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November 19, 2007 Inside: Boys Just Want to Go Greek: Dr. Love Advises A Young Man About A Certain Sorority. The Independent Student Newspaper of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 73, Issue 11 Senate Sponsored Town Hall Meeti Tries to Check and Balance Administrative Control at RSC Lina Wayman females, say is imsettling. The would be looked into and taken which has already begun starting aspects of college life, and is also Afgo Staff Writer board responded by agreeing to care of as well. next semester. a great opportunity for students to look into the costs and points of Everyone on campus is aware After discussing academic and get familiar with other students On Tuesday November 6th in upgrade on the issue. As for heat­ of the hectic parking situation here safety issues on campus, the stu­ who are also just embarking on the upper G-Wing lounge, the ing, the board responded by say­ at Stockton, and that was one of dents questioned the board about their college careers. Student Senate held its annual ing that we have been having the main issues discussed at the changes they have been discussing President Saatkamp said that Town Hall Meeting. Once a year, unusually i n his goal was to have all freshman the Senate gathers together in warm regards involved, and wanted to expand front of all trustees and chairper­ weather t o the activity, going as far as bring­ sons of every committee here at recently, S.O.A.R. ing it to campus instead of holding Stockton, as well as President Dr. which is After it at the camp it is usually held at. Herman Saatkamp Jr. and Vice the cause d i s - This raised some eyebrows, since President Charles Klein in order to for delay in cussing S.O.A.R. is a beloved experience address issues of concern regard­ turning on academic for many Stockton students. ing the student body, in both aca­ the heat, and safe­ "They don't get S.O.A.R., they demic and living conditions. The but that ty issues just don't get it," says 2006's Town Hall Meeting is open to all issue- has on cam­ head S.O.A.R. mentor, Nick Sena, students of Stockton who want to been pus, the "Growing numbers don't make it have their voices heard as well. resolved, students successful, and that's what they're At 4:30pm, Jennifer Anzuena, and the ques­ [adminisfration] going to try to do. President of the Student Senate, heat has tioned Make it bigger, but not better." opened up the meeting, introduc- been the board "The Town Hall Meeting is an .ing herself to the board, and start­ turned. about annual event, but I would love to ing off with her questions. The Kudos for changes do it more often, even once a first issues addressed concemed the victo­ Robin Gillespie, Glenn Miller, and Eileen Conran listen intently while other administra­ they have semester," says Jennifer Anzuena, housing and meal plans. As fresh­ ries in tion answers a student's question asked by Student Senate President Jen Anzuena and Public been dis- "It's a great way to get students' men and transfers in Housing 3 Housing 3! Relations Chair Erline Hertilian. Photo: Emily Heerema cussing voices heard." know, we lack two important As for i n Leftover questions were kept things in' our dorms: peepholes the meal plans, students had many meeting. President Saatkamp stat­ regards to S.O.A.R. with the Senate, and will definite­ and heat. concerns regarding Chartwells, ed that the board would be work­ S.O.A.R., the Stockton ly be looked over and addressed as Housing 2 has peepholes on such as the repetitive food menus, ing with the Dean to see if they Orientation Adventure Retreat, is soon as possible. If you were their dorm doors, in order to see the high price of meal plans, and can implement a more even distri­ a two-night weekend getaway unable to attend the meeting and who's knocking on the door or the lack of specials at Osprey's bution of modules, which would specifically geared towards have questions you would like to outside in tKe hallway, while the Nest in comparison to Lakeside. spread the week scheduling out. incoming freshmen which is ask, don't hesitate to stop by the residents in Housing 3 do not, Robin Gillespie, senior director of They also suggested putting meant to emphasize the social, Senate office in upper G-Wing, which some students, especially Dining Services said those issues course capacity caps on modules. leadership, and community and have your voice heard, too. Whaf^s Everything's Bigger in Texas, Inside: Except Jen Forman! Head Orientation Leaders Get a Head Start at NODA C Lisa Willams uniqueness of fransfer students, Get on Track (GOT) Student and interact with other students in Student Development for creating new and exciting orien- Leader Skills workshop was a professional manner about our The Argo own orientation programs. In addition, we participated in Shift in Power As the old saying goes: advanced skill sessions, mentor Page 4 "Everything's bigger in Texas!" sessions, and "graduated" from and the National Orientation the program. Director's Association During the conference, we Conference (NODAC) was no also had free time to explore the exception. Under the supervision rich history and attractions that of Jen Forman, Assistant Director Dallas had to offer. We went on of Student Development, newly two side trips including the hired Head Orientation Leaders Dallas World Aquarium and the Rate My Students? (OLs) Kelly Lake and I fraveled historic JFK 6th Floor Museum. to Dallas, Texas, and spent 5 days Page 4 As a result of this conference, we attending workshops, sessions, are bringing back many ideas and vigorously networking with that, with time, we hope will other schools aiming to expand improve our Orientation process and improve on the already high­ Lisa Williams and Kelly Lake at NODAC. Photo courtesy of at Stockton. NODAC's theme ly successful orientation program Jennifer Forman. this year was "Big Dreams and here at Stockton. Bright Futures." With that, I think The program meetings includ­ tation themes, and welcome week designed for retuming OLs and that all of the knowledge we ed various sessions pertaining, activities. head OLs. During this workshop, acquired during this conference Becoming Aware but not limited to, hiring orienta­ Part of our job requirement our personal and professional will, in many ways, carry out our tion staff, different aspects of ori­ Page 8-11 and description was to attend a skills were sharpened and further dreams and create a better future entation, working with the workshop called "G.O.T. Skills." developed. We were able to share for students that enroll at RSC. The Vessel of Truth fo the Sfockfon Communify Since 7 977 Pqq® 2 „ I, ^ November 19,2007 THE ARGO Protecting, serving and educating Americans future "Serving the Stockton Community Since 1971" Glenn Miller • Keep cash in your front deserved and thanks for all his G-202 pocket. help with safety and security on The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey • Notify the credit card issuer our campus. Pomona, New Jersey 08240 Holiday Safety Tips immediately if your credit card is Email: [email protected] Phone (609) 652^60 lost, stolen or misused. TOYS FOR TOTS: Our col­ Fax (609) 748^565 As we rapidly approach the • Keep a record of all of your lection boxes have arrived and AdverHsing (609) 652U296 holiday;, shopping season (Black credit card numbers in a safe we will be distributing them after [email protected] Frftia5?« around the comer!) we place at home. the Thanksgiving Weekend. This offer some suggestions for those • Be extra careful if you do year we will be working with the Emily Heerema Editor-in-Chief of you who will venture into the carry a wallet or purse. They are Student Senate, Residential Life Keith Jacobsen Assistant Editor stores to begin their gift purchas­ the prime targets of criminals in and Greek organizations to make Amanda Ismail News & Op/Ed es. Remember, that a little bit of crowded shopping areas, trans­ the holiday season a little brighter Mark Cantiveros Sports Editor safety and awareness on your part portation terminals, bus stops, on for some local children. Go to Marisa Sanfilippo A&E Editor can help in you not becoming a buses and other rapid transit. their web site, www.toysfortdt- Matt Ray, Reyanna Turner & Copy Edit Team victim: • Avoid overloading yourself satlanticnj.org for pictures of last Sarah Sieracki • Shop during daylight hours with packages. It is important to year's donations. Please help us Katie Monacelli Advertising & Business whenever possible. If you must have clear visibility and freedom and donate a new, unwrapped toy Manager shop at night, go with a friend or of motion to avoid mishaps. and put it in one of the many col­ family member and park in a well • Beware of strangers lection boxes. lit area. approaching you for any reason. Staff • Lock your vehicle and do not At this time of year, "con-artists" TIP OF THE WEEK: A Mark Grossman, Nicole Brennan, Darlene Dobkowski, Gentae Kemp, leave valuables in sight. may try yarious methods of dis­ extra precaution to our shoppers Kevin Devine, Una Wayman, Alyssa Fanz, Lea Mason, Maura • Dress casually and comfort­ tracting you with the intention of to be on the lookout for pick­ Desmond, Jamir Tuten, Kevin Devine, Nick Donahue, Chantal ably. Avoid wearing expensive taking your money or belongings.

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