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BY STEPHANIE ANDERSEN AND wait until it's all over." F. Godwin, he will win the entire election. highlights as mayor so voters can consider scene," he said. MEGAN SULLIVAN Funk said he is thrilled to see student Godwin said he is confident about that [today]," he said. The city wants to run a separate elec­ City News Editors interest in the election. today's election. Generally in Newark, he said, there is tion scene based on non-partisan, non­ Newark citizens will head to the polls "l think it's great the students are "l feel we' re going to prevail," he less than a 20 percent voter turnout. political and city-based issues, Godwin to elect a mayor and the 6th District coun­ involved," he said. "One of the first things said. "Surprisingly, the turnout in Newark said. cil member today. I did campaigning was talk to the He said a major focus of his campaign is generally not very healthy," he said. There are no term limits in Newark, Mayoral candidate Vance A. Funk ill Interfraternity Council." was voter turnout, and he reached out to the He said he believes voter turnout is and Godwin said he could have the option said there is a lot of interest in this election, Although Funk said he would like to student vote as best as he could. Godwin poor because people are not motivated by to run again for mayor if he is not elected and despite the forecasted rain, he expects hide out at his house for the official sent pieces of literature in the mail to regis­ horrible conditions, and since Newark is a this year. He does not know of any other his supporters will still get out to vote. announcement of the winner, the council tered voters in the city about his campaign. great place to live, people are pleased with position in the city he would be interested "I'm going to mass to pray for a good has requested his presence at City Hall at The main focus of the campaign, he the city and its services. in if not re-elected. Also, he would have to election," he said. "I'll also be going poll to 8l45 p.m. said, was continuing the progress he has ln addition, Godwin said, the election wait at least two years after holding office poll to thank all of the volunteers." "Once we know the numbers from made during the last six years he has takes place during the "off- season," not in if he chose to work within the city again. Funk said he received monetary con­ District 1," he said, "we should know who served as mayor, involving water, universi­ November when most elections occur. The 6th District council seat is also up tributions from approximately 400 people the winner is." ty and student relations and downtown This is so people will be focusing on city for grabs today. and had approximately 500 volunteers. Funk believes if he prevails in the 1st businesses. issues when they vote. Ken Bartholomew and Kevin Vonck "I'm very happy," he said, "but I can't District, home of incumbent Mayor Harold "I'm trying to communicate these "We would rather not be in that see ELECTIONS page A4 Violence Newark prepares sweeps czty. 's sprzng. events

BY JOE OLIVIERI Magazine. Staff Reporter Jim Miller, director of sales and mar­ Iraq Motorcycles, microbreweries and keting for Out and About Magazine, celebrity roasts were all topics of conver­ described the nature of the festival which sation at the Downtown Newark will be held July I 0. BY MIKE FOX Partnership meeting Thursday. "What we're thinking of doing is Managing News Editor All are part of events coming to having a food and brew festival, bringing One year after Baghdad fell to coalition Newark in the upcoming months. the breweries together with the restau­ forces, central Iraq is wracked with the worst Rally Spokesman Spunk Amoroso rants," he said. "Ri ght now we've got violence in months. said the Delaware/Maryland Hog Rally, a about six or seven restaurants that we're Insurgents in the Sunni Triangle, a meeting of regional motorcycle chapters, looking at working with." volatile region between Baghdad, Fallujah will roll into town June 17 to 19. Roser said the partnership has wanted and Tikrit, have killed more than 70 "We try to do a positive image of to do a food festival for quite some time. Americans in the past two weeks, including motorcyclists," he said. "Restaurateurs are very busy," she Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts, 18, of Bear, Maureen Feeney Roser, assistant said. "Unless you have a really good idea who died with four other Marines of hostile planning director, said the rally was a of what you want, you can't get consen­ gunfire in the AI An bar Province west of the great time for participants and onlookers sus ." ~ap i t al last Tuesday. when it was first held in 200 I. Out and About Magazine's proposal Resent uprisings in the region have "It was fun for the community was initially met with apprehension due to pushed total coalition fatalities to 777, includ­ because we did a bike show along Main the festival's similarity to a "loop" situa­ ing 674 Americans, with nearly 3,000 U.S. Street," she said. "People got to see all the tion, Roser said, with people hopping troops wounded or injured. The coalition different bikes. It was very loud. We did a around to all of the restaurants. counterattack was launched after insurgents parade that I was actually in." "They met with the police depart­ killed four contractors on March 31. Amoroso said bringing the three-day ment, found out what their concerns were . Roberts is the fourth Delawarean casual­ event to Newark would attract downtown and then retailored their event," she said. ~ in Iraq and the first since Spc. Jerrett B. business and each participant is expected "So that's been great." flliompson, 27, ofDover, who died of injuries to spend approximately $175 per day. While details have not yet been final­ Sept. 7. " It's not unusual to bring over ized, one organizational idea discussed at Most of the anti-coalition militants are $800,000 worth of business in three the meeting was the creation of a menu followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, days," he said. listing all of the food and drink specials who issued demands to the coalition Saturday Amoroso said rally events would that would be offered at the various that his arrested followers be released, for include scavenger hunts, day rides to his­ restaurants. Saddam Hussein to be tried by an Iraqi toric locations, a partnership with civil The event may also demonstrate supreme court and for there to be a fixed date war re-enactors, cosmic bowling and skill brewing techniques and will have music when coalition occupation will cease. contests. as well as information sessions about local A group calling itself the Mujahedeen For one contest, "Hogs vs. Pigs," microbreweries. S q~adrons has kidnapped 13 U.S. soldiers, local police motorcycle officers will com­ The third event proposed is a "roast" contractors and other foreign civilians, threat­ pete against hog members in a motorcycle of Business Ledger publisher James Streit ening to bum three Japanese hostages alive if safety foundation skills course, he said. Jr. as a fundraiser for the downtown CSX Tokyo does not withdraw troops from Iraq. "There was such camaraderie with Mural Project. One British and seven Chinese hostages have the police officers and we all practiced Roser said local celebrity guests will been released. beforehand," Amoroso said. "Everybody speak about Streit before a small audience To quell the insurgency, coalition forces was giving each other tips." of approximately 125 people. have launched Operation Vigilant Resolve to Roser said both partnership and com­ "Would-be roasters are coming out of take back Fallujah and Operation Resolute munity members ~greatly enjoyed the hog the woodwork," she said. Sword to suppress Sadr militias in southern rally. Appetizers will be served during the Iraq. "We wanted them to come back every first hour, Roser said, and the second hour A cease-frre was declared in Fallujah year," she said. will be the "roast." Sunday so the coalition can negotiate the Partnership members also passed a " It should be a fun way to raise rel~ase of the hostages. Also, coalition forces motion supporting an upcoming restaurant money," she said, "and it has the potential have captured 60 insurgents in the past few promotion sponsored by Out and About to raise about $2,500." days, including five foreign fighters. An agreement was reached Monday with Sadr's militia to allow police to return to their posts in the holy city ofNajaf. Yet sporadic violence has continued, including an Apache helicopter shot down near Baghdad Sunday, killing two I -95 hotel may open Americans. President George W. Bush discussed the recent revolts in his weekly radio address BY BROOK PATTERSON attorney for Parkside V, LLC, permits involves the authori­ Saturday. He said the Sunni Triangle upris­ National/State News Editor the current owners of the zation of the New Castle ings would not deter a transfer of power to the The vacant hotel at exit S­ hotel, said the company sub­ County Land Use Department, Iraqi people on June 30, as stipulated in the A on Interstate 95 may soon mitted a proposed land devel­ the Board of Adjustments and interim constitution. open if the New Castle County opment plan in December the Planning Board, which is 'They want to dictate the course of Council and the Department 2003 asking for permission to open to the public, Brosseit events in Iraq and to prevent the Iraqi people of Land Use grant the owners leave the extra square footage. said. from having a true voice in their future," he the necessary permits to build Also included in the proposal The Planning Board eval­ said. "They want America and our coalition a parking lot on neighboring was a plan to build additional uates the technicalities, the to falter in our commitments before a watch­ wetlands. parking for the structure. feasibility of the plan and any ing world." Joseph Capano Sr. and In order to build the addi­ rezoning proposals, she said. Secretary of State Colin Powell said dur­ Albert Vietri, the original tional parking, she said, the The county council will ing an interview on NBC Nightly News developers of the hotel, were owners must obtain property then vote after considering Friday that weakness with the transitional unable to open the building adjacent to the hotel, which is recommendations from the security forces, including the Iraqi Civil four years ago because it was located on the Christina River Planning Board, Brosseit said. Defense Corps, is partially to blame for the built an extra 46,302 square flood plain. Kevin Dougherty, project uprisings. feet larger than the original If acquired, 5,516 cubic manager for the U.S. Army "It shows that we have a force that is sti ll permit allowed. yards of fill must be removed Corp of Engineers, which is THE REVIEW/Brook Patterson quite immature," he said. The original permit was from the area, Brosseit said, involved with the wetland The hotel on 1-95 that has been vacant for four years Like Bush, Powell said he is confident approved in 1990 for th e hotel and the company will be development, said the owners may open if plans to build parking on neighboring the June 30 deadline will be achieved, but to be built as 118,805 square required to create an acre of of the hotel must go through that does not mean all fighting will suddenly feet, not 165, I 07. wetland to compensate for an application process in order wetlands are approved by the county. cease in Iraq. Mary Jacobson, first what it destroys. to build new parking on the Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, commander assistant county attorney, said wetland area. weather, Dougherty said, but are any violations within the Parkside must also estab­ will begin the process soon. of coalition ground forces, said during a press the developers constructed the lish a storm water manage­ The owners of the hotel submitted proposal. conference Thursday that a majority of Iraqis hotel in violation of the applied fo r a jurisdictional The process usually "Depending on how we ment system for the hotel and begins with the owner hiring a condemn the militia uprisings and are com­ approved building plan. incorporate conservation determination on Jan. 15, he have concurred, they may be private consultant to look at mitted to a peaceful transfer of power and "The county's position is design principles into the plan. said, which involves the granted a jurisdictional deter­ the area and draw up a propos­ mination, which is good for establishing an Iraqi democracy. that they always knew, and "We are implementing USACE visiting the site and al, followed by a report that i five "Let there be no doubt we will continue built it too large because they extensive mitigation and cre­ evaluating any proposals the years," Dougherty said. the attacks until Sadr's influence is eliminat­ wanted to," she said. '·They owners have for the area. submitted to the USACE, he There are two levels of ating a lot of fl ood storage," said. The USACE will then ed and Sadr's militia is no longer a threat to knew well in advance.'' she said. The USACE has not yet permits applicants m determine whether or not there Iraq and its citizens," he said. A. Kimberly Brosseit, Approval of tne requested visited the site due to winter see HOTEL page A5 A2. THE REVIEW .Aprill3, 2004 Bush approval ratings drop

BY DUSTIN SEMONAVICK dential hopeful Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. "Students aren't looking at approval rat­ StaffReporter "Kerry has been attacking the president," ings in April, they care about the major issues As the presidential campaigns heat up, he said. like the job market and the war against terror," President George W. Bush's approval ratings Stanzel said Kerry has run 18 negative Hoplin said. have been steadily declining, according to a advertising campaigns against Bush, prompt­ Bush has created thousands of jobs recent poll released by the Pew Research ing the president to fight back in the same recently and the numbers have not shown up Center for the People and the Press. fashion. in the polls yet, he said. Public approval of President Bush has "Students focus on the job market when dropped regarding the way he has handled the voting for a president, and Bush is a president WlllTE HOUSE DEFENDS AGAINST TERROR WARNING MEMO WASHINGTON, D.C. -President George W. Bush said Sunday that a war in Iraq and in his overall job performance. that can create the jobs," Hop lin said. memo he received a month before the Sept. 11 , 2001 terrorist attacks did not The recent drop in the polls can also be According to the poll, 53 percent of contain enough specific threat information to prevent the hijackings and "said Americans disapprove of how Bush is han­ "It will be a very credited to the pictures released last week nothing about an attack on America." dling the situation in Iraq, and 43 percent showing the gruesome deaths of four contrac­ In his most extensive public remarks about a briefing he received Aug. 6, believe the President is doing a good job over­ close election, tors in Fallujah. 2001 titled "Bin Laden Determined To Strike In U.S." President Bush also all. A~though Bush's approval ratings have said he was satisfied that some of the matters were being looked into by the' In January, 60 percent of Americans maybe even as close dropped in many categories, 57 percent of FBI and CIA that summer and that they would have reported any "actional;l!e approved of the president's handling of Iraq Americans still believe the president made the intelligence" to him. and 56 percent approved of the president's as 2000." rig~t decision to go to war against Iraq and "I am satisfied that I never saw any intelligence that indicated there was overall job performance. that many are worried that the troops have going to be an attack on America - at a time and a place, an attack," Bush told reporters after Easter Sunday services in Fort Hood, Texas. "Of course we After the Sept. II , 200 I terrorist attacks, - Scott Stanzel, press secretary for the been there too long. Bush's approval ratings were at an all time Tony Welch, press secretary for the knew that America was hated by Osama bin Laden. That was obvious. The Bush campa~n high of90 percent and in the 70 percent range Democratic National Committee, said the question was who was going to attack us, when and where and with what." polls show that Americans want a change. Bush's comments after the White House reversed its long-standing objec­ all last year. tions and declassified the one and a half page memo, part of the President's. The drop in Bush's approval ratings, he Scott Stanzel, press secretary for the Daily Brief, in response to a demand from the commission investigating Sept. Bush campaign, said he is not worried and said, can be credited to the state of the econo­ 11. that the polls are not an accurate prediction. Bush's approval ratings on college cam­ my and the massive amount of jobs lost last Commission Chairman Thomas Kean, former Republican govemor·:.o{ "We know polls will go up and down puses around the country are also high, year. New Jersey, said in an interview this weekend that be will push for declassi-. right up until Nov. 2 when the first ballot is Hoplin said. "Folks in the White House should be fication of another specific PDB related to al-Qaida that was delivered to for- : cast," he said. "It will be a very close election, Democrats usually carry the young vote worried," Welch said. mer President Bill Clinton, raising the possibility of heightened public scruti­ maybe even as close as 2000." and are depending on college students in Even though the polls are shifting in ny of the previous administration's response as well. , Eric Hoplin, chairman of the College November, he said. If they were to lose the favor of Kerry, Democrats still have a long The 2001 memo declassified late Saturday reported that the FBI had infor­ Republican National Committee, said the support of college-aged voters, it would hurt fight ahead of them. mation that al-Qaida operatives had been in the United States for years; that· drop in approval ratings can be credited to the the chances of a Democrat gaining the White "We don't hold the election today," . they might be planning a hijacking in the United States and targeting a build- · negative campaign advertisements of presi- House. Welch said. "We expect it to be very close." ing in lower Manhattan; that th,e FBI had 70 investigations underway related to bin Laden; and that a caller fo a U.S. embassy in May 2001 said a group of bin Laden supporters was in the United States planning attacks with explo­ sives. Although the document has been an object of scrutiny for nearly two years,· demands for its public release reached a crescendo Thursday with the testi­ mony of National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, who told the Sept. 11 U.S. considers Pell Grant cuts commission that the PDB contained "historical information based on old reporting" and that it "did not warn of attacks inside the United States."

BY SARA O'REILLY "These subjects are very "They shouldn' t put all "I don't know how seniors DEBATE CONTINUES OVER ELECTRONIC VOTING Staff Reporter important in the 21st century," their eggs in one basket, so to would take the exams seriously LOS ANGELES - Electronic voting systems offer substantial advantages President George W. Bush Bradshaw said. "We are push­ speak," Kaufman said. without some type of incentive to disabled voters, as well as those with reading problems and limited English, signed a proposal Tuesday in ing strongly for math and sci­ Another problem is that the attached," she said. experts for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights said Friday, but several support of administering an exit ence instruction." proposal puts pressure on teach­ Kaufman said when con­ warned that technical bugs, inadequately trained election workers and other exam to students in grade 12 He said he realizes taking ers to make sure students have cerning the Pell Grant program, problems remain. and also taking funding away money away from the Pell core knowledge for the specific the Bush administration is try­ Against the background of the 2000 election count, with its contested Florida returns and subsequent move to increase reliance on computerized from the Pell Grant and Perkins Grant and perhaps abolishing material on the tests. ing to shift money from the Pell voting nationwide, the commission heard testimony from the panel of experts vocational education programs. the Perkins program would be "The resources just aren't Grant and filter it to the critical to gauge the nation's preparedness for this year's presidential balloting. Jim Bradshaw, spokesman the elimination of an important available everywhere right now areas of focus, which are math The commission, an independent bipartisan agency that monitors voters' for the U.S. Department of source of funding but that a sec­ that would enable students to and science. rights! does not have legal authority to impose reforms, but its reports have Education, said the proposal is a ond vocational education pro­ pass this exam," he said. The controversy lies in the influenced federal policy, including the Help America Vote Act of 2002. supplement to the No Child Left gram would be created to fill the The idea was tested in fact that the Pell Grant program Jim Dickson, an official of the American Association of People witfi Behind Act, further insuring gap. Florida where the outcome was exists' to assist disadvantaged Disabilities, said the electronic systems offer advantages for disabled voters, that schools are working to their Daniel Kaufman, not as favorable as was hoped students of the middle and who he said were often put in embarrassing situations when seeking assiS- · full potential to aid students. spokesman for the National for, Kaufman said. This created lower classes. tance and were sometimes hurried through the voting process by impatient "The proposal gives par­ Education Association, said the a mass of protesting, angry par­ "The value of this program poll workers. ents and schools information proposal is vague at this early ents. has already eroded due to Dickson, who is blind, described an experience in which, after giving a poll worker the name of his preferred candidate, he was told, "You want to vote about progress they are making stage and the NEA does not "An enormous number of increases in tuition across the for who?" in schools," he said. "We want completely support the plan at students didn't pass the first go country," Kaufman said. Voters who are illiterate or have limited English proficiency have some­ to get a reading on the status of present. around," he said. "Some of The Bush administration is times been deterred from voting by similar experiences. Also, 33 million students preparing to graduate "The devil is m the these students were quite bright not looking at the reality that Americans cannot read, and another 10 million cannot read because of failing high school and getting ready to details," he said. and had already been accepted the program is greatly needed eyesight or blindness, he said. go into college and the work There are a few problems to college or were looking to and only seeing the prospects of Meg Smothers, executive director of the League of Women Voters in field." with the proposal, he said. High be." math and science education, he Georgia, said electronic voting systems have also decreased the under vote - . The test will cover infor­ stakes testing fails to measure a Valerie Woodruff, said. To further deplete the the tendency for votes to be uncounted because of voter mistakes, machine mation students have learned student's ability fairly in all Delaware secretary of educa­ value of the grants.would surely errors or other problems. Georgia's under vote rate has lowered from three ' since their schooling begari with areas they may excel in, espe­ tion, stated in an e-mail mes­ get the lower and middle class and a half percent in 2000 to below 0 .9 percent in 2003, she said. stress on a core curriculum in cially since some students are sage her concern with students' to speak out. Several witnesses who support electronic systems in principle, described math and science. poor test takers. performance on exit exams. problems that need to be addressed. Dr. Rebecca Mercuri, research fellow at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, said that during last month's California primaries bat­ tery problems prevented 36 percent of San Diego County voting machines from being used at the start of voting. In Orange County, 2,000 voters were given electronic ballots listing candidates outside of their districts and other Women earning $100,000 triple Orange County voters inadvertedly submitted unfinished ballots. "Computerized voting equipment is inherently subject to programming error, equipment malfunction and malicious tampering," she said. BY MONICA SIMMONS movement of women into traditionally der discrimination is less blatant in the Staff Reporter male-dominated occupations such as med­ workplace, it still exists in subtle ways." BUSH CRITICIZES PROPOSED GASOLINE TAX The number of women making more icine and engineering has helped close the Mike Williams, spokesman for the WASHINGTON, D.C. - President George W. Bush came down hard on than $100,000 per year has tripled in the gap. U .S. Department of Labor Women's Democrats for supporting an increase in the 18.4 cent per gallon federal gaso­ last decade, according to a study released Dentistry is one particular field Bureau, said entrepreneurship is another line tax, which finances highway building, mass-transit projects and safety last Tuesday by the Employment Policy field in which women are finding success. programs. women have penetrated over the last 30 As a 6-year surface transportation bill moves through Congress, he said; Foundation. years, he said. · "Many women flourish when they "there are some in the other party in Washington who would like to raise gas Michael Chittenden, research analyst Women now comprise more than 40 take the reins," he said. "They can create taxes. I think it would be wrong. I think it would be damaging to the econo­ for EPF, said the percentage of women percent of all dentists, Hoffman said, com­ their own hours while discovering an out­ my, not positive to the economy." making more than $100,000 has increased pared to 1 percent in 1974. let for their creativity." Although some Democrats favor a modest increase, but there are also some , by 256 percent, skyrocketing from 240,000 "While this is an enormous accom­ Williams said the pursuit of graduate leading GOP lawmakers who support the increase. in 1991 to 861,000 in 2001. plishment," he said, "few women are education allows many women to compete Rep. Don Young, R-Ala., chairman of the House Transportation and "All women haven't quite shattered acquiring the types of leadership positions in traditionally male-dominated fields. Infrastructure Committee, has been leading a crusade for sharply increased the glass ceiling," he said, "but some have held by their male peers." "The fact is more women are attend­ transportation spending funded by an immediate nickel increase in the tax, certainly broken through it." For example, less than 1 percent of ing college today than men," he said. followed by annual increases of half a cent. However, 4.3 million men, a far women are chief financial officers, "Women know they need equal, if not bet­ The last increase was in 1993. greater number than women, make more Hoffman said. ter, credentials than a male competitor The extra revenue raised from highway users would go to the Highway .. than a $ 100,000, Chittenden said. Suzanne Cherrin, women 's studies Trust Fund, which fmances road, mass-transit and safety programs. Yo~g : when applying for a job." argues that the spending would create hundreds of thousands of new jobs. .. On average, he said women are still professor, said the study does not reflect Williams also said he is optimistic The $275 billion surface transportation bill that the House approved over- ~ paid 77 cents for every dollar paid to men. the fact that many women are still used to women leaders will eventually be as whelrningly on Apri1 2 did not include an increase and neither did a $318 bil- ~ . Saul Hoffmann, economics professor, fill low-end positions. prevalent as male leaders in major corpo­ lion Senate version approved earlier. · credits college education for the progress "While there has been considerable rations. Bush recently attacked Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., his Democratic oppo- : many women have made in the labor force. advancement," she said, "women will still " If there is anything women have nent, for once favoring a 50 cent per gallon increase. "Part of what we're seeing," he said, face an uphill battle years from now." proved over the past 30 years," he said, "it The Kerry campaign responded that while the senator did mention such a "is the result of women who were educat­ Cherrin said she does not agree with is that life has taught them to juggle potential increase in a 1994 newspaper article, he also discussed possible tax · ed in the late '70s and early ' 80s in the the idea that women are not offered leader­ responsibilities better than any man." cuts and never voted for it. peak of their careers." ship positions due to fami ly obli gations. Chittenden said the study was based Hoffmann, who specializes in the "I think that is a myth "over-drama­ on government data released by the Bureau - compiled by Brook Patterson from LA. Times and Washington Post wire study of women and the economy, said the tized by the media," she said. "While gen- of Labor Statistics. reports

TWO MEN ASSAULTED arrested and arraigned . ging plainclothes police officers ·AND WALLET REMOVED for spare change on East Main Two men were arrested for FURNITURE ON FIRE Street and Haines Street Friday beating up two male univeristy A group of unknown people at approximately 9:50 p.m ., students and removing a wallet ignited various pieces of furni­ Simpson said. on East Main Street in front of ture in the rear of a residence on The man was asking various the National 5 & 10 store Holten Place Sunday at approxi­ people on the street and in cars Sunday at approximately 2:15 mately 3:10a.m., Simpson said. for money, she said, and then a.m., Newark Police said. A city street sweeper operator approached plainclothes offi­ Cpl. Tracy Simpson said one was in the city maintenance yard cers. man's face was severely beaten, and observed flames in the near­ Police then discovered there · causing his eye to swell shut. by yard, she said. He saw a was already a warrant for his He was treated at the Christiana group of people around a fire arrest because he had previously Hospital. The other man suf­ who appeared to be throwing been arrested and released , but fered a swollen, bloody lip, but gasoline on it to keep it ignited. never showed up for his arraign­ he refused treatment. Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder ment, Simpson said. Simpson said a witness got Co. personnel extingui shed the The man was arrested because TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY the license plate number on the fire , she said, and the group of of the warrant and for loitering, black Chevrolet Blazer that the people had fled by the time she said. Thunderstorms, Chance of rain, Mostly cloudy, two males fled in after removing police arrived on the scene. $20. - Megan Sullivan highs in the 60s highs near 60 highs in the 60s University Police stopped the LOITERER ARRESTED - co11 rtesy of rhe Nationol Weather Service Blazer and the two men were A man was arrested after beg- • April 13 , 2004 • THE REVIEW . A3 ~ Dimes' walk Sunday

• : BY CHRISTINE ALHAMBRA this year's walk are in Kent County at Carroll, who is also a volunteer Staff Reporter Legislative Mall on April 24 and in on the WalkAmerica committee, has . More than 2,000 people will par­ Sussex County at Delaware Technical been involved with the walk for four ticipate in the WalkAmerica fundrais­ and Community College in years. Two years ago, she gave birth to er at the university Sunday to help Georgetown May 15. two twin premature boys that weighed cajse money for research into the caus­ Carroll said anyone can partici­ four pounds. es of premature births. pate in the walk, but many people "When 1 first became a volunteer · • · WalkAmerica is sponsored by the make teams or individually raise I did it because it was a great cause," .March of Dimes, originally estab­ money by getting sponsored. If a she said. "Then it became personal." lished by former President Franklin D. walker were to raise $250, this amount Carroll said she helps with the .R!oosevelt, who wanted to conquer could enable 50 pregnant women to university walk and aids university polio. Today, the goal of the March of attend classes on how to recognize the community members involved. r>imes is to improve the health of signs and symptoms of pre-term labor. She said she also sells small babies by preventing birth defects and By raising money, walkers help stuffed animals to help raise money infant mortality. fund research for the causes and pre­ for the March of Dimes. So far she has ·' · · Margot Carroll, assistant to the ventions for premature births and raised $2,016 from Halloween, e:t~cutive vice president, provided sta­ genetic birth defects, fund community Christmas and her current sales of tistical information about premature programs to support local women, Easter animals. brrlbs in Delaware. babies and families and fund the edu­ Melissa Johnson, New Castle . On average, 213 babies are born cation for these women, she said. county resident, has given birth to if\ belaware per week. Of those, 18 This year, the top Delaware three premature babies. One daughter, . a{e.bom with low birth weight, 27 are fundraiser walker will win a Vision Amaya, was born in 26 weeks. THE REVIEW/Courtesy of Sasha Garnburg b9.m pre-term and two die before their Fitness Home Treadmill, and other "Doctors said she wouldn't make Haven marked the end of Transgender Awareness Week with a show first birthday. prizes include plaques, fleeces, T­ it through the night," she said. featuring drag kings and queens in the Scrounge Saturday night . -., Amber Alexander, director for shirts and bats. Amaya was born with heart prob­ . . Waj·kAmerica in Delaware, said the The walk is a little more than four lems and stayed for 87 days at March of Dimes introduced a five­ miles on a route that goes around cam­ Christiana Hospital until she died on year, $75 million campaign in 2003 pus. Volunteers with WalkAmerica try April 5, 2003, her mother's birthday. with the goal of reducing the occur­ to make this fundraiser an ali-day Johnson said she has a positive Drag show ends rence of premature birth by 15 percent event. attitude about what happened. She by)007. Walkers will arrive in the morn­ now volunteers with the March of ., .. "The campaign aims to raise pub­ ing, receive a free breakfast and then Dimes to speak to other mothers about lic awareness of the seriousness of the start the walk at 10 a.m. After the her experience. p~;obl em and to educate women about walk, Seasons Pizza will provide " I try to encourage and uplift Transgender Week tb.e signs of premature labor," she lunch. other families through my experi­ said. There are also many activities ence," she said. ., The university has been the loca­ planned for children. Student groups Her two other children Jonte, I 0, BY NATALIE TORENTINOS the audience the show was not a strip club, tion for the walk for approximately 12 and organizations usually sponsor and Nya, who will be 6 months old Staff Reporter but it was customary to give tips to new­ years now, Alexander said, with peo­ activity tables such as face painting this month, are healthy and doing More than 100 students attended comers in drag. ple all over New Castle County taking and a lollipop tree. Baby Blue always well. Hayen 's second Drag Show at the She said she thought the event was a Scrounge Saturday night to celebrate the p·art. attends and the dance team and cheer­ Registration for the walk can be success and thinks the university has end of Trans gender Awareness Week. responded well to transgender issues ~ "We have a good relationship leaders are there to encourage walkers done through e-mail, phone or fax. Twelve drag queens and kings partici­ brought to attention throughout the week. with the university, an9 we want to get across the finish line. This year the D­ Registration forms can also be found pated in the show, including students -and " People are more willing to learn students on board," she said. # Sharps# will sing the national around campus. professionals. An enthusiastic audience about it then they were 10 years ago," she Other locations in Delaware for anthem. cheered as performers sauntered across the said. "Now people are willing to live and stage in everything from overalls to fishnet let live." · ,. stockings while lip-synching to heavy Senior Laura Devenney said she came metal, modem pop or classic motown. to support a fiiend who was performing Junior Bill Collins, treasurer of and agreed it was a great show. Haven, said there is a misunderstanding "There was variety and subtle proups contest text prices about transsexuals. humor," she said, "and I got hit in the head "Trans aren't just people who dress with a penis cookie cutter." up, they're not necessarily out and proud Junior Amanda Salazar attended the BY BENJ AMIN ANDERSEN Early Transcendentals, Edition Five." kings or queens," he said. "They're just event and said it was a fun way to bring News Features Editor Ronald Wenger, math professor and one of the signers like everyone else. Some feel like they're everyone together and end the week on an "' ' College textbook prices are a consistent source of of the letter, said the book is often used in 200-level math not a part of society by not identifying with exciting note. the gender they' re supposed to be." Sophomore Amber Adams, or aggravation for university students. classes at the university. Sophomore Kristy Watkins, or "Dylan "Darren Toby," secretary of Haven, said ' The student wing of the Public Interest Research . The book sells for approximately $135 new and $100 Tyler," was one of the drag kings at the the club started putting the show together Group, a group dedicated to protecting public interest on used at the University Bookstore. show and said attending seminars given in December. Haven recruited people from ll!liversity campuses, released a study in January, which The price is not so bad, he said, because it is often used during the week taught her about transsex­ participants in last year's show and trans­ sta.ted students paid approxim ately $900 for textbooks dur­ for three semesters. ual issues. gender workshops. ing the 2003 to 2004 school year. The first half of the book, which contains the lessons "It was an eye-opener for me to see She made it into a show of song num­ In an attempt to lower prices, groups such as the rarely changes between editions, Wenger said. New editions what a transsexual goes through, like dis­ bers for the first time since the one last California PIRG have been taking many steps to curb contain different problem sets. crimination in jobs and bathrooms," she year was a pageant with prizes. increasing prices. Even though new books are relatively expensive, said. "They don't get to feel comfortable in Adams said it was fun but a little ' The most recent action was a letter sent to Thomson Wenger said, greed is not a factor in producing new editions. their own skin." nerve-racking to perform as "Darren': for teaming, Inc., on Wednesday signed by more than 500 col­ "[The author] is always trying to fine tune those books Haven 's Drag Show proved no matter the ftrst time. what sexual orientationj everyone could "I was afraid I would forget the lyriCs ' l ~~e math professors, including three from the university. to make them better," he said. "Any author does that." · feel free to be· themselves. to the song," she said. "Outside I was like, · Jennette Geyer, consumer advocate for CALPIRG, Adam Gaber, director of public relations for Thomson " It was great getting to live in some­ 'What's the first sentence?'" ' '' said textbook prices are more expensive than they need to Learning, the company that prints the calculus book, stated one else's body," Watkins said. "To be a Adams said the show was a culmina­ b~·. Textbook companies bundle books with unnecessary in an e-mail message new editions are necessary for many boy and wear a tie. I think they loved it." tion of learning about transgender issues CDs and workbooks to drive up prices. reasons. Alumna Innocence Bello, a member during the week, but it was also an enjoy­ L· Another problem is the frequent release of new editions "Although some core information may not change dra­ of Haven who performed as drag king "Mr. able stress-reliever. of textbooks, she said. matically, its application or the interpretation of that infor­ Innocence" for the first time, said she came "It's an event where you can be laid '( · "They're putting out a new edition and saying you can' t mation's relevance to a discussion can change or evolve sig­ to the event last year and was determined back and learn about drag," she said. use the old edition even though it could be compatible," nificantly, requiring new treatment in the text and in instruc­ to overcome stage fiight this time. "Everyone can have fun." Gayer said. tion," he said. Dressed in a black-and-white business The events ofTransgender Awareness ', Students nationwide need to save as much as they can New editions of the contested book come out every four suit, she sang along to the song "Suga Week were co-sponsored by Haven, oh textbooks, she said, because money is short. years he said, at a price of $ 1 million to Thomson. Suga" and danced with members of the Amnesty International, Civil Liberties "In California and many other states tuition is going up The book is one of the cheapest calculus books avail­ audience. Union, Students Acting for Gender "I think I got a good reception from Equality, Student Centers Prograrnming and grant money is going down," Gayer said. able, he said. the audience with the combination of inter­ Advisory Board, Resident Student CALPIRG has been targeting high textbook prices and The decision to print a new textbook ultimately comes action with them and a song people recog­ Association, the women's studies depart­ frequent new releases through legislation and direct com­ down to economics, Gaber said. nized," Bello said. "I like seeing people ment, Delaware Pride, the William Way Il).unication, such as Wednesday's letter, with the companies. "If there is no demand for a product, then we don't smile." Center, Delaware Renaissance and the The letter dealt with the high price and newly issued bother offering it," he said. " It's as simple as that." Junior Stacy Konkiel, master of cere- · Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender edition of a commonly used calculus book called "Calculus: monies and a member of Haven, reminded Concerns Office.

-.. .. .______~ ~ Book fair benefits literacy !-_. .. t· ... BY JENN SElCH adult tutors. as much as possible, but we Fish out of water Staff Reporter encourage them after a while to The Delaware Book get involved in high school or Senior Seth Cham a said he Exchange will host the Spring GED classes soon after," Bisio f'has always been able to find a Fling Book Fair from April 23 to "It's a ter r ible said. ~'fiome on the water. 25 to benefit the Literacy The organization receives The native of Columbus, Volunteers for Adults of problem to not money from the state but relies -' ohio, said he has been on the Wilmington. heavily on donations to sponsor ·water since he was I 8 months Nathan Bright, assistant be literate in the teaching classes for the tutors, old. operations manager of the she said. She stressed the group's -· t. "I couldn' t be far way from this country, the hospital because of my Delaware Book Exchange, said gratitude for the Book Exchange's .. severe asthma and allergies , the three-day event will feature and a lot of benefit fair. ~ C::harna said. "So, my parents approximately 10,000 trade books Bisio said the group works had vacation money they for 50 percent off the regular price people have out of public libraries, including couldn' t use and my dad and a portion of the proceeds will the university's Morris Library. ' 'decided to use that money to be donated to the volunteer pro­ negative C lyde Moneyhun, English · buy a boat. I've been on the gram. professor, said literacy problems water ever since." He said the store hopes to thoughts are more prominent because com­ He said his first experience make the fair or something simi­ plete illiteracy is very rare. with sailing occurred while at lar, an annual event. about those Moneyhun worked for the a camp in third grade. "We are dedicated to promot­ Pima County Adult Education "I think I was too young to ing literacy in the local area," volunteer program in Tucson, handle a sailboat," Chama people, when Bright said. said. "I wanted to be on the Ariz., and coordinated that work powerboats that were watching He emphasized that text­ really, [litera­ the with Literacy Volunteers of · over us, but it was still fun. books will not be included in the America, the largest national liter­ "As long as I was on the Book Fair. cy] has noth­ acy group. His work emphasized · water, I was happy." member of the Sailing Club my life," Chama said. "By the Gail Bisio, student tutor the literacy of other ethnic groups ln sixth grade, he said he and attends practices on the second day, they were already coordinator at Literacy ing to do with and their languages. learned how to water ski and Elk River. He said daily prac­ trusting and all owing me to Volunteers, said one in five people "The fastest growing popula­ tried to start a water skiing tices are not mandatory unless drive and test their boats. nationwide are not considered lit­ a person's tion in Delaware peaks Spanish," a member wants to compete in "My boss even told me one . club freshman year at the uni­ erate, and Delaware's literacy rate Moneyhun said. "If you notice, ., versity. However, Chama said a regatta . day that he wanted me to test a is close to this statistic. Chama said regattas are rac­ 35-foot boat on the ocean. His intelligence." there's a lot of Spanish restaurants he ran into some difficulties "It's a terrible problem to not and newspapers and festivals and decided to join the Sail ing ing competitions, which occur exact words were, ' I want to be literate in this country, and a lot around the Kirkwood Highway Club instead. each weekend, and members see if you can break it."' - Gail Bisio, student tWo1· of people have negative thoughts area. Delaware is finally catching -~ "The university didn't know of the club are cutTently com­ He said he would love to coordinator at Literacy about those people when really, up with the Spanish trend." how to handle the liability of peting in Annapolis, Md. own a boat of his own some­ Volunteers water skiing, even though As a mechani cal engineer­ day and sail out to the [literacy] has nothing to do with a Senior Kate Stark said she other club sports are more dan­ ing major with a minor in busi­ Bahamas. person's intelligence," she said. was not famil iar with the event gerous," he said. ness, he said his fasci nation " It 'll be my second big pur­ Bisio said the Literacy The tutors are trained in mul­ but that she would attend. "With snow ski ing, for with water sports extended chase after buying a car to tow Volunteers have both individual tiple classes about teaching tech­ " It 's the first I've beard of it, -example, if you can't stop you into an internship in Orlando, it," Cham a said. ''I'll li ve in and family programs for ages 16 niques, she said, and the group but I'm definitely going to go Fla., over the summer. run into a tree. With water ski­ the car until I can find an and older. Currently, 240 people bas developed its teachi ng to because it sounds like a great "I worked with a company apartment. " ing, you let go of'the rope and receive tutoring and 140 more are include English as a second lan­ called Regal Boats, and it was cause," she said. "Plus, I like hit water." still waiting to receive help from guage since the 1980s. probably the best summer of - Melissa Brachfeld books, and I like cheap books ,, Chama said he is a regular the 230 student tutors and 150 "We work with the families even better." A4 . THE REVIEW . April 13 ,2004 E-52 spreads New program 'Rumors' filters spam

BY RENEE GORMAN Blass said "Rumors" is full BY KIMBERLY DIXON Staff Reporter of personal touches from the Staff Reporter E-52 Student Theatre filled actors. CanltPro, the university's newest anti-spam tool, is now Pearson Hall auditorium with During practices, Blass said, available for use by UDelNet e-mail users who want to fi lter their e-mail to eliminate unwanted spam. laughter Friday night during the the actors would say, "Well Richard Gordon, information resource consultant for the opening performance of Neil wouldn't it be funny if we did this depattment of IT services, said the software is installed into the Simon's "Rumors" to an audience here?'' central mail server and is free for all UDeiNet users. of approximately 90 people. He said a lot of work was put Students and faculty can use CanltPro without having to The play featured a group of into the show but he was delight­ download anything onto their computer, he said. upscale married couples who per­ ed with the first presentation and According to Gordon, each individual user can have form wild antics to keep a secret pleased with how it all came CanltPro reject any e-mail that has spam-like characteristics, or from the public that would ruin together. it can simply tag the e-mail as being spam by putting a spam­ their friend's career. "You can watch a show so score in the subject of the e-mail. The first couple to arrive at a many times," he said, "but when Daniel Grim, executive director of IT network and system party find their friend, the deputy there is an audience, it makes it services, stated in an e-mail message that spam is a term used to mayor, has been shot in the ear­ something different." describe unsolicited commercial e-mail. lobe and speculate that it was a Sophomore Kristin "Generally, spam means it is mail which is a form of adver­ tising which the recipient neither requested nor wants to Gagliardi, who played "Chris possible suicide attempt. receive," he said. "It is akin to the junk mail which arrives from After other couples arrive Gorman," said she was thrilled the post office nearly every day." and eventually discover the truth, with the way opening night Gordon said he suggested the option to have CanltPro sim­ they go to elaborate lengths to turned out. ply identify what it thinks is spam, so legitimate e-mails that are cover up for the deputy mayor. She said the actors' chem­ spam-like do not get lost. When police arrive, the cou­ istry was a major contribution to "Of the 400 or so e-mails I receive a day," he said, "around ples break out in dance to give the the play's success. 150 of them are spam, however, one or two of them are work appearance of an innocent party. "The friendships off-stage related e-mails that look like spam." ' One husband also delivers a long, showed on-stage," she said. Spam mail usually contains certain phrases advertising usu­ comedic speech, pretending to be Senior Lisa Groden, an audi­ ally weight loss or body enhancements, he said. the deputy mayor. ence member, said she laughed "This software is not perfect, but we have found it catches Junior Todd Blass, director throughout much of the presenta­ 80 to 95 percent of spam," Gordon said. of "Rumors," said he first tion. "Unfortunately, spam is like cancer, it mutates," he said. "Spammers change the way they send e-mail all the time which received a taste of the play while "The timing and the delivery makes it hard to eliminate it completely." searching for a monologue to read of the liqes is amazing," she said. THE REVIEW/Adam Donnelly In addition, Grim said spam comes in many different forms at another audition. "It's hysterical." E-52's production of Neil Simon's 'Rumors' will continue with an e-mail containing an image being a popular choice. He was immediately inspired Alan Kirschner, an actor's 'The image contains the spammer's message," he said, "but and decided to make his directori­ father, said the show was a won­ to run· from AprillS to 17 in Pearson Hall auditorium. because it is presented in graphic rather than textual form it is al debut. derful way to spend an evening. nearly impossible to determine the actual content of the message. Blass said this was the first said it took a lot of time to create "I'm going to do this," Blass "The set was incredible, the "These have a better chance of getting through spam filters." time a play in Pearson Hall has the set. said, "and I'm going to set a new director was impeccable, the cast Maria Ford, press representative for Roaring Penguin ever had a ·two-story set. " It was built from scratch," precedent." was marvelous and the script was Software, Inc., the makers ofCanltPro software, said it uses three The set depicted the liome of she said. "lt was just platforms He said he sought the best marvelous," Kirschner said. main techniques to filter e-mail. . the deputy mayor and his wife and now it's huge." actors from E-52 and another uni­ Senior Marc Silverberg, CanltPro makes a database listing the mail senders that are and consisted of stairs, a balcony "Rumors" will be performed allowed and not allowed to go through the server, she said. versity performing group, the assistant director of " Rumors," and a living room. again on April 15, 16 and 17 111 The software also checks that the sender actually exists by Harrington Theater Arts said he thought the opening ni ght Senior Shanna Marie Moore the Pearson Hall auditorium. verifying it came from a legitimate server, Ford said. Company. of the production was flawless. CanltPro uses a process called "Bayesian filtering" in which it identifies spam according to what the user has already tagged as spam, she said. "The software is learning what to include based on the behaviors of the individual user," Ford said. CanltPro also helps to protect against viruses, most of which State tests added to transcripts come in the form of attachments, she said, and the software will not allow those to go through. Gordon said CanltPro makes a good secondary defense BY BRIAN DOWNEY them." . against viruses, but the university wi ll continue to use the Staff Reporter States requiring students to pass these standardized tests was a McAffee program for primary virus protection. Washington high school students' results on standardized state trend that rose for a few years, bringing the total to 19 states, but has Ford said the main benefit is CanltPro's ability to be specif­ tests, which students are required to pass in order to graduate, will been declining since, Neill said. This trend began in hopes that stu­ ic to each user. now be included on school transcripts. dents would work for higher scores on them in order to graduate. E-mail being sent to people in a medical field will not look Kim Shmanke, spokeswoman for the superintendent of public Now the trend is awarding scholarships to those who do well on the same as e-mail going to history professors, she said. instruction for Washington state, said standardized state testing began the tests, he said, and this causes problems. Gordon said he agrees that e-mail is unique to each user. "CanltPro offers a reasonably priced alternative that is flex­ in Washington in 1996 with fourth grade testing. The Washington Most of them are going to upper middle class white students and ible enough for a university that shares a lot of infonnation," he Assessment of Student Learning exam grew to include grades five, now civil rights cases are being filed to look at the policy of awarding said. seven, eight and 10 to examine students in the areas of reading, writ­ them, Neill said. ing, math and science. "I' m not sure if these cases will go anywhere," he said. '"Yet, it She said the state is currently working with colleges to make state may affect another trend in trying to get students to do better on state testing results become a meaningful part of admissions and does not tests but it is hard to tell where it will go next." believe it will hurt those students who do not test well on them. Delaware, which uses the Delaware Student Testing Program, is Elections today "The highest results will be the ones that go on the transcript," another state that is disappointed with its state testing results. she said. "Students have the option to appeal test results, retake the Ron Gough, public information officer for the Delaware test up to fow times or can take an alternate testing process." Department of Education, stated in an e-mail message that over the continued from A 1 number seven on Thorn Lane for the 3rd District, St. Thomas years, the DDOE has continually seen improvement in students, espe­ The state realized there needs to be fairness and equali ty when are cha ll enging incumbent Episcopal Church on South taking these steps so students are not penalized academically, cially in the lower grades where the curriculum is closer to the stan­ Christine Rewa. College Avenue for the 4th Schmanke said. dards. The polls will be open District, First Presbyterian However, some experts do not believe standardized state testing "We still have much work to do, with higher scores desired by between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. and Church Memorial Hall on West is an accurate tool for measuring a student's fu ll capabilities. every educator, student and parent, statewide," he said. "To that end, identification is required of all Main Street for the 5th District Anjetta McQueen, spokeswoman for the National Education our educators are working harder than ever before to provide our stu­ voters. and First Church of the Association, said she hopes that colleges will look at the entire pack­ dents with the best education possible to ensure future success." Voting locations for elec­ Nazarene on Paper Mill Road age students can offer, rather than how they did on a state test. Lou Hirsh, director of the university's Office of Admissions, said tion day include Pilgrim Baptist for the 6th District. Church on Barksdale Road for "Colleges are looking for well-rounded students," she said. "I it is not clear whether standardized state test results will be used in If not registered already, the lst District, Aetna Hose, highly doubt one factor, like a student's state test result, will deter­ determining the admission of a student into the university. citizens will not be able to vote Hook and Ladder Co. Fire in the election today. mine their entrance or not." "If a vali d statisti cal analysis can show that the tests help predict Station number eight on McQueen said there are many factors that affect the general the applicant's coll ege grades in a particular discipline, then they The city previously held Ogletown Road for the 2nd special registration days on Feb. scores on standardized state tests, and they are not a true showing of would be worth considering," he said. District, Aetna Fire Station 21 and March 20. how a student performs. Hirsh said a small amount of the admissions decision would be "Some students just don't test well , some have test anxiety, some based on the state test results if Delaware were to fo llow in are attending poorly-funded schools, the class sizes may be too large Washington's footsteps. for teachers, some have learning disabilities, and language barriers While tests are helpful in gauging a student's academic potential, can slow their education," she said. "All of those factors contribute he said, the strongest indicators will continue to be the rigor of the stu­ and that is why we use the tests as a guide to tell us what they need to dent's high school course selection and the grades the student has work on, rather than how well they will do in college." earned in ·these classes. 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The university was named a leading producer of High school students are getting a taste of the "It introduces the students into a professional Peace Corps volunteers in the Mid-Atlantic region April real world, as their artwork is currently being dis­ gallery world," she said. "It makes them, more l. played at the You 've Been Framed gallery on East aware of how they present their art to the public, Out of 184 schools in the region, the university is Main Street. rather than just a school assignment." now ranked 19 and earned a spot on the Top 20 Alumni Richard Hanel, art teacher at Cab Calloway Student Grant Allen, a featured artist who Volunteer Producing Colleges and Universities list. School of the Arts and owner of the gallery, has created a lamp out of bicycle pa11s, said it was Sara Johnston, spokeswoman for the Peace Corps arranged for approximately 20 of his students to very hard for him to decide whether or not to sell in the Mid-Atlantic region, said the university's 88 per­ display their art there. his piece, "Bike On." cent increase in alumni volunteers is a substantial Emily Rosaio, a student at Cab Calloway as "Originally it was easy to decide that I want­ increase from last year's numbers and is part of a well as a featured artist, said the project assign­ ed to sell it," he said, "but then the more I was nationwide trend. ment was to take a functional piece of furniture around it, I kind of wanted to keep it." "We're seeing this kind of growth from schools and tum it into your own. Student April Foxwell, creator of a beach­ around the nation," she said, "but this is one of the most "I took a wooden chair and wanted to make it scene mosaic bench, said it is very difficult to significant increases we've ever seen." melt" she said. "You never see wood melt. I place a price on artwork you have created. THE REVIEW/Courtesy of Wendy Mitchell More than half of the 15 alumni currently serving thought it would be a great piece of art." "It was very hard to put a price on my work," Furniture-themed works by students of graduated in the last two years, Johnston said, and two Rosaio's piece, titled "Resistance Futile," she said. "You have to cover the cost of the proj­ Cab Calloway are on display at You've more are preparing to go this year. looks like the remnants of a bright green kitchen ect and then put a price on your effort." University graduates are serving in 17 countries, chair melting into the floor. Student Ja!\ Dickey, who created the "Seat of Been Framed until April 17. she said, such as Armenia, Cameroon, El Salvador, Hanel said he hopes seeing their art on dis­ Illusion," said displaying hi s artwork to the public Panama and Uzbekistan. These alumni mainly work in play will help his students find greater apprecia­ did not change the way in which he wanted to working right up until our deadline it really takes agriculture and educate native populations about AIDS. tion in their art. design his project. a lot of time. ,. Since 1961, more than 192 university graduate "The furniture modification project is looked " I stuck with my original design all the way Sarah J. Brady, art and development special­ have been Peace Corps volunteers, Johnston said. forward to by all my students," he said. "They pull through," he said. "It was fun to make, even if the ist at Cab Calloway, said the school is much like Lynn Kneedler, Peace Corps Mid-Atlantic office out all the stops in an effort to create the ultimate public doesn't like it." others except it offers students a greater opportu­ manager, said the region stretched from Maryland to piece. Knowing that this work will be displayed at Dickey's rocking chair showcases siithering nity to excel at the arts. North Carolina and is the second most productive an art gallery motivates them to a higher degree." snakes as the armrests, a hypnotic seat and an illu­ "While other high schools offer home eco­ region nationally. This is the third year students have had the sion of Jesus Christ on the backrest. nomics and wood shop," she said, "we offer the­ The top three producing schools for the region opportunity to display their artwork. Allen said he and his classmates had approx­ atre, art and chorus." were the University of Virginia, the University ofNorth Wendy Mitchell, manager of You've Been imately a month to complete their assignment. The art display will remain in You've Been Carolina and Georgetown University, she said. These Framed, said she thinks this is a great opportunity "We had a full month," he said, but I was Framed until April 17. schools made up one third of the current volunteers for the region. This year, the list increased an average of 32 per­ cent in the number of alumni serving as volunteers compared to last year, she said. Kneedler said 7,553 volunteers currently serve in Rappers battle in·freestyle contest the field, the highest level since 1974, bringing the 43- year Peace Corps total to more than 170,000 volunteers. Diane Henker, assistant director of the Center for BY Bll..L Wll..LIAMS area." famous rappers such as Busta Rhymes The emcee battle was a good International Studies who is also the unofficial liaison ­ Staff Reporter Hudson said auditions began a or Dr. Dre. opportunity for rappers to express their between the Peace Corps and the university, stated in an Emcees traded barbs and insults month before the event, with more than The final round consisted of a abilities in the public eye, Yung Texxus e-mail message that she has noticed the increased num­ said. · to a charged crowd of more than 200 in !50 competitors from across the East match up between O'Henny and Yung ber of students at the Peace Corps information sessions. Stimulating Prose, Ideas and Theories' Coast trying to break into the top 16. Texxus, where lines like "Lyrically you "The joint was beautiful," he said. Henker said she is not sure why more university third annual Emcee and DJ Battle In the first round of the event, rap­ can't test me, dog!You're style is a "It was good to see all that talent." students are applying, but she is certainly happy about Saturday night m the Trabant pers were given 45 seconds to come up mess," could be heard as the finalists Sophomore Sylvia Bullock said it. University Center. with the cleverest rhyme about their were each given two one-minute turns. she enjoyed the show and the chance "Maybe it's a growing global awareness on cam­ Sixteen rappers competed in the opponent. Many times, the crowd let It took an extra tum each for the for musicians to show off their skills. pus," she said. "Or maybe it's higher study abroad par­ battle, which consisted of four rounds the emcees know who the winner was judges to decide the winner, and Yung "It shows people's creativity," she ticipation. that allowed each contestant to show with a rousing ovation. . Texxus was declared the victor. said. "Hip-hop is an art." The monetary benefits of the Peace Corps can also off their unique skills. DJs and area rap Emcees had to incorporate a ran­ "I've been doing this since I was Kaleishia Hoskins, a freshman at be an incentive to join, Henker said. Upon returning as groups played for the crowd during the dom word which was given by the young," he said. "It's in my blood." Delaware Technical and Community a volunteer in 1997, she received an allowance to help intermissions between rounds. judges in the second round. Yung Texxus, who currently has College, said the battle was a good with apartment and car payments. Reg Hudson, host and co-chair­ For example, O'Henny, a contest­ an album titled "Operation opp01tunity for new a1tists to shine in "Whatever the reason, for self-motivated students man of the event for SPIT, said he was ant, was given the word "carpenter" to Lookdown," said he gets his inspira­ the spotlight. who are willing to work hard," Henker said, "the Peace surprised at the large turnout on Easter include in his rap. tion from the struggles of life. His skill "The purpose of an event like this Corps is a wonderful opportunity to learn about your­ weekend. "If I was a carpenter, I must be in free . styling is, however, a lot more is to discover up and coming talent and self, to give back to the world and to have a once-in-a­ "Every year, we have a battle," be Jesus!You must be a demon," he said. spontaneous. give them lead way," she said. lifetime life-changing adventure." said. "This year, we wanted to make it In the third round, the remaining "It comes right off the dome," he big and showcase the talent in the emcees had to rhyme to beats from said. "It's a talent. 'It's a gift." Hotel opening pending wetland permit decisiop

. continued.from Al said. "The new plan provides for enough parking," she said . Individual permits, on the other hand, require full evaluation by The violations were committed because the county put a lot of · Delaware can apply for - general or individual, be said, and each have various environmental groups, Dougherty said. The public is also faith in the developers to fo llow their initial plan, Brosseit said, and specific criteria that must be met in order for the jurisdictional deter­ given an opportunity to voice concerns through a comment period. did not see a need to question whether or not the rules were being fol­ mination to be granted. "We want to find out if the work that is proposed is in the public lowed. General permits are issued nationwide and pertain to minor activ­ interest and not contrary to it," he said . "Generally, we will issue a "The expectation is that if you tum in a plan to do X, you' re ities in the wetlands, he said. permit that will have special conditions regarding the type of work going to follow it," she said. If approved for a general permit, a letter is sent notifying the that is going to be done." . The situation was embarrassing for the county, Brosseit said, and owners of any minor changes to the plan. Brosseit said the county's main reason for not approving the caused them to change a lot of procedures for the future. "The letter may contain some modifications concerning the wet­ extra space after the hotel was built was because there was not enough "The county will usually grant variances, but it was clearly land impact, requiring some modifications to the original plans," he parking available to coincide with the occupancy of the hotel. beyond this," she said. "The county j ust didn't buy this excuse."

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Copy Desk Chief: N<,•ws- Layout Editor: Citv News Editors: Stephanie ~derseo Megan Sullivan Sports Editors: Ryao Mignone Tom Monttghno • Jon Deakins Rob McFadden April 13 , 2004 A7 · UD U.S.: THE REVIEW I Dan Lisowski v. ------. . Focus more on media:: ..• ~ .: Roselle responds, ownership, not bias .. . Producers are getting away with slipping pro~ ! Bush does not fanity and even nudity on network TV stations - it'~ : that damn liberal media. But wait, news stations have : The Review been in the pocket of the war effort - the media is ! printed a letter by obviously too damn conservative. five student organi­ Critics of the media's supposed political or par- ; zations in the April tisan bias should really hear themselves. Friends have : 6 ISSUe, which informed me that CNN is the liberal outlet, Fox News is the conservative one, and MSNBC is- ; requested informa­ the neutral one. They say this as if it is engraved in stone somewhere or if the networks adver- : tion on where our tise themselves this way. ' tuition money goes. I'm not saying the media is an infallible, omniscient agent of truth and knowledge. ; I applaud them, but at the same time I have a nagging Humorist Dave Barry probably said it best: "The public currently ranks the news media, on the: : concern. ethics scale, down with lawyers, car seilers, politicians and parasites of the bowel." : Why only five? From Benjamin Franklin Bache's criticisms of President John Adams in the late 1790s to : The letter would have been much more credible if 30 abolitionist newspapers such as The New York Tribune in antebellum America, to the birth of: or 40 groups had co-signed. "yellow journalism" with a political rivalry between Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph : The question of what happens to our money is an Hearst, to muckrakers of the Progressive Era, the media has rarely been anything but neutral in : important one and it seems like there are only a few stu­ its coverage of public policy and social affairs. : dents interested in finding out whether it goes toward Whenever the media attempts to uncover or confront conflict or corruption in any facet of : teacher salaries or kickbacks to the Russian mafia. society, government or politics, we often refer to it as "agenda setting." It is our way of inform- : . Just an educated guess, but I think many of our tuition ing and educating constituent readers about a problem they should be concerned about but do ; dollars are well-spent on pension and benefits for former so objectively to present both sides of the issue. · · teachers. This necessity would require a consistent influx · Furthermore, it is impossible for any media outlet to present any subject with absolute neu-.: of cash, which is willingly provided by the students. trality. Do speakers for two sides of an issue have to be quoted in print with the same word ; If this is the case, then the university should have no count? Does a story questioning the incumbent administration have to be published next to one : problem revealing this fact. discovered for the first time they could use the threat of praising it? When a story about a charity benefit is written, should there be someone quoted who ; Where does the rest of the money go? nuclear annihilation to scare the citi:z;enry into submission. says, "Helping people is stupid?" . ' · Funding at the university is thought to be a very close­ Government agents swept the country detaining terror­ My point is this: what is considered objective is itself subjective. ly held secret, but the only way to find out is to ask. ists, I mean, Communists. Most Americans, too busy to actually think about the news, quickly catch their news online. : Students here are often too apathetic to try to bring the Just by mentioning someone's "Communist" ties, or with zipper blurbs on TV These viewers seek the news to bolster their already-existing opin- : issue to the forefront like the five student organizations that actors were blacklisted from Hollywood, politicians were ions rather than wanting to learn anything new. Loyal Fox News viewers would swear CNN is • sent the letter. exiled from public service and average citizens were demo­ ridiculously biased and vice-versa. , I would like to be more critical of the response the nized. Although lazy Americans wanting to know only headlines rather than the issue itself are : groups received but my cynicism was alleviated by how This tactic is still used successfully today. also to blame for a generally unwarranted perspective of media prejudice, amalgamated media : quick and relatively thorough the response was. Government agents currently sweep through the coun­ is a bigger problem. · The groups were rewarded for their inquisitiveness try detaining Communists, I mean terrorists. Five companies control virtually all American media: Viacom (CBS, MTV), Time Warner when President David P. Roselle responded .to their request Being unpatriotic or weak on terror gets Michael (AOL, CNN), Disney (ABC, ESPN), News Corp (Fox, Fox News) and General Electric (NBC). . ·last week. Although he passed off many of th!;! group's Moore blacklisted from Hollywood, politicians blasted in That's right, a company that's primarily known for making light bulbs owns a few TV networks : questions as too broad to answer in one letter, he directed campaign advertisements and average citizens spyed on by as well. · the students to the budget office. U.S. counterterrorism forces. Here's an example of how much power these companies have: Howard Stern's radio show · Questions about class sizes, South College houses and Nuclear annihilation, after taking a brief hiatus in the is on CBS radio, his autobiography was published by Simon and Schuster, the movie adaptation : the university's endowment were also answered. 1990s, is again of grave concern. And just like the 1950s was produced by Paramount Pictures arid the movie is available on VHS at Blockbuster Video. : More importantly, a dialogue was opened between the people are scared into not questioning the government. Vi acorn owns all of these companies. administration and students who generally mistrust it. On campus, people do not care about the answers to This is what American media critics should be concerned about, especially after the Federal All they had to do was ask. important questions. Communications Commission agreed last year to loosen the rules governing media ownership. The larger issue that we as Americans face everyday is In the government, people avoid asking the important Because journalism has become a business rather than a public service, owners can have a that there are many places we cannot go and just ask for questions. stronger hold on the intellectual content of its programming. information. Luckily for the rest of us, there are always groups will­ Rupert Murdock, owner of News Corp, owns not just Fox and its affiliate stations ffJ~ r4 For example, asking· tlie government where the money ing to send letters to the president or whistleblowers will­ News, Fox Sports Net and FX but The New York Post and other newspapers. lf"The Simpsons" '' goes is a difficult task. Even with all of the difficulty and ing to talk about what goes on behind the scenes of gov­ was not such a huge moneymaker on his flagship station, Murdock would have likely come ; expertise reli_uired, picking through the federal budget is ernment. down hard on Matt Groening for the show's unflattering portrayal of Fox News last season. · one of the most transparent ways to audit the government. It is not enough to rely on these truth tellers to expose When journalism is a business, then profit and ratings count more than facts. To be the first It seems the government continues to become less what goes on behind the scenes in government or adminis­ station with a breaking story, whether it is a scandal, terrorist act or celebrity death, means to transparent with each passing day. No, as many columnists trations. captivate the audience first. This inevitably results in error or inaccuracy. would have you believe it is not just the current adminis­ These are all regular people just like you or me. If Freedom ofpress means freedom of dissent, freedom of protest, freedom of inquiry. I admit tration. there is something that bothers you about this school or the there exists media partiality, a focus on revenue over accuracy and occasional reports of blatant They are to blame for much of the current secretive U.S. government, remember, the answers are out there. plagiarism. But I also know there is only one thing that poses a real threat to the institution of . tactics used to investigate Americans and their dealings All you have to do is ask. journalism as a beacon of truth - suicide. with private America are suspect. However, secrecy in the government was born out of Ben Andersen is a news features editor for The Review. Mike Fox is a managing news editor for The Review. Murdock also lures unsuspecting children Cold War paranoia. During the 1950s the U.S. government Send comments to [email protected]. into his gingerbread house. Send comments to [email protected]. Legislators exaggerate the issue of volume control

" You listen to that tum it up to the point in which it becomes a distraction to themselves. booty-shake music in your Is this a major problem? Are there any studies or other proof to trunk I As long as there s that show that loud music is to blame for any accidents? Personally, I lis­ tick, tick followed by that ten to my music pretty loud, and (knock on wood) I have never been bump. " in an accident. If I was, I doubt it would have anything to do with the - Outkast volume level on my stereo. . Much to the annoyance Granted, I'm not the owner of one of those boomi n' systems that of: my neighbors and fellow passengers, I have always been one of busts out store windows and sends pregnant women into labor when ti:{ese people who likes to listen to my music loud, especially in my car. they drive down the street. It wouldn't quite match the decor of the rest :: You may have even seen me tooling around town in my habitual­ of my car to have a shiny new amplifier or bass tube. To quote Outkast ly.:UUwashed and cluttered Ford, elbow hanging out the window, with again, "If you ain't got no rims, don't get no wood-grain steerin' a :! ariety of music blaring: '60s garage rock, conscious rap and, on wheel." Words to live by. occasion, some of that sweet soul music. That sort of system is beyond my needs as well as my means. ·: You might even catch me boomin' some National Public Radio, Aside from the occasional heart palpitations, the only complaint I d~pping some science on ya' ll suckas. have against these speakers is that they usually drown out my own > Of course, it is likely impossible for you to tell what song or even crappy radio. On the other hand, they have ·been useful in clearing up ge~e of music is playing, as I have blown out my factory-standard the random chest cold or sinus infection when I' m too broke to buy speakers to the extent that, outside of the car, every song sounds like a Sudafed. fl?ck of rabid hummingbirds trapped in a wet paper bag. Anyway, it occurs to me that there are a lot more serious things · The fact is that the time spent in my car is one· of the few moments the Delaware legislature could be worrying themselves about. Instead of the day in which I get the chance to listen to music, so I take full of bothering with such a minor problem, they could be addressing advantage of it. issues such as state funding or the rampant environmental problems in Ever since I was 16, this has been a common source of complaint Delaware. from those within hearing distance, so I generally keep the stereo And have they even considered the effect a law like this would down or off whenever someone else is in the car. have on the specialty stores that sell this equipment? What would be But as soon as they're out, I crank the Biggie or AI Green back up the point of buying such a system if it is illegal to use it? to 11 . While it may not have a devastating effect on the state's economy, Needless to say, I became a bit concerned when I found out that it certainly would have an effect on you friendly local bass specialists, Delaware lawmakers are proposing legislation that would make it ille­ their employees and families. should not have to pay a fine because you suffer a minor inconven­ gal to play your music too loud in you car. The last time I checked, noise pollution doesn't cause cancer. ience. It seems to me that this is an extreme reaction from a crotchety I'm sure these people were young once, and they probably were cadre of curmudgeons whose natural instinct when they see young guilty themselves of cranking up their Lawrence Welk or whatever. K. W East is the intergalactic president of people ha'(ing fun is to quell it as quickly as possible. . Basically, what I'm saying to the lawmakers who proposed this Supergroovalisticprosifimkstication. He is also the editor in chief of The major claim is that loud music can be a distraction to the driv­ legislation is, get over yourself. We aren't pushing to get older people The Review. Send comments to [email protected]. er. While this may be true in some cases, I think most people wouldn't off the road because of the way you drive. The rest of the population

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BY JAMES BORDEN that person is, what they stand for. It's Entertainment Editor an honor, getting to play these guys that After 20 minutes of having his pic­ so many people look up in a lot of ture taken (!gainst an expansive ways." Philadelphia backdrop, Thomas Jane One of the challenges many film­ swaggers over to the long conference makers encounter when adapting a ' table and pulls out a chair for himself. comic book for the big screen is the Sliding a pack of imported cigarettes need to stay true to the original stories out of his jacket, he carefully lays them and characters so many people have on the table and draws one out, packing grown up with and come to love. "The it against the table before thrusting it Punisher," especially, faces this chal­ into the corner of his mouth, lighting it lenge, having already been adapted into with one of his wooden matches. a failed 1989 Dolph Lungrden film. Jane, the titular star of the new film "I've seen bits and pieces of [the "The Punisher," opening Friday, isn't Lungdren version]," Jane says, "but I nearly as intimidating in person as he is think the problem with that movie was on-screen, though this isn't to say he's that it didn't use the comic books as not a formidable presence. While not as source material, but more as a sort of jacked as he was during the filming of springboard for the plot- man's fami­ "The Punisher," Jane still carries him­ ly is killed, he turns into a vigilante. He self with the air of a man who wouldn't didn't even wear the skull shirt, so that hesitate to stomp someone for looking at tells you something right there. him the wrong way, and the low, gruff "For this movie, we drew a Jot from voice in which he speaks only furthers the 'Welcome Back Frank' series and this image. the 'Year One' stuff as well. So far, the Prior to taking on the role of Frank reaction we've been getting from the Castle, Jane was best-known for his por­ fans has been very positive, which is trayal ofbaseballlegend Mickey Mantle really great. This is essentially in the made-for-TV movie "61." At 35, (writer/director) Johnathan Hensleigh's this is the second time the actor has had film, but I was able to have some input, the opportunity to bring a cultural icon I took out a lot of the dialogue, and I to the big screen, though he says it's not think we did a good job of staying true as intimidating as one may think. to the comic books, which is obviously "Everyone's got their own take on pretty important." Frank Castle, or on Mickey Mantle, and In preparation for his role in "The I mean, who we are around our friends Punisher," Jane underwent rigorous isn't necessarily who we are around our physical and weapons training, and dur­ wives, so you can't worry too much ing the shooting of the film, did a vast about what other people are expecting majority of his own stunts. from the role," he says. THE REVIEW/Ftle Photo "I just try to be true to who I think see 'PUNISHER' page B4 Thomas Jane (right) stars in the film ''The Punisher," which is based on the comic book series. It opens Friday. Wanted: Corpse for British play Hot Yoga Theatrical group searches for becomes human corpse to portray death

BY SARA K. SATULLO Staff Reporter a new fad No previous experience is necessary to star in a British theater group's new play. But there is a catch - the part is a killer. That is, you have to die to join the cast of "Dead ... You Win Be." BY AMY KATES In a case of carrying performance art to a new level, or nadir, depending Copy Editor on one's perspective, the 11 57 Performance Group plans to place a real corpse The woman arrives at 6:50 a.m. She center-stage throughout its production tentatively scheduled to open in gracefully walks across the bare wooden ~ebru a ry 2005. · floor, slips out of her jacket and shoes and - _ Jo Dagless and Matthew Scott, co-producers and directors, feel they are silently pads to the wall. She sits alone and )Dissing an integral part of their cast. The producers insist they are serious with closes her eyes. tbeir radical worldwide casting call to the terminally ill. They are asking some­ The first sunlight spills in through a one to donate their body to the theater. window and pools at her bare feet. But she "We do not feel science should have a monopoly on exploring these is oblivious to the warmth. themes," Scott says. Lost in tranquility, she is submerged in - _ The unusual production is a creative response to their bereavements and what could possibly be her one moment of Josses, their personal exploration of death and its surrounding issues, Scott solitude before the world interferes. This· says. experience is available to any student who The producers say they do not intend to shock their audience but are wants to take advantage of it, and is avail­ attempting to dispel some of the fears and myths surrounding the issues of able at the twice-weekly 7 a.m. yoga class death and dying. taught at the university. Dagless expresses no qualms about working so intimately with a corpse. The class is taught by Michael Fahey, "Dead ... You Will Be" was inspired by a trilogy of works performed last year. co-founder and co-director of the Awareness For research and film footage, the group made two trips to embalmers. Center, a yoga studio located on Main Street "It was an extremely profound experience," Dagless says. The group did · in the Market East Plaza. not experience a reaction of shock, disgust or fear to being in such close prox­ People begin filing in and by 7:04 a.m. imity to dead bodies. Dagless admits they were surprised by their own reac­ a roomful of people, from their 20s to their tions, due to the connotations of a dead body. 60s, sprawl on their backs with their feet in "We are hoping other people will question their responses and be surprised the air. by the way they react to the dead body," Dagless says. "Relax your eyes, your face, your Obviously, this is not a performance that will be attended on a whim. throat, your jaw. Relax," Fahey says. "If the For apparent reasons, the group has garnered much attention from the mind is tense, the body will be tense." media over this unusual request, though Dagless and Scott in no way view this Around the room, yoga aptitude varies, as a publicity stunt. as wavering limbs attempt to tighten up and Dagless says the company aims to extend the boundaries of theater and appear as sturdy as their more practiced s~ ciety. In the views of some, they may simply be pushing them too far. counterparts. Steve Tague, theater professor, says performance groups are attempting to Fahey ends his class by gently urging push the limits of what we call art. his students to honor the whole of creation Performanee art often lies in the realm of unscripted theater, he says, and bow to all the flora and fauna on the where just about anything goes. earth. Tague admits that as macabre as this may seem to some, people will go see Counesy of Jo Dagless and Matthew Scan Fahey's closing statements are shared the production. The 1157 Performance Group seeks body donations for production. by Neil Meisel, Fahey's fellow co-director "I doubt they will make any money," he says, "but I don't think that is their and co-founder of the Awareness Center. goal at all." the request. A television company has approached them about fi lming a docu­ "To stop the fluctuation of the mind and And how are they not getting arrested? mentary of the production and its preparations. purify the conscious to still the mind," is Dagless says the United Kingdom has no guidelines for artists in terms of With no corpse and a May opening date looming, the group has decided to Meisel's definition of yoga's main goal. using human remains, only medical guidelines. postpone the opening until February 2005. In the interim they will be holding "When the mind is stilled, the body is able Scott says the main issue is not a legal one but revolves rather around the a theatrical debate on July 21, 2004. to receive higher states of energy," he says. health and safety of the actors and audience. Once an appropriate embalming Members of the public, academics and the theater communi ty are invited Meisel traces the hi story of classical has taken place, he says, the corpse can last for several weeks. to join in a discussion of the group's progress, which Dagless says they hope yoga back 2;000 years, and credits Patanjali, "First and foremost our aim is to facilitate debate," Dagless says. "That is will give them more an Indian sage and philosopher, as the our aim with all of our work. We are hoping to encourage people to have more material for the production. They hope to broadcast the debate live on the founder. understanding in their own lives about what death and dying means to them. Internet. There are various types of yoga, he "We do not set out to change lives but we want to give people the oppor­ Scott says they would like to invite university students to participate in the says, and his staff teaches a form of yoga tunity to think about changes in their lives." debate through e-mail or Internet cameras. They wish to integrate as many that intertwines classical yoga with yoga The group has certainly caused quite a stir, regardless of one's views on views on death as possible. inspired by the tantric movement. "Tantra is a loaded word," he laughs, "but it is not about sex." Meisel explains that about I ,000 years ago, the tantric movement began to form, but was soon discredited because some Tantra followers were performing sexual acts. Tantra contributed more postures to yoga, and had the central ideal of celebrat­ ing the bo dy, because we are in it. Although yoga has been thousands of years in the .making, Holl ywood has only recently stumbled upon it. "I've been doing yoga fo r 30 years, and when I mentioned it, people were like 'is that a martial art?' " he laughs. "Now you mention it, and everyone is interested." Reasons for the sudden yearning for yoga can be contributed to positive press, mainstream research and celebrity endorse­ ments. Besides more aerobic or "power" types of yoga, classical approaches to yoga are

see RISING page B4 B2. THE REVIEW. April 13.2004 Hung provides comedic €Inspiration)

"Inspiration" cry? obligated to do as he says. Hung's passion for the "Lion William Hung A month and a half later, After he thanks listeners for King" is apparent because he covers Koch Records Hung's addictive debut album, their encouragement in his 25-sec­ two of the soundtrack songs. While Rating: "'-'l~"'-'l 112 " Inspiration," offers fans 14 more ond "W.ords of Gratitude," listeners "Circle of Life" forms a lump in my doses of exactly that - inspiration. jump into the Hung groove with throat, I am considering playing his Hung isn't making money based on "She Bangs" and "Bailamos." rendition of"Can You Feel the Love skill, but for the abnormal positive At first listen, the experience is Tonight?" as my wedding song. attitude he showed Simon, Paula as awkward as the 20-year-old's I can't help but wonder and Randy after his dismissal on the Cantonese pronunciation of "sil­ whether producers put Hung in a Fox show. Internet greeting cards, houette." Think about it: A room, passed him the microphone When William Hung walked fan Web sites, marriage proposals Cantonese man singing a Latin and told him to read off of the on to television screens across and late-night show appearances all song. The more 1 listened to it, the screen never having heard the songs America Jan. 27, viewers may not contribute to Hung mania. more addicted I became - a before. have known how to react. The "It doesn't matter if it's chil­ William Hung trance I can't escape. I carne to this conclusion after University of California dren, adults or even seniors, people Now, after having played it at hearing my favorite track, "Shake Berkeley student's hips swayed just like me and they like me for my least four times through, I can sing Your Bon-Bon," where Hung tells from side to side with loose fists in real self." along with his renditions of the me he is my Latin lover, my only the air in what would become "The "Inspiration," a compilation of songs, complete with the randomly­ Latin lover. But Hung, you are William Wave." karaoke playlist songs spins a placed high-pitched tone and back­ Chinese. Mute the TV and it's easy to Cantonese accent on hits ranging ground sounds like "Oh, oh, oh." Each high note forces a half­ imagine Hung's voice by watching from his breakout cover, "She I did feel a little creepy when cringing smile, even when listening his dance moves - like a confused, Bangs," to the Eagles' "Hotel Cal­ the lyrics get sexual, as if I'm taking to the CD alone in my room. An sad toddler in his first preschool ee-fomia." advantage of young Hung through awkward and forgiving expression, play. The song beats, in accordance my stereo. I don't want to marry complete with shrugged shoulders Watching the "American Idol" with Hung's vocals, are as impossi­ him like the girls on his fan Web that hint, "Eh, I don't know what to performance sparks the same reac­ ble to dance to as they are to keep site, I want to keep him from being do ... " is the most likely response to tion as when Angus Bethune's from trying. The album's slower corrupted. the album. tighty-whities suspended the flag­ songs, including two from the "Lion Purchasing "Inspiration" will The best time to listen to Hung · pole in "Angus." Should I laugh or King" soundtrack, force listeners to not lead· to disappointment for his is anytime, for any mood. snap the fingers of one hand like a fans. Just don't expect him to have Go out and buy this album, not Motown back-up singer. In an turned into Clay Aitken over night. to ridicule Hung's eerie vocals (I The Gist of It attempt to cope with the sadness of His airy singing improves should mention do show a little Hung's lack of talent, listeners will slightly on the Phil Collins track, improvement on some tracks), but .._'r~ ·:r.. 'c.._•, Hung-ry like the wolf then try to move to the rhythm of "Two Worlds." But who really because if any one in the entertain­ ~'c;.l ~C :.'c' Hung out t o dry Latin dance songs, forcing a slower­ wants his singing to improve? That ment business deserves to be a mil­

:..'t ..;'c ~'r Hung in there paced Elaine Benes dance. isn't the point. His rendition of the lionaire it's William Hung. When Hung asks his audience romantic tune brings out more feel­ "Inspiration" is like a drug. ·,'c .._', Hung-ry eyes to "shake it" during a break of ing than Collins could have ever You can check out anytime you'd -:.'r Hung jury "Shake Your Bon-Bon," one feels managed. like, but you can never leave.

''Bastards of the Beat" in the opener "Assholes," setting the "Whatever Happened to P.J. although under the mainstream The DamnweUs tone for the rest of the album. Soles?" radar. Red Ink In "Sleepsinging," the words, Local H . This time around, guitarist Rating: ~~~ "This place is filling up with smoke I Studio E Scott Lucas and drummer Brian The Darnnwells are hardly the And you won i let me breath in or out Rating: ~~~ 112 St. Clair keep the pounding, yet catchy alternative pop-rock that its I So I resolve to cut my own throat," Dedicating an album to one of sometimes melodic repertoire former headliners Cheap Trick are. only further emphasize the dark and rock ' n' roll's B-movie queens, they are known for by the band's The band is also compared to the surreal metaphors the band pro­ P.J. Soles, (best known as "Riff lingering, yet still dedicated fans. critically acclaimed Wilco; however, duces. Even somewhat cheerful Randell, rock 'n' roller" from the Although many critics pass its innovation only reaches sub-par sounding song titles, such as "I Will 1979 cult hit "Rock 'n' Roll High Local H off as one-hit wonders, level. This leads to a very interesting Keep The Bad Things From You," School") is cool in itself, but they fail to recognize that Local H listen for the band's first full-length are sung with an ironic smirk. coming from one of rock's most has a knack for writing good debut "Bastards of the Beat." So what is The Darnnwells' fault? playing were brought more up front, under appreciated, overlooked songs. Lucas makes up for the lowed but its taken so much tin1e. , ,, ... Still, one could consider The Lack of energy. The band can rock it would be able to give the song the bands is a whole other thing. empty bassist slot by transform­ Darnnwells an illegitimate child of when it wants to. Such is the case on greater warmth it needs. Although "Whatever ing his guitar into two instruments The song "P.J. Soles" seems· t'o' Supertramp or Squeeze and any col­ the tracks "What You Get" and If The Darnnwells can strike a Happened to P.J. Soles" is a solid by placing an extra pickup in his be about someone Lucas admires lege rock band, in which sometimes­ ''Kiss Catastrophe." The Damnwells median between effective cynical release, it doesn't live up to Local guitar, making the band sound as or obsesses over. ' ~ ; original instrumentation is second­ slow down at times to focus on the lyrics and hook-laden instrumenta­ H's first two memorable albums. full as a four-piece. "I think of you like P.J. Soler! ary to the lyrical content. Primary imagery and allusions that Dezen tion the band would come into its Instead, it picks up where 1998's Aptly named tracks such as I was your biggest fan I Where d(!,_ songwriter and lead singer Alex writes. Though this is not to say that own resulting in an album both "Pack Up the Cats" left off. "Heavy Metal Bakesale" and you think they go? I All the falleJ~ Dezen writes with bitter cynicism in Dezen's singing ability does not appealing to the masses and deep in Most remember Local H's one "Mellowed" diversify the sound stars?" a melodic melancholy that has been already convey his messages. content. hit, "Bound for the Floor" (aka of the album. "Mellowed" takes a While " Whatever Happened to absent in current music. In addition to this, The "Bastards of the Beat" is the start­ "The Copasetic Song"), that hit self-reflective look at the subject · P.J. Soles?" isn't the best release Immediately, Dezen proclaims, Darnnwells also second-guess its ing point for a band that has a lot of right after the demise of Nirvana. of alcoholism. from the once acclaimed durr "Everybody grew up and turned into unique sound for the words of potential, however, it does not have The band was called Nirvana rip­ "Eleven years as seen through from Chicago, it stands as ·an· asshol es I You don t have to show up Dezen. Jim Duf!Y, the band's piano the infectious or exciting nature to offs, but after the minimal taste of alcoholic eyes I Nothing here but important reminder that straight be considered an impressive full­ up rock ' n' roll isn't a dying form ~ gi_vi~g me hassles I You just keep on and organist can be heard slightly in success in 1996, Local H kept lows disguised as highs I Days I ,. If ( 11 walking, never looking over at me," the background "Star/Fool.'' I~ his length debut. releasing grade-A rock albums, don't remember now I I've mel- -Keegan Maguigan - Callye Morriss~y;

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.,Debra Messing, o:f."Wili & 1•1 "12 Angry Men" turned in. Is he guilty or not guilty? Gf.ice'' fame reeently 'gave birth :.: tb;e 1957 The compelling film examines 12 men's . tO .. boy with husband Daniel···· · Written by Reginald Rose deep personal prejudices, perceptual biases Zt!lm:iln," '"'a1 screenwnter. The ' Directed by Sidney Lumet and weaknesses, their indifference, unreliable baby) unnamea as' of yet, ,v,l'as. "12 Angry Men" is a gripping tale of a judgments, cultural differences, ignorance and oom'prematurely, but mother and' young Puerto Rican teenager accused of mur­ fears that threaten to taint their decision-mak­ child are repprtedly ~doing well. . dering his father. All evidence seems to point ing abilities. Avril Lavigne has officially!.•. ~:,."'''"-rt·.. nJ, to his guilt. The camera .is essentially locked in the the "\lpper echelons of r~ched It is an unbearably hot summer day, but enclosed room with the deliberating jurors for . s~om. ;Report~y police have anysted per alleged stalker after the jurors will remain locked in the deliberat­ all but five minutes of the film and is shot in ing room until they reach a unanimous verdict, real-time. investigating hi:m for mote than a . X • t

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BY LAUREN FRIEDMAN The incident in Texas is unprecedented to the Staff Reporter foam party scene, he says. As the dance floor vibrates from the bass, people Rodriguez says foam parties are safe as long as :dance, bump and grind in an area so tight one can there are enough supervisors. :hardly move through the crowd. Suddenly, a cloud of There is no specific number of guards that should ·white froth descends from the ceiling, comers and supervise a foam party, he says, but in all cases it :walls drenching everything. should be very well managed. : An inability to see the floor and one's own feet The Stone Balloon facilitated a student-spon­ :adds to the mystique of a foam party. sored, alcohol-free foam party April 3. Volunteers • Foam parties have gained popularity within the from Alternative Campus Events, Chi Omega and :last couple of years, as local arenas such as Shampoo, Student Centers Programming Advisory Board were :a nightclub in Philadelphia, the Stone Balloon and among others supervising the party. :many spring break hotspots tum their clubs into bub­ Tully says employees regulated the foam-pro­ ·bly pits. ducing machines, turning them off when the foam : Although a night out may not seem like a life or built up. In order to prevent any injuries, he says the ·death decision, the choice to attend a traditional dance Balloon did not allow the foam go any higher than ·club over a foam party can be life altering. knee or chest height and staff walked the floor to : ;::. Twenty-one-year-old Margaret Piton, a senior at monitor the crowd of285. ; T~as A&M International University, was found dead "We could see the people and it was not to a ·by a clean-up crew during early morning hours at point that it was over their heads," he says. .ClUb Chaos, a popular venue on South Padre Island, Tully describes the foam as light, not like bub­ :Te}ffis. bles, but not quite opaque. · ~- Robert Rodriguez, police chief of the South The Stone Balloon has another club in Dewey -Pi

BY MEREDITH MCCARTY dren were driving her crazy asking for a video game, StaffR eporter she says. She decided to give them an allowance. •. Mr. Tax, Ms. Interest and Mr. Inflation are not "They had to save," Durham says, "and then we characters most children will find in their classroom "Consumer debt .would be a lot less if we could start would see how important those video games really library. were." '',. Kathryn Durham's frrst children's book in a four­ educating our children at a young age." Durham says through the allotted allowance, her part series, "Morn, Can You Buy Me This?" makes an children learned how to look for bargains and dis­ adventure out of teaching children finances. counts. .' "Consumer debt would be a lot less if we could - Kathryn Durham, author of She began writing the book a few years ago and start educating our children at a young age," Durham "Mom Can You Buy Me This? " recently decided to finish it for her son, whom she Says. says has grown a lot from it. The main character, Ryan, is based on one of Durham just finished writing the second book in Durham's sons. He begins an incredible journey to the series, "Richard Gets a Job." This book will deal buy a video game. Along the way, she says, Ryan gets year-old reading level, but Durham says that as long Durham was raised in Los Angeles and graduat­ with receiving your first paycheck and all the deduc­ an. education on sales tax, inflation, interest and the as the child can read they will be able to get some­ ed from Cal Polypomona with a background in tions that go along with it, she says. m.oney market account. thing out of it. finance and accounting. She does not, however, have Themes in "Richard Gets a Job" include disabil­ .. : The journey for Ryan is not easy. After finally She has used her book in youth finance courses any formal background in writing. ity, Medicare, social security and everybody's S!lving enough money to buy the video game, he goes and found that both parents and stud~nt s were happy. When she was in college, Durham took her first favorite, taxes. to make his purchase and has his first encounter with " It is a good tool for children," Durham says. accounting course, and that is when she realized what The second book in the series is another adven­ Mr. Tax, she says. "They are learning how to deal with finances and get­ she wanted to do with her life. ture story and should be an easy read for children, ' '• The entire book is written as an adventure story ting an education." Durham writes because she has four children and Durham says. so that children will not get lost in it, Durham says. Parents also enjoy reading the book. is a single mother, so she feels it is good to teach her "Richard Gets a Job" will be released in June and At the end of each chapter there are fun quizzes "One child [at a finance course] asked me for children the importance of money. Durham is making plans for promotions, but bas not to belp the child further comprehend the concepts the another copy of the book," she says, "and when I "Finance is one thing that parents are missing," set any official dates. , book is teaching, she says. asked why, he said it was because his mom wouldn't she says. "I'm actually just trying to get through tax sea-· · • "Mom Can You Buy Me This?" is on a 9 to 12- give hi s back." The idea for the book came to her when her chi!- son." l:eave those daily chores for your personal robot

BY ANDREW AMSLER Produced by Honda, known for its automobiles Copy Editor and motorcycles, the Advanced Step in Innovative Imagine never having to clean the house again. Mobility robot is the first two-legged walking · Each day, when leaving for work or class, a small humanoid. army of robots triggers into action without any Stephen Keeney, ASIMO project leader, says , effort. people are often surprised a company like Honda First, the scout robot emerges from behind a would produce a robot, but that Honda is dedicated · hidden door beneath the kitchen sink. After identify­ to improving lives in more ways than just mobility. ing problem areas in the house and picking up loose Early attempts at creating a robot to function piles of debris, the scout calls the other four robots like a human being fa iled because different patterns intb action. were required for straight walking and for turning, · Once completed, the troupe fi les back into its he says. co)npartment under the sink, until the next day. ASIMO uses a real-time, flexible walking pat­ •. Of course this is a far-fetched idea, but it is not tern, which may be the first step in functioning in a impossible, says Nancy Dussault, public relations human environment. manager for the iRobot corporation. "We have basically perfected the walking tech­ Best known for its Roomba robotic floor vacu­ nology," Keeney says. "That's the most important . .:gm, she says iRobot specializes in creating practical first step . .· robots to accomplish dull, dirty and dangerous tasks. "Now we are focusing on artificial intelligence." ~-: _ "We would all like to have one robot that does He says this aspect includes recognizing voice com­ ·J:¥erything, but right now that is not feasible," mands and facial expressions. :-DUssault says. "One of the biggest challenges is A lthough ASlMO could possibly hit the main­ :~eping our robots practical and affordable." stream market one day, Keeney says Honda is con­ ~:.-. Although a small army of robots may not seem cerned mainly with the practical uses of a humanoid ":practical or remotely affordable, a $200 Roomba is robot. -about as cheap as they come. The most important He says a humanoid could likely be used in an aspect of Roomba, however, is that it serves a valu­ assisted living situation. Approximately 42 inches :-able purpose to many people. tall, ASIMO is at the correct height to attend to peo­ · "What we did, which is what any good company ple unable to walk easily. should do, is listen to consumers," she says. Whether The robot could also be used to take a blind per­ on an airplane or in a restaurant, anyone is willing to son shopping, guiding and communicating with its . tell a roboticist about his or her qualms. owner, he says Roomba was an answer to these concerns, However, Keeney says the humanoid is still in Dussault says. The first in its kind of robots, it auto­ a research and development phase and the process of : matically cleans household surfaces without any integrating all components is taxing. human direction. However, Roomba does not Sunil Agrawal, mechanical engineering profes­ employ the most recent technologies. sor, says robots are already in the mainstream and 'The technology was there to begin with," she the process of grouping all of the technologies is the says. "The problem was how to navigate in a com­ only aspect left to perfect. ' plex system of rooms at a price people can afford." "Robotics is the culmination of all of these . Employing some of the best researchers and things," he says. engineers in the robotics industry, iRobot was able to The university's robotics program was recently - solve the problems previously associated with a featured on the Discovery Science channel for its robotic floor vacuum, selling hundreds of thousands robotic birds project. of units because of it. Agrawal says I 0 to 12 student researchers work But the ingeriiousness of iRobot does not stop at regularly alongside faculty members in a number of the kitchen floor. The company, based in Burlington, diverse areas to create usefu l robotics technologies . . Mass., develops robots for all purposes, Dussault Whether creating robots that work together : says. One of its largest customers is the Defense toward a common goal or finding a way to make • Advanced Research Projects Agency. effici ent cable-suspended robots, the department is : In Afghanistan and Iraq, Ameri can troops cur­ actively involved in the quickly advancing robotics : ~en tl y use an iRobot product known as PackBot as industry. : both a reconnaissance and ordinance disposal tool. Both Dussault and Keeney admit the chances : Costing approximately $50,000, PackBot utilizes an that robots wi ll one day perform numerous tasks in a , . onboard intelligence unit, vision and targeting head, home environment are great. : and a rotating gripper to accomplish various tasks in "Some day they are going to be putting all these : combat situations. technologies together," Keeney says. "l think that . "You never know what's going to be around the will really be something special." · comer," Dussault says. "For the cost of a car, we can However, Agrawal says that is not the intent of ~ : send a robot in and save a life." many researchers at present. .. Another remarkable advancement in robotics " It's not a cure for everything," he says. "That's Courtesy ofH

in love with or never heard of. I personal­ won all kinds of awards and created quite ly love all of the songs and, behind closed a buzz. So Hollywood, I urge you, follow .-: doors, have been known to practice some "Chicago's" example and produce some .... of the choreography. I have friends who more musicals for me . • have done the same, but they shall remain Musicals have also been successfully .l nameless with their dignity intact. featured on television. A 200 I episode of -"- • • OK, as embarrassing as it is to admit Anyway, back to the point, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (one my Olis, I, Melissa J. Brachfeld, being of "Newsies" starred Christian Bale and Bill favorite shows of all time) titled "Once ipund mind and body, am addicted to Pullman and included some of the best More With Feeling" did just that. ln the musicals. I have been known to randomly songs I have ever heard. "Seize the Day" episode, the residents of Sunnydale, burst into snippets of songs and thought has become a mantra of sorts, and " King Calif. were visited by a demon who made particular instances would make for a of New York" is an excellent song and them reveal their darkest secrets through good song-and-dance routine. This has features some great choreography. song and dance. earned me some head shakes and strange I also like to think of "Newsies" as The show was filled with Broadway­ looks. an entertaining way to learn history. Ask style dance sequences and singing vam­ Many naysayers have said musicals me anything about the strike and I will pires. It was hysterical, charming and rule cheesy, annoying and unrealistic, but tell you whatever you need to know. In made great use of the musical-comedy I \v,ould like to take this space to disagree. fact, if there were more musicals detail­ form. Musicals are highly entertaining, ing historic events, I would probably It also managed to poke fun at musi­ enchanting and funny. Yes, it is slightly have a better grasp on history. cals in general. In one song titled "The ludicrous for a character to be in a situa­ I can see it now. "Boston Tea Mustard," a man on the street belts out tion where they are going about life nor­ Partiers: The Musical." "They got the mustard out" as he clutch­ mally, burst into song and then have sev­ Another good movie that does this is es a shirt on a hanger and a chorus joins eral individuals pick the words right up the 2001 film "Moulin Rouge," which him for a full 18 seconds. aqd dance along in a choreographed man­ depicts the bohemian revolution in Paris. Cartoon shows in prime-time have ner. "Moulin Rouge" was directed by Baz also lent themselves to musicals. The late THE REVIEWffodd Miyashiro , ·, : · Scoff if you must, but you have to Luhrmann and incorporated aspects of and great show "The Family Guy" incor­ admit, it would probably be fun to be in popular music from the 20th century. The porated music into many of their from "Annie" as Peter sings "My God The point being: musicals are not the shoes of a musical hero or heroine. film was experimental and highly enter­ episodes. this house is freakin' sweet." always cheesy and unrealistic. They can ---,.~ , . While I enjoy musical theater, I tend taining without falling into the musical In one episode titled "Peter Peter The musical moment closely paral­ successfully parody reality and moments to lean toward films or television shows cliche of being cheesy. Caviar Eater," Lois' wealthy aunt dies lels the "Annie" song, but has a twist at from history. which incorporate certain aspects of So it seems curious to me that and leaves her an extravagant mansion in the end. When reality shows, cop/hospital ~usicals . My favorite musical of all time Disney and the film industry in general the will. When the Griffith family pulls "Servants: That's a wrap people, dramas, excessive violence and sports get · 'l's ' the 1992 Disney film "Newsies," have stopped producing musicals. With up to the house, the servants burst now let's get the hell outta here I Peter: you down, I urge you to tum to musicals which followed the newsboys' strike of the exception of the 2003 film adaptation through the door and begin singing "The Hey, wait a second, where are you going? because they wi ll always be there to put a 1899 in New York City. of "Chicago," musicals in the film world Cherrywood Estat.e Song." The song par­ I Servants: The old bag only paid us song in your heart and a bounce in your -:• ~ It is a film people have either fa llen have been noticeably absent. "Chicago" odies "1 Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" through the song. " step. ~Punisher' returns -, Thomas Jane prepares to be comic book hero

. ~ptinued ....4 .... from Bl '· ~ "Doing my own stunts was one of the draws ~~-the film, it's part of the fun of doing this type ~-· of movie, and I think me doing them makes it .· more authentic. Of course, there were a few on­ ..· set injuries, but that type of thing happens, and no - one was seriously hurt, so it worked .out pretty :owe II." · . Jane admits that taking on a role like that of the Punisher isn't likely to gamer any nomina­ •r tions come awards season, but says that he enjoys •.taking on the role of a rough-edged tough guy, -.··.which he feels isn't done enough today. : "This is the kind of movie that as a kid, I FeaBy loved to watch. The kind of movies that Steve McQueen did and Lee M arvin did, and Charles Bronson did, and Clint Eastwood did, the Courtesy of Man.Pott sort of fl awed hero, who may be doing the wrong Matt Pott created theArchPort, which contains a built-in nylon wallet for keys and money. ,; things for the right reasons. I have an affinity for .these sort of guys, and 1 don't think we see enough of them today." In addition to "The Punisher" Jane also recently starred in the film "Stander," based on Inventor tired of loose chang¢ the true story of a white police officer in the HE REVIEW/File Photos apartheid era in South Africa who becomes a Thomas Jane (above) and John 'Iravolta Q_ank robber as a way of rebelling against the bru­ BY LINDSAY HICKS The ArchPort shoe, a cross-trainer, is a fashion , t.iil and repressive system which he is a part of. (below) star in ''The Punisher." Features Editor sneaker with a built-in nylon wallet. Since :t'he '.," '"Stander' was really interesting, because it Matt Pott had just finished a game of tennis beginning there have been many modifications; ;he \¥aS another movie based on a real person, and I when he came up with the idea to combine the use says. , mean this is a guy was a cop who would go out of a wallet with a shoe for active people. Pott says the shoe is not meant for perform- ' a,y,d rob banks on his lunch break. He's definitely "I was just kind of holding on to my key, ance, because of their weight. .. ffi:uch more of a flawed person than Frank Castle, kickin' back on the patio and I looked at the arch on They are stable, comfortable and convenient but in South Africa, him and this gang he was a my foot and thought at some point someone should - a positive change for heavier adults. People who . . ·,P';l.rt of became these really popular anti-heroes. It integrate something in the arch area," he says. are 300 pounds or more wear them and love th'em, ~. ~i;lS a really interesting movie to be a part of, and he says, because it doesn't break down. A lot of .'. f~ glad I had the opportunity to make it." Too qften, active people similar to Pott are -_:: . Jane's publicist emerges from the room adj a­ forced to toss a set of keys or wallet on the basket­ shoes are inadequate for heavy people. ¢'ept to the conference area, saying that he needs ball court, tennis court or gym floor. He does not plan on launching a heavy adver­ to get ready for an appearance at a comic book The 41 -year-old former software consultant tising campaign for the shoes, nor is he interes(ed . ~ tore on South Street. Before leaving, Jane asks from Freemont, Calif., came up with an idea for in competing with companies such as Nike ·or '>yhat the reporter sitting across from him thought those hassled by carrying a wallet while doing Reebok and he believes ArchPorts will find tlieir 'Of the film, breaking into his first smile of the physical activity - and after 10 years of tossing it place in the market they belong. ' afternoon when he hears some of the one-liners around he transformed a concept into an invention. "I've never believed this product should be ~' "You can read about me in the papers,:' his After fi ling a provisional patent for $70 in overly advertised," Pott says. " It has stealth app'eal _cl iaracter says in the fi lm. When asked what sec- 1998, Pott called Marc Scepi, a freelance designer with the hidden compartment." he responds, "The obituaries." - used in the ~ --' Bon working with New Balance at the time. For the next Four colors of the ArchPort are available.. on ; :lttovie spouted back to him. :, ' ' "I think some of those lines helped add a bit step, he contacted a supplier in Korea and they dis­ the Internet site, www.archport.biz. of humor to what is a really dark film, and it cussed his idea over the Internet. The newest style, a skate shoe, runs for $9~. seems like they're going over pretty well with the And thus the ArchPort was born. audiences, which is what we'd hoped for." Rising dangers of Hot Yoga

continued from B 1 Tara Jo Mana!, director of the physical therapy clinic at the university, says the health concern is geared more toward creating a more supple and not fully supported. powerful body than issues like weight loss. Meisel "There is no doubt that a warm muscle is more lists fl exibility, strength, bal- flexible, but that comes along ance and inner awareness as with any type of activity," she goals students have in mind " Injury Is an says. "You could be in a freezing when beginning yoga. room, and jog in place, and heat Regardless of a student's outcome made up your muscles and run the risk goals, Meisel says, he or she of inj ury." must be aware of their body's possible by doing Manal says while the own limitations. clinic has not seen any directly "If people are extending any athletic yoga-related injuries, there is the limits of their bodies, always potential. they ' re going to hurt them­ "Inj ury is an outcome selves," he says. activity made possible by doing any ath­ Although Meisel says in letic acti vity incorrectly," she general most anyone can take incorrectly. I'm says. "I' m yet to read any litera­ up yoga, there are precautions. ture about th e inherent dangers '­ "Anyone can come in, pro­ yet to read any of yoga." : viding they have the right The clinic does not typ-­ teacher and the right class," he literature about ically prescribe yoga as a form of says. "Some people who are not rehabilitation, she says, but does in good physical condition may the inherent deal a lot in coordination and have trouble with even Yoga balance, promoting muscle sym­ One classes." dangers of metry which enables the bodY. to Meisel says that yoga is an do simple things like stand- on ongoing process that keeps yoga." one leg at a time. _ improving with practice. - Tara Jo Mana/, Manal does ackn"owl­ " It is an exercise that one edge that yoga could have n~a ­ can get better at as they grow director of 1he physical 1herapy tive effects on people with health older," he says. clinical !he university issues already. • As recently seen on For example, he say , Bravo 's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," Hot someone with a history of having a dislocated Yoga has been sizzli ng with the yoga inept. shoulder shoul d not participate in certain postures A practice in whi ch th e room temperature of yoga, because it could further aggravate the reaches I 05 degrees or more, Hot Yoga is consid­ injury. ered a health concern. The excessive heat causes Yoga etas e are currently offered at the Bob muscles to warm up and become more fl exible and Carpenter Sports center for any interested students . . th erefore more susceptible to damage. Just remember to leave your shoes at the door. Apri I L3, 2004 • THE REVIEW • BS

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(302) 655-.5610 or 1-800-FIGHT-MS. 32,000,000 Americans wish they weren't here. www.campusfundraiser.com ".... : Sofa & Love-Brand new in plas. I 00% The Jewish Community Center Newark It's a state so huge that it touches one out of every six children*- e::- NOW ACCEPTING Open House Sat llam-lpm. Innovative leather $795. Can Deliver 302-250-538 1 is holding a Poker Tournament on 'r \'' APPLICATIONS Consultants, LLC, a fast growing cus­ Sunday, May 2, 2004. This afternoon of America -and more than 32 million people nationwide- ar!!~: FOR Sl•RJ:\i(; .\;\Ill Slll\t:\1ER tomer contact center, is searching for cards will begin at 12 noon. Come and Bedroom Set-Brand new 5pc. Set. $550. fiendly, energetic people. Position have fun with a group of people that holds them all in its cruel grip, It's the state of poverty in Ameri~3 1111111l '; •.. Living Off Campus Complete, unopened orig. boxes. Can requires communication ski lis. Part time enjoy the same game you do. The game And though many people live here, it doesn't feel like home. .!~ !~ :\ . ; li ictoria Mews day&eve shifts avail with flex hrs. Deliver. 302-293-4054. -;... ~ ... t '..: '- of the day will be Texas Hold 'em. The 302-368-2357 Excellent prox to the University. Parking ~ f'" ~ "· .~:::· Bedroom-Cherry Solid wood sleigh. entrance fee is $25. Contact Brandon -~··11'~'1,· Private entrances, Ample avail. Perfect for smdents. Rapid opportu­ Buglio at (302) 368-9173. The JCC t• Parking, Qualified pels welcome, 7pcs. Still in boxes. List $2600 Sell .• •• I U of D Bus Route nity for promorion&pay increases. Start Newark is located off 1-95 on Route 896 POVEJnV:E! $1 350. Can Deliver. 302-250-5381. Foxcroft Townhouses rate $9/hr+inccnt. &lor bonus. Contact going north, on the corner of West Park America's torgollen state. , IC-LLC, 866-304-4642 for directions or Place and South College Avenue. 302-456-9267 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Two blocks to campus, IndiVIdual visit IC-LLC.nel. Entrances, Washer/Dryer. 1-800-946-4243 FREE Parking 11111111. www.povertyu sa .org ~-....·--- ..------JJ6 • THE REVIEW • April 13, 2004 • • What's Better than A Capella?

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BY JON DEAKINS 3." Sports Editor With the Hens' hopes of comeback fad­ To quote former Louisville and Indiana ing away, the Wildcats turned up their aggres­ head football coach and current ESPN siveness and .,eized the momentum, scoring College Game day analyst Lee five straight goals in an eight Corso: minute span to go ahead 12-3 in "Not so fast, my friend!" MEN'S the fourth quarter. Joe and my In a rude awakening to the LACROSSE "We were pretty disap­ No. 11-ranked Delaware men's pointed," Shillinglaw said. "I lacrosse team, unranked Villanova -V- -il1. _a_n_o-va--1-2---<- think what ended up happening is confessions· not only upset the Hens, but dom- Hens 4 halftime rolls around and we out- inated them 12-4 Saturday night at ------shot them by a few shots. Their 've been in college for a year and a half Rullo Stadium. goalie was playing pretty well, but we were D and I'm going to be honest with you In front of approximately 1,200 fans, the creating shots. We felt going into the fourth aU: I haven 't learned a whole lot worth high-powered Delaware offense was shut quarter that we needed to create some pres­ ment10rung. Seriously, will there ever be a down by Villanova sophomore goalie Joseph sure, but they had three possessions in a time when it 's ·'cool" to talk about the intrica­ Canuso, who posted 17 saves. row." cies of the Euro, the relevance of Marx's The Hens (8-3,1-1 CAA), who were Freshman face-off specialist Alex Smith Communist Manifesto or the atomic weight of coming off their first-ever Colonial Athletic did win 14 of 18 face-offs, but the Hens just Molybdenum? If not, I really want to know Association victory last week, had their five­ see LACROSSE page C3 what I'm spending my money on. game home win streak snapped. In fact, it's fair to say that the only area Head coach Bob Shillinglaw was quick that I've learned anything in is how to handle to give credit to the Villanova defense . THE REVIEW/Fi le Photo living with other people, and since I'm feeling "They are a quality team," he said, "but First baseman Steve Van Note leads the team in doubles .. uncharacteristically honest, I'm going to let aU (12) and stolen bases (12) and will need to continue his • it was a disappointing loss. We really got out my faithful readers (official count: Mom, Dad aggressive baserunning against Temple tomorrow. of om rhythm." and Mr. Stankowicz) in on a little secret - I The Wildcats held Delaware scoreless can't even do that right. for the first 34 minutes of the game, going up As far as I've learned, there are a few rules that aU sports-loving roommates need to 6-0 before Jordan Hall put the Hens on the Baseball gets follow in order to get along: board with an unassisted goal in the third 1) Never obnoxiously root for the team quarter, his seventh of the season. that your roommate's favorite team is playing, Hall broke free again just over a minute 2) Don't distract your roommate when into the fourth quarter for another unassisted ready for Owls watching sports, goal, cutting the Villanova lead to 6-2. 3) Stay out of his room, and After each team traded goals, Delaware BY BOB THURLOW Volker scattered four hits over nine· seemed to have seized the momentum with 4) Never, under any circumstances play Managing Sports Editor innings as Delaware lost 9-1, elim­ with a childhood sports toy, because if you hopes of a second straight fourth quarter A roller-coaster season gets inating them from the tournament. .. break it, the roommate will, and has the right comeback on their minds. But a breakdown back on the tracks following a one This season, the Hens hold an .. to, flip out ninja-style on you. by the Hens defense quickly put the game week hiatus as the Delaware base­ advantage over Temple, winning .. I've asked around and these rules pretty away as Marc Creegan, who had four goals ball team travels to Philadelphia to the only game between the two, ~ much apply for everyone. They're practically and an assist, scored an unassisted goal for THE REVIEW/F ile Photo play Temple in the opening round but the Owls won both match-ups ~ sacred. College Moses might as well have Villanova. Freshman Cam Howard has made an of the Liberty Bell Classic. last season and hold a slim 46-43 come down from a mountain with these guys "It was an errant play," Shillinglaw said, immediate impact for the Hens' race This game will be the second lead in the all-time series. ~ etched in stone. You just don't mess with "and they got an open net goal-to go ahead 8- towards the top of the national rankings. consecutive meeting between the The Owls offense is powered : these, right? teams as the Hens (14-14, 0-5 by AI Roach's .406 average and ; Wrong. I did it, and what's worse, I did Colonial Athletic Association) team-leading eight triples as well : it to the most important of them aU, playing broke a 10-game losing streak to as Jason Connor's .385 average, 6 : with the most valuable childhood possession the Owls last Wednescjay with a 9- home runs and 40 RBis, which . '-"Of my roommate Manger's life - his 1994 Two athletes honored __ed ition Starting Lineup Joe Montana figurine. 2 victory. The losing s~eak , the lead the team. Delaware's offense,. w ch tet me point · someiliing- out before I longest since 1913 , came on the start. I don't hate Manger at aU. I consider heels of a 13-game winning streak. has been as up-and-down as the him a best friend . He's a great roommate. He for strengtli traiiiiilg The win, keyed by two triples team's record, will have a favor­ takes care of aU of our bills, aU of our rent by sophomore center fielder Brent able match up against Temple's Rogers and a strong game by sen­ pitchers. The Owls have nine checks, everything. One . time we broke our BY ROB MCFADDEN 385-pound bench press, a 4 1.5-inch vertical sink off the wail in a battle royale and Adam ior pitcher Jarame Beaupre, broke pitchers with more than five Sports Editor leap and a 4.40 40- fixed it the next day before I woke up. Temple's 7-game wirming streak. appearances and only one of those Junior defensive lineman Ben Cross yard dash. When Adam's not around, things get The 13th Liberty Bell Classic, pitchers has an ERA below five and senior midfielder Jessica Breault were Breault was a tri­ pretty bad. For instance, he left for an inter­ held annually as a tournament (reliever Tim Brown has an ERA named National Stre ngth & Conditioning captain on last sea­ view and when he came back, my roommate between the top Div. I schools in of 4.85). All-Americans by the National Strength & son 's field hockey Dave and I had broke the window in our front the Philadelphia area, will host Possibly the Hens best advan­ Conditioning Association. team, helping to lead door after a fight that stemmed from the cor­ area schools such as Villanova, tage in the game will come in the rect defmition of the word "opinion." We Both had been named Top Conditioned the H ens to their best LaSalle and Penn. form of Steve Van Note. Batting blamed it on a lost bird. Without Manger, 312 Athlete of their respective teams. record in five years. Delaware has been historical­ .345 with 12 doubles and 12 stolen Ashley is 312 Anarchy, and when Adam left to Student-athletes are ho nored by the (14-7). ly strong at the tournament, win­ bases, Van Note is a constant NSCA. after having been nominated by their go home a few weekends ago,.anarchy is what A second team ning six overall and two in the last offensive threat. we got. strength and conditioning coach . The pro­ A II -CAA se lection , three years. Dave Harden (I I home runs) To set the scene, Dave and I were hang­ gram recognizes students whose athletic she recorded a 130- Last year, the Hens defeated and Rogers are also a threat_. ing out on a Saturday night waiting for some­ accomplishments reflect their dedication to pound bench press LaSalle 6-3 in opening round com­ Rogers was just one triple away thing to do, and we were getting pretty rest­ strength training and conditioning, and also and a 4 .95 40-yard petition at Veterans Stadium . Todd from tying the school record, origo less. We drank a lot of ... milk ... that night recog nizes their academic and personal dash. Davison had three RBis and regis­ inally set by current head coac~ and were looking to bum off some energy. So accomplishments and integrity as student­ Mondoe Davis tered a hit in his lOth straight game Jim Sherman when he was a Stu" what do we do to pass the time? We decide to athletes. (football) and Liz to help Delaware advance to the dent here. throw the contents of our living room in the Cross was a member of last year's foot­ Ommundsen (volley­ second round of the tournament. Delaware's first round game backyard. Cups, milk bottles, cans and plates Jessica Breault ball team and a part of the defense that set a ball) received the A week later, the Hens played will begin at 3 p.m. tomorrow at littered the backyard before we broke all of the (top) and Ben record for least amount of points given up Cross. award last year and St. Joes, again at the Vet , but the Ambler Field. flowerpots we bought earlier this year. With in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. John Ahern (football) Hawks freshman pitcher Jason nothing left to throw, we simultaneously ran T he 5-foot- 10, 210-pound Cross and Carrie Timmins (basketball) we re hon­ inside ... right to Manger's room, in search of recorded impressive numbers, including a ored in 2002. something to throw. We grabbed Joe and ran outside. Everyone knows where this is going. I threw Montana for a Cunningham-like bomb and lost him in the dark. Dave and 1 went out for the night, and by time I got back home the next morning, Manger was there with a face as Suspended Hen red as No. 19's Chiefs helmet. I had some explaining to do. I went outside to find him, and then 1 saw Starks charged with burglary it: I had broken Joe Montana's leg. I laughed. I cried. I panicked. This BY JON DEAKINS Lie berman 's Bookstore on Ma rc h 15 looked bad. I always thou9ht Joe's worst Sports Editor informing the m of a return sale matching the injury was back when he was playing for the Redshirt freshman running back Lonnie Chiefs and his elbow got knocked sideways, description of the stolen textbooks, he said. Starks was arrested and charged with sec­ and when he put his hands up in celebration, T he call and further ond-degree burglary and misdemeanor theft one couJdn "t imagine how he could play. Trust investigation led to on March 15, Unive rsity Police said . me, figurine Joe had it worse. Starks' arrest. Starks is charged with entering another Somehow, by the grace of College Starks was to student's residence in Dickinson Residence Moses, 1 was able to jam Joe's leg back on for appear for a prelimi­ Hall C and removing three textbooks and a the time being. I still couldn't find his helmet, nary hearing 111 notebook on March 14 , Capt. Joel Ivory which meant one thing. I had to try the most theDelaware Court dangerous maneuver thi side of getting the said . of Common Pleas on Babe Ruth bail back from the Beast: The Head coach K .C. Keeler announced on Marc h 22, Ivory switch-a-roo. March 19 that Starks was indefinitely sus­ said. I went onto Ebay and bought a replica pended from the team for violating team Starks could not . figurine. Seven to ten days later, the switch rules. Starks has not practiced with the team be reached for com- was made and Manger never knew the differ­ and his return remains uncertain. ment. ence. which is why l'm alive today. If you Keeler would not comment on the situ­ Coming into spring practice, Starks was don't see me later this week. you· u know why. ation Monday other than to confirm that atop a short list of players vying for the If you do . . . is anybody looking for a Starks remains indefinitely suspended . tarting tai lback position left vacant by sen­ good roommate? The student reported the theft of the ior Germaine Bennett. a College Sports books to University Police, Ivory said . All .... Television All-American. THE REVIEW/Matt Basham ···Rob France is rhe assistam sports editor at The local bookstores were contacted and given The 5-foot-9, 165 pound Starks was The men's tennis team, along with several other spring Review. Send questions, comments and plastic the titles of the stole n books. Delaware' lone running bac k in the 2003 sports, were in action this past weekend. For results, legs to [email protected]. The police received a phone call from recruiting class. check Weekend Review on C3. C2 • THE REVIEW • April 13,2004 ...

The Pbillies also claim to have one of the teams have made the playoffs (Colorado in 1995, deepest and most talented rotations aro~nd. Atlanta in 1997 and San Fransico in 2000) and Randy Wolf, Milton, Kevin Millwood, Vicente Atlanta advanced, but they lost in six games to Padilla and Brett Myers are about as reliable as Florida, the eventual champs. they come and although there isn' t a true "ace" "But the Phillies are different. They have. a among them, should propel the Phillies. good team." 1 For the Phillies to win the World Series, a They do have a good team, but the Phils lot of things must happen. But, for once, the weren't able to even win one game from the divi­ players on the field aren't the problem. If the ·sion rival Marlins. I rrught be wrong, but Florida Fightin' Phils can avoid the injury bug, any pro­ just won the World Series and is still a very good longed slumps, and maybe - just maybe - get ~am. • MATT AMIS some good luck, the Phillies will be a postseason BoB THuRLow The Braves are also a pretty solid team. No(.as good as they once were because most of their If there's one thing that Philadelphia sports contender. pitchers have left for greener pastures, but they fans are used to , it's disappointment. I hate to break it to you, but the Phillies will are still contenders. - Whether it's in the form of the 76ers, Eagles, fail once again. It pains me to say that. I love Barring a miracle, the Phils won't win the divi­ Flyers or even Justin Guarini and the Matt Amis is the senior sports editor for The Philadelphia teams, but I have to be honest, there sion, which means they will be forced, yet again, McDonalds' "Authentic" Philly cheese steak - Review. Send questions, comments and week-old is pretty much no way the Phils will be able to to fight for the lone wild card spot, and as we all Philly fans have taken their share of lumps. Peeps to [email protected]. contend this year. know, they will blow it. . For the first time in a long time, there's Even if you ignore the hideous start to the sea­ I feell.ike the rowdy drunk from Major League plenty of reason to believe that this year's son, the Phillies have almost no chance. II who always taunts the Indians for blowing 'it, installment of the Philadelphia Phtllies can Face it, the city of Philadelphia is cursed. but I have a good point. Buying the services ·of deliver Philly from perpetual mediocrity and end Much is made of the Chicago and Boston curses, one of the game's best closers and strong reliev­ the city's 21-year championship drought. but the last time a Philadelphia team won a major ers will solve the problems the Phils ran into dur­ And they will. championship was in the spring of 1983 when the ing the playoff quest at the end of last season, but Early-season struggles aside, the 2004 Sixers beat the Lakers. Chicago has had seven the infield is eerily thin. Phillies are a championship-caliber team top to titles since then and Boston has had four. An injury to David Bell, and we all know its bottom and should end nearly 20 years of lousy The Brotherly Curse is even more powerful only a matter of time, will cause Philadelphia to baseball in Philly (except for the ' 93 Phils ..They than Popeye on Spinach or Barry Bonds on rely on either Tomas Perez or Chase Utley, anc\ I rocked). steroids - and that's pretty powerful. don't think either are a playoff-caliber infielder. A large portion of the Phillies' turnaround is Then there is the new stadium jitters. Of the 30 Even if the Phillies do make the playoffs, the spanking new Citizen's Bank Park, the teams in Major League Baseball, 17 have built where is the experience? Myers, Padilla and Wolf team's $458 million stadium, which saw its first new stadiums since 1992. Only three of those have only watched the playoffs on TV. Milton has regular season action yesterday. pitched 16 innings in the playoffs and he also is Boasting the largest scoreboard in the injury-prone, which means I wouldn't count on National League, bronze statues of Mike him pitching this entire season. Schmidt and dangerous field angles, the ballpark Of the starters, Millwood is the only one who should prove to be a formidable home-field has real experience, but he can't carry the whoie advantage for the Phils. Add to that a lineup, staff. As shown by the Marlins last season, pitch­ which, providing it stays healthy, could be the ing experience isn't necessary, but that is prima­ deepest in the league. Jim Thome is as close to a rily because their coach, Jack McKeon, is one of sure thing as there is in baseball and Bobby the most experienced coaches in history. Abreu is a lock to reach 100 RBis. The big hitters for the Phils (Thome, Burrell Pat Burrell, who's looking to rebound from a and Abreu) start slowly (e.g. last week) and fall horrible season, seems to have regained his 2002 through in clutch situations. Of the three, oll'ly form and Marlon Byrd, Placido Polanco and Thome seems to be cool under pressure. David Bell are all solid. I love the Phillies and I would love to see them Bottom line: the Phillies offense was fifth in do well this year, but it's just not going to hap- the league in runs scored last year, and despite a pen. · penchant for striking out, has few question I can only fall back on the age-o!O marks. Philadelphia slogan: maybe next year. While the Phillies bats have shown signs of rust early in the season, the rotation and Bob Thurlow is a managing sports editor for Th-e bullpen have fans giddy. Review. He was born the day after the Phillies lost The Phillies added All-Star ·closer Billy the 1983 World Series to the Balitmore Orioles, Wagner, former All-Star left-hander Eric Milton therefore he is bad luck. Please send questions, com- and reliever Tim Worrell during the off-season, ments and hate mail to [email protected]. ': all but erasing memories of Jose Mesa and his nail-biting antics. Miyashiro - The - Wescott sets new mark at UD Road Report BY ROB MCFADDEN world. Sports Editor "I feel like it's my job to continue to As the head coach of the German national become the best coach I can be, like I ask my team, Delaware women's lacrosse coach Denise players to become the best players they can be," . Wescott bas taken an active role in helping to she said. · Sloat sets record as spread the sport of lacrosse internationally. Her Wescott notched her 100th win at Delaware eight years of experience abroad have also given earlier this season. Well into her lith year as her a new perspective on life in the United head coach at Delaware, she is the longest Hens split a pair States. tenured women's lacrosse coach in school histo­ "We take so much for granted," she said. ry. Looking back, she said she anticipated an "When you go into Prague and the Czech extended stay when she first arrived in Newark. It took her three tries, but down early as Hofstra jumped Republic, they·re so broke and they have so lit­ "I thought I would stay here because I like Carolynn Sloat finally did it. on the board in the bottom of tle." the environment," she said. "It's a great school The freshman pitcher set the first inning by getting a run Wescott said some players would have their and I think the administration has been very sup­ the school record for wins by a in the first and third inning. chest protectors taped to their body and their portive of UD athletics." freshman this weekend as the Delaware got going in the shoes taped together to prevent them from Prior to her arrival, the women's lacrosse Delaware softball team split a fifth, however, capitalizing on falling apart. Meanwhile, players at Delaware team had suffered through four straight losing doubleheader with CAA foe two Pride errors, which culmi­ receive free sticks and pairs of shoes. seasons. Wescott immediately turned things Hofstra. nated in Plant's RBI double to "We're so strong in lacrosse in this country around with an 11-7 record in 1994. After going score Jenn Joseph . that I think we all need to help other countries 9-10 in 1995, the team went on to post a 60-28 SOFTBALL After Streets then knocked 'in get better so we can help the sport grow." record over the next five seasons. THE REVIEW/File Photo dropping Plant with a single to even the Wescott spends time every January con­ From 1993-1995, the women's lacrosse Women's lacrosse coach Denise t h e score at two and Sloat settled ducting clinics in Europe. After finishing up at team was an associate member of the Colonial Wescott leaves a team huddle in a Hens 1 Gm. l opener down to hold the Pride score­ Delaware, she returns in the summer to conduct Athletic Association. Delaware was a member of game earlier this season. She recently Hofstra 6 ·-< 6-1 to less for the rest of the game. two four or five-day camps. After that, the team the North Atlantic Conference (now the America recorded her lOOth win at Delaware. h e In the lOth , Streets pick~d heads to the European Cup, the Prague Cup or East Conference) at the time, but the NAC did Hens 4 --< great time to be [in the CAA]." Pride , up where she left off by knock­ the World Cup. not have a women's lacrosse championship until Hofstra 2 Gm. 2 At 3-8, the Hens' record is not much to look S I oat ing a double to move Plant to "We've gotten a couple people to start play­ 1996. at, but six of their eight losses have come to powered third. Winslow then singled to ing in Finland and Austria." she said. "They Delaware joined the CAA in 2002, and teams that have been nationally ranked at some the Hens (17-15, 3-5 CAA) to drive both runners in. carne over to our clinics this past January. It's Wescott said she is happy to be back in the com­ point this season. an extra inning 4-2 win in the Streets finished the night fun to help the sport grow because it's a great petitive conference. As of yesterday, four CAA teams were second game to end Hofstra's with four hits, to rai e her sea­ sport and it's wonderful to meet people and see "We were in the CAA when I frrst got here nationally ranked: James Madison (8th), 33-game home conference win son average to .402. different situations." and then they moved us to the America East, William & Mary (16th), Towson (17th) and streak. Hofstra capitalized on two Wescott has tried to give her players the which was a weaker conference," she said. "I'm George Mason (20th). Sloat went the distance for two-run homers by Tara Ulrich same opportunity to interact with players from glad that we're back [in the CAA]. I think we're " I really think that we could face anyone in her lith win of the season, giv­ and Hailey Clark in the fir t other countries, taking her team over in 2001. going to have to play well every game to win our this country and have an opportunity to win," ing up just eight hits while game as well as taking advan­ Japan·s national team came to Delaware a conference. Wescott said. "Right now our record is not good, striking out eight. tage of sloppy Hen pitching and couple years ago and the England national team "I think it's a great way to go after a nation­ but we 're playing well and we're playing hard, Liz Winslow's single in the defense, as Delaware walked ! I will be visiting this October. al championship, playing hard games every day and I think we 're getting better." top of the IOth inning was the batters and committed three Wescott feels coaching on the international in your conference." Wescott said she is looking forward to difference maker as she level has helped her at Delaware. The differ­ Delaware's time in the America East wasn't errors. many more years at Delaware. knocked home Michelle Plant ences in the international and collegiate games wasted, Wescott said, because the team had been The Hens return to action "I love it. I love the sport. 1 love working and Laura Streets, to give the have enabled her to gain some experience with struggling and needed to regroup. tomorrow for a 3 p.m. how­ with the players. Hens a 4-2 lead and Sloat shut certain rules before they are put into place at the "It was great timing," she said. "To be a bet­ down with Rider. "I'll be here as long a they'll have me." down the Pride in the bottom of collegiate level. ter team, we needed to bring in more talent and the lOth to preserve the win for She has also been able to meet and talk we needed to start winning more games. It was a - Compiled by Dan Momesano strategy with some of the best coaches in the great time to be over [in the AE] and [now) it's a the Hens. Delaware found itself

l Aprill3, 2004 • THE REVIEW • C3 --. .L~gate DELAWARE SPORTS CALENDAR BASEBALL SoFTBALL MEN'S LAX WOMEN'S LAX Thes. Wed. Thor. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 "ABR ~Oge!'SCf s 1 ~aseball Home games at Bob Hannah Field. ..Graham, 3B ,5 0 I I VanNote IB 4 2 l l }JardenRF 5,. I 2 0 ODU* ODU* BubetDH '4: 2 3 :z, Temple" \fCDOnnell LF 4 t ' ;3 0 3:00pm. 1:00pm. 1:00pm. Bagerich LF ,l, 0 Vaficbka: C 4~ 0 4 0 4 2 Softball Home games at Delaware Softball Diamond.

Rider GMU* GMU* 3:00pm. 12:00 12:00 noon noon

~en 's Lacrosse Home games at Rullo Stadium.

Towson Drexel* 7:00pm. 7:00pm.

Women's Lacrosse Ho~e games at Rullo Stadium.

ODU* W&M* 3:00pm. 12:00 noon

()utdoor Track Home meets at Delaware Mini-Stadium CAA CAA Champion· Champion· ships ships Richmond, Richmond. VA. VA.

tfennis Jbne ~on FJeld~ lemliscourts.

UMBC GMU* Drexel* 2:00 M-Il illam 12:00 W-2:00 pm. noon pm.

Home· Away * Denotes Conference Game A Denotes Liberty Bell Classic

' •.\ :·women drop two CAA games Lacrosse falls BY STEPHEN MANGAT goal and an assist. Staff Reponer After Edell's third goal, the , .. Although it was Easter week­ tide began to turn against Delaware to Villanova .end, the Delaware women's as their physical play began to draw lacrosse team failed to revive its· the unwanted attention of the refer­ . ~on , irultead two losses dropped ees. With 22:33 to go, the Dukes continued from page C 1 goal and an assist to go along tD.e Hens in conference standings, began their seven-goal run which with Hall's two goals. could not capitalize on Canuso, forcing them to play catch-up in the featured three Decker goals off free The Hens travel to Towson the leading goalie in the CAA . .f!AA for the rest of the season. possession opportunities. . Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m . "That goalie made some The Hens played conference "It's frustrating not knowing match. The Tigers are 5-3, but great saves," Shillinglaw said. foes James Madison and George how the refs will react," Rausa said. sit atop the conference with a 2- The Hens offense actually ._.Mason , both games at home and "We were looking for charges and 0 mark. out-shot the Wildcats 42-39, but 1both opponents ranked in the top offensive fouls that didn't go our "Towson is probably th e the Villanova defense, deter­ 29. Sitting at sixth place in the way, but when you hold the ball as best team now in tbe confer­ mined to improve off last week's f;AA with a record of 1-2, much as she did, you're going to ence," Shillinglaw said. "We've 20-11 loss at the hands of Delaware needed at least one victo­ draw fouls." got to come back with a confer­ Towson, played near flawless ry to keep conference playoffs in With all the calls and bounces ence win. lacrosse. sight. going JMU's way, the Blue Hen "Our goal is to do as well as Delaware's two offensive After two disappointing losses, faithful became more agitated, but we can in the conference. It's stars, senior Matt Alrich and the CAA playoffs are shrinking on their frustration increased when our job to put us in the best posi­ freshman Cam Howard, were the Blue Hens' horizon. offensive stalwart Jenny Diana was tion we can heading into the both kept scoreless for the first Against James Madison, the booked with 16 minutes to go. A conference tournament." time this season. Alrich, who 13-7 scoreline belied the actual chorus of boos rained down from The Hens currently sit in leads the CAA in goals scored game. Delaware led 4-3 at the half, the Delaware half of the stands as fourth place in the conference and total points, had his 24- but the Dukes scored seven straight the scoreless Diana jogged off. with four games remaining. Th.e THE REVIEW/File Photo game scoring streak snapped. goals midway through the second Diana's goalless night was the first top four teams advance to post­ Breakout freshman star, Jenny Diana, runs into an open­ Senior Ryan Metzbower had a half to make the once-close game a of her Blue Hen career, before season play. blowout. ing downfield in a game earlier this season. Before Friday she had at least two points in Friday's scoreless game, she had recorded at least two After Friday night's setback, all 10 Delaware games this season. points in each game. the Hens returned to action on In goal, sophomore Patrice Easter Sunday against No. 20 Hughes set a career high for saves, George Mason. making 14 stops on the night. In a game in which neither The Blue Hens' loss on Friday team led by more than two goals, night added importance to their ··Delaware senior Becky Zane had a Easter match-up against George ··shot blocked with two seconds left Mason. The Patriots were tied for "and the Hens lost 10-9. fourth in the CAA, and a victory Twenty-four teams consisting of more than 1.500 athletes com­ _ In Friday night's match against would put the Hens back in the p¢ted for more than nine hours Saturday in the Delaware Outdoor James Madison, Delaware faced a CAA playoff picture. 'Track and Field'lnvitation,al ~t th,e Delaware Mini-Stadiuw:. force of nature that they simply Unfortunately, the Easter :t Army woo the"Di vision I men's title with 227 poi.nts,followed _could not stop. The Dukes featured Bunny did not leave a win in by Ridef in second place and, host Delaware in third. Rutgers won senior midfielder Gail Decker, a Delaware's basket. the D1vjsiori f women's title with Rider and Coppin State finishing national player of the year candi­ Edell scored another hat-trick, second and third.The Delaware women ftnished in fifth place. date, and Decker demonstrated why but a 15 minute period of scoreless . The Hens captured four individual titles on the day, three by the she is so highly regarded. play late in the second half helped ,m.en: Junior Mike, Yost won the hammer throw with a distance of ' Decker scored all three JMU GMU pull out an important victory 1 69-5 112, senior John Morgan won the 800 meters with a time of goals in the first half, and she scored over the Hens. 1:55.04 and the 4x100 meter relay team woo with a time of 42.19. another four during the Dukes Ju.nior Casey liennett took home the lone individual titie for the "On defense we were doing a THE REVIEW/File Photo - seven-goal second half run. Decker women in the pole vault with a vault of 10-10. , good job of keeping the offense on ~:· ·~ Sophomore Kurt Nordhoff gets caught up with another finished the game with eight goals the outside and shutting them , The women's tennis team continued its domfnance of Hofstra player 's stick in a previous contest. With the Hens' loss, ·and two assists, setting the JMU down," Rausa said. "On offense, Saturqey afternoon at the Delaware Field House Courts as it swept they have fallen from No. 11 in the country to 17. career record for goals scored en we ... just couldn't put it in, it was all nine matches to defeat its conference rival for the lOth straight ,time. @ route, ending the game with 166 really frustr::tting ." goals. Edell finally broke the drought The Hens (7-8, 2-2 CAA) won five of six singles matches in straight sets. In the first half. Delaware with I :47 to go, but Delaware could The men's tennis team lost a close one to Hofstra Saturday Head's up! .Played near-perfect lacrosse. The not muster another goal as they suf­ afternoon 4-3. Hens controlled the ball on offense fered their sixth loss m seven The Hens (9-9, 1-2 CAA) swept the doubles matches but lost and a combination of double teams games. plus Lindsey Greer's blanketing four ot the six singles matches. The Hens return to action Look out for next Tuesday's issue of . ~efense contained Decker. Friday beginning a three game road The golf team finished ninth out of a field of 24 at the Lafayette College Golf Invitational Satur-day at Center Valley Golf Club. Junior midfielder Erin Edell trip in Notfolk against Old Junior Dan Spiker was the Hens highest finisher at 14th place. Review Sports. We will have in-depth ' paced the Hens with an all-action Dominion. ' performance. Edell helped Greer in "We know this season hasn't Spiker shot a 76 Friday and a 75 Saturday to finish with a total of NFL Draft coverage for next weekend's 151. defending Decker, consistently won turned out the way it was supposed ·' her draws and scored two consecu­ to," Greer said. "We're hoping all The team will play next at the CAA Championships this week­ draft. . tive goals for the Hens to give them our hard work from this season will end at the Nansemond River Golf Club in Suffolk, Va . the lead at the end of the ftrSt. show in our last four games and we Junior attacker Becky Rausa can take a good feeling into the off­ -Compiled Rob McFadden Keep your eyes out for added two goals for the Hens and season." try Michelle Campolettano added a The Review on April20. C4 • THE REVIEW • April 13, 2004

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In 1973, the United States Supreme Court recognized I I A ~ I that the right to privacy includes a woman's decision emergency contraception. whether or not to terminate a pregnancy. Roe v. Wade Faced with a broken condom, you begin effective for a brief period following sex, it is struck a careful balance to freak out. You took the necessary important for women to get to a doctor and between a woman's rights and precautions, but suddenly it seems you could obtain a prescription as soon as possible. the states' interests, holding face an unintended pregnancy. If it hasn't This can be a problem for those who don't that after fetal viability, states happened to you, it's probably happened to have health insurance or live in remote areas, may prohibit abortion as long someone you know. But are you aware that or if it is the weekend and the doctor's office as a woman's life and health there is still something you can do to prevent is closed. The Food and Drug Administration are protected. pregnancy after sex? (FDA) is currently considering making Prior to Roe v. Wade, an Emergency contraceptive pills ("ECPs .. ) Plan B® more accessible to women in need estimated 1.2 million women can effectively prevent pregnancy if taken as by approving it for over-the-counter use. each year resorted to illegal soon as possible after unprotected sex. Unfortunately, the FDA may bow abortions. Conditions were Emergency contraceptive pills, sometimes to political pressure and ignore the unsanitary and hazardous referred to as .. morning-after pills, .. are a recommendation of its own expert to women's health, and concentrated dosage of ordinary birth control committees. After considering all of the thousands died. With the pills. ECPs work by blocking ovulation, scientific and medical evidence, these legalization of abortion in fertilization, or implantation BEFORE a committees urged the FDA to make 1973, abortions became pregnancy occurs. If you are already Plan 8® available over-the-counter. The dramatically safer. pregnant, emergency contraception will not FDA's decision is still pending. Roe v. Wade transformed work and will not harm the pregnancy. Emergency contraception has the women's experience. It saved It is important to note that emergency potential to prevent half of the approximately women's lives, protected their contraception is NOT abortion and should three million unintended pregnancies health, fostered equality and not be confused with the drug mifepristone that occur in America each year. In 2000 paved the way for greater (RU 486), an early option for non-surgical alone, the use of emergency contraception partnership with men in all abortion. prevented over 50,000 abortions. Whatever aspects of society. Right now there are two brands of ECPs one's stance on the abortion issue, all should on the market-Preven® and Plan B®, both be able to agree that women deserve access available by prescription only in most states. to contraceptive methods that help prevent Since emergency contraception is only unintended pregnancies in the first place.

JDIINARAL You can do something to stop this attack on our freedoms. Be counted and sign up for the ~ Pro-Choice America Foundation March for Women's Lives in Washington, DC on April 25th, 2004 at www.Pro-ChoiceMarch.org.

2 I NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation MYTH: Pro-choice means .. pro-abortion .. and .. abortion on MYTH :Abortion causes demand .. through the ninth month of pregnancy. breast cancer. FACT: Pro-choice means respecting the right of every FACT: Not true. The National woman to make informed and responsible decisions about Cancer Institute, the World pregnancy and childbearing. The term .. abortion on Health Organization, the demand .. is inflammatory rhetoric meant to polarize the American Cancer Society debate. It also suggests that women are frivolous and and the National Breast irresponsible. Roe v. Wade enables women to decide Cancer Coalition all agree whether to terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability. that no such link exists. After this point, states can prohibit abortion except when the woman's life or health is endangered. MYTH:Pro-choice is pro-family. MYTH: Making contraceptives, abortion, and comprehen­ FACT: Pro-choice is sive sex-education available to teenagers only pro-child and pro-family. encourages them to have sex. It means that women-not the government-decide when FACT: There are no credible studies demonstrating that the circumstances are right to have a child. abstinence-only programs have any significant impact on participants' initiation or frequency of sex. Rather, by cen­ MYTH: Roe v. Wade is the law of the land-it cannot be soring information about contraception, these programs overturned. The right to choose will always exist. may harm young people by putting them at risk of STDs FACT: George W. Bush and anti-choice legislators in both and pregnancy. Programs that teach both abstinence and the federal government and state governments across the the health benefits of contraception have shown results­ nation are working hard to restrict a woman's right to delaying the onset of sex, reducing its frequency and choose, and they are making headway toward their increasing contraceptive use. Young people need facts, ultimate goal of overturning Roe v. Wade. Last year, not blanket prohibitions. President Bush signed into law the first ever federal ban on safe abortion procedures and states introduced bills to MYTH: Many women have abortions late in pregnancy. ban all or most abortions. The appointment of just two FACT: Nearly ninety percent of abortions occur in the anti-choice Supreme Court justices (more than a mere first twelve weeks of pregnancy. Ironically, restrictive possibility if Bush is reelected) could mean Roe's anti-choice laws like mandatory delays and public funding reversal. bans create obstacles that often lead to an increased number of later abortions.

MYTHS + FACTS On April 25th, marchers will gather on the Contact NARAL ro-Choice America for a national mall at 10:00 am. The March steps copy of our Campus Organizing Kit at off at noon. · campus @ProChoice.America.org or 1-866-821-9403. You can find updates about the March at www.Pro-ChoiceMarch.org, so check frequently. Be counted. Register today at www.Pro-ChoiceMarch.org. TOP 10 REASONS TO MARCH

1 0. President George W. Bush has kept his word. When Bush took office he pledged, "I will do everything in my power to restrict abortions." And he has.

9. In 2003, Congress passed and the President signed the first ever criminal ban on safe medical procedures. For the first time since Roe v. Wade, the federal government enacted a law criminalizing safe medical procedures.

8. State legislatures are chipping away at your right to choose. Since 1995, states have enacted nearly 400 anti-choice restrictions. In the year 2003 alone, state legislatures considered 558 anti-choice measures. So far in 2004, more than 140 anti-choice measures have been introduced. They are on a roll-and they're rolling back your You are pro-choice rights. America and you voice will be heard. 7. It is not just about abortion. The anti-choice movement is not only trying to restrict access to abortion. They're blocking access to and March because you information about family planning, contraception, and comprehensive convictions are strong sex-education: the very things that can prevent unintended and you will not pregnancies and reduce the need for abortion. be silenced by an 6. You trust yourself. When politicians intrude into your personal intrusive government reproductive health decisions, they are saying that you cannot be that thinks it knows trusted to do what is right for you and your family. better than you and 5. It will be fun! Gathering in Washington, DC with your friends, family your doctor. and hundreds of thousands of pro-choice advocates is guaranteed to be exciting, fun and inspiring. Be a part of history!

4. Anti-choice leaders need to understand that you know the difference between truth and fiction. You've sorted through the rhetoric and scare tactics. Respected medical associations have proven there is no link between abortion and breast cancer; abstinence-only programs are not more effective than science-based sex-ed; and women are not casually deciding to have abortions. You know the facts - now let them hear it.

3. Stand up for women's equality. Women have made many great strides toward full equality with men. But until women completely control the most fundamental and intimate aspect of their lives­ reproductive choice-they will never be completely equal.

2. Private medical decisions should be made in the doctor's office­ not the oval office. Who decides-women or the government? It's that simple. The government should not dictate your choices.

1. You are pro-choice America and your voice will be heard. March because your convictions are strong and you will not be silenced by an intrusive government that thinks it knows better than you and your doctor.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation I 5 Young women born after 1973 have always had provides no exception to protect women's health. the right to choose. That right is founded on the This federal ban is blatantly unconstitutional, yet the constitutional right of personal privacy. But George truth is blurred behind a wall of disturbing imagery and Bush and his anti-choice allies are working hard to erode well-crafted rhetoric. the very protections that are vital to your health and life. In signing the ban, Bush became the first president Recent federal legislation, passed by Congress and signed ever to ban safe medical procedures. Incidentally, Bush into law by President Bush, is a wake-up call for a may have an MBA, but he is not an MD. Within two generation that cannot afford to be complacent. days, three lawsuits were filed in federal courts across Last November, President George W. Bush signed the the country challenging enforcement of the law. first-ever federal criminal ban on abortion. l-Ie and his The government is playing politics with women's allies call it the 11 partial-birth 11 abortion ban. This is not health and lives. Politicians are purposely disregarding a medical term; rather, it is a political label created by the the guidelines laid out by the U.S. Supreme Court in an anti-choice movement to inflame the abortion debate attempt to further their ideological agenda and restrict a and mislead the public. The new law actually bans woman's right to choose. abortion from as early as twelve weeks of pregnancy and

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Today, with an anti-choice GET INVOLVED-IT's EASY! • Attend a MeetUp in your comtnunity. The March for White House and Congress, • Log on to Wotnen's Lives has partnered with and the threat of a Supreme ProChoiceAtnerica.org and sign MeetUp.con1. To find out n1ore up for the Choice Action Network go to Cou.rt able and willing to take (CAN). Receive itnportant ne\vs Marchforwo1nen.n1eetup.cotn. and learn about easy \vays to take • Sign up for The Student away a woman~'s right to action. Organizer e-ne\vsletter to get tips choose, it's more itnportant • Sign up to March for Won1en's and ideas on hcnv to get active on Lives at Pro-ChoiceMarch.org. your can1pus. than ever for pro-choice • Contact your NARAL Pro-Choice An1erica state affiliate Visit ProChoiceAn1erica.org/ An1ericans to get active. and get involved in pro-choice generation/c a 111 pus. c ftn. activities happening near you.

6 I NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation The Threat to Choice

The current political environment is hostile to reproductive rights. Anti-choice forces control the Presidency, both houses of Congress, and many state-houses across the country. In the fall of 2003, President Bush became the nation's first president to sign a federal law banning abortions and firmly insert the government between doctors and their patients. President Bush has also been hard at work nominating anti-choice judges to the federal courts, including one who called Roe v. Wade an 11 abominable decision. 11 If Bush is reelected he will have the opportunity to appoint several anti-choices justices to the U.S. Supreme Court and Roe may be gutted or overturned. If anti-choice leaders succeed in their mission and Roe v. Wade is overturned, every state will have the power to control women's reproductive lives. This is a frightening possibility in view of the fact that, since 1995, states have enacted nearly 400 anti-choice laws restricting a woman's right to choose. Anti-choice leaders are mounting a full frontal assault on Roe v. Wade. We cannot afford to let them take away our fundamental rights. ~------

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