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, THE REVIEWlRicky Bed People from around the world fill a Washington, D.C., Metro station on Inauguration Day.

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- [email protected] THE REVIEW /Jen Heine THE REVIEWlRicky Bed The Obamas appear at the Joe Biden's The sky around the National Mall is filled with inauguaral ball, the Biden Home States Ball. American flags waved by excited spectators.

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BY BRIAN ANDERSON and arrived in Israel on Jan. 6: However, her Executive, Editor group was not near Gaza, the area of conflict, On Dec. 27, Israeli forces began airstrikes and was not in any immediate danger. . on Hamas targets throughout Gaza after a For Israelis, the conflict in ·Gaza is some­ ceasefrre had been broken 10 days prior. thing they ilre used to . and a~ce~t, she: said. Despite the escalated conflict that lasted until Ho.wever, people go about theIr lIves' wIthout Jan. 18, some university students went to fear ifthey are not in the range of Ham as rock­ Israel through Birthright. ets. Birthright is a Jewish organization that One reason she felt so safe, Gordon said, , sponsors free trips, to Israel for Jewish young was because eight Israeli soldiers joined her adults. More than 190;000 people have partic­ group during the trip, a common feature of ipated in Birthright trips since 2000. Birthright experience. Melissa Gordon; a senior communication "It wasn't as nerve racking when you had major, went to Israel with Rabbi Eliezer four women and four men show up in uni­ Photos courtesy of Melissa Gordon Sneiderman of Chabad, a Jewish student form," Gordon said. Students who traveled to Israel emerge from the Dead Sea covered in mud. organization at the university. Israeli men and women are required to Gordon left the United States on Jan. 5 join the military after turning 18. Gordon said . the troops she was was in no harm. Her group was supposed to be locals talked about issues that might not have with helped , on a border tour of Lebanon that day. Gordon normally been brought up in times of relative . relieve some of said it would have been ironic if they went on peace. her stress.' the border tour of Lebanon as Hezbollah, a Some students had concerns before they !'They took such group located in Lebanon, bombed Israel. left, Blum said, but once they arrived in Israel, good ,'care ' of us However, they cancelled the tour and they felt safe and were happy to be in Israel. In that YQU weren't "went about our day." She said the fighting in fact, 15 students stayed after the trip was com­ even' aware there Gaza did not affect her trip, and the only plete. was a war going change was the cancellation of the border tour. "Of our 37 people, 15 felt haptsy enough on at all," she Michael Blum, program director at the there to stick around by themselves or with said. "We were Kristol Center for Jewish Life on campus, their friends, but not with a guided tour," nowhere near the takes university students on Birthright trips Blum said. conflict. They every winter and summer, which is usually Senior Ben Capon said upon arriving in kept us very when most Birthright trips take place. This Israel, he was surprised to see guards with safe." winter was his fourth trip to Israel as a staff rifles everywhere he went. However, he got Gordon said one member. used to it and said he felt safer there than he of the only scary Blum said everyone in Israel is concerned does in the United States. moments of her for the Birthright trips, including governmen­ Capon said because the Israeli Defense trip was while she tal and non-governmental organizations. He Force is one of best in world, they have in­ was in Golan said he has never felt unsafe taking students or depth knoweldge about Hamas and their capa­ Heights, near the he would not take them. bilities. That information gets passed to Lebanese border, He said it would be possible for the uni­ Birthright representatives, who make sure the when Hezbollah versity Jewish community to cancel a trips are safe. launched rockets Birthright trip if students did not feel safe, but , "It's safe," Capon said. "It's not one of into Israel. it has never done so. . our concerns." "It wasn't as dan­ "I don't think there's a safer way to trav­ Capon went on Birthright with Blum and gerous, but we at el probably anywhere, but certainly in Israel, said they were nowhere close to the 20-mile one point were 30 than Birthright." Blum said. "Their safety is radius the Hamas rockets are capable of hit­ miles from rock­ hardcore." . ting. Therefore, he felt safe knowing he could ets," she said. Blum said Israelis elsewhere go to work not be attacked and compared the situation "We were ' on and continue to live with little fear for their with Newark. lockdown for a own safety outside the 20 miles, the range of "I can't throw a rock all the way down few days." Hamas rockets. Main Street, so you wouldn't be worried about Due io the very He,said the conflict did not affect the trip getting hit if you were on North College right Birthright travelers felt safe even though conflict in Gaza escalated mountainous ter­ he led, but might have inspired more interest­ now," he said. "There's really nothing to , worry about." during early January. rain, however, she ing conversations between the students and the "local peopfe. Both the students and the Newark raises parking meter prices T~m Apple to'stay BY ELISA LALA Starbucks on Main Street, said park­ City Desk Editor ing is already a huge problem in Newark parking meter rates Newark. as dean of college were increased 50 cents per hour, to "We have a free lot behind our $1.25, on Feb. 2. business," .she said. "however, non­ BY KAITLYN KlLMETIS Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk Starbucks customers illegally take up Senior News Reporter m said one goal of the increase is to those spots." Tom Apple, dean of the College of Arts and encourage drivers to park in the city's The meter increase will most Sciences, will not be leaving his current position at lots, which will help determine if the likely hurt the business, Rogin said. the university to serve as provost at Auburn city receives enough revenue from its "People aren't going to want to University. lots to eventually build a parking . pay that much just to run in the store An article posted Feb. 2 on the Auburn garage behind the Galleria on Main and grab a coffee," she said. University official ' Web site reported Mary Ellen Street. The cost to park in the Pay-to­ Funk said the city did have Main Mazey of West Virginia University has been chosen to Use Parking Lots in Newark is $1 per Street businesses that strive on the fill the position effective Feb. 15. hour. morning hours' turnover rate in mind ' Apple, who has served as dean of the College of Councihnan Ezra Temko, 5th ~hen making changes to meter park­ Arts and Sciences and a professor of chemistry and Pistrict, said he voted against the mg. biochemistry at the university ,since 2005, was named mcrease. Temko said he believes parking one of three finalists for the position in November. "My concern is that someone meters costs should not have been David Brond, vice president of communications like me, who lives farther down New raised at this time. Newark already and marketing, stated in an e-mail message that he London road, right opt to go to busi­ has a very active ticketing system would not comment on a private matter. nesses and restaurants that have and parking issues, he said. Meter fee Also in an e-mail message, Apple stated he lower or no-cost parking like a Rite increases maY,add to these issues. would be happy to discuss university matters but Aid rather than the Happy Harry's on "In this economy, it is not the declined to comment on personal issues. Main," he said. time to raise costs unless you Dean Apple had been named as a finalist. , Zander Rogin, an employee of absolutely have to," he said. for Auburn provost.

• !------~ ------• -. - -. - -. -. - 4 February 13, 2009 )R UDMB performs in inaugural parade Having a baIl with BY KAlTLYN KILMETIS pable. Obatna and Biden &nior News Reporter " The y The flutes sang sweetly, trumpets seemed really sounded loudly and the drums boomed excite d " BY JENNIFER HEINE rhythmically, keeping the beat as the Santana said. Managing News Editor University of Delaware Marching Band "They were Despite his new role in Washington, D.C., VIce made its way down Pennsylvania Avenue cheering for us President Joe Biden felt at home on Inauguration Night. in celebration of the inauguration of and they kept Biden, his wife, Jill. and President Barack Obama and President Barack Obama and Vice calling us 'the his wife, Michelle, joined hundreds of supporters from President Joe Biden. small wonder.' " both Delaware and Pennsylvania at the Biden Home States Although the band spent the night Mainardi Ball in Washington, D.C. before sleeping - or not sleeping - on a said the crowd Biden said for his inaugural ball, he wanted to be with school gym floor in VIrginia, the tempera­ presence and people from both his home state of Delaware, where he ture on Inauguration Day dipped below 30 excitement - served as a senator for more than 30 years, and his native degrees and the parade was delayed both during and state of Pennsylvania, where he was born and spent his approximately two hours, band members after the parade childhood. Jill also grew up in Pennsylvania. seem to agree the experience was reward­ - had a great "When I die, Delaware will be written in my heart," ing and worth the trouble. effect on her. Biden said. Director Heidi Sarver was unavailable "We were Guests, who arrived throughout the evening at the for comment but her Twitter account, walking by, and Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, which she updated throughout there were little D.C., donned their best gowns and tuxedos for the event. Inauguration Day read, "Everyone is home. kids yelling, Courtesy Trevor Sindorf The James Gerard Orchestra started the night off by play­ An incredible experience. Much more to 'Oh it's the I . ing some popular soul and jazz hits. People of all ages, tell- some rest first!" flut~s' and 'Oh Trumpet player Brooke Humfe d marches past the White House. including children, attended the event. Flutist Sarah Mainardi said perform­ my God, waving the whole time, too." Biden, who arrived at the event around 10:30 p.x:n. ing in the inaugural parade was a special Delaware,' " Mainardi said. "Even after we Santana, Mainardi and Angelo all said and stayed for less than 10 minutes, told the crow~ he is moment. finished the parade, we were marching Biden's reaction to seeing their alma appreciative of his supporters and is excited for the future. "It was really an awesome, unforget­ back to buses and there were still people mater's band march down the parade route "It's real simple," he said. "Enjoy tonight, because table, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," there cheering us on, even though we was exhilarating. tomorrow we've got to begin to rebuild America." Mainardi said. weren't in the parade anymore." "He was going crazy," Angelo said. Biden was later joined on stage by his three adult chil­ Jason Angelo, a trombone player, said Santana, who said she was 20 feet "He and his wife, Dr. Biden, they both dren, Beau, Hunter and Ashley. He joked about his danc­ although the arctic temperatures were diffi­ from the. president at one point, said loved us. They were clapping and singing ing abilities, but he danced slowly with Jill to "Have I Told cult to bear, the cold retreated to the back of although she was struggling with the cold along. Having him be so supportive of us You Lately," played by the United States Marine Band. his mind once he began to perform. and a lack of sleep, she did not want the really meant a lot after waiting outside for Obama came to the event around 11 p.m., welcomed "It was kind of tempered a little bit by president to be able to tell. about two hours in the cold to see him." the Delawareans and Pennsylvanians and said he had an the temperature," Angelo said. "It was so "I think it was more important that we Angelo said although the conditions "extraordinary" day because of his supporters. cold and windy, and we had to wait two looked professional in front of the presi- may have been less than ideal, he was "We are grateful to you not only for the trust that you hours for the parade to begin. It was pretty dent rather than look tired and cold even grateful to be a part of a moment of such bestowed, but also for a guy named Joe Biden," Obama cold, and a lot of people were not too though we were very tired and cold," gravity and importance. said. happy, but once the parade got started and Santana said. "I couldn't feel my fingers by "It's probably one of the most historic Obama then joined his wife in a dance to "At Last," we went down Pennsylvania Avenue it was the end, but it didn't look like it because I moments in modem American history, in also played by the United States Marine Band. pretty exhilarating, pretty amazing." didn't want the president to know. We all my opinion anyway," Angelo said. "For us University President Patrick Harker, who attended the Band member Ashley Santana, anoth­ just kept saying we're going to keep going to be there and be a part of it is something ball with his wife, Emily, had served as master of cere­ er flutist, said the full weight of the until the end and then we'll pass out some- I'll never forget. I'm sure a lot of people monies for Delaware Gov. Jack Markell's inauguration at moment did not strike her until she saw the where." will be telling their children and grandchil- midnight the night before, so he was not able to sleep crowds of spectators. Mainardi said the pinnacle of her inau- dren they were there when Obama was much before heading to Washington for the inauguration "It really didn't hit me until we sawall guration experience was passing the guest inaugurated and they actually played for ceremonies. those people," Santana said. "It was amaz­ of honor along the parade path. him. Harker said he was inspired by the swearing-in cere­ ing to see millions of people. It was a little "It was just awesome seeing him there· "It was exciting. We were tired. We mony earlier in the day. overwhelming, but it was an amazing expe­ waving at us," Mainardi said. "Biden was were cold. We were hungry. But it's my "It's tough times, but there's a sense of optimism," rience." really excited about us going by. He was personal opinion that it was worth it." Harker said. "People are happy." She said the crowd's energy was pal- Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., said he has new hopes for the Obama administration, including improvements for the economy, health care and energy. As he woke up Tuesday morning, after sleeping a few hours in his Congressional A band member's view of the parade route office with his family the night before, he saw people up early on the National Mall. BY JESSICA O'HARA was less than an hour until we arrived at the time began - the instruments were so "It was so uplifting to see that," Casey said. Staff Reporter Pentagon for our security check-in. cold! Jan. 20, 2009 is a day that will forever All individuals, instrur.nents and buses In the line up for the parade, we slow­ be remembered in history as the date of the had to go through security. The sun was ly inched our way down the side streets inauguration of President Barack Obama. just coming up at this point and it was bit­ until we almost made it to the starting As one of the selected performing groups, terly cold out. While we were' finishing up point. We were stuck for two hours while the university's marching band will always security and getting our government-pro­ medical personnel attended to Sen. Ted be associated with this momentous day. vided breakfast and lunch bags, our buses Kennedy, who suffered a seizure during a Along with the other 300 members of were taken to a separate parking lot to be luncheon in the Capitol building. the University of Delaware Marching searched by officers and canines. Once we It was great to just be moving forward Band, I was ecstatic when we found out we received the all-clear, we would be led by again. The atmosphere was incredible, were in the parade. I know I read the e-mail police escort into the city itself to be put being surrounded by all the historical from director Heidi Sarver multiple times into our staging areas. buildings in the city and the military per­ before reality finally sunk in. The prepara­ This is when the magnitude of the sonnel. The crowds had grown along the tion began almost immediately with forms event started to sink in. The crowds were parade route, climaxing near the press and to be filled out for the Secret Service. walking on the sidewalks because all roads the president. As we passed, there were Finally, after weeks of waiting, it was were closed except for parade participants. cheers for Delaware and Joe FIacco - time for more than a .day of rehearsals out The most dramatic moment was when after all, we were in Ravens territory. in the cold and snow of Newark. I kept the bus made the left turn around the Despite the early wake up, the bitter telling myself that all of this will be worth Washington Monument. It was a sea of cold and endless hours waiting, it was still it in the end. thousands upon thousands of people at the something special as we approached the On the afternoon of Jan. 19, seven base of the monument watching everything final straightaway down Pennsylvania coach buses left campus, heading toward on a giant television screen. The buses Avenue in front of the White House, the W. T. Woodson High School in Virginia, pulled up to the loading areas where we presidential viewing area and hundreds of our sleeping accommodations for the night. were whisked off to our warming tent. cameras along the parade route. All of a The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Inside, we ate our lunches and watched all sudden I was simply a few hundred feet UD Alumni Club greeted us with signs of the ceremony and speeches on television. from the President of the United States, as encouragement and plenty of snacks. Afterward, I went outside our tent and he stood talking with his wife. I The lights were on at 3 a.m. and we took pictures. If I looked left, I saw the I felt extremely privileged to have a were supposed to be up by 3:30. Even back of the White House, where the mov­ chlmce to be part of history. I left though we were only about 20 miles from ing vans were shown on television, and if I . Washington, D.C., with memories of a his­ THE REVIEW/Jen Heine Washington, D.C., three hours were allot­ looked right, I saw the Washington toric time in our country that previous gen­ Vice President Joe Biden dances with his wife, Jill, ted to ensure we would get there on time. It Monument. Soon our assigned warm up erations never thought would be possible. at the inaugural ball. Check out outube.com/udreview to see Josh Shannon's inau ration video. Februa ~ 3, 2009 5

Several university students were among the two million people who gathered to watch the inauguration. On the left, Steven Wilkie celebrated George W. Bush's last day. Center, The National Mall was littered with fliers and newspapers after the event. Students brave crowds to attend inauguration

BY JOSH SHANNON Street Tunnel with several thousand other people, only to find Ehrenreich, who worked on Obama's campaign, said the Managing News Editor out the line was for people who had tickets, which Lease and inauguration seemed surreal until Obama repeated the oath of Several university students were among the estimated two Ehrenreich did not. They eventually made their way to the office. million people who made the trek to Washington, D.C. Jan. 20 grounds of the Washington Monument, where they watched the "During the line right before 'So help me, God,' it hit me to stake out their spot on the National Mall - and in history - ceremony on a screen. that, oh my God, he's the president now," she said. to watch the presidential inauguration. Ehrenreich said although she had a good time Tuesday, not Malkowski said Obama did a good job laying out the chal­ Freshman Christina Hoffman was one of the students who knowing where to go was frustrating, and city officials did not lenges that face the country. endured hour-long lines, massive crowds and cold temperatures plan well for the influx of people. "I really liked how he didn't tiptoe around everything," she to see Barack Obama and Joe Biden sworn in as the next presi­ "Every single official we saw had something different to said. "He acknowledged we're in a crisis." dent and vice president. say," Ehrenreich said. "There was a lot of miscommunication Hoffman said she was struck by the community spirit that "It's definitely a life-changing experience," Hoffman said. with dealing with the crowds." most people showed Inuguration Day. , "It's like nothing I've ever experienced before in my life." Though she was disappointed she was not able to get clos­ "Just to see so many people standing and cheering, hopeful . Hoffman attended the inauguration as part of the University er to the ceremony, held on the grounds of the Capitol, she was for the future," she said. "It was good to be a part of." Presidential Inauguration Conference, a program that brings glad to be a part of the day. Ehrenreich, too, said she was impressed at the common together students from all around the country, and some interna­ "I wanted to be close, but in the end, Obama would still be bond she felt with the other inauguration attendees, especially tional students, to attend the inauguration and hear from politi­ president," Ehrenreich said. "If they had to keep people out to when riding the Metro home. • cians and other dignitaries. She woke up at 2:30 am., left her keep him safe, that's OK - I'll stand further back." "You· would have conversations with everyone around hotel with friends and waited in line for five hours to get to the Senior Andrea Malkowski had a much easier time reaching you," she said. "Usually, on the subway, you don't look at any­ National Mall, where she watched the inauguration on one of the National Mall. one." several Jumbotrons lining the mall. "Once we got to the city, we walked right onto the Mall," Sophomore Andrew Grunwald, vice president of College "It was a very inspiring and motivational speech," Hoffman Malaowski said. "We were there so early, we got up to the. sec­ Democrats, who took the Metro into Washington, D.C., from his said. ond Jumbotron." home in Maryland, said attending the inauguration was a mem­ Junior Andrew Lease and his friend, freshman Kelly She said the harder part was getting out of the city. orable experience. Ehrenreich, stayed with one of Lease's family members who "Some of the roads were closed by Army guys, and some "Just being there was amazing," Grunwald said. "It's so dif­ lives near Washington, D.C., and took a Metro train into the city people behind me were pushing me," Malkowski said. ferent being there than watching it on TV" early Tuesday morning. Ehrenreich said she enjoye4 Obama's inaugural address Lease said it was an experience he will always remember. "It was a great experience," Lease said. "Even though there and thought he set the right tone. "Being around everyone who worked so hard on the cam­ was a lot of people, it was a lot of fun." "His Election Night speech was emotional," she said. "[Jan. paign and seeing how much it meant to everyone - it was a Lease and Ehrenreich waited for four hours in the Third 20's] was all about, 'Now, we're getting the job done.''' once-in-a-lifetime moment," ,he said.

The Inauguration: A Global Perspective The inauguration news coverage began at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in New South Wales, Australia. One of the five Australian TV channels played the inauguration events on The night of Obama's inauguration, I was in Melbourne, loop all day with assorted commentators. The Australian news­ Australia, where it aired at 4 a.m. Wednesday morning. Some mem­ cast stayed on the Delaware Blue Hen Marching Band for a full bers of my trip stayed up to watch it, and our professors invited stu­ four minutes, much longer than any other band, while the dents to watch it with them in the common room of our dorm the anchors mocked our beloved mascot and our sparkly blue and next moming. Everyone I met said they were looking forward to our gold marching band hats. The overall feeling from the Land country's new leadership. Two travelers I met from England were Down Under is that America is back on track. among those I knew who stayed up all night to watch it live. I, a true proud American, waited a few dayS and ~atched it on YouTube. In Argentina, President Obama quickly became the new and exciting topic of conversation between Argentines and those from the states meeting for the first time. After the initial, "Where are you from?" and the typical, "The United In Hanoi, Vietnam, no one talked about the election except States" response came the exuberant, "How about President our tour guide, who said this was going to be good for th~ United Obama?" to follow. Many Argentines as well said they States. I watched the inauguration excited about seeing history in expected great things from Obama, with a sound of relief our hotel room in bed while battling jet lag. One night after the reverberating behind their hope. inaugration, two Austrailian travelers seemed to be more interest­ ed in the politics of America then any Vietnamese natives. The general feeling from Vietnam was that this election was not any Seven or so U.S. students sat at the edge of their seats different from the previous ones. in a hotel lobby as they watched Obama's inauguration in Siena, Italy. The lobby was bustling with guests checking in and out of the hotel, and none turned their heads for more In London, England, the inauguration began at 4 p.m. We than a moment to see the event on the hotel's flat screen decided to watch the events at The Globe, a traditional English pub TVs. The students, in need of a more celebratory atmos­ complete with wooden tables and stools, low ceilings and a glisten­ phere, moved their party to one of the hotel rooms to watch ing bar top. The room was full with the sounds of clinking pint the remainder of the inauguration. glasses, the scrape of stools on the floor and murmurs of conversa­ tion. When the camera panned on George Bush amongst a sea of faces in the crowd, a cackle and hiss of disdain emitted from the Staff members from The Review, clockwise from the upper left: pub: However, when Obama began his speech, the room was sud­ denly silent. Laura· Dattaro, Claire Gould, Amy Prazniak, Jordan Allen, Maddie Thomas, Natalie Carillo 6~~~~------~ Library exhibit celebrates Lincoln

BY STEPHANIE KRAUS "There are always costs to StaffReporter library exhibitions," Rich said. heal Feb. 12 marks the bicentennial The exhibition is being coordi­ of the birth of the 16th president, nated by the Delaware State Abraham Lincoln, an icon who has Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial recently resurfaced in the media due Commission, Rich said. The idea professions to President Barack Obama's presi­ for the exhibition occurred before dency. The Morris Library is com­ former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner' • memorating the historical celebra­ appointment of the commission, programslD tion with a special exhibition. which was signed into law on July From Jan. 27 until June 10,2006. 12, the "Abraham Lincoln: A Newark resident Bob Taggart, Bicentennial Celebration" exhibit a recently retired historian in the Center City located in the Special Collections school of education at the universi­ Exhibition Gallery of the library ty, spent 30 to 40 minutes at the will be open to the public. exhibit last Tuesday with his wife, Through the use of manu­ Judy. Philadelphia. scripts, books, magazines, photo­ "President Obama talked about graphs and realia from the 1800s, Lincoln so much that it made us the exhibit unravels the story of want to come out and see the exhib­ Lincoln's life and presidency. The it," Judy said. exhibit was curated by Iris Snyder, . Both agreed the exhibit was associate librarian, and Timothy well done and an overall good use li.scieace Tech.llogies • Couple I Family Therapy Murray, head of Special of the university's time and money. Collections. "The exhibit makes it very lursl •• • Dec pailinal Tblrap, • Pbar aey "There were probably 3,000 or clear what Delaware's place was­ 4,000 books and pamphlets to it might be nice to have even more '.ysical Therapy • RadilllRic Sciences choose from, so it was a difficult on that," Bob said. "I suppose decision," Synder said. "You have they'd love to have more, too, if to find what is visually interesting someone is willing to buy it for and determine the story it tells." them." The exhibit took the curators Snyder said her favorite part of Open house d wor\k$ Il dales approximately two years to curate, the exhibit is the Harper magazines Jefferson but it has been on the university's because it shows how' citizens felt a1" ,,'.JEln r on.sdu/JCHP schedule for about three years, about Lincoln during his presiden­ c egc of I ealth Pf'Q~ions l-BI1-Jeff-CHP Snyder said. Curating for this par­ cy. The magazines include a num­ ------ticular exhibit meant creating the ber of negative Lincoln cartoons 11lO~1.\S. 'lllll{~·O.t-": l.l\n lR~ll't idea and developing the themes from the Southern states and a~out Abraham Lincoln's presiden­ England. cy, she said. "In~tead of people looking and The Lincoln Club of Delaware, deciding how you're supposed to .CAST YOUR VOTE r the Senior Class Gift a non-partisan organization, donat­ feel about Lincoln, it's what people ed all of the materials to the Special really felt about him," Snyder said. Collections department of the uni­ Since the exhibit opened two versity approximately 10 years ago . weeks ago, there have been few vis­ Choices Include: for safe keeping, Snyder said. itors, Snyder said, but the atten­ Throughout the years, members of dance is expected to increase once Enhance Wireless Capabilities on Campus tile club have pmchased highly val­ more students arrive back on cam­ ued artifacts from Lincoln's era and pus for Spring Semester. Tours and donated them to the existing collec­ classes will visit the exhibit capture Energy using Exercise Equipment tion. The exhibit did not cost the throughout the spring, while university because the materials Murray and Snyder work on an Francis Allison Statue were donated, she said. Internet version of the exhibit for "There's no real cost, but the library's Web page. The in a sense, the cost is our time," Internet version is expected to be GPS Bus Locators Snyder said. "We do everything in completed by sometime in March, house." Murray said Snyder said. Solar Panel aside from purchasing some frames, In conjunction with the exhibit, there were no outside costs because the university is holding a program he and Snyder did the matting, at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 in the framing and printing for the exhibit. Reserve Room of the Morris Library. The program will consist University Provost Dan Rich of readings of important Abraham ice heard at said the costs are part of the Lincoln pieces by English and the­ library's operating budget. ater department students. on .co mIse niorclass in a $25 gift certificate ike KateJs t ·

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BY MATT FORD ing to fully grasp the meaning Staff Reporter behind King's words and Coker's For nearly two million people, lecture. the inauguration of President Barack Meacham explained this was Obama was a chance to witness and just one example of how the discus­ take part in history. But for 11 sions instill high levels of motiva­ Wilmington teens who climbed trees tion and curiosity in the group. and porta-potties to get a better look, "They start to read some of the • Jan. 20 presented an opportunity to documents that are mentioned in the reflect on the significance of the day documentary to get a fuller appreci­ as it applied to their hometown's ation for what the people have said," past and present struggles with civil he said. rights. Maurice Pritchett, a member of The teens and their adult lead­ Delaware State University's ers, known collectively as 21st Basketball Hall of Fame and a for­ Century Village, have spent the win­ mer principal of East Wilmington's ter meeting with some of the city's William P. Bancroft Elementary most prominent black leaders in School, discussed with the children order to fully understand and appre­ the importance of maintaining a ciate how race relations in the region positive attitude and remembering have evolved over the past several those who came before them. decades. "That's part of our history that a In an attempt to capture and lot of times we don't share with celebrate what they have learned, youngsters," Pritchett said. "I think the youth group has filmed these for them to be successful they need interactions as well as their trip to to know the roadmap that was uti­ Washington, D.C., on Inauguration lized to help people get where they ...III."""P Day for a documentary titled "From are." the Field to the Hill: Delaware's He said where they are now is a Joumey." place where excuses have become Dee Cephas, a co-founder of tired and opportunities limitless. lit. ! '.' • -. • .. ".. I I -'", ...... ! '. 1 .". ~ 21st Century Village, said the organ­ The election of the country's first ization was started in November black president was a turning point 2007 with the goal of providing for how young black Americans local youth with the chance to fully should view the world, Pritchett realize their potential. said. "I said, 'You know what? "I just felt like that was some­ We're now in a new age, we're in thing that I wish my mother, my the 21 st century, but we still need to grandmother and my grandfather deal with the same concept of it and my aunt could have been able to takes a village to raise a child,' " witness, how we've overcome," Cephas said. "We all need to take a Pritchett said. "It just made me very part in the upbringing of our young proud to be able to see how now people." maybe a lot of these youngsters can Throughout the documentary, say, 'OK, I can become the presi­ these local leaders and the messages dent.'" behind their conversations with the Though this type of reaction youth group are organized in a way may have been common among that follows the path of Delaware's those of every generation, Meacham racial history from the 1960s up to stressed the need to ensure that President Obama's swearing-in. Obama's victory does not lead to "We're really journeying complacency among young people. through time with the victory, which "They have to prepare them­ is a victory we feel is for everyone," selves as much as possible and then Cephas said. stay connected with people and Shuaib Meacham, associate organizations that are out to truly professor of education at the univer­ help the communities that they're sity, has been working closely with concerned about," he said. "This the teens as they listen to and learn whole thing has taught me you real­ from their elders' stories. He said the ly have to stay involved - get goal of the film was not only to involved and stay involved - and expose viewers to the abundance of continue to struggle to make educational resources available in progress because that's the only way the region, but also to educate the progress takes place, through strug­ teens on the magnitude of the elec­ gle." tion last November. "From the Field to the Hill" is "When you want to motivate scheduled for premiere on Feb. 28 at kids, I think this oral history has Belvedere Fire Hall in the Belvedere been tremendously successful," section of Wilmington. While this Meacham said. "I think it can make date will be important to the mem­ a big impact on their educational bers of 21st Century Village, Cephas experiences." said the production of the film is just Those impacts are fe lt through­ one way to expand the teens' aware­ out the group. ness. Newark After the teens had met with "For me, seeing the kids have c local activist Bebe Coker, who dis­ opportunities and doors opened for 425 Stanton-Christiana Road cussed Martin Luther King Jr. 's them is enough for me," she said. www.chilis.com "Letter from Birmingham Jail," one "Because it's not about me, it's 302.738.6355 member read the letter himself hop- about them." February 13, 2009 • ton

Involvement starts with electio Allimations Political enthusiasm shouldn't end with inauguration

- Now that the American peo­ when one man can inspire others ple have had a few weeks to to make a difference, and so far, recover from the ' seemingly end­ Obama has done that. less election and the elaborate America has shown incredi­ inauguration festivities that fol­ ble potential in recent months. lowed, it's time - now more than People with diverse social and ever - for the country to get political beliefs have managed to more involved. In all of the inau­ put aside many of their differ­ guration craziness, millions of ences in the interest of the coun­ people gathered on the National try's progress. Of the two million Mall to show their support for people in Washington, D.C., on President Barack Obama, wel­ inauguration day, not one was come in the new era of change and arrested. Despite everything that's put the country back on top. going wrong in America right If only it were that simple. now, people are genuinely opti­ Americans have put a lot of faith mistic about the direction Obama in Obama to make the country is taking it. better and it's not going to happen But we cannot just sit idly by overnight. Apathy is not an option and wait for change to come to us; now that the election is over and we have to create it ourselves. The the excitement has lulled. The current environmental, political enthusiasm that spurred a new and economic issues facing all generation to get involved, attend Americans are hitting our genera­ political rallies and educate them­ tion the hardest. We are the ones selves on important issues should who will be graduating college continue in spite of the difficult and going out into the world and "Can't win 'em all." times. forced to deal with less-than-ideal The country is in bad shape. circumstances. We have a respon­ It's not going to change overnight. sibility to make life better for our­ One man can't do it all by himself selves and work with Obama to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR despite how much confidence we create the change, not wait around for it to come to us. have in him. Change will come Take steps to stop global wanning footprint. He cannot fix the prob­ warming and to propose legisla­ lem alone. Though his efforts tion necessary to deal with the As a young . voter, the issue will make an enormous differ­ crisis at hand. of greatest concern to me is glob­ ence, if we really want to fix the Just like Castle, Obama can­ Parking meter rates bad for city al warming. The effects of it, problem there are going to have not solve the problem on his own. Higher meter prices could hurt businesses in Newark though small now, will only to be some changes. It is up to America to back our intensify if the necessary precau­ Many citizens of Delaware leaders and persuade others that If you're planning on driving services, rather than spend the extra tions are not taken. America can­ probably do not know that their global warming is real, and a to Main Street, you better bring money to park when they could not rely on the rest of the world state has one of the lowest aver­ problem that will not just go some extra quarters. Parking meter park for free - at the same store. to solve a problem to which we age elevations in the United away while we all tum a blind rates have risen from what was 75 Illegal parking, which is contribute most. According to States (60ft). Therefore, with the eye. cents per hour to $1.25 per hour. already a problem in the city, could EarthTrends, America is the knowledge that global warming I encourage all readers of The extra 50 cents will give city become more of an issue. highest contributor to global is contributing to sea level this letter to get out and cam­ officials a better idea of whether or Prohibited lots will become more warming - we alone contributed increase, Delaware citi­ paign, call on congress and send not they would use a proposed park­ appealing than dropping a quarter 30.3 percent carbon dioxide to zens should be most concerned letters and emails to our nation's ing garage and help gauge how for every 12 minutes. Fewer people the atmosphere. This means we and most willing to help the leaders to show your support for many students and visitors park on will pay the extra quarters for what need to step up and do something cause by campaigning for better ending global warming. Though Main Street. once was an adequate amount for now or future generations will legislation to stop global warm­ global warming is a serious issue In Delaware, the only city that the time spent in a space. Towing not be able to experience the ing and take more responsibility it is one that can be solved with has more expensive parking meters will become more frequent. The wonders of Mother Earth. on their own. the help of everyone. is Rehoboth Beach. Charging Main city will have to deal with a bigger Thankfully, here in On a nationwide level, newly Street visitors more money could headache because of how the higher Delaware, Mike Castle feels this elected President Barack Obama Nancy C. Harrington have a detrimental effect on local rates will affect Main Street visitors. way and is supporting legislation has made many promises to listen Freshman businesses. While an extra 50 cents an hour to help reduce Delaware's carbon to the science backing global [email protected] Many local residents and stu­ may not seem like a problem, the dents travel to Main Street for dif­ change adds up - wasting money ferent reasons - to grab a cup of for students and local residents coffee, get something to eat or go alike. The Review welcomes guest shopping. The increased parking On the . bright side, there is WRITE TO THE REVIEW meter rates could cause people to hope that higher meter rates could 250 Perkins Student Center columns from those interested stop visiting Main Street. The extra cause more people to walk around Newark, DE 19716 in writing. 50 cents per hour adds up and may Main Street instead of driving. This Fax: 302-831-1396 especially cause students to choose could decrease the number of Dills E-mail: [email protected] to stay home rather than go out. issued and move toward a greener or visit us online at www.udreview.com Please e-mail When a study session at a coffee campus and a greener Newark. If shop for a few hours turns into an this does happen, then this will The Editorial section is an open forum for public debate and discussion. The Review wel­ [email protected] for extra few dollars, it's not worth the clearly outweigh the extra hourly 50 comes responses from its readers. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all letters to travel to the local businesses. cents. the editor. Letters and columns represent the ideas and beliefs of the authors and should more information. In addition, people may travel Let's just hope that Sunday not be taken as representative of The Review. Staff editorials represent the ideas and www.udreview.com outside of Main Street for similar parking remains free. beliefs of The Review Editorial Board on behalf of the editors. All letters become property of The Review and may be published in print or electronic form. February 13, 2009 • • o IIDon • --~------~--~------9 Sometimes, the dream is better than reality

know the truth. Ever the optimist, I kept Fake relationships may range from loud. Plus he lives five hours away. smiling despite getting kicked in the teeth. crushes - whether on the barista at Brew­ Distance is actually an advantage for Su.sI Now I'm done. I have no desire to step Ha-Ha who adds an extra jolt to the daily fake relationships, but not that much. You Co ...... lar' . into the minefield of love again. I will never grind of buying coffee, or everyday encoun­ want to see each other once in a while. agaip weather the storms of love, ride the ters with people whose names you actually Another lives a more reasonable four hours roller coaster of love, lay on the bathroom know - to bona fide relationship begin­ away and we do have more in common, but Heather Plank floor sick with the food poisoning of love. nings. But they must stop shortly after the he is too unreliable, even by fake boyfriend Say what you will about the beauty and beginning, or else you'll just be stuck in the standards. I'm willing to keep him on the value of love - it's all crap. middle of a real one and risk a broken heart. back burner, though. For a real relationship, only fake The best part of a relationship is the My current crushes are a few of the reg­ Most recently I met someone almost boyfriends are necessary beginning. All I want is the butterflies-in­ ulars who come into the library where I local - he lives a mere hour away - at a I am among the latest to join the Broken the-belly feeling of seeing someone for the work, none of whom know their Iltatus as friend's barbecue. He was smart, witty, cute, Hearts Club. I don't know how many mem­ first time, meeting, then wondering if he'll my fake boyfriends. My FBF Nate is tall funny and able to keep up with me in the bers it officially boasts, but I'm guessing it's call or text or ask me out. And then there's and cute with tattoos and good taste in trading of barbs. We shared weeks oftexting never lacking for union dues. the first kiss. I would gladly trade the com­ music. He must have some idea how I feel and e-mailing before we actually went out. BHC members range in age from eight fort and intimacy of five years for a lifetime since I blush like a 12-year-old every time We should have kept it techno. When we to 108. Some are first-timers. Some are life­ of first kisses. Well, I guess I have. we talk. Axel, my German FBF, is in his saw each other again, something was off. long card-carriers. All and none are unique. mid-40's with a wife and two kids, but Maybe we had learned too much about I'm not here to point fingers (at him) or there's something about his thick accent and each other through our cell phones and lap­ place blame (on him). I'm just here - like The Idea of getting to know nicotine-stained fingers that I find really tops. Maybe all the flirting via texting - everyone else - to figure out what to do someone agaln and then hav­ sexy. Then there's Michael, who's kind of sexting - stole all the thunder out of flirt­ next. Some just need a little recovery time Ing to give myself over to dorky, but clearly has a crush on me, and ing face to face. That was our one and only - a few pints of ice cream, a one-night­ scrutlny is frankly exhausting. I there's something attractive about someone date. Fine with me. He wasn't a very good stand and you're ready to go again. Some figured out a plan to avoid who finds you attractive. I wonder - does kisser. try to figure out what's wrong with them. that and the inevitable drudg­ he think of me as his fake girlfriend? Some can't wait to get back on the horse. ery, arguments and ultimate I have had a few fake relationships in Others vow never to ride again. heartl:)reak of real relation­ the last few months. The first one had a suc­ I belong to the latter group. Heather Plank is a senior at the university. ships. From here on out, all of cessful beginning, which petered out rather Her viewpoints do not necessarily represent I rode that horse for more than five quickly when we realized we had nothing in years, getting back on despite frequently my relationships will be fake. those of the Review staff. Please send com­ common - he's obsessed with all things ments to hplank@udeLedu. falling off. Bucked off, if you really want to athletic, even NASCAR, for crying out JuicyCampus, , renowned gossip whore, dies about her hook-ups before you began dating, controversy that filled its life with the great­ writes that every sorority on campus besides Woll This JuicyCampus would try so hard to set the est and most publicized moments. Multiple her's are a bunch of ugly dogs. That guy who record straight. But it would usually just give law suits were filed to try to shut down claims be'd beat the crap out of his girl­ Wa, more lies and a fight over who that frat guy JuicyCampus, including one by an anony­ friend's ex-boyfriend for texting her over the was and why he never would have hung out mous University of Delaware student. weekend. JuicyCampus, the haters will miss Caitlin Wolters with her in the fir~t place if he hadn't been Instead of letting the bad press take down the you. "totally wasted" and how she was the biggest Web site, creator Matt Ivester would slyly Then, there are the attention-seekers. mistake he's ever made and how every other say, "hate isn't juicy," letting JuicyCampus That girl who drank too much on Saturday After two years of reputation-ruining, guy should be warned to stay away from her cause more heartbreak and tears. night and was seen sucking the face off the friends and enemies say goodbye and that she mayor may not be the deviL Instead of allowing controversy to take nearest guy. That guy who wants to brag . JuicyCampus.com passed away sudden­ JuicyCampus just knew. And it let you tell it down, JuicyCampus would settle the law­ about it. JuicyCampus, the attention-seekers ly, Feb. 5, 2009, due to the economic crisis. the whole world - anonymously, of course. suits, or just be blocked by various college will miss you. Despite the many attempts by college admin­ What may be the best accomplishment administrations. By pushing through all the But despite the end of an era filled with istrators and highly-paid lawyers to take by the First Amendment pusher was the abil­ hard times, it seemed that JuicyCampus lies, hate and ruined reputations, down the gossip Web site, since its birth in ity to transcend all universities, genders, would survive and prove to be a fighter JuicyCampus is survived its visitors in many August 2007, it was able to live on for just races, sexualities, Greek life affiliations and through all life's difficulties. So it was clear­ other ways. The stalkers, haters and atten­ under two years, showing the site's sports team memberships. ly a shock to all its anonymous writers - tion-seekers will tum to the nearest Internet perserverance to outlast all other gossip out­ who were too cowardly to admit their identi­ outlet to share their parasitic gossiping ways lets. It didn't matter how smart or ties and too insecure to leave a truthful posi­ - preferably through Facebook and Throughout its life on the Internet, dumb, pretty or ugly, skinny or tive comment about others - that the Web MySpace - to see what everyone else is JuicyCampus was able to reach many land­ fat you were, JufcyCampus site was going under. doing, make fun of the people they don't like mark achievements. With a simple click of Unfortunately, JuicyCampus leaves and post inappropriate pictures of them­ the mouse, users could easily find the best would find you. And it would many loved ones behind in the wake of its selves. sorority girl for a one-night stand, or which humiliate you. Badly. economy-caused death. JuicyCampus, you will be missed. OK, I member of the soccer team has herpes. Now, First, there are the stalkers. That girl admit that's a lie as fake as the gossip you beloved friends and frequent users of Unlike the average college student who checked JuicyCampus every 30 seconds promote. JuicyCampus will no longer be able to look whom JuicyCampus sought to degrade, the to see what had been written about her, her In the words of Matt Ivester, there is one on iPhones and Blackberries to [md which site was at over 2,300 college campuses best friend, her regular friends, her friends' thing everyone can do to remember the shal­ potential partners may have chlamydia or be throughout the country in less than two years. friends, her boyfriend, her enemies, her mom low legacy and pathetic effect JuicyCampus a "butter face." If anyone knew how hard it It's possible that JuicyCampus may have and even her dog. That guy Who wanted to has had on our lives - "keep it Juicy." was to tell in black lights, it was been in contact with more college "skanks" see if the cute girl in his history class was JuicyCampus. than any other Web site on the Internet. friendly with half the hockey team before he Caidin Wolters is the editorial editor for The When times got tough for users, But it wasn't always poor advice, inac­ got friendly with her, too. JuicyCampus, the Review. Her viewpoints do not necessarily rep­ JuicyCampus was always there to offer help. curate claims and character demotions that stalkers will miss you. resent those of the Review staff. Please send If you thought your girlfriend had lied to you made JuicyCampus the site it was. It was Then, there are the haters. That girl who comments to cwolt@udeLedu.

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BY JENRINI Rogers was a different type of comedian for his time. Staff Reporter "The main thing is that he started talking about poli­ Although his biography on late 1920s political satirist tics," he says. "It's not different from today, like Jon Will Rogers was published nine years ago, professor Ben Stewart." Yagoda still knows a lot about the funnyman. Rogers truly was ahead of his time. Yagoda says while Producer Michael Kantor sought out the English and other performers were fond of throwing cheesy one-liners journalism professor to be a part of his six-hour TV special, into the crowds and focusing on confrontational humor, "Make 'Em Laugh: ' The Funny Business of America." Rogers favored politics. Yagoda was featured in the second hour of the Jan. 28 pre­ "They were doing really corny jokes and a lot of eth­ miere. nic humor, so it was unusual to talk about politics," he says. "I was contacted by the producer - this was I guess the "He acted like himself - that was not done." summer before last, about a year-and-a-half ago," Yagoda The types of inhibitions that may have been present in says. "He said he was doing a series about comedy. They Rogers' era, Yagoda says, aren't present in today's media paid my way up to do the interview in Scarsdale, New circuit. York." "Today everything is language and subject matter and The "Make 'Em Laugh" series wasn't the first TV everything is no holds barred," he says. project that Yagoda has delved into. He has made appear­ Yagoda says comedy has grown to become an integral ances on "The Charlie Rose Show" as well as on A&E dis­ part of society thanks to such provocative media displays cussing his various books and prospective movie commen­ on Tv. tary. "With the media and technology today there is so Yagoda says Kantor, who wrote, produced and direct­ much more of everything. Even when I was a kid there ed the series, was especially professional throughout the were only three networks, six TV stations total," he says. process. ''No cable, no Internet, no iTunes - you went to the record ''Michael Kantor takes a lot of care in the filming," he store to buy a record once in a while. Now there is the com­ says. ''The lighting was just right." edy channel." Yagoda likens the shooting of the segment to some­ Yagoda says interviewing with PBS was a positive thing similar to PBS alumnus and noted historical filmmak­ encounter. He maintains that being recognized as a Rogers er Ken Burns. Burns started the technique of making the aficionado who has something of substance to say was a interviewees become characters, rather than a run-of-the­ positive experience. Although Yagoda says he would mill news interview, he says. Kantor followed the same for­ absolutely become involved again with such a series, stu­ mat. dents at the university shouldn't be worried about Yagoda "Instead of just an interview on Channel 6 news, they giving up his day job. make it almost a movie," Yagoda says. "You wouldn't want it to take over your life," he says. Courtesy of Ben Yagoda This type of environment allowed for Yagoda's pas­ "It involved travel, taking a day. [But] it's nice and it's fun Professor Ben Yagoda appeared on PBS as a Will Rogers expert. sion for Rogers to truly come out. Yagoda stresses that to be recognized as someone with something to say." All quiet on the Chrysler front: employees face uncertain future

BY SARAH HUBBS "Even though it's still a year away, I'm already closed at the end Features Editor depressed to leave all the people I've become of December, pro­ Mary Jackson began working at the friends with and nervous to start over with a duction of the two DaimlerChrysler plant in Newark almost a new company.'" . car models was decade ago. She worked as a fire security offi­ Chrysler contracted with the Wackenhut either going to cer, doing safety inspections of the incoming Corporation, a private security group, in shift to Chrysler's trucks and opening the gates for deliveries, January 199~ to provide security for its plants Jeep Grand driving a 45-minute commute from her home in nationwide. Additionally, Wackenhut employs Cherokee plant in . Maryland because she loved what she did. 35,000 in primary services including energy Detroit or come to "At one point when gas prices were over consulting, government services and consulting an end, a Chrysler THE REVIEW/Sarah Hubbs $4, I was paying more to fill my car with gas and investigations, according to the company's press release The Newark Chrysler plant closed in December, leaving many than I was earning at the plant," Jackson says. Web site. states. employees unsure of their next step. Since she is approaching retirement age, Wackenhut launched its security opera­ Although Jackson, 62, had hoped t6 stay at the plant long tions at the Newark plant in 2004 when the Chrysler employees are no longer working at fails, she will remain in the security field, she enough to draw into her Social Security. But plant and its employees underwent major the plant, security contractors will remain at the says. last Christmas, the plant closed. And because restructuring, according to Wackenhut's Web Newark site through the end of 2009, with no As a fire marshal, Shepherd will take an she worked for one of Chrysler's contractors, site. Jackson says the Newark plant temporari­ change to their payor benefits. ' obvious pay cut when the Newark plant no not the company itself, it's a softer landing but ly closed for renovations and the manned gates Debus says since the pay and benefits at longer needs security in the building, since . still a bittersweet goodbye. were replaced with t;lectronic gates. At that the plant are good, he has no plans to search for Chrysler was the only manufacturer in the area Another worker at the plant, Joan time, only security guards with seniority were another job until this one ends. that required a fire marshal on site. When Shepherd, 61, had decided to cut back on some hired by Chrysler to work inside the plant at "Security workers will still be needed Wackenhut re-assigns her, she will have to of her Christmas spending, stay at the Newark higher wages. Those remaining went to work while. the facility is being prepared for whoever accept a security guard position instead, she plant until her services are no longer needed for Wackenhut, taking varying pay cuts for each takes over," Debus says. "The materials and says. and leave it up to the office personnel at position, she says. equipment can't be taken out overnight." ''Unfortunately, as contract workers, we Wackenhut Corporation to find her another Despite a decrease in pay, Wackenhut Once the plant's future is finally decided weren't eligible to take the training classes position in the area. . employees at the Newark Chrysler plant are and security is no longer necessary, Wackenhut offered by Chrysler to its employees," Jackson and Matthew Debus, 38, a fire paid more than any other site in Delaware, will find new positions in the area for its work- Shepherd says. specialist and security supervisor, decided not Jackson says. ers. Debus, who is also a volunteer firefighter in Wackenhut has a contract with Chrysler to to change their spending budgets for the holi­ Due to a decrease in car sales, especially Middletown, plans to continue taking firefight- provide security at the plant for yet another days. With Jackson's children and grandchil­ SUVs, Chrysler has been cutting shifts and jobs ing classes and increasing his skills in the year, but there have been rumors around the site dren living in California, her holiday was low­ at plants throughout the country. Early last year, meantime. that the building could be demolished as early key and her spending unaffected. Debus, on the the Newark plant began cutting shifts and was "Firefighting and security isn't just a job to as this spring, she says. This means Wackenhut other hand, still has children at home. So with down to one shift before it officially closed. me," he says. "It's my passion." employees could be out of work much sooner another year left on his employment contract, The Newark plant assembled two vehicles, the Jackson, however, will explore other alter- than expected. he didn't trim down his Christmas spending Dodge Durango and the Chrysler Aspen. The • natives besides security work. Since she has Chrysler didn't keep its employees either, he says. site was also the only plant in the country that prior customer service experience, she is con- informed of its decisions or plans for the plant. While the contract workers are relieved to produced the two models, according to a sidering retll!ning to that field to pursue other Rather, they received their information from the have a job for :yet another year, the whole situ­ Chrysler press release. employment opportunities until she retires, she media like the rest of the public, Shepherd says. ation still made Shepherd's holiday less cheer­ In recent years, sales of the Durango have says. Another career Jackson may explore is "We were told to refer any media ques­ ful, she says. been down 54 percent and sales of the Aspen information technology since she recently tions to the headquarters in Detroit," she says. "I don't like change," Shepherd says. have been down 21 percent. 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Courtesy of Galen Giaccone . Galen Giaccone performed "EI Cubanchero" on the piano, an instrument she's been playing since age 6, to capture the preliminary talent award at the Miss America Pageant. View from the top: student makes pageant history

BY JORDAN ALLEN does not play. Out of the interview, on-stage "She deserves what she's gotten because Giaccone says going to the competition in Las Features Editor question, evening gown, talent and swimsuit she works so hard at it and she always puts so Vegas was like a reunion, and the girls got to Galen Giaccone went to the Miss steps of the pageant, the talent portion was by much effort into it," Johnson says. spend some time seeing what the city was America Pageant prepared for long days and far her favorite part. Giaccone first started doing pageants in like. little sleep, but she also went prepared for the Junior Christina DePalma, Giaccone's her senior year of high school, and both "We got to drive go-karts one night, and competition. Giaccone received the prelimi­ friend and roommate, says she wishes Johnson and DePalma say she was hesitant to we went on gondola rides in the Venetian," nary talent award and fmished in the top 15, Giaccone's piano performance on the first talk about it at first. she says. something a Miss Delaware has not accom­ night ofthe preliminary competition had been "She didn't mention it too much because One thing Giaccone says she wasn't plished in more than 30 years. aired. there's a stereotype that comes along with it," expecting to see was the outdoor dressing Giaccone, a junior and a biology major "She would have blown everyone out of Johnson says. room - a tent. It was raining during the com­ and music minor, received a $2,000 scholar­ the water," DePalma says. She says Giaccone has become more petition, so they had to make tent hallways in ship for her piano performance of "El DePalma watched Giaccone in the Miss comfortable with competing because there are order to get from the dressing room to the Cubanchero" at the Miss America Pageant. America Pageant and says her favorite parts a lot more aspects to it besides the beauty main building. There were leaks in the roof, She describes the piece as fast and loud, were when they announced Giaccone made pageant part that people picture. so they also had to put garbage bags over the with a Spanish flair. There was no sheet music the top 15, and when they showed a portion of Giaccone says she plans to go to dental gowns to keep them from getting wet. available for the piece, so Giaccone had to Giaccone's interview. school, and the scholarships she has won as "We made it work, and it was definitely leam the music from a video she had of a live "She said one of her secret goals was that Miss Delaware will help her get there. She functional," Giaccone says. performance. she wanted to open a candy shop," DePalma found there's a lot to take from the experience One thing she says most people don't "It was very challenging, but it was nice says. "It was cute because it was something professionally, and it opens up a lot of doors. think of when they think of pageants is a pos­ to be able to meet the challenge," Giaccone we had talked about." Though she is taking the year off from itive backstage atmosphere. says. In order to become Miss Delaware, school to be Miss Delaware, she hasn't man­ "People expect backstage to be very She says she performs classical music, Giaccone first had to win a local pageant. She aged to find much down-time. catty and very cutthroat and it's not like that," and was pleased with the positive reaction "El then prepared for eight or nine months to "It is a full-time job," Giaccone says. Giaccone says. "There was no back-stabbing Cubanchero" received. compete for Miss Delaware. "There is nothing I don't enjoy about it." backstage." "Sometimes entertainment value is lost Junior Nicole Johnson, another friend She says she especially enjoyed her time She says she had a great time represent­ on those who don't understand classical and roommate of Giaccone's, has known at the Miss America Pageant. All of the pag­ ing Delaware, and appreciated the support she music," she says. Giaccone since the fifth grade and was there . eant contestants participated in the reality received both in Las Vegas and back home. Giaccone, who has been playing piano the first and second times Giaccone competed show "Countdown to the Crown" on The "I couldn't ask more of Delaware and the since age 6, says not a day goes by that she at the local level. Learning Channel in September and October. people I know," Giaccone says. Alum scores big prize with 50 Cent

BY ALEXANDRA DUSZAK MTV.com. The contestants didn't get to meet 50 Entertainment Editor The challenges ranged from hawking Cent until they were on the show. Mayberry Prior to his appearance on 50 Cent's Vitamin Water on the streets to talking trash says he found out about the show through an reality TV show, Ryan Mayberry was just on fellow competitors. In one challenge, the ad on Craigslist.com. He especially wanted another entrepreneur in search of investors contestants had to run through the city while to audition because he is a fan of 50 Cent. for his business idea - FitConnect.com. chained together. He says he saw 50 Cent fairly often dur­ Now that he's won, Mayberry has "The Some of the challenges required mental ing the course of the show. Money and The Power." toughness, Mayberry says. Although he likes the rapper, Mayberry Mayberry, who graduated from the uni­ "We had to carry horse shit at a stable says toward the end of the show, he looked versity in 2007 with a degree in marketing, onto a scale," he says. "It was gross." forward to the days when 50 Cent wasn't the was the winning contestant on 50 Cent's Auditioning for the show was a chal­ one to wake up the contestants. "The Money and The Power," which pre­ lenge in and of itself, Mayberry says. After "The days he wasn't around, it was a lot miered Nov. 6 on MTV and aired its finale multiple interviews and drug and STD test­ less stressful," Mayberry says. Jan. 22. ing, the contestants were sequestered in hotel Hanging out with 50 Cent after winning Fourteen contestants competed for rooms while awaiting their final interview. was Mayberry's favorite memory from his $100,000 in challenges designed to test their "You can't talk to anyone," Mayberry time on "The Money and The Power." When "hustling" skills and to help 50 choose the says. "Some of those people didn't even get "next great business mogul," according-to' on the show." See 50 CENT page 14 Ryan Mayberry won $100,000 on 50 Cent's TV show. - 14 February 13, 2009

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Continued from page 13 just like a Facebook wall. Barlow, who was a computer science he won, 50 Cent took him out to celebrate with major, is primarily responsible for the pro­ the production crew. gramming on the site. "I kind of wasn't expecting to win," Mayberry's appearance on the show Maybeny says. "I almost fainted, actually." brought FitConnect.com a good deal of pub­ Maybeny, who was a brother of Alpha licity, which has helped the site become more Tau Omega, believes college life rather than profitable. actual classes helped prepare him for the show. Maybeny and Barlow have plans to grow "All I remember is partying all the time," their business even further - they plan to he says. "I feel like that helped, actually." involve 50 Cent in FitConnect.com and pitch Maybeny met his business partner, Troy their idea to investors like Vitamin Water. Barlow, while at the university. The two were After being on the show, Maybeny got into roommates for several years while in college. rapping and is recording an album. He is also Barlow and Maybeny are working together to scheduled to speak at several colleges, includ­ build FitConnect.com, a social networking site ing Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. centered around gyms and fitness. Site mem­ "We're hoping to fully integrate into bers can blog, get diet and exercise tips and every gym, so you can see how crowded it is," write on each other's chalkboards, which work Maybeny says.

Indie film series THE REVIEW/Allison Ruppino '. -sparks romance Fifteen Main Street restaurants, including Cosi, offered deals during Restaurant Week. in cold of winter BY ALEXANDRA DUSZAK Annual Restaurant Week Entertainment Editor There's no better way to spend a cold winter evening than watching a movie with a sweetheart. The fifth annual Winter feeds locals, students for less Film Series, sponsored by Student Centers Programming Advisory Board, captured all the romance of the season with its BY ALLISON RUPPINO nesses and especially restaurants tend to do theme, Indie Romance. StafJReporter better when school is in session. Every Wednesday during Winter Although the much-anticipated snow- "Therefore, events are often planned for Session, a free movie was screened at ball fights were few this year, Winter Session summer time and other breaks when Newark Trabant University Center. The movies did come with some benefits - smaller food is not as crowded in an attempt to increase ranged from popular favorites like lines, more room in the gym and the cheerful patronage during these otherwise slower "Garden State" to lesser-known films like sight of sparkling lights in the trees along times." "Quiet City." Main Street. Along with these little conven- Mayor Vance Funk says by holding All of the movies shown were inde­ iences, the students and residents of Newark Restaurant Week during the winter, the city pendent films the planners of the Winter were also able to enjoy Restaurant Week. is able to double restaurants' business. Films Series felt would appeal to the uni- , . Restaurant Week, which ran from Jan. "The event was very successful, and the versity community. SCPAB s film senes featured five free movies. 19 to Jan. 25, is one week when people can spillover into the following week was fantas­ "It has to be something that I've seen town of Portland, Ore. come and spend less money to try foods tic," Funk says. or will be pretty confident that the majority of "We make movies with a pretty small from their favorite restaurants in downtown Although residents of Newark came out people going will like or at least talk about group of people," Katz says. Newark. to the event, some students were disappoint- afterward," Student Centers program coordina- "Quiet City" was screened at 14 festivals The city of Newark Web site states there ed that they didn't hear about Restaurant tor Alex Keen says. and was nominated for the John Cassavetes were 15 restaurants on Main Street that par- Week earlier. Keen planned the series with 2008 alum- Award at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards. ticipated. Each restaurant offered specialty Senior Christina Wolff says she didn't nus Anup Patel, who is inteming at Student It won Best Director and Best Cinematography menus highlighting the best they have to know what Restaurant Week was. Centers. at the 2007 BendFilm Festival. Katz says he offer at a lower price. The event featured sea- "I wish they would've advertised it Patel stated in an e-mail message that he didn't expect the film to be such a success. sonal decorations, in-restaurant entertain- more," Wolff says. "I love cheap." and Keen also considered a director-specific "We just wanted to make a movie that we ment, retail specials and free parking valida- Brett Tunstall, Home Grown Cafe's theme or a European indie film theme. . were proud of and make a movie on our own tion with meals. general manager, says the restaurants do a lot "Once we chose it, the movies all came terms," he says. According to the Web site, three differ- to advertise to the people of Newark. together pretty quickly," Patel says. Katz says "Quiet City" was born from his ent tiers were assembled for each restaurant. "The restaurants and the city put a lot Patel contacted the directors of the films attempt to write another movie. Although the For example, the "Friends and Family Fun into advertising - The News Journal, Spark to see if they would be available to introduce script didn't work, he liked some of the charac­ Meals" tier fed a group of four people for - we use every medium we can," Tunstall their work or to answer questions at the screen- ters he had created. He began writing another $19. says. ings. story using the character of Jamie and created Matthew Minella, manager of Cosi, He says that Restaurant Week brings Aaron Katz, the director of "Quiet City," "Quiet City" in approximately a week. says the restaurant sold two dinner pizzas, a more people in because of the special offers. came to Newark for the film's screening on Katz says he works best on feeling - s'mores dessert for four and a beverage for "It allows people to come in to taste Jan. 28. Despite the freezing weather, approxi- over-thinking a project can lead to problems, as $19.99. smaller plates for a good price," he says. mately 75 people came to see the film about a was the case with a movie he attempted to "Restaurant Week happens to get the "Besides Restaurant Week, there is also young woman who comes to Brooklyn, N.Y., make about Pittsburgh, Pa. Delaware natives to come out and eat," Newark Night. It is the first Saturday in June to meet her friend. When she is unable to con- " 'Pittsburgh' took months and months Minella says. "I saw a lot of returning cus- after graduation, and it's also meant to bring tact her friend, she spends the next 24 hours and months to write," he says. tomers the following week." the locals out to eat." with the man she asks for directions. The film was written in late August 2006 Newark Councilman Ezra Temko says Senior Andy Shine dined at Home Keen says the film belongs to a geme and premiered seven months later. many cities have a Restaurant Week. Grown during Restaurant Week in January. called mumblecore, an indie film movement Patel says Katz was the only director to "With the amount of terrific restaurants "If more students knew about characterized by an intimate focus on the rela- earn the rights to his own film. The distribution in Newark's downtown, there is no reason Restaurant Week a lot more would have gone tionships among a small number characters. companies Swank and Criterion own the rights for Newark to not have one as well," Temko out to eat," Shine says. "There's an element of romance to it, but to the other films in the series. says. "It is an exciting way to bring attention Shine had seen the event posted on a it's also real. I really wanted to show Brooklyn "For indie movies, it's a challenge," Keen to and showcase restaurants and the foods flier, but thinks students could have been and New York in general in a way that's differ- says. they offer." informed other ways. ent from how it's usually shown," Katz, who Although the university is significantly less This was downtown Newark's third "I think on campus, it was more a word- lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., says. populated during Winter Session, attendance annual restaurant week. Many students, of-mouth kind of deal," Shine says. "I know His other films include "Dance Party, was strong at all of Winter Film Series screen­ however, are away during Winter Session this is lame, but if there could've been USA," which also belongs to the mumblecore ings, with approximately 150 people attending when it occurs, so fewer students can take Facebook messages sent out, a lot more stu- geme. "Quiet City" was made with the same "Once" and "Love Me If You Dare." advantage of the yearly event. dents would've heard about it." group of people who worked on "Dance Party, It was Keen's idea to create the Winter "This is one of the only downtown Shine enjoyed all the benefits he USA," including producer Brendan Film Series. events that can be implemented completely received when dining at Home Grown. McFadden, cinematographer Andrew Reed ~ "I kind of did it as a, 'Here, let me prove indoors, so I think the winter makes sense," "For a two person meal, I paid the same both of whom attended the North Carolina to you that you can still get people to come to Temko says. price as I would have in paid for myself," he School of the Arts with Katz - and musician an event in the winter,' " he says. Newark Councilman David Athey says, says. "My parking was validated, and they Keegan DeWitt, Katz's friend from his home- "IJ\ ¥p~e~~l,_ ~ ~~J~t:p:~ . ~~P: _SJJ~t. ~~~t J gave away coupons." February 13, 200915 del aware.INdressed International intrigue fa sh j on forwa rd The fashloning ships, when all you hear is the romance rela- languages, it's almost inevitable to crave tionships. Love of a first lady lovin' . occurring in a for- The idea of an adventure in a foreign eign country is roman- While you may country could lead to the beginning of tic and sounds just perfect. have been gone and far relationships and hook-ups. Nothing says It's funny how quickly a removed from the pres­ romance like adrenaline-seeking spon­ relationship can spark when sures of school, it's safe taneity, and nothing says spontaneity like you're with each other on a con- to say the world of fash­ !""[.,..•. ' ., ....~ Alicia Gentile being overseas, embracing something I).ew stant basis for a month. It only ~ ( '011111/11111 ion never . rested. Of . J and different. Also, the level of partying makes sense that couples are born, course, there was Paris that occurs while abroad plays a role in since people are thrown into a situa­ Fashion Week where "'~, This is the true story of friskiness. To us, studying abroad is not tion where they need to get to know designers presented , 29 strangers picked to study each other quickly. their FalllWinter '09 Jackie Zaffllrano abroad, to find out what hap­ Tell me what thO k . Along with the start of new rela­ collections before the Coh 1111 III II pens when people stop being you In tionships, study abroad sparks disloyalty world's fashion capi- polite and start getting real - among existing couples. It's a sad truth tol. While any American fashion lover would study abroad Delaware. .. .for next week: and one that I have trouble understand­ .find the allure of Paris runway shows intriguing, Like many, I studied ing. Maintaining loyalty over study let's not forget that recently, America has caused abroad this winter in Spain. In 1. How can you tell when some­ abroad is something with which many its fair share of intrigue for the rest of the world. addition to learning about histo­ one's interested in you? people have trouble. Whether On Jan. 20, 2009, Americans watched ry, eating strange cuisines, tak- 2. What kinds of signals tell a it's because ' they spend a President Barack Obama as he was sworn in as ing part in different cultures, seeing tons person you're not into them? majority of nights boozing up the first black president of the United States. of cathedrals and boozing, I also learned a or because they believe in the Although reports about Paris Fashion Week lot about what happens when 29 strangers different-area-code rule, spanned the pages of Women s Wear Daily for all are asked to live together for a month. It's Respond to [email protected] cheating is nothing new to of its faithful subscribers, it's clear the Obamas very simple - hook-ups happen. study abroad trips. are the most fashionable couple in the world ' Being forced to live with someone on only studying, but it's also like a vacation On the other hand, a right now. a 24-hour basis for a month and a half will from reality. The lower drinking age, the majority of people on Fashion can be considered as a means of definitely change the dynamics of a rela­ quest to meet the locals and the desire to study abroad trips do communication and expression, and it's no coin­ tionship. Sometimes this includes ran­ dance the night away would easily explain remain loyal. They manage cidence that leadership comes from the ability to dom hook-ups with locals or random why things get heated. to find an even balance do both of these well. A true trendsetter exudes a hook-ups among people on the trip. Another reason for promiscuity may between fully taking advan­ confidence that will eventually earn admiration. There are several reasons you'll find have a lot to do with the intrigue between tage of international travel and I assure you, America, the Obamas are your promiscuity occurring at such a high locals and Americans. Who doesn't want keeping a relationship at home present-day trendsetters. My reasoning? Both level, the first of which is how roman­ to know more about people from other strong. the president and Michelle have demonstrated tic it is to be in a foreign country. cultures, and more than that, who doesn't In retrospect, it well-received modes of action. The president's When you're surrounded by beau­ have assumptions about people from other seems study abroad is a way of accomplishing this is obvious. He had a tiful people all showing affec­ countries? This intrigue to get to know tangled web of late-night successful campaign, won the votes of tion, when you're surround­ others explains hook-ups with locals. make-outs and interna­ Americans by showing that he had promising ed by architecture that In addition to random hook-ups, tional sexy time. prospects for the United States and is now the embraces relation- study abroad could also lead to budding president. On the night of inauguration, the 44th first lady was also well-received, looking elegant in her white chiffon dress. With cascading organza flowers and sparkling crystals, it was designed and made by American designer Jason Wu. It so Chasing the pot and the gold happens that in his pre-inaugural ball days, his name was spoken about only in much smaller Michael Phelps is bumtout. The 23- tion, often depicted as a remorseful and vic­ All My Phriends." Feel free to add "Pherret" circles. Michelle's choice of the 26-year-old up­ year-old Baltimore native spent years prepar­ timized fallen hero, there's a party. with much or any other animal name that used to begin and-coming American designer's submission ing for his second Olympics, and after bring­ deeper wounds that has been largely ignored with "F," provided you actually own such an matches her previous choices of designers as ing home eight gold medals, the kid needed a - the public. animal. well. She has chosen to wear pieces by American break. So, like any wildly successful young Now that Phelps - the golden idol, the Also, discontinue use of your Visa credit designers such as Isabel Toledo and Narciso swimmer, he packed up and headed to the slayer of all things French, the man with the card and stop wearing Speedo swimsuits Rodriguez, who are relatively unknown among nation's premiere vacation spot - the' rock-solid abs and puppy-dog face - has under all of your clothes. As long as these the general public. University of South Carolina. betrayed us, where will we focus our intense . two. companies continue to sponsor Phelps, Her choices inspire the support of small Last November, Phelps donned his and often disturbing admirations? Do we you can't be associated with them. However, American companies that utilize American labor. Rastafarian hat and his "Legalize It!" T-shirt, even know the name of another swimmer? freely continue consumption of your favorite As the new first lady, the examples that Michelle put on the soothing sounds of Bob Marley It's overwhelming, but there are steps we can Kellogg's cereal. They used to be part of the has already begun to set for America symbolize and drove his Volkswagen van south, where take to begin the healing process. Dark Side, but you can trust them once more the spirit of a prouder and more conscious nation the air is warmer and the pot is stronger. For example, after such a blatant display now that they've pulled sponsorship of the of people. After all, it's no secret that small com­ Before he left, he turned on the vacation of disregard for your feelings, you may be athlete, labeling his behavior as "not consis­ panies are struggling to remain swimming in a responder in his e-mail with this memo: "I tempted to bum your "Phelps Phan" T-shirt. tent with the image of Kellogg." This move modem sea of corporate competition. With her am away for the weekend. If you're a fan Don't. You can easily salvage it by changing follows a distancing from Tony the Tiger, choices of classically stylish attire, Michelle has inquiring about your free autographed gog­ it to "Phelps Phailed Me, My Phamily and who described the photo taken of him doing managed to communicate her belief in endorsing gles, please leave·a message with my agent. a line last month as "ggrrrreat." American designers, and without excluding the Also, I intend to break your heart while I'm Finally, if you have kids and you signed emerging generation of designers. gone. Love, Michael." them up for swim team last fall while riding Aside from inspiring support of American It's all more or less true. More, if you a Phelps-induced moment of euphoria, designers, it's obvious that she recognizes like imagining things. Less, if you prefer encourage them to continue swimming. Their America's melting pot of talent - Toledo was facts. hearts may be broken - as USA Swimming born in Cuba, Rodriguez was born in the United But the important part isn't how Phelps stated when it suspended Phelps, he "disap­ States to Cuban immigrants and Wu is originally got to South Carolina - it's what he did pointed so many people, particularly the hun­ from Taiwan. Her choices have served to capture once he arrived. He partied every night, dreds of thousands of USA Swimming mem­ the American spirit of welcoming diversity. Her according to the British tabloid News ofthe ber kids who look up to him as a role model daughters have often appeared wearing smart World, the paper that published an exclusive and a hero" - but they have to continue to and tasteful ensembles from the American brand photo of Phelps looking a lot like he was tak­ follow their dreams. This is of the utmost J. Crew. The first lady's approach to fashion is ing a hit from a bong. That photo, released . importance, since it's likely that among these one that appears to be promising for the fashion Feb. 1, now has Phelps and his future as a young swimmers is our next golden champi­ industry, and will undoubtedly be one that earns .- ~ professional swimmer reeling. on. It's up to us, the public, to cultivate that admiration as she continues to lead by example. In an interview with The Baltimore Sun child's talent, lovingly nurture his Olympic America is curious as to how the first lady's - his first since the photo began making its dream, wear embarrassing fan paraphernalia garment choices will compare with others such rounds - Phelps expressed uncertainty as to when he finally makes it big and then shun as Jacqueline Kennedy. Will Mrs. o. be idolized whether he would swim in the 2012 him the moment he reveals his human flaws. for her fashion as Jackie o. once was? We'll just Olyri:J.pics. The ceaseless eye of the public, it After all, we wanted eight gold, not eight have to continue following America's most fash­ seems, is becoming too much for him. While gold and a bong. ionable couple to fmd out. Phelps has received much of the media atten- - Caitlin Birch,jecabi@udeLedu - jackieZ@UdeLedu 16 February 13, 2009

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Friday February 13 Dec. 19 - Baseball Announces. Davis and Shockley as Men's and Women's Captains Indoor Track and Field Dec. 17 - Women's Golf to Becom~ Varsity Sport @ LafayettelRider Invitational Baseball head coach Jim 11 a.m. Sherman announced seniors In an effort to create equal athletic opportunities for both men and women, Kyle Davis and Scott Shockley as captains to lead the 2009 base­ the university announced plans to add ball campaign in the spring. ... women's golf as a new varsity sport. Davis split time between short­ Saturday, February 14 After much controversy, men's indoor stop and second base last year, track will be reduced .to club status to earning a .reputation as a strong Men's Lacrosse vs. UMBC make room for the program. The deci­ defensive middle infielder. sion came amid ongoing speculation of 1 p.m. Outfielder Scott Shockley is the future of the men's cross country known for his bat in the middle and track teams as a result of Title IX. Men's Basketball vs. Hofstra of the lineup. 4p.m. Courtesy of Sports Information Kyle Davis helped turn 21 double plays last year.

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Dec. . 18 - Charles Graves Announced as an All-American After quarterbacking a defense that allowed 20.7 points per game, standout safety Charles Graves was honored as an Associated Press All-American and was awarded a spot on the sec­ ond-team. The 6-foot 195-pound Graves took charge of the Hens' defense during the 2008 season, leading the teain wit4 five inter­ ceptions and 78 tackles, 43 of them being solo stops. The junior also had two sacks, five pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. Three times throughout the year Graves was honored as the Blue Hen Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week. He posted a season-high 14 tackles in the season finale against CAA rival Villanova. Courtesy of Sports Information Charles Graves was one of a few bright spot in the Hens' dissapointing 4-8 season.

Ah, yes, the wonderful start of the Spring rebounds; stats which have given many opponents FIacco then any .quarterback on the Hens' roster. Semester, and for- many of you, the annual update second-chance baskets. Most concerning has been Keeler will once again hand the reins of the offense on what you missed while you were away in your the team's inability to win close games, showing a over to a big-school transfer. Devlin had a reason­ respective state, country or seven-week siesta. I lack of leadership many times this year. On a team able amount of success at Penn State before his thought it would be fitting to offer up my opinion featuring four contributing seniors, the Hens have arrival and has similar physical characteristics to as to not only what has been gone from our strug­ lost six games by 10 points or less, despite scoring Fiacco. He will benefit by going into this coming gling men's basketball team this winter, but also more overall points than their opponents in the se9- season with two healthy ninning backs and a I;llore how everyone's favorite football coach, K.C. ond half of games. This all can be traced back to experienced offensive line, two things Schoerihoft Keeler, has a new plan to recapture pigskin glory clutch play and big shots, which are things this played without last year. after a career- worst 4-8 season. team has been searching for all winter. Even though both have had their share of The men's basketball team got off to a flat­ Speaking of experience and clutch play, at this headlines, with the return of thousands of students footed start this year. Particularly average efforts point .everyone realized- Keeler and his football and the added attention and awareness placed on against Vermont, Central Connecticut and Old program went without a solid-quarterback through­ each team, the microscope once again has fallen Dominion all prod~ced early-season losses that out last season. Robbie "I never saw a double cov­ into place. Two of the most popular. programs at have been hard for the team to overcome. Add to erage-I did not like" Schoenhoft has been ousted UD will attempt to right their ships and live up to that a 4-9 conference record and you have a team and should return as a wildcat player, splitting time . their high expectations. that has been searching for leadership and clutch between quarterback and tight-end. By admitting play all winter long. . that mistake, Keeler can now potentially move on Although st. Joseph's transfer Jawan Carter to the next one, with transfer quarterback Pat Ryan Langshaw is a managing sports editor for R YAN L ANGSHAW and fellow backcourt mate Alphonso Dawson have Devlin. the review. Please send questions, comments and been promising, the team has continued to lag at Devlin, with two years of eligibility left, is ~ the world's smallest violin to rlangsh@UdeLedu. "Spring Solutions?" -the bottom of the CAA in both steals and defensive much more reminiscent of the dearly departed Joe 18 February 13, 2009

January Jan. 25 - Delledonne named 5 DSBA Athlete of the Year. After a sensational high school 6 career, women's basketball phenom Elena DelleDonne began the transi~ 7 tion from heralded recruit for the UConn Huskies basketball 'team to a transfer on 'UD's volleyball team. 8 Despite the confusion amid her change of heart, DelleDonne proved herself a first-class athlete and 9 quickly perfected her craft under head volleyball coach Bonnie 10 Kenny, finishing with 46 digs and over 100 total kills. For her outstand­ Courtesy of Sports Information Hans Gillan was named CAA swimmer of the week three times. ing performances, the Delaware 11 Sportswriters and Broadcasters Jan. 17 - Multiple Delaware Swimmers 'Break Records Association named DelleDonne the 12 Delaware Athlete of the Year. Delaware men's and women's swim teams combined to break four records at Drexel during a sweep of their CAA rival. Three of the broken Courtesy of Sports Information records were pool marks. Men's swimmer Josh Hyman broke the all­ 13 DelleDonne impressed many time program record in the 400-IM, blazing in at a time of 4:05.12. with her transition to volleyball. Teammate Hans Gillan set a mark of 50:49 in the 100-butterfly and ,women's swimmers Cortney Barry and Hannah Facchine set their own 14 records in the 200-freestyle and 100-breaststroke of 1 :53 .75 and 1:06.95, respectively. Gillan, Barry and Facchine's' records were 'also pool marks 15 for the Dragons' Daskalakis Center. 16 Jan. 29 - Dickson named pre-sea­ son Player of the Year 17 Curtis Dickson was named the . CAA pre-season Player of the Year. His success this season should go a 18 long way toward helping the Hens fulfill their No. 2 CAA ranking in 19 pre-season coach's polls. Delaware has posted five conse"cutive winning seasons. With 19 returning letter­ winners from last season's 9-7 play­ 20 off squad, their odds of contention are once again strong. In addition to the CAA poll, un was picked in the 21 top 25 nationally by both Inside Lacrosse's and LAXNews.com's 22 GETTY IMAGES/Chris McGrath Courtesy of Sports InformatiQn pre-season polls. Delaware got off to NFL Rookie Joe Fiacco start~d every game this season for the Ravens. Dickson has scored goals in 10 a fast start at home by dismantling straight games entering the year. Saint Joseph's to the tune of 13-2 in 23 Jan. 30 - Joe Fiacco wins Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year Award thei~ Feb. 7 season opener. Former Delaware standout and first-ever NFL Draft first round pick Joe Fiacco • 24 finished a record-setting rookie season as the Baltimore ~vens' starting quarter­ back. After taking the reins from the beginning of the season, Fiacco passed fO.r 2,9~ 1 yards and 14 touchdowns, taking his team all the way to the AFC ChampIonshIp 25 game, the farthest a team has gone in the playoffs with a rookie quarterback at the helm. Though Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year during the regular season, Fiacco's playoff perform­ 26 ances helped earn him the Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year award.

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Feb. 4 - Pat Devlin Transfers to Delaware 30 Following a sub-par season offensively, Delaware Football head coach K.C. Keeler 3.1 announced that Pat Devlin, former Penn State backup quarterback February and I>ennsylvania high school football standout, will be attending Courtesy of the Arizona Cardinals Dela!Vare this spring. He will have Ben Patrick (89) made clutch receptions.in this season's NFL playoffs. 1 two years of eligibility starting in the fall. Keeler called Devlin Feb. 1 - Ben Patrick Catches Touchdown Pass iIi the Super Bowl "probably the most proven quar­ 2 terback we have brought to our Former Blue Hen Ben Patrick scored Arizona's first· touchdqwn in Super , program." Keeler's track record Bowl XLIII. After a couple early scores put the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead 10- includes Joe Fiacco, who' trans­ o in the second quarter, the Cardinals, led by quarterback Kurt Warner, drbve . 3 . ferred to . Delaware ' , from down the field to the Steelers one-yard line. From there, Warner found Patrick, '. Pittsburgh at the start of his junibr the team's second tight-end, open for the touchdown. The score not only put 4 season and is currently starting in the Cardinals on the scoreboard, but it was the Cardinals' only offense for the . the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens. Courtesy of Penn State University first half of the game before a furious fourth-quarter comeback. Patrick Devlin hopes to be UD's answer at became the first Blue Hen to ever rush for or receive a touchdown in the Super 5 Bowl. quarterback. ·11th Annual Engineering & nformafon anagement Jo .Be n erns .p Fair Wedesday, February 8, 2009 12:00pm - 3:30 m Bob Carpen er Center niversi y of De aware

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