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* Winner of 10 prizes, New Jersey College Press Association, 2007 Volume 78, Issue XIX - Friday, April 4, 2008 Pa w e l k o De f e a t s Ph i l l i p s New president vows to address parking issue By Steph Mostaccio leadership and experience, the students would have been in In a head-to-head battle good hands with either one. between Brian Pawelko and However, the title of SGA Danielle Phillips for the title of president requires more than Lawrenceville SGA President, just leadership and experience. Pawelko came out on top. Vendetta advised that the best He is thrilled and ready to way to carry out the duties of serve the students. the position that requires “you “I’m happy it all paid off,” to be the fire underneath every- Pawelko said. “It was my hope one else,” is to be driven. as a freshman that I would be “I didn’t know how much SGA president. So I’m really time, organization and com- munication was involved with overwhelmed right now.” Photo by Brian Wentz being president,” she said. “It’s Pawelko’s first order of Current Lawrenceville SGA President Laura Vendetta embraces President-elect Brian Pawelko a position you can’t fall behind business as Lawrenceville SGA after he was announced victorious last night in the SRC. A total of 958 students voted. president is parking. in.” “I think we need to get on In the race for Lawrenceville Lawrenceville SGA treasurer, ly since 1996, when fewer than change in voter turnout to the the parking issue,” he said. “It’s SGA vice president, Jonathan and Frank Romano Jr. is the 350 students voted. Turnout number of candidates. She been looming over our heads.” Chebra was the victor. He secretary. nearly doubled to 651 in 2002 noted that the year turnout Other important issues was thrilled to attain the title According to Cassie and peaked at 992 in 2005. dropped to 751, the race for Pawelko wants to tackle as pres- and is prepared to take on the Iacovelli, assistant dean of Voter participation fell to 788 SGA president was uncontest- ident include those related to demands that it requires. Campus Life and Lawrenceville in 2006, but then increased ed. the alcohol policy, housing and “I think we can make some SGA adviser, the student gov- to 803 in last year’s elections. “So if you have unopposed academics. big steps,” he said. “It’s going to ernment always hopes for a This year, ­­­958 students voted, candidates, there’s not that sense Current Lawrenceville SGA be hard, but I’m going to work large voter turnout. which fell short of the 1,000- of urgency,” she said. President Laura Vendetta said for it.” The number of students vote goal. that based on both candidates’ Alex D’Amico was named voting has increased significant- Iacovelli attributes the See Elections, p. 3 Student Housing woes continue media after lottery drawing By Jeff Frankel by number of credits, not blind luck. win big “It’s unfair because we saw The housing lottery for people with fewer credits than By Allie Ward next year is over for standard us with much higher lottery and premium on-campus lodg- numbers,” he said. ing, and some students are Senior Nick Ballasy was in Because of this, Raczynski upset about the hand they were the big leagues: sitting among and his roommote have decided dealt. ABC and CNN news correspon- to move off-campus. Sophomore Paul Gasior, dents at the 2007 Democratic “We signed a four-year who originally fought against Presidential Debate at Drexel contract to be in a standard the changes to the new hous- University in Philadelphia. double,” he said. “We should ing policy, was not happy hav- Little did he know that the not have to be in a lottery to Photo courtesy of Nick Ballasy ing received the short end of newscast he performed there get a standard double. It’s one From left, junior Sean Rainey and seniors Nick Ballasy and John the stick when he applied for would be a part of an award- of the reasons we’re moving off. standard housing. He ended up winning episode of his show, Schulter pose with their awards won at a national convention. We feel, as juniors, that, if we staying in a standard double in On the Issues, which airs on wanted, we shou ld have Media Competition at the New Jersey Press Association’s Olson Hall. the Rider University Network a lot better chance to get pre- National Broadcasting Society’s Better College Newspaper “When you become an (RUN). mium housing.” convention in Anaheim, Calif., Contest. upperclassman, you want to The program took first But then, there is junior held March 11-16. “It was a good feeling to live in a better building,” he place in both the Public Affairs/ Matt Cardia. He and his other Along with RUN’s two know that after all these count- said. “You deserve something Interview Video and Audio The Rider News junior roommates currently live awards, brought less hours of stuff in the studio, better.” categories in a national stu- in a New Building suite and 10 more to the University’s tro- it paid off,” Ballasy said. “It’s Sophomore Brett Raczynski dent media competition. RUN were fortunate enough to get an phy case. The student-run news- good to know that an organiza- was unsatisfied with the way the received its accolades from the paper won its prizes, including apartment with a kitchen in the National Student Electronic See Award, p. 4 lottery numbers were given out four first-place awards, at the randomly. He feels it should go See Housing, p. 4 Visit The Rider News online at www.theridernews.com 2 Friday, April 4, 2008

Se c u r i t y Br i e f s Students fill up on alcohol awareness By Jess Hoogendoorn live in the present moment and What’s That Smell? figure out the best course of “By oft repeating an action.” Public Safety questioned untruth, men come to believe Keller also addressed the two Conover Hall residents it themselves.” Dr. Adrienne stereotypes that college life on Monday, March 31, after Keller of the University of entails. She explained that a female staff member report- Virginia used these words, most people think drinking is ed smelling what seemed to which Thomas Jefferson wrote something college students do be marijuana in one of the years ago, to describe the mis- and that it is acceptable, even wings. Public Safety located conceptions about drinking though not everyone at college the room the odor appeared and college life. Keller spoke believes this or acts this way. to be coming from and talk- as part of a Greek 101 program She said that students live in ed to the occupants. and forum in observance of a world where alcohol use is When Public Safety told Alcohol Awareness Month on glamorized and college parties the residents of their suspi- Monday in the Bart Luedeke are not seen as being fun unless cions of drug use, the sus- Center Theater. there is alcohol involved. pects admitted to smoking The forum was one of “There’s definitely a ten- marijuana, but said they had several events, including a lec- dency in movies, in TV, to thrown away the residue. The ture by psychology Professor portray college life as alcohol residents gave permission Photo by Stephanie Nardi Stephanie Golski about the saturated,” Keller said. for Public Safety to search Dr. Stephanie Golski speaks about the negative effects of alco- effects of alcohol on a develop- Keller worked on a cam- the room, but nothing was hol on college students’ developing brains yesterday. ing brain, held this week to kick paign at the University of found. One of the residents off the month. Virginia to advise students that was charged with unauthor- Safe Ride Program ready to go At Monday’s event Keller not everyone is a heavy drinker ized possession/use of illegal spoke to Greek students about and not everyone thinks drink- substances. the misconceptions college ing to get drunk is acceptable. students have concerning the This program is an example of Friday Night Charges prevalence of drinking on cam- social marketing, and its goal is pus. A moment of silence was to inform students about what A female commuter observed in remembrance of their peers are really doing in was transported to a local Gary DeVercelly Jr., a fellow regards to alcohol. hospital for evaluation and Greek, at the beginning of the “[It’s] not what our peers treatment at 10:12 p.m. on presentation, on the one-year are doing, but what we think Friday, March 28, after con- anniversary of his death. they’re doing,” she said. suming alcohol. A resident of Keller informed students Although Keller tried to Switlik Hall, whose room the about tactics that are often shatter stereotypes and mis- commuter was in, contacted conceptions held by students, used to dissuade young people The Safe Rider Program was launched this week. Public Safety. Upon arrival, from drinking and how this some found the presentation Public Safety noticed that the “health terrorism” approach is lengthy and not very stimulat- The Yellow Taxi Cab Co. of the cab service. commuter had been drink- rarely effective. She explained ing. Sophomore Justin Scerbo is revving its cars’ engines and “The actual cards don’t do ing. The Lawrence Township that scaring people into making said that he felt the point of this is ready to pick up students anything,” said Mark Fisher, Police Department (LTPD) healthy decisions simply does “harm prevention seminar” was from off-campus locations as substance abuse coordinator. and the University cited her not work because students, to help make it easier for the part of the new Safe Ride “They’re just reminders.” for underage drinking. with few exceptions, can see Greeks to accept the adminis- Program. Students at an off-campus others making unhealthy choic- tration’s new policies. Plastic cards with the com- location can get a ride back to Not So User-Friendly es without the terrible conse- “I like the ideas at the Greek pany’s phone number were campus for free just by flashing quences portrayed in the ads. 101s of getting us together,” given out Wednesday at Daly’s their Rider I.D., according to Dining Hall and yesterday at SGA officials. The cabs work A male staff member “You look around you and Scerbo said. “We had others the pub to mark the beginning strictly as a one-way service. working on the ground floor see a lot of people using alco- that were fantastic, who talked of Moore Library was ver- hol and abusing alcohol, but about breaking stereotypes of bally harassed via a phone nothing bad happens to them,” frats and sororities, but this one call on Monday, March 31, Keller said. “Fear in ads keeps us just wasn’t very interesting.” between 5:05 and 5:25 p.m. in the past. It doesn’t allow us to The staff member received a call from an unknown male. The caller gave his first name Co m i n g only and inquired about the name of a person using a Rider e-mail address. Up ... The caller had appar- Friday, April 4 Tuesday, April 8 ently sent a message out to a “A Fusion of European Passion SBC Blood Drive, BLC Cavalla Rider e-mail user concerning and Western Style,” BLC Room, 1 - 7 p.m. Theater, 6 p.m. a Craig’s List item. When the VOX’s “Take Back the Night,” staff member told the caller ROCAS Pub Night, The Pub, The Pub, 5 p.m. that he could not release any 9 p.m. information about the user, Wednesday, April 9 the caller responded with Saturday, April 5 The Trojan Women: preview Rider Ultimate Frisbee Tourna- some harsh words. The inves- performance, Spitz Theater, ment, Daly’s Field, 9 a.m. tigation is ongoing. 7 p.m. BSU and German Club’s Free - Compiled by Jess Hoogendoorn Trip to NYC, contact lynchr@ Photography Club Meeting, rider.edu to sign up Daly’s Board Room, 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 6 Thursday, April 10 Rider Ultimate Frisbee *University Day 2008* Tournament, Daly’s Field, Look for festivities 9 a.m. throughout the day Alpha Phi Omega meeting, BLC Fireside Lounge, 7 p.m. Compiled by Julia Ernst To list your event, e-mail Information provided by Director Monday, April 7 [email protected]. of Rider’s Department of Public SEC General Board Meeting, Safety Vickie Weaver. SRC, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 3 Lawrenceville campus elects its student leaders President Sophomore Class President Public Relations Brian Pawelko Greek Seat Daniel Pinkston Tom Wospil George Helock Vice President Sophomore Class Vice President NCC Jonathan Chebra Class Officers Gina Grosso Meghan Montague Senior Class President Sophomore Class Treasurer CFO (2) Treasurer Matt Semel Alex D’Amico Mitchell Buonpastore Jennifer Wolk Senior Class Vice President Maria Ciccarelli Secretary Anthony Olsen RHA Positions Frank X. Romano, Jr. RHA President ACS Positions Senior Class Treasurer Megan Phair ACS President Finance Board Cara Giovinazzo Crystal Palmer RHA Vice President (tie) At-Large Seats (2) Nicole States/Steve Scarpiella ACS Vice President Joe Seaton Junior Class President (Run-off to be held) James Czajkowski Kevin Van Loan Danielle Gizzo Secretary ACS Treasurer Residence Seat (2) Junior Class Vice President Paul Gasior Megan C. McBride Stacey Miller Kimberly Doerrhoefer Mike Zilly Junior Class Treasurer VP Social Chair ACS Secretary Michelle Mellina Colleen Moore James O’Mara Commuter Seat Rajesh Yerramilli

he sent out e-mails to various “I’m trying to remind peo- El e c t i o n s ‘Even though they’re graduating, clubs and organizations, stu- ple that they should be voting,” it’s important that [seniors] vote dent leaders and the Leadership he said. Continued from p. 1 Development Program. SGA It is important for students because the SGA executive board This year, none of the top also gave Battle of the Building to vote and have a say because executive board positions was makes decisions that will affect the and Greek Week points to resi- SGA members make decisions uncontested. However, a con- University for years to come. When dent and Greek voters, respec- that impact the University as tinuing problem is the inter- alumni come back, they will see the tively. a whole, according to Hanson. This year, Hanson also He stressed the importance of est in class council positions. changes.’ Several council candidates were distributed business cards that all students — even seniors — unopposed, and many posts — - Matt Hanson, Lawrenceville SGA included information regarding participating in the elections. including senior class vice presi- elections and recruitment chair election sessions, created slap “Even though they’re grad- dent and treasurer, and junior bracelets with voting informa- uating, it’s important that they class treasurer — did not have tion and required each candi- vote because the SGA executive any candidates at all. date to post a profile on the board makes decisions that will According to Iacovelli, fill- class pushed Cara Giovinazzo Iacovelli, was more efficient this SGA Web site. affect the University for years ing class council positions is to run for senior class presi- year. Senior Meghan Gleason to come,” Hanson said. “When difficult because many students dent. “There was a lot more has noticed the increase in mar- alumni come back, they will see question the purpose of those “That struck me as a lit- effective communication to get keting. In fact, she said the the changes.” titles. tle off, not right,” she said at the word out for candidates as elections this year have been According to senior Hallie “It’s a little challenging to Tuesday’s Senate meeting. well as the college community marketed more than she has Murphy, a commuter, turnout establish a class identity,” she Matt Semel defeated her for the upcoming elections,” ever seen in her time here at could increase even more if said. “At Rider, we tend to in the race for this position. she said. Rider. there were more access for com- operate on a Greek, commuter, However, Giovinazzo was elect- Promoting the candidates “You definitely know who’s muter students on election day. resident basis more so than the ed senior class treasurer through and the elections fell on the running, and over the years, it’s Iacovelli noted that the Class of 2008, the Class of write-in votes. shoulders of senior Matthew progressed,” she said. discussion about online vot- 2009.” One thing that changed Hanson, Lawrenceville SGA Hanson noted that one of ing comes up every year and Learning that many stu- in addition to the number of elections and recruitment chair. the primary reasons for the new has been turned down every dents don’t identify with their candidates was the marketing He used both old and new mar- marketing tactics is to increase year. Last year’s SGA members campaign, which according to keting strategies. As in the past, voter participation. thought that since Rider uses the same voting booths that are used in state general elections, the SGA elections provide an discover. opportunity to teach first-time student voters. “If we went to online, we read. would probably lose that teach- ing moment as well as the com- munity gathering opportunity,” study. Iacovelli said. However, she did not rule out the possibility of learn. online voting in the future. improve. -Additional reporting by Jeff Frankel !"#$%&!"#$%& !"##$% *OIN !$&&'()&*+$,') #ALLXORCOMETO 4UESDAYMEETINGS New 5, 6, 10 & 12-week ATPMIN MAIN CAMPUS • College Drive, Toms River • 732.255.0400 2IDGE(OUSE SOUTHERN EDUCATION CENTER • 195 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin sessions being offered & ZA
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!""#$%&'(%)*$+,%-*.+/$0123#455/67###7 897:94550###;<52<54#=> 4 Friday, April 4, 2008 Biology professor plants seeds of knowledge By Julia Ernst able, and who will teach you the biology teachers to align with language and the customs, then course topics in order to pro- ‘The program believes that a Rider biology instructor you will form meaningful and vide relevant, hands-on experi- student’s interest in science as a lasting relationships with the ence. Jon Hayashi is working to give serious intellectual pursuit develops high school students in the area people there and you, too, will “In my meetings with high a passport to the world of sci- come to love that country. This school teachers, I ask what they from having multiple contacts with ence. is what everyone in the PROBE would like me to reinforce for professional scientists.’ The Program for Outreach program strives to accomplish them,” said Hayashi. “These - Dr. Jon Hayashi, biology for fields of science.” discussions enable me to cus- in Biology Education (PROBE) instructor and program director at aims to offer workshops in high Hayashi explained that tom design each workshop to school biology classrooms, turn- these workshops vary in stages meet specific, ongoing teaching the Teaching/Learning Center ing science into a live activity of completion, as some have goals.” rather than a lesson from a text- been carried out several times These meetings help to book. Hayashi, who organizes while others are still in the ensure that the workshops the workshops in conjunction developmental stages. will further develop students’ taught students how to extract opment, we are not yet able to with teachers at various area “The first is an Aquatic interests in biology and initiate DNA from cells and run precisely define the responsi- high schools, says a second aim Ecology workshop that is run contact with professors already freeze gels to see the size of bilities that those students will is to provoke curiosity and inter- by Dr. Dennis Gemmell and is active in the field. the particles. Although some assume. That recruitment pro- est in participating students. a highly successful program that “The program believes workshops have already been cess will likely start next school “I could summarize the has run for a number of years that a student’s interest in sci- presented in high school class- year.” efforts of PROBE by using a under his leadership,” Hayashi ence as a serious intellectual rooms, Hayashi said there are Although the first class to model of visiting a new coun- said. “The second workshop is pursuit develops from having other elements that need to participate in the clinic was the try,” said Hayashi, who is pro- one that I am presently devel- multiple contacts with profes- be coordinated before actively AP Biology class, there are no gram director at the Teaching/ oping in molecular biology.” sional scientists,” Hayashi said. involving Rider students. academic restrictions that need Learning Center. In addition, another work- “All of the PROBE workshops “We are interested in to be met for a workshop to be “If you are introduced to shop in neurobiology will are designed in collaboration recruiting Rider students inter- held. that new country by someone “enable students to learn about with the high school teachers ested in working with high “The PROBE workshops who loves that country, some- the nervous system by con- to ensure that the material fits school students, particularly in are designed for students of all one who will share with you ducting experiments on inver- into the curriculum that they the molecular biology and in levels,” said Hayashi. “The only [his or her] contagious excite- tebrate animals,” according to are presenting.” the neurobiology workshops,” criterion we have for students is ment and who will illuminate Hayashi. A workshop at Ewing he said. “However, because curiosity.” that which is hidden but valu- The PROBE workshops are High School in an Advanced these programs are still in devel- coordinated with high school Placement (AP) Biology class it to the floor of the New York Stock Those applying for standard housing ments,” she said. “We have a lot of sug- Ho u s i n g Exchange. People were striking deals won by the roommate who had the gestions for improvement, but next year with each other.” highest lottery number, Polak said. is a whole new ballgame because we will Continued from p. 1 Polak was referring to some students “Both processes went very well,” she have 150 new beds.” same residence hall next year. who ditched their current roommate said. “The premium room selection was Polak said 66 students voluntarily “I think it was luck that we got an for a better room with new roommates, definitely more chaotic. It was much picked 22 triple rooms, and 19 other apartment next year,” he said. “After all, leaving the original roommate in the busier, crazier [and had] more action.” students picked “super extended rooms,” since the numbers are random, every lurch to quickly find a new one. But not everyone thought the lot- newly created rooms, such as in the other current junior was in the same “There were a couple of groups who tery went smoothly, especially when it pods. boat. I had a pretty low number but my got bailed on by their applicants,” she came to giving out the lottery numbers, “We were pretty surprised about the other three roommates had high ones.” said. which were assigned at random, not by numbers,” she said. Earlier this semester, the University Not everyone who was entitled to merit. Gasior is just happy he got a room announced that housing next year would an on-campus residence went to the “I think it was pretty bad, truth- assignment, despite his “terrible” lottery not be guaranteed, but that position was selection, Polak said. fully,” Gasior said. “The assignment number of 1,403. eventually reversed. Every eligible stu- “Eighty students who were eligible of the numbers was not done fairly. It “I didn’t care where I lived,” he said. dent who attended the lottery received did not show up,” she said. “We will try wasn’t thought out well.” “I just wanted a roof over my head.” a room, said Stephanie Polak, assistant and reach them. We continue to make Even Polak acknowledged some - Additional reporting by Julia Ernst director of Residence Life. a waiting list, about 35 students, and it shortcomings but noted it should be “Everyone showed up early for continues to grow everyday.” easier next year to get a room with the their time slot,” she said. “The Student The lottery numbers for all those addition of the new residence hall to be Recreation Center lobby was literally a applying for premium housing were built next to Poyda Hall. ‘hall of humanity.’ Someone compared combined to make the highest number. “There were lots of disappoint-

students across the nation.” the Issues has evolved over the awards, Jess Decina, features second; and Jeff Frankel, news Aw a r d s At the convention, students past few years and has expanded and entertainment editor, editor, was recognized with an Continued from p. 1 attended workshops led by pro- from simple campus issues to became the first person in the Honorable Mention. fessionals, listened to different national ones. publication’s recent history to “Winning gave me a shot tion outside of Rider validated speeches and even went on “It’s part of being a com- pick up two first-place acco- of confidence in my work as a our work.” field trips to see live tapings of munity; what you’re doing on lades. She was honored in the journalist as I go through my Six members of RUN shows. your own gets people rallied Feature Writing and Arts and first year in the real world,” attended the convention, along “The main thing was going, around your message and your Entertainment/Critical Writing Caputo said. “It made me with the station’s adviser, Scott networking and talking to peo- work, and it affects the broader categories. remember my great times at Alboum. Two of these mem- ple in broadcasting,” Ballasy community,” he said. “If you do “I was absolutely floored The Rider News.” bers, Jon Schulter and Sean said. good things people will come to when I found out,” Decina said. Managing Editor Paul Rainey, did the camera work for Ballasy and Schulter took you and say, ‘Hey, I want to get “I found out about the Features Mullin picked up a first-place the winning episodes of On the another first-place award in the involved with that.’” award first, and I couldn’t win in the Sports writing Issues. Aquafresh Student Competition With its host, producer believe it. When they finally category. Leo Rommel, former Schulter, a senior commu- Commercial category for a “spin and creator graduating, Ballasy announced the award for Arts/ sports editor, placed third in nication major, explained that the bottle” themed ad. hopes On the Issues will perse- Critical Writing, I saw my name both Opinion Writing and the convention gave students “The National Broadcasting vere. again and freaked out.” Sports Writing. a chance to meet others who Society really expanded our “It’s a credible media outlet Laura Mortkowitz, assis- The newspaper as a whole are interested in television show and our horizons with that’s doing great things, and tant features and entertainment took second place in the Layout production. shooting in different locations I hope it continues,” he said. editor, received an Honorable and Design category. “It was a great experience and getting real-life experience,” “Because in the end, the net- Mention in Feature Writing. “To have three years of to travel outside of Rider,” he Schulter said. “We’ve learned a work is just an avenue for pro- In the News category, Mike hard work pay off is thrilling,” said. “You learn more about the lot about the business as video moting what students are doing Caputo, former executive editor, Decina said. “I’m so proud of profession you want to get into, journalists and reporters.” here.” won first place; Olivia Tattory, everyone.” and you bond with different Ballasy explained that On Among The Rider News’ current executive editor, won Friday, April 4, 2008 5 Putting a spin on team unity By Jess Decina

So what’s so great about playing for the Rider Ultimate Frisbee (RUF) team? It might be the T-shirts and team jerseys. It could be the love of the game. It could be the fan support. For freshman Tom Wospil, next year’s club president, it’s the tourna- ments. “Tournaments are always a great time,” he said. “You meet tons of people from different schools, which is always interesting. Also, when you put all of us in a hotel we always find fun things to do.” The members of RUF have had their fair share of tournament misadven- tures. Wospil’s most memorable trip was to New York in February. “My favorite tournament so far was the ABC tournament in Garden City, N.Y.,” he said. “It was for the rookies of the teams along with some more expe- rienced players to guide us. Although the conditions there were freezing and windy, the night we all spent together Photo by JP Krahel was one of the best nights I have had at Sophomore Dan Wadlinger looks for an opening during a RUF scrimmage against WCC. RUF hosts its 3rd annual tourna- Rider.” ment, which will take place tomorrow and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Daly’s and back fields. This weekend, it’s the team’s turn to host a tournament, taking place on a team we will not disappoint. I am also ment that RUF has hosted,” she said. that grew from a small group of friends the Intramural Fields behind Daly’s. looking forward to meeting new people “Also, this is the last home tournament to one of the most popular intramural Twelve schools, one from as far away as from all the incoming teams.” before the original founders of the team sports on campus, according to fresh- Connecticut, will be competing in RUF’s Sophomore Krys Wilkie, who serves graduate, and it is awesome for them to man C.J. Nolan. 3rd annual Huck of the Fools, which as public relations chair for the team, said be here to see the tournament grow to be “This tournament shows everyone starts Saturday. The competing schools she loves how tournaments strengthen two days.” how the team has grown from playing include Rowan University, University the team’s bond. RUF had its start more than four no rules on the campus mall to being of Connecticut, Princeton University, “For a short time on weekends we years ago, at senior Zach Aguanno’s sum- one of the better younger teams in the Millersville University, Montclair play together, eat together, rest together, mer orientation. He and nine incom- area,” Nolan said. University, Middletown Community drive together, get lost together and ing freshmen started tossing a Frisbee As Aguanno looks back, he remains College, Ramapo College, Drew breathe together,” she said. “It is crazy, around, and by the end of the night they confident RUF is going in the right University, Steven’s Institute, Stockton but we are together and are sharing the wanted to start a team in the fall. direction for years to come. College and St. Joseph’s University. same passion for Ultimate.” “We said, ‘Hey, we should make “I’m very excited to see how things “More than anything else I am This tournament will be especially a team when we get to school,’ and turn out in the future,” he said. “I think looking forward to just playing,” Wospil significant for the seniors on the team, when we got there, I actually followed everything has a really good basis and said. “The current executive board has according to Wilkie. through,” he said. grounding and things are really going to worked really hard setting this up, and as “This is the first two-day tourna- There’s a lot to be said for a team start taking off.” WCC student gains a ‘voice’ overseas By Laura Mortkowitz ics as intercultural arts management Mikrokosmos, and attended internship and choral organizations. They had the market fairs. ‘I learned so much While the majority of students on unique opportunity to meet managers of “I set up a few internship opportu- my head was about Rider’s campuses were attending classes major choral projects, senior executives nities that I may take when I graduate,” to explode.’ and spending a typical weekend on of principal international arts institu- Slawson said. “One is in Hungary, in a tions and local political personalities. castle, actually. Interns get to stay there - Jonathan Slawson February 6-10, junior Jonathan Slawson Junior was in Caen, France. “We talked about new ways of mar- for free and it sounds like a great oppor- But it wasn’t a vacation for him. keting the choral arts, and we discussed tunity.” Slawson, a music education major the differences between arts administra- He was also able to speak with a with a minor in arts administration at tion in Europe and arts administration professor from the University of Chicago an orgy and I looked at him and I was, Westminster Choir College, attended the in America,” Slawson said. about graduate school decisions. like, ‘What are you talking about? No,’” first International Forum – Voice, Youth Another topic brought up was the Although the three days were mostly Slawson said. “He was from a European and Arts Management sponsored by the meaning of “youth.” As a 21-year-old, work — starting at 8 a.m. and going until country and it just means going out for prestigious International Federation for Slawson found that he was probably the 10 p.m. — Slawson did get to know the drinks.” Choral Music. youngest person at the forum, where attendees from the other countries. Since the basis of the forum was to “Aside from my plane ride, which I the average age was 25 or 30. Youth “It was the busiest week of my life support youth interested in arts man- paid for, everything was free because in in Europe meant that the person felt and I learned so much my head was agement by giving them training, the Europe the government subsidizes art young, whereas youth in Africa simply about to explode,” he said. “So at night attendees were given a lot of attention more than [in] America,” Slawson said. meant a person wasn’t married, he said. I would go out for a drink with people outside of the scheduled events. “So the French government paid for “Youth in America tends to be from all around the world and discuss “One of the things that I loved everything, including my hotel and my younger than youth abroad,” he said. issues.” about the forum is that all of the pro- food and my travel, in France.” “One of the things we discussed was the The topic of going out at night fessionals that were there, when they Students from 40 countries — only cultural meaning of youth in each part actually proved to be a humorous part weren’t teaching a class, were there to three from the United States — attend- of the world.” of the inevitable language barrier on the help you,” Slawson said. “So I got to ed the three-day forum that included The students also heard concerts, first night. schedule private meetings, which will discussions and lectures on such top- including the French choral ensemble “A guy asked me if I wanted to have really help me pursue my goals.” 6 Friday, April 4, 2007 7 Friendship soars past adversity Sa v e t h e La s t Da n c e SEC Film Review ing that half the cast consists of new or amateur actors. The By Jess Decina By Julie Morcate boys who played Amir and Hassan did very well in their Dancing for four hours isn’t easy. Ask any student The Kite Runner is unique: parts; Toub is perfect for the who participated in the second annual Rider Rumba, It’s one of those rare movies role of Rahim. which took place last Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 that can bring people together Ershadi gave the most sub- p.m. in the Student Recreation Center. because it’s as much of a story tle and yet most emotionally The dance party benefits the Big Brothers Big about humanity as it is about intriguing performance in the Sisters (BBBS) of Mercer County. The mentoring a Muslim boy’s coming-of- movie. It has to be believable program pairs up student mentors, or “Bigs,” with age in Afghanistan and later, that Baba does not love Amir children in need of peer guidance. America. as the person he is, because the This year’s Rider Rumba, originally conceived Just like the novel it’s driving force behind every one by the Emerging Leaders Coordinator and Assistant based on, the film is definitely of Amir’s actions is his desire to Dean of Campus Life Cassie Iacovelli, raised a little worth seeing at least once, if earn his father’s love. more than $2,500. not many times. The clear, Another excellent aspect For raising $445, senior Laura Vendetta took simple storyline, easily under- of the movie is that many home this year’s grand prize, a Florida getaway. stood characters and gripping direct quotes, as well as exact Vendetta raised the highest donations during last emotional impact affect every descriptions of characters, year’s contest as well. viewer, whether or not any- houses, clothing and even More importantly, Rider Rumba has helped one actually picked up Khaled accessories are lifted from pique students’ interest in BBBS, with more than Hosseini’s bestselling novel. the book. Indeed, The Kite 30 students becoming “Bigs.” According to Sue The movie starts out with Runner remains very steadfast Dunning, director of the BBBS program, the Rumba the middle-aged protago- Photo copyright DreamWorks to the novel, unlike other mov- creates “a great way for many students to get involved nist, Amir (Khalid Abdalla), Childhood friends Amir and Hassan are torn apart by their ies based on novels that only with BBBS-Mercer.” answering a phone call from differences in The Kite Runner. The film will be playing in scrape the bare minimum. “Not only can they come out and raise money for an old and esteemed friend, Like any other movie based the BLC tomorrow and Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. a great cause, but they get to eat, win prizes, dance Rahim Khan (Shaun Toub). on a novel, however, certain and meet some of the ‘littles’ in our program,” she This phone call draws Amir servant. bravely, Amir hides instead of things had to be cut out, and said. “They were thrilled to be mingling with the into a lengthy flashback of his Amir’s and Hassan’s coming to Hassan’s aid. This is so some things in the book are Rider students [and] thoroughly enjoyed the extra childhood. friendship becomes strained the event that ruins Amir and left unexplained in the movie. attention. In addition, seeing how much fun the stu- Amir (now played by during the highly anticipated Hassan’s friendship and sparks Nevertheless, The Kite dents were having as a group is a great motivator for newcomer Zekeria Ebrahimi) annual kite tournament, one the rest of the storyline. Runner is overall a well-done, any child who dreams of going to college some day.” is an affluent preteen living of the most enjoyed Afghan Amir’s past still plagues his emotionally involving mov- The program has been a rewarding experience for with father, Baba (Homayoun traditions. thoughts. During the phone ie that shows not only the freshman Stephanie Rosato, who spends time with Ershadi), who neither loves, After he volunteers to call, Rahim Khan offers him awful state of modern-day her “little” by helping her with schoolwork. understands, nor particular- retrieve Amir’s kite, Hassan “a way to be good again,” and Afghanistan compared to its “I have a feeling that as our relationship starts to ly likes his only son. Amir’s is pursued by the local bully, Amir ultimately takes him up past, but also how a fragile develop, we will be able to have a deeper connection,” best friend, Hassan (Ahmad Assef, and his cronies. Amir on it and embarks on a har- and complicated family full Photo by Bryan Wentz Rosato said. “I believe we’re both in each other’s lives Khan Mahmidzada), is actu- watches Hassan get cornered rowing journey to Taliban- of secrets and tragedy even- for a reason and I really do not want this connection Students move to the “Cha-Cha Slide” during the second annual Rider Rumba, which took place last week in the Student Recreation Center Lobby. Participants ally Amir’s servant, as Hassan in an alleyway refusing to controlled Afghanistan. tually comes to a peaceful to just stop after one year of commitment. So hope- raised $2,500 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County. The grand prize, a two-day trip to Florida, was awarded to senior Laura Vendetta. is the son of Baba’s domestic give up the kite. While his The acting in this movie is resolution. fully, we will be able to stay friends for a long time.” best friend stands up for him impressive, especially consider- Rock bands quiet down for SRC show Blockbuster film boasts two legendary endings By Jess Decina After The King Left finished recording and perform- DVD Review majority of the movie. ing the song, the band members decided to try the music Equally significant to the intensity For the latest installment of its Starbucks Live Music scene “for real,” Rothenberg said. By Paul Mullin and impact of the film are the settings. series, the Lawrenceville campus is getting a little taste of Patent Pending began in 2000 thanks to the efforts of Producer Akiva Goldsman (The DaVinci the New York music scene. Ragosta, who was attending college on a hockey scholar- Anyone who is even a slightly avid Code) decided to move the setting from Two artists — The King Left, based in Brooklyn, ship until a broken ankle ended his career. Ragosta taught reader generally groans in a mix of exas- Los Angeles — where the novel takes and Patent Pending, a semi-famous band hailing from himself how to play guitar “to keep myself from going peration and slight discomfort when a place — to New York because of how Long Island — will perform acoustic sets at the Student crazy,” and soon after, forming a band became a serious novel he or she is familiar with is con- much more shocking he felt it would be Recreation Center (SRC) this Saturday night in the SEC- venture. verted into the next action movie starring to see the Big Apple completely empty. sponsored event. “We were always serious about it,” he said. “The first a well-known Hollywood personality. Adding to this mood is director Members from both bands have admitted that play- two years we would tour backyards; we tried to build a And if you are one of those people Francis Lawrence’s (Constantine) belief ing a quieter set will be a challenge. After all, rock bands following here in Long Island. We booked our own tours who can’t stand it when a movie does not in the idea that silence is golden. Much don’t play quietly. Just ask Graham Rothenberg, drum- across the country for two years.” follow its written predecessor down to the of the movie is devoid of any soundtrack mer for The King Left. The band has earned its place playing at the Van’s last detail, then you probably weren’t a fan and, obviously, a city with no people in it “We’re usually like a rock ’n’ roll band; we’re loud,” Warped Tour and has even performed alongside Gym of the latest Hollywood reincarnation of is very quiet. he said. “[But] this show is going to be a new experience. Class Heroes, who are set to appear at Rider in little more writer Robert Matheson’s I Am Legend. The combination of these two ele- It’s going to be very different.” than a week. Preceded by The Last Man on Earth ments makes for a very intense, slightly Patent Pending’s Joe Ragosta, who plays guitar, Both The King Left and Patent Pending describe in 1964 and The Omega Man in 1971, Photo copyright Warner Bros. stressful viewing experience, but one that agrees. Ragosta hinted that Patent Pending has a few themselves as rock bands. Ragosta refers to Patent the 2007 edition by the same name as the In I Am Legend, Robert Neville (Will Smith) is stranded in New York and must pro- ultimately proves to be more than just surprises up its sleeve for the acoustic show. Pending as “a pop-rock party” according to Rothenberg, novel stars the ever-popular Will Smith tect himself from an army of mutants. The DVD was released on March 18. another standard Smith action movie. “College shows are always amazing,” Ragosta said. The King Left sounds similar to Modest Mouse and and was released on DVD on March 18. The one consistent complaint with “It’s good to go and play with kids our age. [Acoustic Franz Ferdinand. Either way, both bands are anticipating The film centers upon Dr. Robert with it an alternate ending to the film that two-disc releases are four animated comics the film concerns the computer animation shows are] not something that we normally do, but we this weekend’s performance. Neville, a military scientist who is strand- was not shown in theaters. While it may that together form a prequel to the movie, that was used to construct the mutants, have some surprises, including a cover of Kid Rock and “My favorite part of live performing is the interaction ed on the island of Manhattan with his not be as satisfying as the version people portraying four locations during and after and I tend to agree. They end up being Sheryl Crowe’s ‘Picture.’” with the crowd,” Rothenberg said. faithful German shepherd, Sam, while paid more than $77 million to see on the infection hits. While not relevant to very, very inhuman-looking and not quite So where did these New York bands get their start? Ragosta also loves the feeling of connecting with the rest of the world has apparently been opening weekend last December, it gives the plot of the movie, they are indeed as scary as you would think monsters that Both started out where any good success story should fans. transformed into light-fearing mutants the movie as a whole an entirely different interesting and entertaining works. live in the dark would be. begin: in college. The King Left began when the lead “Traveling far away and meeting people who already with a taste for whatever flesh they can get feel at its end, and also adheres a bit more Smith’s acting and portrayal of All in all, I Am Legend turns out to be singer, Corey Oliver, volunteered to help out a friend’s know the words to your songs is cool,” he said. “There are their hands on, including Robert himself. closely to Matheson’s original work. Robert’s wavering sanity is an excellent a deeper-than-expected, fast-paced action video project, Rothenberg said. really no rules; you sort of just freak out.” Robert spends the daytime foraging The radically different turn the performance, and some of the more pow- flick that keeps you on the edge of your “We went to Ithaca College and our friend was doing For more information on these Starbucks Live Music for supplies and trying to find a cure for alternate ending takes signals to the erful scenes of his career to date debuted seat, and the DVD release adds some very a music video for his senior thesis,” he said. “He heard artists, visit The King Left at http://www.myspace.com/ Photos copyright The Syndicate the disease, caused by a mutated virus viewers the rise of a new dominant in this film. Dialogue is scarce, however, interesting tidbits to the equation. Most our lead singer had written this song and he wanted to thekingleft and Patent Pending at http://www.myspace.pat- The rock bands The King Left (top) and Patent Pending originally intended to cure cancer. society. but Smith actually does a very good job at definitely a good — if not legendary — use the song for his project, but there was no band.” entpending (bottom) will be playing tomorrow night in the SRC. The DVD version of the movie brings Also included on both the one- and being completely alone on the set for the buy. 8 Friday, April 4, 2008

Lawrenceville Editorial: Would you Campus 35% Students pitch be in favor of Students a fall break if it 65% Yes for fall vacation extended the No ust imagine what having a fall break would mean. Having semester? Ja Monday and Tuesday off in mid-October would give us a four-day weekend to recharge the batteries. It is a luxury that we currently do not have. Instead, we start school in early 39% September and don’t have a day off — for weeks — until late 61% November when Thanksgiving rolls around. No Columbus Day. Princeton No Veterans Day. Those of us who have been around a while No Campus will remember a time when not even the Wednesday before Yes Students Thanksgiving was a day off. Now, discussions and debate about a fall break have once again been prompted by meetings of the Princeton and Lawrenceville SGAs. A fall break would give us the opportunity to go apple pick- Although 65 percent of students surveyed from the Lawrenceville campus said they were not ing, take a trip to Maine or upstate New York to see the colorful in favor of a fall break if it meant extending the semester, 61 percent of Westminster students autumn leaves, watch reruns of horrible yet addicting reality supported the idea. One Lawrenceville student responded that a break is not necessary since the shows or simply enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Resident University already incorporates extended summer and winter vacations. The unsystematic survey students would get the chance to enjoy a home-cooked meal conducted this week included 191 respondents ranging from freshmen to graduate students and have their laundry done, and neatly folded, by parents. The studious ones would use the time to get ahead on papers due at from the Lawrenceville and Princeton campuses. the end of the semester. Professors would get the chance to grade Letter to the Editor: their mountains of papers or spend some quality time with fam- ily. To be honest, many of us would blow off the school work. Whatever one decides to do with the four glorious days off Break is music to ears of students is beside the point. What matters more is giving students and Westminster Choir College is truly a unique can only go for so long without a rest. faculty a chance to breathe in the jam-packed 13-week semester place. The intimate campus setting, the oppor- While weekends are usually a restful time for schedule that leaves many of us feeling burnt out well before we tunity to sing with some of the world’s best most college students, spent with friends and get- chow down on mashed potatoes and turkey. orchestras in the greatest concert halls, the ting caught up with schoolwork, at Westminster In an effort to unite our two campuses, the University excellence of the faculty and immersion into the they are usually just as busy as the weekdays. merged the academic calendars, taking away the extended week- musical world: All these factors and many more Many students have church jobs and rehearsals end the Princeton campus had enjoyed for many years. That contribute to Westminster’s reputation as one of on weekends, as well as homework and indi- raised the question of what is meant by the term “break,” as the world’s leading music conservatories. These vidual practicing. This leaves us tired, stressed many Westminster Choir College (WCC) students hit the road are all reasons why I love Westminster, and these and lacking the energy to start the new week. A to break a leg. While aligning the calendars made logical sense, it are also reasons why the school’s nickname is fall break would not only give us a much-needed hit a sour note especially for WCC students who used this time “Stressminster.” rest, but it would also give us something to work to perform and recover from such events. Stress can be found in any college setting. toward. It would give us a chance to recharge When it comes down to it, Rider is behind the eight ball However, the kind of stress found at Westminster before the hectic holiday season, one of the busi- compared to other colleges and universities. The College of New is just as unique as the school itself. While perfor- est performance times for everyone. The stretch Jersey provided a four-day fall break in October 2007 and will mance is an essential and amazing part of life as a from the beginning of the school year until do so again in the 2008-2009 academic year. Seton Hall grants music student, it is extremely mentally, physical- Thanksgiving is a daunting one; both teachers its students a Friday off in October, making for a brief but ly and even emotionally exhausting. Our choirs and students would benefit from the brief respite undoubtedly splendid three-day weekend. At the more generous make several run-outs, routinely perform in that fall break would provide. end of the spectrum is Princeton University, which incorporates major cities such as Philadelphia and New York I understand that Rider and Westminster are a weeklong fall break into its academic calendar. In exchange, City and go on nationwide tours. During the one community and part of the same university, Princeton has a semester that commences in early to mid-Sep- school year, students often miss class to perform, and I fully support the efforts continually being tember and ends with final examinations in mid-January. and I personally spent more than half of my made to bring the two campuses closer together. Many of us would be happy with something in between spring break in Virginia and North Carolina with However, the differences between the two can- what Seton Hall and TCNJ offer their student bodies. But our sophomore choir, Schola Cantorum, singing not and should not be ignored. Life on the implementing a fall break isn’t as easy as blocking it off on a for more than five hours a day. I love performing Princeton campus is very different from life in calendar and packing our bags. Sacrifices will have to be made and I love that I have so many opportunities to Lawrenceville, and there are different demands to make this vacation more than the dream many of us have do so; however, we are not superhuman, and we See Break, p. 9 been yearning for. It would require either shortening the semes- ter; starting it earlier; or extending it beyond Christmas. It’s a decision that will have to be made not only by the University Ed i to r i a l & Ma n a g e r i a l Bo a r d Academic Policy Committee but also the Rider chapter of the Ex e c u t i v e Ed i t o r Sp o r t s Ed i t o r Ad v e rt i s i n g Ma n a g e r s Olivia Tattory Charles Guthrie Matt Bauer American Association of University Professors, since an earlier Rachel Boyes start to the semester would require contract negotiations. Many Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r As s i s t a n t Sp o r t s Ed i t o r professors are likely to balk about any talk of returning to cam- Paul Mullin Kristie Kahl Bu s i n e s s Ma n a g e r Erin Massano pus before Labor Day, which would shortchange the opportu- Ne w s Ed i t o r s Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r nity to squeeze in a little more summer vacation and raise the Jeff Frankel Stephanie Nardi Webm a s t e r complication of a national holiday interrupting the first week. Paul Szaniawski Keith Raymond As s i s t a n t Ph o t o g r a p h y Ed i t o r The results of a survey conducted by The Rider News of 191 Fe a t u r e s a n d Karly Hamburg Co p y Ed i t o r s students on both campuses show a sharp division. Sixty-five En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r Stephanie Mostaccio Jess Decina En t e r p r i s e Re p o r t e r Annmarie Mercieri percent of Lawrenceville students were opposed to adding a fall Stephanie Mostaccio Aurora Slothus break, while 61 percent of those at Princeton were in favor. “I As s i s t a n t Fe a t u r e s a n d would rather work straight through in order to avoid starting in En t e r t a i n me n t Ed i t o r De l i v e r y Ma n a g e r Fa c u l t y Ad v i s e r s Laura Mortkowitz Tom Cooper Dr. E. Graham McKinley the summer and to ensure getting out before Christmas,” said Dr. Thomas Simonet one Lawrenceville student. On the other hand, students on the Op i n i o n Ed i t o r Princeton campus replied to the survey that the time off allows Jamie Papapetros them to take part in ensembles and squeeze in some time off. www.theridernews.com Hopefully, Rider will soon sing along to the tune we all know from the KitKat commercials and “Gimme a break.” The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. Friday, April 4, 2008 9 Think About It: Loading trays with ideas for meaningful change on campus The Bronc giveth, and the good Bronc, he taketh Now, I understand the rationale they’re giving ness on our semesterly dam- away. you. It’ll save water! We’ll help the environment! (This age charges. If my share of Just a little while ago, Rider said to us, “You’ll be from the school that staples approximately seven tril- residence hall damages comes able to live on campus next year if you want.” Then lion light bulbs to the library every winter.) I also have out to $3.16, how about we they told us that a select few would be packed, three a a good guess at the real rationale: They don’t want just add $3.16 to my bill? I piece, into rooms small enough to warrant their own you eating so much. We’re a growing student body (in know it’s just a few bucks here set of vertical bars. number, if not in girth), and as it is, Daly’s can’t sate or there, but it’s the principle, Fine, so that may have been a little bit of hyper- the full appetite of everyone on campus without incur- damn it. JP bole, but it seems like this school never gives us some- ring long lines and the ire of hurried residents looking 3. Why don’t we exercise thing without taking something in return. Recently, to get in a quick bite between their 11:30 classes and a little creative discretion on the Krahel however, a move has been made that is unconscionable, their 1:10 labs. That said, I still think there’s got to part of the administration in unthinkable and perhaps indecent to print in the pages be a better path than incurring this indignity upon us terms of what we permit to go on campaign posters? of this newspaper. I will, however, brave the flames of trayholders. All I’ve learned so far from the posters I’ve seen is that the corporate demon beast that is Aramark Corp. and There is, however, a sliver of hope. Remember; there are five to 10 people whom I’ve never met who say what I know a lot of residents are thinking: this school never takes away without giving something really listen to the voice of the students. Also, lest we They’re taking away our trays. back in return. In the hopes of expediting the karmic forget, one cannot have a campaign poster on campus Now, I know that a lot of you don’t use the trays. balance to which we are all entitled, I’ve compiled a list without either a check box or some inane play on You’re content with a single plate and a glass, and that’s of ways in which Rider could make our lives easier. words. Next year, creative posters only. Then we’d get a fine. More power to you. But for many of us who still 1. Let us swipe in to any building at any time, battle between only the qualified and funny guys, and have a lot of growing to do, we need that extra real day or night. Why can’t I get into Switlik to see my we’d waste a lot less paper. I miss Steve Klemchalk. estate for our culinary adventures. On several occa- buddy at 10:30 at night? Why can’t Greeks get into Please, don’t let my voice be the only one protest- sions in recent weeks, I’ve felt quite emasculated trying residence halls? Why is it that we can’t get into the ing this monstrous hypocrisy. to balance two glasses, a bowl full of Mongolian beef New Building on the weekends without the awkward I’m not a very creative guy, and I’m sure there are and a handful of fortune cookies while heading to my “Hey, let me in” phone call? A Hill resident can vandal- plenty of little things going unnoticed. Send an e-mail, traditional table behind the soda machines. It’s just not ize Hill just as easily as an Olson resident. Speaking of write a letter or go in person and make a suggestion. cool for a growing boy like me to be forced into such a vandalism ... This school is our shared heritage, and I’d hate to see it position. 2. Let’s stop all this “$5 minimum charge” busi- go trayless. From the Managing Editor’s Desk: Th i s We e k i n Hi s t o r y ... Housing fair game in new lottery Ap r i l 10, 1849 — The safety pin is patented. When the subject of non-guaranteed hous- Granted, it would ing first reared its ugly head, people did not take have been nice to avoid kindly to the notion that they might not get to the whole overcrowd- The Chief Tester: live at the college they pay over $30,000 a year ing thing and not have to go to. to start hyperventilating Gauging results of poll And maybe things weren’t explained that because we don’t know well and many people were left clueless, mouths if we will still get to live Every time I walk into Daly’s or up the agape in confusion, as they struggled to grasp here next year. But as far Paul stairs in my residence hall, I am bombarded the components of the new housing lottery as making the best of the Mullin by flier after flier from the Lawrenceville system. situation goes, I think SGA election candidates. SGA elections But in all honesty, it looks like it turned out whoever came up with may not seem like a big deal (honestly, I OK to me. this scheme deserves more credit than he or she hear more from the Student Entertainment When it came time to gather in the Cavalla may be getting right now. Council every semester than I do from Room and wait with bated breath for our names And of course people will be upset or start SGA) but with this past year’s somewhat Nadine to be called, the whole affair actually seemed complaining and wondering why in the name somber mood between student and teacher Tester pretty simple. of Centennial Lake they didn’t get that awesome deaths and the overhauled housing policy, Every student who wanted to could apply four-person apartment in the New Building, but the importance of choosing competent stu- for premium housing — that is, apartments, that is really all they have to complain about. I dent leaders has never been higher. suites and pods — in groups of two, three, four just don’t see how you can fault Residence Life To get a feel for what students are concerned about most, SGA or five people. Grab a few friends you can stand, for the way the thing was run. conducted a survey of 85 students. The survey asked participants get them in a room, sign a piece of paper. Not The one suggestion I would forward to to rate on a scale of 1 to 5 whether they agreed with certain state- so hard, right? those in charge is to not select groups for the ments about things like housing, safety, weekend activities and the Then, a few days later, everyone got a num- nine-person pods (previously eight-person) the alcohol policy. ber, chosen completely at random. Freshmen same way next year. Sticking two random The results were mixed. Issues that were big at the beginning got between zero and 900, sophomores between groups of people together — one of four, one of the year, like the alcohol policy and housing, turned out to be a 1,300 and 1,999, and juniors between 2,500 of five — seems to me like a one-way ticket to neutral subject to students. Twenty percent of students polled felt and 2,999. When you add all of your group conflict-ville. It has come to my attention that that housing met their needs, while 18 percent felt that it didn’t. members’ numbers together, you get a total that there have already been numerous groups who The rest of those polled fell in neutral territory. The alcohol policy will represent your group on lottery day. have simply dropped out of the pod they were also seems to be a middle-of-the-road subject with 16 percent in And then, groups were called to select a in because of how unappetizing the idea is. favor of the changes made and 19 percent disagreeing. room based on how high their total numbers And just in case you were discounting this “I can always find a parking spot in my designated lot” was the were. No finagling with how many credits column because, “Of course Paul is happy, he question that got the most students who disagreed. Of course, this you have and whether or not that makes you a got his fancy apartment last Tuesday,” the truth comes as no surprise, but students will need to be reassured that junior or a senior and how many points you get of it is that I did not get what I wanted either. there is going to be sufficient parking next year, especially because for all of that. Nope. Straight and to the point, But hey, a standard double is much better than the gravel lot will no longer be used. random and fair. nothing. An impressive 42 percent of students strongly agreed with the statement, “I feel safe at Rider.” Not one student polled disagreed music majors and non-music majors alike. I with this statement, which shows a lot about Public Safety. Br e a k , f r o m p. 8 think it is time for us to step away from the Although the number of students polled may seem small fast-paced life of our society for a moment and (there are over 3,500 undergraduates who attend this school) in on the students at each campus. However, I take time to breathe deeply, relax and enjoy a fall reality, the total number of students who vote in the SGA elec- do not believe that we deserve a fall break and break that we all deserve. tions every year is very low. The real significance of this survey is Lawrenceville does not. We all have stress, and — Elise Brancheau to engage students so they will be more likely to vote, because their a break from that stress would be healthy for Sophomore, Vocal Performance opinion was really counted. The Rider News, Ridge House E-mail us at: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 [email protected]; [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 Fax: (609) 895-5696 [email protected]; [email protected]; www.theridernews.com [email protected]; [email protected]. 10 Friday, April 4, 2008

plate with an RBI, while Hayes top team, Canisius (20-2 over- BRONCS’ BITS Ba s e b a l l and Olson each had two hits of all, 3-0 MAAC) in a three-game Continued from p. 12 their own. series on the road starting with Scores/Records Hayes would come in and a double dip on Saturday. (* denotes conference games) “He threw me a slider away close the door in the ninth to One of the players who will and then I knew he was going pick up his fifth save of the sea- need to stay hot for Rider if it to come in with a fastball [on son in the 3-1 Broncs’ win. looks to make a serious push in the next pitch] so I started The sweep would be avoid- conference play is Hayes. Baseball vs. Loyola, 3:15 p.m.. early and tried to get it to the ed as Marist won the rubber Since going 0-for-4 against (12-11 overall, 3-3 MAAC) outfield,” Heyne said on his game 5-1. Freshman southpaw Manhattan in the final game Rider 14, Temple 8 Softball game-winning hit. “It was the Stephen Peterson threw a com- of a three-game set, Hayes has 4/5 (7-12 overall, 0-0 MAAC) best comeback I’ve ever been a plete game, five hitter, allowing hit 16-for-29 in seven games, at Canisius (dh), 3 p.m.* 4/1 part of.” one run and striking out three. increasing his batting average 4/6 Lafayette 8, Rider 0, Junior pitcher Mike After allowing two runs in nearly 100 points up to .356 for at Canisius, 1 p.m.* Lafayette 9, Rider 1 Petrowski had another strong the first inning, freshman Mike the season. 4/3 showing on the bump, throw- Thomas would recover by shut- “I’ve got to continue to Men’s Tennis Rider 3, Columbia 1 ing eight and a third innings ting out the Red Foxes and build on that going in to a (4-8 overall, 0-4 MAAC) Rider 9, Columbia 0 and allowing two earned runs holding them to three hits for big weekend series this week- 3/30 4/6 in his third quality start of the the remainder of the game. end with the first-place team,” Niagara 6, Rider 1* at Monmouth (dh), 3 p.m. season. With the score 2-1 in the Hayes said. “We’re all ready for 4/4 “My curveball was prob- ninth, Curylo came through the opportunity to go up there at Manhattan, 3 p.m.* ably the best pitch I had [on again with another single that and knock them off and start 4/6 And other sports... Saturday],” Petrowski said. drove in two, and freshman making a push for the MAAC vs. Mount St. Mary’s, 12 p.m. “I could throw it anywhere I second basemen Ricky Pacione season title.” 4/7 Senior forward Jason wanted, and I was planting it would knock him with a double vs. Loyola, 3:15 p.m.* Thompson was named to pretty good with two strikes.” for the game’s final score. 4/10 the CollegeInsider.net All- In the second game of the As the Broncs seem to be at Delaware State, 2 p.m. America team and sophomore twinbill, junior Jimmer Kennedy hitting their stride, they will guard Ryan Thompson was continued Rider’s mound suc- needCEHS the Psych good Ad fortune 3.8x10 to 3/24/08con- 10:33 AM Page 1 Track & Field named to the All-Mid-Major cess as he scattered three hits tinue as they play the MAAC’s 3/29 team. Freshman forward Mike and a run in six innings of the Lafayette 5-Way Invitational Ringgold was also honored seven-inning affair. Men: 4th of 5 by the site as he made the According to Kennedy, he Women: 4th of 4 Mid-Major All-Freshman just gave the Red Foxes’ starting Considering a Career in Jason Thompson 4/4-4/5 team. also nine a heavy dose of fastballs, School and Community at Duke Invitational made the Associated Press All- and they just couldn’t get the America honorable mention. bat around. Psychology? Women’s Tennis “I think out of about 75 (0-6 overall, 0-3 MAAC) Jason Thompson and pitches, 68 were fastballs,” he 4/3 sophomore diver Amanda said. “We just moved it in and Marist 7, Rider 0 * Burke were named Rider’s out, up and down, just kept Seton Hall’s College of Education and Human 4/5 Athlete’s of the Month for moving it around until they Services offers graduate programs that will vs. LaSalle, 11 a.m. March. made an adjustment and they prepare you for a professional, rewarding 4/6 just never did.” career in Schoo l and Community Psychology. at Mount St. Mary’s, 12 p.m. Heyne led the team in hits, 4/7 going a perfect 3-for-3 at the Full-Time, Part-Time, Summer/Internship Tr a c k Are you ready to go the extra mile? When you work for Dollar Thrifty APPLICATIONSNOWBEINGACCEPTED Continued from p. 12 Automotive Group the possibilities are endless. FOR SPRING 2009 ENROLLMENT

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As Rider came up The Broncs swept Columbia in a short with no runs in the game, the doubleheader yesterday, improving their Leopards retired the Broncs’ next 14 bat- record to 7-12. ters in a row to end the opener by a score “We played much more relaxed and of 8-0. with more confidence,” Head Coach “Lafayette hit the ball really well so Tricia Carroll said to Rider Sports we need to give them credit for that, but Information. “It was a good day.” we can also hit the ball and score runs In the first game, Columbia put a and we didn’t,” said senior outfielder run on the board in the second inning Tiffany Day-Neutill. before Rider rallied in the fifth. Senior To start the second game, Day- Aimee Schiller led with a single and Neutill hit a two-out home run to cen- senior Lauren Brunner walked with terfield to put the Broncs on the board two outs remaining before sophomore early. Lafayette answered with four runs Candice Harris hit a three-run homer, in the bottom of the first, and scoring in helping the Broncs win 3-1. Photo by Peter G. Borg each inning to clinch a 9-1 win. “Candice’s first home run was big,” Senior Tiffany Day-Neutill posted her 174th career hit on Tuesday against Lafay- “We know that we play best when Carroll said to Rider Sports Information. ette, putting her 11th on Rider’s all-time hit list. we are up and having fun and [on “We moved her into the leadoff spot to give Rider a 1-0 lead in the third were better today,” Carroll said to Rider Tuesday] we lacked energy,” she said. “I today and my crystal ball must have inning. The Broncs added two more Sports Information. “Those are the think we need to find a way to get our- been working. She’s been getting on base to the board from a two-run single by things that we can control and when selves up when we lack energy.” a lot and it seemed that our leadoff spot junior Katy Mills on a Columbia error. that happens, you get the results like you Day-Neutill had two hits for the was coming up in some big spots during Rider added three runs in the fifth inning did today.” day, putting her at 174 career hits, 11th the past few games and since Candice as the team notched another home run The Broncs fell to Lafayette in a highest all-time at Rider. was getting on base, we decided to plug from freshman Brittany Eckett. The doubleheader earlier in the week. The Broncs will continue their non- her into that spot and it worked.” Broncs finished with three more runs in “We didn’t come out ready to play,” conference schedule on the road with Rider came out strong in the second the sixth to overtake Columbia 9-0. junior pitcher Lauren Brunner said. “It a doubleheader against Monmouth on game with another home run by Harris “The energy, effort and attitude has been a while since we have seen live Sunday. Tennis teams struggle against MAAC foes to open season TENNIS “Niagara was a more expe- The women’s team fell to baseline because they result in close as well, losing 6-1, 6-1 at rienced team and had played MAAC opponent Marist yes- many more errors than winners number one singles. Chris Cole several matches,” Torres said. terday, 7-0. and to always have a positive The men’s team continues “This was the first match of the The Broncs entered the attitude and confidence in your its schedule on the road in a The Rider Broncs (4-8) Spring season for us. The play- match with a basic game plan. game.” MAAC match against Marist lost to Niagara (4-6), but fought ers’ games will improve when “The tactics that I stress For Rider, senior Shannen on Friday while the women’s hard resulting in one victory they have a few matches under against my opponent is for the Kahler put up a fight, win- team hosts LaSalle on Saturday and three close losses Sunday their belt.” players to try and play a steady ning four games at sixth singles in a non-conference match. afternoon. The Broncs’ women’s dou- backcourt game,” Torres said. before losing 6-3, 6-1. The Rider men’s team lost bles team of junior Danielle “Moving the ball around and “Shannen is very steady and 6-1, and the Broncs’ women’s Morse and sophomore Kristina keeping it deep, to attack the won the most games today,” team lost 7-0. Paich showed signs of their No. short ball with a sharp cross- Torres said to Rider Sports Freshman Christopher 1 status by losing a closely con- court angle or a deep approach Information. “It was very windy Esposito claimed Rider’s only tested match 8-6. The match shot and get up to the net for and she kept the ball in play. win for the match after Niagara could have gone either way, the finishing volley. Shannen is just a good solid retired in fifth singles. with Niagara winning the big “Also not to try to hit put athlete.” Despite losing 6-1, 6-1, points when they needed them. away shots from behind the Junior Danielle Morse came Rider freshman Josh Rultenberg used his silky-smooth counter- punching to add some style to his match, which led to some entertaining points. “He [Josh] mixed up his shots very well and made his opponent play his best to win,” said Head Coach Ed Torres. “The Niagara player was more experienced than Josh, who is Bancroft NeuroHealth provides a wide range of a freshman. 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© 2008 NAS (Media: delete copyright notice) Alloy Marketing – Rider University 7.8 x 5” B&W 12 Friday, April 4, 2008 In a Le a g u e o f He r Ow n Cureton is now the holder of every Rider record in short hurdle events TRACK AND FIELD dent that she can excel to a high Dagenais in the javelin, fresh- level of competition and qualify man John Clark in the discus, By Hal Goodwin for nationals. freshman Mike Soroko in the “It really comes down to 800-meter and freshman Chris Last weekend’s Lafayette what Karlise wants,” Abdullah Gonzalez in the 3,000-meter. Five-Way Invitational marked said. “If she wants to be on the Dagenais and Clark both quali- the beginning of the outdoor highest level, she can get there. fied for IC4As. season for the men’s and wom- Our goal has always been to “I thought we did a pretty en’s track teams. be the best that we can be and good job,” said Assistant Coach There is always an adjust- if the nationals is the highest Bob Hamer. “The kids went ment to make when transition- level, that’s where we want to out there and had the right ing from running indoors to go. She has potential to do very attitude despite the weather and outdoors, and the 35-degree well. She’s a very good runner the unfavorable conditions, and weather this past weekend did because she puts her heart into competed really well. On the not make that process any easi- it.” men’s side we had two guys er. However, according to Head Cureton mirrored qualify for IC4As, which was Coach Rob Pasquariello, the Abdullah’s hopes for her to great. We didn’t have great team was able to put that aside reach nationals, but was admit- times, but that will come as the and have a good opener. tedly surprised at how well she’s season progresses and we get “I thought it was a really performed lately. some better weather.” good first meet, especially deal- “I am expecting to at least For the rest of the Broncs’ ing with the weather issues,” qualify for nationals and hope- women’s side, junior Tabatha said Pasquariello. “We try not fully NCAAs,” said Cureton. “I Haskins finished third in the to make a big deal out of the am actually surprised at how triple jump and fifth in the weather. These kids are experi- I’ve been competing this year. 100-meter hurdles, and sopho- enced enough that they know I didn’t expect to do this well. more Lauren Lester placed third how to come prepared for it.” I just wanted to improve from in the 800-meter. The weekend highlight was last year and help the team.” With the men, senior John sophomore Karlise Cureton’s Also for the women, juniors Smith finished third in the Rider record-setting time of Elizabeth Spokony and Tabatha 1,500-meter, junior A.J. Parillo 14.75 seconds in the 100-meter Haskins placed second and third placing third in the 200-meter hurdles, which broke the previ- in the triple jump, respectively. dash and sixth in the 400-meter ous record of 14.88 seconds. Senior Elizabeth Clatch and ash and freshman Peter Wandell With this weekend’s record- Photo by Peter G. Borg sophomore Jennifer Alksmant placed third in the 800-meter. breaking performance, Cureton both placed second in the jav- This weekend’s tournament Opening up the outdoor track season with a 14.75 second now owns all of Rider’s short elin and discus, respectively. at Duke will be a good barom- time, sophomore Karlise Cureton set the Rider record in the hurdle records. Her event On the men’s side, four eter for how the team will com- coach, Robert Abdullah, trains 100-meter hurdles. She is now the holder of every Rider short Broncs came away with first- her in the hurdles and is confi- See Track , p. 10 hurdles record. She also placed ninth in the 200-meter. place finishes: senior Andrew Broncs are getting back into the swing of things BASEBALL on the Atlantic-10 team last series over the weekend to bring season. their record back up to .500 in By Charles Guthrie The Broncs distanced them- the conference. selves early from Temple with The teams played two on Things are starting to shape an eight-run second inning that Saturday, and in the opener it up the way the Rider baseball was capped off by a three-run went right down to the wire. team expected them to. dinger by freshman infielder Deadlocked at two in the It wasn’t looking good for Mason Heyne, his first career top half of the ninth, sopho- the Broncs (12-11 overall, 3-3 home run. more shortstop Rich Curylo MAAC) when they had a stretch All 13 of Rider’s hits came — who went 4-for-5 in the where they were losers in seven from its top five hitters in the first game — gave the Red of their last nine games, man- lineup. The team received three Foxes the lead with a two-run aging fewer than four runs per hit performances from junior single. Junior third basemen contest during the spell. right fielder Jamie Hayes, red- Kyle Meyer then scored on a Since then, Rider has turned shirt sophomore center fielder passed ball to make it 5-2. the corner, winning four of its Matt McCollum — who led the The Broncs’ offense came last six games and the bats have team with four RBIs — Heyne, to life in the ninth as Marist started to wake up. As a team, and junior left fielder Maurice pitchers Brendan Chaplan and they’re averaging six and a half Williams. Junior catcher Sean Eric Alessio were unable to runs in the four victories. Olson had the other hit on an retire a single batter. With the Following a 17-hit, 12-run RBI double in the seventh. bases loaded, freshman second thumping at the hands of Seton Junior Dan Sasso allowed basemen Steve Galella roped a Hall (15-12 overall), the Broncs four earned runs in five innings double down the left field line, took their aggression out on to pick up his second win of the scoring two and cutting the Temple (13-11 overall), strok- season. deficit to one. After Olson was ing 13 hits in a 14-8 win at Skip After an 8-5 win over St. intentionally walked to load Wilson Field in Pennsylvania. Joseph’s last Thursday that the bases, Heyne came through The Owls seem to be Rider’s started the winning trend, the with a double of his own, scor- Photo by Matt MacFarlane slump-buster, as the 14 runs are Broncs took two out of three ing Galella and Hayes. Junior Sean Olson, left, had an RBI double against Temple in the the most the team has scored from Marist (6-12 overall, 2-4 Broncs’ 14-8 victory on Wednesday. Olson also added two walks since hammering out 18 runs MAAC) in a crucial MAAC See Baseball , p. 10 and two runs in the non-conference matchup.