistic bit first. that many people don't want to feature is his hai r, shaved his head gCt inm positions. Over and OVer Swttnq TotiJ originated on "He explores first and thinks, hear about and may turn some bald td make Sweeney look even again, they go over the same pan. Broadway in 1979 and won eight 'Wouldn't it be nice if I made people away - cannibalism. But more devious and ro make rhe Making sure that everybody is in Tony awards including best mllSi­ some money back now that I have the writer of this musical doesn't whole production signify "one me pcrfca posilion and in accor­ c:a.1 of 1979. The award for bat this?''' have twO a nd a half hours of giant leap for vegetarianism." dance with the music. Much of performance went (0 the actress Sweeney Todd explores the doom and gloom and mental mas­ the time is spenr going bit by bi t, who played Mrs. Lovett, Angela human quality of obsessivencss. sacre going on. Campus pours into Pub for Midnight Rain

By CINDY MICHEL event held at the Pub with a focus h appears that thi: point was students than she anticipated. The party helped srudenlS relax Staff"Wricer on unity. Phi Sigma Sigma came well taken and the studentS did "I think that we accomplished and have fun before they have (0 The best way to cnd a long, up with the idea to bring all of the enjoy themsdves. our goal or having a succesful start worrying about the end of exhausting semester of school is to Greeks together with the rest of "I think cvaybody had a really event and of the Greeks coming the semester and final exams. . throw a pany. That is exactly Rid er's campus for a night of good time," said Petrosh . out and having a good rime," Patrick Cecala, a brother of what the ladies of Phi Sigma mwic. food and fun. The band brought in a larger Petrosh said. Zeta Beta Tau fraternity said, "I Sigma decided to do. According to Julie Petrash, a crowd then anyone expected, and She also pointed out that none enjoyed the band very much. As a

I Tuesday night pub was filled sister of Phi Sigma Sigma and the it seemed to please everybody. of the Greeks who came to the · 'Dead Head' myself, I give them with people gathered to hear coordinators of the party, the Petrosh said that she was party wore their letters. The night two thumbs up." Midnight Rain, a Grateful Dead purpose of the whole event wu "extremely happy" with the was not about being G reek. It and classic tock cover band. "to be with everbody and just turnout. The event generated was about hanging our and having The "Peace Party· was an have fun." about three times the amount of a good time. The Casting Call

"LAST DAY OF SUMMER" Rider University Fine Arts Department reminds students that auditions Stay. 0 Summer For Wimer follows . for Paul Zindd's .. .And MUI &4rJon DrinkI a Link will be held Monday. Stay yet awhile After thy heels Nov. 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Studio. Callbacks will be Detain thy presence Clothed in paleness held Nov. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thy sunshine, thy smile Most life conceals. Let this last day At times such cold Alpha Psi Omega will hold auditions in the Fine Arts Studio for Aaron Of thy season Icc, snow, or sleet Sorkin's A Ftw Good Aim on Dec. I, with callbacks on Dec. 2. Stretch on forever Chilling our sould For rhis reason: Our joys·deplete William Mastrosirnone's dramatic reading of BaudiCl Arnold will be Nov. Thou signify youth Shortening days 24, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the reading arc $10 for the general public, facul­ Vibrant and strong Darkness prolong ty and staff. and $5 for students. Thy leaving robs us Silendy barren Of warmth and our song ... Muting our song. Alpha Psi Orner;. will present the plays Punch &-Judyand The Magic Cookie j4Y for Children's Theatre Saturday, Nov. 23. at 2 p.m. in the Alas, 0 Autumn o Summer, stay! Student Center Theater. M~[ thou unfold Haste not away.. . Thy canvas of colors But autumn leaves, Swuney ToJJ.: Th.e Donon Ilarber 0fFket Strut will be performed Nov. So glori,?us and bold? And fulling rain, 15 and 16. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Come not as yet ChiUing winds Come not in haste Are h~rc ~gain. Sur<:ly thy beauty BREAK A LEG! Would soon be laid waste. -PW Though warm thy colors Keep rcadin, the RMkr NtnI/$ for fUrther- updates and infonnation When chilled by cool concerning the Fine An.s Department breeze Thy golden splendour Too soon will cease. The PAGE 12 FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 15 Rider News Two Ri4er actors similar in many ways

By ABDULLAH H. ERAKAT victim of society. Anthony what Lucy is to Sw~ney get along very well. gearcd up for thci; final perfor­ Features Editor "He's young, innocent and Todd." "Joyce and I absolutely get mances, not one of them is ner­ Normally, Joyce LaBriola is a naive," begins Zicky. "If you think If LaBriola and Zicky look along," said Zicky. "Both outside vous concerning last Saturday's senior fine ans major and Peter about it, he is a young Sweeney familiar to Rider theatergoers, it is of theatre and school, because we fire. Zicky is a sophomore [hca«~r Todd. no wonder. Here at Rider, share the samc interests - like "I am not nervow, because the major. "It is my f~ling that Anthony is laBriola has been in five shows: hod<

cally demanding aspects of thjs Turpin, Johanna's ward, played by switch, but added that ·playing a similar anyway, coincidentally, to happen again. to Stephen Sondhcim musical WeHminster's Jim Ryan is the "Johanna-type character" was Zicky's favorite role at ·Ridcr was LaBriola feels that Saturday's thriller. cause of all. nothing new to her. Whiucr in Falsmqj. fire gave the show free publicity. .. Swunq Todd is an amazing "'Johanna is terrified of the "I was very sad," said laBriola. "I liked his character because it "Ironically, though, this fire def­ piece of musical [heane, if not Judge," she begins. laBriola says Then she added with a smile, "But was a very challenging role - initely helred for publicity­

thee amazing," said Zicky. that Judge Turpin is so obsessed it's fun. vocally and physica!:y, to he began. people arc going [0 want 10 sec it, LaBriola is JUSt a Stephen with his ward, that he doesn't The thing is, inhat I'm always "It (the role) required me to do because [hey arc curiow and it is Sondhcim lover in general. want her looking· at another man. cast in the ingenue type~ " . things that 1 wouldn't normally ;;he big talk on campus." "Swmuy Toddis one ofthe best Zicky strongly agrees with his According to laBriola, Zicky do and it broadened my mind and LaBriola is saddened that the shows c.'Vc.r wrincn," said laBriola. ((">-star and blames all of Sweeney was very patient with her. many others'." ensemble and her fellow co-stars "I love the intricacy of the lyrics." Todd's dreadful life and the "I trust him comforubly on Zicky is lucky enough again to had family members here from In this musical, Zicky plays the lown's downfall on the abom- stage," she begins. When the cast­ be singing the national anthem at long distances, who won't be able young sailor Anthony Hope, who inable Judge Turpin. ing change occurred, he was ready some of the New Jersey Devils' to return for another show. saves Sweeney Todd's life and "Judge Turpin is the cause of and didn't mind rehearsiog scenes home games at the ContInental "It's a tragedy because we comes to London only to instantly everything," said Zicky, and with- with me - whcn he really didn't Airlines Arena at the didn't have a show for those ·trav­ fall in love with Johanna. out giving [he story or play away. need the rehearsal." Meadowlands. ding a great ways to sec it, but Zicky believes that Anthony is he hopes that·audiences see the . laBriola is a fast learner with a And so these cwo actors, the you can't always expect everything like Sweeney Todd, in that he's a comparison. dynamic personality. Joyce-of-all-trades, who also to be perfect," she added. '" fcel that .JohOJ:ona is to When LaBriola' became dances tap, jazz, and plays the LaBri~la 'and Zicky will once Johanna, all of the actors were all Cello ~ and for the Pete-of-all­ again perform together in ~h~ off-book; meaning they had their trades, who hopes (0 play Marius .FanraitiJu in February. .. lines memorized. But her talents, in La Muuabln onc day, hope to For these two actors, the future MenlWomen earn and ability to pick things.. up bl?th pur~ue p.rQf~jona! theave I~ks very qriYu. $480Weeldy GOOD quickly, helped her pull through. careers. assembling WEEKLY' Zicky feels that he and laBriola And as these two stars get circuit boards/electronic INCOME Now is the time to call components at home. Student Needed Homosquali(Y & Change proceHing man 'or Leisure Tours Experience unnecessary national company! Ftu to help supervise Suppoa Group ·1.ppU.I. pOltog.1 No & get free info for will train. Immediate Nurse!J1 School Anon/Conf. group for ..Hingl Bon..... 6ta11 Spring Break Packages to openings in local area. immediatelY' Genuin. those in conflict wi their So Padre, Cancun, children at lunchtime. OpponuniIytRuah5.A.5.E.: . homosexuality & desiring Jamaica & 11 :30am-1 :OOpm Y M C. SOITE 174 FI. to leave that lifestyle. . 520-680-7891 1861 •• nDlIIIAL 1lIIY Reps needed ... Travel Free Flexible Days Mon-Fri BOLLYlIOOO. PL 33020 Call' Harvest @ Ext. C200 & earn commissions. Ewing Area Call Judy 215-342·7114 800-838-8203 @ 88;1-2:1:10

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Rider ·News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 PAGE 13 --Rotaru realizes dream -of her homeland

By AMANDA PAUL the ball. "I remember du[ I used I came here I had to start from main concern with foreign play. sition , no r the injury has kept StaIf'Writer to JUSt take the ball and I thought uro. When you're 18-years old Rotaru from succeeding as a stu­ Lavinia Rotaru knew that h~r that every ball was mine," she and you go from being somebody '" Although leaving her home dent-athlete during the two-and­ first true ~ ove wo~d be her furu~1 recalled. ". would do everything. to being nobody, ie's hard.~ COUntry wasn't in Rotaru's plans, a-half years she hilS been here at but she never thought that it No matter what, I wouli not SlOp Even though Rotaru had to the opportunity knocked, and she Rider. With a grade point average would bring her thousands of playing. • was a cruy kid who face me fact that she would have answered it knowing that what she of 3.59, and a double major in miles from her home COUntry and just loved to play." to start from uro, the opportunity was going lO experience would be Computer Information Systems pay for her college tducation. • The love for the game didn't to come to me United Statcs was something that only a select few and Math, Rotaru hopes to anain Rotatu lives in Bucharest, litop as Rotatu grew up. She one that is viewed as "special~ had the chance to do. a job in the international business Romania. and has had a basketball played on the gu~' tcam in high from the Romanian' people. "Everybody back home dreams field with a company that h.s in her hand since me age of twO, school because it didn't have a Many people talk about wanting of coming to the United Statcs," offices in ehe United St.tes and in when her f.uhct was the coach for tcam for the girls. She aJso was a to come "to the States," but not she explained. "And this is above a Romania so she could go back to a professional team and brought member of the Romanian many people her age actually get dre.m to get a free education. her country.

her to praaiccs. This iJ: where the N _tional tcam and had a chance to go because of the tough politi­ They JUSt want [Q be here for . Rotaru achieved something 6'1" sh~ting guard for the Rider to play professionally. Whlle she cal system. few days to be able to say, '. was thar most people in her country women's basketball team learned was on the national 'team, she The dream became a reality for in the United States. only dream about, .nd after she the fundamentals orthe spon that travcl.led around to different coun· Rowu when she was spotted by Rotaru's first year at Rider was completes her scholarship at has guided her life. tries and played in tournaments. head baskctbaJ..I coach FJdon Price made a litdc easier with the help Rider, she knows one thinp mat ". was always around basket· By being a part of this [earn, in the World Scholar Games in of her new family consisting of 14 will always be a pan of her life no ball growing up because of Q)Y Rowu pined status and recogni. RhodeWond. teammatcs, but her cour.ge was malter where she is, or what she is father," she oplain~ with a .."lk ti()'f) from her community, som~ "Lavinia u very athletic and tested when she injured her right doing. .on her &oc as she rc:mc:mbered de thins that me caw: up [0 oomc to when I watched her play, I Imcc in an intrasquad scrimmage -I can't imagine me not play· past. "I loved it!" the United States. thought that she andd be used in at the beginning of ,he season. ing basketball," she said, trying to Rotaru naned playing orga­ "So many people knew who 1 twO or three different positions," She had tom ligamen[S that forttel. think wh.t it would be like. - It n.iud ~ball at the age of II in was back home because ofbaskct· he said remembering back. "And her to be benched for :it. whole year has always been a pan of my life, a league for little girls. She ball," she said. ". had so many when I spoke to her I could tell for the first time ever in her and always will." remembers being the tallest player friends, and people knew who I that · she was very fluent in ==. 0," the floor and always wanting ~ and how. could play. When English, which is sometimes a Neimer the distance, the nan· Skaters burning up the ice with three straight victories

Fro.. p-.lS man and tcam captain J&Polo. Rider held on, however, to ry," said Millen. "We hOld a short team saw that (being down 3·0 in three goals on a power play 24 With 14:23 Ic£r in the game, remain unbeaten in DYCHC play bench and had [0 playa team that the game) as a time to put up or seconds into the second period. the Broncs took advantage of. this year at 7-0. beat us hOlJ1dily .t home earlier in shut up." lJe wu auined on the play by Princeton turnover on a line -It gives me confidence: for the the year. The Rider icc hockey team Krdl and freshman forwvd Andy change as Rider ~ just finished playoffs ,~ said Millen. -But the -. have never enjoyed watching go~s on [he road [his weekend BorowdLehigh Valley Rink, before the beat Barry with 3:50 left before 5·4 with 14 seconds left in the 4·1 at Lawrenceville School earlier be a rout of the visiting tcam. Broncs come home to renew a the intermission. Nahus was contest as they pulled Barry off in the season. "That was a key moment in rival ry with b.ckyard and new assisted by sophomore forward the ice: to gain 0lJ1 extra skater on "nut was probably me single· the season," said Millen. "I don't conference riv.l, The College of Bubba Bishop and junior defense- oJttnsc. mon important win in club hino· like to use cliches, but I think New Jersey on Friday, Nov. 22 ••t

'Asiam Society At rude!' (ASAR) Blood Drive lPraemtts: 11/20 1:00-6:30 pm "Rape Awareness At Rider" Cavalla Room - Sponsored by Guest Speaker: Community Blood Council Det. Edgar From Everyone is strongly urged to donate Lawrenceville Police Dept. Also Vickie Weaver, Director Advcrtisillg_S~ 9£ Campus Security Paid Position, arc a\'ailabk Date: Thursday, November 21,1996 \:()\\' at the Student Center Theater Cood I'!Hlnc Skill, r\ \lust 5:00 pm Cdl Jon (.1 S'J) -'i2'i (, We strongly encourage all students to attend and help us adopt new ways to make our campus a safe place to be. The Rider News TIle PAGE 14 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Rider News Broncs end 10-year drought

By JOE MANTONE breaststroke. Gibson has conven­ knew we had the speed for first had five members of the men's Junior captain Christine Bak Stalf'Writcr ed 10 the breaststroke in order to place," said Fay. "Third place was team who had lifetime personal won the 200 LM. with a time Last lime: Rider beat lh fill the void left by Pedro Tejeda, going to be close. but those guys bests." 2: J 7 and was second in the 200 University of Delaware. Ronald who had to transfer before the sea· pulled through, and they are the The women lost to a much breaststr9ke finishing at 2:37. Reagan was prcsidcm. big hair was son started. reason why we won." deeper Delaware team by a score "Balt had i great meet," said in and any mother would have "Brendan has stepped up to ' The Broncs dominated the of 149-79. The Fightin' Biue Coppola. "She had an all·time been happy to let Michael Jackson that event this year," said frees'tyle events aU day. Senior Hens' roster more than 'doubled best in the 200 LM. and in the baby-sit for her. Coppola. "It's not his primary captain Eric Perlish. who the Broncs'. 200 brcaststroke.i The men's swimming team event. but he certainly has stepped anchored the winning relay team came from behind in thrilling up to where we need him." and also won the 100·meter "It's a tough duty filling all the Ju"nior Juliet Lancaster won fashion to beat Delaware by a After Gibson's second place (48.93) and the 200-meter blocks," remarked Coppola. "But b_oth the 50-meter freestyle score of 122-118. It marked the finish. the Broncs trailed Delaware (1:47.02). led the Broncs. we certainly know when we put (25.71) and the 200-meter breast. first time since the 1985-86 sea­ 115-109, and needed first and Freshman Chris Black was second somebody up on the blocks they suoke (2:26). Freshman son that the Broncs had beat the third place in the 400 free relay. in the 100 free and the 200-meter will make an impact, and your Madeline Luma was second in Fightin'Bluc Hens. Rider, however, was very confi­ Individual Medley and won the going to see a good race." both the 200(2:06) and 100 "We had the right lineup. the denl going inlo the last event. 200 butterfl),. Good races were swam ali day freestyle (55.98). right ('nt~l} ! iasm, and the tcam "I think we knew we were "Our freestlyers arc strong," by the young team. Coppola saw The Broncs go from one tough effort [0 pull· the thing off," 5 aid going to win," remarked junior said Coppola. "I think they arc strong performances from many opponent [0 the next as both the. coach Rkh CotlPola. diver Don Fay, who took second very confident." of his swimmers. men and women travel [0 MariS{ With ;l,1S1 ,two ~e ntS remain­ in the one· and three·meter Coppola was quick to point "The women had some great on Saturday to face the Red Faxes ing, Rider' ncede!!. :se nior Brendan evenlS. out the team effort. swims" uid Coppola. "We had at 1 p.m. Gibson [0 place second in the "We have great sprinters, we "Everybody swam well. We six lifetime personal bests." Men sweep preseason foes

From Page 16 the first half. "People uy they ue big shoes to fill," play more," he said. "On any given night "I wasn't angry with (Burston), but J Finerock said. "But I don't worry about one guy could play 25 minutes and the was not happy," said Bannon. "I thought that. Deon and 1 are twO different players: other guy 15. But on the next night, you he was trying to force things instead of let· Kevin McPeek, who led the Broncs with might switch tl,em around." ring the game come to him, but tbat gives 23 points to a 95-72 win over the Potomac Chri s Stansel, who is one of those guys Bobby Fisicaro an opp.ortunity." Valley AAU team in their first preseason off the bench, came up big tonigh£. With Fisicaro, a 6-3 guard, shot five of 10 game last Sunday. did not playas well 4:52 remaining in the first half, the C:z.«hs from the field and scored 13 points in JUSt tonight. Although he shot 5-of-8 from the took a 25-24 lead, and had gained posses­ 16 minutes. Fisicaro started a 14·1 run for field. he only managed to score 10 po::.ts in sion of the b:Ul. Stansel drew a chuge, then the Broncs, by hitting twO medium-range 30 minutes and turned the ball over six hit a turnaround jumper from the left side jumpers from the right side of the key. times. of the key and followed that by drawing Freshman guard Marc Bayha capped the "Tonight was not a good night for another foul. tun by picking Patrick Samazak's pocket Kevin," Bannon said. "But he will be a "Chris Stansel, I thought, played well and hitting a fa.o;t·b reak layup with 11 :26 good low-post scorer. r JUSt think it's going for us," said Bannon. "With strong bench remaining. This gave Rider a 54-34 advan­ to take some time." play, this could lead to tough decisions for tage and put the game out of rcach. The Cz.ech Republic was led by Ladislav the coaching staff. Burston stepped it up in tbe second half, Kudela. Kudc:la compiled 12 assists and "It's a good problem to have," Bannon as he went 5-for-6 from [he floor and fin­ only turned the ball over three times. He remarked. "I think it's a real good situation ished the game with 16 points. also led the team with four steals. to have for all of our guys. "(Burston) is a wurior... He looked The Broncs ended their preseason on a "You go in, you spend a tremendous like a diA"erel"l.t guy in [he second half. He high note. They will open their season on amount of energy, you get a rest and you took his time, and let the game come to Nov. 23. at New Hampshire. know you're going right back in there." him. As. the year goes on Burston has to It was announced Thu~ay that Mark The Broncs this year arc lacking proven learn how to be a better go-to guy," said VanSickle of East Liverpool Ohio signed a superstars like Charles Smith or Dean Bannon. national lener of intent to attend Rider next Hames. But Bannon feels this is only a Rider's sophomore stuting point guud, 1211. matter of time .. Kevin Finefrock, continued to impress his The 6'10", 250 pound VanSickle, an ~ I said all along," insisted Bannon, coaches lasl night. He scored six points, honorable mention AlI·American selection "there arc :it lot of kids in this program that while shooting 3-of-6 from the field, but by Strut & Smith's and Blu~ Ribbon are ready to the next step. more importantly had a team·high eight BIlJIr.~tbllll, averaged 15 points and 7.8 "I think in the first two preseason gamc:.s assists. rebounds last season. you could see that." "It was pretty h,Hd to play himself "Mark was our tOP recruit, and we ue

Sophomore guard Greg Burston high­ (Finefrock) into last year's rotation, but this dc:lighted he is coming on board, R said lighted the first half with his second of four guy did it," Bannon stated. "Now, he's Bannon. "He is a big. strong inside player steals and then followed it up with an ready [0 takeover this team." wityh great hands and a son touch. emphatic dunk that woke up the at-that­ Although Finefrock has to come and "Adding ¥ark gives us si:z.e and time sleeping crowd. Burston, however, takeover Dean Hames' position, he is not strength we'll need. to compere favorab ly in only shot 33 percent in JUSt 14 minutes in worried. the MAAC," finished Bannon.

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Rider News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 PAGE 15 Rider'shooting for consistency Broncs' Bits

By CUFF OLSEN that is the last yl.-oar they can get a Managing Edilor conference championship," said The Rider University women's the coach of his three poiru shoot­ basketball tcam has displayed a ing threats. consistent effort in the classroom. Up front, tre Broncs will look Now it is time for (he consisu:ncy for twO seniors 10 add size as well [0 show up on the court. as e"xperience, Amanda Paul and Records "We have [Q gct a' iittle cOnsis­ Kristen Kriebel. Paul saw action in tency. bO[h offensively and· defen­ every game last season while play­ Men's Soccer (9-9-1, 5-3-1 sively," said head coach Eldon ing along side Beck. Krie~cI saw NEe) Price. whose rcam compiled [he limited action as Beck's backup. Volleyball (9-15, 7-0 NEC) highest grade point average in [he. Junior point guard Parricka Field Hockey (6-10 Final COUntry amongst Division I teams . . Smith started, "to come into her Record) "I think that we have the' ability to own at the end of last season," Men's Cross Country (9-3) that," do said Price. Smith made the NEC Women's Cross COUntry (5-5) Rider finished last season with All-Tournament last year as well Women's Tennis (8-9 Final a 12-16 overall record while post­ as lcading the team with 81 assists Record) ing a 10-8 mark in the Northeast and finishing second in scoring Women's Soccer (1-7-2 Final Conference. The Broncs advan~ with 9.1 points per game. As a Record) [0 [he NEe semifinals foc ,the Staff photo freshman, Smith was a member of Golf (2-5 Final Record) Smr.r Arrunui. PIUd pel lIP strong in "g4tM Lut susoa. third consecutive year only to lo ~ the NEC All-Newcomer team. Icc HockL'}' (9-3, 7-0 DVCHe) [Q the eventual conference cham­ Another junior, Michele P ~ tce hopes for more consistent to be a pretcy good defC'nsive [eam Men's Swimming (3-0) pion. St. Francis, Pa. Warriner, who dished out 76 shooting as he will continue to before the season is out," said Women,'s Swimming (2-1) The squad only lost, cwo play­ assists will continuC' 10 ~O;!e rime in implement the thrC'e-point stylC' Price. "They arc really working Men's Basketball (0-0) ers due to graduation. However, the back court. offense. Added to this yC'af'S offC'fI­ hard at it." Women's Basketball (0-0) Colleen Qemarest led the Broncs Sophomore forwards Meghan sive scheme. will be opC'ning the . Pam Durkin heads 'the group in steals. while Jessica Beck was Holohan, who led the squad in POSt up, as Rider's interior players of five seniors on (his year's Upcoming Home Games tOpS on the ti;2m in points scored. three-point shooting pcrccntage willlO?k for a 8' to 15' jump shot. squad. "We arc looking for Pam rebounds and blocked shots. and Stephanie Franus, who was \Vithout a true center. Rider to have 'a premier year," said the Womcn's Basketball The Broncs were slated to fin­ second on the team in blocked doesn't really concern itself with ' coach of his 5-8 shooting guard. Siovakia-Tue., Nov. 19 . 7 p.m. ish founh in the NEC pre-season shots are both impressing Price in getting the ball into the post. "If Pam is healthy she will be as coaches' poll. practice. "We are going [0 have to gC't good "as' any player in the confer- "I think we have the ability to The 96-97 Broncs are rounded points off of our dC'fensc:," said The Rider News finish higher than that. We have OUt by sophomore forwards Price. ~ho is going to mix some Meredith Eberspeacher and Athletes of the Week lots of experience," said Price. who Lavinia Rotaru and Michelle zone defense with the usual man Amy Walker, a pair of senior is entering his eighth season at the Latsha, freshman guard Maritza to man. "We are going to press all guards, have been playing Matt Miles, senior forward on helm of the Broncs. "Experience Rodriguez and walk-on Adiaha the time. extremely well in practice. accord­ the men's soccer team has becn and health are going to be major Jones. "I think" this team has a chance ing to Price. "I think they realize narr.cd the Ridn N~wJ Male factors for us." Athlete of the Weck (Nov. 8- Nov.14). Miles scored the only goal in the Broncs NEC semi­ .WOmen take third, best-ever finish final game loss [0 St. Francis­ N.Y. That goal was his 18th From Page 16 the team and 11th overall, finish­ respectively, for the Broncs were Rider's women tcam, finished her goal for the season, giving him recalled Roskiewicz. "They still ing the race with a time of 20:32, sqphomore Janine Minehan and last championship with a time of the Rider record. Miles also tied ran prC'tty darn well. ~ Holmes, who is only a freshman. freshman Abby Smith. Minehan 21:40. The team captain was a career scoring record with 46 The women's team continued was second on the tcun and 12th .was 15th overall and was dockC'd 24th overall. goals. Recently, Milcs was to improve as they finished a best­ overall. Holmes' time of 20:39 at 20:58, while Smith was 19th "Diana's been a good leader selectcd as ,996 NEC Player of ever third behind Mount St­ was second best among the rook- and 'completed the course in and a good role model," said the Year. Mary's and St. Francis~N.Y. ies. 21 :25. Roskicwia.. "She is definitely leav­ "The women have becn "They (Chaffee and Holmes) "The bouom line is we had a ing on a high note." Amy Zirneklis and Stephanie improving all year long," said have sort of been switching places good group of kids," said Both the men and women Van Loo~. scnior and sopho­ Roskiewicz. "They arc led by each meet." Roskiewicz said. Roskiewicz. "That was a great travel Saturday to Boston for the more membcrs, respectively, of Beth Chaffee and' Nekeya "One week Beth beats Nekcya, effort for them.~ lCAAAAJECAC Championships, (he volleyball (cam have been Holmes." the next wcek Nekeya beats Beth." Diana Hisler, who was the The race, which is at Franklin named the Rid~r N~WJ Co­ Chaffee. a junior, was first on Finishing third and fourth, first-cover recruit 10 sign oino the Park. starts at 11 a.m. Female Athlete of the Week (Nov.8-Nov.14). Both Zirneklis and Van Loon were named to Broncs grab Tigers by the tail (he All-NEC tl..oarn Sporu and More By BRIAN J, KEllEY ing some of the best hockey on' mcutive Edicor the tcam. The volk'}'ball team will seek The Princeton Tigers ice hock­ "We have so many guys con­ i[S third consecutive NEC ey team took the first two games tributing, we arc a very hard team Championship tbis weekend, as of last season's Delaware Valley to play against," he added. they travel to St. Francis-Pa. for Collegiate Hockey Conference The two teams exchanged the NEC tourncy. Tournament Finals against Rider goals one after thc other for the Rider opens the tournament to take the league championship first twO periods of the COl1test. Saturday alii a.m. against the titile. Rider tallied the first score of eighth sel..-d , St . Franci s - ~ .Y. Well. the long-awaited the gamc with 8:37 left in the first A first round victory ror rematch bctwcen the two tCSlmS stanza when freshman defenscman Ridcr would place the Broncs in took place at Lawrencevillc School Kt:vin Davidowich beat Princcton a 3 p.m. matcl] Saturday vs. the Wednesday night with a decidedly goaltender Tommy Barry with a winner or the Ll U-MariSI different result. sh ot assisted by sophomore for­ match. Play 'begins again The Broncs tamed the Tigers, ward jason Krell and freshman Sunday al 10 a.m. wit the tour­ 5-4, ·to remain unbeaten in thc forward Jamic Marchelli. nameD( championship round confercnce at 7-0 and 9-3 overall. B.ut the Tigers came right back scheduk-d for 2 p.m. Rider was victorious on the just ovcr a minute later with 7:20 Strength of a hat trick from fresh­ Icfr in the period with a gual from For the latest in Broncs ; pons Taylor \'Y'atts and an assist from man forward Chris Nahus. information, call the Rider ~'iou don't know how thrilled Adam Zarina. Athletic hodine at 2 19-2000, I am he is a freshman," said head The score remained tied at I-I Phot.lgraph by Todd Cooper pr.:ss 2. 'Coach Jonathan Millcn. "We have until Nahus score

Che. k OUt me latest Campusl~~ enrries inro Safety & Securil,Is files. without water See Page 2 Gretrt American Misunderstanding between Smoke Out university, Trenton water The ltudent Health Center observed the day set company leave..s campus dry aside t(, make people aware of the \ langers of cigarette ByNlCOLl!FERDINANoo aware of the problem until 8:40 smokir g. Conapod t a.m., when a female resident Fa. Phoco A waru oUta&C this put wuk· called to repon that there: .was no See Page 2 end gave new mcaning co the water in Conover Hall A ... Iipt~,..... m.."," ... *-'I~M--W phrase "dry campus'- "We were not notified until /Wlili---,u"",,",-,r-'" ...,.. According to campw officials. Ii after the fact," said Vickie misundcmandilll between Rider Weaver, director of Safety &: and the Trmton Water Company Security. "Once we were notified, ASAR presents rape Op-Ed caused the campus to be without we made the necessary phone calls wafer early Saturday morning for to local township officials." Arson charge is approximately three hoI:'"' Many ,,,,;d,,,,, d;''''I.u also a, wareness program Morgan Wilson: manager of received nl-!merous phone calls 'ustifiable decuical aod mc:chanicaI services, from concerned residentt. Br FD MAYER. walk in pairs. Know the safe areas Said that the Trenton Water Co. Troy Amal:O, residence diuaor NCWI EditOr on campus, suen as the li.brary, A Ri,ler swdent disagrees was caUed. to look imo low water of Conover Hall, said that he was Rider StUdenu arc: heins asIwl that arc: open late so that you have with 31 editorial in last to "minimize: the opportunities" somewhere to contact security or , pressure problems on campus. surprised when he received. a tde- of becoming victims of Clime die police. weeks )aper. 1).! ..~y. wa.s t.2-~~ ~ phone call from a stUdent regard: _ _both.pn~..Qff _~...,pw...... ,. "1f..J.ou. are a'pproached by . suajner wed to catch debris in the ' i~lhe;er situation" - , _The .Asian Society';;Rider . ·. .g-m~1ir~orj.akes-r.ou u.nCom! :- :'";r- '-; ". ~ water supply to see if that was the -, am unable 'to perform my (ASAR) presented a rape aware- fonable, remain ca.lm. Evaluate source of the problenu. duties as residence director if the ness program on Thursday night. the simarion and pick a course of Wdson said the water: company campus does not notify me of About 40 men and women came action," he added. never confirmed Ii date for the such events," said Amato. "As to hear Detectives Bryce Edgar Edgar added that it is not a inspection to take platt. director of Conover, I should be and William C hester of the good idea to carry weapons, Fe~ltureS "We usually do Ii pretty good able to answer any questions resi- Lawrence Police Dqlartment and including mace, becawe of the job coordinating such visits. rnak· dena: might have. Vickie Weaver, director of Rider chance that someone may have ing sure that everyone is notified "But this time I was unable to Safety and Security, speak about that weapon turned against him Mastrosimone ahead of time so that alternate do that because I was not noti- rape:, physical assault and genera.l or her. arrangements can be made -if fied," personal safety. On the subjttt of rape, Edgar com.1S back needed: said Wilson. A rcprcscncarive at the Trenton Edgar stat~d thar criminals and Weaver asserted that 80 per- . Rider Safety &: Secwity stated Water Co. denied any knowledge look for three chinp in a victim: cent of all rapes involve acqua..in- Rid~ "5 own William that it rec::dved a number of calls of the water lines to Rider being swprix, opponunity and fear. tances, in whiCh the victim knows Masuusimone will be pre­ from Sludcnu and "residence shut off: "Y:ou have to control your the rapist. sentin!! a reading of h is new directors regarding the la,ck of demunor and wa.lk proud and ·We want [0 prevent SQual play. B""t/ia Arnold, on water. Security was not made with a purpose,- said Edgar. assaults on campus instead of Sundar, -Know your route of travd and See SEMINAR, Pap 1 Open house draws record crowd See Page 8

By I!lAINA BATI1STA Rider's countless clubs and organizations "TIte weather today called for an cxcdlc:nt swrWriacr wdcomed the college bound studenu and their turnout," said It".. Mayo, dean of the College of Sports Approximately 1,900 people att~nded families with imprusive enthusiasm. Business Adminimuion. Rider's November Open House on Sunday, WRRC, Rider's radio station, was particu­ 1he c:oUqc---bound studenu were sarisfied Voo.rybaU mIlkes Nov. 17. larly creative in its effort to promote iuelf, with Rider's program. Six hundred of the curious visitors were D.J. Jeaux Meuacappa spun records while "This is a very informative and cntenain­ it three in a row prospecth'e 1 ~9 7 freshmen who took every "Philly's Best" brcakci.mcers performed "old ing day,- said Christine Guzara of West The women's volleyball moment in. Rider University was under school" moves on the floor of the Cavalla Berlin, N.). "It's the third school I've visited ream the NEC cham­ enmination by coll~ge-bound students and Room. and probably the best.· "on their parents. The Rider O rganization of Catibbean Melissa Romagnoli, from Phillipsburg, pionsh ps for the rhird There were two ways for h igh school Affiliated Students and the Association of N.J., said, -I ha~ asked many questions today suaigh . yea" seniors and guesu to partkipate in the day's Commuting Studeilu had colorful arrange­ and. have received adequate answers,- See Page 12 suies of CVCIlt, Rider's admissions offi« sent menu, white Residence Uk and Financial Aid The vitality on Rider's ampus was high­ invitations by mail and by telephone. For focuud on informative setups. lighted more than anything. The open house Bro;'Ics' Smith those mot personally recruited, there was a "This is a fabulous turnout," said Jan was an opportunity for organizations lik~ walk-in registration. Upon entering, nametags Friedman-Krupnick, assiscant dean of studenu Circle K and the Rider ice hockey club to seek Jon ,~ for good and an open house: itinerary were provided. and director of ResidenclLife. "It is well orga­ new members and future l ead~ rs. Delta Phi The open house officia.lly b~gan at 1:1 5 nized and orderly. People seem .very interested Epsilon demonstr.l.ted {"he benefiu of siuer­ Men'~ basketball star p.m. with a welcome by Rider University in what Rider has to off~r ... hood and won first prize for best display. Chark ; Smith is dismissed President Dr. Ban Luedeke in the Student This was one of three open houses that Dr. David Rebm.;ch, dean of the College from the team Cenler Theater. Rid~r hostS during the rail semesler. of LiberalAru and Sciences, bdieved the open The rest of the day included campus lOUrs, Fonunatdy, this month brought nice weather house was a se:rviccable CVCRt. meetings wilh faculty, information sessions which was reflected in the record atte ndanc~ · Positive information i.s geuing out," he See Page 12 and the Cavalla Room's "Rider Preview." numbers. s.. RECORD. Paad The

PAGE 2 FRIDAY, N[]VEMBER 22 Rider News Security Briefs

ASAR sponsors rape seminar . All information courtesy of Vickie Weaver, director From Page I nonheast." with information is asked to all either campus reacting to them,R said Weaver. Edgar also gave advice to anyone who security or Lawrence police. of Rider Safety.iI< Security "You can't let your guard down no matter becomes the victim of a aime. When present­ "You tell us how we can help you. It's a how long you've known somebody. ing police with a description, try to describe community c;ffort to keep this campus safe," Little Red Facilities Van? "With rape, we're not talking about love. the assailant's race, hair and eye color, cloth­ Weaver said. On Fri., Sept. 15, at 1:47

We're talking about a power struggle. M ing. and any distinguishing marks that would "I need you to be the eyes and cars of Safety . a.m., .1 facilities worker reponed Edgar offered tips to reduce the chances of help to identify the person. & SecUrity. " to Sel urity that a male and a becoming a victim of acquaimance rape. He also encouraged students to ~I "Fire!" Added Edgar, "We don't want people (0 be fe-mal~ were seen in a van "FirS[, don't get involved in one-night instead of yelling for help. scared to be on campus. A lot of security issues belonl.ing to facilities manage­ stands," he said. "Don't invite anyone back to '''Fire!' seems to peak people's interest and are a matter of common sense. R ment on library Drive. your room or tell them where you live." makes them look that way. n Sam Joban, vice-president of ASAR was very .While en route to the sccne of Weaver added that if students are going on a Edgar said that men are more likely to be ·pleased with the tum-out of the event. , the v.,n, Security obtained a blind date, they should meet at a neutral, safe mugged because they tend to carry m9re cash "Everything went very well. We received a descri .>tion of the female and location. She also suessed that in any situation, than women.He also stressed that it is not a lot of suppon from the Lawrenccvile police," was advised that she had entered studems should tell someone where they arc wise idea to fight back against a mugger. he said. Kroner. Meanwhile, the ma1e going, how they are getting there, and when "Don't try to be a hero," he urged. suspe,;t had been found and they plan to return. Edgar's final tips concerned personal safety identified as a studeiu. "The biggest incidence of sexual assaults on during the Christmas season. Although initiaUy unooopcra­ campus are in the residence halls," said "Malls are are a big place"for aimes to hap-, Important tive, ,he male admiued being Weaver. pen. PUt your packages in your trunk; crimi­ inside' the van with the female She attributes this to the fact .hat doors to nals will steal whatever they see. Numbers susper.::, but claimed he did not the residence halls are being propped ""' pen, "Also keep your keys in your hand and lock know her and that she had allowing anyone [0 enter. your doors when you get into yoUr car." asked him to join her in the Edgar discussed a drug commonly called Weaver also to,?k time' to explain Rider's Campus Security vehick. "roofies" which is becoming common in rape increases in security on campus. 'She said mat Tht matter has been referred situations. "Roofies" are 10 times stronger the number of security officers on duty has en. 5321 to Student Administrative than valium. They are crushed and placed imo been increased after 5 p.m., as well as an Servicl'S. a potential victim's drink. The victim passes increase in the number of volunteer programs Stude;'t Escort out and is almost completely incapacitated, and student patrols that have been assigned No dlanks. the grass ,was leaving the person extremely vulnerable. across campus. ext. 5050 "Don't accept a drink from anyone else at a Weaver added mat these measures have: been already watered party," he said. "Make sure the drink is in your in place since August, before this month's Lawrence Police On Sun., Nov. 17, at 1:46 hands at all times." attempted rape in the Student Center. a.m.,:1 Security officer in the Added Weaver, "They aren't popular in [his Detective Chester added that the alleged 896-1111 kiosk at the south 'entrance area yet, but they are creeping towards the assault is still under investigation. Anyone obseno _-d a male v~itor urinating on th.: grass by the fence sur· rounding the baseballJield. The 'Smoke Out' observed at Rider suspe.:( was identified and was adviSl'd he'd be charged with disord.:riy conduct. By ERIC AMIN GAYMON "I have lots ofhopc but no expectations," she said.. Ser'/ices of Lawrence police Ncwa Editor h a result of Kamin's efforu, several students have gotten involved. were Jeclined and Persona Non. Twenty years ago, the ~erican Cancer Society began a day to try Eleven members of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity have made a commin­ Grata recommendations have and get people to "commin to quit." ment to stOp smoking. They have signed up to take smoking cessation been made against the suspect. On Thursday, Nov. 21, that day arrived again and Rider's Student classes offered by me Student Health Center. Health Center made an effort to get people involved. "These classes offer advice and help about about quining smoking," On tup of the Hill The Great American Smoke-Out, held annually on the Thursday said Kamin. Members of the Zeta'Theta Alpha sorority haven't made before Thanksgiving. uies to get people to make "a committment to not the full comminment, but they have signed up for the smoking aware­ While on routine patrol of smoke for one day" with the hope that people will do it once and have ness classes, also offered by the Student Health Center. the campus on Sun., Nov. 17. a~ an incentive to quit permanently. Anyone interested in either of these classes can call the Student 10:40 a.m., Security observed a It is held before Thanksgiving because people should be "Thankful Heahh Center at OCt. 5060 for more information. news~ :and on the roof of the for [theirl health." Although this year's Great American Smoke-Out has come and gone, R main entrance of Hill, The Rider University is "massively commined to the day and non-smok­ Kamin will continue her efforts to get people to Stop smoking. She newsstand was checked for dam- ing, according to Valerie Kamin, director of the Student Hearlh Center. wants people [0 "become aware of quitting" and will continue to offer . ages alld maintenance were con-' Through "advertising and awareness," Kamin hoped students would get "assistance, supPC;rt and help" to anyone who needs and v.:ants it. tacted to remove it from the involved. roof. Do you work There are no known suspects Financial Planner at thi!: time and anyone with Needs office help, well with others? infonnation is asked to call Flexible hrs. Get paid to train SUrvey Interviewers and Security at x. 5029 896-2664 growing commun. co. has opp. for aggr. WsistaJllt SUpervisors . ']rut ~ bit outside' TEACHERS self·starters. Be own Se.:urity was called to' Phi boss wlflex hrs'& ex Sigm:1 Kappa on Wed., Nov. & ASSISTANTS 20, at 8:04 p.m., after it was $$. No degree req. for area preschools. rep0rle(J that a double-paned 888-804-0712 pin848 glass ·vindow valued at $110 FT/PT pOSitions was h:oken during a game of avail. We accom. darts. 1F{]@~1Pl W@~~@!dI Response AnalYs,is COIpOration. an employee"'Clwned market and soc:iaI policy Upun arrival, Security found a college schedules. research COmpaDY. Is selllChlng for energetic in:1ividuals to join our team as MenIWomen earn SUrvey Interviewers at "'"!staDt SUpervWors at OUI Telephone Intetviewing danbpard on a wall next to a EOE Center located in Hamilton. NJ. We'le on OuallerbJidge Road, five Cllnutes crachd window with a dar~ from the Oualterbddge Mall • $480 Weekly stuck in the lower left portion of 799-4411 or 443- A3 e Survey Interviewer. you w!lI be conducting interviews to acquire infor. assembling mation {oroUl survey project!, You.wilJ obtain op1nions concerning lhe World the g1:,ss. Wide Web, the environment, healtheare, and morel As an AsBIstant SUpervl. Spring Break Trips circuit bdslelectronic £or, you will be responsible for monitoling interviews. providing feedbaet O!l execution of interviews. aDd supervising the interviewing team. Cancun. Bahamas. components at home. Reminders from Security A flexible part·time schedule is pouible. with • Dlinimum requirement of Wllile on the road for the Jamaica & Florida Experience not 16 hour. per week. . . hoJdia/ , Jock all doors and keep Best Prices, Best necessary. will train. U you have excellent oommunication sItiIIa aDd lilt. to be chalIeriQed. we oUr,r: • COIIpIdI1w IIDuIr ntli items of value hidden out of Parties Immediate openings in ·VaIpMt ..... ~ ...... COadd .. yeu~ plain 'iew. • o.tlIt-Job-~ Group Discounts local area. .~udlMMlromc..~ BeC.IUSt: of the heavy traffic Space is Limited, for a Please call Ms. Patrick at I'" .·lm velum; of traffic on the roads, 520-680-7891 between ,5PM . 9PM, Monday thl'ough Friday. 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By TAWANA SKIPPER and this America. ~ "Culture is an unconscious rorce and education is the Co...... LASO's president; Christina Cinuon. opened ~e cere­ key." remarked Hemanda. 'A hush fell over the Cavalla Room within Rider mony at G p.m. with a welcome address. while the vice Hernanda reminded the H,spanic. as well as the non­ University's Student Center. president. Liliana Martinez, translated in Spanish. Hispanic, audience that "it mus! be acknowledged that we "Something told me not to wear my trademalk outfit Unfonunately. Dr. J. Ban Luedeke, [he president of are more that just dancing to S21 ~ 2... or eating platanos and of uouscrs and a shin today. No, my little voice hinted to Rider, was unable to attend due [0 recent surgery. thus. papas relloenos. Still. I encour;lge you to eat the pl2t2nos me that the usual would not be be6ning." said Maria Vdez resuhing in a conflict with his schedule. However, James and papas relloenos." Rodriguez, the Latin American Student Organization's McRoJx:rts, vice president of student affairs and dean of Students and faculty alike enjoyed the remainder of the keynote speaker. Students. presented lASO with an award on behalf of the progr2m, listening to Hispanil music and eating dishes At the Hispanic; Heritage Month Opening Night. on president. such as paella, a Spanish dish of se:a.f'ood. chicken and rice; Nov. 12. Velez sought to remind Hispanic and non· "LASO became organized in 1989 for Hispanic stu­ arroz con polio. 2 typical Spanish dish of rice and chicken; Hispanic students of the imponance of paying dose atten­ dents here at' Rider. I am proud to, for their achievements and papas relloenos. or beef-fille. potatoes. tion to that voice within us. "It always results in opponu­ and gifts toward the Rider community in the form of social Events are scheduled to be held throughout the month nity. Don't PUt a hold on that door of opponunity and and cultural education, declare the month of November of November by LASO in celeh,ation of the Hispanic cul­ don't allow it to slam on you: Rider's official Hispanic Heritage month." said McRoberts. ture. On Saturday, Nov. 16, a l.atin-style dance party was She tied the theme of puning opportunities presented The declaration w~ concluded with a musical selection held offering dance lessons and the histoty or music, and on to you into practice with the Latin stUdents' need to take from Rider's own Aleida Lebron and Jennifer Rivera. Tuesd2Y, Nov. 19, a comedy ~ how was held featuring advarnagc of a chance for self-improvement. Rodriguez There was also an award presentation given to LASO's prominent Hisp2nic comedi;lns Arnold Acevedo and wants to inform Rider srudc:nu ~f their place amongst the advisor. Dr. Sigfredo Hernand(Z, in gratitude for his Angelo Loudo. community "through culnnl eduQtion," This, she said, achievement and commitment within lASO. Tonight in the Student Center Pub, the Hispanic "Will add to the'versatility oiL\d scnsitMty of our communi­ "Hispanic Heritage month is about the coming of our music bmd I...:l Band2 Loca will rerform. Other even ts may ty. culture," said HernandC7... "Take advantage of your oppor­ be sought on the Hispanic Heri! .lge MODlh calendar LASO "It will enable us to make mo'\o'es and achievements tunity to learn. this is essential to your groW"..h and to that has provided Rider's Communitl. toward the, makeup and build up of Rider's community of others. Record numbers come to recent open house

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PAGE 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ·22 Rider News Teenage sweethearts charged in baby's murder "There oNere no signs he was "The baby was disposed of in a 18 and is being held without bail. know for certain. "They gave: the that suuggling or under any sttt$$: dumpster, M said Lt. Roy Clough, Peterson. who at first refused to name of Brian Peterson as her NEWARK. Del. - Before of the Newark police depanment. surrender and was c::onsidered a boyfriend and said he: had been Bill Wcrdc, 22. a Delaware rhey were suspects in their baby's "There was never any intention to fugitive from justice, twned him­ there the night before." Clough senior, said students who knew brutal murder, Amy Grossberg deliver the baby safely or to keep selfin three days later, police said. said. Glassb"rg were shocked to hear and Brian Peterson were high it alive." "People are saddened, sur­ At Gettysburg, police inter· about d c accusations. sc::hool sweethearts in a wealthy A medic::al examiner's report prised. shocked." said Stacey viewed Peterson, who admitted "Amy ~ quiet b~t she was a New Jersey town. ·Peterson, 18, a funher revealed that the infant Schmeidel. a spokesperson for that Grossberg had phoned him good p.!cson. They were clearly soc::c::er player, enrolled this fall at died of multiple skull fractures - GettySburg College. "h's a small when her water broke. "He said not in a normal state of mind Gettysburg College. Grossberg, inflicted by "blunt forc::e head school. People are really trying to ~medung to the nature of ' I rook when they did this," he said. 18, began her freshman year at the nauma and shaking" - that piece dUngs together." care of it,"' Clough said. "They were nice people up until University of Delaware in aused injury to the brain. A police investigation began Peterson also wiU be charged mi.s mOlDent," September. The couple was charged with soon after Grossberg, who with unlawfuJ flight to avoid pros­ On y a "small sect of stu· But before she left for c::ollege. firn-degree murder, and c::ould returned to her c::ampus dorm after ecution. Clough said. dents" arc ready to condemn Grossberg became pregnant and face the death penalty if convict­ giving birtb. was admitted to a In a statement, Charles M. GrO$$bl rg without hearing more apparently kept the c::ondirion hid­ ed. In Delaware, state law requires loc::al hospital for post-delivery Oberly III. an attorney for facrs abnut the case, he said .. den from many. prosecutors to seck capital punish­ complications. Her placenta had Grossberg, said: "Amy is a good "The majority of people arc In the early hours of Nov. 12, ment if a murder victim is under not passed, Oough said. kid who has deserved the love and compa~sionatc toward a fellow Peterson pic::ked up his girlfriend 14 years of age. Although she denied to doc::­ support of her parents." student: he: said. at her c::ampus dorm, and the c::ou­ ·We're looking at it as a tors thar she had recendy given As news about the case filtered He :ailed the media attention pie c::hecked into a Comfort Inn in h Qfni~;de, that it was an inten­ binh, "the Newark police depart­ onto the campuses. friends and "kind (If disgusting. You can't go Newark. Del.. not far from the dional ace to kill the baby.­ ment was c::ontac::ted and started acquaintanc::cs were struggling to to clas~. without seeing .all the university. In that room, authori­ CCc ugh sai'd. "A number of trying to find the whereabouts of make sense of the tragedy. media v U\S. " . ties say Grossberg delivered a options wete available. any of me baby; he said. "To the best of our knowl­ hoahhy b.by boy. whic::h would have been better Police interviewed Gro.ssbcrg's edge. Brian had not confided to Then, with outside tempera­ than this." dormmates. who suspcc::ted that anyone about his situation." tures hovering around 20 degrees. Grossberg was arrested Nov. she had been_pregnant but did not Schmeidd, of Gettysburg. said. Students campaign to stop annual college rankings

and to write letters to U.S. N~ stating send the data because the magazine can sc::hool. A srudy 1J0ne by a higher-cducation that the n.nItings arc a disservice to educa­ obtain that information dsewhere. But at c::onsulting group found that ranki.ngs playa PALO ALTO. Calif. - A crusade tion. The group claims that high sc::hool sru­ least one administrator, Stanford chanc::dlor relatively small role in college choice. be dents rely too heavily on me rankings when Gerhard Casper. has sent a letter aiticizing said. launched by Stanford University students to choosing a college. and some universities tbe rankings to U.S. News editor James ·You are selling the fest of your peers stop ~he U.S. News 4nd World Report's may be doc::toring their data to improve Fallows. shon in ... assuming that many students annu~1 college rankings has mushroomed their score. -I hope I have the standing to persuade almost mindles.... y follow our rankings in into a national movement. A1so. the University of Califorrua Student you that much about these rankings - par­ locIcstep when chlosing a sc::hool," he said. On Nov. 6. the University of California Assodation says that substantive changes tirularly their specious formulas and spuri­ . CoUcen Connl:rs. media rdations manag­ Student Association voted. to join Stanfotd's are needed "to 'give' eq ..dty to private and ' ous prec::ision - is utterly misleading." he er at u.s. N~s, ,;aid the magazine has c::on­ ~Forget US. News Coalition," a student public:: institutions." wrote. "I am exuemely skeptic::al that the sistendy tried to fmprove the rankings since group that is working to persuade the mag­ In the 1997 U.S. Nws rankings. the only quality of a university - anymore than the it began publishing them 10 years ago. azine's editors to drop its yearly listing of public universities to make the top-25 Jist quality of a maguine - an be measured tbe best colleges. Coalition members c::om­ The maguine might make some changes were University of Mic::higan-Ann Arbor statistically." "based on a lot or" the feedback we've gotten plain the rankings are tOO influentlal and (24) and University of NorthCarolina­ The letter was sent twO weeks after bac::k from students," she said. -We have no too misleading. Chapel Hill (25). University of California­ Stanford slipped from No.4 to No.6 in problem with what the srudents are saying. Ac::c::crding to Stanford senior Nick Berlcdey was No. 27. the rankings. Thompson. who staned the coalition, the They've made some very gl?Od points." "A c:ollege education has a different value Meanwhile, U.s. Newr editors point OUt However. "we'd apprec::iate it if they student g~vernments at Wesleyan to each and every individual." said Frin that .readers are advised in an introduaory University, Ria: University. A1bion College. examined our m·!thodolugy in dcpm." she Burkart. a UC-Berkdcy student. "'The U.S. California Institute of Technology and the paragraph that the rankings. "Are only one said. "Realiu hl'w seriously we take this. N~s formula clearly c::annot, calculate the of the many aitttia. students should c::onsid­ universities of Pennsylvania. Michigan and There are serio IJ,S journalists here. and utility that individuals get from a c::ollege Pittsburgh already have joined. er in choosing a college. Simply because a research expertS." education." school is tops in its c::ategory does not mean "College eduations cannot and should As F.ar as talks .vim the coalition arc con­ The group is asking the maguine to drop not be quantified like a household appli­ that it is the top choice for everyone." cerned, "there Ilasn'[ been any kind of the sc::ores so that people only read about ance," he said. In a letter to the coalition, Fallows said appointment set up. but of c:ourse we'd be the specific:: attributes of each university. there's no evidence that srudents use only The c::oalition is pressuring administrators happy to meet with them." she said. Administrators say they will c::ontinue to not to give the magazine any information: the U.S. News rankings in deciding on a

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Staff ~ves thanks I hm undemkon me wddng V;ck;e Wi.. ,'" " "pomd by ch"ge. Th;, w" no ,m,U mC2n· ~ . of [hi~ I~rter in order to address a another article in the samoe paper, ingle-55 act. Would you say the -d .b ' ak topic which I feel is being [00 ~ he using "a lighter" as a flash- same it [his incident had occurred "e :, lighdy regarded by this news pub- light) in a d, rmitory, the College of £or h. _'. 0. • I ay _ ... I . Heatian. Allegedly, this studcm caused Busin, · ~s Administralion. the . The topic of debate here is the the fire. If this is true, then his Seienc,- Building. the library. or levy of criminal charges against 'iI actions caused far more physical the VC0' newsroom of this paper? With Thanksgiving less than a week away, it is time for Rider University student. This damage lO a set which dozens of t [hi lk not, us to curn our attention to those things we should be newspaper questioned me legiti- Rider students, like myself. and I .10 not think he had mali- thankful for. macy of charging said student professors worked on. He caused a cious intent when the fire Around the news office, we are thankful that we have with aiminal penalties. Was the performance privilege to b.. occum-d, if he caused it. But that this holiday ro give us a much-needed bttak ncar the end of ,charge -too much," in fact. ~as removed from the actors who should lOt free him of any penal­ a long. hard semester. " " the question. Why; if accidental worked damned hard for two ty whal ocver ifhe caused the fire. arson carries a criminal penalty months on that show. If this is Maybe t's personal for me. I was However, as we get set to take this mini-va5=3tion, we should such a charge be tOO true, he caused a significant finan- questil' ned as a suspect. too. I also are thankful for many different things - all in good much? Accidents of the nature cial loss for the fine ans depart- watchc=, my hard work threatened fun, of course. that occurred in the Fine Arts ment. Time and money had to be by a fi r:. But I also saw people's The photography department is thankful that we were Theater are caused by nc=gligencc spent to examine and dean up the lives in dangc=r, Would we be say­ and can COst not only damage to a theater that would have been bet- ing th r: same things - question­ finally' able to purchase ow new cameras. Unfortunately, it structure. which was the hard ter spent on us renovation. ing th,' legitimacy of the charges seems .that problems still seem to dog our effons to get work of many people. but also The work we do in the theater againsl the accused student - if those pictures looking better. But they will keep plugging endanger [he lives of students, tak~ a lot of time, diligence and one of chosc= people had caught away. mysclfincluded. and teachers. discipline. It is a dangerous busi- fire? The news editors are thankful that after a couple of We don't know if there was a ness. Anyone doubting that can Tl,at's why negligence, and motive for the crime. I was there. come and hang, wire and focus accidc=n al arson are crimes. recent "big" stories on campus, . they were able to work I put out the fire. I very honestly lights with me anytimc= if he or through a relative slow news week. Of course, we should all and sincerely doubt that the she would like to examine the JOSEf:" C. IUNGERMAN be th~nkful that Rider was not' subjected to the not-so accused student had no intention validity of that stalc=mem. It is an Assistaui: Set Directorl pleasant publicity the school has been getting. to cause a fire. But was thai Stu- insult that the Ridn Ntwr should E1ectri, ian Our managing editor is jwt thankful that the college dent a responsible stage techni- question whethc=r or not the Sween.·, TotIJ cian? No. He was not. If he was. accused studc=nt should really have basketball season is finally getting underway. Unfortunately, then why, as hc= ",dmined [0 his life tainted by a criminal th~ executive editor is not so thankful that he has to put up with him during this time. _ We our all thankful that our advertising manager is Yearbook staff members disappointed doing such a great job that we may be able to bring our equipment into the 1990s before the decade - and the Recently we received the ;996 facc=d. Wc= each feci that the year­ [hanke. for thc=ir work, while we Shadow yearbook in the mail. book is an inappropriale medium werc= d, libc=ratcly left OUl. What century - i~ over. &ch of us looked through i. with to c=x press sarcastic undc=tlones docs th s say about the t.'Xccutivc But,-all-in-all, we are just thankful for getting [his great interest and excitemc=nt and suggestions about the staffs editor. Ihc= Shadow yc=arbook. or opportunity to make a, difference and make our mark on bc=cause we servc=d as editors on hardships and tribulations. even th.' univc=rsiIY? the university. Hopefully, we will conrinue to do Rider the y'carbook staff: It was reward­ Anyone who has worked on We uge the Rider community proud. ing to sec ;he end result of the yearbooks at lenglh would know 10 get ;' copy of the 1996 Shadow staWs hard work and pc=rsevc=r­ that it .. purpose iJ: [0 communi­ yearho, k and enjoy it. We did a

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ACROSS 1 Gulda 6 Females ~~~~~ 10 ,-AUdiIors, at 14 Freight 15 Before vision or phooe 16 Janet of Washington 17 PseucIonym ~ ®ei!l 18 Historic limes 19 MId·Eastnatlon 20 Perfoonances 22 Shea Stadium Friday, Nov. 22 23~, lOng times 6-1-1-. 24 SprIte - Valuing Diversity II, noon, Mu.Iticultural Center 26 Cowpoke's pony 30 ....Braaldast table . SEC Film: Courage Under Fire, 7:30 p.n., SC Theatre 34 M_ of robins .... 35_", -. Saturday, Nov. 23 '. 36 HaIchet 37F_ Rider Thanksgiving Challenge - Feed I he Hungry ,.=":40_ .. ' SEC: Fighting Gtavity, SC Pub 41 CIA predecessor SEC Film: Courage Under Fire, 7:30 p.n ., SC Theatre 42 Recteatlon area 43 RelIne metal 6 Beer glass .::=.. 7~ Sunday, Nov. 24 47 Coneu:ned 8 Verve 48 rut., - 9 MeetIngs Weekends at Westminster, 4 p.m., WC< : Bristol Chapel 50 Health Iarms to Pn:hes into 53 Darwin. •.g. ridges Protestant Service, 5 p.m., Gill Chapel 59 Mall • 11 Father: Fr. 60 Turkey'_gait 12 Meet acn.lRiIj. Catholic Campus Ministry Mass, 7 p.m ., Gill Chapel 51,More W'IUSUaI 13 MIle heifs . :"it!::" ~ ~c:~ Greek Banquet, 8 p.m., SC Cavall. Roo n 84 RW'lofftDwed 26 ..HenrY .-1.c:Idg!t SEC Film: Courage Under Fire, 7:30 p.O' ., SC Theatre 65 CoIegrI head 01 ~ 86 Ogle 27 Have-lor ff7 I.JIIn wI1h news , ~ 28 l.eaYenIng agent Tuesday, Nov. 26

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BY ANGELA CUNE fessional playwright and Features Editor Mastrosimone receives feedback Benedict Arnold is one of the about his play. most notorious traders in U.S. "Very few would want [Q history. tackle an issue like Benedict Arnold devised a plan to sacri­ Arnold." said Miriam Mills. fice West Pain! 10 the British, [he director the Btnedict Arnold read­ poSt he was supposed to protect. ings, "He takes American histo­ He would do this all for money ry's all-time villain and makes and would have succeeded if his him a hero." messenger was nO[ captured by Masnosimone enjoys taking the American army. The one­ on the challenges of difficult time military hero, Arnold was issues, He has tackled issues charged with an inconceivable from rape to casual sex to the crime, tfeason. At least. that is cnvironmcnt and terrorism in what the history books tell us. ways that leave the audicnce William Mas ttosimone. a shocked and breathless. playwright and Ri d~ r gr:::d ua'Je, "Bill is an cthical pe~son who docs not agree with the "istoll)' understands right from wrong," books. His new play, Bt,"!r4lJct said Mills. U A classic example of Arnold, portrays Arnold as a hero this is Ikncdict Arnold." rather than a villain, Bmedict Amold is 'not the Mastrosimone has brought only play Mastrosimone has writ­ Buudict Arnold to Rider ten with some shock valu'e in it. tures and. eventually, kills him. pl~ed playwright having worked Circle uS[ to name a fcw. He University for a tria] reading. He Extremities, a 1986 film ·starring The rage and violence in the Aim for stage, screen and television. lives in Washington state with his does this every year with a play Edwin Cook, Wendy' Cutler, takes the viewer by surprise while He is the recipient of the Los wife an,1 newborn daughter. he is in the process of wridng. Andy Goldberg and Roger giving them a plot with an out­ Angeles Drama Critics' Circle BtII~di(t Arno/J will be read This gives the Rider Students an Steffens, deals wjth a rape victim come that is not easily guessed. : Award and the John Gassner in the Fine Arts Theatcr on opponunity [0 work with a pro- who turns on her attacker, tor- Masttosimone is an accom- Award from the Outer' Critics' Sunday Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Next stop for the Choir, Jladio City Muslc Hall

BY SEAN M. GORYL mandatory choir practice at neer in choral music. Wdliamson "Four years ago. it didn't senio; l.ndy Emery, a member of " Correspondent Westminster Choir College of believed t,hat "anyone can bc look as if there would be.l the acdaimed singing group James Jordan is uyinb his best Rider University. It is his job to taught [0 sing" and with this 'idea Westminster Choir College; said Voice '-'ersa. to get his trOOps together. His turn this small chosen group of he madc attempts in both Sears. "We were suuggling and I En1ery, along with 11 of'his weirds are kind and complemen ~ singers into a functioning cLair. Dayton. Ohio, and Ithaca, N:Y., had an ann'ounceme n't '0'0 my--dwiffili:es, began-aiia cappelli­ [ary, yer blunt and honest. He Members from this ,group will to get his program off the ground. desk that we were going into groUp;li a freshman and has since knows that it is up [0 him [0 get latcr form a choir that has seep as Hoping to move his choir bankruptcy: crcatet three albutns. Peter this freshman group working much fame as any in the world. doser to the major orchestras of In 1992, WestminSter Bollo01o is another mcmber of together as one unit. With great "There is no other institution thc East Coast, aher hi! two ven­ approached then Ridcr Collegc in thc group and agrees with a lot of animatioli and sweeping gestures in the world like it." said Anne tures in the 1920's. Williamson an attempt to form a merger. Emery',- sentiments. of his hand, he stops the group Sears. director of external affairs. was looking for an opportunity to Rider's president, J. Banon Wtsuninster. which annually and the room falls silent, " Eve~yone muSt sing in the get a spot ofland werc the college Luedeke, took a risk and merged · plays ill New Yo{k City at Radio "You'll be counting 'til you choir." could thrivc irsclf. In 1932, his with the school and in Scars' City M Ilsic Hall and Carnegie throw Up!R Jordan says without "From this, we havc pro­ wish was grantcd when Sophia words, "It paid off." Hall, i ~ a school for gifted Stu- ferocity. but with a Strong guid· duced graduates that havc sung Strong Taylor donated land she The college. with its small dents ill their craft. ing emphasis. His shouting is songs in major operas, music owned in Princcton. the land student body and intense f.aculry, "We take these many, many likc that of a basketball coach groups and '- most importantly where WeStminSter Choir College is stiU not a [)'pical college to say voices :.nd brcak them down to who has JUSt seen his players run - pcople who can use what they is today. the least. Stll;dents can be heard pitch without evcn uSing words," through a drill adequately, but have learned to conduct. panici­ Westminster has not always singing throughout the campus' said Jord~. "Then wc achieve JUSt adcquately, not perfcct. pate or supervise choirs," said had such good financial luck. small quad of dorms and they are the souud we want and a choir is Jordan, however, coaches no Sears. however. As recently as the early held to a·strict daily routine. born." sports, The college began as an idea 1990s. thc college was in dire "It's a great school if you arc Hc is the conductor of by John Finley Williamson, a pio- Straits. herc fo[ the right things," said

In the article, "SMtnry Toda'hits Ridc:r st2ge," that appeared in me Nov. 8 is.<>uc (and reprinted in the Nov. 15 cdit'ion). it was stated mat the "mos~ rrcasured feature" of Frank Saffioti Jr. was his hair.

This information is inaccurate. Saffioti sha"ed his head solely to make his character in thc play look marc devious. ThO

Rider News FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 22 PAGE 9 Children's Theater back for good cause

By ONDY MICHEL cau.se at the same time. Morris served as assistant agc. Although the show was mod­ under :1 lot of time and pressure. Stalf'Wricer All of the proceeds from the direccor for Cabam, and had the ified to accommodate them. "But it'; wonh it to do this for a It took a great deal of hard show this wttkend will go to the proper qualifications. Pctralia thinks Rider students will good COl m.n Petralia said. work and a long time to get charicy. . "(love directing. and hope to scillenjoyit. Pel lalia knows she will fed "a underway, but Rider Universir:y's Stephanie Morris, direccor of dirett film or meatre professional­ "The show is rcatly funny." big sen.'e of accomplishment" on theater fraternity, Alpha Psi P"""h """ fodJ. fgctha: about '·lCrything. even if only for benefit the foundation. Alpha Psi Om'll Iw ,oy· ~e thing for me was have all been booked. They were bcodua&<: aid Mom.. mainly children under 12 years of ing for three weeks. and they are

The Casting Call I

Concncularlons! Paul Z.indd's .. .ANI Miss I1r4nhIl Drinh. Link ~ been cast, and is set plays are for the o,erish the Children foundation. TicketS are $10 for general p~blic, to go into rebarsal after Thanksgiving break. The cast indudes: junior Jennifer Alimonti, $7.50 for fim child, and $5.00 for each additional child. senior Nikki o,ebta, sophomore JC Iungerman, junior Danide Disprosperis, Kim Wright, sophomore Joseph Ronga. and freshman Rachad Mather. The show will be . Alpha Psi Omega's auditions for Aaron Sorkin's If Few Good M I' I, sd1cduled for Ott. directed by Richard L Homan. and Dec: 2. have been cancelled. A nl:W date has not been set.

Rider Alumnw Jimmy Mount and junior Jennifer Alimonti are cwo of the many strong SwtnIlJ TodJ: TheDmum BarberofFkaSrrmdosed on Satur ~ ay, Nov. IG, with a com­ talents dw: will ptC$CDt William Masaosimone's dramatic reading of IJmetiia 1f1"NliJ. pletdy IOld-ou[ audience. Congratulations to the cast and crew I;" doing such a phenom­ Miriam Mills directs this student &: faculty cast of20. Other readers indude: Bill Amadio. enal job on such an arduous production! Richard L Homan. Frank Saffioq Jr., Pete Zicky, JC. Jungennan; Marjorie Resnick. Ridwd Groenfidd.lWlligb'. J<>«pb Schulu-Mcl.

Alpha Psi Omega will p~nt the plays The Magie Qwkie Jar, and Pund, do Judy for Children's Theatre. Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., in the Student Centcr Theater. The

MISCELLANEOUS@ by Matthew DeAngelis The " ~P~A=G=E~l~D~ ______~F~R~I=O~A~Y~.~N~O~V~E=M~B~ER~2=2=- ______~Fl~i(j~r ~~ Skaters 'tripped up"in upstat.e NY

By BRIAN J. KELLEY ClCly in the final period. However. not been disallowed. The Marist and skating for the first time on Schrib,: ·. &ecutiYc Editor instead of gaining the momentum goaltender had deadened a shot an Olympic-sized rink. Rider was In hat game, sophomore for­ A two-game road trip to Marist and turning the game around, a with his pads. but the puck just never able to adjust. ward l\rill Reid had five assists. and Siena colleges didn't quite PUt crucial turnover by Rider in its remained free on the icc to his "We were never able to mount junior,lcfcnscman and ~cam cap­ the Rider icc hockey team imo a own zone led 10 a short·handed right and continued on slowly a serious threat,· said MiUen "We tain Jer"' Polo had a goa] and four "New York Stale of Mind." goal for the Red Faxes. increasing into ,he goal mouth. While the we;en't passing and we weren't assists. juni ~ r forward Mike

The Broncs dropped the two their lead to 6·3. puck was still moving. an official dearing the zone. II Brennal! scored two goals and had games in upstate: New York last "We have given up five short· blew his whistle to stop play "But .we owned the last 10 two as·ists and sophomore for· weekend with a 6-5 heartbreaker handed goals this year. which is because he lost sight of it JUSt minutes of the game. It was just a ward B Ibba Bishop tallied a goal to the: Red Foxes of Maris! on horrible, n said Millen. "And that before the puck trickled past the lot tOO linle. a lot tOO late." and thl.:e assists. Nov. 15 and II 6-2 setback at the comes from forcing pi. ~ys instead line and into the net. As usual the B~~cs had to uri­ Tht· next home game for Rider hands of the Sainrs of Siena on of making them." "It was a game either team lize a shaft bench away from is agail!st league and backyard Nov. 16. But the Broncs made a late run could hi"ve won." said Millen. "It home icc. rivaJ. T1e College of New Jersey. In the loss (0 Maris[, Rider by scoring the last cwo 'goals of the showed we could be competitive ". usually have four lines of at LaWI !nccville School tonight at skated our to a 3-1 lead early in game - the last score coming at an advanced level of play. forwards. hut I was down to two 9:45 p.ln. Although the twO tcams the second period, but the Red with 46 seconds left in the can· "To lose to a tcam like Marist on the road trip." sa..iCt Millen. have fa,:cd, off a number of times Foxes struck back with five u,nan.· te$[. Rider goaltender John by one goal proves we can be Rider returened to its before. the last time they met swcrcd goals - due monly to Mascari. who made several OUt· competitive outside of our confer· winnning ways by clubbing TCNJ was still Trenron State numerous turnovers by t he slttlding saves to keep the game as CRee from start to finish." DVCHC rival Lafayette College CoI.lcgt· and an independent team. Broncs. da;sc as it was, skated off the iee so. The next day in Albany at the last Tuesday night. 13-3. But thi; year. TCN) has entered I "We gave [he puck away all the Broncs could add an extra Albany County Rink. the Broncs 'The Broncs took a command­ the DVCHC along with Rider to nj~t long," said Rider head coach offensivc skater 10 try and tic the did not fare as well against a much ing 7·1 lead after th'_ first period. make [I is rivaJry even more mean· Jonathan MilIc:n. "And Muise is a game. However. the comeback stronger Siena team. Playing three bUl the second period proved to ingful. talented. enough team to make us effort fell JUSt shan. 20-mi~ute periods. as opposed to be a challenge for the team. p.y for our misrakes." The game could have been three 17-minule periods in the "We killed II consecutive Down 5-3 going into the third, tied. though. if a goal s~orcd by Broncs' Delaware Valley minutes of penalties in the second ,he Broncs wc:nt on a power play Rider early in the third period had Collegial.e Hock~y Conference, period. n said assistant coach Les

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Rider News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 PAGE 11 Rider grabs 26th·in nation

\ . By JOE MANTONE Graduate Assistant Coach John hlmself." returning the Broncs arc the clear . Staft'Writer Hangcy. -It's pretty hard to be Dolan set me: Rider single sea- cut favorite [0 win their second .. - .. It is late November. better, b.ut that's what we arc son record for takedowns with 70 straight ECWA, title. ·• Thanksgiving is upon w, and now looking for." II year ago. "I don't like being the presea­ · ~ is your last chance to drop that Six of the those Broncs who "That was his game last year, son favorite." Taylor stated. "The 4b class that you haven't attended in went to the championships a year the takcdown: said Hangey. conference is very improved and two weeks. But most imponandy ago arc currently ranked in the "We arc teaching him to become all the teams arc coming at w. n it means Rider grapplers arc ready mp 15 of their respective weight mon: of II wdl rounded wresdcr." Although the Broncs arc ranked to hit me mat. classes. This is a number that Senior Jason Nasc is ranked 26th in th"e COUntry, they say they Broncs' Bits Saying the Bronc's were good Rider expects to increase during 13th in the nation at 134. Nasc can improve on chis. bst year would indeed be an the season. • was tops on the team Ian year "I think we are (better then Rccord" understatement. A year ago they "One (wrestler) that is not in with 33 victories and was a runner chat)," Hangey said, "but we will Vollc ~ ' ball (13-17, 7-0 NEC were ranked 23rd in the nation, there and is going to be quickly, is up at the ECWA last year. find OUt on Saturday." Champs) won their 10th East Coast Francis Ounn,· Hangey said. "Nasc is one of those guys who Rider opens up its season with Men'~ Basketball (0-0) Wrestling Association champi~ "He was out most oflait year with doesn't get tired," H~gey said. a tough'1:est at the University of WomBrown University. The Broncs "Shanann is an outstanding coach of Armstrong who av.:raged Sunda '. will take on the Bruins on student-athlete," said Price, :>fhis 11.3 pointS and 6.1 boards per Saturday at 7 p.m. future frontcoun player, who game last season, . "She can play For t],:: latest in Broncs sportS Rider signcrl two new addi­ averaged 20.9 points and 13 both inside and outside and is infol! Jation, call the Rider tions for next year's squad. On rebounds per game as a junior last just starting to realize her poten­ Athlel ic hodine at 219-2000, press :~ . Monday, Shanann Gavin, a 5'11 M season. "On the court she is an tial." forward from Woodstown, N.J. outstanding rebounder. can score The . FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 SPC·RTS Rider News

Focw OD_. v-Ball 3-Peats in NEe Tune into RiIkr • IIIhletia 0,. rtUIio, By AMANDA PAUL Broncs disposed of them with the semi-finals with scores of 15- ""This was a wcdtcnd of per­ tek,tUion Stafl'Writcr scores of 15-8. 15-2 and 15-4. To 8, 15-12, 12-15,9-15 and 15-9. scve~cc because all of the teams After a rainy start for the conclude the day Rider then The Broncs then advanced to the ,0 to the tournament," explained 1996 season. the Rider women's defeated founh seed Marin in championship game. Rider came Roberts_ "I am so efoud of their TI cRider campw has been volleyball team turned it into a four ,ames with scores of6-15. from behind to knock off sixth performance and teamwork. They enjoying a plethora of media raging s[Orm of vic[Ory and co!­ 15-13. 15-5 and 15-2. seed FDU by the scores of 9-15, really played as a unit." anentiJn as' ~flate and·the ath­ lected the Northeast Confefence "After the first day we were 15-5,8-15, 15-7 and 15-11. Rider will now travel to letic , epartment is a primary championship for the third con­ tired. but we knew that we had to . -The tcam doesn't yet realize Colgate University to play the factor n this excitc:ment. secutive year. pwh ourselves." explained sopho­ what they have done. n Roberts Patriot League Champions in the Tl e wrestling team is cur­ ~ Because we had won' the more middle hitter Stephanie said. "They were so excited, but so NCAA Play-in game. This will be renth ranked 26th in the championship the past two yeus Vanloon. According to defensive tired at the end of the tourna­ the third play-in,.,for the Broncs natio;l. the women's basketball and we were the number one seed specialist Christina Rogers, -the ment. I believe that the commit­ and the winner will receive a team tc:cc:ived national recosni- this year. there were a lot of pres­ team was d«ermined to finish the me;ll to limn, really made the dif­ NCAA championship tourn~ent sures and expectations that the season in the NEC with a perfect ference betwccn us and FDU at berth. Ridq will play on Saturday team didn't feel until they gOt record." the end of the game:." afternoon at 1:00pm. there." explained head coach Rider then returned on Rider was led by tournament "The intensity of this game BOBBILOY Nancy Robens. YThis was the Sunday to claim what in their MVP Gillian Gemming. a fresh­ will he like none of them will have SportoWIO' hardest one to win." hearts they knew was theirs, but man outside hiner who compiled felt before. Colgate is playing for The Broncs earned the title m~ 'road to victory was no( easy as S5 kills and 14 service aces. Other their first uip to the NCAA's," by defeadn, four tcams in the hath con~ts on the final day of Bronc standouts indude freshman Robcns said. "We arc excited an~ Conference championship tourna­ the tOOirnament went to all five starter Michelle Peel with 148 optimistic to play against them tion 1:lr its outstanding grade ment last weekend. The first of games. BJder prevailed as they assists and teammates Kim Robins and look forward to the chal­ point average, the volleyball the victims was eighth seeded St. beat the third seed and tourna­ and Stephanie Van1.oon who lenge." team Non the NECs for the Francis-l,JY as the tOP seeded ment host St. Francis-Pa. 3-2 in combined for 81 kills. third scraight year and the men '" basketball team is on pacc I ) have anomer exhilirat­ ing an·l successful year. Cagers lose the '\7ell, wirh all of these achie\ emenu, in conjunction with I Ie hard w()rk of the ath­ letic , epaument, specifically lead and game Pete t-.lanctas. the media is now comi. g to Rider in an even ByBOBBILOY said head coach EJdon Price who 'more ,xciting way. The Broncs Spol'tl Editor is entering his eighth year as the are going to be on 1V! The women's basketball team Bronc mentor. I\' '. the new Rider 1V sta­ tion has n-ot advanced that appeared to be on cruise control ~ A lot of thinp happc:ncd that quickly, but rather Rider Tuesday night and wdl on its way w~ must .improve on, but more to a season-opening vict()ry when positive things happened than . Unmlsitr has signtd an agree­ . it experienced an unexpccced rurn negative," said Price. "AlJ the ... ment with the DeWly-formed of events. negative things we can impr~ve Comc.1.St NetWOrk. Comcast Somehow, they v~red off their on." TIc Network ~ sccmin&ly clear path to come to a One of those pDIIitive aspcas agree_ to televise up to eight screeching halt with :35 seconds that Price saw was the play of men's basbtball games, as well remainin, in the game. The senior Pam Durkin. Durkin as a ,clayed broadcast of a point of impact was a forei,n recorded a doublc:-doubJe with 13 WOmtH'S hasketball game and a object called Banska Bystrica that points and 16 rebounds in just 29 wrestling march. forced a disappointing 105.$ upon minutes of play. • R der athletics will now be the Broncs. Sophomore Meghan Holohan .SCCR tI ,rough()Ut the New Jersey: The season-opening exhibition was yet another positive asset to and l'hiJadc:lphia area in 1.2 contest saw JUSt twO lead changes the Bronc squad. Holohan nct­ millioll homes. The benefit will the entire pme. One coming in ted 13 points and four rebounds be seen campus-wide as an c:vcn the opening minutes when in the Broncs losing cause. Price grcatCI interest will be taken not Banska Bysttica scored off a believes she has. showed a lot of only i \ the athletic programs, jumpshot' and the Broncs improvement in the last year due buuho in the university itsdf. TI" _ .rill .n be cap