Dark Knight R e 6 v i www.theridernews.com e w The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 79, Issue XI - Friday, December 5, 2008 Mr. Am b a s s a d o r Rider grad is Liberia’s rep in U.S. By Laura Mortkowitz After completing education in both Liberia and the United States, Rider alumnus Milton Nathaniel Barnes (’78) took his finance degrees back to Liberia to make a difference in the government. According to Barnes, his experience as a Rider student helped prepare him for his current role as Liberian ambassador to the United States. “Even though I had read extensively Courtesy of Milton Nathaniel Barnes and knew a lot from family who had President Bush meets with Ambassador Milton Barnes, a 1978 Rider graduate, in the White House’s Oval Office. come to the U.S., it was my very first came to the U.S. and entered Rider exposure to American mentality,” he said College in 1975. After graduating with in a phone interview from the Liberian a B.S. in finance, Barnes obtained his embassy in Washington, D.C. “As a result MBA from Pace University in 1979. of that, it really shaped and formed my That same year he returned to Liberia, own way of thinking and understanding where he worked with The Insurance the diversity of our common humanity.” Company of Africa in Monrovia, which In September, Barnes was named he had previously worked with in both Liberian ambassador after serving two Philadelphia and Des Moines, Iowa. years as Liberian ambassador to the However, Barnes did not stay in United Nations. Liberia for long. In 1980, he once “In both roles I was supposed to again came to America, this time with represent Liberia’s interests on the world his wife, because of a coup d’etat. At stage in the U.N. and, of course, here in the time, Master Sgt. Samuel K. Doe the U.S., represent Liberia’s interests in seized control of the country. Barnes did our bilateral relationship with America,” not return until 1998, after a civil war he said. erupted in Liberia and Charles Taylor Illustration by Matt MacFarlane/The Rider News After beginning his collegiate educa- usurped Doe. Left, Milton Nathaniel Barnes’ senior class Rider yearbook photo. Right, Liberia is tion at the University of Liberia, Barnes See Liberia, p. 3 highlighted in yellow on the west coast of the African continent. College fair disrupted Terror attacks ‘It is sad to know that no by high school fights one in the world By Paul Mullin ent high schools that was also halt travel plan can escape broken up,” he said. By Jess Hoogendoorn death tolls were the Oberoi and terrorism.’ Altercations between high According to Higgins, the Taj Mahal hotels, according to school students brought an ear- two male students were from The International Travel CNN.com. - Melissa Renaud, ly end to Rider’s hosting of the West Trenton and Camden Course to Mumbai, India, has Dr. Cynthia Newman and graduate student National Hispanic College Fair high schools, while the female been canceled as a result of last Dr. Susan Denbo, who oversee (NHCF) in the Bart Luedeke students hailed from Asbury week’s terrorist attacks. the trip to India, discussed the Center’s Cavalla Room yester- Park and Long Branch high Ten gunmen invaded situation after hearing about the day morning. schools. India’s financial capital, killing attacks. With tensions between resolved prior to that date,” According to Rider Director Once the two situations had at least 179 people, including India and Pakistan rising and said Denbo, a legal studies and of University Communications been managed, Higgins said, six Americans, and wounding the threat of future attacks, the business ethics professor. “We Dan Higgins, there were two “all the parties involved were more than 300, according to professors decided to seek an also conferred with our travel separate incidents. put back on their buses and CNN.com. The armed men, alternate destination. consultant, who agreed that we “[An incident occurred returned to their high schools.” who were allegedly trained in “We were scheduled to should not travel to India right between] two male students, The entire fair, which was Pakistan, attacked 10 different arrive in Mumbai on Jan. 7 and now.” and was quickly separated, and scheduled to run from 9:30 targets with guns and bombs. we do not believe that the inves- similarly, there was an alterca- The areas with the highest tigation into the attacks will be See Trip, p. 3 tion between two girls of differ- See Fight, p. 2 p. 5 TRL Finale College of the Rider students donate to Arts faceoff The Giving Tree p. 7 p. 8 2 Friday, December 5, 2008

Se c u r i t y Br i e f s ‘Unsung Hero’ honored after 28 years By Amber Cox “If I had to characterize her, I would say that she cares,” Unhygienic vandals Students as well as current Campbell said. “Her caring and retired faculty members makes everyone better.” Two male residents gathered on Thursday to wish a Campbell added that every- returned to their Hill Hall happy retirement to the associ- one “will miss the energy she room and found it had been ate director of residence life. brings to Rider each morning.” vandalized on Tuesday, Nov. Stephanie Polak is looking Jan Ferrick, area director, 25. The residents said they left forward to her retirement after said that Rider will not be the the door unlocked and were serving the Rider community same without Polak. Ferrick gone from 9:45 a.m. until for 28 years. She began working made a PowerPoint presenta- noon. When they returned, for Rider in January of 1981. tion that highlighted many they discovered someone had “It’s amazing how fast 28 wonderful stories about Polak’s urinated on and broken the years can go by,” she said. career. hinges off a computer belong- Polak may get a part-time “When we offered her the ing to one of the residents. job after she settles into retire- job, I gave her about 30 seconds ment, but said she is not look- Matt MacFarlane/The Rider News The cost of the damage to the During her retirement luncheon in Daly’s, Stephanie Polak, right, to answer me,” Ferrick said. ing for one right now. computer is about $2,000. is recognized by Director of Public Safety Vickie Weaver. “She has never let me down.” The other resident’s wallet, “I’m thrilled,” Polak said. There was a guest-book to which was sitting on top of “I’m going to do absolutely at the Rider Pub. There is a Polak was Threatt’s mentor and sign, where attendants could the refrigerator, was also uri- nothing. It’s more [about] memorandum of their relation- role model when she joined the write special notes to Polak. The nated on. Urine had to be what I’m not going to do. My ship in Hill Hall, Apartment A. Rider faculty. pages are going to be placed in cleaned off of the desk, refrig- husband and I are going to They inscribed their names on “She took me under her a memory book that was pre- erator and floor. do some home improvement wood in the room’s bedroom wing,” Threatt said. “We have sented to Polak. projects and maybe take some closet. been daily dining lunch bud- Attendees at the luncheon Underage trips.” Polak and her husband dies since then.” were asked to pay $20 for the Polak said she is not going have two children. Her fam- Threatt described Polak as food and the presents that Polak to miss driving on Route 295 in ily was present at the luncheon the go-to girl. If anyone ever An underage intoxicated was given. Presents included rush-hour traffic and all of the except her son, who could not had questions, they were sent to student was transported to a the memory book and a Visa computer problems she has had make it. her. nearby hospital Sunday, Nov. gift card, among other things. to handle. Speakers at the luncheon “Stephanie is the person 23, at 2:01 a.m. A female resi- Polak won the Unsung Polak is an undergraduate had nothing but praise for that will know the answers,” dent informed Public Safety Hero Award, which will now of Rider, class of 1976. She later Polak. She was even described Threatt said. and the Lawrence Township be presented to a resident advi- attended Indiana University for as being the “backbone of resi- Dean of Students Anthony Police Department (LTPD) sor every year and has been her master’s degree. dence life.” Campbell is saddened about that while she was off campus renamed, in her honor, The Polak met her husband, Cindy Threatt, director of Polak’s retirement. He described she met a friend who appeared Stephanie Polak Unsung Hero Steve, also a former student and residence life, said she owes a her as someone who enriches to be intoxicated. The female Award. the school’s swim team captain, “debt of gratitude” to Polak. Rider. said she did not know how much her friend had drunk (LTPD) arrived at 10:56 a.m. in the Cavalla Room until their 22 such college fairs hosted by and that the friend was lying Fi g h t response to a 911 call, Higgins school’s bus arrived. Students NCHF this fall. The earliest on a couch in Lincoln Hall. Continued from p. 1 said. were also grouped in the BLC occurred on Thursday, Oct. 9, After evaluating the situation, The road outside of the Theater and outside on the in Norcross, Ga., and the last Public Safety officers deter- a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ended 20 BLC was lined with school pavilion in front of the entrance will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, mined it was necessary to call minutes early, and there were buses that had come back to to Cranberry’s. in Stockton, Calif. an ambulance to transport no injuries as a result of the retrieve students and bring Student employees from Higgins said this was the the student to a hospital. The incidents, he said. them back to their schools, as Rider Admissions were also on second time Rider has hosted student was cited for under- Rider was notified of the well as LTPD squad cars and hand for the event, but were the NCHF. age drinking by LTPD. Public incident at 10:49 a.m. and one SUV from the K-9 Unit. not involved in the post-alter- Safety is still investigating officers from the Lawrence Staffers from NCHF cation reorganization. whether or not the student Township Police Department organization kept students in The event was just one of is protected under the Good Samaritan policy. Co m i n g Pay phones damaged

Public Safety officers Up ... investigated an unknown Friday, Dec. 5 911 call made from a Ziegler Java and Jive, 8 p.m., WCC Monday, Dec. 8 MAHLER: Symphony No. Hall pay phone on Monday, Student Dining Commons, sponsored by Westminster 2 “Resurrection,” New York Dec. 1, at 1:13 p.m. Officers Christian Fellowship Philharmonic and Westminster checked the building but Symphonic Choir, 8 p.m., Avery did not find the caller. They Rider Art Gallery Concert, Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, noticed that the Verizon pay noon, BLC Art Gallery, music New York City by Lennox Berkeley and others phone used to make the call Tuesday, Dec. 9 was damaged. The earpiece Saturday, Dec. 6 Hypnotist, 10 p.m., BLC had been forcibly removed Christmas of the Americas, Theater, sponsored by SEC and wires were hanging out 8 p.m., Bristol Chapel, West- of the receiver. Another pay minster Concert Bell Choir, Wednesday, Dec. 10 admission is $20 for adults and De-Stress with Make Your phone in the building was also $15 for students/seniors damaged and had gum stuck Own Zen Gardens, 11 a.m., Daly Dining Hall, sponsored by to the handle. Officers noti- Winter Inferno, 9 p.m., Student fied the Office of Information Recreation Center, sponsored Counseling Services Technologies of the damage. by the Student Entertainment Council (SEC) Thursday, Dec. 11 The cost to repair the two Celebration of Lights, 5 p.m., phones is unknown. Anyone Sunday, Dec. 7 Cavalla Room, sponsored by with information is asked to Princeton Brass Band Holiday Multicultural Affairs call Public Safety at x. 5029. Special, 2 p.m., Yvonne Theater, sponsored by the Fine Arts Compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn. - compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn Department To list your event, email [email protected]. Information provided by Director The Second Annual Yule Ball, of Rider’s Department of Public 7:30 p.m., The Playhouse, spon- Safety Vickie Weaver. sored by Phi Mu Alpha Friday, December 5, 2008 3

study of emerging nations, and the professors made the right in India right now,” she said. economy and culture through- Tr i p both Hong Kong and Vietnam decision. “Even when I lived there, when out the fall semester, according will fit into our course content,” Saijwani said the attacks something would happen, we to Denbo. Continued from p. 1 she said. “We expect each coun- are part of a lengthy past shared would get up and leave.” “The students have also Although India is out of try to provide us with exciting by India and Pakistan. She said Monika Rastenyte, a grad- researched all of the businesses the question, a replacement trip business site visits.” people in South Asia will see uate student in the travel class, that we were scheduled to visit,” to Hong Kong and Vietnam is Melissa Renaud, a graduate the attacks as historical while said she was looking forward she said. “Unfortunately, terror- in the works. student, said she was disap- others will just see them as to visiting the various cities in ism is a fact of life today, and “We do not have a lot of pointed that she would not get another terrorist attack. India and meeting people who businesses as well as tourists time to put a new trip together, to go on the original trip but Saijwani attributes many work in different Indian com- must adapt to this new global but we are working around the is happy she has other destina- of the modern-day problems panies. reality.” clock to make this happen,” tions to look forward to. between the countries to “We live in such times Renaud said she is thank- Denbo said. “We are a resource- “I cannot even begin to Pakistan’s president. where you just never know what ful that no one from Rider was ful and resilient group and are explain how I felt [when I heard “When you have a weak can happen,” she said. “I think involved in the attacks and it excited about our new destina- about the attacks],” Renaud president, you are going to have it is important to be involved did not happen when the group tions.” said. “It was sheer disappoint- people who are going to take in current events and to under- was there. The group of 20, made ment, anger and sadness for all advantage of the situation,” she stand history and to be aware “It is sad to know that no up of faculty, administrators, of those involved.” said. that the world that we live in is one in the world can escape undergraduate and graduate Vinaya Saijwani, an adjunct Freshman Madiha Latif not perfect. I do not think this terrorism,” Renaud said. “My business students is working professor, grew up near the Taj lived in Pakistan for 10 years should stop people from travel- heart goes out to the victims to prepare for the unexpected Mahal hotel. She said she would and doesn’t advise anyone to ing around the world.” and their families.” change of plans, said Denbo. not cancel her travel plans to travel there. The students have been “The course involves the India; however she would not “It wouldn’t be a good idea studying Indian business prac- send her child there and thinks to go to Pakistan or anywhere tices, environmental concerns, free and fair democratic elec- as a result of the government’s Li b e r i a tions in 2005,” he said. “And efforts,” he said. “We have done then, as a result of those free very, very well in health care Continued from p. 1 and fair elections, we have seen delivery. For example, we’ve In 2005, the country saw an outpouring of international been able to nearly eradicate its most fair and free election good will and partnering with polio from Liberia because of when President Ellen Johnson the international community in this very, very aggressive inocu- Sirleaf, Africa’s first female head meeting our own development lation program for children.” of state, was elected to office. needs.” Barnes added that the gov- “The one thing that has After years of civil war and ernment is creating more roads been absolutely phenomenal in unrest, Liberia has much infra- and getting water and electric- Liberia’s rising out of this post- structure to rebuild, includ- ity back to Liberia. conflict environment is this ing education. Barnes has said “We’re not there yet,” he outreach by the international that education will receive the said. “We’ve made progress but community,” Barnes said. largest portion of the country’s there’s still a long way to go in International peacekeepers, budget. all of those areas.” including the 11,000 still in Barnes views several pil- In July 2007, the African the country, helped bring the lars that Liberia needs to work Union began to outline an agen- hostilities to an end. on: education, health care and da of integrating the African “They were also very instru- infrastructure. continent to form a United mental in ensuring that we had “The enrollment in schools States of Africa. Although has doubled over the last years Barnes told Western Africa Magazine that this would make a “stronger and more influential Courtesy of Milton Nathaniel Barnes Rochester Institute of Technology Africa from a global perspec- Ambassador Barnes shakes hands with Ban Ki-moon, secre- tive,” he also believes it will take time. He cited the European tary general of the United Nations. Barnes said that his time Union, which took shape over at Rider has proven very helpful throughout his career. the course of 40 years. Path to worldly success “We in Africa have to understand, number one, it will Ambassador Milton Nathaniel Barnes was first exposed to have to take time,” Barnes said. the United States in 1975 when he entered Rider. “The second very important “Rider was really chosen for me by my parents,” he said. factor is all of the individu- “They had wanted me to come to the U.S. to come to school, al countries must have their which was really a family tradition.” Graduate Study At RIT political, economic and social His father completed graduate studies at Cornell University houses in order, before we can and his mother completed some graduate studies at New York Career-focused. Specialized. Technologically based. talk about any kind of integra- University. A friend in the United States recommended Rider tion or unification. 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She said that prior to the some way, show them that the lecture she had been research- money wasn’t just spent for my Freshman Obiaku Ohiaeri is ing reusing tires, so she com- sake.” not an average 17-year-old girl. bined these two ideas. In the end, it all comes back Even though she is thousands “I thought, OK,” Ohiaeri to the people of Africa with dis- of miles away from her home said. “I could use these as parts abilities who strike a chord in in Nigeria, she hasn’t forgot- to the wheelchair. I need to Ohiaeri’s heart. The only thing ten where she comes from. She think about something else I she wants to accomplish from defies stereotypes and dares to could use that would be clean- this entire project is the better- be bold, all for the people of her ing up the environment as well ment of their lives. homeland. as be the body of my wheel- “They are frowned at and Ohiaeri has been collecting chair: bicycles.” not given equal opportunities plastic bags and used bicycles in She said she plans to inquire as those [who] are able-bodied,” hopes of creating an environ- with the police department Ohiaeri said. mentally friendly wheelchair, about how to obtain abandoned Ohiaeri wants her parents to which she hopes will be one of bicycles for her project. see her ambition as well. To her, many. These wheelchairs will Bryan Wentz/The Rider News “And so, I decided that I college is not just the next step; help out the polio-stricken peo- would put all three together it is the only way she can make Obiaku Ohiaeri promotes her cause in front of a Nigerian flag. ple of Africa. and make a wheelchair out of a difference. “As a 17-year-old girl in name of this project would be The U.S. is very friendly to them,” Ohiaeri said. “I’m one of their means to Nigeria, I’m trying to prove ‘No Footprints,’ firstly, because people with disabilities, which Her future plans are to helping other people,” she said. that this can be done,” said these people can’t walk, and is a good thing.” become a pediatrician, move The human rights activist Ohiaeri, a biochemistry major. secondly, because this project Not only is she attempting back to Nigeria and begin help- said singer John Legend has “You don’t have to be a man will leave no carbon footprints,” to do good for the people of ing the youth of the country. played a large part in her moti- and you don’t have to be old. Ohiaeri said. the world, but she also aims She said that in Nigeria, vation to help improve the lives You can do whatever you want She said her ultimate inspi- to help the world itself. Using approximately 70 percent of the of others in need. because this is our generation’s ration for this project is the these recycled materials would people live on only $1 a day. “What really struck me were time.” people of Africa. She hopes that make wheelchairs more afford- Ohiaeri wants this project to the lyrics, ‘The future start- This is not just about the they can one day have the same able for people in Third World be an answer to the prayers of ed yesterday and we’re already wheelchairs for Ohiaeri. She opportunities as people with countries, she said. people with disabilities. late,’ because it made me real- hopes that the creation of these disabilities in America. Ohiaeri attended several “I’m spending about ize that we need to start acting eco-friendly wheelchairs will “They can just push a but- guest speaker events on cam- $40,000 dollars a year to go now,” Ohiaeri said. “In a way lead into the establishment of ton to open doors and also have pus and became inspired. Tom to school here,” Ohiaeri said. it’s like a relay. The baton has “OUR Foundation.” automatic wheelchairs,” Ohiaeri Szaky, cofounder and CEO “That’s ridiculous in Nigeria. been handed off to our genera- “This stands for Optimal said. “People at home don’t of TerraCycle Inc., helped her If my parents are spending that tion, so we can start doing our Use of our Resources and the even have manual wheelchairs. develop the idea of using plastic much money on me, I have to, part now.” Author tells both sexes to unite in ending gender violence By Emily Landgraf the dominant group, I hope impressive to me,” he said. “Just there’s nobody here … delud- saying ‘I don’t beat my girl- Normalizing gender vio- ed into thinking that we have friend’ is not something guys lence and exaggerating gen- equality of the sexes in 2008,” should be getting high fives der stereotypes are important Katz said. for.” problems in American society, He acknowledged that The third problem Katz has according to an authority on women have made enormous with using the term women’s the subject. amounts of progress in society issues is that these issues are as Jackson Katz, author of the throughout the past 40 years, deeply personal to men as they book The Macho Paradox, spoke but he also said “we are nowhere are to women. Many men have in the Bart Luedeke Center near equality of the sexes.” daughters, sisters, girlfriends, Theater on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Katz’s work to root out gen- female friends and coworkers Katz is an educator, author der violence will help achieve who have been victims of sex- and filmmaker. His work is in the equality that he believes ual abuse. Many men also have the field of what are historically society currently lacks. To do been victims of sexual abuse. considered “women’s issues,” this, the way society defines These are not issues that con- which are gender violence issues manhood and the way boys and cern only women. like sexual assault and domestic men are raised and socialized Therefore, Katz said these violence against women. must be examined critically, issues should be called men’s At the beginning of the according to Katz. issues. According to Katz, that is lecture, Katz first explained to The second problem he has the only way to shake people up the audience his three problems with using the term women’s and make change happen. Men with using the term “women’s issues has to do with who is in positions of power need to issues,” or even gender issues, perpetuating the majority of confront other men about sexist Matt MacFarlane/The Rider News to refer to issues of gender vio- gender violence. Katz made the behavior for any real progress to Jackson Katz, author of The Macho Paradox, discusses how to lence. The first reason that Katz point that when educating men be made, he said. end the stereotype that gender issues only concern women. stated was that the term gives about this subject, it must be After explaining his prob- men an excuse not to pay atten- made clear that the majority of lem with using the term wom- tion. The term women’s issues, men are not engaging in gender en’s issues, Katz utilized clips and even the term gender issues, violence, but that the majority from his film Tough Guise and $ Holiday Help implies that these are issues that of those guilty of gender vio- another film called Mickey only affect women. lence are men. Mouse Monopoly to illustrate Needed $ According to Katz, tuning Katz stated that a typical the impact of mass media on out is a big problem. His work response from a man when the definitions of masculinity Earn Money for the is to look critically at the tradi- confronted with these issues is and femininity, as well as sexist tional definitions of manhood defensiveness. Most men are behaviors in society. and masculinity in society. Katz “good guys”: They don’t rape “The media is the great Holidays pointed out that men, as the or abuse women or hit their social norming force,” Katz dominant system in society, are girlfriends. said. $16.50/appt. often reluctant to look critically “I think we need to raise at their privilege, which is char- the bar for what it means to Flex Sch. & Great Pay acteristic of most prominent be a good guy in the United groups. States in 2008; just saying ‘I’m “When I say that men are not a rapist’ is not particularly Call 732-357-3718 Friday, December 5, 2008 5

Giving Tree lights up the holidays By Adrienne Stazzone appropriate tag, should be dropped off at Gill Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 6. Within the days that follow, CCM With Thanksgiving recently cele- will organize the presents and transport brated and Christmas quickly approach- them to the needy children. ing, many students find themselves To all students who may think the reflecting on all they have to be grateful chance to participate in The Giving Tree for. has passed, Zabrocky said that this is The spirit of giving is undoubtedly not the case and encouraged everyone to in full swing at this special time of the come out and lend a hand. year. Rider’s Catholic Campus Ministry “Anyone can participate, whether it (CCM) is putting this theory into prac- be with purchasing a gift for a child or tice with its institution of The Giving helping with the toy sorting before we Tree. deliver the gifts to Mill Hill,” she said. The Giving Tree, as its name implies, “All are welcome to help out.” is a traditional Christmas tree deco- The donated presents will be rated with “tag” ornaments. Students are arranged in the Gill Chapel basement invited to pick an ornament from the on Sunday, Dec. 7, at noon. tree and get a gift for a child. For everyone involved with The “The Giving Tree represents a toy Giving Tree, the project has served as drive we do to collect toys for the chil- a reminder of the true meaning of dren at Mill Hill [Child and Family Christmas, including service to those Development Corporation],” said Susan who are not able to enjoy the privi- Zabrocky, community service chair of leges often taken for granted in today’s CCM. “The trees are decorated with world. ornaments with each child’s name, age “It is a chance to express in a con- and sex, and the idea is to pick an orna- crete way that we believe all other people ment and purchase and wrap a toy for are our brothers and sisters,” Trammell that child.” said. “We joyfully express our solidarity There are three trees displayed on with them, especially as we anticipate Rider’s campuses: in the Bart Luedeke Matt MacFarlane/The Rider News the celebration of Christ’s birth, which Center and Gill Chapel in Lawrenceville Catholic Campus Ministry’s community service chair, Susan Zabrocky, is in charge reminds us that God loves all of us indi- and in the Student Center on the of coordinating all community events, like The Giving Tree. Students are invited to vidually and as the human family.” Westminster campus. While the process seems relatively take ornaments off the tree and get a gift for the child named. The Giving Tree gifts are given to the chil- simple on paper, the act of charity has chaplain. “Tags have been taken very quickly,” dren of the Mill Hill Child and Family lasting effects for all involved. The Giving Tree has proven to be Trammell said. “They disappeared with- Development Center in Trenton. Mill Hill “This is a great opportunity to help a successful endeavor, as people quickly in days of being placed on The Giving is a child care facility for children 2 months those who are not as fortunate as we took advantage of the chance to help Tree.” to 5 years old. are,” said Father Ian Trammell, CCM those in need. The donated gifts, including the International students far from home By Heather Fiore Rider had to offer, and liked that it was Although it may seem that Courtin to personal space. close to New York City. He also saw and Ohiaeri have come from far enough “At home, my room is the same some major perks of being in the U.S. away, Van Pham, a freshman double size, but I don’t have to share it,” Pham The majority of people on this “Paris doesn’t have a campus,” major in finance and accounting, lives said. “I used to have more private space campus can’t deny the fact that English Courtin said. “You have to find your 12 time zones away in Southeast Asia. [at home] than I have here.” is their native language. However, there own apartment. Here at Rider, you have Born in Vietnam, Pham has lived there Despite the lack of personal space, are dozens of students who travel thou- the possibility to live on campus and all her life. the students Pham has encountered have sands of miles from several continents many activities are provided by different For those who get homesick over made her dorm experience even better. just to attend Rider who can say other- Rider organizations. a couple of hours distance from their “Everybody on my floor has a sense wise. “Since I’ve been here, I’m very glad parents, imagine being in Pham’s situ- of humor,” she said. “I am also learn- From Western Europe to Southeast that I chose this university.” ation. However, despite the distance, ing how to live with people from dif- Asia, three international students shared Although born in London, fresh- she still manages to get her work done ferent cultures by living in the dorms. their thoughts and feelings on how Rider man biochemistry major Obiaku Ohiaeri and enjoy American college life, even There aren’t many Vietnamese students life compares to life back at home. refers to Nigeria as her home. Her with a double major dangling over her at Rider, so I’m forced to speak English Benoît Courtin, a business and mar- parents are from two different parts of head. instead of Vietnamese, which helps to keting major, is in his third year of Nigeria and are thus part of two differ- “I chose Rider because I would improve my English.” college. Courtin lives in Champagne, ent tribes: Auchi and Ibo. Not only does love to study in a small community in Although it may seem terrifying and France, but studied about 250 km. Ohiaeri have the blood of two different a private school because it’s easier for nerve-wracking to leave home and go (about 155 miles) away in Paris. He tribes running through her veins, but people to remember and get to know study for months in another country, explained how classes and homework she also grew up in an area of Nigeria each other,” Pham said. “Rider was one thousands of miles away from home, are very different in France than in the inhabited by the Yoruba tribe. of my first choices, so I was glad to be Courtin, Ohiaeri and Pham’s experienc- United States. “I have been exposed to many tribes accepted with a scholarship.” es prove to be nothing but inspiring. “Here, students take four to six as Nigeria is very diverse in its cultures When Pham first got here, she was Because of the university’s smaller, classes, which means 12 to 20 hours of and people,” Ohiaeri said. very surprised and pleased with Rider’s more personal environment with many class per week,” Courtin said. “In my With a major move, such as leaving care and concern. To this day, she still different studies and options, these three school in France, we have [many] more one’s home and country to attend school feels the same comfort and joy from the international students have chosen to classes, around 25 to 35 hours of class in a different culture and geography, staff as when she first arrived. take one big step in their lives. Rider has per week. Nevertheless, we have less there are a lot of crucial decisions to be “I feel like Rider is my second proven its diversity, care and dedication homework than you have here. We have made. home,” she said. to its students, they said. more presentations and case studies.” “I found out about Rider through Although the residence halls at Rider Since Courtin has been at Rider, he my school counselor,” Ohiaeri said. “I seem unlivable to some because of their said he has had a very good and valuable read about it and liked it because it was size, Pham said her room at home is just experience. He chose Rider because he a good school with good academics. It as small. However, there is one perk to was persuaded and intrigued by what was my personal decision.” being in her own house when it comes 6 Friday, December 5, 2008 7

Joking around in Gotham A generation says goodbye crumble around him. The Joker’s ent, as though The Joker were Knight is based on, the Joker By Valis Vicenty SEC FILM REVIEW biggest weapon is to present his making himself up on the spot. explains if he “had a past, it would By Oliver Joszt victims with a deadly choice, and In The Killing Joke, one of be multiple choice.” Do we believe Back in September, MTV announced one such choice given to Batman the comics The Dark what he is saying to us or did some- that it would be canceling Total Request After the high-profile release leads to Harvey’s transformation thing completely different happen? Live (TRL) after 10 years on the air. The of Batman Begins, fans have wait- into the ultimately tragic Two- It is no wonder that the acting show began after mixing the show MTV ed anxiously to see what director Face. in the film is superb, as it is filled Live, which was an afternoon version of Christopher Nolan would do next. Even though the title is The with such a tour de force of actors. the many morning shows on network With the newest Batman movie, Dark Knight, this film is essen- The movie does not allow its spec- television, and Total Request, which was a Nolan shines the bat signal on tially The Joker’s. He inhabits a tacular special effects to upstage the music video countdown show hosted by Gotham for what may be the best world without any rules and his humans, which allows the audience Warner Bros. Carson Daly. Batman movie ever. motives for doing what he does to be deeply affected by the drama. The Joker (Heath Ledger, left) proves he is no laughing matter as he When TRL started in September Comic book movies have nev- are mysterious, even to Batman. Unless you have been living looks on sinisterly from his jail cell. Above, Rachel Dawes (Maggie 1998, many artists now considered to be er been looked upon with much There’s nothing humorous under a rock, you have heard about Gyllenhaal) and Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) are enjoying the night big names today were just getting their favor by critics, but after they about him to the citizens of the amazing performance given at a fundraiser for Harvey’s political campaign for district attorney. big break on the show. Artists like Britney witness The Joker take center Gotham. No cheesy catch by the late Ledger as The Joker. control and, in his own way, ical decisions. By the end, the Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Kid Rock and stage, this film will redefine critics’ phrases are uttered. This is Unlike Jack Nicholson’s portrayal Korn premiered videos, performed and perceptions of comic book films. no caricature — The Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman (1989), so true, that the whirlwind of whole moral foundation of the his mere presence destroys all. Batman legend is threatened. gave interviews with Daly. The Dark Knight should not is a frighteningly vicious Ledger avoids the cartoonish idea Getty Images Yet Ledger is not the only star Batman is worse off at the end Being broadcast in the after-school just be considered one of the and intelligent monster of The Joker that has been con- hours primed these musicians to become Past meets present in Times Square as original VJ Carson Daly (right) and present VJ best comic film movies made who represents a legiti- stantly seen in past Batman films. of this film. Eckhart (Thank You of this movie than at the begin- for Smoking) does an especially ning. Nolan flat-out rejects the big successes and many of them were in Damien Fay say goodbye to TRL.. The show has entertained fans for a decade. this year, but one of the best mate match for the title Instead, in Ledger’s hands, attendance for the live taping of the “Total good job as Harvey, whose char- idea that a real hero must wear in November after surviving a transition end. movies, in general, of the year. character. The Joker is a fearsome charac- Finale” of TRL on Sunday, Nov. 16. acter is transformed by a horrible a mask and his skepticism about to more reality-based formatting. Many students viewed the show as a The Dark Knight shows Bruce Just like the myste- ter whose deadly game is pro- “Even though I don’t watch the show fate into a bitter monster. Eckhart Batman’s sacred mission gives this “I think it ran its course,” said senior big part of their childhoods and recog- Wayne (Christian Bale) with a rious intentions of The foundly grounded in a vicious anymore, I was sad to find out that it was looks like the all-American boy flick a jarring moral frisson that Paula Linthicum. “It seems to be less nized how much TRL impacted their lives whole new view on his superhero Joker, Nolan leaves many and horrifying reality. It is canceled,” said sophomore Laura Cahill. and the typical do-gooder, whose was missing from the previous film. about the music. I think that this was and the music they loved. antics. Once he sees that Harvey questions open- built on a pessimis- “TRL has been a staple on MTV for as character will do anything to stop Though the hype is large, it is the one time on [MTV] where there was Though MTV isn’t exactly Music Dent’s (Aaron Eckhart) anti-mob ended in The tic view of human long as I can remember.” corruption and greed. quite a spectacular film, not only music actually being played and now it’s Television anymore, students also believe crusade is a sign of real heroism, he Dark Knight weakness within all Students on campus can recall watch- Yet, there is a sinister side in its technical aspects, but also more about guests and audience [partici- it was a pop culture event that will be realizes that his mission is inher- to make of us. His disar- ing the show throughout their teens and lurking within him, waiting to be because it rises above not just films pation].” talked about for years to come. ently idiotic and that punching viewers inter- rayed make-up and used the program as a way of looking for released. Once Harvey completes of the comic book genre but con- For the farewell special, some of the “I think TRL was a phenomenon criminals in the face may not be a pret what they wardrobe only add new music. Artists like Rihanna and Good his transformation into Two-Face, temporary films in general. biggest names in music showed up to because it was able to go through so legitimate solution to the issue of believe really to the genuinely Charlotte became popular on the show. that is when he shines. Eckhart share their favorite memories, perform many styles: the boy bands of the ’90s urban criminality. happened. For scary persona. But as the years dragged on, the show brings out Two-Face’s malice and The Dark Knight will play in the and count down the top 10 videos of as well as the bubble gum pop female Bruce sees it as his chance to instance, the The Oscar started to fall out of favor with the audi- destruction upon the world that he BLC Theater tonight and tomorrow TRL’s decade on the air. Britney Spears’ singers, through rapping, through R&B, retire and leave the crime fight- audience never buzz for what ence that had made it successful. so desperately wanted to save earlier. night at 7:30. Hit Me Baby One More Time topped the through alternative rock and everything in ing to someone who can actually finds out where Ledger has done The show went from being filmed The movie is one whole moral countdown. between,” said junior Sasha Castro. “A lot testify in a court of law and put The Joker came is not premature. live every day to only three shows a dilemma controlled by The Joker. Even veteran VJs, such as the show’s of music video shows were canceled, like people away. However, there is one from. Every He drives the week filmed live, while the other two He devises clever situations that first host, Daly, and early VJ Jesse Camp, VH1’s Pop Up Video, and most others are big obstacle in his way: The Joker time he tells entire movie with were taped in the early morning. force Batman, Commissioner showed up in support. With hundreds of on in the wee hours of the morning when (Heath Ledger). This is a man the story of his his performance, Then in September, MTV announced Gordon (Gary Oldman) and fans inside the studio and outside watch- most people are asleep. TRL was definitely who cares for nothing and wants smiling scars, the embodying some- that the show would be coming to an end nothing, except to watch the world details are differ- Warner Bros. thing so out of Harvey to make impossible eth- ing from the streets, an era came to an special.” Holidays come to life at Westminster Also this weekend, the world-renowned well as the renowned professional brass ensemble WCC EVENT PREVIEW Westminster Concert Bell Choir will perform “Solid Brass.” The concert will include choral anthems By Anthony Baron under the direction of Professor Kathleen Ebling- such as a Gloria by John Rutter, as well as traditional Thorne. The performance, entitled “Christmas of hymns sung by the choirs and audience. Taking place As the nights grow longer and the days grow short- the Americas,” will bring a creative approach to in the middle of final exams, this event is the last er, it is visible to every member of the Rider commu- Christmas music. experience of a semester’s worth of choral study for nity that winter is here. In addition to the hustle and “It was really interesting to have the opportunity freshmen and sophomore students at WCC. Tickets bustle of buying holiday presents, putting up wreaths to learn and play Christmas songs from different parts for this event may be purchased by visiting the Rider all over the Westminster and Lawrenceville campuses of the world that I have never heard before,” said University Arts Web site: www.rider.edu/arts. and writing final exams and papers, the students of sophomore Natalie Barney. “Not to say we don’t have Even after the semester officially ends, WCC stu- the Westminster College of the Arts’ Westminster the usual Christmas songs, too.” dents will be busy performing Dec. 17-20. Members Choir College (WCC) have put together a set of The Concert Bell Choir performs Saturday, Dec. of the Westminster Symphonic Choir will be at Avery concert performances over the next three weeks that 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. in WCC’s Fisher Hall performing Handel’s Messiah with the should entertain, amuse and awaken the joy of the Bristol Chapel. The event is free for the Rider com- New York Philharmonic under the baton of baroque- holiday season. munity. music scholar Ton Koopman. This holiday classic Tonight, WCC’s Westminster Opera Theatre will Monday, Dec. 8, marks the Westminster includes the famous “Hallelujah” chorus in which perform a production of W. A. Mozart’s opera Il re Symphonic Choir’s return to Avery Fisher Hall in the audience rises, a tradition that started when King

Bryan Wentz/The Rider News pastore. Written when the composer was just 25 years New York City for a special one-night performance George II of England stood during an early perfor- old, it tells a tale of power and love. The opera also of the second symphony of Mahler. This performance mance. Tickets to this event may be purchased by Jon Naar holds the winning letters from the lucky students seated below. From left, freshmen Chris Caruso, Carolyn Drake provides a unique role for the instruments. will be conducted by Maestro Gilbert Kaplan, who calling (212) 875-5656 or by going to the Lincoln and Jane Shnaider display their prizes: Jon Naar photographs. Freshman Mohammad Kassim Nishtar is not pictured. “The orchestra is an integral part to the story, spent over 30 years researching this piece. Tickets Center’s Web site. conveying and reflecting the mood of the characters,” may be purchased by calling (212) 875-5656 or by The Westminster College of the Arts’ School of Students getting the picture said sophomore Dorothy Shrader, the opera’s stage going to the Lincoln Center Web site at www.lincoln- Fine and Performing Arts will also have several events manager. center.org. taking place during this time, including a holiday con- Earlier in the semester, the Rider Art Gallery hosted a Harry Naar — a professor of Fine Arts, director of the Rider With music direction by Daniel Beckwith, On Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, cert by Rider faculty members Jerry Rife and Phillip photography retrospective honoring internationally known, University Art Gallery and a cousin of Jon Naar’s — were stage direction by Marc Verzatt and a cast of six WCC’s annual holiday performance “An Evening of Orr, a combined concert by the Rider University but Trenton-based, photographer Jon Naar. The exhibit, able to take home a Jon Naar masterpiece. Freshmen Chris WCC students, this performance aims to be an eve- Readings and Carols” returns to the Princeton com- Choir and Rider Chapel Choir and a faculty recital Courtesy of www.raffaellamilanesi.com Getting the Picture 1958-2008, featured about 65 pieces from Caruso, Carolyn Drake, Jane Shnaider and Mohammad ning of beautiful singing and elegant storytelling. munity. This ever-popular holiday favorite held at the in the Rider Art Gallery. Mozart’s Il re pastore tells the story of the King of his collection, taken over a 50-year span. Kassim Nishtar were awarded Jon Naar photographs from his Performances are tonight and tomorrow night in the Princeton University Chapel includes performances by More information about these events can be Macedonia, above. The Westminster Opera Theatre This past week, Naar returned to the university to give collection as a prize for writing winning letters to the photog- WCC Playhouse at 8 and are free for all Rider stu- the Westminster Chapel Choir, Westminster Schola found at http://www.rider.edu/888_1118.htm. will perform the show tonight and tomorrow night back in another way. Four students in a class taught by rapher. dents, faculty and staff. Cantorum and Westminster Williamson Voices, as at 8 in the Westminster Playhouse. 8 Friday, December 5, 2008

Editorial: Th i s We e k i n Hi s t o r y ... Attacks in India De c e m b e r 10, 1869 — The Wild West is half a century ahead of the rest of the world. The Territory of Wyoming is the first government to give women the right to vote. felt worldwide he holidays are right around the corner. Many stores College of the Arts Faceoff: may not have done as well as they were expecting the weekend after Thanksgiving, but the season is definitely Is WCC’s identity threatened? Ton its way. Moore Library even has its lights up, making the campus look more festive. Since today is the last official day of NO: The Westminster YES: The intro- classes, students only have to worry about final exams and proj- College of the Arts duction of the ects, and, of course, packing for six weeks of winter break. (WCA) promises to be new Westminster For many people, however, this holiday season will not be the crown jewel in the College of the Arts as cheery as it has been in the past. The attacks in Mumbai, Rider University com- (WCA) has been India, have left the city devastated and in shock. Although the munity. Already, indi- quite a controversial 10 gunmen involved have been stopped, the damage has already viduals such as Dean issue at Westminster been done — at least 179 people died and more than 300 were Robert Annis have Choir College wounded. The highly trained gunmen attacked specific targets raved about how WCA (WCC). Since in the city with guns and bombs. Two of the hardest-hit loca- is making Rider a more WCA’s conception, Derrick selective institution by Anthony many students at tions were the Oberoi and the Taj Mahal hotels. Baron Goff These attacks, of course, hit close to home in this country. raising SAT scores and Westminster have Six Americans were killed in India, but on top of that, the giving the university an felt the identity of U.S. has been actively fighting terrorism since the 9/11 attacks. artistic core, augmenting the typical Rider tradi- their education jeopardized by the idea of Thankfully, no one affiliated with Rider was injured or killed, tions of excellence, such as business, teaching and WCA. While it clearly has benefits for the but these terrorist attacks still affected our community. The athletics. students of WCC, the newly formed college International Travel Course to Mumbai was canceled and the A lot of students are worried about the newly also creates several disadvantages for choir group may now be going to Vietnam and Hong Kong. The formed WCA, and rightly so. It is a merger of college students. professors who planned the trip felt that the issue would not be the two campuses that is mired in problems. The Robert Annis, former dean of WCC and fully resolved by Jan. 7, when their flight was scheduled. Many Lawrenceville and Westminster campuses are still current dean and director of WCA, stated in other schools that were planning trips to India canceled as well. not communicating efficiently with each other; a meeting of the Westminster student Senate It’s understandable why schools won’t take the risk of send- there is still a “them” vs. “us” attitude filling the that the biggest idea for Rider to capitalize on ing students into a city that was recently attacked. However, halls of both campuses; and there is a sense that is the name “Westminster.” Hence, the admin- other countries cannot continue to take a backseat stance about this program cannot be good for the identity of istration founded WCA as a two-campus divi- terrorism and stay frightened. When hundreds of people from Westminster Choir College (WCC). sion of the university that encompassed WCC all different countries refuse to travel because they are scared of I think that it’s important to recognize now as a step in the direction that would benefit terrorism, it not only further impacts the countries that were what the current state of this merger is and where, Rider. However, as a student in organ perfor- attacked, but it gives terrorists exactly what they want. hopefully, the administration of Rider will take mance and sacred music, as well as an aspiring The end of the semester means a break for students and fac- it: Over the next five years or so, a dynamic eco- choral conductor, the most fruitful term for ulty, but more importantly, the holiday season should represent system for the arts will emerge that will span the me to capitalize on for my education is “Choir peace. The attacks in India are scary, but the world needs to stay interests and priorities of both campuses. College.” Frankly, there are several institutions strong to eradicate terrorism and welcome peace. The creation of WCA affirms the strong pres- carrying the name Westminster that do not ence and priority that not just music, but all arts pertain to WCC — thus I feel that WCA does have and will have in Rider’s present and future not, by name, indicate any relation with the This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion existence. It is my hope that with the creation of choir college. of The Rider News editorial board and is written WCA, the community will see a wider opportu- Furthermore, throughout the creation pro- by the Opinion Editor, Nadine Tester. nity for academic and artistic collaboration. cess of WCA, Westminster students were con- WCA also allows for a very timely oppor- tinually promised that the name “Westminster Eco-Rep Green Corner: tunity for the school to reorganize and carefully Choir College” would never go away. Previously, examine the needs of each campus, and a better WCC was branded as “Westminster Choir way to administratively fully integrate WCC into College of Rider University.” Now, it seems Harmful holiday lights the Rider structure. This new WCA structure will rare to see “Westminster Choir College” with- Jingle bells, Jingle bells, pollution on the way… That’s defi- See No, page 9 See Yes, page 9 nitely not something we want to be singing this holiday season. While your family rigs up the lights, make sure to keep one thing in mind: You are wasting a massive amount of energy. Way to Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d be on the “naughty” list this Christmas. The light bulbs used Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Op i n i o n Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s to light up the house, the Christmas tree and other decorations Laura Mortkowitz Nadine Tester Rachel Boyes are incandescent and use up to 75 percent more energy than the Faina Sandler eco-friendly compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL). If one incan- Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r descent light bulb is replaced with CFL, it will keep half a ton of Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere over the life of the bulb. Erin Massano Imagine what a big difference it would make for our environment Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r if every American family switched their light bulbs. So change up Jess Hoogendoorn Bryan Wentz We b m a s t e r your light bulbs and lifestyle this holiday season and give Earth a Julia Ernst Ashleigh Ondy gift for a change. As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Jonilda Agushi is a freshman psychology major who is one of Rider’s Fe a t u r e s a n d Ar t s & Ed i t o r De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r seven recently chosen Eco-Reps. En t e r t a i n m e n t Ed i t o r Matt MacFarlane Jason Sofia The Rider News, Ridge House Oliver Joszt 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Co p y Ed i t o r s Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 As s i s t a n t Fe a t u r e s a n d Robin Barletta Dr. E. Graham McKinley Phone: (609) 896-5256 Ar t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Julie Morcate Dr. Thomas Simonet Fax: (609) 895-5696 Ed i t o r Amber Lohne Allie Ward www.theridernews.com E-mail us at: [email protected]; [email protected]; The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be [email protected]; typed and include the name, address and phone number of the author for verification. Send to The [email protected]; Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the Ridge House. All [email protected]; letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Rider News reserves [email protected]. the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. Friday, December 5, 2008 9 Letter to the Editor: Traditional marriage, welfare of kids protected by Prop 8 Initially, I intended on writing my dissenting talk show host and president of Caucus for America the prevalence of divorce has weighed heavily on the opinion to last week’s cover story (‘Hate Prop 8’; Nov. (www.caucusforamerica.com). He continues to say family, but this does not mean that its original purpose 21) with a preponderance of historical and legal evi- that, as it stands, marriage is reserved as the right of is lost or that we can or should use it to promote and dence. I would have chronicled the timeline of events union between a man and a woman. As such, saying accept an alternative. Redefining marriage undermines that have culminated in the passing of Proposition “no” to same-sex marriage does not take away that the family structure proven to be best for children. 8: “Eliminate Right of Same Sex Couples to Marry- right of marriage from homosexuals. Homosexual men “As we consider that marriage is our most pro-child Initiative Constitutional Amendment” aka “Limit and women still maintain the same rights as hetero- institution, it remains especially pertinent that the on Marriage: Constitutional Amendment” aka “The sexuals: that is, to marry a member of the opposite sex wants and desires of adults should not supersede California Marriage Protection Act” (its given name). (regardless of either’s orientation). The existing institu- the needs and rights of children to a mother and a I would proceed to mention the numerous civil codes, tion of marriage remains open to all. father… Marriage is not a legal vehicle for equality; it bills, propositions, vetoes and court rulings that To further prove that homosexuals are not being is a social institution with children at its heart” (www. should have rendered the argument defunct long ago, discriminated against, consider the attempt by two focusonthefamily.com). upholding the traditional and true definition of mar- heterosexual men to marry one another for the pur- Although I have taken arguments put forth by the riage, but were discounted, as the consequence of a pose of bypassing certain property and/or economic left and addressed them, I trust that the opposition corrupt government and a degenerative people, while laws. Since marriage is limited to a man and a woman will discount my findings and opinions. The irony in the government and its policies and practices were the two would inexorably be denied a license, not on their argument, as can be read in the opening quote of made a mockery of by those who believe in democracy the grounds of their orientation per se, but because last week’s article about the country taking two steps only when it benefits them. Evidently, this will remain marriage between a man and a man, under any cir- forward and one step back, is its pure hypocrisy. Let the trend until a “favorable” decision is reached; that cumstance, is not legally permissible. me reiterate that those who believe in democracy only is, favorable to homosexuals. Instead, I’ve decided, Now, those who claim that marriage has no origi- do so when it benefits them. Inevitably, those who perhaps against my better judgment, to briefly discuss nal purpose or is not grounded in heterosexuality are make the most noise and are seemingly incapable of why same-sex marriage is against society’s best inter- sadly mistaken: human biology and the laws of early admitting defeat or playing fair — in some cases tak- est. civilizations prove the opposite. For centuries, leaders ing their actions to the extremity of violence — will In my research, the most progressive, yet socially of virtually all civilizations maintained that a man and get their way while prudent citizens are told that their responsible, definition of marriage is given by the woman had an obligation to raise the child they had opinions do not matter, that their voices are not heard United States Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 created. While the childbearing capacity of a woman and that their votes do not count (the implication of (Section 3a). It declares that “the word ‘marriage’ bound her physically to her child, a social construct which is already apparent). means only a legal union between one man and one (marriage) served to bring the father into a legal Until that day, I respectfully stand in opposition woman as husband and wife.” Those opposed to the relationship with his offspring. Today, “an extensive to homosexual marriage. I will continue to assert that traditional definition of marriage hold that 1) mar- body of research tells us that children do best when the responsibility of any society is its own sustenance riage has no original purpose and/or that 2) marriage, they grow up with both biological parents,” wrote and that same-sex marriage undermines this effort as as it is, treats homosexuals as second-class citizens. Dr. Kristin Moore, Ph.D., et al., in a 2002 research well as the foundation of the traditional, true and only Neither of these is true, and I’ll defend that position. paper for Child Trends, an independent, nonpartisan acceptable form of a family and well-being of chil- The argument that opposing same-sex marriage research center dedicated to improving the lives of dren. is discriminatory is an unreasonable declaration; dis- children and their families. Anthony “AJ” Parillo crimination is “born of prejudice based not on what For those who contend that heterosexual marriage Accounting, Class of 2009 but who,” in the words of Rabbi Aryeh Spero, radio is plagued by divorce (a plausible argument), I agree;

o f r o m p a g e 8 the continued lack of shuttle service between the Ye s , f r o m p a g e 8 N , campuses. There needs to be a shuttle that, at allow an administrative reorganization that will out “Westminster College of the Arts” prominently displayed. minimum, runs from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. every help erase some of the confusion students experi- Admittedly, the name of the choir college has not disappeared; day of the week between the campuses, not at an ence when trying to figure out whether an issue however, if the name never appears alone, it loses its uniqueness odd assortment of confusing hours on selective can be resolved in Westminster or Lawrenceville. and some of its identity. A good example of this is the programs days. I remember when applying to WCC having to for WCC performances. According to the Rider Web site, the But there are other examples of collaboration send part of my application to Princeton and Westminster Choir is considered to be the “standard of choral that need to be explored. There have been small another part of it to Lawrenceville. I hope that by excellence” throughout the United States and is composed of only steps this past fall, particularly organized by the the time this merger is complete that is no longer WCC undergraduate and graduate students. Nevertheless, their Music Theater Department, which included a the case. performances are branded on advertisements and event programs set of cabarets for charity housed on both the At the same time, steps need to be taken to as WCA events. Whereas these students are part of WCA, they are Lawrenceville and Westminster campuses. It is make sure this will happen. First and foremost, all more intimately and exactly part of WCC — so why term them my hope that more events and scenarios where WCC’s identity must be secured, maintained and something they may not even feel a part of? the arts tie the university together will continue enhanced. WCC must be allowed to continue as WCA does not always benefit the students of WCC. Take well into the future. a vital partner to the WCA, not be replaced by geometry: a rectangle is defined as a quadrilateral with four right If done correctly, the WCA will ultimately it. For some students, particularly music educa- angles and a square is defined as a rectangle with all sides of equal become one of the best things for Rider. President tion or sacred music majors, the industries they length. Therefore, a square is a rectangle, but a rectangle is not Mordechai Rozanski, Dean Annis and many hope to enter upon graduation recognize and necessarily a square. In this case, the square — WCC — needs other individuals have a very big responsibility to value the name Westminster Choir College, not to retain its own distinctive identity in the midst of Rider’s over- make sure that this merger does not extinguish Westminster College of the Arts. To suddenly sight. WCC, but rather increase the arts’ involvement take that name-recognition away would be detri- Derrick Goff is a sophomore at Westminster Choir College with a throughout the whole of Rider. After all, as the mental to the future of the school as well as these major in sacred music and organ performance. concert programs say, isn’t all of Rider, not just students’ careers. In the creation of WCA, it is WCC, supposed to be where the “arts surround absolutely crucial to make sure, as Dean Annis Letter to the Editor: your life”? so frequently states, that “Westminster Choir College isn’t going away.” Best dean for the job Anthony Baron is a sophomore at Westminster Rider also has to continue allocating resourc- Choir College with a major in music theory. es towards this merger. The addition of two I read with interest your article on Dr. Patricia Mosto, the newly performing arts buildings (one on each campus) appointed dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and is a great step, but unfortunately not enough. Sciences [New dean up for challenges in 2009; Nov. 21]. While all The resources that I speak about are not related of us will undoubtedly extend a warm welcome to Dr. Mosto when necessarily to the physical being of either cam- she arrives on campus, many faculty members (myself included) pus, but rather ways to tie the campuses further remain convinced that the best person for the dean’s position is the together. The most obvious example of this is individual who currently occupies it: Dr. Barry Truchil. Dr. Joe Gowaskie Professor, Department of History The Rider News is printed by Packet Publications, Princeton, N.J. Our paper, purchased directly from North Ameri- can 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. 10 Friday, December 5, 2008

o s t out of five games. Despite the P JT elbow injury keeping him from BRONCS’ BITS Continued from p. 11 two games, Mansell has posted Scores/Records (* denotes conference games) 48 points — helping him reach to get some.” 1,000 career points — and In the season opener, the 17 rebounds. Rookie Novar Broncs fell to St. Joe’s 69-57. Gadson has found comfort on Wrestling 1/13 1/23 Even with the defeat, Rider was the court, compiling 54 points, (1-0 overall) vs. Pennsylvania, 7 p.m. at Fairfield, 7:30 p.m.* still able to out-rebound the 21 rebounds, four steals and Hawks 36-34. One problem 11/21 1/16 1/25 two blocks. Sophomore Mike the Broncs had was committing Rider 27, Lock Haven 16 vs. Loyola, 7 p.m.* at St. Peter’s, 4 p.m.* Ringgold has claimed more too many turnovers with 15. 11/23 1/18 1/30 than 40 points, adding a career- Despite a defeat, Rider came at Keystone Classic, at Iona, 2 p.m.* vs. Loyola, 9 p.m.* high 22 points for the Broncs in out strong, showing immense 4th of 10 1/23 2/1 their loss to Rutgers. 12/7 vs. Canisius, 12 p.m.* vs. Canisius, 1 p.m.* potential for the season. A consistent strength that at Nittany Lion Open, 9 a.m. 1/25 The Broncs came back is clearly visible from the five 12/20 vs. Siena, 2 p.m.* Swim & Dive from their first loss, claiming a games played is rebounding for vs. Lehigh, 8 p.m. 1/30 12/5-12/7 69-68 victory over Lehigh in a Rider. The Broncs have out- 12/29-12/30 at Niagara, 7 p.m.* at Princeton “Big Al” Invite come-from-behind win. Senior rebounded four out of their at Midlands Championships 2/1 1/3-1/5 Lamar Johnson came up big for five opponents in their open- 1/6 at Canisius, 2 p.m.* at University of Tennessee the Broncs with 20 points — ing schedule. After losing the vs. Bloomsburg, 8 p.m. Diving Invitational including six 3-point field goals top rebounder, Rider has had 1/9-1/10 Cross-Country 1/17 — and a game-saving block in no trouble filling the position. at Virginia Duals 11/22 at Loyola, 12 p.m.* the closing seconds of the game. Rather than relying on the con- 1/17 at IC4A/ECAC Champs 1/24 With senior Harris Mansell out sistency of one star, the entire at CAA Duals* M: 19th of 26 at Pennsylvania/Navy with an elbow injury, Johnson team has stepped up for the 1/24 W: 9th of 23 1/28 stepped up to the guard posi- role, which is a strength Rider at Rutgers, 7 p.m. vs. Lafayette, 6 p.m. tion, doing great things for the will need going into the start of 1/31 Men’s Basketball win. Over the past few games, its MAAC schedule. at Clarion, 1 p.m. (3-2 overall) Track and Field the Broncs have proven their “We are just trying to get 2/3 11/23 12/6 abilities to step into situations ready for the league,” Dempsey vs. Drexel, 7 p.m.* Rider 84, Lafayette 77 at Princeton New Year’s without question while produc- said. “I think the MAAC is 11/29 Invitational ing positive results. going to be very competitive, Women’s Basketball Rider 85, Cal St. Northridge 1/9 In an 84-77 win over and those teams are off to a (2-3 overall) 72 at Metropolitan Season Lafayette, the Broncs were able great start. But we hope to 11/21 12/3 Opener to come back from a double- compete in the upper echelon Rider 65, FDU 64 Rutgers 66, Rider 62 1/17 digit deficit in the second half. of the league and we have a 11/24 12/7 at Penn State Relays Between Rider’s two wins in few more non-league games to Monmouth 50, Rider 48 vs. Manhattan, 2 p.m.* 1/23 the beginning of the season, help prepare us for the MAAC 12/1 12/10 at Great Dane Classic the team has proven its capabil- schedule.” Texas-Pan American 57, vs. Monmouth, 7 p.m. 1/31 ity to come back from tough As the Broncs strive toward Rider 52 12/17 at Thompson Invitational situations. Although the Broncs their conference schedule, they 12/5 at La Salle, 7 p.m. struggled from the foul line, have room to improve on the vs. Iona, 7 p.m.* 12/20 And More Sports... making only 14 of 25 shots, the foul line as well as decreas- 12/7 vs. NJIT, 3 p.m. team was able to out-rebound ing their turnovers. These are vs. Loyola, 2 p.m. 12/23 Senior Jason Lapham of Lafayette 40-37. minor problems for the pro- 12/19 at Binghamton, 7 p.m. the wrestling team and “I think we know how gram, but if perfected, the team vs. Navy, 7 p.m. 12/27 senior Priscilla Modrov of to win,” Dempsey said. “I will continue to reach success. 12/21 vs. Drexel, 3 p.m. the swimming and diving think that an important part From the look of things, at La Salle, 1 p.m. 1/1 team were named the Rider in growing your program is the Broncs seem to be off to the 12/28-12/29 at Iona, 2 p.m.* University Athletes of the you’re learning how to win close right start. If the team contin- at Marriott Cavalier Classic 1/4 Month for all competition in games, learning how to win on ues to spread the ball around vs. Virginia, 4:30 p.m. vs. Marist, 3 p.m.* November. the road, learning how to come with rebounding and aggres- 1/4 1/9 from behind. And each game sion through multiple players vs. Marist, 1 p.m.* at Siena, 7 p.m.* Junior Ryan Thompson was we had on the road we were stepping into leadership posi- 1/6 1/11 named MAAC Player of the trailing. I think [our come- tions each week, the Broncs at Princeton, 7 p.m. at Iona, 2 p.m.* Week and freshman Novar backs] were just a sign of a team certainly will not fall short for 1/9 1/15 Gadson was named the MAAC that won a lot of games over the year. at Siena, 7 p.m.* at Canisius, 7:30 p.m.* Rookie of the Week for all the past couple of years, a team “We are pleased where we 1/11 1/17 games played in the final week who knows how to win. I think are right now, but we have a lot at Manhattan, 2 p.m.* at Niagara, 4 p.m.* of November. those are very important ele- of work ahead of us to get to ments as you go forward.” where we want to be, and that For the Broncs’ third victo- is at the top of the MAAC,” punches, drilling a pair of 3 snatched a career-best 11 ry of the season, Rider overtook Dempsey said. M. Ba s k e t b a l l -pointers to seal the victory. rebounds. Rosario finished with Cal State Northridge, 85-72. Continued from p. 12 “Rosario single-handed- a game-high 25 for Rutgers. The Broncs out-rebounded ly kept them in the game, so “We were very disap- Northridge 46-35, showing yet a comfortable 10-point advan- we decided to face guard him pointed,” Dempsey said. “We again their strength in rebound- tage with 13 minutes left in for the final eight minutes to thought we outplayed Rutgers ing without Thompson. the game, before the Scarlet take him out, but give credit for the majority of the game, On Wednesday night, the Spring Break 2009. Sell Trips, Knights went on a 13-2 run, Broncs fell to Rutgers 66-62 in to Pettis,” Dempsey said. “He but we weren’t able to close. Earn Cash, Go Free. Call for a close match between the RUs. erasing the deficit and grabbing stepped up and made two big We learned a valuable lesson Group Discounts. Best prices a one-point lead. threes.” that the final 10 minutes of the Despite the loss, Rider shined, guaranteed! Best Parties! The Broncs answered, tak- The Broncs displayed game are the most important. outscoring Rutgers 40-24 in the Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, ing the advantage by three, superb effort and received a This was a good learning expe- paint and out-rebounding the Bahamas, S. Padre, Florida. 60-57, before Rutgers ignited its tremendous performance from rience.” Scarlet Knights 44-31. Information/Reservations 1-800- final push. Rider held Rosario Ringgold. The Roman Catholic The Broncs look to rebound With their 3-2 record so far 648-4849 or www.ststravel.com scoreless in the last eight and graduate cashed in a career-high on Sunday as they take on in the season, the Broncs have Part Time Tutors! a half minutes of the contest, 22 points, and pulled down 12 Manhattan for their first taste spread the ball around, allow- All levels math, reading writing, but other Scarlet Knights deliv- rebounds, while Thompson put of MAAC competition. Tip off ing multiple leaders to emerge SAT ACT Prep. Multiple subject tutors a plus. Flexible schedule ered. Senior Anthony Farmer up 15 points, six boards and is at 2 p.m. in Alumni Gym. within the team. Junior Ryan required, competitive rates. West knocked down a game-tying four assists. Two-time MAAC Thompson leads the team with Windsor, NJ. Fax resume 609-750- three and then sophomore Earl Rookie of the Week Gadson 94 points and 43 rebounds, earn- 0043 or email WestWindsorNJ@ Pettis landed two knock-out chipped in 10 and Mansell ing himself two double-doubles TutoringClub.com. Friday, December 5, 2008 11 Rider pins a win at start of the season

WRESTLING teams with No. 17, Pittsburgh and No. 21, American. By Michael Mack Lapham shined again, win- The Rider wrestling team is ning his first three matches off to a hot start as the Broncs before losing a close 5-2 match clinched a win and a fourth- in the finals of the 165-pound place finish at the Keystone tournament to the top-seeded Classic. Zack Shanaman of UPenn. On Nov. 21, the Broncs Lapham entered the tourna- defeated Lock Haven by a score ment as the third seed and of 27-16. exceeded expectations, finish- Kristie Kahl “Any time you can beat ing second. With three wins for a Lock Haven team you have the day, Lapham improved his Post to feel good about it,” Head record to 9-1. Coach Gary Taylor told Rider However, Lapham was not JT Sports Information. the only Bronc who made a vic- Freshman Filiberto Colon torious run in the tournament. Without one of Rider’s grabbed the momentum for Junior Michael Kessler was also star athletes, some have pon- the Broncs early with a pin a a runner-up in the 157-pound dered the future of the men’s little over a minute into his tournament. Kessler lost a very basketball program. 125-pound match. The Broncs close decision to the No. 1 seed But with the 2008-09 went on to take a 12-0 lead in the tournament. Even after team’s 3-2 start, the Broncs before claiming victory. the loss in the finals, Kessler seem to be on the right track Senior Jason Lapham won went 3-1 for the day, improving Bryan Wentz/The Rider News without their former power his match for a perfect 6-0 on his overall record to 8-2. Junior Ed Bordas, right, squares off against his opponent during forward, Jason Thompson. the season and gave the Broncs Bordas won four matches the Broncs’ 27-16 victory over Lock Haven on Nov. 21. With Thompson, Rider an 18-4 lead. Junior Ed Bordas in the heavyweight tournament was able to clinch first place in sealed the win for the Broncs while dropping two on his way Rider finished fourth out types of tournaments are what the regular season in the con- with a pin four minutes into to a third-place finish. Colon of the 10 teams that competed the end of the season Colonial ference with a 13-5 MAAC his match. broke even by winning two in the tournament, with a score Athletic Association tourna- record while advancing to the Rider has wrestled Lock and losing two matches, giv- of 90.5. The classic was won ment is going to be like and the MAAC Championship game Haven 17 times, but this ing him a fifth-place finish in by host UPenn with a score of more we experience the atmo- for the second time in four marks only the third win for the 125-pound tournament. 138.5. sphere and that level of compe- years. The team also claimed the Broncs over the Eagles. Sophomores Fred Rodgers and “Our goal is to get used tition, the stronger we will be a 23-11 record, the most wins On Nov. 23, the Broncs Nick Weaver and freshman to tournaments and the grind individually and as a team.” ever for the program and for competed in the Keystone Tyler Smith all finished fifth of a long day,” Taylor said to With a win and a fourth- the MAAC that year. Classic at the nation’s in their respective tournaments, Rider Sports Information. “We place finish under their belts, Individually, Thompson 22nd-ranked University of while sophomore Matt Bradley wrestle these types of events to the Broncs look to continue a was the MAAC Player of the Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. and freshman Aaron Nestor not only face nationally-ranked successful season. Year and MAAC Defensive The tournament also featured placed sixth in their tourna- competition but to also make The Broncs head to the Player of the Year while con- two other nationally ranked ments. us mentally tougher. These Nittany Lion Open on Dec. 7. tributing an average of 12.1 rebounds, 2.7 blocked shots, Hockey falls in faceoff against conference rival 20.4 points and a .560 field HOCKEY are looking forward to the next goal percentage per game. game on their schedule, a home In his four years at Rider, By Paul Mullin matchup at Louck’s tonight Thompson compiled over 2,000 points, 1,100 rebounds Despite scoring the inaugu- with a Seton Hall team they and 24 double-doubles. ral goal of its highly anticipated handily defeated in Oct., 8-1. Looking back on fall game against conference “We are the better team on Thompson’s career, there is foe The College of New Jersey paper, but in this league, any- no doubt he did great things (TCNJ) on Friday, Nov. 21, the one can win on any night, and for the Broncs. As he is now Rider ice hockey team (10-7-1, if we take them lightly, it isn’t doing great things for the 2-6) was unable to hold onto going to be a fun game for us,” Sacramento Kings, the men’s its lead and eventually lost the D’Aurizio said. “But if we play basketball program is moving game 8-2. like we did earlier in the year, on to what could be a suc- The Broncs kept the pres- we’ll be fine.” cessful season. sure on their Mid-Atlantic Junior forward Nick At this time last season, Collegiate Hockey Association Savaiano acknowledged the fact Rider also had a 3-2 record. (MACHA) rivals throughout that with the loss to TCNJ, Granted, the 2007-08 team the game, outshooting the the Seton Hall game takes on a seemed to compete against a Lions 45-32, but fell behind in slightly different meaning. harder schedule in the begin- the first period and were unable “I would like to say that we Bryan Wentz/The Rider News ning, but the Broncs still to hit paydirt after the second. will have a repeat result against seem to be going in the right “In years past, we always Junior forward George Helock attempts an offensive play against Seton Hall, but right now we direction with their adjust- beat TCNJ because we knew TCNJ. The Lions claimed an 8-2 victory over Rider on Nov. 21. have our backs to the wall and ments in the line-up. we were the better team and we can’t take any game lightly,” “We play a smaller group, we just treated it like a regular up just over a minute later. TCNJ finished the period he said. “Every game we play and because of that we have to game because there wasn’t much The Lions followed up the with sophomore forward Elie from here on out we have to press more, trap more and do pressure,” said junior forward tying goal with two more in Klein and junior forward Scot come into that game with the things to get the game mov- Tom D’Aurizio. “However, now the span of nine seconds. With McClintic flipping pucks over right mindset.” ing at our speed,” Dempsey that they are in our league and 6:18 left, senior defender Alex senior goalie Bobby Kovarovic’s Savaiano is already set for said. “We like to play fast, improving every year, the mag- Gorden netted a power-play leg to widen the gap to 5-2. the season-ending rematch with we like to run and you just nitude of the game rises and we goal, followed by sophomore The third period was all TCNJ on Feb. 13, 2009, eager- can’t rely on Jason to get lost the mindset that it was just forward Vincent LaRosa. about the Lions. Klein com- ly awaiting an opportunity to every rebound anymore. The another game.” The second period start- pleted a hat trick, scoring the even the score with the Lions. guys really have to commit Senior forward Merlin ed in the Broncs’ favor when next two goals — the second “TCNJ is definitely a team to game rebounding, which Thompson snuck the first goal junior forward George Helock on a power-point play — and I am looking forward to playing means that everyone just has past TCNJ goalie Joe McCarty shot a pass from sophomore assisted LaRosa in a third, again,” he said. “Losing to your with 10:42 left in the first peri- defender Nicklas Ryskasen into bringing the game to an end. rivals in front of a big crowd od, but TCNJ managed to tie it the TCNJ goal, shrinking the Despite the less-than-satis- is never fun, so we owe them See Post JT, p. 10 Lions’ lead to one. factory conclusion, the Broncs some payback.” 12 Friday, December 5, 2008 Bo x e d Ou t Rider claims victory in home opener before falling to state rival Rutgers MEN’S BASKETBALL swingman received the ball near chipped in with 14, while half court on a fast break with a sophomore Mike Ringgold and By Jordan Hall defender riding him on his left freshman Novar Gadson, both After two come-from- side. Thompson took the ball Philadelphia natives, helped out behind victories, the Broncs strong with his right hand and with 10 apiece. wasted no time getting started soared off one foot, slamming On Wednesday, the red- on Saturday, Nov. 29, for their it home. hot Broncs faced Rutgers at highly anticipated home opener. The Broncs carried the Sovereign Bank Arena for the Rider jumped out of the gates momentum into the second battle of the RUs. The Big East against Cal State Northridge in half, outscored the Matadors foe entered the matchup 4-2 the first half and never looked 10-4 early on, and, with 10 overall, second in the nation back, defeating the Matadors minutes left in the game, sport- in blocks per game (10.2) and 85-72. A few days later, the ed their biggest lead of the day at 23rd in the country in field goal Broncs fell to state rival Rutgers 17 points. Cal State Northridge defense percentage (35.9). in a 66-62 defeat. cut the deficit to nine with 1:18 However, the Scarlet The Broncs played arguably left in regulation, but it was too Knights’ greatest asset goes by their best game so far against an little, too late as Rider put the the name of Mike Rosario. The impressive Cal State Northridge nail in the coffin, capturing its freshman sensation is the first- squad. The Matadors were third straight victory. ever McDonald’s all American selected to finish first in the “This was a quality win to play at Rutgers and was Big West Conference and move for us,” said Head Coach ranked by ESPN as the 16th onto the NCAA tournament by Tommy Dempsey. “We played best freshman prospect and the league coaches and media. very physical and Cal State fifth best at the shooting guard This didn’t faze Rider, as Northridge is the type of team position. the Broncs fell early in the first we’re going to have to beat to He and the rest of the frame, 8-6, but went on an 11-2 win the conference this year.” Scarlet Knights took a page out run and never trailed for the The win boosted the Broncs of Rider’s playbook, staging a rest of the game. Rider looked to 3-1 on the campaign, tun- late comeback and pulling off sharp in the first half, taking a ing themselves for state rival the nail biting 66-62 victory. 41-31 lead into the break. Rutgers. For the first time this Rider rode a 15-4 run late in Preseason First Team All- season, Rider entered the game the first half to a 30-20 lead and MAAC selection junior Ryan completely healthy. eventually went into the break Thompson dropped 15 points Thompson, who was ranked up eight, 36-28. in the frame, two of them com- as one of the top 30 swingmen The Broncs continued to in the country by CBSSports. impress in the second frame ing off an authoritative one- Jared Wood/The Rider News hand dunk over a Cal State com, poured in a game-high until Rutgers struck. Rider held Northridge defender that sent 25 points and snatched nine Freshman Novar Gadson takes a jump shot in Rider’s 66-62 the crowd into a frenzy. The boards. Senior Harris Mansell See M. Basketball, p. 10 loss to Rutgers on Dec. 3. Gadson finished with 10 points. Broncs clinch one, drop two before MAAC play WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The game featured five ties and to be able to knock them down.” eight lead changes in overtime. In Senior Shaunice Parker had her By Josh Veltrie regulation time, the Broncs held a 10th career double-double with 15 Close games have been the 45-40 advantage on the boards with points and 12 rebounds. theme this season for the women’s both teams compiling 12 offensive Meyers also had eight points basketball team. rebounds. and eight rebounds for the Broncs The Broncs (2-3 overall) beat In the 50-48 overtime loss to while sophomore Cintella Spotwood Farleigh Dickinson 65-64 in over- Monmouth, Meyers and junior posted eight points and grabbed five time on Nov. 21. They were then Amanda Sepulveda had 12 points rebounds. defeated by Monmouth in overtime each for the Broncs. Meyers missed a The Broncs caused 23 turnovers on Nov. 24 and Texas-Pan American jump shot at the buzzer that would and committed 21, as each team had on Dec. 1 by a combined margin of have forced a second overtime. nine steals. seven points. It was the first time since the Meyers was named MAAC “We learned as much from the 1989-90 season that Rider played Co-player of the Week for her effort win in overtime as we did from the two overtime games in a row. in the overtime win against Fairleigh loss in overtime,” said Head Coach It was a relatively sloppy game Dickinson. Meyers is in her second Lynn Milligan. with the teams combining for 38 season at Rider after transferring Junior Tammy Meyers, who turnovers, 21 by the Broncs and 17 from George Mason. hit the game-winning layup with by the Hawks. “Tammy is a big part of what we 2.2 seconds left in overtime against The Broncs came close again in do,” Milligan said. “She is someone FDU, had a career-high 28 points the loss against Texas-Pan American. that the team turns to when we need and 10 rebounds in the win against Down 11 with over seven minutes a basket. As the season progresses, the Knights. Meyers’ shot gave the left, the team managed to tie the Tammy will continue to get better Broncs a one-point lead and a come- game with five minutes remaining. and be able to do more things for from-behind victory for the team’s But Texas-Pan American was able to us.” second win of the season. hold Rider without a field goal for Rider has now lost two straight “All the credit goes to the girls the rest of the game. games, but the Broncs have a home for executing that last-second play,” “We need to get better on game today against Iona in their first Bryan Wentz/The Rider News Milligan said. “We go over game offense; we are way too inconsistent conference game. They then go to Junior Tammy Meyers drives toward the basket situations in practice every day and on the offensive end,” Milligan said. Baltimore to face Loyola on Sunday, against Texas-Pan American. Meyers posted eight they responded very well when they “Our defense was very good and we Dec. 7. points and eight rebounds for Rider. were put in the actual situation.” were getting good looks, we just have