SRC’s ‘Boss’ The birthday Rider News cake www.theridernews.com 5 The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 81, Issue IV - Friday, October 15, 2010 Alcohol Report Rise in on-campus liquor law violations ‘misleading’

By Emily Landgraf the two-year period, according [email protected] to the report. “The reason we combine Alcohol violations are on the numbers when making a the rise at Rider for the second comparison from year to year is year in a row, while alcohol- that the violations are the same, related arrests are down, accord- specifically, violations of munic- ing to the 2009 Security and ipal liquor laws,” Associate Vice Fire Safety Report. President for Planning Debbie The number of arrests for Stasolla said. “It’s just counted liquor law violations dropped differently for Clery (manda- from 100 in 2007 to 49 in 2009. tory reporting act) purposes But the number of disciplinary to denote whether local law actions increased from 335 to enforcement made the arrest or 420, a 20 percent increase. the institution referred the vio- According to administra- lation for disciplinary action.” tors, however, combining the According to Stasolla, it is number of arrests and disciplin- important to note that those ary actions paints a different arrested for liquor law violations picture. are also referred to the Office of In 2007, there were a com- Community Standards for vio- bined total of 435 on-cam- lations of the alcohol policy. pus liquor law violations on Rider does not see the rise Helen Mannion/The Rider News Rider’s Lawrenceville campus. in numbers as a problem. According to the 2009 Security and Fire Safety Report, alcohol-related violations are up, but In 2009, there were 469 on- “[The numbers] are a arrests are down. Administrators feel that the alcohol policy is now more consistently enforced. campus liquor law violations, reflection of the work we’ve an increase of 34 violations over See Alcohol, p. 4 Civil rights icon gives Rider words of wisdom By Jess Scanlon his father was in the Navy. She Belafonte met another actor raised her family in Harlem, who would become a father At Rider, not all lessons are N.Y. figure to him, Paul Robeson. taught in the buildings of the “I watched her struggle,” “Paul Robeson was this academic quad. Tuesday night, Belafonte said. “In her struggle, huge, black force,” he said. “A members of the Rider commu- I watched the magic of life man of enormous intellectual nity got a special lesson from unfold.” power.” singer, actor, humanitarian After serving in the Navy in Robeson would be one of and civil rights activist Harry WWII, where Belafonte fought the many influential people in Belafonte. for “freedom and equality,” he Belafonte’s life. As the keynote speaker for worked as a janitor’s assistant. Belafonte became more the 13th annual Unity Days He discovered a passion for interested in theater and began celebration, Belafonte spent theater after being given tickets his studies at the Dramatic more than an hour illuminating to the American Negro Theater Workshop at The New School a crowd in the BLC’s Cavalla by a grateful customer. in New York City under the Room through a mix of per- “What struck me first direction of German direc- sonal history, anecdotes, stories was the reverence,” he said. tor Erwin Piscator. His class- and humor. “Everybody was whispering and mates there included Marlon The child of Caribbean kind of talked in hushed tones, Brando, Walter Matthau, Bea immigrants, Belafonte was and I realized that there was Arthur and Sidney Poitier. He raised partially in the United something sacred about this described his studies there as States by his Jamaican moth- place.” a time of intense study where er and partially in the island After initially working as a he explored questions such as, nation by his grandmother. crewmember, he was encour- “What is art?” His mother was an impor- aged by his peers to try out for After class, Belafonte would tant person in his life and influ- Irish playwright Sean O’Casey’s get 25-cent beers at The Roost, Helen Mannion/The Rider News enced him immensely. She was Juno and the Paycock. It a popular jazz club, where Harry Belafonte, 83, speaks at the 13th annual Unity Days an immigrant, a black woman was through the theater that See Belafonte, p. 4 and a single mother because celebration. Belafonte is a celebrated actor, singer and activist. See Jumpline, p. 3 Political p. 9 MAACness Men’s Soccer p. 12 Faceoff preview p. 6 picks up conference win The 2 Rider News Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 Security Briefs Out and about: GSA celebrates unity Safe-ty breach

A male resident student found that his safe was not so safe last week. On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 7, Public Safety went to Poyda Hall to take a report of a theft. The student and his roommate told Public Safety they left the room and checked to make sure it was locked. When one student returned, his safe was gone. There was no sign of forced entry. There was about $300 Above: The Rider Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) executive board in the safe, according to the and faculty adviser, Michael Rutkowski (second from left), led student. the celebration of National Coming Out Day on Monday. Anyone with informa- Left: Vice President of GSA senior Chris Shepherd participates tion should contact Public in National Coming Out Day by taping his mouth shut to take a Safety at x. 5029. stand against discrimination against a person’s sexual orienta- tion, in line with the national No H8 campaign. Public urination Photos courtesy of Michael Rutkowski A male resident student just couldn’t hold it in last weekend, and was charged with indecent conduct. Coming On Saturday, Oct. 9, at 1:50 a.m., Public Safety received a complaint from a Hill Hall staff member that a Up ... male was urinating outside. The staff member pro- vided a description of the Friday, Oct. 15 Wednesday, Oct. 20 male and officers found a Le Nozze di Figaro, 7:30 National Campus National Campus male resident student match- p.m., Bristol Chapel, $5 Sustainability Day, 11:30 Sustainability Day ing the description. admission, tickets only avail- a.m., BLC Pub and Lower The student initially able at the door 30 minutes Patio Wednesday, October 20 denied urinating in public, before performance but changed his story when Career Strategy – Graduate 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Public Safety told him there Midnight MAACness, 8 p.m., Information Session, 6 p.m., Cranberry’s Patio was an eyewitness. Alumni Gym Lobby, Alumni Sweigart Auditorium. Register Rain Location: the Pub Gym, Daly’s via e-mail at gradadm@rider. Reefer madness edu or by phone at 609-896- Celebrate with us! Sunday, Oct. 17 5036. Session open to juniors • Paint your own pumpkin Two male students and Admissions Fall Open and seniors. • Sample Terhune’s hot apple cider in a an unknown male were House, 11 a.m., SRC reusable “Broncs Go Green” car mug caught on camera outside of Marvin W. Goldstein Lecture that you get to keep Poyda Hall smoking what Le Nozze di Figaro, 5 p.m., on Prejudice Reduction, 7 appeared to be an illegal sub- Bristol Chapel, $5 admission, p.m., Yvonne Theater • Trade in any unwanted article of stance. tickets only available at the clothing and receive a free “Broncs On Sunday, Oct. 10, door 30 minutes before per- Thursday, Oct. 21 Go Green” t-shirt in return (feel free to at 5:55 a.m., Public Safety formance Massage Therapy Day, 10 donate as much clothing as you want) observed the students lighting a.m., Thayer Lounge • Visit our awareness tables and learn and passing what appeared to Monday, Oct. 18 be a pipe and smoking it on Course Request Period for Chaplin Chat, 11:30 a.m., how you can get involved their security cameras. Spring Begins, 8 a.m. Cottage Room 3 • Rock out to tunes from The Bronc After identifying the 107.7 while you’re there students and searching two Venture Fall 2010 Issue Pet Therapy Day, 11:30 a.m., rooms, officers found alcohol Release, 7:30 p.m., Fireside Daly’s Front Sidewalk Questions? a baggie that contained a sub- Lounge Melissa Greenberg stance believed to be mari- Pub Night, 4:30 p.m., Sustainability Coordination Manager juana, among other things. Dorm Room Diet and BLC Pub Local police were [email protected] Workout Workshop, 8 p.m., informed and responded. Amanda Pinto Student Recreation Center One of the students was tak- Group Exercise Room Compiled by Dalton Karwacki Graduate Assistant for Sustainability, en into custody. To list your event, e-mail [email protected] The students were Pub Night, 9 p.m., BLC Pub [email protected] charged with possession and use of an illegal substance. One student was also charged with violating the alcohol theridernews.com policy. Be sure to check for our weekly blogs on everything Information provided by Director of Rider’s Department of Public from sports to photography to life as a Sponsored by Rider’s Lawrenceville Eco-Reps & Safety Vickie Weaver. freshman. The Energy Sustainability Steering Committee The Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 Rider News 3 : No Loco for Four Loko By Rachel Stengel ing individuals in dangerous situations. The problem is not College students should be wary simply the mix of caffeine and of the caffeinated, alcoholic alcohol, but the way in which it beverage Four Loko, according is presented. Four Loko is only to concerned legislators. available in a 23.5 ounce can. The drink is available in a vari- The Food and Drug ety of fruit flavors and sold in Administration (FDA) reviewed colorful, flashy packaging. At 30 companies that manufac- first glance, it looks similar to tured caffeinated, alcoholic many of the caffeinated energy beverages last year. Phusion drinks on the market, not to Projects LLC, the company that mention it’s affordable at just owns the Four Loko brand, over $2 a can. submitted to the investigation But legislators are con- and the product was labeled as cerned that the mix of caf- “Generally Recognized as Safe.” feine and alcohol can lead to Four Loko’s website dangerous consequences. New attempts to support this claim York Sen. Chuck Schumer, for by stating that, “Four Loko instance, has urged the FDA to contains less caffeine than a speed up its investigation into common tall (12 ounce) drip ©moped.wordpress.com the drink. coffee. In fact, Four Loko con- Four Loko is a caffeinated, alcoholic beverage which has come under fire for alleged health risks. A single can of Four Loko is tains less alcohol and less caf- The drink comes in nine flavors including watermelon, lemonade, cranberry and lemon lime. 23.5 ounces with as much as 12 feine per volume than many button piercing which she has first and last encounter with additional three beers later, he percent alcohol. In comparison, prepackaged caffeinated dis- no memory of consenting to. Four Loko. found himself in a state of alco- most beer contains 4-5 percent tilled spirits approved by the She couldn’t remember how she He described the taste as “a hol-induced stupor as he plum- alcohol and a majority of malt Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and got home the night before. caffeinated soda [with] a sharp meted down the front steps of a liquors contain approximately Trade Bureau.” Similar drinks Another student said, “I aftertaste ­— deliciously disgust- friend’s house. 8 percent alcohol. Four Loko’s include Sparks and Joose. believed that anything that ing.” After drinking two and “Let me tell you the one marketing strategy is primarily After collecting stories mixed different types of alco- a half cans of the sickly sweet thing they don’t put on those aimed toward college students from a few anonymous Rider hol and energy was awesome. drink, he was surprised at how cans,” the male said. “Throwing and the young twenty-some- students, Four Loko could be Seriously, what could be better alert he felt. up Four Loko is the equivalent thing age group. defined as a dangerous sub- than a big, brightly colored can “I still wasn’t feeling as to spitting out acid that has an Caffeine is a stimulant stance. One source revealed that called Four Loko? I’ve never drunk as I expected,” he said. aftertaste that makes you twice while alcohol is a depressant. after one and a half cans of Four even taken Spanish and I know This new state of caffein- as sick. It was like I made my These conflicting substances Loko, she remembered nothing that can roughly be translated ated attentiveness led him to own personal sickness. I call leave the drinker feeling alert from after the last sip until the into ‘four crazy.’ Who wouldn’t drink more because he could it the Four Loko virus and to yet relaxed. Some fear this state next morning. Upon waking want to drink that?” not feel the true effects of the this day I have never touched will lead to more drinking, plac- up, she discovered a new belly- This led to the student’s depressant on his body. An another can.” The 4 Rider News Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 the university’s alcohol policy, ary actions are those who are we lived directly across the hall is that displaying shot glasses Alcohol creating a tier system to pun- written up by Public Safety from their office.” — decorative shot glasses — is ish students for certain types of or their resident advisors and The student said that when automatically a tier two viola- Continued from p. 1 offenses. then referred to the Office of she and one of her roommates tion. This is because, apparent- been doing in our consistent The Clery Act and Report Community Standards. took out their garbage, they ly, if you have a shot glass that enforcement of the alcohol pol- The Jeanne Clery act was Campbell and Stasolla also saw two RA’s go into the trash means you’ve used it and that’s icy,” Stasolla said. named in honor of Jeanne pointed out that new freshmen room. Later that night, the RA’s considered binge drinking.” Dean of Students Anthony Clery, a Lehigh University pose a challenge for the admin- knocked on the door, and wrote How we compare Campbell agrees. students, who was raped and istration every year. up everyone in the [room], When compared to an area “I think there’s more con- murdered while asleep in her Campbell said that eventu- though there was nothing in school fairly similar in size, like sistent enforcement of the poli- residence hall room on April 5, ally, freshmen get the picture. the room to prove they had , Rider has cies,” he said. “We have better 1986. “Students learn and under- been drinking. more on-campus liquor law trained RA’s. We have better According to the website stand that we are serious about “They wrote in the inci- violations despite the fact that trained Public Safety officers.” securityoncampus.org, “The [the alcohol policy],” said dent report that they clearly saw Rider houses roughly 2,500 stu- Campbell believes the poli- Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campbell. me walk out with a plastic bag dents and Rowan houses 2,950 cies are being enforced cor- Campus Security Policy and Administrators said that of Keystone cans and it listed students. rectly, but says that the alcohol Campus Crime Statistics Act is the addition of West Village every bottle and can in the trash Rowan had a combined policy is more than just the the landmark federal law, origi- and the amount of freshmen room recycling can that night,” total of 324 on-campus liquor rules. It’s about education and nally known as the Campus on-campus last year contrib- she said. “There really were beer law violations in 2007, which keeping students safe. Security Act, that requires col- uted to a rise in violations. cans in the bag I threw away dropped to 318 in 2009. Despite the increase in the leges and universities across the So how do students feel? but they were tied up and the This means that in 2007, municipal liquor law violations United States to disclose infor- A student speaking on con- bag was still in the opaque trash Rider had 111 more on-cam- on campus, the administration mation about crime on and dition of anonymity said that can so there was no possible pus liquor law violations than seems to feel the alcohol policy around their campuses.” during her freshman year at way for them to see it without Rowan did and in 2009, Rider is working. Vickie Weaver, director of Rider, she and her three room- going through it in the trash had 151 more, despite the fact “We are comfortable with Rider’s Department of Public mates were unfairly written up. room. So we were written up that all of Rowan’s residence our alcohol policy,” Stasolla Safety, believes students should “One night we all got alco- for trash that they did not see halls are dry. said. “We’re continuing to work know that the Clery definition hol violations, along with one but assumed was ours.” Current Monmouth to create a safer environment for of arrests does not necessarily of my roommate’s boyfriends, Another source wishing to University numbers were our students, and the alcohol mean getting hauled off to the for bottles and cans in the trash remain anonymous called the unavailable for comparsion. policy is a component of that, police station in handcuffs. room down the hallway,” she policy “insane.” an important component.” “When you get a summons said. “We had taken out our “We’re a college campus, For a report on Four Loko, a In spring of 2007, follow- or a ticket or a citation from the trash earlier that night and the clearly there’s drinking going drink that has been gaining in ing the tragic death of Gary police, that’s an arrest,” she said. only reason why the [Resident on,” she said. “The thing that popularity and criticism, see pg. DeVercelly Jr., Rider rewrote Students with disciplin- Advisors] knew this was because bothers me the most about it 3.

The two candidates in riencing the lives, habits and American girl from Pensacola, have more Rutgers.” Belafonte question were Richard Nixon traditions of other people. Fla., was arrested by three police Belafonte’s greatest impact, and John F. Kennedy. While Belafonte’s social work officers for being “unruly.” according to him, “was to Continued from p. 1 the former ignored them, ignored political boundaries. He also explored the con- understand that I could make a he saw performers like Miles Kennedy helped the civil rights He was a supporter of Nelson cept of student movements, difference. That’s the first really Davis and Charlie Parker. They leaders free King. His broth- Mandela, whom he described which were influential during full sense of liberation, to really would later play backup for er, Robert F. Kennedy, went as a great moral force. Mandela the civil rights movement. know you can make a difference him when he began to sing to Georgia to aid their cause. had been arrested as a terror- “Youth were responsible for and believe that.” there. However, he never con- The Kennedy campaign then ist by the South African gov- the last half of the 20th centu- Belafonte, who does sidered himself a singer. In an enlisted Belafonte to help them ernment. Once Mandela was ry,” Belafonte told the audience. humanitarian work in the pris- anecdote, he spoke of a conver- to secure the African-American released from prison, Belafonte In an interview after his on system, had this to say about sation between himself and an vote. would finally meet him in per- speech, Belafonte had some the partisan nature of politics unnamed woman. “Black people are a move- son when he visited the U.S. words of wisdom about the today: “By no stretch am I any- ment,” he told JFK. Also, despite his advanc- recent tragedy at Rutgers. “Until you stop the thing but an actor,” he repeated Later, when JFK was presi- ing age — he is currently 83 “I think it’s connected to a machine, the machine will not for the audience. When his dent, Belafonte would become years old — Belafonte claims deeper problem, and that is this stop and will just continue to companion accused him of a cultural adviser to him. He that retirement did not fit him nation has lost moral purpose,” run over you. And I don’t mean arrogance he told her, “I’ve con- was particularly happy with the well. He continues his work as he said. “We have lost moral acts of violence. I mean just vinced everyone I’m a singer.” Peace Corps, which he saw as an activist today, illustrating vision. If we don’t focus on get- don’t let it be so easy for them Despite his claim, his vocal a way for people to “take the this through an example from ting that under control, I’m not to win.” talents are evidenced by his sting out of prejudice” by expe- 2005, when a young African- too sure that we’re not going to two Tony Award wins and multitude of fans, who were won over by his repertoire, which consisted of everything from “Pennies from Heaven” to plantation songs from the Caribbean, like Day-O (The Banana Boat Song). “I woke up one day to the world singing ‘Day-O,’” he told those present. “There’s nothing like seeing 15,000 people sing- ing it.” Off-stage, Belafonte is known for his humanitarian and civil rights work. His inter- est in these areas introduced him to people such as Eleanor Roosevelt and W.E.B. Du Bois. He was a supporter and con- fidant of Martin Luther King Jr., assisting him when he was placed on a chain gang as a punishment for a minor traffic violation in Georgia. “We appealed to the candi- dates,” Belafonte said. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 5

Let Them Eat Cake! The Student Recreation Center turns five with a birthday bash

The Student Recreation Center (SRC) celebrated its fifth anniver- sary on Oct. 14, and Rider marked the occasion with a party in its lob- by. Students and staff were greeted upon entrance with raffle tickets, with drawings held every 15 minutes. Winners received gift cards to various restaurants and other places. For the more athletic, a basket- ball contest was available in the gym. Students could make free throws to win a T-shirt. Others chose to step into the spotlight. A green screen was set up, allowing students to create their own version of a Jason Derulo music Photos by Helen Mannion/The Rider News video for a chance to win a pass to Rider marked the SRC’s fifth anniversary with a big celebration. At the heart of the party was a cake depicting the outside of the building and the Rider Bronc made by Carlo’s Bakery, known from TLC’s television show “Cake Boss.” meet the artist at the fall concert next week. However, the most anticipated event of the day by far was the cake. Designed by Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, which is featured on TLC’s popular television show “Cake Boss,” the cake was created to look like the SRC with a small Bronc mascot in front of it. It cost several thousand dollars and was designed to feed up to 500 people, and students took advantage of it — the lobby was packed from the beginning to the Left: Juniors Nicole Becker, Alexandra Pezzino, Angelina end of the event. Franco and freshman Cody Goodwin lipsync to Derulo’s “Ridin’ Solo.” Above: Director of Study Tours and Confer- —Emily Eiermann ence Services Karson Langenfelder, right, and delivery men from Carlo’s Bakery bring the cake into the SRC. Fighting the suitcase school stereotype By Kaitlin Pendagast you’re not alone,” he said. About nine years ago, ROOTERS Most students know that Rider can was created by a group of out-of-state get quiet on the weekends, but many do students, according to Mayo. The club not realize that there is a club on campus was inactive for years until 2007, when devoted to finding or creating weekend Baker took the initiative to reactivate fun. This club is called Rider-Out-of- it. She worked together with Mayo and Towners (ROOTERS). their enthusiasm paid off; since then, Although the club was originally ROOTERS has been growing in mem- designed for out-of-state students on bership and has sponsored and orches- campus, ROOTERS welcomes in-state trated many on- and off-campus events. students as well. In fact, nearly half of Although many people are still the current members of the executive unaware that the club even exists, board of ROOTERS are from New ROOTERS is seeking to change this. Courtesy of ROOTERS Jersey. Some of ROOTERS’ past off-campus Seniors Amanda Grisafi, Joanna Grillo and Lauren Baker and former student “ROOTERS is for anyone who events included ice skating and pump- Joyce Camilleri went ice skating with the rest of the ROOTERS last year. wants to plan, organize or just enjoy kin-picking trips. On-campus events fun weekend events while making con- have included a blacklight party and ROOTERS is about more than just As Rider reaches out more to out- nections with people who are here most a Lady Gaga party in the pub, which planning trips and events. Mayo empha- of-state applicants, increasing numbers weekends,” said the president of the club, was co-sponsored by the Gay/Straight sized the crucial networking function of non-New Jersey residents have been senior Lauren Baker, of Massachusetts. Alliance. that the club serves. enrolling. This trend has created the Forming relationships among stu- “I sometimes hear people complain “Maybe one weekend you’re going need for an organization to cater to dents who spend weekends at Rider is there’s nothing to do at Rider on the home and you’ve met someone else from the needs of these students — and the most important goal of ROOTERS, weekends, but if you just make an effort, your area who also wants to go home. ROOTERS is that organization. said Ira Mayo, Associate Dean of Student you’ll be able to find plenty to do,” Now you don’t have to travel alone and Anyone interested in ROOTERS is Affairs and adviser to ROOTERS. Baker said. “ROOTERS provides the can also split expenses — all because encouraged to e-mail [email protected] for “If you’re here on the weekends, perfect outlet for that.” ROOTERS connected you,” he said. more information. The 6 Rider News Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 7

The greatest show at Rider: Midnight MAACness

By Kristina Morrison shown and there will be a slam-dunk contest. Groups from all over campus have Rider has started clowning around for this come together to make this year’s Midnight Exclusive: R U Inked? year’s circus-themed event, “A Night Under MAACness a success. Emerging Leaders, the Big Top.” After a one-year hiatus, tonight Student Government Association, Student Midnight MAACness will be reintroduced to Entertainment Council, Association of the Rider community. Commuting Students, Campus Life, Greek Midnight MAACness is an event the school Council and the Resident Housing Association hosts to kick off the start of the MAAC bas- were all involved in helping this year’s event ketball season. Last year, it was cancelled after reach its full potential. flooding in Alumni Gym led to the discovery “This is the biggest group involved in plan- of asbestos. In its place, Rider brought back an ning MAACness in quite a few years,” Keenan old event called Cranberry and White Night. said. “Students have a great program to look According to Dave Keenan, director of campus forward to, and we encourage everyone to come life, Cranberry and White Night was more along out and see it.” the lines of a pep rally. All students are invited to come out to the Keenan said this year students will have a free event. T-shirts will also be distributed at much more “interactive” experience at both Pre- the event while supplies last. Students need to MAACness and the event itself. Unlike last year, remember to bring their Rider IDs. Guests will the event will be less like a pep rally for the bas- not be allowed entrance to the event. Kaitlin MacRae/ The Rider News ketball team and more of an experience students can enjoy and participate in. From left: Freshmen Daniel Joe, Adam Grossman, Carey Gatti and Lauren Testa, all a part of The night will start out with Pre-MAACness This year, students will step into a circus Emerging Leaders, take a break to pose next to one of MAACness’s circus themed cut-outs outside Daly’s from 8 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. setting when they enter Pre-MAACness outside while setting up for the event outside of Alumni Gym Thursday. Students will then be led to Alumni Gym, where Daly’s and again when they enter Alumni Gym. doors will open at 10:15 p.m., and the main event The event will be “very close to an actual circus, However, the sports theme will still be teams, as well as enjoy performances by both will officially start at 10:30 p.m. unfortunately without the animals,” Keenan prevalent throughout MAACness. Students will the cheerleading and dance teams. Throughout said. be introduced to the men’s and women’s 2010 the night, highlight videos of both teams will be Courtesy of Allie Gladstone Located on her ribcage, senior Allie Gladstone’s cross transforms into an anchor, symbolizing how she’s anchored to her religion. Local Fall Activities

Courtesy of Brandi Lukas Senior Brandi Lukas has a vibrant peacock that spans almost a foot in length down her right side to display her undying love for the animal. Terhune Orchards At this Princeton farm, people Lawrenceville Farmers E Marketvery year, Lawrenceville’s can go apple or pumpkin picking Farmers Market has a “Make as well as walk through a corn Your Own Scarecrow” day. maze. They have a Farm Store, Visitors have the opportunity to Whitney Haddard/ The Rider News Junior Lucy Higgins is a British citizen who proudly displays her where things such as their home- decorate their very own scare- heritage with English roses and “God and my right” in French. made apple cider donuts are sold. crows. The Market will be hold- There’s also a barnyard with an ing the event on Oct. 17 from array of animals. Every Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. Go out and let and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., creativity be your guide. live music is performed. www.terhuneorchards.com www.pezzafarm.com Courtesy of Kyra Haughney Whitney Haddard/ The Rider News

Shady Brook Farm Eastern State Penitentiary Shady Brook Farm offers a There are two ways to visit variety of haunted attractions Eastern State Penitentiary dur- that are sure to bring thrills, ing the fall. Every year, it hosts like their Hayride of Horror and its infamous haunted attrac- Horrorfest. Also, open daily from tion, Terror Behind the Walls. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the farm offers This nighttime haunted house live entertainment, a giant corn is offered from Sept. 17 through Courtesy of Christina LoBrutto Courtesy of Nari Watanabe maze, pumpkin picking and pig Nov. 6. Anyone older than seven From top left: Senior Kyra Haughney shows pirate enthusiasm with Jack races. These festivities are offered is permitted. The Penitentiary While studying abroad in China, junior Nari Watanabe got these Sparrow’s tattoo from Pirates of the Carribean. Junior Zac Bacco de- characters down his back. The first two are Japanese for family, for $10 per person. also offers daytime prison tours. tails his zodiac symbol, Pisces, and sophomore Christina LoBrutto shows the second two are Chinese for friends and the last two are a her parents’ heritage, symbolizing how she’s a first-generation American. www.shadybrookfarm.com www.nationalgeographic.com collaboration of Japanese and Chinese characters for success. 8 Friday, Oct. 15, 2010

Editorial Health and Fitness Making heart-healthy a way of life Three strike rule Several nights ago, I was lying in bed when LDL contributes to it. Over time, this plaque I became unusually aware of my heartbeat. I build-up will become hardened, obstructing thought about how this lone organ, responsible blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attack. a better approach for keeping me alive, pulsed under my fingertips. Here are some steps you can take to improve few years ago, Rider was the place to party. Students That’s when it hit me how important it is to your heart health: l could blast music, play drinking games, take their alco- take care of our hearts. Just like we emotionally Don’t smoke. l hol outside and, overall, just have a good time. But then protect them from being broken, we must also Control stress. l weA lost Gary DeVercelly Jr. — a freshman who passed away in shield them in a physical sense. Maintain a healthy weight. l March 2007 after reportedly consuming close to an entire bottle Regular exercise can cut your risk of heart Engage in regular physical activity. of vodka in a single night — and everything changed when it disease by 50 percent. If that isn’t enough to get Eat fruits and vegetables (at least 4.5 cups came to the school’s alcohol policy. your butt off the couch, I don’t know what else a day), fish (about 2 servings a week), fiber-rich Since last year, the number of alcohol disciplinary actions will. whole grains (at least 3 servings a day) and nuts, has gone up 20 percent, while arrests have gone down. While it’s According to the National Institute of legumes and seeds (at least 4 servings a week). good that we have been able to help one problem, we still need Health, fitness during young-adult life signifi- Avoid unsaturated fats, sodium (no more to focus on that increasing number of violations. cantly lowers the chance of developing high than 1,500 mg a day), processed meats (no more The University administration believes the alcohol policy blood pressure and diabetes in middle age. than 2 servings a week), saturated fat (less than is working. However, many students believe the current alcohol Not only that, but fitness reduces the risk for 7 percent of total energy intake) and sugar- policy is too harsh. But judging from the number of arrests and things like excess abdominal fat, elevated blood sweetened beverages (no more than 450 calories violations — nearly 500 last year with a resident population of pressure and low levels of “good” cholesterol — a week). approximately 2,500 on the Lawrenceville campus — it seems all things that increase your risk of heart disease. Don’t overdo, but consume unsaturated fats that it’s not strong enough. So what’s the difference between “good” and (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) and As sensitive as the alcohol issue is on this campus, the alco- “bad” cholesterol? omega-3 fats (one or more a day). hol policy should be stricter — “three strikes and you’re out.” According to Health Services at Columbia Heart disease may seem like a distant care, Under the current policy, students have at least four chances University, cholesterol is a necessary part of liv- but it’s never too early to start practicing healthy to stop drinking on campus, and all of the consequences are very ing cells. One type of cholesterol — high-density habits. I’ll leave you with a quote from the book similar. The policy says that after the first violation, extra conse- lipoproteins (HDL) — lowers the risk of heart Total Wellness by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno: “Half the quences are added, such as loss of driving privileges, suspension disease, while the other — low-density lipopro- costs of illness are wasted on conditions that from any social events and, after the fourth violation, possible teins (LDL) — increases it. could be prevented.” removal from the University. Students then have more than one Protein-encased cholesterol travels through So don’t grow into your adult life to regret chance to correct their behavior before they are expelled. the blood stream and is absorbed by cells and what could easily be prevented now. Your body is But instead of involving four of the main consequences of used for essential purposes. Both types of choles- your temple. Treat it that way. an alcohol violation as penalties for every offense, the University terol contribute to the formation of deposits of -Amanda Sandlin should consider splitting them up for maximum effect. For fatty film on artery walls. Senior journalism major example, punishment for the first violation could be a fine, In short, HDL helps prevent build-up, and parental notification and completion of an alcohol education program. The second violation could lead to a substantially higher fine and loss of social privileges on campus. And the Quote of the Week third, as intense as this may sound, could be loss of housing or expulsion. Of course, it would depend on the situation. “In order to change we must be sick and The penalties should be harsher if students are caught drinking underage or are acting belligerently towards an RA or Public tired of being sick and tired.” Safety officer. One of the consequences of a third alcohol violation under — Author unknown the current policy is a loss of driving privileges on campus. This would make sense if everyone on campus drove a car. But what about the students who don’t have a car on campus? For them, The Editorial & Managerial Board an alcohol violation would be almost exactly the same whether it Rider News was their first, second or third offense. The only thing different Executive Editor Sports Editors Advertising Managers is the amount of the fine. It wouldn’t deter those students any Jordan Hall Laura Fitzgerald more than before. Allie Ward Josh Veltrie Greg Ferrara Students should be smart enough not to drink alcohol on campus if they are not yet 21. While clearer definitions and con- Managing Editor stant reminders of the punishments are needed, students should Kaitlin MacRae Photography Editor Online Editor know that if they are caught drinking, they will be punished in Helen Mannion Whitney Haddard some way. Right now, they just aren’t afraid enough of the rules News Editors to change their behavior. Emily Landgraf Assistant Photography Business Manager Dalton Karwacki Editor Oliver Joszt This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion Rachel Gouk of The Rider News. This week’s editorial was writ- Features and Arts & Delivery Manager ten by the Opinion Editor, Angelique Lee. Entertainment Editors Copy Editors Matt Barron Heather Fiore Cathleen Leitch Lauren Frazzano Visit www.theridernews.com to read this week’s Green Corner Emily Eiermann Faculty Advisers about endangered species as well as a Letter to the Editor in Megan Pendagast Dr. Dianne Garyantes Christina LoBrutto response to the Oct. 8 Eco-Rep Green Corner, Decrease in oil Opinion Editor Randy Bergmann dependency needed. 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Life, liberty and the pursuit of when it goes It cannot be denied that health care l Individ- happiness — these are things that into effect in is a necessity for everyone. We all get uals with an Americans are constitutionally entitled January 2014. sick, we all take medicine and we all income up to to. If the government interference in A healthy need a little basic repair from time to 133 percent health care continues, this may become 30-some- time. When President Barack Obama of the fed- a lofty goal. thing-year- was first running for office, reforming eral poverty The American health-care system old working health care was one of his main cam- level qualify is among the world’s best. Applicants for a local paign promises. His plan was to give all for Medicaid from all over the world apply to Johns business may citizens the chance to get the coverage coverage. Hopkins and Harvard Medical schools, not receive that they needed. Just a few months l Health learning the art and the science that is benefits from Republican: ago, he achieved his goal and got his plans can Democrat: medicine from the best doctors in the an employer Jess Scanlon health-care reform passed. no longer Eric Hinrichsen world. When foreign heads of state and money Personally, I feel that this new exclude peo- need medical attention, they come to may be tight between paying back reform doesn’t cover enough. Universal ple with preexisting conditions. the United States for treatment. student loans from college and other health care is something that we defi- l Health insurance companies begin The House of Representatives living expenses. Assuming he or she nitely need. Canada has been working paying a fee based on their market passed the health care reform bill in lives above the poverty level, there will and improving its policy for the better share. March by the narrowest of margins, a be no choice but to purchase health- part of 60 years. However, there are people who feel 219-to-212 vote. No Republican voted care insurance that may be considered The health-care reform takes place differently about all of this. Some of for this bill and neither did many unnecessary and have to pay a fine via over time, because this is no issue them are even Democrats. In an article Democrats. The reasons each member the IRS. Additionally, their employer that can be fixed in a day. Some mea- from the Telegraph, a British newspaper, voted against it vary — from the fact would be punished in the form of addi- sures that will help us college students Glenn Nye, a Democratic congress- that the reform has the potential to tional taxes for their financial inability have already begun to take effect and man seeking re-election in November, harm small businesses, the vital insti- to cover their employees. include: feels otherwise: “I didn’t vote for the tutions that do much of our country’s There were several roads to a bipar- l People younger than 26 are now health- care bill because it wasn’t the hiring, to concerns that the “reform” tisan reform. Tort reform, the chang- allowed to stay under their parent’s right formula and I was worried about covered the wrong areas, ignoring where ing of malpractice laws that force health coverage until they are 26. the overall cost. I was frustrated with reform is vitally needed. doctors to have an excessive level of l Insurance companies cannot deny the process and frustrated about the A popular campaign promise malpractice insurance in some states, anybody under 19 with a preexisting transparency on a couple of issues. I throughout the country is to repeal could have been easily done with the condition. asked for more time for Americans to President Barack Obama’s health- support of both parties. Instead, the l Insurance companies are now barred read the text and understand what was care agenda, a promise that encour- Democrats chose to pass a version of from dropping people when they get being proposed.” ages Republican, Independent and even reform that alienated the moderates of sick. I feel that this health-care initiative some Democratic voters, both establish- their own party and ignored the will of Other changes that still require is a step in the right direction. We all ment and Tea Party-affiliated. The pres- the American people when they did not some work may take up to a year or knew that the health care reform wasn’t ident’s unpopularity has only increased support this legislation. A recent poll more to be put into effect, such as: just going to happen overnight, and as he and his fellow Democrats con- by Muhlenberg College shows that the l Medicare will provide a 10 percent the plan that’s been spread out over the tinue to go forward with an unpopular majority of ordinary citizens still do not bonus payment to primary care physi- next couple years seems to have some agenda that the American people simply support this bill. cians and general surgeons. good policies in it. We also all knew it do not want. This fall, the entire House and a l A new program under the Medicaid wasn’t going to come cheap. If there is a For example, many people see the third of the Senate is up for election. plan for the poor goes into effect by drawback, I feel that it would be that $1 health-care mandate as a violation of The Democrats are expected to lose next October that allows states to offer trillion is something the United States their individual rights. Although an seats and their majority. Maybe if they home and community based care for the doesn’t have now. But I’m sure that exception has been put into the bill for listened to the American people on the disabled that might otherwise require when the universal health care takes full religious groups such as the Amish, it issues, their chances of maintaining institutional care. effect, it will be worth it. forces others to purchase a level of insur- power would be better. Other parts to the reform aren’t set ance that they simply may not want to take effect until 2014, such as: Commuter Column Commuter status makes steady progress in past two years With my junior year almost a quarter of the way over, I find myself looking back erary magazine that caters to Rider’s African-American community. At every single at my first two years at Rider, at what I did for the better and for the worse and what meeting of the Senate, he is present with his booming voice echoing throughout the I have learned along the way. One of the best things I did was join the Association Sweigart Auditorium, lending his voice to the commuter block of senators. Robeson of Commuting Students (ACS). has also served on several SGA committees. For those unfamiliar with the organization, it is the commuter sub-government, These examples illustrate the involvement of commuter students within SGA. an equal of the Residence Hall Association, the Panhellenic Council, Intercultural Under its umbrella, ACS meets weekly at 4:30 on Wednesdays in the Shapiro Board Greek Council or the Interfraternity Council, as well as a subordinate to the Room of the SRC. The seats go quickly as a few dozen students attend regularly, Lawrenceville Student Government Association (SGA). usually resulting in one or two standing against the wall. The discussion of late has Although a minority, the commuter representatives are vocal about the concerns been MAACness. of those they represent. Many of the members listen to these concerns during ACS The event, being brought back after a brief hiatus caused when flooding in meetings, observe them in the BLC commuter lounge and get plenty of feedback Alumni Gym led to the discovery of asbestos in the floor, is a source of excitement from those they represent. During the 2009-2010 school year, when SGA President for many of the members, in particular Mascio, who is on the MAACness commit- Frank Romano proposed converting all student lots to open parking, commuter tee as well. Many of the members are also on an ACS-based committee that will help representatives were among the first to raise concerns, starting with the representa- with the set-up in addition to the others who plan to attend. tives at a meeting in August 2009 about the subject. SGA brings together students from the resident, commuter and Greek popu- Among those attending that meeting were the current ACS President lations to accomplish common goals such as university-sponsored events like Christopher McDonald. He and Vice President Gabrielle Mascio were core mem- MAACness. While the contributions of the other branches should not be margin- bers of the Parking Committee during 2009-2010 and attempted to determine an alized, many members of the Rider community need to realize that without ACS, alternative to the open parking proposal. While this proposal never went anywhere SGA would lose a fundamental piece of its foundation. and parking rules remain unchanged, it is only one example of the involvement of ACS members within SGA. - Jess Scanlon Another example is last year’s Senator of the Year, Rance Robeson. In addition Junior journalism major to serving as a member of the SGA Senate, he is the editor-in-chief of On Fire!!, a lit-

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and own a 8-3-4 advantage in M. Soccer the series that began back in BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 12 1997. The Jaspers are the only Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) team in the MAAC without a though, starting with the first win and are joined by Marist as goal by Rider midway through the teams without a conference the first half by Kozak. It was victory. 10/17 10/15 his first collegiate goal, junior “The guys played a very vs. Niagara, 1 p.m.* at Wagner, 2 p.m. (8-3 overall, 1-0 NEC) Jonathon Burd also connected smart game and didn’t let 10 20 10/10 his first goal at Rider to make it Manhattan get behind our Men’s Soccer vs. Hofstra, 2 p.m. Rider 6, Robert Morris 0* 2-0 in favor of the Broncs, with defense,” Fager said. “We got (2-9 overall, 1-1 MAAC) 10/15 30 minutes left in the game. two very nice goals.” 10/8 Cross Country at Quinnipiac, 3:30 p.m.* In addition, Sunday’s game The Broncs’ next game is Saint Peter’s 5, Rider 1* 10/16 10/17 became sophomore goalkeep- Saturday night, when they will 10/10 at Penn State National Invite, at Sacred Heart, 3 p.m.* er Jason Giordano’s first-ever host Loyola (MD) (5-3-2 over- Rider 2, Manhattan 0 * M: 10 a.m., W: 11 a.m. shutout and collegiate victory all, 1-0-1 MAAC) at 7 p.m. 10/16 Women’s Soccer with five saves that night. Rider has seven contests vs. Loyola (MD), 7 p.m.* (5-6-2 overall, 1-3 MAAC) “Sunday’s game went really left on its schedule, all of them 10/16-10/17 10/8 well,” Kozak said. “We played are against MAAC opponents Women’s at Seton Hall for Lincoln Marist 2, Rider 1* with a lot of heart and that’s and four of them are away. (0-6 overall, 0-2 MAAC) Mercury Intercollegiate 10/10 what we needed. We got on Siena 4, Rider 1* 10/7 the score sheet first and it gave 10/15 Monmouth 7, Rider 0 And more sports... us momentum which led to vs. Iona, 7 p.m.* 10/16 another goal and ultimately a 10/17 at Wagner, 11 a.m. Sophomore Marlaine victory.” vs. Fairfield, 1 p.m.* 10/18 Schneider of the field hockey Both teams had 17 shots vs. Saint Peter’s, 3:30 p.m.* team was named NEC while Rider managed to put six 10/20 Co-Player of the Week for of them on goal. Read (1-17 overall, 0-8 MAAC) vs. Hofstra, 2 p.m. games played from Oct. 4 to “We were able to make EWS 10/9 Oct. 10. the stops throughout the whole VI Men’s Tennis 90 minutes,” Perrella said. E Marist 3, Rider 2* R 10/10 (0-8 overall, 0-2 MAAC) Freshman Sandra Penas of “Giordano, who started in goal Saint Peter’s 3, Rider 0* 10/6 the field hockey team was on Sunday, did a great job for 10/12 Saint Peter’s 7, Rider 0* named NEC Rookie of the the guys. He’s been patient and Rutgers 3, Rider 0 10/9 Week for games played Oct. took advantage of the start in 10/16 Philadelphia 7, Rider 0 4 to Oct. 10. goal.” vs. Canisius, 2 p.m.* 10/12 Last year Rider defeated in ENTERTAINMENT Monmouth 5, Rider 2 Manhattan 3-1 in New York Broncs’ losing skid continues in league competition WOMEN’S SOCCER overall. Siena defeated Rider last Marist took the lead, 2-1, season as well, 3-0, and lead the By Victoria Lyons with less than four minutes Broncs 5-8-2 in the series that remaining in the second half, started in 1997. Following a solid start to scoring a goal identical to its Rider only has five more the season, the women’s soccer first, striking off a header from games left in the regular season, team experienced two setbacks a direct kick. all of which are in conference. on the road this past weekend. Senior goalkeeper Alex Post Three are at home. The Broncs The Broncs lost to Marist notched five saves, but the Red are currently in seventh place in last Friday 2-1 and then Foxes outshot the Broncs 24-8. the MAAC. dropped a 4-1 match up against Last year, Rider defeated “The players have worked nationally ranked and unde- Marist by the same score — hard and made a commitment feated Siena on Sunday. 2-1 — but trail the Red Foxes to each other,” Hounsome said. According to head coach in the career series, 9-5, which “The talent and desire is there Drayson Hounsome, the team began in 1997. so everything is in place to be delivered a good performance, On Sunday, Rider fell successful.” but could have made some behind early against an elite Rider will have a golden adjustments in its play. opponent — the 25th ranked opportunity to get some con- “Overall we played OK, Saints. ference wins down the stretch. but we made some mistakes and Siena (12-0, 4-0 MAAC) The last three games of the that cost us,” he said. “Without gained a quick advantage, scor- season are all against teams who the mistakes we would have ing in the 22nd minute, but have a worse record than the definitely had a better outcome freshman Jennifer Meier coun- Broncs. from the weekend.” tered, crashing the net and tie- Rider currently ranks third The Broncs (5-6-2, 1-3 ing the score at 1-1 for the in the MAAC in points, goals, MAAC) got off to a quick start Broncs with 10 minutes left in goals per game, assists per game in the MAAC game against the first half. and are tied for third in shots. Marist, scoring in the 39th However, Siena’s senior, Up next for Rider is a home minute with freshman Jody Tabitha Tice, produced a hat conference game tonight against Sokol scoring her fifth goal of trick in the second half. The Iona, which sports a 3-10-1 the season. first score came three minutes overall mark and a 1-1-1 record “Jody scored a great goal into the second half, the second in the league. The Broncs’ fol- on Friday night, but it is some- a minute later and the third low that up with another home thing she is doing on a regular with 22 minutes left in the game against Fairfield (6-5-2, basis,” Hounsome said. game. 2-0-1 MAAC) on Sunday at 1 The Red Foxes (7-6, 3-0 The Broncs were outshot p.m. MAAC) tied it up on a header by the Saints 21-6 and 11-3 in from a direct kick with just a shots on goal. little more than two minutes Post earned six saves, while Peter G. Borg/Rider University left in the first half. sophomore goalkeeper Jenn Rider was outshot 10-5 in Nichols played the final 21 Freshman Jennifer Meier fired in her fourth goal of the season the first half, coming up short minutes, making one save. in the Broncs’ 4-1 loss to nationally ranked Siena on Sunday. The Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 Rider News 11 Rider splits weekend as perfect season ends whole different outcome for the Broncs. HOCKEY Sophomore Frank Garvey scored two goals, while freshmen Dylan Duffy By David Pavlak and Tyler Deitrick each lit the lamp, concluding with Dragone scoring one The Rider Broncs took to the ice himself. Garvey, the number one offen- this past weekend at home, attempting sive weapon in Rider’s attack, leads the to continue their perfect season when Broncs with 17 points and eight goals. they faced off against Penn State and Duffy now has five points and three Monmouth. Rider’s luck fell a bit short goals for his rookie campaign. though, dropping the first game to Penn Monmouth was never able to put State, 4-2, on Friday. However, the the puck past Nalbone, while Rider pep- Broncs followed it up with an impressive pered the opposing goalie with 59 shots. win the next night against Monmouth, “My defense has been forcing shoot- 5-0. ers to the outside and blocking shots, Last year, the Broncs tied Penn State which really helps me out,” Nalbone in the regular season before defeating said after the game. “If we continue to their MACHA foe in the playoffs during work hard on the ice and do the little their extraordinary championship run. things right, I think we’ll continue to The team was aware of the opposition’s have success.” caliber, and knew coming into this game Dragone believes Nalbone is crucial that it was to not be taken lightly. to Rider’s success despite his quiet men- “The game against Penn State was tality. by far our most difficult game of the “Joe Nalbone has really showed that season,” said junior Connor Dragone. he wants to have a big year this year,” “They are a hard-hitting and fast team, Courtesy of Tom D’Aurizio Dragone said. “It seems like he is always but I thought we were able to respond Senior goalie Joe Nalbone blanked Monmouth, 5-0, this past weekend but making the big save or making a smart well as a team. Everybody was skating dropped a decision against Penn State, 4-2, for Rider’s first defeat of the season. play to ensure our team stays on top and hard and creating chances with our he is really one of the leaders on our speed through the neutral zone, which Lions ended the tie by scoring a power- as Penn State deposited the puck in the team even though he is a pretty quiet caused them to take some penalties as play goal. empty net that senior Joe Nalbone usu- kid.” well as help us draw a penalty shot. It After the break, Penn State came ally occupies. Nalbone has been a key piece to seemed like every line was skating hard out hard again, scoring two more goals “Although we lost, I thought it was Rider’s 5-1 record. The senior has and creating chances, but we just could before Rider began its comeback. a good game for us to see what the rest recorded 124 saves in 303 minutes of not put the puck in the net.” With less than two minutes, both of the season will be like when we play action. After a hard-fought first period, senior Mike Weaver and Dragone scored the top teams in the MACHA,” said The Broncs travel to Seton Hall the score was locked at zero. Midway goals, cutting the lead to 3-2. That is as Dragone. Saturday; the puck drops at 9 p.m. through15240 FDU the Rider second News period, Ad v1_clr_Layout the Nittany 1 9/30/10 far 3:50 as thePM comebackPage 1 would go, though, Facing Monmouth would produce a

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Broncs on Board Rider wins first MAAC

contest

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tough loss

MEN’S SOCCER By Kim Leder

The men’s soccer team played in what seemed to be two different worlds this past weekend. Rider’s 5-1 loss to Saint Peter’s on Friday seemed to give the team the drive it needed to defeat Manhattan on Sunday, 2-0. “On Friday, things weren’t Jen Whiting/The Rider News going our way,” sophomore Sophomore Ryan Fitzgerald leaps in the air to attempt a header during Rider’s 2-0 victory over Manhattan on Sunday. The Broncs Chris Kozak said. “We had picked up their first win in the conference and their second overall on the season after falling to Saint Peter’s on Friday, 5-1. multiple chances, as did they, “We came out with a great really played hard the first half shouldn’t have. As a team, I but they were able to put their “We began the second half attitude, but things just didn’t and did everything they could think we got a bit unlucky with shots away. We played well but with the same intensity, but work out for us,” said sopho- to disrupt the Saint Peter’s getting countered upon, but we the score definitely didn’t justify when Saint Peter’s got their sec- more goalkeeper Matthew attack and get a goal of our need to learn how to get better how the game went. It was just ond goal, we had to make some Perrella. “To be honest, my own.” at that.” one of those games we would changes to chase the game,” game was a bit off and my guys The Broncs proved they Rider was outshot by Saint love to have back.” Fager said. “When we did that rely on me to have a great game. don’t give up easily. Sophomore Peter’s 17-15, including 9-6 in Junior Harry Newman of we left ourselves vulnerable at I just didn’t get the job done.” Sam Kotowski controlled a shots on goal. The game also Saint Peter’s (5-4-1 overall, 1-0- the back and we got countered Head coach Russell Fager rebound which put his team on featured 32 fouls and 10 yellow 1 MAAC) gave the Peacocks the a couple of times, which put the did his best on the sideline to the scoreboard at 4-1. cards. early lead in the middle of the game out of reach.” pump up his team and keep the “In the second half, we The Broncs beat Saint first half. He would later con- Sunday afternoon was a dif- players’ heads in the game. put more emphasis on get- Peter’s 1-0 last year and have nect on two more goals, giving ferent story against Manhattan “The team came out with ting forward to win the game,” had a lot of success since the him a hat trick and giving his (0-8 overall, 0-2 MAAC) a lot of hustle and determina- Kotowski said. “We lost because series began in 1960, going team a commanding lead over tion,” Fager said. “The guys we gave up some goals we 20-10 against the Peacocks. Rider (2-9 overall, 1-1 MAAC). See M. Soccer, p. 10 Field hockey pummels RMU with offense to be ready when their number is called and they were.” FIELD HOCKEY Sophomores Gabby Burgo and Amber Evans By Cynthia Reyes scored the first two goals of the second period, unas- sisted. For both, the goals were the first of the season. Rider’s defense also played well, allowing Robert In its first (NEC) game of Morris only two shots on goal. Junior Rebecca Lotito the season, the field hockey team dominated Robert made both saves. By the end of the game, the Broncs Morris in a 6-0 shutout, extending its winning streak had out-shot the Colonials an astonishing 41-2. to five games. “[The defense] has been working so hard to be The first goal of the game was scored after only 52 aggressive and that has helped feed the offense by giv- seconds by senior Megan Pisani, with an assist from ing us more opportunities to get the ball down the sophomore Marlaine Schneider. Pisani also scored field,” said Hussong on the defensive improvement Rider’s (8-3, 1-0 NEC) sixth and final goal of the day, during the past couple of games. capping off the victory. Pisani says the team learned from their three one- “Scoring twice was very reassuring today,” Pisani goal losses at the beginning of the season. said. “All of the hard work paid off and it is definitely a “[Now] we are playing better together,” she said. great feeling. It was a confidence booster for the whole “We have more confidence as a team and are coming team that we got off to a strong start.” to play every game.” Junior Virginia Egusquiza, the reigning NEC With the win, Rider extended its record of win- Player of the Week, scored Rider’s second goal of ning NEC openers to five years in a row. Early on, the game and her seventh goal of the season six min- Rider finds itself in a four-way tie for first place with utes into play with an assist from freshman Alicia Monmouth, Quinnipiac and Bryant, all at 1-0. Govannicci. “It is extremely important to open conference play Robert Morris, now 0-1 in the conference and 3-9 with a good start,” Hussong said. “That was our goal overall, played a tough game. After the first two goals today, and we accomplished it with a tough road win.” of the game, the Colonials kept Rider out of the net The Broncs travel to Hamden, Conn. to face off until freshman Sandra Penas scored a goal right before against Quinnipiac (5-6 overall, 1-0 NEC) today at Hugh Tsung/Rider University the end of the first period, stretching Rider’s lead to 3:30 p.m. Their next home game is Friday, Oct. 22, at Junior Megan Pisani scored two goals and notched 3-0. 7 p.m. versus Bryant (4-9 overall, 1-0 NEC). “It was nice to have some of the other players score an assist as the Broncs shut out Robert Morris, 6-0. today,” said head coach Lori Hussong. “Everyone has