Students MIA at the Polls Only 30% Turn out to Vote

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The student newspaper of the Rider community since 1930 Volume 77, Issue VIII - Friday, November 10, 2006 Students MIA at the Polls Only 30% turn out to vote

By Olivia Tattory

During late afternoon hours at Lawrence Senior Center on Darrah Lane, the voting center for those registered in Lawrenceville, there was a scat- tered crowd of voters — but none under the age of 50. This is not hard to believe, because according to a poll conducted by The Rider News, only 30 percent of 165 students surveyed cast their votes during this year’s crucial midterm elections. “I’m just lazy … no particular reason I didn’t vote,” said one survey participant. Although the Lawrence Senior Center is only a quick five-minute drive, Photo illustration by Karly Hamburg and the process of casting a ballot could Students were missing from the polling booths Tuesday, Nov. 7, with only 30 percent of surveyed students voting. be less than a minute, students still found it difficult to find time to vote. actually the largest young voter partici- two campuses might have been increased, register to vote locally in Lawrenceville. The polls in New Jersey were open from pation in a congressional election in at based on results from the non-systematic Of those 56 non-voters, 29 of them, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. least 20 years, according to Reuters. The poll of students with anonymous survey almost 52 percent, said they would “I didn’t vote because I didn’t have overall turnout of voters under 30 was sheets. have been more inclined to vote if they time since I’m a college student,” said 24 percent – even lower than Rider’s. Among the 116 students who knew they could register and vote in another survey participant. Yet, with help from the University, responded that they did not vote, 56 Lawrenceville — a solution for several From a national perspective, it was the number of student voters on Rider’s said they were unaware that they could See Election, p. 4 Student housing is no longer assured

By Julia Ernst more seriously how housing arrangements are determined, For most college freshmen, said senior Nick Barbati, the anticipation of residence Lawrenceville SGA vice presi- hall life is one of the most dent. exciting — and frightening “The proposal will have — aspects of their new school. a set amount of beds for Upperclassmen wonder about freshmen as well as for upper- this part of college, too. classmen,” said Barbati. However, questions about “The current graduate stu- residence hall life are usually dents living on campus will basic. Students never have to be grandfathered to stay

Photo by Steph Nardi ask themselves, “Will there be living on campus. There will a room for me next year on no longer be housing from grad campus?” students currently not living on A royal sea of cranberry Though this isn’t something campus. students have to seriously worry “More people want to The winners of the Cranberry King and Queen title, seniors Mike Caputo and Alexandra about quite yet, the subject stay on campus over four years Khashkes, stand with the rest of the court on Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Bart Luedeke Center The- of where to put all of Rider’s and there are more first-year ater after their final self-expression piece. Queen candidates, from left, were Lindsey Thomas, growing student body was students than ever before. It’s Shelly Helfgott, Nicole Southern and runner-up Daphkar Lahens. King candidates, from left, brought up in a Senate meeting not a disappearance of space.” were runner-up Nick Barbati, Karson Langenfelder, Anthony Coruccini and Michael Grimm. this past week. There are a number of Residence Life announced a proposal that would regulate See Housing, p. 4 Visit the Rider News Online at www.rider.edu/ridernews/

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Security Briefs

Where’s the fire?

There was no fire in Conover Hall, but someone used the fire extinguisher any- way. On Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11:59 p.m., Public Safety was alerted to Conover Hall after a dry chemical extinguisher was discharged, causing the fire alarm to be set off. Photo by Karly Hamburg Photo by Steph Nardi The used extinguisher The electronic sign at the south entrance lies in ruins after it The destroyed sign is currently masked by a material banner was found on the second- was struck by an unidentified vehicle on Saturday, Nov. 4. and will remain covered until damages are repaired. floor landing. The area was aired out and UNICO workers were called in to clean the Car strikes, destroys entrance sign mess. As of this time there By Steph Mostaccio William Brockett, said he saw under investigation. Both the Estimated costs are $10,000 to are no suspects and anyone a shower of sparks after the LTPD and Public Safety are $15,000, he said. with information should call vehicle sped away. pursuing the incident. “This is significant,” said The new University sign Public Safety at x. 5029. The Department of Public Ronald Schneck, detective Voorhees. “It’s costly, and it’s at the south entrance was Safety immediately notified for the Department of Public significant.” “literally destroyed” on Saturday, What’s going on? the Lawrence Township Police Safety, said they have identified According to Voorhees, Nov. 4, when an unidentified Department (LTPD) about the a few cars that may be the one NW Signs, a company based car slammed into it, accord- Suspicious activity was crash. they’re looking for. out of Pennsauken, N.J., is ing to Phillip Voorhees, assis- reported in the University Facilities was also notified “We have active leads,” he currently building a new sign. tant vice president for Facilities House on Saturday, Nov. 4, at and responded to the scene at said. “It’s not a dead case by any NW signs expects to have Operations and Construction 12:25 a.m. An unknown per- 6 a.m., to ensure that the elec- means.” the new sign completed in two Management. son walking by the Lambda trical service was safe, to clean Yet, anyone with informa- weeks, but Voorhees said it Voorhees said the sign is Theta Alpha sorority observed up the debris and to implant tion should call the LPTD at could take longer. beyond repair. possible hazing through an temporary signage. (609) 896-0225 and ask for “There’s other things that “Not only was there electri- open door. Public Safety and Thomas Ritter, spokesman Officer Robert Wagner or come into play [such as] if they cal service damage, but the entire Greek Life came to the scene for the LTPD, said the inci- Public Safety at x. 5029. can get the materials or not and sign was literally destroyed,” he and identified 20 members, dent is still under investigation According to Ritter, the whether they can get it in their said. “I have it in a pile over only three of whom were and that the LTPD and the crash is only a minor incident. paint shop to get it finished,” here in Facilities.” from Rider. The investiga- Department of Public Safety “I wouldn’t call it [the acci- he said. “It depends on their After striking the sign at tion is continuing and any- are currently searching for the dent] major,” he said. “Right production schedule and how 5:20 a.m., the vehicle proceed- one with information should vehicle. now it is labeled as a hit and things work.” ed north on Route 206, said call Public Safety at x. 5029. “All we know is that it was run.” Voorhees said he is confi- Public Safety Director Vickie a black four-door vehicle with But Voorhees disagreed. He dent that the sign will be suf- Weaver. Say cheese front-end damage,” said Ritter. classified the incident as a major ficiently restored. Weaver noted that the Ritter also said that the accident because of the amount “We’re going to get it back Public Safety officer who wit- Someone now has a new cause of the crash is also still of damage done to the sign. to what it was,” he said. camera. Sometime between nessed the accident, Officer 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, a digital camera was Saranded by plastic stolen from the Alumni Gym basketball court, but was not reported missing until Friday, Nov. 3. After returning to her room, the female student realized the camera was missing when it wasn’t in her bag. The camera is val- ued at $230. Police services were offered and declined, and anyone with information should call Public Safety at x. 5029.

Harassment

A female faculty member was harassed by a male resident after a motor vehicle accident. On Tuesday, Photo by Karly Hamburg Oct. 31, at 4:02 p.m., while A student’s car was all wrapped up in plastic wrap on exchanging information Wednesday, Nov. 8, while parked in the Residence Lot next after the accident on South to Daly’s Field. A passerby notified Public Safety about this Mall Drive, the male student sticky situation. Public Safety attempted to contact the harassed and verbally abused owner of the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The time of the the female. The matter was wrapping is unknown, but the photo was taken around reported the next day and has been referred to the Office of 9:15 p.m., with the plastic wrap still intact. Community Standards.

— Compiled by Jeff Frankel ISLOOKINGFORWRITERS A #ALLXORCOMETO IZZ MEETINGSATPM 0 E Information provided by Director ON4UESDAYS E of Rider’s Department of Public R INTHEBASEMENT & Safety Vickie Weaver. OF2IDGE(OUSE

111006p2.indd 2 11/9/06 10:54:21 PM Friday, November 10, 2006 3 Academia’s ‘best’ are honored on Family Day By Jess Hoogendoorn and to celebrate their achievements. “Stop and have a celebration for good things, even if it’s a small accom- Dressed in academic robes, Rider’s faculty processed into the Bart Luedeke plishment,” said Noonan. “You’re all Center Theater on Saturday, Nov. 4, extremely hard-working and confident to celebrate Founder’s Day, which was individuals. You wouldn’t be here if you a special highlight of the Family Day weren’t.” activities. However, the scholars did not Founder’s Day is an annual event achieve this academic accomplishment in which the sophomores, juniors and on their own. President Mordechai seniors who make up the top 1 percent Rozanski recognized the parents in the of their class are recognized for their audience who served as stepping stones academic achievement. Scholars from along the students’ paths to success. the College of Business Administration, “Allow me to salute and thank the School of Education, School of Liberal many family members here today,” said Arts and Sciences, College of Continuing Rozanski. “You deserve our admira- Studies and Westminster Choir College tion.” were honored in the ceremony. Of the Rozanski also thanked high school 4,200 students enrolled at Rider, only teachers for their guidance and for edu- 56 were honored as Andrew J. Rider cating the scholars. Provost and Vice President for Scholars. Photo provided by Peter G. Borg Academic Affairs Donald Steven also The honorees included students who President Mordechai Rozanski congratulates junior Matthew Nissen, one of 56 hailed from as close as Lawrenceville and commended the students for their Andrew J. Rider Scholars, for his academic achievement Saturday, Nov. 4. Princeton to as far as Korea and the West achievements. Indies. “My congratulations to each of “It’s nice that you do get “No matter how many times we slip Krista Wettengel, a first-time scholar. you,” he said. “You are the best.” honored when you work hard,” said and fall down, we always get back up,” Former Rider President Franklin Other Family Day activities junior Jennifer Nemiroff, a second-year she said. “Perfection is impossible to N. Elliott established Founder’s Day 30 included family educational sessions, a scholar. “It shows that your efforts are attain, but we still strive for it.” years ago in order to recognize students’ Class of 2008 Ring Ceremony, a lead- worth something.” Scholars who were recognized in academic achievements. The award itself ership induction ceremony, the final Senior Carly Rapaport-Stein, an previous years had a star placed behind is named after the founder and first competition for the Cranberry King Andrew J. Rider Scholar, told her fellow their name in the programs for each year president of the University, Andrew and Queen, an inflatable moon bounce, scholars in her student address that their that they have been a scholar. Jackson Rider. face painting, a campus hayride and a diligent work ethic is one of the attri- “Once you’ve seen those two stars Associate Professor Kelly Noonan, performance by The Dadz, a rock ’n’ roll butes responsible for this achievement. next to someone else’s name, it makes of the Economics Department, advised band from Pennington. you really want it,” said sophomore the scholars to look for jobs they enjoy Daly’s transforms to accommodate large crowds

By Ashley Reilly to students. Now there is talk The necessity for the challenge for some students Seating has become less of a circulating that construction construction has been great- who have tight schedules. problem, which means that the plans may be in the works. ly decreased. One way the “It’s frustrating when you board room may now be open It is almost always visible Talk of enclosing the patio University has tried to reduce only have 40 minutes to eat to hold meetings during certain when 12:30 p.m. rolls around and making the indoor din- the crowds at Daly’s is by send- and waiting in line takes up a dining hours. However, there here on campus. ing area larger has not been ing e-mails to students encour- lot of your time,” said freshman are still issues with the lines to That’s when flocks of totally dismissed, according aging different meal times. Vrunda Patel. receive food. students head to Daly’s. Inside to Assistant Vice President for The board room is also open Since the renovation, “Lines can be five minutes the dining hall is a sea of Student Affairs Jan Friedman- during peak lunch and dinner Friedman-Krupnick has gone long, and we were prepared to students with red trays, Krupnick. hours to expand the available to Daly’s to witness firsthand open another line in the diner,” usually piled high with “No decisions have been seating. In addition, there are whether or not it has made a said Friedman-Krupnick. varieties of food, looking for a made, but we have been look- grab-and-go lunches that are easy, difference. Student Affairs has recent- place to sit. ing into it,” said Friedman- convenient and allow for a “[They] seemed to have ly been contacted about the Since last year, the crowds Krupnick about the possibility quick brown-bag lunch. worked well,” said Friedman- wait at Java City at certain in Daly’s have been a concern of the construction. At times Daly’s can be a Krupnick. hours and addressed the issue immediately. Additional workers have been added during BALANCED MEN ARE ATHLETES these hours. “[The] initial response was: It worked great,” said Friedman- Krupnick. If there are any concerns Men who live balanced lives are Athletes. or suggestions for improvements, students should contact Friedman-Krupnick at jfk@ Athletes understand that you don’t have to be a “jock” to have a healthy respect for your body rider.edu. Students can also voice their concerns at the Food Athletes appreciate the value of teamwork and the camaraderie that comes from working and playing together Committee meetings held in the Bronc Diner every other Athletes know that while winning isn’t everything, there is an exhilarating sense of pride that comes from knowing Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The you are the best next meeting will be held on Nov. 16. Athletes avoid the contradiction of abusing one’s body with drugs and alcohol while simultaneously striving to Friedman-Krupnick and her co-workers in Student Affairs achieve peak physical performance encourage student input, and they are more than willing to Are you an Athlete? Are you a Balanced Man? make changes accordingly. “It’s the only way to do SigEp: Building Balanced Men at Rider University! things; otherwise, we don’t make good decisions,” said Friedman- www.sigep.org www.sigep-njzeta.org Krupnick.

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who appeared under the age Department. Election of 30. A student who voted in “I can tell that from when I Voting Survey Results the afternoon was slowed by “a asked students,” said Mendilow. Continued from p. 1 cute couple, both of them using “I was highly impressed in the survey participants who com- walkers.” turnout of the voters.” Yes No plained that they couldn’t find According to Dr. David The importance of this the time to drive home. Rebovich, professor of political midterm election did in fact Did you vote? “I was not aware of the fact science and an analyst frequent- resonate on the national level, that I could register to vote in ly quoted in the media, stu- voter turnout reached an esti- 49 116 Lawrenceville,” said one students voiced similar concerns mated 83 million Americans, dent. “If I had known that, I to him about topics that politi- or 40.3 percent, according to If you didn’t vote, would have voted.” cians stress. Reuters. did you know For those who do not own “It seems there is a discon- The factors that contribut- you could register vehicles, the University did not nection between what candi- ed to the voter turnout, accord- provide any transportation to dates are saying and what young ing to Mendilow, were the war to vote in people are interested in and in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina and Lawrenceville? 60 56 and from the local polls, as one campus organization did in want to hear,” said Rebovich. recent allegations of corruption 2004. “In recent years, students have among Republican congress- While many Rider students said to me in the classroom and men. If you didn’t vote, were absent from the voting after events on campus that However, there were still would you have too often candidates talk about many students who seemed dis- booths, the Democrats shone been more likely in the national spotlight. As issues affecting old people like couraged from voting from a a result of important victo- Medicare or Social Security. lack of knowledge about the to vote if you were Rarely do they discuss college candidates. 29 27 ries in senatorial and congres- registered in sional races, Democrats took tuition, job-creation or helping “We, ‘our generation,’ was Lawrenceville? control both of the House of the needy.” not the ‘targeted audience’ and Representatives and Senate. Voter turnout among stu- we were not told enough about “I knew this election could dents in the introductory polit- the candidates running,” said a pretty much change the power ical science courses was low, survey participant. in the government and it did,” according to Rebovich. Then there were others who said junior Caroline Trueman. “I have a lot of freshmen, were totally left in the dark. “Now the Democrats have con- so I have a large number of 18- “I didn’t vote,” said a sur- trol.” year-olds and it seems as if most vey participant. “Because I had But many of the issues of them did not vote,” he said. no idea who the candidates highlighted by the campaigns However, in the more were and where they stood on 30% targeted older voters, possibly advanced political science issues.” a reason for absence of younger courses, which contain a signifi- voters at the Lawrence Senior cant number of upperclassmen, — Additional reporting by Jeff 70% Center on Tuesday. Journalism student turnout at the polls was Frankel and Paul Szaniawski students doing a class proj- “nearly 100 percent,” accord- ect at the polls around 7 p.m. ing to Dr. Jonathan Mendilow, encountered only two people chairman of the Political Science

campus,” he said. “If your living arrange- lowed. she said. “If it’s really a problem, they Housing ment poses a problem for you in attend- “It is heavily date-driven,” said should minimize the number of people Continued from p. 1 ing the University, you will have pre- Barbati. “It will be infinitely more they accept or build new housing.” ferred treatment over someone who lives important that paperwork is brought in Upperclassmen were also not thrilled specifics to the proposal that may sur- 10 minutes away.” on time. If everyone does what they’re with the proposal. prise current students. In reality, the introduc- supposed to, there will pose no prob- “I’ve made the commitment to pay “There will be 1,474 beds for any- tion of the proposal illustrates lem.” more money to this institution each one other than freshmen,” said Barbati. a positive issue, Barbati said. Reactions among current Rider stu- year, and I feel that I put in the time, “All freshmen will also have a set num- “The University is looking at a good dents have not been very positive. put in the effort to be here,” said junior ber of beds. The space for freshmen will movement,” he said. “Students want to “I think that’s ridiculous,” said fresh- Dario Dastine. “I deserve my choice of include 66 triple rooms.” come here. There is a really determined man Alyssa Azarian. “For the amount of housing. If I don’t get my first or second Preferred housing will be more of a Senate this year that wants to have money we pay to go to this school, hous- choice of where I get to live on campus, prominent factor than in the past, said no more surprises in terms of housing ing should be guaranteed.” I want to pay less money.” Barbati. arrangements.” Freshman Valentina Vizzio had a “Preferred treatment will depend The proposal will affect students similar reaction. heavily on your distance away from minimally if the guidelines are fol- “I can’t believe that’s happening,” at a glance

Healthy events are Singing songs to serve Displays of talent on the horizon the less fortunate for a good cause NOW HIRING! Free IV H testing The Westminster Choir Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Mesquite Grille will be done in the Health College Class of 2008 will be Inc. and ECHO Harmony Center on Wednesday, Nov. featured in Songs for Service: Organization will sponsor Steaks * Chops * Fresh Fish 15 by appointment. Anyone A Benefit Concert, which will The 2nd Annual Hurricane Wine * Martinis* Live Jazz who wishes to schedule an be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at Katrina Relief Talent Night on Private Parties * Gift Cards appointment should call x. 4 p.m., in the BLC Theater. Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in Seeking friendly motivated employees 5060. A Blood Drive will be Audience members are asked the BLC Theater. James Brown, held on Nov. 28 and 29 from to bring canned goods, which NFL Today on CBS, will be the for a new high volume lunch & dinner house 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Cavalla will be collected at the door. special guest host. Tickets are Hiring for all restaurant positions! Room. Flu Shots are also The food will be donated to the $5 for Rider students and are Minimum 2 years experience available in the Health Center. Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. on sale now. All proceeds will Those interested should stop by go to Habitat for Humanity. Apply @ Salt Creek Grille Temporary Office or call x. 5060. Princeton Forrestal Village

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A Dash of Creativity + Daly’s = Voila Creating their own recipes, students use their heads to keep stomachs happy By Kerri Weidler ‘I make a salad “Don’t play with your with sunflower food,” is one rule that doesn’t seeds, crispy seem to apply to college noodles, croutons students. and honey mustard When they were freshmen, dressing, but with senior Kristin DeStefano and absolutely no her friends used to combine a vegetables.’ little something from each of their meals into a cup or bowl, - Caroline Kelly, senior mix it together and put it on the conveyor belt just to see the reaction they got from the cookies and covering the sides Daly’s workers. in Oreo cookie crumbs, senior “Most of the time, it was Janine Vasconcelos makes her the disgusting food that Daly’s own Chipwich instead of over- made that day that we would paying for one in the C-store. use for our special concoctions,” In all fairness students DeStefano explained. should also be warned about It’s not unusual to see a the not-so-good food choices group of so-called “adults” what should be avoided at all throwing food at their friends cost in the dining hall. who are sitting at different “The worst thing I ever ate tables in Daly’s, or pouring all at Daly’s was the macaroni and the salt and pepper on their cheese,” said DeStefano. “I get leftover food — doing almost indigestion just thinking about everything they were told not it.” to do at the dinner table when Photo by Steph Nardi According to Sapara-Grant, they were young. Tired of Daly’s repetitive desserts, senior Rafal Bielecki mushes a few marshmallows in with a although the choices in Daly’s “We always combine dif- bowlful of Rice Krispies to create his own treat. Experimenting with food is common in Daly’s. are repetitive, the menu is not ferent foods at Daly’s and dare as bad as some students make it vegetables,” said senior Laura up with a name for her dish mustard. each other to try it,” said senior out to be. Johnson. “I made this so often — Presutles. “It’s good as long as the Caroline Kelly. “One time I was “It could be worse,” she that if I ever got a traditional Another tired student chicken that day is all right,” dared to eat broccoli and ketch- said. salad, my friends would actu- decided to just throw things said Kelly. “Plus, the wrap is up; it didn’t taste that bad.” Next time you’re in Daly’s ally ask, ‘is that lettuce in your together in an attempt to add healthier for you.” Many students have come and there is nothing to eat, salad?’” new life to an old favorite. Even dessert is a do-it- up with their own unique don’t be afraid to try something Another student favorite is “I heard of people put- yourself course at Daly’s. By Daly’s recipes by playing with different — how about a let- using tortillas and grated cheese ting french fries in their salad,” mixing Rice Krispies cereal and their food. And because Daly’s tuce-less salad? on the George Foreman Grill said senior Esi Sapara-Grant. marshmallows in a bowl and doesn’t always have the best “You gotta make the best to make quesadillas. Some add “I tried it and it actually tastes microwaving it, students can selections, culinary creativ- out of what you got,” said grilled chicken and top it off pretty good.” get their own Rice Krispie treat. ity is a must to survive your Kelly. with salsa and sour cream for The grilled chicken is prob- Instead of using Rice Krispies, four years of dining hall food. extra flavor. ably the most used ingredient at one can add Cookie Crisp cere- Almost every student can tell Have your own Daly’s cre- Sticking with the Mexican Daly’s. You can almost always al and marshmallows to make a you what he or she does to ation? Tell us by sending an e- theme, senior Jess Presuto has see someone using the grilled Cookie Crisp treat. endure eating the same food on mail to [email protected]. The her own unique Daly’s recipe. chicken to make their own Making homemade a regular basis. five best creations will be posted She microwaves chili, cream wraps, chicken sandwiches or Chipwiches is also becom- “I make a salad with sun- on the Rider News Web site. To cheese and grated cheese in adding it to salads. Kelly makes ing increasingly popular. By flower seeds, crispy noodles, check out the results, log on to a bowl and then eats it with her wraps with grilled chicken, sandwiching vanilla ice cream croutons and honey mustard http://www.rider.edu/ridernews. tortilla chips. She even came lettuce, tomatoes and honey between two chocolate chip dressing, but with absolutely no A behind the scenes look at SEC’s Bronc Buffet By Valis Vicenty The entertainment council screamed gak,” said Kamm. “It was a matter of Beforehand, the anticipated num- & Paul Szaniawski eureka when it agreed upon basing its going to craft stores and picking up mass ber of attendees was 200 because of the version of the buffet on Nickelodeon’s supplies — containers, glue, paint and inclement weather. In Kamm’s eyes, the Tonight’s Bronc Buffet, sponsored television series Are You Afraid Of The liquid starch.” work SEC put into the buffet’s prepara- by Greek Life, will certainly provide stu- Dark? Besides having to literally reproduce tion turned out to be a success in more dents with the opportunity to enjoy food “A lot of people loved this idea and the slimy, sticky substance, SEC also ways than one. and to drink and be merry. But what’s we took off from there,” said Kamm, just had to arrange giveaways such as DVDs “At the end of the setup I was so not so certain is the amount of work hours before the event. “We got more and gift certificates to be used at local proud of how we all came together to it takes to put together such an event. and more specific each meeting. By the establishments. Once everything was make Daly’s look the way it did,” she Last month, the Student Entertainment last meeting before the Bronc Buffet, we purchased, the only thing remaining said. Council’s (SEC) Bronc Buffet theme were creating posters of Nickelodeon was the setup. Kamm felt prepared and After all was said and done, nearly had everyone asking, “are you afraid of characters to display around Daly’s.” excited 24 hours before the event’s kick- 300 students attended SEC’s version of the dark?” However, maybe students Since the television series originated off, but as the clock wound down she the monthly event. If creating home- should have been asking, “what goes in the ’90s on the children’s network, would be hit with a case of shaky legs. made “gak” wouldn’t get SEC stuck, into planning such an event?” the idea of incorporating another classic “I was a little anxious three hours nothing else would. “The SEC General Board started Nickelodeon staple, “gak,” went hand- before the event because it was rain- “Another hard thing to do was planning for this event in the beginning in-hand. The buffet featured a “gak” ing,” said Kamm. “I was worried that getting a large haystack from the BLC of October,” said Jennifer Kamm, SEC station for students. The discontinued would affect setup and attendance of the to Daly’s,” said Kamm. “[Freshman] Community Outreach Chair. “We had toy that resembles slime isn’t exactly event. However, through teamwork we Samantha [Gallo] and I got followed several meetings where we brainstormed available in huge quantities nowadays. all came together and everything went by three Public Safety cars because they all kinds of themes.” “I didn’t order anything for the smoothly.” thought we were stealing the haystack.”

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Lesson plans and Jersey guys back in action By Jordan Blum

Due to popular demand, the boys rock ’n’ roll bands from the Quickstop are back, and although they may be older, they aren’t any wiser. By Jess Decina “There’s all of these different voices Clerks was a profane yet intelligent in the band that make for somewhat of a and reflective tale of two aimless guys Ask a student to imagine how his or unique approach,” he said. who questioned their station in life. With her professors spend their weekends. The Millen isn’t the only staff member who the sequel, Kevin Smith has almost solely answers “prepare lessons” or “grade papers” enjoys rocking out in his spare time. James focused on being dirty and crude — but it’s might be popular responses. Playing a set Rigel, an adjunct professor of sociology, still funny. at a venue in Philly, however, would prob- and Peter G. Borg, the University’s public Approximately 10 years have passed ably come as a surprise. relations photographer, are both mem- since Dante Hicks and Randal Graves But that’s exactly what Dr. Jonathan bers of the blues-inspired band Catfish. were first exposed to the world. As the Millen, chairman of the Communication According to Borg, who plays harmonica film opens, Dante arrives for another day and Journalism department, did on Sunday, and occasionally picks up the bass guitar, of work as manager of the Quickstop con- Nov. 5, at Philadelphia’s Manhattan Room. the band has been together for nearly 15 venience store, but something unexpected Millen plays drums for Run to Sandy, a years, but still remains low-key. happens, and as a result both he and his band he describes as “rock ’n’ roll-based “We’re all family people for the most best friend Randal (who runs the video Photo copyright MGM Studios [with] pop sensibilities.” part with a lot of other commitments,” he store adjacent to the Quickstop) need to Clerks II was released in theaters on Friday, July 21. The DVD will hit shelves on “This is our second professional ven- said. “We practice whenever we can and find new jobs. Tuesday, Nov. 28, and can be seen as this weekend’s SEC film in the BLC theater. ue,” he said. “We played in Philly about we try to add to our repertoire from time They end up working in a Burger still the same two guys, love them or hate Bob Strike Back. It contains mostly potty two weeks ago at a club called Fire. [It] to time.” King-type establishment named Mooby’s. was late on a Wednesday night. We didn’t That repertoire includes two albums them. humor and feels a little over-the-top for the The remainder of the film centers on cir- Rosario Dawson does a good job play- sake of shock. Whether this is a good or promote it, we were just using it as a and “about a dozen gigs a year,” Borg said. cumstances that may separate Dante and chance to get used to the whole concept, The band recorded its first album four ing their boss and a pawn in the compli- bad element is subjective to the viewer. Randal from each other forever. Dante cated life of Dante. There are also cameos It is an extremely funny movie and a but we had a blast.” years ago at Sun Recording Studios, just has second thoughts on his decisions and Run to Sandy began approximately a to get the experience. by Jason Lee, Ben Affleck, Wanda Sykes great comedy overall, but it lacks the sub- Photo courtesy of Peter G. Borg Randal tries to adjust to a life without his and producer Scott Mosier — and they stance or intellectual thought that Smith year ago, but Millen has no major plans “We don’t have any aspirations of get- best friend. Can Dante deal with the new to take the band beyond the realm of local ting anywhere,” he said. “It’s for our own The blues band Catfish strikes a pose at the crossroads of Route 61 in Memphis, Tenn. The band features Rider staff members all do a good job. The only noticeably bad has proven to be a master of. While it is responsibilities he has been handed? Will actor is Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, who worthwhile what these characters are up to, venues and an appearance in the Rider enjoyment and the enjoyment of those Peter G. Borg (far left), and James Rigel (second from right). Borg and Rigel are just two examples of staff who play in bands. Randal ever grow up? What’s new with Jay Pub. The band is, if anything, “a hobby.” that like to listen to the blues.” plays Dante’s girlfriend Emma. it is also simply not as good as Clerks. “We got a very good response,” he [us] out,” he said. it’s to a crowded room. I prefer the crowd- and Silent Bob? All this and a definitive There are always two sides to a Kevin Kevin Smith is a great writer, plain and “It’s mostly people that live in my Catfish is mostly blues-based, Borg said. “We played a good hour-and-a-half, Borg is just as modest, making little ed room, of course.” argument by the characters over what the neighborhood in Yardley,” he said. “Most said, although he takes much of his inspi- Smith film. On one hand, they are all simple. When he wants to be funny and and people stuck around.” effort to publicize Catfish’s shows. For the Millen, Borg and Rigel probably best film trilogy ever is will be discussed for very profane, filled with dirty jokes and crude, he pulls it off. When he wants to of us are married and we started goofing ration from bands like the Rolling Stones, But still, you won’t see Millen or Borg band’s next public appearance – a show won’t be the next rock stars of tomorrow. those who view Clerks II. around in the basement and ended up The Who and Led Zepplin, who combine sexual innuendos. However, most of them make a statement and force the audience shouting from the rooftops about their at Sweeney’s Saloon in Trenton on Dec. 2 They probably won’t ever compete on an The acting in the movie is sufficient contain great social commentary and intel- to think, he succeeds just as well. It is a bit writing some new material.” heavy blues with rock sounds. bands’ latest shows. Millen quietly sent – he’ll contact “a few people around cam- American Idol-type show. And that’s per- for the characters and events that occur Run to Sandy thrives on a diverse The members of Run to Sandy and ligent dialogue and discussion. The original disappointing that he didn’t include more out an e-mail to his colleagues to promote pus that are interested or maybe want to fectly fine with them. in the film. Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Clerks contains both elements. seriousness to the sequel since the original range of music, Millen said. Whereas Catfish joined forces last year, as part of an Run to Sandy’s most recent performance. go,” he said. “We don’t have a huge following,” Anderson reprise the roles of Dante and Millen has a sharp ear for classic rock, end-of-the-year event for Millen’s Social As for Clerks II, Smith has leaned was full of real, honest debate about life. “[It was] the first time we encouraged “Sometimes the shows are to just a Borg said. “But we don’t expect one.” Randal, respectively, with the same craft toward using the technique synonymous Instead, Smith delivers an update on two other members have more of a pop and Impact of Rock ’n’ Roll class. Borg was our friends and colleagues to come check few people,” Borg said. “And sometimes they possess in the original movie. They are heavy metal orientation, he said. surprised to see such a response there. with the style of Mallrats and Jay and Silent icons of pop culture. ‘Saw’ cuts sequel stereotype New Who album creates ‘Endless’ legacy By Jeff Frankel sand parts I blew.” By John Schulter Tobin Bell’s performance of Jigsaw was truly The last 10 tracks are a mini-opera, eerie and frightful. He conveyed the thought that similar to the rock-opera of 1969’s Tommy. Do you want to play a game? he was one of the most horrifying serial killers ever Bands come and go, but The Who Although it is faster and more upbeat than That’s the question that plagued the original conceived. Of course, the plot was the movie’s strong is always a constant. In the time span the first part of the album, it leaves the Saw film and escalated not to a simple game, but to point as is true with the previous Saw films. It turns from its 1982 album, It’s Hard, to its new listener wanting more. While the songs a horrific and psychological depiction of sheer hor- from an ordinary horror film into a psychological album, Endless Wire, other bands have are similar to The Who’s earlier career ror and imagination. Jigsaw is back for Saw III with masterpiece that keeps you on the edge of your seat formed, risen to fame, toured the world, — short, fast songs — they may be too even more repulsive and dreadful tricks in the hopes with all the twists and turns. Also, the death traps broken-up and had VH1 Behind the Music brief. The shortest song, “They Made My of bringing his absurd destiny of delivering justice to were truly ingenious in design and sickness. specials about them. But The Who stayed Dream Come True,” clocks in at 1:13. people who in his eyes abuse the right to live. Jigsaw unleashes his most sinister traps created to with it. Despite the deaths of drummer Townshend and Daltrey have been John Cramer, known as the evil Jigsaw, (Tobin convey his points. The only minor problem with the Keith Moon in 1979 and bassist John performing together for more than 40 Bell, Saw and Saw II) is back in Saw III as he lies film was the amount of flashbacks. The explanatory Entwistle in 2002, The Who’s musical years and it’s beginning to show. It is obvi- in his potential deathbed. His only hope is to force inserts and flashbacks make the film somewhat hard style and attitude in its new album is sim- ous that Townshend has a more sophis- an expert surgeon (Bahar Soomekh) to perform an to keep up with. It often jumps from one time period ply remarkable. Photo copyright Universal/Republic Records ticated playing style, now that he has operation on a malignant brain tumor. Jigsaw is to another quickly and doesn’t give you a chance to The remaining members recorded the The Who’s new album, Endless Wire, been a guitarist for so long. He no longer back to his old tricks once again as he sets up the understand the situation fully. album discontinuously at Pete Townshend’s arrived in stores on Tuesday, Oct. 31. plays the way he did as a 22-year-old. ultimate game with his life on the line. He creates However, some of these flashbacks do advance home studio and Eel Pie Oceanic Studios However, Daltrey has felt the years go by cover your head to hide/Your face from a psychological maze for a man named Jeff (Angus the story and answer some unsolved questions that in Twickenham, England, between fall in his voice. While he still can belt out God/How dare you smile from behind MacFadyen, Braveheart), who must try to overcome hound the series. The original Saw was much more 2002 and summer 2006. Primary song- the very technically demanding songs that your beard/To hide the fact your heart’s his rage against the people who were involved in the organized and clean-cut. writer Townshend incorporates fan-favor- Townshend has written, he no longer has Photo copyright Lions Gate Films afeared” make Townshend’s frustration tragic death of his son. While this is happening, the All in all, this is a great film that really gets view- ite melodies and rhythms while singer the sharp, booming voice he once had. It loud and clear. doctor is performing the surgery with the assistance ers thinking. The man who is lusting for revenge Jigsaw prepares his apprentice, Amanda, for her lifetime of devotion to him during a flashback. Saw III Roger Daltrey’s voice resonates through- is now a more raspy, toned-down version. Another song that incorporates recent of Jigsaw’s apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith, Saw could be any one of us, which gives the film a truly revved into theaters on Friday, Oct. 27 — just in time for Halloween. The movie is the third film in the out the album. It may resemble previous Townshend and Daltrey should truly events in history is “Black Widow’s Eyes,” I and Saw II). Together the two must watch Jeff’s ingenious concept. It implies a fact about human sadisticw Sa series, but is definitely not the last as a Saw IV is already in the works. works, but Endless Wire incorporates new be proud of the band’s music. After all, which Townshend wrote after the Beslan journey as they perform the lifesaving miracle that nature: the egotistical tendencies of humans. The film techniques and topics. they have survived more than four decades to live longer to hurt more people, which he thinks it’s all a falsity in an attempt to preserve their own school hostage crisis in Russia that killed will give Jigsaw immortality. points out that people are born with egotistical desires No longer just singing about teen of crazy antics, deaths, drug and alcohol is beneficial toward society. However, what he doesn’t lives. As shown in the film, Jigsaw initially had a 344 people. The black widow he refers From start to finish, this movie has something for that outweigh the benefit of society. angst and rebellion, Townshend uses abuse, brief break-ups — in short, every- realize is that by tormenting the people in the film, beautiful life and woman that were stripped away to is the term given to female Chechen everyone. It is packed with lots of gore and effects, Saw III focuses on this philosophy in a way that events in pop culture for material to write thing rock ’n’ roll. Hopefully listeners he is submitting to his egotistical desire to live and from him. Now he wants people to suffer and to suicide bombers, who may have been some of which are unnecessary, but this is a Saw film. has never been done before in cinema. All of these songs. Most notable are “The Man in a won’t have to wait another 24 years for the make people suffer more in an attempt to teach them. learn from their mistakes. In the end, the egotistical involved in the crisis. The lyrics reflect on It was filmed like a typical thriller, with plenty of fast- people in the movie have the desire to live longer Purple Dress,” which Townshend wrote next album. Maybe it will even be during All of the characters desire to resume their lives dilemma these characters face come to a gruesome a man holding a child killed by the bomb, paced shots. and quench their thirst for revenge even through the after watching Mel Gibson’s The Passion “My Generation.” consequence of killing another. Jigsaw has the desire and are apologetic toward the people they hurt. But conclusion that will have you mesmerized. of the Christ. The lyrics, “How dare you “I fell right in love with you/Into a thou-

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Editorial: A new era begins, little thanks to us t might as well have been the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded and two outs. Democrats knocked one out of the ballpark on Tuesday by gaining a majority of seatsI in the House of Representatives and capturing the Senate to take complete control of Congress. After being bombarded for months with expensive ads, voters took things into their own hands. They sent a resounding message — it’s time for change. The stale rhetoric of “stay the course” in Iraq weighed heavily on those who went to the polls. Three years into the war, with more than 2,800 Americans dead and more than $380 bil- lion spent, the frustration boiled over. However, President Bush and many of his fellow Republicans stayed latched on to a rosy picture that many people simply did not believe anymore. The results of this election highlight our desire for a new strategy in Iraq with clear signposts of success to lead U.S. troops home. A culture of corruption was another issue that triggered the Editorial Cartoon by Chris Taylor and Michael Carlo backlash. Most of us knew of former Congressman Mark Foley, A New Student’s Perspective: R-Fla., and the congressional page scandal that ended with his resignation. Tired of politicians going beyond the law, voters revolted. Writing is on the wall for friendship At Rider, we have reason to celebrate. Sen. Bob Menendez It has probably happened to you at least it, there are so many peo- and Congressman Rush Holt were easily re-elected. Both have once. You’re hanging out with a few friends in ple that just spend hours been staunch advocates for New Jersey, and friends of Rider, your residence hall, talking, laughing and telling in front of a screen, fix- who have confronted President Bush on issues ranging from stories. You go to change the music on iTunes, ing their profiles, mak- Iraq to port security to higher education funding. and one of your friends pops the question: “Hey, ing them as trendy and A wise warning notice to Democrats, though. Go ahead, mind if I check my Facebook real quick?” What’s cool as humanly possible. pop the champagne corks, but don’t celebrate too long. This the correct answer to this question? “You’ve got a Everyone has had at least new shift in power has the potential to lead to gridlock and leave problem man, you need intervention.” Or how one entire day where they Nadine President Bush the lamest of ducks. Instead, Democrats need to about “What? Real friends aren’t good enough just fix their “About Me” Tester hit the ground running when the session in Congress begins and for you now?” Of course, you probably would section until it reflects work to make the changes the voters elected them to enact. never say that, because deep down, you know them perfectly. Cutting the interest rates on student loans, expanding you feel really important when you open up And obviously times are changing, but is it embryonic stem cell research and raising the federal minimum your Facebook home page and you have three excusable to base relationships and friendships wage are issues Democrats are poised to confront. At the helm or four pokes waiting for you to poke back. You off of networking Web sites? Is there really a “top of this ambitious plan is Rep. Nancy Pelosi who will soon be the know your friends have still got your back when 8” structure to your friendships? In my mind, first female speaker of the House of Representatives. you see your profile and you have a comment or Facebook and MySpace are there only to boost For some reason, many students let the election pass by with two waiting. egos and hurt feelings. You post bulletins when little concern or care. In completing a Rider News survey last But what is so addicting and important you have new pictures or want more comments. week asking students about their plans to vote, many had blank about Web sites like Facebook and My Space? Recent improvements to MySpace now give stares and seemed puzzled. One asked, “What election?” Barely The idea of networking and finding new people users the choice to extend or collapse their top half said they planned to vote. How come more votes can be is an amazing concept, but when you think about cast for contestants on Dancing with the Stars or American Idol See Wall p. 9 than in governmental elections? The simple fact is that many are allowing their futures to be shaped without a care in the world. Editorial & Managerial Board A lack of information and confusion seems to be a source of the problem. This week, a new Rider News survey found that of Executive Editor Assistant Entertainment Advertising Managers 116 polled who did not head to the voting booth, half did not Mike Caputo Editor Kerri Weidler know they could have registered to vote in Lawrenceville. It gets Jess Decina Beth Rumbel worse. Seniors really did not get the memo to vote, as only 27 Managing Editor percent turned out. Lauren Varga Opinion Editor Business Manager Rider should take specific steps to encourage participation Jamie Papapetros Debra McCandless of students. We suggest registration drives, information blitzes News Editor and even van service to the local voting center. The University Stephanie Mostaccio Sports Editor Webmaster did host the four local candidates for the Senate and House, but Leo D. Rommel Kelley Stryker did little to connect with the half of the student body who felt Associate News Editor Delivery Manager no urgency to vote. Maybe it was because it was a midterm elec- Jeff Frankel Assistant Sports Editor tion and the presidency was not at stake; but that is no excuse. Paul Mullin Karl Holzer The University is responsible to be a role model and to nurture Features and Copy Editors us to become global citizens. Is it too much to ask? Entertainment Editor Photography Editors Kelly Mangan Nonetheless, democracy made a triumphant return. Nicole Southern Stephanie Nardi This weekly editorial expresses the majority opinion of The Rider Karly Hamburg Sara Keegan News editorial board and is written by the Opinion Editor. Assistant Features Editor Faculty Advisers Paul Szaniawski Enterprise Reporter Olivia Tattory Dr. E. Graham McKinley Quote of the Week Dr. Thomas Simonet www.rider.edu/ridernews/ “Democracy is like a raft: The Rider News welcomes letters on all subjects of interest to the Rider community. Letters must It won’t sink, but you will be typed and include the name, address, phone number and signature of the author for verifica- tion. Send to The Rider News via e-mail ([email protected]), campus mail, or hand deliver to the always have your feet wet.” Ridge House. All letters must be received by midnight on the Monday preceding publication. The Rider News reserves the right to edit all letters for space and clarity. — Russell B. Long

111006_opinion.indd 1 11/9/06 9:47:10 PM Friday, November 10, 2006 9 Think About It: This Week in History ... Peer pressure trumps individuality November 11, 1939 — “God Bless America” is I went to the Rider ice hockey game last certing, is the more casual Friday, and I was sorely disappointed. The team and almost imperceptible sung today for the very first time in public after being writ- lost, but that wasn’t it. loss of self-consciousness ten by Irving Berlin 22 years before its debut. There was a group of people who arrived in that sometimes goes hand- the middle of the first period. They brought an in-hand with inclusion iPod and a set of speakers with them and they in even a relatively small November 12, 1956 — Segregation by race on proceeded to play hip-hop and techno music group. public transportation is ruled unconstitutional in a land- throughout the remainder of the game. I don’t Immediate evidence of JP mark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on this day. know if it was a genuine desire on their part to regrettable activity comes Krahel share their love of popular and bass-heavy music in the form of public with the rest of us or their collective lack of an embarrassment, scrutiny, November 13, 1927 — One no longer has to attention span that predicated the presence of outrage, or in some cases, legal prosecution. travel by ferry between New York City and New Jersey as the music, but I know that under normal cir- The Duke University lacrosse team’s rape alle- cumstances, dance parties and ice hockey games gations and the Heaven’s Gate suicides are two the Holland Tunnel opens for automobile traffic today. do not occur simultaneously. examples. I’m well aware that this may sound a bit What I’ve taken far too many words to say harsh, and that’s my point. Had any one of these is that I think we all need to try to maintain our The Issues Explained: people come to the game on their own, I doubt individuality and the morals and boundaries, that person would have had the gumption to when we’re in a crowd. Just because you’re not Iraq war ripe for change disrupt the rest of us in the way the group seem- alone doesn’t mean you won’t regret what you’ve ingly had no problem doing. I don’t mean to done later or that you won’t wind up being hurt Democrats captured control of the single this one group out; rather, I hope to use on either a private and emotional level or on the House on Tuesday and later the Senate on them to illuminate the all-too-common issue of level of public reputation. That includes every- Thursday after the midterm elections. Exit group mentality overpowering an individual’s thing from not drinking too much to knowing polls indicated that the war in Iraq and good judgment and common sense. when to leave a situation before it becomes dan- President Bush were the major issues. We see large-scale examples of the destruc- gerous to keeping the damn music off during During a press conference on tiveness that accompanies loss of individual a hockey game. Everyone’s opinions are, quite Wednesday, Bush acknowledged that it is Nicholas consciousness any time there is a riot or gang naturally, affected most by action, for better or clear the American people want a change Ballasy violence, but these are the more extreme and worse, whether you’re alone or not. I really don’t in Iraq. That’s why Secretary of Defense rare cases. What is, in my experience, both far mean to moralize; I just want you to think about Donald Rumsfeld decided to resign more common and in some ways more discon- it. Wednesday to be replaced by former CIA Director Robert Gates. Before the election, Bush went so far as to say if the Democrats Letter to the Editor: won, there could be a breach of security. On Wednesday, however, there was a change in rhetoric. New class offers practical experience “I truly believe that Congresswoman Pelosi and Senator Reid care as much about the security of this country as I do. ... Their This year, Rider offered a new minor to our ners from the area to come speak to the class. spirit is such that they want to protect America,” Bush said in a academic selections — event planning. Many On Nov. 1, our class met at the Nassau Inn in press conference. “Democrats will support our troops as much as students have long awaited this opportunity. Princeton where Mary Ann Bilsky, the director we will.” Even though I am a senior and will not be able of catering and conference services, fielded our Gates is currently part of the Iraq Study Group, a bipartisan to fulfill the entire course requirements before questions, told us about her position and gave panel led by former Secretary of State James Baker III and for- I graduate in May, I still chose to take some us a tour of the Inn’s beautiful ballrooms. I feel mer Rep. Lee Hamilton, which has been asked to chart a new courses in the event planning minor. Why? I that having the class meet someone in charge of course for the violence ridden nation. Gates was criticized during feel that event planning knowledge is a very planning events for a well-known business like his 1991 confirmation hearings for CIA Director as the wrong useful tool to have no matter which career a the Nassau Inn was a great experience — text- man for the job. He was later chided for missing clues about the student wants to enter into. books can only teach you so much. Meeting a imminent fall of the Soviet Union and for politicizing Cold War Dr. Moore, a new professor in the professional and getting to ask her questions intelligence. Ironically, misreading intelligence and using it selec- Department of Communication and Journalism, about the responsibilities that she is entrusted tively can be found in the current administration’s Iraq policy. which houses the new minor, is teaching COM with was a great opportunity. Nevertheless, Gates is expected by others in the administration 280: “Issues in Event Planning” this semester. Dr. Moore also teaches us the basics of to bring a fresh perspective to Iraq. He served on the National I am in this class and so far it has been noth- event planning. He shows us how to write pro- Security Council not only for the elder Bush but for Presidents ing but a wonderfully enlightening course. Dr. posals, contracts, troubleshoot event problems, Carter and Reagan. Moore split the class into four groups and each be creative and basically have all your bases While the War in Iraq was a major factor in people’s decision group is actually putting on four different events covered to be able to put on a successful event. -making at the polls, Saddam Hussein’s recent death sentence on campus between this semester and next. We I recommend everyone take this class. You by hanging was said by some analysts also to have an effect on are gaining plenty of valuable experience in the don’t have to be an event planning minor for people’s votes. It obviously did not have enough of an effect to field of event planning. this class to benefit you. The tools that you learn keep the Republicans control. Court officials say because of the The event planning class isn’t limited to in this class can help in any career. timing of the appeals process and the large volume of evidence just these group events; we achieve many other the appellate judges have to review, it is likely the hanging would constructive and educational tasks as well. Dr. — Lynn Brown not take place until January at the earliest, and probably later. Moore has scheduled some local event plan- Senior, Journalism Major Democrats have clearly stated that they will put strong pres- tance comments your new picture and your sure on Bush for a change of direction in Iraq amid rising U.S. close friend does not, is it the end of the world? casualties and violence. Bush said the U.S. has a responsibility to Wall, from page 8 It’s important to keep things in perspective, and give support to the more than 149,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, while realize that Facebook and MySpace are just Web some Democrats, have talked about cutting off funding for the friends, and this is an excellent change. sites, not gymnasiums filled with people. Iraq mission. However, on Thursday, President Jalal Talabani It’s interesting to watch the way our age Personally, I think that college students of Iraq said Democratic congressional leaders had assured him group is adapting to these new technologies. My don’t really need to worry about changing the during a recent visit to Washington that they had no plans for younger brother will probably have to deal with way they look at their friends. I know that a quick withdrawal of U.S. forces. Some Democrats want a it more than I do, mainly because he is going most people just use Facebook to stay in touch gradual withdraw of troops. to be subjected to it his entire life, whereas I with old classmates and friends. So when your Gas prices coming down before the election was also said was only introduced to it halfway through high friend asks you if they can check their Facebook, to play in the Republican’s favor. It may have not been enough school. However, with new ways to express indulge their need to be poked by half the world for them to keep control. Analysts say gas prices may initially go friendship, people are caught in a world of this time, but remember to turn the computer back up now but come January, a Democratic congress should pokes, notes and comments. When an acquain- off the next time they come over. have a positive effect on the administration’s energy policy. The Rider News, Ridge House E-mail us at: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 [email protected]; [email protected]; Phone: (609) 896-5256 [email protected]; [email protected]; Fax: (609) 895-5696 [email protected]; [email protected].

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done … Jason Nase (1997), and still no cigar. Broncs’ Wrestling Francis Dunn (1997), John Today, I have manufac- Carvalheira (1997, 1998), tured five wrestlers who are Continued from p. 12 Leo Giel (1999) and Shawn ranked among the top 20 in Bits Scannell (2000). their weight class and a sixth anyone came out to watch the Scores/Records And after Burtnett stepped wrestler who earned Freshman team. At one point, the gym- (*denotes conference game) down in 1978 (hey, I can do a All-American honors last year. nasium was so quiet you could lot of things but I can’t stop I even gave them an extra hear someone thinking that it Field Hockey time), I brought in another bonus of having a wrestler Saturday, Nov. 11 was so quiet you could hear a (12-7, NEC 5-4) Hall of Fame coach, Gary ranked (top six) in the CAA in W. Cross Country pin drop. Annoyed, I stomped 11/3 Taylor (just for the record, all 10 weight classes. at NCAA Regionals, 11 a.m. out of the gym and thought to NEC Semi-finals that’s two legendary coaches But will anyone care? M. Cross Country myself, “Fine. No one wants Lock Haven 2 Rider 1* on my resume, thank you very Lehigh’s not counting on it. A at NCAA Regionals 12:15 p.m. to watch my boys? Let’s see much). In 28 years, Taylor has dangerous opponent has seem- M/W Swim/Dive what happens when they start Volleyball compiled 319 Division I wins, ingly discovered my weakness. vs. Penn/Lehigh, 10:30 a.m. winning.” (7-18, MAAC 5-11) the second highest total in the Their athletic director told our Volleyball So in 1972 I went all out, 11/4 NCAA among active coach- athletic director that they’re vs. Iona, 2 p.m.* and I mean all out, and made Saint Peter’s 3 Rider 1* es, and was the 1988, 1989, assembling hundreds of fans to Men’s Basketball the team champions. I fol- 11/9 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998 and come over to Lawrenceville to vs. Wilkes, 7 p.m. lowed that up in 1973 with Loyola 3 Rider 0* 1999 East Coach Wrestling sell out my gymnasium. an undefeated season – that’s Association Coach of the Year. Check that: Your gymna- Sunday, Nov. 12 right, not one darn loss – en Men’s Swim/Dive I’m blowing on my finger- sium. Women’s Basketball route to another champion- (0-4, MAAC 0-1) nails and rubbing them on my You got that? Lehigh wants vs. Rice, 2 p.m. ship (aren’t I a great god?). I 11/4 shirt. You just can’t see it. Just to take over your gym with remember it like it was yester- Marist 143 Rider 84* thought I’d share. their fans, just to show you up. Tuesday, Nov. 14 day: Joe Vento, another one of But still – still – not many You like that? Wrestling my brilliant creations, dramat- Women’s Swim/Dive showed for the team’s home I’m stuck. I humbly ask vs. No. 25 Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. ically took down his Hofstra (0-4, MAAC 0-1) meets. And the trend didn’t let for your advice. I’m going gray Men’s Basketball challenger (poor fellow, he 11/4 up. In 1997 the team cracked and the clock is ticking and at N.J.I.T., 7 p.m. should have worshipped me) Marist 146 Rider 97* the top 10 in the national poll obviously cannot do this on my with just seconds to go. You and was ranked seventh in the own. I know wrestling may not Thursday, Nov. 16 should have seen it! nation over the final five weeks interest some of you but it’s the Schedule Volleyball But in spite of all the win- of the season by the Amateur best team Rider has to offer. at MAAC Championships ning and all the champion- Wrestling News (I have a sub- Stop ignoring them. They have Friday, Nov. 10 ships, there were still small scription) still – still – not earned your viewership. Please Wrestling crowds around my team. I much attention was generated. watch them wrestle. vs. Lehigh, 7 p.m.* began thinking this was like Frantic, I made Rider beat Like … starting this Hollywood: the stars, not the nationally ranked teams con- Friday against Lehigh (grrrrrr) script, make the film. So I winning days at Lenape. When tinuously – No. 14 Lock Haven … maybe around 7:00 p.m. in brought stars to Rider. Check Men I was a senior, he got a lot of in 1997; No. 13 Edinboro the Alumni Gym? it out: Before this season, I had Continued from p. 12 minutes as a sophomore and we and No. 23 Clarion in 1998; That’d be great! Thanks! 10 wrestlers earn All-American won a championship.” and No. 15 Cornell in 1999. honors – Lou DiSerafino how hard it is to win at this Once again Rider is chal- Altogether, I waved my magic VARSITY PIZZA (1980), Tim Morrison (1983), level and how hard you have to lenging itself with a strenu- wand over and over again (I 1296 Lawrence Rd John Lucerne (1985), Adam prepare,” said Dempsey. “We’re ous non-conference schedule. think I have a sprained wrist) Lawrenceville, NJ Derengowski (1991), John ready to take a step forward. I On the horizon are Boston and produced 13 conference *1 mile South of Rider* Hangey (1993) … no I’m not see a lot of energy, enthusiasm University, Northeastern, championships in 17 years — (609) 882-4100 and a great work ethic in these Villanova and Notre Dame. The guys.” Broncs will also face Delaware, The incoming group that Drexel, Fairleigh Dickinson and Dempsey and his staff rounded Monmouth. up has been ranked among the “If we do well against teams MAAC’s best by the HoopScoop like Notre Dame and Villanova, online National Recruiting then that will give the young Report for the second year in guys confidence going into the a row. Joel Green, a 6’8” trans- MAAC schedule,” said Jason fer from Cecil Community Thompson. “If we play well, College is joined by freshmen then we can do big things in Ryan Thompson, Robbie Myers the MAAC.” and Patrick Mansell. Ryan and The Broncs tip off the sea- Patrick are the brothers of son with an exhibition game Jason Thompson and Harris against Wilkes University Mansell. tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Alumni “It’s good,” said Jason Gym. They begin the regular Thompson of his younger season on Tuesday, Nov. 14, brother’s presence. “It brings at the New Jersey Institute of back a lot of memories of our Technology (NJIT).

national tournament last sea- Women son. Continued from p. 12 Moreover, the team also travels to Staten Island, N.Y., for the Wagner Christmas eight of her career 15 double- Tournament, where it will face digit scoring games last season Cornell, St. Bonaventure and before a severe shoulder injury the hometown Seahawks. ended her season 21 games into The season begins this the year. Sunday, Nov. 12, at home against The Broncs face several Rice at 2 p.m. Afterwards, the potent non-conference oppo- team will battle Monmouth on nents this season, such as Nov. 17, Penn on Nov. 19 and Princeton, Towson and Army, Hofstra on Nov. 26. which qualified for the NCAA

Nov10pages.indd 2 11/9/06 9:59:35 PM Friday, November 10, 2006 11 Broncs ousted by eventual champs By Amanda Thorogood midfielder Ashley Boulden. “I couldn’t have asked for a better Ultimately, all good things effort.” come to an end. Lock Haven’s Blair Wynne, Rider’s field hockey team ranked second in the conference went into the Northeast in goals scored, broke a score- Conference (NEC) tourna- less tie 5:24 into the game with ment as the underdog and left her 23rd goal of the season, a unable to prove skeptics wrong. quick score which, according to Rider senior goal keeper Krysta In spite of a valiant effort, the Leo D. Rommel team came up one goal short of Bearish, likely contributed to advancing to the NEC finals. Rider’s untimely defeat. Rider (12-7 overall), which “It makes it a little bit easi- Attention entered the tournament as the er to win when you are the first fourth and final seed, was oust- team to score,” said Bearish, mortals! ed by No. 1 seed Lock Haven who had eleven saves in the University, 2-1, in a semi-final game. “We’ve had teams score match last Friday, Nov. 3. The on us first and we were able to lease allow me to intro- victory propelled the Eagles come back from it, but also, it Pduce myself. (17-5 overall) into the cham- is championship time and Lock I am Bell E. Flopp, the Haven is a good team who was god of Rider wrestling, argu- pionship round, where they Photo by Bob McCool/Lock Haven Sports Information effortlessly upended second- in it to win it.” ably the most domineering The Broncs regained Freshman midfielder/back Erin McGinniss (4) chases a pass team on campus. And I’m seeded Sacred Heart, 7-1, for from Lock Haven senior forward Sarah Huber during the Nov. the NEC Title. momentum when freshman coming to you, the students, 3 NEC semi-final playoff match, which Lock Haven won, 2-1. “We were waiting for this forward Melissa Grinkevich for help. At times it seems opportunity,” said Lock Haven scored her second goal of the as if none of you give a darn Head Coach Pat Rudy, whose season to even the game 1-1 on the team in goals scored team record for career wins and about my team, even though team was not eligible for tour- with three minutes remaining – suffered a broken finger and, shutouts, were named to the I’ve held up my end of the nament play for two seasons in the first half. But freshman consequently, was not available All-Tournament team. bargain. because of its move from forward Suzann Hobart retali- to play in the semi-finals. For graduating seniors You see, some 40 years Division II to Division I. “We ated with another goal just over Regardless of the defeat, Boulden, Bearish, Schweers, ago, Rider didn’t even have won the recent seasons back- two minutes later to give Lock the team considered the match midfield/back Liz Butterbaugh a wrestling team. The young to-back years and were never Haven a 2-1 lead at the half. a “game with no regrets.” and forward Stephanie Durante, men desperate to do arm able to compete. When we “If we had a chance to “During the game our the game was the last of their spins and hip locks got down finally could, we were inspired generate a little more offense, defense stepped up amazing- collegiate career. Nonetheless, on their knees, right beside to win.” it would have helped our con- ly,” Boulden said. “One key Boulden does not consider the their twin beds, folded their Lock Haven, with four of fidence,” Head Coach Lori moment that stands out in my moment bittersweet. hands and said, “Please Bell the conference’s top 10 scorers Hussong told GoBroncs.com. mind is Julie Vaccarelli’s defend- “Being defeated in such a E. Flopp, let there be wres- in their arsenal, out shot Rider “It would have been a better ing diving save.” huge game is painful,” Boulden tling at Rider.” 21-3 for the game, including game.” Sophomore midfielder Julie said. “Realizing that you no I heeded their prayer, 11-1 in the second half. They According to Bearish, inju- Vaccarelli’s mind-boggling save longer have the opportunity to went back in time and cre- also had 12 penalty corners, 11 ries played a role in the team’s - admitted by Rudy as the elite get them next season is even ated eventual Hall of Famer more than Rider. defeat. In an Oct. 29, game play of the game - came near worse, but I have no regrets. Barry Burtnett. As a child, “We spilled our guts from against Lock Haven, senior the end of the second half. I could not have had a better Burtnett played basketball start to finish,” said Rider senior midfield/forward Meaghan Both Vaccarelli and Bearish, senior year and I owe it all to because that’s what his dad, Schweers – who finished fourth the latter of which holds the my team.” a basketball coach, told him to do. Rider swimming & diving teams drop to 0-4 I didn’t think it was wise to fight destiny so I did him By Kristie Kahl Stiff competition has been the month,” said freshman and three sophomores. a favor and got him cut from largely at fault for the sub-par Kellyanne Tomasula, who won “We are stacked full of talent the team (that was mean, I Although a 0-4 record may showing of both teams so far the 50 free (25.28) against and it shows when we compete know, but you can’t make be less than satisfactory, the this season. Both teams lost Marist. “Only a few swimmers at championships,” said Bauer. an omelet without cracking men’s and women’s swimming their season opening meets on can make it, which is good “With a MAAC conference and some eggs). Two weeks later, and diving squads proclaim Oct. 21 to the University of since it’s such a big meet.” ECAC championship under the Burtnett followed his heart they are not concerned with Maryland-Baltimore County The season has not been all leader’s belts, we have a great and became a wrestler. the past. (UMBC) – whose men’s negative for the Broncs. Korn amount of experience when it Back to the praying kids: Both teams are looking for- team won the America East was named the MAAC Diver comes to swimming fast, so the Rider finally gets its head ward after falling last Saturday, Championship last year and of the Week on back-to-back freshmen learn quicker.” on straight and jumpstarts Nov. 4, to conference rival women’s team finished second occasions, first for all competi- The 2006 U.S. Open a wrestling team, but only Marist. Despite senior captain at the conference meet – then tion Oct. 23-29 and then a for Swimming Championships are as a club sport (are you seri- Lauren Urbanski’s best effort followed with subsequent Oct. 31-Nov. 6. Urbanski has scheduled for Nov. 30 at Purdue ous?). A little ticked off, I pull – she won the 200 butterfly defeats to Rutgers and Seton also been effective in defense University. Until then, the some strings and lure Barry stroke (2:07:07) – the women’s Hall on Oct. 27. of her two MAAC champion- teams will continue to compete Burtnett over to Rider. squad fell 146-87, dropping its “Coach Fletcher likes to ships, which she won last year weekly, starting this Saturday, By this point, Burtnett is seasonal mark to 0-4. Likewise, schedule the strongest possible in the 100 and 200 fly. Nov. 11, at the Coppola Pool the Albert Einstein of wres- the men’s team also lost to competition for our meets,” said “The team has really good against Penn and Lehigh and tling moves. I know what Marist, 143-84, in spite of junior Matt Bauer, who won swimmers,” said Tomasula. then at the Bucknell Invitational he’s capable of. I fix myself junior Dylan Korn, who shook the 200 breaststroke (2:19:30) “There’s just not a lot of depth against Binghamton, Bucknell, a martini, kick back in my off his pregame jitters to win against Marist. “This obviously like the other teams have. There Old Dominion and Towson. recliner and watch gleefully the one-meter (244.80) and the weakens the looks of our record are only nine guys that can Above all else, the teams hope from above as Burtnett sin- three-meter (244.88) dives. but pushes the talent of our swim for the men’s team, which the hard work pays off. gle-handedly makes wrestling “I don’t think we’re strug- team and helps motivate our is not many. So, at some meets, “We’ve been training really a well-known varsity sport. gling,” said Urbanski, who team to become better every we can’t fill all of the events, hard,” said Urbanski. “We wake “This is good,” the prayer placed first in both the 200 but- year.” which is why we’ve lost some up six days a week at 6 a.m., and boys told me. “We like, we terfly and 100 butterfly at the In spite of the turbulent meets that we shouldn’t have.” we spend three days a week lift- like!” 2006 MAAC Championship. times, both teams remain con- Aside from a lack of playing. The training is tough, but “I know, I know, thank “It might look like it from fident that everything will come ers, the men’s squad has also the team doesn’t back off and you,” I responded. our scores that we’re swimming together. pushed through the dilemma of we’ve improved to see extraor- But regardless, hardly badly, but we couldn’t be swim- “We’re preparing for the having to commit to a 14-man dinary time drops.” ming better.” MAAC open at the end of roster made up of six freshmen See ‘Wrestling,’ p. 10

111006p11.indd 3 11/9/06 10:06:25 PM 12 Friday, November 10, 2006 B P asketb Full Court Pressure review all Women go vertical with record five 6-footers By Leo D. Rommel improved from last season, not upgrades, much of the MAAC morning practice. “We don’t team to the City Semi-Finals as to mention quicker, smarter is seemingly not impressed. have much experience yet. But a senior. “Every player perfectly and, of course, bigger. According to an Oct. 24 story the new height gives us opti- fits the position they currently Things are about to get “More than anything else, on maacsports.com, a preseason mism and it brings us into a play, unlike last year, when we big for the women’s basketball the 6-footers will allow us to coaches’ poll projected Rider different dimension.” had forwards playing center.” team. create a distraction inside” said to finish last among the 10 In spite of the criticism, Many of the newcomers Really big. Assistant Coach Brian Johnson, teams in the conference. Iona, much of the team professes also stressed the significance Seeking frantically to turn who’s in his third season with which plays Rider on Dec. 7 that the rest of the conference of allowing the seniors on the everything around following a the Broncs. “It will allow us and Feb. 3, was picked to finish is clueless as to what Rider has team – guards Kara Borel and horrific 2005-2006 campaign to either feed the ball into the first. Youth and inexperience, to offer, and it looks forward Monica Welborn – to “go out in which the team went 3- post or kick the ball out to the according to Johnson, likely to using that ambiguity to its with a bang.” 25 overall and just 2-16 in perimeter.” played a significant role in the advantage. “We have strong captains,” the conference, the women’s Regardless of the apparent low expectations. “This year will be different said Kowalczyk, who led her team has inherited a care pack- “We’re a very young team,” from last year because we have Jamestown, Va., high school age equipped with an all-time said Johnson following Tuesday’s all the elements,” said team to the state AA cham- record five 6-footers. Llamas, who pionship as a senior. “They’re “This changes everything,” led her great leaders who will allow us said Head Coach Tori Harrison, California freshmen to learn fast, and it’s who led Louisiana Tech to the h i g h important that they leave here 1987 and 1988 NCAA Final s c h o o l with fond memories of us and Four as a 6-foot-7 three-time the program.” team MVP. “I have never been Borel, who has been Rider’s able to be the inside-oriented leading rebounder in each of coach I have always wanted to the last three seasons, was fifth be. Now I can with the size of last year in the MAAC in steals, the team.” second on the team in assists Freshman forward Ashley and third in scoring. Likewise, Anderson, freshman center she has also played several dif- Melissa Kowalczyk, freshman ferent positions, including cen- center Ilda Llamas, sopho- ter at one point, in spite of the more guard Shaunice Parker fact that she is only 5-foot-9. and freshman forward/center “Kara is a tremendous ath- Stephanie Wisneski are the lete,” said Harrison, who is 12- players who are at least 6 feet in 45 in two years at Rider. “She’s height. In conjunction with the been an important part of the return of seven letterwinners, team for a number of years three of whom are projected Photo by Stephanie Nardi now, and it’s important that we starters, and the arrival of seven From left to right, four of the five players that are 6 feet or taller: freshman center Ilda Llamas, begin winning for her.” newcomers, the Broncs appear Welborn, meanwhile, had – at least on paper – vastly freshman forward/center Stephanie Wisniewski, freshman forward Ashley Anderson and freshman center Melissa Kowalczyk. Sophomore guard Shaunice Parker is not pictured. See ‘Women,’ p. 10 Men hoping to rebound from difficult season By Joe Haubrich defeat in the home “I’d be lying if I said that and three-point field goals last Johnson and sophomore Harris opener set a tone for there weren’t times last year season, averaged 12.1 points per Mansell are the other return- the men’s basketball when I was wondering if I was game, compiled 82 assists and ees – were key factors in the For a team that fell team last season that going to make it back,” said finished ninth in the MAAC in Broncs’ seventh place ranking from first to last in one was never broken. Head Coach Tommy Dempsey. free-throw percentage. that was announced on Tuesday, season, anything is Rider compiled an “When you get beaten up like “I really believe the light Oct. 24, at Basketball Media an improvement 8-20 r e c o r d we did, you have two choices. has gone on for Terrance,” said Day held at Madison Square heading into You can let it tear you apart Dempsey. “We really need him Garden. Marist was the unani- 2006-07. and lie down, or you can get up to play well for us.” mous No. 1 pick. According and fight again as a team. The Thompson, meanwhile, According to team officials, to several group I have has really picked was named to the Preseason All- there’s surprising comfort in players, inju- themselves off the canvas.” MAAC First Team. The 6’10” being ranked so low. The last ry, inexpe- Dempsey, who took over powerhouse was a Second Team two times Rider was ranked rience, a the team as a temporary coach All-MAAC selection last sea- seventh (2001-02 and 2004- coaching – including a after Don Harnum stepped son and ranked second in the 05) the Broncs won a champi- change, M A A C - l o w down to take the athletic direc- conference in blocks, fourth in onship. and a 4-14 confer- tor position, has since had the rebounding, sixth in field goal “[The ranking] makes you a buzzer- ence record “interim” tag removed from his percentage and seventh in scor- little angry, but it fires everyone b e a t - – and was job title. ing. He was the only player in up,” said Thompson. “When it i n g easily sent “I have to thank Don the MAAC to rank among the comes to the games, things can packing by Harnum for sticking by my top seven in more than two of change.” rival Saint side through some tough times those four categories. Now that he has fresh, Peter’s in the last year,” said Dempsey. “He “Jason is ready to explode young legs at his disposal, first round of believed in my vision to move this year,” added Dempsey. Dempsey promises to put a the playoffs. this program forward.” “There isn’t anybody in this fast-paced offense and a swarm- The Broncs are led by league that I would trade him ing, aggressive defense on the senior guard Terrance Mouton for.” floor this season. Photo by Matt Freedman and junior forward Jason The team’s youth and “One thing I’ve learned is Sophomore guard Harris Mansell led the team in steals last Thompson. Mouton, who led inexperience – junior Kamron season and compiled a 3-point field goal percentage of .403. the Broncs in minutes played Warner, sophomore Lamar See ‘Men,’ p. 10

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