April 20, 2016 theridernews.com Vol. 86, No. 2 THE BEAST IS BACK FACEOFF RIDER SPORTS’ BEST The Art Beast Festival returns for a trip around Two students debate the place of guns on The Rider News counts down the top 10 best the world. page 2 campuses. page 9 moments in this year’s athletics. page 12 The RiderThe News Emily Kelley/ Playwright and screenwriter William Mastrosimone sits behind his 2003 Emmy which he won for Great American Songbook interpreter Michael Feinstein teaches the audience new theater techniques his controversial play Bang Bang You’re Dead. at his masterclass on April 18. Masterclasses Playwright William Mastrosimone Song artist Michael Feinstein By Lauren Lavelle “It’s a great example of ‘social real- By Gianluca D’Elia teach a masterclass at Rider. Since sev- ILLIAM Mastrosimone, ism’ that aims to address important INGER and Great American Songbook eral fine and performing arts students critically acclaimed playwright social issues, because this is a problem interpreter Michael Feinstein is so use selections from the Great American and screenwriter, graced that never seems to go away,” said passionate about the Songbook Songbook for their repertoires, Ziobro Wtheater history classes with his Patrick Chmel, professor of theater. S“he could tell you the color of wanted to give them an opportunity to presence on April 15 to discuss his con- “We must always attempt to stay on George Gershwin’s pajamas when learn about Feinstein’s interpretation of troversial play, Bang Bang You’re Dead. top of it, and I’m proud that theater he was writing ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’” the canonical songs, some of which are The one-act play by the ’74 Rider art can be such a viable instrument in according to sophomore musical theater almost 100 years old. graduate, which originally premiered continuing the dialogue.” major Nick Ziobro. “[Feinstein] is an amazing per- on April 7, 1999, at Thurston High The play was made into a movie and Musical theater students filled the former, and he’s one of the most pas- School in Eugene, Oregon, handles was first publicly screened at the Seattle Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) Theater to sionate people I’ve ever met,” Ziobro the devastating aftermath of a school International Film Festival in 2002. learn new techniques from Feinstein at said. “I’m so excited he could come to shooting, specifically honing in on Josh, The following year, it was awarded an a masterclass on April 18. Rider.” a troubled teen who must deal with the Emmy. Feinstein spent four years touring the Before Feinstein started the master consequences of his actions. As Mastrosimone explained the U.S. with Ziobro, who won Feinstein’s class, Ziobro began the night with a Inspired by a series of real-life mass motivation behind his work, he revealed 2012 Great American Songbook contest and performance of “This Guy’s In Love shootings, Bang Bang You’re Dead was how close to home the events portrayed became a Great American Songbook With You,” a popular 20th century jazz met with mixed reviews from critics in the play hit him and his family. Youth Ambassador while he was in standard. and parents alike, yet never failed to “My wife high school. Feinstein enlighten people on an issue that is and I lived SEE PLAYWRIGHT After performing together in told the SEE MUSIC ¯ PAGE 6 ¯ PAGE 6 rapidly growing within society. in a little Chicago, Ziobro asked Feinstein to audience of Going in front of the camera to get behind the wheel By Lauren Lavelle Scion iM. “The arts, mentorships, internships, whatever posi- TUDENTS were given the opportunity to test drive “We thought it would be a great idea to add to the tive experiences they have,” said Mozes. “It doesn’t the coveted Toyota Scion iM as well as a Toyota social experience here at Rider by giving everyone a have to be a fancy video, it can be point and shoot. Prius on April 19 in front of Daly’s Dining Hall. chance to test drive the vehicle we’re giving away,” We just want to know how much they love being at S Hosted by 107.7 The Bronc, the event is part said John Mozes, general manager of 107.7 The Bronc. Rider.” of Test Drive Tuesdays, a new concept that will bring “Everybody dreams about getting a new car and, The winner of the contest will be announced at the different cars to Rider every Tuesday from 11:30 whether you have a chance to win it or not, it’s still a undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 13. a.m.-1 p.m. for students to test drive. lot of fun.” Mozes also feels this event will benefit local car It also goes hand-in-hand with the In order to win the contest, seniors must submit a dealerships in the area. #TeamRiderScion contest, which gives seniors the short, two-minute video about their positive experi- “It’s valuable for Toyota SEE ALL ¯ PAGE 3 opportunity to enter for a chance to win the Toyota ences within the Rider community. because they now have an 2 The Rider News April 20, 2016 Yes, Rider, We’re Giving Away a New Car! win a brand new * 2016 Scion iM PLUS A TWO-YEAR TOYOTACARE NO-COST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN...FREE! HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: Create an original, two-minute video about your Rider University experience as a Rider, College of Continuing Studies, or Westminster Choir College student. Upload a YouTube video link to the #TeamRiderScionContest page at www.1077TheBronc.com. The video with the highest judged score will win a 2016 Scion iM following Two Years Rider's undergraduate Commencement ceremony FREE on Friday, May 13, 2016. Two Years Oil Changes! FREE Tire Rotations and more! HURRY SENIORS! ENTRY DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT MAY 1, 2016 *Contest open to all Rider undergraduates graduating Dec 2015, Jan, May and Aug 2016. Grand prize: A two-year, 2016 Scion iM lease plus Toyotacare, a no cost scheduled maintenance plan for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes rst, courtesy of Team Toyota Princeton and 107.7 The Bronc. April 20, 2016 The Rider News 3 News SECURITY BRIEFS PROVIDED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY VICKIE WEAVER Late nights in Fine Arts Trees indoors A temporary mistake It’s never too late to read The roof, the roof, the roof got Never keep anything past its a monologue. On April 16 at hit by a tree limb. On April 15 at expiration date. On April 14 at 7 12:57 a.m., Public Safety was 10:42 a.m., Public Safety was dis- p.m., while ticketing in the soror- making rounds in the Fine Arts patched to the outer fields indoor ity lot, Public Safety came across Building when officers heard practice facilities because of a a vehicle that had a temporary female voices coming from the broken tree limb puncturing the parking pass on the dashboard Yvonne Theater. Public Safety roof. Damage was also reported where the date had been altered. shined a flashlight in the area on the bottom of the rear wall The officers called Public Safety and located one student while and on the top of a detached dispatch to verify the expiration the other two students fled the wooden shed nearby. There are date which was different than the building. No damage was found currently no monetary estimates one the officers observed. The Courtesy of John Mozes and there is no explanation for for the damage. student has been charged with Sophomore business administration major Tyler Toryk test drives the the students’ actions, but Public violating the student social code. Toyota Scion iM, the much sought-after #TeamRiderScion contest car. Safety is looking into the matter. All students get WRONGWAY DRIVER IS THIRD TO DIE IN CRASH chance to drive car By Brandon Scalea Alexander Skroumbelos, the driver of the car that on April 10 drove in the wrong direction and hit and killed David Sochalski and his wife, Carmine, head on, died at St. Mary Medical Center in only one will win Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on April 15. Cont’d from P. 1 Mike Reca, associate vice president of facilities and auxiliary services, said that his department is doing the best it can to cope with the death of a colleague and friend. audience of people who could potentially buy their car,” “The loss of Dave has been very difficult for the staff,” he said. “However, the outpouring of support said Mozes. “It gives them a chance to promote the Toyota from President Dell’Omo, his wife, Polly, and everyone else has been amazing. There were hundreds brand and promote the local dealership of Team Toyota of people from all over the area and beyond who paid their respects to him [at the funeral] this past of Princeton.” Saturday. This was a testament to who Dave was.” Overall, students have been enjoying the opportunity Sochalski was a heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic in the Facilities Management and appreciating the efficiency of the car. Department. He and his wife had a 2-year-old son named Garrison. “It was a very smooth ride, very responsive, probably one The Facilities Department has set up a GoFundMe page to help the Sochalski family. The goal is to of the best braking systems I’ve seen in a while,” said fresh- reach $15,000, and $5,940 has already been raised. The site can be reached at www.GoFundMe.com/ man film radio and TV major Eric Weinstein.
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