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Public Safety, to eliminate driving escorts

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS approach that still provides the service but Senior News Reporter doesn't necessarily appear to have all the Effective March 15, Public Safety will abuses that went on." .. enact an alteration to its escort service in an He said Public Safety believes the time attempt to better utilize the bus system, ' is right to rectify the escort service problem. lower student wait times and decrease abus­ "Right now, we're in a pretty good es of the escort service. period where there's not a lot of crime Rather than sending escorts in vehicles, occurring," Horniak said. "If we were to roll only walking and biking escorts will be pro­ this out last September, we didn't plan on vided. These escorts will either take students doing that, but the timing obviously would to their destination or bring them to the near­ have been very challenging with some of est bus stop and ride the bus with them to the heightened crime happening. One thing their desired location. is we feel the need to start this because it Executive Director of Campus and seems like every week and every month Public Safety Albert 1. "Skip" Horniak Jr. there are more calls for service, so the said the changes serve as an attempt to reg­ longer we wait, the more it seems to spiral ulate an over-abused system and better pro­ out of controL" vide the safety service required. Additionally, the current escort 'system "Quite honestly, we're not really seems to encourage other negative repercus­ changing the policy that much other than sions in terms of students' actions, Horniak enforcing the original policy, which was a said. walking escort, and taking advantage of the "The way we're currently doing it, it resources that are already offered with the seems to be facilitating some irresponsible buses," Horniak said. "It's not like we're behavior by providing riges from one social "aU:lV/J'UllIl Haug cutting the service or anything like that - In 2007, there were more than 27,000 calls requesting a Public Safety escort. Above, Raushan we're just migrating towards a better See OVERUSE page 5 Ric, left, and Crista Wilde work for Public Safety. The Review Interview: Patrick Harker A look at last year's President advises students on choice to ann UD cops tuition, employment after school BY MADDIE mOMAS "They are all highly trained, like News Features Editor any other officer in the state." It has been one year since the Previously, university police BY KAITLYN KILMETIS polls we have been ranked as a University Police have been officers were only allowed to keep Senior News Reporter good value. How will you contin­ allowed to carry guns on foot weapons locked in boxes in their The Review sat down for an ue to do that in this period? around campus. While there have patrol cars. However, as a response interview with university Would you rather cut programs been no instances to the shootings at President Patrick Harker concern­ and keep tuition low or increase in which a weapon "In the past we couldn't Vir~inia Polytechnic ing the state of the economy and tuition? has been dis- InstItute and State how it will affect life at the univer­ Well, there's more than two charged, there really rely on them as University, the sity. This is the second installment dimensions to that because there's have however, b k b f University of of a three-part series and will also financial aid and let's separate been a few ac -Up ecause 0 Delaware decided to cover questions concerning how those two. For in-state students, THE REVIEWlLauren Dezinno instances in which safety issues." allow its officers to the university will provide for both we've made a financial commit­ weapons have B· rr. carry weapons with in-state and out-of-state students ment to Delawareans that says who really need it. I think that's been drawn. - nan nenry, them on foot as an and advice for students. Next we'll meet the full demonstrated fair, so we're making that commit­ Chief James public information ojJicer added safety precau- week, the last part will sum up financial need of every ment. For out-of-state students, we Flatley, director of fi lH .r.. D'· D tion. Harker's overall feelings about the Delawarean up to the total cost of again want to try to keep the cost public safety, said Of' .1 ..cwo,,, .clJltce ept Lt. Brian Henry, economy and how the nation room and board, tuition, books, as reasonable as possible, but not he thinks the pro- public information arrived in our current situation etc. and that we'll cap the line on pulling programs away because gram is progress- officer for the Newark that. We ate absolutely going to that would . be devastating to the ing well in the year since it was Police Department, said he cannot In the letter to the university, keep that commitment so that may students that are here and then the enacted. judge how well the program has you said a big priority for you is mean an increase in tuition for in­ future generation of students. One "I think with the extra tool of worked so far because on-campus continuing to make the universi­ state students so we that can subsi­ police officers being allowed to crimes are out of the jurisdiction of ty affordable. I know that in the dize the financial aid for those See HARKER page 4 carry a firearm added with the the Newark Police Department. increase in more foot patrol it has inside been very effective," Flatley said. See OFFICERS page 3 2 News 14 Editorial 15 Opinion 17 Mosaic 21 Fashion Forward 27 Classifieds 28 Sports -

2 February 24, 2009

TIffi REVIEWSteven Gold The hockey team celebrates its second goal against West Virginia on Feb. 15.

THE REVlEWlRicky Berl THE REVIEW/Steven Gold The' location of the Amtrak station is The Field House hosted its last indoor track under discussion. meet of the season on Saturday.

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Officers yet to discharge weapons

Continued from page 1 weapons. The first incident, an armed robbery, occurred on April 21, 2008 Jurisdiction for the University at 11 :05 p.m., according to a press Police extends throughout all proper­ release. University Police arrested ty owned by the university and is pri­ four individuals connected with the marily limited to on-campus loca­ armed robbery of a pizza delivery tions, Flatley said. man. According to Scott Douglass, Flately said three other inci­ executive vice president and treasur­ dences have also occurred when offi­ lS er of the university, most crime takes cers have had to draw their weapons. Puhlic Safety place off-campus. "One incident involved gun "Very little of the crime takes shots fired. A university officer place on the actual campus," assisted a Newark officer in stopping Douglass said. a vehicle that may have been However, Albert J. "Skip" involved," he said. "The second inci­ Homiak Jr., executive director of dent involved officers drawing their campus and public safety at the uni­ weapons as they executed a search versity, stated in an e-mail message warrant and the third incident that university police officers have involved a reported burglary where a arrest privileges throughout the entire subject forced his way into a building state including the city of Newark. at 1:45 in the morning." . Even though off-campus and Sophomore Jonathan Charles residential areas are principally under said he thinks university police are the jurisdictional responsibility of the doing a satisfactory job in keeping Newark Police Department, he said crime rates down around campus. University Police officers often "I think they are doing an ·OK patrol off-campus areas. job," Charles said. "If they were "Due to the expansive geo­ doing a great job, there wouldn't be graphic layout of the university, our any crime on campus. I know that's officers frequently patrol off-campus impossible, but their efforts are fme." areas where students walk and live," Both Flately and Douglass said Homiak said. ''Naturally our officers officers in the Newark Police patrol residential areas while travel­ Department have called on the ing to and from various areas of cam­ University Police for assistance since pus." the new program has taken place. Sophomore Dana Berman said Henry said before University Police she has not seen many university officers were allowed to carry guns, Prior to last year, University Police had to keep their guns in the trunk of their cars. police patrolling either on or off cam­ it could have been unsafe for Newark pus at night. police to call on them for assistance. there are three primary police train­ estimated it costs the university to continue carrying firearms. "I usually see cops driving by, "We definitely support their but I don't recall seeing cops on foot ing academies in Delaware that are approximately $10,000. The entire Sophomore Taina Oquendo said decision to carry weapons," he said. administered by the Delaware State training process includes applicant she still supports the university's too frequently," Berman said. "The biggest thing is the safety issue. Flatley said in the time since the Police, New Castle County Police testing, psychological testing, physi­ decision to allow police officers to It is a serious safety issue not to be and the Wilmington Police cal fitness, medical examination, 23 carry guns thinks the program should University Police have been carrying armed. In the past we couldn't really firearms, the amount of crime occur­ Department. weeks of academy training and 12 continue. rely on them as back-up because of "We primarily use the Delaware weeks offield training. There are also "If there ever was another ring on campus has remained fairly safety issues." consistent. State Police and New Castle County costs associated with equipping offi­ Columbine or VIrginia Tech, they All 44 police officers on campus Police Training Academies," Homiak cers with guns, uniforms, ballistic should have a gun," Oquendo said. Since the beginning of the pro­ are authorized to carry firearms while gram, Flately said there have been said. "In fact, we currently have six vests, vehicles and other items. "They have the right to carry a gun patrolling on foot, Flately said. officers in the New Castle County H6miak said officers are just like any other cop." incidences of crime when University Skip Homiak, executive director Police officers have had to draw their PD academy that began in January." required to pass yearly firearms stan­ of campus and public safety, said To train one police recruit, he dards and attend in-service training After university's bid, discussion of future for Chrysler site continues

BY MARK ABDELNOUR needs to confirm that it has actually purchased the land. Staff Reporter He said the university is intent on not only using the In this sputtering economy, Chrysler lobbied Congress land to improve the school and to benefit students and facul­ for a federally funded bailout and put its plant site here in ty members, but also to benefit Newark and its economic sit­ Newark on the open market. uation. When the car manufacturer decided to put the 270-acre Newark relies very much on the school to stimulate the Newark plant on the open market, very few suitors came for­ city's economy and financial movement, so any type of ward due to the state of the economy. However, the univer­ expansion would benefit everyone in the short and long sity placed a bid on the large land site located across from term. the Field House and hopes to buy it at a fair price. Regardless of what the university decides to use the site Rick Armitage, director of government and community for, it would result in some sort of job creation for the com­ affairs at the university, said buying the site would open up munity as well as benefit the students and staff. The univer­ many possibilities .. sity is being cautious in the proceedings because of the "It would allow for the physical expansion of the uni­ struggling economy, Armitage said. Therefore only a fair versity for years to come, without encroaching on the neigh­ and modest price can be reached in these negotiations for the borhoods that surround the main campus on the east, north, deal to work. . south and west," he said. "The acquisition of this property Some students, like Christopher Meidanis, think the site could provide an economic development gateway, in addi­ should be used to benefit students. tion to a physical gateway, to the university. "We could use some sort of athletic expansion, for "It would allow us to build upon partnership activities example an extra gym or some type of addition to the Field supported by our Office of Economic Innovation and House," Meidanis said. Partnerships such as employee recruitment, undergraduate Freshman Kaitlin Powers agreed. programs, graduate education programs and research collab­ "A new football stadium would be nice," she said. orations." The school will consider all ideas, but won't make a THE REVIEW/Steven Gold Armitage emphasized that the discussions are ongoing,; decision for the land until the ongoing discussions with The future of the Chrysler plant is still uncertain. therefore, before people get their hopes up, the university Chrysler are complete. 4 February 24, 2009

Harker discusses UD's role in world

Continued from page 1 everything for everybody but we'll and when we have the citizens of try. So ask for help and we'll see the country understand the inter­ of the advantages of UD, that I've what we can do, if you're strug­ connectedness of the world. Bring heard over and over, is, "It's large gling. The second, some students that into UD. My generation was enough to have the variety and are sacrificing a lot and their fam­ Russia, the Soviet Union, the Iron breadth of programs that I need as ilies are to provide this education Curtain - this is what we grew up a student but not so large where I for them but realize it's a long­ with. Your generation, it's going to feel I'm lost." We don't want to term investment and some sacri­ be Asia, other parts of the world lose that variety so we're. really fice is worth it. Again, we're try­ too. I mean the world's gotten very trying hard to not make those cuts. ing not to make that burden so complex. At some point, I think that's why if there are serious you'll see the rise of Eastern I know I hear a lot about the problems you need to let us know Europe and areas of countries in commitment to Delawareans. Is and we'll try to do our best. Let's Africa that are really doing well there the same effort being be creative to think about how we but Asia is starting to be the domi­ directed towards out-of-state can keep students here in school nant, just because of the sheer students or are you looking for because often finishing the educa­ number of people, that dominant the university of Delaware to be tion later never happens and that's part of your generation. What we more of a college for in-state stu­ a shame. It's a shame for us as an are trying to do is open doors so THE REVIEWlNatalie Carillo dents? institution and it's a shame for the that you have the ability to go The Cereal Bowl is using biodegradable bowls eco-friendly appliances, Oh, no, but we are the flag­ student. You only get this chance there to really experience it and to including refrigerators. ship of the state of Delaware so by really once and we want you to try learn. our charter we are mandated to to take advantage of it. So, that's first try to serve the students from what I'd say on the tuition side. I know there was a cut back in the state and that's what the state Don't struggle in silence. Try to the creative writing department. Main Street business university is supposed to do. And reach out and ask for help. Speaking about playing to your not just for us, it's true for ev~ry On the job front, be extremely strengths, and with your back­ state university. We also recogmze creative. I have three in college gound, does that mean the uni­ there are a lot of out-of-state stu­ right now too so I understand. And versity is going to be moving aims for sustainability dents who are also going to have one's a senior. It's a time where towards a more science- and significant problems so that's why you may not be able to get your business-based university? How BY KATIE PIZZULLO Being earth-friendly may not our major fundraising goal is. to perfect job right out of school, important do you think it is to raise more money for scholarshIps Staff Reporter be the first idea that pops into your ideal, your dream job, so ask keep enhancing the arts? The Cereal Bowl, a new restau­ restaurant managers' minds; howev­ for students in-state and out-of­ yourself what can I do when I The arts and humanities are state. That actual commitment that rant on Main Street, is trying to do er, when it does, it benefits more graduate that will keep me movi~g critical even if you're an engineer. more than just helping its communi­ than just the company. we need to make for financial aid, in the direction I want to move m. I remember when I first got here I related to the operating subsidies ty - it is helping the planet by "Most people aren't necessarily Life happens. Things happen. met a young man who was a senior going green. concerned about the environment," from the state and so forth, is to You're not going to be able to pre­ in chemical engineering and he the citizens of the state first but With the help of he said. "I see this as a side benefit dict. I would have never predicted said, "I want to take an art class FoodServiceWarhouse.com's Going - the ends justify the means essen­ not ignore the out-of-state stu­ I would grow up to be the presi­ but I can't get in." This is an edu- dents. There, what we're asking Green Program, a Web site that tially. People do it for their own ben­ dent of a university, but you just . cation in a full sense of the mean­ offers eco-friendly equipment, The efits, but it benefits the environ­ for again, is our friends to help us keep doing things you think you're ing of education. It's not a techni­ by giving scholarships so that w.e Cereal Bowl is taking steps to ment." going to grow from, th~t yo~'re cal school. It's a university. So the become a Certified Green Kurtz said the restaurants that keep this affordable and acceSSI­ going to learn from. BaSIC adVice, arts, the humanities, are critical as ble. Commercial Kitchen. are going green even to gain more always work with people who are part of that educational mission. Steve Kurtz, Vice President of customers or lower utility bills smarter than you that you can Why? I sort of kiddingly say to I know the number of applicants FoodServiceWarehouse.com, said should be applauded. Sustainability learn from. Always put yourself in people when they give me a hard there are five standards that a com­ is becoming less of an option, and has raised. Do you think in any positions you can continue to time, "You're 40 years old. You're way the state of the economy mercial kitchen must reach in order more of a prerequisite. grow. In some cases, that may an alum. You're living in New to operate in accordance with the Kurtz said could be a good thing for the mean little to no pay for a while York and all you know are chemi­ Delaware being that the univer­ Going Green Program including FoodServiceWarehouse.com offers but if you keep moving, life will cal processes or how to price an energy conservation, water conser­ direct rewards for each segment of sity is a good value? unfold before you. If you stay option or a derivative. How many Yes. I mean, it's going to cut vation, waste reduction, green the program a restaurant accom­ stagnant that's the worst you can people are going to be around you cleaning and green education. plishes. both ways we think so first for the do. Then nothing's going to hap­ at the cocktail party? You're going in-state population we have a pret­ . Linda Busacca, The Cereal "For completed education in pen. Maybe you'll get hit by a to be bored." That seems trite but Bowl's owner, said The Cereal Bowl the program we help with the going ty significant increase in appli­ piano, luck-wise, but it's unlikely. it's true. cants as you can expect becall:se is working to meet these· standards green marketing," he said. "So when I think here is the time where one What we want out of every­ by offering biodegradable bowls customers frequent the establish­ $8,500 tuition is quite a bargam. needs to be creative and recognize one here is for them to be leaders Now, it may go the other way for that are a byproduct of sugarcane as ment, they can feel good about their I may not get the perfect position in their respective fields and well as recycled paper towels. dining." the out-of-state students. There but I'm going to keep moving in a respective communities. That's may be some students here, who "It's a neat thing to imple­ Within the upcoming week, certain direction, getting certain what we hope for all of our alums. ment," Busacca said. "Even though FoodServiceWarehouse.com will be are from, say, New Jersey, who are experiences that will position me You can't do that unless you can going to have to look at their it's disposable, it will go back to its launching a new Web site, ultimately for what I want to do. communicate. Unless you are well original state." CGCK.org, solely concerned with financial situation and say "Gee, rounded. Unless you know some­ you know I love UD but Rutgers is She said The Cereal Bowl also green products, Kurtz said. We've started partnerships with thing as an educated person. No utilizes earth-friendly refrigerators "Some green programs are a lot cheaper." Well, we can't a lot of Chinese universities and matter what type of person you are match Rutgers price because they and other kitchen appliances. unrealistic because they want to I know that you made a trip to at the university. That's why it's "Ninety percent of the equip­ chop organizations off at the knees," have the same situation. Then China. Do you believe that this important, and this is also why it's we'll also see some students trans­ ment is energy-efficient," Busacca Kurtz said. "We want to work with university and other universities important that we make sure that said. organizations while still being bene­ ferring here either in-state who have set their sights in Asia we have the flexibility in the went out of state and are now While the equipment costs ficial with the environment." because there's kind of a fear undergraduate experience. That more up front, the energy bills are The Cereal Bowl is doing well coming back because of financial that America won't rise back students have the room to be able conditions plus they thought the lower, she said. and made a lot of changes to go up? to take explorative courses and Kurtz said the large utility sav­ green, he said. grass was greener and realized this That's an interesting question that they're available so that we're is a great place even though it's in ings is the program's most reward­ Francis Ellis, a senior at st. but no not at all. Why are we doing not shutting students out of the ing incentive. Mark's High School and employee their backyard. So we don't know this? Think about the country and opportunities that they're trying to how that's going to shake out. "A full kitchen could save at The Cereal Bowl, said she is then we'll come back to UD. Why pursue. $5,000 a year on utility costs," Kurtz proud of the sustainability efforts. There are a lot of moving parts. has this country flourished? It's not enough to just have a We just don't know. said. "Trying to help out makes me Because we've always been open great music box, MP3 player. Why In addition to the financial sav­ want to work here," Ellis said. to the best and brightest no matter does an IPod outsell every other ings, eco-friendly restaurants tend to Barb Scira, a Newark resident, Do you have any advice to offer where they come from, no matter one by a long shot? It's design. We students who are struggling to accumulate more customers. said she was impressed with The what their background. We can't care, as human beings, about aes­ "The NRA [National Cereal Bowl's environmentally pay th~ir tuition or worrying be isolationists and pull in. We thetics. We care about beauty. We about getting a job the way the Restaurant Association] found that friendly changes. need to connect to the world. The don't just care about functionality. 62 percent of adults would rather eat "It was our first time here, but it country is right now? . beauty of the United States when So fields of literature and art. They On the tuition side, two pIeces at an eco-friendly restaurant," Kurtz won't be our last," Scira said. we've been at our best and our matter. Music. They matter to us said. of advice. One is we can't do strongest is when we've connected as a university. JR February 24, 2009 5 Overuse ~f system results in switch to· walking esc~rts

Continued from page 1 one who is intoxicated, the SPA will contact the dis­ event to the next social event," he said. patch center, and a police The escort service began in 2005 by prima­ officer will be sent to handle rily using walking escorts in response to a well­ the incident," Horniak said. publicized murder off campus in Newark, he "Public Safety's primary said. As the system continued to grow, Public concern is for the medical Safety needed to add escorts in vehicles in order well-being of the student. to meet the growing demand for escorts. Students may have to face Homiak said the escort program's first year the consequences of their had approximately 12,000 calls for service. In actions if they are intoxicat­ 2007, there wer~ 27,000 calls for escorts. ed, including a referral to "Because of that rise in the number of Judicial Affairs or possibly calls, instead of having escorts by foot, Public arrest." Safety was pretty much forced to abandon the He said escorts will walking escort policy and use vehiCles just to usually be traveling alone keep up with the volume of calls," he said. when responding to service Homiak said this change in the escort serv­ calls and will be equipped ice led students to take advantage of the system with a radio, dressed in an by using it as a taxi service. identifiable uniform and in ''Unfortunately, as it's evolved, the current close proximity to other system had been characterized by an overexten­ escorts. sion of Public Safety resources and an underuti­ "They also receive spe­ lization of our current bus system that we have cialized training on how in place," he said. "It became obvious that the best to resolve situations and late-night escort service migrated away from how to remove themselves Public Safety officials hope the new syste~ will increase the number of students using the late-night bus. the original intent of providing safety escorts from possible hostile inci­ based on need to one based on convenience." dents," Homiak said. "If we look back to before the system was "I think it was clear that the old system was bro­ H6miak said this change is an attempt to The new escort service will be available on started, the late-night bus service used to be ken or at least not working to where it should rein in a service, which appears to be flawed, by campus and on streets contiguous to campus, he extremely high in ridership," Knab said. "Once have been. 1 think really the key point is that we infusing discipline into the process. said. the vehicle-based escort service was started, it are going to be expanding the bus service espe­ "Our goal is to provide the service in a bet­ "I don't want to be harsh, but at some point declined and the university ended up cutting the cially on the peak nights, Thursday, Friday, ter-deliverable means," he said. "We've migrat­ we need to define some type of perimeter where late-night bus a couple of years ago. I think with Saturday nights, and adding the extra bus will ed over the last few years to currently being in we will provide service and where we don't," the rise of a bus service that's based on where lower the wait times. I think it's going to make a position where it just :;eems out of control Homiak said. "We do have a limited number of students want to be at certain hours, it will students safer rather than having people wait 30 right now, so we need to get back to a manage­ resources here where we can't have an unlimit­ address that issue. They'll be able to get to to 40 minutes for an escort to get there." able position and provide the service to those ed geographic definition, but I would suggest a where they want to be quickly and safely." Knab said Public Safety remains optimistic who truly do need it." buddy system, someone with a car and bus serv­ Public Safety has extended the bus route other students will also be receptive to the If necessary there will exceptions to the ices that do reach out farther than the University by adding additional stops such as Ivy Hall changes. new policy and vehicles will be used, such as if of Delaware." Apartments, adding an additional bus on "The conversation I've had with students a student has a handicap or injury, Homiak said. Andrew Knab, business/project analyst of Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, adding after it had been taught to them, they really kind He said this is necessary because the the Office of the Executive Vice President, said more signs at each stop and lowering the of understood and said, 'You know, 1 don't like change to sending escorts in vehicles has he believes the system will be greatly improved expected time between buses to 12 to 14 min- waiting for this long period of time, and I real­ encouraged a number of negative conse­ by significantly lowering wait times. . utes, he said. . ize the answer isn't to just keep adding more quences, such as an overload on Public Safety "I think the bigger piece here is we' are In addition to increased bus ridership, cars because that takes away from what you're resources, a tying up of phone liries dedicated to going to be able to provide quicker service to Horniak thinks in the future this change to the doing in terms of being out there,' " he said. "I the call of escorts and most importantly an students so there's their safety," Knab said. system will promote less unnecessary calls for think at the end of the day when they get used inability to effectively provide the originally "With the new system, we're going to be able to escorts, which will allow increased Public to the expanded bus system, which we haven't intended service. get to them quicker, which 1 think is central to Safety visibility around campus. had 12 to14 minute bus loops on this campus One feature of the system that will remain the goal of the system. There's not going to be Student Government Association President really ever, so I think in terms of convenience unchanged is the policy toward obvious intoxi­ issues of students waiting for 30 minute in areas' Teagan Gregory said the changes will only it's going to be pretty convenient for them. Ifwe cation, Homiak stated in a follow-up e-mail where they are potentially concerned about." serve to enhance the system. add a couple of other things, potentially having message. He said the new system will encourage a "My litmus test is always what works, GPS locators in the next year, I think it will go "If a Student Police Aide observes some- re-emergence of the late-night bus system. what's best for the student body," Gregory said. over very well." Student hunt for jolis on Main Street gets leaner

BY LAURA STIFFLER enough jobs to offer." Some students such as Schurick have come to realize not Staff Reporter This year's enrollment is 20,500, while last year's was to expect too much when looking for jobs in the current job With the continuously sinking economy, students are get­ 20,342. market. She said she gave up job hunting on Main Street and ting jobs to help support themselves, but unfortunately doing Junior Heather Orzechowsk, who works at Hollywood now works for Tutor Time Child Care off of Route 4. that is not as easy as it once was. With more and more students Tans, said while some stores on Main Street still have posi­ "It was easier to get off of Main Street where there was looking for jobs, there are not enough to go around. tions available, some have been cutting back on the amount of an overwhelming amount of people," Schurick said. Sophomore Alison Schurick, has found it difficult to find students. Students who have jobs are experiencing some cuts in the a job close to the university. "We normally hire one to two people a semester," amount of hours they work each week. Sommer said the "It's hard to find a job near campus," Schurick said. "So Orzechowski said. "But this semester we'll only hire one if change in the economy has affected the amount of hours she many people are competing for the same ones." any. If people have jobs, they are holding onto them." is given at work. Senior Bryan O'Neill, who works as a bouncer at Grotto Sophomore Rosi Sornmer said she did not get a job to "Recreation services, my department, has been asked to Pizza, said he is realizing how the plummeting economy is not help pay for school, but to help pay for added expenditures cut back," she said. "This has resulted in shifts being changed - only affecting his hours now but also how they will affect his such as going out at night. and less !ihifts available for us to work. Therefore, most of us work in the future. "At this point, ~he job will help pay for experiences such are working a little bit less hours than in the past." "I've always worked while in school," O'Neill said. "But as study abroad or gas when I travel to an internship or other O'Neill said Grotto Pizza has also cut back on the num­ I'm starting to realize I may be relying on part-time work things of that nature that are for my education," Sommer said. ber of shifts each employee receives. longer than expected." "Hopefully this money will be able to assist me with graduate Other students such as junior Jen Popkinl,are starting to Not only is the economy a factor in the lack of jobs, but school as well." consider working through the university because its jobs are so is the fact that the university accepts more students each Orzechowski said-many students are aware of the current more accommodating. year. Mimi Sullivan-Sparks, the manager of Bloom, .said decline in the job market. She said many students whO come "Getting a job through un works more around your increasing class sizes at the university are affecting the num­ in to Hollywood Tans looking for jobs expect none to be avail­ schedule," Popkin said. "You are able to get shorter blocks of ber of available positions ,her store has to offer each semester. able. time, like three or four hours to fit in between classes instead "It's not all the economy," Sullivan-Sparks said. "Each "People come in saying, 'You're probably not hiring, but of a full eight hours. I'll take any job hiring because I have no class is getting bigger and bigger and we just don't have are there any jobs available?' " Orzechowski said. money - problem is, no one is hiring." C Cl)mmunications professor Ralph Begleiter successfully sued the government in 2005 regardling the release of military photos. Obama reconsiders policy after prof.'s lawsuit

BY ZEYNAB MOHAMMED implemented during the Gulf War in 1991. graphing memorials at Dover. respects." Staff Reporter Now, two decades later, President Begleiter never specifically sought Elizabeth Perse, chair of the communi­ President Barack Obama announced ear­ Obama is considering revising this policy. media access to these images, instead sought cation department, agrees the public should lier this month he would reconsider a contro­ Even though the Pentagon's policy was public visibility of them and believes they see these images. versial Department of Defense policy that not to distribute images of the memorials of help illustrate the human cost of war. "It is important to respect the country's was brought to public attention in 2005 by deceased soldiers returning to Dover, the "The public sho~ld see and assess all fallen, but the military is not a secret organi­ university professor Ralph Begleiter. Pentagon maintained the long tradition of costs of war, including the human cost," he zation," Perse said. "Its actions should not be In a primetime press conference on Feb. ' photographing and documenting the cere­ said. undercover." 9, Obama stated that he would revise the cur­ monies. Since the government has stopped pho­ After soldiers are honored at the Dover rent Defense Department policy that prevents Seeking public visibility of these tographing the memorials, the media is the Air Force base, they are returned to their the media from capturing images of deceased images, Begleiter, along with the National only other way for the images to be made respective hometowns for local ceremonies. soldiers returning home through Dover Air . Security Archive, a - __--- ___------__- public. However, the Local media often cover these ceremonies, Force Base. Four years ago, Begleiter suc­ non-governmental "The sacrifice they make is public. media is prohibited but there is rarely national coverage. . cessfully sued the government for the release research institution It is part of their commitment to from capturing these . "There is only one place the entire of photographs taken by the military at at George images due to the nation can see the deceased return," Begleiter Dover. Washington the nation. It is the public's current policy. said, referring to Dover. Begleiter said he hopes Obama's prom­ University, filed a ·bili" "Begleiter does Kate Walker, interim . president of ise of increased transparency in his adminis­ Freedom of responsl ty to pay respects. not believe this is a Students in the Public Interest, said it should tration will translate into a revision of the Information Act freedom of speech be up to the families of the deceased to policy. Lawsuit against the issue, but rather a decide whether they want the images shown He said the history of this issue can be U.S. government to - Ralph Begldte,., transparency issue. or not. traced back to the administration of former petition the govern­ professo" "People should "It is more important for the media to President George H. W. Bush. In December ment to release on the needfor public access see what the govern­ cover military actions on the ground," Walker 1989, the United States was conducting mili­ these images In ment does," he said. said. "Media images of war should be more tat;' operations in Panama. The first U.S. 2005. to pictures of deceased soliders "These images do not honest and not be so whitewashed and made casualties of the operations began to return to "Those pictures need to be kept secret to appear nonviolent. The public should see Dover coincidentally wHile the president was belong to the because this is not a what is really happening on the ground dur­ giving a press conference. American people," Begleiter said. "They security issue." ing war, to both soldiers and civilians." Major news networks used a splitscreen should be part of public record." The Department of Defense cites priva­ She believes this will help the public to juxtapose. the somber images of coffins His efforts succeeded and hundreds of cy infringement and the needs of deceased assess the human cost of war and will not returning and the holiday-spirited images of government photos showing the fallen sol­ soldiers' families as the reason the policy is infringe on the privacy of fallen soldier's the president at the press conference. This diers returning were released. in place. families. moment created a political flare-up and Even though the photographs were Begleiter said this issue is not a privacy Begleiter says that this is not an easy caused the president to appear insensitive, released, no legal precedent was established issue and the photographs show "the honor issue for Obama to make a decision on, as he Begleiter said. since a judge never ruled on the matter. and dignity with which we return fallen sol­ must consider both how a policy change will In order to rectify this issue, the In 2005, the government stopped taking diers to the country." affect the country's two wars and his rela­ Pentagon quickly devised a policy of not photographs that documented the continued "The sacrifice they make is public," he tionship with the military. showing images of deceased soldiers return­ return of deceased soldiers' flag-draped · said. "It is part of their commitment to the "I would be surprised if a quick decision ing home to the public. This policy was first coffins, breaking the long tradition of photo- nation. It is the public's responsibility to pay was made," Begleiter said. JJt FebruQ[l! 24.2009 7 Economy leaves some struggling for financial aid

BY NICOLE BECKER alone the university. numbers write us but we really haven't." Whire the university is not planning any Staff Reporter "It's scary because if I can't get loans, I According to Burton, undergraduate deliberate cuts in the amount of fmancial aid The state of the economy has created an can't go to school," Turner said. "I depend enrollment, both full and part time, has not , it will be providing to students, some factors environment in which loans are becoming on my aid to be able to go to school, and all been greatly affected yet. Enrollment was are not within its control. There is a good harder to come by. As a result, a number of the uncertainness of the economy and what 15,983 students in Fall 2007 and 16,075 stu­ deal of money that the university has invest­ students have been concerned about whether might happen worries me because I don't dents in the Fall 2008. Similarly, the amount ed with expectations that the interest earned they will be able to return to the university know what to expect, or what to prepare for." of students receiving financial aid has would help to fund a number of fmancial aid next year. According to Johnie Burton, director of remained consistent at 60 percent. awards. Sophomore Fernando Febus said while scholarships and student financial aid, there If for some reason, the Office of "Part of our funding comes from invest­ he has received financial aid, the excess costs .is still adequate funding available to provide Scholarships & Financial Aid is not able to ments, so that's not really a cut, but whether of attending the university is still too high. . financial aid to students who need it. provide a student with sufficient funds to we have the same level of gifts and endow­ "I only get about $10,000 a year to go "This year, 2008 to 2009, the funding attend the university, they will often refer ments in the future does affect the funds here, and it costs like $28,000," Febus said. has been about level as it was in the previous students to other companies, he said. available and will have an effect in the "There's no reason to stay here when I keep years," Burton said. "There are some smaller Students can also often find help through title future," Burton said. "Eventually there may getting denied for more loans and I already agencies that have done alternative loans that four programs, which are federally funded. be less payout with those than there has been owe on the other ones." aren't in business anymore because of the "Typically, we refer students to the in the past because of the market." He also said he has had a number of banking crisis, but students have found other Parent Loan Program," Burton said. "More Students looking to receive financial aid problems trying to secure the funds necessary places to go to look for loans." often than not, they do find success through must reapply each year and can lose eligibil­ to attend the university for the past two years. This year the university had expected to these programs. However there is a credit ity from one year to the next. While often, Next year, he said he plans on transferring. receive a great deal of requests from families aspect involved, and some are required to students will lose eligibility for financial aid "Honestly, I'm surprised the education requesting more aid. However, according to find a cosigner." when the number of their family members system is not better equipped to help lower­ Burton, the number of people ' requesting Due to the recent economic situation, the attending college has decreased, he said it is income families, especially at times like financial aid has remained consistent with the university will be forced to make cuts within still possible that students can lose financial this," Febus said. "The economy has just past few years. its budget. However, Burton stressed finan­ aid because of the funds available. worsened a number of problems I had been "We usually have between 300 and 400 cial aid is an area university officials will try "If all indications are correct, we will having before." people write us because of different things to avoid cutting. . have the same amount of money as the past Sophomore Samantha Turner relies sole­ that have affected their ability to pay, such as "We'll try to cut things other than finan­ years," Burton said. "And yet, it is possible if lyon loans to be able to attend the universi­ family death or job loss," he said. "I thought cial aid or academic services and instruction the university has less money in a particular ty. Without' loans she said she probably before this year started that we would see for students," Burton said. "We try .to save program, that they might lose eligibility." would not be able to attend school at all, let large numbers of people, or at least larger more on postage and paper."

Facebook removes changes to 'facebook Home Profile F~r

terms of use after user outcry Te ms fUse

BY STEPHANIE KRAUS ating a global group titled the' ing program, that tracks users' actions Staff Reporter "Facebook Bill of Rights and on sites other than Facebook. The pro­ Date of Last ReVision. Septe ber 23, 2008 Earlier this month, Facebook qui­ Responsibilities," which encourages gram prompted a petition from etly changed its terms of use with hard­ suggestions and input from users. MoveOn.org that won the support of ly any notification to existing mem­ Currently the group has more than 50,000 Facebook users. Welcome to Facebook, a social Utility that c bers. 82,005 members and 9,136 comments Barry Schnitt, a spokesman for network (collectively, "FacebookA or ·'the 5 In the original terms of use, from users about the terms of use. Facebook, clarified in a blog post what Facebook lost all rights to a user's con­ . Thousands of members com­ the change in terms of use meant. (coliectivelYI "us", "well or I the Company"). tent if the member permanently deleted plained that the alteration meant the "As Mark [Zuckerberg] expressed his or her profile at any time. Under the social network was "claiming owner­ in his blog post on Monday, it was versjon thereof (together the 'Site") or by new wording, Facebook retained some ship of all photos and other material never our int~ntion to confuse people have read, understand and agree to 'be bou rights to the content for members who posted to the site. Junior Lauren or make them uneasy about sharing on had privacy settings left open to the Zaremba believes the new terms seem Facebook," Schnitt said. "I also want not you are a registered ember of Fae public. to contradict the privacy options to be very clear that Facebook does Members who had privacy set­ Facebook allows. not, nor have we ever, claimed owner­ tings prohibiting the public from view- , "They give us all these privacy ship over people's content. Your con- Thousands of users protested the updated terms of use before ing their profile were unaffected by the settings to protect us from other peo­ tent belongs to you." . change. Members could only be made ple, but then it seemed like they were The clarification goes on to Facebook reverted back to their old policy. aware of the change if they visited the trying to own our information," explain that Facebook realized the new Web site's official blog, where the Zaremba said. "They might as well get wording did permit the hypothetical lawyers for Facebook had posted a rid of all of that because it doesn't mat­ situations such as being able to sell Facebook: A Closer Look note describing the changes. ter anyway." users' photos and content. Schnitt said There are more than 175 million active users. Junior Shannon Plytynski was Chief Executive of Facebook Facebook never intended to sell user unaware that a change had been made Mark Zuckerberg posted a brief mes­ information for profit. Facebook is More than half of Facebook users are outside of to the terms of use to which she origi­ sage to Facebook users that said own­ working on revising the terms in sim­ college. nally agreed. ing photos and other content was not ple language that defines Facebook's "I didn't even know they changed the intention of the change. On Feb. rights much more specifically, accord­ The fastest growing demographic is those 30 years the terms of use in the first place," 18, after two days of petitions and ing to Schnitt's blog. old and older. Plytynski said. "I couldn't tell you any­ feedback from angered users, Users who may try to deactivate thing about them." Facebook reverted back to its original their account on the site are now being More than 3 billion minutes are spent on Facebook Senior Julie Calabrese was con­ terms. asked if they are doing so because of each day (worldwide). cerned that the newer version would This is not the first time Facebook concern for their content. infringe her privacy rights. has faced controversy over a change in "Are you deactivating because More than 15 million users update their statuses at "I don't think Facebook should the social network. In 2006, Faceb.ook you are concerned about Facebook's least once each day. own the rights to my information and altered its Web site design by including Terms of Service?" the site asks. "This pictures," Calabrese said. "If that were News Feed, w1)ich gives updates on was a mistake that we have now cor­ More than 850 million photos and 5 million videos the case, then' I would delete my friends' profiles. Some members of the rected. You own the information you are uploaded to the site each month. Facebook profile." Facebook community criticized the put on Facebook and you control what On Feb. 16, a group called News Feed addition so Facebook happens to it. We are sorry for the con­ More than 2 million events are created each "Facebook has 30 days to change their responded by allowing users to choose fusion." terms of use or I'm out" was created, between a new or old format. Zaremba said she was surprised month. according to Facebook. As of Monday, Eventually, it removed the option, by the changes and originally did not More than 35 translations are available on the site~ the group had 3,684 members. A group making it necessary for every user to know how to react. on Facebook called "People Against adopt the new format. . "I'm very happy they changed it More than 70% of Facebook users are outside the The new Terms of Service" also arose In 2007, the New York Times back," she said. "I don't think I could United States. and now serves more than 135,108 reported that Facebook created an have brought myself to actually delete members. Facebook responded by cre- application called Beacon, an advertis- it." - compiled from Facebook.com 8 February 24, 2009 JR . Council moves forward on addingsexualorientauon to anti-discrimination law

BY CHELSEA CALTUNA under that law, and his proposal Staff Reporter would drop the measure that pro- Councilman Ezra Ternko, stood hibits discrimination against sexual before the Newark City Council and orientation in housing and employ­ members of the community on Feb. ment. However, that law has lin- 9 to introduce a new anti-discrimi- gered in the Delaware General nation proposal based on gender Assembly for years without suc- identity and expression in Newark. cess. In his proposal, Ternko asked Senior Karen Middlekauff , for a change in the city's personnel vice president of HAVEN program­ policy making discrimination based ming, said she attended the meeting on sexual orientation, gender identi- and spoke in support of Ternko's THE REVIEWlRicky Ber! ty and expression illegal in housing, proposal. DelDot wants to move the train station to South Chapel Street from Route 89, but the city and the univer­ employment and public accommo- "Every person in Newark dations. should have equal opportunities," sity disagree. He also proposed the city cre- Middlekauff said. "Short of mar­ ate a life-partner registry, as well as riage or civil unions, domestic part­ offer domestic partner benefits to ner benefits are vital to make sure city employees. everyone and their partner can gain University, city oppose DelDOT Ternko said he believes it is the benefits that their straight peers time for Newark to take action. do." "Our state and federal govern- She said she knows people who ment have failed to offer necessary have experienced discrimination in proposal to move train station protections to Newarkers," Ternko Newark, many of whom spoke at said. "I want Newark to be a leader the council meeting. BY CLAIRE GOULD Rick Armitage, the director of years ago. in supporting fair- _~~~_~_~~ ____ While a Copy Editor government and community affairs Funk remains positive the sta­ ness and equality." "She believed it was the number of The university and the city of at the university, said the university tion will be able to remain in its cur­ T e m k 0 Newark resi­ Newark want the Newark train sta­ continues to be interested in the rent location. received unani- right thing to do to treat dents assumed tion to remain where it is, but the Chrysler land, but no plans are final­ "It would be very unusual for mous support from everyone equally, and if it the proposal Delaware Department of ized. them to oppose a joint application," the council. would come Transportation has other plans. He feels the train station should he said. The clause meant her property taxes with a tax DelDOT has proposed to move stay where it is because the current A representative of DelDOT "gender identity going Up a bit for equalihr, increase, which the Newark train station, which is location works well with the univer­ could not be reached for comment. and expression" "'J: Middlekauff currently located off Route 896, to sity's bus routes. Also, the new loca­ Many residents of Newark walk will be added to so be it." said was never the end of South Chapel Street, near tion would be more complicated for to the current train station, and the the city's person­ planned, sever­ where it becomes Library Avenue. commuters to drive to, whereas the location is convenient for students nel policy immedi­ al members of Mayor Vance Funk A. III said existing site is off Route 896. who commute to and from the uni­ ately, but the other - Karen Middlekauff, the community the move is intended to provide more Armitage said the current loca­ versity, Funk said. changes require vice president of HA VEN, were willing to trains going south to Dover and tion should be updated to increase Junior Lauren Weber has used staff research to make the sacri­ Middletown, but that will not benefit parking and accessibility for people the train to return home to New determine the on a Newark dtizen who fice. Newark. with disabilities. Jersey. She said the time table of most effective k 1 She "The university and the city feel The final property acquisition trains at the current location is incon­ course, the find- spo e out at a cound meeting said toward the very strongly that the present loca­ would not occur until 2011, and con­ venient, but that she can make it ings of which will end of the tion is ideal and more attractive to struction would not start until fiscal work. be presented to the city council meeting, one Newark resident who commuters," Funk said. "The train year 2013, he said. Weber said being able to walk to within 90 days, Ternko said. had no personal investment in the station has always been there, for 80 Armitage said DelDOT is will­ the train station was important to her. Domestic partner benefits must policy spoke on behalf of it. years now, and has always been the ing to listen to the city's and the uni­ "If the station was down South also be approved by the labor-man­ "She believed it was the .right focal point of our train service." versity's concerns. Chapel, I'd not only have to figure agement insurance committee, thing to do to treat everyone equal­ He said the money spent mov­ "The state Department of out my train and my transfer train, which will meet later this year to ly, and if it meant her property taxes ing the train station would be much Transportation has the final say in I'd liave to figure out the schedule for discuss benefits beginning in going up a bit for equality, so be it," better spent on repairing and expand­ this and they have been really easy tp the bus as well, and that can ~e just as January 2010, he said. Middlekauff said. "It brought tears ing the current train station and plat­ deal with," Armitage said. annoying," she said. Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk to my eyes - it was so encouraging forms, a cheaper endeavor. Roy Lopata, the director of Sophomore Laura Blagys said III said the proposed actions are to me." Funk said expansion of the train planning and development for the infrequency of trains at the cur­ being studied by city staff to deter­ Ternko said he hopes his pro­ station will become especially neces­ Newark, agreed that the city and rent station location was also a con­ mine what is permitted and how the posal will not need to be enforced. sary if the MARC, Maryland's main DelDOT are peacefully resolving cern for her. costs will be shared. With that, a "I hope that if adopted, the train line, becomes extended to this conflict. "If it's going to affect the train decision will soon be made. nondiscrimination proposal would Newark. This line would connect "We're not fighting anybody," schedule, sure, move it, let more traf­ While Temko notes that minimally need to be used and Newark with Aberdeen, Md., and Lopata said. "We get along with fic through there, but if it's not going Newark is a city that embraces instead would deter such discrimi­ Baltimore. This new line would cre­ everyone." to affect anything, it's not convenient diversity of all kinds, he sees room nation from occurring by giving ate additional congestion for the train He Said the historic train station for people," she said. for change. recourse to .individuals who need station and make expansion essen­ building on the site would not be However, Blagys feels the cur­ While other surrounding areas it," he said. tial. moved. rent position of the train station is offer domestic partner benefits to Ternko also urges people with "Our train station needs to be "We own the historic train sta­ unsafe. their employees, Newark does not, questions about the proposal to con­ completely redone," he said. "The tion that serves the Amtrak, the "It's a little scary at night, and the university is restricted by tact him to understand the policy drawings for what DelDOT wanted regional trains," he said, referring to because you pretty much have to go the state from offering health care and its effects before passing judg­ to build in the new location were fair­ the city's property. "The train station under that underpass there," she said. benefits for domestic partners, he ment. ly elaborate, so hopefully if we're that we've been talking about not "Especially as a woman by your­ said. Middlekauff is satisfied, for successful in getting them to leave moving serves the SEPTA." self." "I am committed to a commu­ now. The next step, she said, is for the station where it is, the same thing The old station building is used Senior Erin Miller agreed. She nity in which community members the community to begin to pressure will be built." as a museum, housing the Newark said the lack of blue lights and people affirm each other and are able to the state government for marriage Funk said a major part of Historical Society's collection and an at the current station makes it danger­ work together," Ternko said. equality and gender' identity protec­ expanding the current train station office space. ous. She also doesn't like the lack of "Making sure that we are an inclu­ tion on a statewide level. location is the university's willing­ Funk said any expansion would shelter when it rains and thinks a new sive community is an important step "It is the state's time to see that ness to buy the Chrysler plant. He occur on the other side of the tracks station would be beneficial. towards achieving that goal." local communities want this for said the university would give part of in order to preserve the original "If they have decent bus service Ternko said that if Delaware their citizens and · the state must the land to DelDOT to expand park­ building, which contains ticket win­ to get there, I'm all for it," Miller passes its nondiscrimination bill, act," Middlekauff said. ing at the station. dows and restroom signs from 100 said. Newark residents would be covered February 24, 2009 9

In spite of economy, new businesses remain steady

BY ZOE READ food, our prices are higher," he Staff Reporter said. "Students are going for less Local businesses across the quality and a lower price." country have been affected by the Minella said maintaining a economic ' crisis, but that has not business will only get easier in stopped the establishment of oth­ years to come, and Cosi is fortu­ ers. New businesses, such as The nate to have the next set of stu­ Cereal Bowl and Cosi on Main dent-based customers every year. Street, have found strength in the He said his business is fortu­ growing struggle. nate to start out in hard times. The Cereal Bowl manager "We know what to expect, and Linda Busacca said everyone is for future references we kn<1'N how affected by the economy, but to handle it," Minella said. "I'm nonetheless her new restaurant is looking forward for the economy coming along well. to get better." "People aren't willing to go Robert Nelson, chair of the out to eat as much," Busacca said, hotel, restaurant and institutional "but I think we're in a good posi­ management department, said tion because our menu items do there are more restaurants on Main not go above $5." Street than 20 years ago. While The Cereal Bowl is "The greater number and vari­ holding up, she said, establishing a ety of restaurants makes Main business in the current economy Street more attractive than ever for has not been easy. restaurateurs," Nelson said. "There is a giant ball of chal­ However, while many restau­ lenges," Busacca said. "There is a rants on Main Street are benefit­ tricky balance between the ven­ ing, he said it is a challenging time dors surviving and us surviving." to open a business. However, she said opening "One of the biggest hurdles in The Cereal Bowl in a small this economy is that the capital amount of time was a suc~ss. markets are not working as they Busacca said part of the reason should," Nelson said. "Anyone behind the restaurant's success has looking to open a restaurant in this been its menu. economy needs to have deep "Our menu items are not financial backing." something you see anywhere He said new businesses must else," she said. make sure they have a sound con­ Busacca said due to the loca­ cept, prime location, a good man­ tion of the restaurant, the universi­ agement team and a large amount ty crowd goes to The Cereal Bowl of liquidity. during the week, while families go "Bank loans are near impossi­ on the weekends. ble to get," Nelson said. "If you She said the restaurant has have unexpected delays, you could regular customers who come to run out of capital before you get The Cereal Bowl every week, and the chance to open your doors to others who come every day. the public." "We even have a nurse who Conrado Gempesaw, dean of comes in after his shift," Busacca Alfred Lerner College of Business said. "He brings in his laptop and 'and Economics, said opening a hangs out for several hours." business in this economy is a She said she predicts there smart move if you have capital and will be more challenges with the a sound business plan. economy in the year to come, but "You should start a business in time the economy will rise. when things look good," "It would have been easier to Gempesaw said. "A lot of people open a business a few years ago adopt pessimistic attitudes and because the economy was better," don't do anything." Busacca said. "But I still believe However, the American popu­ in our product." lation is spending less and the sav­ Matt Minella, manager of ings rate continues to increase, he Cosi, said his recently opened said. restaurant is doing well due to the "If a business is selling neces­ student population. sary products, they will do well," "If it wasn't for us being on Gempesaw said, "but if your busi­ the campus, it would be difficult," ness caters to lUXUry items, you Minella said. would expect business to go However, while business at down." Cosi is good, he said he expected He said the public must be the cafe to be more successful than aware of their own personal it is. behavior on how they manage Minella said due to the cur­ money. rent economic crisis, the restau­ "We have to be responsible rant's food quality has stood in the for what we spend," Gempesaw way of business. said. "Because of our high-quality Matt Minella, toe manager of Cosi, tliinks the success of his business is because of college students. 'I#...... :W'... ~". 10 February 24, 2009

Women's studies prof. ' teaches lessons through tango in Argentina

BY TADUSZ KASIAK upon, but primarily by the older, Staff Reporter more traditional tangueros and even Suzanne Cherrin, professor of tangueras," Burke said. women's studies, is a passionate fem­ However, she believes the role inist who scoffs at the idea of sole of women in tango is changing. masculine leadership. But last month, "Many, many teachers teach she willingly allowed men to pull, exchange of lead and follow - push and lead her around. where the role switches back and In January, Cherrin taught a forth and is shared - and lots of men study abroad program in Buenos like to follow and lots of woman Aires, Argentina, where apart from lead," Burke said. class lectures and field trips, she took Sophomore Melissa Diaz, who tango-dancing lessons with her stu­ studied with Cherrin in Argentina, Courtesy of Shane Weber dents. had a different experience. During Computer science students used XO laptops to create math games for children around the world. "When I went to Argentina in tango lessons, she would dance with 2006 tj,)r the first time, I started tak­ both male and female partners. ing lessons in Argentine tango and Whenever she would dance with continued those on and off, as I also male students, she would be the fol­ love ballroom and salsa," Cherrin lower. University students create said. "It kind of sucked, especially Before leaving for Argentina, because I'm a better leader than the she unsuccessfully tried to get her guys who I at least danced with on students to go to delTango, a Newark the trip," Diaz said. computer games for children group that sponsors tango events There's also the initiation of the every Sunday. She finally hired some dance. In Argentina, Cherrin said the tango instructors in Buenos Aires. male usually walks up to the female. For Cherrin, dancing the tango Women never ask men to dance - BY SHANE WEBER screen. The player can increase or learning games they want their chil­ has been a constant challenge for rea­ they must wait and can only make StaffReporter decrease the difficulty, allowing a dren to use. sons besides the various dance eye contact to signal interest. Burke Throughout Winter Session in wide range of users to participate in "The school personnel were moves. says when clubs hold date nights, the basement of Morris Library and the same game. excited by the content and graphics "Tango squares with the femi­ couples go to dance mostly with one Smith Hall, 12 university computer . The program Trivia is set up to written by the UD students, which nist vision in letting the leader lead another. science students found a way to look like the game show "Jeopardy," gave us a great starting point for dis­ and be still enough to let him' com­ "If someone wants to dance with expand their knowledge of program­ giving the player a set of categories cussing what is possible in the municate what he has in mind to do," someone else's woman, they ask the ming by creating learning games for such as addition, subtraction, multi­ future," Harvey stated in a follow­ she said. "Now some guys don't mall. if it's OK," she said. "I admit I elementary-aged children. plication or division. Yet, Trivia and up e-mail message. know what they have in mind and find that tradition quaint but sexist." The students programmed their programs like it are not limited to . Sophomore Sana Malik, who that is a little bit har.<;J." In Argentine tango, the chests of learning games for XO laptops, a only teaching one subject. worked on the Trivia program, said Cherrin describes this relation­ dancers are very close, and depend­ computer developed by the non­ "They built these games so she enjoyed being able to have a ship of leader and follower as based ing on the kind of embrace, the heads profit organization One Laptop per they can plug and play different . unique finished product. primarily around the subordinate and chests may touch each other. Child. According to the OLPC Web information - it doesn't have to be "It was great being able to have female waiting to take instructions Burke said it is an intimate, intense, site, the small green and white lap­ . math," Pollock said. "It would be your own program," Malik said . from the in-charge, active male. deeply communicative and some­ tops are designed to "create educa­ very easy to change that to capital "We owned it - it was ours." Through the way tango is taught, it times passionate dance. tional opportunities for the world's cities or something completely dif­ Besides programming learning perpetuates the division of the sexes, Cherrin said there's a lot of poorest children." ferent." games for children, the computer and by repetition, dancers start to desire to meet someone when they Terry Harvey, assistant profes­ Harvey said the computer sci­ science students had some fun. of view that as natural. come to dance. Although tango is ini­ sor of computer science, said chil­ ence students choose math as the their own programming and manip­ Deena Burke, associate profes­ tially sexual, once a person has com­ dren using the laptops can interact subject because the programs can ulating Myro-robots from their XO sor of theatre and co-founder of mitted to a dance partner, it becomes with one another within a range of potentially be used in a diverse computers through a Bluetooth chip. delTango, disagrees. Burke stated in more about the dance performance up to eight kilometers. range of countries. Students were able to use the robot's an e-mail message that male leader­ and good times. "If you want to, you could play "One of the reasons they did color camera and also write music ship does not imply patriarchy, nor "It is healthy sex because it's it between villages out in the middle the math program because they for the robot to play. does it imply unequal power. It is a like you're with them for three to five . of nowhere," Harvey said. "That is wanted it accessible to children who 1unior computer science major role derived from historical practice minutes and then you move on," she pretty incredible compared to regu­ speak different languages," he said. Fran Fitzpatrick had the Myro in European culture. It probably said. "As a single dancer, I like that lar laptops." "You could take it into a school with creeping .across the floor blasting stemmed from sexist views, Burke healthy sex that you get but I also like University students pro- Spanish speaking children with no the Darth Vader theme song from its said, but those are now upheld more the good will that you get from peo­ grammed games such as Whack-a­ modification. " speakers. as a tradition than anything else. ple you would never partner with. Math, Trivia and Apples to Apples. Pollock and Harvey traveled to "That was one of the first pro­ "I do not find that the follower You can like them for the time you're Whack-a-Math and Trivia are Chester, Pa. to meet with Chester grams we made," Fitzpatrick said. has a passive role when she really dancing with them." designed to test a child's compre­ Community Charter School admin­ "We really enjoyed it. Seeing a knows how to dance," Burke said. "I Cherrin believes the less frivo­ hension of math, while Apple to istrators on Thursday, where they robot move after we wrote some­ find it a communication between the lous and flirtatious nature of dancing Apples is similar to the card game of established a relationship with the thing for it is a lot more gratifying two people. The -leader offers some­ can be a much safer way of express­ the same name, matching nouns to school. Delaware computer science than seeing a line bump across a thing and the follower responds." ing sexuality or friendly interest and adjectives. students plan to train teachers to use computer screen." Cherrin says certain aspects of a right step away from the bar scene. Lori Pollock, professor of com­ XO laptops and their applic;ations. In the future, Pollock and tango are powerful for women. She She said the romantic sexuality puter and information sciences, said The school recently received 300 Harvey are optimistic about taking believes the dance supports the divi­ of tango is much better from a students had an open-ended <:ourse XO laptops and is considering their interactive learning programs sion of the sexes much too strongly, women's studies point of view, as it's goal with the independent study, and applying the students' programs to outside of Delaware, possibly to though, and is ineffective in moving softer and nicer. With its Argentine 'she was impressed by how quickly them. other countries. away from the historical to the more blues, Cherrin says, tango represents they learned, . "Since we've tried this course "We're both excited enough egalitarian perspectives. She cites the the kind of erotica that women might "We knew very little about how once with students creating games about the results of what we limited amount of leadership women like more than the rap and Hip-hop these things work," Pollock said. "In on . their own," Harvey said, "now achieved this time - we really are allowed. lyrics of mainstream music. fact, we didn't even know how to we would be able to take students looking forward to taking it further," Burke said unequal tango roles "I think tango is something very open them up." and have them talk to the teachers to Harvey said. "Possibly a relation­ are limited to the old guard in worthwhile to get into," Cherrin said. Whack-a-Math, similar to the see what they actually need, ship with a school in Mexico or A{gentina and Europe who ' frown "It improves not only your health. but arcade game WhaCk-a-=M01e, nas opposed to us trimg to guess:'" Africa with XO computers. There~s upon women leading and men fol­ also your self-confidence. It teaches users "whack" or click on the mole As the next step, he envisions no reason we have to be constrained lowing. you how to relate and how to com­ that appears with the correct multi­ students meeting with teachers and geographically." "When I first began dancing, municate with people. Students ple of a number on the top of the designing programs based on which women leading was looked down should consider exploring it." February 24, 200911

On and off campus: How far your money goes Dining Halls The Cereal Bowl Meal Plan: $1,675 Yogurt Parfaits $4.79 per semester Dominos Extra-Large Pie $10.99 Breakfast: $5.55 Mayflower Brunch: $8.30 Sushi Rolls (6) Lunch: $7.90 $3.75-$4.25 Dinner: $10.50 Pita Pit "Single" Pitas $5.50-$6.35 Trabant/The Scrounge Lettuce Feed You Yogurt Parfait $2.85 Salads $5.75-$8.75 GrilleWorks Burgers Pathmark $3.45-$3.85 Strawberries (lIb.) $3.99 Konomi Sushi Combo Apples (1 Ib.)$1.49-$1.99 Rolls $4.69-$8.29 Bananas (1 lb.) $0.79 Bene Slice of Pizza $2.10 Ready-made fruit bowls (1 Salads $5.00-$6.00 lb.) $2.49-$5.99 To-Go Salads $2.50 Store-made salads (1 lb.) $3.49-$4.49 Off-campus Eating Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dunkin Donuts (7 oz.) $1.19 Bagels $1.05 Kraft Easy Mac (6 pack) Breakfast Sandwiches $3.79 $2.45-$3.99 Via Roma store-made Newark Deli & Bagel pizzas (l2") $4.99 Breakfast Sandwich Via Roma store-made

THE REVIEW/Steven Gold $1.10-$7.45 pizzas (l6") $6.99 The Scrounge is an alternate option for students living both on and Off. campus.

Val~e of university meal plan questioned Students explore alternatives in effort to save money on dining

BY ANDREW LYNCH actual food and cooking costs to cover upkeep, beverage to five OCMP representatives working for credit - and Copy Desk Chief supplies and utilities, Bogan said. meal plans - that continually maintain student approval by With the rising popularity of the Off Campus Meal Brad Healey of the College Republicans said he thinks polling students around campus and parents at freshman ori­ Plan, the university's Dining Services is being challenged to dining hall meal plans are not a good value. entations. provide the best quality and value for the dollar. "The trade off between the number of meals you get "OCMP now works at more than just restaurants," Any student living in a university residence hall is versus points is severely disproportional," Healey said. Hauke said. "We work with local grocers and convenience required to purchase an on-campus meal plan, according to In January, he contacted Dining Services with a list of stores to allow students to purchase toiletries or other essen­ Dining Services' Web site. Also, any student who fails to complaints about the university's dining plan. He said that tials on their card. This raises the concern of alcohol which, sign up will be automatically assigned a 12-meal-per-week while the 19-meals-per-week plan offers an acceptable price of course, is strictly prohibited." plan with an additional $175 in points, even during Winter at $5.75 a meal, the six-meals-per week plan, while offering OCMP meal plans come in packages containing a vari­ and Summer Sessions. Unused meals are forfeited each $315 in points, charges the student $18.10 per meal. This able amount of $7 meals, which can be used at any affiliat­ week, while points remain for the entire year. ratio exceeds any compensation for upkeep or utilities, he ed business. In tum for OCMP getting the students in their Sue Bogan, director of Dining Services, stated in an e­ said. doors, the restauranteurs will have special deals for those mail message that to provide for a 19-meal-per-week oper­ While some find these rates unfair, many, like senior paying with the card. This encourages students to make ation, Dining Services must be prepared for every student David Laffey, choose to continue using meal plans after transactions, of which a percentage is taken, similar to that who may use his or her total number of meals. moving out of the residence halls. of a credit card transaction. However, while Visa or "The cost to offer this convenience and flexibility is "Having a meal plan is awesome," Laffey said. "I don't MasterCard may take one or two percent, OCMP takes nine included in the price of all the meal plans," Bogan said. have to cook, I don't have to do dishes and the dining hall to ten percent. All standard meal plans cost $1,675 a semester, with is within walking distance from my house. Best of all, my Healey said that realistically, buying food at the gro­ options varying in the number of meals per week and parents can just put money into the account instead of giv­ cery store is undoubtedly the most cost-efficient way to eat. amount of total points. Bogan said she feels the 19-meals­ ing me cash." However, with limited transportation and cash funding, col­ per-week plan is a tremendous value, giving the student This type of security and parental control is what lege students will continue to utilize both on- and off-cam­ access to three meals per day and four on weekends at $5.75 attracts most parents to a meal plan. Sixteen years ago a pus dining services. Businesses like OCMP will take advan­ per meal. An additional $35 in points can be used for pur­ University of Massachusetts undergraduate noticed many of tage of the security that parents want when supporting their chases at other university food outlets, lilce the Scrounge or his fellow students spending money at local restaurants. The child through college, as will the university in requiring res­ the Trabant University Center. The 12-meal plan averages a Off Campus Meal Plan was founded in response to students' ident collegians to spend $'1,675 on a meal plan, he said. cost of $8.30 per meal while offering more points. desire for a prepaid meal plan to buy popular foods. "I personally think that requiring a meal plan is very These prices are minimal when compared to the door Michael Hauke, director of marketing for OCMP, said anti-competition and anti-free market," Healey said. rates at Pencader Dining Hall. Bogan said if paying in cash, the program was launched in 1993 on 52 campuses nation­ "Businesses like OCMP offer an aid to the restaurants of breakfast would cost $5.55, lunch would cost $7.90, brunch wide. In the past few years, OCMP conducted polls via Newark in order to make purchasing food beneficial to all would cost $8.30 and dinner would cost $10.50. Facebook to find out which restaurants the students would parties involved." Th~se gradually increasing prices are inflated from . want on the program. Every participating campus hosts four 12 February 24,2009 JR Accounting program faces possible changes New global system would require update to classes at university

BY BRITTANY HARMON position,. performance and changes in finan- accounting and MIS, said although the stan­ and only a possibility. He said the expected StaffReporter cial position of an enterprise that is useful to dards are changing, he does not expect the timetable is known to the accounting world, The accounting major within the next a wide range of ' change to cause and students are getting a "bilingual" educa­ year, not only at the university but also users in making ------~- complications for tion in both U.S. GAAP and IFRS. across the United States, will change drasti-' - economic deci- current students. "Today lawmakers, regulators, the cally due to recent implementation to sup­ sions, he said. However, he judicial system and the investing public port a new form of global accounting stan- Users ranging WI' d I _1_ gu1 believes the ' expect more of accountants than ever dards. _ from the CEOs to ... 0 ay aWmClA.ers, re ators, investing public before, and we must rise to the challenge," International ' Financial ' Reporting, per son a 1 the judicial system and will , expect more Paretta said. Standards is a process that was introduced investors, all the, investing public of them no matter Intermediate and advanced accounting in 2002 to establish an international set of share holders, - what accounting courses are incorporating discussions of quality accounting standards that could be and the public in expect more of standards begin to both topics, Debessay said. used throughout the world. More than 100 general are ones th d take place. "Next year's new textbook edition will countries have incorporated th~se rules over that are affected accountants an ever, an "The corporate link the two ideas so the accounting students the past few years, but the United States is , by these new we must rise to the challenge." failures of Enron, ' are knowledgeable in both fields without still considering adopting them , after the developments in W 0 rid Com , ' feeling behind upon graduation," he said. Securities and Exchange Commission pro­ an enterprise. Adelphia, Tyco . Senior Jawad Ahmad, an accounting posed the replacement in August 2008. Switching to - Robert Paretta, some years ago and MIS major, feels it is essential for stu­ Araya Debessay, professor of account­ IFRS is by no • .f.'. and the more dents themselves to keep updated in a field ing and Management Information Systems, means a done assoCIate prOfessor recent failures of where rules are changing constantly, as far said the convergence between the present deal as of now. of accounting and ~aj?r . financial as the GAAP is concerned. way of following financial guidelines, The SEC is giv- ' .f.'.' mstltutlOns and "The methods we have used in my Generally Accepted, Accounting Principles ing most compa- Management InformattOn Systems fraud cases have classes and continue to use as I advance into and the IFRS are right around the corner. nies eight years created new the curriculum, to the best of my knowl­ "At this point, each country possesses to adopt the rules awareness of the edge, are consistent with those used by . their own accounting standards, which and has given risks and conse- major accounting firms," Ahmad said. "I makes it difficult to interpret for other coun­ itself three years to cancel the entire project quences of bad accounting and poor judg­ have no doubt that I will be able to find a tries," Debessay said. "There needs to be all together. A large worry in the new presi- ment," Paretta said. decent job in accounting upon' graduating no one global economic standing." dential administration is how costly the con- As of now, there are no practices taught matter what advances the area may The objective of financial statements is version could prove to be. by the college that are outdated because the acquire." . to provide information abou~ the financial Robert Paretta, associate professor of IFRS is still not a reality. It is in the future police' reports Voted DE TOdays Best Bar AI oay.... everyday Low Prices STUDENT ARRESTED AFTER YELLING AT POLICE A university student was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol Bud Light cans $3.00 after yelling at a police vehicle Sunday. TaD Capt & Coke $3.00 Cpl. Gerald Bryda of the Newark Police Department said the student, a Tan Johnny L~ Vodk.cl drinks $3.00 19-year-old male, called out to a passing Newark Police officer in a marked 'The ' Newark Police vehicle traveling southbound on South College Avenue at .Red Sull Drink $4.00 4:16 a.m. De'er ,Park,Tavern Corona & Corona Light Bottes $3.00 Upon hearing the call, the officer turned his vehicle around and Irish Car Bombs $5- t,, , , the 200 block ofCurtis Lane. Upon arrival, officers made entry and found a B S · 23-year-old female locked in the first floor bathroom of the resident's home, , urnt , leona.... Bryda said. The two non-student residents had left the front door unlocked. Upon ~!i'riday J.'ch. 27 returning to their home, the residents noticed some belongings had been /Wedn 'e~d.ay Fe~~ , ~5 , DJ Doable EE moved and heard rustling within the house. They immediately left the prem- AWl;u.meSO's ises and called the police, Bryda said. . 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BY CLAIRE GOULD recharge, he said. Copy Editor "Once we can prove a business A car that could conceivably pay model, say if this car was $30,000, for itself might not be far off, thanks there's a possibility that it could even to the university's involvement with pay for itself, which is a concept that Vehicle to Grid, or V2G, technology. is unheard of for automobiles," V2G technology is the brain­ Baker said. "Frequency regulation is child of Marine and Earth Studies a very lucrative energy market, and professor Willet Kempton. Kempton so the customer that's providing V2G began publishing research on this would be paid' revenue for that serv­ topic in 1997, in connection with his ice." other work on wind energy. At the moment, the university is The V2G system uses complete­ not being paid for its V2G car, ly electricity-fueled cars that the because the car is still in the experi­ t Borders owners can plug in to recharge. mental phase, Baker said. While the car is plugged in, it com­ Jon Lilley, a research assistant municates with the electrical grid, the who is pursuing a doctorate degree in system that brings electricity to the Marine and Earth Studies and work­ town, via the Internet. ing on the V2G project, said V2G is When the electrical distributor also economical for electriCity has too much energy in the grid; .such providers. At the moment, when as late at night when customers use more energy is needed in the grid, less power, some electricity can be additional power generators are stored inside the cars' batteries. turned on. Constantly monitoring the When there is too little electricity in grid and switching on and off these the grid, such as on a hot day when generators is expensive, as is having many people turn on their air condi­ mostly unused generators, whereas tioning, the cars can give electricity using V2G cars to provide additional back to the system. energy is cheap, quick and effective, The car was officially approved Lilley said. for use on Jan. 9 by Newark Electric, V2G is also eco-friendly, the city's electrical provider. An on­ because electricity is used in the cars campus press conference about the instead of gasoline, he said. Although technology, attended by Sen. Tom this would mean more electricity Carper and Rep. Mike Castle was would need to be created, if-renew­ held on Jan. 12. able-energy sources like solar and The university currently owns wind power were used, the environ­ the only V2G car in existence. mental impact of the technology Sam Sneeringer, assistant elec­ could ultimately be zero. tric director of the City of Newark Lilley said at a neighborhood Electric Department, said the process level, V2G technology will not of giving and taking electricity from change the way the average con­ the grid is called frequency stabiliza­ sumer experiences electricity service. tion. Changes in frequency are experi­ "If you've got one of these cars, enced by consumers as brown-outs, you're already signed up with PIM flickering lights and power surges, all [the regional electricity distributer] to of which at the moment are relative­ be a generator or a sink hole for ener­ ly infrequent. gy," Sneeringer said. "It's a really "You probably wouldn't notice fast way of stabilizing energy." any difference," Lilley said. "The Sneeringer was instrumental in power system works pretty well for approving the car for use in Newark. those using power - there aren't He was initially concerned that in a many black-outs or brown-outs. But power outage, the car would continue it will make the system more efficient to feed electricity into a downed line, and reduce overall emissions." creating dangerous conditions for Lilley said the current goal of workers. However, after the car was the V2G project is to take the tech­ tested by the National Renewable nology from the theoretical and Energy Laboratory in Colorado, demonstration stage to being a work­ Sneeringer deemed the car safe for ing, viable business model. use in Newark. He said the university needs 100 He said safety will remain one to 200 vehicles to be able to sign a of his top priorities. contract with the regional electric "If they are going to get a bunch distributor PIM Interconnect to pro­ of cars, I need to keep on top of vide power. where they are so they don't overload PIM is part of a consortium of any transformers," Sneeringer said. industry partners that provides funds Scott Baker, a research assistant for the project and assists in the under Kempton, said there is only development of V2G technology. one V2G car at the moment because The consortium, which also includes the cars are not yet cost-effective. DelMarva Power, and its parent com­ The university's car is a Toyota Scion pany Pepco Holdings Inc., is called that has been modified by a the Mid-Atlantic Grid Interactive California company, AC Propulsion, Cars Consortium. and costs approximately $70,000. Bridget Shelton, Pepco's repre­ This year, six more cars might be sentative to New Castle County, said added to the fleet, Baker said. DelMarva power donated $250,000 The university's car has a top toward the V2G program. speed of95 miles per hour, goes from "The money definitely helped o to 60 mph in seven seconds and get the project off the ground at the recharges in two to three hours using university," Shelton said. "We are a high-powered plug, Baker said. The proud to support it. We think that the car can recharge using a standard out­ future could be very bright for this let, but it might take up to 18 hours to technology." February 24, 2009

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Campus safety needs to be reworked A llimations Student misuse of safe rides leads to their demise Starting March 15, Public versity still has an obligation to Safety will no longer be offering protect those students and do safe rides for students who call for everything it can to ensure their an escort and will instead be send­ safety. ing a member of Public Safety on There are several downsides foot or bike to accompany the stu­ to walking escorts rather than driv­ dent home. ing, the first of which is the According to Public Safety response time. Not all students are officials, the reason for the vehicle waiting outside the bar for a ride escort cut is because it was being - there are many night classes taken advantage of by university that don't end until 9 or 10 p.m., students who just wanted a sober where students are. left waiting out­ ride home from a party on a cold side their classroom for up to 20 night. It's unfortunate that these minutes just for a Public Safety students' actions have caused vehicle to pick them up. With the Public Safety to take away this cars out of the picture, the res.ponse important service, especially when time could be twice as long, leav­ campus crime still happens. ing students waiting outside alone Although it may be true that for double the amount of time. some students abused the safe Having two people walking rides, they are still extremely together instead of one doesn't important to have on campus, necessarily ensure safety, so there whether the passengers are drunk should be some compromise the or not. Without the promise of a city of Newark and Public Safety safe ride, many students may be can come to in order to find a bet­ tempted to drive themselves home ter solution. A type of paid taxi from a party rather than walk alone service that students could use or or with another friend. moving a few cabs and other vehi­ Furthermore, most of the uni­ cles to the areas around campus versity's upperclassmen live in off­ after dark could be a way to rid . "Girls just wanna have fun." campus houses near campus. With Public Safety of the responsibility no sort of public taxi or other reli­ while still providing the services able transportation service, the uni- students so desperately need. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Armed officers still controversial . Reassess on-campus dining options plan optional? when working for our jobs. This will not only encourage This centers around key free For university police, guns are crime deterrents In the era of cut-backs and healthy competition among the market themes: if we can't pro­ It's been a year since the uni­ were ever to happen here, officers financial scrimping, I would like entrepreneurs on Main Street - vide the service we are hired to versity permitted campus police would be armed and ready to to hear some discussion about the that could be us in a few years - do proficiently and to the satis­ officers to carry guns. While no respond to the scene immediately. dining services program. In the but it will also encourage faction of those we serve, we will guns have actually been discharged, There is a level of comfort knowing interview with President Patrick improvement in the services pro­ have neither a job nor a business they have been shown as a deterrent that those first to the scene would be Harker published in the Feb. 17 vided on campus. I understand to work for. With these points to crime. prepared to protect innocent stu­ issue of The Review, he men­ that many of the dining services considered, instead of charging Over the past year, there has dents and faculty. tioned in passing that dining is an employees are unionized, but that us more money for a failing sys­ been discussion over whether it is Crime prevention should be a expense to be considered in cov­ has been used too long as an tem, the university should con­ appropriate for campus police to be priority on a college campus, and by ering the cost of a university edu­ excuse to allow shortcomings in sider our pockets as well as its armed. It cost $10,000 to train each giving officers the ability to enact cation. If this is so, why are we common customer service, own and allow us to save our few officer and provide them with guns this, crime can be deterred. In the required to have a dining plan hygiene and general efficiency to pennies by skimping on Roman and ammunition - ample money instances when the officer has when living on campus? go unreprimanded or ignored. Noodles and pizza slices if we that could have been used else­ drawn a gun but did not use it, the Everyone knows it is ridicu­ Our mandatory participation in choose. where, especially since no guns gun acted as a helpful tool in stop­ lously expensive for the quality encouraging ARAMARK's have been fired by any officers. In ping any further crime at the scene. of food and service. If on-campus degraded monopoly seems unde­ Caitlin Ruff addition, their jurisdiction only The Newark Police Department dining is an extra expense for the mocratic and strongly contradicts Senior includes campus and the streets that responds to any calls that deal with university, why not do away with the idea that we are in school to [email protected] run through it - disregarding popu­ off-campus threats but with the two dining halls and make the provide us a competitive edge lar off-campus living areas like addition of guns and gun-training Cleveland Avenue and Chapel for university officers, Newark Street. Throughout this time, Public Police can call them for back-up. WRITE TO THE REVIEW The Review welcomes guest Safety reports that campus crime has Because of the experience and train­ 250 Perkins Student Center columns from those interested remained approximately the same as ing for university officers, there are Newark, DE 19716 past years. more who can protect the entire city Fax: 302-831-1396 in writing. Despite all the reasons to dis­ from crime with the use of a firearm E-mail: [email protected] arm the walking officers, it has been if need be. or visit us online at www.udreview.com well worth the effort and money to While the idea of university Please e-mail arm university officers. officers having guns may be contro­ The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel­ [email protected] for One of the main reasons Public versial, the issue comes down to one comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves me right to edit all letters to Safety decided to arm officers was crucial question - if guns were to me editor. Letters and columns represent me ideas and beliefs of me aumors and should more information. because of the tragedy that occurred be taken away and a tragedy not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent me ideas and www.udreview.com at VIrginia Polytechnic Institute and occurred that could have been pre­ beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of me editors. All letters become property State University. If anything similar vented, would it be worth it? of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. February 24, 2009 • • o InIon 15 Equality for homosexuals is·the change we need

election, it has been almost completely as a society, should be celebrating one day America will accept all people for ignored and forgotten. monogamy and love, not preventing it. With who they are. Gvest Although I live all the way across the all of the scary aspects of to day's world, one We have squashed the inequality of Commentary country on the East Coast, I still consider is lucky if they can find someone to love many people, but not of everyone. the passing of Proposition 8 a blow. It bog­ and to live for. Homosexuals in this country are still sec­ gles my mind that the American people ond-class citizens, whether we want to Jamie Zaccaria could actually vote to take away happiness The saddest part about this is admit it or not. from their well-deserving countrymen. How that California homosexuals were Future Americans will look back in his­ could one person tell another person that finally given the right to get mar­ tory books, just as we look back at the Civil Proposition 8 contradicts 'Land of they don't have the right to get married? War and time of women's suffrage today, the Free' I know many people do not support ried and then it was taken away and read about a time when America dis­ It's been months since President Barack homosexual marriage because of religious from them. I don't recall hearing criminated against its citizens based solely Obama was elected by our votes and people reasons. Some people claim that the defini­ of any violent homosexual riots on their sexual preference. We will know are still celebrating what that choice means tion of marriage is between a man and a during the time of equal mar­ how wrong it was, in retrospect. I just wish for our country. The 2008 presidential elec­ woman and that it cannot be changed. But I riage. No over-throwIng of the we could start acceptance right now. tion was exciting and a major success for question that definition. The definition of government by gays. This is a year of change. Barack Obama those Americans who were looking for a marriage that these people are using is from has been elected the first black president of change. Although I want to be completely the Christian Bible. We, as a society and a So why would people care that they can the United States. His promises are grand happy with the election, I cannot. country are not and should not be defined by get married? Why would someone feel the and hopeful. Perhaps it's time for another The victory of Obama has overshad­ a specific religious text. need to intervene in the lives of people who change as well. A time for America to prac­ owed something that, to me, is a very disap­ America prides itself on equality and they will never meet? tice what it preaches and to stop defining pointing let down. freedom for all people, especially concern­ The meanings of different words have marriage by what only some believe and to The passing of Proposition 8 in ing freedom of religion. We call ourselves changed just as our history has. Otie-hun­ start protecting the rights of all its citizens, California overturned the California the melting pot, yet we have a long way to dred years ago, · women were considered the rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Supreme Court decision to make gay mar­ go. If there is truly a separation of church inferior to men and did not have the right to Happiness, and most importantly - the riage equal to that of heterosexual marriage. and state,. then how can we claim to defme vote. Three-hundred years ago, blacks were right to love. After the passing of Proposition 8, same-sex our laws and actions by a text that is syn­ slaves and were not even considered human. Jamie Zaccaria is a sophomore at the uni­ couples in California no longer have the onymous to only one religion? As a young country, America has taken right to get married. This is a prime example versity. Her viewpoints do not necessarily All American citizens should have the many strides toward equality, but we are represent those of the Review staff. Please of the hardships that homosexuals face in basic right to marry who they choose. We, certainly not there yet. I can.only hope that America every day. And since the end of the send comments to [email protected]. I love the '90s: 'Hit Me Baby, One More Time' only proven useful while watching "Jeopardy!" allowed to have. Thank God. If there's one you could call them values. It was on "Say Cass-in But my love for all things '90s will never falter, thing I didn't need at 13 it was a pair of pants What Karaoke" that I learned every word to and I will never be ·ashamed to admit that, yes, that flared out like wings when you walked and "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Mmrn Bop." It Point I once owned 76 beanie babies (with the tags, an overpriced toy that I only liked because of was "Undressed" that taught me that every col­ just in case.) Now is my chance to use my the green wheels. lege dorm room had at least two coed bath­ Sammi Cassin knowledge for good, to unite the kids of the When I wasn't spending time on my stick­ rooms. And it was "TRL" that provided me '90s with our mutual and continuous love for er collection, I split my time between with Carson Daly, one of my first crushes ever. Super Mario Brothers, "The Adventures of Pete Nickelodeon and MTV, with the occasional My other obsession that remains to this Musings on the Agro Krag, slap bracelets and Pete" and light-up sneakers. journey over to ABC for TGIF. I took my tele­ day was pop music. LFO and 98 Degrees and the wonder that is Hanson vision viewing very seriously and had very weren't really my scene, but what I lacked in Did you know that the first genetically strong opinions about my shows. quantity I made up for in quality. Everybody engineered crops were developed for commer­ So without further ado, submit­ I dreaded Saturday mornings mainly said you had to choose a side, that you couldn't cial use in 1996? Or that the Hale-Bopp comet ted for the request of the mid­ because it meant I had to wait a whole five days have both, but I loved them equally. Lance was swung past the sun for the first time in 4,200 night society, I call this column, until the next episode of "Boy Meets World." A my boy in *NSYNC, but I couldn't decide years in 1997? No? "Ode to a '90s Kid." small part of me died the day Corey and between Kevin or Brian of The Backstreet Well that's probably because like most of Topanga broke up arId I remember talking to Boys. I mean, Brian did have that heart condi­ us 90s kids, you were more concerned with When I was in first grade, almost every my friends about it the next day as if the world tion, but Kevin was so mysterious. How could whether or not Jessie Spano was going to over­ girl in my class had a pair of high top sneakers. had ended. "But they met in the sandbox! If I choose? The Spice Girls (I was Sporty), dose on speed or determining how many All I ever wanted-was a pair of my own. But not they can't make it work how are we ever going Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera rounded "Loony Toons" pogs you could stand to lose in just any pair. My dream was to own a pair of to find love?" we'd say. I was also sure that the out my collection, and after making sure I had exchange for one slammer than those other, Barbie-pink lace-up Converse high tops with a pink and green Power Rangers were meant to all the words memorized, I put my hair in pig­ more trivial events. Tweety Bird picture on both sides. Which I be and had an undeniable sexual tension just tails and performed "Spice Up Your Life" for Almost better than living it is reminiscing never got. Thanks, Mom. waiting to be explored. It was so obvious. my stuffed animals. about it. The '90s was a glorious decade, a time This only fueled my desire to take part in Cartoons were another thing altogether. I Who knows how much extra room I would .when stirrup pants were worn with Doc every trend that came my way throughout mid­ was too sophisticated for Cartoon Network, so have in my brain for important information if I Martins, not Uggs, the book series everyone dle school and I participated in each fad with I restricted myself to the classics like "Doug," didn't know every lyric to *NSYNC's No obsessed over was "Goosebumps," not gusto. Jelly sandals, check. Super soakers, "Rocko's Modem Life," "Rugrats," "Hey Strings Attached or that Mary-Kate and Ashley "Twilight" and the question on everybody's check. Tomagachis, which kept me entertained Amold" and "Ahh! Real Monsters." only appeared together on screen twice in all mind was "do, do, do ya have it, GUTS?" It's for at least three w~eks during long division, I had a lot of other favorites, specifically eight seasons of "Full House." But this was my quite clear from the vast number of TV spe­ check. "Salute Your Shorts" and "Hey Dude," which childhood, and I'm prepared to defend it until cials, Facebook groups and YouTube fan videos I even managed to make it through the played back to back right after school. What I the Rugrats are old enough to vote. dedicated to the decade of our childhood that infamous Slap Bracelet Ban of 1994 with my would have given to run through the hidden people everywhere still yearn for a time of sim­ collection still intact by strategically hiding my temple just once to retrieve some ·ancient scroll ple cartoons and two-dimensional video games. favorite pink and black striped one in the back of some ancient Pharaoh? I definitely could Sammi Cassin is the editorial editor for The My pathetic ability to quote and recite the of my personal desk at school. have put that monkey together faster than those Review. Her viewpoints do not necessarily rep­ lyrics to every TV show and boy band mega-hit JNCO jeans and Razor scooters were two idiots. 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BY ANDREW MARCHETTA parades that are often connected with Mardi Gras weren't partygoers-. Staff Reporter included in holiday celebrations, Long says. Before the 1830s, "There's been a little bit of elevation in business, but not a Yet another wild celebration dawns upon the campus today French Creoles held masked balls. whole lot," Wiedenmann says. - the annual festival of the now world-renowned holiday of Long says there are many peculiar methods of celebrating Kyle Barkins, a bartender at Grottos, says they're also mix­ Mardi Gras, made famous in New Orleans as a day of jubilee Mardi Gras in LQuisiana. ing up a Southern Comfort house special drink just for the holi- and joy. "In rural Louisiana, people then and day, containing Southern Originally, the party began as a part of a larger celebration even now had a form of Mardi Gras cel­ Comfort, pineapple called Carnival, Alecia Long, an alumna who wrote a book ebration called a Courir - a run, some­ juice, cranberry juice, about the history of New Orleans, states in an e-mail message. times done on horseback, the object orange juice and grena­ Mardi Gras means ''Fat Tuesday," and it was so named because of which is to gather the ingredi- ---. dine. it was considered a day of indulgence before the onset of Lent. - ents for a communal gumbo that In the past, Long says the traditions surrounding the old holiday are is served at the end of the day," Barkins says they've derived from ancient European religious observations and cus­ Long says. From Baton given out various prizes, toms. Additionally, the French Creoles, who had settled in Roug~, La., to New Orleans, such as Mardi Gras beads. Lousiana, came up the festival is celebrated dif­ While it isn't set in stone, ~.-r:::z~~~ with their own ferently. the grand allure for this By the 1850s, Mardi Gras year's . celebration at had spread beyond its original Grottos will likely be the inception grounds and was adopt­ distribution of opening ed by several different sections of tickets to the upcoming the American public. Black Phillies baseball season to a Americans were especially adept at lucky winner in the bar. refining their celebration of the holi­ Even though Grottos is day. setting up for a bustling "If anything, Mardi Gras has, night, some students over time, become much more inclu­ seem unaware of the sive and democratic than it was in the upcoming celebration, beginning," she says. being inundated with other pri- One of the areas to which the fes­ orities. tival has spread is the university. Grotto "I didn't even know it was coming Pizza has planned several special occasions for today. up, to tell you the truth," sophomore Matt Schiffer says. Russ Wiedenmann, a manager at the Main Street restaurant, He says he barely has time to party on weekends anymore, - says the bar is featuring live music with a jazzy New Orleans because he has been bogged down considerably by the heavy feel. In addition, bartenders are serving a Hurricane drink spe­ workload his electrical engineering major entails. cial, which consists of a mixture of different types of rum. In spite of the cold weather and the return of schoolwork While these events provide a significant draw to Grottos as and assignments after winter break, Mardi Gras promises to be a night spot, it doesn't become uncomfortably s!"amped with an exciting occasion. -

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BY KATIE SPEACE Plenty of students had Ruckus players, he Staff Reporter says. The last time the company informed the -- As if college students don't already have enough to university of its users, 12,000 students used complain about with regard to spending their money, they Ruckus during the three years it was availabk can now add m:usic to their list of living expenses. Gordon says this figure is significant, Ruckus, the free and legal music player recommended because Ruckus was only compatible with PCs. for use by the university since 2006, shut down its Web site Considering the increase in Mac u~age, there had on Feb. 6. to be a lot of PC owners using Ruckus. Junior Bobby Renzulli says he was annoyed when he Among those users was sophomore Emily heard the news. Tharp, who says she enjoyed the music player "I just went to the Web site one day to get a few songs - because of some of the features that were and it was gone," Renzulli says. "It just said, 'The Ruckus offered. service will no longer be provided.' " "You could search for new _music on their The demise of Ruckus came unexpectedly. Richard Web site," Tharp says. "It had new recommend­ Gordon, information resource consultant at the IT-user serv­ ed music and top college playlists - either \ ices department at the university, says faculty didn't know it between all the affiliated colleges or just from your col­ Udel.edu/LegalTunes, including free streaming Internet was coming either - the university wasn't given any lege." radio sites like Pandora and Slacker Radio, as well as pay­ notice. Tharp says she started using the music service her per-download sites such as iTunes Music Store, Napster and Confusion remains as to why the successful Web site, freshman year. Rhapsody. Ruckus, which had more than 200 partnerships with affiliat­ "It was suggested at orientation, and since I had a PC, I Gordon says regardless of whether Ruckus is a~ailable ­ ed schools and more than 1,000 subscriptions -at other col­ could use it," she says. "I was really nervous about getting or not, there's still no excuse for students to download their leges over its lifetime, according to RuckusDirect.net, in trouble for downloading illegally." - music illegally. would need to shut down. With Ruckus out of the picture, Tharp says she isn't But Renzulli doesn't see any other way. Jason Herskowitz, vice president of product manage­ sure what she'll do now. "I'm definitely not going to start paying for music now ment at Total Music, LLC, the company that owned Ruckus, "I'm pissed," she says. "I don't want to have to start - it's too expensive," he says. "And I'm too particular for declined to comment on the termination of its service. buying all my songs off iTunes." streaming Web sites_ I need to know how many times I've Gordon says the end of Ruckus doesn't have to do with -Now the ethical question remains - to download ille- listened to a song. I need to own it." the popularity of it but with the revenue stream behind it. - gally or not to download illegally? Tharp, who lives in a residence hall, says she'll most "We feel that" Ruckus' business plan was overly opti­ Gordon says the university still expects students to likely find another site on which she can listen to music. mistic and unrealistically so," Gordan says. "When they obey the No Excuses campaign - which states there are no "I'll probably just hit up YouTube from now on. My first came to us in the winter of 2005, they said they'd give excuses for illegal downloading at the university - that is mom uses Pandora - maybe I'll check that out," she says. us the service. We didn't have to pay anything and the stu­ part of the university's Legal Tunes program. - No matter how former Ruckus users choose to retrieve den..ts wouldn't have to pay anything. We were all going; What made kuckus legal and different from other their music from now on, one thing is for sure - music is 'Olt, I wonder what their business model is?' " music services was that users obtained their songs by "bor­ becoming more computer-based and easier to obtain. Gordon says the only way Ruckus made money was rowing" copies of them - each song had a 35-day period "No one buys CDs anymore - they're obsolete," through 'advertisements on its Web site and student sub­ attached to it that had to be renewed again after that time. Renzulli says. "And with the economy down, the last place scriptions to premium services that would allow the transfer Since Ruckus has shut down, the university has provid­ people are inclined to go is a record store. There's really no of music onto an iPod or CD. ed a list of options for legal listening at motivation to pay for music anymore." February 24, 2009 ] 9 .. ... The Mosaic Interview: Delaware Idols Jazmine Sullivan promotes young musical talent

BYZOEREAD ~ Staff Reporter "The most important thing is to play your heart out," music professor Xiang Gao says to the Delaware Idols contestants prior to their perform­ ances on Friday night at the Roselle Center for the Arts. Delaware Idols is a competition conceptualized by Gao in order to benefit student violinists and cel­ lists from Delaware. The musicians were finalists from a previous qualifying competition, and on Friday, they competed for a cash prize and a chance to perform in future concerts in the Master Players ~ Concert series. The winners were selected by audi­ ence vote and a panel of three world-class musi­ cians. The Master Players Concert series has helped foster more artistic activity at the university, putting it on the map as a place for music and drawing in students, music professor Lawrence Stomberg says. Gao, who has taught music courses for study abroad programs in China, is a solo violinist and composer, and has performed for presidents of the United States and China. Gao has performed with several symphonies including the Detroit Symphony, the Czech Philharmonic and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic of Russia. He did the fundraising, promoting and design­ THE REVIEW/Steven Gold ing, and he was the artistic director and a judge for Jazmine Sullivan, who was nominated for five Grammys, performed a sold-out show at Mitchell Hall on Saturday night. the event. Gao says he is grateful for the support he received to make the experience possible. He is BY NORA KELLY I started working with her because, You were recently nominated for sev­ especially grateful to the donors from th~ China Copy Editor when I was about 16, she started to write eral Grammys. What was that like? alumni trip and philosophy professor Christopher From Frankie Avalon to Jill Scott, the all my stuff. I didn't really write that Boorse, who provided violins that were distributed City of Brotherly Love has a long histo­ much, but as the years went on and I got It was cool - I mean, just last year I as prizes. ry of musical talent. The newest addition older, I started writing myself. It was a was watching it, a spectator, so to be He says the competition was a rewarding expe- ' • to the roster is Grammy-nominated very natural transition. She didn't try to there on the red carpet, people asked me rience for the competitors. In the real world, per­ Jazmine Sullivan, a 21-year-old native stop me from writing or be greedy and be what I was wearing and it was a little formers are judged by the public, not professionals, Philadelphian. like, "No, I'm the writer." She let me weird, but it was cool. I put a lot of Gao says. Sullivan's soulful style on her debut grow, just naturally. It was fitting that we myself into this album, so to be nominat­ "The competition is a wonderful opportunity," album, Fearless, has impressed industry worked together on this project because ed for five was a blessing. he says. "It will teach young musicians how to con­ pros and audiences alike, and on Feb. 21, we've been working together for so long, nect to an audience." she sang to a. sold-out show at Mitchell and we're so comfortable around each Is there any artist or producer you're Stomberg, who was a co-host and judge of Hall. Before the concert, Sullivan sat other. We both really love what we do dying to work with? Delaware Idols, teaches cello students and is the down with The Review to discuss her and I think that comes ' across on this graduate coordinator at the university. He plays cello relationship with producer Missy Elliot, album. Missy, in her own career, you can Kanye. both as a soloist and as a member of the Serafin her Grammy nominations and the pas­ tell, she's not afraid to be different and I String Quartet in Wilmington, which plays 30 to 40 sion behind the music. love working with people like that. Have you ever approached him about concerts per year. working together? You began singing at church as a little You were initially signed by Jive See DELAWAREANS page 22 girl. How has that atmosphere and Records, but were later dropped from No, I haven't talked to him about it, style of singing influenced you as a the label. Was there any point at which but with "Bust Your Windows," he had it performer? you wanted to give up? on his blog before it was popular, and millions of people check his blog. I saw When you sing in church, first of all, I never wanted to give up. I was per­ him at the Grammys - I was sitting and you have exposure to just singing in forming straight from high school and I I wanted to grab his coat. Grab Kanye's front of people. That helped a lot when I pretty much banked everything on that coat! But I couldn't. went to sing R&B, because I was kind of working out. But I never gave up. I knew used to it. But also, when you sing that it was bigger than one or two people When you look ahead in your career, is gospel music, you have to feel what you telling me no. I knew that I had a voice there any artist whose career or whose say in order to have people feel what and that I had something that people life you would like to emulate? you're saying and thinking. I kind of use needed to hear, so I just kept going and that in my music - I put a lot of emotion kept growing. I would say Stevie Wonder. into what I say so that it comes across as Musically, I think that he has covered real, even if I haven't personally been A lot of young artists today don't write every genre, and his songs stand the test through it, so that people can be touched their own music. How important was it of time. But now, I just saw Mary [J. by it. for you to be the primary songwriter Blige] yesterday, so I would say Mary as on Fearless? well. Mary, also, has been one of the few You have been called a protege of artists that has sustained her spot in R&B Missy Elliot's and she has clearly had It was very important. I had been in and Hip-hop. Most people, they're in for a big influence on you as your produc­ the situation where I didn't write any­ a second and then they're out, but she's --. er on Fearless. Can you talk more thing, almost like I was a puppet. Of always been in, I think because not only about your relationship with Missy course, I was young, and I didn't have is she a wonderful talent but, you know and what it's like working together? much to write about but still, it felt like I what I said about feeling what you say? I was a puppet. It was important for me on think people really respond to that and I met Missy when I was about 14. I this album, when it finally came out, that that's something that is greater than any­ wouldn't say that I'm exactly her protege I would be the principle writer so that thing else - being able to feel your because there's a lot of people who have people wouldn't just be hearing my voice music and communicate that to the audi­ Courtesty of Xiang Gao helped me get to where I am, but she's but would be hearing my lyrics. ence. From left to right, competitors were Hannah definitely been a big influence. Cho, Courtney Chan, Anna Parks and Su Xu. __ 20 February 24, 2009 )R Nothing to cheer about: Perry's empire grows 'Fired Up!' falls flat as Madea strikes' again

"Fired Up!" "Madea Goes To Jail" relationships, prostitution, drug addic­ Sony Pictures Lionsgate Films tion, honesty, responsibility and religion Rating: ~ (out of~~~~) Rating: ~~ (out of ~~~~) - enough material for a whole series of Teen comedies, such as "Animal It's easy to tell that Madea, and sermons. House" and "American Pie," have the Tyler Perry for that matter, have a lot on Like a boxer throwing a flurry of power to define generations. The newest their plates. Perry's intimidating granny punches, some of "Madea's" best addition to the genre, "Fired Up!," doesn't character has the build of a linebacker efforts do land and leave an impression. reach the accolades of some of its predeces­ (the tenacity of one too), and Perry is Derek Luke's ("Miracle at st. Anna") sors and speaks volumes about the way slapping his name all over TV and film side story provides sobering seriousness Hollywood sees the current teenage genera­ projects, building a small empire cen­ to Madea's wild antics, as the actor's tion. tered around his name. all-star attorney character has to decide The comedy doesn't attempt to sepa­ Perry's taste for the abundant goes between what's easiest and what's right. rate itself from the pack during its 90- beyond the surface, though, as his latest Perry's formula centers around the minute runtime. The film is a bunch of other film heaps enough lessons and mes­ juxtaposition of scenes that are meant to films rolled into one lackluster movie. At sages into its 103-minute frame to keep be preposterous and those that are times, it's a second-rate film, reminiscent of The film provides few comedic scenes, your conscience and appetite for reflec­ meant to speak to something real. Both "Bring It On Again" or "American Pie: and when a scene is inducing laughter, it's tion well-satiated, if not over-stuffed. worlds manage to coexist, with charac­ Band Camp." usually at the film, rather than with it. The In Madea's fourth film appearance, ters able to deliver laughs through the Shawn (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick scenarios the duo get into are outlandish and the crazy matriarch's law-breaking mere absurdities of their roles. (Eric Christian Olsen) are best friends on a unrealistic. The acting is poor and emotions ways finally catch up to her, and the The sheer momentum and size of high school football team and are obsessed are told to the viewer rather than shown. hunting and imprisoning that follow the Madea franchise does get in it's own with the opposite sex. They decide to skip There's nothing in the movie that gets provide plenty of opportunities for char­ way at times. When a shot of a Big K­ their typical football training in the summer the audience fired up to be watching it. Its acters to offer advice. The film tackles Mart holds the screen for multiple min- . in order to attend a cheerleading camp, with predictability doesn't help. Two self-cen­ utes, the feeling of Perry as a commer­ hopes of hooking up with as many girls as tered jerks have a scheme that backfires but cial entity begins to ring a little clearer. possible. in the process, they learn compassion for Any loyal fans ofthe franchise will Both D'Agosto and Olsen portray the others. The obvious story of a character surely eat up all that Madea has to offer. stereotypical jocks to a point of absurdity. falling in love with the one girl who reads As Madea rambles through monologues They take the male testosterone level to a through all of his shenanigans also makes an and criticisms, there's a sense that she new high by showing that scoring with girls obligatory appearance. - and Perry as well- need some type is the most important thing in life. Their The film is less vulgar than some pre­ of resolution, some type of moderation pick-up lines come off as cheesy, thus mak­ vious teen-comedy movies such as and simplicity. But in the meantime, ing it hard to truly believe in the story - no "College," but unfortunately, it is also less people will eat up this tangled story and two men can truly be this pathetic. Trying to funny than most in its genre. Character powerful franchise. establish Shawn and Nick as arrogant jerks establishment isn't shown, but is told to the At least as long as Perry's serving seems to be a simple feat, but it's shown viewer, making it difficult to actually get it up. way too often and is forced upon the audi­ lost and believe in the story. - Ted Simmons, [email protected] ence. - Bryan Berkowitz, [email protected]

Live In Australia isn't the best idea, Chris Isaak songs like "San Rating: ~~~ 112 (out Francisco Days" Adding flavor to Hip-hop of~~~~~) and "I'll Go Crazy" Chris Isaak's Live In are worth your 99 Troubadour Australia, his fust release cents. The album K'naan of original material since includes live ver­ A&MlOctone Records 2002 's Always Got sions of his past Rating: ~~~~ 112 (out of Tonight, is sure to get the hits, including ~~~~~) attention of even the most "Wicked Game," Hip-hop has been a way of life since adamant of country-music the single that sky­ the 1980s when Run DMC spoke about haters. Since the album rocketed Isaak to its Adidas. In 2009, it took a Somalian was recorded live, it has a fame in the early refugee named K'naan to bring Hip-hop rougher, more raw sound '90s. back to its true essence. that nips any potential for With 21 tracks, Troubadour is a piece of art that has cheesiness in the bud. the album is a little outback. Live in Australia been a long time coming. The truth in the Isaak remains true to on the long side, but Live might not have the mass lyrics is heavily reminiscent of acts like A his rockabilly roots on Live In Australia is the sort of appeal of Taylor Swift's Tribe Called Quest and more recently, in Australia, and although album that would perfectly Fearless, but it's certainly Lupe Fiasco. K'naan's voice is like a its decidedly country feel accompany a drive to the worth checking out. combination of Bob Marley and Q-Tip. means that downloading beach, or more appropri­ - Alexandra Duszak, He unexpectedly switches from his dis­ the full album probably ately, across the Australian [email protected] tinctive high-pitched flow to a singing voice. Many Hip-hop artists have tried to do this, but K'naan experiences far more success, pulling off the transition with Padded Room paint himself as a troubled figure, his get people up out of their seats when they hear Joe Budden ambiguous and lackluster lyrics fail to ease. songs like "ABC's." The song samples the clas­ He has a distinct ability to take serious Amalgam Digital gain any sympathy or even intrigue. sic Chubb Rock song "Treat 'Em Right." The ~~ ~~~~~) On songs like "Pray for Me" and issues and talk about them over instrumentals Rating: (out of old-school breakbeat that's used for the drums is Had Joe Budden embraced the pop­ "Happy Holidays," Budden's verses are that sound happy. The song issues range from crazy when it's combined with the horns. the lack of education in his homeland of Somalia rap direction he was focused, and there Until this year, K'naan didn't speak are small reminders to relationships between men and women. seemingly headed English. From time to time, especially in the in, perhaps he as to why he's a K'naan makes many comparisons between song "America," he begins by singing in his recording artist in his life in Somalia to the inner-city life that dic­ would've had a native tongue. This is one place where the album the first place. tates today's Hip-hop world. Somalia has been more concise vision is brought down a bit, because sometimes it's for his sophomore Rather than in a civil war for quite some time, and he takes hard to get behind a song when you dpn't under­ put on a rap clinic, the time to discuss how it continues to affect him release, Padded stand it. Room. Budden is just clini­ even after he has left in the songs "People Like When listened to all the way through, Me" and "Fatima." Instead, the cal - he clearly Troubadour is more than solid. The album incor­ Harlem native needs to spend more The album is full of guest artists who hail porates a combination of fast-paced dance from different gemes, giving the album a bigger meanders and raps time with his pro­ songs, slower songs that he uses to get serious ducers and engineers mainstream appeal. The guests include Adam in repetitive circles, and even slower songs that discuss the sadness leaving the disc and less time with Levine of Maroon 5, Mos Def, old-school artist that he's encountered. This combination goes his psychologist. Chubb Rock and Kirk Hammet from Metallica. sounding unfinished very well with K'naan's style. - Ted Simmons K'naan's reggae-infused Hip-hop is sure to and half-hearted. - Russell Kutys, [email protected] While he tries to February 24, 2009 21 deJalyarelINdressed Get your head in the game fasbionforward · Accessorizing esting. The attention span of college stu­ wants dents is short, as we all know. We like to be to put themselves • entertained and the game does exactly that. out there only to Once again, it keeps people wanting more. receive a negative your tmage Most people, though, including response. Inevitably, the myself, hate the game. It's crazy - it's like game is on. Humans are depend­ ajoke, some sort ofwhO-<4ll1-fool-who-the­ The game comes to a finale ent beings. We . depend on most situation. As far as I'm concerned I when people become comfortable technology, our friends and ,\lici:1 G~ntil~ know what I want, and if it's you then it's enough with one another that they weekly TV line-ups among ( "IIIII/II/\! you I'm going to try to get. I don't like the don't worry about being too vulnera- other things - fashion idea of beating around the bush and pre­ ble. It ends when relationships start - included. Accessories are The game of chase - tending I'm less interested than I really am. or at least it should end when relation­ powerful tools for our we all know about it, we all On the other hand, if the game is being ships start. At that point, there's no more image and we rely on claim we don't do it, but the chase - you're caught, and there's no what they can do for Jacki~ Zaffaranll fact is it's being played. Tell me what more fear of rejection because you're us. ( 1111111/11/ \{ You meet someone you taken. Carrying a coffee are interested in at a party and you think People who are really confident play cup is much like exchange numbers. The next the game better than those who aren't as fiallIlting an accessory, as it validates our motives day, no one calls. Both of you .. .for next week: confident. Either way, their reasons for to the rest of the world. If a person is feeling a bit have thought about it, but the 1. Why do you think people cheat on playing are the same. In addition, fatigued, worn or is sporting the "I just rolled out of bed" look, coffee lets the rest of the world know~ phone has yet to ring. Face it - their significant others? how much you care about what you are active in the game. others think factors into your that the person is aware he or she appears this way. This game evolved from the desire to 2. Do you have animalistic tendencies ' ability to play the game. We all The caffeinated beverage serves as a remedy, and chase what we want. It's a simple rule - in your relationship? like to claim we don't care anyone who sees the cup may assume coffee is an you want what you can't have. People enjoy what people think, but ifwe're attempt to restore vitality. If this description does­ the chase when it comes to looking for a Send-responses to aliciarg@udeLedu being honest, many of us n't fit you, then surely you have come across such new relationship. They get pleasure from a care. Some people care people every day. These people have become good challenge - it gives them something played, I'm not going to sit around and look more, and those who don't dependent, even reliant, on a daily cup of coffee. for which to work. If something's not easy like a chump. No one wants to feel rejected care as much tend to be bet­ Similarly, it's in this way that we tend to acces­ to get, it makes obtaining it that much more and everyone enjoys winning. Therefore, ter at playing the game. sorize ourselves. Accessories can dress an outfit rewarding. even though you might claim, just like me, People who are more laid-back and they can enhance it. However, we have The game is what it is today because that you don't like the game, the fact is you tend to be better, as well. become dependent on them to speak for us. many people want to come off as hard to probably play it. After a random hook-up, I often wonder how many ritualistic coffee get. It's not easy or comfortable to make Some people play the game because exchanging numbers with the drinkers choose decaffeinated coffee. I also won­ yourself vulnerable to someone you're they think it's fun. It gives them entertain­ fox at the party or mack­ der how many people wearing glasses actually just starting to get to know. Pretending ment and something on which to work. ing it with the cute girl, need them. A pair of chic, sophisticated-looking that you aren't interested keeps the Others play the game because they don't the game is on. Be confi­ glasses can make a person feel rr.ore intellectual, ball in your court and in turn, want to be rejected. I can't tell you how dent. Try not to over-think regardless of whether his or her vision suffers or makes you less vulnerable. many times girls hesitate to call a guy things. Call if you're inter-. not. Additionally, a pair of glasses in bright green The game is also played because they don't want to be turned down. ested and don't text too or purple may say you're feeling funky or adven­ to keep things inter- Guys, I'm sure, are no different. No one much. Jump ball- game on. turous, while black is more serious and classic. The beauty of accessories lies in their ability to transform a look and reveal a mood. They have the ability to change a person's image and provide the _ power to personify. Many people have constants in their accesso­ ry library. Many of you are guilty of wearing the A rocky relationship same rings every day, or perhaps even the· same pair of shoes. It's common for staple accessories to become associated with the image of their wearer, No one knows exactly what snapped In addition to expressing his apologies JuicyCampus was, it had nothing on interna-. perhaps even helping to express their story. Just as inside Chris Brown when the normally mild­ and his intention to seek counseling, Brown tional tabloids. It can't be easy for either wardrobe staples can be depended on to make an mannered singer tumbled out of the SUV he attempted to discredit media speculation and Brown or Rihanna to have their private lives outfit, a staple accessory can ensure that you're the was sharing with his girlfriend Rihanna and blog postings attributed to 'him, according to splattered across the pages of People and . same person you were yesterday and the day beat her so badly she needed to be hospital­ People. com. echoing across the MTV airwaves. before. After all, weren't you wearing the same ized. Brown is only 19. He may be an R&B People recently ran an article titled ring? Brown had everything an R&B star could superstar, but he is, in essence, a college kid "Rihanna: How She Can Heal." In it, Rita Although we may think accessories adorn our ask for - wildly successful tunes ("With dealing with a nasty rumor. Instead of con­ Smith, executive director of the National outfits, we use them to adorn ourselves. We some­ You," among others), sick dance moves and a tending with JuicyCampus, Brown has to deal Coalition Against Domestic Violence, says "as times depend on them to communicate a percep­ contract with one of America's most well­ with the international media. As vicious as her physical wounds heal, Rilianna could still tion of ourselves, rather than who we really are. known brands, Wrigley's Double Mint. He suffer sleeping problems, a change in eating was also dating one of America's most ,.------:-:: ::------,"" patterns and a lack of concentration." The way we accessorize is really quite ironic. Doesn't adding to our outer appearances help to beautiful and talented singers. With the Similarly, MTV aired a segment called express what composes us? couple's stunning good looks, successful "Rihanna and Chris Brown: Love In An oversized pair ofDior sunglasses may say careers and matching star tattoos, Rihanna Trouble," where fans gave advice to Brown the wearer feels as fabulous its the glasses are and Chris Brown seemed like a match and Rihanna about how they can patch up large, but how would anyone know since they made in heaven. their hopelessly broken relationship. cover half of the face? Their magnitude makes Initially, Brown was reported as hav­ Rihanna's post-traumatic stress symp­ them all the better to hide behind, and their appear­ ing attacked an unidentified female victim, toms and possible reconciliation with her ance can be depended on to make a statement. We - according to People.com. Once the media boyfriend are none of America's business. accessorize according to how we want to be iden­ caught wind that the woman was none The pieces may have been done as a gesture tified. other than his sweetheart, Brown effective­ of goodwill, but they are just a sampling of People generally feel most vulnerable in their ly opened a Pandora's box of media criti­ the humiliating stories that have been publi­ purest forms - accessory-free and with· little cism and skyrocketed himself to a new cized regarding the RihannaIBroWn incident. information about themselves conveyed to the out­ level of publicity. It's never acceptable to beat a woman, and side world. Conversing with each person you Brown's clash with Rihanna became Brown deserves whatever punishment is come across isn't probable. The way we acces­ the media's favorite topic. They released handed to him (in the form of bad press or sorize speaks for us and acts as a preview to our explicit descriptions of Rihanna's injuries legal action), but Rihanna did nothing wrong personalities with just one glance. Some may wear (bruising to the head, a split lip and bite and doesn't deserve to have her stardom rise their hearts on their sleeves, but most wear their marks on her arms, according to over such a painful and private incident. . identities. People feel compeUed to express TMZ.com) and a disturbing photo of a bat­ The saying goes, "Any press is good them~ selves through fashion, and speak with the acces­ tered woman who is allegedly Rihanna. press," but in this case, that statement isn't sories they choose. As supplements to our clothing Now, the celebrity community is rallying quite right. Rihanna and Brown need some and to our personas, accessories provide us with behind her. Everyone from Will Smith to time away from the spotlight - the media is possibility and power. Kanye West, as well as legions of doing the pair a disservice by making them Perhaps to an outsider, decaffeinated coffee Rihanna's fans, have offered their support, its focus. prompting Brown to release a statement - Alexandra Duszak, really is as effective as the real thing. -jac~deLedu regarding the episode. adusza~deLedu - 2 2 February 24, 2009 Delawareans compete for Idol title Continued from page 19 of it." _ ticed three hours per day. Chan's hard work paid off-she won The competition was divided into two parts. The fIrst part for the pre-colleg~ division. "I was bitten by the bug," Stomberg says. "I always want­ was a competition for the top three.fInalists of the pre-college The college division competitors were junior Su Xu and ed to do this with my life, and I'm fortunate that I can teach and division. The second part was between the two fmalists of the Anna Parks, a staff member of the music department. Even perform." college division. though they competed against each other, the musicians say He was involved in the logistics of Delaware Idols and The fIrst performer was 16-year-old cellist Emily Yang. they became good friends. Before the event, the two musicians recruited musicians. He says he took part in the event after dis­ Her motivation for entering the competition was to gain more relaxed backstage. cussing the concept with Gao. experience performing in front of an audience. She says she was "Am I allowed to vote? I'm not voting for you," Parks jok­ "We agreed it would be a nice opportunity to highlight stu­ anxious because she hasn't had much competition experience. ingly said to Xu. dent performers," Stomberg says. "I am most nervous about playing in front of all the peo­ Parks says the competition process wasn't as relaxing as Stomberg says he expects Delaware Idols to make more ple," Yang says, "but my teacher told me to relax and it will the backstage atmosphere. people interested in classical music and bring more audiences to help." "It was. intense," she says. "We had to learn a large reper­ the other concerts. Second to perform was 12-year-old violinist Hannah Cho. toire." "Delaware Idols is an interesting angle on how we do She was the youngest contestant in Delaware Idols, but she has Xu played a piece called "Tzigan," composed by Maurice things in the concert series," he says. "It should pique some been training for seven years and competing for fIve. Cho says Ravel, which Gao says is technically difficult. The work played interest and increase the reach." despite her former competitive experience, she still gets jittery. with different techniques and tempo changes. The series has attracted an older audience, but students "I am usually shy," she says. "I want to perform without "It was hard to memorize," he says. seem less interested, Stomberg says. However, by having a being nervous." Xu's performance won the audience's votes - he took competition with young contestants, there's a younger audi­ The fmal perfornier of the pre-college division was 14- home the fIrst prize in the college division. ence. year-old violinist Courtney Chan. She has been a student of Despite the prizes that were on the line, Stomberg says "We adore the older audience, but our mission is to try and Gao's for four years. there's more 10 the competition than winning. make sure the audience of the future is going to be there, too," "He is like no teacher I've had before," Chan says. "I hope the contestants will not get too wrapped up in the he says. "Involving the audience by way of ballot makes the Chan played Camille Saint-Saens' "Introduction and competition," Stomberg says, "but instead emphasize the won­ competition fun, and I am very pleased and honored to be a part Rondo Capriccioso." She learned the piece this year and prac- derful part of performing." Paying the price for fair working conditions (The China Price' explores the connection T between US. consumers and Chinese labor c I

BY ASHLEY WAYNE Harney says a Chinese manufacturer eager to obtain a Staff Reporter contract with Wal-Mart created a clean, luxurious factory com­ In 2007, Dirk Lammers of the Associated Press parable to a five-star hotel for the Wal-Mart executives to tour. attempted to avoid any and all products made in China, and However, there were multiple "shadow factories" nearby. They c was met with little success. . were dirty, over-crowded, dangerous factories and they were Dirk says when his son needed new shoes, they learned doing the bulk of production. t i l l T t Adidas, Reebok and New Balance were all made in China. The situation'is not unheard of in China, where "falsifIca­ They fInally found one pair that said, "Made in USA from tion engineers" falsify documents, change statements and cre­ imported materials," and they were pushing $80. ate staged factories to pass regulations and obtain contracts, The price of buying products constructed outside of China she says. may be high, but it's arguably much lower than the price of The horror stories of Chinese factories are well-known, continuing to support Chinese factories. On Feb. 16, Alexandra but not many understand how U.S. consumers perpetuate the Harney, author of "The China Price: the True Cost of Chinese poor conditions. Almost all the materials that go into the Competitive Advantage," addressed a: full-house at Mitchell clothes and products Americans use and wear everyday are Hall to explain what's at stake. imported from China, Harney says. "The China price is the ultra-low prices of Chinese-made Many buyers have become so blinded by quantity that goods, prices as little as a fIfth of the price of similar goods they've neglected quality, and many corporate higher-ups have made in America," Harney says. turned a blind eye to obviously harmful factory conditions in The monetary value, however, is only the beginning of the order to deliver low prices to their customers back home. China price. "Is it a good value if it's hurting people's safety?" Harney "It is the price in terms of the health effects of environ­ says. mental pollution, the epidemic of occupational disease and the She says value has somehow become a synonym for widespread neglect of workers' rights," Harney says. cheap, and consumers need to educate themselves on the ori­ Despite the elimination of sweatshops over t~e last gins of the products in which they invest. decade, the author says changes in factory conditions have yet Harney's presentation - a part of the Distinguished to surface because of insufficient regulations and a lack of Lecture series, sponsored by the department of fashion and LE A o A H EV pressure from American companies. apparel studies - was an opportunity for the audience of In a majority of factories, workers are extremely under­ mainly students to educate themselves. Courtesy of Amazon.com paid - the minimum wage in some parts of China is as low as "Our intention at the University of Delaware is to make 55 cents. Most factory workers don't have insurance and sure our students - the next generation of industry leaders - Alexandra Harney spoke at Mitchell Hall on Feb. 16. receive no health care, which is of special concern when com­ are a part of the solution, not part ofthe problem," says Marsha bined with workers' daily exposure to dangerous machines and Dickson, professor of fashion and apparel studies. tion about the brands they buy. harmful chemicals like lead, calcium and mercury. Junior Jason Aaron, a member of the audience at Harney's "Ifthey don't get the answers they want, or the companies According to a study by the Shanghai Academy of Social lecture, says he learned a great deal about how the U.S. econ­ shrug off their requests, then they have the option of not buy­ Sciences, workers in the Pearl River Delta Region lose or break omy influences China's economy. ing fr.om them," she says. an average of 40,000 fIngers per year. . "I have never really thought about how what I buy affects Dickson says students have greater power and responsibil­ The safety of their own workers isn't the only thing these their workers," Aaron says. ity than many others. factories are jeopardizing, though. According to He says it's difficult to know how products are made. "It would send a very clear message to companies if the CleanAirNet.org, Chinese factories carry a bulk of the respon­ "Alexandra Harney said something about how Timberland most talented young employees chose to work at the responsi­ sibility for the un-breathable air in the country. The Web site has basically like nutrition labels on their shoebox explaining ble companies that...are trying to help society and the environ­ rmks to other articles about the harm factory pollution has done where they are made and the impact it had," Aaron says. "We ment, versus those who will not even admit they cause harm," to citizens, farm animals and the water supply. need that on everything." Dickson says. Harney says changes have been put in motion and tougher Dickson says many times, students think they're unable to Harney agrees college students especially can be strong laws are being passed. In addition, the struggling American make a difference when really, they're able to change things in fIgures in the debate over sustainability. economy has forced thousands of factories to close their doors. their own sphere of influence. She says students can help by "If the students at the University of Delaware joined their Down the line, that could lead to positive changes, like factory controlling where they choose to buy clothing and looking for voices together to tell the companies they buy from, whether consolidation and better working conditions, but right now, details about how their favorite brand or retailer is addressing it's ordinary clothing or electronics, it would have a huge regulations remain weak, changes take time and consumers are labor issues in its factories. impact on those companies' thinking about sustainability," ~till demanding extremely low prices. . Harney says students can go online to fInd more informa- Harney says. February 24, 2009 23

Everyone has a story to tell. Each week, The Review willfeature the story of one student at the university. Students are selected randomly. BY ALEXANDRA DUSZAK music is very tranquil and relaxing." Entertainment Editor Although being an art major takes up most of Freshman Erin Benkoil spends her summers in Avon­ her time, Benkoil still finds time to read. She's read­ By-the-Sea, N.J., a tiny beach town that she considers her­ ing Kurt Cobain's "The Journals," which she bor­ self lucky to call home. She has worked at a mini-golf rowed from a friend and describes' as really good. course for the last few summers, and when she's not doling For lighter reading, Benkoil enjoys celebrity out golf balls, she's reading magazines or mastering magazines, especially People Magazine and Star Sudoku. Magazine. She accumulated a numerous issues of "A couple summers ago, I filled up an entire book," the magazines, which covered the windowsill in her Benkoil says. "I did them everyday." residence hall room until she finally took them home She's an art major who takes much of her inspiratibn over winter break. from the beach and the ocean. She often watches "A She also enjoys watching TV, particularly "The Brokedown Melody," a surfing documentary produced by Real Housewives of Orange County" and "The Jack Johnson's production company. Although she doesn't Hills." One of her friends, who is .friends with Peter consider herself an intense surfer, Benkoil does know how on "The City," regularly appears on the show. to surf. Her favorite movie is "Erin Brockovich," she She says she misses the ocean when she's in Delaware, says, "and not just because we have the same ini­ and has several posters in her room to remind her of Avon. tials." "It's so hard - ask anyone," Benkoil says. "My walls Benkoil says one of the most frustrating things are covered in wave stuff. Even when I'm at home, I just about being an art major is that there are no set dead­ like to have the luxury of driving down Ocean Avenue and lines. Courtesy of Erin Benkoil looking at the beach." "You do a project, and then it's the next thing and the Her music tastes are non-discriminating. next thing," she says. "You're not done until the end ofthe the restaurants around Newark yet. She likes Mexican food, "I like everything, which I know everybody says, but semester." and would like to try one of the Mexican restaurants ·on it's true," Benkoil says. She's taking a math class this semester, which she Main Street - whether it's California Tortilla or Santa Fe She cites Nirvana, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lily thought she would hate. However, she has found having a Mexican Grill. . Allen, Coldplay and Sia as some of her favorite artists. She syllabus and weekly assignments refreshing. Like any older sister, Benkoil has a hot-and-cold rela­ especially enjoys listening to Sia when she's working on You won't find Benkoil killing time in The Scrounge tionship with her younger brother, who's 12. her art. or number-crunching in the library. She doesn't have a "I feel like he picks on me, but he doesn't really," she "I like Sia," Benkoil says. "She was in Zero 7 - their 'favorite on-campus hangout, and she hasn't tried many of says.

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Natalie Gupta took this photo of Mount Field National Park in Tasmania, Australia!.. during a Winter 2009 study abroad trip. 24 February 24, 2009 JK you spea k ou t "Welcome to Heartbreak" (Music Video) w "Kanye never disappoints when it comes to music videos. In his latest, 'Ye throws himself into an iTunes visualizer and lets art and technology do the work." downloading music? - Ted Simmons, Entertainment Editor "Ruckus going away will definitely now pro­ mote more illegal "What Would You Do?" (Song) downloading. I think "It's probably the best City High song out there. more [students] are get­ ting it that way any­ I ask myself every day what I would do in that ways. It's definitely not situation, and then I ask Jefe to play it." going to cause students - Brian Anderson, to start downloading on . iTunes." Executive Editor - Greg Specht, Junior

TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8" "I use to legally listen "The kids crack me up - especially Leah and to songs on Ruckus Alexis. I tum on TLC every day just to see if before I bought music. So now, it's a pain, the show is on." because I can't hear -Jen Hayes, new music before I Copy Desk Chief buy it. Now I go to YouTube, which is more difficult to find what I'm looking for." - Mike McCleary, 5 6 Sophomore

3 ...------, "I don't really know who to go to now that , If Ruckus is illegal. That kept me from down­ , loading it illegally. , When I got back to ,7' school and realized it 8 wasn't working any- - more, I didn't know what to do. Now I go to 1 You Tube and stream music." " '\ - Tim Hopkins, '6 2 7 Freshman "" " "" '\ ... "Now that it's gone, it "" " '\ means that more stu­ dents are going to get "" music illegally. It also takes away that quick­ fix of that song that's been stuck in your head, unless you are going to find it illegal­ ly." - Mary McDermott, Sophomore

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Wednesday, February 25 Men's and Women's Swimming@ CAA Champiollshp (George Mason)

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Softball vs. SiennaIFordham @ East Carolina Tournament 10 a.m. Courtesy of Sports Information Brian Johnson has been putting his teammates in position to score aU season, and he currently stands at No.2 in the eAA in assists per game. Baseball @Fordham Noon Johrison assists in men's hoop success Saturday, February 28 Men's and Women's Swimming @ BY MATT GROTHE under the direction of Ed Wilson. Wilson had play for the Hens. CAA Championshp (yeorge Mason Staff Rep~rter already coached Johnson's older brother and "He just amazed me," Johnson said. "And Brian Johnson walks into the small waiting cousins, so it was only natural that Johnson then I actually got a chance to come out here and Baseball @ VIrginia room. Still dressed in his white and blue basket­ would follow in their footsteps. Soon enough, he take a look at the school, and I just fell in love Noon ball uniform, he' is noticeably upbeat, despite found himself with a new passion, with it." having practiced for the last three hours. Soon Johnson continued playing basketball, and · He soon became one of the most well-liked Men's Lacrosse vs. Hartford he is headed to the showers before boarding 'a played for Mount St. Joseph High School in members of the basketball team among fans and Noon bus to Lewisburg, Penn., where his team will Baltimore. teammates alike due to his aggressive, yet face Bucknell. "We were good," Johnson said. "A couple unselfish style of play. He also impressed his Sunday, March 1 Johnson, a 21 year old junior from of the guys I played with ended up playing for most important critic. Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Annapolis; Md, has not only become the starting Division I schools." "He has a very go.od work ethic, and I think State point guard for the Delaware basketball team, After high school, Johnson attended that's because he is so competitive and he wants 1 p.m. but he has assumed a leadership role by virtue of Winchendon Preparatory School for a year and to be good," Ross said. "And when you have that his three years of experience. played on their basketball team. Then, at the end type of work ethic with the skill level that he Baseball @ Virginia One must go back more than 15 years to of the season, he was paid a visit by Monte Ross, . already has, the sky's the limit." 3 p.m. understand the genesis of Brian Johnson's suc­ who had just accepted the head coaching posi­ Johnson has made his mark on the team by cessful basketball career. Johnson said he began tion at Delaware. Ross' interest and a visit to the playing basketball at around the age of 4 or 5, university were enough to convince Johnson to See QUARTERBACKING page 31

It's that time of year again- time for the 10. The Media stops harassing Michael C;D from my discman, just like the old days. commentary Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. We all know Phelps: . what that means. Well, from a 12- year- old boy's 8. DelleDonne becomes a two-sport athlete: standpoint it means that this week is awesome. In a miraculous turn of events, bad press Actually, who am I kidding? It's awesome for about Michael Phelps' exploration with the reefer Shortly before entering her sophomore year, everyone. ends. Instead, TIME magazine releases a story Hens' volleyball middle hitter (now taking a But what this time of year really means is praising him for actually acting like a normal 23 "break" from volleyball) and former high school that it's a dead time for sports. Basketball and year old. basketball standout, Elena DelleDonne, hockey are in the dog days. March Madness is on announces her decision to play both basketball the horizon. Pitchers and catchers just reported to 9. Nomar Garciaparra signs with the Red Sox: and volleyball during the 2009-2010 school year. their respective spring training sites a few weeks She goes on to carry both teams to CAA champi­ ago, and the NFL draft is still a ways away. It's a Inspired by Ken Griffy Jr. 's decision to onships. time of reflection and prediction. For me, it's a return to the Seattle Mariners, Garciaparra time to think about what I want to see over the decides to end his free agent status and head back 7. Donovan McNabb gets traded to a city that next year. To organize my thoughts, I compiled a to Boston so he can end"his career there. That actuaUy appreciates him: completely unrealistic list. While the chances of way, when I return home to Massachusetts in anyone of these events happening are small, June, I can dust off his 1997 Top Flight rookie I'm tired of hearing Philly fans complain PAT MAGUIRE when put together they create the perfect year in card, and pull that Noma' jersey (now three sizes about one of the toughest, most competitive and sports (for me at least). too small) out of my bottom drawer. I'll watch the "SPORTSMAs" Sox games while listening to my Smash Mouth See SWIMSUIT page 30 29 Februa!y 24, 2009 Jt " Women's basketball struggling in tough CAA line. She averaged 30.3 minutes a game through those By MATT WATERS eight games. Assistant Sports Editor Now, another injury threatens the Hens. Starting The Women's Fightin' Blue Hens basketball team forward sophomore Ariene Jenkins was assisted off the has lived up to its namesake. They have fought to stay court in Wednesday's win against William and Mary in games late, have fought through injuries and now after a collision led to a concussion. Jenkins is a pow­ they are fighting to stay above .500. erful force on the frontline and has four double-doubles The Hens (12-14, 4-11 CAA) have been streaky all this season. There is no time line for her return. season. They started by winning two games and then Despite their record, the Hens are still looking bet­ proceeded to lose three, win six, lose six, win three, ter than last season. So far, they have five more wins lose two, win one and lose three. They started strong than last year. Also, some of their younger players are with an 8-3 non-conference record, but began their six­ already starting to shape up into key players on the game losing streak at the beginning of conference play. team. The team has been disadvantaged all season by Sophomore forward Vanessa Kabongo is averag­ their youth in a strong conference which includes Old ing 11.3 points per game and has been in double figures Dominion, James Madison and Virginia 13 times this season. Commonwealth University, all of which rank in the top Kabongo thinks the close losses have been because 40 in the NCAA. Their downfall has been giving the of mental mishaps and not a lack of physical ability. game away in the closing minutes of games due to scor­ "I don't think it's an issue with playing against ing droughts and bad decisions, but coach Tina Martin teams in the CAA, I think it's more us beating ourselves sees improvement. in the end," Kabongo said. "We need to be more deci­ "I think they're fighting really hard to get out of sive, make better decisions and have more confidence those lulls, those droughts that we go through," Martin in ourselves." said. "We make a bad decision like trying to force the Freshman Jocelyn Bailey is one of those players ball inside or we miss an easy shot, which earlier in the coming into her own on the team. At 6-feet tall, she's season put us in a tizzy and then we'd be out of it for incredibly athletic and versatile, playing three posi­ the next three or four plays. I think they're fighting tions: shooting guard, small forward and power for­ through that as freshman and sophomores and trying to ward. Now with the injury to Jenkins, Bailey will get go on to the next play." more quality minutes in high pressure games towards The Hens are exceptionally young with only three the end of the season which will hopefully help her upperclassmen on the team- senior Ethlynne Thomas grow up quickly. and juniors Farrah Ferguson and Corinthia Benison. Another positive for the season is the fact that a Benison is the point guard, and the only starter who very young, immature team at the beginning of the sea­ isn't a sophomore. She knows the team is young, but is son will still be a fairly young but more mature and smart enough to learn from its mistakes. stronger team next season because of all the playing "The story's been the last five minutes of games," time the underclassmen played. ' Because most of the Benison said. "We can't give teams games anymore, so team is struggling to overcome their lack of experience we have to battle, we have to execute. We're growing together, the team has grown much closer throughout up and we're closing out games now." the season. The injury to freshman Danielle Parker just eight "We stick together," Benison said. "We don't point games into the season was an unfortunate set back, see­ fingers and we have each other's backs. Our team Courtesy of Sports Information ing how the Hens are already short-staffed on the front chemistry and unity has kept us strong and grounded." Tesia Harris paces the Hens and is No.8 in the CAA in scoring. underg!eyjew: elawal1e lIS. Hartfi rd Me:n~s Lacros$e Time: Saturday, Feb. 28th @ Noon Location: Fred .P. Rullo Stadium

BY MATT WATERS The Numbers: Assistant Sports Editor 11: Curtis Dickson's goals About the Teams: Why the Hens can win: scored this season. Delaware is ranked No. 26 this season and has played well in all their 21: Goals scored by the rest of The Hens: games, scoring at least nine goals in each. The Hens will rely on the team. Delaware opened the season with an Dickson's explosiveness to get them the lead early while Lombard can sit impressive 13-2 win over Saint Joseph's, but back and take the shots he wants. The Hens are taller than the Hawks, has since lost to No. 9 UMBC and Fairfield. giving them the defensive edge. Look for the tallest player, Pat Dowling The Prediction: The top performer for the Hens has clearly been ,at 6-feet-6-inches, to have a lock-down day on defense. junior Curtis Dickson, the preseason Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, with 11 goals. Junior Pat Lombard has also been consis­ The Hens need to get a win against an tent so far, scoring seven goals on just 13 shots. easier opponent to raise their spirits after some tough losses. As long as Dickson keeps up his MVP perform­ The Hawks: Why the Hens could lose: Hartford has only played one game so far ance, or even semi-MVP performance, _ this season, losing in the final seconds of over­ If Delaware allows Hartford to ride the emotions of their disap­ the Hens will most likely beat time to Dartmouth 11-10. Freshman Aidan pointing overtime loss, it could be a long day. Genik's five-goal debut Hartford easily. Watch this game to Genik had a game-high five goals on eight started quickly with a goal in the first two minutes, so containing him in see the talent of the Hens, not for a shots, followed by sophomore Vinny Pellizzi's the opening minutes will be crucial to setting the pace of the game. Genik competitive match. two goals. Last season, Hartford went 0-13, so is the youthful spark this team needs, so the Hens need to make sure he's look for the Hawks to play hard and try for their discouraged early. first win in more than a season. Hens 14, Hartford 5 }R February 24, 2009 30 . BlueHenBabble The swimsuit edition can't Do you think that the Major League Baseball steroid scandals warrant the whet the sports fan's appetite attention they are getting? most athletic quarterbacks of our generation. Maybe in the game to go to the Super Bowl isn't unrealistic at "It doesn't deserve this much McNabb and Philadelphia would be better off ending all. In fact, the preseason odds may actually be pr~tty coverage. Baseball is sup­ their relationship and just being friends. Perhaps he good. However, my idea of a Brady-FIacco showdown would be better suited in Detroit where they haven't involves both of them finishing the game with a per­ posed to be America's best seen a good football player since Barry Sanders. fect quarterback rating. The Patriots win the game on a Richard Seymour returned fumble and go on to win the sport, and with all the steroid 6. Omar Cuff has a breakthrough season to become Super Bowl. stuff being the focus it's the NFL's leading rusher: 2. Pat Devlin leads the Hens to a national champi­ becoming America's worst." This guy deserves it. Now with the Tampa Bay onship: Buccaneers, the former Hens' standout has yet to see any pro action. In 2009, that all changes, and Cuff Dubbed as the "new Joe Fiacco," Penn State Anthony Dirienzo becomes one of the NFL's most prolific running backs. transfer Pat Devlin has a miraculous season, leading ~Freshman Delaware to the FCS national title game in 5. Lakers faU to Celtics in the NBA finals (again.): Chattanooga, Tenn. This time, the Hens win, and for one night, Newark, Del. is the sports capital of the "The A-Rod story has been Ah, how sweet it was last year. This year's show­ world. . down will culminate in Game seven when Kobe beaten to death, I think Bryant, realizing his team is going to lose, throws a' 1. New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox square this is just shining a nega­ hissy fit, yelling at his teammates, then runs into the off in the ALCS: locker room crying. tive light on baseball and In a back and forth battle, the series culminates in could ruin it all together." 4. Delaware Basketball reaches the Final Four: Game seven when Alex Rodriguez attempts to charge the mound after being hit by a pitch. He doesn't get far All they have to do is win the CAA tournament with Red Sox catcher Jason Vatitek standing in his Russell Bomberger and they're in the NCAA tournament. That goal may way. After the brawl, and a Red Sox series victory, not be as unrealistic as some people think. The Final Yankees shortstop Derek J:eter demands to be traded to -Freshman Four? Maybe slightly unrealistic. It will be the greatest the Red Sox citing his inability to be on the same team_ underdog story in sports history. Ten years from now with Alex Rodriguez. Jeter is later quoted as saying "I Disney will make it into a movie with Samuel L. thought steroids were supposed to make you tougher." "It does deserve so much Jackson playing Hens Coach Monte Ross. The Red Sox go on to win the World Series, securing their status as "Team of the Decade." - coverage because if 3. Tom Brady and Joe Fiacco square off in the AFC you're going to be Championship Game: Pat Maguire is a Sports Desk Editor for the Review. Send questions, comments and a Native American competing in the MLB The idea of Joe FIacco and Tom Brady facing off dream-catcher to pmaggS@UdeLedu. you have to be fair, and . if you aren't then it should be known."

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Pat Lombard - Men's Lacrosse

Junior attack Pat Lombard scored a career-high four goals in the Hens loss to Fairfield 10-9. He scored two goals in the fourth quarter to lead the near comeback, including the last goal of the game with 38 seconds left to play. This season, Lombard is playing with consistency in mind, shooting 7-13 for a 54 percent success rate.

Vianna Antonopoulos - Indoor Track and Field Antonopoulos won the mile (5:12.20) and was part of the winning 4x 800 meter relay (9:31.54) to lead the women's indoor track and field team to a second place finish at the Colonial Invitation. Karen Mandrachia, Kim Atkins and Kelly Wright were the other runners in the 4 x 800. Antonopoulos has won letters in cross country as well as both indoor and outdoor track. Her identical twin sister, Christina, is also a member of the track and field team and won the 3,000 meters with the seventh-best time in school history (10:07.55). 31 February 24, 2009 Quarterbacking on the basketball, court

Continued from page 28 the team." During a year in which many people have referred becoming a leader in assists. He is currently No.4 on to the Blue Hens' season as "inconsistent," Johnson 'the list of Delaware's all-time career assist leaders. has been a stand-out player. But despite his personal With another season left to go in his career as a Hen, it success, Johnson has kept himself grounded and firm­ is quite possible that Johnson could move up even fur­ ly focused on the strengths of the entire team. ther on that list. . "I think our biggest strength is our togetherness," However, Ross noted that one of Johnson's Johnson said. "We all get along with each other. We biggest improvements in his game over the past three have a couple of minor fights here and there, but for years has been a growing confidence to take shots the most part we're all together, and we work as a when the circumstances are right. team." "He was a reluctant shooter his first year, came on Ross agrees with the assessment of an inconsis­ a little bit last year, and now even more so this year, tent season, but believes there is reason to be optimistic and we want him to be even more aggressive next about the upcoming CAA tournament. year," Ross said. "I think his growth in terms of under­ "Probably the only thing we're consistent about is standing what I want on the court has been tremen­ being inconsistent," he said. "But we've beaten VCU, dous." we've beaten George Mason, we've beaten Drexel. So Teammate Marc Egerson said Johnson has turned we've beaten three of the four top teams in the league. the corner in many ways since arriving at Delaware-. And I think once you get on a neutral court, if we're "Brian's being more aggressive," Egerson said. making shots, we can beat anybody. I'm very opti­ "He's taking shots now. Instead of just looking for the mistic and I'm looking forward to the tournament." open man, he's also looking for himself now, and that's Egerson is even more confident in the Blue Hens' a great thing, that's what we needed." chances. Johnson's leadership skills have not gone unno­ "We're gonna make a run~ 1 can tell you that," he ticed, either. Both Ross and his teammates were said. "We're gonna pull it together." impressed by his capability to take charge of situations Regardless of what happens in the tournament, both on and off the court. As a result, he was made the Brian Johnson's future appears to be bright. He has captain of the squad this year. one more year left on the squad before graduation and Fellow guard Jawan Carter, who is Johnson's his ultimate goal is to play professionally in some roommate while on the road, recognizes Johnson's regard. abilities. "That's the plan," he said with a laugh. "Whether "Brian's a leader on the court," Carter said. "I it's the NBA or overseas somewhere. But if that does­ think he's doing a phenomenal job this year of running n't work out, I'll probably end up coaching." THE REVIEW/File Photo . Johnson has solidified himself on the team as a locker-room leader. Young players a key for softball this season BY PAT GILLESPE ger from last year, sophomore infielder/outfielder Staff Reporter Michelle Grap, who hit six home runs and drove Coming off a challenging 2008 season, the in thirty runs. . Hens softball team is hoping to start fresh again "I think our run production was problematic and prove their skeptics wrong.· Last year's team with two outs or with runners in scoring position," finished 22-26 overall, and 4-17 in the confer­ Ferguson said. "But, I think hitting is more men­ ence. The CAA preseason poll picked them to tal than physical. We've worked a lot on swinging place No.6 in the conference this season but the the bat wtth confidence this year." team is determined to make the league forget Team chemistry does seem to be a bright spot about the poll. on the team thus far; players and coaches agreed Coach B.J. Ferguson is in her 29th season as that the. team's chemistry is positive overall. head coach, and the team has eight upperclassmen Sophomore Anne Marie Pagano, who posted returning. a 13-10 pitching record and a 3.20 earned run "It doesn't surprise me we were selected that average last year, will be at the top of the pitching low based on the finish from last year," Fergunson staff. She leads a very young group consisting of said. "However, all we can do is go up. Our goal sophomores and freshmen. is to get back to the conference championship." Ovittore said Pagano's success will be very Last year's squad was plagued by a lack of important to the team this year. offense and defense. The team batting average "She's the oldest member of the pitching was .255 and seventy-five errors were committed staff," Ovittore said. "She'll quickly be pushed in the field. The errors, which average out to more into a leadership position. I think she'll be really than one per game, caused sixty unearned runs. great this season." Senior third baseman Quinn· Megargel said Five freshmen are on the team and Ferguson the rankings give the team extra motivation. believes some of them can make a major impact "I think it gives us motivation to work that on this season. . much harder and prove everybody wrong," senior "Abby Surosky is going to be a key person third baseman Quinn Megargel said. "I think for us as far as outfield play," she said. "Her abil­ when you're on any team your expectations are to ity to get on base because of her speed will allow be number one and win as many games as possi­ the team to do more things offensively with run ble." production. " Although coach Ferguson characterized her Ferguson also noted freshman pitcher and team as "young", she thinks that after hard work infielder Amanda Stacevicz. and steady preparation, the team doesn't see "She'll make an impact for us on the mound, themselves as young at all. playing third base, or in the batting lineup." Megargel, who batted .323 and had a team­ The team will battle against Hofstra, James high eight doubles last year, leads the offense. She Madison and Georgia State who were picked in noted that improving hitting was a big focus for the preseason poll to finish first, second and third, the team the last few months. Megargel and senior respectively. James Madison will visit Delaware shortstop Kim Ovittore were captains last year, for a three-game series on March 21 and 22. The and they will be holding down the left side of the Blue Hens have another challenging series less infield this year. than a week later in Georgia against Georgia State The team has continued their work on on March 25 and 26. For the final conference improving their offense this offseason. series of the season, Delaware softball will face Ovittore said the team has been practicing Hofstra, last year's conference champions, on hitting in a lot of different counts and rotations. May 1 and 2. She said the team needs to a better job executing Ovittore mentioned that the team is staying and hitting in the clutch. mentally motivated for those key games and all "I think our defense is better than our offense, Courtesy of Sports Information others this season Third baseman Quinn Megargel is expected to make an offensive impact again. but we need both to be great to win." she said. "I see us as a contender, Ferguson said. "Its The team is also returning their leading slug- anyone's tOUl'l!ament to win or lose." 1'(.'4". - February 24, 2009 32

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