the retrIever weekly university of maryland, baltimore county’s student newspaper 10.20.09 volume 44 issue 08 retrieverweekly.com Task force English of UMBC Dept. hit students by second and staff felony plan theft Patapsco in two addition weeks Rima Kikani Micheal Reyes Staff Writer Contributing Writer Last week, computers were, once An unprecedented increase in the again, stolen from two Mac labs in the enrollment rate for the fall 2009 se- Fine Arts building. mester posed a problem for on-campus UMBC police received a call at ap- housing when the number of prospec- proximately 8:15 a.m. on Monday, tive residents exceeded the number of October 12 reporting the theft. Police rooms available on campus. reported to the scene promptly and Residential Life reported that the identified 24 missing Apple Desktops. waiting list consisted of 256 students Police are investigating the possibil- when the semester started. Seventy ity that this theft might be connected of these students were placed in to the five iMacs that were stolen on temporary housing in the common September 30. rooms and kitchens of the residential According to Chief Antonio Wil- communities. This number has since liams, the method of operation was declined because of regular housing the same in both thefts. The thieves cancellations, but demand for hous- cut the connecting metal cables to ing still persists. remove the computers. One of the “UMBC is expanding, which is two labs affected this time, FA 002, great,” said Carl Gruhn, the Director was the same one that was hit three Corey Jonhs — TRW of Outreach for the Resident Students weeks ago. Police have recovered the Sophomore Chauncey Gilliam wowed the crowd at Midnight Madness when he won his second straight dunk Association. “But it means that we contest. computers from the September theft need to be able to house more stu- and also charged suspects. dents than we did in the past.” The call for this most recent theft In order to resolve the housing came in Monday morning, but Wil- shortage, ResLife conceived the Pa- Coaches set big goals at Midnight liams emphasized that it was very tapsco addition. The $16 million likely the theft occurred over the project, which will allocate $2 million Madness for 2009-2010 season weekend. Academic buildings are for planning and $16 million for con- typically locked on the weekends, struction, has been in the works for Corey Johns annual Midnight Madness, in which Down and Dirty Dawg Band, a routine but because of all the activities go- two years. Editorial Staff there were performances by various by the UMBC dance team, and con- ing on, the building could have been John Wischer, Associate Director of groups. The men’s and women’s bas- cluded with a performance by UMBC’s legitimately unlocked and the thieves Facilities, commented, “The goal of When you walk into the RAC arena ketball teams were introduced, and featured twirler, Stasi Kowalewski. could have taken advantage of this this project is to provide functional, to the sound of the Down and Dirty there was a three-point contest by the Then came what everybody was opportunity. As for the Mac labs, po- comfortable, LEED Certified ‘green,’ Dawg Band and thousands of students women’s team, as well as a dunk con- waiting for - the introductions of the lice do not know whether or not they sustainable housing for more residents cheering at the top of their lungs it test by the men’s team. men’s and women’s basketball teams. were locked, but Williams confirmed to enjoy the on-campus residential means one thing: it’s basketball sea- The night kicked off with a dance The women’s team came out first. that there was no sign of forced en- experience as part of their collegiate son. routine by Major Definition, a UMBC Each player came out to a song of her t r y. experience.” Headlining the project Last Friday marked the official start Hip-Hop Dance group. That was fol- choice, performed a short dance while The labs were not supposed to be is the addition of a new wing to Pa- to the basketball mania at UMBC as lowed by performances by the UMBC coming out, and tossed a t-shirt into open, so the thieves could have got- multiple programs were a part of the cheer team, a performance by the > see PATAPSCO [5] > see midnight madness [27] > see THEFT [3]

News 01 opinion 08 arts 16 sports 22 Online SGA senate Archaeologists Demitri Martin Swimming Justin Fry out rebukes acquire delivers and diving for first half System of Ardipithecus comedic dominates of season Maryland’s ramidus perfection Rider InsIde porn policy 2 News 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly foreign desk A trip to Stuttgart, Germany

Stephanie Jung Foreign Correspondent

I know that a lot of people consider UMBC to be a small school. Here in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, the school that I attend, called the Fachhochschule Schwäbisch Hall (FHSH), takes small to a whole new level. There are only about 160 students in total, with ten full- and part-time professors and twenty spe- cialized instructors. The incoming first- semester (freshman) class is considered big, but it has only 25 students, and the third-semester class consists of only ten students. To say the least, one thing you Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württenberg in Southern Germany. stephanie jung — TRW will never find here is a lecture hall filled with 250 students. Instead, the biggest is a big part of studying abroad, we and then suddenly, it would be like a sweet and reminded me how hungry I had ordered our drinks already and the class you will find has only 25. That be- have also done some traveling. Four cloud had moved in front of it, only was. waiter had brought us garlic bread. So ing said, the small student body allows of us went to Stuttgart, which is a city to move away not too long after. There After our awesome museum excur- we were stuck. Later I learned that that for personal relationships with the pro- about an hour and a half away from also was a wall that spanned two stories, sion, we decided it was time to eat. We the restaurant was really called “Zum fessors and a lot of bonding among the Schwäbisch Hall. With the German covered from top to bottom with graf- walked around for about an hour and Paulaner” which means “To Paulaner” students. The only down side, which I trains, you can get a special round-trip fiti, a jumble of words on top of words, couldn’t settle on anything. We wanted and that Paulaner is a beer, which ex- guess could be looked at as a positive, ticket that is good for up to five people all written in red. Spray cans remained a traditional German meal but we did plains the umbrellas outside of the Ital- is that everybody knows that we (three for only 28 Euros. Once in Stuttgart, we scattered on the floor below it. I really not want to pay too much. When we ian restaurant. Americans including myself, and two walked through the beautiful Schlosser enjoyed this museum so much because were about to give up, I asked a native I am not going to lie; we were a bit girls from England) are the exchange Park, where we watched white-haired it appealed to so many of my senses. if he knew any good restaurants and disappointed about the restaurant mix- students. men play chess with giant chess pieces I saw several quirky, fun, and colorful he did! He told us to go to Paulaner’s up. We decided that we would return The way that classes are set up here is on a checkered concrete board nicely paintings and installations including a and then went into detail for about five later in the semester to eat at the restau- in block scheduling. Each class is held decorated with newly fallen orange and wax figure of a homeless man sitting on minutes about how great the food was rant that we actually intended to go to. only once a week between one and a yellow leaves. As we walked further a crate with a sign saying, “WILL WORK and how big the portions were, only After dinner, we rushed back to the train half to three hours. Since the classes through the park we spotted some hu- FOR FOOD” (which, from a distance, I making us hungrier. After thanking him station as rain began to fall lightly and are so small, there is a lot of interaction mongous trees with unusually big holes thought was a real man!) and paintings for the tip, we were off. When we got the sky darkened. Luckily, we had the between the teachers and the students, in them, and we, being silly tourists, by Otto Dix that I had seen in my Mod- to the street that he told us about, we time to buy sweets from a small stand as well as a lot of hands-on activities. had to see if we could fit in them. We ern Art History textbook last year. There walked and walked and at last we saw in the train station before boarding the Another interesting thing about this also went to the modern art museum was also enchanting music, played by a a restaurant with umbrellas outside of it train, which would take us back to our school, which is a private institution, is and afterwards spent a very long time beautiful pianist, that echoed through- with “Paulaner” written on them. Excit- quiet little town. Eating those dark that the students have internships that trying to find a place to eat a traditional out the entire museum and a wall cov- ed we had found the place, we walked chocolate-covered ginger pieces on the they go to once a week. The companies German dinner. ered with a gigantic, fuzzy, neon pink right in and sat down only to realize train ride home made me forget about that they work for have partnerships The modern art museum was abso- shag rug that I felt and wished I could quickly thereafter that we were in an the restaurant mix-up and thus ended with the school and the companies pay lutely amazing. In the lobby, the lights have as a blanket (our apartment is so Italian restaurant. So we sent Kat out on my day on quite a happy note. for half of the student’s tuition and fees were programmed to gradually dim and cold right now!). And finally, there was a special mission to see if the real Paul- for the year. brighten. To me it felt as if I were out- even a small room made out of bricks aner was further down the street. And Comments can be sent to Aside from school, which obviously side and the sun was shining brightly of beeswax that smelled so deliciously it was. But by the time she got back, we [email protected]. A taste of English cuisine, castles, and classes Michelle Birky poetry by John Donne. Better yet, in my potions” system, we battled our way to Foreign Correspondent first Shakespeare seminar, I got to hold victory, ultimately losing only one of our one of the original folios of Shakespeare’s members to an untimely death at the My first weekend here, I visited the work, printed in 1623 and worth $1.6 hand of an orc. nearby Lake District, which is very million. These Brits are very trusting! The next day I walked to Lancaster lovely. It was a school-sponsored trip to There are many clubs on campus; I town with some friends to see the sights. three towns. In Bowness, we rode a ferry joined the role-playing society to par- We stopped by the cathedral, the largest around Lake Windmere, then some ticipate in their high-fantasy, live role- church in town, on our way to the Ash- friends and I had an excellent lunch at playing sessions. My first one was this ton Memorial. This ornate but empty The Stag’s Head Pub in town. That was past Saturday, and it was awesome! We tower of a memorial was built in the my first meal of “pub grub,” a chicken all gathered in front of the chaplaincy 1800s by one of the rich men in town to sandwich and delicious veggie soup. center to don costumes, pick out giant commemorate the recent passing of his In the next quaint town of Ambleside, foam weapons, and determine charac- wife. Next to the memorial was a tropi- we hiked up to see some waterfalls on ters. I had brought a cape for this ex- cal butterfly house that also contained the edge of town. In the final town of press activity, and one of the girls kindly several exotic birds and lizards. Finally, Grasmere, we saw the grave of William lent me her leather armor while another we walked to the town’s castle and took Michelle birky — TRW Wordsworth in the church cemetery. bestowed upon me a foam katana. The a tour. Lancaster Castle was built in the Birky in her live-action role-playing costume complete with a foam katana. Last week, classes started. Each class thirteen of us players were sent on a 12th century as a partial prison and re- has one 50-minute lecture (with about quest to each of the eight kingdoms to mains a prison to this day. That makes it haddock and many large French fries, older than Stonehenge. Until then, I’ll be 80 people in it) and one 50-minute obtain a report from the leaders and one of the oldest working prisons in the it was good, albeit rather oily. I’ve been happily reading historic British literature seminar (with 12 people in it) per week. fight whatever goblins or thieves we met world. Thus, most of it is not part of the told that the chippies in town have bet- and running around the woods fighting I only have classes Monday through along the way. The referees/narrators led tour, but we did see the two decorated ter wares. I will have to check this out. people in a not-necessarily-historic way. Wednesday, but there is plenty of in- us through the woods on the edge of the courtrooms and were even locked in All in all, it has been very enjoyable, Cheers! dependent reading to do. Classes are campus, and the other members of the one of the historical cells for a while! being on campus and exploring the im- short and enjoyable. So far, in one of my club played the monsters and people This past week I had my first authen- mediate area. Next weekend I travel fur- Comments can be sent to literature classes, we’ve read essays of we encountered. Working on a “three tic English meal of fish and chips from ther, to Edinburgh, Scotland and some [email protected]. Francis Bacon and some very, very dirty hits, you’re dead, but you have healing the “chippy” on campus. A slab of fried stone circles in Cumbria that are even The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 News 3 SGA Senate passes controversial resolution regarding University System of Maryland’s porn policy

Park faculty member and students nual review of the policy, and that the Gavin Way organized a “Pirates Screening Teach- policy designate who would decide Editorial Staff In.” Not far behind, UMBC scheduled whether it applies to a film showing, its own showing in a sign of solidarity and that the policy define what con- The UMBC SGA Senate recently later that week. In response to con- stitutes an educational program if one passed a controversial resolution con- tinued pressure from the state, state is required.” According to the Student demning requirements imposed on the university SGAs stated their opposi- Council, universities ought to follow University of Maryland system that, tion to the creation of such a policy. these recommendations in order to according to UMBC’s SGA, are noth- To UMBC’s SGA, this issue is clear cut: ensure that potential restrictive poli- ing less than a restriction on students’ this campus and its students will not cies do not inhibit students’ freedom freedom of expression. tolerate any limitations on student of expression and educational oppor- Summing up the SGA’s argument speech, and, as adults and citizens, tunities. against these requirements, SGA Sena- members of the UMBC campus com- With regards to current obscene tor Stavros Halkias argued that it is munity are constitutionally guaran- materials policies already in place on “not the place of the state legislature to teed the right to express themselves, campus, the Office of Residential Life regulate the student body’s freedom of both in choosing what to say and what possesses policies to regulate the place- expression by leveraging funds.” Out- to watch. According to UMBC’s SGA, ment of obscene materials in public ar- raged by University of Maryland - Col- unless materials violate other existing eas and shared spaces in dorms. Such lege Park’s plans to show an X-rated laws, than there is no justification for spaces include resident hall lounges or film Pirates ( II: Stagnetti’s Revenge) any policy. the surface of room doors which face in a student theater, state lawmakers The University System of Maryland the hallways. sought to limit what material univer- Student Council, a board of students As one ResLife staffer stated, “be- sities that receive state funding could that makes recommendations to the hind the closed doors of their rooms, show on campus by proposing a piece Chancellor and Board of Regents of [the space is their own].” The staffer of legislation that would require that the University of Maryland system, asked to remain unnamed because she universities develop specific policies has also voted against the proposed was not cleared to speak on behalf of with regards to the showing of ob- requirements, signaling a unified stu- ResLife. When asked their opinion with regards to the showing of porn scene materials on campus. At the dent coalition against the proposed Courtesy http://www.digitaljournal.com/ time of its proposal, made by Delegate legislation. However, recognizing the on campus, students appeared to sym- UMBC SGA supports the right to view any movie, including Pirates II: Stag- Andrew Harris, it was the only one of likelihood that such a policy will be pathize with College Park and UMBC’s netti’s Revenge, as long as it does not violate any other standing laws. its kind in the entire United States, put into place, the Student Council SGA. Junior Krissy Wesolowski ar- and no other state has since followed. recommended that any policy a school gued, “Yes, it is obscenity, but you go that some may have to such showings, In response to this proposal, students was to implement “not limit freedom there on your own free will; no one there is a general consensus that above stood up in defiance. of expression, that it not be ambiguous is forcing you. Though I agree, it is all, universities, not legislators, ought Comments can be sent to Soon after the University of Mary- about what could be restricted, that a tough issue.” While many students to decide what may or may not be [email protected]. land canceled the screening, a College the Board of Regents conduct an an- recognized the religious objections shown on college campuses.

Computers stolen from Fine Police log Arts Building again: 24 Apple

desktops missing someone forcibly removed the li- was supposed to be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2009 cense plate from her vehicle while October 20 has also been cancelled. it was on campus, resulting in dam- Police have increased their visibil- Erickson Hall age to the front bumper. ity on campus, especially around the A UMBC student attempted sui- Fine Arts building. They are enforcing cide and was transported to a local Dining Hall saturation patrol, that is, flooding the hospital by EMT. Theft from Buildings area with all the resources they have. A UMBC student reported that Police will also be in and out of the October 8, 2009 her phone, iPod, and wallet were buildings, challenging people who do stolen from her purse while it was not belong there. Williams noted that Chesapeake Hall left unattended. everyone needs to work together. He CDS, Possession (Marijuana) asks that students should immedi- Four UMBC students were is- October 11, 2009 ately call the police if they see people sued judicial referrals for posses- who do not belong somewhere or sion of CDS and paraphernalia. Parking Lot 21 even just get a feeling that something One student was issued a criminal Theft from Automobile is not right. “We can use this incident summons related to the incident. A UMBC student reported prop- to galvanize awareness…make some- erty being taken from his vehicle, thing good come out of it,” Williams October 9, 2009 which was secured on campus. observed. There were no visible signs of As for the English Department, Potomac Hall forced entry. Chief Antonio Williams expresses his per- Courtesy HTTP://umbc.edu Fallon remarked, “It’s difficult for all Alcohol Violation sonal embarassment with regards to this second round of thefts. of us: administrators, faculty, and A UMBC student was given a Hilltop Cir. & Walker Ave. students, but we will simply have to judicial referral for an alcohol viola- Theft from Automobile > from THEFT [1] do not have any specific leads yet, but do our best under the circumstances.” tion. A UMBC student reported that a Williams believes the thieves’ intent is Police are working on solving this GPS had been stolen from his ve- ten inside either because they knew to sell these Macs; it’s only a matter of crime, as well as trying to prevent October 10, 2009 hicle, which was secured on cam- where and how to get a key or the where and when. such thefts from happening again. pus. There were no visible signs of labs were accidently or intentionally Michael Fallon, Coordinator of the Anyone with information is urged to Walker Ave. forced entry. left unlocked. The physical plant re- writing labs, called this theft a disas- call UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555. Destruction of Property fused to comment. ter for students and faculty. The theft A UMBC student reported that “I take this as a personal matter; it’s has made it more difficult to teach an embarrassment to have this hap- first-year writing classes. The open- Comments can be sent to pen again,” Williams said. The police ing ceremony for the new labs that [email protected]. 4 News 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly

How do you feel about UMBC ROTC cadets take Poll: UMBC’s writing-intensive requirements? part in seasonal field training excercises to develop leadership and confidence

Christopher McKinney the day and the night. Navigation in “My main motivation for doing Army Contributing Writer the woods at night is so much different ROTC and sticking with it comes from than during the day; you’ve got to pay two ideas: the uniform looks cool, and it This past weekend, UMBC cadets much more attention to detail at night. keeps me in shape.” in the Army Reserve Officers Training On Sunday, we got to race through the However, Cadet Battles has a different Corps (ROTC) completed their Fall obstacle course. There were several dif- rationale for participation. “I chose to Field Training Exercises (FTX) in Fort ferent obstacles we had to complete, join the Army because I’ve always imag- Indiantown, Pennsylvania. including the inverted wall climb, where ined myself serving my country since I The purpose of the FTX was to engage we had to climb on the underside of an was a little girl. Army ROTC afforded 30% Since taking writing-intensive classes, the Army ROTC cadets and help them inclined wall, the monkey bars, and the me the best option for myself, by which I’ve felt a lot more comfortable about my to practice the leadership skills they four vault.” I could complete my Bachelors degree writing ability. have been taught. Cadet Staff Sergeant Cadet Battles explained that the week- before serving active duty. This was very Nichole Battles, a junior molecular biol- end’s exercises depended upon what important to me. Army ROTC offers full ogy and biochemistry major, said, “This military science level cadets were on. tuition scholarships, book money, and 35% My writing was already good enough. I weekend was dedicated to putting one’s Battles is an MSIII, a junior at the third a monthly stipend.” The stipend can don’t see the point of these new require- leadership abilities to the test. We were level of the military science courses, and range from $250 to $500, according to ments, other than the fact that they com- put through various leadership train- therefore was held to a different stan- Battles. plicate the class scheduling process. ing scenarios where we had to think on dard. Battles said, “During FTX, I had It isn’t mandatory for students to be- our feet. It helps build confidence and to complete all of the land navigation gin the Army ROTC program as a fresh- strengthens the esprit de corps.” exercises by myself, whereas the MSIs man in college. Cadet Sergeant First 15% They didn’t help me become a better The cadets’ weekend was comprised and MSIIs were paired up. As an MSIII, I Class Nathan Rolls, a junior Geography writer, they just confused me even more! mainly of Land Navigation tasks; on the also had to complete an additional land major, said, “You really can join at any last day, however, they went through an navigation exercise, while the MSIs and time, you’ll just have to play catch-up a What requirements? Time to set up an Obstacle Course. MSIIs were in the introduction to move- little; but the one thing you’ll really learn 20% Cadet Staff Sergeant Ben Halpern, a ment techniques and situational training is how to manage your time efficiently, appointment with my advisor. junior information systems major, com- exercises.” because there simply isn’t enough time mented on the weekend, saying, “We When asked about their reasons in a day to waste any.” basically ran around in the woods this for participating in the Army ROTC past weekend. Saturday was composed program, the cadets all had different Comments can be sent to Vote in next week’s poll at retrieverweekly.com. of a lot of land navigation, both during answers. Cadet Halpern stated simply, [email protected].

Marlayna Demond — TRW Political science major Sajid Akhter, biochemistry major Nichole Battles, media and communications studies major Aaron Simons, modern languages and linguistics major Frank Jeter, geography major Nathan Rolls, and history and sociology major Jecabseel Nunez are UMBC ROTC members. The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 News 5 ResLife takes student input on Patapsco addition

Wyatt Jaster — TRW In addition to housing students in the fall, the Patapsco addition would be used to house displaced students during resident hall renovations or as a stand alone building during summer sessions.

> from PATAPSCO [1] residence halls. 195 beds distrib- lead to the creation of a new courtyard “That’s UMBC for you,” remarks and interviews prospective architec- tapsco Hall. ResLife placed large ban- uted among single, double, and triple that would be available for athletic Asif Majid, a member of the task force. ture firms and construction compa- ners on the lawn between True Grit’s suites; approximately 340 square- and social functions. “It’s always willing to listen to its stu- nies. and Patapsco to designate the area for foot rooms with adjacent bathrooms, “I do want to reiterate that nothing dents.” When the task force resumes its du- construction and used athletic field much larger than those in the original is set in stone,” clarified Gruhn who is Ideas offered by the task force in- ties in January, it will be open to all paint to outline its estimated foot- building; and a public phone on each also the Student Chair of the Patapsco clude loft-able beds, walk-in closets as interested students. Construction is print. In addition to housing students floor to replace individual telephones, Addition Task Force. opposed to movable wardrobes, swipe expected to begin in the summer of in the fall, the annex could be used are just a few of the proposals in con- The RSA and the Facilities Advisory access, and a breezeway concept. The 2010 to be completed and ready for as a stand-alone building during sum- sideration. Existing facilities, such as Board created the PATF to serve as a PATF usually convenes in the dining student use in the fall of 2011. mer sessions. It would also be used bathrooms, in the main building also forum in which students can voice services conference room; however, to accommodate displaced students face remodeling. their opinions regarding the addition meetings are temporarily suspended Comments can be sent to during potential renovations in other Additionally, the new wing would before designs are finalized. while the State promotes the project, [email protected].

Undergraduates take advantage of research grants

URCAD. Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day is a showcase of undergraduate excellence, highlight- ing students’ original works. Students submit their unique works, whether done as part of a research requirement for a major or as part of their own inde- pendent efforts, and are able to present their findings to a body of students and faculty. The university’s support for research extends far from the executive offices to include many of the departments. Some academic programs, like History, require their seniors to complete a semester-long research project as part of their gradua- tion requirements. Others have Honors thesis programs. The Department of Po- Students present and view others’ work at UMBC’s undergraduate research conference. file photo - TRW litical Science offers one such program, allowing academically superior seniors research. Others use the money towards ect. Inspired by Professor Sara Poggio’s the research. UMBC, seeing the valuable the opportunity to earn a notation of Gavin Way purchasing books that the University of Spanish class on Latin American culture experience and unique circumstances Honors on their degrees. editiorial staff Maryland system does not retain in cir- to do research on Argentina’s unique within Vivian’s application, awarded her a Students are encouraged to talk to culation or paying for transportation and culture, Vivian’s personal history and URA. Vivian sees this primary research as professors within their areas of interest to Starting in February, the board of fees for accessing archives. Some stu- preliminary research led her to the plight vital to enriching her project: “If I hadn’t find out more about research opportuni- faculty that manages the URA starts ac- dents take their research much farther, in of the Afro-Argentine, an oft-overlooked had the opportunity to study abroad, [my ties offered by their program or depart- cepting applications. By April the board one case over 2000 miles further! segment of Argentine society. “[The Afro- project] would have been very dry, from ment. The university maintains a research awards winning applications with mone- Meet Vivian Onyekachukwu Ekey, Argentine population] is a group that a textbook,” explained Vivian. Though website dedicated to undergraduates at tary resources up to $1500 per research- a junior studying Political Science and at the same time it is trying to change she was originally motivated to research http://www.umbc.edu/research/Students/, er. These funds, as part of the application Modern Languages and Linguistics, historical misperceptions, it is redefin- by a desire to build a strong resume, she from which students can find plenty of process, are designated to allow students Spanish concentration. Her research on ing its own identity, influenced by heavy found the more she explored the subject, details about the opportunities available access to the resources necessary for their Afro-Argentines’ self-image and culture immigration,” observed Vivian about her the more a fire was lit inside of her, push- and important deadlines. research. For some students, this can in- took her halfway around the world. This research. ing her on to prepare the best possible clude money towards wages they would past spring she spent her semester in Working with Professor Poggio, she piece of research as she could. otherwise earn in employment if they Argentina, gathering primary resources compiled and submitted an URA appli- UMBC’s support goes far beyond Comments can be sent to did not have to designate that time to through interviews for her research proj- cation to help fund her studies abroad for URAs and faculty, though, to include [email protected]. 6 News 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly

More than just the blues: Be wary of depression

Grace Cho little things and can overreact to sion, the other twin was about 76% Staff Writer annoyances that used to not both- as likely to also become depressed. er them. They can also start see- Also, other studies show that if If bad weather and stress can be ing changes in sleeping patterns, you have a close relative that has considered causes of bad mood, the resulting in constant fatigue and major depression, you may be 1.5 UMBC community must be pretty restlessness, as well as changes to 3 times more likely to develop grumpy these days. The month of in eating patterns such as loss of the condition than those without October, with days full of rain and appetite or overeating. There may depressed family members. cold and nights full of stress from even be physical aches and pains Depression can also be caused preparing for midterms, can be es- that occur for no reason and don’t by chemical changes in your brain. pecially gloomy. Fortunately, Uni- go away. Researchers have found that there versity Counseling Services (UCS) Another symptom of depression are associations between major was prepared to accommodate this is recurring thoughts of death and depression and levels of serotonin, by having a Depression Screen- suicide that often stem from a lack norepinephrine, and dopamine, ing Day last week, where students of confidence. These symptoms which are neurotransmitters in the could go see if they were simply in may generate a sense of worthless- brain. Through what is known as courtesy psychologyinlife.com a bad mood or were suffering from ness and guilt towards the people positron emission tomography (or One in ten people suffers from depression. Unfortunately many are not something more serious. around you, or perhaps a feeling PET imaging), researchers can see treated due to the stigma associated with the condition. The question is, what’s the of hopelessness that makes you changes in the brain and can then difference between a bad or de- feel as if there isn’t much point to formulate antidepressant medica- “talk” therapy. Psychotherapy in- nice people at tables surrounded pressed mood and clinical depres- living. tion, which can raise the levels of volves talking to a psychologist, by cheery blue balloons on Cen- sion? While a depressed mood can Much has been done to find the these neurotransmitters. social worker, or counselor to ter Road last week, you missed be relatively temporary, clinical causes of this common and very se- Depression is a common illness, learn to change how depression af- Depression Screening Day. But or major depression lasts for a rious medical illness, which affects and is one of the most treatable fects the way you think, feel, and there are still plenty of chances greater period of time and is often approximately 19 million Ameri- ones. More than eight out of ten act. to get help or to find out if you accompanied by low self-esteem, cans of all ages and races. Some- people with depression can be Every year, about one in ten or a loved one needs help in the loss of interest, and lack of plea- times trauma and painful losses or helped. The two most common people suffers from major depres- first place. UCS provides free in- sure in things that once made you events can lead to depression. types of treatments are medicine sion and, sadly, most are never dividual counseling (12 sessions), happy. People who are depressed In addition, many studies sug- and “talk” therapy. Antidepres- treated for it. When it is not treat- general group counseling, and can feel a lasting sadness, anxiety, gest that depression runs in fami- sant medication can be prescribed ed, it can get worse or last longer. even skills and career counseling and emptiness. They also have lies and multiple genes can pro- to you by a regular doctor or a However, this does not have to be for help with academic issues. For trouble concentrating and have a mote vulnerability to depression. psychiatrist. They may take a few the case. Why let depression keep more information, visit their web- hard time enjoying what they used Although this does not mean that weeks to begin working and can you from getting the most out of site at www.umbc.edu/counseling or to enjoy, like listening to music or all people who inherit these genes give you some side effects but they your college experience when Uni- visit them in the portable between going out with friends, because become depressed, clinical studies generally do help patients with versity Counseling Services offers Chesapeake and Susquehanna they prefer to be left alone. done on identical twins suggest depression by regulating mood- free and confidential help that is Halls. 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Staff Editorial staff UMBC welcomes you home with open arms Editors People whine each year about “homecoming” and why UMBC even bothers hav- some of these and other sports games part of your weekly entertainment habit. Editor-in-Chief Gaby Arévalo ing one without a big football game to base it around. Others complain, wondering Secondly, UMBC, like most things in life, is what you make it. If you go in with a 410.455.1262 why the school calls its measly attempt at one anyway a “home coming” when barely bad attitude, you will have a bad time and leave with a worse attitude. Unfortunately Managing Editor any alumni even bother “coming home” for it. The answers to these questions (hope- many alumni have this worse attitude because they withered away their four-or-more Ariane Szu-Tu fully we are all over groaning about not having a football team in the first place, and years in clear and lifeless misery. While that is their problem, you should make the 410.455.1263 that worn-out gripe doesn’t even come into the picture) are simple, and they begin best time here for yourself as you can. That way in six or 16 years when you’re old News Editor and end with you. and have nothing better to do than crack open your Alumni Magazine while in the Andrea Thomson First of all, a school does not need football to have a homecoming. In case you loo, and, noticing the huge “Homecoming” heading, you will think of the sweet soc- Assistant Editor Alethea Paul hadn’t noticed, our men’s soccer team has been having a spot-on, record-breaking cer game, the legit barbeque, the games for your tykes in The Commons, and maybe season. Quit being preoccupied by the pigskin and celebrate in other school sports come out and relive your glory days. If not for yourself, do it for the lackadaisical still- opinion Editor that have been excelling over the last few years! Even the rain this past weekend pimpled post-teen sitting in his dorm complaining about homecoming. By being an Anne Verghese couldn’t keep the rabid fans from cheering on their boys in black. Make attending involved alumnus you will be making future homecomings true “comings home.” Assistant Editor Bobby Lubaszewski arts Editor Archaeologists finally have a breakthrough Paul-William deSilva Assistant Editor Anissa Elmerraji primitive ape-like human ancestors One of the more provocative expla- and the later hominids that were com- nations as to why bipedality occurred sports Editor pletely bipedal. Ardi had somewhat of only on land (while quadrupedalism Donald Daniels an unfortunate mix of characteristics: she continued in trees) is “sex for food.” As Assistant Editor Corey Johns walked in a somewhat awkward fashion the National Geographic News clarifies, on ground, and lacked the adaptations “Instead of fighting for access to females, photography 410.455.1018 chimps utilize today in trees. Nonethe- a male Ardipithecus would supply a Editor less, her timing in the evolution timeline ‘targeted female’ and her offspring with Patricia Davila Assistant Editor makes for us an intriguing case. gathered foods and gain her sexual loy- Achsah Joseph So you might be thinking, “big deal.” alty in return. To keep up his end of the Copy Editors It gets better. This species, and hominids deal, a male needed to have his hands John Breen in general, did not mature in a savannah free to carry home the food.” The entire Amy King Gavin Way as previously thought. Instead, it is now point of such an agreement would be to Danielle Kennedy understood that hominids evolved in a reproduce, and the theory is based upon forested environment. Dental analysis monogamous sex. Ardi’s blunt canines Production confirmed this because woodland foods provide evidence in support of the “sex 410.455.1266 and fruits were proven to be commonly for food contract” because of the devel- Manager consumed during the existence of Ardip- opment in social behavior; i.e., aggres- Tazuko Sugajima ithecus ramidus. sive tendencies in males were unneces- Assistant Ardi’s teeth also led scientists to the sary because they did not have to fight Neeta Balram courtesy theworld.org realization that a significant social-be- for a mate. Assistant Ardi, the oldest human skeleton! The oldest but not quite the smartest. Rahul Gautam havioral change happened at least 4.4 There is no doubt that the controversy Assistant Ka Lai Lou Yasmin Radbod gists and other experts spent seventeen million years ago. Great apes and hom- has only just begun as to the specifics of Assistant Staff Writer years trying to make sense of the break- inids are clearly differentiated by their the progression of bipedality and the ex- Sohee Oh through. canines. Apes have sharp, projecting act point at which our ancestors became Do you know who “Ardi” is? “A celeb- Back to the juicy details: Ardi was canines; hominids, rather, have smaller, less primitive and more human-like. It Technology rity?” Well, yes. She is the 110-pound, bipedal when walking upright, but she duller canines, which Ardi exhibits. The is possible that we may never know the 410.455.3901 implication of the variation in canines Manager 4.4-million-year-old fossil that has could also climb trees and use her palms, right sequence of events and why these Greg Fiumara stirred up quite a bit of controversy lately. on all fours, when moving in trees. How determines that Ardi belonged to a spe- fundamental changes occurred. Never- She was unveiled to the public on Oc- do scientists know this? Ardi’s pelvis was cies that was dependent on less aggres- theless, Ardi’s stardom has raised many Online Editor Vania Dienzo tober 1st, and I doubt her fans will dis- structured in such a way that the up- sive social relationships as compared to questions which may lead to future dis- Assistant sipate anytime soon. What makes Ardi per pelvis was designed for bipedality, apes. This key fact could be related to the coveries. For the time being, though, I’ll Darwin Mach System Administrator so extraordinary (and popular) is her whereas the lower pelvis was intended reasoning behind the shift to bipedality. just chuckle to myself while visualizing Paul Swenson hybridization of both ape and human for climbing. What is even more shock- Although scientists aren’t exactly sure a man offering me food in exchange for Webmaster Now Hiring characteristics, according to the National ing is her big toe, which was used to why, ostensibly there was a considerable sex. I can gather my own food, thanks. Geographic News. Ardi, the most com- grasp trees more easily. Prior to Ardi, no reproductive advantage in regards to bi- business plete skeleton found, along with other other species found ever exhibited such pedality, and the social behavior which 410.455.1261 fossils discovered, all belong to the spe- traits, and these facts beg the question changed due to the reduction in canine Comments can be sent to Business Manager cies Ardipithecus ramidus. These fossils of whether or not Ardi is an example of size may be connected to the transition [email protected]. Nimit Bhatt were found in Ethiopia, and archaeolo- the intermediate species between more to walking upright. distribution Manager Kisou Kusuzaki The Retriever Weekly welcomes your comments. Letters to the editor must be submitted before 5 p.m. Friday via e-mail to eic@ Assistant Manager retrieverweekly.com or delivered to The Retriever Weekly office, UC 214. Please limit letters to 300 words and include your full Paul-William deSilva name, year and major. 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Nathaniel Buechler the way just to satisfy all of the naysay- participated. I thought of a pep rally as fun. The stands weren’t completely filled search, I found out that in previous years Contributing Writer ers. It rained all week. The bonfire was an attempt to get people excited, but it which I thought was unfortunate, be- there was a dance and other fun things, cancelled. I had to pay 10 dollars for one actually looked liked people were genu- cause it was pretty bad compared to my but the lack of student involvement Just so you know what my expecta- of the tailgating events-the alumni one inely excited (unlike my high school high school’s losing football team (this made those things go away. And usually tions for Homecoming were; I came (which I actually thought had wings). which only had a few people). When we year the team lost again but the stands, when the weather is nice, the Alumni do to UMBC from a relatively small high Therefore, I really didn’t have all the were playing the fight song, the crowd at least, doubled the soccer crowd). I come out in greater numbers (thanks school (Oakland Mills High School) facts communicated to me clearly. did a wave that continued, several times, thought our soccer team was good, but I rain). In all honesty, homecoming is ac- of approximately 1200 students. My In all honesty, some of those things around the entire gym. That was very guess not good enough to get people to tually one of those great things that can homecoming was always a very big were my fault (I’ll admit that I’m not the cool. In fact, that was almost as cool as stand in the rain. be a nice break from studying. event, and it wasn’t explained to me un- smartest person in the world, who is?). The Wizards’ dunk team. Oh yeah, and I left after halftime because I was cold One thing that I really should men- til I was a senior that it was not for me, In fact, the good things that happened did I forget to mention the free swag (and didn’t want to get sick). After put- tion about my experience: I went to a but instead for the alumni, hence the are a much longer list. Where to begin? I there too? I am a little confused about ting on some dry clothes (in my dorm) fraction of things that were happening name. So the way I have always looked got to see Demetri Martin, a professional why it’s called “Midnight” Madness if it I went to The Commons and got some because many events happen simultane- at it is fun for everyone. Every year (rain comedian that would normally cost me started at 10:00, but maybe it’s because free food. Then, I participated in the ously. If I had time to go to all of the ones or shine I should say) we had a parade more time and money to go see at any that’s when the basketball season offi- Greek Alumni-Student Social. I just be- that interest me, I would. It just goes to that starts at noon. After this, we had a other time. I got to see him and laugh cially began. (By the way, I’m leaving off came an Associate Member in Lambda show how many things are going on football game, where we often lost, pre- my ass off for the convenient price of a lot of the great groups that participated Chi Alpha and thought I would go. Af- around campus. ceded by a tailgate. At night, there was a 10 dollars (wow!). This is a perfect seg- because of space; I could ramble about ter seeing that there was only one alum I’m sure that it is clear that this is my dance for the students. The entire week, way into another great point about the how great they were for pages.) (not even from my chapter), and since first year as a college student. I am very homecoming is led up to by hall decora- week. Most of the really fun things have Homecoming day was actually more I was the only one from my chapter, I optimistic about homecoming because tions and other exciting competitions, been either “FREE” (the magic word for fun than I expected; I really didn’t know attempted to do some sort of representa- I had a great time at my high school’s many of which are not for alumni. So bored college students) or affordable. what I was going to do. The alumni tail- tion. This actually got me thinking about homecoming. The one thing stopping homecoming day (Saturday at the end The amount of free food I got would gate had pretty good food. It was a little all the other groups on campus. great things from happening at UMBC is of the week) is this huge explosion of have cost me over a hundred dollars at a like a VIP section when I returned for Couldn’t other groups do things to the negative opinions tearing down good fun. At all of these events, a majority of theme park. Wait, and I also got two free the soccer game (hint, hint, alumni). I make homecoming a more cohesive ideas. To those people, I say if you don’t the school comes out to see the school t-shirts. Wait, you mean, I don’t have guess it was worth 10 dollars because of experience for everyone? It doesn’t seem like it, change it. Talk to people with the at its best. Remember this for later; my to pay 15 dollars for a Homecoming t- the unlimited food, and it was a shelter like there is a whole lot of involvement power to do so, or actually get enough high school has celebrated homecoming shirt? I get it for free! And also, because from the rain, and open for a good three on campus. Or rather, some of the only support. Otherwise, just stop talking; it for decades. I’m in the pep band, I got a t-shirt there hours (pretty good deal). Making my involvement is the complaints and ruins the experience for the rest of us. I Enough about my high school and me. too. How wonderful! way over to the student tailgate in The whining about how homecoming isn’t mean, wouldn’t it be nice to come back I heard too many things about UMBC This brings me right into what Commons garage wasn’t really that fun exciting, or fun, or cool. I don’t see why to your alma mater 10 years from now homecoming (most things bad). This opened homecoming for me. Playing because of the rain, although it was very there couldn’t be more things happen- and just have a good time? didn’t really help the idea that home- (I play trumpet) in the band during cool how it was sheltered. Yes, the un- ing. I remember Welcome Week being coming is a fun thing, which is what it the Midnight Madness event was quite limited wings were there and yes, I got a very fun and exciting. I kind of got that should be. I can tell you that I have had fun, partially because the crowd actu- free Homecoming t-shirt there. vibe off of homecoming. Comments can be sent to fun. I’ll get all the negative aspects out of ally responds more to the groups that The first half of the soccer game was While doing some preliminary re- [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad What about Homecoming would you change to make it better?

“Get more tickets for the Demitri Martin show, more things to do at midnight Ashwin Baikadi Undecided madness, make it more Sophomore, 20 wide spread.”

“I dont know, I didnt really go, Matt Allen-Ames Visual Arts maybe put it inside Freshman, 20 and get a DJ.” Elaine Thomas Math/Education Sophomore, 19 Rosa St. Martin Pre-nursing Sophomore, 19 “Promote it more and make it more culturally diverse.” “Get a football team.” photographer: Wyatt Jaster Wyatt photographer: 10 oPINION 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly The UMBC grim reaper will get you for file sharing

network. legal downloading not hurt record sales, communications through its network, But surely, this doesn’t happen very it actually improves them! How can this and, let’s face it, that could get pretty often. The news is riddled with indi- be? Well, as the majority of downloads boring shifting through bio notes and viduals being caught by the Record- are done by teens and college students, porn people send and receive (don’t ing Industry Association of America groups considered to be “money-poor get me wrong, they still have a right to (RIAA) and being sued unbelievable but time-rich,” sales would not be hurt monitor and read whatever they want, amounts (Jammie Thomas-Rasset of because they don’t have the money to including that dirty note you sent your Minnesota was sued nearly $2 million spend on the CD to begin with. How- significant other last night). for downloading music), so only a few ever, when listening to the music, they After receiving the notification, the people wet their proverbial bed and are become “samplers,” and when an older friendly UMBC authority people send ashamed because they are one of the crowd hears the song, who wouldn’t an e-mail to the offending party with few that do. have heard the song or artist otherwise, information about the offense and pun- Right? they are more likely to go out and buy ishment. According to the ResLife web- Now, if you are reading this, there is the song. site, getting caught downloading the a good chance you illegally download. With this in mind, the outrageous first time amounts to a $175 fine, losing A seven out of 10 chance, in fact, ac- suing of individuals convicted of ille- ResNet for two weeks, and a commu- cording to a CBS News poll, which gally downloading media needs to be nity service project (contrary to popular announced 70 percent of adults aged considered. Yes, they are breaking the belief in which a grim reaper wearing between 18-29 download illegally. law, and perhaps they do need to be a gold chain with giant UMBC letters Therefore, this is an extremely com- punished. But really, a song costs $1 on drags you to the level of hell known mon offense among college students. iTunes. Media industries are suing those as the UMBC judicial system). Further However, does this make it right (If all high amounts because it is in their law- offenses include higher fines, a longer your friends jumped off a bridge…)? ful right, and this needs to be changed. suspension from the campus network, How much is the media industry really However, we, as UMBC students, and meeting with campus authorities. If being hurt from illegal downloading? have more important things in mind, you still don’t get the hint, there is the And most importantly, what is UMBC specifically, how do we get caught and risk of expulsion from the school. doing to catch and punish those who what is the punishment should said of- Now, I know this short article won’t courtesy adv3rsary.com download? fense occur? When one illegally down- deter any of you downloaders from UMBC’s halloween costume this year. First, let’s get one thing straight: le- loads, specifically via a torrent, and then your current stealing spree. I may have gally, downloading pirated music, mov- subsequently shares the data, his/her even created some supporters (which Josh Palmer Well, you are not alone. Almost ev- ies, or games is stealing. There are few computer-specific IP address is tracked. was not my intention, oh mighty RIAA). Contributing Writer eryone considers their options in how who would argue with that. However, Third-party companies involved with I only hope this article has informed, in- to get their media fix cheaper: burning is the media industry really hurting movie, television, and music studios stead of lectured. On a final note, please Do you ever get the urge to watch a a CD here, sneaking into a movie there. from the massive amount of download- monitor specific torrents. When an IP be smart. No one wants to tell their kids movie, but don’t feel like buying or rent- However, some people go beyond bor- ing? The RIAA and the Motion Picture address is logged, they will send a noti- they were kicked out of school because ing it? Or maybe get that CD, or see that rowing a CD from a friend. Like an Association of America (MPAA) would fication to the internet service provider of that damn Bon Jovi CD they couldn’t episode of 24 you missed? Maybe you unstable bladder, some people cannot scream a resounding yes and then sue (in our case, UMBC) of the IP address afford. want it fast, without leaving the comfort control their urges, and (gasp!) illegally you. But independent studies, such as and its offense. To clarify, UMBC is not of your dorm room. Free? Even better, obtain media, whether online through one conducted by the Harvard Business the one who catches you because that Comments can be sen to you think. torrents or through a peer-to-peer local School, concluded that not only does il- would involve UMBC monitoring all [email protected]. Bipartisan support for health care in a partisan world

Collin Wojciechowski actual bill that the finance committee Staff Writer voted out was immediately criticized by both sides of the aisle as well as A flurry of talk about Snowe has prominent labor organizations. Even graced our nation’s capital. Not the Snowe herself was quoted as saying, stuff that falls from the sky and “Is this bill all that I would want? Far makes everyone giddy, but Senator from it. Is it all that it can be? No.” It Olympia Snowe. The Republican calls for an $829 billion dollar health from Maine has committed an act care plan but its exact measures are almost unheard of in this political still hidden in the complex wording time. I have been told stories of it of the bill itself. But it’s progress. from my parents and grandparents, Soon after the committee had vot- but always thought it was just a ed, everyone paused for a moment myth, something written about in in Washington. The President and history books to make us recall a Democrats in Congress celebrated, better time. But then, with the Sen- Republicans gave each other blank ate Finance Committee as her back- looks of confusion and the interest ground, Senator Snowe changed all group lobbyists all had panic attacks. that. After months and months of But this eerie feeling of progress constant arguing, belittling, yelling, failed to last. As I write this, the two lying, cheating, scamming, fooling, parties have taken up arms again, drooling (and that’s just from the fueled by lobbyists and health care health care Industry) taking place CEO’s, against one another. Keep in in the District of Columbia, she mind that this vote only took the bill emerged from the smoke and mir- out of committee, that’s right, you rors of Cigna and Blue Cross. She would have thought that we have battled through threats and opposi- had enough back and forth at this tion from her own party, made her point to have the bill passed through way past the “Potomac Two Step” every legislature from here to Tokyo, courtesy washingtonpost.com of Harry Reid and company, fought but no. It still must travel through Olympia Snowe is one tough cookie! Rationality trumps political parties. through the media pundits guessing, the floors of both chambers where all to accomplish one of the greatest it most certainly will face more ar- at some point; that this issue is too this bill is for; remember how im- urgency of Congress to take every feats known in Washington politics: guments, possible filibusters, and important to die at the hands of a portant this issue is and remember opportunity to demonstrate its ca- casting a vote with the other party. if we're lucky maybe a song or two filibuster or in the smoke-filled back the words of the only Republican pacity to solve the monumental is- It was like she had found the key from John Ashcroft. rooms of the Senate. You can at least to date to vote for this health care sues of our time.” to the lock that was getting a contro- Whatever your stance be on the agree that if we work together, just reform, “when history calls, history versial bill moving; in what direction bill, you can at least agree with the a little, real change is possible. So calls. And I happen to think that the Comments can be sent to we're still unsure, but moving. The fact that the partisanship must end I urge Congress to remember who consequences of inaction dictate the [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 oPINION 11 Fox News versus the White House: the battle heats up the economy, and the attempt to reinvent however, that according to a report from to express and air political opinions and U.S. relations with the rest of the world, the Pew Research Center, in the final grievances. Not only does it engender Obama simply has bigger things to think weeks of the election 40 percent of the re- confusion and cynicism as people try to about than how one particular media out- ports relating to President Obama and 40 figure out whom to trust (Can anyone let portrays him and his policies. When percent of those relating to John McCain imagine what an election cycle under he took office, President Obama promised were negative. Of course, this statistic such conditions would look like? Person- greater transparency and openness in his doesn't account for all factors, but it shows ally, I would rather not), it also opens the administration. The natural consequence greater proportionality than, for instance, door for forcibly shutting out unpopular of such a stance is the possibility it opens MSNBC, which the report showed had a views. President Obama and his party will to inviting more criticism. In order to re- 14 percent through 73 percent disparity not always be in power, and they would main consistent with his promise, Obama in negative reporting in favor of Obama. do well to remember that the freedom of and his colleagues should welcome the At the end of the day, pundits are paid to which Fox News now avails itself is the criticism, or at least be able to shrug it off raise people's blood pressure, but is it pos- same freedom that allowed many others as a matter of course. Engaging personally sible that regular coverage just feels more in the media to regularly excoriate the in a fistfight with a popular news outlet negative because it is more balanced? Bush administration—a punishment that, simply wastes his political capital as it Finally, the administration's attempts whatever his other faults, Bush took with courtesy topnews.us pulls his attention away from the greater to delegitimize Fox News because of fairly good grace. In the end, the only way Fox News... more like Faux News? issues at hand. Also, any victory that its political slant sets a dangerous tone. to secure political freedom of expression ministration, calling into question its le- Obama may gain is liable to be pyrrhic Despite all pretensions to the contrary, for everyone is to allow the expression of Courtney Ring gitimacy because of its opposition views. as people see the argument as petty and reporting remains a partisan business—as all political opinions, no matter how ris- Senior Staff Writer No matter what one thinks of Fox News beneath him. long as people do the reporting, some sort ible they seem. or President Obama, this quarrel seems Second, although the fact remains of bias will always creep in. If, however, No one enjoys criticism, but to dwell In a somewhat puzzling move for an counterproductive on a number of levels. uncontested that many of the pundits on the legitimacy of reporting depends on on such minor details right now will only administration that has repeatedly called First of all, such an accusation distracts Fox hold conservative views, Fox does political views, then the definition of le- be a disservice to this country and to for greater transparency and openness, from the larger issues with which Obama also have a regular news outlet. President gitimate reporting will change every time President Obama. White House communications director has to deal with and reduces the strong, Obama has claimed that one would be the presidency changes hands from party Anita Dunn this week condemned Fox conciliatory image so far projected by the hard-pressed to find a positive report of to party. 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Ryanne Milani fights to people in costumes (anyone seen Contributing Writer the Burger King lately?). These students have also had to handle late night shifts, Every day hundreds of students, visits from the cops, and tricky residents. guests, and Residential Life staff walk How do they deal with it? Usually, by through the lobbies of each of the six resi- watching tons of TV and movies to pass dence halls and are greeted by the (usu- the time and keep them calm. The pay- ally) friendly faces of the exhausted desk check also helps: it may not have the best staff. Normally, students don’t pay very pay in the world, but most of the desk much attention to the person behind the staff work so many hours the paychecks desk, since they only have to flash their still look pretty nice. card, smile, and continue on their way. Students that refuse to show their IDs Students may occasionally have a run-in rarely help matters. There is a reason that with the desk staff if they forget to show everyone is required to show some form their IDs, or need some toilet paper or a of identification to enter the building. The package, but for the most part, they seem desk staff has been charged with keeping patricia davila —TRW to forget that there is an actual person the students in each residence hall safe Don’t worry, Senior Katelyn Busy doesn’t bite. behind the desk. In their rush to get into from people that shouldn’t be on campus the building and go to their rooms, get and has been through rigorous training to The job may look very easy from the and events throughout the year. They are amount of time it takes to wave an ID) on their computers, do their homework, handle many different kinds of danger- outside; to most students, it looks like we responsible for a lot more than looking are, but try to remember that during the and be responsible young adults (because ous and exciting situations, and even a do nothing more than sit behind a desk pretty behind a desk. They are there to 20 minutes it takes to call an RA, the cops, of course, college students would never few mundane ones. They have to make and stare at a computer or the people protect their residents. and the community director, hunt you ever consider getting into any types of sure that they pay attention to everything walking in the building. It’s true, the job Consider this: the hard-working mem- down, fill out an incident report, and yell shenanigans), most students don’t even that goes on in the entire building, and is not the most difficult in the world, and bers of the desk staff are students here too. at you, everyone loses. Save them some remember to say hello. keep their community directors and RAs sometimes it’s easy for the desk staff to Just like everyone else, they go to classes, time and some sanity, please, just show Occasionally, the desk staff see some informed. Students that don’t show their forget they’re at work. However, there is eat at the dining hall, hang out with their the card! And next time you walk by the crazy behavior, or meet some resistance IDs, even students that know the desk a lot more to the job than meets the eye, friends, and sometimes even live in the desk, be nice and say hello. They’re just from the students that can’t take the time staff, make this job difficult. Believe it or so much, in fact, that the entire desk staff dorms that they watch. They all under- as friendly as they (almost always) look! to show their IDs. After only a few weeks not, the desk staff see a lot of people ev- is required to go to three intense days stand what a hassle it can be to pull out a working the desk, most of them have seen ery day and it is very hard to remember of training at the start of every semester, simple piece of plastic and how valuable Comments can be sent to everything from intoxicated residents to everyone’s face. and various other meetings, sessions, five seconds of your time (the average [email protected]. Prove It! campaign is received with low expectations

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stefanie mavronis—TRW Winners of the Best Group Performance. Sophomores Michael Winch (left) and Rich Bussey (right) played a fiddle and guitar duet at the Homecoming Talent Show this past Friday. Talent Show draws colossal crowd to the UC Ballroom Nayana Davis medley of pop songs featuring “I Gotta crowd, once again, voiced their approval Staff Writer Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas and with an uproarious ovation. “Good Girls Go Bad” by Cobra Starship. The Major Pitches, a female To the delight of the long line formed With a contemporary musical direction barbershop quartet, performed a few outside the University Center (UC) on led by Matt Polonchak and several new popular numbers as well including Friday, the doors finally opened at 7:00 fresh faces, the ensemble shined in their “Mr. Sandman” and “When I’m 64." p.m. to welcome students to the 2009 first public performance of the school Afterwards, both Jason Palombo and Homecoming Talent Show. Shortly year. Luke Roberts gave solo vocal and afterwards, with direction from SGA and The Mama’s Boys seemed to be a keyboard performances. As evidenced SEB leaders, students, faculty, and staff tough act to follow; however, Daniel by the many positive responses, the packed the UC Ballroom. Roberts and Joe Edwards, on guitar and crowd found these performances to be The night began, to many cheers sax respectively, were certainly up to the enjoyable as well. and applause, with a performance by challenge. Crowdpleasers for the past Before a ten-minute intermission, the ever-popular Mama’s Boys, an all- two years, the duo played along, with Master of Ceremonies Katie Dix made male a capella group, wearing vibrant their own unique improvisations, to a courtesy independent curators international > see TALENT SHOW [19] Filmmaker Matthew Barney’s 35mm CREMASTER is just one of the visual multicolored garb. They performed a recording of “Clocks” by Coldplay. The media pieces in the CADVC’s latest exhibit.

whose success is for someone else. This Becky Hunter exhibit showcases the pressure and stress 3x3 performance comes alive Staff Writer placed on men and boys in order to live up to these high standards of what The latest exhibit in the Center for masculinity really is. with electronic influences Art, Design and Visual Culture, or The first thing you see when you walk CADVC, Mixed Signals: Artists Consider into the space is Bull in the Ring by Shaun Charlene Cleland concert, with more than half of the replaying of sounds by performers Masculinity in Sports, has accomplished El C. Leonardo, which consists of a series Contributing Writer audience being UMBC students. Dr. using electronics. The recorded sounds something potentially greater than what of identical football helmets suspended Linda Dusman, a professor at UMBC undergo transformations, before being it meant to. It successfully considers from the ceiling. Each one is no different The performers of UMBC’s faculty who teaches music theory, music played. the importance of athletic success in from any other, hanging there somewhat ensemble RUCKUS brought music to life instrumentation and music composition, “Skra” by Dr. Linda Dusman was the lives of men, how it affects them lifelessly. It is hard to focus on just one with the help of the most untraditional was the producer of 3x3. Dr. Dusman inspired by Mary McDonnell’s famous either positively or negatively and why of the helmets in order to appreciate it, use of technology this past Sunday stated that the music composition for the red line drawings. “Skra” also features a it is a major factor in American culture. because it belongs to this unit that makes night in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, with production started nine months ago. similar process of ambient sounds. Each piece represents a different male an individual helmet obsolete and kind the performance of 3x3. The show was During the concert, soundscape Burtner’s “A’aa” is a compilation of figure in a sporting scenario, displaying of invisible, making the player himself wallet-friendly to the money-conscious interludes created by UMBC student stunning sounds of recorded flows of an strength and power and all that that seem obsolete and invisible. both young and old, with an admission Andy Hayleck were played between each actively erupting Guatemalan volcano implies. Several of the pieces showed The series of chromogenic prints by fee of a mere $7 for general audiences, main composition. These compositions called Pacaya. men, donning their numbers and most Catherine Opie are definitely some or $3 for senior citizens, and free for UMBC included William Kleinsasser’s “Adagio “3x3x3” is a combination of many impressive stances, however it also the rawest pieces in the exhibit. Each students with their red IDs (amore)," Tim Ward’s “Cambos," and different sounds and instruments, all captured an overwhelming sense of print (which kind of look like they could This concert celebrated cross-cultural Linda Dusman’s “Skra," as well as of which were written by Theodora vulnerability in the athletes. The exhibit have been done by the people who interaction, and was a way of welcoming Matthew Burtner’s “A’aa," Theodora Panagopolous. is quite depressing once you get beyond shoot yearbook pictures, which might the artist collective Spiza to a residency at Panagopoluou’s “3x3x3,” and Sofia The final piece, which was “Clepsydra the surface. It shows that living up to the be the point) shows what look like high UMBC. Spiza, founded in Athens, Greece Kamayianni’s “Clepsydra Mm." Mm” by Kamayianni, is a dialogue of live standards set by families, coaches, and school-aged football players standing in 2003, is a non-profit artistic society William Kleinsasser’s “Adagio” is a instruments that tell an abstract story. the general public is more important there, with their game faces on, standing that aims to create a unique forum in recasting of a two-minute recording of flute Some of the musical compositions than retaining a sense of self. Certainly, on the field in their playing attire. In which artists of differing backgrounds and clarinet multiphonic counterpoint contained the ripping of paper, shattering there are athletes who are doing this and media can work together. from a previous composition. > see cadvc [18] > see 3x3 [18] for themselves, but there are also those Close to 100 people were at the “Cambos” by Tim Ward is the The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 ARTS 17 Comedian Demitri Martin brings riotous laughter to the RAC

Liz Omberg was the prime advertising space in the began to read off flyers that would be Senior Staff Writer Baltimore area; the lack of championship good to put on bulletin boards. Such banners hanging from the wall “leaves a as one saying “brown dog, not missing, Even in the cold and rain, the line to lot of room for potential." After warming has spots, everything is fine," or “free get into the RAC to see Demetri Martin up the crowd with these, he went to his candy for kids, no parents or tattletales stretched the entirety of academic row signature "large pad," which is just that, allowed, just kids." The crowd seemed and even reached the library. I had seen a large pad of paper with what looked to really enjoy Martin and throughout snippets of his act on an episode of like random drawings on it. One such his entire set received a lot of applause Comedy Central Presents but had no idea drawing was a picture of a cat head and screams of laughter. At one point that he had such a following, especially that he thought would make a good someone heckled Martin by shouting out one big enough to keep enough students birdhouse because “it would look like “Sean is gay," but Martin, not skipping a on campus during a weekend to fill the the cat was eating and puking up birds beat, responded “Oh! Are you Sean?” RAC. Maryland-born Martin has not led all day." and commended him on his brave way the stereotypical life of a comedian; after Martin’s quick sense of humor and to come out of the closet in such a public graduating from Yale University he went short jokes make his act a lot like that place. After brushing that off, Martin on to NYU to study law - a program that, of the late comedian Mitch Hedberg. ended his act with jokes accompanied by much to the dislike of his parents, he His blank facial expression and his own piano and guitar playing. While dropped out of a year before graduation monotone voice make the jokes more playing the piano he listed off funny in order to pursue comedy. Luckily for funny because they seem like normal ways to propose to a woman. Such as him, the choice paid off and led him to observations rather than a joke strictly breaking her finger and then putting the write for Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as geared to have a punch line in order to ring in the cast and when the cast comes well as working for The Daily Show, and make the audience laugh. My favorite off say, “we’ve been engaged for three finally begin his own show Important part of the act followed the “large pad," weeks." He also noted that the best way Things with Demetri Martin on Comedy where Martin went to a smaller pad of to sound creepy is to end every sentence Central. paper in which there were more of his you say with the word “ladies," which Demetri Martin is known for his one- drawings. He described two graphs that is something I would never think about liners rather than long jokes that tell a showed the amount of fun of watching but ended up being very true. Martin left story. To start the show off Martin fired someone do either karaoke or skiing and to a huge crowd cheering in the RAC and off numerous one liners like “a rabbit the corresponding level that the person was a great choice for SEB to bring to made out of candy is better than candy has in the talents. For example, it is best campus for homecoming. For someone made out of rabbit,” or wittily observing to watch someone who is either really who had not really seen his work before the many ways that vests save you, “life good at karaoke or really bad at it, just as I really enjoyed the whole show and vests save you from water, bullet proof it is more fun to “watch someone ski who recommend him for at least a YouTube vests save you from bullets, and sweater is about to go to the Olympics or who search…ladies. achsah joseph— TRW vests save you from having pretty girls has never seen a hill in their life." Celebrity comedian Demitri Martin accompanied his witticisms with guitar talk to you.” He also joked about all Halfway through the act he stopped Comments may be sent to and piano this past Saturday in the RAC. of the advertising in the RAC and if it using the pad of paper as a prop and [email protected]. Student turnout falls short at Retriever Fever Fest Derek Roper was deafening; the faculty that were However, since the event was focused Angel Ruckert, whose husband is So with a better turn out in The Staff Writer all set up just held conversations with on the alumni, that meant the presence an alumnus, brought her daughter Commons Garage, the question still themselves. They had big plans for the of kids. The upstairs kid’s corner located Samantha, who took part in painting one remains what drew the students to the The weekend weather was not kind to day and eagerly waited for students. in the Sports Center featured a movie of the many faux pumpkins that adorned outside on the nasty day? “Because there school spirit; it wreaked havoc on sports The smell of popcorn wafted through and all kinds of crafts. Heather Gleason, the tables. “My husband used to go here, were free wings,” student Maria Beckford and deterred some from coming out. But the air and managed to attract a few over a part of Alumni Relations, sat ready to so we decided to come up and see what said. that didn’t stop the Student Events Board to Laura Arnwine’s stand. She was busy greet anybody that walked in for craft- it was all about,” Ruckert said. or Alumni Relations from (an attempt crafting the perfect sweet swirl of cotton time. She handed out foam hands to There wasn’t too much cotton candy Comments may be sent to in) making lemonade out of lemons. candy and diligently working to clean anyone that asked for a bag and got to being made and there wasn’t a game [email protected]. Retriever Fever Fest went on in The the burnt popcorn out of the popper. watch the Harry Potter movie due to the competition, but for the few that made it Commons without a hitch (somewhat) A few students passed by the hot lack of guests. out it was definitely worth their while. and was the perfect example of the beverage dispenser and talked before saying "it only takes a couple of people leaving campus for good that day. to have a party." UMBC Magazine was set up and Last year The Retriever Weekly covered looked like an Involvement Fest, table the student tailgate and even then the but a closer look showed that they were weather was anything but cooperative. not only promoting their magazine. True Grit managed to come out and Lately, the athletes and coaches have students still showed their school spirit gotten together to sound-off about the through chattering teeth. dated look of the UMBC’s athletic logo, SEB Vice President Katie Dix, bundled designed back in 2001. The UMBC up in her UMBC hoodie, was happy Magazine table displayed a large graph at the turn out this year. “We had way along with voting ballots for alumni and more people than expected, because of current students to cast their vote for one the rain; it’s always hard to tell,” Dix said. of five new logos. However, this wasn’t She said this year was the first year that the only day that people could vote the fest was also indoors. “We wanted because there are plans to put a poll up merging all over the campus to get that online as well. sense of feeling,” Dix added. True Grit was supposed to come down She said that if the activities inside and partake in the festivities but he was went well they would continue the over at one of the fields, He did have a tradition. But the tailgate was the only stand-in: a cardboard cutout ready to hub of student interaction for the day. take pictures. As the crowd moved from The There was supposed to be a Guitar Commons Garage and dispersed, a Hero competition that afternoon but derek roper —TRW handful of people went to The Commons there were no signs of either student life Commons Coordinator A.J. Irizarry receives free cotton candy from UMBC student Laura Arnwine during the Re- to see what was going on. The silence or the gaming instruments. triever Fever Fest in The Commons this past Saturday. 18 ARTS 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly CADVC’s exhibition Spike Jonze makes magic out comments on sports of Where the Wild Things Are

courtesy warner bros. pictures Gorgeous cinematography and a stellar soundtrack make Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s famous children’s book a cinematic masterpiece.

Daniel Supanick his room and plays with the toys he has to the book's core and expand upon its staff writer stashed up there. Max copes by escaping themes. The end result may not be a into his imagination, where he can film that children will necessarily enjoy Childhood is not an easy period. It's project his insecurities onto characters the way they enjoy more conventional a time when children are discovering and things that he has control over. forms of children's entertainment, but it courtesy independent curators international the world, and, at the same time, the This is where the Wild Things come is far more meaningful, compelling, and “Scar Chest,” a print by Hank Willis Thomas, comments not just on masculinity, but on race and corporate branding as well. people and the things around them into play. After a bad run-in with his memorable than The Grinch or The Cat in are growing up and changing. Many family, Max runs away from home and the Hat will ever be. > from CADVC [16] stereotype forever, where women have children act out in reaction to this imagines that he is traveling to the Land Spike Jonze has really done a great seen a very strong turnaround in their change, screaming for attention, but are of the Wild Things. It is here that Max is service to Sendak's work with this America, high school sports go so far expected roles which are very different met with anger and reprimands from a king, someone with great power that film. His aesthetic and tonal choices beyond just a game. They are a ticket than they were even just 30 years ago. those who have forgotten what is it like everyone looks up to and loves. It is here represent perfectly what he and Sendak out, a way to make something of life The view of masculinity has not seen to be a child at that stage. Childhood is that Max can find the love he does not want to show. No, the tone isn't bright that can’t be accomplished somewhere that growth and still retains a sort of a very complicated time in anyone's life. receive at home or in the real world. and happy. The aesthetic is not shiny in Middleofnowhere, Kentucky. backwards concept. And sports are one Where the Wild Things Are, an adaptation As in his other imagination games, and bubbly. And should it be? The film These pictures expose that longing for of the places that it is seen the most, of Maurice Sendak's storybook, is a film Max projects his different insecurities on is dealing with a depressed child. The something more; you can see it in their with an almost barbaric emphasis on that at its core is about childhood and the the Wild Things. Each one represents the world the film represents should be eyes. competition and success. Mixed Signals places where children go to escape from way things are in Max's life, or the way one that displays the character's feelings But the big question here is: why has done an excellent job of pointing out the world that is disappointing them. he would have things. One represents of alienation and hopelessness. Jonze are male sports figures so important to what it means to be a man in a world Where the Wild Things Are is not a the father figure he wishes he had. One has done a brave thing not to relegate American culture? In a way, sports strip that is obsessed with a dated perception children's movie in the most accepted represents a sister who does stay around the material to "distraction" status, and people of all of the things that make them of masculinity. sense of the term. It is a movie children to console him. One even represents him creates a beautiful piece of art as a result. individuals. They are part of a team and Mixed Signals: Artists Consider can watch, but it doesn't have the same and how he is represented in his family. Jonze also makes it a point to that is what they are recognized as. Not Masculinity in Sports will run in the loud sense of humor, upbeat tone, and The Wild Things are Max's barometer for remember that this film is made or as a human, but as a part. Gender roles Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture simple sensibilities that a conventional the people in his life, and how he would broken based on the boy playing Max. for men do not seem as though they have through December 12, 2009. children's movie has. It has a much more change things. Where the Wild Things Are In the end, we have the newcomer aptly- evolved quite like those of women in the understated tone. Its story is more fluid doesn't have a story so much as it has named, Max Records playing our hero. latter half of the 20th century. It is still Comments may be sent to and doesn't spoon-feed information. It a journey we follow Max on. The story Records hits Max's subtle notes perfectly. expected for men to be these figures of [email protected]. is a more subtle film than most would never stays in one place for a reason: Max He strikes a great balance between the strength and power which have been the probably have it, but the subtlety and is a kid. He's always coming up with new character's primitive child-like habits downbeat tone work perfectly for it. and exciting things to do. The story goes and his innermost sadness. Records' Take Max, the nine-year-old wherever Max's imagination takes him. performance makes the film believable RUCKUS performance protagonist of the film. He is a lonely We are seeing a film centered a child's on an emotional level that could have child who spends most of his time imagination, so the story becomes more been destroyed had an actor just been > from 3x3 [16] music performance major, stated, “the imagining and creating. He usually finds fluid. The characters are not simple thrown haphazardly into the role. show was thought-provoking and an himself getting lost in his own world and ones either. Again, most of the movie is Where the Wild Things Are is not of glass, air passing through instruments, experience unlike any other." doesn't pay much attention to what's a representation of how Max is coping the simple film many want. It isn't a clicking keys and general sounds of Another student, Anethia Benson, going on around him. with his life. Each Wild Thing is not distraction. It isn't a fantasy adventure chaos, all of which were choreographed simply described the show as having His home situation is not a happy one. just a monster Max has created to be his ripe with obvious humor and rude gags. in a magnificent way to present a been “amazing!” His father isn't around. His mother spends friend. They are beings with problems It's an examination of a child who has beautiful cohesive work. Most attendees really enjoyed the artist most of her time trying to support him and feelings that Max assigns them so wants and needs, like the grown-ups Performers at the show included collective’s blend between electronics and his older sister, and also has a new that he may understand and deal with who write him off as a problem. It is UMBC students Danielle Spaeth and and live music. The description about boyfriend that Max does not approve of. his problems. They are an extension of an appeal to those who have forgotten Rachel Beetz on flute, professional each piece was helpful because it allowed His older sister has outgrown him, and Max's insecure psyche. In a way, the film what it is like to be a child to begin to percussionist Tom Goldstein on those in the audience to connect and makes more time for her friends than she is more a study of a young child than understand again and listen. Where the percussion, and Professor of Music E. relate to the pieces on a personal level. does for him. it is a story about a child befriending Wild Things Are is an appeal to the child Michael Richards on clarinets. The lobby was abuzz with discussion Things have changed in Max's life. monsters. in all of us. This is what separates it from Other contributors to the event after the show, as the event proved to The attention and love he once had from Where the Wild Things Are could have the pack of children's films that choose included the Director of Recording, be an all around enjoyable performance, everyone has either gone away or taken fallen into the trap that many storybook to be merely acceptable, and those things Alan Wonneberger, the Chair of the even for those unaccustomed to such a new form. How does Max cope with adaptations do. The filmmaker could are what help make it a masterpiece of Music Department, Lisa Cella, as well as avant-garde music. this? He plays make-believe and acts up. have written it off as "kid's stuff," and children's cinema. administrative supporters Connie Bailey He dresses up like an animal and chases riddled it with gratuitous bathroom and Susan Velli. the dog around the house. He builds humor and popular culture references Many students seemed to enjoy the Comments may be sent an igloo and pretends he has an army that don't tie into the story at all. Instead, Comments may be sent to concert immensely. Michelle Ko, a senior to [email protected]. at his command. He isolates himself in what director Spike Jonze does is get [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 ARTS 19 g Event showcases UMBC talent omin C to theaters This week by Daniel Supanick

saw vi [R] Jigsaw tortures more people who truly deserve it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s tired of seeing new installments of this series litter theaters. The worst part is that they’ve announced more to come. Please, no. For the love of God.

astro boy [pg] An adaptation of the Japanese manga, this film tells the story of a scientist who creates a young robot in the image of his dead son. The robot sports incredible powers and must learn what it means to be a hero. This movie looked like a fun watch but may be too juvenile for stefanie mavronis —TRW many audiences. Sophomore Luke Roberts, winner of Best Individual Performance, performs on the keyboard.

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant [PG-13] A teenage boy discovers his destiny when he joins a traveling freak > from TALENT SHOW [16] The Stilettos, UMBC’s first all female a announced that the Talent Show judges, show as a vampire’s assistant. This is just another in a long line of capella group, all, appropriately, wearing including The Retriever Weekly Editor-in- vampire offerings to come to theaters. It shouldn’t be any better than the past ones. an announcement that winners would stilettos, impressed with their rendition Chief Gaby Arevalo and representatives be announced at Midnight Madness, of Avril Lavigne’s hit song “Girlfriend." from SGA and SEB had decided upon the amelia [pg] the homecoming event following the With their sassy moves and vocal skills, winners. For the individual performance Hilary Swank stars as Amelia Earhart in this biopic. This is clearly Oscar talent show. As an homage to recent this talented outfit is sure to give their category, Luke Roberts, as he did last bait for Swank, although being labeled as such does not make the pop culture, SEB President Brandon counterpart, the Mama’s Boys, a run for year, claimed victory, and in the group movie good. I guess what I’m trying to say is this movie will most likely McCleary, wearing a pair of shutter style their money in the coming years. performance category, Daniel Roberts not meet expectations. sunglasses, interrupted Katie in true Following this performance, and Joe Edwards proved triumphant, Kanye West style to promote the Demetri there were a few more acts that truly again for the second time. antichrist [R] Martin comedy show on Saturday at captivated the audience. These included The UMBC Talent Show proved to A married couple grieving the death of their young son retreat to a cabin in the woods to rehabilitate themselves, but find things getting the RAC. Interestingly enough, this act an interesting interpretation of the Mario be a very successful endeavor. It was worse. This movie caused a huge stir at the festivals that screened brought on some of the greatest laughs Kart theme song played on a ukulele, particularly adept at engaging the crowd it, and is allegedly very disturbing. Word is, though, that despite the of the night. stand up comedy from UMBC funnyman and bringing the UMBC community controversy surrounding it, the movie’s middling at best. During the intermission, students Stavros Halkais, and some freelance together. All in all, the talent show more took to milling about and chatting poetry from Philip Golden. than made up for the postponed bonfire ong bak 2: the beginning [R] among themselves about the great The official repertoire concluded with with its many surprises, laughs, and Tony Jaa returns in the second installment of his martial arts series. performances they had enjoyed thus far. a few songs from a regular favorite at the general bouts of merriment. Expect this to be hit with fans of the genre. However, they were certainly waiting in Talent Show, Loose Change, a band led eager anticipation for the acts that would by UMBC alumni Ray Remesh. Comments may be sent to follow. At Midnight Madness, it was [email protected]. advice [email protected]

Q: I recently got into a relationship with a guy I met through someone not too long ago and it’s going well so far, but I am beginning to have second thoughts since I met this other guy in one of my classes. What should I do about this?

A: To be honest, it sounds as though your first decision was a little rushed and perhaps you made a bit of a lapse of judgment. On the other hand, it also sounds as though you’re rushing through the fine details with this new guy as well, so perhaps the best thing to do at this point is to simply sit back and see how these relationships develop. Take your time with the situation as your new relationship is still relatively fragile and even your interactions with the new guy are fragile as well- don’t make any rash decisions and just wait it out until you have a clearer picture of the whole situation.

Q: I have liked my friend for awhile now and she keeps giving me the same reasoning as to why she won’t just go out with me already. I’ve changed so much of myself for her and she still just won’t have any of it. What can I do to get her to notice me?

A: There are quite a few ways for this to go down- you can continue this path and more than likely go nowhere with her, or you can simply abandon the notion that she will cease being shallow, and remain on a friendly level and nothing more with her. If you have honestly changed that much about who you are simply to be with her, you’ve already gone over the line - you should never sacrifice who you are so that one person will date you. Perhaps it would be best for you to simply move on and avoid a real confict before some situation comes along in the future and creates a mess of tension and stress for both you and her. If she can’t appreciate you for who you are, look for someone else who will. 20 ARTS 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly ABC’s new fall lineup promises positive ratings constant drama at Meade publications! attractive detective solving extremely Ingrid Garcia Not to mention a new murder plot well-planned-out crime scenes is still Contributing Writer that promises twists and turns for the airing October 19th at 10:00 p.m. after ever villainous Wilhelmina Slater who the must-see Dancing with the Stars. Ugly Betty premiered on Friday the (surprisingly) did not kill anybody, but Cougar Town plays on ABC’s comedy 16th with a two-hour season premiere is the sidekick! night, with a dialogue piece for the next full of witty comments and a new, fresh, No worries though, if you missed episode: “Why do you have to use your younger look on the main character the episode, get on ABC.com and enjoy tongue? Don’t lick me, just kiss me!” that has outshined TV screens with her viewing on their full episode player, Check it out on Wednesdays at 9:30. enormous braces. easily accessed with mere 30 second Lovers of Lost, I give you FlashForward, The October wait must have been commercials by their sponsors. a phenomenal show that deals with long for Ugly Betty fans, as the usual ABC’s fall lineup is full of shows the world blacking out for 2 minutes date of fall premieres averages around that hit the taste bud of everybody and 17 seconds and glimpsing their August or September, but never fear, on campus. Desperate Housewives lives six months from the present. Talk it was worth the laughs. Fluttering premiered about four weeks ago, and about creepy; it has received ratings as butterflies, arrows, and a model shoot the ladies on Wisteria Lane are getting the best new show to broadcast this fall at the UN building all distress our boisterous, pregnant, and deadly. season. It keeps you at the edge of your modern heroine as she also copes Viewers be advised, spoiler alert seat with the usual unexpected twist with her ex-boyfriend now working coming: if you didn’t like Katherine that Lost has. for her magazine. Fashionable faces the last season, think Dr.Jekyll and Mr. These annoyingly sprinkling, wet, stalk the halls of Mode as Matt seeks Hyde, because this is one pissed-off chilling days don’t seem to end. So Wilhelmina’s trust and the bubbly bride that never was! Also, remember when you’re done with that 45-page Amanda bumps into an unprecedented Gabby’s lover? Sunday, October 18th assigned reading on the importance problem. At home, Hilda deals with should bring another headache to that of cutlery during the 15th century or the ever-adorable Justin, who struggles love triangle, since the gorgeous new any other equally mind-charged bit of with being flamboyantly gay in high niece happens to have a crush on this homework, sit back, grab your laptop, school and having a drink spilled all same guy! and enjoy the gripping, chilling, over his new shirt! Recent shows that have returned for hilarious and ridiculous fall shows on Worth the wait, Ugly Betty spins their second seasons are still reeling-in ABC! courtesy touchstone television the plot once again. The laughs are positive ratings. Castle, a show about ABC’s fall lineup offers up new seasons of the hottest shows, such as Ugly harder, characters more dynamic, and the famous (extremely attractive) Comments may be sent to Betty, Desperate Housewifes, Castle, and FlashForward. the fashion is sparkling through the author who teams up with an equally [email protected].

The second Annual Campus Wide present who question the notion of the topic: Gay Marriage v. Civil $7 general, $3 seniors, free for Scavenger Hunt will take place the male athlete as the last bastion Union: Is There a Difference? students with UMBC ID. around Thursday, October 22nd to Sunday, of uncomplicated, authentic identity Come participate in the facilitated October 25th. The hunt begins in American culture. The exhibit will discussion to learn more about Big Heart Comedy Hour Presents Thursday at noon, when teams run from October 8 to December 12. the topic from fellow community Sonny Fuller of as many as 20 UMBC students The Center, located in the Fine Arts members and to voice your own Lower Flat Tuesdays, 8 p.m. campus each begin the frantic chase around building, is open Tuesday through opinions. Bring your lunch! to 10 p.m. SEB, in conjunction campus to complete tasks, take Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. with Big Heart Comedy Hour, pictures and find objects. Judging will Admission is free. The Parthenon Sculptures and brings comedian Sonny Fuller to take place on Sunday, October 25th Periklean Policies UMBC. The night will also feature on The Commons Mainstreet. In an Tuesday, october 20 Library Gallery, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. comedians Vince Barnett and Bill effort to stay true to the Season, the Tunisian Film In this Humanities Forum Lecture, Monaghan and will be hosted by winners will receive $200 worth of UC 310, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Jenifer Neils, a professor of Art Stavros Halkias. candy! Visit http://userpages.umbc. French Area of MLLI presents: The and Archaeology and Museum reasons to edu/~andsil1/ to register your team. Silences of the Palace by Moufida Curator, and Ruth Coulter Heede, Friday, october 23 stick around Tlatli. This North African drama a professor of Art History at SEB Weekly Movie: Public Enemies this weekend The Department of Theatre presents: focuses on the economic and social Case Western Reserve University LH1, 8 p.m. Admission: $2 ticket Kiss Kiss: An Evening of Magical status of women during the last will speak about the Parthenon Realism, featuring The Frog Prince by days of the Tunisian aristocracy. Sculptures and Perkilean policies. Saturday, october 24 David Marnet and The Winged Man The film will be presented in Admission is free. SEB Weekly Movie: Public Enemies by José Rivera. Both plays, directed Arabic and French with English Sports Zone, 8 p.m. Admission is by Eve Muson, deal with the themes subtitles. Admission is free. Thursday, october 22 free. of beauty, faith and fidelity. The plays SEB Weekly Movie: Public Enemies will run in the Theatre Wednesday, Green Building and LEED Panel LH1, 10 p.m. Admission: $2 ticket Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Party October 21st (8 p.m.), Thursday, Discussion Lower Flat Tuesdays, 9 p.m. October 22st (4 p.m.), Friday, October UC 312, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Panelists Transfer Express to 11 p.m. Join SEB as they 23rd (8 p.m.), Saturday, October 24th from the Whiting-Turner Chick-Fil-A, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. commemorate the King of pop (8 p.m.), and Sunday October 25th Contracting Company, Leach Transfer, commuter and non- at their Michael Jackson Tribute (4 p.m.) Admission: $10 general, Wallace Associates, Inc. and the traditional students come together Dance Party! Don’t miss out $5 students and seniors, $3 on United States Green Building to learn about Off- Campus on Michael Jackson posters, Wednesday, October 21st, and free Council will participate in a panel Student Services, and to meet with memorabilia, door prizes, sequined for UMBC campus community on discussion on green building and fellow UMBC off-campus students. gloves and a DJ who is sure to blast Thursday, October 22nd. LEED certifications. The panel will tunes from ‘Thriller’ to ‘Beat It.’ help students learn more about Poetry Reading by Rose Solari Admission is free. The InterArts series, in conjunction these fields and learn how to Library 767, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the UMBC Department of Dance, secure internships and careers in Come witness a poetry reading monday, october 26 presents: Lore- A Mystery Awaits the industry. by acclaimed poet and playwright Stone Pastures Film Screening presented by Deviated Theatre and Rose Solari. After the reading, Administration: LH3, 5:30 p.m. to Co-directed by Enoch and Kimmie Women’s Self-Defense Workshop Solari will take questions, and sign 7 p.m. UMBC presents, Donagh Dobbs Chan. The evening length Commons 004, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. books while light refreshments are Coleman’s Stone Pastures, the production combines elements of Become familiar with basic self- served. Admission is free. second of three film screenings fantasy with contemporary dance. defense skills, such as boundary- taken from the American Museum The production will be held in the setting, verbal de-escalation and John Berndt and Second Nature Music of Natural History’s Margaret Mead Fine Arts Studio 317, Friday October physical techniques at Cathy Performance traveling Film & Video Festival. 23rd to Saturday, October 24th at 8 Johnson’s Women’s self Defense Fine Arts Recital Hall, 8 p.m. The film follows a family of goat p.m. and Saturday, October 25th at Workshop. Admission is free. Call The Music Department’s TNT and yak herders as they spend a 6 p.m. Admission: $20 general, $15 410-455-2714 to register. series presents Composer and year preparing Pashmina wool for students and seniors. experimental music performer, market. The film showcases the Wednesday, coctober 21 John Berndt. Experience the painstaking process step by step The Center for Art, Design and Visual UMBC Talks: Gay Marriage eclectic sound of his compositions and the effect the work has on the Culture presents: Mixed Signals: Commons 2B23, 12 p.m. to 1 inspired by jazz, Indian and African family’s young boys. Admission is Artists Consider Masculinity in p.m. UMBC Talks continues their music, and extreme modernist free. Sports, an exhibition which focuses Diversity Dialogue Series with instrumental influences. Admission: on artists from the mid-1990s to the The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 ARTS 21 Comics

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sports [email protected] Inclement weather doesn’t ruin This week in sports 10.21 wednesday Homecoming tailgate festivities Men’s Soccer at Boston University at 7:00 p.m. 10.22 thursday

Women’s Soccer vs. New Hampshire at 3:00 p.m.

10.23 friday

Volleyball vs. Stony Brook at 7:00 p.m. 10.24 saturday

Men’s Swimming and Diving vs. Navy at 12:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Albany at 1:00 p.m. Women’s Swimming and Diving vs. Navy at 2:00 p.m. 10.25 sunday

Women’s Soccer at Boston University at 1:00 p.m. Volleyball at Stony Brook at 2:00 p.m.

teered for the Tailgate, noted that the UMBC senior Katy Travers, a psy- two things he’ll remember about this chology major, added, “Like any other years Tailgate include, “The wings, UMBC student, I hope the soccer definitely. Also, the huge turn-out for team wins against Longwood later on the event, despite the weather.” today. I think they’ve done very well Katie Dix, the Vice-President of as a team, so I have faith that they’ll SEB, was very pleased with the Tail- do great later on today.” Adam Taylor, Michael lankford — TRW gate turnout. Dix stated, “Tailgat- a freshman said, “The soccer team Randy Monroe rallies students outside of The Commons during mid-day madness on Friday afternoon. ing is a new event for UMBC. Even is good, but they need to play big- though The Commons Garage is our ger teams. I believe they will have a Lia Roper Although the weather for this cious buffalo wings for this event. rain location, I’m excited about the great season, and hopefully they’ll win Contributing Writer week was horrendous and chilly, Many UMBC students were in favor of great turnout!” Although the weather against Longwood.” that did not stop hundreds of UMBC Homecoming and the Tailgate. is horrible, many people are coming The Homecoming Tailgate allowed Through the torrents of ice-cold, students from attending the 2009 UMBC student Katie Gauvin stated, through, showing their team spirit students to express their team spirit, chilling rain, glimpses of Retriever Homecoming Tailgate, which helped “I think the best Homecoming event and Retriever Fever. In the future, SEB known widely around the UMBC Fever could still be spotted on the support the UMBC men’s soccer team. was the Wizards’ Dunking Team at may even organize tailgates for basket- campus as “Retriever Fever.” While UMBC campus. Black and gold bal- Hundreds of eager students showed Midnight Madness. Three talented ball games. the weather was terrible this week, it loons decorated places such as entry- up at the Tailgate, which was sup- guys were doing these amazing dunks, When asked about the Tailgate’s did not halt the presence of the UMBC ways, The Commons, and The Com- ported by the Student Events Board and it was extremely entertaining!” main focus (the soccer team), UMBC student body’s growing Retriever Fe- mons Garage. Gold “Retriever Fever” (SEB). Besides the nice mix-tapes being students showed nothing but love and ver. The turn-out for this year was signs were splattered (and oftentimes So what was the commonality be- played at the Tailgate, Sophomore support. UMBC senior biology major excellent, and we will definitely be magically disappearing) all across the tween all the students that showed Rachana Haliyur felt that the best Tolulope Sodimu said, “I’ve heard anticipating next year’s Homecoming campus. Students with exaggerated- up? They each had a craving for Buf- parts about this year’s Tailgate were, the UMBC soccer team has done re- Tailgate! looking foam hands attached to their falo Wild Wings, which were a huge “The good turn-out, the relaxed at- ally well this season. I have no doubt own hands were often seen parading hit at the Tailgate. Not to mention, mosphere, and the delicious food.” they will do awesome for the rest of Comments can be sent to their school spirit around campus. SEB ordered a staggering 3,000 deli- Freshman Nathan Rehr, who volun- the season.” [email protected]. tured ea athlete: suzanne gabriel F Donald Daniels currently is in the possession of Gabriel as Gabriel’s win and the team fifth place finish Editorial Staff she and Parkinson have switched positions should be a big confidence booster going in who finishes first. This past week Gabriel into the America East Championships that The women’s cross country team has had was not just the first Retriever to cross the will be held on October 31st at Burlington, two seniors lead the charge for the Retriev- finish line but she was also the first run- VT. ers. Seniors Sara Parkinson and Suzanne ner overall at the Princeton Invitational to Honorable Mention: Women’s swim- Gabriel have been the first two Retrievers to finish. Gabriel finished the 8k course with ming and diving Lindsay Sherman who won cross the finish line for the 2009 season. The a time of 23:15.70 as she became the first the 100 meter fly (58.24) and the 200 meter month of September belonged to Parkinson cross country for UMBC to win an event. fly (2:07.32). as she was the first Retriever to complete Her victory was a huge boost in the point courses before her teammates with Gabriel standings for the Princeton Invitational as Comments can be sent to not being far behind. The month of October the Retrievers finished in fifth place overall. [email protected].

courtesy athletic communications The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 SPORTS 23 america east statistics Men’s soccer women’s soccer standings standings School AE Overall School AE Overall W L T W L T W L T W L T New Hampshire 04•00•00 07•05•01 Boston U 06•01•00 10•05•02 Binghamton 02•01•00 07•05•01 Stony Brook 05•01•01 06•08•02 Hartford 02•01•01 05•06•02 Binghamton 04•02•00 07•06•01 Stony Brook 02•02•00 03•09•02 Maine 03•02•01 06•05•02 Vermont 01•01•02 01•07•05 Albany 03•02•01 08•07•01 UMBC 01•02•00 10•03•00 New Hampshire 02•04•00 03•12•01 Boston U 01•03•00 07•05•02 Vermont 01•03•02 01•10•03 Albany 00•03•01 00•10•03 UMBC 01•05•00 02•12•01 Hartford 00•05•01 04•10•02

league leaders league leaders Total Saves Total Saves Name Team Saves GA Saves % Name Team Saves GA Saves % Adrian Foncette UA 89 19 0.824 Mo Van Vlerah UMBC 102 42 0.708 Tom Critz UVM 64 17 0.790 Marisa Viola SBU 98 24 0.803 Jason Stenta Bing. 62 12 0.838 Eliza Bradley UVM 92 30 0.754 Phil Saunders UMBC 47 11 0.810 Ally yost UNH 91 21 0.812 Hrafn Davidsson BU 44 14 0.759 Lauren Brodeur UHart. 83 22 0.790 Nenad Cudic UHart. 43 14 0.754 Cate Crenson UA 63 10 0.863 Colin O’Donnell UNH 38 9 0.809 Janie Reilly BU 46 8 0.852 Anthony rogic SBU 31 13 0.705 m. Price-Leibenzeder Maine 45 14 0.763 Stefan Manz SBU 15 13 0.536 Erin Iman Bing. 44 9 0.830 Chris Devine UNH 10 3 0.769 Breanna Maggio UA 38 7 0.844

Total Points Total Points Name Team Goals Ast. Points Name Team Goals Ast. Points Andrew Bulls UMBC 15 6 36 Laura Martel Maine 10 1 21 Levi Houapeu UMBC 10 9 29 Chelsea DeVerna UA 5 3 13 Aaron O’Neal BU 9 3 21 jessica luschinski BU 3 7 13 Carlos Villa UHart. 7 1 15 emily pallotta BU 5 2 12 Chris Banks UNH 5 2 12 ashle tirabassi UA 5 1 11 Samuel Appiah BU 4 3 11 farrell McCleron BU 4 3 11 Kyle Lurcharski Bing. 2 6 10 sa’sha Kershaw SBU 4 2 10 L. Fernandez SBU 4 2 10 alex uscilla Hart. 4 2 10 Berian Gobeil SBU 4 2 10 meghan gilley SBU 5 0 10 M. Bustamante BU 1 8 10 2 player tie 9

League Leaders statistics updated as of 10/19/09. League Leaders statistics updated as of 10/19/09. Volleyball standings league leaders School AE Overall Kills Digs W L W L Name Team No. Per Set Name Team No. Per Set Albany 04 • 00 14 • 08 Harmoine Calinda SBU 302 4.03 Laurie Gonzalez UA 308 4.81 UMBC 03 • 01 11 • 08 Anna Lejina Bing. 284 4.00 Sara Heldman UNH 349 4.59 Binghamton 03 • 01 11 • 09 M. McDonough Bing. 267 3.76 Brianna Strong Bing. 318 4.48 Stony Brook 02 • 02 10 • 10 Erin Marco UHart. 248 3.22 Jeannette Gibbs SBU 336 4.25 New Hampshire 01 • 04 09 • 13 Kirsten Bates UNH 137 3.19 Danielle Etta UHart. 193 4.20 Hartford 00 • 05 06 • 16 Valarie Sourbeer UA 229 3.01 Pam Jarrett UMBC 259 3.65 Alyssa Lang UMBC 165 3.00 Harmoine Calinda SBU 266 3.55 Lindsay Fogarty UNH 222 3.00 Kirsten Bates UNH 128 2.98 Ashley Headen SBU 227 2.87 M. McDonough Bing. 192 2.70 Hillary White UA 187 2.79 Brooke Stanley UA 202 2.62

League Leaders statistics updated as of 10/19/09. 24 SPORTS 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly

Club hockey team continues tradition of excellence as they dominate lastest competition Corey Johns to 4-0 in their conference. Editorial Staff The domination started with a 13-1 rout of Monmouth on Oct. 3. It was certainly an action-packed But they did not stop there. They weekend for UMBC athletics. It was then took down Lafayette 14-1 and homecoming for the men’s soccer this past week they had two contests team. The volleyball and women’s as they shutout Rowan 13-0 and soccer teams each played twice. beat Rider 10-1. Swimming and Diving kicked off This season marks the 20th in the their season with their first scored history of the ice hockey team and meet. Suzanne Gabriel led an im- they started the year with a target pressive charge for the cross coun- on their back after winning their try teams. And it was midnight first MACHA championship in the madness, kicking off the start to the team’s history last season. basketball season. But this season they may have But this week you have to look their most talented team yet as they at the club level of UMBC athlet- return four of their top five scorers, ics to see who ruled the weekend. led by Drew Harcharik who was That team was the UMBC club Ice named the 2008-2009 Lou Cantore Hockey team. They may not get Club Sports Athlete of the year after Abnet Shiferaw — TRW much recognition and they may not recording 74 points off 40 goals and Sandra Vacarino and the women’s soccer offense only managed five shots in their loses to Albany and Binghamton. be a sanctioned varsity sport, but 34 assists last year. the hockey team takes every game This season Harcharik is second just as seriously as every other team on the team, with 25 points from Offensive woes put women’s at UMBC. 11 goals and 14 assists, while fellow Made up of players who play center Alex Post leads the team with purely for the love of the sport (no 13 goals and 13 assists for 16 points. soccer in a tight spot as player on the team is eligible for an Post is current third in the nation in athletic scholarship), the hockey points and Harcharik is fifth in the team has been ruling the ice for nation at the club level. they get shutout in two more several years. At the club level the They also return their goalkeeper hockey team is one of the top teams P.J. Carmack, who has saved 91% of in the nation and they are showing the shots against him in 300 min- conference games why. utes of action, and top defender While they dropped their first Dana Becker. three games of the season against So sports fans, next time you are Zach Seidel she finished with nine saves overall, down. But the rebound went right to other top ranked teams William looking for some good sports to Senior Staff Writer keeping the Retrievers close on an Emily Cirillo, and she finished from Paterson and two to Sienna, the watch make the 20 minute trip to ugly day. right in front for the quick 1-0 lead. hockey team has dominated their Piney Orchard to watch one of the The UMBC women’s soccer team UMBC (2-12-1, 1-5-0) was able to Binghamton struck again in the competition in their last four games best club hockey teams in the na- continued to play stingy defense, and earn two corner kicks, but the Great second half. That’s when Dani Raske’s to improve to 4-3-0. tion play their hearts out to try and goalie Mo Van Vlerah remained stel- Danes cleared the ball without a prob- corner kick sailed right to the far In their last four games the Re- make a name for themselves in the lar, but the Retrievers couldn’t find lem both times. Danielle Kell took the post, and Stefani Knopick headed the trievers have outscored their op- UMBC sports community. the back of the net in losses to Albany Retrievers’ only shot of the game, but ball into to a wide open net for a 2-0 ponents 50-3 as they beat four and Binghamton this past week. Albany goalie Cate Crenson was able lead in the 58th minute. Mid-Athletic Collegiate Hockey As- Comments can be sent to The week opened Thursday af- to make the stop. The Bearcats (7-6-1, 4-2-0) outshot sociation (MACHA) teams to jump [email protected]. ternoon with a key game at home Despite earning seven corner the Retrievers 26-4 and held a 9-2 ad- against Albany. The game was moved kicks and having the ball for a large vantage in corner kicks. Binghamton to UMBC Stadium due to torrential chunk of the game, Albany couldn’t also held a 12-0 advantage in shots on rains but the weather still seemed to get the ball in the net any more. The goal, but Van Vlerah made 10 saves Women’s cross be a factor. Both teams struggled con- Retriever defense kept Albany from and again kept the Retrievers in the necting on passes, and many players connecting on passes deep inside the game. struggled to keep their balance as the box, and UMBC was able to clear the Rachel McKee was able to get two country takes fifth rain soaked the field on a cold after- loose balls in front of the net. It was shots for the Retrievers while Kell and noon where the temperature hovered a physical game as both teams com- Brooke Piper each had a shot. Bing- > from CROSS COUNTRY [28] ing up to Vermont in [late October],” said around 40 degrees. bined for 17 fouls, 10 of which were hamton now holds a 6-0-2 record all- Gitterman about the conditions. “I can’t In the 18th minute, Albany’s Katie on UMBC. time against the Retrievers. Megan Arnold and Laura Blevins. Arnold imagine the weather being too warm or Grant crossed the ball from the left of On Sunday, the Retrievers went UMBC next takes the field when was 61st overall with a time of 25:30.80. dry. At this point all we can do is just the net to Ashley Tirabassi, and she north to play a Binghamton team that New Hampshire (3-12-1, 2-4-0) Meanwhile, Blevins completed the race increase the intensity. The workouts are just got a head on it to put the ball in had won six of nine and was look- comes to town for the final home with a time of 26:16.10, which placed going to be a little faster than they have the lower right corner for what turned ing to clinch a spot in the America game of the season on Thursday at 3 79th overall. been.” out to be the game’s only goal as the East tournament. UMBC fought hard pm. The Retrievers will then travel to Columbia University was the top fin- UMBC now has the America East Great Danes pulled out a 1-0 victory. again, but the Bearcats came away Boston to close out the regular season isher at the Princeton Invitational with all Championships to look forward to in Albany (8-7-1, 3-2-1) dominated with a 2-0 decision. against the first-place Terriers (10-5- of their runners placing in the top ten. two weeks in Burlington, VT. possession throughout the game as Binghamton applied pressure early 2, 6-1-0) on Sunday. Gitterman was happy that his team it outshot the Retrievers, 20-1. Van and broke through in the third min- received a test with bad weather. “I think Comments can be sent to Vlerah made several key stops in the ute when Amanda Casares took a shot Comments can be sent to the weather gave us good experience go- [email protected]. game to keep UMBC in the game, and that Van Vlerah was able to knock [email protected]. The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 SPORTS 25 Men’s swimming and diving continues domination against Rider in season’s opener Dan Levin team, junior Brad Reitz was victori- the three-meter dive posting a score Contributing Writer ous in two other events as well. After of 223.34. breaking a school record last year, Re- After losing so many key seniors The UMBC men’s swimming and itz picked up a victory in the 200 fly the team really needed its returners diving teams opened up their sea- with a time of 1:54.70. Reitz also won and younger members to step up. son on Saturday when they traveled the 100 fly in a time of 51.42. Head coach Chad Cradock had to to Rider University to take on the The other big winner of the meet be pleased with what he saw in the Broncos. After defeating Rider three was junior Eric Jones. Jones took opener as his team took a step in the straight years, the men completed the home first place in the 100 free and right direction on its way to hopefully File Photo —TRW four-peat with 163-133 victory on the the 200 free with times of 47.84 and another conference championship. Women’s swimming and diving used seven first place finishes to beat Rider. back of eight first place finishes. 1:45.36 respectively. He was also Cradock could not be reached for One of the lone seniors on the team part of the victorious 400 free relay comment. stepped up big for the Retrievers on in 3:12.53 along with senior Zach Up next for the team is the Navy Women’s swimming Saturday. Senior Matt Mattingly Vonder Haar, freshmen Herol Marjak, Midshipmen, who will be at the picked up victories in the 100 breast and Steve Gallagher. Other victories in UMBC natatorium on Saturday, Octo- and the 200 IM with times of 58:67 the meet came from Nour Saad in the ber 24th. The meet will begin at 12 and diving win their and 1:57.38 respectively. He was 200 back with a time 1:53.99. Also noon. Navy has always proven to be also a part of the 200 medley-relay John Mendenhall took first in the 200 a difficult opponent for the Retrievers team with junior Brad Reitz, fresh- breast with his time of 2:11.39. but will be a good measure of where meet of the season man Sandy Haibel, and freshman On the diving side of it, the men the team is at this early in the season. Steve Gallagher, who won in a time were led by Andrew Eckhoff, who of 1:35.80. finished third in the men’s one-meter Comments can be sent to at Rider, 165-135 Along with being on the relay dive. Eckhoff also finished third in [email protected]. Dan Levin pool record on their way to a first place Contributing Writer finish. The team of sophomores Ash- ley Miller, Ashley Sippel, Abbey McK- The women’s swimming and diving enney, and freshman Tara Morrissette team opened their season on Saturday won in the record time of 3:36.94. with a trip to Rider University. The The previous record of 3:38.32 was women were just as successful as the also held by a UMBC women’s team. men, picking up a victory with a score On the diving side the women of 165-135. were led by Amanda Shinholser who The Retrievers were led by three finished third in the women’s three- two-event winners in seniors Lindsay meter dive. She also placed third in Sherman and Tereza Kaplanova and the one-meter dive. This is diving junior Rebecca Godwin. A relay vic- coach Petar Trifonov’s first season at tory helped seal it off for the women. UMBC. He could not be reached for Sherman took victories in the 100 comment. and 200 fly with times of 58.24 and Coming up is the first met of the 2:07.32, respectively. She was the only year for the team, when they host competitor to post a time under 1:00 Navy on Saturday, October 24th. The in the 100 fly. Kaplanova was victori- start time for the women will be 2 ous in the 200 breast with a time of p.m. Navy is always tough but with a 2:26.77. She also took home first in big opening win at Rider the women the 200 IM with a time 2:12.34. God- have kicked off what they hope will win took first in the 500 and 1000 ultimately be a successful season. free events. Her times were 5:09.29 File Photo — TRW and 10:29.68 respectively. Comments can be sent to Men’s swimming and diving controlled the meet against Rider as they won 10 events last Saturday. The 400-free relay team set a new [email protected]. Weather hampers men’s cross country at the Princeton Invitational as they finish 12th overall

Brandon Wright the finish line, and 61st overall, as ished with a time of 27:17:30, while Senior Staff Writer he had a time of 26:18.10. Follow- Tim timed out at a 29:11.20. Roy ing him was Michael Christmas, finished 116th and Tim was 165th. This weekend, the Retrievers took who completed the race in 26:35.40, The top finishers were the Univer- the field in the Princeton Invita- good enough for 80th overall out of sity of Texas with four top ten run- tional in Princeton, NJ. UMBC was 179 runners. ners and a team time of 2:06:08.70. all set to test their skills against 12 The Retrievers’ top finishers were Gitterman praised his team and other teams from different colleges seniors, and Gitterman has no prob- was able to recognize exactly what and universities. This would be a lem with that. “I think it’s the way needed to change. “Come confer- good test going into the America they have been all year,” said Gitter- ence time I think that this shows East Championships. However, the man when asked about the perfor- us that we are in a good position to 8k race ended up being completed mance of the seniors. “The seniors step it up,” said Gitterman. “At this in far less than ideal conditions. have been running strong lately and point all we can do is just increase “Because of the weather, the times Andrew has been our number one the intensity. The workouts are go- are pretty much meaningless,” com- runner all year so I think that’s a ing to be a little faster than they have mented Head Coach Matt Gitterman positive step for us.” been.” when asked about the day’s race. Chris Bowie and Chris Snyder The Retrievers’ time is now as the “Everyone’s running about a minute completed the race in between America East Championships are slower than they would otherwise.” Christmas and TJ Cowing. Cow- looming in two weeks time in Bur- The Retrievers landed a 12th place ing had a time of 27:07.40, which lington, VT.

Courtesy Athletic Comunications finish out of 13 teams with a team placed him 106th overall. Brothers Freshman T.J. Cowing finished 106th in theP rinceton Invitational in 27:07.40. time of 2:16:29.40. Andrew Madi- Roy and Tim Jones were the final Re- Comments can be sent to son was the first Retriever to cross trievers to score on the day. Roy fin- [email protected]. 26 SPORTS 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly

Has breast cancer awareness in sports gone overboard?

Donald Daniels sues but over the last five years it Editorial Staff seems that sports are really trying to inform you about breast cancer October is National Breast above all else. Prostate cancer, for Cancer Awareness Month and example, is a disease that takes the National Football League has the lives of thousands of men an- decided to do its part in helping nually. And it would make perfect with that awareness. Both players sense if these leagues that are and coaches have worn the usual male-dominated set aside days to apparel with pink somewhere that help raise awareness for prostate is easily visible. Everything from cancer none of the major sports pink hats, gloves, towels and wrist leagues have done that.

Corey Johns —TRW bands have been worn and will So why is breast cancer at Midfielder Sean Rothe (7) battles for the ball against Longwood defender Shane Johnson on a rain-soaked field. continue be worn until the end of the forefront of these leagues October. The NFL of course, isn’t and sports? It could be the fact the only league that has joined in that inserting pink in sports will the breast cancer awareness cam- automatically get people talking, Men’s soccer homecoming paign. Major League Baseball and especially when it involves male the National Basketball Associa- sports. The color pink has never tion have also joined in over the been a part of any sports uniform, game spoiled by Longwood last couple of years as well. Both either in college or in the pros. So leagues have worn pink wrist when you see a linebacker who’s bands and MLB has even used six feet four inches tall and built with 3-2 overtime loss pink bats in some regular season like a truck wearing pink shoes for all 11 shots by the Retrievers in the Three minutes later, in the 71st min- games. Here at UMBC various you what to know why. Then the Corey Johns game as Bulls had six and Houapeu ute, Houapeu had another chance at a women’s varsity sports have also result of that curiosity leads into Editorial Staff had five. While UMBC was clicking goal, but once again misfired and the taken part in the think pink phe- a conversation about breast can- early, the defense that was torn apart ball went high. In the 76th minute he nomenon by wearing pink uni- cer in which you may talk about On a cold and miserable day the by injuries gave up two quick goals in had another golden opportunity, but forms at home games. someone you know or connected men’s soccer team took the field the next nine minutes to tie the game. the ending did not change as he sent Sports on any level are a great to that has or had the disease. against Longwood University in hopes In the game both center backs, Chris the ball wide. way to bring people together. Mil- Without a doubt breast can- to get back on track with a win in their Williams and Liam Paddock, were out Several minutes later Lubetkin lions of people faithfully follow cer is horrible disease and is highly homecoming game, but it was Long- of the game. Williams was sidelined knocked in a ball during a scramble in different sports and those sports important issue. However, it isn’t wood that would come up victorious, with a knee injury and Paddock was front of the goal, but was called off- are conscious of that. So when the only issue that deserves our handing UMBC their second straight suspended after recording his fifth sides, canceling score. leagues, both collegiate and pro- attention. There are many causes, loss and third of the season. yellow card of the season against New Their last good opportunity came fessional, decide to get behind a topics and diseases that need to While UMBC looked to be ready Hampshire. In their places were right as time wound down and Bulls took cause to help a problem or at least addressed. Yes there is nothing for a rout of the Lancers with two back Vince Savarese and midfielder a good shot on a one-on-one situation get a dialogue started about an is- wrong with alerting people about early goals, Longwood struck back Dustin Dzwonkowski, who played with the goalie, but Helmick came up sue, then you have do nothing but an issue, but when that one issue and eventually handed UMBC a heart- on the back line purely because of his with one of his two saves to keep the applaud the effort. Breast cancer is becomes the clear cut point of dis- breaking 3-2 loss in overtime. height. On the outside Jason McCar- game tied and send it into overtime. a serious disease that kills thou- cussion then that topic slights the “We’re very disappointed,” said ron and Joe Green got back into the While 90 minutes was not enough sands of women and some men other problems. There are enough head coach Pete Caringi. “We wanted starting lineup, but neither was play- time to settle the match, 94 minutes yearly. If you have paid attention problems in the world, and sports to play better. Obviously giving up ing fully healthy. was as Chris Saul sent a ball past fresh- to the whole pink movement, it is can give equally time and atten- three goals is a lot of goals. The field In the 35th minute Brian Germain man goalkeeper Phil Saunders for the the main issue that sports in gen- tion to all of them. conditions were horrible and the fact knocked a ball into the far left corner 3-2 overtime victory. eral is trying to address. that our two starting center backs were from eight yards out to get the Lancers While the game did not count to- Leagues like the NFL, NBA Comments can be sent to out of the game, added to what was on the scoreboard, and, three minutes wards the Retrievers’ conference re- and MLB do address other is- [email protected]. not a great day.” later, Harvey Headley tapped in a score cord, the team is now 10-3-0 (0-4-1 Under normal circumstances the after a scramble in front of the goal fol- all-time against Longwood). The Re- game would have been moved to lowing a corner kick to tie the game trievers will travel to Boston to play UMBC stadium to play on the field up at two, a score that would remain a do-or-die game for both teams, fol- turf because of the rain, but, because for the rest of regulation. lowed by their final home match of of homecoming events, the game was In the second half UMBC had five the season on October 24th against played on the grass field at the UMBC great opportunities to close out the Albany. Soccer Stadium. game but just could not finish and But right now their focus is Boston “The weather was a big factor today,” came up empty on all five situations. University, the reigning conference Caringi said. “I think if we would have “That just happens,” Caringi ex- champions and formerly nationally- played on the turf we would have won plained. “You can’t blame those guys. ranked men’s soccer team that has suf- the game. The conditions were hor- They produced all year long and they fered three straight conference losses. rible and changed our game totally.” have five great chances that any other The game is key for both teams as the In the 24th minute UMBC got on game this year they make them. Today loser is put into a tough position to get the board when Andrew Bulls chested on a bad condition day they just didn’t into the six-team conference tourna- in a shot by freshman midfielder Mark go in and you can’t point fingers at ment. Lubetkin for his 15th goal of the sea- them, that’s for sure.” “We have to get everybody healthy,” son. Just five minutes later Lubetkin Houapeu had an open lane in front Caringi said. “Boston is the defending passed a ball inside to Bulls, whose of him to the far right corner of the champ and coming off three straight shot was stopped by the Lancer goal- goal and took the shot, but the ball losses. We just have to get back to keeper Joel Helmick, but the nation’s hit the post. While the ball was still playing out game: attacking and hav- third-leading scorer, Levi Houapeu, in good position for a goal after it ing a better flow.” was there to chip in the rebound for bounced in front of the goal, Houapeu Corey Johns — TRW his 10th score this season. took his second chance but the ball Comments can be sent to Freshman midfielder Mark Lubetkin recorded two assists in his first career Houapeu and Bulls would combine sailed high. [email protected]. start in the 3-2 overtime loss to Longwood in their homecoming game. The RetrIever Weekly 10.20.09 SPORTS 27 11 th annual Midnight Madness rocks The RAC Arena

> from MIDNIGHT MADNESS [1] it, but you are a sixth man,” Monroe the crowd before huddling together explained to a crowded RAC arena. at center court. After the team introductions and After the players came, the head coaches’ speeches was a surprise coach to give his annual Midnight performance, which turned out to be Madness speech to the fans and dis- a dance by the women’s basketball cussed the goals and plans for this team. year. Shortly following that were the two “A few years ago we won our first big competitions of the evening: the America East Championship. Then in three-point challenge and the slam 2008 the men’s team won an Amer- dunk contest. ica East Championship, making us The women’s basketball team the only team to win back-to-back three-point challenge came first, with championships,”head women’s bas- four players competing: UMBC’s all- ketball coach Phil Stern explained. time leading three-point scorer Carlee “But this year our goal is to win Cassidy, Erin Brown, who was second [men’s and women’s] championships on the team in three-point percent- the same year.” age last season, and two more sharp While the goal may seem lofty, shooters: Meghan Colabella and Stern certainly thinks his team is in Chelsea Barker. perfect position to be in contention In round one Brown just edged for the AEC crown. With Kim Brown- out Colabella for a spot in the finals ing being the only new addition to the while Cassidy and Barker tied in the team, the rest of women’s basketball first two shoot-offs they had, bringing team has already gone through some it to a five second shoot-off, which growing pains last year. Cassidy won. “We’re really excited about this But in the finals it was Brown who season,” Stern said. “Our young kids would be crowned the 2009 women’s have grown up a little. We only have Corey Johns — TRW three-point contest champion. one freshman this year, Kim Brown- The women’s basketball team shows of it’s dance skills to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in a surprise performance. The night concluded as it always ing. She’ll contribute, but Carlee does, with a slam dunk contest by the [Cassidy] is a senior and we want to players are here working and, like “There is no greater motivation and the young people we have in our pro- men’s basketball team. In the com- send her out on top. Our sophomores coach Stern said, our goal is to bring no greater feeling than when you put gram. It’s a new team obviously; every petition were Jackson, Bakari Smith, and freshmen have grown up and I it together and win a championship it all on the line and work hard and year presents a different challenge. Jake Wasco, and reigning champion think they are ready to make an im- for both the men’s and women’s pro- prove those people wrong.” The thing I like about this team is Chauncey Gilliam. pact on the America East.” gram in the same year.” While the men’s team lost two of they are excited about playing. They But Gilliam made it look easy as he Following the women’s team intro- While the women’s team is ex- the best players in the history of the want to come out and represent the beat Jackson in the finals as he suc- duction, the men’s team was intro- pected to do very well this season, program, they certainly have plenty university very well and represent cessfully defended his title with four duced and, like the women’s team, Monroe’s men’s program is expected of talent this year and could be a themselves really well and they have successful dunks: a 360-degree dunk, each player came out to a song of his to take a step back for a rebuilding potential dark horse. They welcome something to prove and they have a a one-handed dunk off a pass from choice, followed by head coach Randy year after losing two of the best play- two transfers, Chris De La Rosa, a chip on their shoulder, which I like himself off the top of the backboard, Monroe for his turn at a speech. Like ers in UMBC history in Jay Greene quick point guard with superb pass- seeing,” said Monroe. a dunk over teammate Nick Groce, Stern, he explained that the teams put and Darryl Proctor. While Monroe ing ability, and Robbie Jackson, a Both coaches admit though that who sat on a chair and passed the ball in hard work and they plan on rais- admits that the team is not expected 7’0” 300-pound center who is the they cannot win without the fans. up to the soaring Gilliam, and finally ing two championship banners in the to do well, he also says there is no big body that the America East have Having support at every home game a side Tomahawk to take the crown. same year. better motivation than when people never quite seen before. Not only do boosts the teams’ play because they Then, as the night came to a close “Both teams make a serious com- doubt you. they have those two, but they also do not want to disappoint the fans and the clock struck midnight, the mitment,” Monroe yelled over the “I always say it’s a great challenge welcome what has been regarded who come to see them, but also they basketball season officially began. microphone to a very loud audience. and great motivation when people as the team’s best recruiting class in feed off the crowd’s energy. “When everybody is gone over winter doubt you and people don’t think UMBC history by ESPN. “We want to see you all come back Comments can be sent to break and Thanksgiving break our you can do it,” Monroe explained. “I’m looking forward to coaching every game because you don’t realize [email protected].

Corey Johns — TRW UMBC twirler Stasi Kowalewski (left) entertains the crowd with her twirling abilities while the Down and Dirty Dawg Band (right) shows why they are one of the top bands on the East Coast. 28 SPORTS 10.20.09 The RetrIever Weekly Volleyball five-match winning streak snapped at Albany

Michael Donnelly tered with a loss on Sunday after- Contributing Writer noon in Albany. In a battle between the two 3-0 teams in the league, Al- The UMBC volleyball team split bany simply outplayed the Retrievers its road trip over the weekend. The in almost every way. Albany proved team won a hard-fought match why they are the defending AEC against Binghamton before losing in champions as they swept the match, three sets to Albany. The matches winning the three sets handily (12- put UMBC at 11-8 overall and 3-1 25, 19-25, 11-25). It was the first in the conference. The loss to Albany conference loss for the Retrievers all snapped a five match winning streak season. Albany outhit the Retrievers that included three straight confer- .324 to -.045. UMBC also had 28 er- ence wins. rors for the match. Senior Kira Giles earned third “We didn’t execute as well as we place in assists for UMBC with 3,067 did against Binghamton,” Blanchard after the matches over the weekend. said. “There wasn’t an area of the The Retrievers started the road trip game in which Albany wasn’t better with a match against Binghamton than us.” Friday night. UMBC had not won a UMBC lost the first set 12-25, match at Binghamton under Head hitting only .029 to Albany’s .516. Coach Ian Blanchard. UMBC won The second set wasn’t much better. the match in five sets (25-23, 25-22, UMBC was outhit .000 to .225. 25-27, 17-25, 15-9). “They were never in jeopardy “We know any time we play that of losing that set,” Blanchard said. team it is going to be a battle,” “We chipped away a little bit but we Blanchard said. “We had a game plan were never in a position to challenge going in for what we wanted to do them.” offensively and defensively.” When asked for the upside of The Retrievers won the first two such a one-sided loss, Blanchard was sets by a very narrow margin. UMBC quick to point out that it was not the outhit Binghamton .263 to .138 in best the team could do. the first set but was outhit .147 to “We can get a lot better. If there is .143 in the second set. anything positive we can take out of The third set was also close, but the loss, it is that we didn’t play our UMBC could not pull away and win, very best volleyball and we have a lot ultimately losing the set 25-27. of areas where we can improve.” “We got it tied at 24-all and we Loynachan had 5 kills and .188 had an opportunity to go up 25-24 hitting, a team high for the match. and 26-25 and we just weren’t able Oscars had six kills and 13 digs for Abnet Shiferaw — TRW to capitalize on either one of those,” Senior Pam Jarrett (left) averaged 12 digs in the last two matches. Freshman Naomi Bush (center) had 16 kills while the match. Giles earned another said Blanchard. The Retrievers outhit sophomore Alyssa Lang (right) averaged 11 kills and eight digs during the volleyball team’s brief road trip. double-double with 12 assists and Binghamton in the third set .239 to 10 kills. .234, but like the second set, better Even with the loss at Albany, the hitting didn’t translate to a win. as the Retrievers lost 17-25. The Re- Freshman Ali Loynachan made her had 11 service errors apiece. When team still considers it a successful By the fourth set both teams were trievers were able to pull away in the first appearance in five weeks, help- asked the cause of the high number trip. It is the first time under Coach tired, according to Blanchard, but final set and win 15-9. ing the team by earning eight kills of errors for the match, Blanchard Blanchard that the team got any wins he said the players did not lose their Sophomore Alyssa Lang had 20 and three assisted blocks. Freshman commented it was due to aggressive on a particularly hard road trip. focus even though they had a large kills for the night but also had 12 er- Naomi Bush also played a strong serving by both teams. UMBC faces Stony Brook (10-10, amount of hits. Binghamton went rors. Senior Ashley Oscars (13 kills, match with 13 kills and .310 hitting. “We couldn’t just lollipop the ball 2-2) on Friday at the RAC Arena at on to win the fourth set and force 12 digs), Senior Kira Giles (23 as- Both teams had trouble serving for over them and give them the easy op- 7 p.m. a fifth set for the match. UMBC had sists, 14 digs) and Sophomore Allie the match. UMBC and Binghamton portunities. They’re too good for us its worst hitting on the match (.116) Spaay (35 assists, 10 digs) all earned both only had five service aces for the to do that,” Blanchard said. Comments can be sent to while Binghamton had its best (.368) double-doubles for the match. match. Both UMBC and Binghamton The win in Binghamton was coun- [email protected]. Suzanne Gabriel wins Princeton Invitational

Brandon Wright complish an amazing feat, as she was the Parkinson had a 12th place fin- Senior Staff Writer first woman to cross the finish line out ish with a time of 23:56:40 which was of the 112 other runners. Gabriel’s first good enough to score ten points for the With the America East Champion- place finish timed out at 23:15.70. Retrievers. Keri Wilson was the third ships drawing near, the Retrievers had “She ran a perfectly technical race to UMBC runner to score, as she timed a just one final tune-up before showing take the win,” said Gitterman. “What 24:27.70. Wilson finished 27th overall. what they could do against the other she did today was exactly everything that The final two Retrievers to score were teams in their conference. The Retrievers she needed to do.” > see CROSS COUNTRY [24] headed to New Jersey this weekend to compete in the 6k Princeton Invitational. However, they ended up having another opponent as well in the weather. “There were torrential downpours and InsIde mud the entire time,” described Head sports Coach Matt Gitterman. “The girls’ side ran second so their times were probably about two minutes off.” UMBC’s team time was 2:03:26.70. 24 women’s soccer blanked This time landed the women’s team a fifth place finish out of the nine teams that competed. UMBC was able to ride 25 swim & dive dominates the performances of their two seniors,

Courtesy Athletics Communications Suzanne Gabriel and Sara Parkinson, Suzanne Gabriel is the first Retriever runner to win an event this season. who both claimed top 15 finishes. De- 26 men’s soccer stumbles spite the weather, Gabriel was able to ac-