The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 78, Issue XVI1I - Friday, March 28, 2008 16 Hu r t f u l Me m o r i e s He a l Sl o w l y Remembering Gary Phi Tau’s insurer one year after death balks at paying By Jeff Frankel By Paul Szaniawski Educators Insurance, which covers the University. This Sunday marks the one- Ada Badgely, were indicted and our long three-hour phone In the suit Landmark year anniversary of the death of in connection with his death, conversations. I love you, Gary, The insurance company American Insurance says that Gary DeVercelly Jr. but all charges were eventually and I know you will always be that covers Rider’s former chap- is not legally required to insure The freshman from Long dropped. looking out for all your loved ter of Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) has PKT or Rider because the insur- Beach, Calif., died March 30, And even a year after ones.” filed a lawsuit in federal court ance policy only covers regu- 2007, at Capital Health System his death, loved ones are still The brothers of the for- seeking to clear it of financial lar fraternity activities, which at Fuld campus, after authori- mourning his loss. mer fraternity can’t believe a obligation in the $75 million the company claims does not ties said he consumed a lethal “You are truly a special year has gone by already, said wrongful death suit filed by the include hazing or negligence on amount of alcohol. person and I have never met Brian Pawelko, Lawrenceville parents of Gary DeVercelly Jr. the part of PKT or Rider. Since then — and despite anyone like you,” DeVercelly’s SGA vice president and former against the University and the The family’s civil suit several positive movements then-girlfriend, Diane Poissant, Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) member. fraternity. against the chapter holds the on campus, including plans wrote on a filled message board “It’s definitely tough,” he said. Landmark American fraternity, its brothers and the for a new residence hall and honoring him online. “You “Most of the brothers think Insurance filed the suit March University responsible for an an increase in enrollment — cared so much about everyone back and it seems so short, but 12 in U.S. District Court after alleged illegal hazing incident DeVercelly’s death has contin- and always made sure we were it really was a year ago. I don’t Rider filed an insurance claim that led to DeVercelly’s alcohol- ued to have an influence on the safe and taken care of. All your think there is ever a way we can in connection with the family’s related death nearly one year Rider community, most nota- friends and family miss you so forget about that.” civil suit. ago. bly in the form of a new alcohol much and we know that you are His death still strikes a Presiding Judge Freda Reached by telephone policy and a $75 million law- looking down on us. You will nerve with school administra- Wolfson issued a summons the at PKT’s national office in suit filed by his parents against forever be in our hearts, Gary. tors, including Campbell. same day naming co-defendants Oxford, Ohio, Chief Executive the University. “You were the one person I “I still feel for Gary and for in the suit: Rider University; Officer Steve Hartman said he In addition, two University could tell anything to and you his family,” he said. “I’m still alumnus Adriano DiDonato, was unaware of the national administrators, Dean of were always there whenever I saddened by that. To me, any- who served as the fraternity’s Students Anthony Campbell had a problem. I will never house manager at the time of and Director of Greek Life forget all the fun times we had See DeVercelly, p. 5 Devercelly’s death; and United See Insurance, p. 5 Westminster attempts to get fall break back

By Julia Ernst The joining of Rider and WCC in 1992 required many The possibility of a fall break compromises between the two was resurrected at this week’s campuses, including this year’s Lawrenceville Senate meeting. unification of the semester cal- According to SGA Vice endars. This unification, which President Brian Pawelko, a peti- eliminated the fall break on the tion circulating at Westminster Princeton campus, is causing Choir College (WCC) to re- concern among faculty as well establish the days off, until as students who feel that a fall this year, was standard on the break for both campuses should Princeton campus sparked the be considered. discussion. “Alignment is good for “They got rid of their fall interaction between the cam- break,” said Pawelko. “They puses, but it does pose challeng- have a petition going on over es in terms of performance com- there to reinstate a fall break.” mitments,” said Joel Phillips, Westminster’s SGA came professor of Music Theory and to the Lawrenceville campus to Composition. “Lack of a break discuss the issue. could mean that “WCC stu- “Their VP, Ed Whittle, dents will be performing off campus while classes continue, came and spoke to the Senate,” Photo by Bryan Wentz said Pawelko. “The following and this can put them at a dis- week, we spoke to Westminster. advantage academically.” We want the UAPC (University The UAPC is in charge The winning ticket numbers are ... Academic Policy Committee) of setting the academic calen- Juniors Kevin Mazzella (left) and Bobby Kovarovic, are all smiles after being drawn for on- to further look into having a fall campus housing next year. The premium housing lottery was held Tuesday night. break.” See Fall Break, p. 4 Visit The Rider News online at www.theridernews.com 2 Friday, March 28, 2008

Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Wawa CEO, ’67 alum, comes home

Oh Beer! By Jess Hoogendoorn

Three visitors and two It is not a place where peo- residents were cited for under- ple linger, but a place people age drinking in Conover love. Hall on Friday, March 14, at This was how Howard 12:20 a.m. While on a rou- Stoeckel, president and CEO of tine foot patrol, Public Safety Wawa, described his stores dur- saw alcohol when a room ing the “My Choice, My Wawa” door was opened. There were presentation on March 13 in empty beer cans in plain Sweigart Auditorium. Stoeckel, sight, along with a trash can a 1967 Rider graduate, has that had alcohol containers worked his way through the in it. ranks to become the first non- The suspects were all family member to inherit the underage and relinquished title of president of the cor- 17 cans of unopened beer poration, which has roots dat- to Public Safety officers. ing back 200 years. He accom- The Lawrence Township plished this by planning for Police Department (LTPD) the future, taking chances and responded to the incident putting passion into his work. and the suspects were cited “If you don’t dream about Photo courtesy of Veronica Yankowski for violating the township the future, there is no future,” ordinance against underage Stoeckel said. “If you don’t have Wawa CEO and ’ 67 Rider alumnus, Howard Stoeckel, talks about core values and his rise in the drinking and the University’s a vision, you don’t know where ranks of the corporation during the “My Choice, My Wawa” presentation on March 13. alcohol policy. The visitors you’re going. It’s like getting At one point in its long history, ple, delighting the customer, strategy,” freshman Rob Olsen were PNG’d. into a car without a road map.” Wawa even manufactured can- embracing change, doing the said. “It shows you, you don’t

Wawa lays claim to 569 non balls and fire hydrants. right thing and having a passion have to be the best student to Pub Shenanigans stores across five states. However, The stores continue to for winning. have success in life.” Stoeckel does not believe that change as they try to be more Stoeckel discussed his past The CEO considers him- Two male residents were each store works for him; he convenient for customers. One and explained that although he self fortunate to hold his posi- cited for underage drinking believes it is his job to serve his such change was going from has succeeded in his current tion at Wawa and still “pinch- in the Rider Pub on Friday, employees. verbally ordering hoagies to endeavors, he wasn’t always suc- es” himself everyday because March 14, at 1:28 a.m. The “At Wawa, the most impor- using touch-screen computer cessful. He was not a good he cannot believe he has such two suspects were wearing tant people are our store peo- monitors. Stoeckel said that the student, but believes that it is a great job. Stoeckel attributed wristbands that are intended ple,” he said. “In reality, I work next innovation coming down important to keep learning. his success to learning, plan- to identify students who are for them. My job is to support the pike may be giving custom- “I’m learning more today, ning and dreaming in prepara- 21 and older, but the two the 16,000 people that deliver ers the option of ordering hoa- at age 62, than ever before,” tion for the future, and encour- were underage. LTPD and the Wawa brand experience.” gies via text message, so that the Stoeckel said. “When you stop aged students to do the same. the University cited both stu- Embracing change is a order will be waiting for them learning, that’s when you start “If you don’t plan for the dents for underage drinking. key component for success, when they arrive at the store. to die.” future, if you don’t embrace according to Stoeckel. Wawa The CEO attributes much Students attending the pre- change, the future isn’t that Purse Burglar has changed numerous times of his success with Wawa to the sentation were able to take away bright,” he said. throughout its 200-year exis- core values that he “uses as a some pointers from the conve- A female staff member tence. It has gone from a dairy filter” when making decisions. nience store president. reported that credit cards company to retail to gasoline. These include valuing peo- “[Stoeckel] provided a good were stolen from her purse on Saturday, March 15, in Moore Library. The staff member reported being in the library Co m i n g between 2 and 5 p.m. She had left her purse unattended Up ... for a period of time and later found that items were miss- Friday, March 28 ing. The victim filed a report March Madness: One on One with LTPD. Basketball Tournament, 4 - 11 Tuesday, April 1 p.m., SRC Courts 2 and 3 Rosetta Stone Language Software Kickoff, 11:30 a.m., Missing Bills Roaring ’20s Bronc Buffet, BLC Cavalla Room Daly’s Dining Hall, 10 p.m. A male staff mem- Movie Trivia Night, 6 p.m., ber reported that a change Saturday, March 29 BLC Pub machine in the Rider Pub had SEC in the City: NYC Day Trip, 9:00 a.m., departing from been opened and an unknown Wednesday, April 2 BLC Future Business Leaders of amount of cash had been America (Phi Beta Lambda) removed on Monday, March Guitar Hero Tournament, meeting, 11:30 a.m., SWG 110 24, at 5:49 a.m. There were 9 - 11 p.m., SRC tool marks on the machine, Sunday, March 30 Identify Theft Lecture, 7 p.m., but the lock was undamaged. Club Field Hockey Practice, BLC Theater The company that is respon- 2:30 p.m., SRC sible for the machine was Thursday, April 3 notified and the investigation ROOTERS Meeting, 3 p.m., Lawrenceville SGA Elections, is ongoing. BLC Room 257 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., SRC Monday, March 31 SEC Movie: Kite Runner, — Compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn ACS Meeting, 4:30 p.m., BLC 7:30 Multicultural Conference Room p.m., BLC Theater

Alcohol awareness discussion Compiled by Julia Ernst forum preceded by moment of To list your event, e-mail Information provided by Director silence for Gary DeVercelly Jr., [email protected]. of Rider’s Department of Public 7 p.m., BLC Theater Safety Vickie Weaver. Friday, March 28, 2008 3 Alleged KatManDu rape case at a standstill By Jess Hoogendoorn suspended on paid leave, the The case was originally $58,748 a year. This ends up issues. alleged victim has not spoken to under the control of the Mercer being at least $1,130 a week per “Number one, you have The case involving an the press or taken further legal County Prosecutor’s Office but trooper, but The Times reported no evidence; number two, you alleged rape of a Rider student measures, and a story surfaced was later relocated to Middlesex that the ages of the accused have screwed up the evidence by New Jersey State troopers about the troopers claiming the County. Mercer County range from 25 to 40, so the you have; or, three, you are will soon reach its four-month sex was consensual. Prosecutor Joseph Bocchini actual salaries vary. This figure not aware of the evidence you mark without any progress. The alleged incident took Jr. stepped aside after making assumes that each trooper has have,” Tuvey said. On Dec. 7, 2007, a 25-year- place after one of KatManDu’s comments about the case, call- been paid for the 17 weeks Robert Ebberup, a lawyer old Rider student reported that college nights where bottles of ing it a “nightmare” in an inter- since Dec. 7 to the four-month for one of the accused troop- off-duty troopers raped her at beer are $1 and women carry- view with the Star-Ledger of mark of the case, which will be ers, believes that the amount a Ewing residence owned by ing a college ID enter for free. Newark. A spokesperson for the April 7. It doesn’t take benefits of time that has passed without one of the troopers. The stu- Despite the alleged incident, State Attorney General’s Office into account. charges is because investigators dent reported that she met the Joe Surdo, KatManDu’s mar- said the case was moved to The amount of time that do not want to have another seven troopers at KatManDu, a keting director, told The Times Middlesex because that county has elapsed since the incident “embarrassment” like the one nightclub in Trenton. of Trenton that the club has no has a rape investigation task could be attributed to several that occurred with the Duke No legal action has taken plans to put an end to college force, according to an article factors. The Times reported that University lacrosse team, The place since the case was taken nights. published in The Times. Brent Tuvey, a forensic scien- Times reported. over by the Middlesex County The case is still under The seven troopers’ paid tist and co-author of “Rape Duke lacrosse play- Prosecutor’s Office. Since then investigation and the accused leave has collectively cost the Investigation Handbook,” said ers were accused of rape but no explanation has been giv- troopers remain on paid leave, state at least $134, 470, given that the delayed decision on eventually cleared of any en for the delay, the troopers according to Lt. Gerald Lewis that each makes at least a New whether to prosecute could be wrongdoing. implicated in the rape are still of the New Jersey State Police. Jersey’s trooper starting salary of linked to several evidentiary Lawrenceville SGA ballot President Residence Seat Junior Class President ACS Secretary Brian Pawelko Kimberly Doerrhoefer Danielle Gizzo James O’Mara Danielle Phillips Jeff Rainforth Amber Comppen Tyler Valenti RHA Positions Vice President Kevin Malinowski Junior Class Vice President Mike Zilly Janeen Hovnanian Jonathan Chebra RHA President Amanda Lawson Megan Phair Kenneth Jacobs Commuter Seat Sophomore Class President Daniel Pinkston Rajesh Yerramilli Secretary Treasurer Megan C. McBride Mitchell Buonpastore Greek Seat ACS Positions Alex D’Amico George Helock VP Social Chair ACS President Colleen Moore Secretary Class Officers Crystal Palmer Megan C. McBride PR ACS Vice President Frank X. Romano Jr. Senior Class President Tom Wospil James Czajkowski Stephanie Premselaar Alfred Russo Matt Semel NCC ACS Treasurer Finance Board Cara Giovinazzo Meghan Montague Stacey Miller At-Large Seats (2) Joe Seaton CEO Kevin Van Loan Jennifer Wolk

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The outer Success is closer than you think...Visit us at www.dtag.com for used during warm months, will students, faculty, staff and appearance of Daly’s will also be employment opportunities in your area or Email [email protected] soon be enclosed. This will cre- outside conferences to reserve improved, as the front door will ate a larger area for more seating this new room for meetings,” receive a facelift. Equations to Avoid during peak mealtimes and also Friedman-Krupnick said. “We will be enhancing the a new meeting space for stu- X(1) + Y = $200.00 The $1.5 million reno- entrance and making the mall dent groups, faculty and staff vation is another upgrade for side façade more appealing,” X = Tier 2 Alcohol Violation to use. It will serve as a “more Rider to accommodate its grow- Reca said. It will be “similar to Y = You versatile and year-round space ing student body. the SRC and the New Residence for the campus community,” The dining hall carpets Hall.” X(2) + Y - Z(3) = $300 said Assistant Vice President will also be fully replaced, and The construction will be X = Tier 2 Alcohol Violation of Facilities Management Mike a fresh coat of paint will be handled by VJ Scozzari and Y = You Reca. applied to the walls. Sons, of Lawrenceville, and Z = Campus Driving Privileges “We hope to be able to Although this may help architectural firm The Spiezle allow student groups to reserve with overcrowded seating issues, Group, of Trenton. The new X(3) + Y - Z(12) + A = $300 the new Daly’s board room it will not do away with the Daly’s is anticipated to make its X = Tier 2 Alcohol Violation when they want to schedule a long food lines. debut on Sept. 1 if construction meeting over lunch or dinner,” Y = You “Hopefully, this fall we is completed without compli- said Assistant Vice President of will try and eliminate some cations, pending approval of Z = Campus Driving Privileges Student Affairs Jan Friedman- lines by having students receive the architectural plans by the A = Additional Sanctions Krupnick. grill items in the Bronc Diner,” Lawrence Township Planning The old board room sat up Friedman-Krupnick said. Board. Do the math. To sum it up, to 90 people and could not be This system was experi- abusive drinking isn’t worth it. reserved during dining hours. mented with this past fall, but 4 Friday, March 28, 2008 Carolina trip yields music, culture and 3 credits By Danielle Phillips for emerging artists to hear. “Students visit artists in their homes, For seven years one professor has attend jam sessions, sing and play on been giving an enlightening experience celebrated stages, and enter into the to students outside the classroom, exact- multi-ethnic street life of musical com- ly 731 miles away from any Rider class- munities,” Sullivan said. “They learn room. first-hand about the culture, coverage, Dr. Jack Sullivan, of American and politics of the classical music busi- Studies, leads a group of 15 students ness.” from both the Lawrenceville and The Westminster students who Princeton campuses on an eight-day trip attend also get in the act themselves and to the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, perform in musical choral and orchestral South Carolina. events. There, students get exposed to the The academic aspect of the trip richness and diversity of American cul- comes into play when students are ture. While earning three credits, they required to complete coursework that get the opportunity to experience the includes writing reviews and papers vibrant offerings of a variety of music about their experience. including jazz, opera, poetry and musi- “The Spoleto trip was amazing,” cal theater, among others. said senior Danielle DeBue who attend- “I look forward to turning the stu- ed two years ago. “We went to so many dents on to music they have never musical productions, as well as a few experienced before,” said Sullivan, who operas. has been attending the festival since the “Charleston is a beautiful city and late ’80s. “It really unites the campuses. we had the opportunity to learn a little Together, they experience culture and about its history while we were there.” music.” Sullivan believes the trip truly trans- Each spring, the festival fills forms people’s view of opera, jazz and Charleston historic theaters, churches different types of music. It becomes a way of uniting the and outdoor spaces with over 120 per- Graphic courtesy of www.piccolospoleto.com campuses, which for the professor, is formances by renowned artists as well The Spoleto Festival is held every summer in Charleston South Carolina. as emerging performers in a variety of the most rewarding part of the South disciplines. It originally began as a fes- Carolina journey. But he also enjoys the nice restaurants, but we also had oppor- “Having musical talent is not a tival in Spoleto, Italy and relocated to Southern food and hospitality. Students tunity to try true Southern food at little prerequisite for these courses,” Sullivan Charleston in 1977. not only get to sample the fan fare, they local places. The entire trip was very said. “Having an adventurous palate The students in attendance can gain also write papers about it. memorable.” absolutely is.” backstage access, where they get to meet “Dr. Sullivan is very keen on get- With another summer quickly Anyone interested about the Spoleto the press and musicians. Writers for ting the whole cultural experience, so approaching, Sullivan is still looking for trip this summer can contact Sullivan at opera magazines and other musical pub- we tried all sorts of different Southern students interested to attend the reward- [email protected] or call x. 5573. lications hold lectures and performances foods,” DeBue said. “We went to some ing Spoleto experience. Questions about identity theft answered at free seminar By Danielle Flood Wednesday evening include questions theft from a campus perspective. According to Procaccino, college such as: What is identity theft? What Information handouts will be avail- students are not exempt from identity Five experts in fields ranging from are the forms of identity theft? Who is as able to everyone who attends. theft so going to the lecture will make law enforcement to banking are set risk? How can people protect themselves Procaccino will lead the lecture. them more aware of the dangers of to appear for the long-awaited lecture, from identity theft? What can be done He will introduce the panelists and the identity theft and the steps they can take “Identity Theft: Why You Need to if someone becomes a victim of identity issues that will be covered in the discus- to prevent themselves from becoming a Know About It.” theft? sion. The panelists will speak from 7-8 victim. Led by Drew Procaccino, assis- The lecture, which has been in the p.m., then a question and answer session “College students are at risk because tant professor in the Department of works since last November, will feature will follow. they are applying for credit and student Computer Information Systems, the a panel of experts from the fields of “Identity Theft: Why You Need to loans,” he said. event will take place Wednesday 2 from 7 law enforcement, banking, healthcare Know About It” will be hosted by Rider As the word of the lecture is spread- to 8:30 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center. and insurance. Each will speak about Center for Business Forensics, which is ing, Procaccino suggests that students Light refreshments will be served. identity theft as it pertains to his or her housed in the College of Business. and faculty RSVP by sending an e-mail “The lecture will be open to the field. Procaccino encourages student to [email protected] to reserve their Rider Community as well as to the pub- One panelist, John LeMasney, writer involvement on Wednesday’s lecture as spot, but also noted that walk-ins are lic,” Procaccino said. and manager of instructional technology he feels identity theft “affects people of more than welcome. The major topics to be discussed on at Rider, is going to speak about identity all ages from children to the elderly.”

latter would require negotiation in general, are essential parts of “Since it’s so complicated, we “We start late and end Fa l l Br e a k with the union, because profes- being a student at Westminster, just hoped the UAPC would early, so working out breaks is Continued from p. 1 sors’ contracts begin Sept. 1. but they do add a significant look further into it. I’m hop- difficult,” Shelat said. “If you Phillips said that aligning amount of stress to our already ing to elicit a response from the give more holidays, that builds dar, explained Dr. Jeff Halpern, the calendars serves a practical hectic lives,” said Brancheau. administration.” up pressure for faculty and stu- chief negotiating officer of the purpose for both campuses. “Having a fall break would not Students on both campuses dents. Thinking practically, it Rider chapter of the American “Calendars should be only give us time to perform have opinions about the pos- doesn’t work.” Association of University aligned if we are to function without worrying about class- sibility of a fall break and what A report on the status of Professors (AAUP). This year, as a University,” said Phillips. work, but it would also give it would mean for the course of fall break is expected at the next a one-time decision was made “Westminster should con- us something to work towards, the first semester of the year. Senate meeting, Tuesday, April to shorten the length of the tinue to pursue the world- something to look forward to, Brancheau said that the fall 1, 11:30-12:30 in Sweigart break between semesters to class performance opportuni- a ‘light at the end of the tun- break could be beneficial for Auditorium. accommodate choirs, but the ties, but creative ways to meet nel.’” Rider and WCC students. UAPC could eventually decide those commitments should be Pawelko said the purpose “Even one day of fall break to reinstate the WCC fall break. employed so that students can of raising the issue at a Rider gives our minds, bodies and Halpern also said that there meet both their academic and Senate meeting was to gather voices significant relief,” said are three options for adding a performance requirements.” feedback from Lawrenceville Brancheau. “Going for months fall break on the Lawrenceville Westminster sophomore students and work with the without a break can be damag- campus: a shorter semester; fin- Elise Brancheau said that a fall administration. ing and disheartening.” ishing the fall semester after break provides WCC students “Obviously, with next year Lawrenceville junior Christmas break; or starting with much-needed relief. looming, they have to make Dhwani Shelat had a different before Labor Day. However, the “Touring, and performing the schedule,” said Pawelko. view. Friday, March 28, 2008 5

death after an alleged fraternity hazing. Life. “I think it has changed in terms of e e r c e l l y Filed in Mercer County Superior The new guidelines prohibit alco- the mood,” he said. “This is a year of D V Court on Dec. 28, the wrongful death hol at both residence halls and Greek transition, and anytime you have transi- Continued from p. 1 suit cites what it calls the University’s houses, and Greek Life can no longer tion, [the] change is difficult. It takes a reckless mismanagement and willful dis- host parties where alcohol is served in an while for people to mourn the past and time a student’s life is lost, it’s a tragedy. regard of its fraternities, along with the unsupervised manner. understand the future.” Not a day goes by where I don’t think PKT members’ failure to help DeVercelly “I think it’s certainly changed, there’s However, he also said that Greek life about Gary and think about some of the after he drank three-quarters of a bottle no doubt against that,” Pawelko said. “I has made giant leaps forward since the other students as well.” of Absolut vodka. think the overall campus attitude has policies were introduced. For a time three fraternity brothers, “It’s still moving forward and the changed, it’s a little more somber.” “The Greek groups as a whole have seniors Adriano DiDonato, of Princeton, defendants are coming forward and The Department of Public Safety done a very good job of stepping up,” and Dominic Olsen, of Kenilworth, producing documents,” said Douglas has also stepped up in being even more Campbell said. “When you look how N.J., and former PKT fraternity presi- Fierberg, the lawyer retained by the proactive when it comes to the safety of Bid Day is now, compared to Bid Day dent Mike Torney, of Randolph, N.J., family. “We are likely to add additional the students, said Vickie Weaver, direc- a year ago, when you look at Sweetheart faced charges along with Campbell and injuries as we learn new information. tor of Public Safety. Weekend now and Sweetheart Weekend Badgley. “I have recently talked to the fam- “We do park, walk and talks in a year ago, they are totally different Charges against the administrators ily and they are still devastated over his the residence halls and all the exte- events. They’ve stepped up and taken were later dropped, and DiDonato and senseless death.” riors,” she said. “The students know the lead in non-alcohol related events.” Olsen were granted Pre-Trial Intervention Fierberg is considered one of the that we’re there. By doing the walk- Campbell also said he feels confi- (PTI) to avoid trial and criminal sen- nation’s most prominent lawyers in throughs through residence halls and dent that students are learning to live by tencing. Torney was unable to apply for wrongful death and serious personal Greek houses, we’ve been able to iden- the new rules. PTI because of a prior offense. He will injury cases involving colleges. tify some potentially troublesome areas “For the most part, I would say that face a judge on April 22 to accept a plea Following DeVercelly’s death, and address them before matters get out most of our students are adapting,” he deal or fight the charges in court. Rider made sweeping changes to its of hand.” said. “That’s the best way to put it. I The DeVercelly family later filed a own alcohol policies as a result of the The new restrictions may have think students have been understand- civil suit against the University claiming 19 recommendations conceived by the already pushed drinking off campus ing of what we are trying to do and that negligence by officials, employees Presidential Task Force on Alcohol, and have changed the atmosphere of the have been supportive, generally, of the and PKT brothers caused the freshman’s Personal Responsibility and Student University, Campbell said. process.”

In addition to the coverage loop- Landmark Insurance’s attorney, Later, Landmark declined the insur- In s u r a n c e hole, Landmark American Insurance Copernicus T. Gaza, told The Rider ance claim, attempting to wash its hands Continued from p. 1 believes it shouldn’t be held respon- News from his office in Hawthorne, of covering PKT and Rider. sible to cover PKT or Rider because N.Y., that his client had not authorized With the recent suit, the insurance lawsuit and said he could not comment the University requested assistance from him to comment because the company company hopes to have a U.S. District on the situation. United Educators Insurance, its campus- has a policy of not speaking to the media Court judge back up its stance legally. After being sent a recent article by wide insurer. on pending legal matters. “We expect that when the court The Times of Trenton detailing the suit “We believe that Landmark Its suit says that Rider’s attorneys rules in the declaratory judgment action via e-mail, Hartman again declined. Insurance has an obligation to the first filed with Landmark Insurance to it will agree with the University’s posi- “At this time, I do not have any- University and the individual frater- cover possible litigation cost in October tion,” Higgins said. thing to add to the details outlined in nity members in this case,” University when the DeVercellys said they intended the article,” he said. spokesman Dan Higgins said. to sue. Make the most of your Summer!

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Wh e r e Th e r e ’s a Wi l d a , Th e r e ’s a Wa y Elliott Award winner, proud parent and Campbell’s aide, Bleakley does it all

By Allie Ward Recipients are nominated by fellow faculty and staff members. Campbell and Wilda Bleakley is the go-to girl. Or one of Bleakley’s colleagues, Maureen woman, I should say. Kyle, administrative specialist of Student Like her mouthful of a professional Affairs, are just two out of the many title (executive assistant to the Associate people who nominated her. Vice President for Student Affairs and “I like talking about Wilda,” said Dean of Students Tony Campbell), Campbell. “She’s student- and service- Bleakley’s job description is equally oriented; she’s someone you can give a complex: She does it all. task to and be sure that it’ll get done and “I’m basically a support person for get done right.” Dean Campbell,” said Bleakley. “We Campbell applauded Bleakley’s deal with any student issues or problems “can-do attitude” and said that she is and help run award banquets held at the well respected by the faculty and staff end of the year; I help wherever help is members. needed.” Kyle, who works closely with According to a Rider Newswire arti- Bleakley, described her as “upbeat” and cle, Bleakley is known on campus as a joy to be around. a person who can find the answers to Bleakley has two sons who are also seemingly unanswerable questions. a part of the Rider community. Chris “Ask any student; she’s always really, Bleakley graduated in 2005 and Greg really helpful, always in a great mood,” Bleakley is a senior accounting major, said Campbell. “She’ll work tirelessly to ready to graduate in May. get things done.” Chris Bleakley said that his mother’s Her contributions to the school friendliness and willingness are what earned Bleakley the Elliott Award, make her a key part of the University. which she received at a ceremony dur- “She doesn’t know how to say, ing the faculty and staff convocation last ‘That’s not my job’ or ‘I don’t know,’” August. he said. “She goes the extra mile to make “I felt really honored and very sure everyone who interacts with her has Photo by Stephanie Nardi amazed that people think that much of a pleasant experience.” me and that they appreciate what I do,” Greg Bleakley agreed and added Every day Wilda Bleakley helps the University run smoothly. Last August, she was Bleakley said. “It’s my job to help, and that what makes her a great part of the awarded the Frank N. Elliott Award based on nominations from her peers. that people are aware of what I’m doing Rider community is her devotion to the always find someone to help you.” “She always made sure I was prompt is just very touching.” University. Bleakley attributes her hardworking in getting deadlines met, and she also The Board of Trustees estab- “She takes the time to answer all the nature to her childhood. introduced me to some very nice and lished the Frank N. Elliott Award for questions, even if it means spending the “To me it’s just my personality and influential people,” Chris Bleakley said. Distinguished Service in 1990 when extra minute,” he said. the way I was brought up: to go above “Without her I would not be where I am former President Elliott retired. The Bleakley has worked in the Office and beyond,” she said. “It’s the same as today.” award recognizes special service to the of Student Affairs since 1999. She espe- being a parent when you just go into a Other students probably agree that University. Three awards are given out cially likes the campus environment. job and take care of things.” he’s not the only one. each year, to a member of the admin- “Everyone looks out for everyone,” Speaking of being a parent, how istration, the faculty and the support she said. “It’s a small, family commu- did her sons feel about attending school staff. nity and if you need something you can where their mother works? GASSP colloquium celebrates girl power By Jess Decina “It’s really more to encompass every- were ingrained in the mind of a society thing that this program is supposed to for centuries.” ‘I hope this The actions and influences of wom- be about to reflect what we are already Junior Robert Crawley’s approach to colloquium would en, from the fictional to the famous, teaching,” she said. “The courses have the colloquium is a little less historical changed over the years. I hope it can and much more focused on literature, he allow students to will be discussed at the annual Gender learn about the Studies Colloquium, taking place next raise awareness for the program in and said. His presentation, entitled, “Class Thursday. of itself.” Overruled: How Gender Expectations ever-changing The all-day affair, with lectures Noonan hopes to see a turnout Undermine Class Differences in gender roles, both from non-Gender Studies students, as Pygmalion and Mrs. Dalloway,” studies such as “Repression, Submission, and historical and Power Plays: Class and Gender in Film she describes the colloquium as a “great how two female literary characters face and Literature” and “Media, Literature chance to see what other students are challenges because of both their gender present-day.’ and Feminist Identity,” appears to have doing in terms of scholarship.” and their social status. - Kimberly Van Heygen an audience limited strictly to women Kimberly Van Heygen, a December “The fact that both these characters and Gender Studies students. But Dr. 2007 graduate, agrees. Van Heygen is are female is, as I have determined, a presenting her research on women in much more limiting factor than social Kelly Noonan, director of the program, mined by the men of their societies,” he Russia during World War I, and to her, class,” he said. “What I discovered was believes otherwise. said. the colloquium isn’t about the power of that both of these women live in a “It’s much more open than that,” With the series less than a week women, but the power of an individual. patriarchal society, and being women she said. “The main goal is to have stu- away, Van Heygen is excited to share “I focused on three women, Maria limited what they were allowed to do dents have a chance to present things something she’s been so passionate about Botchkareva, Berta Lask and Anna much more than their respective social that they’ve worked on throughout the with an audience. Akhmatova, and the role their actions classes.” year or the semester.” “I hope that that colloquium would and writings had in transforming the Crawley pointed out that in both Although the colloquium has been allow students to learn about the ever- traditional views of women,” she said. works, even a woman of high social stat- successful in past years, there’s one big changing gender roles, both historical “Their views on the war helped shape ure was not expected to do more than difference in this year’s program. The and present-day,” she said. and create new gender roles for women. exercise proper social etiquette. event will also reveal the new name The Gender Studies Colloquium will I hope that people will gain a new “[They were] expected to be capable of the Gender Studies program: the take place next Thursday, April 3, from understanding of the power that an indi- of little more than hosting social events Gender Studies and Sexuality Program, 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sweigart 115. The vidual can have on re-shaping ideas that and speaking in ways that were predeter- or GASSP, Noonan said. event is free and open to the public. Friday, March 28, 2008 7

Dark musical a bloody good time SEC Film Review By Oliver Joszt

Bloody is not usually the first word that comes to mind when one thinks about musicals, but Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is filled with revenge, tragedy, mayhem and bloody meat pies that creates one of the goriest musicals ever made. While Sweeney Todd is unconven- tional and takes a new turn, it hits some bumps along the way. Sweeney Todd takes place in London, where there lives a barber named Benjamin Barker (Johnny Depp) and his sweet young wife and child, whom he loves dearly. However, one day the wicked Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman) sentences Barker to jail in Australia on fabricated charges in order to capture Barker’s wife and child for himself. After escaping from jail, Barker returns home to his barbershop, where the landlady, Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter), sells the worst meat pies in London. She informs Barker about his family’s demise at the hands of Judge Turpin. Barker moves upstairs to his former shop and changes his name Photo copyright Dreamworks to Sweeney Todd to do business again. Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp) and Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter) conspire in a murderous Yet, this time he is out for revenge on the plot in this dark musical, which will be shown tonight at 4:30 p.m. and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Theater. injustices against himself and his family. He has such a profound passion and the whole movie, which, after hearing the film’s most amazing aspects. With in this film to stand out from all of the anger that he starts slicing the throats of it for the third time, created a sense of narrow alleyways and small rooms, direc- other ones that he has made. his customers, so Mrs. Lovett can cut unneeded repetition. tor Tim Burton creates a claustrophobic Depp plays the role the way he has them up and make them into her pies. Other songs worked exceptionally feeling and a lack of breathing room. played every part in his career for Burton. With the new secret ingredient, she has well, such as “Epiphany,” where Sweeney Even the CGI backgrounds, costumes There’s a little Edward Scissorhands the most appetizing pies around. Todd roams the streets in pure frustra- and the pale makeup stress a world here, a little Ichabod Crane there and As a musical, the most important tion and outrage showing the audience dominated by shades of gray, to create a a dash of Ed Wood jumbled in. Depp factor is naturally the music. Some of his true inner demons. gloomy and cryptic atmosphere. is perfect for this role because he has the songs in the movie did not work. For The songs in the film are more plot- Nevertheless, people may argue that played it a dozen times before. example, “Johanna” sung by Anthony driven and bring out a sense of the char- the set design is one of the film’s major Sweeney Todd is good for audiences Hope (Jamie Campbell Bower), is too acter’s confessional anguish. The words overall flaws. This is the sixth Depp/ sick of the usual musical. Yet, what the sweet and light for a movie this dark. in the song are used to convey some- Burton collaboration. Almost all of film achieves in originality it lacks in It didn’t help that songs like “Johanna,” thing much greater than just a melody. them have the same morbid characteris- overall music. Hearing the same songs were repeated continuously throughout Sweeney Todd’s set design is one of tics. Burton has not done anything new over and over again might bore viewers. Band of brothers reach new heights

CD Review a lack of originality. Indeed, they list ries the nostalgic, story-telling feel of their influences as T-Rex, Queen, The The Decemberists, and Mark’s falsetto By Jordan Blum Kinks and, as all artists should, The is reminiscent of Damon Albarn (Blur, Beatles. Add to the mix Mark’s vocal Gorillaz). It’s a great contradiction to Los Angeles’ Astra Heights, consist- timbre of Johnny Rotten (though much the liveliness of “Good People,” and this ing of the four Morales brothers and more melodic) and, in the case of “The bookend illustrates the range of Good “honorary brother” Bernard Yin, is the Whole World Changes,” harmonies akin Problems. newest entry into the list of sibling to S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things and No work is without its faults, groups. Bassist James Morales attributes “Because” from Abbey Road. Taking all and the main one is fairly common. the start of the band to the influence of a of this into account, one has a good idea Basically, much of Good Problems sounds guitarist father and grandfather, both of of what Astra Heights sounds like. Even alike. The highlights have already been Photo copyright Universal Records so, the quality and energy of this debut acknowledged, and while the rest of whom also sang in a choir with the boys Good Problems is the debut album is surprising. the album is very good, it’s not distinc- in their hometown of Palacios, Texas. from the rock band Astra Heights. During their college years, they decided Opener “Good People” would be tive enough to warrant mention. While to form a band. They soon moved to perfect for a bar full of drunks to chant it is commendable to have even a few generations and are not amateurs when L.A. and searched for a record contract. together (though it is more organized hooks while so many other bands have it comes to singing. While the influences The rest is history and their debut, Good than that may lead you to believe). The none, the other side of this logic is also may sound too familiar, they also show Problems, is a promising output from an ballad “It’s Alright” is a soft song with true. There are many bands that scream accessibility. They aren’t the most inno- ambitious yet humble ensemble. subtle string accompaniment. “Never A uniqueness and diversity, and consider- vative band of this generation, but they Upon hearing the first tracks, listen- Reason,” with a guitar tone similar to a ing these factors as a possibility, Astra certainly aren’t carbon copies of anyone ers are reminded of several other bands. sitar and a trebly cymbal sound, is defi- Heights should strive for them. else either. They embrace the music they However, it’s a positive melding of influ- nitely inspired by middle-eastern musi- It is comforting to know that, if grew up with and clearly wish they had ences to create a personal sound rather cal conventions. Perhaps the best track is nothing else, Astra Heights creates for made it. Good Problems is a combination than a deliberate copying to substitute the closing one, “Greg The Illuminator.” the art and not the money or fame. of emulation and honest aspiration. It is Its two-three chord verse melody car- They’ve had music in their family for an enjoyable record. 8 Friday, March 28, 2008 9 Death’s album comes alive CD Review Musings of a pop culture guru Murder By Death By Andrew Kaspereen Tour Dates: By Laura Mortkowitz occurrences that happened to him and the March 27: Bloomfield, weird questions students ask. “Potential” is a word tossed around The audience was given something to Understandably, many aspiring writ- generally in music criticism as a mode Ind. look forward to at the beginning of Chuck ers ask Klosterman about the experience to criticize a lackluster album from a tal- March 28: Cleveland, Klosterman’s lecture. of writing. ented band. With Murder by Death’s new Ohio “There is a chance one of you will be “I love the process of writing,” he said. album Red of Tooth and Claw, it can be March 29: Chicago verbally attacked during the question and “It’s the only relationship in my life that’s used as a means to show how much the answer period,” he said. ever been really successful.” band members have exceeded expecta- No one was. However, a common question that he tions. Throughout its career, the band has The result provides for one of the The author of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa finds baffling is when students ask if he continually been on the mark album-wise most wholesome and equalized sounds Puffs was explaining how liberated he has any writing rituals. but has not created a truly “great” piece Photo copyright Vagrant Records present in the past few years in music. felt when speaking in the Bart Luedeke “I think that’s very amusing; for one, I of art. There has been something missing, Red of Tooth and Claw hit stores on There isn’t one point where someone can Theater on Monday at 10 p.m. It was one don’t,” Klosterman said. “I have no rituals a phantom notion that listeners get in criticize one instrument in favor of the of the last appearances Klosterman made whatsoever. I don’t write at any given time which they find themselves wanting the March 4. It is Murder By Death’s first other; it tends to blend in ways that most before he would leave to teach in Germany of day.” band to reach out and employ the elusive release on Vagrant Records. music falls flat. for four months. Klosterman discussed his In fact, he’s so flexible with his writ- idea of “its potential” to make the album the album), convey wistful sorrow and a As a result, the attention to atmo- past experiences, his future plans and his ing that he used to write at night but now what it “could be.” capacity for vengeance, respectively. The sphere, emotion and lyrics rewards the theories about various pop culture topics. he writes during the day. Yet, something This has all changed with Murder by music cradles Turla’s voice, building and listener twofold. Previously the band has For those who had read and enjoyed his about the question confuses Klosterman. Death’s Vagrant Records debut. The band, declining at appropriate moments. tried to do this to moderate successes. The books, the lecture was probably just what “What if I did [have rituals]?” he a musical hybrid of Midwestern saloon The vocals, as previously mentioned, difference this time comes in the form they expected from the self-proclaimed asked. “Would that person then start rock and folk, has finally put the pieces are the standout piece on this album. The of focus. Each song is admittedly short, “pop culture journalist.” doing them? Would they somehow think together and shown what it is made of. It comparisons Turla’s voice has garnered which may lead some to criticize the band; “It sounds kind of like a made-up that that is the key? Would they think, has developed from an atmospheric sound tend to put him as an amalgamation of however, a stellar lean is preferable to a job,” Klosterman said. “It kind of is.” like, ‘Ah ha! It’s magic!’?” to one that expresses emotion, storytelling Tom Waits and Johnny Cash. His styling longer and less rewarding listen. From his columns in Esquire to As a warning to writers, his books on and depth that grips the listener from the accents the moods of each song in a way Every point of this album has been his non-fiction novels to the speech on popular culture have a “tendency to draw explosive opening to the cataclysmic con- that creates a cohesive story in the songs. well thought about and put together to Monday, he writes and talks about what- a strange type of person,” he said. clusion of the record. This is fortunate as the album is a concept create an organic and coherent piece of ever he finds interesting in the hopes that Klosterman gets letters from acid deal- The band, a four-piece that includes described by the band as “an odyssey-like art. Although certain tracks may make others find it interesting as well. ers in prison and that people ask him a lot an excellent cello player, a solid rhythm story, only without the honorable charac- Photo by Karly Hamburg more of an expression than others, the Klosterman’s books are on varying of questions about drugs. section and infectious melodies that ter in the story’s center.” Pop culture author Chuck Klosterman signs books for students after his lecture on Monday. Klosterman has written four non- album in its entirety is where the focus topics from growing up in North Dakota Then, he got to what he called the eschew fleeting catchiness in favor of deep Musically speaking, the album hits its fiction books, including the popular Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs. His first fiction novel will be released in September. needs to be. This is the album Murder by and listening to hair metal to driving “lecture part of the lecture.” Specifically, songwriting abilities, does a great job stride in a variety of ways. The music tends Death was always capable of making final- around the country visiting places where Klosterman’s fears about the future of and books have made it much more diffi- “How come when I’m bickering with about popular culture,” Klosterman said. creating the mood of the songs. There is to revolve around the cello. It never out- ly being delivered, and it’s a welcome and rock stars died, while thinking about media. cult [for] people of our generation to have my girlfriend it’s not like Sam and Diane “I can sort of explain why these things acute attention to emotion in the songs’ shines the other parts of the music, but it refreshing storm in a musical world where past girlfriends and listening to the radio. “I think that even though we are successful relationships.” on Cheers?” Klosterman asked. “We have aren’t just interesting but actually what music. The opening track “I’m Coming is noticeably pleasant to the ear and shapes more of the same has been receiving the Klosterman’s first fiction novel, Downtown able to understand what’s fake and what’s Before television, people compared the same fights but it’s not funny, like, it they’re reflecting about the world. Any Home” is a charged musical assault in the songs in ways that would otherwise most attention. Take notice now, because Owl, is due out in September. real, our natural inclination is to still see the idea of married life to those of parents makes us feel weird, it makes us mad.” good art is something that kind of grows which singer Adam Turla ominously sings suffer. On the whole, every instrument is Murder by Death is here to stay and once As a lecturer, he doesn’t have a set them as the same,” he said. “And that is or others around them. Instead of doing People may not understand this is out of the real experience of being alive, about a difficult return to his home. arranged in a way that screams for atten- it grabs hold of your ears, you won’t feel topic. Instead, Klosterman usually allows why media make people feel alienated that, people today base their idea of rela- a result of watching television, but it and once it’s out there people can inject Other songs, such as “Spring Break 1899” tion; a perfect balance comes through to right letting the album out of your sight. current topics to guide his discussion. and uncomfortable and they don’t exactly tionships in comparison to those seen on impacts people more than they realize. their experience into it and get something and “Rumbrave” (the standout track on lay groundwork for the vocals. He spent time giving examples of weird know why. Film and television and music movies or television shows. “And that’s kind of why I like writing back.” Another piece of cake for Nintendo Wii Beantown artists light up Starbucks music series Gaming Review Link, Mewtwo, Pichu and Dr. Mario, By Jess Decina “The excitement of playing live comes who were more or less “fill-in” characters. By Chris Taylor from a lot of things: the adrenaline before Everyone ranging from Mario to Sega’s Let’s face it: April 12 is still a long way you go on, the feeling of playing a song mascot Sonic the Hedgehog has decided off. That’s the night that the University’s better than you ever have before, the Alcoholism is a disease, and according to “join the brawl.” Student Entertainment Council will bring chance that someone in the audience to the late comedian Mitch Hedberg, it is Creator Masahiro Sakurai beefed Gym Class Heroes to the Lawrenceville will connect with what you’re playing,” the only disease you can get yelled at for up and trimmed different ingredients Campus for its annual Spring Concert. Antonelli said. “Then there’s the tapping having. Obviously, Mr. Hedberg has never of Smash in order to make a more well For the student who’s patiently await- feet and bopping heads. Nothing beats grasped his palm around a Nintendo con- -rounded game. Perhaps his greatest addi- ing that night and in need of a good live seeing perfect strangers tapping and bop- troller to gear up and play Super Smash tion is the new adventure mode, The show to break up the monotony, he or she ping to your music.” Bros., an equally addicting venture. Subspace Emissary. One or two players are doesn’t need to look any farther than the Cahill has performed in venues Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the allowed to take part in an epic fight in a Student Recreation Center (SRC). throughout the northeast, ranging any- Nintendo Wii takes every major Nintendo mixture of platforming, fighting and even Since last semester, the SRC Lobby where from coffeehouses and colleges to character from the past 25 years of roleplay elements. These are all baked to — the Starbucks, to be more specific — clubs and bars. Most recently, the band Nintendo history and pits them against perfection to create an outstanding side- has been a hub of live music in a relaxed, found a semi-permanent home in Boston’s one another in arguably the most epic scrolling experience. coffeehouse-type setting. Known as the Fanueil Hall as street performers, a gig game Nintendo has ever made. The icing on this deliciously addict- Photo copyright Nintendo Starbucks Live Music Series, the program that will start in the summer. That, along Gamers pick a character, a stage, ing cake are the graphics, music and has been bringing up-and-coming art- with the recent release of Cahill’s second and they duke it out with two buttons computer generated cut-scenes that tie Players punch and fight their way to the top as their favorite Nintendo character in ists to the University on Saturday nights. album At the Seams, keeps Antonelli and Photo copyright Cahill Music — one for specials and one for smash The Subspace Emissary together. Sakurai Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which was released March 9 for Nintendo Wii. Bands who have graced the Starbucks O’Brien busy. attacks — along with a jump button and collaborated with 36 different composers to voice communication are two things amazing character roster, a full 10 hours stage include Paragraph, headlined by Childhood friends Bob Antonelli and Steve O’Brien comprise Cahill. The part-folk, “Our goals right now are geared a shield. The main goal is to knock up the to bring forth a soundtrack that is not like Nintendo has decided to do in order to of single player adventure, beautiful char- Rider alum Danny Lane and local duo part-pop duo will perform at the Starbucks Live Music series tomorrow night. toward supporting the music,” Antonelli opponent’s life meter to a high enough anything else. Everything from the “Mario protect children. This makes no sense on acter and level design, an online mode, HelenaMaria. said. “We’ll be shooting a video to our percentage where they will become weak Theme” (from 1985) to the Metal Gear album, Blend. the time it’s as though we’re back on my a gaming device that can search any Web and something enjoyable and just fun to This weekend, the featured act is a track ‘Out of State.’ We’ll also be pursuing and easier to “smash” off the board. Solid 4 “Love Theme” graces this game “Fortunately, the friends part hasn’t parents’ porch.” site on the Internet. look at. This is the game that eight friends little less local: The rock duo Cahill, com- production companies for placement of The character count now comes in with ease. changed at all, which has made our transi- Cahill’s sound mixes emo and folk But the biggest complaint that can be from all over the world will play until the posed of childhood friends Bob Antonelli our songs in movies and TV.” at a staggering 37 characters, up from Nintendo finally made a smart deci- tion pretty smooth,” Antonelli said. “Our with some pop influences; according to found with this game is that it is more of wee hours of the morning with sweaty and Scott O’Brien, hails from Boston. As part of the Starbucks Live Music the 26 in the game’s predecessor (Super sion with its online strategy and put an focus is exactly the same and as the exte- Antonelli, the music is simply “awesome,” the same thing. If Sakurai even attempts palms and Doritos, Mountain Dew, or Dr. Their act began as a fun project, complete Series, Cahill will be performing this Smash Bros. Melee for the Gamecube), online mode in Brawl. The only way to rior changes, we just continue to write though he admits there’s some bias to to create another Super Smash Bros., then Pepper-ridden breath. I give this game 9.5 with humorous home videos and lip- Saturday in the SRC lobby at 9 p.m. The and far surpassing the measly 12 from play a friend though is to manually swap songs, get on stage and play them togeth- that statement. In the meantime, he and he will have to find a new recipe. cakes out of 10. synched performances, according to the event is free and open to all students. the original. Every character from Melee 12-digit friend codes. The lack of easily er. Starting from where we did makes each O’Brien are looking forward to playing in Basically the game has everything: band’s Web site. In 2005, Cahill finally is included with the exception of Young playing a friend online and the inability step up that much sweeter, but most of a new, albeit more intimate, venue. tight controls, evened-out characters, an established itself with the release of its first 10 Friday, March 28, 2008 Me e t t h e La w r e n c e v i ll e SGA President What issue(s) is/are most important demic advising and school pride are only to you in this election? Why? There a few of the many issues that I plan to are three issues that I feel are most tackle in the upcoming year if elected as important during this election and the SGA President. It is important that stu- 2008-2009 year: the Alcohol Policy, dents have their voices heard about real housing and academics. Both the SGA issues that impact their lives as students and the administration should sit down on this campus. and talk with the townships regard- A complaint many students have regards ing ways to better handle alcohol on a perceived lack of weekend program- campus. It’s also crucial to have SGA ming. What do you think SGA should leadership that ensures that current do to confront this issue? There should students have priority over incoming be more effort made to work together Brian Pawelko freshmen when it comes to housing. with SEC to keep weekend programming Finally, several academic features need Danielle Phillips up. Unfortunately, the campus culture to be improved, including academic has gone through major changes in the Year: Junior advising and class availability. Year: Junior last year or so, but I believe that these Hometown: Monroe Township, N.J. What will you do to uphold the mis- Hometown: Mount Olive, N.J. changes can continue to positively affect Major: Journalism (Public Relations) sion of the University to be student- Major: Journalism (Public Relations) weekend programming. It is so important Clubs/Organizations: SGA, Lambda centered? The answer is school pride. Clubs/Organizations: SGA Public to listen to students’ opinions on week- Pi Eta, Leadership Development We don’t need to invent traditions. Relations Chair, Potty Pages Writer; Big end programming because there is almost Program. Weekend programming such as Bronc Brother Big Sister Recruiter and Mentor; $1 million of student money to be spent Why are you running for this posi- Buffets and Bronc Bingo need to con- The Rider News Staff Writer; Finance each year and it should be known that it tion? Since my freshman year I have tinue as usual. SGA will sponsor events Board 2006-2007; Freshman Seminar needs to be taken advantage of. seen some aspects that I wanted to see that rally around our athletic teams. and Emerging Leaders Mentor; Rider What qualities do you think an SGA changed at Rider. I saw the important Students need to continue wearing Rumba Organizer; Adventure Club leader should have? A leader of SGA role SGA played in creating change school colors and SGA can brainstorm Treasurer; Event Executives President; should have passion above all things. It on the Lawrenceville campus and got ideas, which could include giving away Summer Study Tours Counselor; Intern takes a special kind of person to generate involved as the Public Relations chair. Rider apparel. with the Mercer Regional Chamber of change and really care about what other This year I have enjoyed working on What qualities do you think an SGA Commerce. people have to say. Being an SGA leader a number of different issues to rep- leader should have? An SGA leader Why are you running for this position? also takes dedication to each and every resent the student body as SGA Vice needs to keep the organization on I believe that I can have a positive impact project that they encounter. Following President. I want to bring the experi- track and focused on the big picture. on student life in a variety of different through on projects will often separate ence I have gained over the past two Sometimes it may be easy to get dis- ways: ensuring effective communication, those that you can depend on and those years, along with my passion to repre- tracted or veer off track, but a leader listening to student issues and being a that you can’t. Through my time with sent students as SGA President. I want needs to keep the group focused on voice of student advocacy. SGA I have proven that I can be depend- to lead the organization as it attempts issues that are important. In addition, What issue(s) is/are most important ed on for giving input, leading projects, to tackle issues of paramount concern an SGA leader should be able to write to you in this election? Why? Housing, and being dedicated from beginning to to the student body. and speak well. parking, weekend programming, aca- end with everything that I do. Secretary Year: Sophomore Year: Sophomore Year: Sophomore Hometown: Nutley, N.J. Hometown: Fair Lawn, N.J. Hometown: Major: Elementary Education Major: Elementary Bayonne, N.J. and ISM-Life Science, Education/American Studies Major: Secondary Biology Clubs/Organizations: Education and Clubs/Organizations: Emerging Leaders; Freshman History Leadership Development Class President; SGA, Clubs/ Program; SGA, Clubs and Bronc Aide; Alpha Xi Delta. Organizations: Organizations Chair; RHA, Why are you running for Residence Life, Executive Board Secretary; this position? I feel that the Resident Advisor; Concert Band, clarinet; Chess past two years have really Emerging Leaders; Club. given me the ability to see Freshman Mentor What issue(s) is/are most firsthand how much effort Frank Program; Office of Megan important to you in this elec- Stephanie and commitment goes into Admissions, Tour tion? The issues now that I feel Premselaar SGA. I feel I am qualified and Romano Guide McBride the most passionate about are ready to fulfill the duties of What issue(s) is/are parking, housing and recycling. the SGA Secretary because I most important to you in this election? Student If you win, how do you plan to address the issue(s) you encompass the abilities to be successful in the position, satisfaction is the most important issue to me. feel are important? I would address the parking issue not only because I am a well organized person, but also Between the upheaval over the housing lottery, by checking the feasibility, cost and permits required for because I have had the experience of being in SGA for concern over the perceived lack of programming building a second level above the present parking area. two years. A strong SGA Secretary becomes the back- and the alcohol policy, students seemed to be As far as the housing issue, I would check to see if bone for the organization, and that is something I feel I unhappy about a lot of things going on this year. there are any garden apartments or condos available that am ready to take on. A complaint many students have regards a per- Rider students could avail themselves of prior to having What issue(s) is/are most important to you in this ceived lack of weekend programming. What do changed the on-campus housing policy. I would research election? On-campus parking, academic advising and you think SGA should do to confront this issue? shuttle buses for any students having to commute from an class size, I feel, are the most important issues. Another role I could take on as Secretary would be off-campus housing site. What qualities do you think an SGA leader should that of a reporter; every student who is unhappy I feel very strongly that the Rider campuses should have? One of the best qualities any leader can have is with the weekend programming should be given recycle glass, plastic and newspapers. I would have more experience, and SGA leaders are no different. I feel that a forum to explain what he or she dislikes, and recycle cans easily available to use and try to educate people learn best through their experiences and as some- the SGA should be responsible for trying to meet students as to the potential repercussions to our environ- one who has experienced and learned about SGA for the the demands of the students. My job would be ment because of not recycling. I would try to eliminate past two years, I feel I encompass the knowledge to be to receive and report those feelings. Through a the use of paper by trying to make fliers and newspapers an effective SGA leader. I also believe that SGA leaders survey or series of discussions, complaints could electronically available. should be organized and always have the student body be made so that progress could be made. For those in mind. happy with weekend programming, their voices should be heard as well. Friday, March 28, 2008 11 Ex e c u t i v e Bo a r d Ca n d i d a t e s Vice President Year: Junior Year: Sophomore Year: Junior Hometown: Newtown, Hometown: Upper Hometown: Howell, N.J. Pa. Marlboro, Md. Major: American Studies Major: Political Science Major: Journalism Clubs/Organizations: Clubs/Organizations: Clubs/Organizations: SGA, Community SGA Student Senate, SGA Finance Board; Outreach Chair; Student Chair of the Legislative Olson’s RHA; LDP; Life Committee; Resident Affairs Committee; ACS; Protestant Campus Advisor; Freshmen Seminar Institute for New Jersey Ministry; President’s Peer Mentor; Emerging Politics; Model United Task Force on Tolerance/ Leaders Facilitator. Nations. Diversity. Why are you running Why are you running for Why are you running for for this position? I am this position? I am run- this position? I am run- running for this position Jon Chebra ning for SGA Vice President Kenneth ning for SGA Vice President Amanda because I believe that with because the student body Jacobs because I feel like there are Lawson the cultural change cur- deserves a dedicated leader who will voice the concerns some big issues that need to rently taking place on cam- of all students and be an advocate for change. be addressed in SGA and I pus there needs to be strong What issue(s) is/are most important to you in this believe that I am the best person who can bring about leadership in SGA. I feel my experience, creativity in election? The two most pressing issues facing students those changes. In addition to the changes I will make, problem solving, understanding and dedication to stu- right now are housing and parking. I also plan on carrying out the rich history of the dent advocacy matches the type of leadership needed How do you plan on communicating with all stu- school and promoting school spirit in the many events at this time to face pressing issues. dents about the work SGA is doing? Communication we hold every year. What issue(s) is/are most important to you in this with students is a problem in SGA right now. SGA What issue(s) is/are important to you in this elec- election? There are a few issues I feel are really impor- needs to work hard to make sure students know what tion? In this election, the most important issues for tant in this election. These include change in the social is going on and what SGA is doing to address their me are the way in which the housing situation was scene, parking and academics. needs. I will urge SGA to put together an e-mail news- handled, academic advising and the issue of diversity. How effectively do you think SGA handled the letter; launch, update and advertise a new Web site; How effectively do you think SGA handled the on- on-campus housing issue for 2008-2009? The host town-hall meetings when important issues come campus housing issue for 2008-2009? I don’t think SGA Executive Board and Cabinet worked alongside up; and change the structure of the Senate to create a that the housing situation was dealt with appropri- Residence Life and the Student Senate in distributing better flow of information. ately. The major issue that was raised when talking the information and providing feedback. SGA made How effectively do you think SGA handled the on- about the housing situation is the way that the admin- sure the information was made available to students campus housing issue for 2008-2009? SGA worked istration communicated with the students about the and that the administration heard their concerns proactively with the administration through the hous- changes. Having to hear information like this through and issues. Additionally, the lack of communication ing committee to take on this issue. Students on that the grape vines is not what the students should have to from the administration when the housing policy was committee worked hard to find a solution within the do. The administration should have openly told the changed back to guaranteeing housing to students was framework the University has established. However, students about the re-examination of the policy, stu- addressed by SGA. SGA not only sought out the infor- SGA needs to continue to work diligently toward find- dents should have been appointed to the committee to mation to provide clarification to the student body but ing a permanent solution that ensures we can continue discuss housing for the Fall of 2009, and that details also expressed the frustration and confusion that was to guarantee housing for all students. will follow once the committee has met and come to caused by the miscommunication of whether housing Treasurer a conclusion. was guaranteed or not. Year: Freshman Year: Sophomore Hometown: Doylestown, Hometown: Clark, Pa. N.J. Major: Accounting Major: Entrepreneurial Clubs/Organizations: Studies Emerging Leaders; Tau Clubs/Organizations: Kappa Epsilon (pledging); Varsity Men’s Full-time undergraduate students are eligible to vote Leadership Development Tennis Team; in the SGA elections being held on Thursday, April 3 Program; SGA; Alpha Chess Club; RHA; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the SRC lobby. Commuters, Lambda Delta. Sigma Phi Epsilon; Greeks and resident students should report to the SRC Why are you running for Emerging Leaders; to cast their ballots. Students must have their Bronc this position? I feel very Entrepreneurial Studies IDs for check in. Turn to page 3 for the complete list of Mitchell passionate about serving Club; Intramural bas- candidates running for positions in SGA, Association of my fellow students at Rider Alex ketball and volleyball. Commuting Students, Finance Board and the Residence Buonpastore University. I am a dedicated D’Amico Why are you running Hall Association. and motivated scholar look- for this position? I would ing to make a difference on campus for the benefit of like to bring a new wave all students. I feel that I possess the confidence that is of change to the SGA Treasurer position while also Timeline to Elections: needed to carry out all financial aspects involved in this running the position professionally in a way that position with integrity and honesty. will earn the trust of the students in the SGA. Tuesday, April 1: President & Vice President Candidate What issue(s) is/are most important to you in this What issue(s) is/are most important to you in Debate, 11:30 a.m., Sweigart Auditorium. election? Why? The Housing policy, raising University this election? Why? Housing is most important spirit and club recognition are three topics that I feel to me because we are going through some difficult Wednesday, April 2: Candidates featured in Daly’s, very strongly about. I believe these are three essential times with it currently, and there is potential for 11:30 a.m. issues that need continual analysis and the implemen- modifications to improve the process. tation of resolutions that will satisfy Rider University How effectively do you think SGA handled and the student body. the on-campus housing issue for 2008-2009? I Thursday, April 3: Election Day. Vote in the SRC What qualities do you think an SGA leader should think the SGA handled the housing issue decently Lobby from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. have? An SGA leader should be devoted to the service because there was so little time in between the of others, dedicated to his/her duties, be very caring of moment that a problem was discovered and the Thursday, April 3: Results announced at 10 p.m. in the students and the University, and be willing to do period that housing selection had to take place. I the SRC Atrium. whatever it takes to do his/her job to the best of his/ believe that given the whole upcoming year before her ability. the next housing selection, there should be plenty Monday, April 14: Election Day. Students on the of opportunity to refine the system. Princeton campus head to the polls for their SGA elections. 12 Friday, March 28, 2008

Editorial: Career Day Employers ... Power of one vote in SGA elections enior prom night ­— it’s a time some recall rather fondly, while for others it’s an event from an old chapter in their lives not to be relived. Still, out of all the Kodak moments, Sthe one most will remember, with venom perhaps, is the most popular girl and guy getting crowned as queen and king. 57% 49% 49% Although proms fit into the age-old tale of the popularity contests that defined our days in high school, the melodrama that inevitably arises from such relationships should not have 36% an iota of influence as we prepare to head to the polls to vote in the Lawrenceville SGA elections on Thursday, April 3, and our counterparts on the Princeton campus on Monday, April 14. At a time when the 2008 presidential race is heating up 2% 2% on the Democratic side and many of us are debating whether “change” or “experience” matters more, we have an opportunity here to vote for a slate of leaders who will shape the future of the University and our college careers. More importantly, do not misunderstand how powerful and influential our SGA leaders and Executive Board consisting of the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer are on More the issues that affect our everyday lives. They are the ones who Fewer More Same Less Same represent us at meetings with the top brass of the University and Hiring new employees, Paying new employees, are supposed to voice the interests and concerns of the student compared to last year compared to last year body. Whether it’s giving students the opportunity to list what Economy not hurting outlook ... yet they would like to see improved on campus on Make A Difference Day in Daly’s, awarding club recognition to more By Nadine Tester $50,000; whereas, the financial services industry than half a dozen organizations, approving candidates for the offered salaries as low as $29,000 and as high as Community Standards Board, or initiating a spirited campaign Despite lackluster current economic condi- $75,000. to rally us to wear cranberry on Wednesdays, the SGA has been tions, companies attending Rider’s annual spring In spite of the economic downturn, respon- at the forefront of pivotal issues this academic year. It also pro- Career Fair plan to hire at least the same num- dents from the mortgage industry remained vided feedback that helped enhance the new Web sites for the ber of new employees as last year, if not more, optimistic. University and Athletics Department. according to a survey conducted by The Rider “The mortgage industry has been through Previous SGA leaders were instrumental in getting the News. ups and downs the past couple of years,” said card swipe at the South Entrance working again and supported Held yesterday, the career fair hosted 73 an employer from the mortgage industry. “With bringing a Starbucks to campus. Beyond that, SGA spon- companies representing a number of different recent interest rates being lowered, we have been sors Bronc Buffets and assists with other major events such as industries including financial security, insurance, getting very busy, which means we need to hire Midnight MAACness and University Day. It also appoints stu- health care, electronics, accounting and govern- more people. It could be a good thing for our dents to serve on many important committees such as parking, ment. Forty-two companies were polled to deter- industry.” housing and food. To deter drinking and driving, SGA has been mine the impact the nation’s economy will have Survey results indicate that non-profit orga- involved in the planning process to establish a safe ride program on the job outlook for college graduates. nizations face a more uncertain and worrisome that will allow students to hitch rides back to campus. While one-third of companies said their future. Over the past few years, turnout has been rather low when starting salaries had remained the same in the “The economy can drastically impact our compared with the population eligible to vote, that is, the some past year, more than half reported that salaries service and the number of core members we hire 3,500 full-time undergraduate students who have the ability to had increased anywhere up to $5,000. because we depend greatly on charitable organi- cast a ballot. While turnout peaked in 2005 when 992 students Still, most replied that the starting sal- zations,” said one employer. “If the state of the voted, it dipped in 2006 when only 751 came out. Last year, ary is dependent on the employee’s position and economy continues to worsen, it is likely that 803 voted in the elections. Rest assured, we can and must do previous employment experience. The approxi- individuals and companies may decrease their better. One vote can truly make all the difference. mate starting salary offered by the account- contributions to our organizations.” Sure, it’s easy to make excuses for why you don’t have time ing companies polled ranged from $40,000 to to vote next week, but it does not make it right. Whether it’s the endless streams of papers that have been assigned and the d i to r i a l a n a g e r i a l o a r d need to get them done before the end of the semester or the E & M B various other commitments that we have eating up our precious Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s Olivia Tattory Charles Guthrie Matt Bauer moments, we can all find the five minutes it takes to invest in Rachel Boyes our leadership. Not voting is like writing the University a blank Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r As s i s t a n t Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r check, since we all pay a hefty chunk of change by borrowing Erin Massano against our future to attend this institution. 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Friday, March 28, 2007 13 Rider faithful made the long journey to Albany By Hal Goodwin are equally excited about the Broncs all three days Rider major Chris Manthey, who has [basketball] team has done a lot program’s future. played in the tournament. kept up with the team over his of great things this year. Jason Dan Del Guercio, an “Saturday’s game where four years as a Bronc, are savvy obviously is graduating, but Waves of Rider fans made American Studies major, has Ryan, Justin and Harris got enough to realize what their there are a lot of underclassmen the four-hour trip up I-87 to followed the team through- hurt was a disappointment, but team accomplished this season on the team to keep building the Times Union Center in out his four years here and is I’m glad we were able to pull will benefit the basketball pro- the program up.” Albany, N.Y., with hopes to pleased with the transformation that one out,” said Pantellere. gram in the future. witness school history as the he’s witnessed in the team. “I thought they played well “It’s really great that Rider Broncs competed in the MAAC “My freshman year in ’04, though, especially Sunday, is starting to get a some national Tournament for the conference the team was great when we when Jason had 32 points and attention,” Manthey said. “The title and an automatic bid to had Jerry Johnson,” said Del 18 rebounds; that was an awe- the NCAA Tournament. Guercio. “The next year the some game. To at least get to Going into the weekend, team’s record suffered a bit, but see us play in the championship fans had a lot to be excited we’ve since gotten a lot of good was pretty big. Once the game about. recruits and the team is com- was out of hand it was disap- Naturally, there was tre- peting at a high level.” pointing, but it was great just mendous hype surrounding In their first game of to get the experience of going senior Jason Thompson, Rider’s the tournament, the Broncs up there.” 6’11, big man and a potential squeaked by tenth-seeded Part of the experience HOLLYWOOD TANS first-round pick in this year’s Canisius 75-71 before taking Pantellere spoke of was the NBA draft. FREE TAN out last year’s MAAC Champs, tumultuous eight-hour, round Offer valid for one Free Tan in HT60 Tanning Booth However, equally impor- First time customers only with ID. 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attention of a boatload of NBA Ba s k e t b a l l scouts and personnel to go along with a list of honors that BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 15 would require a media guide of Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) its own. enter into a contest against The Broncs were more than the Saints, at the hostile Times just their MAAC Player of the Track and Field Women’s Tennis Union center where they Year, which was why they won 3/29 3/28 knocked off No. 11 Stanford Baseball a school record 23 games. They at Lafayette 5-Way Invitational vs. Loyola, 2:30 p.m.* earlier in the year, without three (9-9 overall, 1-2 MAAC) had three other All-MAAC per- 3/30 of your top players anywhere formers in Ryan Thompson, 3/11 Wrestling vs. Niagara, 12 p.m.* near 100 percent. Mansell and freshman Mike Rider 9, Hofstra 7 3/8 4/3 Just look at the previous Ringgold, which gave Head 3/14 CAA Championships vs. Marist, 3 p.m. two conference matchups. In Coach Tommy Dempsey a sup- Samford 3, Rider 1 3rd of 9 the first one up in Albany, Rider porting cast to make it happen 3/15 And more sports... was up by 25 at the half and the and earn MAAC Coach of the Samford 9, Rider 4 Softball Broncs were ahead for a major- Year. They also had a bench 3/16 (5-10 overall) Senior outfielder Tiffany Day- ity of the second game until that made Rider a team that Samford 8, Rider 4 3/12 Neutill was named MAAC junior forward Josh Duell hit a could go as a far as 11 deep in 3/18 St. Joseph’s 13, Rider 5 Softball Player of the Week for 3-pointer from way downtown a game. Wofford 6, Rider 4 at Rebel Spring Games all games played from March for Siena to steal the second If they didn’t qualify for the Rider 5, Wofford 4 3/14 10-16. Day-Neutill is current- game. Big Dance, while it wasn’t auto- 3/21 Robert Morris 7, Rider 1 ly 13th on Rider’s all-time hit A healthy Broncs team matic, the feeling was that the Manhattan 20, Rider 3* Cleveland St. 13, Rider 5 list with 167 hits. definitely produces a dif- Broncs would get an NIT bid. Rider 4, Manhattan 1* 3/15 ferent result. The team from Dempsey thought it was pos- 3/22 Rider 4, Florida A&M 3 Freshman Amanda Centeno Lawrenceville was able to avoid sible. Even Siena Head Coach Manhattan 7, Rider 3* Rider 6, Rhode Island 5 was named MAAC Softball the injury bug all season until Fran McCaffrey gave Rider a 3/25 3/17 Rookie of the Week for all that fateful weekend in upstate vote of confidence. Rutgers 4, Rider 3 Rider 5, Wagner 4 games played from March New York. Even though Rider split the 3/26 Rider 7, Colgate 2 17-24. Centeno currently This was a special year for regular season title, they lost the Rider 8, St. Joseph’s 5 3/18 leads the Broncs with a .485 the team on campus with Rider auto-bid due to a tiebreaker. Rhode Island 4, Rider 3 batting average. basketball actually receiving Men’s Tennis It’s a shame, because it Cornell 1, Rider 0 publicity across the country. would have been interesting to 3/28 3/22 Senior forward Jason see if this year’s group could vs. Loyola, 2:30 p.m.* N. Florida 9, Rider 3 Thompson was of course the make the run to the Garden. 3/30 N. Florida 8, Rider 6 main attraction, drawing the vs. Niagara, 12 p.m.* 4/1 4/2 at Lafayette, 2:30 p.m. at Temple, 3 p.m. 4/3 at Columbia, 3 p.m. Financial Ba s e b a l l Representative Continued from p. 15 NEED A JOB? 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BASEBALL that’s going to help him out tre- innings against Wofford and himself. mendously,” Carone said. “The following that up by giving “He kept us in every game By Charles Guthrie one thing he lacked last year up just two earned runs in five last year. He’s not going to was his secondary pitches.” and two-thirds innings against overpower you, but he’s just a “Pitching wins champion- This season, he’s 2-1 with Rutgers on Tuesday. bulldog.” ships,” the saying goes, and the a 4.03 ERA. Outside of a game “He is starting to regain The 2006 Second Team All Broncs have the staff capable of against Samford, Kennedy has his form from freshman year,” New Jersey honoree hasn’t been making a championship run. allowed just five earned runs in O’Connor said. “He’s excit- able to pitch yet this season With the MAAC season 17.1 innings of work. ing to watch pitch. His fastball because he’s rehabbing from just underway, Rider features “Last season I pitched all has a lot of movement and his offseason surgery. a staff of upperclassmen with right, but I had a lot to work changeup is his best pitch. Possibly the most impres- Charles Guthrie various pitching styles. on,” Kennedy said. “Over the “He has a chance to be real sive pitcher down the home Junior Jimmer Kennedy and summer and in the offseason I good if his arm stays healthy.” stretch in 2007 was Petrowski. Not redshirt junior Derek Caldwell really worked hard on my off- O’Connor is the polar After allowing five runs in six are the hard throwers, senior speed pitches and I’ve gotten a opposite of Kennedy and innings on the road in late April Will O’Connor is the crafty enough long way with them so far.” Caldwell. The senior hurler out to Siena, the 6-foot-4 righty lefty and junior Mike Petrowski Caldwell is back with the of Cinnaminson High School closed out the regular season is a mixture of both. team after sitting out two sea- has an approach to pitching with four quality starts, throw- “I think [the staff] is one of sons and needing Tommy John similiar to a Tom Glavine or ing at least seven frames in each Saying that this year’s our strong points,” Head Coach Surgery. Jamie Moyer, which features game. men’s basketball team was Barry Davis said. As a freshman, he led the a low 80s fastball, slider and He closed out his 2007 cam- just a CBI-bound team just Kennedy was tied for the Broncs in innings pitched with change-up. paign with an eight inning, 12 doesn’t sound right. team lead in starts with 12 last 70 and two-thirds, and was “I keep people off balance strikeout gem against Fairfield, Don’t get it wrong, any year, striking out eight or more second on the team with 42 between my fastball and change- lowering his ERA to 4.03­. other year, an invitation to in four of those games. In con- strikeouts. up,” O’Connor said. “I’m most “He was our number one the new postseason basket- ference play, he won four games “Caldwell has the potential effective when my change-up is guy last year,” Carone said. “He ball tournament would have and posted an earned run aver- to be one of the better guys moving a lot.” kept us in every game except for been a nice step up for the age (ERA) just under four. on our staff, if not the best,” Coming off a sophomore one against Gonzaga.” program. Not this year. According to Assistant Carone said. “He’s pretty much year where he won seven games, The recipient of the 2007 Not in a year when the Coach Jim Carone, who also 100 percent. He just has to get O’Connor had four quality Bob Koehler Award for the Broncs were just 40 minutes serves as the pitching coach, comfortable out there in game starts in MAAC play, and only team’s most valuable pitcher, away from an automatic bid the former All-League and All- situations and he’ll continue to surrendered four earned runs or Petrowski said it was a difference and had a legitimate shot of County MVP from Holy Ghost improve throughout the sea- more in eight conference games in his mental approach that led making a little noise in the Prep worked on his other pitch- son.” while not being 100 percent. to his late season surge. field of 65 with the right es to make himself a more well- After struggling in his first “Willy is a tough kid,” “I really bore down and match ups. It’s kind of disap- rounded hurler this season. three starts, Caldwell appears to Carone said. “He pitched all pointing. “He can get it up there to be hitting his stride, allowing of last year with a torn labrum. Watching Siena and junior 87-91 MPH, but he has a much one run in four and one-third He’s out there for the team, not See Baseball, p. 14 guard Kenny Hasbrouck improved slider and change-up dominate Vanderbilt and run away with an 83-62 win in Rider returns from North Florida losses the first round of the NCAAs, one had to have thought that come out and play in the first SOFTBALL Rider could have won that game.” game, too. By Kristie Kahl During the second game, With the talent the Broncs the Broncs jumped out to a had, it’s almost certain that if Rider’s softball team left 4-0 lead in the first inning they were given a decent seed the cold rain behind to play in on a bases loaded RBI single that they could have been the sun while in Florida. by Minunni with Schiller fol- another lower seeded team The Broncs spent Spring lowing with a two-run double. that wreaked havoc during Break competing in the Rebel With a wild pitch from North the tumultuous Tampa, Fl. Spring Games, going 4-6 for Florida, Minunni was able to session. the week. score, leaving her with four hits But Rider didn’t get that “We got to see how we and four RBIs for the day. chance after it was routed work together as a team and Rider maintained a 5-1 by the Saints in the MAAC how to support each other lead on a two-out RBI single by Championship game. accordingly,” said sophomore Minunni before North Florida The co-MAAC Regular outfielder Derrin Minunni. tied the game at five, scoring Season Champions didn’t The Broncs fell to Robert four times in the bottom of the even get to play Siena any- Morris, Cleveland State, Rhode fourth inning. where near full strength. The Island, and Cornell during the Brunner hit a two-out RBI Broncs were worn out and week. Rider came back in some triple, scoring senior Jessica they were running on fumes close games to overtake Florida Holland to put the Broncs at in the final game. A&M 4-3, Wagner 5-4, Colgate Photo by Peter G. Borg six. North Florida responded That’s the disappointing 7-2, and Rhode Island 6-5 in an with two singles and a walk-off Sophomore Derrin Minunni finished with four hits and four RBIs part. Sophomore guard Ryan extra inning. home run in the bottom of the in Rider’s doubleheader against North Florida. Thompson — the team’s sec- “We showed that we could seventh inning to put the game ond leading scorer — was play and compete,” said head away. Brunner ended with two out with a concussion. Third coach Trisha Carroll to Rider turned a little we would have The Ospreys came back hits for the day. Team All-MAAC guard Sports Information. “We’ve got walked away with one or two with five runs within the next “We stayed up and posi- Harris Mansell was entering to learn to control what we can more wins.” three innings to seal a win. tive throughout the close games the tournament on fire, but and not let other things out of In the first game, North Junior Lauren Brunner which really allowed us to do was playing the last two games our control bother us.” Florida took a 4-0 lead before pitched four innings, giving better,” Minunni said. “The on one leg. Freshman guard The team returned north the Broncs responded with a up five earned runs on seven games that weren’t as close it Justin Robinson was also after losing a doubleheader to two-run double from Minunni hits, recording one strikeout. was easy to tell there was no playing on a bad ankle that North Florida. in the top of the fourth inning. Freshman Samantha Bennett energy behind us.” he injured against Canisius in “Our losses were tough With an error by North pitched two relief innings, giv- Rider will continue its the first round. because they really could have Florida, senior Aimee Schiller ing up four runs on six hits. schedule at Columbia in a dou- There’s no way you can gone either way,” Minunni and Minunni executed a double “We came out flat,” bleheader on April 3. said. “Although it was a loss I steal to bring the Broncs within Carroll said to Rider Sports felt that we played really well one run, which was as close as Information. “It was ugly and and if the tables had just been Rider would get. it looked like we didn’t want to See Basketball, p. 14 16 Friday, March 28, 2007 Fi r s t o f He r Ki n d Sophomore becomes first Rider diver ever to qualify for NCAAs SWIMMING/DIVING meter with Apostolakis with a fully do better.” score of 167.60. Burke finished After all is said and done, By Kristie Kahl fifth on the three-meter board, Burke had a successful season A member of the swimming placing 31st before moving on on the board. She is a two-time and diving team became the to the NCAAs. MAAC champion on the one- first Bronc diver in school his- After accomplishing every meter while also winning the tory to qualify for the NCAAs. goal from her season, Burke three-meter at the MAACs in Sophomore diver Amanda found herself making history 2007, earning her Female Diver Burke placed second at the for the Broncs. of the Meet honors. Burke NCAA Zone A Regional in “Being at the NCAAs at claimed Diver of the Meet hon- Buffalo, N.Y., to make history first didn’t hit me,” she said. “I ors at the ECAC champion- at Rider. didn’t feel like I actually quali- ships as well, winning both the “Being the first swimmer or fied for this meet. I almost felt one-and-three-meter boards. diver to qualify for NCAAs is a like I was in a dream because “Looking at [each of my huge accomplishment,” Burke these athletes have been training goals] now and accomplishing said. “People have told me all their lives for this meet, and them all is very exciting,” Burke that I did have a chance to go it shows with how incredible said. “I think this is the first when the season was just begin- they perform. Being reminded time ever that I accomplished all ning, so I worked hard to have that the best athletes in the of my goals in a season. I don’t NCAAs as a goal to accomplish country are at this meet felt think I could have done it with- and being the first athlete to weird. I love being a Rider ath- out the help of my coach and accomplish it feels good. It feels lete, and it was really awesome teammates. We motivate each like all the hard work and the to be able to represent Rider other and that’s what makes long practices paid off.” University at Ohio State.” accomplishing these goals a lot On the first day of the At the NCAA Women’s more special. This season was Zone A Regional, Burke posted Swimming and Diving great; I wouldn’t go back to a score of 553.10 while finish- Championships, Burke placed change a thing.” ing only 46 points out of first 39th on the one-meter and fin- With just a taste of the place. ished with a score of 222.50 NCAAs in her mouth, Burke is Also competing for Rider, in the six-dive event. Only 40 all the more motivated to come senior diver Dylan Korn quali- points separated her from the back with a vengeance for next fied for the three-meter finals consolation round of 16. year. and placed 14th with a score of “I wish I could have done “In the back of my mind 510.50. Sophomore diver Paul better, but it was a rough meet,” all season I kept thinking about Apostolakis finished 29th on Burke said. “It just made me NCAAs and the possibility of want to come home and train qualifying for it, and if I did the three-meter with a prelimi- Photo by Peter G. Borg nary round score of 186.95. 10 times harder to get as good that, I knew I could do it,” On the second day of com- as these girls. This year was just Burke said. “I have a lot of Sophomore Amanda Burke took second place at the NCAA petition, Korn placed 25th in a trial run and next year I will training to do for next year, and qualifier to make her the first Bronc to ever qualify forthe the preliminaries of the one- know what to expect and hope- it has to start now.” NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Four Broncs wrestled in National Championships WRESTLING Head Coach Gary Taylor Bordas, a wildcard selec- puts into perspective just how tion who entered the tourna- By Hal Goodwin difficult it was for these athletes ment unseeded, lost 3-1 in the to reach this plateau. first round to Nate Everhart of Four Broncs earned the “These four guys have been Indiana on a last second take- right to travel to St. Louis last through the toughest schedule down. In the Second Round weekend for a chance to earn this year of any Rider wrestlers consolations, Bordas lost 10-2 All-American honors and a ever, so whatever happens, they to Reece Hopkin of Northern national title at this year’s NCAA are ready to battle the tough- Colorado. Wrestling Championships. est competition in the nation,” On Thursday, Umbehauer, Seniors TJ Morrison, Don Taylor said. “Our goal is the who was also a wildcard selec- Fisch and Doug Umbehauer same as always; to compete tion, defeated 5th seed Joshua and junior Ed Bordas were all hard and come home with All- Weitzel of Oklahoma, 9-4 in selected based on their per- Americans.” the first round. The two-time formances during the regular Fisch earned a first round CAA Champion then took season to compete for these bye before being pinned by out 12th seeded Jack Jensen honors. Morrison and Fisch Kurt Kinser of Indiana. In the of Oklahoma State 3-2 in the each made their fourth NCAA consolations, Fisch lost 6-2 second round before falling to appearances, while Umbehauer to Kyle Fried of Binghamton. fourth seed Christian Sinnott made his third and Bordas his Fisch finished up his senior year of Central Michigan, and third first. 22-11, ending his Rider career seed Tyrel Todd of Michigan “In wrestling, each confer- with a record of 110-36. on Friday. ence has a different number of Morrison, who entered the “He wrestled as hard as he qualifiers, this year it was 23,” tournament seeded 11th in the could, but unfortunately he got said Umbehauer. “There’s 10 197-pound weight class, defeat- beat by the third and fourth weight classes so the first and ed Ben Hepburn of Lock Haven seeds,” said Taylor. “I’m very second guy from the confer- 5-2 in the Third Round conso- proud of how the kids com- Photo by Peter G. Borg ence in each weight class go to lations before losing 4-0 to the peted.” Junior Doug Umbehauer came just one victory short in the NCAAs. Then the conference third seed, Mike Tamillow of As a team, the Broncs fin- consolation round of earning All-American status when he fell also votes on three wildcards Northwestern. Morrison ended ished 8-12 overall, 5-3 in the to third seeded Tyrel Todd of Michigan. that can come from any weight his season 23-9 and finished his conference and finished third in class.” career 106-43. the CAA tournament.