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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 80, Issue XIII - Friday, February 11, 2011 12 Student Exodus? Despite increase in singles, retention rate steady By Emily Landgraf tutions, one must look at the [email protected] national reports, according to Vice President of Enrollment Though Rider seemed to Management Jamie O’Hara. face an overcrowding problem “Retention rates are report- at the beginning of the fall ed in national reports for fresh- semester, the increase in single men only from fall to fall,” rooms ­— and even some empty O’Hara wrote in an e-mail. rooms — left some students According to O’Hara, thinking there had been a mass Rider’s freshmen retention was student exit this semester. 80 percent last fall, about the However, Rider’s retention same as the past three years. rate has remained steady for “This is the important rate the past three years, according in comparing us with national to the Office of Enrollment trends or with other schools,” Management. he said. While some students bid According to ACT.org, Rider adieu before the spring the national average freshmen semester began, 95 percent of retention rate for schools like the undergraduates chose to Rider that offer master’s degrees continue their education here, in addition to bachelor’s degrees according to administrators. is 71.4 percent. Rider’s attrition rate According to O’Hara, between the fall and spring ACT.org also reports freshmen semesters for the last three retention rates based on the Helen Mannion/The Rider News years has been a steady 95 selectivity of an institution. Though the number of single rooms, like the one above, has increased from fall to spring semester, percent. However, in order to “On this scale, we most Rider’s retention rate shows that the number of students who have left the university permanently is compare Rider to other insti- relatively small. Rider’s retention rate between semesters has been 95 percent for the past three years. See Retention, p. 4 Food shopping: Rider explores dining options By Rachel Stengel ideas and creative food options, Friedman-Krupnick said. Also, With its current contract providers will present a sche- with food service provider matic of their design for Daly’s. Aramark drawing to an end, They will tour the dining hall Rider has begun evaluating its to generate ideas for their sche- options with regard to provid- matics. The deadline to choose ers, looking at Aramark and a new food service provider is seven other providers, accord- July 1, 2011. ing to Jan Friedman-Krupnick, “It’s been 10 years since we assistant vice president for put the contract out to bid,” Student Affairs. said Friedman-Krupnick, who Aramark, which provides acts as contract manager. “We the service at Daly’s, Cranberry’s, have a responsibility to our stu- the Bronc Diner, Westminster dents to review and understand Commons, Westminster Pub, the latest trends in food ser- Java City, Starbucks and cater- vice and offer a program that ing services, has been contract- provides the greatest value and ed with the university since satisfaction for the cost. We 2001. The results of the survey Maggie Sarlo/The Rider News feel we have a responsibility to yielded student feedback for Students may be in for big changes no matter who Rider chooses as its food service provider. contact several vendors to give changes in Daly’s. them an opportunity to tell us Rider is considering eight Parkhurst and the current pro- dates will be narrowed down to ideas for meal plans and an what their vision of food ser- possible food service provid- vider Aramark. The companies two or three based on the qual- estimate of the cost, and they vices would be at Rider.” ers: Chartwells, Bon Appétit, will develop proposals based ity of their proposals. will introduce their manager Students beleive that the Gourmet Dining Services, upon what they think would These providers will sup- to faculty and students. Ideally, atmosphere and setup of Daly’s Sodexo, CulinArt, Acorn, ply a sample of their food, they will develop new station interest students. The candi- See Food, p. 3 See Jumpline, p. 3 Dorm etiquette Do you have a p. 7 Women’s wins in p. 11

matters p. 9 Valentine? double- overtime The 2 Rider News Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 Security Briefs Arrest leaves Rider down one wrestler Hit the floor By Dalton Karwacki [email protected] A female student was Wednesday’s scheduled found sitting outside the court date for four Rider stu- ladies’ room in Daly’s intoxi- dents charged with burglary and cated last week. theft has been moved to March On Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2, according to Lawrence Twp. at 1:44 a.m., Public Safety Police Department (LTPD). went to the Bronc Diner for The suspects, including a a reported alcohol violation. standout member of the univer- Upon their arrival, officers sity’s wrestling team, are being observed a female resident charged after allegedly breaking student sitting outside the into a car and stealing several restroom. items during the winter break. Officers conducted They were identified as an alcohol assessment. She junior Tyler Smith, a mem- appeared to be under the ber of Rider’s wrestling team, influence of alcohol. freshman Shreyas Patel and The underage student sophomores Peter Coia and was charged with violating Ori Haviv. Several items were the campus alcohol policy found in their vehicle and were and cited by local police. identified as the ones reported stolen, according to Lt. Charles Bronc Diner brawl Edgar, a police spokesman. These included a knife, a pair A food fight led to a of moccasins, a notebook and a physical altercation between magazine, altogether valued at four male students last week. around $120. On Friday, Feb. 4, at Smith, who, according 12:01 a.m., Public Safety to head wrestling coach Gary Yahoo! Maps responded to a report of a Taylor, is “no longer a part of Above, the route from (A) to Charles Way (B). Over winter break, four Rider stu- fight at the Bronc Diner. the team,” entered this season dents were arrested for breaking into a car on Charles Way and stealing $120 worth of items. Public Safety found out nationally ranked in the top that a male resident and his 20 of his weight class. The Executive director of car in a driveway on Charles Conduct may apply to any friend were eating at the Philipsburg, N.J., native fin- University Communications Way, located about a mile from student conduct that occurs diner when two other stu- ished last season with a career- Dan Higgins said that the stu- Rider’s Lawrenceville campus. on University premises… and dents began throwing food high 24 victories and at one dents were “no longer enrolled According to Edgar, the caller also off-campus conduct that at them. The student went point, was ranked 16th in the at Rider University.” had not seen anybody in the adversely affects the University to ask why they were throw- country at his weight. This year, At 3:54 a.m. on Dec. 18, car, but reported that several Community or the pursuit of ing food. One of the other Smith posted a 2-1 mark and in police responded to a call that items were missing from the its objectives, including, but students punched him in the his time at Rider, he has com- four males were holding flash- vehicle. not limited to, any off-campus face, giving him a black eye. piled an overall record of 36-25. lights and standing around a “Officers responded and conduct that constitutes a vio- The students have spotted a black four-door vehi- lation of any law or municipal received administrative direc- cle leaving the area,” Edgar said. ordinance or any off-campus tives to stay away from each “The car was stopped and back- conduct that poses a threat to other. Charges are forthcom- Coming up arrived.” the health, safety or welfare of ing. Edgar said that all four stu- any members of the University dents were arrested for allegedly Community or any residents of Disorderly conduct Up ... burglarizing a vehicle. He add- the neighboring communities,” ed that Smith, who was driving the section reads. A student’s belligerent Friday, Feb. 11 Heart to Hand, 11:30 a.m., the vehicle, also was arrested Director of Public Safety manner landed him with sev- The Love Show: A GSA Thayer Lounge on suspicion of driving while Vickie Weaver explained this in eral charges this week. Cabaret, 7 p.m., Williamson intoxicated. simpler terms. On Monday, Feb. 7, at Hall Lounge Pub Night, 9 p.m., BLC Pub The four are due in Mercer “Students are responsible around 2 a.m., Public Safety County Superior Court to for their actions both on and off was closing Daly’s main Late Night at the Rec, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15 answer charges of burglary and campus,” she said. entrance when two individu- SRC Game Room and Lobby VITA Program, 6 p.m., BLC theft. als entered the Bronc diner. Room 14 Administration officials The officers told the stu- Pub Night, 9 p.m., BLC Pub said they were unable to com- Be sure to check dents that they could order Dr. James D. Cockroft lec- ment on whether or not the theridernews.com food to go, but could not Saturday, Feb. 12 ture, 6:45 p.m., Sci 102 students faced disciplinary stay in the diner because the VITA Program, 3:30 p.m., action from the university. for our weekly employees needed to clean BLC Room 14 Thursday, Feb. 17 “I can’t talk about a stu- blogs on everything dent’s record, or say what up. VITA Program, 11:30 a.m., Officers told one of the Chinese New Year Spring the outcome of their judicial from sports to BLC Room 14 stuff would be,” said Keith students who appeared to be Festival, 5:30 p.m., BLC photography to life under the influence of some- Kemo, director of the Office Cavalla Room and Commuter Pub Night, 4:30 p.m., BLC thing, that his food was ready of Community Standards. “It as a freshman. Be Lounge Pub and that he needed to leave. would be a violation of their sure to check out The student proceeded to use rights. The university is obligat- Westminster’s Deaftones The Last Days of Judas profanity and was disorderly. ed to not talk about a student’s our new blogs from and Rider’s Vocalmotion Iscariot, 7 p.m., Yvonne After several warnings, the record.” abroad as well, compete in the ICCA Theater, Tickets: $10 adults student left. Kemo did note, however, MidAtlantic Quarterfinals, 8 and $5 students/seniors (gen- where students The student is being that the university does reserve p.m., Hickman Hall, Rutgers eral admission) charged with, among other the right to “adjudicate things describe their expe- University Available only at the door. things, failure to comply and that happen off campus.” riences in foreign verbal harassment. Monday, Feb. 14 This is confirmed in the Compiled by Dalton Karwacki “Jurisdiction of the Student countries. Pretty in Pink with SEC on To list your event, e-mail Code of Social Conduct” sec- Information provided by Director Valentine’s, 11:30 a.m., Daly’s of Rider’s Department of Public [email protected] tion of The Source. Safety Vickie Weaver. “The Student Code of The Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 Rider News 3 Campaign insiders give a behind-the-scenes look By Dalton Karwacki The event consisted of [email protected] three individuals familiar with the inner workings of the two Both sides of November’s campaigns. special election in New Jersey’s Michael Muller, the cam- 14th legislative district viewed paign’s lead strategist, and Scott the race as an uphill battle, Snyder, the campaign manag- an unusual occurrence, accord- er, represented the Greenstein ing to campaign insiders at campaign. Campaign manager Thursday’s campaign manager’s Matt Mowers provided perspec- conference. tive from the Goodwin cam- Through the course of paign. the discussion, hosted by the One issue that both sides Rebovich Institute for New saw as a challenge to their Jersey Politics and co-sponsored respective campaigns was the by Campaigns and Elections expectation of low voter turn- magazine, it became clear that out. The Greenstein campaign both of the campaigns viewed feared that, following the losses Politics Patrol MercerSpace.com the other as having an advan- sustained by Democrats after tage in the election. Linda Greenstein’s winning state Senate cam- Tom Goodwin’s campaign was represented by the midterm elections, a low paign had two representatives at the event. campaign manager Matt Mowers. “One of the interesting turnout would be harmful to a things that I think has been Democratic candidate. New Jersey Republican, you ing questions in a way that will three-point lead, that was legiti- illuminated here is that both “This was the first time that actually saw Democratic enthu- yield useful information. mately what our polls showed. campaigns thought it was going we had a federal year since 1998 siasm grow. Especially in the “You need to be as objec- That wasn’t constructed just for to be an uphill battle,” said without a statewide race on top Philadelphia suburbs I know, tive as possible,” he said. “You media fabrication.” Ben Dworkin, director of the of the ticket,” said Muller. “No you saw a lot of that.” can get a poll to say whatever He said that this bad poll- Rebovich Institute. “That was one running for president, no Mowers also pointed to you want it to say by how you ing ultimately proved detri- unusual because usually one one was running for United name recognition as a reason phrase the question, but it’s mental to the campaign, as it will admit, ‘OK, we have some States Senate. It wound up why the Goodwin campaign trying to be as objective as pos- dictated the campaign strategy advantages, we just have to being an environment that we viewed Greenstein as a de facto sible, putting it out there with- for the tail end of the race, maintain that.’” knew would be brutally low incumbent. out a lead. defending a lead that did not The election, which pitted turnout. So this really set the “Even though Senator Mowers discussed an inci- exist. Democratic Assemblywoman stage for what we thought was Goodwin was technically the dent that seemed to confirm Muller also noted the Linda Greenstein against going to be a very trying year.” incumbent, for all intents the importance of carefully importance of maintaining a Republican State Sen. Tom Mowers expressed the and purposes, it was Linda designed polling. Going into good relationship with the can- Goodwin, determined who thought that low voter turn- Greenstein,” he said. “She had Election Day, the Goodwin didate in order to run a good would represent the 14th dis- out among Republicans would been there for 10 years, she had campaign’s polling showed a campaign. trict, encompassing parts leave only the most right-wing been in office and had a long 10-point advantage for the “It’s so important for staff of Mercer and Middlesex members of the party showing record, she had been vetted, Republican. Goodwin lost by to build that trust [with the Counties, in the state Senate. up to vote, an idea that would and she was the one with the seven points. candidate],” he said. “One of Goodwin was serving as in turn motivate Democrats to higher name ID.” “When we ran the original the most important things you acting senator after the retire- turn out in greater numbers. The event also covered the poll, we expected to be down can do is build a very strong ment of Sen. Bill Baroni to “There definitely was a ways in which campaigns focus by a lot, but we were only down relationship with your candi- take up a post in Gov. Chris motivation gap amongst the their polling and develop vot- by a little bit,” Mowers said. date, because you need to be Christie’s administration. Republican base,” said Mowers. ing models to help figure out “As time progressed, the next able to tel them no [in a logical Greenstein was an incumbent “What you saw actually happen what issues and topics should poll we ran was in the sum- way].” assemblywoman in the 14th was, as more of these candidates be focused on in order to win mer. We were shocked at the district. She ultimately won the came out across the country, over voters. Snyder emphasized results. When all of a sudden, election with 53.8 percent of some who were a little bit more the importance of shaping poll- The Trenton Times reported a the vote. right wing than your average

Rider began reevaluating its said freshman Robert McBride. The setup of the dining hall is variety for residents. Bronc Food food service earlier this year. This is just one of the outdated. The school’s popu- Bucks was the short-term solu- Continued from p. 1 Surveys were e-mailed to stu- changes students suggested in lation has grown in the last tion to that dilemma. It provid- dents, and a food consultant the survey and focus groups. decade and the dining facilities ed students with an alternative can be improved. from Porter Khouw Consulting Students felt that having the are not up to date. to Daly’s that would offer more “I think we need a big- Inc. was hired to assist Rider desserts directly in from of the “It’s our hope to renovate options such as Cranberry’s, ger selection and more variety,” with the evaluation process. entrance to the dining hall did the dining halls at Westminister Starbucks and Java City. Rider said Alicia Quayson. “It’s not Focus groups were developed not promote a healthy lifestyle. and Lawrenceville. We’re look- hopes to choose a food service as welcoming as a college envi- to assess students’ individual The desserts were then moved ing for food service companies provider that will offer an eclec- ronment should be. The setup, needs and desires concerning closer to the ice cream after to invest in those renovations,” tic menu with a wide variety of color and atmosphere is unin- food service. Daly’s recent reorganization. Friedman-Krupnick said. dietary choices. viting, especially where the food Rider compiled the feed- However, Friedman-Krupnick She illustrated students’ According to Friedman- is displayed.” back to form an RFP (Request explained that what students discontent with Daly’s through Krupnick, Rider’s main concern Student surveys over for Proposal). This opened the say they want and what they an example. is the satisfaction of its students the past 10 years reveal that market to possible food service actually want can often be two “Pick your favorite restau- as well as cost effectiveness. Rider has fared well, continu- providers who would be inter- separate things. rant, go to it three times a day, “We always want to take ally improving since Aramark ested in managing Rider’s food “While students indi- seven days a week and its not into account what students became the school’s food ser- service. cate they want more healthy your favorite restaurant any- have to say and make decisions vice provider, according to “A desire for nutritional options, what they actually eat more,” she said. about what programs to offer,” Friedman-Krupnick. information came out of the doesn’t always bear that out,” Nonetheless, some students she said. “We also want to be “Throughout the length survey,” stated Friedman- she said. “The menu selections still find options they enjoy. very mindful of the cost to stu- of the current contract we Krupnick. given to bidders included food “I think that there’s dents.” have made changes to the food Students agree that there is choices to meet a variety of a wide variety of food,” said service program based upon a lack of healthier options. dietary needs and tastes.” Lori Nissim. “I can always find input from students,” said “I think Daly’s has a wide Rider has expanded its veg- something and when all else Friedman-Krupnick. “Our goal variety. They do not have etarian options in the past few fails there is the delicious salad is continuous improvement enough healthy choices. There years to accommodate such stu- bar.” based upon student feedback are mainly more hamburgers, dents. Rider’s challenge is to sat- and evolving trends in food fries and grilled cheeses. I wish The biggest issue, though, isfy the individual palates of its service.” there were more fresh fruits,” was the traffic flow in Daly’s. students and provide enough The 4 Rider News Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 he said. meeting my expectations. The Retention Campbell believes the dance program was different retention rate between semes- than I expected; I was pretty Continued from p. 1 ters is high because Rider has ‘The retention rate is a disappointed that there weren’t invested in financial aid. number that we’re always many options as far as types of closely resemble ‘Selective,’” “I think the university dance classes I could take.” he said. “The national average has done an awful lot to help working to improve.’ At the beginning of the fall for retention in that group of people with changing financial semester, there were 954 male schools is 80.6 percent.” circumstances,” he said. “Our resident students and 1,557 When compared with oth- focus is on our students, and female students. Rider resi- er freshmen retention rates of investing in financial aid is just dence halls now have 75 fewer area schools, Rider is on track. one of several ways we have men and 178 fewer women. According to collegeboard. helped our students stay.” However, 27 new male resi- com, Rider’s freshmen reten- Between the fall and spring -Anthony Campbell dents and 55 new female resi- tion rate is 79 percent, which semesters, 164 students with- Dean of Students dents now call Rider’s campus is consistent with informa- drew from the institution. This home. tion provided by the Office of year, 61 freshmen, 14 trans- Despite the loss of a num- Enrollment. fers and 89 upperclassmen left ber students in the residence has Rider permanently — 5 percent halls, director of Housing a freshmen retention rate of of the student body. versity puts in to keep students and Merchanding in Los Operations Roberta Butler said 80 percent, as reported to col- According to Campbell, coming back to Rider, some Angeles and is happy with her that Rider met both its fall and legeboard.com. Other compa- there are many reasons why will inevitably leave the institu- decision. spring occupancy goals. rable universites such as Seton student leave Rider. tion for good. This was the case Another female student “Even though we success- Hall University and Fairleigh “They withdraw, medical for former Rider student Jamie who wished to remain anony- fully met our occupancy goals Dickinson University have withdrawals are a part of that,” Parton. mous also transferred out of for both fall and spring, we are freshmen retention rates of 82 he said. “You have people who “I chose to transfer for Rider to pursue a major that the not surprised that the number percent and 73 percent, respec- just want to leave for second two reasons,” she said. “One, university does not offer. of vacancies in the spring is tively. semester because of financial because I was switching my “This semester I am at a higher than the fall semester,” According to Dean of reasons.” major from secondary educa- community college but I have she said. “We are, however, Students Anthony Campbell, Campbell also explained tion and Spanish to fashion decided that I am going to pleased that there are 23 less the administration pays close that some students choose to design at a different school. And get my degree in baking and vacancies in the residence halls attention to the retention rate leave the residence halls but do two, because I was unhappy pastry arts at the Institute this spring than at the same because “it is an opportunity to not leave the institution. [Rider] was a backpack school, of Culinary Education in time last year.” make sure students get off to a “They want to save some so everybody went home on New York City,” she said. good start.” money by living off campus,” the weekends and I just sat in The student transferred “The retention rate is a he said. “There are many, many my dorm and was bored from because she felt her options number that we’re always work- reasons why we always have Friday night to Monday morn- within the university were lim- ing to improve, though we are fewer students second semester ing.” ited. very happy to be at 80 percent,” than we do first semester.” Parton has transferred to “I was unhappy with Despite the work the uni- the Fashion Institute of Design Rider,” she said. “It just wasn’t

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Architecture merges with art By Emily Eiermann [email protected] Michael Graves is a world-renowned architect, having designed and brought to life buildings all around the world, including the Dolphin and Swan hotels in Disney World and the restoration of the Washington Monument. However, the Graves name is now associated with more than exterior design. A number of paintings now hang in Rider’s art gal- lery’s exhibition titled “Michael Graves: Landscapes and Still Lifes.” He spoke about his works at the artist talk on Feb. 3. But the artwork is not as it seems. While at first glance they seem to be mostly straightforward landscapes, Graves asserts that there’s more than meets the eye. “I’ve found myself lately trying to Photos courtesy of Andrew Toskovich de-emphasize the subject matter,” he Michael Graves, left, and fine arts professor Harry Naar discuss the former’s work and influences in the art world. said. “If there are trees and buildings in the landscape, it isn’t about them. It’s African masks. He struck up a conver- Graves: Images of a Grand Tour,” which Architects, the Arnold W. Brunner about the color and the space, the shapes sation with the man, and after having is a collection of his sketches and paint- Memorial Prize in Architecture from of things, the composition itself, the way several encounters with him, decided to ings abroad. A large portion of the book the American Academy and Institute of negative space is understood.” use African masks in his art. However, is devoted to Italy, though the color Arts and Letters, and honorary doctor- This can be seen in any of his works. the images in the paintings are never was limited to pencil and sepia washes ates from the University of Cincinnati, While many are originally based on real exactly how the masks looked in reality. because of his limited palette. Color was Boston University and Savannah College places, the paintings soon take on a life “I started to take liberties with added later as he recreated the scenes. of Art and Design. of their own, the subjects warping until them, and found out that as soon as “I never did paint that beautiful He ended his talk on an inspira- they become completely abstract. This is you take liberties with one of those, you color that bounces off the wall at 7:30 at tional note, talking about his life since especially true when he uses an African look at another book or go to another night in Rome,” he said. “So I needed to his paralysis from the waist down, the influence. city and another museum and find their do that. I repainted Corot.” effect of a viral infection. Graves said he was inspired by African collection. The African artist Graves later founded Michael Graves “I don’t wish my infliction on any- Giorgio de Chirico’s use of human took a lot of liberties too.” & Associates, an architecture and inte- one, but you find that when you do figures to place the audience in the Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was rior design group, as well as the Michael have it, every day is so bloody precious,” painting but did not feel ready to use another big influence on Graves’ art. He Graves Design Group, which focuses he said. “You can’t do anything without them himself. So, he searched for a had won a two-year fellowship at the on product and graphic designs. He thinking how incredibly lucky we all are replacement. One day after visiting the American Academy in Rome, and ever has received countless awards, includ- to do what we do.” Museum of Modern Art in New York, since has painted many Italian land- ing seven National Honor Awards from The exhibit will remain in the gal- he came across a street vendor selling scapes, using Corot’s art as guidelines. the American Institute of Architects, lery until the end of this month. This can be seen in his book “Michael 31 from the New Jersey Society of

This piece, titled “Still Life,” was painted last year and depicts beautiful white flowers.

Paintings of still life, particularly flowers, Graves painted many landscapes for the gallery premiere, using make up some of the smaller art pieces. similar colors and techniques in different ways.

The Westminster Choir College choral group Deaftones and Rider University’s group Vo- calmotion are competing in the ICCA (Interna- tional Championship of Collegiate A Cappella) MidAtlantic Quarterfinals at Rutgers University Saturday at 8 p.m.

“Imagined Landscape” and the rest of “Remembered Landscape” uses warm colors and a the exhibit will be open all this month. smooth technique for the simple landscape. The 6 Rider News Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 7

Wall-E helps Rider go green Valentine’s Day: R U single or taken? SEC FILM REVIEW By Lisa Henderson By Chris Mitsoulis Coming in at a close second was the Olive Garden, with about six percent of the students surveyed preferring a Lady & If you’re in a committed relationship The Tramp spaghetti dinner scenario. As WALL-E leaves his version of a when Valentine’s Day rolls around, you But how do those Rider students home in post-America, he ventures off to probably experience feelings of excite- who have no one to accompany them collect trinkets that would seem unim- ment and anticipation. However, if you’re feel when this seemingly dreaded holiday portant to humans today. However, in a single on Feb. 14, the thought of the rolls around? Some may say that all of the world overtaken by waste, WALL-E’s trin- holiday may leave you feeling nauseous. fattening candy, sappy Hallmark cards kets are valued because they are the only Regardless, hundreds of Rider students and gaudy stuffed animals are overkill. commemorations of human life on Earth. will make their way to restaurants and Junior Lisa Carasquillo said that This scene from the 2008 film movie theaters to spend the evening in a Valentine’s Day means almost nothing to WALL-E led to a discussion between stu- romantic way. her. dents and Eco-Reps at the Feb. 8 kickoff But is all of the hype for this holiday “I’m single and I love it,” she said. “I of the Green Film Series in Sweigart 115. necessary? One hundred Rider students don’t usually do anything for Valentine’s Senior Brenna Simonson, an Eco- were surveyed by The Rider News and Day, and I don’t really care. It all seems Rep, posed the question, “Should we asked what they usually choose to do kind of overrated.” use technology to fix these problems or for the occasion. Though the survey was Senior Laura Vessella mentioned that should we go back to basics?” The general not scientific, it revealed Rider students’ although she and a large group of her fel- consensus was that technology and mass intentions for Valentine’s Day. Seventy- low Delta Phi Epsilon sorority sisters may consumerism is the menace behind our five percent of students surveyed claim not be in a relationship on Valentine’s waste issues and we must change our ways Pixar Animation Studios that they’re planning to take their boy- Day, it won’t stop them from having a going forward in order to keep the world WALL-E accompanies EVE when she goes into standby mode after she collects the live plant WALL-E gave her. friend or girlfriend out to a restaurant undamaged. good time. was an army of trash-collecting robots clinging to the retrieval ship’s hull. two join the humans and robots in restor- of the other’s choice. Flowers and candy This argument was further discussed “We’re all going out to a nice res- called WALL-E. Life on the Axiom consists of obese, ing Earth’s environment. were thought to be an appropriate gift by Sustainability Coordination manager taurant as friends,” she said. “We know Helen Mannion /The Rider News In 2805, only one WALL-E remains couch potato-like passengers who, like After being launched in the fall of by about 50 percent of the students sur- Melissa Greenberg, who said with regard how to have an awesome time without Whether you’re single or in a relationship, people are guaranteed to occupy res- and develops emotions. WALL-E soon their captain, rely on automated systems 2009, the Green Film Series continues to veyed, and about 12 percent will choose to wasteful production of gadgets, “the boyfriends.” taurants, movie theaters and other romantic venues this Valentine’s Day. discovers a seedling growing in the trash to function. With knowledge of the living deliver a message about key matters con- to dish out an ample amount of cash on mindset of corporations is driven by the However, those Rider students who and carries it to his home, which is already plant, a power struggle erupts between cerning sustainability, conservation and clothing or jewelry. dollar.” In addition, attendees discussed do have a girlfriend or boyfriend may feel and though our relationship is long dis- as a good thing, according to senior Tyler filled with a plethora of keepsakes that he man and machine when the captain and environmental issues to the Rider com- This year’s most popular Valentine’s the message of waste and pollution put quite differently. Junior Diandra Soto, tance and we can’t spend Valentine’s Day Gotowka. discovered. the autopilot, Auto, disagree over the munity. Day date hotspot seems to be Houlihan’s forth in WALL-E and how it applies to our who has just begun a new relationship, together, I know we care about each oth- “It’s a great way to stimulate the Later, EVE, an advanced robot sent decision to hyper jump back to Earth These events are held on the second on Route 1 by Quakerbridge Mall. The world today. doesn’t understand the hype behind the er,” she said. “I don’t need some holiday economy, as guys raid stores to come up by Buy n Large from space arrives on and restore life on the home planet. This Tuesday of every month during the aca- survey revealed that almost a quarter of WALL-E, set in the year 2805, is the day. to tell me that.” with the perfect gifts for their gals,” he the trash-covered planet in search of life. leads to a series of clashes throughout demic year with upcoming presentations students will venture to Houlihan’s to story about the perilous effect of mass “My boyfriend doesn’t attend Rider, Business students see Valentine’s Day said. WALL-E soon falls in love with EVE the Axiom with EVE and WALL-E try- including Tapped and Coal Country. enjoy a meal with their significant other. consumerism on humanity. At the center and shows her the plant. Since EVE was ing to get the plant to the holodetector, of the plot is the mega-corporation, Buy sent to Earth to obtain any type of liv- which would then initiate the hyper jump n Large. It is responsible for polluting the ing organism in the hope humans could sequence and return the Axiom’s popula- Special trinkets for your significant other Earth to such a degree that humans were return to Earth, she stores the plant, enters tion to Earth. forced to evacuate the planet 700 years By Emily Eiermann standby mode and is airlifted back to the Upon arrival back on Earth, EVE CO 80537. The Loveland Chamber of prior. Left to clean up the polluted Earth distant spaceship, Axiom, with WALL-E repairs the damaged WALL-E, and the [email protected] Commerce receives and forwards your letter onto the recipient, postmarking it LOVEland and stamping onto it a four- New York City’s finest foods for half the price Once February rolls around, cliché line poem. boxes of chocolates, heart-shaped jew- For another cheap option, choco- By Heather Fiore elry and red roses line the aisles at many late candy hearts can be easily created

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The pecan pie finishes off the meal. page offers things such as the “I’ve Fallen While being in a relationship has its year the event was held in February and a The calamari is tender and crispy. menu and the fixed menu. After a refresh- medium for myself and rare for Kenny For You” bear, complete with bandaged perks, those who are single should not be hefty list of 220 restaurants participated. had to check it out. So, my friend Kenny ing glass of some of the best Pinot Grigio — and delicately smothered with lump head, crutch and cast; the pirate-themed forgotten. Perpetualkid.com offers some The restaurants that choose to partici- and I took the trip to one of the most I’ve ever had, we decided to choose two lobster and crabmeat, béarnaise sauce and “Hooked On You” bear; and the “Great anti-Valentine’s Day gifts, such as a book pate offer fixed menus for both lunch and anticipated restaurants on the list, City appetizers to share, an entrée to enjoy and asparagus. Catch” fisherman bear, among others. www.vermontteddybear.com titled “Breakups & Rejections,” black- dinner; every restaurant has the same fixed Lobster & Steak, which is located in the two desserts to indulge in. Lastly and most memorable was the While prices are a bit steep, it is a cute These are one of the options that Vermont Teddy Bear offers for Valentine’s Day. mail postcards and for the vindictive, prices. Lunch prices are fixed at $24.07 heart of Manhattan at 121 W. 49th St. For the appetizers, we chose the crispy dessert course. We shared the chocolate option for those who appreciate plush an ex-voodoo knife set. Zazzle.com has per person and dinner prices at $35 per and 6th Ave. that spell out “I heart U” and, for those is a good opportunity to express your “point Judith” calamari and wild mush- bourbon pecan pie and the homemade toys. an entire section devoted to the cause, person, excluding drinks, tax and gratu- Upon our arrival, Kenny and I were who are single, a “Loves Me, Loves Me thoughts in a sweet, albeit cliché way. For room ravioli. Not only were the portions key lime pie. The pecan pie was, by far, Flowers are great, but after a week, featuring T-shirts, cards, bags and other ity. The restaurants offer three courses for expecting small portions, slower service Not” box of chocolates that has a pre- those who aren’t known for their writing plenty for one, even both of us couldn’t the winner of the night; the pecans inside they begin to wilt and have to be thrown novelties. For the recently heart-broken lunch and dinner where each diner can and an overflow of people — all of which diction under each piece of chocolate. ability, romeosmagic.com offers a gen- finish. But, the food melted in my mouth. mimicked the nuts you would find on the away. Valentine’s Day-themed cookie and bitter, a short e-mail to info@ablean- choose an appetizer, entrée and dessert. we didn’t experience. We were seated right Createmychocolate.com is another site erator that will help you organize your The calamari was perfectly tender, sea- street corners, and to make things even bouquets are a good alternative, like those dbakerstudio.com can provide you with Originally, the event was only sup- on time for our 5:30 reservation at a com- for the more adventurous, offering top- thoughts into a love poem while keeping soned with basil and ginger and paired better, it was topped with a heaping dol- found on gourmet-cookie-bouquets.com. a custom-made “hate piñata,” which can posed to be held until Feb. 6, but has fortable table for two. The restaurant was pings such as spices and candied flower it fairly personal. with a Thai chili-lime aioli. The mush- lop of vanilla ice cream. The key lime pie For a healthier option, ediblearrange- be personalized to resemble your past now been extended to Feb. 27. You have dimly lit with about 30 tables and 15 serv- petals. For a unique twist, handwrite the room raviolis, garnished with reasonable was also prepared just the way I like it: ments.com offers fruit baskets. These lover. the choice of reserving your table at the ers, who were all overly attentive. The bar Another traditional gift idea for letter and enclose it in an envelope. chunks of lobster claw and pecorino, were creamy and tart. have practical uses and will last longer With a little shopping around and restaurant of your choice on the website, area, which occupied a generous amount those on a budget is to create something Address this to your sweetheart, then out of this world. Needless to say, Kenny and I left satis- than the traditional flower bouquets. some creativity, it’s not difficult to find www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek, or tak- of guests at that time, took up about one- heartfelt for your significant other. Many place this into another envelope. This Both of us chose the same entrée, fied, with our stomachs in full agreement. For a new take on an old favor- some unique options for Valentine’s Day ing the chance of just going to the restau- third of the restaurant. choose to write love letters, poems and one should be addressed as Postmaster, which was the petite filet mignon “Oscar.” ite, mrchocolate.com offers special this year. rant on the day of your choice. Immediately after we sat down, we songs to express their emotions. This Attn: Valentines and sent to Loveland, The filet was cooked exactly to order — Valentine’s Day options, including bars Being the food enthusiast that I am, I were handed the restaurant’s original 8 Friday, Feb. 11, 2011

Editorial Rider considers new food provider fter 10 years together, Rider University’s contract with food service provider Aramark is about to run out. The university can either stick with Aramark or bring in anotherA vendor to give students more of a range in their every- day meals. Between Daly’s and Cranberry’s, students on campus prefer to eat at Cranberry’s, even though the food at both locations is from Aramark. If Rider decides to keep Aramark, it should con- sider making changes to Daly’s to better satisfy students, or make sure that the new food service provider can give us something Aramark can’t. There are several reasons why students prefer one over the other, but the main gripe is variety. Students are fine with the food, but just need more choices. The first step to take at Daly’s would be to look at what foods students eat the most of and what students avoid. For www.caglecartoons.com example, chicken nuggets, cheeseburger wraps and Mongolian Theater Critic Grill are popular choices. The university should look into order- ing more of these options. Having dishes that many students Cheers and jeers: Super Bowl ads don’t look at twice, such as creamed spinach or sweet-and-sour tofu, isn’t really helpful for those looking for variety in their Forget about the pre-game show and the was cleverly brought to life in the Bridgestone meals. For healthy foods, a yogurt bar has been suggested, or kick off. Disregard the Black Eyed Peas half-time advertisement featuring a beaver saving the life even something as basic as offering different fruits besides the show and the Packers’ win. But, never forget of his human friend. The beaver giving the “I apples and bananas that are available every day. about the main event: new commercials. got you bro” fist pound and point was the per- What makes Cranberry’s work so well is the fact that stu- The Super Bowl is known for its over-the- fect ending to this smart commercial. Also, Pepsi dents can order whatever food they want, and it is prepared right top, funny and extremely expensive commercials, proved that watching someone get smacked in then and there for them. Nothing is left sitting out for hours at a and Super Bowl XLV was no exception. the face with a can of soda is still a funny gag. time, and everyone gets exactly what he or she wants. At Daly’s, The first cheer of the night went to the But, there were a few jeers. Best Buy proved there are a few permanent offerings: cereal, salad, sandwiches, official premiere of the Volkswagen Star Wars- that even two big celebrities like Justin Bieber cheeseburgers, pizza and some sort of French fries. Besides that, themed advertisement that featured a young boy and Ozzy Osbourne don’t always translate to a students will search for something that they might enjoy, circling dressed as Darth Vader desperate to have “the great commercial. Snickers tried to find success all of the stations and looking at everything there is. Otherwise, force” move different objects. Despite repeated again this year, but failed to realize that Roseanne they will have to settle for a slice of pizza and some fries, the failure, the boy tries one last time, trying to make Barr isn’t as cool as Betty White. The biggest jeer, same meal they may have had two days before. his father’s car start and, to his surprise, it works. however, goes to Eminem for trying to endorse Rider is comparing eight vendors — seven new companies He doesn’t know that his father is watching from two products, Brisk Iced Tea and Chrysler. and Aramark — to see what would be the best fit for the school. inside the house and has started the Volkswagen Eminem should have stuck to his tough-guy per- First, all eight will come up with proposals about what they want with an automatic car starter. This ad captured sona and said no to both of these ads. Two com- to bring to Rider if selected. Then, that group will be narrowed the hearts of many viewers, reminding us all just mercials in one Super Bowl? Simply too much. down to two or three, and that final group will come up with how expansive a child’s imagination can be. All in all, it was a good year for Super meal plans, a sample of their food and a new design for Daly’s. Cheers also go to Doritos, which once again Bowl commercials. Even if no one cares about The deadline to establish a food provider is July 1. If delivered a series of extremely funny commer- the game, there is still a good reason to gather Aramark wants to be brought back on, it will have to develop cials. Between the pug dog, the finger licker and around the TV for one Sunday night in February. new menus that will catch students’ interest, and offer a greater revived grandfather, it is hard to pick a favorite. - Ryan Oliveti assortment of food as well. Students are tired of having the same The phrase “I got your back, if you’ve got mine” Junior elementary education and theater major thing offered every day, week after week. The Editorial & Managerial Board Rider’s concerns with the food service company it eventu- Rider News ally chooses will be keeping students satisfied with their dining hall, as well as the cost of the program. Depending on what is Executive Editor Sports Editors Advertising Managers picked for next year, the cost we pay for our food may or may Allie Ward Jordan Hall Laura Fitzgerald not increase, and that’s definitely a factor. Josh Veltrie Greg Ferrara Rider still has time to make its decision. This is no matter Managing Editor to be taken lightly. But Rider has made it a point to listen to Kaitlin MacRae Photography Editor Online Editor what students say that they want through various surveys. We Helen Mannion Whitney Haddard can rest assured that Rider is going through all of its options and News Editors considering student desires before picking someone to serve us Emily Landgraf Copy Editors Business Manager our meals next year. 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Valentine’s Day Face-off Do you believe that love at first sight really exists? Neither artistic masterpieces nor ent for a child, Wise men say only fools rush in, pay a lot of great cities are created in a single day. those that exist yet some people just can’t help but attention So, why would love spring up during the between best fall in love at first sight. The concept to a per- brief seconds of a first glance? There is friends and of love at first sight is something that son’s smells nothing wrong with trusting an instinct the relations has been fantasized and portrayed in when or a first impression, but that visceral between two movies and TV shows, yet I believe we first feeling experienced at first sight of anoth- lovers. This that love at first sight is possible. encounter er is not love, it is just attraction. clumsy use of The reason why so many people them. This According to an article in Psychology the same word don’t accept that love at first sight plays a big Today from Feb. 2010, what we call “love is most likely can actually occur is because of the role in our at first sight” is the process of singling- a contributing No: Jess unrealistic Hollywood depiction of minds, Yes: Kristy out potential partners from the rest of factor to the Scanlon it. They see all of the glam and pas- though we Grinere the herd. It is based largely on physical reason why 60 sion from TV and movies, and say might not appearance. The article refers to it as percent of Americans believe in love at that something like that could never realize it. The website also mentions “physiological arousal.” first sight and 50 percent of the same happen in real life. However, the that it is psychologically proven that This concept is well-documented pool also believe they have experienced it. notion of love at first sight wasn’t within the first few minutes the future in literature, where the term originates. In the tradition of the Greek phi- born on the big screen; it goes way success of any relationship can be pre- Romeo “fell in love” with Juliet upon losophers, love is divided into three sub- back to the Greco-Roman mythology dicted between the two people, even catching a brief glimpse of her. As a teen- categories from least to greatest: eros, of Cupid, who would instill love into more so than what they may have in ager who sees another teen around his philia and agape. Eros, the root of the two people when they first shared a common with each other. age, this attraction is natural and most word “erotic,” is defined in the “Internet glance. Whether or not Cupid actu- One of my close guy friends from likely accompanied by other signals of Encyclopedia of Philosophy” as a lesser ally strikes unsuspecting civilians with home has been dating his girlfriend attraction. That he unconsciously selects type of love associated with an idealized “love arrows” is debatable, but I think for more than a year now. They met a peer, Juliet, from the crowded room beauty and the search for it. If love at first love at first sight isn’t that bizarre of a at their college in Indiana and he further proves the thesis above. This is sight is based upon physical appearance, concept. describes their first encounter fondly, the only logical explanation for the events then it is nothing more than a contem- Real love at first sight isn’t the saying that when they first met, he that follow in the weeklong timeline of porary explanation of eros, rooted in made-up stuff you see in the movies, just knew that he had to approach her the play. It was mutual attraction, not literature. where two strangers immediately fall and get to know her. He simply had a love, that led to the marriage and suicides There is nothing wrong with an ini- madly and passionately in love, melt- feeling they would get along well and of the protagonists in the tragedy. tial attraction to someone. To condemn ing into each other’s arms. What I am be in each others lives for a while. Love is a concept that is deeply being attracted to someone is like deny- talking about is the feeling you first Just because you may not have rooted in all cultures of the world. It is ing oneself air; it only harms the one in experience when you meet someone experienced this feeling before doesn’t discussed in the philosophy of the ancient denial. However, to say that this attrac- and you instantly feel a connection mean that it can’t happen. I have seen Greeks and of Confucius, the Bible and tion is love at first sight is wrong. To con- with him or her and you’re compelled it in others and it’s led me to the con- other sacred books, and in countless fuse the two is like saying an apple is an to get to know them better. I have clusion that love at first sight is pos- works of literature. It is studied in the orange, misidentifying two related emo- never personally experienced this sen- sible. It may seem like a far-fetched fields of philosophy, theology, psychol- tions. These may sound like the words of timent and while I am not saying that notion to some, but I do think that ogy, sociology and other academic fields. a cynic, but to quote the Australian rock love exclusively comes to people in such a connection can occur between Despite thousands of years of awareness, band Sick Puppies, “I don’t like illusions this way, I do believe it to be true. certain people. we still do not understand love. We only I can’t see.” According to peoplerelationships. have the sensation of feeling some sort of com, scientists say that what our ears - Kristy Grinere emotion. - Jess Scanlon pick up and eyes first see when we Sophomore journalism major Perhaps it is the fact that in mod- Junior journalism major meet someone is taken into heavy con- ern American English we use the same sideration. This seems kind of obvi- word to describe the feelings of a par- ous. Yet on a subconscious level, we Editors’ Corner College residence halls need to be treated like a home It’s early in the morning and you stumble sleepily a big mess. Although Rider has a cleaning service, it’s middle of the night for no reason. Just read the direc- down to the communal bathroom you share with 20 not fair to ask them to clean up what you’re capable of tions on your Easy Mac and you’ll be fine. other girls. You do your business and hop into the nice, doing yourself. Finally, if you’re a smoker, honor the fact that peo- warm shower. Just as you’re about to put the shampoo Also, keep in mind that when you’re having a good ple who live on the first floor of your building might in your hair, you notice something odd trickling in time, things can quickly get out of hand. Don’t cause not want smoke drifting into their rooms. Smoking is from the stall next to you. Suddenly alert, you realize damage to the building you’re in and if you do, fess a choice, and those who choose not to shouldn’t have that the person next to you has decided to use their up. It’s not fair to ask your hall mates to pay for your to be subjected to that if it can be avoided. Smoking shower as a toilet. drunken mistake. sections are designated outside each residence hall a This is gross, not to mention inconsiderate and With that in mind, be respectful of those who certain distance away from the buildings. Use them. lazy. The toilets are only several feet away. Don’t ruin have items such as whiteboards, fliers and posters dis- Again, we ask, would you spit on your mother’s your shower neighbor’s day by urinating on their played on their doors. Just because you don’t like the bedroom door? Would you take a leak in the shower belongings, or their feet. sports team someone on your floor is rooting for, it you share with your family members? Would you draw This is common sense, people. The communal doesn’t give you the right to rip their poster off their sexual symbols on your dad’s car window? Would you bathroom is not the place to engage in the poor hygiene door. Don’t deface others’ property, either. One morn- set off the smoke detectors in your house at 4 a.m.? habits you might otherwise partake in at home. When ing we woke up with a phallic object drawn on our We’re hoping the answer is no. So, what makes it okay you’re sharing a common space with dozens of other whiteboard. Another time we discovered a wad of spit to do those things at Rider? Nothing. people, it’s important to respect that others are using dripping down the door. While this may seem funny Nike’s slogan is “Just Do It.” We say “don’t.” the space. There are several things you can do to make to some, it wasn’t to us, and probably won’t be to the living in your residence hall slightly more enjoyable. UNICCO worker who has to clean it off. - Helen Mannion and Kaitlin MacRae For example, do you do your hair in the bath- As another courtesy to your neighbors, refrain Senior journalism majors room? If you’re being courteous to your roommate, from setting off the fire alarms in the middle of the Photography Editor and Managing Editor you most likely do. Please do not leave remnants of night. Granted, some situations are unavoidable, but it hair and hair products in the sink. It’s nasty and makes is unnecessary to wake up everyone four times in the

The Rider News is printed by Packet Publications, Princeton, N.J. Our paper, purchased directly from North American mills, is composed of 50 percent recycled newsprint and 50 percent thermo-mechanical pulp (made from wood-chip and sawdust byproducts of the wood industry). Our inks are soy or mineral oil, not petroleum-based. Printing plates, litho film materials and silver content are recycled after use. The 10 Rider News Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 Notches M. Bball BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 12 Continued from p. 12 Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) Senior Shaylah Counts, plus Scoring 17 points for fellow senior Jillian Rubbico, the Broncs was senior Mike sophomores Mia Riley and Ringgold, who chipped in a McMullin won with a time of career-high seven foul shots Men’s Basketball Wrestling the first week of February. 1:46.59 (4x200 relay). out 13. Robinson only missed (17-8 overall, 9-4 MAAC) (7-10 overall) Junior Heather Giovagnoli, one of his 10 free throws from 2/4 2/6 Freshman Steven Brown and Perrine and junior Laura Staples the line as Rider made a sea- Rider 61, Loyola (MD) 60* Rider 22, Clarion 18 senior Chelsea Callan of the won with an overall time of son high 30 of 42 foul shots, 2/6 2/9 track and field team were 9:33.67 (4x800 relay). including 18 of 23 in the final Rider 96, Fairfield 87* Rider 20, Drexel 12* named MAAC athletes of the Although it was a tough 8:19 of the game. 2/11 2/16 month for all competition in defeat for the Broncs, the coach Stewart added 11 points vs. Canisius, 7 p.m.* at Hofstra, 7 p.m. January. and players remain optimistic and nine rebounds and fresh- 2/13 for future performances. man Anthony Myles added vs. Niagara, 2 p.m.* Swimming & Diving Junior Kristen Perrine of “We just need to continue eight points. 2/16 2/17-2/19 the track and field team was to get better each week and we “[The team] has been at Loyola (MD), 7 p.m.* at MAAC Championships* named Female Performer of will have opportunities to win playing very well,” said Penn. the Week for competition down the road,” said Hamer. “We are doing a great job in Women’s Basketball Track & Field Jan. 31-Feb 6. The Broncs are set to face understanding our roles.” (3-20 overall, 3-9 MAAC) 2/6 off against Lafayette today. Gadson understands what MyNeshia 2/4 At TCNJ/Rider Dual Freshman has to be done this weekend. McKenzie Loyola (MD) 55, Rider 45* M: 89-74 W of the women’s “We need to just buy into 2/6 W: 89-75 L basketball team was named what our game plan is as far Rider 93, Iona 87 2 OT* 2/11 MAAC Rookie of the Week as scouting,” said Gadson. “As 2/12 Rider/Lafayette Winter for competition Jan. 31-Feb. a team we will approach the vs. Fairfield, 2 p.m.* Games, TBA 6. game and execute.” 2/14 vs. Siena, 7 p.m.* And More Sports... Former Bronc Ryan Thompson is averaging 11 Senior Justin Robinson was points and three rebounds per named MAAC Player of the game for the Utah Flash of Week for all competition in the NBDL. Rider tops Clarion and Drexel WRESTLING By Jillian Shutt

The Rider University wres- tling team was able to take down its last two opponents, Clarion University on Sunday and Drexel University on Wednesday. The Broncs defeated Clarion in a close match with a final score of 22-18. It was a battle up to the end with the teams splitting the 10 bouts. Rider (8-10, 2-2 CAA) was able to gain some addition- al points from pins by junior Aaron Nestor, at 141 pounds, and red-shirt freshman James Brundage, at 184 pounds. In the 133-pound weight class, Peter G. Borg/Rider University junior Jimmy Kirchner also Junior Jimmy Kirchner improved his record on the season to 20- contributed some bonus points with his major decision win. 10 with two wins in the victories over Clarion and Drexel. Rider freshman Chuck between the two winningest Rider was able to win six Zeisloft, at 125 pounds, coaches among the active out of the 10 bouts. Five of and 174-pound senior Rob Division I wrestling coaches. those wins were against wres- Morrison, also won decisions Taylor (369) was able to cap- tlers who were ranked in the for the Broncs, allowing them ture another win over head top 10 of the conference. to come out on top against coach Jack Childs (421). The Broncs have two Conflict Resolution Clarion. Luckily, Rider was able to matches left before they host International Peace and Conflict Resolution “The entire team battled start out strong with five wins the CAA championships on throughout the day,” said head in a row, giving the Broncs a March 4 and 5. Apply now for Fall 2011 master’s degree program. coach Gary Taylor. 17-0 lead. The heavier weights The next stop for the Rider Get started with an online course this summer. The Broncs have now won were pretty strong for Clarion, wrestling team is a CAA dual 11 of the 13 duals against the which took the 165, 184, 197 meet Feb. 16 at Hofstra. Golden Eagles. and heavyweight matches. Most of the Rider athletes Freshman Ramon Santiago were in attendance wearing was able to contribute five their “Code Cranberry” shirts points to the Broncs, a 20-12 in support of the wrestling team victory with his win by tech which was triumphant against fall. Santiago was named the Drexel (7-15, 1-5 CAA) on Colonial Athletic Association Wednesday. Rookie of the Week for the last www.arcadia.edu/peace This match was a battle week of January. The Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 Rider News 11 Inverso ready to reverse direction at Rider By Jordan Hall The Hall of Famer was awarded [email protected] National Junior College Athletic Association Coach of the Year four Charlie Inverso finds inspiration times, and more than 40 of his play- from his father, a hard-working man ers have become college or high school who spent long nights at Rider in order coaches, while 16 have competed in the to receive his diploma. Now, Inverso professional ranks. plans to give back to the university that Prior to landing the Rider job, afforded his role model an education by Inverso served as an assistant coach at trying to turn the tide of the men’s soc- Rutgers last season, but he’s now pre- cer program. pared to resurrect the Broncs as its head “It’s a great school,” he said. “My man. dad went here and I’m very proud to say “Our goal is to try to keep posses- that.” sion of the ball,” said Inverso. “More Following the retirement on Dec. than anything, I want to make these 5 of longtime head coach Russ Fager, guys aware of attention to detail. The Athletic Director engi- little, subtle things we can improve on.” neered the search for his replacement, Inverso understands that a once- and Inverso, a local legend, proved to be winning program has slipped into the the ideal fit. Courtesy of the Star-Ledger basement, and its resurgence will take The new leader of the Broncs left a In 2007, Charlie Inverso holds thank-you letters that were sent to him from his time. In its last three season’s, Rider has legacy at Mercer County Community former players. Inverso joins Rider after winning five national titles with MCCC. finished 10-41-3 overall. College, where he spent 24 years guid- graduated from Rider in 1950, but game at an early age. As a fifth grader, he “I’m not one to run out of the box,” ing the men’s soccer team to a multitude he didn’t do so in typical fashion. His adopted soccer, and blocks from Rider’s he said. “I’m not like a Rex Ryan and say of championships. Inverso created a mentor needed eight years to earn his campus at Notre Dame High School, he we’re going to the Final Four next year, junior college juggernaut, collecting five bachelor’s degree because of difficult discovered a desire to teach the sport. but I think we can be very competitive national crowns and tallying 434 wins circumstances. “This area has a pretty deep soccer in our first year. I’d be wasting everyone’s and only 46 defeats in his tenure. “It took him eight years because he tradition so I got hooked onto it pretty time if our goal down the road wasn’t to “After a national search that attract- did night school and worked a full-time early,” said Inverso. “I started coaching a win the conference.” ed a quality pool of candidates, it became job,” said Inverso. CYO team my junior year.” Inverso has the right mindset, and increasingly apparent that the best fit for To his father, the drawn out hours While learning the X’s and O’s, his sights are set high for the future of us was the guy who does not have to in the classroom were worth the reward, Inverso ruled the net as a lockdown Rider men’s soccer. change addresses in accepting the job,” an honor no one in his family had ever goalkeeper for the Irish and eventually “I told the guys that I do expect to Harnum said. received. turned into a college star at Trenton State win here and I expect them to think the The Robbinsville, N.J., resident was “He was the first one in his family College, now known as The College of same way,” he said. “I look upon it as a born and raised in Trenton, and now has to get a college a degree,” said Inverso. “I New Jersey. With the Lions, Inverso challenge to try to move the program the opportunity to steer the Broncs back hope I can bring some of his work ethic received his bachelor’s and master’s forward. I think we can go a long way.” to success. to the campus.” degrees in physical education, solidify- Inverso’s father, Teddy Inverso, Inverso fell in the love with the ing his true calling: coaching. Double OT victory highlights weekend for Broncs WOMEN’S BASKETBALL “It will be tough to have man before her last free throw. By Jenni Chiarello another big win against Fairfield The strategy didn’t work and but we have as much motiva- Lightbourne made the last one Despite falling to Loyola tion to beat Fairfield as we did to send the game into another Maryland (12-10, 9-2 MAAC) against Iona, and we definitely overtime session. 55-43 on Friday, the Broncs have more confidence going The first half of the second (3-20, 3-9 MAAC) came back into our game on Saturday,” OT was filled with more nail- strong with a couple of great said Homan. biting back-and-forth scoring individual performances to beat Rider lost its first matchup until 2.56 to go, when Rider Iona (9-15, 5-7 MAAC) 93-87 against Iona, 92-61, back on finally broke the tie. A 5-0 run in a thrilling double overtime Jan. 21 and this first half started sealed the win for the Broncs, game on Sunday. off looking a bit like the first who never looked back, defeat- “Our coach has been harp- game as the Gaels jumped out ing the Gaels 93-87. ing on us all season about play- to an 11-5 lead. But the Broncs “We played together for ing a full 40 minutes and not showed great resilience to come the whole game. Past games, coming up short and we really back and end the half on a 12-5 the other team got a lead and proved to ourselves that we are run to take a 25-23 lead at we weren’t able to pull together. capable of not only that but a intermission. However, against Iona when lot more,” said redshirt sopho- The second half saw multi- they went on a run we were able more Alyssa Parsons. “We really ple lead changes as neither team to come together and punch played together and never gave could put together a big run. back,” said Homan. up.” Throughout the half, no team Rider looks to carry the It was a career day for led by more than six points. energy from the dramatic vic- junior Sarah Homan and fresh- Regulation ended in a 65-65 tory to its matchup against the Peter G. Borg/Rider University men MyNeshia McKenzie and tie. , who defeated Junior Sarah Homan notched a career high in points, 19, and Shereen Lightbourne. Homan The first overtime started the Broncs 64-51 on Jan. 30. rebounds, 20, in the 93-87 double overtime win over Iona. finished the game with 19 with a flurry of offense from the The Broncs have the momen- points and 20 rebounds, both Gaels, as they used a 9-1 run to tum, however, as Fairfield lost out to a 13-4 lead, and after a up. That can be hard with career highs, while McKenzie seemingly put the game away. 54-52 against first-place Marist 9-0 run, things were looking youth but we have handled compiled a career high in However, Rider was able to hold on Sunday. dim. Loyola ended the half it before and will continue to points with 19, along with 14 Iona from scoring over the last “We didn’t necessacarily up 33-16. However, the Broncs do so,” said head coach Lynn rebounds. Lightbourne tied a 2:08 of overtime and get within play the way we wanted to last ended the game outscoring Milligan. career high with 17 points but three points when Lightbourne time [against Fairfield] but with Loyola 13-0. Unfortunately, Rider plays its next two it was her clutch performance was fouled attempting a three- momentum from the Iona game though, it was too little too late. games at home, hosting the at the end of the first overtime point shot with 0.3 seconds left I can only think positive about Sophomore Carleigh Brown left Stags at 2 p.m. on Saturday that the fans will remember. on the clock. the outcome on Saturday,” said the game after playing only before rival Siena comes in for With the win against the She calmly stepped up to Parsons. eight minutes with a shoulder Valentine’s Day matchup on Gaels, the Broncs optimistical- the line and knocked down the Friday’s game vs. Loyola injury. Monday at 7 p.m. ly look forward to their game first two before Fairfield called a started slowly for Rider as the “When someone goes against Fairfield on Saturday. timeout, trying to ice the fresh- Greyhounds quickly jumped down, someone else has to step 12 Friday, Feb 11, 2011

Blistering Broncs The Broncs sweep pivotal weekend; two games back of first-place Stags MEN’S BASKETBALL initially trailing. The final buzz- MAAC and ranks eighth in the er could not drone out the nation in assist-turnover ratio. By Kim Leder screams of the roaring crowd. The Broncs out-scored Rider managed to score eight Loyola (MD) 10-2 to start the A sold-out Broncs’ Zoo was straight points after being second half to take a 41-37 just the beginning of an epic behind 59-52 to take a one- lead, Rider’s first lead since weekend for the men’s basket- point lead. Two of them were 18-17. They out-scored the ball team. Rider clinched two scored by Stewart, leaving the Greyhounds 9-4 over the final MAAC games starting with remaining six to be made by 4:21 of the first half which cut last Friday’s match-up against senior Justin Robinson. This into Loyola’s halftime lead Loyola (13-11, 7-5 MAAC) and landed them a 60-59 lead with “The win against Loyola wrapping it up with Fairfield only 49 seconds left to go. was huge,” Penn said. “They’ve (18-5, 11-2 MAAC) on Sunday. Over all, Robinson finished beat us five times so it was good Freshman Danny Stewart with 15 points, 10 of which to get a quality win over them.” made a foul shot with 3.5 sec- were made in the final 6:51 Rider continued its hot onds left in the game, seal- while Stewart contributed 13 streak on Sunday against ing the 61-60 victory over the points and six rebounds. Fairfield, becoming the best- Greyhounds before the Broncs Friday’s game was also a big ever road team in school history stormed into Fairfield, upend- night for junior Novar Gadson with an 11-4 record away from ing the league-leading Stags, who led the team with 17 home. 96-87. points, including the 1,000th Leading Rider were Rider begins another criti- of his career. At the start of the Robinson and Gadson, who cal weekend in conference play night, he only needed three scored a combined 47 points tonight. The Broncs are back in points to reach his goal and did for the game. the Zoo as they host Canisius, so with a three-point field goal While holding a 75-72 which has never defeated Rider just 1:36 into the game. lead, Rider went on a 12-3 in Alumni Gym. Canisius is “[I thought] I played really run, four points by Thompson, Peter G. Borg/Rider University 12-11, with a losing conference well,” Gadson said. “I made helping seal the contest. He fin- Freshman Danny Stewart scored 13 points, including the game- record of 6-7. solid decisions and took what ished with 13 points, six assists, winning free throw, in the 61-60 victory over Loyola. On Sunday, the Broncs take the defense gave me.” four steals and three blocked a chance to win the regular sea- seven of which were made by on Niagara as the Purple Eagles Junior Brandon Penn add- shots. son title, we couldn’t let them Gadson, to take a 57-35 lead pay a visit to the Lawrenceville ed 10 points and six rebounds Rider ended Fairfield’s six- sweep us. That win was big for with 16:37 left. With a 21-17 campus. Niagara holds a season for Rider while sophomore game winning streak and it us and made a statement that lead, Rider had a 16-4 run, record of only 5-20, with its Jonathon Thompson added was only its second loss since we are here and ready to win 12 points scored by Robinson, conference record being 2-11. four points, four assists and Thanksgiving. the championship.” helping Rider take a 47-30 lead Against the Greyhounds, zero turnovers. “We came out ready,” said To start the second half, at intermission. the Broncs bounced back after Thompson leads the Penn. “In order for us to have Rider out-scored Fairfield 10-5, See M. Bball, p. 10 Men’s team notches win against state foe TRACK AND FIELD overall time and place,” said Hamer. “Hopefully, it is a learning experience for us and we grow from it.” By Sharnay Wood Both teams took on TCNJ, where the men emerged victorious and the women were defeated. After a productive performance at the New Balance The men’s squad is ranked 13th nationally in the Mid- Invitational, the Rider track and field team had a great Atlantic region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross showing, representing the university well in a highly Country Coaches Association. competitive meet. The men performed well against their tough The women’s track and field team finished with a opponents from TCNJ. All three participants were time of 9:15:50, setting a new Rider record. IC4A qualifiers. Second place (7.64) was taken by “The women are very excited about breaking Hightower, sophomore James Burroughs finished third another relay record this year. They have worked real in the 55-meter hurdles (7.64) and Gonzalez won the hard to get to this level, and I am very pleased with 1,000 meter (2:26.11). Brown, sophomore Daequan their performances,” said head coach Bob Hamer. Kim, and junior Ron Moore had an impressive overall “They are setting high goals, training very hard and time of 1:30.99. racing very well to achieve those goals.” Wesh won the mile (4:15.08), sophomore David The relay kicked off with senior Chelsea Callan at Brown won the 400-meter (50.66), freshman Steven the New Invitational, where she got the team going off Brown won the triple jump, and freshman George Osti on the right path. Next, junior Lauren Staples linked won the weight throw (15.27). the anchor leg to junior Heather Giovagnoli in enough Senior Brian Legget took on the pole vault and time, where Giovagnoli was able to run a firm anchor won (4.57), sophomore Perry Asare won the long jump leg across the qualifier to set a new Rider record. The (7.01), and sophomore Jorge Merino won the shot put Broncs’ women’s team broke the record by almost four (15.30). seconds and gained an ECAC qualifying time. For the 4x800 relay, freshman Matt Sampson and The men, however, got off on a shaky foot, but fin- South won with a time of 8:00.60. ished with a qualifying time of 10:05:98. This included For the women, freshman Ciana Woods, won the sophomores Greg Wesh and David Hightower, junior long jump (5.03). David South and senior Chrisitian Gonzalez who com- In addition, Callan won the mile (5:12.94), sopho- peted. more Erin McMullin won the 400-meter (58.51) and Peter G. Borg/Rider University “The men’s race on Friday was a little disappoint- junior Kristen Perrine won the 1,000-meter (3:00.82). Sophomore David Hightower helped the men beat ing because we had a few bad handoffs that affected our TCNJ 89-74, while the women fell 89-75. See Notches, p. 10